Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: CFC 493: Tiotio v Outlaw 2
Date: Jun 19, 2022

#R1#
Mikhasevich takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Andrade scores with a nice strike.#CL2#
Andrade has managed to clinch.
Andrade lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mikhasevich backwards.
Andrade has a couple of punches blocked by Mikhasevich.
A shot in the inside from Andrade.
Mikhasevich prevents a body shot from Andrade.
Andrade misses with some punches.
Andrade has a couple of punches blocked by Mikhasevich.
Andrade misses with the head strike.
Andrade can't find room to land a body shot as Mikhasevich controls the action.
Andrade lands with a left to the head.
Andrade has a couple of punches blocked by Mikhasevich.
Mikhasevich keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Andrade's efforts to push away.
Andrade misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Andrade breaks from the clinch.
Andrade throws a hook to the side of Mikhasevich's head but Mikhasevich sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Andrade with a hook.#T1#
Andrade thumps Mikhasevich with a low kick.
Andrade throws a quick inside leg kick.
Andrade lands a nice hook to Mikhasevich's body. Mikhasevich takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Andrade tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mikhasevich was well out of range. Poor timing from Andrade.
Andrade tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice shot by Andrade.
Mikhasevich pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL2#
Mikhasevich tries to keep at a distance but Andrade has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mikhasevich is trying to maintain a safe position but Andrade gets an underhook and turns Mikhasevich into the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Andrade creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Andrade.
Andrade swings wildly with an uppercut but Mikhasevich uses good head movement to avoid it.
Andrade can't find room to land a body shot as Mikhasevich controls the action.
Andrade throws a head punch that misses.
Andrade misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Andrade lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've been informed that Andrade 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Andrade struggles to land a body shot inside as Mikhasevich controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mikhasevich.
Mikhasevich effectively controlling the action here.
Andrade lands with a left to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Mikhasevich.
Andrade doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Andrade breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mikhasevich connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Andrade tries a head kick but it misses.
A little feinted left hand from Mikhasevich on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Andrade moves out of range as Mikhasevich strikes.
Mikhasevich wants to land a leg kick but Andrade is out of range.
Mikhasevich will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Andrade throws a leg kick
enabling Mikhasevich to counter with a crisp jab.
Andrade throws a wild body kick that Mikhasevich sees coming a mile off.
Mikhasevich on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T3#
Andrade connects with an inside leg kick.
Andrade throws a jab when Mikhasevich was well out of range.
Mikhasevich fires out a quick counter leg kick but Andrade just manages to avoid it.
Andrade has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Andrade throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mikhasevich swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mikhasevich lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Andrade scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mikhasevich misses with a hook.
Andrade scores with a shot to the body.
Andrade blocks the body kick.
A nice leg kick from Andrade, right into the meat of the thigh.
Andrade connects with the punch.
Andrade moves out of range of the leg kick from Mikhasevich.
Andrade throws out a counter right but Mikhasevich avoids it with no problem.
Andrade is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Mikhasevich takes a kick to the side of the head.
Andrade misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mikhasevich displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Andrade throws out the jab.
Andrade keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mikhasevich.
Andrade lands a nice looking kick to the body. Mikhasevich takes a step back to recover. #T4##CL2#
Andrade closes the distance and clinches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Andrade.
A right hook to the body lands for Andrade.
Mikhasevich tries to land knees in the clinch but Andrade avoids the damage to the body. #BC#
Mikhasevich breaks the clinch.
Mikhasevich needs to keep his hands up - Andrade had a free shot at his head there.
Joao Andrade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Andrade instigates a clinch.
Andrade misses with some punches.
Mikhasevich throws a head punch that misses.
Andrade misses with a punch on the inside.
Andrade lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mikhasevich just leaning against Andrade, taking a breather.
A short right from Mikhasevich.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Andrade can't find room to land a body shot as Mikhasevich controls the action. #BC#
Mikhasevich breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joao Andrade dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
An inside leg kick lands from Andrade.
Andrade connects with a crisp jab.
Andrade bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Andrade swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mikhasevich.#CL2#
Andrade takes the fight into the clinch.
Mikhasevich dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Andrade misses with the head strike.
Andrade working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mikhasevich blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andrade throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mikhasevichs head.
A short uppercut from Mikhasevich.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Mikhasevich takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Mikhasevich blocks a body shot from Andrade. #BC2#
Andrade breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T1#
Andrade lands a front kick.
Andrade uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mikhasevich.
Andrade thuds a left hand into Mikhasevich's body.
Mikhasevich tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mikhasevich 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.
Andrade bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A solid leg kick lands there for Andrade.
Andrade shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Andrade lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A nice leg kick lands there from Andrade.
Andrade thuds his shin into the meat of Mikhasevich's side.
Andrade keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mikhasevich.
Mikhasevich walks into a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mikhasevich misses with a double jab.
Andrade throws a jab but it's blocked by Mikhasevich.
Mikhasevich needs to keep his hands up - Andrade had a free shot at his head there.#T2#
Andrade with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Andrade throws a push kick but Mikhasevich slaps the foot to one side.
Andrade with a nice calf kick.
Andrade lands with a kick to the temple. Mikhasevich shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Mikhasevich moves out of range of the strikes.
A counter left hand to the body from Mikhasevich misses its target.
Andrade has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Andrade throws a body punch but Mikhasevich moves out of range.
Donk. Andrade catches Mikhasevich right on the button with a cross.#CL2#
Andrade moves into the clinch.
Mikhasevich trying to land knees to the body.
Andrade pushes Mikhasevich back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Andrade lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mikhasevich backwards.
Mikhasevich is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Andrade lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mikhasevich backwards.
Mikhasevich blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Mikhasevich pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Joao Andrade seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mikhasevich moves out of range as Andrade throws a body kick.
Andrade throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It looked like Mikhasevich wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T3#
Andrade throws a front kick that sends Mikhasevich stumbling back into the cage.
Andrade tries to clinch but Mikhasevich moves out of range.
Andrade throws a sloppy head kick and Mikhasevich moves out of range easily.
Andrade throws the left hand but Mikhasevich avoids the punch easily.
Andrade throws a push kick but Mikhasevich slaps the foot to one side.
Andrade misses the jab.
It looked like Mikhasevich was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Mikhasevich will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A little jabbing left from Andrade on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mikhasevich blocks a jab.
Mikhasevich looks to land a right hand but Andrade moved out of range.
Andrade throws a wild body kick that Mikhasevich sees coming a mile off.
Andrade thumps Mikhasevich with a low kick.
A low kick lands for Andrade.
Andrade throws a push kick but Mikhasevich slaps the foot to one side.
Mikhasevich takes a kick to the side of the head.
Mikhasevich blocks a jab.#T4#
Andrade looks to land a left hand but Mikhasevich moved out of range nicely.
Andrade blocks a head kick by Mikhasevich.
Mikhasevich misses with a body shot.
Mikhasevich ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mikhasevich throws a leg kick but Andrade sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Andrade is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mikhasevich.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jab, jab by Mikhasevich - just one landing.
Andrade fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mikhasevich misses with a straight right.
Mikhasevich throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mikhasevich takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A nice leg kick from Andrade, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mikhasevich takes a kick to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mikhasevich has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Andrade finds it's way round the side to connect with Mikhasevich's head.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Andrade checks a leg kick.
Andrade shapes to counter with a head kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joao Andrade showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Andrade tries to clinch up.
A little feinted left hand from Mikhasevich on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Andrade lands a leg kick that knocks Mikhasevich off balance momentarily.
A clash of legs there as Andrade blocks the low kick.
A low kick lands for Andrade.
Mikhasevich tries to score with a low kick but Andrade moves his leg out of the way.
Mikhasevich tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mikhasevich steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Andrade.
A little feinted left hand from Mikhasevich on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Andrade pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Andrade fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mikhasevich checks a leg kick.
Andrade jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mikhasevich uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Andrade.
The fighters circling - Mikhasevich throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A jab from Andrade finds it's way through Mikhasevich's defenses.
Mikhasevich tries to bum rush Andrade with a series of wild strikes but Andrade uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Andrade dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Andrade misses with a low kick.
A jab from Mikhasevich misses.
Mikhasevich walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Andrade throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Mikhasevich's head.
Andrade ducks under a wild hook from Mikhasevich.
Mikhasevich misses with an attempted mid kick.
Andrade tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
An attempted straight right counter from Mikhasevich misses the target.
Mikhasevich with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mikhasevich staying out of range there.
Andrade misses with a body shot.
Andrade throws a looping overhand right but Mikhasevich ducks down to avoid it.
Mikhasevich cracks Andrade with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Andrade.
The fight stays on the outside here - Andrade looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gennady Mikhasevich has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Andrade connects with the punch.
Andrade throws a front kick that sends Mikhasevich stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body kick there by Andrade.
Mikhasevich will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Andrade works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Andrade ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mikhasevich tries to bum rush Andrade with a series of wild strikes but Andrade uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice body kick there by Andrade.
Andrade defending well as Mikhasevich loads up on a big left hand.
A bone on bone clash there as Andrade blocks the leg kick.
Andrade lands with a right hand.
Andrade clobbers Mikhasevich with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Andrade throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mikhasevich stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mikhasevich tries to land a front kick but Andrade steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mikhasevich takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#T3#
Andrade lands with a hook. Mikhasevich tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Andrade tests Mikhasevich's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Andrade defending well as Mikhasevich loads up on a big left hand.
Andrade steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Mikhasevich.
Andrade keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mikhasevich throws a low kick but Andrade avoids it.
Andrade is looking to slow Mikhasevich down with leg kicks.
Andrade connects with a looping right hand.
Andrade connects with a jab.
Mikhasevich takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mikhasevich misses with an uppercut. Andrade saw that one coming.
Mikhasevich keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Andrade misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mikhasevich was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mikhasevich misses with a hook. Andrade ducked under it nicely.
Andrade lands with a right hand. #T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mikhasevich takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Andrade tries to clinch up.
As Andrade backs away, Mikhasevich returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Mikhasevich shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Andrade scores with a decent looking hook.
Mikhasevich swinging wildly here.
Andrade lands a front kick.
Nice straight punches there by Andrade. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Andrade.
Mikhasevich misses with a head kick.
Andrade throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Andrade lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Andrade with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Andrade takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Andrade fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mikhasevich.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joao Andrade comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Andrade 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joao Andrade!
A victorious Joao Andrade thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Gennady Mikhasevich stepped up to the mic, saying 'It was a amazing fight I made multiple mistakes which caused me to lose. My opponent was great and deserved the win. '.

Event: CFC 481: Trounvouche/Bardia F.
Date: May 08, 2022

#R1#
Nice uppercut lands for Mikhasevich. That snapped Proudhon's head back.
A swing and a miss from Proudhon.
Proudhon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mikhasevich.
Mikhasevich is trying to counter with his kicks.
Mikhasevich misses with a shot to the body
and Proudhon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Proudhon lands with a straight right. Mikhasevich didn't see that one coming.
Mikhasevich staying out of range there.
Proudhon misses with a lunging right hand
and Mikhasevich cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mikhasevich moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mikhasevich.
Mikhasevich ducks under a wild hook from Proudhon.
Despite the aggression on Mikhasevich's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Proudhon bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mikhasevich's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Proudhon throws a shot from downtown. Mikhasevich moves away and avoids it.
Proudhon looks to score with a jab to the body but Mikhasevich is just out of range.#T1#
Proudhon throws a hook but Mikhasevich avoids it easily.
Proudhon lands a nice shot to the body.
Proudhon works Mikhasevich's body with a nice hook.
Proudhon throws a sloppy body shot
and Mikhasevich counters with a big head kick but Proudhon shrugs it off.
Some bone on bone action there as Proudhon checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Proudhon takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mikhasevich misses with a hook. Proudhon ducked under it nicely.
Mikhasevich ducks under a wild hook from Proudhon.
Mikhasevich throws a half hearted mid kick.
Proudhon swings widly with a right hand
and Mikhasevich counters with a stiff right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Proudhon. Mikhasevich does a little dance to reset his feet.
Proudhon swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mikhasevich.#T2#
Proudhon misses with an uppercut.
Mikhasevich avoids a punch combination nicely.
Despite the aggression on Mikhasevich's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Proudhon misses with a series of wild punches.
Mikhasevich takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mikhasevich swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Proudhon swings widly with a right hand
and Mikhasevich counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Mikhasevich moves away from the strike by Proudhon.
Mikhasevich swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Proudhon connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mikhasevich momentarily. #T3#
Proudhon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mikhasevich uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Proudhon.
A lazy body kick from Mikhasevich
enabling Proudhon to counter with a crisp jab.
Mikhasevich avoids a punch combination nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Proudhon misses the target.
Proudhon keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Mikhasevich lands an impressive looking overhand right. Proudhon doesn't seem phased though.
Mikhasevich misses with a looping left.
Mikhasevich lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A bone on bone clash there as Proudhon blocks the leg kick.
Proudhon is looking to counter punch.#T4#
Mikhasevich uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Proudhon.
Proudhon misses with an uppercut. Mikhasevich saw that one coming.
Proudhon throws a body shot but no joy.
Proudhon moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMikhasevich.
Proudhon throws a big shot that misses.
Proudhon throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mikhasevich cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mikhasevich misses with a body kick.
Proudhon swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Mikhasevich counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC2#Proudhon is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Proudhon ducks into an uppercut from Mikhasevich and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gennady Mikhasevich!
In his post fight interview, Gennady Mikhasevich started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 03, 2022

#R1#
Barnes tries to land a body kick
and Mikhasevich counters with an outside leg kick.
Mikhasevich lands with a thumping leg kick.
Barnes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mikhasevich feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Mikhasevich explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Barnes lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Barnes fakes the leg kick and cracks Mikhasevich in the body.
Barnes slips a straight right by Mikhasevich.
Barnes misses the shot to the body.
Mikhasevich bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Barnes's head.
Mikhasevich throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mikhasevich.
Mikhasevich's jab looks to have found its range, popping Barnes under the eye.#CUT#It looks like Jake Barnes has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A chopping leg kick lands by Mikhasevich.
Nice defenses there by Barnes.#T1##TD2#
Barnes closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Mikhasevich's guard.#SUB#
Mikhasevich looking for subs off his back but Barnes has passed one foot through into half guard.
Barnes seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mikhasevich does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Barnes prevents Mikhasevich from improving his position.
Mikhasevich trying to control here. #SUB#
Mikhasevich looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2#
Barnes not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Barnes throws a strike but Mikhasevich avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Mikhasevich has control of Barnes's left arm, preventing Barnes from doing any damage.
Barnes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mikhasevich 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.
Barnes wants to control from the top but Mikhasevich keeps moving. #T3#
Barnes is in close to Mikhasevich's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Barnes is sitting in close to Mikhasevich's body. Mikhasevich has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Barnes is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Barnes is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Mikhasevich.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Gennady Mikhasevich!
An out of breath Gennady Mikhasevich thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: CFC 464
Date: Mar 02, 2022

