Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: H33
Date: Dec 17, 2023

#R1#
Perry throws a low kick but Telushikin moves out of range easily.
Perry avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Telushikin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#CL2#
Telushikin clinches up with Perry and pushes him back against the ropes.
Perry makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Telushikin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Perry throws an elbow but it misses.
Perry blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Perry.
Perry lands a shoulder strike.
A short uppercut from Perry.
Perry lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Perry blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Telushikin scores with a shot to the side of Perry's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Perry working aggressively here. #BC#
Perry pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Perry moves away from the strike by Telushikin.
Perry throws a hook but Telushikin avoids it easily.
Perry connects with a right hand. Telushikin shakes it off.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Telushikin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Telushikin feints a jab promting Perry to slip. Telushikin then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Perry slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Telushikin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T1#
Telushikin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Perry.
Telushikin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Perry.
Telushikin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Telushikin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Perry scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#ROC#Telushikin is rocked!
Perry lands with a good body shot.
Perry closes the distance and catches Telushikin with a lead hook that drops him to the canvas! Telushikin is clearly dazed and struggling here! 3,4,5,6,7 and Telushikin is up to his feet but the referee has called it off! Telushikin is still far too wobbly and he's not going to allow the fight to continue! Perry takes it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Kawainui Perry!
A very excited looking Kawainui Perry made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: H29
Date: Nov 26, 2023

#R1#
Telushikin throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#CL#
Telushikin gets a clinch.
Telushikin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Telushikin as Abner tries to tie him up.
Telushikin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Telushikin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Telushikin fails to land.
Telushikin throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Abner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Telushikin scores with a kick to the midsection.
Telushikin wants to slow Abner down by chopping away at his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Telushikin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Telushikin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Telushikin tries to clinch up.
Abner moves out of range as Telushikin throws a body kick. #T1#
Telushikin tries to clinch but Abner is having none of it.
Abner staying out of range there.
Telushikin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #CL#
Telushikin clinches with his opponent. #BC2#
Abner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Telushikin moves to clinch but Abner breaks away
and Abner counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A bone on bone clash there as Telushikin blocks the leg kick.
Telushikin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Abner.
A looping hook to the body misses from Telushikin. Abner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Abner lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Telushikin blocks a head kick by Abner. #T2#
Abner moves out of range of the leg kick from Telushikin.#KD2#
Telushikin walks into a straight right hand and goes down! Abner rushes to a neutral corner so the count doesn't get delayed but Telushikin has made it back to his feet on 5. He's OK so we're back to the action.#CUT2#It looks like Joseph Telushikin has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Telushikin instigates a clinch.
Abner blocks an uppercut.
Abner misses with a hook to the ribs.
Telushikin throws a head punch that misses.
Telushikin misses with the head strike.
Abner stalling in the clinch but Telushikin improves position.
Telushikin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Telushikin throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Telushikin fails to land.
Abner looking to stall.
Telushikin letting Abner take a breather here.
Telushikin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Abners head.
Telushikin misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Abner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Having scored a knockdown, Cayden Abner should take round 1, putting pressure on his opponene back strong in round 2.
The cut man is working on Joseph Telushikin's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Abner misses with a wild combination.
Cayden Abner seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Telushikin tries to clinch up but Abner circles away and keeps his distance.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Abner! But no joy.
Telushikin moves to clinch but Abner breaks away
and Abner counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Telushikin falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Cayden Abner!
Cayden Abner decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: H25
Date: Nov 11, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Telushikin instigates a clinch.
Kin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Telushikin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kin looking to throw knees to the head but Telushikin is blocking nicely.
Telushikin throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Telushikin.
Telushikin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Telushikin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kin backwards.
Telushikin misses with a hook from the clinch.
I was talking to Kin's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Telushikin misses with a punch on the inside.
Telushikin lands with a right to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Telushikin.
Telushikin misses with a hook from the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kin misses with a knee strike.
Kin tries a knee to the head but Telushikin blocks it.
Telushikin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Telushikin lands a right hand. #T1#
Kin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Telushikin misses with a punch on the inside.
Telushikin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kin backwards.
Telushikin lands an uppercut.
Kin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Telushikin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from Telushikin on the inside.
Telushikin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Telushikin misses with a punch on the inside.
Telushikin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Telushikin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Telushikin pushes Kin back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Telushikin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Telushikin has a couple of punches blocked by Kin. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Telushikin pushes Kin back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kin misses with a knee to the head.
Telushikin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Telushikin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Telushikin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Telushikin has him pressed against the ropes.
Telushikin lands a left hand.
Telushikin lands with a short shot to the head.
Telushikin scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kin is trying to break the clinch but Telushikin has him pressed against the ropes.
Kin is trying to break free.
Telushikin pushes Kin back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joseph Telushikin dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Telushikin drives through and clinches with Kin against the ropes.
Telushikin swings wildly with an uppercut but Kin uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Telushikin.
Telushikin throws a head punch that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Telushikin.
Telushikin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Telushikin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kin is trying to push Telushikin away but Telushikin has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Telushikin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A right handed body shot lands from Kin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Telushikin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Telushikin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Telushikin misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Kin takes a shot to the head.
Telushikin lands a left hand.
Kin tries to land a knee to the head but Telushikin blocks with his arms.
Kin blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Telushikin.
Telushikin has a couple of punches blocked by Kin.
Telushikin's coach down at The Scrap Squad was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Telushikin's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Telushikin throws a punch but it's blocked by Kin.
Telushikin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kin blocks an uppercut.
Telushikin misses with some punches.
Telushikin gets through Kin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kin tries to land a knee to the head but Telushikin blocks with his arms.
Telushikin lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T2#
Telushikin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Telushikin swings wildly with an uppercut but Kin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Telushikin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Joseph Telushikin seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Telushikin keeps control of Kin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Telushikin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Telushikin swings wildly with an uppercut but Kin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Telushikin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Telushikin.
Telushikin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Telushikin lands a shoulder strike.
Kin blocking some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joseph Telushikin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3##CL2#
Telushikin forces Kin back against the ropes and clinches.
Berto Kin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A short uppercut from Telushikin.
Telushikin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Telushikin.
Telushikin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kin backwards.
Telushikin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Telushikin lands with a left to the head.
Telushikin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kin backwards.
Telushikin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Telushikin. #ROC2#Kin is rocked!
Telushikin scores with a shot to the side of Kin's head.
Oh Kin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Telushikin throws a head punch that misses.
Telushikin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Telushikin.
Telushikin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kin. #T1#
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Telushikin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Telushikin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Telushikin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Telushikin throws a head punch that misses.
Telushikin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Telushikin fails to land.
Kin seems to have got his legs back now.
Telushikin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Telushikin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Telushikin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kin takes a shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Telushikin fails to land.
Kin blocking some punches.
Still in the clinch, Telushikin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Telushikin misses with the head strike.
Telushikin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Telushikin working aggressively here. #T2#
Telushikin working aggressively here.
Telushikin lands a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Telushikin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Telushikin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Telushikin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Telushikin fails to land.
Telushikin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Telushikin misses with some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Telushikin.
Kin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Telushikin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Telushikin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kins head.
Kin misses with a knee strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Telushikin lands a nice uppercut.
Joseph Telushikin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kin misses with a knee strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joseph Telushikin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Telushikin 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 26:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 25:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joseph Telushikin!

Event: H19
Date: Oct 08, 2023

#R1#
Telushikin slips a jab and a cross from Amida.
Telushikin is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Amida with a body shot.
Amida lands a nice leg kick that just misses Telushikin's sensitive parts.
Telushikin misses with the combination.
A nice combination there by Amida.
Telushikin misses with a head kick.
Minoari Amida seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slapping leg kick lands for Telushikin.
Amida lands a glancing blow to the side of Telushikin's head.
Amida is looking to clinch but Telushikin is avoiding it.
Amida is looking to clinch.
A countering left hand to the body from Telushikin misses.#CL#
Amida gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Amida utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Telushikin looks winded!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Amida lands with a left to the head.
Amida tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Telushikin's elbow.
Amida lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Telushikin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Amida stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Amida cracks Telushikin with a nice body shot.#T1#
Amida lands a right hand that snaps the head of Telushikin backwards.
Amida is working Telushikin over against the ropes.
A knee to the head by Amida. #ROC#Telushikin is rocked!
A short uppercut from Amida.
Telushikin is still on wobbly legs! Can Amida finish him?
Amida connects with a knee to the head.
Amida has his opponent in a tight Thai clinch and unloads with a massive knee that drops Telushikin to the canvas! Can Telushikin beat the count? 3,4,5,6 and he's up... is he? Yes, he's up! The referee is taking a long look at him and he's waved off the fight! He didn't think Telushikin was in a fit state to continue so this fight is over! Amida is your winner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Minoari Amida!
A very excited looking Minoari Amida made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: H14
Date: Sep 10, 2023

#R1#
Kallio connects with a nice looking jab.
Kallio checks a low kick from Telushikin.
Kallio avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Telushikin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kallio swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kallio misses with a low kick.
Telushikin blocks a head kick by Kallio.
Kallio lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Telushikin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kallio avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kallio appears to be looking for a big counter.
Telushikin scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT2#It looks like Kimmo Kallio has been cut.
A swing and a miss from Kallio.
Telushikin lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kallio lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Telushikin circles away quickly and effectively.
Telushikin pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kallio is out of range and Telushikin settles back down.
Kallio will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kallio darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice defenses there by Telushikin.#T1#
Telushikin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kallio swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Telushikin throws a wild body kick that Kallio sees coming a mile off.
Kallio appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Telushikin. Kallio does a little dance to reset his feet.
Telushikin's coach down at The Scrap Squad was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Telushikin's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Kallio throws a hook but Telushikin avoids it easily.
Telushikin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kallio stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Telushikin tries to clinch but Kallio is having none of it. #CL#
Kallio pushes Telushikin up against the ropes in a clinch.
Telushikin misses with a punch on the inside.
Telushikin throws a punch but it's blocked by Kallio.
Telushikin blocking some punches.
Kallio lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Telushikin backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Telushikin.
A short uppercut from Kallio.
Kallio misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kallio misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kallio blocks an uppercut.
Telushikin misses with the head strike.
Telushikin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T2#
Kallio lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kallio throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kallio lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
Kallio escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kallio looks to land a combination. Telushikin sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#ROC#Telushikin is rocked!
Kallio scores with a body shot.
Telushikin is still on wobbly legs! Can Kallio finish him?
Telushikin looks winded!#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Telushikin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kallio fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kallio lands a hook that snaps the head of Telushikin backwards.
Kallio misses with a punch on the inside.
Telushikin throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, Kallio scores with a nice short uppercut.
Telushikin throws a head punch that misses.
Telushikin working aggressively here.
Kallio lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kallio lands a body shot.
Telushikin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kallio misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kallio digs a right hand into Telushikin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Telushikin's gas tank.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kallio creates a bit of distance and cracks Telushikin with a big uppercut! Telushikin goes down! The referee pushes Kallio away into a neutral corner and starts the count. 4,5,6,7. Will Telushikin make it up in time? He's still flopping around all over the place! The referee has called off the fight! Kallio takes it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Kimmo Kallio!
Kimmo Kallio thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: H11
Date: Aug 20, 2023

#R1#
Kallio throws a nice inside leg kick. #KD2#
Kallio looks low and kicks high, catching Telushikin right on the side of the head, sending him crashing to the canvas! Will he be able to beat the count? 3,4,5 - he's already back to his feet and ready to go! Let's see if he's still with it!#CUT2#It looks like Joseph Telushikin has been cut.
Telushikin moves out of range of the body kick from Kallio.
Telushikin is looking to clinch but Kallio is avoiding it.
Kallio looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Telushikin tries to clinch there but Kallio circles away.
Telushikin looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Telushikin misses with a combination
letting Kallio counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Kallio has Telushikin up against the ropes in a clinch.
Kallio makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kallio lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #ROC2#Telushikin is rocked!
A short left from Kallio.
Oh Telushikin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kallio blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Telushikin throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Telushikin.
Kallio creates a bit of space for himself and unleashed what can only be described as a tiger uppercut, straight out of Street Fighter! Telushikin crashes to the mat! Can he make it back to his feet in time? 3,4,5,6... it doesn't look like he's going to make it! Telushikin face plants back to the mat and the referee calls off the fight! Kallio takes it with a brutal technical knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Kimmo Kallio!
During a confident post fight interview, Kimmo Kallio thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: H7
Date: Jul 23, 2023

#R1#
Telushikin misses with a low kick.
Telushikin's coach down at The Scrap Squad was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Telushikin's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Telushikin avoids the body shot from Elizondo.
Elizondo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Telushikin.
Elizondo scores with a head kick. Telushikin tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Telushikin misses with a combination
and Elizondo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Telushikin misses the shot to the body.
Telushikin throws a lazy body kick
and Elizondo counters with a straight right hand.
A low kick lands for Elizondo.
Elizondo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Telushikin walks into a left hand.
Elizondo misses the jab.
Telushikin tries to clinch up.
Telushikin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Elizondo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A slow jab from Elizondo misses its intended target. #T1#
Elizondo throws a jab but it's blocked by Telushikin.
Elizondo throws a head kick that misses.
Telushikin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Elizondo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Telushikin cracks a nice hook into Elizondo's ribs.
Elizondo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Elizondo misses with a hook
and Telushikin makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Elizondo really felt that one!
No joy there for Telushikin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Elizondo swings for the body but Telushikin moves out of range.
Elizondo swats away the attempt to clinch by Telushikin.#CL#
Elizondo clinches up with Telushikin and pushes him back against the ropes.
Elizondo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Elizondo lands a nice uppercut.#T2#
Telushikin misses with a punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Elizondo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Elizondo blocks an uppercut.
Telushikin lands a hook that snaps the head of Elizondo backwards.
Telushikin throws a head punch that misses.
Telushikin misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Elizondo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Elizondo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Elizondo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Elizondo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Telushikin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Elizondo.
Elizondo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Telushikin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Elizondo keeps the fight on the outside.
Telushikin tries to clinch there but Elizondo circles away.
Telushikin wants to clinch
and Elizondo counters with a nice body kick.
A head kick misses from Telushikin. #T3#
Elizondo avoids the head kick by Telushikin.
Elizondo cracks Telushikin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Elizondo lands with a nice body punch. #CL2#
Telushikin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Elizondo, pushing him back against the ropes.
Elizondo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Telushikin throws a head punch that misses.
Telushikin misses with the head strike. #BC#
Elizondo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Elizondo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Elizondo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Telushikin throws a sloppy head kick and Elizondo moves out of range easily.
Telushikin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Elizondo lands a jab to the head.
Telushikin takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gaizka Elizondo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Elizondo thumps Telushikin with a low kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Telushikin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T4#
Telushikin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Telushikin on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Telushikin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Elizondo.
As Elizondo backs off Telushikin throws a huge counter combo but Elizondo manages to avoid it all.
Elizondo with a nice calf kick.
Nice straight punches there by Elizondo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Elizondo.#CL2#
Telushikin moves into the clinch.#BC#
Elizondo manages to break the clinch.
Elizondo checks a leg kick.
Gaizka Elizondo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Elizondo keeps the fight on the outside.
Telushikin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Telushikin misses with a series of wild punches.
Elizondo scores with a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gaizka Elizondo 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#
Telushikin darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Elizondo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Telushikin on the side of the head.
Elizondo looks to throw the jab but Telushikin is out of range.
Elizondo avoids the head kick by Telushikin.
Telushikin looks to land a combination but Elizondo avoids it well.
Elizondo swats away the attempt to clinch by Telushikin.
Elizondo throws a looping overhand right but Telushikin ducks down to avoid it.
Gaizka Elizondo is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Telushikin moves into range and clinches up with Elizondo.
Telushikin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Telushikin throws a punch but it's blocked by Elizondo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Elizondo breaks the clinch.
An inside leg kick from Elizondo misses.
Telushikin unleashes a big counter combination but Elizondo bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Telushikin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Elizondo throws an overhand right that lands on Telushikin's shoulder, as Telushikin tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Elizondo tests Telushikin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Telushikin blocks a jab.
Telushikin tries to clinch but Elizondo moves out of range.
Elizondo scores with a kick to the midsection.
Telushikin wants to clinch.
Telushikin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nice shot lands for Elizondo.
Telushikin tries to close the distance and clinch but Elizondo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Elizondo throws a big counter combination but Telushikin scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#CL2#
Telushikin clinches.
Elizondo lands a hook that snaps the head of Telushikin backwards.
Telushikin misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Elizondo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Elizondo lands a high kick! #ROC#Telushikin is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Elizondo connects with a quick right hand that sends Telushikin tumbling backwards onto the canvas! As his head bounces into the ropes, it doesn't look good for him beating the count! 3,4,5,6,7 and he's up! No, he's back down again! This one is all over - the referee has called off the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Gaizka Elizondo!
During a confident post fight interview, Gaizka Elizondo thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: AKF 85
Date: Mar 18, 2023

#R1#
Telushikin lands a jab to the head.
Petrovs misses with a straight right. #CL#
Telushikin clinches with his opponent.
Telushikin takes a shot to the head.
Telushikin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Telushikin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Petrovs takes a shot to the head.
Telushikin working aggressively here.
Telushikin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Telushikin misses with some punches.
Petrovs tries to land knees in the clinch but Telushikin avoids the damage to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Petrovs.
Telushikin lands an uppercut.
Telushikin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Telushikin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Telushikin lands a left hand.
Petrovs stalling in the clinch but Telushikin improves position.
Telushikin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Petrovs backwards.
Petrovs blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
Telushikin scores with a shot to the side of Petrovs's head.
Petrovs working hard to break the clinch.
Petrovs wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Telushikin has him pressed against the ropes.
A frustrated look appears on Petrovs's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A short uppercut from Telushikin.
Petrovs can't break the clinch.
Petrovs blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Petrovs looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Telushikin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Telushikin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Telushikin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Telushikin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Telushikin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Petrovs missing with knees to the body.
Telushikin throws a punch but it's blocked by Petrovs.
Petrovs wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Telushikin has him pressed against the ropes.
A nice left hand lands by Telushikin.
Telushikin lands a shoulder strike. #T2#
A short right from Telushikin. #ROC#Petrovs is rocked!
Telushikin has Petrovs pressed against the ropes, preventing Petrovs from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Petrovs is still on wobbly legs! Can Telushikin finish him?
Telushikin swings wildly with an uppercut but Petrovs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Telushikin has a couple of punches blocked by Petrovs.
Petrovs seems to have recovered his senses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Petrovs tries to land knees in the clinch but Telushikin avoids the damage to the body.
Telushikin lands a hook that snaps the head of Petrovs backwards.
Petrovs looks winded!
Telushikin cracks Petrovs with a big uppercut, right up the middle and Petrovs goes down! Oh, he's hurt! He's bigtime hurt! The referee is giving him a chance to get back to his feet - 4,5,6,7, no, he's called it off! Petrovs wasn't going to make it and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Joseph Telushikin!

Event: AKF .
Date: Mar 04, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Telushikin has taken the fight to the clinch.
Petrovs is trying to break free.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Telushikin.
Petrovs has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Telushikin misses with a punch on the inside.
Telushikin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Petrovs misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Telushikin.
Telushikin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Telushikin lands a left hand.
Telushikin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Telushikin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Telushikin fails to land.
Petrovs takes a shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Telushikin prevents Petrovs from breaking the clinch.
Telushikin misses with some punches.
Telushikin has a couple of punches blocked by Petrovs.
Telushikin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Telushikin lands a left hand. #ROC2#Petrovs is rocked!
Petrovs misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Telushikin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Oh Petrovs is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Petrovs looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Petrovs blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Petrovs blocking some punches.
Telushikin misses with the head strike. #BC#
Petrovs breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Telushikin has taken the fight to the clinch.
Telushikin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Petrovs seems to have got his legs back now.
Petrovs is trying to break the clinch but Telushikin is controlling him.
Petrovs looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Petrovs blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short left from Telushikin.
Petrovs is breathing heavily.
Telushikin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Petrovs takes a shot to the head.
Telushikin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Telushikin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Petrovs tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Telushikin cracks Petrovs with a big uppercut, right up the middle and Petrovs goes down! Oh, he's hurt! He's bigtime hurt! The referee is giving him a chance to get back to his feet - 4,5,6,7, no, he's called it off! Petrovs wasn't going to make it and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Joseph Telushikin!

