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Event: GC 292     
Date:   May 03, 2019
#R1#
Jacobs tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kazakov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jacobs tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kazakov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kazakov fails to land the takedown.#CL#
Jacobs instigates a clinch.
Kazakov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jacobs pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jacobs missing with knees to the body. #TD2#
Kazakov manages to pull guard.
Jacobs would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Kazakov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kazakov prevents Jacobs from standing back up. #T1#
Kazakov trying to pass the guard but Jacobs defending well.
Kazakov prevents Jacobs from standing back up. #SUB2#
Kazakov is working for a kimura but Jacobs is defending it quite comfortably.
Kazakov stops Jacobs from getting back to his feet.
Jacobs knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kazakov on the ground.#SUB2#
Kazakov is working for a kimura but Jacobs is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Kazakov is working for a kimura but Jacobs is defending it quite comfortably. #T2#
Jacobs is not content to let Kazakov control the position.
Jacobs looks like he's trying to stand up.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Kazakov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kazakov wants to pass to mount but Jacobs is defending the position.
Jacobs is looking to escape.#T3##SUB2#
Kazakov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jacobs doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kazakov.
Jacobs tries to kick Kazakov off but Kazakov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Kazakov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kazakov is pressing down on Jacobs's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jacobs is holding on for now.
Kazakov trying to control the action but Jacobs is working from the bottom.
Kazakov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Jacobs is trying to stand back up but Kazakov is controlling him #SUB2#
Kazakov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jacobs has managed to free his arm - good work. #T4#
Jacobs is trying to stand. #SUB2#
Jacobs is defending against the submission attempts here by Kazakov.
Jacobs is looking to escape.
Kazakov wants to take a breather but Jacobs is having none of it.
Jacobs wants to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kazakov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Jacobs looks like he's trying to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vasilliy Kazakov 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#
Jacobs tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kazakov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jacobs is looking to clinch but Kazakov is avoiding it.
And Kazakov tries to counter it with a takedown but Jacobs pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Jacobs fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kazakov with the counter takedown but Jacobs avoids it easily.
Jacobs tries to clinch but Kazakov is having none of it.
Jacobs tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kazakov swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Jacobs gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jacobs working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Jacobs fails to land.
Kazakov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jacobs is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Kazakov has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Jacobs clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jacobs is trying to stand back up. #SUB2#
Jacobs fending off the submission attempt from Kazakov. #SUB2#
Kazakov has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Jacobs is defending well but eventually Kazakov manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Jacobs has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Vasilliy Kazakov!
During a confident post fight interview, Vasilliy Kazakov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: CEFC Fight Night 240     
Date:   Nov 21, 2018
#R1#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Anders.#CL2#
Anders gets a clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kazakov is working for takedown but Anders is calmly controlling the position for now.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#TD#
Kazakov has clasped his hands together around Anders's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Kazakov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kazakov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kazakov trying to control the action but Anders is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anders is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kazakov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Kazakov not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T1#
Anders tries to roll over but Kazakov keeps him under control.
Kazakov trying to pass the guard but Anders defending well.
Anders trying to control here.
Kazakov is looking to advance position but Anders won't allow it.
Anders has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kazakov is working away from the top position though.
Anders wants to get back to full guard.
Kazakov drops an elbow to the side of Anders's head.
Kazakov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Anders knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Kazakov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Anders doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kazakov. #T2#
Kazakov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Anders blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kazakov.
We've been hearing that Kazakov has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Kazakov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kazakov has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kazakov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kazakov has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Anders's face. #T3#
Anders can't escape the position.
Anders keeps trying to improve his position.
Anders wants to control but Kazakov is having none of it.#SUB#
Kazakov is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Anders has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Kazakov thowing shots but they're missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anders is desperately trying to improve his position but Kazakov has a good base and remains in mount.
Kazakov tries to control but Anders wriggling away.
Kazakov breaks from Anders's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Kazakov throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Anders because Kazakov loaded up on that one. #T4#
Anders is controlling an arm, preventing Kazakov from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest. #SUB#
Kazakov is working for a guillotine from mount but Anders frees his head quite easily.
Anders stops Kazakov from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Kazakov avoids the attempt from Anders to control.#SUB#
Kazakov is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Anders can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Kazakov misses with a head shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anders wants to control but Kazakov is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vasilliy Kazakov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
A jab from Anders misses.
Anders lands a jab to the nose.
Anders tries to land a body kick#TD#
and Kazakov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Kazakov wants to pass the guard but Anders is keeping the position.
Kazakov working some strikes from top position.#SUB2#
Kazakov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anders can't keep his opponent in guard - Kazakov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Anders is defending against the submission attempts here by Kazakov. #T1##SUB#
Kazakov seems to be looking for submissions.
Kazakov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kazakov throws a strike but Anders avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Kazakov wants to pass the guard but Anders is keeping the position.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Anders working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kazakov.
Kazakov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kazakov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB#
Kazakov has gone for a leg lock! Anders slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kazakov's guard.#REVB#
Kazakov has a closed guard, preventing Anders from standing up. #SUB#
Anders got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kazakov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Anders has managed to get both his arms back between Kazakov's legs - danger averted.
My spies in Fight Farm inform me that Anders has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Anders preventing the sweep.
Kazakov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Anders can do to turn this around?#T3##SUB#
Kazakov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Anders is aware though and is defending well.
Kazakov looking for a sweep. Not yet Kazakov, not yet. #SUB#
Kazakov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SU2#
Anders gets to his feet - Kazakov follows without any prompting.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Anders 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 Kazakov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kazakov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Anders tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kazakov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Anders throws a head kick that misses.
Anders looks to land a right hand but Kazakov moved out of range.
Kazakov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kazakov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Anders.
Kazakov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ingemar Anders is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kazakov takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T4#
A jab lands there for Anders.#TD#
Kazakov shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Anders is looking to control Kazakov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Anders avoid being mounted?
Anders is concentrating on defense, preventing Kazakov from advancing position. #SUB#
Kazakov seems to be working for a kimura but Anders defends the submission attempt.
Vasilliy Kazakov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kazakov trying to control from half guard but Anders is working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kazakov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vasilliy Kazakov dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Kazakov staying out of range there.
Kazakov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD#
Kazakov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Anders napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB#
Kazakov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kazakov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kazakov scores with punches from side control. #SUB#
Kazakov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kazakov fails to land a wild elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kazakov tries to move to full mount but Anders actually manages to regain half guard.
Kazakov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB#
Kazakov is looking for submissions but instead, Anders has regained full guard. #T1#
Anders is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kazakov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kazakov is looking to advance position but Anders won't allow it.
Kazakov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB#
Kazakov is trying to work for a kimura but Anders is defending well. #SUB#
Kazakov seems to be working for a kimura but Anders defends the submission attempt.
Anders manages to get to full guard. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kazakov looking to pass the guard.
Anders looking for a sweep. Not yet Anders, not yet.
Kazakov with a nice head shot there.
Anders controls Kazakov momentarily but Kazakov frees himself.
Kazakov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Anders's head.
Kazakov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kazakov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kazakov trying to control the position from guard on top but Anders is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3##SUB#
Kazakov has gone for a leg lock! Anders slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kazakov's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Kazakov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Anders can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kazakov throws a couple of heel strikes.
Ingemar Anders has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kazakov controls Anders momentarily but Anders frees himself. #SUB#
Anders got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kazakov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Anders has managed to get both his arms back between Kazakov's legs - danger averted.
Anders postures up in Kazakov's guard and throws a big left but Kazakov blocks it. #T4##SUB#
Anders got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kazakov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Anders has managed to get both his arms back between Kazakov's legs - danger averted.#SU2#
Anders stands up from Kazakov's guard - Anders perhaps looking for a knockout.
Anders jabs Kazakov right on the nose. Kazakov blinks but takes it well.#CL2#
Anders moves into the clinch.
Kazakov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Anders avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kazakov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Anders pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Anders tries to work over Kazakov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kazakov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Anders gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vasilliy Kazakov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Still in the clinch, Anders scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right from Anders on the inside.

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 Vasilliy Kazakov.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kazakov, 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vasilliy Kazakov!

