Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: KOFC 62 - Jepsen vs Crawley
Date: Aug 19, 2017

#R1#
Chernishev tests Szymanski's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Chernishev misses with an uppercut #CL#
and Szymanski counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Szymanski is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Chernishev is defending well for now.
Chernishev lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Szymanski swings wildly with an uppercut but Chernishev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Szymanski has a couple of punches blocked by Chernishev.
A short right from Szymanski.
Szymanski stalling in the clinch.
Szymanski prevents a body shot from Chernishev.
Szymanski scores with a nice hook to the head.
Szymanski scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Chernishev tries to stall but Szymanski uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A hook to the body from Chernishev.
Szymanski has Chernishev pressed against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Szymanski scores with a nice short uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chernishev tries for a takedown but Szymanski manages to get underhooks. #TD2#
Chernishev works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Chernishev won't allow Szymanski to sweep him here.
Szymanski is trying to control the position but Chernishev postures up. #T1#
Szymanski pulls Chernishev in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chernishev is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Chernishev postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Szymanski seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chernishev content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A slow jab from Chernishev misses its intended target. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Chernishev scores with a jab to the head.
Chernishev throws a jab when Szymanski was well out of range.
Szymanski swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Chernishev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chernishev lands a body shot.
Chernishev misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Szymanski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Szymanski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chernishev throws out the jab.
The fighters circling - Chernishev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chernishev throws a poor cross that misses
and Szymanski counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd cheers as Chernishev lands an impressive looking overhand right. Szymanski doesn't seem phased though.
Chernishev shoots in for a takedown but Szymanski shows good takedown defense.
Chernishev throws an overhand right that lands on Szymanski's shoulder, as Szymanski tries to avoid the shot.
A combination from Szymanski does no damage.
Chernishev feints the counter takedown.
Chernishev throws a right and a left that both miss.
Szymanski is looking to counter punch.
Chernishev throws a body shot but no joy.
Chernishev misses with a body shot
and Szymanski counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T3#
Szymanski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Szymanski scores with a crisp jab that stopped Chernishev in his tracks.
Szymanski throws a body shot but no joy.
Chernishev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sergey Chernishev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chernishev gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Szymanski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Borys Szymanski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergey Chernishev.
Chernishev lands with an uppercut that bounces Szymanski off the cage and back into range.
A shot to the liver by Chernishev. Beautiful body shot.#CL#
Szymanski closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Szymanski presses Chernishev against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Chernishev drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Szymanski gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Chernishev looks winded!
Szymanski scores with a shot to the side of Chernishev's head.
Szymanski lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chernishev lands with a light punch inside. #T4#
Szymanski lands a body punch in the clinch.
Chernishev is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Chernishev tries to score a body lock takedown but Szymanski shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Szymanski lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chernishev backwards.
Szymanski lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Szymanski pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Szymanski blocking some punches.
Szymanski blocking some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Szymanski creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Szymanski digs a right hand into Chernishev's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Chernishev's gas tank.
Chernishev is looking to take this one to the mat.
Chernishev tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Szymanski as the two fighters clinch.
Szymanski lands with a light punch inside.
Szymanski scores with a nice hook to the head.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Szymanski presses Chernishev against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Szymanski working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Szymanski dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Chernishev taking a breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Borys Szymanski dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Chernishev shoots in for a takedown but Szymanski shows good takedown defense.
Szymanski quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Szymanski's corner calls for a 1-2. Szymanski obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Szymanski stuns Chernishev with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've been told by Szymanski's head coaches at School Of Fighting that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Szymanski connects with the punch.
Chernishev staying out of range there.
Chernishev drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Szymanski defends it well.
Borys Szymanski is winning the standup battle so far.
Szymanski cracks Chernishev with a right hand to the side of the head.#ROC#
Chernishev is rocked!
Chernishev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Szymanski tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Chernishev manages to circle out of the way.
Chernishev is still on wobbly legs! Can Szymanski finish him?
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Szymanski! Chernishev is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Borys Szymanski!