Event: AKF 80
Date: Feb 08, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Telushikin has managed to clinch.
Chavis blocking some punches.
Telushikin has a couple of punches blocked by Chavis.
Chavis connects with a knee to the head.
Chavis throws an elbow that misses.
Telushikin pushes Chavis back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Chavis.
Telushikin misses with some punches.
Chavis wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Telushikin's coach down at The Scrap Squad was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Telushikin's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Chavis blocks an uppercut.
Telushikin throws a punch but it's blocked by Chavis.
A head punch on the inside from Chavis fails to land.
Chavis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chavis tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Telushikin avoids it.
Telushikin lands a left hand.
Telushikin gets through Chavis's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Telushikin misses with the head strike.
Telushikin throws a head punch that misses.
Chavis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Telushikin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Telushikin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Telushikin throws a punch but it's blocked by Chavis.
Telushikin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chavis.
Chavis lands a nice shot to the body. #T1#
Chavis lands a nice elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chavis.
Telushikin blocks an uppercut.
Telushikin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chavis backwards.
Telushikin keeps control of Chavis as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Telushikin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chavis backwards.
Chavis misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Telushikin.
Telushikin misses with the head strike.
Telushikin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chavis wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Chavis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Telushikin.
Chavis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Telushikin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Chavis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Telushikin's elbow.
Chavis scores with a nice hook to the head.
Telushikin managing to block the knees to the body from Chavis.
Chavis lands a shoulder strike.
Telushikin avoids the elbow strike from Chavis, against the ropes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Telushikin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chavis comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Chavis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chavis lands a good knee to the midsection. Telushikin won't want to take too many of those.
Telushikin looks winded!#T2#
Telushikin takes an elbow to the temple.
Chavis looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Chavis lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Telushikin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Telushikin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Chaviss head.
Telushikin has a couple of punches blocked by Chavis.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chavis.
Telushikin blocks an uppercut.
Telushikin has a couple of punches blocked by Chavis.
Telushikin misses with the head strike.
Telushikin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chavis has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Telushikin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A hook to the body from Chavis.
Telushikin scores with a shoulder strike.
Chavis is trying to force a seperation but Telushikin has the dominant position.
Chavis is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Telushikin blocks an elbow strike.
Chavis lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#It looks like Joseph Telushikin has been cut.
Chavis misses with a punch on the inside.
Telushikin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chavis throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that DJ Chavis will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Joseph Telushikin's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Chavis works Telushikin's body with a nice hook.
Telushikin walks into a stiff left hand from Chavis.
Chavis connects with a crushing straight, right on the bridge of Telushikin's nose, sending him crumpling to the mat! That's really rocked Telushikin - is he going to beat the count??? 4,5,6,7,8,9.....10 - he's not made it - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). DJ Chavis!

Event: AKF: Trilogy in New York
Date: Dec 09, 2022

#R1#
Debonaire throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Telushikin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#CL2#
Telushikin rushes Debonaire and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.#BC#
Debonaire pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Telushikin throws a head kick that Debonaire semi-blocks.
Debonaire cracks Telushikin with a good jab.#CUT#It looks like Joseph Telushikin has been cut.
Debonaire misses with a body kick.
Telushikin throws a head kick but Debonaire moves out of range.
Debonaire is looking to counter punch.#CL2#
Telushikin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Debonaire blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Debonaire breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Debonaire throws a wild body kick that Telushikin sees coming a mile off.
Telushikin tries to clinch but Debonaire moves out of range.
Debonaire misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Telushikin takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Debonaire throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Telushikin throws a head kick but Debonaire moves out of range. #CL2#
Debonaire tries to keep at a distance but Telushikin has taken the fight into the clinch.
Debonaire lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Telushikin backwards. #ROC#Telushikin is rocked!#T1#
Debonaire blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Debonaire lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Telushikin is still on wobbly legs! Can Debonaire finish him?
Debonaire scores with a shoulder strike.
Debonaire blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Telushikin working aggressively here.
Telushikin misses with the head strike.
Telushikin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Telushikin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Telushikin swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Debonaire's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Telushikin tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Debonaire counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Telushikin out cold! What a finish! Debonaire is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Legend Debonaire!
Our winner, Legend Debonaire, 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: AKF FN | Lightning vs. Boyle
Date: Oct 21, 2022

#R1#
Telushikin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Telushikin scores with a head kick. #CL#
Telushikin forces Sandoval back against the ropes and clinches.
Sandoval blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Telushikin fails to land.
Still in the clinch, Sandoval scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC2#
Sandoval pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Telushikin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sandoval fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Telushikin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sandoval lands a slapping body shot.
Telushikin wants to clinch up but Sandoval keeps it at a distance.
Telushikin tries to clinch but Sandoval is having none of it.
Telushikin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Telushikin there as he acknowledges the shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A punch lands to the side of Telushikin 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Telushikin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sandoval misses with a wild body shot.
Sandoval lands with a hook. Telushikin tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Telushikin throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Telushikin is looking to clinch. #T1#
Nice shot lands for Sandoval.
A head kick misses from Telushikin.
Sandoval lands a glancing blow to the side of Telushikin's head.
Sandoval misses with a hook.#CL2#
Sandoval pushes Telushikin up against the ropes in a clinch.
Sandoval throws a head punch that misses.
Sandoval works on Telushikin's body with a couple of short punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sandoval.
Sandoval lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Telushikin misses with a punch on the inside.
Telushikin working aggressively here.
Sandoval lands a hook that snaps the head of Telushikin backwards.
Sandoval lands a right hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Telushikin.
Telushikin misses with a punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sandoval throws a punch but it's blocked by Telushikin.
Sandoval misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Good body shot from Sandoval. #BC2#
Sandoval breaks from the clinch.
A head kick misses from Telushikin. #T2#
Telushikin throws a head kick but Sandoval moves out of range.
Telushikin tries to clinch up.
Sandoval moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A jab lands there for Sandoval.
Sandoval jabs Telushikin right on the nose. Telushikin blinks but takes it well.
Sandoval throws a right and a left that Telushikin avoids nicely.
Telushikin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sandoval.
Telushikin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sandoval.
Miguel Sandoval is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sandoval is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Telushikin.
Telushikin tries to clinch up
and Sandoval makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Miguel Sandoval seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2#
Sandoval rushes Telushikin and presses him up against the ropes.
A right hand to the body from Sandoval.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Miguel Sandoval dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Sandoval with a nice cross.
Joseph Telushikin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Decent striking displayed by Sandoval there.
A big left from Sandoval misses.
Sandoval scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sandoval throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Telushikin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sandoval's corner calls for a 1-2. Sandoval obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Telushikin tries to close the distance and clinch but Sandoval swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It seemed like Sandoval was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sandoval lands with a nice body punch.
Telushikin scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sandoval in his tracks.
Sandoval closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Sandoval has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sandoval waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Telushikin.
Telushikin misses with a leg kick
and Sandoval counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Telushikin tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Sandoval counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sandoval slips a jab and a cross from Telushikin. #T1##CL2#
Sandoval moves into the clinch.
Sandoval digs a right hand underneath Telushikin's ribcage. Telushikin let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A nice left hand lands by Sandoval.
Sandoval blocks an uppercut.
Telushikin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sandovals head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sandoval.
Sandoval lands a hook that snaps the head of Telushikin backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Telushikin.
Sandoval working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC2#
Sandoval pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Telushikin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sandoval connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
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!
Sandoval misses with a right hand
and Telushikin counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Telushikin doesn't manage to clinch there - Sandoval circles away.
Sandoval circles away from the clinch attempt
and Sandoval counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Telushikin thinking.
Telushikin moves in looking to clinch but Sandoval pushes him off.#T2#
Sandoval throws a shot from downtown. Telushikin moves away and avoids it.
Sandoval jabs Telushikin to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sandoval misses with a hook. Telushikin ducked under it nicely.
Telushikin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Telushikin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Telushikin tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Sandoval manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sandoval scores with a hook.#CL2#
Sandoval closes the distance and clinches.
Sandoval has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sandoval blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Telushikin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Sandoval.
Sandoval blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Sandoval manages to break the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Telushikin takes a jab right on the kisser.
Telushikin fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Sandoval clinches up against the ropes.
A head punch on the inside from Telushikin fails to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Miguel Sandoval 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#
Sandoval lands an overhand right.
Miguel Sandoval is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sandoval misses with a series of wild punches.
Sandoval misses with a two punch combination. #CL2#
Sandoval gets a clinch.
Telushikin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Telushikin misses with the head strike.
Sandoval blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Telushikin.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sandoval.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Sandoval escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sandoval scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Telushikin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sandoval swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Telushikin throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sandoval throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T1#
Telushikin misses with a two punch combination. #CL2#
Sandoval takes the fight into the clinch.
Telushikin misses with a punch on the inside.
Sandoval blocks an uppercut.
Telushikin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Telushikin throws a punch but it's blocked by Sandoval.
Sandoval blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sandoval lands with a left to the head.
Telushikin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sandoval blocks an uppercut.
Telushikin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Telushikin misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2##BC2#
Sandoval manages to break the clinch.
Telushikin tries to close the distance and clinch but Sandoval swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sandoval just misses with a punch to the body.
Miguel Sandoval seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sandoval misses with an uppercut. Telushikin saw that one coming.
Sandoval scores with a punch to the head.
Telushikin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Telushikin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sandoval.
Telushikin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
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!
Sandoval lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Telushikin tries to close the distance and clinch but Sandoval swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sandoval! But no joy.
No joy there for Sandoval, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Telushikin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sandoval throws out a counter right but Telushikin avoids it with no problem.
Sandoval bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Telushikin's head backwards.
Sandoval throws an overhand right that lands on Telushikin's shoulder, as Telushikin tries to avoid the shot.
Telushikin is looking to clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Miguel Sandoval comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sandoval 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miguel Sandoval!

Event: AKF 69 | Akira vs. Kim
Date: Sep 24, 2022

#R1#
St. Georges scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CUT2#It looks like Joseph Telushikin has been cut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Telushikin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Telushikin is looking to clinch.
St. Georges takes a swing at Telushikin's ribcage but misses.
Telushikin throws a quick counter head kick but St. Georges was just out of range.
Telushikin misses with a head kick.
St. Georges feints a counter leg kick.
St. Georges tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Telushikin was well out of range. Poor timing from St. Georges .
Telushikin looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that St. Georges has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
St. Georges looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Telushikin tries to clinch there but St. Georges circles away. #CL#
Telushikin forces St. Georges back against the ropes and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Telushikin fails to land.
St. Georges blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
St. Georges breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
St. Georges throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Telushikin wants to clinch up but St. Georges keeps it at a distance.
A little jabbing left from St. Georges on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Telushikin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
St. Georges connects with a looping right hand.
St. Georges misses with a straight left.
A head kick misses from Telushikin.
Telushikin wants to clinch
and St. Georges counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC2#Telushikin is rocked!
Telushikin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
St. Georges ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Telushikin moves away.
Telushikin moves away from the strike by St. Georges .
Telushikin lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
St. Georges tries a head kick but it misses.
Telushikin looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
St. Georges tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Telushikin was well out of range. Poor timing from St. Georges .#CL#
Telushikin closes the distance and clinches. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Telushikin letting St. Georges take a breather here.#BC2#
St. Georges breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
St. Georges circles away from the clinch attempt
and St. Georges connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Telushikin misses the body punch
and before Telushikin has any time to reset, St. Georges cracks him with a big right hand that drops him face first to the canvas! He's hurt! I don't think he's going to get back up from that one! He's trying but he's doing the chicken dance and has face planted into to ropes, causing the referee to bring this fight to an end! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Liam St. Georges !
After the big win, Liam St. Georges made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Conviction and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: AKF FN | Upchurch vs. Chamba
Date: Aug 12, 2022

#R1#
White misses with a body shot
and Telushikin counters with a stiff right hand.
Telushikin looks to land a body kick but White moved away.
White looks like he wants to counter punch here.
White throws a head kick but Telushikin moves out of range.
White scores with a nice body kick.
White throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Telushikin counter with a right hand. #CL#
Telushikin closes the distance and clinches.
Telushikin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Telushikin.
White trying to stall but Telushikin improves his position.
A short right from Telushikin on the inside.
White tries to land a knee to the head but Telushikin blocks with his arms.
White tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Telushikin avoids it.
White landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
White with a knee to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Joseph Telushikin has been cut.
Telushikin has a couple of punches blocked by White.
Telushikin scores with a shoulder strike.
White is trying to maintain a safe position but Telushikin gets an underhook and turns White into the ropes.
White is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Telushikin is defending well for now.
Telushikin gets through White's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T1#
Telushikin scores with a nice hook to the head.
White lands a knee to the head.
White tries to land a knee to the head but Telushikin blocks with his arms.
Telushikin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
White is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Telushikin is keeping busy.
Telushikin lands a left hand.
Telushikin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
White's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
White misses with a knee strike.
A short right from Telushikin on the inside.
White using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Telushikin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Telushikin lands with a right to the head.
White with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
White is trying to maintain a safe position but Telushikin gets an underhook and turns White into the ropes.
White misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Telushikin.
A short right from Telushikin on the inside.
White tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
White misses with a knee to the head.
Telushikin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of White backwards.
A short left from Telushikin.
Telushikin lands a right hand.
White looking to throw knees to the head but Telushikin is blocking nicely. #T2#
Telushikin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of White backwards.
Telushikin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Telushikin lands a right hand.
A short right from Telushikin on the inside.
White is working Telushikin over against the ropes.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Telushikin as White tries to tie him up.
White tries a body shot but Telushikin blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Telushikin.
A short uppercut from Telushikin.
White digs a right hand underneath Telushikin's ribcage. Telushikin let out a lung full of air as it connected.
White throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Telushikin blocks it with crossed arms.
A nice right hand lands inside from Telushikin.
White landing knees to the head.
White throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Telushikin blocks it with crossed arms.
Telushikin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Telushikin lands a shoulder strike.
White misses with a knee strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Telushikin.
White with an attempt at a knee that misses.
White tries a knee to the head but Telushikin blocks it.
Telushikin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joseph Telushikin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joseph Telushikin's cut.
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##CL#
Telushikin gets a clinch.
White misses with a knee to the head.
White misses with a shot to the kidneys.
White is leaning against Telushikin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Telushikin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Telushikin pushes White back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
White tries a knee to the head but Telushikin blocks it.
Telushikin scores with a nice hook to the head.
White tries to stall but Telushikin uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Joseph Telushikin has scored more points in the clinch so far.
White tries a knee to the head but Telushikin blocks it.
Telushikin lands with a left to the head.
White tries to land a knee to the head but Telushikin blocks with his arms.
Telushikin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Telushikin.
White stalling in the clinch but Telushikin improves position.
Telushikin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.#ROC#White is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right from Telushikin.
White is still on wobbly legs! Can Telushikin finish him?
Telushikin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
White is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Telushikin is defending well for now.
Telushikin scores with a shot to the side of White's head.
Telushikin creates a bit of space for himself and unleashed what can only be described as a tiger uppercut, straight out of Street Fighter! White crashes to the mat! Can he make it back to his feet in time? 3,4,5,6... it doesn't look like he's going to make it! White face plants back to the mat and the referee calls off the fight! Telushikin takes it with a brutal technical knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Joseph Telushikin!

Event: AKF FN | Dimitrov vs. Quick
Date: Jul 15, 2022

#R1#
Ishinoba tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Telushikin was well out of range. Poor timing from Ishinoba.
We've been informed that Ishinoba 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.#CL#
Telushikin moves into the clinch successfully.
Telushikin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ishinoba backwards.
Ishinoba is trying to push Telushikin away but Telushikin has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Ishinoba tries to break the clinch but Telushikin is controlling the position.
Telushikin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Telushikin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from Telushikin on the inside.
Telushikin keeps control of Ishinoba as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Telushikin lands a right hand.
Telushikin lands with a left to the head.
Still in the clinch, Telushikin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Telushikin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ishinoba backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Telushikin.
Ishinoba looking to slow down the pace here.
Telushikin lands an uppercut.#ROC#Ishinoba is rocked!
Telushikin breaks the clinch momentarily and cracks Ishinoba with a big right hook that drops him to the canvas! Ishinoba looks like he might be in big trouble here! The referee has started the count straight away and we're up to 5 already. Ishinoba get to one knee - can he make it back to his feet? No, he's flopped back to the mat - he's out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Joseph Telushikin!

Event: AKF 55 | Durand vs. Redfist
Date: Jun 04, 2022

#R1#
Telushikin slips a jab and a cross from Griggs.
Telushikin tries to bum rush Griggs with a series of wild strikes but Griggs uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Telushikin scores with a hook to the body. Griggs takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #CL#
Telushikin rushes Griggs and presses him up against the ropes.
Telushikin has Griggs pressed against the ropes, preventing Griggs from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Telushikin lands with a left to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Griggs's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Griggs is trying to break the clinch but Telushikin is controlling him.
A shot in the inside from Telushikin. #BC2#
Griggs escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A punch combination from Griggs misses.
The fighters circling - Griggs throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Telushikin moves in looking to clinch but Griggs pushes him off.
Joseph Telushikin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Griggs looks to land a combination but Telushikin avoids it well.
Griggs throws a head kick that misses.
Telushikin tries to clinch but Griggs is having none of it.
Griggs throws a jab but it's blocked by Telushikin. #T1#
Telushikin tries to clinch there but Griggs circles away.
Telushikin tries to clinch up.
Telushikin misses with a head kick.
Telushikin lands a leg kick that knocks Griggs off balance momentarily.
Telushikin takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Frankie Griggs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Griggs throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Telushikin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Griggs throws a good cross that connects. #CL#
Telushikin rushes Griggs and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Griggs wants to break the clinch but can't.
Griggs is trying to push Telushikin away but Telushikin has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.#BC2#
Griggs pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Telushikin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Griggs throws a fast counter high kick but Telushikin manages to duck under it in time.
Telushikin tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Griggs manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Telushikin tries to clinch but Griggs is having none of it.
Griggs throws a combination that misses
and Telushikin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Griggs throws a head kick that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Telushikin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Telushikin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Telushikin is looking to clinch.
Griggs looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Griggs shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CL#
Telushikin instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Griggs breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Griggs circles away from the clinch attempt.
A head kick by Telushikin misses #KD2#
and before Telushikin can reset, Griggs rushes him with a swarm of punches, sending him crashing to the floor, in all sorts of trouble! Telushikin is trying to beat the count but we're up to 6 already and he's nowhere near. 7,8... he's up! He's going to continue!
Griggs throws a right and a left that Telushikin avoids nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Griggs misses with a shot to the body
and Telushikin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Having scored a knockdown, Frankie Griggs should take round 1, putting pressure on his opponene back strong in round 2.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Telushikin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Griggs fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Griggs scores with a big combo that sends Telushikin crashing to the mat! He's still conscious but the referee has seen enough as Telushikin flops around uncontrollably and he's called an end to the fight! Griggs jumps onto the ropes and throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Gross.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frankie Griggs!
After winning the bout, Frankie Griggs thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: AKF 46 | Akira vs. Morrison
Date: Apr 02, 2022

#R1#
Santino misses with a jab to the body
and Telushikin counters with a straight right hand.#CL2#
Telushikin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Telushikin misses with the head strike.
Telushikin working aggressively here.
A nice left hand lands by Telushikin.
A short uppercut from Telushikin.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Telushikin.
Telushikin working aggressively here.
Santino takes a shot to the head.
Telushikin swings wildly with an uppercut but Santino uses good head movement to avoid it.
A hook to the body from Santino.
A head punch on the inside from Telushikin fails to land.
Santino tries to throw a body punch but Telushikin avoids it by throwing Santino back against the ropes.
Telushikin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Telushikin letting Santino take a breather here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Santino blocking some punches.
Santino lands a right hand.
Santino lands with a short shot to the head.
Telushikin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Telushikin throws a punch but it's blocked by Santino. #T1#
Telushikin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Santino.
Telushikin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
A head punch on the inside from Telushikin fails to land.
A short right from Santino.
Santino misses with a short punch on the inside.
Santino fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Santino.
Telushikin lands a nice uppercut.
Santino looking to throw knees to the head but Telushikin is blocking nicely.
Still in the clinch, Telushikin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Telushikin has a couple of punches blocked by Santino.
Telushikin scores with a shoulder strike.
Telushikin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Santino tries a knee to the head but Telushikin blocks it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Telushikin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Telushikin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Telushikin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Santino backwards.
Telushikin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Santino blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Santino is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Telushikin is defending well for now.
Telushikin lands a shoulder strike. #T2#
Telushikin scores with a shoulder strike.
Telushikin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Telushikin.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Santino.
Santino working aggressively here.
Telushikin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Telushikin throws a head punch that misses.
Santino throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Telushikin blocks it with crossed arms.
Telushikin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Telushikin.
Telushikin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The referee calls for Santino to work.
Telushikin lands a nice uppercut.
Telushikin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Telushikin throws a head punch that misses.
Telushikin prevents a body shot from Santino.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A short right from Telushikin.
Santino misses with some punches.
Telushikin misses with a punch on the inside.
Telushikin blocking some punches.
Santino misses with some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joseph Telushikin dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Santino tests Telushikin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Telushikin lands with a shot to the body.
Telushikin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Telushikin throws a head kick that misses.
Telushikin just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromSantino.
Telushikin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A combination from Telushikin does no damage.
No joy there for Telushikin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Santino misses with a double jab
and Telushikin counters with a straight right hand.
Santino connects with a leg kick.
Santino takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Telushikin misses with a wild body shot.
Santino lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Telushikin at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Santino scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CL2#
Telushikin rushes Santino and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Telushikin lands an uppercut.#T1#
Santino misses with a punch on the inside.
A short left from Telushikin.
Santino misses with a knee strike.
Telushikin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Telushikin.
A nice left hand lands by Telushikin.
Telushikin takes a shot to the head.
Telushikin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Santino tries to work over Telushikin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Santino tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Telushikin avoids it.
Santino lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Telushikin backwards.
Telushikin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Still in the clinch, Santino scores with a nice short uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Telushikin blocks a body shot from Santino.
Santino misses with a hook to the ribs.
Telushikin scores with a shoulder strike.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A shot in the inside from Telushikin.
Telushikin lands with a right to the head.
Santino takes a shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Telushikin.
Telushikin pushes Santino back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Santino with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Joseph Telushikin seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short uppercut from Telushikin.
Santino misses with a short punch on the inside.
Telushikin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Telushikin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Telushikin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Santino blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Santino's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Telushikin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Santino tries to work over Telushikin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Telushikin lands a shoulder strike.
Telushikin takes a knee to the side of the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Telushikin.
Santino softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Telushikin lands with a short shot to the head.
Telushikin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Telushikin swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Santino breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Joseph Telushikin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Telushikin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Santino circles away quickly and effectively.
Telushikin wants to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joseph Telushikin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Telushikin throws a head kick that misses
and Santino cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Santino lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Telushikin at a distance.
Telushikin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Santino on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Telushikin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Telushikin avoids the body shot from Santino.
Santino misses with a double jab
and Telushikin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL2#
Telushikin moves into range and clinches up with Santino.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Santino wants to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santino takes a shot to the head.
Santino misses with some punches.
Santino lands a right hand that snaps the head of Telushikin backwards.
Telushikin lands with a left to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Telushikin swings wildly with an uppercut but Santino uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Santino swings wildly with an uppercut but Telushikin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Telushikin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Telushikin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Santino is trying to maintain a safe position but Telushikin gets an underhook and turns Santino into the ropes.
Telushikin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Santino doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Santino with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Santino working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Santino fails to land.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Telushikin as Santino tries to tie him up.
Telushikin blocking some punches.
Telushikin pushes Santino back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Telushikin lands a hook that snaps the head of Santino backwards.
Santino swings wildly with an uppercut but Telushikin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Telushikin blocks an uppercut.
Bobby Santino has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Telushikin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Telushikin working aggressively here. #T2#
Telushikin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Telushikin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Santino working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Telushikin working aggressively here.
Santino takes a shot to the head.
Telushikin misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Santino.
Santino blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Telushikin lands a hook that snaps the head of Santino backwards.
Santino throws a head punch that misses.
Santino with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Santino blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Santino scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short left from Santino.
Telushikin managing to block the knees to the body from Santino.
Santino tries to land knees in the clinch but Telushikin avoids the damage to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Telushikin throws a punch but it's blocked by Santino.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Santino.
Santino's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Telushikin lands a right hand.
Santino lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Joseph Telushikin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Santino swings wildly with an uppercut but Telushikin uses good head movement to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joseph Telushikin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Telushikin 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joseph Telushikin!