#R1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Mikhasevich. That's going to slow Murphy down.
Mikhasevich avoids the head kick by Murphy.
Mikhasevich blocks a head kick by Murphy.
Murphy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mikhasevich throws out a counter right but Murphy avoids it with no problem.
A nice leg kick from Mikhasevich, right into the meat of the thigh.
Murphy shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mikhasevich dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Mikhasevich tries to keep at a distance but Murphy has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Murphy breaks the clinch.
Murphy throws a sloppy head kick and Mikhasevich moves out of range easily.
Murphy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Murphy throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mikhasevich counters with a nice body shot.
Murphy misses with a body punch
and Mikhasevich counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#It looks like Shane Murphy has been cut.
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!
Mikhasevich thuds a left hand into Murphy's body.#CL#
Murphy clinches up with Mikhasevich and pushes him back against the cage.
Mikhasevich lands with a short shot to the head. #T1#
Murphy is trying to break free.
Murphy tries to break the clinch but Mikhasevich is controlling the position. #BC#
Murphy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mikhasevich lets loose with a powerful body kick. Murphy will feel that in the morning.
Murphy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Murphy scores with a leg kick.
A left and a right from Murphy both land. Nice combination.
Mikhasevich comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Murphy lands a jab to the nose.
Mikhasevich avoids the head kick by Murphy.
Murphy walks into a jab.
Murphy throws a low kick, looking for Mikhasevich's leg but Mikhasevich calmly moves out of range.
Mikhasevich counters with a body kick.
Murphy closes the distance but Mikhasevich moves to the side
and Murphy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#KD2#
Mikhasevich throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Murphy stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Mikhasevich follows into mount! #T2#
Mikhasevich landing strikes from the mount and Murphy is in trouble! #ROC2#Murphy is rocked!
Murphy tries to hold on but Mikhasevich postures up.
Mikhasevich working Murphy over with strikes here.
Murphy is wriggling around trying to escape.
Mikhasevich controlling from mount.
Murphy tries to hold on but Mikhasevich pushes him away. #SUB2#
Mikhasevich is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Murphy can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Murphy slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T3#
Mikhasevich is controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Mikhasevich is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Murphy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mikhasevich is working away from the top position though.
Mikhasevich content to control rather than advance.
Murphy is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at CrossFit Sydney that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Mikhasevich thows a huge punch but Murphy dodges it nicely.
Murphy tries to get to full guard but Mikhasevich has control of the leg.
Mikhasevich looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gennady Mikhasevich dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shane Murphy's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Murphy misses with a head kick.
Mikhasevich with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mikhasevich ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mikhasevich feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Murphys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A head kick misses from Murphy.
Murphy tries a head kick but it misses.
Mikhasevich changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Murphy finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Mikhasevich looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mikhasevich cracks Murphy with a right hand to the side of the head.
Mikhasevich avoids the head kick by Murphy.
Mikhasevich blocks a head kick by Murphy.
Mikhasevich appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Murphy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mikhasevich connects with a solid leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murphy on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #CUT2#Shane Murphy's cut is getting worse.
A head kick misses from Murphy. #T1##KD2#
Mikhasevich throws a left that rocks Murphy and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Mikhasevich dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Murphy regain composure!
Oh Murphy is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mikhasevich lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Mikhasevich is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Mikhasevich's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Murphy seems to have got his legs back now.
Mikhasevich creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Murphy sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #SUB2#
Mikhasevich wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Murphy, who protects the arm well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Mikhasevich is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Murphy knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T2#
Murphy can't do much from the bottom here.
Mikhasevich has control of an arm but Murphy manages to advance to Mikhasevich's back!
Mikhasevich turns into Murphy and is now in his guard.
Murphy manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mikhasevich manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##T3#
Murphy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mikhasevich is adopting a defensive guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Murphy postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Mikhasevich is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Murphy, into his guard. #REVB#
Murphy is trying to keep Mikhasevich in close.
Mikhasevich has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Murphy keeping full guard, as Mikhasevich tries to pass. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Murphy is trying to control the position but Mikhasevich postures up.
Mikhasevich slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Murphy is on top in guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Murphy wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Mikhasevich's closed guard. He's half up but Mikhasevich has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Mikhasevich pivots and extends the arm, Murphy falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Mikhasevich! Well done that man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gennady Mikhasevich!
During a confident post fight interview, Gennady Mikhasevich thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: CFC 458: Inarritu v Raper
Date: Feb 09, 2022

#R1##CL#
Bizihwaeile takes the fight into the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bizihwaeile takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #BC2#
Mikhasevich breaks from the clinch.
Mikhasevich throws a big shot that misses.
Bizihwaeile is looking to counter the offense by Mikhasevich and move into the clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mikhasevich.
Bizihwaeile sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Mikhasevich just misses with a punch to the body.
Bizihwaeile uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mikhasevich.
Bizihwaeile takes a swing at Mikhasevich's ribcage but misses.
As Bizihwaeile backs off Mikhasevich throws a huge counter combo but Bizihwaeile manages to avoid it all.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short uppercut from Mikhasevich.
Bizihwaeile misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Bizihwaeile.
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!
Mikhasevich is trying to stall. #T1#
A hook to the body from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile digs a right hand into Mikhasevich's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mikhasevich's gas tank.
Bizihwaeile misses with a punch to the body.
Bizihwaeile lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bizihwaeile scores with a hook to the body.
Bizihwaeile lands a hook that snaps the head of Mikhasevich backwards.
Bizihwaeile has Mikhasevich pressed against the cage.
Bizihwaeile goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mikhasevich avoiding damage.
Bizihwaeile doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bizihwaeile. #BC2#
Mikhasevich escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A jab from Mikhasevich misses. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T2#
Mikhasevich has Bizihwaeile pressed against the cage.
Bizihwaeile swings wildly with an uppercut but Mikhasevich uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mikhasevich throws a head punch that misses.
Bizihwaeile lands with a right to the head.
Bizihwaeile working aggressively here.
Bizihwaeile pushes Mikhasevich back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mikhasevich will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bizihwaeile up against the cage.
Mikhasevich blocks a body shot from Bizihwaeile.
Mikhasevich misses with some punches.
Bizihwaeile tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mikhasevich's elbow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bizihwaeile. #T3#
Mikhasevich working aggressively here.
Bizihwaeile misses with a body punch.
Bizihwaeile tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mikhasevich's elbow.
A right handed body shot lands from Bizihwaeile.
Mikhasevich misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mikhasevich has Bizihwaeile pressed against the cage.
Bizihwaeile digs a right hand underneath Mikhasevich's ribcage. Mikhasevich let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bizihwaeile tries a body shot but Mikhasevich blocks it.
Bizihwaeile tries a body shot but Mikhasevich blocks it.
Mikhasevich lands an uppercut.
Mikhasevich misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bizihwaeile stalling the fight.
Mikhasevich lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mikhasevich is looking to control Bizihwaeile's arms but Bizihwaeile gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mikhasevich has his back to the cage.
Bizihwaeile tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mikhasevich's elbow.
Bizihwaeile misses with a hook to the ribs. #T4#
Bizihwaeile leaning his opponent against the cage.
Mikhasevich struggles to land a body shot inside as Bizihwaeile controls his hands.
Come on Bizihwaeile - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mikhasevich.
Bizihwaeile is pushing Mikhasevich up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Mikhasevich throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bizihwaeiles head.
Bizihwaeile goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mikhasevich lands with a light punch inside.
Bizihwaeile is working Mikhasevich over against the cage.
Bizihwaeile avoiding damage.
Mikhasevich misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Feaqeuin Bizihwaeile 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#
Bizihwaeile tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mikhasevich was well out of range. Poor timing from Bizihwaeile.
Mikhasevich swats away the attempt to clinch by Bizihwaeile.#CL#
Bizihwaeile gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mikhasevich prevents a body shot from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mikhasevich's elbow.
Bizihwaeile works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mikhasevich is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Bizihwaeile slows down the pace here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mikhasevich tries a body shot but Bizihwaeile blocks it.
Bizihwaeile tries a body shot but Mikhasevich blocks it.
Bizihwaeile struggles to land a body shot inside as Mikhasevich controls his hands. #T1#
A left hand lands to the body for Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile misses with a body punch.
Mikhasevich is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Bizihwaeile misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bizihwaeile misses with some punches.
Mikhasevich lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bizihwaeile backwards.
Bizihwaeile struggles to land a body shot inside as Mikhasevich controls his hands.
Mikhasevich has Bizihwaeile pushed against the cage.
Mikhasevich can't find room to land a body shot as Bizihwaeile controls the action.
Nice body punch from Mikhasevich - that landed with a thud.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bizihwaeile tries a body shot but Mikhasevich blocks it.
Nice body punch from Bizihwaeile - that landed with a thud.
Bizihwaeile misses with a body punch. #T2#
Bizihwaeile avoiding damage.
A nice left hand lands by Mikhasevich.
Bizihwaeile trying to control the position but instead, Mikhasevich has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bizihwaeile into the cage.
Feaqeuin Bizihwaeile has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mikhasevich is looking to control Bizihwaeile's arms but Bizihwaeile gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mikhasevich has his back to the cage.
Mikhasevich's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Bizihwaeile tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mikhasevich's elbow.
Mikhasevich gets through Bizihwaeile's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC2#
Mikhasevich breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bizihwaeile tries to clinch but Mikhasevich moves out of range.
Mikhasevich takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bizihwaeile closes the distance but Mikhasevich moves to the side
and Mikhasevich counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. #T3#
Bizihwaeile tries to close the distance and clinch but Mikhasevich swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bizihwaeile avoids the head kick by Mikhasevich.
A big right from Mikhasevich misses.
Feaqeuin Bizihwaeile seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Mikhasevich gets tackled into the cage by Bizihwaeile. Bizihwaeile maintains the clinch.
Bizihwaeile goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mikhasevich will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bizihwaeile up against the cage.
Bizihwaeile can't find room to land a body shot as Mikhasevich controls the action.
Bizihwaeile looking to stall.
Come on Bizihwaeile - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Mikhasevich scores with a shot to the side of Bizihwaeile's head.
Mikhasevich blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T4#
Mikhasevich misses with a punch to the body.
Bizihwaeile tries to throw a body punch but Mikhasevich avoids it by throwing Bizihwaeile back against the cage.
Mikhasevich blocks a body shot from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bizihwaeile can't find room to land a body shot as Mikhasevich controls the action.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Mikhasevich lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mikhasevich taking a breather.
Nice body punch from Bizihwaeile - that landed with a thud.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bizihwaeile.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bizihwaeile tries to work over Mikhasevich's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Bizihwaeile fails to land.
Bizihwaeile lands a body shot in the clinch.
Good body shot from Bizihwaeile.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Feaqeuin Bizihwaeile will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Bizihwaeile tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bizihwaeile is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mikhasevich keeps the fight on the outside.
Bizihwaeile backing away here, and Mikhasevich unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Mikhasevich throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mikhasevich on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bizihwaeile is looking to clinch.
Bizihwaeile is looking to clinch but Mikhasevich is avoiding it.
A big left from Mikhasevich misses.
Bizihwaeile blocks a head kick by Mikhasevich. #CL#
Bizihwaeile rushes Mikhasevich and presses him up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bizihwaeile can't find room to land a body shot as Mikhasevich controls the action.
Mikhasevich looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bizihwaeile leaning his opponent against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bizihwaeile. #T1#
Bizihwaeile stalling against the cage.
Bizihwaeile goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bizihwaeile content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Mikhasevich misses with a hook to the ribs.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mikhasevich.
Bizihwaeile trying to control the position but instead, Mikhasevich has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bizihwaeile into the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Bizihwaeile.
A short body shot lands from Bizihwaeile as the two fighters clinch.
Bizihwaeile goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bizihwaeile leaning his opponent against the cage.
Bizihwaeile tries to stall but Mikhasevich uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Gennady Mikhasevich has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Feaqeuin Bizihwaeile.
Mikhasevich throws a shot from downtown. Bizihwaeile moves away and avoids it.
Mikhasevich avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL#
Bizihwaeile clinches up with Mikhasevich and pushes him back against the cage.
Bizihwaeile blocks a body shot from Mikhasevich.
Bizihwaeile swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bizihwaeile misses with a body punch.
Bizihwaeile is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A left hand lands to the body for Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile has Mikhasevich pushed against the cage.
Bizihwaeile goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mikhasevich digs a right hand into Bizihwaeile's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bizihwaeile's gas tank.
Bizihwaeile misses with a punch to the body.
Bizihwaeile is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #T3#
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Mikhasevich.
Bizihwaeile stalling in the clinch.
Mikhasevich is trying to stall.
Mikhasevich misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bizihwaeile blocks an uppercut.
Mikhasevich has a couple of punches blocked by Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bizihwaeile stalling the fight.
Bizihwaeile struggles to land a body shot inside as Mikhasevich controls his hands.
Mikhasevich prevents a body shot from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile is trying to maintain a safe position but Mikhasevich gets an underhook and turns Bizihwaeile into the cage.
Bizihwaeile's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bizihwaeile goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T4#
Bizihwaeile is trying to stall.
Mikhasevich is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Mikhasevich struggles to land a body shot inside as Bizihwaeile controls his hands.
Bizihwaeile has Mikhasevich pushed against the cage.
Bizihwaeile digs a right hand into Mikhasevich's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mikhasevich's gas tank.
Bizihwaeile is struggling to control the position.
Bizihwaeile lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bizihwaeile stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mikhasevich prevents a body shot from Bizihwaeile. #BC2#
Mikhasevich breaks from the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
Bizihwaeile has closed the distance and engaged Mikhasevich in a clinch.
Bizihwaeile pushes Mikhasevich back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bizihwaeile misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bizihwaeile lands a nice shot to the body.
Mikhasevich takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mikhasevich misses with some punches.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Feaqeuin Bizihwaeile!
A very excited looking Feaqeuin Bizihwaeile 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.
Gennady Mikhasevich spoke after the fight, saying 'I was off my game man, It wasn't my fault. '.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 14, 2022