Event: KOFC 58 - Diehard vs Sobis
Date: Jul 29, 2017

#R1#
Vandelay thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vandelay misses with a hook. Szymanski ducked under it nicely.
Vandelay cracks Szymanski with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Vandelay wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Vandelay lands with a shot to the body.
Vandelay has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Urban Achievers in the buildup to the fight.
Art Vandelay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vandelay looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vandelay swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Vandelay fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Szymanski manages to avoid it.
Vandelay catches Szymanski with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The fighters circle momentarily. Szymanski darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Szymanski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An inside leg kick from Szymanski misses.
Szymanski connects with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vandelay darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Szymanski lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T1#
Vandelay misses with a lunging right hand #CL2#
and Szymanski holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Szymanski scores with a shot to the side of Vandelay's head.
Vandelay takes a shot to the head.
Vandelay misses with a hook to the ribs.
Szymanski struggles to land a body shot inside as Vandelay controls his hands. #BC#
Vandelay breaks the clinch.
Vandelay takes a swing at Szymanski's ribcage but misses.
Vandelay moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Vandelay steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Szymanski.
Vandelay misses with a jab to the body
and Szymanski counters with a stiff right hand.
Szymanski ducks under a wild hook from Vandelay.
Szymanski takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Vandelay looks to land a right hand but Szymanski moved out of range.
Vandelay ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
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!
Vandelay looks to land a right hand but Szymanski moved out of range.
Szymanski looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T2#
Szymanski takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Vandelay connects with a single shot there.
Szymanski throws an off balance right hand
and Vandelay counters with a right hand to the body.
Vandelay throws a poor cross that misses
and Szymanski counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Szymanski jabs Vandelay right on the nose. Vandelay blinks but takes it well.
Szymanski takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Vandelay swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vandelay throws the left hand but Szymanski avoids the punch easily.
Vandelay tries to bum rush Szymanski with a series of wild strikes but Szymanski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Szymanski slips under a jab.
Vandelay misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Szymanski.
Szymanski defending well as Vandelay loads up on a big left hand.
Vandelay works Szymanski's body with a nice hook.#T3#
Szymanski takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Vandelay throws a hook but Szymanski blocks it.
Vandelay throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Szymanski has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Vandelay finds it's way round the side to connect with Szymanski's head.
Vandelay works Szymanski's body with a nice hook.
Vandelay connects with a looping right hand.
Vandelay ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A swing and a miss from Vandelay.
Vandelay misses with a body shot.
Vandelay will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Szymanski misses the jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Vandelay misses its target.
Szymanski moves out of range of the strikes.#T4#
Vandelay swings away with a body shot that misses #CL2#
and Szymanski holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Szymanski.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vandelay lands with a short shot to the head.
Szymanski lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vandelay backwards.
Vandelay lands a right hand that snaps the head of Szymanski backwards.
Vandelay tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vandelay tries to throw a body punch but Szymanski avoids it by throwing Vandelay back against the cage.
Szymanski lands a shoulder strike.
Szymanski lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Szymanski.
Szymanski scores with a nice hook to the head.
Vandelay lands a hook that snaps the head of Szymanski backwards.
Vandelay blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Vandelay's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vandelay takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Szymanski loads up on a big right hand but Vandelay slips the punch.
Szymanski misses with a hook.
Vandelay fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Szymanski manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Art Vandelay dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Vandelay throws a body punch but Szymanski moves out of range.
Vandelay misses with a telegraphed body shot #CL2#
and Szymanski moves into the clinch.
Vandelay misses with some punches.
Vandelay misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vandelay throws a head punch that misses.
Vandelay misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Szymanski.
Vandelay lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Szymanski lands a nice uppercut.
Szymanski misses with some punches.
Vandelay scores with a nice hook to the head.
Szymanski can't find room to land a body shot as Vandelay controls the action.
Szymanski throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vandelay tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Szymanski's elbow.
Szymanski tries to stall but Vandelay uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Szymanski blocking some punches.
Vandelay lands a left hand that snaps the head of Szymanski backwards.
Vandelay swings wildly with an uppercut but Szymanski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vandelay working aggressively here. #T1#
Vandelay misses with a short punch on the inside.
Borys Szymanski seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Szymanski has a couple of punches blocked by Vandelay.
Vandelay trying to control the position but instead, Szymanski has worked for underhooks and has pushed Vandelay into the cage.#BC#
Vandelay escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Szymanski lands with a good body shot.
Vandelay throws a sloppy body shot
and Szymanski counters with a straight right hand.
Szymanski darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Vandelay with a hook.
Szymanski lands a jab to the head.
Szymanski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vandelay blocks the body kick.
Vandelay uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Szymanski.
Vandelay misses with a body shot.
Szymanski throws a right hand that misses
and Vandelay counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Szymanski moves out of range as Vandelay strikes.
As Vandelay backs off Szymanski throws a huge counter combo but Vandelay manages to avoid it all.
Vandelay throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Szymanski stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Vandelay misses with a hook. Szymanski ducked under it nicely.
Vandelay throws out a powerful jab.
Vandelay tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Szymanski was well out of range. Poor timing from Vandelay.
Vandelay gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Vandelay misses with a straight left.
Vandelay is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Szymanski can do to turn this around?
Vandelay just misses with a punch to the body.
It seemed like Szymanski was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vandelay. Szymanski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vandelay uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Szymanski.
Vandelay ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Vandelay misses with a looping right.#T3#
Szymanski takes a jab right on the kisser.
Szymanski lands a head kick. Vandelay smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Szymanski dodges the punch combination from Vandelay.
Szymanski lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A punch combination from Szymanski misses.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Art Vandelay is winning the standup battle so far.
Vandelay connects with a jab.
Szymanski lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Vandelay takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Vandelay lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #ROC#
Szymanski is rocked!
Szymanski has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vandelay misses with a hook
and Szymanski counters with a straight right hand.
Szymanski walks into a left hand.
Szymanski is still on wobbly legs! Can Vandelay finish him?#T4#
Vandelay jabs at Szymanski's body.
Vandelay catches Szymanski with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Vandelay uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Szymanski.
Vandelay throwing a counter right hand but Szymanski manages to avoid it.
Vandelay throws a shot from downtown. Szymanski moves away and avoids it.
Szymanski slips a jab from Vandelay.
A little jabbing left from Szymanski on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Vandelay bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Szymanski's head.
Vandelay drops Szymanski with a naaaaasty hook - Szymanski is in real trouble here! Vandelay dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Art Vandelay!
Art Vandelay retains his lightweight title!
Art Vandelay seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: KOFC 56 - Cheek vs Out
Date: Jul 15, 2017