Event: AKF 39 | Benedetti vs. Durand
Date: Feb 12, 2022

#R1#
Helpmann thows a left - swing and a miss!
Telushikin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Helpmann clobbers Telushikin with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Helpmann swats away the attempt to clinch by Telushikin.
Helpmann swats away the attempt to clinch by Telushikin.
Telushikin is looking to clinch but Helpmann is avoiding it.
Telushikin slips a jab from Helpmann.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Telushikin! But no joy.
Helpmann throws a poor cross that misses
letting Telushikin counter with a right hand.
Helpmann throws a combination that misses
and Telushikin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Helpmann pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Telushikin is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Helpmann scores with a shot to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Helpmann blocks the leg kick.
Helpmann misses with a jab to the body
and Helpmann takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Helpmann is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Telushikin.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Telushikin! But no joy.
Helpmann throws a jab when Telushikin was well out of range.
Robert Helpmann is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Helpmann throws a right hand that misses
and Telushikin counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2#
Telushikin moves into range and clinches up with Helpmann.
Telushikin misses with the head strike.
Telushikin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Helpmann definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Helpmann blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Telushikin throws a head punch that misses.
Telushikin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Telushikin.
Telushikin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Telushikin misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Telushikin.
Telushikin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Telushikin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Telushikin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T2#
Telushikin throws a punch but it's blocked by Helpmann.
Helpmann blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Telushikin lands with a light punch inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Telushikin.
Helpmann tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Helpmann blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Telushikin misses with some punches.
Telushikin has a couple of punches blocked by Helpmann.
Telushikin lands a hook that snaps the head of Helpmann backwards.
Telushikin swings wildly with an uppercut but Helpmann uses good head movement to avoid it.
Helpmann lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Telushikin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Telushikin lands with a right to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Telushikin fails to land.
Telushikin lands a left hand.
Telushikin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joseph Telushikin dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Helpmann misses with a straight right. #CL2#
Telushikin darts in and clinches Helpmann up against the ropes.
Telushikin throws a head punch that misses.
Telushikin pushes Helpmann back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Telushikin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC#
Helpmann breaks the clinch.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Helpmann crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Telushikin - the referee stops the clock and Helpmann gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Telushikin. Helpmann manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Helpmann scores with a nice head shot.
Helpmann throws a hook to the side of Telushikin's head but Telushikin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Helpmann takes a swing at Telushikin's ribcage but misses.
Helpmann misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Helpmann lands with a nice body punch. #CL2#
Telushikin moves into the clinch successfully.
Telushikin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Telushikin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice body punch from Helpmann.
Helpmann blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Telushikin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Telushikin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC#
Helpmann pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Helpmann looks to land a left hand but Telushikin moved out of range nicely.
Helpmann misses with a left hand
and Helpmann takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Helpmann tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Telushikin was well out of range. Poor timing from Helpmann.
Telushikin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice jab there from Helpmann.
Telushikin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Helpmann lands a really nice looking cross but Telushikin seems unphased.
Helpmann scores with a nice strike.
Helpmann fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Telushikin looks to land a body kick but Helpmann moved away.
Helpmann throws a right hand that misses
and Telushikin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Telushikin avoids the body shot from Helpmann.
Telushikin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Joseph Telushikin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
Helpmann misses with a series of wild punches.
Telushikin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Telushikin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Helpmann circles away from the clinch attempt.
Helpmann throws a shot to the body.
Helpmann lands with a good body shot.
A jab from Helpmann misses.
Robert Helpmann is winning the standup battle so far.
Telushikin lands a head kick. Helpmann smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CL2#
Telushikin pushes Helpmann up against the ropes in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Helpmann.
Telushikin scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right from Telushikin on the inside.
Telushikin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Helpmann misses with some punches.
Helpmann blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Joseph Telushikin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Helpmann connects with a crisp jab.
Helpmann throws a body punch but Telushikin moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Helpmann misses the target.
Helpmann is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Telushikin. #CL2#
Telushikin rushes Helpmann and presses him up against the ropes.
Telushikin throws a punch but it's blocked by Helpmann.
Telushikin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Telushikin misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Helpmann.
Telushikin lands a left hand.
Telushikin misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Telushikin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Telushikin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Telushikin has a couple of punches blocked by Helpmann.
Helpmann softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Telushikin throws a punch but it's blocked by Helpmann. #T1#
Telushikin misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, Telushikin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Telushikin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Telushikin lands a hook that snaps the head of Helpmann backwards.
Telushikin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Helpmann misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Telushikin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Telushikin has a couple of punches blocked by Helpmann.
Joseph Telushikin seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Telushikin.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Helpmann.
Helpmann lands a left hand that snaps the head of Telushikin backwards.
Telushikin misses with a punch on the inside.
Telushikin misses with a punch on the inside.
Telushikin gets through Helpmann's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Telushikin misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Telushikin fails to land. #T2#
Helpmann goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Telushikin misses with the head strike.
Telushikin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Helpmann lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Telushikin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Helpmann backwards.
Telushikin misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Telushikin fails to land.
Telushikin fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Helpmann breaks the clinch.
Telushikin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Helpmann.
Robert Helpmann has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Telushikin wants to clinch.
Telushikin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Telushikin throws a series of punches but Helpmann moves out of range.
Helpmann looks to throw the jab but Telushikin is out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joseph Telushikin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Telushikin winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joseph Telushikin!

Event: AKF 26 | Durand vs. Bandichoo
Date: Nov 13, 2021

#R1##CL2#
Telushikin clinches up against the ropes.
Espensen throws a punch but it's blocked by Telushikin.
Espensen misses with a punch on the inside.
Telushikin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Telushikin has a couple of punches blocked by Espensen.
Espensen 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.
Espensen swings wildly with an uppercut but Telushikin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Telushikin has a couple of punches blocked by Espensen.
Espensen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Espensen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Espensen.
Telushikin pushes Espensen back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Telushikin throws a head punch that misses.
Telushikin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Espensen backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Telushikin.
Telushikin working aggressively here.
Espensen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Espensen misses with the head strike.
Telushikin misses with the head strike.
Telushikin misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Espensen.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Espensen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Telushikin fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Telushikin.
Telushikin swings wildly with an uppercut but Espensen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Still in the clinch, Espensen scores with a nice short uppercut.#T1#
Telushikin working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Telushikin fails to land.
Espensen working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Telushikin.
Espensen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Espensen misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Espensen fails to land.
Telushikin blocking some punches.
Telushikin misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Telushikin.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Espensen.
A head punch on the inside from Telushikin fails to land.
Telushikin blocking some punches.
Espensen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Telushikin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Telushikin blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Telushikin fails to land.
Espensen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Telushikin backwards.
Espensen blocks an uppercut.
Espensen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Telushikin.
Telushikin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Espensen. #T2#
Telushikin misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Telushikin.
Espensen swings wildly with an uppercut but Telushikin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Espensen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Espensen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Espensen blocks an uppercut.
Telushikin throws a punch but it's blocked by Espensen.
Espensen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Espensen.
Telushikin misses with some punches.
Telushikin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Espensen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Espensen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Espensen misses with the head strike.
Espensen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Telushikin throws a punch but it's blocked by Espensen.
Espensen blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Telushikin.
A short right from Telushikin.
Espensen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Espensen throws a head punch that misses.
Espensen misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
A nice right hand lands inside from Espensen.
Espensen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Telushikin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Espensen is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Telushikin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Telushikin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Espensen swings wildly with an uppercut but Telushikin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Espensen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Espensen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Espensen misses with a punch on the inside.
Espensen working aggressively here.
Telushikin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Telushikin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Espensen working aggressively here.
Espensen blocks an uppercut.
Espensen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Telushikin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Espensen throws a punch but it's blocked by Telushikin.
Espensen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Espensen.
A shot in the inside from Espensen. #T4#
Espensen swings wildly with an uppercut but Telushikin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Telushikin blocking some punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Espensen blocking some punches.
Espensen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Telushikin has a couple of punches blocked by Espensen.
Espensen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Telushikin blocks an uppercut.
Telushikin working aggressively here.
Telushikin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Espensen backwards.
Telushikin throws a punch but it's blocked by Espensen.
Telushikin misses with some punches.
Espensen misses with the head strike.
Espensen blocks an uppercut.
Telushikin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Telushikin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Espensen blocks an uppercut.
Telushikin misses with the head strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Espensen misses with a punch on the inside.
Espensen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Telushikins head.
Telushikin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Espensen swings wildly with an uppercut but Telushikin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Espensen misses with some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Thorvald Espensen will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Espensen tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Telushikin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Espensen moves into the clinch.
Telushikin blocks an uppercut.
Telushikin working aggressively here.
Espensen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Telushikin backwards.
Telushikin scores with a shot to the side of Espensen's head.
Telushikin scores with a shot to the side of Espensen's head.
Espensen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Telushikin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Telushikin misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Telushikin fails to land.
Still in the clinch, Telushikin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Espensen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Espensen.
Telushikin throws a punch but it's blocked by Espensen.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Telushikin throws a punch but it's blocked by Espensen.
Espensen blocking some punches.
Thorvald Espensen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Espensen lands a right hand.
Espensen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Telushikin backwards.
Telushikin has a couple of punches blocked by Espensen.
Telushikin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Telushikin misses with a punch on the inside.
Telushikin misses with a punch on the inside. #T1#
Espensen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Espensen has a couple of punches blocked by Telushikin.
Telushikin misses with the head strike.
Espensen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Telushikin throws a punch but it's blocked by Espensen.
Telushikin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Telushikin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Espensen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Espensen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Espensen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Espensen misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Espensen fails to land.
Espensen throws a head punch that misses.
Telushikin misses with a punch on the inside.
Telushikin swings wildly with an uppercut but Espensen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Telushikin swings wildly with an uppercut but Espensen uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Espensen.
Espensen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Espensen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Espensen.
Telushikin throws a punch but it's blocked by Espensen. #T2#
Espensen blocks an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Espensen lands a left hand.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Telushikin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Telushikin misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Telushikin.
Espensen lands with a light punch inside.
Telushikin misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Telushikin.
Espensen blocking some punches.
Espensen misses with the head strike.
Telushikin misses with a punch on the inside.
Espensen misses with some punches.
Espensen lands a nice uppercut.
Espensen scores with a shot to the side of Telushikin's head. #ROC#Telushikin is rocked!
Espensen misses with the head strike.
Telushikin is still on wobbly legs! Can Espensen finish him?
Espensen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Still in the clinch, Espensen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Espensen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Espensen cracks Telushikin with a big uppercut, right up the middle and Telushikin goes down! Oh, he's hurt! He's bigtime hurt! The referee is giving him a chance to get back to his feet - 4,5,6,7, no, he's called it off! Telushikin wasn't going to make it and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Thorvald Espensen!
An out of breath Thorvald Espensen thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: SMASH: Roy vs Morgan
Date: Jul 31, 2021

#R1#
Hakekia swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Telushikin misses with a lunging right hand
and Hakekia counters with a thumping low kick.
Telushikin throws the left hand but Hakekia avoids the punch easily.
Telushikin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Telushikin moves out of range of the body kick.
Hakekia swats away the attempt to clinch by Telushikin.
A telegraphed right hand from Hakekia misses the target.
Telushikin throws a lazy uppercut
letting Hakekia counter with a right hand.
Hakekia punishes Telushikin's body with a nice straight punch.
Hakekia connects with a leg kick.
Hakekia lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hakekia's jab looks to have found its range, popping Telushikin under the eye.
Telushikin tries to clinch up.
Telushikin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hakekia works Telushikin's body with a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hakekia displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Telushikin throws out the jab.
Hakekia's jab looks to have found its range, popping Telushikin under the eye.
Hakekia looks to land a combination. Telushikin sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A big right from Telushikin misses.
Hakekia lands the left hand.
Telushikin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Joseph Telushikin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Telushikin scores with a jab to the head.
Telushikin throws a hook to the side of Hakekia's head but Hakekia sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A counter left hand to the body from Hakekia misses its target.
Hakekia pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A swing and a miss from Telushikin.
Telushikin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hakekia uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Telushikin.
A shot to the liver by Hakekia. Beautiful body shot.
Telushikin fails in his attempt to clinch.
That kick from Hakekia tenderised Telushikin's leg. Telushikin is trying to keep his angry face on.
Telushikin drops his hands momentarily and Hakekia takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hakekia throws a head kick but Telushikin moves out of range.
Telushikin throws an overhand right that lands on Hakekia's shoulder, as Hakekia tries to avoid the shot.
Telushikin works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hakekia scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Telushikin throws a poor cross that misses
and Hakekia connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hakekia with the inside leg kick.
Hakekia lands a slapping body shot.
Hakekia takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Telushikin tries to clinch there but Hakekia circles away.
Hakekia staying out of range there.#T2#
Telushikin misses with an uppercut
and Hakekia counters with a solid body kick.
Hakekia throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL2#
Telushikin moves into the clinch.
Telushikin swings wildly with an uppercut but Hakekia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Telushikin misses with the head strike.
Hakekia tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Telushikin avoids it.
Hakekia misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Telushikin fails to land.
Hakekia is leaning against Telushikin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Telushikin has a couple of punches blocked by Hakekia.
Hakekia lands a nice knee to the body.
Hakekia lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hakekia lands a body shot.
Telushikin looks winded!
Hakekia tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hakekia is working Telushikin over against the cage.
Telushikin pushes Hakekia back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Telushikin working aggressively here.
Hakekia lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Telushikin or not.
Hakekia scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Telushikin takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#It looks like Joseph Telushikin has been cut.#T3#
Hakekia lands an elbow inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Telushikin.
Hakekia working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hakekia lands an elbow inside. #ROC#Telushikin is rocked!
Hakekia pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Telushikin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hakekia blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hakekia.
Telushikin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hakekia tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Telushikin avoids it.#BC#
Hakekia manages to break the clinch.
Hakekia defending well as Telushikin loads up on a big left hand. #CL2#
Telushikin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Telushikin working aggressively here.
Hakekia tries to land knees in the clinch but Telushikin avoids the damage to the body.
Telushikin misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Telushikin.
Hakekia lands a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hakekia throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hakekia.
Telushikin has a couple of punches blocked by Hakekia.
Hakekia blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Telushikin fails to land. #T4#
Telushikin swings wildly with an uppercut but Hakekia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Telushikin takes a shot to the head.
Telushikin has a couple of punches blocked by Hakekia.
Telushikin throws a head punch that misses.
Hakekia misses with a punch to the body.
Hakekia lands with a left to the head.
Hakekia blocks an uppercut.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hakekia.
Telushikin is still on wobbly legs! Can Hakekia finish him?
Hakekia with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Telushikin seems to have recovered his senses.
Telushikin misses with some punches.
Telushikin avoiding damage as Hakekia throws knees to the body. #BC#
Hakekia breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hakekia connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hakekia looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hakekia throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hakekia cracks Telushikin with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Telushikin tries to clinch but Hakekia is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Telushikin tries to clinch but Hakekia is having none of it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hakekia.
Hakekia fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Telushikin on the side of the head.
Telushikin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hakekia on the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alika Hakekia dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joseph Telushikin's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Telushikin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Telushikin there as he acknowledges the shot.
Telushikin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hakekia has time to react.
Hakekia takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A big left from Telushikin misses.
Hakekia swats away the attempt to clinch by Telushikin.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Telushikin tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hakekia counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hakekia moves away from the strike by Telushikin. #CL2#
Telushikin moves into range and clinches up with Hakekia.
A head punch on the inside from Telushikin fails to land.
Telushikin swings wildly with an uppercut but Hakekia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Telushikin misses with the head strike.
Hakekia using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Hakekia lands an elbow inside that Telushikin shrugs off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Telushikin swings wildly with an uppercut but Hakekia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hakekia misses with an elbow strike.
Hakekia lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Telushikin.
Telushikin swings wildly with an uppercut but Hakekia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hakekia blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
Hakekia doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Telushikin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Telushikin avoids a wild elbow strike from Hakekia.
Hakekia misses with a hook to the ribs.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Telushikin.
Hakekia is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Telushikin can do to turn this around?
Telushikin avoids a wild elbow strike from Hakekia.
Hakekia lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Telushikin.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hakekia.
Alika Hakekia has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Telushikin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hakekia backwards.
Hakekia utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Telushikin misses with a punch on the inside.
Hakekia lands a nice elbow.
Hakekia takes a shot to the head.
Hakekia misses with a body punch.
Telushikin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Telushikin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hakekia misses with a hook to the ribs.
Telushikin misses with a punch on the inside.
Hakekia scores with a shot to the side of Telushikin's head. #T2#
Telushikin blocks an elbow strike.
Hakekia lands with a light punch inside.
Telushikin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Telushikin misses with some punches.
Hakekia lands with a left to the head.
Telushikin working aggressively here.
Hakekia digs a right hand into Telushikin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Telushikin's gas tank.
Telushikin is breathing heavily.
Hakekia scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC#
Hakekia breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hakekia lands with a shot to the body.
BOOM! Hakekia lands a beautiful left hook that drops Telushikin. Telushikin tries to recover but Hakekia is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Telushikin lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alika Hakekia!
Alika Hakekia made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Thanks You Combate And Darren Russell For The Opportunity, But I’m Gonna Sign And Join With Smash'.