Our winner, Vasilliy Kazakov, 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: CEFC Live 67     
Date:   Oct 15, 2018
#R1#
The crowd cheers as Rojas lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kazakov doesn't seem phased though.
Rojas misses with a lunging right hand
and Kazakov counters with a straight right hand.
Kazakov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rojas sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kazakov somewhat.
Rojas looks to throw the jab but Kazakov is out of range.
Kazakov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kazakov.
Rojas raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Rojas throws a hook but Kazakov avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kazakov slips a straight right by Rojas.
Kazakov seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Rojas lands a jab-cross combination.
Kazakov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Rojas throws an overhand right that lands on Kazakov's shoulder, as Kazakov tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Kazakov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rojas sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vasilliy Kazakov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rojas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kazakov manages to avoid it.
Kazakov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rojas sprawls and moves away.
Kazakov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kazakov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kazakov feinted with a counter takedown.
Rojas lands with an uppercut that bounces Kazakov off the cage and back into range.#ROC2#
Kazakov is rocked!
Kazakov leaves his chin hanging out and Rojas seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Kazakov crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Emilio Rojas!
Emilio Rojas decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: CEFC Fight Night 236     
Date:   Oct 03, 2018
#R1#
Kazakov darts in looking for a takedown but Bakiyev gets double underhooks and turns Kazakov into the cage.
Bakiyev doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bakiyev misses with a body punch
and Kazakov counters with a right hand to the body.
Bakiyev takes a swing at Kazakov's ribcage but misses.
Bakiyev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kazakov was well out of range. Poor timing from Bakiyev.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kazakov.
Kazakov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kazakov avoids the body shot from Bakiyev.
Bakiyev scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bakiyev throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Kazakov counters with a shoot takedown. Bakiyev fights it but they end up in guard. #T1##SUB#
Kazakov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bakiyev working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kazakov.
Bakiyev wants to stand but Kazakov is controlling the position.
Bakiyev keeping full guard, as Kazakov tries to pass.
Bakiyev being controlled here, momentarily. #ES2#
Bakiyev kicks Kazakov off and gets to his feet.
Bakiyev missing with a left hand there. Kazakov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kazakov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T2#
Kazakov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bakiyev avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vasilliy Kazakov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bakiyev sizes up Kazakov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bakiyev is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kazakov rather than just go for the knockout.
Kazakov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bakiyev just misses with a punch to the body.
Kazakov is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Bakiyev connects with a right hand. Kazakov shakes it off.#T3#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bakiyev.
Toktogulovich Bakiyev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kazakov shoots in for a takedown but Bakiyev shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kazakov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bakiyev moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bakiyev misses the shot to the body.
Kazakov misses with a takedown
and Bakiyev counters with a straight right hand.
Bakiyev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bakiyev takes a swing at Kazakov's ribcage but misses. #T4#
Bakiyev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kazakov manages to avoid it.
Bakiyev throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Kazakov.
Bakiyev scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nice takedown defense from Bakiyev. No joy for Kazakov on that attempt.
Bakiyev throws out a loose jab but Kazakov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kazakov attempts a counter takedown but Bakiyev avoids it well and moves away.
A swing and a miss from Bakiyev.
A counter left hand to the body from Kazakov misses its target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kazakov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Toktogulovich Bakiyev dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Bakiyev looks to score with a jab to the body but Kazakov is just out of range.
Toktogulovich Bakiyev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice defenses there by Kazakov.
Bakiyev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bakiyev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kazakov moves away.
Kazakov feinted with a counter takedown.
Bakiyev scores with a shot to the body.
Kazakov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bakiyev.
Bakiyev throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bakiyev swings for the body but Kazakov moves out of range.
Bakiyev throws a right hand that misses
and Kazakov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bakiyev thinking.
Kazakov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T1#
Bakiyev lands a jab to Kazakov's midsection.
Kazakov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bakiyev.
Kazakov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bakiyev sprawls and moves away.
Kazakov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bakiyev misses with a body shot.
Bakiyev misses with a looping left.
Kazakov defending well as Bakiyev loads up on a big left hand.
Bakiyev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kazakov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kazakov misses with a takedown attempt
and Bakiyev counters with a nice body shot. #T2#
Kazakov darts in looking for a takedown but Bakiyev gets double underhooks and turns Kazakov into the cage.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bakiyev! But no joy.
Bakiyev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bakiyev lands a body shot.
Bakiyev lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bakiyev uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kazakov has time to react.
Kazakov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bakiyev counters with a nice body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bakiyev lands with a good body shot.
A shot to the liver by Bakiyev. Beautiful body shot.#T3#
Kazakov walks into a straight right hand from Bakiyev.
Kazakov throws an off balance right hand
and Bakiyev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bakiyev throws a lazy right hand but Kazakov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bakiyev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kazakov moves away.
Bakiyev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kazakov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bakiyev.
Bakiyev throws a shot from downtown. Kazakov moves away and avoids it.
Kazakov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bakiyev looks to throw the jab but Kazakov is out of range.
Kazakov attempts a counter takedown but Bakiyev avoids it well and moves away.
Bakiyev ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T4#
Kazakov blocks a jab.
Kazakov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kazakov throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Bakiyev finds it's way through Kazakov's defenses.
Kazakov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bakiyev lands with a cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bakiyev ducks under a wild hook from Kazakov.
Kazakov dives in for a single leg takedown but Bakiyev sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vasilliy Kazakov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kazakov shoots in and drives through. Bakiyev sprawls well.
Bakiyev appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Toktogulovich Bakiyev 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#
Kazakov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bakiyev's waist but Bakiyev gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kazakov off to one side.
Kazakov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kazakov moves away from the strike by Bakiyev.
Bakiyev just misses with a punch to the body.
Bakiyev misses the shot to the body.
Bakiyev misses with a hook. Kazakov ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bakiyev cracks Kazakov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bakiyev stuns Kazakov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bakiyev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kazakov was well out of range. Poor timing from Bakiyev.#T1#
Bakiyev lands with a nice body punch.
Kazakov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bakiyev.
A quick step to the side and Kazakov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bakiyev connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bakiyev rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD#
and Kazakov counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Kazakov controlling the pace. #SUB#
Kazakov is looking for a kimura but Bakiyev is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kazakov to get the leverage.
Kazakov is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Kazakov won't allow Bakiyev to get back to his feet.
Vasilliy Kazakov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Kazakov is looking to work some ground and pound but Bakiyev has wrist control.
Kazakov looking to pass the guard.
Bakiyev is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kazakov is controlling him. #SUB#
Kazakov drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Bakiyev dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Bakiyev wants to get up but he can't break Kazakov's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB#
Kazakov looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Bakiyev has picked Kazakov up and slammed him! Kazakov can't keep hold of the triangle and Bakiyev manages to pass to side control!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
You can see the frustration on Kazakov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SU2#
Bakiyev stands up.
Bakiyev digs a good body shot into Kazakov's ribs.#T3#
Kazakov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bakiyev looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bakiyev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bakiyev moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bakiyev fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bakiyev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kazakov manages to avoid it.#TD#
Kazakov shoots in and gets a takedown into Bakiyev's guard.#T4#
Bakiyev wants to stand but Kazakov is controlling the position.
Bakiyev keeping moving, preventing Kazakov from controlling successfully.
Kazakov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#ES2#
Bakiyev has his feet on Kazakov's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Bakiyev lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Bakiyev finds it's way through Kazakov's defenses.
Kazakov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bakiyev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

And that's the end of the fight!
Toktogulovich Bakiyev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bakiyev 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 26:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 26:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Toktogulovich Bakiyev!

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

 