#R1#
Szymanski looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kimura throws a jab but it's blocked by Szymanski.
Szymanski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kimura.
Szymanski misses with a looping right.
Kimura goes for a double leg but Szymanski avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Szymanski continues to drive forward.
A good leg kick by Szymanski.
Kimura tries to clinch but Szymanski moves out of range.
Szymanski looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Szymanski works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Szymanski throws a looping overhand right but Kimura ducks down to avoid it.
Kimura tries to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Szymanski looks to land a combination but Kimura avoids it well.
Kimura attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kimura throws a jab but it's blocked by Szymanski. #T1#
Kimura thows a left - swing and a miss!
A counter left hand to the body from Szymanski misses its target.
A low kick from Kimura misses
enabling Szymanski to counter with a crisp jab.
Kimura on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kimura steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Szymanski.
A bone on bone clash there as Kimura blocks the leg kick.
Kimura tries to counter with a clinch but Szymanski shakes him off and moves away.
Kimura tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Szymanski manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kimura wants to clinch up but Szymanski keeps it at a distance.
A jab from Szymanski misses.
Borys Szymanski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A left and a right from Szymanski both land. Nice combination.
Szymanski misses with a straight left. #T2##CL2#
Kimura instigates a clinch.
Szymanski swings wildly with an uppercut but Kimura uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kimura looking to stall. #BC#
Szymanski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kimura uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Szymanski.
Szymanski scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kimura moves to clinch but Szymanski breaks away
and Szymanski counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL2#
Kimura clinches.
Kimura jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Szymanski walks away with a smile on his face. Kimura gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Borys Szymanski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Szymanski misses with a looping right.#T3#
Szymanski slips a straight right by Kimura.
Szymanski misses the jab.
Kimura with the counter takedown but Szymanski avoids it easily.
Szymanski throws out a loose jab but Kimura uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kimura looks to land a left hand but Szymanski moved out of range nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Szymanski misses the target.
Szymanski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kimura throws out the jab.
Szymanski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kimura throws out the jab.
Kimura misses with a looping left.
Kimura looks to land a right hand but Szymanski moved out of range.
Szymanski ducks under a wild hook from Kimura.#T4#
Szymanski throws a jab when Kimura was well out of range.
Szymanski misses with a hook.
Szymanski throws a jab when Kimura was well out of range.
Kimura tries to counter by closing the distance.
Good exchange - Kimura coming out on top.
Kimura tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Szymanski paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Szymanski throws a big counter combination but Kimura scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kimura throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Szymanski lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kimura has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kimura and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kimura steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Szymanski.
Szymanski moves out of range as Kimura strikes.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Szymanski, as that shot connected.
Szymanski moves out of range of the strikes.
Kimura misses with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Borys Szymanski dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Kimura takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Szymanski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Szymanski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kimura.
Kimura closes the distance looking to clinch
and Szymanski counters with a straight right hand.
Kimura misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Szymanski finds it's way through Kimura's defenses.
Szymanski missing with a left hand there. Kimura was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Szymanski falls off balance throwing a combination #CL2#
and Kimura counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kimura. #T1#
Szymanski lands with a light punch inside.
Kimura fails to pull the fight into his guard. #BC#
Szymanski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kimura blocks a jab.
Kimura uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Szymanski.
Szymanski misses with a straight left.
Kimura is looking to clinch but Szymanski is avoiding it.
Szymanski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kimura steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Szymanski.
Szymanski slips under a jab from Kimura.
Szymanski jabs Kimura right on the nose. Kimura blinks but takes it well.
Kimura wants to land a leg kick but Szymanski is out of range. #T2#
Szymanski looks to land a right hand but Kimura moved out of range.
Szymanski defending well as Kimura loads up on a big left hand.
Kimura misses with an uppercut.
Good standup being displayed there by Kimura as he connects with a hook.
Kimura steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Szymanski.
Szymanski misses with a wild body shot.
Szymanski missing with a left hand there. Kimura was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Szymanski tries a low kick but Kimura avoids it.
Szymanski throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
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!
Szymanski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kimura. #T3#
Kimura scores with a crisp jab that stopped Szymanski in his tracks.
Kimura throws a big shot that misses.
Szymanski misses with a low kick as Kimura jumps back.#CL2#
Kimura rushes Szymanski and presses him up against the cage.
Szymanski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Szymanski lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Szymanski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kimura swings widly with a right hand
and Szymanski counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A telegraphed right hand from Kimura misses the target.
Szymanski defending well as Kimura loads up on a big left hand.
Szymanski misses with a body shot. #T4##CL2#
Kimura closes the distance and pushes Szymanski back into the cage.
Kimura is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Szymanski is defending well for now.
Szymanski misses with the head strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Szymanski throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kimura blocks it with crossed arms.
Kimura leaning his opponent against the cage.
Kimura tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kimura'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.
Szymanski working aggressively here.
Szymanski is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Szymanski scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Szymanski.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Borys Szymanski dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
A jab from Szymanski misses.
Szymanski throws the left hand but Kimura avoids the punch easily.
Kimura tries to counter by closing the distance.
Kimura fails with a takedown attempt.
Szymanski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kimura slips under a jab.
A big right from Szymanski misses.
Kimura wants to counter the offense by Szymanski and move into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kimura fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kimura throws a good cross that connects.
A slow jab from Szymanski misses its intended target. #T1#
Szymanski ducks under a wild hook from Kimura.
Kimura throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Szymanski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kimura missing with a left hand there. Szymanski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big left from Szymanski misses.
Kimura throws a shot from downtown. Szymanski moves away and avoids it.
Kimura misses with a straight left.
Kimura throws a shot from downtown. Szymanski moves away and avoids it.
Kimura throws a jab but it's blocked by Szymanski.
Szymanski is looking to counter punch.
Szymanski moves out of range as Kimura strikes.
As Kimura looks to move away, Szymanski throws a big counter combo but Kimura just gets out of the way.
Szymanski on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T2#
Kimura misses with an uppercut. Szymanski saw that one coming.
Szymanski throws a nice outside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Kimura misses the target.
Kimura tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Szymanski paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Szymanski looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kimura tries to counter by closing the distance.
Kimura connects with a good right hand that stumbles Szymanski. Szymanski circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Szymanski throws a hook to the side of Kimura's head but Kimura sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kimura throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Szymanski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Szymanski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kimura can do to turn this around?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Szymanski slips a straight right by Kimura.
Szymanski scoring well with a low kick there. #T3#
Kimura throws out a loose jab but Szymanski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Borys Szymanski is winning the standup battle so far.
Szymanski connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A big left from Kimura misses.
Szymanski lands an overhand right.
Kimura throws a lazy right hand but Szymanski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Masahiko Kimura has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kimura uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Szymanski.
Kimura throws a head kick but Szymanski moves out of range.
Kimura steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Szymanski.
Kimura slips under a jab from Szymanski.
Szymanski throws a hook to the side of Kimura's head but Kimura sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kimura tries to counter by closing the distance.#T4#
Szymanski throws an overhand right that lands on Kimura's shoulder, as Kimura tries to avoid the shot.
Kimura tries to counter by closing the distance.
Szymanski blocks a jab.
Szymanski misses with a leg kick.
Szymanski has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Szymanski there as he acknowledges the shot.
Borys Szymanski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kimura tries to close the distance and clinch but Szymanski swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD2#
Kimura shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kimura showed some decent athleticism there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Szymanski has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kimura is working away from the top position though.
Kimura not landing any meaningful shots this time.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Borys Szymanski.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Szymanski, 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 30:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Borys Szymanski!