Event: SMASH: Floyd vs Panda
Date: Jul 10, 2021

#R1##CL2#
Telushikin clinches up against the cage.
Telushikin misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Telushikin.
Telushikin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Telushikin blocks an uppercut.
Santaban lands a shoulder strike. #BC#
Santaban escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Telushikin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Telushikin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Santaban manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Telushikin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Santaban.
Telushikin wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Telushikin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Santaban swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Santaban seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL2#
Telushikin closes the distance and clinches.
Santaban blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Santaban escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Telushikin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Santaban, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Santaban manages to break the clinch. #T1##CL2#
Telushikin moves into range and clinches up with Santaban.
A short right from Santaban on the inside.
Santaban tries to break free but Telushikin pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Santaban escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Telushikin moves into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Telushikin fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Telushikin. #BC#
Santaban breaks the clinch.
Telushikin avoids the head kick by Santaban.
A looping hook to the body misses from Santaban. Telushikin does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Telushikin has managed to clinch.
Telushikin working aggressively here.
Telushikin working aggressively here.
Telushikin gets through Santaban's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Santaban.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Santaban.
Santaban has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Santaban pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Santaban throws a big shot that misses.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL2#
Telushikin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Telushikin misses with some punches.
Santaban scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC#
Santaban pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Telushikin tries to clinch but Santaban is having none of it.
It looked like Santaban wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Telushikin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Santaban paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Telushikin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Telushikin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Santaban lands with a left to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Telushikin.
I was talking to Santaban's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Telushikin lands a left hand.
Santaban really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Santaban pushes Telushikin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Santaban blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Telushikin scores with a shot to the side of Santaban's head.
Telushikin swings wildly with an uppercut but Santaban uses good head movement to avoid it.
Santaban blocks an uppercut.
Telushikin has a couple of punches blocked by Santaban.
Telushikin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Santaban blocking some punches. #T3#
Still in the clinch, Telushikin scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Telushikin.
Telushikin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Santaban lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Telushikin backwards.
A short right from Santaban.
Santaban wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Santaban blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Telushikin has a couple of punches blocked by Santaban.
Telushikin misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Santaban breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Telushikin doesn't manage to clinch there - Santaban circles away.
Joseph Telushikin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Santaban avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL2#
Telushikin moves into the clinch successfully.
Telushikin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Telushikin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Telushikin working aggressively here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Santaban blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Telushikin misses with the head strike.
Telushikin fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Santaban blocking some punches.
Santaban wants to get back to striking at distance but Telushikin won't allow it.
Santaban working hard to break the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Telushikin fails to land. #BC#
Santaban breaks the clinch.
Telushikin wants to clinch up but Santaban keeps it at a distance.
Santaban went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Santaban uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Telushikin has time to react.
Telushikin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Telushikin moves in looking to clinch but Santaban pushes him off.
Telushikin tries to clinch up but Santaban circles away and keeps his distance.
An attempted straight right counter from Santaban misses the target.#CL2#
Telushikin instigates a clinch.
Telushikin misses with a punch on the inside.
Telushikin misses with some punches.
Santaban blocking some punches.
Santaban blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Telushikin swings wildly with an uppercut but Santaban uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC#
Santaban pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joseph Telushikin 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##CL#
Santaban closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Santaban breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Telushikin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Telushikin is looking to clinch but Santaban is avoiding it.
An attempted straight right counter from Santaban misses the target.
Telushikin tries to clinch but Santaban is having none of it. #CL2#
Telushikin has managed to clinch.
Santaban is trying to break the clinch but Telushikin is controlling him.
Santaban tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Telushikin just stands there and leans against the cage.
Santaban lands a body punch.
Telushikin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Telushikin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Santaban blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Santaban breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Uniesky Santaban is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Telushikin gets a clinch.
Santaban blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Santaban pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Telushikin tries to clinch up
and Santaban counters with a right hand to the body. #T1##CL2#
Telushikin closes the distance and pushes Santaban back into the cage.
Telushikin prevents Santaban from breaking the clinch.
Santaban has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Santaban lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Telushikin.
Telushikin working aggressively here.
Santaban wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Santaban looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Telushikin fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Santaban breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Telushikin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Telushikin blocking some punches.
Telushikin fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Santaban's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fight stays on the outside here - Telushikin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Santaban scores with a one two! Telushikin had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #ROC#Telushikin is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Joseph Telushikin has been cut.#T2#
Telushikin tries to clinch
and Santaban counters with a huge left! Telushikin is in big trouble! He's backing up but Santaban isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Telushikin from any more damage. A dominating finish by Santaban!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Uniesky Santaban!
A victorious Uniesky Santaban thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: SMASH:7
Date: Jun 26, 2021

#R1##CL#
Murphy moves into range and clinches up with Telushikin.
Telushikin scores with a shot to the side of Murphy's head.
Telushikin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Murphy.
Murphy is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Telushikin to keep the fight standing.
Telushikin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murphy is trying to force a seperation but Telushikin has the dominant position.
Murphy slowing the pace effectively.#TD#
Murphy jumps guard and drags Telushikin to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Telushikin with a flurry of punches that miss.
Telushikin scoring with some ground and pound.
Murphy wants to get back to his feet but Telushikin is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Telushikin landing some decent shots from guard.
Murphy has momentary wrist control but Telushikin slips an elbow through the middle.
Murphy is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at JAG Battle Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Telushikin scoring with punches to the head and body.
Telushikin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Telushikin connects with a couple of short punches.#T1#
Murphy is pulling down on Telushikin's head to control his posture.
Telushikin postures up and lands a big shot to Murphy's brow.
Telushikin throwing strikes from guard but Murphy blocks nicely.
Telushikin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Murphy wants to stand and escape but Telushikin is having none of it.
Telushikin throws a big right hand that misses.
Telushikin scoring with punches to the head and body.
Telushikin throws a big elbow that misses.
Telushikin landing with the ground and pound.
Murphy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Telushikin content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Murphy lands some strikes from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Telushikin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Murphy trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Telushikin throws a big right hand that misses. #T2#
Murphy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Murphy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Telushikin is one step ahead there.
Telushikin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Telushikin being controlled here momentarily.
Telushikin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Telushikin with a flurry of punches that miss.
Murphy controlling Telushikin's posture.
Murphy keeping full guard, as Telushikin tries to pass.
Telushikin with a nice head shot there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Murphy controls Telushikin momentarily but Telushikin frees himself. #T3#
Telushikin works over Murphy with some ground and pound from guard.
Telushikin postures up and lands a big shot to Murphy's brow.
Telushikin throws a big elbow that misses.
Telushikin landing some decent shots from guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Telushikin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Telushikin throws a big right hand that misses.
Telushikin makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Telushikin working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #ROC2#Murphy is rocked!#ES#
Murphy scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Telushikin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Murphy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Telushikin closes the distance looking to clinch
and Murphy counters with a right hand to the body. #CL2#
Telushikin drives through and clinches with Murphy against the cage. #T4#
Telushikin gets through Murphy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murphy jumps guard but Telushikin turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Murphy jumps guard but Telushikin stands there with Murphy around his waist. Murphy gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cathail Murphy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short uppercut from Telushikin.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Telushikin.
Murphy tries to break the clinch but Telushikin is controlling the position.
Murphy wants to break the clinch but can't.
A head punch on the inside from Telushikin fails to land.
Telushikin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Telushikin misses with some punches.
Telushikin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Telushikin misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Telushikin. #BC#
Murphy breaks from the clinch.
Telushikin tries to clinch but Murphy moves out of range. #CL2#
Telushikin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Murphy, pushing him back against the cage.
Telushikin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Telushikin swings wildly with an uppercut but Murphy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murphy looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joseph Telushikin dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Telushikin has taken the fight to the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murphy.
Telushikin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Murphy tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Telushikin in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Murphy fails to pull guard.
Telushikin blocks an uppercut.
Telushikin misses with some punches.
Murphy with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Telushikin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murphy tries to pull guard but Telushikin holds him up against the cage and eventually Murphy drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cathail Murphy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Telushikin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Telushikin throws a head punch that misses.
Telushikin keeps control of Murphy as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy blocking some punches.
Joseph Telushikin seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Telushikin misses with the head strike.
Telushikin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Murphy is trying to break the clinch but Telushikin is controlling him.
Telushikin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Telushikin has a couple of punches blocked by Murphy. #BC#
Murphy manages to break the clinch. #T1##CL2#
Telushikin forces Murphy back against the cage and clinches.
Telushikin misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murphy.
Telushikin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Murphy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Telushikin backwards.
Murphy misses with a punch on the inside.
Murphy tries for a takedown but Telushikin manages to get underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Telushikin fails to land.
Murphy tries for a takedown but Telushikin manages to get underhooks. #BC#
Murphy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Telushikin tries to clinch but Murphy is having none of it.
Murphy tries to counter by clinching up but Telushikin breaks away and moves out of range.
Telushikin fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Telushikin moves into the clinch.
Telushikin working aggressively here.
Murphy tries to circle away but Telushikin has him pinned against the cage.
Telushikin misses with the head strike.
A shot in the inside from Telushikin.
Telushikin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Telushikin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A frustrated look appears on Murphy's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T2#
Telushikin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Murphy is trying to force a seperation but Telushikin has the dominant position.
Telushikin has a couple of punches blocked by Murphy.
Murphy jumps guard but Telushikin turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Murphy is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Telushikin is keeping busy.
Telushikin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Telushikin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Telushikin swings wildly with an uppercut but Murphy uses good head movement to avoid it.
A frustrated look appears on Murphy's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Telushikin throws a punch but it's blocked by Murphy.
Telushikin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Murphy's efforts to push away.
Murphy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Murphy tries to break free but Telushikin pushes him back against the cage.
Murphy blocking some punches.
Murphy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Telushikin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murphy tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #T3#
A shot in the inside from Telushikin.
Murphy blocking some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Telushikin.
Murphy landing knees to the head. #CUT#It looks like Joseph Telushikin has been cut.
Telushikin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Murphy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Telushikin.
Telushikin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Telushikin has a couple of punches blocked by Murphy.
Murphy is trying to break free.
Telushikin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Murphy fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Telushikin fails to land.
Telushikin misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD#
Murphy manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Telushikin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Joseph Telushikin has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Telushikin lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Telushikin with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T4#
Murphy is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Telushikin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Telushikin with a flurry of punches that miss.
Telushikin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Telushikin won't allow Murphy to sweep him here.
Telushikin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Telushikin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Telushikin scoring with punches to the head and body.
Telushikin throws a big elbow that misses.
Murphy looking for a sweep. Not yet Murphy, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Telushikin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Murphy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Telushikin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Telushikin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Telushikin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Telushikin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joseph Telushikin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Joseph Telushikin's cut.
That's time! Murphy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Telushikin moves into the clinch.
Telushikin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Telushikin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC#
Murphy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Telushikin has managed to clinch.
Murphy tries to pull guard but Telushikin forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Telushikin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Telushikin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Telushikin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Telushikin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Murphy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Telushikin has him pressed against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Telushikin misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Telushikin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Telushikin scores with a shot to the side of Murphy's head.
Murphy takes a shot to the head.
Telushikin has a couple of punches blocked by Murphy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murphy jumps guard but Telushikin turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T1#
Telushikin swings wildly with an uppercut but Murphy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murphy changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Telushikin fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cathail Murphy. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Telushikin instigates a clinch.
Telushikin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Murphy misses with a punch to the body. #TD#
Murphy ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Murphy no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Telushikin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Murphy pulls Telushikin in close to prevent any damage.
Telushikin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Murphy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Murphy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T2#
Telushikin working some strikes from top position.
Telushikin throwing strikes but missing.
Murphy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Murphy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Telushikin postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Telushikin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Telushikin is in close to Murphy's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Oh Murphy is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#It looks like Cathail Murphy has been cut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB#
Murphy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Telushikin is aware though and is defending well.
Telushikin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Murphy wants to stand but Telushikin is controlling the position.
Telushikin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Telushikin is looking to work some ground and pound but Murphy has wrist control.
Murphy is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T3#
Telushikin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Telushikin postures up in Murphy's guard and throws a big left but Murphy blocks it.
Murphy seems to have got his legs back now.
Telushikin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Murphy wants to get back to his feet but Telushikin is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Telushikin throws a big elbow that misses.
Telushikin throws an elbow that misses. Murphy uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Telushikin's guard. Nice move by Murphy!#REVR#
Telushikin throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Telushikin throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Murphy trying to control the position from guard on top but Telushikin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Murphy stopping the sweep attempt from Telushikin.
Telushikin throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Telushikin striking off his back but it's not causing Murphy any problems. #T4#
Murphy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Telushikin tries to strike from the bottom.
Telushikin trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL2#
Telushikin has closed the distance and engaged Murphy in a clinch.
Telushikin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Telushikin misses with the head strike.
Murphy looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Telushikin misses with a punch on the inside.
Murphy has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Telushikin is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Telushikin throws a punch but it's blocked by Murphy.
Telushikin has a couple of punches blocked by Murphy.
Cathail Murphy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Murphy is trying to force a seperation but Telushikin has the dominant position.
Telushikin misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Telushikin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Telushikin fails to land. #BC#
Murphy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Telushikin clinches with his opponent.
Telushikin pushes Murphy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joseph Telushikin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Telushikin winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joseph Telushikin!

Event: SMASH: Murphy vs Rossiter
Date: Jun 12, 2021

#R1##CL2#
Telushikin clinches.
Porzingis working aggressively here.
Telushikin has a couple of punches blocked by Porzingis.
Telushikin lands with a right to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Telushikin.
A nice left hand lands by Telushikin.
Telushikin lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Telushikin.
I was talking to Porzingis's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Telushikin lands a right hand.
Telushikin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Telushikin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Telushikin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Porzingis misses with a short punch on the inside.
Telushikin misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Telushikin.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Telushikin blocking some punches.
Telushikin throws a head punch that misses.
Telushikin throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Telushikin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Telushikin gets through Porzingis's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Telushikin fails to land.
Porzingis misses with the head strike.
Porzingis lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC#
Porzingis breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Telushikin closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Telushikin fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Telushikin fails to land.
Porzingis blocks an uppercut.
Telushikin pushes Porzingis back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Telushikin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Porzingis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Porzingis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Telushikin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Telushikin has a couple of punches blocked by Porzingis. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Porzingis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Telushikin swings wildly with an uppercut but Porzingis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Porzingis really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Telushikin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Telushikin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Telushikin misses with some punches.
Porzingis blocks an uppercut.
Telushikin throws a head punch that misses.
Porzingis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Telushikin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Telushikin scores with a shot to the side of Porzingis's head.
Telushikin throws a head punch that misses.
Telushikin lands a hook that snaps the head of Porzingis backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Telushikin fails to land.
Porzingis is looking to control Telushikin's arms but Telushikin gets an underhook and turns him. Now Porzingis has his back to the cage.
Telushikin lands a right hand. #T3#
Porzingis blocks an uppercut.
Telushikin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Porzingis wants to break the clinch but can't.
Telushikin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Telushikin working aggressively here.
Porzingis lands a right hand that snaps the head of Telushikin backwards.
Telushikin pushes Porzingis back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Telushikin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Porzingis backwards.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Porzingis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Telushikin misses with a punch on the inside.
Telushikin misses with a punch on the inside.
Telushikin lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Porzingis.
Telushikin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Porzingis backwards.
Porzingis blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Telushikin takes a shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Telushikin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Telushikin.
Porzingis throws a head punch that misses.
Telushikin lands a right hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Porzingis.
Telushikin swings wildly with an uppercut but Porzingis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Telushikin working aggressively here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Telushikin.
Telushikin misses with some punches.
Telushikin lands a left hand.
Telushikin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Porzingis's efforts to push away.
Telushikin blocks an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joseph Telushikin dominated that round.
That's time! Porzingis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Telushikin with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Porzingis to score with a decent uppercut.
Telushikin wants to clinch but Porzingis slips to the side
and Porzingis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
Telushikin closes the distance and clinches.
Telushikin throws a head punch that misses.
Telushikin misses with a punch on the inside.
Telushikin takes a shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Porzingis.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Telushikin in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Telushikin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Porzingis backwards.
Telushikin swings wildly with an uppercut but Porzingis uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Telushikin fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Telushikin working aggressively here.
Telushikin lands with a left to the head.
Telushikin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Porzingis is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Telushikin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Joseph Telushikin seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T1#
Telushikin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Telushikin blocking some punches.
Telushikin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Telushikin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Telushikin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Porzingis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Telushikin working aggressively here.
Telushikin throws a punch but it's blocked by Porzingis.
Telushikin working aggressively here.
Telushikin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Porzingis backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Telushikin.
Porzingis taking a breather.
Porzingis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Porzingis is trying to break free.#T2#
Porzingis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Telushikin swings wildly with an uppercut but Porzingis uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Telushikin fails to land.
Telushikin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Telushikin throws a head punch that misses.
Porzingis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Telushikin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Porzingis fails to land.
Porzingis blocks an uppercut.
Porzingis blocks an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Porzingis.
A short uppercut from Telushikin.
A nice right hand lands inside from Telushikin.
Telushikin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Porzingis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Porzingis moves into range and connects with a jab. #CL2#
Telushikin has closed the distance and engaged Porzingis in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Telushikin.
Porzingis blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Porzingis.
Telushikin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Telushikin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Porzingis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Telushikin prevents Porzingis from breaking the clinch.
Telushikin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Porzingis blocks an uppercut.
Porzingis wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Telushikin has him pressed against the cage.
Porzingis wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Porzingis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Telushikin's elbow.
Telushikin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Porzingis.
Porzingis blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
Telushikin misses with the head strike.
Porzingis tries to throw a body punch but Telushikin avoids it by throwing Porzingis back against the cage.
Porzingis blocking some punches.
Porzingis tries a body shot but Telushikin blocks it.
Telushikin misses with a punch on the inside.
Telushikin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Telushikin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Telushikin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Porzingis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Porzingis takes a shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Porzingis throws a head punch that misses.
Porzingis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Telushikin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Telushikin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Porzingis tries to work over Telushikin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joseph Telushikin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Telushikin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Porzingis, pushing him back against the cage.
Telushikin has a couple of punches blocked by Porzingis.
Telushikin working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Telushikin.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Porzingis.
Telushikin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Telushikin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Telushikin has a couple of punches blocked by Porzingis.
Telushikin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Porzingis is trying to break the clinch but Telushikin has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
Porzingis'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.
Telushikin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Porzingis manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Telushikin moves into the clinch.
Telushikin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Telushikin throws a punch but it's blocked by Porzingis.
A head punch on the inside from Telushikin fails to land. #T1#
Telushikin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Porzingis blocks an uppercut.
Telushikin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Telushikin lands a hook that snaps the head of Porzingis backwards.
Telushikin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Telushikin blocks an uppercut.
Porzingis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Telushikin working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Telushikin.
Porzingis blocks an uppercut.
Porzingis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Telushikin misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Porzingis.
Telushikin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Telushikin working aggressively here.
Telushikin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Telushikin.
Telushikin working aggressively here.
Telushikin pushes Porzingis back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Porzingis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Telushikin scores with a shot to the side of Porzingis's head.
A head punch on the inside from Telushikin fails to land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Porzingis is looking to control Telushikin's arms but Telushikin gets an underhook and turns him. Now Porzingis has his back to the cage.
Telushikin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Telushikin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Porzingis blocks an uppercut.
Telushikin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Porzingis is looking to control Telushikin's arms but Telushikin gets an underhook and turns him. Now Porzingis has his back to the cage.
Telushikin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Porzingis is leaning against Telushikin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Telushikin misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Telushikin misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Porzingis.
Telushikin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Porzingis backwards.
Telushikin misses with the head strike.
Telushikin throws a punch but it's blocked by Porzingis.
Telushikin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Telushikin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Telushikin misses with the head strike.
Telushikin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Telushikin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Telushikin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Porzingis blocks an uppercut.
Porzingis blocks an uppercut.
Porzingis stalling in the clinch but Telushikin improves position.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Telushikin as Porzingis tries to tie him up.
Telushikin throws a punch but it's blocked by Porzingis.
Kris Porzingis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Porzingis blocks an uppercut.
Telushikin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Telushikin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Telushikin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Porzingis just leaning against Telushikin, taking a breather.
Telushikin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Telushikin misses with a punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Porzingis.
Porzingis softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Telushikin lands with a light punch inside.
Telushikin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Telushikin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Porzingis backwards.
Telushikin lands an uppercut.
Telushikin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Telushikin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Telushikin.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joseph Telushikin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Telushikin winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 26:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 26:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joseph Telushikin!