Event: CEFC 306     
Date:   Sep 15, 2018
#R1#
Buchanan jabs Kazakov right on the nose. Kazakov blinks but takes it well.
Buchanan lands with a hook. Kazakov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Buchanan.
Kazakov cracks a nice hook into Buchanan's ribs.
Vasilliy Kazakov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kazakov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Buchanan.
Buchanan cracks Kazakov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Buchanan throws a hook but Kazakov avoids it easily.
It looked like Kazakov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Buchanan.
Buchanan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Buchanan misses the jab.
Kazakov misses with an uppercut.
Kazakov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Buchanan's waist but Buchanan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kazakov off to one side.
Buchanan scores with a jab. Kazakov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Buchanan throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A jab lands there for Kazakov.
Buchanan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kazakov.
Buchanan throws a hook to the side of Kazakov's head but Kazakov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Buchanan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kazakov.
Kazakov throws a looping overhand right but Buchanan ducks down to avoid it.
Buchanan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kazakov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T1##TD#
Kazakov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SUB#
Kazakov tries for a kimura but Buchanan is defending well.
Kazakov sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Buchanan is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Kazakov throwing strikes but Buchanan manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Kazakov is looking to regain half guard here but Buchanan keeps moving and retains side control.
Kazakov manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Kazakov is looking to improve his position.
Buchanan passes into side control, despite Kazakov's attempt to control the position. #T2#
Kazakov tries to bench press Buchanan off him but Buchanan keeps the position.
Kazakov is working hard here to advance position.#SU2#
Buchanan decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A chopping leg kick lands by Buchanan.
Kazakov throws a sloppy body shot
and Buchanan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ross Buchanan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kazakov just misses with a punch to the body.
Buchanan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kazakov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Buchanan connects with a looping right hand.
Kazakov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Buchanan as he jumps to the side.
Kazakov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Buchanan is fending him off so far but Kazakov persists. Nope, Buchanan circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vasilliy Kazakov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Buchanan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kazakov has been working on his balance at whitey's gym , so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Buchanan.#T3#
Buchanan stuffs the takedown attempt from Kazakov. Kazakov gets slowly back to his feet.
Left hook, right uppercut from Buchanan.
Kazakov throws a jab when Buchanan was well out of range.
Kazakov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Buchanan swivels and escapes.
Buchanan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kazakov.
Kazakov takes a swing at Buchanan's ribcage but misses.
Buchanan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kazakov takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Buchanan looks for the body kick but Kazakov saw that one coming.
Kazakov just misses with a punch to the body.
A little jabbing left from Buchanan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Buchanan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kazakov's head backwards.
Kazakov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Buchanan manages to avoid it.
Kazakov moves out of range as Buchanan throws a body kick.
Buchanan throws a jab but it's blocked by Kazakov.
Buchanan misses with a body kick.#T4#
Buchanan lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kazakov misses with a body shot
and Buchanan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kazakov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Buchanan was well out of range. Poor timing from Kazakov.
Buchanan is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
A big right from Kazakov misses.
Kazakov throws a body punch but Buchanan moves out of range.
Kazakov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Buchanan.
Nice uppercut there from Buchanan.
Kazakov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Buchanan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little feinted left hand from Kazakov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Buchanan avoids the body shot from Kazakov.
Kazakov swings for the body but Buchanan moves out of range.
Buchanan raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Buchanan avoids the body shot from Kazakov.
Buchanan now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kazakov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Buchanan.
Kazakov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Buchanan.
Kazakov scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kazakov throws a lazy uppercut
and Buchanan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ross Buchanan dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Kazakov throws a poor cross that misses
and Buchanan counters with a stiff right hand.
Kazakov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Buchanan.
Buchanan doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#TD#
Kazakov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Buchanan to the ground. Kazakov is now in Buchanan's guard.
Kazakov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kazakov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kazakov tries to free his leg and advance position but Buchanan is retaining full guard.
Buchanan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kazakov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kazakov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Buchanan is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Kazakov drops back, looking for a kneebar! Buchanan looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Buchanan looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Buchanan! #REVB##SU2#
Buchanan decides to stand back up. #T1#
Kazakov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Buchanan sprawls well. Buchanan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kazakov gets slowly back to his feet.
Kazakov fails with a takedown attempt.
Kazakov misses with a left hand
and Buchanan counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kazakov. Buchanan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kazakov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kazakov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Buchanan.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Buchanan. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Kazakov takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Buchanan misses with a low kick.
Kazakov thuds a left hand into Buchanan's body.
Kazakov takes a swing at Buchanan's ribcage but misses.
Kazakov looks to score with a jab to the body but Buchanan is just out of range.
Buchanan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kazakov circles away quickly and effectively.#T2#
Buchanan cracks Kazakov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#TD#
Buchanan gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kazakov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kazakov is looking to advance position but Buchanan has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Kazakov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Buchanan avoids the attempt from Kazakov to control.#T3#
Kazakov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Buchanan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
Kazakov flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Kazakov tries to hold on but Buchanan pushes him away.
Kazakov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kazakov flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Buchanan prevents Kazakov from getting the reversal.
Kazakov tries to lock up and control but Buchanan gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kazakov is trying desperately to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ross Buchanan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Buchanan misses with a double jab.
Buchanan connects with a high kick.
Kazakov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Buchanan.
Kazakov misses with a lunging right hand
and Buchanan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A combination from Buchanan does no damage.
Kazakov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Buchanan was well out of range. Poor timing from Kazakov.
A shot to the body from Kazakov misses
and Buchanan counters with a one-two to the body. #TD#
Kazakov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Buchanan tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kazakov is in Buchanan's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kazakov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Buchanan is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Buchanan looking to control.
Kazakov is looking to work some ground and pound but Buchanan has wrist control.
Buchanan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1#
Kazakov lands a couple of digs.
Kazakov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Buchanan is keeping the position for now.
Kazakov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Buchanan's guard. #SUB#
Kazakov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Buchanan moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kazakov forces his way into half guard.
Kazakov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Buchanan keeps working.
Vasilliy Kazakov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##SUB#
Kazakov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Kazakov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Vasilliy Kazakov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Buchanan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kazakov is working away from the top position though.
Buchanan is trying to get back to full guard.
Kazakov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T3##SUB#
Kazakov looking for a submission but Buchanan manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Kazakov trying to move into half guard but instead Buchanan has managed to sweep!#REVB##SUB#
Kazakov has an active guard here but Buchanan has managed to pass into half guard.
Buchanan prevents Kazakov from improving his position.
Ross Buchanan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
It looks like Buchanan is going to stand back up. #SUB#
Kazakov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
Kazakov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Buchanan's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Buchanan's back!
Kazakov struggling to keep hold of the position.
Buchanan wants to escape the position. #SUB#
Buchanan defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Kazakov has his feet on Buchanan's thighs here. He's pushed Buchanan off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Buchanan screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vasilliy Kazakov!
During a confident post fight interview, Vasilliy Kazakov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: CEFC Sunday Night Fights 3     
Date:   Aug 26, 2018
#R1#
Kazakov keeps the fight on the outside.
Gorski tries to clinch #TD#
and Kazakov counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Gorski!
Kazakov scores with punches from side control.
Kazakov landing strikes. #SUB#
Kazakov in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Gorski is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Vasilliy Kazakov!
A relieved looking Vasilliy Kazakov 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: CEFC 301     
Date:   Aug 11, 2018
#R1#
Kazakov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by LaBeouf.
Kazakov shoots in for a double leg but LaBeouf sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
LaBeouf getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kazakov misses with a takedown attempt - LaBeouf sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kazakov just misses with a punch to the body.
Kazakov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from LaBeouf.
LaBeouf rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kazakov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
LaBeouf lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by LaBeouf.
Kazakov looks to throw the jab but LaBeouf is out of range.
It looked like LaBeouf was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kazakov.
Kazakov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. LaBeouf defends it nicely.
Shia LaBeouf has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vasilliy Kazakov.
Nice cross by LaBeouf.#T1#
LaBeouf fails to land with a series of punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from LaBeouf. Kazakov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kazakov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
LaBeouf misses with a kick to the body #TD2#
and Kazakov counters with a nice double leg into side control. LaBeouf won't be happy with that.
LaBeouf wants to get back to his feet.
LaBeouf stops Kazakov from passing to mount.
Kazakov working the ground and pound.
Kazakov tries to score with some ground and pound. LaBeouf controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Kazakov scores with punches from side control. #SUB2#
Kazakov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but LaBeouf is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Kazakov is trying to get an arm triangle but LaBeouf is defending well. #T2#
Kazakov gets to mount! LaBeouf was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Kazakov is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. LaBeouf can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
LaBeouf can't escape the position.
LaBeouf regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Kazakov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. LaBeouf doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kazakov.
LaBeouf is looking to escape.#T3#
Well, if Kazakov 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.
Kazakov has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kazakov moves to back control.
LaBeouf wants to get back to his feet.
Kazakov is working the ground and pound. Can LaBeouf escape?
Kazakov throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting LaBeouf!
LaBeouf trying to get back to his feet but Kazakov is in full control for now.
Kazakov lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK. #SUB2#
LaBeouf is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Kazakov gets his way! #T4#
LaBeouf is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB2#
LaBeouf is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Kazakov gets his way!
Kazakov lands with a hammerfist to the side of LaBeouf's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
LaBeouf is trying to stand back up.
Kazakov is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Kazakov gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Kazakov gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Kazakov apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Kazakov closes the distance and clinches up with LaBeouf, looking for a takedown. Kazakov pushes LaBeouf against the cage but LaBeouf circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
LaBeouf stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and LaBeouf wants it to stay on the feet.
LaBeouf throws a lazy body kick #TD2#
and Kazakov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kazakov. #ES#
LaBeouf has his feet on Kazakov's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Shia LaBeouf is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kazakov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but LaBeouf manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vasilliy Kazakov 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#
Kazakov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kazakov fails to land the takedown.
LaBeouf misses with a head kick.
A low kick from LaBeouf is predictable there #TD2#
and Kazakov counters with a nice double leg into side control. LaBeouf won't be happy with that. #ES#
LaBeouf sneaks out the side door and pushes Kazakov away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Kazakov shoots in for a takedown but LaBeouf shows good takedown defense.
LaBeouf throws a quick counter head kick but Kazakov was just out of range.
Shia LaBeouf has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vasilliy Kazakov.
LaBeouf swings for the body but Kazakov moves out of range.
LaBeouf tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kazakov was well out of range. Poor timing from LaBeouf.
Kazakov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A left and a right from LaBeouf both land. Nice combination.
LaBeouf just misses with a punch to the body.
Kazakov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T1#
LaBeouf works the jab nicely.
LaBeouf looks to score with a jab to the body but Kazakov is just out of range.
LaBeouf goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Kazakov fails with a takedown attempt.
It appears LaBeouf was looking to counter with a kick there.
LaBeouf ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kazakov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by LaBeouf.
Kazakov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
LaBeouf thows a leg kick but Kazakov checks it #TD2#
and Kazakov counters with a nice double leg into side control. LaBeouf won't be happy with that.
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!
Kazakov wants to control but LaBeouf is keeping him busy. #T2##SUB2#
Kazakov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kazakov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Kazakov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but LaBeouf is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
LaBeouf stops Kazakov from passing to mount. #SUB2#
Kazakov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but LaBeouf is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Kazakov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
LaBeouf is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#SUB2#
Kazakov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. LaBeouf knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T3#
LaBeouf is trying to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Kazakov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
LaBeouf is trying to buck Kazakov off.
Kazakov tries to advance to mount but can't.
LaBeouf is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Kazakov scoring with punches and elbows.
Kazakov moves into full mount! #T4##SUB2#
Kazakov looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
LaBeouf tries to buck Kazakov off but he can't manage it. #SUB2#
Kazakov has control of LaBeouf's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and LaBeouf regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Kazakov in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
LaBeouf's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up. #SUB2#
Kazakov with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Kazakov controlling the position easily from mount.
LaBeouf is trying to stand.
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 Shia LaBeouf 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Kazakov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as LaBeouf sprawls well. LaBeouf wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kazakov gets slowly back to his feet.
Kazakov is trying hard to land a takedown here. LaBeouf sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
LaBeouf misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
LaBeouf tries to land a front kick but Kazakov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
LaBeouf scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kazakov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. LaBeouf defends it nicely.
Shia LaBeouf has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vasilliy Kazakov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kazakov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. LaBeouf tries to avoid it but Kazakov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag LaBeouf to the ground. LaBeouf escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Shia LaBeouf is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kazakov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by LaBeouf.
LaBeouf misses with a body shot.
Shia LaBeouf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
LaBeouf throws a right and a left that Kazakov avoids nicely.
Kazakov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
LaBeouf is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kazakov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by LaBeouf. #TD2#
Kazakov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Kazakov tries to pass to full mount but LaBeouf defends it.
LaBeouf wants to get back to his feet.
Vasilliy Kazakov has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Kazakov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so LaBeouf is just riding it out for now. Kazakov eventually gives up the hold.
LaBeouf wants to get back to his feet.#T2#
Kazakov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
LaBeouf has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kazakov is working away from the top position though.
Kazakov is looking to advance position but LaBeouf won't allow it.
LaBeouf is looking to escape.
Kazakov is keen to just control but LaBeouf is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Kazakov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
LaBeouf is looking to escape.
Kazakov works his foot free and advances to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kazakov looking to control but LaBeouf is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
LaBeouf tries to buck Kazakov off but he can't manage it. #T3#
BOOM! Kazakov connects with a massive shot to the dome!
LaBeouf takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Kazakov tries to control but LaBeouf wriggling away.
LaBeouf slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Kazakov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but LaBeouf sees it coming and defends easily.
Kazakov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kazakov stops LaBeouf from getting back to his feet. #SUB2#
Kazakov seems to be working for a kimura but LaBeouf defends the submission attempt.
LaBeouf wants to get back to his feet. #T4#
Kazakov trying to control from half guard but LaBeouf is working away. #SUB2#
Kazakov is looking for submissions but instead, LaBeouf has regained full guard.
Kazakov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kazakov won't allow LaBeouf to get back to his feet. #ES#
LaBeouf wriggles free and stands up.
Sloppy strikes from LaBeouf. Those never looked like landing.
Kazakov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and LaBeouf counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kazakov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kazakov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kazakov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from LaBeouf.
An attempted straight right counter from LaBeouf misses the target.

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 Shia LaBeouf.
I think LaBeouf 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shia LaBeouf!