#R1#
Mikhasevich lands a front kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Santos misses the target.
Santos takes one on the button.#CUT#It looks like Vitorio Santos has been cut.
Mikhasevich throws a leg kick which misses Santos's front leg but catches the back leg as Santos tries to avoid it.
Santos takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mikhasevich lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Santos 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.
Santos shoots in looking for a takedown. Mikhasevich tries to sprawl out of it but Santos keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mikhasevich manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slapping body kick lands there for Mikhasevich.#T1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mikhasevich, as that shot connected.
Mikhasevich connects with a body shot.
Mikhasevich connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Santos's hands.
Mikhasevich with the inside leg kick.
Mikhasevich throws a nice inside leg kick.
Santos takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Mikhasevich lands a nice shot to the body.
Mikhasevich connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Santos momentarily. #T2#
Santos takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Santos looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gennady Mikhasevich is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mikhasevich scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Santos shoots and misses
and Mikhasevich counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#TD2#
Santos gets a double leg takedown into Mikhasevich's guard.
Mikhasevich is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Santos tries to free his leg and advance position but Mikhasevich is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Mikhasevich has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Santos can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Santos wants to pass the guard but Mikhasevich is keeping the position.
Santos advances position into side control!#T3##SU2#
Santos decides to take the fight back to the feet.
A nice leg kick from Mikhasevich, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mikhasevich scores with a nice right hand. #KD#
A head kick lands from Mikhasevich that sends Santos to the canvas. Santos tries to scramble back to his feet but Mikhasevich brings him back down into side control. #ROC#Santos is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Santos on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Santos is still in real trouble! Can Mikhasevich finish him?#SUB#
Mikhasevich is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Santos is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Santos is looking for a sweep.
Santos is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mikhasevich 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.
Santos wants to improve his position but Mikhasevich is controlling well. #T4##SUB#
Mikhasevich is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Santos defends it well.
Santos is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mikhasevich's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mikhasevich's back!
Santos seems to have recovered his senses.#SUB2#
Santos has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB2#
Santos looking to break Mikhasevich's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Mikhasevich remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Santos will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Santos working for the choke. #SUB2#
Santos working for the choke. #SUB2#
Mikhasevich defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.
Mikhasevich wants to pass the guard but Santos is keeping the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gennady Mikhasevich dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vitorio Santos's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Mikhasevich moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mikhasevich misses with a body kick.
Mikhasevich uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Santos has time to react.
Mikhasevich lands a nice leg kick that just misses Santos's sensitive parts.
Nice takedown defense from Mikhasevich. No joy for Santos on that attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mikhasevich swivels and escapes.
Mikhasevich appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nice body kick from Mikhasevich.
Nice body kick from Mikhasevich.
Santos is breathing heavily.#T1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Mikhasevich. That's going to slow Santos down.
Mikhasevich fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Santos.
Mikhasevich with a nice calf kick.
Santos shoots and misses
and Mikhasevich counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gennady Mikhasevich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vitorio Santos.
Mikhasevich getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mikhasevich grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Santos takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Mikhasevich cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Gennady Mikhasevich!
A victorious Gennady Mikhasevich thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: CFC 435B: New Genesis
Date: Oct 18, 2021

#R1#
Mikhasevich missing with a left hand there. Wild was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wild takes a swing at Mikhasevich's ribcage but misses.
Mikhasevich swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL#
Wild gets a clinch.
Wild struggles to land a body shot inside as Mikhasevich controls his hands.
Wild lands a nice uppercut.
Wild doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wild 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.#BC#
Wild breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd cheers as Wild lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mikhasevich doesn't seem phased though.
Wild throws a lazy uppercut
and Mikhasevich 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.
Wild is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Mikhasevich digs a good hook to Wild's body.
Wild checks the leg kick.
Mikhasevich checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mikhasevich looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Wild ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mikhasevich displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wild throws out the jab.
Mikhasevich lands a leg kick that knocks Wild off balance momentarily.#CL#
Wild has taken the fight to the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Mikhasevich scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mikhasevich stalling.
Mikhasevich blocks a body shot from Wild.
Mikhasevich trying to stall but Wild improves his position. #BC#
Wild pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mikhasevich moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wild throws a jab but it's blocked by Mikhasevich.
A low kick from Mikhasevich is predictable there
and Wild cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Wild throws a lazy right hand but Mikhasevich sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jab by Mikhasevich.
Mikhasevich cracks Wild with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Wild.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wild misses with a punch to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Mikhasevich takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Mikhasevich has Wild pushed against the cage.
The crowd are getting on Mikhasevich's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Wild misses with a short punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Mikhasevich.
Wild misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Wild can't find room to land a body shot as Mikhasevich controls the action.
Mikhasevich misses with a punch on the inside.
Wild pushes Mikhasevich back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Wild can't find room to land a body shot as Mikhasevich controls the action.
Mikhasevich slows down the pace here.
A body shot lands from Mikhasevich.
Wild tries a body shot but Mikhasevich blocks it.
Wild lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wild tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wild scores with a shot to the side of Mikhasevich's head.
Mikhasevich lands a left hand.
Wild throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wild. #BC#
Wild breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mikhasevich lands with a kick to the ribs. #T4#
Wild fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wild moves out of range of the strikes.
Wild avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mikhasevich misses with a right hand
and Wild counters with a nice body shot.
Wild with a jab.
Mikhasevich throws a looping overhand right but Wild ducks down to avoid it.
Wild defending well as Mikhasevich loads up on a big left hand.
Mikhasevich goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mikhasevich uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wild.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wilfredo Wild dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Wild avoids the head kick by Mikhasevich.
Wild throws a right hand that misses
enabling Mikhasevich to counter with a crisp jab.
Mikhasevich throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mikhasevich takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wild fails to land with a series of punches.
Mikhasevich pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wilfredo Wild is winning the standup battle so far.
Wild tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mikhasevich was well out of range. Poor timing from Wild.
Wild throws a jab when Mikhasevich was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wild fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mikhasevich manages to avoid it.
Mikhasevich pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Wild throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Mikhasevich to counter with a crisp jab.
Wild throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Mikhasevich loads up on a big right hand but Wild slips the punch.
Mikhasevich throws a low kick but Wild avoids it.
Mikhasevich misses with a series of wild punches.
Mikhasevich is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wild missing with a left hand there. Mikhasevich was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It seemed like Mikhasevich was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mikhasevich slips a jab from Wild.
Mikhasevich lands with a cross.
Mikhasevich lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #T2##CL#
Wild has Mikhasevich up against the cage in a clinch.
Nice body punch from Wild.
Mikhasevich blocks a body shot from Wild.
Wild blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wild scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mikhasevich tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wild tries a body shot but Mikhasevich blocks it.
Mikhasevich blocks an uppercut.
Mikhasevich lands with a light punch inside.
Wild tries to throw a body punch but Mikhasevich avoids it by throwing Wild back against the cage.
Wild lands with a short shot to the head.
Mikhasevich leaning his opponent against the cage.
Wild has a couple of punches blocked by Mikhasevich. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mikhasevich.
Mikhasevich lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wild backwards.
Wild misses with a punch on the inside.
Wild keeps control of Mikhasevich as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mikhasevich blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wild presses Mikhasevich against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Wild goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wild scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Wild working aggressively here.
Wild misses with a punch to the body.
Wild is leaning against Mikhasevich and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mikhasevich swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wild lands a left hand.
Wild digs a right hand into Mikhasevich's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mikhasevich's gas tank.
Wild tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mikhasevich's elbow.
Wild is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mikhasevich can do to turn this around?#T4#
Wild misses with a body punch.
A bit of stalling here from Mikhasevich.
Mikhasevich is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Wild doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mikhasevich prevents a body shot from Wild.
Mikhasevich lands with a light punch inside.
Wild tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mikhasevich's elbow.
Wild fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wild tries to break the clinch but Mikhasevich is controlling the position.
Wild lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wild doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Wild breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Good leg kick by Wild.
Wild checks the leg kick nicely there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wilfredo Wild dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Mikhasevich throws a chopping leg kick but Wild manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Wild is looking to clinch.
Mikhasevich scoring well with a low kick there.
A jab from Mikhasevich finds it's way through Wild's defenses.
Wild tries to clinch but Mikhasevich moves away
and Mikhasevich counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Gennady Mikhasevich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Mikhasevich finds it's way through Wild's defenses.
Wild throws a hook but Mikhasevich avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wild takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Wild scores with a decent looking hook.
Mikhasevich just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Wild takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wild tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mikhasevich was well out of range. Poor timing from Wild.
Wild misses with a hook
and Mikhasevich finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Mikhasevich moves out of range of the body kick.
Mikhasevich misses with a straight right.
Wild throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mikhasevich checks a leg kick.
Wild blocks a head kick by Mikhasevich.
Wild throws the left hand but Mikhasevich avoids the punch easily.
Wild connects with a right hand. Mikhasevich shakes it off.#T2#
Mikhasevich just misses with a punch to the body.
Wild wants to clinch up but Mikhasevich keeps it at a distance.
Mikhasevich lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mikhasevich scores with a jab to the jaw.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wild looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mikhasevich cracks Wild with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mikhasevich uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wild.#T3#
A good leg kick by Wild.
Wild lands a really nice looking cross but Mikhasevich seems unphased.
Mikhasevich takes one on the button.
Wild throws an overhand right that lands on Mikhasevich's shoulder, as Mikhasevich tries to avoid the shot.
Mikhasevich connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mikhasevich is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wild.
It looked like Wild was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mikhasevich.
Mikhasevich thows a leg kick but Wild checks it
and Wild connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wild lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mikhasevich throws a poor cross that misses
and Wild counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wild takes a head kick and keeps coming. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mikhasevich.
Jab by Wild.
Mikhasevich scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wild misses with a left hand
and Mikhasevich counters with a good low kick that Wild was not able to check.
Mikhasevich tries a low kick but Wild avoids it.
Mikhasevich wants to slow Wild down by chopping away at his legs.
Mikhasevich throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mikhasevich looks to land a body kick but Wild moved away.
Wild throws an overhand right that lands on Mikhasevich's shoulder, as Mikhasevich tries to avoid the shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gennady Mikhasevich really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
Donk. Wild catches Mikhasevich right on the button with a cross.
Wild takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mikhasevich tries to move into range but Wild moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mikhasevich scoring well with a low kick there.
Mikhasevich keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wild.
Mikhasevich misses with a low kick.
Mikhasevich misses with a left hand
and Wild cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC#Mikhasevich is rocked!
Wild cracks Mikhasevich with a hook to the temple - Mikhasevich is on wobbly legs here! Wild swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Mikhasevich falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Wild wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Wilfredo Wild!
Wilfredo Wild is the new middleweight champion!
A relieved looking Wilfredo Wild 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: C64: Muller vs. Alyoshin
Date: Sep 25, 2021

#R1#
A big right from Handicks misses.
Handicks throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mikhasevich misses with a double jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Handicks misses the target.
Handicks throws a right and a left that Mikhasevich avoids nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Handicks. Those never looked like landing.
Mikhasevich keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Handicks.
Handicks lands a nice looking body shot.
Handicks takes one to the chin there.
Handicks throws a poor cross that misses
and Mikhasevich counters with a stiff right hand.
Handicks misses with a double jab.
Mikhasevich fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Handicks misses with a left hand
and Mikhasevich counters with a stiff right hand.
Mikhasevich displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Handicks throws out the jab.
Mikhasevich feints a counter leg kick.#T1#
Mikhasevich misses with a right hand
and Handicks counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Handicks takes one to the chin there.
Handicks displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Handicks uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mikhasevich has time to react.
Handicks throws a shot from downtown. Mikhasevich moves away and avoids it.
Handicks slips under a jab from Mikhasevich.
Handicks scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Handicks works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Handicks misses with a hook.
Handicks looks to throw the jab but Mikhasevich is out of range.
Mikhasevich smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
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!
Handicks throws a good cross that connects.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mikhasevich. That's going to slow Handicks down. #T2#
Mikhasevich lands a nice shot that snaps Handicks's head back.
Mikhasevich displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Handicks throws out the jab.
It seemed like Mikhasevich was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mikhasevich throws a jab but it's blocked by Handicks.
A little feinted left hand from Handicks on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mikhasevich scoring well with a low kick there.
No joy there for Handicks, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Handicks lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mikhasevich pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little feinted left hand from Handicks on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Handicks goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Handicks with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Handicks misses with a looping left.
Mikhasevich dodges the punch combination from Handicks. #T3#
Mikhasevich tries to bum rush Handicks with a series of wild strikes but Handicks uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Handicks checks a leg kick.
Handicks misses with a hook. Mikhasevich ducked under it nicely.
Mikhasevich slips a jab and a cross from Handicks.
Mikhasevich displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Handicks throws out the jab.
Handicks connects with a jab.
Handicks checks a leg kick nicely.
Handicks misses with a hook. Mikhasevich ducked under it nicely.
Handicks swings away with a body shot that misses
and Mikhasevich counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Handicks misses with a double jab
and Mikhasevich connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Handicks looks to land a right hand but Mikhasevich moved out of range.
Mikhasevich throws a lazy uppercut
and Handicks counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
Mikhasevich slips under a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Handicks throws a body shot but no joy.
Mikhasevich throws an overhand right that lands on Handicks's shoulder, as Handicks tries to avoid the shot.
Handicks takes a swing at Mikhasevich's ribcage but misses.
Handicks on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mikhasevich. Mikhasevich obviously looking to wear him down.
Handicks avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Handicks looks to land a combination but Mikhasevich avoids it well.
A punch combination from Mikhasevich misses.
Mikhasevich misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Handicks moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mikhasevich steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Handicks.
Handicks looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Handicks throws a lazy uppercut
and Mikhasevich counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johny Handicks dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Handicks lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mikhasevich misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Handicks throws out a loose jab but Mikhasevich uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mikhasevich lands a nice looking kick to the body. Handicks takes a step back to recover.
Handicks throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mikhasevich counters with a good, hard body kick but Handicks shrugs it off.
Mikhasevich misses with a hook. Handicks ducked under it nicely.
Handicks throwing a counter right hand but Mikhasevich manages to avoid it.
Handicks avoids the head kick by Mikhasevich.
Handicks is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Mikhasevich scores with a hook.
Mikhasevich misses with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Handicks on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mikhasevich walks into a jab.
Mikhasevich looks to throw the jab but Handicks is out of range.
Mikhasevich lands a glancing blow to the side of Handicks's head.#T1#
Mikhasevich fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mikhasevich misses with a kick to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Handicks misses the target.
Handicks misses with a wild combination.
Handicks punishes Mikhasevich's body with a nice straight punch.
Handicks misses with a straight right.
Handicks takes a jab right on the kisser.
Handicks scores with a nice head shot.
Mikhasevich scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Mikhasevich misses with a looping right.
Handicks was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Handicks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mikhasevich throws out a counter right but Handicks avoids it with no problem.#T2#
Mikhasevich throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mikhasevich closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mikhasevich steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Handicks.
Handicks misses the jab.
Handicks misses with a lunging right hand
and Mikhasevich counters with a good, hard body kick but Handicks shrugs it off.
Mikhasevich doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mikhasevich lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash. #KD2#
A big head kick from Mikhasevich and Handicks is sent sprawling to the canvas! #ROC2#Handicks is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Johny Handicks has been cut.
Mikhasevich scoring with some ground and pound.
Oh Handicks is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mikhasevich is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Mikhasevich is looking to work some ground and pound but Handicks has wrist control.
Handicks trying to keep a closed guard but Mikhasevich is proving a slippery customer. #T3#
Handicks trying to control the position here.
Mikhasevich throws a big elbow that misses.
Handicks seems to have got his legs back now.
Mikhasevich wants to control from the top but Handicks keeps moving.
Handicks wants to sweep but no luck.
Handicks pulls Mikhasevich in close to prevent any damage.
Handicks avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Handicks holds on and takes a little breather.
Handicks keeping full guard, as Mikhasevich tries to pass. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mikhasevich is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Handicks looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mikhasevich is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Handicks moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Handicks tries to bum rush Mikhasevich with a series of wild strikes but Mikhasevich uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mikhasevich is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Mikhasevich scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Handicks misses with a looping right.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gennady Mikhasevich showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Johny Handicks'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#
Handicks takes a swing at Mikhasevich's ribcage but misses.
Mikhasevich tests Handicks's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mikhasevich walks into a left hand.
Mikhasevich throws a hook but Handicks avoids it easily.
Handicks bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mikhasevich's head.
Mikhasevich takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mikhasevich tries to work over Handicks's front leg with a kick but Handicks checks it.
Mikhasevich dodges the punch combination from Handicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Handicks digs a good body shot into Mikhasevich's ribs.
Mikhasevich misses with a body kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Handicks misses the target.#T1#
Mikhasevich shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Handicks misses with a wild body shot.
Handicks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Handicks ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mikhasevich moves away.
A big right from Handicks misses.
Mikhasevich unleashes a big counter combination but Handicks bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Handicks getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Handicks throws an off balance right hand
and Mikhasevich counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Handicks ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mikhasevich moves away.
Handicks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mikhasevich.
Handicks swings for the body but Mikhasevich moves out of range.
Handicks avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Handicks swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
A big left from Handicks misses.
Mikhasevich throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mikhasevich lands a slapping body shot.
Mikhasevich plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Handicks cracks Mikhasevich with a right hand to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mikhasevich feints a jab promting Handicks to slip. Mikhasevich then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Handicks slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Handicks misses with a wild body shot.
Mikhasevich avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Handicks throws the left hand but Mikhasevich avoids the punch easily.
Mikhasevich feints a counter leg kick.
Handicks missing with a left hand there. Mikhasevich was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gennady Mikhasevich seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mikhasevich misses the body punch
and Handicks counters with a nice uppercut.
Handicks throws a poor cross that misses
and Mikhasevich makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T3#
Mikhasevich keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Handicks.
Handicks displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mikhasevich throws out the jab.
Handicks swinging wildly here.
Mikhasevich throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Handicks tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mikhasevich swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Handicks misses the target.
Mikhasevich throws a sloppy head kick and Handicks moves out of range easily.
Handicks misses with an uppercut. Mikhasevich saw that one coming.
Handicks misses with a body shot
and Mikhasevich counters with a nice uppercut.
Handicks throws a series of punches but Mikhasevich moves out of range. #T4#
Mikhasevich connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Handicks's hands.
Handicks takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Johny Handicks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mikhasevich thows a left - swing and a miss!
As Mikhasevich looks to move away, Handicks throws a big counter combo but Mikhasevich just gets out of the way.
Handicks throws a right and a left that Mikhasevich avoids nicely.
Handicks throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mikhasevich only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Handicks has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Handicks slips under a jab from Mikhasevich.
As Mikhasevich looks to move away, Handicks throws a big counter combo but Mikhasevich just gets out of the way.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Handicks takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Mikhasevich scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mikhasevich tries to land a leg kick but Handicks saw it coming and moves away.
Handicks chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mikhasevich can pounce on him.
Handicks blocks a head kick by Mikhasevich.
Handicks ducks under a wild hook from Mikhasevich.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gennady Mikhasevich comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mikhasevich 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gennady Mikhasevich!
An out of breath Gennady Mikhasevich thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: C59: Garcia vs. Larkin
Date: Aug 28, 2021