Event: SMASH: Metharom vs Viktorov
Date: May 29, 2021

#R1#
Telushikin throws a jab when Rossiter was well out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Telushikin.
Telushikin shoots for a double leg takedown but Rossiter sprawls well. He's pushed Telushikin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rossiter's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Telushikin connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rossiter scrambles back to his feet.
Telushikin throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Rossiter throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rossiter uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Telushikin.
Telushikin fails with a takedown attempt.
Rossiter half committed to a counter leg kick.
Telushikin bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rossiter's head.
Joseph Telushikin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rossiter keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Telushikin.
Telushikin shoots in but Rossiter avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rossiter half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kai Rossiter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joseph Telushikin.
Rossiter avoids the head kick by Telushikin. #T1#
Telushikin missing with a left hand there. Rossiter was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Telushikin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kai Rossiter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Telushikin lands a glancing blow to the side of Rossiter's head.
Telushikin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Telushikin gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rossiter counters with a nice body shot.
Telushikin defending well as Rossiter loads up on a big left hand.
Telushikin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rossiter.
Rossiter connects with a solid leg kick.
Telushikin shoots and misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Rossiter walks into a jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rossiter.
Rossiter takes one on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rossiter. Telushikin does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rossiter gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Telushikin might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Telushikin tries to clinch up but Rossiter circles away and keeps his distance.#T2#
Telushikin goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Rossiter fails to land with a series of punches.
Telushikin missing with a left hand there. Rossiter was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL2#
Telushikin has taken the fight to the clinch.
Good body shot from Rossiter.
Rossiter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Telushikin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Telushikin.
Telushikin working aggressively here.
Rossiter doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rossiter throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Telushikins head.
Rossiter prevents a body shot from Telushikin.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rossiter.
Rossiter scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rossiter blocking some punches.
Rossiter misses with a hook from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Rossiter scores with a nice short uppercut.
Telushikin has a couple of punches blocked by Rossiter.
Rossiter pushes Telushikin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T3#
Telushikin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rossiter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Telushikin fails to land.
Good body shot from Rossiter. #TD2#
Telushikin has hold of one of Rossiter's legs. Rossiter is fighting the takedown attempt but Telushikin gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Telushikin is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB#
Rossiter working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Telushikin has passed into half guard!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Rossiter looking for submissions off his back.
Telushikin is keen to just control but Rossiter is a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Rossiter looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Telushikin wants to take a breather but Rossiter is having none of it. #T4##SUB2#
Telushikin seems to be working for a kimura but Rossiter defends the submission attempt.
Telushikin keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2#
Telushikin seems to be working for a kimura but Rossiter defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Telushikin is looking for a kimura but Rossiter is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Telushikin to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Telushikin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rossiter is just riding it out for now. Telushikin eventually gives up the hold.
Rossiter is trying to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joseph Telushikin dominated that round.
That's time! Rossiter's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
A nice combination there by Telushikin.
Telushikin moves into range and connects with a jab.
Telushikin cracks Rossiter with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rossiter keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Telushikin.
Rossiter has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rossiter there as he acknowledges the shot.#CL2#
Telushikin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Telushikin looking for a takedown.
Rossiter throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Rossiter throws a head punch that misses.
Kai Rossiter has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Telushikin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rossiter's elbow.
Rossiter misses with a hook from the clinch.
Telushikin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Telushikin misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Telushikin is trying to drag Rossiter to the mat but Rossiter just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Telushikin scores with a shoulder strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Rossiter. #T1#
Telushikin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Telushikin struggles to land a body shot inside as Rossiter controls his hands.
Rossiter misses with a punch on the inside.
Telushikin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Telushikin is trying to drag Rossiter to the mat but Rossiter just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kai Rossiter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joseph Telushikin.
Rossiter working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Telushikin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rossiter throws a head punch that misses.
A right hand to the body from Rossiter.
Telushikin prevents a body shot from Rossiter.
Rossiter prevents a takedown attempt there.
Rossiter misses with a punch to the body.
Telushikin misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Telushikin.
Rossiter tries to work over Telushikin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rossiter lands with a right to the head.
Telushikin tries to work over Rossiter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Telushikin blocks a body shot from Rossiter.
Telushikin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from Telushikin.
Telushikin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rossiter misses with a punch to the body.
Telushikin has a couple of punches blocked by Rossiter.
Rossiter lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Telushikin.
Rossiter lands with a left to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Telushikin goes for a takedown attempt but Rossiter pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Telushikin fails with the takedown.
Rossiter swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Telushikin is breathing heavily.
Rossiter lands with a nice body punch.
Rossiter lands with a thumping leg kick.
Joseph Telushikin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rossiter needs to keep his hands up - Telushikin had a free shot at his head there.
Rossiter throws a right and a left that Telushikin avoids nicely.
Telushikin misses with a hook.
Telushikin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rossiter counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T3#
Rossiter ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Telushikin gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rossiter counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Telushikin thinking.
Telushikin gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Telushikin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Telushikin misses with a straight right.
Telushikin shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rossiter connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Telushikin throws a nice looking combination but Rossiter bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Telushikin throws a right and a left that Rossiter avoids nicely.
Rossiter feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Telushikin crashing to the mat! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kai Rossiter!
A victorious Kai Rossiter thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: SMASH: Henriksen vs Parker
Date: May 22, 2021

#R1#
Smo is looking to clinch but Telushikin is avoiding it.
Telushikin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smo goes for a double leg but Telushikin avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Telushikin continues to drive forward.
Smo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Telushikin misses with a punch on the inside.
Smo pushes Telushikin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Smo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Smo misses with a knee strike.
Telushikin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Smo taking a breather.#BC#
Smo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A lazy left from Telushikin finds it's target.
Telushikin swats away the attempt to clinch by Smo.
Telushikin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #CL#
Smo has closed the distance and engaged Telushikin in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smo has a couple of punches blocked by Telushikin. #T1#
Telushikin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smo lands a nice uppercut.#TD#
Smo decides to pull guard.
Telushikin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Smo wants to sweep here but Telushikin controlling him for the moment.
Smo is working hard here to advance position.
Telushikin engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Smo wants to get back to his feet but Telushikin is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Smo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T2#
Smo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Telushikin wants to pass the guard but Smo is keeping the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A big left from Telushikin misses.
We've been hearing reports that Smo has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Smo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Telushikin listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Smo misses with a head kick.
Smo connects with a nice looking jab.
Smo tries to clinch but Telushikin is having none of it.
Telushikin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Smo tries to clinch but Telushikin is having none of it. #TD2#
Telushikin gets a takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Telushikin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Smo is just riding it out for now. Telushikin eventually gives up the hold.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Telushikin is pressing down on Smo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Smo is holding on for now.
Telushikin sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Smo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Telushikin is working away from the top position though.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Telushikin is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Smo to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Smo has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Telushikin has passed into side control. #SUB2#
Telushikin thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Telushikin looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Telushikin thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Joseph Telushikin will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Telushikin misses with a wild combination. #TD2#
Telushikin shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Smo has control of Telushikin's left arm, preventing Telushikin from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Telushikin 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.
Smo keeping moving, preventing Telushikin from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Telushikin makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Telushikin working his ground and pound in the gym.
Telushikin tries to free his leg and advance position but Smo is retaining full guard. #T1#
Telushikin showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Telushikin trying to control but Smo is working from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#SUB2#
Telushikin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Telushikin trying to control but Smo is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Telushikin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Telushikin misses with a straight left.
Smo is looking to counter the offense by Telushikin and move into the clinch.
Smo throws a head kick that misses. #TD2#
Telushikin closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Smo's guard.
Telushikin trying to control the position from guard on top but Smo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2#
Smo wants to get back to his feet but Telushikin passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Telushikin is trying to work for a kimura but Smo is defending well.
Joseph Telushikin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Smo wants to improve his position but Telushikin is controlling well.
Smo wants to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Telushikin is looking for a kimura here. #T3##SUB2#
Smo is defending against the submission attempts here by Telushikin.
Telushikin wants to control but Smo is keeping him busy.
Smo tries to get to full guard but Telushikin has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Telushikin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Telushikin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Telushikin is trying to work for a kimura but Smo is defending well.
Smo pushes Telushikin off looking to stand but Telushikin dives back in and keeps control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Telushikin tries to pass to full mount but Smo defends it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joseph Telushikin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Smo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
A cross from Telushikin lands.
Telushikin takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Telushikin throws a one two combo.
Telushikin throws a hook to the side of Smo's head but Smo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Telushikin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Telushikin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Smo. #TD2#
Telushikin shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Smo napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB2#
Telushikin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Smo has escaped the position, nice work there.
Smo wants to control but Telushikin postures up.
Smo is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1#
Telushikin sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Smo is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position. #SUB2#
Telushikin tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Smo is not content to let Telushikin control the position.
Telushikin laying and praying for a moment but Smo takes advantage and regains half guard. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Telushikin prevents Smo from improving his position.
Smo is trying to maintain the position but Telushikin is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Smo is defending against the submission attempts here by Telushikin.
Telushikin sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T3##SUB2#
Telushikin is looking for a kimura but Smo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Telushikin to get the leverage.
Telushikin not doing much here.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Telushikin throwing shots but Smo is blocking nicely. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Telushikin closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Telushikin lands in his opponent's guard.
Smo keeping moving, preventing Telushikin from controlling successfully. #T4#
Smo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Telushikin pushing down on Smo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Joe Smo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Telushikin trying to advance position but Smo counters by regaining guard.
Telushikin trying to control the position from guard on top but Smo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Telushikin is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joseph Telushikin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Telushikin winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joseph Telushikin!

Event: SMASH: Edmond vs Rogers
Date: May 16, 2021

#R1##TD2#
Telushikin shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Roth's guard.
Roth thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Telushikin working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Roth keeping moving, preventing Telushikin from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Roth is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Telushikin trying to control but Roth is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Telushikin drops back looking for a leg! Roth is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Roth manages to kick Telushikin off! Telushikin jumps back into Roth's guard.
Telushikin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Telushikin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB#
Roth is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Telushikin defends well.
Telushikin passes Roth's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T1##SUB#
Roth looking for submissions off his back.
Roth missing with punches from the bottom.
Telushikin is looking to advance position but Roth won't allow it. #SUB2#
Telushikin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Roth doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Telushikin.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Roth is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Telushikin's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Telushikin's back!#T2#
Telushikin trying to control but not successfully.
Telushikin is trying to break free. #SUB#
Roth is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Telushikin knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Telushikin for a finish.
I really don't envy Telushikin right now.
Telushikin trying to control the hands but Roth breaks the grip. #SUB#
Roth is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Roth is hanging on to Telushikin's back as he tries to escape.
Telushikin wants to control his opponent's hands but Roth gets his hands free. #T3##SUB#
Telushikin preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Roth.
Roth is not going to allow Telushikin to sit and survive in this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Telushikin's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later. #SUB#
Roth is persistently looking for the submission but Telushikin is defending it well.
Telushikin is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Roth is not going to allow Telushikin to sit and survive in this position.
Roth misses with punches from the back. #T4##SUB#
Roth looking to break Telushikin's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Telushikin remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Roth will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB#
Telushikin fending off the submission attempt from Roth.
Roth controlling well, preventing Telushikin from escaping the position. #SUB#
Roth is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Telushikin is defending well though. Roth let's go of the attempt for now.
Telushikin manages to reverse the position and now he's in Roth's guard. Nice work there by Telushikin.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Roth escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Telushikin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Roth keeping moving, preventing Telushikin from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Toran Roth dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Telushikin feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Roths jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Telushikin scores with a crisp jab that stopped Roth in his tracks.
Roth looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nice jab there from Telushikin.
Telushikin misses with a takedown attempt - Roth sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Roth appears to be looking for a big counter.
Roth tries to work over Telushikin's front leg with a kick but Telushikin checks it.
Roth shoots in and drives through. Telushikin sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Telushikin dives in for a single leg takedown but Roth sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Roth walks into a left hand.
Telushikin throws a good cross that connects.
A left and a right from Roth both land. Nice combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Telushikin shoots for a double leg takedown but Roth sprawls well. He's pushed Telushikin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Toran Roth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joseph Telushikin.#T1#
Roth tries to clinch there but Telushikin circles away.
Telushikin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Roth as he avoids it easily.
Telushikin scores with a jab. Roth acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Roth looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Telushikin misses with a right hand
and Roth connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A big right from Telushikin misses.
Roth tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Telushikin manages to circle out of the way.
Telushikin tries to bum rush Roth with a series of wild strikes but Roth uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Roth takes one on the button.
Roth shoots in looking for a takedown but Telushikin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Roth's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Telushikin shoots in for a takedown but Roth shows good takedown defense.
Roth keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Telushikin.
Telushikin shoots in for a double leg but Roth sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Roth takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Telushikin dives in for a single leg takedown but Roth sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Telushikin is breathing heavily.#TD#
Roth shoots in and gets a takedown into Telushikin's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Roth trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T2#
Roth looking to pass the guard.
Roth throws a big right hand that misses.
Roth preventing the sweep.
Roth with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Roth 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.
Roth trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Telushikin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Roth's guard. #REVB#
Roth trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Roth keeping moving, preventing Telushikin from controlling successfully.
Telushikin throwing strikes from guard but Roth blocks nicely. #T3#
Roth wants to sweep here but Telushikin controlling him for the moment.
Roth keeping moving, preventing Telushikin from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Telushikin drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Roth manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Telushikin has Roth in his guard.#REVR#
Roth stopping the sweep attempt from Telushikin.
Roth has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Roth postures up in Telushikin's guard and throws a big left but Telushikin blocks it.
Toran Roth overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Telushikin trying to control the position. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Telushikin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Roth is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Roth 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.
Telushikin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Roth manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Roth wants to stand but Telushikin is controlling the position.
Telushikin won't allow Roth to sweep him here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Telushikin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Joseph Telushikin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3##KD#
Oooooh!!! Roth has knocked Telushikin down with a huge combo! Roth steps away and waves a wobbly Telushikin back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Telushikin is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!#CUT#It looks like Joseph Telushikin has been cut.
Roth avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Telushikin is still on wobbly legs! Can Roth finish him?#TD#
Roth scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Telushikin is looking to control Roth's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Telushikin avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Roth is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Telushikin wants to control but Roth is keeping busy. #SUB#
Roth is working for a kimura but Telushikin is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Roth wants to work for an arm triangle but Telushikin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Telushikin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Telushikin seems to have recovered his senses.#T1##SUB2#
Telushikin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Roth pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Telushikin is defending against the submission attempts here by Roth.
Telushikin is trying to get back to full guard.
Telushikin is trying to maintain the position but Roth is very close to passing his half guard.
Telushikin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Roth is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Telushikin defends it well.
Telushikin wants to improve his position but Roth is controlling well.
Telushikin keeps trying to improve his position.
Roth throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Telushikin trying to control from the bottom. #SUB#
Roth is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Telushikin wants to get back to full guard.#T3##SUB#
Roth is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Telushikin trying to hold on to Roth's head to control him but Roth postures up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Telushikin drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Roth keeping moving, preventing Telushikin from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Roth looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Telushikin has picked Roth up and slammed him! Roth can't keep hold of the triangle and Telushikin manages to pass to side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roth striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Roth is trying to buck Telushikin off.#T4#
Telushikin tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Roth is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Telushikin off and has taken his back!#SUB#
Roth is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Telushikin knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Telushikin for a finish.
Telushikin tries to escape the position. #SUB#
Telushikin defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.
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!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Telushikin lands a couple of decent looking shots.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Toran Roth!
A victorious Toran Roth thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: KOM Welterweight Semi Finals
Date: Apr 03, 2021

#R1#
Ahonen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Telushikin misses with the combination.
Telushikin doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ahonen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Joseph Telushikin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ahonen fails with the takedown.
Nice shot by Ahonen.#TD2#
Ahonen shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Telushikin is trying to defend but Ahonen finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Ahonen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Telushikin is pressing down on Ahonen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Telushikin is pulling down on Ahonen's head. It's preventing any offense from Ahonen, at least for the moment.
Telushikin is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at The Gentleman's Club that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#T1#
Telushikin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ahonen throws an elbow that misses. Telushikin uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ahonen's guard. Nice move by Telushikin!#REVR#
Ahonen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Telushikin manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Telushikin looking for a sweep. Not yet Telushikin, not yet.
Ahonen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ahonen scoring with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Telushikin wants to sweep here but Ahonen controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Ahonen is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Telushikin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Telushikin looking for a sweep. Not yet Telushikin, not yet.
Ahonen postures up and lands a big shot to Telushikin's brow.
Ahonen landing with the ground and pound.
Telushikin looking for a sweep. Not yet Telushikin, not yet. #SUB#
Telushikin looking for a guillotine here but Ahonen defends easily.
Ahonen passes into half guard. #T3#
Ahonen seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Telushikin trying to control here.
Telushikin has his hands clasped together around Ahonen's back. He's all about the action.#SUB#
Telushikin actively working from the bottom here.
Ahonen is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ahonen is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ahonen working Telushikin over with strikes.
Telushikin is controlling Ahonen's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Ahonen prevents Telushikin from improving his position.
Ahonen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Telushikin's head.
Telushikin keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Telushikin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ahonen's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ahonen stands and throws Telushikin's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Telushikin can't do much from the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Manu Ahonen dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Ahonen looks to land a body kick but Telushikin moved away.
Telushikin bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ahonen's head.
Telushikin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ahonen appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Telushikin shoots for a double leg takedown but Ahonen sprawls well. He's pushed Telushikin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ahonen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ahonen lands a nice looking body shot.
Telushikin takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ahonen walks into a jab.
Telushikin throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ahonen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Telushikin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ahonen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ahonen doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Telushikin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Good leg kick by Ahonen.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ahonen misses with an uppercut.
The fighters circling - Telushikin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ahonen only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Ahonen staying out of range there.#T1#
Telushikin loads up on a big right hand but Ahonen slips the punch.
Joseph Telushikin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Telushikin throws a right hand that misses
and Ahonen counters with a left to the body.
Ahonen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Telushikin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Telushikin with a hook.
Telushikin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ahonen.
Ahonen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Telushikin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ahonen circles away quickly and effectively.
Ahonen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Telushikin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Telushikin throws a shot from downtown. Ahonen moves away and avoids it.
Telushikin throws an off balance right hand
and Ahonen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Telushikin misses with a takedown
and Ahonen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ahonen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Telushikin defends well and Ahonen ends up having to push Telushikin into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ahonen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Telushikin.
Telushikin falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ahonen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ahonen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Ahonen scores with a jab. Telushikin acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #ROC2#Telushikin is rocked!
Telushikin misses with a double jab
and Ahonen counters with a crisp right that sends Telushikin to the canvas! Ahonen follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Manu Ahonen!

Event: MMMA Kings of Madness 11(WW)
Date: Mar 07, 2021

#R1#
Telushikin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tulikoura has time to react.
Telushikin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tulikoura as he jumps to the side.
Tulikoura scores with a jab to the jaw.
Telushikin tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tulikoura defends well and Telushikin ends up having to push Tulikoura into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Telushikin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tulikoura.
Telushikin misses with a takedown
and Tulikoura counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Johannes Tulikoura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joseph Telushikin.
Telushikin misses with a combination
and Tulikoura counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC#Telushikin is rocked!
Telushikin gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Tulikoura gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johannes Tulikoura!
Johannes Tulikoura spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: MMMA Kings of Madness 5 (WW)
Date: Feb 13, 2021

#R1#
Biernat stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Biernat wants it to stay on the feet.#CL#
Biernat clinches up against the cage.
A short right from Telushikin on the inside.
Telushikin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Telushikin throws a head punch that misses.
Telushikin lands a body shot in the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#BC#
Biernat breaks from the clinch.
Biernat misses with a jab, cross combination. #TD2#
Telushikin shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Biernat is trying to defend but Telushikin finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Biernat tries to kick Telushikin off but Telushikin keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB2#
Telushikin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Biernat is just riding it out for now. Telushikin eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Telushikin is working for a submission of some sort. #T1#
Telushikin prevents Biernat from standing back up.
Telushikin working the head and body with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Telushikin slows the pace down in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Telushikin stops Biernat from getting back to his feet.
Telushikin is taking a breather. Biernat 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.#SUB2#
Telushikin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Biernat defends it well. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Biernat wants to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Telushikin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Biernat defends it well.
Telushikin wants to free his trapped foot but Biernat is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Biernat wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Biernat trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#SUB2#
Telushikin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Telushikin has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB2#
Telushikin is working for a guillotine from mount but Biernat frees his head quite easily. #T3#
Telushikin sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Biernat tries to buck Telushikin off but he can't manage it. #SUB2#
Telushikin working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Biernat turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Telushikin off and cradles Biernat's limp body as Telushikin celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Joseph Telushikin!

Event: TC 18 Mil $ GP vol 3.2
Date: Dec 12, 2020

#R1#
Telushikin shoots in for a double leg but Hide sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Telushikin misses with a few strikes there.
Hide throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Hide misses the target.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Telushikin.
Telushikin shoots in for a double leg but Hide sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Raphael Hide has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joseph Telushikin.#TD2#
Telushikin shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Telushikin was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Hide is trying to get back to half guard.
Hide is not content to let Telushikin control the position.
Telushikin landing a few strikes.
Telushikin wants to control but Hide is keeping him busy. #T1#
Hide tries to improve position but can't.
Hide is trying to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Telushikin tries to advance to mount but can't.
Telushikin is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hide managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Telushikin.
Hide is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Telushikin thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Telushikin working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Telushikin controlling from side mount.
Telushikin works to advance to full mount. Hide defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. #SUB2#
Telushikin is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Hide to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Hide shrugs it off.
Telushikin sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hide wants to hold on but Telushikin pushes him away.
Telushikin lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Hide hang on?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hide 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.
Hide is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3##SUB2#
Telushikin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hide is just riding it out for now. Telushikin eventually gives up the hold.
Hide has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Telushikin is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Telushikin is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hide has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Hide looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hide wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Telushikin seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Telushikin is looking for a kimura here.
Telushikin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hide keeps working.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The fighters are battling for position here. Hide manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Telushikin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hide swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joseph Telushikin dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Hide steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Telushikin.
Hide was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#TD2#
Telushikin throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hide tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Telushikin is in Hide's guard.
Telushikin pushing down on Hide's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Telushikin takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Telushikin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hide does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Telushikin is looking for a kimura but Hide is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Telushikin to get the leverage.
Telushikin is keen to just control but Hide is a slippery customer.
Hide is trying to get back to full guard.
Telushikin wants to pass the guard but Hide is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Telushikin moves nicely into side control.
Telushikin throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Hide is looking for a sweep.#T1##SUB2#
Telushikin tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Telushikin has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Hide tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Telushikin presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! #SUB2#
Telushikin is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Hide has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Telushikin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Telushikin controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB2#
Telushikin jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Hide manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Hide is looking for a sweep.#T2##SUB2#
Telushikin has hold of Hide's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Hide seems comfortable defending it but Telushikin has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Hide is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Hide is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Telushikin couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Joseph Telushikin!