Event: KOFC 49 - Diehard vs Abbott
Date: Jun 10, 2017

#R1#
Szymanski stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sousa looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Szymanski is fending him off so far but Sousa persists. Nope, Szymanski circles away and we're back to standing.
Sousa shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Szymanski pinned against the cage. Szymanski gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Szymanski with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sousa to score with a decent uppercut.
Szymanski lands a jab.
Szymanski scores with a jab to the head.
Sousa throws a body punch but Szymanski moves out of range.
Szymanski lands a jab to the head.
Sousa digs a good hook to Szymanski's body.
Sousa lunges at Szymanski with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Szymanski'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!
Szymanski fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sousa throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Szymanski counters with a stiff right hand.
Sousa throws a body shot but no joy.
A big right from Szymanski misses.
Sousa connects with a body shot that sends Szymanski's belly button to the back.#T1#
Sousa just misses with a punch to the body.
Szymanski ducks under a wild hook from Sousa.
Sousa throws out a powerful jab.
Sousa throws a sloppy body shot
and Szymanski counters with a straight right hand.
Szymanski getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Szymanski connects with a right hand. Sousa shakes it off.
Szymanski lands a lovely overhand right.
Sousa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Szymanski.
Szymanski misses with a telegraphed body shot #TD#
and Sousa counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Szymanski pushes Sousa off but Sousa dives into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Szymanski is not content to let Sousa control the position. #SUB#
Sousa is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Szymanski knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Szymanski felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Sousa is looking to take a break and control but Szymanski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Sousa tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Szymanski is looking for a sweep.
We've been hearing good reports from Sousa'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.
Sousa trying to control the action but Szymanski is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Sousa tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sousa has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T3#
Sousa wants to control but Szymanski is keeping him busy.
Szymanski regains half guard.
Szymanski is trying is best to control the position here.
Well, if Sousa 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.
Sousa has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Sousa is looking for a kimura here.
Sousa works his foot free and advances to mount.
Sousa prevents Szymanski from getting the reversal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Borys Szymanski will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Szymanski connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Borys Szymanski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sousa looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sousa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Szymanski throws a fast counter high kick but Sousa manages to duck under it in time.
Szymanski throws a right and a left that Sousa avoids nicely.
Sousa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Szymanski manages to avoid it.
Sousa throws a body punch but Szymanski moves out of range.
Szymanski lands a body shot.
Sousa throws a big shot that misses.
A nice side step and Szymanski releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sousa has his takedown stuffed
and Szymanski counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sousa thinking.
Szymanski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sousa was well out of range. Poor timing from Szymanski.
Sousa missing with a left hand there. Szymanski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donk. Szymanski catches Sousa right on the button with a cross.
Sousa misses with a hook. Szymanski ducked under it nicely.
Sousa throws an overhand right that lands on Szymanski's shoulder, as Szymanski tries to avoid the shot.
Szymanski takes one to the chin there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Szymanski moves out of range of the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Szymanski on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Szymanski paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T1##TD#
Sousa shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Szymanski's guard.
Szymanski is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Sousa dives into side control. #REVB#
Szymanski tries to escape but Sousa is in control.
Sousa trying to control the position but Szymanski is working away.
Szymanski gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Szymanski stops Sousa from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #T2#
Sousa tries to control but Szymanski wriggling away.
Szymanski sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB#
Sousa is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Szymanski doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sousa.
Sousa controlling the action here.#T3#
Sousa is looking to advance position but Szymanski won't allow it.
Sousa works his way into side control.
Sousa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Szymanski keeps working.
Szymanski tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sousa wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sousa happy to just control the position for now.
Szymanski is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sousa trying to control the position but Szymanski is working away.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Szymanski can do anything to dispel that myth.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Sousa trying to control the action but Szymanski is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Szymanski gets cracked there but stands up to it.
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 Joao Sousa will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Sousa connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sousa tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Szymanski counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sousa thinking.
Szymanski ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A good leg kick by Szymanski.
Szymanski scores with a sloppy right hand. Sousa should have avoided that one.
Sousa throws a shot from downtown. Szymanski moves away and avoids it.
Szymanski takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Szymanski fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Szymanski throws a shot to the body.
Szymanski with a nice cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A telegraphed right hand from Sousa misses the target.
Sousa is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sousa fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jab from Szymanski.
Szymanski ducks under a wild hook from Sousa.
A jab from Sousa misses.
Szymanski connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T1##TD#
Sousa drives through with a takedown into Szymanski's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Szymanski managing to control the position.
Szymanski wants to sweep but no luck.
Sousa wants to pass the guard but Szymanski is keeping the position.
Sousa advances to half guard.
Szymanski has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sousa is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Sousa seems to be working for a kimura but Szymanski defends the submission attempt.#T2#
Sousa wants to pass the guard but Szymanski is defending well.
Szymanski wants to control but Sousa is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sousa seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Szymanski does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sousa is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Szymanski trying to keep a closed guard but Sousa is proving a slippery customer.
Sousa slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T3#
Szymanski can't keep his opponent in guard - Sousa advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Sousa is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Szymanski is just riding it out for now. Sousa eventually gives up the hold.
Szymanski controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sousa trying to control from half guard but Szymanski is working away.
Szymanski has his hands clasped together around Sousa's back. He's all about the action.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Sousa has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Szymanski.
Szymanski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sousa on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Szymanski scores with the left hand. Sousa knows he should have avoided that one.
Sousa takes one on the button.
Sousa wants to clinch but Szymanski slips to the side
letting Szymanski counter with a right hand.
Sousa looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Szymanski uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sousa has time to react.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Borys Szymanski!