#R1#
Mikhasevich connects with a solid leg kick.
Mikhasevich scores with the left hand. Pereira knows he should have avoided that one.
A low kick from Pereira misses
and Mikhasevich counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mikhasevich swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Pereira throws a fast counter high kick but Mikhasevich manages to duck under it in time.
Pereira tries to clinch up.
Mikhasevich takes one to the side of the head.
Pereira takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mikhasevich throws a body punch but Pereira moves out of range.
Mikhasevich bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Pereira's head.
Mikhasevich fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Pereira has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mikhasevich throws out a loose jab but Pereira uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pereira fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mikhasevich.#T1#
Mikhasevich misses with an uppercut
and Pereira counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gennady Mikhasevich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A low kick from Pereira misses
and Mikhasevich counters with a stiff right hand.
Mikhasevich tries a head kick but it misses.
It seemed like Pereira was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mikhasevich throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Pereira now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A combination from Mikhasevich does no damage.
Good standup being displayed there by Pereira as he connects with a hook.
Pereira misses with a wild body shot.
Pereira throws a leg kick but Mikhasevich sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Mikhasevich uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pereira.
Pereira shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Mikhasevich eats them both and turns towards Pereira to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Pereira throws a sloppy head kick and Mikhasevich moves out of range easily. #T2#
Mikhasevich bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pereira tries a low kick but Mikhasevich avoids it.
Danga de danga de dang - Pereira scores with a four punch combination!
Pereira slips under a jab.
Mikhasevich looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mikhasevich checks the leg kick nicely there.
Pereira throws a body punch but Mikhasevich moves out of range.
Pereira feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mikhasevichs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Mikhasevich throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mikhasevich looks to score with a jab to the body but Pereira is just out of range.#T3#
Mikhasevich throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pereira throws a big counter head kick but Mikhasevich avoids it with no problem.
Pereira is looking to clinch.
Pereira swings away with a body shot that misses
and Mikhasevich counters with a stiff right hand.
Pereira lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Pereira turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Pereira takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Pereira misses with a hook. Mikhasevich ducked under it nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Mikhasevich misses the target.
Mikhasevich lands a leg kick that knocks Pereira off balance momentarily.
Mikhasevich throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pereira fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Pereira throws a head kick but Mikhasevich moves out of range. #T4#
Mikhasevich tries a head kick but it misses.
Pereira throws a hook but Mikhasevich avoids it easily.
Mikhasevich takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mikhasevich misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pereira wants to slow Mikhasevich down by chopping away at his legs.
Mikhasevich looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A lazy left from Pereira finds it's target.
Pereira changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Pereira connects with a body shot.
Mikhasevich takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Pereira swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Michel Pereira dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Mikhasevich throws a jab but it's blocked by Pereira.
Michel Pereira is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pereira takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Pereira ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mikhasevich moves away.
Mikhasevich defending well as Pereira loads up on a big left hand.
Mikhasevich throws a head kick but Pereira moves out of range.
Mikhasevich throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pereira throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Mikhasevich misses its intended target.
Pereira throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pereira misses with a hook. Mikhasevich ducked under it nicely.
Pereira with the inside leg kick. #T1#
Mikhasevich moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Pereira throws a leg kick which misses Mikhasevich's front leg but catches the back leg as Mikhasevich tries to avoid it.
Mikhasevich misses with the body kick
and Pereira cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pereira has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Pereira checks a leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Pereira on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A bone on bone clash there as Mikhasevich blocks the leg kick.
Mikhasevich connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Pereira closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Good leg kick by Mikhasevich.
Mikhasevich thows a leg kick but Pereira checks it
and Pereira counters with an inside leg kick.
Pereira throws a shot from downtown. Mikhasevich moves away and avoids it.#T2#
Mikhasevich tries to move into range but Pereira moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The fighters circling - Mikhasevich throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mikhasevich keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pereira lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mikhasevich circles away quickly and effectively.
The fighters circle momentarily. Pereira darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mikhasevich ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mikhasevich misses with a lunging right hand
and Pereira connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A jab lands there for Mikhasevich.
Pereira scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mikhasevich throws a head kick but Pereira moves out of range.
Michel Pereira seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T3#
Mikhasevich pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pereira swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mikhasevich takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mikhasevich throws an overhand right that lands on Pereira's shoulder, as Pereira tries to avoid the shot.
Pereira misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Good exchange - Mikhasevich coming out on top.
Pereira throws a jab when Mikhasevich was well out of range.
Pereira takes a swing at Mikhasevich's ribcage but misses.
Mikhasevich avoids the body shot from Pereira.
Mikhasevich throwing a counter right hand but Pereira manages to avoid it.
Mikhasevich throws a predictable looking body shot
and Pereira counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mikhasevich thuds a left hand into Pereira's body.#T4#
Pereira scores with a decent looking hook.
Mikhasevich throws a solid leg kick but Pereira takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mikhasevich.
Mikhasevich is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Mikhasevich misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pereira misses with an uppercut. Mikhasevich saw that one coming.
Mikhasevich is looking for a counter combo.
Pereira takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mikhasevich misses with a left hand
and Pereira counters with a stiff right hand.
Mikhasevich looks for the body kick but Pereira saw that one coming.
Mikhasevich with a nice calf kick.
Mikhasevich moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mikhasevich tries a low kick but Pereira avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Gennady Mikhasevich will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Pereira has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mikhasevich.#CL2#
Pereira has closed the distance and engaged Mikhasevich in a clinch.
Pereira tries to land a knee to the head but Mikhasevich blocks with his arms.
Pereira misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pereira misses with a knee strike.
Pereira's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pereira tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mikhasevich avoids it.
Pereira has a couple of punches blocked by Mikhasevich.
Pereira misses with a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mikhasevich lands a body punch in the clinch.
Pereira looking to throw knees to the head but Mikhasevich is blocking nicely.
Pereira with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Pereira lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mikhasevich backwards.
Pereira throws a knee to the head but misses. #T1#
Mikhasevich blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pereira blocking some punches.
Mikhasevich on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mikhasevich manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Mikhasevich scores with a hook to the body.
Pereira tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mikhasevich lands a nice uppercut.
Pereira using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mikhasevich has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #BC#
Mikhasevich breaks from the clinch.
Pereira slips a jab from Mikhasevich.
Mikhasevich misses with a body shot. #T2#
Mikhasevich misses with a looping left.
Pereira scores with a head kick.
Pereira tries to bum rush Mikhasevich with a series of wild strikes but Mikhasevich uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pereira takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Pereira cracks Mikhasevich with an open hand slap.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pereira misses with a body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mikhasevich.
Pereira tries to clinch but Mikhasevich is having none of it.
Mikhasevich tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pereira swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mikhasevich is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T3#
Mikhasevich takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mikhasevich wants to slow Pereira down by chopping away at his legs.
A little jabbing left from Pereira on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pereira throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A big right from Mikhasevich misses.
Pereira flicks out a counter leg kick but Mikhasevich steps away.
Mikhasevich throws a head kick that misses.
Mikhasevich throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Pereira counters with a thumping low kick.
Mikhasevich misses with a hook to the body
and Pereira counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mikhasevich ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pereira moves away.
Mikhasevich misses with a head kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Pereira misses.
Pereira throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #T4#
Pereira connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mikhasevich throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Pereira counters with a slapping leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pereira swings widly with a right hand
and Mikhasevich counters with a nice low kick that buckles Pereira's knee momentarily.
Mikhasevich waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pereira.
A nice side step and Pereira releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mikhasevich.
Mikhasevich takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mikhasevich throws a lazy right hand but Pereira sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pereira throws a big shot that misses.
Pereira throws a right hand that misses
and Mikhasevich cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michel Pereira comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Pereira 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michel Pereira!
After winning the bout, Michel Pereira thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: C54: Magnus vs. Cook
Date: Jul 31, 2021

#R1#
Mikhasevich throws a front kick aimed at Loco's knee but Loco avoids it well.
Spanky Loco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Loco is defended easily by Mikhasevich.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mikhasevich.
Loco is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mikhasevich sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mikhasevich swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Loco misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gennady Mikhasevich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Spanky Loco.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mikhasevich lunges at Loco with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Loco's hand. #CUT#It looks like Spanky Loco has been cut.
Loco with a poor takedown
and Mikhasevich counters with a straight right hand.
Loco shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mikhasevich as he jumps to the side.
Gennady Mikhasevich is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Mikhasevich throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've been informed that Loco 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.
Loco shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mikhasevich as he jumps to the side.
Horrible takedown attempt by Loco or perhaps it was just good defense by Mikhasevich, which made it look bad.
Loco looks to land a right hand but Mikhasevich moved out of range.
Loco shoots and misses
and Mikhasevich counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mikhasevich jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mikhasevich looks for the body kick but Loco saw that one coming.
Loco gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Loco throws a combination that misses
and Mikhasevich counters with a body kick.
Mikhasevich walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Loco checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Loco misses with a takedown
and Mikhasevich counters with a left to the body.
Loco looks winded!#T2#
Mikhasevich stuns Loco with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Loco shoots in looking for a takedown. Mikhasevich tries to sprawl out of it but Loco keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mikhasevich manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
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!
Loco misses with a takedown
enabling Mikhasevich to counter with a crisp jab.
Mikhasevich just misses with a punch to the body.
Loco gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #KD#
and Mikhasevich counters with a beautiful punch that sends Loco to the canvas! #ROC#Loco is rocked!
Mikhasevich is looking to work some ground and pound but Loco has wrist control.
Loco keeping moving, preventing Mikhasevich from controlling successfully.
Mikhasevich postures up in Loco's guard and throws a big left but Loco blocks it. #T3#
Loco avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Loco has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB2#
Loco working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mikhasevich doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mikhasevich manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mikhasevich is pushing down on Loco's leg trying to pass to half guard. Loco is fighting to maintain full guard but Mikhasevich has managed to sneak the leg through.
Loco trying to hold on to Mikhasevich's head to control him but Mikhasevich postures up. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Loco tries to get to full guard but Mikhasevich has control of the leg.
Mikhasevich lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Mikhasevich is pressing down on Loco's thigh, looking to free his foot. Loco is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Loco looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Loco actively working from the bottom here.
Mikhasevich sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Loco defending well though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gennady Mikhasevich dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Spanky Loco's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Mikhasevich lands a glancing blow to the side of Loco's head.
Loco misses with a head kick.
Loco shoots in but Mikhasevich avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gennady Mikhasevich is winning the standup battle so far.
Mikhasevich looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Loco connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mikhasevich momentarily.
Loco looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mikhasevich is fending him off so far but Loco persists. Nope, Mikhasevich circles away and we're back to standing.
Mikhasevich is looking for a counter combo.
A swing and a miss from Mikhasevich.
Loco shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mikhasevich sprawls well. Mikhasevich wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Loco gets slowly back to his feet.
Gennady Mikhasevich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Spanky Loco.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Loco clinches with his opponent. #T1#
Good body shot from Mikhasevich.
Mikhasevich is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Loco can do to turn this around?#BC2#
Loco breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mikhasevich misses with a body shot.
Loco shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mikhasevich as he avoids it easily.
Mikhasevich is looking to counter with head kicks.
Loco avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Loco shapes to counter with a head kick.
Mikhasevich tests Loco's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mikhasevich misses with a body kick.
Loco tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mikhasevich manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Loco looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Mikhasevich!
Mikhasevich seems a little lost for a moment, as Loco dominates the positioning.
Mikhasevich sneaks back into half guard.#T2#
Loco controlling the action here.
Mikhasevich is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Mikhasevich looking for submissions off his back.
Mikhasevich is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Mikhasevich wants to control but Loco is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Loco with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Loco wants to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Loco goes for a double leg but Mikhasevich avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mikhasevich continues to drive forward.
Mikhasevich appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Loco.
Mikhasevich lands with an overhand left.#T4#
Mikhasevich throws a big shot that misses.
Mikhasevich cracks Loco with a good jab.#TD2#
Loco 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.#SUB#
Mikhasevich looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mikhasevich is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Loco trying to control the position from guard on top but Mikhasevich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mikhasevich working a defensive guard here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Gennady Mikhasevich will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Spanky Loco's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Loco.
Loco swings widly with a right hand
and Mikhasevich counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Loco with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mikhasevich cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Horrible takedown attempt by Loco or perhaps it was just good defense by Mikhasevich, which made it look bad.
Gennady Mikhasevich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Spanky Loco.
Mikhasevich throws a leg kick which misses Loco's front leg but catches the back leg as Loco tries to avoid it.
Loco bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loco takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Loco throws a sloppy head kick
letting Mikhasevich counter with a right hand.
Loco takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Loco is defended easily by Mikhasevich.#T1#
Mikhasevich tries to score with a low kick but Loco moves his leg out of the way.
Loco tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mikhasevich fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Loco checks it well.
Mikhasevich swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Loco scores with a nice right hand.
Loco closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mikhasevich circles away.
Loco fails with a takedown attempt.
Mikhasevich listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Loco looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
As Loco backs away, Mikhasevich returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T2#
Loco takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mikhasevich stuffs the takedown.
Loco gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mikhasevich counters with a stiff right hand.
Mikhasevich lands a jab to the nose.
Loco is still on wobbly legs! Can Mikhasevich finish him?
Loco is aggressively charging in as Mikhasevich backs up avoiding any damage. Mikhasevich tosses out a jab and Loco runs right into it face first! Loco is out cold! Mikhasevich dropped down on all fours and is barking in Loco's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gennady Mikhasevich!
Gennady Mikhasevich thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: C49: Choo vs. Shamrock
Date: Jul 11, 2021