Event: TC 14 Mil $ GP vol 2.1
Date: Nov 14, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Telushikin goes for a double leg but Petrovs avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Petrovs continues to drive forward.
Telushikin shoots in for a double leg but Petrovs sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD2#
Petrovs shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Telushikin is trying to defend but Petrovs finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Telushikin has his hands clasped together around Petrovs's back. He's all about the action.#SUB2#
Petrovs wants to work for an arm triangle but Telushikin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Telushikin is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Petrovs is looking for a kimura but Telushikin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Petrovs to get the leverage.
Telushikin wants to improve his position but Petrovs is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Petrovs is looking for a kimura here. #T1##SUB2#
Petrovs is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Telushikin gets back to full guard.
Telushikin seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Petrovs pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Telushikin is keeping the position for now.
Petrovs must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Petrovs preventing the sweep.
Petrovs postures up.
Telushikin seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Telushikin has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Telushikin dives in for a single leg takedown but Petrovs sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joseph Telushikin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Petrovs rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Telushikin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Petrovs lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Telushikin circles away quickly and effectively.
Petrovs takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Telushikin tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Petrovs defends well and Telushikin ends up having to push Petrovs into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Petrovs walks into a jab.
Telushikin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Petrovs as he jumps to the side. #T3##TD#
Telushikin shoots in and gets a takedown into Petrovs's guard.
Petrovs is pulling down on Telushikin's head to control his posture. #ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Petrovs manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Telushikin misses with some punches.
Petrovs lands with a light punch inside. #BC2#
Petrovs's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice sprawl there from Petrovs as Telushikin shoots in.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Telushikin is defended easily by Petrovs.
Petrovs swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Telushikin slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Telushikin misses with a takedown attempt - Petrovs sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T4#
Telushikin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Telushikin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#TD#
Telushikin manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Petrovs on his heels. He'll look to pass Petrovs's guard now, I'm sure.
Petrovs controlling the position.
Petrovs 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.
Telushikin trying to control but Petrovs is working from the bottom.
Telushikin is really struggling to control Petrovs but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB2#
Petrovs looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Telushikin passes into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kaspars Petrovs 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##TD#
Telushikin shoots in and gets a takedown into Petrovs's guard.
Telushikin trying to control the position from guard on top but Petrovs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Petrovs controls Telushikin momentarily but Telushikin frees himself.
Telushikin trying to control but Petrovs is working from the bottom.
Petrovs trying to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Telushikin is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Telushikin passes Petrovs's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Petrovs trying to control but Telushikin postures up.
Telushikin is looking to take a break and control but Petrovs is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kaspars Petrovs has got the better of the ground game so far.
Petrovs trying to control but Telushikin postures up.
Telushikin looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Telushikin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Petrovs defending well though.
Petrovs is not content to let Telushikin control the position.
Petrovs trying to control but Telushikin postures up. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Petrovs won't allow Telushikin to pass to mount.
Telushikin is working hard here to advance position.
Petrovs regains full guard. Nicely done.
Telushikin wants to control from the top but Petrovs keeps moving.
Petrovs pulls Telushikin in close to prevent any damage.
Petrovs is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Joseph Telushikin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Telushikin dodges the punch combination from Petrovs.
Some wild striking there from Petrovs. #T3#
Telushikin shoots and misses
and Petrovs counters with a one-two to the body.
Petrovs has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Petrovs stuffs the takedown.
Petrovs misses with a double jab.
Kaspars Petrovs seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD#
Telushikin shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Petrovs's guard.#ES2#
Petrovs manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Telushikin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joseph Telushikin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice jab there from Petrovs.
Telushikin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Petrovs scores with a shot to the body.
Petrovs takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T4#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Telushikin is defended easily by Petrovs.#TD2#
Petrovs closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Telushikin did well to prevent Petrovs getting side control.
Petrovs wants to control but Telushikin is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Petrovs is working for a submission of some sort.
Telushikin wants to control but Petrovs is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Petrovs wants to control but Telushikin is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kaspars Petrovs showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Telushikin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
A combination from Petrovs does no damage.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Telushikin.
Telushikin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Petrovs's waist but Petrovs gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Telushikin off to one side.
Petrovs looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Telushikin tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Petrovs defends well and Telushikin ends up having to push Petrovs into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joseph Telushikin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Telushikin cracks Petrovs with an open hand slap.
Telushikin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Petrovs sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Petrovs connects with a body shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Telushikin is defended easily by Petrovs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Telushikin throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #TD#
Telushikin closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Petrovs's guard.
Petrovs is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Petrovs wants to stand up but Telushikin is controlling him.
Petrovs utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Petrovs trying to keep a closed guard but Telushikin is proving a slippery customer.
Telushikin sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Telushikin stopping the sweep attempt from Petrovs.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Petrovs fails to land with a series of punches. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Telushikin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Petrovs avoids it really well and circles away.
Petrovs fails to land with a series of punches.
Telushikin dives in and grabs Petrovs's left leg, looking for a takedown. Petrovs pushes down on Telushikin's head and hops out.#TD#
Telushikin throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Petrovs tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Telushikin is in Petrovs's guard.
Telushikin makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Our spies down at at JAG Battle Gym inform us that Petrovs has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Petrovs keeping moving, preventing Telushikin from controlling successfully.
Telushikin trying to move into half guard but instead Petrovs has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Petrovs tries to stand but Telushikin is controlling from the bottom.
Petrovs wants to control from the top but Telushikin keeps moving. #T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Telushikin is on top in guard. #REVR#
Petrovs looking for a sweep. Not yet Petrovs, not yet.
Telushikin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Petrovs lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Telushikin is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Petrovs moves into full guard.
Petrovs keeping moving, preventing Telushikin from controlling successfully. #T4#
Petrovs working a defensive guard but Telushikin manages to pass into side control anyway.
Telushikin trying to control the position but Petrovs is working away.
Petrovs is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Telushikin tries to move to mount but Petrovs blocks the move with his legs.
Telushikin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Petrovs keeps working.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Petrovs tries to get back to half guard but can't.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kaspars Petrovs.
I've got Petrovs winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kaspars Petrovs!
Kaspars Petrovs managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Brooklyn Apothecary, into his post fight interview.

Event: TC 10 Sitsongrit vs Woo
Date: Oct 17, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goggins defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Telushikin.
Goggins connects with a right hand. Telushikin shakes it off.
Goggins tries to bum rush Telushikin with a series of wild strikes but Telushikin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Telushikin shoots in but no luck this time.
Telushikin shoots in but Goggins avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joseph Telushikin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A combination from Telushikin does no damage.
Goggins misses with a straight right.
Goggins slaps away a takedown attempt from Telushikin, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Telushikin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Telushikin scores with a takedown into Goggins's guard.
Telushikin controlling from the top position.
Goggins wants to stand and escape but Telushikin is having none of it. #T1#
Telushikin is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Telushikin wants to control from the top but Goggins keeps moving.
Telushikin stops Goggins from standing up. #ES2#
Goggins wriggles free and stands up.
Telushikin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Goggins is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Jocko Goggins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Telushikin looks for a takedown but Goggins sprawls well.
Telushikin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Goggins sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Telushikin somewhat.
A little jabbing left from Goggins on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Telushikin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Goggins but Goggins pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Telushikin closes the distance and clinches up with Goggins, looking for a takedown. Telushikin pushes Goggins against the cage but Goggins circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Goggins stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Goggins wants it to stay on the feet.
A big right from Goggins misses.
Goggins lands a jab to the head. #TD#
Goggins gets caught napping as Telushikin dives in and scores a takedown. Goggins manages to retain guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Goggins wants to stand up but Telushikin is controlling him.
Telushikin looking to pass the guard. #ES2#
Goggins manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#T3#
Goggins working aggressively here.
Goggins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Goggins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Telushikin tries for a takedown but Goggins sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD#
Telushikin feints and as Goggins raises his hands in defense, Telushikin changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#ES2#
Goggins has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Telushikin is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Goggins lands on the inside with an uppercut.
With the fighters up against the cage, Goggins throws an elbow but misses.
Telushikin has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Goggins avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Telushikin swings wildly with an uppercut but Goggins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Telushikin tries a body shot but Goggins blocks it.
Telushikin goes for a takedown attempt but Goggins pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Goggins lunges at Telushikin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Telushikin's hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Telushikin takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T4#
Telushikin dives in for a single leg takedown but Goggins sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Telushikin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Telushikin shoots in but no luck this time.
A punch combination from Telushikin misses.
Goggins lands a jab.#ROC2#Telushikin is rocked!
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Goggins engages and cracks Telushikin with a massive lead left hook - Telushikin tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Goggins is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jocko Goggins!
A relieved looking Jocko Goggins 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: CFC 433
Date: Jul 25, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tepes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tepes lunges at Telushikin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Telushikin's hand.
That kick from Tepes tenderised Telushikin's leg. Telushikin is trying to keep his angry face on.
Telushikin tries for a takedown but Tepes sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A good leg kick by Tepes.
Tepes scores with a decent looking hook.
Tepes looks to land a body kick but Telushikin moved away.
Tepes takes a jab right on the kisser. #TD#
Telushikin shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Telushikin is controlling the pace. #T1#
Tepes is refusing to be controlled, as Telushikin sits in half guard.
Telushikin controlling the pace.
Tepes trying to control from the bottom. #SUB#
Telushikin looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Tepes is not content to let Telushikin control the position.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Telushikin is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Tepes has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Telushikin is working away from the top position though.
Telushikin is taking a breather. Tepes 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.
Telushikin trying to mount his opponent but Tepes defends it.
Tepes is trying to get back to full guard.#T3##SUB#
Telushikin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tepes is just riding it out for now. Telushikin eventually gives up the hold.
Telushikin keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
We've been informed that Tepes has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Telushikin falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tepes counters with a nice uppercut.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Tepes.#TD#
Tepes gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Telushikin to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Tepes being controlled here, momentarily. #T4#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Telushikin looking to pass the guard.
Tepes utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tepes is pulling down on Telushikin's head. It's preventing any offense from Telushikin, at least for the moment.
Telushikin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tepes keeping moving, preventing Telushikin from controlling successfully.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bruno Tepes will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Telushikin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tepes.
Telushikin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tepes was well out of range. Poor timing from Telushikin.
Tepes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Telushikin throws a lazy uppercut
and Tepes counters with a good, hard body kick but Telushikin shrugs it off.
Telushikin blocks the body kick.
Nice sprawl there from Tepes as Telushikin shoots in.
Telushikin throws a series of punches but Tepes avoids them all with ease.
Telushikin looks to land a left hand but Tepes moved out of range nicely.
Tepes looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tepes lands a lovely overhand right.
Telushikin misses with a wild combination.
Tepes steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Telushikin.
Tepes throws a right hand that Telushikin ducks under and follows up with a left that Telushikin also avoids with ease.
Telushikin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Telushikin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tepes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Telushikin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tepes.
Telushikin misses with a straight left.
Tepes misses with the combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tepes is looking to slow Telushikin down with leg kicks. #T1#
A chopping leg kick lands by Tepes.
Tepes throws out a leg kick but Telushikin moves out of range and Tepes only half commits. #TD#
Telushikin closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Tepes to the mat! Tepes manages to get full guard.
Telushikin sitting in guard here, content to control.
Telushikin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Telushikin is looking to work some ground and pound but Tepes has wrist control.
Telushikin trying to control but Tepes is working from the bottom.
Tepes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2#
Telushikin trying to control the position from guard on top but Tepes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Telushikin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tepes is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tepes lands a nice leg kick that just misses Telushikin's sensitive parts.
Tepes lands a jab to Telushikin's midsection.
Tepes throws a wild body kick that Telushikin sees coming a mile off.
Tepes scores with a shot to the body. #TD#
Telushikin scores with a takedown into Tepes's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Telushikin wants to control from the top but Tepes keeps moving.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Tepes holds on and takes a little breather.
Telushikin controlling from the top position. #T3#
Telushikin postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Telushikin trying to control but Tepes is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tepes throws a head kick that misses. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Tepes scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Telushikin misses with the combination.
Telushikin doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Telushikin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Telushikin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tepes.
Telushikin misses with a series of wild punches.
Tepes throws a low kick but it's checked well by Telushikin.
Tepes clobbers Telushikin with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Telushikin misses with an uppercut.
Telushikin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Telushikin with a nice cross.
Tepes connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Telushikin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tepes.
Telushikin swings for the body but Tepes moves out of range.
Telushikin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Bruno Tepes will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Tepes lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A bone on bone clash there as Telushikin blocks the leg kick.
Tepes misses with a leg kick
and Telushikin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Telushikin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tepes scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Telushikin connects with a body shot.
Telushikin misses the jab.
Telushikin shoots in for a takedown but Tepes shows good takedown defense.
Tepes will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Telushikin goes for a double leg but Tepes avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tepes continues to drive forward.
Tepes moves out of range as Telushikin strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Telushikin misses with a hook. Tepes ducked under it nicely.
Tepes misses with a wild combination.
Tepes moves out of range of the strikes.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tepes.
Telushikin lands the left hand.#T1#
Telushikin throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Telushikin with a nice cross.
Telushikin walks into a straight right hand from Tepes.
Telushikin connects with a looping right hand.
Telushikin looks for a takedown but Tepes sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joseph Telushikin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Telushikin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tepes can pounce on him.
Tepes throws a leg kick which misses Telushikin's front leg but catches the back leg as Telushikin tries to avoid it.
Tepes connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Telushikin throws a series of punches but Tepes avoids them all with ease.
Tepes scores with a leg kick.
Bruno Tepes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tepes.
Tepes throws a jab but it's blocked by Telushikin.
Bruno Tepes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tepes throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tepes digs a good body shot into Telushikin's ribs.
A swing and a miss from Telushikin.
Tepes lands a leg kick that knocks Telushikin off balance momentarily.#T2#
Tepes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sloppy strikes from Telushikin. Those never looked like landing.
Telushikin throws a right hand that Tepes ducks under and follows up with a left that Tepes also avoids with ease.
Tepes takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Tepes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Telushikin swings for the body but Tepes moves out of range.
Telushikin throws a series of punches but Tepes avoids them all with ease.
Joseph Telushikin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Telushikin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tepes counters with a body kick.
Tepes dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Telushikin. That did some damage!
Telushikin looks to throw the jab but Tepes is out of range.
Tepes throws a leg kick that misses.
Tepes goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tepes is looking to score with low kicks.
Telushikin loads up on a big right hand but Tepes slips the punch.
Tepes scores with a jab to the body.
Telushikin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Telushikin misses with a double jab. #T3#
Tepes throws a combination that misses
and Telushikin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tepes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Telushikin.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Telushikin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tepes stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Telushikin scores with a sloppy right hand. Tepes should have avoided that one.
Tepes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Telushikin throws a big counter combination but Tepes scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Tepes connects with a right hand. Telushikin shakes it off.
Telushikin walks into a jab.
Tepes swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Good work by Telushikin as he checks the leg kick.
Tepes lands a nice looking kick to the body. Telushikin takes a step back to recover.
Tepes loads up on a big right hand but Telushikin slips the punch.
Telushikin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tepes.
Telushikin tries for a takedown but Tepes circles away easily
and Tepes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tepes throws a solid leg kick but Telushikin takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tepes.
Bruno Tepes is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tepes throws a front kick aimed at Telushikin's knee but Telushikin avoids it well.
A clash of legs there as Telushikin blocks the low kick.
Tepes connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tepes lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Telushikin has a takedown stuffed.
Telushikin takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Tepes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tepes pushes Telushikin away with a front kick.
Tepes fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Telushikin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tepes dodges the punch combination from Telushikin.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Telushikin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Joseph Telushikin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Telushikin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bruno Tepes.
I've got Tepes winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruno Tepes!
A victorious Bruno Tepes thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: CFC 426
Date: Jul 04, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simone looking to land some kicks to the body here.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Telushikin has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#TD2#
Telushikin shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Simone manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Telushikin is stalling in the full guard.
Simone looking to hit a scissor sweep but Telushikin is one step ahead there.
Telushikin trying to control but Simone is working from the bottom.
Telushikin stands and throws Simone's legs to the side, diving into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simone is looking for a sweep.
Simone is not content to let Telushikin control the position.
Simone is trying to get back to half guard.#T1#
Simone is trying to control Telushikin's posture but Telushikin avoids it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simone is looking to reverse the position.
Simone sneaks back into half guard.
Simone wants to improve his position but Telushikin is controlling well.
Telushikin trying to mount his opponent but Simone defends it.
Telushikin landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Simone is looking to control Telushikin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Simone avoid being mounted?
Telushikin takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Simone is looking for a sweep. Telushikin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Telushikin lands a nice short elbow.#SUB2#
Telushikin is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Simone tries to get to full guard but Telushikin has control of the leg.
Simone manages to get to full guard.
Telushikin content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Simone keeping moving, preventing Telushikin from controlling successfully.
Simone seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Telushikin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Telushikin passes into half guard. #T3#
Simone throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Telushikin lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB2#
Telushikin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Simone defends it well. #SUB2#
Telushikin looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Simone gets back to full guard.
Telushikin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Simone looking to hit a scissor sweep but Telushikin is one step ahead there.
Telushikin trying to control but Simone is working from the bottom.
Telushikin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Telushikin trying to control but Simone is working from the bottom.
Simone looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Telushikin sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Simone's guard.
Still in half guard, Telushikin seems content to control.#SUB2#
Telushikin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Simone manages to get to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joseph Telushikin dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Telushikin avoids the head kick by Simone.
A head kick misses from Simone.
Telushikin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Simone moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Telushikin moves out of range of the body kick from Simone.
Simone throws a head kick but Telushikin moves out of range.
Simone scores with a kick to the body.
Simone scores with a spinning back kick!
Simone blocks a jab.
Telushikin lands a body shot.
Simone throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Simone. Telushikin shrugs it off though.
Telushikin ducks under a wild hook from Simone.
Simone throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Telushikin throws a poor cross that misses
and Telushikin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Simone connects with a solid leg kick.
Simone darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Simone misses with a series of wild punches. #T1#
Telushikin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Simone.
Telushikin throws a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Simone.
Telushikin takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Joseph Telushikin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Telushikin throws an overhand right that lands on Simone's shoulder, as Simone tries to avoid the shot.
Telushikin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#TD2#
Telushikin gets the takedown into side control. #SUB2#
Telushikin tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Simone can't do much from the bottom here.
Telushikin taking a breather here. #T2#
Telushikin works to advance to full mount. Simone defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Simone tries to hold on but Telushikin postures up.
Simone is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Joseph Telushikin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Simone has given up his back here. Will Telushikin look for the submission or keep pounding away?
I really don't envy Simone right now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simone just trying to survive but Telushikin is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Simone is trapped and Telushikin is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Simone tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Telushikin wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Simone holds on for dear life.#T3#
Telushikin with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Telushikin tries to control but Simone wriggling away.
Telushikin is looking to work his way around to Simone's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Simone is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Simone is working hard here to advance position.
Telushikin lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Telushikin fails to take his opponent's back.
Simone is looking to improve his position but Telushikin isn't that keen on the idea.#T4#
Simone manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB2#
Telushikin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Simone defends it well.
Telushikin is taking a breather. Simone 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.
Let's hope that Telushikin 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.
Simone is trying to control but can't.
Simone wants to improve his position but Telushikin is controlling well.
Telushikin is trying to control the action in half guard but Simone is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
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 Joey Simone will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Some wild striking there from Telushikin.
Simone avoids the body shot from Telushikin.
Telushikin misses with a lunging right hand
and Simone counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A thudding body kick lands there by Simone!
Telushikin looks to land a left hand but Simone moved out of range nicely.
Simone ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Simone scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Telushikin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Simone throws a leg kick which misses Telushikin's front leg but catches the back leg as Telushikin tries to avoid it.
A right-left combo lands from Telushikin.
Telushikin on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jab by Simone.#ROC#Telushikin is rocked!
Telushikin gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Telushikin is still on wobbly legs! Can Simone finish him?
Simone throws a quick inside leg kick.
Telushikin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Simone moves away.
Telushikin has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Simone.
Simone chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Telushikin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Simone.
Telushikin scores with a hook to the body. Simone takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Simone sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Telushikin's defenses. It connects perfectly with Telushikin's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joey Simone!
Joey Simone seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: PF21 Tripp v Baby!
Date: Jun 13, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Telushikin scores with a nice right hand.
Telushikin looks to land a left hand but Trujillo moved out of range nicely.
Telushikin lands a nice shot to the body.
Telushikin throws a jab when Trujillo was well out of range.
Trujillo misses with a hook.
Trujillo takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Trujillo throws the left hand but Telushikin avoids the punch easily.
Telushikin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Telushikin scores with a body shot.
Trujillo misses with a low kick.
Trujillo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Telushikin throws out the jab.
Trujillo misses with a body shot.
Telushikin moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Trujillo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Telushikin stuffs the takedown.
Telushikin lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Telushikin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Telushikin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Trujillo catches Telushikin with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Dominic Trujillo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Trujillo cracks Telushikin with a right hand to the side of the head.
Telushikin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#TD2#
Telushikin shoots in and gets a takedown into Trujillo's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Trujillo keeping moving, preventing Telushikin from controlling successfully.
Telushikin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Trujillo swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Telushikin is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Trujillo has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Telushikin is looking to defend but Trujillo has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Telushikin! Trujillo pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Telushikin taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Dominic Trujillo!
Dominic Trujillo decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: PF13 Nti v Dimitrov
Date: May 16, 2020