Event: KOFC 43 - Obama vs Diehard
Date: May 03, 2017

#R1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Szymanski.
Pickens connects with a single shot there.
Szymanski throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Pickens's head.
A big left from Szymanski misses.
Pickens thows a left - swing and a miss!
Szymanski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pickens manages to avoid it.
Szymanski tests Pickens's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A slow jab from Pickens misses its intended target.
Szymanski will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pickens throws out a counter right but Szymanski avoids it with no problem.
Pickens throws a series of punches but Szymanski moves out of range.
Szymanski shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Pickens looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pickens blocks a head kick by Szymanski.
Szymanski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Despite the aggression on Pickens's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pickens moves out of range of the strikes.
Pickens looks to score with a jab to the body but Szymanski is just out of range.
A big right from Szymanski misses. #T1#
Pickens throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Szymanski takes a swing at Pickens's ribcage but misses.
Pickens fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice uppercut lands for Szymanski. That snapped Pickens's head back.
Pickens misses with a straight right.
As Pickens looks to move away, Szymanski throws a big counter combo but Pickens just gets out of the way.
Pickens takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Szymanski looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A head kick misses from Szymanski.
Pickens blocks a leg kick.
Pickens throws out a counter right but Szymanski avoids it with no problem.
Szymanski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Szymanski works Pickens's body with a nice hook.
Pickens's coach down at Vegas Campania was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Pickens's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Pickens moves out of range as Szymanski strikes.
Pickens scores with a body shot.
Szymanski attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Pickens misses with a body shot.
Pickens fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Pickens has knocked Szymanski down with a huge combo! Pickens steps away and waves a wobbly Szymanski back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#
Szymanski is rocked!#CL#
Szymanski rushes Pickens and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Oh Szymanski is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pickens misses with some punches.
Szymanski seems to have got his legs back now.
Szymanski leaning against his opponent.
Szymanski leaning against his opponent.
Pickens wants to break the clinch but can't.
Szymanski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pickens looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Szymanski struggles to land a body shot inside as Pickens controls his hands.
Pickens wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Szymanski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pickens tries to break the clinch but Szymanski is controlling the position.
Szymanski lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Szymanski lands with a right to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Pickens.
Pickens is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Szymanski throws a punch but it's blocked by Pickens.
A nice right hand lands inside from Szymanski. #T3#
Szymanski slowing the pace effectively.
Szymanski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pickens's elbow.
Szymanski lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Szymanski lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Szymanski lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Szymanski blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Szymanski blocks an uppercut.
Szymanski lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Szymanski tries a body shot but Pickens blocks it.
Pickens tries to circle away but Szymanski has him pinned against the cage.
Pickens misses with the head strike.
Szymanski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pickens's elbow.
Szymanski lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pickens backwards.
A short left from Szymanski.
Szymanski misses with an elbow over the top.
A short uppercut from Szymanski.
Pickens takes a shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Szymanski blocks the elbow strike. #T4#
Szymanski tries a body shot but Pickens blocks it.
Szymanski tries to work over Pickens's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pickens trying to land knees to the body.
Pickens tries to work over Szymanski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pickens.
Szymanski makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pickens creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Szymanski lands a left hand.
Nice body punch from Szymanski.
Szymanski throws an elbow but it misses.
Pickens misses with some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Szymanski.
Pickens being controlled against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Szymanski.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch on the inside from Pickens fails to land.
Szymanski scores with a nice hook to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Borys Szymanski dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Szymanski swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pickens.
Pickens fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Pickens lands with a right hand.
A lazy left from Pickens finds it's target.
Szymanski will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nice shot by Szymanski.
Pickens fails to land with a series of punches.
A nice inside leg kick there by Szymanski. That's going to slow Pickens down.
The fighters circling - Pickens throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Slim Pickens seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Szymanski rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Pickens to counter with a crisp jab.
Pickens scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Szymanski lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Szymanski scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A swing and a miss from Szymanski.
Pickens takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T1#
Szymanski cracks a nice hook into Pickens's ribs.
Szymanski connects with an inside leg kick.
Szymanski swings for the body but Pickens moves out of range.
Pickens avoids the head kick by Szymanski. #CL#
Szymanski closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Szymanski tries a body shot but Pickens blocks it.
Szymanski misses with an elbow strike.
Szymanski prevents a body shot from Pickens.
Pickens misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Szymanski.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Szymanski pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Szymanski blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Pickens breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pickens moves out of range as Szymanski strikes.
Pickens throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL#
Szymanski has taken the fight to the clinch. #T2#
Szymanski lands a nice uppercut.
Borys Szymanski has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A nice right hand lands inside from Szymanski.
Szymanski cracks Pickens with a nice body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right from Szymanski.
Szymanski lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Szymanski as the two fighters clinch.
Szymanski managing to block the knees to the body from Pickens.
Szymanski lands with a left to the head.
Szymanski lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pickens backwards.
Szymanski keeps control of Pickens as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Szymanski lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pickens can't find room to land a body shot as Szymanski controls the action.
Pickens throws a punch but it's blocked by Szymanski.
Nice body punch from Szymanski.
A right handed body shot lands from Pickens.
Szymanski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pickens avoiding damage as Szymanski throws knees to the body.
Pickens throws an elbow that misses. #T3##BC2#
Pickens breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Szymanski rushes Pickens and presses him up against the cage.
Szymanski on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Szymanski makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Szymanski lands with a left to the head.
Pickens tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Szymanski avoids it.
Szymanski pushes Pickens back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pickens tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Szymanski's elbow.
Szymanski lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right from Szymanski on the inside.
Szymanski lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pickens backwards.
Pickens is trying to break free.
Szymanski looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Szymanski misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pickens.
Szymanski is pushing Pickens up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Szymanski.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pickens misses with a punch on the inside.
Szymanski lands with a right to the head.
Szymanski lands with a right to the head.
Szymanski creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Szymanski lands a right hand.
Szymanski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pickens can do to turn this around?
Szymanski pushes Pickens back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Szymanski.
Szymanski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Szymanski lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pickens or not.
Pickens swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Szymanski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice left hand lands by Szymanski.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pickens fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Szymanski lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice elbow from Szymanski.
Szymanski avoiding damage as Pickens throws knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Borys Szymanski dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Szymanski swings for the body but Pickens moves out of range.
Pickens ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Szymanski moves away.
Szymanski scores with a crisp jab that stopped Pickens in his tracks.
Jab from Szymanski.#CL#
Szymanski clinches up against the cage.
A body shot lands from Szymanski.
Szymanski lands a hook that snaps the head of Pickens backwards.
Szymanski is working Pickens over against the cage.
Good body shot from Szymanski.
Szymanski lands with a right to the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Szymanski just misses with a elbow thrown towards Pickens's brow.
Szymanski scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pickens wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Szymanski managing to block the knees to the body from Pickens.
Szymanski lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good body shot from Szymanski.
Szymanski softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T1#
Szymanski makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pickens tries to throw a body punch but Szymanski avoids it by throwing Pickens back against the cage.
Pickens takes a shot to the head. #ROC#
Pickens is rocked!
Szymanski lands a left hand.
Pickens is still on wobbly legs! Can Szymanski finish him?
A short uppercut from Szymanski.
Szymanski lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Szymanski softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Szymanski lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Szymanski lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Szymanski lands a left hand.
Szymanski digs a right hand into Pickens's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pickens's gas tank.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Szymanski effectively controlling the action here.
Pickens can't break the clinch.
Szymanski lands with a light punch inside.
Pickens working aggressively here.
Szymanski gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Pickens throws a head punch that misses.
Szymanski lands a shot to the body.
Pickens takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Szymanski unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Pickens! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Szymanski is unloading with more strikes now! Pickens drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Borys Szymanski!