#R1#
Mikhasevich cracks McCockiner with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CUT2#It looks like Barry McCockiner has been cut.
Mikhasevich takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
McCockiner throws a series of punches but Mikhasevich avoids them all with ease.
Mikhasevich jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McCockiner waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mikhasevich.
McCockiner misses with a double jab
and Mikhasevich counters with a right hand to the body.
McCockiner throws a wild body kick that Mikhasevich sees coming a mile off.
McCockiner slips a straight right by Mikhasevich.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mikhasevich with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McCockiner looks to score with a jab to the body but Mikhasevich is just out of range.
McCockiner scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mikhasevich bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
McCockiner looks to throw the jab but Mikhasevich is out of range.
McCockiner lands a head shot.
McCockiner stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
McCockiner throws a hook to the side of Mikhasevich's head but Mikhasevich sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mikhasevich shapes to counter with a head kick.
A jab from McCockiner misses.
It seemed like Mikhasevich was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McCockiner misses with a lunging right hand
and Mikhasevich counters with a stiff right hand.
Mikhasevich throws an overhand right that lands on McCockiner's shoulder, as McCockiner tries to avoid the shot.
McCockiner lands with a good body shot.
Mikhasevich throws a head kick that half lands. #KD#
McCockiner lands a left and a right that send Mikhasevich crashing to the mat, dazed. McCockiner thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Mikhasevich is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mikhasevich on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mikhasevich is still on wobbly legs! Can McCockiner finish him?#T2#
McCockiner closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Mikhasevich out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Barry McCockiner!
A relieved looking Barry McCockiner 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: C44: Zan vs. Severini 2
Date: Jun 19, 2021

#R1#
Mikhasevich ducks under a wild hook from DeVanzo.
Mikhasevich looks to throw the jab but DeVanzo is out of range.
A good leg kick by Mikhasevich. #TD#
DeVanzo shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. DeVanzo showed some decent athleticism there.
Mikhasevich tries to roll over but DeVanzo keeps him under control.
Mikhasevich trying to control here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeVanzo is looking to take a break and control but Mikhasevich is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
DeVanzo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T1#
DeVanzo thows a huge punch but Mikhasevich dodges it nicely.
Mikhasevich blocking the ground and pound attempt from DeVanzo.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. DeVanzo connects with a nice short shot to Mikhasevich's temple.
DeVanzo has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
DeVanzo trying to control the action but Mikhasevich is working from the bottom.
DeVanzo prevents Mikhasevich from improving his position.
Mikhasevich is trying to maintain the position but DeVanzo is very close to passing his half guard.
DeVanzo wants to take a breather but Mikhasevich is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
DeVanzo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
DeVanzo trying to control the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
DeVanzo wants to control but Mikhasevich is keeping him busy. #T2#
Mikhasevich on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Mikhasevich is looking to improve his position.
DeVanzo wants to take a breather but Mikhasevich is having none of it.
DeVanzo prevents Mikhasevich from improving his position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Mikhasevich is looking to control DeVanzo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mikhasevich avoid being mounted?#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
DeVanzo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mikhasevich moves away.#T3#
DeVanzo throws an off balance right hand
and Mikhasevich connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mikhasevich misses with a kick to the body.
Mikhasevich lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as DeVanzo backs up against the cage.
DeVanzo tries to bum rush Mikhasevich with a series of wild strikes but Mikhasevich uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A swing and a miss from DeVanzo.
DeVanzo throws a series of punches but Mikhasevich moves out of range.
Mikhasevich fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt DeVanzo.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mikhasevich lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and DeVanzo has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from DeVanzo and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
DeVanzo is looking to counter punch.
DeVanzo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
DeVanzo tries to move into range but Mikhasevich moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mikhasevich slips under a jab from DeVanzo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
DeVanzo misses with a double jab
and Mikhasevich counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. DeVanzo is lucky that one didn't land flush. #ROC2#DeVanzo is rocked!#T4#
DeVanzo throws a good cross that connects.
DeVanzo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mikhasevich.
Gennady Mikhasevich is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mikhasevich staying out of range there.
Mikhasevich lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Mikhasevich.
Oh DeVanzo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mikhasevich steps to the side to avoid the strikes from DeVanzo.
DeVanzo seems to have got his legs back now.
Mikhasevich jabs at DeVanzo's body.
DeVanzo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and DeVanzo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mikhasevich misses with an attempted mid kick.
An attempted straight right counter from DeVanzo misses the target.
Mikhasevich throws a body shot but no joy.
DeVanzo throws a series of punches but Mikhasevich avoids them all with ease.
DeVanzo throws a one two combo.
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 Artie DeVanzo will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
DeVanzo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mikhasevich moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
DeVanzo misses with a right hand
and Mikhasevich connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Artie DeVanzo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
DeVanzo fails with the takedown
letting Mikhasevich counter with a right hand.
Mikhasevich defending well as DeVanzo loads up on a big left hand.
DeVanzo fails to land with a series of punches.
DeVanzo connects with a body shot.
DeVanzo throws a body punch but Mikhasevich moves out of range.
Mikhasevich thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on DeVanzo if he has to take too many more of those.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeVanzo misses with a double jab.
DeVanzo misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Mikhasevich counters with a straight right hand.#KD2#
Oooh a lovely combination from Mikhasevich sends DeVanzo down but not out. Mikhasevich dives into side control looking to finish.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mikhasevich lands an elbow. #T1#
Mikhasevich wants to control but DeVanzo is keeping him busy.
DeVanzo is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Mikhasevich's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
DeVanzo manages to get to full guard.
DeVanzo looking for a sweep. Not yet DeVanzo, not yet.
DeVanzo 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#
Mikhasevich is not content to let DeVanzo control the position.#T2#
DeVanzo wants to free his trapped foot but Mikhasevich is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Mikhasevich is controlling DeVanzo's trapped leg to prevent DeVanzo from advancing to side control.
DeVanzo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mikhasevich is looking to improve his position.
DeVanzo not doing much here.
Mikhasevich is looking to improve his position. #T3#
DeVanzo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nice strikes from DeVanzo there.
DeVanzo is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Mikhasevich has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. DeVanzo is working away from the top position though.
DeVanzo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB2#
Mikhasevich looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
DeVanzo takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T4#
Ground and pound from DeVanzo. #SUB2#
Mikhasevich with the active half guard here but DeVanzo passes nicely into side control.
DeVanzo scores with punches from side control.
DeVanzo trying to control the position but Mikhasevich is working away.
DeVanzo lands a decent elbow from side control.
Artie DeVanzo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
DeVanzo working the head and body with strikes.
Mikhasevich is trying to get back to half guard.
DeVanzo advances to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Artie DeVanzo will probably get the nod.
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#
Mikhasevich misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mikhasevich misses with an uppercut #TD#
and DeVanzo counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by DeVanzo.
DeVanzo is standing up over Mikhasevich. Mikhasevich looks to escape but DeVanzo dives into side control. #REVB#
DeVanzo lands a few punches from side control.
Mikhasevich is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
DeVanzo tries for a kimura but Mikhasevich is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeVanzo moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T1#
DeVanzo scores with punches from side control.
Mikhasevich struggling a bit here.
DeVanzo is looking to take a break and control but Mikhasevich is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mikhasevich is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
DeVanzo trying to control the action but Mikhasevich is working from the bottom.
Gennady Mikhasevich has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#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.
Mikhasevich is looking to reverse the position.
DeVanzo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mikhasevich keeps working.
DeVanzo moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Artie DeVanzo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
DeVanzo landing a few strikes.
DeVanzo remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Mikhasevich is trying to get back to half guard.
DeVanzo scoring with punches from side control. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
DeVanzo taking a break here but Mikhasevich is having none of it and regains half guard.
Well, if DeVanzo 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.
DeVanzo wants to take a breather but Mikhasevich is having none of it.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
DeVanzo is taking a breather. Mikhasevich 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.
DeVanzo looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Mikhasevich with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Artie DeVanzo!

Event: AFC 12- Mikhasevich vs Gracie
Date: May 01, 2021

#R1#
Gracie fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gracie takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mikhasevich scores with a jab.
Gracie misses with a takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Gracie shoots and misses
and Mikhasevich counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gennady Mikhasevich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Royce Gracie.
Gracie shoots in and drives through. Mikhasevich sprawls well.
Mikhasevich connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gracie on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mikhasevich. Mikhasevich obviously looking to wear him down.
Gracie fails to land the takedown.
An attempted straight right counter from Mikhasevich misses the target.
Mikhasevich connects with a solid leg kick.
Mikhasevich misses with a double jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD2#
Gracie shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #T1##SUB#
Gracie avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Mikhasevich working for a triangle but Gracie defends it easily.
Mikhasevich looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracie is one step ahead there. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Mikhasevich working for submissions but it's allowed Gracie to get to half guard.
Mikhasevich wants to get back to full guard but Gracie has passed into side control.#SUB2#
Gracie working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Mikhasevich is trying to get back to half guard.#T3#
Mikhasevich is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Gracie working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Gracie goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Mikhasevich rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Gracie's guard! Nice work there by Mikhasevich!
Mikhasevich throwing strikes but missing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU#
Gracie is working an open guard so Mikhasevich takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gennady Mikhasevich dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Gracie darts in looking for a takedown but Mikhasevich gets double underhooks and turns Gracie into the cage. #TD2#
Gracie shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Gracie was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Mikhasevich gets back to half guard.#ES#
Mikhasevich kicks Gracie off and gets back to his feet.
Gracie doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mikhasevich counters with a thumping low kick.
Gracie shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mikhasevich counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Gennady Mikhasevich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Royce Gracie.
Gracie stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mikhasevich.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gracie with a poor takedown
and Mikhasevich counters with a straight right hand.
Royce Gracie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gracie takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Gracie shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Mikhasevich counter with a right hand. #T1#
Mikhasevich explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Royce Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mikhasevich counters with a nice uppercut.
Mikhasevich scores with a punch to the head.#KD#
Mikhasevich steps into range and cracks Gracie with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Gracie flops backwards and Mikhasevich dives into his guard looking to finish! #ROC#Gracie is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mikhasevich makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Gracie is still in real trouble! Can Mikhasevich finish him?
Mikhasevich cracks Gracie with a solid left hand.
Mikhasevich controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Gennady Mikhasevich overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mikhasevich working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gracie's head.
Mikhasevich postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mikhasevich lands a couple of digs.
Mikhasevich working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gracie's head.
Mikhasevich scoring with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mikhasevich arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Gracie's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Gennady Mikhasevich!
Gennady Mikhasevich retains his middleweight title!
A victorious Gennady Mikhasevich thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: AFC 11- Silvera vs Mikhasevic
Date: Apr 15, 2021

#R1#
Silvera misses with a hook.
Mikhasevich ducks under a wild hook from Silvera.
Mikhasevich only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Silvera connects with a looping right hand. #CUT#It looks like Gennady Mikhasevich has been cut.
The fighters circling - Silvera throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Silvera fails to land with a series of punches.
Silvera looks to throw the jab but Mikhasevich is out of range.
Mikhasevich was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Mikhasevich misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mikhasevich avoids the head kick by Silvera.
Mikhasevich appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Silvera swings widly with a right hand
letting Mikhasevich counter with a right hand.
Mikhasevich moves out of range as Silvera strikes.
Silvera throws a sloppy head kick
and Mikhasevich counters with a straight right hand.
Silvera lands with an overhand left.
Joao Silvera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mikhasevich ducks under a wild hook from Silvera.
Silvera throws a lazy head kick
and Mikhasevich counters with a nice uppercut.
Mikhasevich throws a big shot that misses.
Mikhasevich connects with a solid leg kick.
Silvera misses with a wild combination. #T1#
Mikhasevich lets loose with a powerful body kick. Silvera will feel that in the morning.
Silvera tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mikhasevich was well out of range. Poor timing from Silvera.
Mikhasevich keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Silvera misses with an uppercut. Mikhasevich saw that one coming.
Silvera throws a sloppy head kick and Mikhasevich moves out of range easily.
Mikhasevich swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Silvera pushes Mikhasevich away with a front kick.
Mikhasevich slips under a jab from Silvera.
Silvera tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice defenses there by Mikhasevich.
Silvera lands a really nice looking cross but Mikhasevich seems unphased.
Mikhasevich lands a jab to the nose.
Silvera misses with a jab to the body
and Mikhasevich counters with a low kick, right behind Silvera 's knee.
Silvera misses with a looping left.
Mikhasevich was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Silvera listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick by Silvera misses
and Mikhasevich counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Mikhasevich staying out of range there.
Silvera throws a body shot but no joy.
A countering left hand to the body from Mikhasevich misses.
Mikhasevich connects with a leg kick.
Silvera throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mikhasevich sizes up Silvera with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mikhasevich throws a good cross that connects. #ROC2#Silvera is rocked!
Mikhasevich lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Silvera up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Mikhasevich from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Silvera's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gennady Mikhasevich!
Gennady Mikhasevich is the new middleweight champion!
A victorious Gennady Mikhasevich thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: AFC FN 5- Wilson vs Cruzier
Date: Apr 09, 2021

#R1#
Pyke doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Pyke takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pyke slips a straight right by Mikhasevich.
Mikhasevich waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pyke.
Mikhasevich with a body punch. A glancing blow. #TD2#
Pyke shoots in and gets a takedown into Mikhasevich's guard.