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snorten throws a nice outside leg kick.
Snorten moves forwards but Telushikin connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Snorten scores with a sloppy right hand. Telushikin should have avoided that one.
Telushikin throws an overhand right that lands on Snorten's shoulder, as Snorten tries to avoid the shot.
A slow jab from Telushikin misses its intended target.
Telushikin takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Snorten looks to score with a jab to the body but Telushikin is just out of range.
Snorten swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Snorten throws a jab but it's blocked by Telushikin.
Telushikin misses with a takedown attempt - Snorten sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Snorten smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Snorten throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Telushikin lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Snorten swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Telushikin with a nice cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Telushikin scores with a nice head shot.
Snorten throws a leg kick that is checked
and Telushikin counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Telushikin tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Snorten defends well and Telushikin ends up having to push Snorten into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Telushikin slips a straight right by Snorten.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Telushikin goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A slow jab from Telushikin misses its intended target.
Snorten takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Telushikin blocks a jab.
Snorten tries to score with a low kick but Telushikin moves his leg out of the way.
Telushikin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Snorten manages to avoid it.
Telushikin works Snorten's body with a nice hook.
Telushikin looks for a takedown but Snorten sprawls well.
Rip Snorten has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joseph Telushikin.
Nice uppercut lands for Snorten. That snapped Telushikin's head back.
Snorten is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Telushikin.
Telushikin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Snorten throws a jab but it's blocked by Telushikin.
Telushikin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Telushikin throws an overhand right that lands on Snorten's shoulder, as Snorten tries to avoid the shot.
Snorten lands with a thumping leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A solid body kick from Snorten.
Snorten moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snorten throws out a leg kick but Telushikin moves out of range and Snorten only half commits.
Horrible takedown attempt by Telushikin or perhaps it was just good defense by Snorten, which made it look bad.
Snorten tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Telushikin manages to circle out of the way.
Telushikin with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Snorten to score with a decent uppercut.
Snorten jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A jab from Snorten misses.
Rip Snorten is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Telushikin swinging wildly here.
Snorten moves forwards but Telushikin connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Snorten throws a hook but Telushikin blocks it.
Snorten scores with a hook.

Telushikin is rocked!
Snorten scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Telushikin is still on wobbly legs! Can Snorten finish him?
Snorten drops Telushikin with a big left hand! Telushikin is injured, injured bad! Snorten jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rip Snorten!
A relieved looking Rip Snorten 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: PF8 Ky Jr v Bush
Date: May 02, 2020

#R1#
Telushikin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rigano is defended easily by Telushikin.
Telushikin lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Telushikin. That snapped Rigano's head back. #TD#
Telushikin changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rigano looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Rigano is not content to let Telushikin control the position.
Rigano tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Telushikin presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Telushikin raining down shots from the mount!
Telushikin looking to control and managing it successfully.
Rigano is looking to get to half guard.
Telushikin wants to control the pace but Rigano is squirming around nicely. #T1#
Telushikin seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Rigano is holding on tight.
Telushikin trying to control but Rigano is having none of it.
Telushikin is really struggling to control Rigano but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Rigano tries to reverse the position but Telushikin maintains control.#SUB#
Rigano tries to improve his position but Telushikin has taken his back! Telushikin has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Rigano tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Telushikin pushes Rigano away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Joseph Telushikin!

Event: PF3 Boskins v Muller
Date: Apr 11, 2020

#R1##CL#
Snitch moves into the clinch.
Snitch has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Telushikin avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Telushikin is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Snitch gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Telushikin changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Snitch fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Snitch tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Telushikin defends well and Snitch ends up having to push Telushikin into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Telushikin lands a jab to the nose.
Telushikin misses the jab.
Snitch looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Telushikin swinging wildly here.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Telushikin has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Telushikin lands a head shot.
Snitch tries to bum rush Telushikin with a series of wild strikes but Telushikin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snitch displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Telushikin throws out the jab.
A big left from Telushikin misses.
Snitch tries to close the distance and clinch up but Telushikin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Telushikin ducks right into an uppercut from Snitch. #CL#
Snitch darts in and clinches Telushikin up against the cage.#T1#
Snitch pressing his opponent against the cage.
Snitch holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Snitch gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Telushikin misses with the head strike.
Snitch stalls.
Telushikin throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#TD2#
Telushikin gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Telushikin preventing the sweep.
Snitch pulls Telushikin in close to prevent any damage.
Snitch looking to hit a scissor sweep but Telushikin is one step ahead there. #T2#
Telushikin trying to control the position from guard on top but Snitch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Telushikin controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Snitch pulls Telushikin in to control the position.
Snitch trying to control the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Telushikin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Snitch lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Snitch jabs at Telushikin's body.
Telushikin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Telushikin staying out of range there.
Telushikin misses with the combination.
Telushikin slips under a jab from Snitch.
Telushikin takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Telushikin listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Snitch uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Telushikin.
A cross from Telushikin lands.
Telushikin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Snitch changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Telushikin looks to land a right hand but Snitch moved out of range.
Snitch lands the left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Telushikin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Snitch as he avoids it easily.
Snitch changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Jon Snitch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joseph Telushikin.#T4#
Nice straight punches there by Snitch. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Snitch.
Snitch shoots in and drives through. Telushikin sprawls well.
Telushikin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Snitch manages to avoid it.
Telushikin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Snitch thows a left - swing and a miss!
Telushikin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Snitch.
Snitch takes one to the chin there.
Telushikin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Telushikin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Snitch was well out of range. Poor timing from Telushikin.
Telushikin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Snitch sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Telushikin somewhat.
Telushikin moves away from the strike by Snitch.
Snitch has a takedown stuffed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joseph Telushikin dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Telushikin lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Snitch takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Snitch dips to his left and cracks Telushikin with an uppercut!
Telushikin tries to bum rush Snitch with a series of wild strikes but Snitch uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Some wild striking there from Telushikin.
Snitch changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Telushikin catches Snitch with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Snitch throws a shot to the body.
A jab from Snitch does it's job there.
Telushikin takes a swing at Snitch's ribcage but misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Telushikin lands a jab to Snitch's midsection.
A slow jab from Snitch misses its intended target.
Telushikin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Telushikin. #T1#
Snitch tries to buck Telushikin off but Telushikin is having none of it.
Telushikin is looking to take a break and control but Snitch is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Snitch dodges the ground and pound from Telushikin.
Snitch manages to work his way to half guard, despite Telushikin's best efforts.
Snitch is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Snitch has his hands clasped together around Telushikin's back. He's all about the action.
Snitch wants to improve his position but Telushikin is controlling well. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Snitch is trying is best to control the position here.
Snitch trying to hold on to Telushikin's head to control him but Telushikin postures up.
Snitch is staying active underneath Telushikin, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Telushikin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Snitch doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Telushikin.
Snitch keeping hold of Telushikin's head, controlling as best he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Telushikin looks to land a left hand but Snitch moved out of range nicely.#TD#
Telushikin gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Telushikin has his hands on Snitch's head, controlling the position.
Telushikin being controlled here, momentarily.
Snitch trying to control but Telushikin is working from the bottom. #T4#
Snitch pushes down on Telushikin's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Snitch is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Telushikin is trying to control but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Snitch prevents Telushikin from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joseph Telushikin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Telushikin throws a hook but Snitch avoids it easily.
Telushikin swinging wildly here.
Telushikin misses with a looping left.
Snitch half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Telushikin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Snitch tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Telushikin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Snitch pushes Telushikin up against the cage in a clinch.
Telushikin goes for a takedown attempt but Snitch pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Snitch moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Telushikin with a poor takedown
and Snitch cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Snitch gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Snitch is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Snitch wants to control but Telushikin is keeping him busy. #T1#
Telushikin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Snitch wants to take a breather but Telushikin is having none of it.
Telushikin trying to control here.
Snitch wants to pass the guard but Telushikin is defending well.
Telushikin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Snitch trying to control the pace. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Telushikin trying to control but Snitch postures up.
Snitch is trying to control the action in half guard but Telushikin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Snitch is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Telushikin is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Snitch performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3##CL#
Snitch gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Telushikin misses with the head strike.
Snitch is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Telushikin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Snitch backwards.
Telushikin has had enough of the clinch but Snitch keeps him there for the moment.
Telushikin tries a body shot but Snitch blocks it.
Telushikin tries a body shot but Snitch blocks it.
Telushikin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Snitch tries to stall but Telushikin uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Telushikin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Telushikin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Telushikin swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T4#
Snitch trying to control the position but instead, Telushikin has worked for underhooks and has pushed Snitch into the cage.
Telushikin can't get the takedown.
Jon Snitch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joseph Telushikin.
Telushikin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Snitch is trying to maintain a safe position but Telushikin gets an underhook and turns Snitch into the cage.
Telushikin wants to take the fight to the mat but Snitch manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Telushikin swings wildly with an uppercut but Snitch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Snitch is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Jon Snitch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Telushikin is looking to take this one to the mat.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Snitch wants a takedown.
Snitch using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Telushikin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Snitch.
Joseph Telushikin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Telushikin scores with a hook to the body.

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 Jon Snitch.
I think Telushikin 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joseph Telushikin!
In defeat, Jon Snitch stepped up to the mic, saying 'This loss will make me better, I will be back.'.

Event: BCS 14
Date: Jan 04, 2020

#R1#
A big right from Telushikin misses.
Petrovs works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Telushikin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A punch combination from Petrovs misses.
Telushikin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Petrovs was well out of range. Poor timing from Telushikin.
Petrovs swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL#
Petrovs forces Telushikin back against the cage and clinches.
A short right from Telushikin on the inside.
Petrovs is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Telushikin is defending well for now.
Our sources have told us that Petrovs has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Telushikin tries to work over Petrovs's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Petrovs blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Petrovs prevents a body shot from Telushikin.
A nice right hand lands inside from Petrovs.
Petrovs tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Telushikin avoids it.
A short uppercut from Telushikin.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Petrovs scores with a knee to the head.
Telushikin tries to work over Petrovs's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Telushikin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Petrovs throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Petrovs lands a big knee! That's hurt Telushikin! Oh, he's all over the place! Petrovs lands another knee that sends Telushikin to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kaspars Petrovs!
After the fight, Kaspars Petrovs was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 16, 2019

#R1#
Telushikin looks to land a combination. Shlemenko sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Telushikin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shlemenko moves away.
Shlemenko lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Telushikin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Telushikin throws an ugly left hook that misses #CL2#
and Shlemenko moves into the clinch.
Shlemenko tries to land a knee to the head but Telushikin blocks with his arms.
Shlemenko is working for takedown but Telushikin is calmly controlling the position for now.
Shlemenko prevents the takedown attempt.
A short uppercut from Telushikin.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Shlemenko has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Telushikin throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#TD#
Shlemenko is fighting off a takedown attempt but Telushikin is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Shlemenko to the mat. Shlemenko regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Telushikin is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Shlemenko throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Telushikin controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T1#
Telushikin looking to pass the guard.
Shlemenko keeping moving, preventing Telushikin from controlling successfully.
Shlemenko working a defensive guard but Telushikin passes into half guard.
Telushikin wants to pass the guard but Shlemenko is defending well.
Shlemenko is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Telushikin is stalling here. Shlemenko is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Telushikin seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Shlemenko has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Shlemenko lands a nice forearm strike. #T2#
Telushikin holding on.
Telushikin is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at The Gentleman's Club, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Telushikin can't do much from the bottom here.
Shlemenko landing strikes.
Telushikin sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Telushikin wants to improve his position but Shlemenko is controlling well.
Telushikin is not content to let Shlemenko control the position.#SUB2#
Telushikin is defending against the submission attempts here by Shlemenko.
Telushikin is positioning himself well to prevent Shlemenko advancing to mount. #T3#
Shlemenko working Telushikin over with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shlemenko throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Shlemenko is looking to stall here but Telushikin recovers full guard.
Shlemenko throwing strikes from guard but Telushikin blocks nicely.
Telushikin is pulling down on Shlemenko's head to control his posture.
Shlemenko working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Telushikin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Telushikin managing to control the position.
Shlemenko trying to control but Telushikin is working from the bottom.
Telushikin controls Shlemenko momentarily but Shlemenko frees himself.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Telushikin pulls Shlemenko in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Joseph Telushikin will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Nice body punch from Shlemenko.
Telushikin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Shlemenko as he jumps to the side.
Joseph Telushikin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Telushikin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Telushikin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shlemenko circles away quickly and effectively.
Shlemenko slips a straight right by Telushikin.
Nice straight punches there by Shlemenko. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Shlemenko.
Telushikin connects with a good right hand that stumbles Shlemenko. Shlemenko circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Shlemenko misses with a body punch
and Telushikin counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A right-left combo lands from Shlemenko.
Telushikin scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Telushikin tries for a takedown but Shlemenko sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Shlemenko only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Shlemenko. Those never looked like landing.
Shlemenko fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Telushikin is looking for a counter combo.#T1#
Telushikin lands a head shot.
Telushikin scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
No joy there for Telushikin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Telushikin listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Telushikin misses with a double jab.
Telushikin loads up on a big right hand but Shlemenko slips the punch.
Shlemenko misses with a straight right.
Telushikin half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD2#
Shlemenko drives through with a takedown into guard. #SUB#
Telushikin is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Shlemenko has his hands clasped together but Telushikin extends and breaks Shlemenko's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Telushikin.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joseph Telushikin!
The defeated Alexander Shlemenko had this to say: 'Oh sh#t!!!'.

Event: UnderGround 7
Date: Oct 06, 2019

#R1#
Schultz avoids the body shot from Telushikin.
Telushikin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Telushikin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Telushikin throws a jab when Schultz was well out of range.
Schultz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Telushikin.
Telushikin lands a jab-cross combination.
Nice defenses there by Schultz.
Telushikin tries to bum rush Schultz with a series of wild strikes but Schultz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Schultz feinted with a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Telushikin moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Schultz dives in and grabs Telushikin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Telushikin pushes down on Schultz's head and hops out.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Schultz looks to throw the jab but Telushikin is out of range.
Telushikin throws a hook but Schultz avoids it easily.#T1#
Telushikin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Schultz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Telushikin.
Schultz half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Telushikin scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Schultz misses with a hook. Telushikin ducked under it nicely.
Telushikin scores with a shot to the body.
Schultz slips a jab from Telushikin.
Telushikin lands a nice looking body shot.
Schultz misses with a wild body shot.
Telushikin looks to throw the jab but Schultz is out of range.
Telushikin scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Telushikin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
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!#TD#
Schultz bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Schultz controls the position from side control.#T2#
Telushikin is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Schultz off and has taken his back!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Telushikin's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Schultz rolls, trying to escape but Telushikin keeps control of the position. #SUB2#
Telushikin working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB2#
Telushikin tightening his grip on Schultz, looking for the choke. #SUB2#
Telushikin is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Schultz is defending well though. Telushikin let's go of the attempt for now.
Our spies down at at The Gentleman's Club inform us that Telushikin has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T3##SUB2#
Telushikin is looking for the choke from the back position but Schultz is controlling his hands well.
Schultz is in bad spot here.
Schultz turns into Telushikin and is now in his guard.
Schultz controlling from the top position.
Telushikin is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T4#
Schultz wants to pass the guard but Telushikin is keeping the position.
Schultz controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Telushikin is trying to control the position but Schultz postures up.
Schultz 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.
Schultz wants to pass the guard but Telushikin is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joseph Telushikin dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Telushikin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Schultz is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A jab from Schultz does it's job there.
Schultz looks to land a left hand but Telushikin moved out of range nicely.
Telushikin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Telushikin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Schultz.
Schultz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Telushikin. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Telushikin throws a big shot that misses.
Schultz dodges the punch combination from Telushikin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Telushikin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Schultz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Telushikin manages to avoid it.
Telushikin moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#T1#
Telushikin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Schultz.
Telushikin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Telushikin misses the shot to the body.
A nice combination there by Telushikin.
Joseph Telushikin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Schultz cracks Telushikin with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Schultz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Schultz connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Telushikin's hands.
Schultz takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Telushikin scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Joseph Telushikin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Telushikin lands a slapping body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Telushikin throws a one two combo.
Telushikin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Telushikin moves out of range as Schultz strikes.
Telushikin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Schultz was well out of range. Poor timing from Telushikin.
Schultz changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T2#
Schultz takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Schultz darts in looking for a takedown but Telushikin gets double underhooks and turns Schultz into the cage.
Telushikin let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Schultz's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Telushikin connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Schultz scrambles back to his feet.
Schultz takes one to the side of the head.
Telushikin is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Telushikin throws an overhand right that lands on Schultz's shoulder, as Schultz tries to avoid the shot.
Telushikin misses with a series of wild punches.
Schultz half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Telushikin misses with a right hand #TD#
and Schultz counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Schultz.
Schultz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Telushikin is keeping the position for now.
Telushikin is trying to keep Schultz in close. #T3#
Schultz wants to pass the guard but Telushikin is keeping the position.
Schultz is working hard here to advance position.
Schultz trying to control but Telushikin is working from the bottom.
Telushikin looking to control.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Schultz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Telushikin looks to land a right hand but Schultz moved out of range.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Telushikin blocks a jab.
Some wild striking there from Telushikin.
Schultz drops down looking for a counter takedown but Telushikin sprawls and moves away.
Schultz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Schultz throws a jab but it's blocked by Telushikin.
Telushikin misses with a hook. Schultz ducked under it nicely.
The fighters circling - Telushikin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Schultz tries for a takedown but Telushikin circles away easily
and Telushikin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Telushikin misses with a looping right.
Telushikin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Schultz.
Telushikin misses with a straight left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joseph Telushikin 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#
Telushikin slaps away a takedown attempt from Schultz, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Schultz throws a jab but it's blocked by Telushikin.
Telushikin throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
and Schultz decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Telushikin's guard.
Schultz controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Telushikin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Telushikin is looking for a triangle but Schultz pushes his legs off easily.
Schultz sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Telushikin seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Schultz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Telushikin is looking for a triangle but Schultz pushes his legs off easily.
Schultz looking to pass the guard. #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.
Schultz showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Joseph Telushikin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Telushikin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Telushikin thuds a left hand into Schultz's body.
Telushikin throws a nice looking combination but Schultz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jab from Schultz.
Schultz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Telushikin throws out the jab.
Telushikin works over Schultz's head and body with a nice combination.
Schultz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Telushikin.
Telushikin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Schultz.
Telushikin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Telushikin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T3#
Schultz walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Telushikin tries to bum rush Schultz with a series of wild strikes but Schultz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Schultz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Telushikin.
Schultz is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Good standup being displayed there by Telushikin as he connects with a hook.
Schultz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Telushikin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mike Schultz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Telushikin throws a hook but Schultz avoids it easily.
Telushikin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Schultz circles away quickly and effectively.
Telushikin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Schultz.
Telushikin misses with a two punch combination.
Schultz takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Schultz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Telushikin. #T4#
Schultz throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Telushikin finds it's way through Schultz's defenses.
Telushikin misses with a two punch combination.
Schultz feinted with a counter takedown.
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!
Schultz throws an off balance right hand
and Telushikin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Telushikin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Schultz was well out of range. Poor timing from Telushikin.
Schultz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Telushikin.
Schultz changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Telushikin tries to bum rush Schultz with a series of wild strikes but Schultz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL#
Schultz closes the distance and pushes Telushikin back into the cage.
Schultz is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Telushikin gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Telushikin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#TD2#
Telushikin has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Schultz clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Joseph Telushikin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Telushikin is not going to allow Schultz to sit and survive in this position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joseph Telushikin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Telushikin winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joseph Telushikin!