Event: KOFC 35 - Diehard vs Grice 2
Date: Mar 25, 2017

#R1#
Vandelay moves out of range of the body kick from Szymanski.
Vandelay swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Szymanski throws a wild body kick that Vandelay sees coming a mile off.
Szymanski misses with a hook.
Vandelay misses with an uppercut.
Vandelay ducks right into an uppercut from Szymanski.
A swing and a miss from Vandelay.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vandelay. Szymanski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Szymanski lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Vandelay looks to land a right hand but Szymanski moved out of range.
No joy there for Vandelay, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Vandelay throws a hook but Szymanski avoids it easily.
Szymanski tries to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Szymanski lands with an uppercut that bounces Vandelay off the cage and back into range.
Szymanski misses with a lunging right hand
and Vandelay connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Szymanski 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.
Vandelay misses with a straight left.
It seemed like Szymanski was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Szymanski moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vandelay swinging wildly here. #T1#
A big left from Vandelay misses.
Szymanski punishes Vandelay's body with a nice straight punch.
Szymanski tries to clinch there but Vandelay circles away.
Szymanski slips under a jab from Vandelay.
Vandelay throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Szymanski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Szymanski looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Vandelay moves in looking to clinch but Szymanski pushes him off.
Szymanski chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Vandelay takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie. #CL2#
Szymanski has closed the distance and engaged Vandelay in a clinch.
Vandelay misses with some punches.
Vandelay throws a head punch that misses.
Szymanski scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Vandelay misses with a short punch on the inside.
Szymanski lands with a short shot to the head.
Szymanski scores with a shot to the side of Vandelay's head.
Szymanski misses with a punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vandelay lands a left hand that snaps the head of Szymanski backwards.
Szymanski misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T2#
Szymanski misses with the head strike.
Szymanski lands a hook that snaps the head of Vandelay backwards.
Vandelay misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Szymanski.
Szymanski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vandelay blocks a body shot from Szymanski.
Vandelay swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Vandelay fails to land.
A short right from Szymanski on the inside.
Vandelay stalling in the clinch but Szymanski improves position.
Vandelay takes an elbow to the temple.
Szymanski swings wildly with an uppercut but Vandelay uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Vandelay breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Szymanski throws an off balance right hand
and Vandelay counters with a three punch combo that has Szymanski backing up. Szymanski nods at Vandelay to acknowledge the strikes.
Good leg kick by Szymanski there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #CL2#
Szymanski closes the distance and pushes Vandelay back into the cage.
Szymanski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Szymanski lands a hook that snaps the head of Vandelay backwards. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vandelay.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Szymanski just misses with a elbow thrown towards Vandelay's brow.
Vandelay blocks an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Szymanski.
With the fighters up against the cage, Szymanski throws an elbow but misses.
Vandelay blocks an elbow strike.
I was talking to Vandelay's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC2#
Szymanski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Szymanski throws a body shot but no joy.
Vandelay throws a big counter combination but Szymanski scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Szymanski moves into range and connects with a jab.
Szymanski takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Szymanski connects with a good right hand that stumbles Vandelay. Vandelay circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Szymanski misses the jab.
Vandelay swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Szymanski loads up on a big right hand but Vandelay slips the punch.
Vandelay stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Szymanski.
A telegraphed right hand from Vandelay misses the target.
Vandelay is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Szymanski misses the shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Szymanski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Szymanski looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T4#
Szymanski buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Donk. Vandelay catches Szymanski right on the button with a cross.
Vandelay looks to land a combination but Szymanski avoids it well.
Szymanski misses the body punch
enabling Vandelay to counter with a crisp jab.
Vandelay swinging wildly here.
Vandelay blocks a head kick by Szymanski.
Vandelay lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#ROC#
Szymanski is rocked!
Vandelay misses with a two punch combination.
Szymanski is still on wobbly legs! Can Vandelay finish him?
Vandelay works the jab nicely.
Szymanski misses with a leg kick
and Vandelay counters with a big right hand! Oh Szymanski is in trouble here! Vandelay follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Art Vandelay!
Art Vandelay thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: KOFC 28 - Leonidas vs Ei
Date: Feb 18, 2017