 

Event: KOFC 110 - Karelin vs Hallick     
Date:   Jun 12, 2018
#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kazakov is defended easily by Mark.
Mark throws a shot to the body.
Kazakov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kazakov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mark is fending him off so far but Kazakov persists. Nope, Mark circles away and we're back to standing.#TD#
Kazakov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Mark napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Mark is trying to improve his position.
Kazakov gets to mount! Mark was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Mark tries to reverse the position but Kazakov maintains control.
Kazakov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mark is looking to escape.
Mark tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T1#
Mark keeps trying to improve his position.
Kazakov content just to control the position here.
Kazakov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mark has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kazakov prevents Mark from getting the reversal.
Kazakov pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish. #SUB#
Kazakov jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Mark manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Mark is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Kazakov has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Mark is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Kazakov yanks on the arm and Mark is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Kazakov.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Vasilliy Kazakov!
After winning the bout, Vasilliy Kazakov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: KOFC 106 - Andreev vs Aoki 2     
Date:   May 19, 2018
#R1#
Zulu scores with a nice strike.
Kazakov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Zulu getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kazakov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Zulu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Zulu connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kazakov. Kazakov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kazakov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Zulu as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vasilliy Kazakov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kazakov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Zulu counters with a straight right hand.
We've been informed that Zulu 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.
Nice jab there from Zulu. #ROC2#
Kazakov is rocked!
Kazakov has his takedown stuffed
and Zulu counters with a good low kick that Kazakov was not able to check.
Oh Kazakov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kazakov is breathing heavily.
Kazakov walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Kazakov limp body while Zulu jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zulu Zulu!
In his post fight interview, Zulu Zulu started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

 

Event: KOFC 93 - Forclit vs Pagnozzi     
Date:   Mar 18, 2018
#R1#
Lassiter bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kazakov. Lassiter does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kazakov fails with a takedown attempt.
Lassiter tries to counter with a takedown but Kazakov is quick to defend against it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kazakov is defended easily by Lassiter.
We've been hearing reports that Lassiter has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Lassiter scores with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Lassiter feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Lassiter lands a couple of elbows.
Lassiter cracks Kazakov with a solid left hand.
Lassiter keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kazakov's head.
Lassiter preventing the sweep. #T1#
Kazakov keeps trying to improve his position.
Lassiter stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kazakov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lassiter working some strikes from top position.
Lassiter stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kazakov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lassiter with a nice head shot there.
Lassiter works over Kazakov with some ground and pound from guard.
Lassiter lands a couple of elbows.
Lassiter tries to free his leg and advance position but Kazakov is retaining full guard.
Lassiter postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Lassiter wants to control from the top but Kazakov keeps moving.
Lassiter is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T2#
Lassiter forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Lassiter seems to be working for a kimura but Kazakov defends the submission attempt.
Kazakov is staying active underneath Lassiter, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lassiter slips a nice elbow through Kazakov's hands, connecting with Kazakov's forehead.
Lassiter trying to pass the guard but Kazakov defending well.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Lassiter lands a nice short elbow.#ROC#
Kazakov is rocked!
Lassiter is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kazakov is still in real trouble! Can Lassiter finish him?
Lassiter is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Kazakov is hurt! He's hurt bad - Lassiter fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Kazakov from any more punishment! Congratulations to Lassiter! Great finish!

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

 

Event: KOFC 87 - Vandalay vs Kazakov     
Date:   Feb 10, 2018
#R1#
Kazakov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Vandelay circles away.
Vandelay throws a looping overhand right but Kazakov ducks down to avoid it.
Vandelay scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Kazakov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Vandelay as he jumps to the side.
Vandelay has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Vandelay misses with an uppercut.
Vandelay works Kazakov's body with a nice hook.
Vandelay slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kazakov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Art Vandelay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vasilliy Kazakov.
A punch lands to the side of Kazakov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Art Vandelay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vandelay throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kazakov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Vandelay lands with a hook. Kazakov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #ROC#
Kazakov is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vandelay finds Kazakov's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Kazakov flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Vandelay lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Kazakov will be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Art Vandelay!
Art Vandelay retains his lightweight title!
Art Vandelay thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: KOFC 83 - Vandalay vs Nucombe     
Date:   Jan 20, 2018
#R1#
Kazakov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kazakov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dux.
Dux moves away from the strike by Kazakov.
Dux uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kazakov.
Frank Dux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dux misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dux will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Dux. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dux throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kazakov's waist but Kazakov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dux off to one side.
Decent striking displayed by Kazakov there.
Dux misses with a takedown attempt #TD2#
so Kazakov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #SUB#
Dux escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kazakov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've been hearing good reports from Dux'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.
Kazakov passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Dux sneaks back into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dux is pressing down on Kazakov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T1#
Kazakov tries to free his leg and advance position but Dux is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Dux is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kazakov is aware though and is defending well.
Kazakov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kazakov trying to control the position from guard on top but Dux is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kazakov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kazakov prevents Dux from improving his position.#SUB#
Dux looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dux is trying to get back to full guard.
Kazakov wants to free his trapped foot but Dux is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kazakov is controlling the pace. #T2##SUB2#
Kazakov is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Dux looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Kazakov pushes past his half guard into mount!
Dux has given up his back. Will we see Kazakov going for some submissions? #SUB2#
Kazakov tightening his grip on Dux, looking for the choke.
Kazakov is trying to control but Dux is trying to escape here - he's now mounted. #T3#
Dux 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.
Dux tries to get to full guard but Kazakov has control of the leg.
Kazakov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Kazakov is trying to work for a kimura but Dux is defending well.
Kazakov has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Mello MMA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Kazakov prevents Dux from improving his position.
Dux works his way to full guard. Good work.#T4#
Kazakov works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Kazakov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dux tries to roll over but Kazakov keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Kazakov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dux is just riding it out for now. Kazakov eventually gives up the hold.
Kazakov trying to control from half guard but Dux is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dux wants to improve his position but Kazakov is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vasilliy Kazakov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Dux closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kazakov circles away.
Kazakov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Dux shoots for a double leg takedown but Kazakov sprawls well. He's pushed Dux's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kazakov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kazakov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kazakov wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Dux. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kazakov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dux fails with the takedown#TD2#
and Kazakov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Dux missing with punches from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dux manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Dux throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kazakov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kazakov stands and throws Dux's legs to the side, diving into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dux gets back to half guard.
Kazakov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T1##SUB2#
Kazakov is looking for a kimura here.
Kazakov is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Dux!
Kazakov looking to control but Dux is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dux is looking to improve his position but Kazakov isn't that keen on the idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Kazakov is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Dux can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning. #T2#
Dux flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Kazakov with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Kazakov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kazakov fails to move to back control.
Dux working to try and regain half guard. #T3##SUB2#
Kazakov swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Dux is now in Kazakov's guard. A big mistake from Kazakov there, giving up the dominant position! #SUB2#
Kazakov is looking for a triangle but Dux pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Kazakov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dux defends it easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dux accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dux missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kazakov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dux trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
Dux throws a big right hand that misses.
Dux throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Dux drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kazakov dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Kazakov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dux can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kazakov controls the pace.
Kazakov won't allow Dux to sweep him here.
Dux keeping moving, preventing Kazakov from controlling successfully.
Dux manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kazakov manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Vasilliy Kazakov has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dux missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dux slips nicely into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vasilliy Kazakov 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! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Kazakov connects with a looping right hand.
Dux will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD#
Dux is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kazakov's half guard.
Dux lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kazakov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dux is working away from the top position though.
Kazakov tries to roll over but Dux keeps him under control.
Kazakov is trying to maintain the position but Dux is very close to passing his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dux not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kazakov trying to control but Dux postures up.
Dux passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Kazakov! #T1#
Kazakov is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kazakov takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Kazakov regains half guard.
Kazakov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dux is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Kazakov!
Dux misses with a head shot.
Kazakov is looking to get to half guard.
Dux unloads with some shots from mount but Kazakov bucks and avoids them well.
Dux unloads with some shots from mount but Kazakov bucks and avoids them well.
Vasilliy Kazakov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Dux looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Dux 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.
Kazakov doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
Dux throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Kazakov is trying desperately to improve position.
Dux will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dux lands a couple of good shots and Kazakov has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dux throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Kazakov is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Dux off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#SUB#
Kazakov defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Dux throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Kazakov really must keep his cool here. He's controlling one of Dux's hands and whilst he does that, he's got a chance of escaping the position.#T3##SUB#
Dux looking for the choke from the back.
Kazakov is really stuck here.
Dux not allowing Kazakov to control his hands.
Dux thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent. #SUB#
Dux is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Dux throwing sloppy strikes. #SUB#
Dux is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Kazakov is defending well though. Dux let's go of the attempt for now.
Kazakov rolls, trying to escape but Dux keeps control of the position.
Frank Dux has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Dux throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Dux missing with strikes.
Even with his hooks in, Dux manages to miss with strikes from the back. #SUB#
Dux is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Kazakov has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Kazakov trying to control the hands but Dux breaks the grip.
Kazakov covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Dux misses with a punch to the head. #SUB#
Dux patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?

And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Dux showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kazakov 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vasilliy Kazakov!

 

Event: The Island Season 6, 145 lbs, Round 5     
Date:   Apr 13, 2017
#R1#
Radjansky swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD2#
and Kazakov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Radjansky being controlled here, momentarily.
Kazakov passes Radjansky's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kazakov trying to control the pace.
Radjansky controlling the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kazakov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kazakov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Let's hope that Kazakov has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T1##SUB2#
Kazakov maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Radjansky could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Kazakov has cracked it and Radjansky is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Kazakov!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Vasilliy Kazakov!