Event: UnderGround 2
Date: Sep 14, 2019

#R1#
Telushikin misses with a series of wild punches.
Telushikin shoots in for a takedown but Grimes shows good takedown defense.
Grimes looks to throw the jab but Telushikin is out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Telushikin.
We've been hearing reports that Telushikin has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Telushikin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Despite the aggression on Grimes's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joseph Telushikin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Telushikin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Grimes tries to avoid it but Telushikin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Grimes to the ground. Grimes escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Telushikin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grimes.
Telushikin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
No joy there for Telushikin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Telushikin missing with a left hand there. Grimes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grimes lands a two punch combo. #TD#
Telushikin 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#ES2#
Grimes has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Telushikin is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Grimes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Grimes misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Grimes takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Grimes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grimes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Grimes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Telushikin comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Grimes misses with some punches.
Grimes manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment. #TD#
Telushikin is trying to trip Grimes. He has hold of a leg but Grimes is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Telushikin persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Telushikin prevents Grimes from getting back to his feet.
Telushikin showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Telushikin wants to control from the top but Grimes keeps moving. #T2#
Grimes wants to stand up but Telushikin is controlling him.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Telushikin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Grimes wants to get back to his feet but Telushikin is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Grimes is looking to stand back up but Telushikin counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Grimes.
Grimes felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Grimes looks like he's trying to stand up.
Telushikin is keen to just control but Grimes is a slippery customer.#T3#
Telushikin thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Grimes's head.
Nice strikes from Telushikin there.
Telushikin tries to pass to full mount but Grimes defends it. #SUB#
Telushikin is trying to work for a kimura but Grimes is defending well.
Grimes blocking the ground and pound attempt from Telushikin.
Telushikin missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Grimes is trying to stand. #SUB#
Telushikin is looking for a kimura but Grimes is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Telushikin to get the leverage. #T4##SUB#
Telushikin is trying to work for a kimura but Grimes is defending well.
Grimes is trying to stand. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Grimes stuffs the takedown.
Grimes throws a hook but Telushikin blocks it.
Telushikin moves away from the strike by Grimes.
Grimes lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Telushikin misses with a takedown
and Grimes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Brian Grimes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Telushikin is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Grimes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Telushikin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Grimes looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Telushikin shoots in and drives through. Grimes sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brian Grimes dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Telushikin misses with a body kick.
Grimes throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Telushikin looks for a takedown but Grimes sprawls well.
Telushikin fails to land the takedown.
Grimes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Grimes throws a low kick but Telushikin moves out of range easily.
Nice body punch from Grimes.
Telushikin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Grimes as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joseph Telushikin. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Telushikin shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Telushikin wants to free his trapped foot but Grimes is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Telushikin prevents Grimes from standing back up. #T1#
Telushikin 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. #SUB#
Telushikin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Grimes doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Telushikin.
Grimes pushes Telushikin off looking to stand but Telushikin dives back in and keeps control.
Telushikin is looking to advance position but Grimes won't allow it.
Grimes tries to kick Telushikin off but Telushikin keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Telushikin is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Telushikin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Grimes is just riding it out for now. Telushikin eventually gives up the hold.
Grimes is looking to get back to is feet but Telushikin passes into side control.
Telushikin looking to control but instead Grimes has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.#T3##ES2#
Grimes manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Telushikin keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Telushikin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Grimes's elbow.
A shot in the inside from Grimes.
Telushikin jumps guard but Grimes stands there with Telushikin around his waist. Telushikin gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Grimes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Telushikin trying to land knees to the body.
Telushikin misses with a punch to the body. #TD#
Telushikin lands a takedown into guard.
Grimes really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Telushikin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Telushikin looking to pass the guard.
Grimes is looking to stand back up but Telushikin counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Grimes.
Telushikin is keen to just control but Grimes is a slippery customer.#T4#
Telushikin not doing much here.
Telushikin wants to control but Grimes is keeping him busy.
Grimes pushes Telushikin off looking to stand but Telushikin dives back in and keeps control.
Telushikin is looking to take a break and control but Grimes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Telushikin is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Grimes as he works his way to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Telushikin is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Brian Grimes will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Telushikin tries for a takedown but Grimes circles away easily
and Telushikin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Grimes misses with a combination
and Telushikin makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Joseph Telushikin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Grimes gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Telushikin to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Grimes wants to stand and escape but Telushikin is having none of it.
Grimes keeping moving, preventing Telushikin from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grimes working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Telushikin.
Telushikin is pushing down on Grimes's leg trying to pass to half guard. Grimes is fighting to maintain full guard but Telushikin has managed to sneak the leg through.
Telushikin trying to control from half guard but Grimes is working away. #T1#
Grimes taking some punishment here, with Telushikin in his half guard.
Telushikin stops Grimes from getting back to his feet.
Telushikin works his way into side control.
Telushikin throwing shots but missing, from side control. #SUB#
Telushikin tries for a kimura but Grimes is defending well. #ES2#
Grimes explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #T2#
Telushikin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Grimes scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Grimes throws a series of punches but Telushikin moves out of range.
Grimes connects with a body shot that sends Telushikin's belly button to the back.
Telushikin has his takedown stuffed
and Grimes counters with a straight that turns Telushikin's legs to rubber! Grimes pushes forward with more strikes and Telushikin goes down, battered and bloody! That's a wrap folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brian Grimes!
Brian Grimes is the new middleweight champion!
Brian Grimes decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: Middleweight Grand Prix
Date: Aug 24, 2019

#R1#
Telushikin shoots in looking for a takedown. Alvarez tries to sprawl out of it but Telushikin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Alvarez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Telushikin shoots in for a takedown but Alvarez shows good takedown defense.
Alvarez drops down looking for a counter takedown but Telushikin sprawls and moves away.
Alvarez lands with a nice combination. Telushikin backs away looking to recover.
Alvarez darts in looking for a takedown but Telushikin gets double underhooks and turns Alvarez into the cage.
Telushikin dives in for a single leg takedown but Alvarez sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Alvarez seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Avila Alvarez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joseph Telushikin.
Alvarez gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Telushikin has a takedown stuffed.
A big right from Telushikin misses.
Telushikin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Telushikin closes the distance and clinches up with Alvarez, looking for a takedown. Telushikin pushes Alvarez against the cage but Alvarez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Alvarez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Telushikin sprawls well. Telushikin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Alvarez gets slowly back to his feet.
Telushikin is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Alvarez with a body shot.
Telushikin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Alvarez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T1#
Alvarez shoots in for a double leg but Telushikin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A little jabbing left from Telushikin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Telushikin tries to bum rush Alvarez with a series of wild strikes but Alvarez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
As Telushikin tries to get set, Alvarez tries to push him back and clinch up but Telushikin manages to avoid the attempt.
Telushikin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Alvarez is fending him off so far but Telushikin persists. Nope, Alvarez circles away and we're back to standing.#TD#
Alvarez shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Telushikin manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Alvarez postures up in Telushikin's guard and throws a big left but Telushikin blocks it.
Alvarez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Telushikin seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Alvarez postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Alvarez with a nice head shot there.
Alvarez connects with a couple of short punches.
Telushikin is trying to keep Alvarez in close.
Telushikin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Alvarez with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2##SUB#
Alvarez postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Telushikin is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Alvarez, into his guard. #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Telushikin is in close to Alvarez's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Telushikin 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.
Telushikin slips nicely into half guard.#ES#
Alvarez manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Alvarez tries to clinch but Telushikin moves out of range.
Telushikin shoots in but no luck this time.
Telushikin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Alvarez as he avoids it easily.
Telushikin with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Alvarez to score with a decent uppercut.#T3#
Alvarez lands a leg kick that knocks Telushikin off balance momentarily.
A clash of legs there as Alvarez blocks the low kick.
Telushikin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #TD2#
Telushikin feints and as Alvarez raises his hands in defense, Telushikin changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Telushikin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Telushikin preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Alvarez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Telushikin is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Alvarez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Telushikin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Telushikin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Alvarez looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Alvarez looking for subs off his back but Telushikin has passed one foot through into half guard. #SUB2#
Telushikin is looking for a kimura but Alvarez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Telushikin to get the leverage. #T4#
Alvarez is not content to let Telushikin control the position.#SUB#
Alvarez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Alvarez wants to get back to full guard.
Telushikin passes the guard and advances to mount!
Alvarez is looking to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Avila Alvarez dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Telushikin decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Alvarez is looking to get back to is feet but Telushikin passes into side control.
Telushikin gets to mount! Alvarez was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Telushikin looking to control but Alvarez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Alvarez is wriggling around trying to escape.
Telushikin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez is trying to stand.#SUB2#
Telushikin with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Telushikin connects with a couple of good shots from mount. #T1#
Telushikin cracks Alvarez with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Telushikin trying to control but Alvarez is having none of it.
Telushikin sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Telushikin looking to control but Alvarez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Alvarez holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Telushikin tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Telushikin trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T2#
Alvarez regains half guard.
Telushikin is pressing down on Alvarez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Alvarez is holding on for now. #SUB#
Alvarez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Telushikin moves into full mount! Alvarez won't be happy about that!
Alvarez working to try and regain half guard. #T3#
Alvarez is working hard here to advance position.
Alvarez wants to hold on but Telushikin pushes him away.
Alvarez is desperately trying to improve his position but Telushikin has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB2#
Telushikin jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Alvarez is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Alvarez and Telushikin has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission. #SUB2#
Telushikin working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Telushikin looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Telushikin taking a break here but Alvarez is having none of it and regains half guard. #T4#
Telushikin is trying to control the action in half guard but Alvarez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Telushikin slows the pace down in half guard.
Joseph Telushikin has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Telushikin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Alvarez is just riding it out for now. Telushikin eventually gives up the hold.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alvarez slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joseph Telushikin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Alvarez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Telushikin swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD2#
Telushikin drives through with a takedown into Alvarez's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Telushikin trying to control the position from guard on top but Alvarez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Alvarez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Alvarez can't keep his opponent in guard - Telushikin advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Telushikin has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Telushikin looking to control but Alvarez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T1#
Alvarez manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Alvarez tries to roll over but Telushikin keeps him under control.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Telushikin lands a nice short elbow.
Telushikin controlling the action here.
Alvarez is in trouble now - Telushikin has advanced to mount!
Telushikin raining down hammerfists from mount.#T2#
Alvarez wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Telushikin.
Alvarez is trying to escape the mount.
Alvarez is bucking up trying to escape but Telushikin cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Alvarez really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Telushikin tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Alvarez working to try and regain half guard. #T3#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Telushikin lands a nice shot to the head.
Telushikin prevents Alvarez from getting the reversal.
Telushikin trying to control but Alvarez is having none of it.
Alvarez is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Alvarez is squirming around, avoiding Telushikin's attempts to control the action.
Alvarez regains half guard.#T4##ES#
Alvarez has one foot on Telushikin's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Telushikin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD2#
Telushikin decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Alvarez is looking for a sweep. Telushikin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Alvarez is trying to stand up here but Telushikin is controlling him well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Well, if Telushikin 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. #SUB2#
Telushikin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Telushikin tries to pass the half guard into mount. Alvarez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joseph Telushikin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Telushikin 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joseph Telushikin!
Avila Alvarez spoke after the fight, saying 'I'm so pissed, man. I trained so hard for this camp too.'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 18, 2019

#R1#
Cup misses with an uppercut. #TD#
Telushikin shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Telushikin working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Cup's thigh. Cup counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Telushikin postures up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Telushikin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Telushikin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Telushikin trying to control the position from guard on top but Cup is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Cup escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Telushikin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1#
Telushikin prevents Cup from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cup is trying to keep Telushikin in close.
Telushikin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cup swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cup is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Telushikin's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#TD#
Telushikin shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Cup manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Telushikin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cup swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cup is looking to stand up but Telushikin isn't so interested in that idea.
Telushikin is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Cup has his hands on Telushikin's head, controlling the position.
Telushikin trying to control the position from guard on top but Cup is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Telushikin is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Telushikin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Telushikin throws an elbow that misses. Cup uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Telushikin's guard. Nice move by Cup!#REVB#
Telushikin keeping moving, preventing Cup from controlling successfully.
Cup stopping the sweep attempt from Telushikin.
Cup told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Cup avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cup won't allow Telushikin to sweep him here. #T4#
Cup trying to control the position from guard on top but Telushikin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Telushikin pulls Cup in close to his closed guard and prevents Cup from doing any damage or advancing position.
Cup is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Telushikin controlling the position.
Cup pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Telushikin is keeping the position for now.
Cup trying to control but Telushikin is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cup scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CUT2#
It looks like Joseph Telushikin has been cut.#TD#
Cup tries to sprawl but Telushikin drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Cup pushes Telushikin off and gets back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Red Cup will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Joseph Telushikin's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Telushikin closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #ES2#
Cup pushes Telushikin off and gets back to his feet.#TD#
Telushikin 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cup pulls Telushikin in close to prevent any damage.
Telushikin wants to control from the top but Cup keeps moving.
Cup not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Cup escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Telushikin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1#
Telushikin is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Telushikin won't allow Cup to sweep him here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Telushikin wants to control from the top but Cup keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Cup enables Telushikin to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Cup manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Cup is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Telushikin working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Cup's head.
Cup trying to control the position. #T2#
Telushikin prevents Cup from getting back to his feet.
Telushikin trying to control but Cup is working from the bottom.
Telushikin is really struggling to control Cup but he's trying to hold on to the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Telushikin drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Cup manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Telushikin has Cup in his guard.#REVB##SU2#
Cup stands and steps away. Telushikin gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T3#
Cup throws a push kick but Telushikin slaps the foot to one side. #TD#
Cup gets caught napping as Telushikin dives in and scores a takedown. Cup manages to retain guard.
Telushikin throws an elbow that misses. Cup uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Telushikin's guard. Nice move by Cup!#REVB#
Cup trying to control the position from guard on top but Telushikin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cup being controlled here momentarily.
Telushikin wants to sweep but no luck.
Cup's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Telushikin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Telushikin keeping full guard, as Cup tries to pass. #T4#
Telushikin keeping moving, preventing Cup from controlling successfully.
Telushikin pulls Cup in to control the position.
Cup 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.
Telushikin keeping moving, preventing Cup from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Telushikin changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Cup looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Telushikin working the ground and pound but Cup is defending the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Red Cup showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Joseph Telushikin's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Cup tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Telushikin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
It looked like Telushikin was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Cup uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Telushikin has time to react.#CL2#
Cup pushes Telushikin up against the cage in a clinch.
Cup lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Telushikin backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cup. #BC2#
Cup pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cup swings for the body but Telushikin moves out of range.
Telushikin tries to counter with a takedown but Cup is quick to defend against it.
Red Cup seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Telushikin is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Cup's half guard.
Telushikin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cup keeps working.
Cup is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Telushikin's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Telushikin's back!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Telushikin trying to control the hands but Cup won't let him. #T1##SUB2#
Telushikin preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Cup.
Telushikin rolls, trying to escape but Cup keeps control of the position.
Red Cup has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cup trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Telushikin trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Cup doesn't have the hooks in and Telushikin manages to turn into his guard.
Telushikin with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Cup is trying to stand and escape. In the scramble, Telushikin has locked hold of an arm and he's managed to lock on an armbar - Cup taps out instantly and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joseph Telushikin!
Red Cup spoke after the fight, saying 'That wasn't fun.'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 07, 2019

#R1#
Telushikin blocks a head kick by Novoselic.
Novoselic fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#TD2#
Telushikin closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Telushikin lands in his opponent's guard.
Telushikin pushing down on Novoselic's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Telushikin is working for a kimura but Novoselic is defending it quite comfortably.
Novoselic trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Telushikin looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #T1#
Telushikin wants to control but Novoselic is keeping him busy.
Novoselic is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Novoselic is refusing to be controlled, as Telushikin sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Telushikin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Novoselic defends it well. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Telushikin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Telushikin passes the guard and advances to mount!
Telushikin takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Novoselic keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Telushikin looking to control but Novoselic is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Telushikin lands a couple of good shots and Novoselic has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#SUB2#
Telushikin looking for the choke from the back.
Novoselic tries to escape the position.
Telushikin throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Novoselic trying to control the hands but Telushikin breaks the grip.
Novoselic is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#T4#
Telushikin misses with an elbow to the head. #SUB2#
Telushikin patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB2#
Telushikin working for the choke. #SUB2#
Telushikin is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Novoselic looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joseph Telushikin dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Novoselic stuffs the takedown.
Novoselic fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Telushikin checks it well. #TD2#
Novoselic gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Telushikin to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Telushikin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Telushikin postures up in Novoselic's guard and throws a big left but Novoselic blocks it.
Telushikin stays in close to Novoselic's body and controls the position.
Telushikin trying to control the position from guard on top but Novoselic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Novoselic trying to control the position. #T1#
Telushikin looking to pass the guard.
Telushikin engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Novoselic working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Telushikin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Telushikin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Telushikin wants to pass the guard but Novoselic is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Telushikin shoots in looking for a takedown but Novoselic manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Telushikin's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A little feinted left hand from Novoselic on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Joseph Telushikin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
A clash of legs there as Telushikin blocks the low kick.
Novoselic thuds his shin into the meat of Telushikin's side.
Joseph Telushikin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Telushikin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Novoselic as he avoids it easily.
Alex Novoselic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joseph Telushikin.
Novoselic ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Telushikin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Telushikin has a takedown stuffed.
Telushikin misses with a low kick.
Alex Novoselic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Novoselic swings for the body but Telushikin moves out of range.
Novoselic thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Telushikin if he has to take too many more of those.
Horrible takedown attempt by Telushikin or perhaps it was just good defense by Novoselic, which made it look bad.
Telushikin takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Novoselic throws a body kick that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Telushikin! But no joy.
Novoselic connects with a right hand. Telushikin shakes it off.
Telushikin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T3#
Novoselic dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Telushikin. That did some damage!
Telushikin shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Novoselic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Novoselic will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Novoselic feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Telushikin's calf.
Novoselic misses with a low kick.
Novoselic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Alex Novoselic is winning the standup battle so far.#TD2#
Novoselic tries to sprawl but Telushikin drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Telushikin trying to control the action but Novoselic is working from the bottom.
Novoselic is looking for a sweep. Telushikin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Telushikin controlling the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Novoselic is looking to control Telushikin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Novoselic avoid being mounted?
Novoselic holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Telushikin looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Novoselic has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Telushikin is working away from the top position though.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Novoselic dominated that second round.
That's time! Novoselic's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Novoselic connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A bone on bone clash there as Telushikin blocks the leg kick.
Telushikin blocks a jab.
Novoselic misses with a wild body shot.
A slow jab from Novoselic misses its intended target.
Telushikin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Telushikin throws a jab but it's blocked by Novoselic.
A right-left combo lands from Telushikin.
Telushikin slips under a jab from Novoselic.
Nice cross by Telushikin.
Telushikin moves away from the strike by Novoselic.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Novoselic thows a body kick. Telushikin tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Novoselic fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Telushikin walks into a stiff left hand from Novoselic.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Telushikin tries for a takedown but Novoselic circles away easily
and Novoselic counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #T1#
Telushikin takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Novoselic throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Novoselic throws a low kick, looking for Telushikin's leg but Telushikin calmly moves out of range.
Novoselic lands a head shot.
A shot to the liver by Novoselic. Beautiful body shot.
Telushikin shoots for a double leg takedown but Novoselic sprawls well. He's pushed Telushikin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Alex Novoselic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joseph Telushikin.
Novoselic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Telushikin moves away.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Telushikin!
Telushikin swings for the body but Novoselic moves out of range.
Telushikin misses with a takedown attempt
and Novoselic counters with a straight right hand.
Telushikin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Novoselic is looking to slow Telushikin down with leg kicks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Novoselic avoids the body shot from Telushikin.
Telushikin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Telushikin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2#
Telushikin doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Novoselic counters with a nice uppercut.
Telushikin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Novoselic.
A clash of legs there as Telushikin blocks the low kick.
Novoselic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Telushikin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Novoselic throws a leg kick but Telushikin checks it.
Telushikin changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Telushikin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Novoselic tries to avoid it but Telushikin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Novoselic to the ground. Novoselic escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Telushikin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Telushikin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Novoselic sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Telushikin somewhat.
Novoselic gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Telushikin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T3#
Telushikin checks a leg kick.
Novoselic lands a really nice looking cross but Telushikin seems unphased. #ROC#
Telushikin is rocked!
Telushikin dives in for a single leg takedown but Novoselic sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Telushikin is still on wobbly legs! Can Novoselic finish him?
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Telushikin.
Novoselic steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Telushikin is out on his feet! Novoselic sets himself and nearly takes Telushikin's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Alex Novoselic!
Alex Novoselic thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 02, 2019

#R1#
Telushikin misses with a two punch combination.
Benson wants to slow Telushikin down by chopping away at his legs.
The crowd cheers as Benson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Telushikin doesn't seem phased though.#TD2#
Telushikin shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Benson is trying to defend but Telushikin finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Benson is looking to control Telushikin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Benson avoid being mounted?
Benson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Benson tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Telushikin is working for a kimura but Benson is defending it quite comfortably.
Benson has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Telushikin controlling the action here.#T1##SUB2#
Telushikin is trying for a kimura here. Benson looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Telushikin wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Joseph Telushikin!
Wolfgang Benson was interviewed post fight and said 'Sometimes u win, sometimes u lose. I'll go back and do my homework. Come back stronger.'.

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