Mikhasevich has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Pyke is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Pyke is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mikhasevich gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Pyke is looking to take this one to the mat.
Gennady Mikhasevich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magnus Pyke.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mikhasevich cracks Pyke with a nice body shot.
Pyke tries to score a body lock takedown but Mikhasevich shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Pyke goes for a takedown attempt but Mikhasevich pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Pyke slips under a jab from Mikhasevich.
Pyke steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Mikhasevich. That one must have hurt.
Mikhasevich turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T1#
Mikhasevich scores with a punch to the head.#CUT#It looks like Magnus Pyke has been cut.
Nice sprawl there from Mikhasevich as Pyke shoots in.
Mikhasevich scores with a decent looking hook.
Pyke is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mikhasevich sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Pyke misses with a takedown
enabling Mikhasevich to counter with a crisp jab.
Pyke looks winded!
Pyke tries to move into range but Mikhasevich moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mikhasevich thuds a left hand into Pyke's body.
Mikhasevich looks to land a combination. Pyke sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#ROC#Pyke is rocked!
Mikhasevich is stalking Pyke. Pyke circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Mikhasevich, and it's lights out! Pyke really payed the price for that rookie mistake.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gennady Mikhasevich!
After winning the bout, Gennady Mikhasevich thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: AFC 10- Saint vs Bosch
Date: Apr 02, 2021

#R1#
Silva misses with an uppercut. Mikhasevich saw that one coming.
Mikhasevich looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mikhasevich chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mikhasevich thuds a left hand into Silva's body.
Silva looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
An inside leg kick lands from Mikhasevich.
Mikhasevich looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Silva throws a leg kick that misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Mikhasevich blocks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mikhasevich thumps Silva with a low kick.
Silva moves out of range of the body kick from Mikhasevich.
Silva has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Mikhasevich.
Silva is breathing heavily.#T1#
Silva misses with a jab to the body
and Mikhasevich counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mikhasevich thows a body kick. Silva tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Mikhasevich looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #KD2#
Oh, that's a big right hand from Mikhasevich and Silva goes tumbling to the canvas! Mikhasevich follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard. #ROC2#Silva is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mikhasevich tries to pass to full mount but Silva defends it.
Oh Silva is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Silva avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mikhasevich.
Mikhasevich thows a huge punch but Silva dodges it nicely. #SUB2#
Silva is defending against the submission attempts here by Mikhasevich.
Silva blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mikhasevich.
Silva seems to have got his legs back now.#T2#
Mikhasevich keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Silva wants to improve his position but Mikhasevich is controlling well.
Silva blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mikhasevich.
Mikhasevich content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Silva blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mikhasevich. #SUB2#
Mikhasevich is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Silva doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mikhasevich. #T3#
Silva works his way to full guard. Good work.
Silva can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mikhasevich controls the pace.
Mikhasevich throws a big right hand that misses.
Mikhasevich seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Mikhasevich from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Silva throws a lazy uppercut
and Mikhasevich counters with a left to the body.
Mikhasevich pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mikhasevich lands with a straight right. Silva didn't see that one coming.
Mikhasevich waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Silva.
Silva walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Mikhasevich steps in with a hook that catches Silva right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Mikhasevich follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Silva looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gennady Mikhasevich!
A victorious Gennady Mikhasevich thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: SYN 771 Tower vs Piano
Date: Jan 09, 2021

#R1#
A low kick from Voronin misses
and Mikhasevich counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#It looks like Andriy Voronin has been cut.#CL2#
Voronin has managed to clinch.
Voronin lands an uppercut.
Voronin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Voronin can't find room to land a body shot as Mikhasevich controls the action.
Mikhasevich throws an elbow that misses.
Voronin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Voronin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Voronin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Voronin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Mikhasevich on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Voronin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mikhasevich swings wildly with an uppercut but Voronin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Voronin scores with a shot to the side of Mikhasevich's head.
Mikhasevich leaning his opponent against the cage.
Mikhasevich blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Voronin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Voronin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mikhasevich working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Voronin cracks Mikhasevich with a nice body shot.
Mikhasevich cracks Voronin with a nice body shot.
Mikhasevich taking a breather.
Voronin throws a head punch that misses.
Voronin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Voronin misses with a punch to the body.
Voronin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Voronin throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mikhasevich. #T2#
Voronin working aggressively here.
Voronin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Voronin.
Voronin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Voronin misses with some punches.
Mikhasevich misses with a hook from the clinch.
Voronin tries a body shot but Mikhasevich blocks it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mikhasevich working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mikhasevich tries to work over Voronin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Voronin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mikhasevich wants to break free but Voronin has control.
Voronin cracks Mikhasevich with a nice body shot.
Mikhasevich blocks an uppercut.
Mikhasevich tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Voronin letting Mikhasevich take a breather here.#T3#
A short body shot lands from Voronin as the two fighters clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Voronin.
Mikhasevich's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Voronin misses with a punch on the inside.
Voronin tries to throw a body punch but Mikhasevich avoids it by throwing Voronin back against the cage. #BC#
Mikhasevich pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mikhasevich moves out of range of the body kick.
Mikhasevich feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Voronin misses with a series of wild punches.
Mikhasevich fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mikhasevich scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T4#
Voronin connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mikhasevich. Mikhasevich circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Voronin avoids the head kick by Mikhasevich.
Voronin misses the shot to the body.
Voronin throws a head kick that misses
and Mikhasevich counters with a nice low kick that buckles Voronin's knee momentarily.
Mikhasevich dips to his left and cracks Voronin with an uppercut!
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!
Mikhasevich swings for the body but Voronin moves out of range.
Voronin slips a straight right by Mikhasevich.
Voronin has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Mikhasevich tries a low kick but Voronin avoids it.
Mikhasevich moves out of range as Voronin strikes.
Andriy Voronin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mikhasevich takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Voronin tries to clinch but Mikhasevich moves out of range.
Mikhasevich cracks Voronin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Voronin lands a jab to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Andriy Voronin will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Andriy Voronin'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#
Voronin misses with an uppercut.
The fighters circling - Voronin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Voronin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sloppy strikes from Voronin. Those never looked like landing.
Mikhasevich half committed to a counter leg kick.
A shot to the body from Mikhasevich misses
and Voronin counters with a nice uppercut.
Voronin scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mikhasevich moves out of range of the body kick from Voronin.
Voronin's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mikhasevich under the eye.
Mikhasevich lands a really nice looking cross but Voronin seems unphased.
Voronin throws a nice head kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Voronin scores with a jab. Mikhasevich acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Voronin lands with an uppercut that bounces Mikhasevich off the cage and back into range.
Mikhasevich throws a head kick that misses
and Voronin counters with a two punch combo.
Voronin misses with a jab, cross combination. #T1#
Mikhasevich blocks a head kick by Voronin.
A swing and a miss from Voronin.
Jab by Voronin.
Voronin throws a leg kick
letting Mikhasevich counter with a right hand.
Voronin wants to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Mikhasevich on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mikhasevich avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mikhasevich thinks about countering with a body kick.
A big left from Voronin misses.
Mikhasevich is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Voronin.
Voronin misses the jab.
Mikhasevich is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Mikhasevich blocks a head kick by Voronin.
Mikhasevich uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Voronin.
Mikhasevich finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #T2#
Mikhasevich jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Voronin looks to land a body kick but Mikhasevich moved away.
Mikhasevich checks a leg kick.
It looked like Mikhasevich wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Voronin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mikhasevich. That did some damage!
A slow jab from Mikhasevich misses its intended target.
Voronin swings for the body but Mikhasevich moves out of range.
Voronin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mikhasevich manages to avoid it.
Voronin lands a high kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Voronin throws a push kick but Mikhasevich slaps the foot to one side.
Mikhasevich throwing a counter right hand but Voronin manages to avoid it.
Voronin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Voronin throws a hook to the side of Mikhasevich's head but Mikhasevich sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mikhasevich swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Voronin jabs Mikhasevich to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jab from Mikhasevich.
Voronin scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Voronin scores with a jab to the head. #T3#
Mikhasevich cracks Voronin with a good jab.
Mikhasevich scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Voronin throws a hook but Mikhasevich blocks it.
Mikhasevich is looking for a counter combo.
Voronin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Voronin throws a front kick aimed at Mikhasevich's knee but Mikhasevich avoids it well. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Voronin tries a body shot but Mikhasevich blocks it.
Voronin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Voronin working aggressively here.
Mikhasevich tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Voronin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mikhasevich backwards.
Voronin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Voronin working aggressively here. #T4#
Voronin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Voronin lands an uppercut.
Voronin has a couple of punches blocked by Mikhasevich.
Voronin has a couple of punches blocked by Mikhasevich.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mikhasevich lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mikhasevich.
Mikhasevich blocking some punches.
Mikhasevich goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mikhasevich lands an elbow just above Voronin 's eye.
Voronin misses with a punch to the body.
Voronin has a couple of punches blocked by Mikhasevich.
Mikhasevich misses with some punches.
Mikhasevich swings wildly with an uppercut but Voronin uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Voronin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Andriy Voronin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Andriy Voronin's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Mikhasevich will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Voronin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Voronin misses with a kick to the body
and Mikhasevich connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Mikhasevich has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.#CL2#
Voronin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mikhasevich, pushing him back against the cage.
Voronin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Voronin misses with the head strike.
Voronin throws a punch but it's blocked by Mikhasevich.
Voronin misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Voronin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Voronin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Voronin lands with a short shot to the head.
Voronin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Voronin lands with a light punch inside. #T1#
Voronin prevents a body shot from Mikhasevich.
Voronin throws a punch but it's blocked by Mikhasevich.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Mikhasevich throws a punch but it's blocked by Voronin.
A nice left hand lands by Mikhasevich.
Voronin misses with a punch to the body.
Voronin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mikhasevich's efforts to push away.
Mikhasevich holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Voronin tries to work over Mikhasevich's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Voronin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gennady Mikhasevich has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Voronin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Voronin.
Voronin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Voronin misses with a body punch.
Mikhasevich has a couple of punches blocked by Voronin.
A head punch on the inside from Voronin fails to land.
Mikhasevich blocks an uppercut.
Voronin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Voronin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Voronin misses with a hook to the ribs.
A hook to the body from Voronin.
A short uppercut from Mikhasevich.
Voronin misses with the head strike.
Voronin can't find room to land a body shot as Mikhasevich controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Voronin fails to land. #T3#
Voronin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Voronin scores with a shot to the side of Mikhasevich's head.
Voronin misses with a body punch.
Mikhasevich is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Mikhasevich is struggling to control the position.
A head punch on the inside from Voronin fails to land.
Mikhasevich slowing the pace effectively.
Come on Mikhasevich - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Voronin.
Voronin takes a shot to the head.
Mikhasevich throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Voronin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Andriy Voronin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Mikhasevich takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Voronin prevents a body shot from Mikhasevich.
Voronin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Come on Mikhasevich - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #BC#
Mikhasevich manages to break the clinch.
Voronin lands a head kick!
Mikhasevich slips a straight right by Voronin.
Voronin throws a half hearted mid kick.
Voronin misses with an uppercut. Mikhasevich saw that one coming.
Mikhasevich takes a head kick and keeps coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Voronin throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.

And that's the end of the fight!
Andriy Voronin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Voronin 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andriy Voronin!
An out of breath Andriy Voronin thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Syn Birthday Bash London
Date: Nov 30, 2020