#R1#
Szymanski swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD2#
and Holofernes counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Szymanski desperately trying to maintain half guard. #SU2#
Holofernes stands up out of the half guard.
A jab from Szymanski finds it's way through Holofernes's defenses.
Szymanski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Holofernes feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Szymanski throws the left hand but Holofernes avoids the punch easily.
Szymanski connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Szymanski throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Holofernes counters with a single leg into guard. Szymanski didn't expect that. #ES#
Szymanski is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Holofernes presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #T1#
Szymanski lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Szymanski lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Szymanski on the inside.
Szymanski lands a shoulder strike.
Holofernes is trying to break free.
Szymanski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Holofernes tries to break free but Szymanski pushes him back against the cage.
Szymanski leaning against his opponent.
Szymanski tries to work over Holofernes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Szymanski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Szymanski misses with a straight left.
And Holofernes tries to counter it with a takedown but Szymanski pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A jab from Szymanski misses.
Holofernes changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Szymanski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Holofernes tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Szymanski changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Szymanski throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and Holofernes decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Szymanski's guard.#ES#
Szymanski manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good body shot from Szymanski. #BC#
Szymanski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Szymanski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T3#
Szymanski looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Szymanski misses with an uppercut #TD2#
and Holofernes counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Szymanski!
Holofernes working away.
Szymanski gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Szymanski is looking to improve his position.
Holofernes is controlling the pace.
Szymanski wants to control but Holofernes is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T4#
Holofernes prevents Szymanski from improving his position.
Szymanski wants to get back to his feet.
Szymanski is trying to get back to full guard.
Szymanski is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Borys Szymanski dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Szymanski throws a hook to the side of Holofernes's head but Holofernes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And Holofernes tries to counter it with a takedown but Szymanski pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Szymanski looks to land a right hand but Holofernes moved out of range.
Holofernes drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Szymanski defends it well.
Szymanski is looking to slow Holofernes down with leg kicks.
Szymanski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Holofernes.
Holofernes changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Holofernes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Szymanski.
Holofernes feints the counter takedown.
Borys Szymanski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circle momentarily. Szymanski darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holofernes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Szymanski.
Holofernes is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Szymanski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Holofernes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Holofernes with the counter takedown but Szymanski avoids it easily.#T1#
A nice combination there by Szymanski. #CUT#
It looks like Judas Holofernes has been cut.
Szymanski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Holofernes drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Szymanski defends it well.
Szymanski moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nice defenses there by Holofernes.
Holofernes feints the counter takedown.
Szymanski tests Holofernes's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Szymanski looks to score with a jab to the body but Holofernes is just out of range.
And Holofernes tries to counter it with a takedown but Szymanski pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Szymanski dips to his left and cracks Holofernes with an uppercut!
Szymanski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Holofernes.#T2#
Szymanski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Holofernes.
Holofernes changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Szymanski lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Holofernes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Szymanski.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Szymanski lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Holofernes has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Holofernes and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Holofernes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Szymanski.
Holofernes tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Szymanski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Holofernes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Holofernes takes one to the chin there.
Szymanski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Holofernes can do to turn this around?
Szymanski comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T3#
Holofernes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Szymanski.
Holofernes is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Borys Szymanski is winning the standup battle so far.
Szymanski connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nice body punch from Szymanski.
Szymanski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Holofernes circles away quickly and effectively.
Holofernes feints the counter takedown.
A jab from Szymanski does it's job there.
Szymanski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Holofernes feints the counter takedown.
Szymanski punishes Holofernes's body with a nice straight punch.#T4#
Szymanski listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Holofernes moves away from the strike by Szymanski.
Szymanski lands an overhand right.#ROC#
Holofernes is rocked!
Szymanski connects with a looping right 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!
Szymanski connects with a good right hand that stumbles Holofernes. Holofernes circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Holofernes is still on wobbly legs! Can Szymanski finish him?
Szymanski cracks Holofernes with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Holofernes falls to his knees and Szymanski doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Borys Szymanski!