 

Event: The Island Season 6, 145 lbs, Round 4     
Date:   Apr 12, 2017
#R1#
Sands dives in for a single leg takedown but Kazakov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD2#
Kazakov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Sands actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Sands looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sands trying to get back to full guard but Kazakov takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Kazakov content just to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sands can't escape the position.
Kazakov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sands sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T1#
Sands tries to get to full guard but Kazakov has control of the leg.
Kazakov works his way into full mount!
Sands is desperately trying to improve his position but Kazakov has a good base and remains in mount.
Kazakov controlling the pace for now.
Sands is wriggling around trying to escape. #SUB2#
Kazakov working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Kazakov tries to control but Sands wriggling away.
Sands is in all sorts of trouble here. #T2#
Kazakov landing strikes from the mount.
Sands has given up his back. Will we see Kazakov going for some submissions?
Kazakov controls the position.
Kazakov doesn't have the hooks in and Sands manages to turn into his guard.
Sands throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
Kazakov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sands is aware though and is defending well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kazakov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T3##SUB2#
Kazakov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sands defends well.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kazakov holds on and takes a little breather.
Sands stands up over Kazakov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kazakov pulls Sands in to control the position. #SUB#
Sands drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kazakov dives on top into guard.#REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Sands has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kazakov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kazakov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T4##SUB#
Kazakov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sands has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kazakov has managed to get both his arms back between Sands's legs - danger averted.
Kazakov trying to control but Sands is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Sands looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Sands throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kazakov is pushing down on Sands's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sands is fighting to maintain full guard but Kazakov has managed to sneak the leg through.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kazakov is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Kazakov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vasilliy Kazakov 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#
Kazakov throws a body shot but no joy.
Sands fails with a takedown attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sands moves out of range of the strikes.
Sands is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sands is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kazakov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kazakov lands the left hand.
Sands shoots in and drives through. Kazakov sprawls well.
Kazakov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Sands. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Sands enables Kazakov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Sands manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB#
Sands is looking for a triangle here but Kazakov uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Sands is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Kazakov is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Kazakov trying to control but Sands is having none of it.
Sands is looking to improve his position but Kazakov isn't that keen on the idea.#T1#
Sands regains half guard.
Sands tries to roll over but Kazakov keeps him under control.#SUB#
Sands looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB2#
Kazakov in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Sands tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Kazakov!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Vasilliy Kazakov!

 

Event: The Island Season 6, 145 lbs, Round 3     
Date:   Apr 11, 2017
#R1#
Decent striking displayed by Reynolds there.
Kazakov throws a lazy uppercut
and Reynolds cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Reynolds lands a jab.
Reynolds fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#TD2#
Kazakov shoots in and gets a takedown into Reynolds's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kazakov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Reynolds is keeping the position for now.
Kazakov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Kazakov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kazakov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T1#
Reynolds keeping full guard, as Kazakov tries to pass.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kazakov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reynolds was well out of range. Poor timing from Kazakov.
Alexander Reynolds is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Reynolds moves out of range of the strikes.
Kazakov has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Reynolds ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kazakov moves away.
We've been told by Reynolds's head coaches at Next Gen MMA (Only Elite coaches) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Reynolds thows a left - swing and a miss!
Reynolds misses with a hook. Kazakov ducked under it nicely.
Kazakov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Reynolds.
Reynolds looks to score with a jab to the body but Kazakov is just out of range.
Kazakov throws a shot from downtown. Reynolds moves away and avoids it.
Kazakov lands a jab to Reynolds's midsection.
Reynolds missing with a left hand there. Kazakov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kazakov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Reynolds is looking to counter punch.
Kazakov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Reynolds circles away.
Alexander Reynolds seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reynolds rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
and Kazakov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Kazakov pushes down on Reynolds's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Kazakov seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Reynolds is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Vasilliy Kazakov!

 

Event: The Island Season 6, 145 lbs, Round 2     
Date:   Apr 10, 2017
#R1#
Bur slips a jab from Kazakov.
Bur jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Bur staying out of range there.#TD2#
Kazakov looking to score a takedown here. Bur is defending well but Kazakov drives through and ends up in Bur's guard.#SUB2#
Kazakov drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Bur manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kazakov has Bur in his guard.#REVR#
Kazakov is pulling down on Bur's head to control his posture.
Bur wants to control from the top but Kazakov keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Bur drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kazakov manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bur has Kazakov in his guard.#REVB#
Kazakov looking to pass the guard. #T1##SUB#
Bur has his foot on Kazakov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kazakov works his way back into a safe position though.
Kazakov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Bur had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kazakov defends it easily.
Kazakov distracts Bur with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kazakov tries to free his leg and advance position but Bur is retaining full guard.
Kazakov passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Kazakov is working for a kimura but Bur is defending it quite comfortably.
Kazakov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Bur wants to get back to his feet. #T3##SUB2#
Kazakov is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Bur is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Vasilliy Kazakov!

 

Event: The Island Season 6, 145 lbs, Round 1     
Date:   Apr 09, 2017
#R1##TD2#
Kazakov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kellir to the mat! Kellir manages to get full guard. #SUB2#
Kazakov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kazakov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kazakov passes Kellir's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Kazakov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Kellir looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kazakov controlling the action here. #T1##SUB2#
Kazakov is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
Kazakov seems to be looking for submissions.
Kazakov wants to free his trapped foot but Kellir is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kellir is trying to control but can't. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kellir is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Kazakov is working for a kimura but Kellir is defending it quite comfortably.
Kellir punching from the bottom.
Kazakov is controlling the pace.
Kellir trying to control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB2#
Kazakov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kellir defends it well.
Kellir tries to kick Kazakov off but Kazakov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Kazakov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kellir knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Kazakov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kellir sees it coming and defends easily.
Kellir taking some punishment here, with Kazakov in his half guard. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Kazakov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kellir doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kazakov.
Kellir makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kellir.
Kazakov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Kellir throws a few punches from the bottom. Kazakov seems unphased and he's got hold of a leg now - he's dropped back for a heel hook! He's got it! This fight is aaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Heel Hook). Vasilliy Kazakov!

 

Event: LH50: Out with a bang     
Date:   Mar 29, 2017
#R1##CL2#
Sands closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kazakov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sands throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sands prevents a body shot from Kazakov.
Sands lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sands lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sands misses with the head strike.
Kazakov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kazakov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sands throws an elbow but misses.
Kazakov avoids a wild elbow strike from Sands.
Sands swings wildly with an uppercut but Kazakov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kazakov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sands just stands there and leans against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kazakov fails to pull the fight into his guard. #BC2#
Sands breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sands throws a body shot but no joy.
Sands looks to clinch #TD#
and Kazakov counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Sands!
Sands bucks up and tries to throw Kazakov off but instead Kazakov has got his back!#T1##SUB#
Kazakov looking for the choke but no joy.
You can see the frustration on Sands's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later. #SUB#
Sands defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Kazakov's arms. #SUB#
Sands is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent. #T2#
Kazakov is riding his opponent, not letting Sands buck him off.
Sands trying to get back to his feet but Kazakov is in full control for now. #SUB#
Kazakov looking for the choke but no joy. #T3#
Sands staying busy and making it hard for Kazakov to control.
Sands is trying to stand back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Sands's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Sands is trying to get back to his feet but Kazakov has full control of the position and if anything, Sands has just worked his way into a worse spot.#SUB#
Kazakov working for the choke. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Sands showing good submission defense here. #SUB#
Sands is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Kazakov gets his way! #SUB#
Kazakov working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Sands wants to get back to his feet. He's half way up but Kazakov drags him back down with a jolt, managing to get his forearm deep under Sands 's chin! Sands is in real trouble! His face is turning bright red and he's forced to tap! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Vasilliy Kazakov!
Vasilliy Kazakov retains his featherweight title!

 

Event: LH48: Kazakov vs Black     
Date:   Mar 24, 2017
#R1##CL2#
Black closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kazakov prevents a body shot from Black.
Black has a couple of punches blocked by Kazakov.
Black misses with a punch on the inside.
Kazakov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kazakov is trying to break free.
Black tries to work over Kazakov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Black misses with a punch on the inside.
Kazakov is trying to pull guard but Black turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kazakov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Black swings wildly with an uppercut but Kazakov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Black can't find room to land a body shot as Kazakov controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kazakov scores with a shoulder strike.
Black doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Kazakov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #TD#
Kazakov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Kazakov tries to free his leg and advance position but Black is retaining full guard. #T1##SUB2#
Black looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Black is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kazakov defends well.
Kazakov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kazakov won't allow Black to sweep him here.
Kazakov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB2#
Black looking for a guillotine here but Kazakov defends easily. #SUB2#
Black throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T2##SUB2#
Kazakov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kazakov pushes down on Black's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kazakov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Black is looking to control Kazakov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Black avoid being mounted?
Black has a hand on Kazakov's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Kazakov takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Kazakov tries to control but Black wriggling away. #T3#
Black regains half guard.#SUB#
Kazakov maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Black could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Kazakov has cracked it and Black is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Kazakov!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Vasilliy Kazakov!
Vasilliy Kazakov retains his featherweight title!

 

Event: LH45: Higuchi vs Black     
Date:   Mar 15, 2017
#R1#
No luck for Kazakov with that takedown attempt. #CL#
Sands instigates a clinch.
Sands lands with a light punch inside.
Kazakov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Sands fails to land.
Kazakov tries to pull guard but Sands forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Sands misses with a punch on the inside.
Sands lands a shoulder strike.
Sands swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sands softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sands lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sands.
Kazakov is trying to pull guard but Sands turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Bobby Sands has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vasilliy Kazakov.
A short right from Sands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kazakov.
I was talking to Sands's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#T1#
Sands lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kazakov backwards.
Sands goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sands goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sands's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sands.
A short uppercut from Sands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kazakov.
Kazakov is trying to pull guard but Sands turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Sands swings wildly with an uppercut but Kazakov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sands can't find room to land a body shot as Kazakov controls the action.
Kazakov has had enough of the clinch but Sands keeps him there for the moment.
Kazakov jumps guard but Sands turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Sands throws a head punch that misses.
Kazakov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #T2#
Sands throws a punch but it's blocked by Kazakov.
Kazakov pressing his opponent against the cage.
Sands fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sands misses with a punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Sands scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kazakov blocks an uppercut.
Kazakov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sands misses with a punch on the inside.
Kazakov blocks an uppercut.
Kazakov is struggling to control the position.
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 Sands fails to land. #T3#
Sands misses with a body punch.
Sands misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sands gets through Kazakov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sands swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Kazakov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kazakov misses with a hook. Sands ducked under it nicely.
Sands went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Sands leaves Kazakov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kazakov throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL#
Sands moves into the clinch.
Sands misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Kazakov manages to break the clinch.
Kazakov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sands.
Sands tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kazakov thuds a left hand into Sands's body.#CL#
Sands gets a clinch. #TD2#
Kazakov jumps into guard, dragging Sands to the mat.
Kazakov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T4#
Kazakov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SU#
Kazakov is working an open guard so Sands takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sands dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sands tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kazakov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kazakov darts in looking for a takedown but Sands gets double underhooks and turns Kazakov into the cage. #CL#
Sands moves into range and clinches up with Kazakov.
Sands doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sands.
A head punch on the inside from Sands fails to land.
Sands misses with some punches.
Kazakov blocking some punches.
Sands tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sands throws a punch but it's blocked by Kazakov.
Sands tries to work over Kazakov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kazakov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Sands dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Sands staying out of range there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kazakov. Sands does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD2#
Kazakov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sands looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Sands is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kazakov can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Kazakov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Sands regains half guard.
Kazakov is keen to just control but Sands is a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sands wants to get back to his feet.
Kazakov is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #SUB2#
Kazakov is working for a guillotine from mount but Sands frees his head quite easily. #T1#
Sands wants to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Kazakov is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Sands is forced to tap! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vasilliy Kazakov!
Vasilliy Kazakov is the new featherweight champion!