#R1#
Mikhasevich scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Pendragon goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mikhasevich lands a head shot.
Mikhasevich seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Mikhasevich throws a leg kick that is checked
and Pendragon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mikhasevich is looking to chop away at Pendragon's legs.
A cross from Mikhasevich lands.
Pendragon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mikhasevich.
Pendragon swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A nice inside leg kick there by Pendragon. That's going to slow Mikhasevich down.
Pendragon's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mikhasevich under the eye.
The fighters circling - Mikhasevich throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That kick from Pendragon tenderised Mikhasevich's leg. Mikhasevich is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mikhasevich throws a low kick but Pendragon avoids it.
Arthur Pendragon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pendragon lunges at Mikhasevich with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mikhasevich's hand.
Mikhasevich looks to land a left hand but Pendragon moved out of range nicely.
Pendragon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pendragon throws a leg kick but Mikhasevich sees it coming and moves out of range.
Pendragon moves away from the strike by Mikhasevich.
Pendragon throws a nice looking combination but Mikhasevich bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T1#
Mikhasevich keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pendragon listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That kick from Mikhasevich tenderised Pendragon's leg. Pendragon is trying to keep his angry face on.
Pendragon takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mikhasevich misses with the combination.
Mikhasevich with a jab.
Pendragon misses with an attempted mid kick.
Pendragon scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Pendragon fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mikhasevich drops his hands momentarily and Pendragon takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Pendragon catches Mikhasevich with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pendragon throws a good cross that connects.
Mikhasevich scores with a nice head shot.
Mikhasevich throws a head kick but Pendragon moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Pendragon on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T2#
Mikhasevich pivots, looking for a leg kick but Pendragon is out of range and Mikhasevich settles back down.
A telegraphed right hand from Mikhasevich misses the target.
Mikhasevich throws a head kick but Pendragon moves out of range.
Mikhasevich takes a swing at Pendragon's ribcage but misses.
Pendragon throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mikhasevich.
Mikhasevich rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pendragon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A low kick from Pendragon is predictable there
enabling Mikhasevich to counter with a crisp jab.
Pendragon tries to score with a low kick but Mikhasevich moves his leg out of the way.
Pendragon has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Mikhasevich throws a solid leg kick but Pendragon takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mikhasevich.
Pendragon fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mikhasevich checks it well.
Mikhasevich throws a sloppy head kick and Pendragon moves out of range easily.
Pendragon cracks Mikhasevich with an open hand slap.
Mikhasevich misses with an uppercut. Pendragon saw that one coming.
Mikhasevich throws a shot to the body.
Mikhasevich throws a head kick that misses.
Pendragon pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T3#
Mikhasevich scores with a nice head shot.
Mikhasevich throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mikhasevich smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A combination from Mikhasevich does no damage.
A little jabbing left from Pendragon on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pendragon misses with a double jab.
Mikhasevich lands with a right hand.
Pendragon throws a leg kick which misses Mikhasevich's front leg but catches the back leg as Mikhasevich tries to avoid it.
Pendragon misses with a hook to the body
and Mikhasevich cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pendragon loads up on a big right hand but Mikhasevich slips the punch.
Pendragon staying out of range there.
Pendragon moves out of range of the body kick.
Mikhasevich looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mikhasevich is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Mikhasevich takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mikhasevich throws the left hand but Pendragon avoids the punch easily.
Mikhasevich moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T4#
Pendragon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mikhasevich.
A jab from Pendragon finds it's way through Mikhasevich's defenses.
Pendragon scores with a shot to the body.
Mikhasevich slips a jab from Pendragon.
Mikhasevich throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mikhasevich throws a wild body kick that Pendragon sees coming a mile off.
Pendragon lands a nice shot to the body.
Pendragon motions for Mikhasevich to come forward. Pendragon throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mikhasevich ducks under a wild hook from Pendragon.
Pendragon looks to score with a jab to the body but Mikhasevich is just out of range.
Mikhasevich is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pendragon.
Pendragon walks into a left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pendragon takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Pendragon misses with a body shot.
Pendragon digs a good body shot into Mikhasevich's ribs.
Pendragon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mikhasevich.
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 Gennady Mikhasevich will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Pendragon closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Mikhasevich scores with a nice body kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mikhasevich checks a leg kick.
It looked like Mikhasevich wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A swing and a miss from Mikhasevich.
Mikhasevich blocks a leg kick.
Pendragon's corner calls for a 1-2. Pendragon obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Pendragon misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Mikhasevich counters with a nice uppercut.
Gennady Mikhasevich is winning the standup battle so far.
A nice inside leg kick there by Pendragon. That's going to slow Mikhasevich down.
Pendragon misses with an attempted mid kick.
A slow jab from Mikhasevich misses its intended target.
Mikhasevich does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Pendragon cracks Mikhasevich with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mikhasevich takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Pendragon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pendragon bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mikhasevich's head.
Pendragon fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mikhasevich looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T1#
Pendragon looks to land a body kick but Mikhasevich moved away.
A combination from Pendragon does no damage.
Pendragon loads up on a big right hand but Mikhasevich slips the punch.
Mikhasevich attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Pendragon throws a body shot but no joy.
Mikhasevich misses with an attempted mid kick.
Pendragon fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mikhasevich.
A good leg kick by Mikhasevich.
A solid leg kick lands there for Pendragon.
Mikhasevich attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Mikhasevich throws a looping overhand right but Pendragon ducks down to avoid it.
Pendragon connects with a looping right hand.
Pendragon swings for the body but Mikhasevich moves out of range.
Good work by Mikhasevich as he checks the leg kick.
Pendragon tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mikhasevich is able to avoid easily.#T2#
Mikhasevich throws a leg kick which misses Pendragon's front leg but catches the back leg as Pendragon tries to avoid it.
Pendragon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mikhasevich moves away.
Pendragon comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mikhasevich clobbers Pendragon with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Pendragon moves out of range of the leg kick from Mikhasevich.
Mikhasevich connects with a nice looking jab.
Pendragon thumps Mikhasevich with a low kick.
Pendragon bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mikhasevich's head backwards.
Pendragon takes one to the chin there.
Pendragon tries to move into range but Mikhasevich moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mikhasevich tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mikhasevich gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Pendragon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pendragon throws a wild body kick that Mikhasevich sees coming a mile off.
Mikhasevich has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pendragon.
Pendragon on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T3#
Mikhasevich thumps Pendragon with a low kick.
Pendragon scores with a decent looking hook.
Mikhasevich on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A lazy left from Mikhasevich finds it's target.
Pendragon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mikhasevich swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pendragon takes one to the side of the head.
Mikhasevich walks into a stiff left hand from Pendragon.
Mikhasevich lands a nice shot that snaps Pendragon's head back.
Pendragon throws a lazy body kick
and Mikhasevich counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Pendragon.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pendragon scores with a nice right hand.
Pendragon checks the leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Mikhasevich. That snapped Pendragon's head back.
Pendragon throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T4#
Nice defenses there by Mikhasevich.
Mikhasevich throwing a counter right hand but Pendragon manages to avoid it.
Pendragon misses with a body shot.
Mikhasevich feints and then cracks Pendragon's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pendragon down.
Jab by Pendragon.
Pendragon blocks a jab.
Pendragon misses with a wild body shot.
Mikhasevich jabs Pendragon right on the nose. Pendragon blinks but takes it well.
Pendragon connects with a right hand. Mikhasevich shakes it off.
Mikhasevich lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Mikhasevich throws a low kick but it's checked well by Pendragon.
A little jabbing left from Pendragon on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pendragon scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pendragon just misses with a punch to the body.
Mikhasevich throwing a counter right hand but Pendragon manages to avoid it.
Mikhasevich keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mikhasevich throwing a counter right hand but Pendragon manages to avoid it.
Pendragon misses with a shot to the body
and Mikhasevich counters with a stiff right hand.
Pendragon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Arthur Pendragon 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Pendragon fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Pendragon just misses with a punch to the body.
Mikhasevich swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pendragon lands a body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pendragon.
Pendragon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pendragon fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Pendragon lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mikhasevich throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mikhasevich moves forwards but Pendragon connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Pendragon takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Pendragon shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mikhasevich walks into a straight right hand from Pendragon.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mikhasevich checks a leg kick.
Pendragon tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pendragon connects with a crisp jab. #T1#
Nice defenses there by Mikhasevich.
Pendragon throws a right hand that misses
and Mikhasevich cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mikhasevich misses with a few strikes there.
An inside leg kick from Pendragon misses.
Pendragon has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nice jab there from Pendragon.
Pendragon misses the shot to the body.
Mikhasevich misses with a head kick.
Pendragon avoids the head kick by Mikhasevich.
Mikhasevich staying out of range there.
Mikhasevich throwing a counter right hand but Pendragon manages to avoid it.
Pendragon misses with a body punch
and Mikhasevich counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pendragon takes a swing at Mikhasevich's ribcage but misses.
Pendragon connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mikhasevich. Mikhasevich circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mikhasevich ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pendragon takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T2#
Mikhasevich throws the left hand but Pendragon avoids the punch easily.
Mikhasevich steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pendragon.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A cross from Mikhasevich lands.
Pendragon fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mikhasevich pivots, looking for a leg kick but Pendragon is out of range and Mikhasevich settles back down.
A good leg kick by Pendragon.
Pendragon doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Pendragon misses with a hook. Mikhasevich ducked under it nicely.
Pendragon throws a nice outside leg kick.
Pendragon misses with a straight left.
Pendragon misses with a lunging right hand
and Mikhasevich counters with a nice uppercut.
Pendragon throws a shot to the body.
Mikhasevich ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pendragon moves away.
It seemed like Pendragon was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mikhasevich is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Pendragon slips a straight right by Mikhasevich.#T3#
Pendragon blocks the body kick.
Pendragon swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pendragon swings for the body but Mikhasevich moves out of range.
Pendragon swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Mikhasevich counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pendragon fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mikhasevich checks it well.
Nice shot lands for Pendragon.
Pendragon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pendragon rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Mikhasevich counter with a right hand.
Pendragon throws a big shot that misses.
Pendragon fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mikhasevich swings for the body but Pendragon moves out of range.
Pendragon looks to land a combination. Mikhasevich sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Mikhasevich throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mikhasevich tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pendragon was well out of range. Poor timing from Mikhasevich.
Pendragon throws a low kick but Mikhasevich moves out of range easily. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pendragon listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mikhasevich misses with an uppercut.
Pendragon throws out a powerful jab.
Pendragon gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mikhasevich.
Pendragon throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Mikhasevich was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mikhasevich throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mikhasevich connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Pendragon misses with a hook
and Mikhasevich connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mikhasevich fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Pendragon is out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Pendragon.
The crowd cheers as Pendragon lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mikhasevich doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pendragon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mikhasevich misses with an uppercut
and Mikhasevich takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mikhasevich throws a hook but Pendragon avoids it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Arthur Pendragon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Pendragon 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arthur Pendragon!

Event: Syn Brak vs Tower 2
Date: Nov 01, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A low kick from Mikhasevich is predictable there
and Wojcik counters with a straight right hand.
Wojcik ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wojcik has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Mikhasevich is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Mikhasevich throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wojcik appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Mikhasevich ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mikhasevich appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Wojcik takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CUT#It looks like Ryszard Wojcik has been cut.
Wojcik misses with a body shot
and Mikhasevich cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mikhasevich lands a glancing blow to the side of Wojcik's head.
Wojcik moves away from the strike by Mikhasevich.
Mikhasevich throws the kick towards the body but Wojcik avoids it.
Mikhasevich throws out a loose jab but Wojcik uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mikhasevich lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wojcik blocks the body kick. #T1#
Wojcik takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mikhasevich throws a leg kick
and Wojcik counters with a straight right hand.
Mikhasevich swings for the body but Wojcik moves out of range.
Mikhasevich throws a body kick that misses.
Mikhasevich throws a low kick but Wojcik avoids it.
Mikhasevich throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wojcik sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wojcik tests Mikhasevich's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wojcik just misses with a punch to the body.
Wojcik swings for the body but Mikhasevich moves out of range.
Mikhasevich misses with a low kick.
Mikhasevich is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Mikhasevich lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mikhasevich thows a leg kick but Wojcik checks it
letting Wojcik counter with a right hand. #T2#
Wojcik misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Mikhasevich wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mikhasevich waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wojcik.
Wojcik throws out a counter right but Mikhasevich avoids it with no problem.
Mikhasevich jabs Wojcik right on the nose. Wojcik blinks but takes it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mikhasevich misses with a low kick.
Mikhasevich throws a low kick but Wojcik avoids it.
Mikhasevich throws a body kick that misses
and Wojcik counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wojcik throws an off balance right hand
and Mikhasevich counters with a thumping low kick.
Wojcik throws a combination that misses
and Mikhasevich counters with a straight right hand.
Mikhasevich throws an overhand right that lands on Wojcik's shoulder, as Wojcik tries to avoid the shot.
Mikhasevich looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wojcik misses with an uppercut
and Mikhasevich counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Mikhasevich connects with a crisp jab.
Mikhasevich works the jab nicely.
Wojcik throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mikhasevich sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mikhasevich shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Some wild striking there from Mikhasevich.
Mikhasevich moves out of range of the strikes.
Mikhasevich with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mikhasevich avoids the body shot from Wojcik.
Mikhasevich throws a series of punches but Wojcik moves out of range.
Mikhasevich thows a left - swing and a miss! #T4#
Mikhasevich darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Mikhasevich connects with a solid leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mikhasevich scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wojcik doesn't seem bothered though.
Mikhasevich with a jab.
Mikhasevich thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wojcik looks to land a left hand but Mikhasevich moved out of range nicely.
Wojcik just misses with a punch to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Mikhasevich on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mikhasevich throws a sloppy head kick
and Wojcik connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wojcik ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mikhasevich tests Wojcik's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT#That has opened up Ryszard Wojcik's cut even more.
Wojcik keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gennady Mikhasevich dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ryszard Wojcik's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Mikhasevich walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Wojcik checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Wojcik swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Mikhasevich counter with a right hand.
Mikhasevich throws a big shot that misses.
Wojcik throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wojcik ducks under a wild hook from Mikhasevich.
Mikhasevich lands with a right hand.
Mikhasevich misses with an attempted mid kick.
Wojcik throws a counter combo.
Mikhasevich misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mikhasevich avoids the body shot from Wojcik.
Mikhasevich bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fighters circling - Wojcik throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Mikhasevich wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wojcik takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mikhasevich misses with a hook.
Wojcik misses with a straight right.
Mikhasevich's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Wojcik connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mikhasevich scrambles back to his feet.
Mikhasevich is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wojcik can do to turn this around?
Mikhasevich with the inside leg kick.
Wojcik tries to bum rush Mikhasevich with a series of wild strikes but Mikhasevich uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wojcik throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mikhasevich cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wojcik connects with a body shot that sends Mikhasevich's belly button to the back.
Wojcik misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Wojcik throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2#
The fighters circle momentarily. Wojcik darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big left from Wojcik misses.
Mikhasevich misses with a right hand
and Wojcik counters with a straight right hand.
Wojcik takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mikhasevich throws the left hand but Wojcik avoids the punch easily.
Wojcik scores with a one two! Mikhasevich had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Mikhasevich connects with a crisp jab.
Wojcik throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A slapping body kick lands there for Mikhasevich.
Gennady Mikhasevich is winning the standup battle so far.
Mikhasevich connects with a high kick. #T3#
Wojcik swings widly with a right hand
and Mikhasevich counters with a good low kick that Wojcik was not able to check.
Mikhasevich lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wojcik throws a combination that misses
and Mikhasevich counters with a stiff right hand.
Wojcik is looking to clinch but Mikhasevich is avoiding it.
Wojcik tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mikhasevich was well out of range. Poor timing from Wojcik.
Mikhasevich throwing a counter right hand but Wojcik manages to avoid it.
Wojcik tries to move into range but Mikhasevich moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Wojcik takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wojcik looks to land a left hand but Mikhasevich moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Mikhasevich was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Wojcik might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Mikhasevich has got the better of the exchanges.
A punch combination from Wojcik misses.
Mikhasevich seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Wojcik is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mikhasevich.
Mikhasevich is looking to counter with a body kick.
Wojcik throws an overhand right that lands on Mikhasevich's shoulder, as Mikhasevich tries to avoid the shot. #T4#
Mikhasevich misses with a right hand
and Wojcik counters with a stiff right hand.
Mikhasevich misses with a right hand
enabling Wojcik to counter with a crisp jab.
Wojcik throws a body punch but Mikhasevich moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wojcik misses with a hook to the body
and Mikhasevich counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Wojcik misses with a looping left.
Wojcik uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mikhasevich.
Wojcik misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mikhasevich.
Mikhasevich swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mikhasevich slips a jab from Wojcik.
A little feinted left hand from Mikhasevich on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mikhasevich dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wojcik. That did some damage!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Gennady Mikhasevich will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ryszard Wojcik's cut.
That's time! Mikhasevich's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Wojcik misses with a body punch
and Wojcik takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mikhasevich tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wojcik misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mikhasevich.
Mikhasevich throws an off balance right hand
and Wojcik counters with a nice uppercut.
Mikhasevich lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wojcik throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mikhasevich counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#The cut above Ryszard Wojcik's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Mikhasevich misses with a left hand
and Wojcik counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A looping hook to the body misses from Wojcik. Mikhasevich does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mikhasevich throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wojcik lands an overhand right.
Mikhasevich throws a nice outside leg kick. #T1#
Wojcik connects with a single shot there.
Mikhasevich lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wojcik's sensitive parts.
Wojcik moves into range and connects with a jab. #ROC2#Mikhasevich is rocked!
Wojcik throws a monster overhand right that drops Mikhasevich! Wojcik follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryszard Wojcik!