Event: KOFC 22 - Diehard vs Gomez
Date: Jan 21, 2017

#R1#
Lawrence is looking to clinch but Szymanski is avoiding it.
Lawrence tries to clinch up but Szymanski circles away and keeps his distance.
Lawrence goes for a double leg but Szymanski avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Szymanski continues to drive forward.
Lawrence tries to bum rush Szymanski with a series of wild strikes but Szymanski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lawrence fails with the takedown
and Szymanski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lawrence throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Szymanski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lawrence misses with a takedown
enabling Szymanski to counter with a crisp jab.
Borys Szymanski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ray Lawrence.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawrence has his takedown stuffed
and Szymanski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lawrence shoots in for a takedown but Szymanski shows good takedown defense.
Lawrence tries to clinch but Szymanski moves out of range. #T1#
Lawrence tries to clinch up.
Szymanski is looking to counter punch.
Szymanski looks to score with a jab to the body but Lawrence is just out of range.
Lawrence changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Szymanski tries to avoid it but Lawrence manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Szymanski to the ground. Szymanski escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Szymanski throwing a counter right hand but Lawrence manages to avoid it.
Lawrence shoots in but no luck this time.
Lawrence ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lawrence has his takedown stuffed
and Szymanski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Szymanski looks to throw the jab but Lawrence is out of range.
Szymanski stuffs the takedown.
Szymanski misses with a body kick.
Lawrence throws a lazy head kick
and Szymanski counters with a nice uppercut.
Szymanski lands an overhand right.#T2#
Lawrence tries for a takedown but Szymanski circles away easily
and Szymanski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Szymanski throws a jab when Lawrence was well out of range.
Szymanski fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lawrence has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lawrence tries to land a leg kick but Szymanski saw it coming and moves away.
Szymanski goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Szymanski keeps the fight on the outside.
And Szymanski counters with a quick kick to the body but Lawrence blocks it.
Lawrence shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lawrence fails with the takedown
enabling Szymanski to counter with a crisp jab.
Lawrence shoots in but no luck this time. #T3#
Lawrence shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Szymanski as he jumps to the side.
Szymanski is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Szymanski connects with a single shot there.
Lawrence is looking to land body kicks.
Lawrence fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lawrence tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Szymanski manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Szymanski throws a shot from downtown. Lawrence moves away and avoids it.
Szymanski swings for the body but Lawrence moves out of range.
Szymanski circles away from the clinch attempt.
Szymanski is looking to counter punch.
Szymanski circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lawrence keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Szymanski.
Szymanski misses with a double jab. #T4#
Szymanski lands with a shot to the body.
Szymanski throws out a loose jab but Lawrence uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lawrence with the counter takedown but Szymanski avoids it easily.
Lawrence shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Szymanski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lawrence.
Szymanski stuffs the takedown.
Lawrence misses with a takedown
and Szymanski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lawrence fails with an attempt to clinch.
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!
Lawrence's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Szymanski connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lawrence scrambles back to his feet.
Szymanski scores with a hook.
Lawrence tries for a takedown but Szymanski sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Borys Szymanski dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Lawrence shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lawrence throws a sloppy head kick and Szymanski moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Lawrence pushes Szymanski up against the cage in a clinch.
Szymanski scores with a shoulder strike.
Szymanski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lawrence is trying to break free.
Szymanski lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lawrence backwards.
Lawrence is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Szymanski is defending well for now.
Szymanski lands a hook to the side of the head.
Szymanski throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Szymanski working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lawrence has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Szymanski avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Lawrence looking for a takedown.
Lawrence lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from Szymanski.
Szymanski blocks an uppercut. #T1#
Lawrence jumps guard but Szymanski stands there with Lawrence around his waist. Lawrence gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Borys Szymanski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ray Lawrence.
Szymanski lands a body shot.
Szymanski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
I was talking to Szymanski's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Szymanski misses with the head strike.
Szymanski lands an uppercut.
Lawrence looking to stall.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Szymanski.
Lawrence is trying to maintain a safe position but Szymanski gets an underhook and turns Lawrence into the cage.
Szymanski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Szymanski can't find room to land a body shot as Lawrence controls the action.
A bit of stalling here from Szymanski.
Szymanski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Szymanski.
Szymanski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lawrence can do to turn this around?
Szymanski lands a hook that snaps the head of Lawrence backwards. #T2#
Szymanski lands a hook to the side of the head.
Szymanski misses with the head strike. #BC#
Szymanski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lawrence tries for a takedown but Szymanski circles away easily
enabling Szymanski to counter with a crisp jab.
Szymanski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lawrence sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lawrence looks to clinch
and Szymanski counters with a right hand to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Szymanski circles away from the clinch attempt
and Szymanski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Szymanski tests Lawrence's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lawrence shoots in for a takedown but Szymanski shows good takedown defense. #T3#
Lawrence avoids the body shot from Szymanski.
Szymanski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lawrence sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Despite the aggression on Lawrence's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Lawrence with a poor takedown
and Szymanski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Szymanski swings widly with a right hand
and Lawrence counters with a series of strikes. Szymanski will be more careful next time no doubt.
A jab lands there for Szymanski.
Lawrence shoots in for a takedown but Szymanski shows good takedown defense.
Lawrence bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lawrence is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Szymanski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Szymanski throws a body punch but Lawrence moves out of range.
Lawrence's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Szymanski connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lawrence scrambles back to his feet.
Lawrence throws a head kick but Szymanski moves out of range.
Lawrence tries to clinch but Szymanski moves out of range. #T4#
Lawrence shoots in and drives through. Szymanski sprawls well.
Lawrence is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
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!
Nice jab there from Lawrence.
Lawrence moves out of range of the strikes.
Lawrence fails with an attempt to clinch.
Szymanski defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lawrence.
Lawrence avoids the body shot from Szymanski.
Lawrence uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Szymanski.
Lawrence moves out of range as Szymanski strikes.
Lawrence wants to counter the offense by Szymanski and move into the clinch position.
Lawrence throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lawrence on the wrong end of a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Borys Szymanski dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Lawrence avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lawrence moves in looking to clinch but Szymanski pushes him off.
A quick step to the side and Szymanski tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lawrence ducks under a wild hook from Szymanski.
Ray Lawrence seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Szymanski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Szymanski lands a right hook to the body.
Lawrence darts in trying to clinch
letting Szymanski counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawrence tries to close the distance and clinch but Szymanski swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ray Lawrence is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lawrence is looking to clinch.
Szymanski throws a right hand that Lawrence ducks under and follows up with a left that Lawrence also avoids with ease.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Lawrence misses with a head kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Szymanski misses the target.#T1#
Szymanski slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lawrence wants to clinch
and Szymanski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lawrence throws a chopping leg kick but Szymanski manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Lawrence has a takedown stuffed.
Lawrence looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Szymanski was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lawrence uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Szymanski.
Szymanski swats away the attempt to clinch by Lawrence.
Szymanski throws the left hand but Lawrence avoids the punch easily.#T2#
Szymanski lands a slapping body shot.
Szymanski 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.
Lawrence moves out of range as Szymanski strikes.
Szymanski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big left from Szymanski misses.
Lawrence is trying desperately to land a takedown but Szymanski is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Lawrence.
Szymanski loads up on a big right hand but Lawrence slips the punch.
Lawrence has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lawrence shoots in looking for a takedown. Szymanski tries to sprawl out of it but Lawrence keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Szymanski manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Borys Szymanski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ray Lawrence.
Lawrence shoots for a double leg takedown but Szymanski sprawls well. He's pushed Lawrence's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lawrence fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lawrence takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lawrence tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Szymanski counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
A big right from Szymanski misses.
Szymanski misses the jab.
Lawrence throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Szymanski's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lawrence under the eye.
Lawrence moves out of range of the strikes.
Lawrence with the counter takedown but Szymanski avoids it easily.
Szymanski connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lawrence. Lawrence circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lawrence tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Szymanski counters with a right hand to the body.
Borys Szymanski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Szymanski misses with a straight right.
A cross from Szymanski lands.
Lawrence tries to score a power double leg takedown but Szymanski sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lawrence somewhat.#T4#
Lawrence with a poor takedown
and Szymanski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Szymanski throws a lazy right hand but Lawrence sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lawrence wants to counter with a clinch but Szymanski pushes him away.
Lawrence throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Szymanski misses the shot to the body.
Lawrence works over Szymanski's head and body with a nice combination.
Borys Szymanski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Szymanski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lawrence.
Lawrence is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lawrence moves in looking to clinch but Szymanski pushes him off.
Lawrence shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Szymanski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:26
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:26
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Borys Szymanski!

Event: OFC: Blood Night XXX
Date: Dec 17, 2016

#R1#
Dijkhuizen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #CUT#
It looks like Maarten Dijkhuizen has been cut.
Dijkhuizen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dijkhuizen throws a hook but Szymanski blocks it.
A left and a right from Dijkhuizen both land. Nice combination. #CL#
Szymanski forces Dijkhuizen back against the cage and clinches.
Dijkhuizen tries to break free but Szymanski pushes him back against the cage.
Szymanski lands with a right to the head.
Szymanski is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Szymanski lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dijkhuizen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A left hand lands to the body for Szymanski.
Dijkhuizen's coach down at Hard Knocks Training was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Dijkhuizen's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Szymanski has Dijkhuizen pressed against the cage, preventing Dijkhuizen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Szymanski is leaning against Dijkhuizen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short left from Szymanski.
Szymanski lands a hook to the side of the head.
Szymanski gets through Dijkhuizen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dijkhuizen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Szymanski scores with a shot to the side of Dijkhuizen's head. #T1#
A short left from Szymanski. #ROC#
Dijkhuizen is rocked!
A short right from Szymanski.
Dijkhuizen is still on wobbly legs! Can Szymanski finish him?
Good body shot from Szymanski.
Szymanski unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Dijkhuizen! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Szymanski is unloading with more strikes now! Dijkhuizen drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Borys Szymanski!

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