 

Event: LH41: Sands vs Higuchi     
Date:   Mar 05, 2017
#R1#
Pecilli avoids the body shot from Kazakov.
Kazakov misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Pecilli counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kazakov jumps guard but Pecilli stands there with Kazakov around his waist. Kazakov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Pecilli doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pecilli lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pecilli blocks an uppercut.
Kazakov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Pecilli smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vasilliy Kazakov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kazakov connects with the punch.
Kazakov seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pecilli tries to clinch up but Kazakov circles away and keeps his distance.
Pecilli misses with a wild body shot.
Kazakov tries to counter with a takedown but Pecilli is quick to defend against it.
Kazakov throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Pecilli just misses with a punch to the body.
Pecilli ducks under a wild hook from Kazakov.
Pecilli wants to counter the offense by Kazakov and move into the clinch position.
Kazakov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pecilli tries to avoid it but Kazakov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pecilli to the ground. Pecilli escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL2#
Pecilli clinches up with Kazakov and pushes him back against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Pecilli.
Pecilli can't find room to land a body shot as Kazakov controls the action.
Pecilli pushes Kazakov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Pecilli is working Kazakov over against the cage.
Pecilli misses with the head strike.
Pecilli working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kazakov jumps guard but Pecilli turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kazakov tries to pull guard but Pecilli won't allow it.
Kazakov tries to pull guard but Pecilli holds him up against the cage and eventually Kazakov drops back down to his feet.
Kazakov blocks a body shot from Pecilli. #T2#
Pecilli works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Pecilli misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pecilli misses with the head strike.
Pecilli tries a body shot but Kazakov blocks it.
Kazakov avoids a wild elbow strike from Pecilli.
Nice body punch from Pecilli - that landed with a thud.
Kazakov is looking to break free of the clinch but Pecilli has double underhooks.
Pecilli lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pecilli tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kazakov's elbow.
Kazakov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kazakov is trying to pull guard but Pecilli turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Pecilli misses with an elbow strike.
Pecilli misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pecilli lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kazakov backwards. #T3#
Pecilli will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kazakov up against the cage.
A short right from Pecilli on the inside.
Pecilli tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kazakov's elbow.
Kazakov tries to pull guard but Pecilli forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Pecilli goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kazakov pushes Pecilli back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pecilli can't find room to land a body shot as Kazakov controls the action.
Pecilli digs a right hand underneath Kazakov's ribcage. Kazakov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kazakov tries to pull guard but Pecilli forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kazakov is trying to pull guard but Pecilli turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Pecilli stalling the fight. #BC#
Kazakov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pecilli just misses with a punch to the body. #T4##CL2#
Kazakov tries to keep at a distance but Pecilli has taken the fight into the clinch.
Pecilli blocks an uppercut.
Pecilli lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kazakov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kazakov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Pecilli is working Kazakov over against the cage.
Pecilli misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pecilli.
Pecilli is trying to stall.
Pecilli controlling the action here for a moment.
Pecilli letting Kazakov take a breather here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Guillermo Pecilli dominated that round.
That's time! Kazakov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Pecilli looks to score with a jab to the body but Kazakov is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kazakov. Pecilli does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kazakov looks to land a right hand but Pecilli moved out of range.#CL2#
Pecilli closes the distance and clinches.
Pecilli trying to stall but Kazakov improves his position.
Pecilli lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pecilli will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kazakov up against the cage.#BC#
Kazakov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Pecilli. No joy for Kazakov on that attempt.
Kazakov looks to throw the jab but Pecilli is out of range.
Pecilli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kazakov.
Pecilli throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Kazakov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pecilli tries to avoid it but Kazakov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pecilli to the ground. Pecilli escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kazakov missing with a left hand there. Pecilli was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kazakov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pecilli.
Kazakov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pecilli.
Kazakov just misses with a punch to the body.
Pecilli tries to counter by closing the distance.
Kazakov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Pecilli has time to react.
Kazakov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pecilli's waist but Pecilli gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kazakov off to one side.
Pecilli tries to counter with a clinch but Kazakov shakes him off and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vasilliy Kazakov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kazakov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Pecilli tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kazakov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kazakov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pecilli is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kazakov rather than just go for the knockout.
Pecilli fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pecilli misses with a hook to the body #TD#
and Kazakov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kazakov.
Pecilli keeping moving, preventing Kazakov from controlling successfully. #T2##SUB#
Kazakov drops back looking for a leg! Pecilli is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pecilli manages to kick Kazakov off! Kazakov jumps back into Pecilli's guard.
Pecilli has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kazakov has passed into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Kazakov is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Pecilli looks calm but he's in trouble here. Kazakov gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Pecilli is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Kazakov lets go of the hold and Pecilli can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Vasilliy Kazakov!

 

Event: LIA 38: Preferred Nomenclature     
Date:   Feb 11, 2017
#R1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Wills Jr. That's going to slow Kazakov down.
Wills Jr scores with a three punch combo!
Kazakov scores with a sloppy right hand. Wills Jr should have avoided that one.
Wills Jr takes a swing at Kazakov's ribcage but misses.
Kazakov misses with a takedown attempt - Wills Jr sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Wills Jr scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wills Jr takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kazakov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Wills Jr counters with a right hand to the body.
Kazakov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wills Jr as he avoids it easily.
Wilson Wills Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wills Jr connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Kazakov to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Wills Jr!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Wilson Wills Jr!
Wilson Wills Jr is the new featherweight champion!
An out of breath Wilson Wills Jr thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: LIA 34: The Royal We     
Date:   Jan 28, 2017
#R1#
Maxine throws a lazy head kick #TD#
so Kazakov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Kazakov trying to control but Maxine is working from the bottom.
Kazakov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Maxine keeping full guard, as Kazakov tries to pass.
Maxine managing to control the position.
Kazakov trying to control the position from guard on top but Maxine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kazakov looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Kazakov is working hard here to advance position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Maxine can do anything to dispel that myth.
Maxine looking for a sweep. Not yet Maxine, not yet. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A head kick misses from Maxine.
Maxine throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
so Kazakov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kazakov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maxine swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kazakov stopping the sweep attempt from Maxine.
Kazakov tries to free his leg and advance position but Maxine is retaining full guard. #T2#
Kazakov wants to control from the top but Maxine keeps moving. #SUB#
Kazakov drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Maxine manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kazakov has Maxine in his guard.#REVB##SU2#
Maxine gets to his feet - Kazakov follows without any prompting.
Kazakov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Maxine tries to close the distance and clinch but Kazakov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD#
Kazakov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kazakov showed some decent athleticism there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters are battling for position here. Maxine manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T3#
Kazakov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Maxine is looking to sweep but instead, Kazakov has passed into half guard.
Kazakov is looking to take a break and control but Maxine is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Maxine is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Kazakov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kazakov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Maxine keeps working.
Maxine is positioning himself well to prevent Kazakov advancing to mount. #SUB#
Maxine is defending against the submission attempts here by Kazakov.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maxine has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kazakov is working away from the top position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vasilliy Kazakov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Maxine tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kazakov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Maxine sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Maxine pulls out of a head kick attempt. #TD#
Kazakov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Maxine is trying to defend but Kazakov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB2#
Maxine looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Kazakov is trying to work for a kimura but Maxine is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kazakov wants to pass to mount but Maxine is defending the position. #T1#
Kazakov is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Kazakov is trying to work for a kimura but Maxine is defending well.
Maxine works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Kazakov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kazakov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Maxine is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kazakov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Vasilliy Kazakov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Kazakov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Kazakov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Maxine doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kazakov. #T3##SUB#
Maxine is defending against the submission attempts here by Kazakov.
Kazakov wants to control but Maxine is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Maxine is in trouble now - Kazakov has advanced to mount!
Maxine prevents Kazakov from taking his back.
Kazakov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Maxine is looking to escape.
Maxine 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Kazakov wants to work for an arm triangle but Maxine is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vasilliy Kazakov dominated that second 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.
#R3#
A head kick misses from Maxine.
A head kick misses from Maxine.
Maxine throws a head kick but Kazakov moves out of range.
Kazakov has been working on his balance at Young Achievers (All Elite Coach) , so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Maxine.#TD#
Kazakov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SUB#
Kazakov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kazakov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kazakov trying to control the action but Maxine is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kazakov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Maxine, who protects the arm well. #T1#
Maxine is trying to control Kazakov's posture but Kazakov avoids it.
Maxine prevents Kazakov from improving position.
Kazakov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maxine can do to turn this around?
Maxine is trying to control Kazakov's posture but Kazakov avoids it.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kazakov wants to control but Maxine is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Kazakov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Maxine really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kazakov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Maxine is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Kazakov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kazakov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Kazakov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T3#
Maxine struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Maxine is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kazakov's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Kazakov! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Maxine has tapped! This one is allllll over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Vasilliy Kazakov!
Vasilliy Kazakov retains his featherweight title!

 

Event: LIA 30: I Didn't Rent It Shoes     
Date:   Jan 12, 2017
#R1##TD#
Ilram gets caught napping as Kazakov dives in and scores a takedown. Ilram manages to retain guard.#SUB2#
Ilram looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ilram working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kazakov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Kazakov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB#
Kazakov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ilram is just riding it out for now. Kazakov eventually gives up the hold.
Kazakov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T2#
Ilram wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ilram trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Kazakov manages to pass to mount!
Kazakov content just to control the position here. #T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kazakov'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.
Ilram is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kazakov mounts Ilram! Really nice guard pass there!
Ilram is looking to improve his position but Kazakov isn't that keen on the idea.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kazakov avoids the attempt from Ilram to control.
Kazakov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ilram tries to hold on but Kazakov pushes him away.
Kazakov moves to the back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ilram rolls, trying to escape but Kazakov keeps control of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vasilliy Kazakov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Kazakov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Kazakov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ilram can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Kazakov is looking for a kimura here.
Ilram wants to control but Kazakov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kazakov is controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ilram is trying to maintain the position but Kazakov is very close to passing his half guard.#T1#
Kazakov wants to pass to mount but Ilram is defending the position.
Kazakov passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Ilram!
Kazakov looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB#
Kazakov looking to secure an arm triangle but Ilram defends it well. #T2#
Kazakov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kazakov avoids the attempt from Ilram to control.
Kazakov controlling the pace for now.
Ilram is trying desperately to improve position.#T3#
Kazakov content just to control the position here.
Ilram tries to hold on but Kazakov postures up.
Kazakov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ilram can't escape the position.
Kazakov content just to control the position here.
Further stalling from Kazakov.
Kazakov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kazakov avoids the attempt from Ilram to control.
Kazakov controlling the position easily from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vasilliy Kazakov dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3##TD#
Kazakov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Ilram trying to keep a closed guard but Kazakov is proving a slippery customer.
Kazakov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kazakov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ilram for as long as he can get away with.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kazakov tries to free his leg and advance position but Ilram is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Ilram working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Kazakov has passed into half guard!
Ilram won't allow Kazakov to pass to mount.
Vasilliy Kazakov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Ilram tries to roll over but Kazakov keeps him under control.
Well, if Kazakov 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.
Kazakov tries to pass to full mount but Ilram defends it. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ilram is trying to control but can't.
Kazakov wants to free his trapped foot but Ilram is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kazakov controlling the pace. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Kazakov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A jab from Ilram finds it's way through Kazakov's defenses. #TD#
Kazakov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Kazakov content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Kazakov continues to stall.#T3#
Ilram is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kazakov off and has taken his back!
Ilram is trying to stick to Kazakov's back but Kazakov is turning into Ilram. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Ilram's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Kazakov.
Kazakov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB2#
Kazakov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ilram has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kazakov has managed to get both his arms back between Ilram's legs - danger averted.
Kazakov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T4#
Kazakov passes Ilram's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Ilram is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kazakov pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Ilram with the active half guard here but Kazakov passes nicely into side control.
Kazakov staying calm.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kazakov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vasilliy Kazakov clearly takes that round.
That's time! Kazakov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Ilram loads up on a big right hand but Kazakov slips the punch.
Ilram misses with a combination #TD#
and Kazakov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Kazakov controls from within his opponent's guard.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Kazakov.
Kazakov postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Ilram had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kazakov defends it easily.
Ilram trying to keep a closed guard but Kazakov is proving a slippery customer. #T1#
Kazakov advances position into side control!
Ilram is letting Kazakov control him for a moment.
Ilram tries to bench press Kazakov off him but Kazakov keeps the position.
Kazakov is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Ilram will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ilram wants to control but Kazakov postures up.
Kazakov just content to control the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kazakov blocks a jab.#TD#
Ilram gets caught napping as Kazakov dives in and scores a takedown. Ilram manages to retain guard.
Kazakov advances to half guard.
Ilram tries to kick Kazakov off but Kazakov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB#
Kazakov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ilram doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kazakov. #T3#
Kazakov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Ilram is defending against the submission attempts here by Kazakov.
Kazakov is thwarting Ilram's attempts to control the position.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kazakov is looking to advance position but Ilram won't allow it.
Kazakov prevents Ilram from improving his position.
Ilram trying to control from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kazakov not doing much here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#SUB#
Kazakov is looking for a kimura but Ilram is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kazakov to get the leverage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vasilliy Kazakov had his way with Lativ Ilram in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Ilram misses with the combination. #TD#
Kazakov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Ilram quickly recovers to half guard.
Ilram wants to get back to full guard.
Ilram is trying to maintain the position but Kazakov is very close to passing his half guard.
Kazakov not doing much here.
Kazakov trying to pass the guard but Ilram defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kazakov is working for a kimura but Ilram is defending it quite comfortably. #T1#
Ilram trying to control from the bottom. #SUB2#
Ilram looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Kazakov moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Ilram.
Ilram being controlled for a moment.
Vasilliy Kazakov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Kazakov is stinking the place up with his stalling.#T3##REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Vasilliy Kazakov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kazakov.#TD#
Kazakov scores with a takedown into Ilram's guard.#SUB2#
Ilram looking for a guillotine here but Kazakov defends easily.
Kazakov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kazakov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T4#
Kazakov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Ilram looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kazakov passes into half guard.
Lativ Ilram has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kazakov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 50:45
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 50:45
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vasilliy Kazakov!

Vasilliy Kazakov retains his featherweight title!

 

Event: LIA 27: He Has Health Problems     
Date:   Dec 28, 2016
#R1##TD#
Kazakov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The referee asks Kazakov politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Kazakov prefers to stall for the moment though.#SUB#
Kazakov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Radjansky, who protects the arm well.
Radjansky tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kazakov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kazakov staying calm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Radjansky is trying to control Kazakov's posture but Kazakov avoids it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A lull in the action here as Kazakov stalls from top position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Radjansky can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Kazakov is trying to get an arm triangle but Radjansky is defending well.
Radjansky is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Kazakov tries to advance to mount but can't. #SUB#
Kazakov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Radjansky is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Kazakov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Radjansky knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Radjansky is trying to control Kazakov's posture but Kazakov avoids it. #T3#
The referee asks Kazakov politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Kazakov prefers to stall for the moment though.#SUB#
Kazakov is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Radjansky looks calm but he's in trouble here. Kazakov gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Radjansky is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Kazakov lets go of the hold and Radjansky can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Vasilliy Kazakov!
Vasilliy Kazakov retains his featherweight title!
Samy Radjansky was interviewed post fight and said 'Thank You very much '.

 

Event: LIA 23: A Worthy Adversary     
Date:   Dec 14, 2016
#R1#
A slow jab from Ilram misses its intended target. #TD#
Ilram gets caught napping as Kazakov dives in and scores a takedown. Ilram manages to retain guard.
Kazakov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ilram swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ilram working a defensive guard here.
Ilram keeping full guard, as Kazakov tries to pass.
Kazakov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ilram looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kazakov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kazakov controlling the position from side mount. #T1#
Ilram prevents Kazakov from moving into mount.
Kazakov content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Kazakov tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Kazakov moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Kazakov tries for a kimura but Ilram is defending well.
Ilram is looking to reverse the position.
Kazakov working away.
A lull in the action here as Kazakov stalls from top position.
Ilram stops Kazakov from passing to mount. #T3#
Ilram is letting Kazakov control him for a moment. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ilram misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kazakov. #TD#
Kazakov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ilram manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Ilram keeping full guard, as Kazakov tries to pass.
Kazakov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ilram looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kazakov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kazakov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T4#
Kazakov stands and throws Ilram's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Ilram tries to bench press Kazakov off him but Kazakov keeps the position.
Kazakov moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #SUB#
Kazakov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ilram has escaped the position, nice work there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kazakov advances to full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vasilliy Kazakov dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##TD#
Kazakov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Kazakov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Kazakov controlling the position.
Ilram is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ilram prevents Kazakov from moving into mount.
The referee asks Kazakov politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Kazakov prefers to stall for the moment though.#T1#
Ilram tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kazakov controls the position.
Ilram is looking to reverse the position.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kazakov advances nicely into full mount.
Kazakov controlling from the full mount.
Ilram tries to reverse the position but Kazakov maintains control.
Kazakov controlling the position easily from mount.
Ilram is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ilram is working to get back to half guard.
Kazakov controlling the pace for now. #T3##SUB#
Kazakov with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter. #SUB#
Kazakov goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Ilram is on top in guard.
Ilram looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Kazakov is looking for a triangle but Ilram pushes his legs off easily. #T4#
Ilram trying to control but Kazakov is working from the bottom.
Ilram sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kazakov's guard.
Kazakov trying to control from the bottom.
Kazakov is pressing down on Ilram's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kazakov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ilram can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Ilram is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kazakov is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kazakov has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Kazakov looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vasilliy Kazakov dominated that second round.
That's time! Kazakov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Ilram defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kazakov.
Vasilliy Kazakov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Kazakov gets a takedown into half guard.
Kazakov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kazakov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ilram for as long as he can get away with.
Kazakov wants to pass the guard but Ilram is defending well.
Kazakov is thwarting Ilram's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kazakov performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T1#
Ilram tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Kazakov has advanced to mount. Uh oh. #SUB#
Kazakov working for a submission but Ilram is keeping him at bay.
Ilram is wriggling around trying to escape.
Vasilliy Kazakov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ilram is still trying to improve position.#T2#
Kazakov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ilram can't escape the position.
Ilram stops Kazakov from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #T3#
Ilram really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kazakov controlling the position easily from mount.
Ilram tries to hold on but Kazakov pushes him away.
Kazakov controlling from mount. #SUB#
Kazakov looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Kazakov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ilram tries to lock up and control but Kazakov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kazakov controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB#
Kazakov is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Ilram to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Ilram shrugs it off.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ilram keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vasilliy Kazakov clearly takes 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.
#R4#
Ilram thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kazakov shoots in for a double leg but Ilram sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD#
Kazakov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ilram looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Kazakov in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Ilram gets back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ilram has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kazakov is working away from the top position though.
Kazakov has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T1#
Ilram is working to get back to half guard.
Kazakov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kazakov with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Kazakov content just to control the position here. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ilram is looking to improve his position but Kazakov isn't that keen on the idea.
Kazakov controlling the pace for now.
Ilram really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Kazakov controlling the position easily from mount.
Ilram sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Kazakov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kazakov is thwarting Ilram's attempts to control the position.
Ilram wants to get back to full guard but Kazakov has passed into side control.
Kazakov is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Ilram's shoulder. That is not cool.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Kazakov.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Kazakov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Ilram to the ground. Kazakov is now in Ilram's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vasilliy Kazakov had his way with Lativ Ilram in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R5#
Ilram smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kazakov goes for a double leg but Ilram avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ilram continues to drive forward.#TD#
Ilram gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Ilram working for a triangle but Kazakov defends it easily.
Ilram is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kazakov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kazakov is pushing down on Ilram's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ilram is fighting to maintain full guard but Kazakov has managed to sneak the leg through.#T1#
Kazakov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ilram has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kazakov is working away from the top position though.
Ilram is trying to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kazakov in particular looking to stall.
Vasilliy Kazakov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ilram moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#TD#
Kazakov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Ilram quickly recovers to half guard.
Kazakov content to control rather than advance.
Kazakov'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.#T3#
Ilram is looking to improve his position.
Kazakov trying to control the pace. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#TD#
Kazakov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kazakov lands in his opponent's guard.
Kazakov stays in close to Ilram's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Ilram working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Kazakov has passed into half guard!
Lativ Ilram has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kazakov not doing much here.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 50:45
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 50:45
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vasilliy Kazakov!

Vasilliy Kazakov retains his featherweight title!

 

Event: LIA 19: He Fixes The Cable?     
Date:   Nov 30, 2016
#R1#
Weaver dives in for a single leg takedown but Kazakov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kazakov slaps away a takedown attempt from Weaver, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD#
Kazakov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Weaver being controlled here, momentarily.
Kazakov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kazakov passes Weaver's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weaver tries to get to full guard but Kazakov has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kazakov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T1#
Weaver trying to control from the bottom.
Kazakov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Weaver has eaten all the pies!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD#
Kazakov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Weaver is looking to reverse the position.
Weaver keeps trying to improve his position.
Weaver holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Weaver is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Weaver stops Kazakov from passing to mount. #T3#
Kazakov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Weaver keeps working.
Weaver is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kazakov staying calm.#SUB#
Kazakov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Weaver knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Weaver is trying to control Kazakov's posture but Kazakov avoids it. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Weaver is looking to reverse the position.
Kazakov controls the position from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vasilliy Kazakov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Weaver shoots in for a takedown but Kazakov shows good takedown defense. #TD#
Kazakov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Weaver was covering up waiting for the punch and Kazakov finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Kazakov sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Weaver working for a triangle but Kazakov defends it easily.
Weaver wants to improve his position but instead Kazakov has moved into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kazakov not doing much here. #T1##SUB#
Kazakov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kazakov is controlling the pace.
Weaver trying to control from the bottom.
Vasilliy Kazakov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Weaver wants to get back to full guard.
Kazakov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Weaver tries to get to full guard but Kazakov has control of the leg.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kazakov in particular looking to stall.
Weaver trying to control here.
Kazakov trying to control the pace.
Kazakov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Weaver can do to turn this around?
Kazakov trying to mount his opponent but Weaver defends it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD#
Kazakov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Weaver quickly recovers to half guard.
Kazakov is pressing down on Weaver's thigh, looking to free his foot. Weaver is holding on for now. #T3#
Weaver is trying to maintain the position but Kazakov is very close to passing his half guard.
Kazakov controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Weaver actively working from the bottom here.
Weaver is refusing to be controlled, as Kazakov sits in half guard. #SUB#
Kazakov is looking for a kimura but Weaver is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kazakov to get the leverage. #SUB#
Kazakov seems to be looking for submissions.
Weaver wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kazakov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Weaver trying to control here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kazakov wants to free his trapped foot but Weaver is holding on for dear life with his legs. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Kazakov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Kazakov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vasilliy Kazakov dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3##TD#
Kazakov shoots in and bounces Weaver off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Kazakov trying to control the position from guard on top but Weaver is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Weaver looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kazakov is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Weaver is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kazakov defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kazakov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T1#
Kazakov pushes down on Weaver's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Weaver wants to control but Kazakov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Weaver is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kazakov in particular looking to stall.
Kazakov is pressing down on Weaver's thigh, looking to free his foot. Weaver is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Weaver actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kazakov is taking a breather. Weaver says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Weaver is refusing to be controlled, as Kazakov sits in half guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Kazakov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Kazakov taking a breather here.
Weaver is looking for a sweep.
A lull in the action here as Kazakov stalls from top position.#T3#
Weaver can't do much from the bottom here.
Weaver holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.#SUB#
Kazakov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Kazakov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Weaver tries to buck Kazakov off but Kazakov is having none of it.
Kazakov has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Weaver!
Weaver can't escape the position.
Kazakov controlling from the full mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kazakov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Weaver is looking to escape. #SUB#
Kazakov is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Weaver has managed to escape the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vasilliy Kazakov clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4##TD2#
Weaver fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kazakov to the ground. Weaver is now in Kazakov's guard.
Kazakov keeping moving, preventing Weaver from controlling successfully.
Weaver might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kazakov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Kazakov controlling the position.
Weaver wants to control from the top but Kazakov keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kazakov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Weaver passes into half guard. #T1##SUB2#
Weaver is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kazakov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kazakov tries to get out of the position.
Weaver seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kazakov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Weaver is working for a kimura but Kazakov is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Kazakov is defending against the submission attempts here by Weaver.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kazakov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kazakov is trying to keep Weaver in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kazakov looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Weaver shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kazakov's guard.
Kazakov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Kazakov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Weaver's guard. #T3#
Kazakov passes to side control.
You can see the frustration on Weaver's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Kazakov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Weaver knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kazakov working away.
Kazakov is looking to take a break and control but Weaver is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Kazakov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Kazakov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Weaver is trying to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Darce Weaver will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R5#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kazakov is defended easily by Weaver.#TD#
Kazakov dives in and scores a takedown into Weaver's guard.
Weaver 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.#SUB2#
Weaver working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kazakov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kazakov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Weaver is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weaver seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T1#
Kazakov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kazakov stopping the sweep attempt from Weaver.
Weaver being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Kazakov feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#SUB2#
Weaver looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Vasilliy Kazakov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Weaver looking to control.
Weaver working a defensive guard but Kazakov manages to pass into side control anyway.
You can see the frustration on Weaver's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kazakov is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Weaver's shoulder. That is not cool.
Weaver is looking to reverse the position.
Weaver is trying to escape the position but Kazakov is controlling the position.
Kazakov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Kazakov tries to advance to mount but Weaver denies him. #T3#
Kazakov working away.
Kazakov in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Kazakov working away.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#TD#
Kazakov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Kazakov not doing much here.
Kazakov works his way into side control.
Weaver is looking to regain half guard here but Kazakov keeps moving and retains side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Weaver is trying to control Kazakov's posture but Kazakov avoids it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vasilliy Kazakov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kazakov 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 49:45
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 49:46
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vasilliy Kazakov!

Vasilliy Kazakov retains his featherweight title!

 

Event: LIA 15: At Least It's An Ethos     
Date:   Nov 16, 2016
#R1#
Radjansky wants to clinch up but Kazakov keeps it at a distance.
Radjansky scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Kazakov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kazakov dives in for a single leg takedown but Radjansky sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Radjansky went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#TD2#
Kazakov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Kazakov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Kazakov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Radjansky doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kazakov.
Kazakov wants to free his trapped foot but Radjansky is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T1#
Kazakov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kazakov is pressing down on Radjansky's thigh, looking to free his foot. Radjansky is holding on for now.
Radjansky is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kazakov moves into full mount! Radjansky won't be happy about that!
Kazakov controlling his opponent. #SUB2#
Kazakov has isolated one of Radjansky's arms. Radjansky looking to fight him off but Kazakov twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vasilliy Kazakov!
Vasilliy Kazakov is the new featherweight champion!
In defeat, Samy Radjansky stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thank You very much. '.

 

Event: LIA 9: Like An Irish Monk?     
Date:   Oct 26, 2016
#R1#
Firekid throws a sloppy head kick and Kazakov moves out of range easily.
Kazakov with the counter takedown but Firekid avoids it easily.
Firekid thows a leg kick but Kazakov checks it #TD2#
and Kazakov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Firekid's guard.
Firekid on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Firekid tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Kazakov drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Kazakov seems to have locked his on tight now - Firekid screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Kazakov, as he picks up the win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Vasilliy Kazakov!
The defeated Tom Firekid had this to say: 'I will become a two weight Island champion. '.

 

Event: LIA 7: Moses To Sandy Koufax     
Date:   Oct 19, 2016
#R1#
Walker fails in his attempt to clinch.
Some bone on bone action there as Kazakov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #TD#
Kazakov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB#
Kazakov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kazakov wants to take a breather but Walker is having none of it. #SUB#
Kazakov wants to work for an arm triangle but Walker is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Walker really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kazakov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kazakov works his way into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kazakov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Walker keeps working. #SUB#
Kazakov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T1##SUB#
Kazakov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Walker is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kazakov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Walker keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Kazakov in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Walker is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Vasilliy Kazakov!
Melvin Walker spoke after the fight, saying 'Your sister's petunias!'.

 

Event: LIA 4: You Mean Coitus?     
Date:   Oct 08, 2016
#R1#
Frank missing with a left hand there. Kazakov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #TD#
Kazakov tries to sprawl but Frank drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Kazakov wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Kazakov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Frank wants to stand but Kazakov has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Kazakov has his hands clasped together around Frank's back. He's all about the action.
Frank will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kazakov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Kazakov regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Frank. #SUB2#
Kazakov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Frank really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Frank has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kazakov is proving hard to escape from.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kazakov holds on and takes a little breather.
Kazakov wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Kazakov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Frank defends it easily.
Kazakov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Frank being controlled here momentarily. #SUB2#
Frank stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Kazakov throws up his legs and catches Frank in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Frank tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Kazakov! That came out of nowhere!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Vasilliy Kazakov!

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Sep 07, 2016
#R1#
Nickolson fails to land with a series of punches.
Nickolson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kazakov dives in for a single leg takedown but Nickolson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD2#
Nickolson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB#
Kazakov has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Nickolson doesn't defend quickly enough and Kazakov has managed to lock this one up! Can Nickolson escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Kazakov on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Vasilliy Kazakov!

 

 
 
 
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