Event: Syn 720
Date: Sep 28, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mikhasevich bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Read throws a hook to the side of Mikhasevich's head but Mikhasevich sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mikhasevich ducks under a wild hook from Read.
Mikhasevich works Read's body with a nice hook.
Read takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Read scores with a nice right hand.
Mikhasevich throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Read takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice uppercut lands for Mikhasevich. That snapped Read's head back.
Read cracks Mikhasevich with a good jab.
Read tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Read slips a straight right by Mikhasevich.
Read has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#T1#
Mikhasevich works over Read's head and body with a nice combination.
Mikhasevich throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Mikhasevich takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Read throws a wild body kick that Mikhasevich sees coming a mile off.
Mikhasevich fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Read.
Mikhasevich throws a hook but Read blocks it.
Read misses with a hook
and Mikhasevich counters with a three punch combo that has Read backing up. Read nods at Mikhasevich to acknowledge the strikes.
Read avoids the head kick by Mikhasevich.
Mikhasevich misses with the body kick
and Mikhasevich takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Read throws a body kick that misses. #T2#
A jab lands there for Read.
Mikhasevich throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Read is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Read uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mikhasevich.
Mikhasevich throws the left hand but Read avoids the punch easily.
Mikhasevich swings widly with a right hand
and Read counters with a straight right hand.
Mikhasevich uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Read.
Mikhasevich throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mikhasevich takes a swing at Read's ribcage but misses.
Read bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CL2#
Read moves into the clinch.#T3#
Read throws a punch but it's blocked by Mikhasevich.
Read lands a left hand.
Mikhasevich is leaning against Read and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right from Mikhasevich on the inside.
Mikhasevich trying to control the position but instead, Read has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mikhasevich into the ropes.
Mikhasevich struggles to land a body shot inside as Read controls his hands.
Mikhasevich lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Mikhasevich.
Mikhasevich is looking to control Read's arms but Read gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mikhasevich has his back to the ropes.
Read lands a knee to the body.
Mikhasevich misses with a hook to the ribs. #T4#
Read lands an uppercut.
Read tries a knee to the head but Mikhasevich blocks it.
Read blocks an uppercut.
Our sources have told us that Mikhasevich has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Read tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mikhasevich smiles and moves away.
Read takes one on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mikhasevich scores with a jab to the body.
Gennady Mikhasevich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Read takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Read keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mikhasevich thows a body kick. Read tries to catch it but that hurt him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gennady Mikhasevich dominated that round.
That's time! Mikhasevich's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Mikhasevich lands a jab to the nose.
Read tries to land a body kick
and Mikhasevich counters with a nice leg kick.
Mikhasevich's corner calls for a 1-2. Mikhasevich obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mikhasevich connects with a high kick.
Mikhasevich looks to throw a body kick
and Read counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mikhasevich thinking.
Read tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mikhasevich was well out of range. Poor timing from Read.
Read takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #ROC#Read is rocked!
Read is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Mikhasevich just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Read has gone limp and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Gennady Mikhasevich!
During a confident post fight interview, Gennady Mikhasevich thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Syn Chaos
Date: Sep 05, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mikhasevich throws a series of punches but Ko Nachi moves out of range.
Ko Nachi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Mikhasevich uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ko Nachi has time to react.
Ko Nachi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ko Nachi drops his hands momentarily and Mikhasevich takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mikhasevich throws out a loose jab but Ko Nachi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mikhasevich tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ko Nachi was well out of range. Poor timing from Mikhasevich.
Mikhasevich digs a good hook to Ko Nachi's body.
Mikhasevich uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Donk. Ko Nachi catches Mikhasevich right on the button with a cross.
Ko Nachi does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Mikhasevich connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mikhasevich is looking to chop away at Ko Nachi's legs.
Mikhasevich throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Mikhasevich on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T1#
Mikhasevich checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ko Nachi on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Gennady Mikhasevich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mikhasevich takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mikhasevich let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Mikhasevich throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mikhasevich finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ko Nachi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mikhasevich. Mikhasevich obviously looking to wear him down.
Rigel Ko Nachi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mikhasevich throws a head kick that misses.
Ko Nachi is looking to counter punch.
Ko Nachi slips a straight right by Mikhasevich.
As Mikhasevich looks to move away, Ko Nachi throws a big counter combo but Mikhasevich just gets out of the way.
Ko Nachi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ko Nachi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mikhasevich was well out of range. Poor timing from Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mikhasevich slips under a jab.
Ko Nachi slips under a jab.#T2#
Ko Nachi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mikhasevich avoids the body shot from Ko Nachi.
Mikhasevich pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mikhasevich throws a looping overhand right but Ko Nachi ducks down to avoid it.
A head kick by Ko Nachi misses
and Mikhasevich counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ko Nachi's knee momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ko Nachi checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mikhasevich attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Mikhasevich is looking to chop away at Ko Nachi's legs.
Ko Nachi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mikhasevich walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ko Nachi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mikhasevich.
It appears Ko Nachi was looking to counter with a kick there.
Ko Nachi wants to slow Mikhasevich down by chopping away at his legs.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mikhasevich! But no joy.
Ko Nachi takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #T3#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Mikhasevich crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Ko Nachi - the referee stops the clock and Mikhasevich gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Ko Nachi. Mikhasevich manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Nice uppercut there from Ko Nachi.
Mikhasevich connects with an inside leg kick.
Ko Nachi moves out of range as Mikhasevich strikes.
Ko Nachi is looking to counter punch.
Ko Nachi blocks a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Ko Nachi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Good exchange - Ko Nachi coming out on top.
Ko Nachi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ko Nachi scores with a nice strike.
Ko Nachi slips a straight right by Mikhasevich.
An attempted straight right counter from Ko Nachi misses the target.
Mikhasevich throws a push kick but Ko Nachi slaps the foot to one side.
Ko Nachi is looking to counter punch.
Mikhasevich chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ko Nachi can pounce on him.
Ko Nachi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mikhasevich loads up on a big right hand but Ko Nachi slips the punch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ko Nachi throws a nice outside leg kick. #T4#
Mikhasevich throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ko Nachi on the side of the head.
Mikhasevich pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mikhasevich will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ko Nachi jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Ko Nachi fails to land with a series of punches.
Ko Nachi darts in trying to clinch
and Mikhasevich counters with a nice uppercut.
Mikhasevich tries to clinch but Ko Nachi moves out of range.
Ko Nachi staying out of range there.
A good leg kick by Mikhasevich.
Ko Nachi is looking to score with low kicks.
Ko Nachi is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#CL2#
Mikhasevich clinches up with Ko Nachi and pushes him back against the cage.
Ko Nachi tries to work over Mikhasevich's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gennady Mikhasevich 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#
Ko Nachi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mikhasevich throws a leg kick that misses.
Mikhasevich throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mikhasevich cracks Ko Nachi with a good jab.
Ko Nachi connects with a crisp jab.
Ko Nachi blocks a head kick by Mikhasevich.
Ko Nachi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mikhasevich throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ko Nachi throws a solid leg kick but Mikhasevich takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ko Nachi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mikhasevich cracks Ko Nachi with a good jab.
Ko Nachi loads up on a big right hand but Mikhasevich slips the punch.
A left lands for Mikhasevich.
Mikhasevich has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mikhasevich scores with a hook to the body. Ko Nachi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gennady Mikhasevich seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Ko Nachi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ko Nachi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Mikhasevich looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mikhasevich throws a leg kick but Ko Nachi sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Mikhasevich scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mikhasevich misses with a hook to the body
and Ko Nachi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ko Nachi misses with a leg kick.
Ko Nachi just misses with a punch to the body.
Mikhasevich throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mikhasevich avoids the body shot from Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mikhasevich.
Ko Nachi misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mikhasevich throws a head kick but Ko Nachi moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Ko Nachi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
Ko Nachi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mikhasevich.
Ko Nachi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mikhasevich's head.
Ko Nachi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mikhasevich.
Mikhasevich throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
It looked like Ko Nachi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mikhasevich.
Mikhasevich throws a jab when Ko Nachi was well out of range.
Ko Nachi slips under a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ko Nachi looks to throw the jab but Mikhasevich is out of range.
Ko Nachi slips under a jab.
Ko Nachi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ko Nachi throws a low kick, looking for Mikhasevich's leg but Mikhasevich calmly moves out of range.
Ko Nachi checks a leg kick nicely.
Mikhasevich darts in trying to clinch
and Ko Nachi counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Mikhasevich chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ko Nachi can pounce on him.
Mikhasevich lands a leg kick that knocks Ko Nachi off balance momentarily.
Mikhasevich misses with an uppercut. Ko Nachi saw that one coming.
A jab from Ko Nachi misses.
Mikhasevich throws a head kick but Ko Nachi moves out of range.
Ko Nachi is looking to counter punch.
Mikhasevich dips to his left and cracks Ko Nachi with an uppercut!
A nice leg kick lands there from Ko Nachi.
Mikhasevich misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ko Nachi plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Mikhasevich scores with a kick to the body. #T4#
Ko Nachi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mikhasevich.
Mikhasevich thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ko Nachi if he has to take too many more of those.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ko Nachi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mikhasevich's sensitive parts.
Mikhasevich throws a hook to the side of Ko Nachi's head but Ko Nachi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ko Nachi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mikhasevich fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi pushes Mikhasevich away with a front kick.
Mikhasevich sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Mikhasevich throws a hook to the side of Ko Nachi's head but Ko Nachi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mikhasevich closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mikhasevich uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ko Nachi.
Mikhasevich bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Gennady Mikhasevich will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Ko Nachi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Nice shot lands for Mikhasevich.
Ko Nachi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mikhasevich paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ko Nachi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ko Nachi moves out of range as Mikhasevich throws a body kick.
And Ko Nachi counters with a quick kick to the body but Mikhasevich blocks it.
A jab from Mikhasevich does it's job there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mikhasevich moves away.
Ko Nachi lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CUT#It looks like Gennady Mikhasevich has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mikhasevich misses with a lunging right hand
and Ko Nachi counters with an inside leg kick.
Mikhasevich is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ko Nachi.
Mikhasevich moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mikhasevich misses with a hook.#T1#
Mikhasevich throws a leg kick
and Ko Nachi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC#Mikhasevich is rocked!
Mikhasevich scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mikhasevich is still on wobbly legs! Can Ko Nachi finish him?
Ko Nachi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mikhasevich seems to have recovered his senses.
Mikhasevich fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ko Nachi manages to avoid it.
Mikhasevich's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Mikhasevich lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ko Nachi catches Mikhasevich with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A slow jab from Mikhasevich misses its intended target.
Mikhasevich misses with an uppercut. Ko Nachi saw that one coming.
Mikhasevich moves out of range as Ko Nachi strikes.
Mikhasevich takes one on the button.
Mikhasevich throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mikhasevich has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mikhasevich there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rigel Ko Nachi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Ko Nachi wants to slow Mikhasevich down by chopping away at his legs.
Ko Nachi tries to land a leg kick but Mikhasevich saw it coming and moves away.
Mikhasevich tries to counter by closing the distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick misses from Mikhasevich.
Mikhasevich looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A little feinted left hand from Ko Nachi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mikhasevich is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ko Nachi.
Mikhasevich throws a sloppy head kick
letting Ko Nachi counter with a right hand.
Mikhasevich looks to throw a body kick
and Ko Nachi counters with a crisp right that sends Mikhasevich to the canvas! Ko Nachi follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rigel Ko Nachi!
A victorious Rigel Ko Nachi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: SYN Perpetuum
Date: Aug 15, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pendragon takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #CUT#It looks like Arthur Pendragon has been cut.
Pendragon throws a hook but Mikhasevich avoids it easily.
Pendragon checks a leg kick.
Pendragon bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mikhasevich's head.
Pendragon stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mikhasevich.
Pendragon takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Pendragon misses with an uppercut
and Mikhasevich counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Arthur Pendragon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pendragon moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mikhasevich throws a lazy right hand but Pendragon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mikhasevich moves to clinch but Pendragon breaks away
and Pendragon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Good leg kick by Pendragon.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pendragon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pendragon swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Mikhasevich counter with a right hand.
Pendragon tests Mikhasevich's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pendragon tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mikhasevich throwing a counter right hand but Pendragon manages to avoid it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pendragon, as that shot connected.
Pendragon throws a leg kick which misses Mikhasevich's front leg but catches the back leg as Mikhasevich tries to avoid it.
Pendragon connects with a solid leg kick.
Pendragon swings for the body but Mikhasevich moves out of range. #T1#
Mikhasevich connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Pendragon's hands.
Mikhasevich scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Pendragon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mikhasevich.
Mikhasevich looks to land a left hand but Pendragon moved out of range nicely.
Pendragon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mikhasevich.
Pendragon avoids a kick to the body.
Pendragon tries a quick counter leg kick but Mikhasevich is wise to it.
Mikhasevich moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Mikhasevich lands a nice looking kick to the body. Pendragon takes a step back to recover.
Pendragon throws a right hand that misses
and Pendragon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mikhasevich misses with a hook. Pendragon ducked under it nicely.
Nice body kick there by Pendragon.
Pendragon walks into a stiff left hand from Mikhasevich.
Mikhasevich throws a hook to the side of Pendragon's head but Pendragon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pendragon lands a nice looking body shot.
Pendragon cracks Mikhasevich with a good jab.
An inside leg kick from Pendragon misses.
Mikhasevich misses with a low kick. #T2#
Pendragon tries to score with a low kick but Mikhasevich moves his leg out of the way.
Mikhasevich pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A countering left hand to the body from Pendragon misses.
Mikhasevich needs to keep his hands up - Pendragon had a free shot at his head there.
Mikhasevich looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pendragon throws a wild body kick that Mikhasevich sees coming a mile off.
Pendragon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mikhasevich was well out of range. Poor timing from Pendragon.
Pendragon fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mikhasevich.#CL#
Mikhasevich clinches.
Pendragon wants to break free but Mikhasevich has control.
Mikhasevich is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Pendragon is keeping busy.
Pendragon lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD2#
Pendragon pulls guard.
Pendragon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mikhasevich. #SUB2#
Mikhasevich avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mikhasevich is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T3#
Pendragon has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Mikhasevich has passed into side control.
Pendragon is working to avoid the ground and pound but Mikhasevich connects with a decent elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mikhasevich working away.
Mikhasevich working the ground and pound.
Pendragon gets back to half guard.
Mikhasevich takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Pendragon is trying to control but Mikhasevich passes into side control!
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #T4#
Mikhasevich wants to control but Pendragon is keeping him busy.
Pendragon is looking for a sweep.
Mikhasevich wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pendragon keeps working.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Pendragon can't do much from the bottom here.
Mikhasevich wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pendragon keeps working.
Pendragon is trying to control Mikhasevich's posture but Mikhasevich avoids it.
Mikhasevich trying to control the position but Pendragon is working away.
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 Gennady Mikhasevich will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Arthur Pendragon's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Mikhasevich throws a jab but it's blocked by Pendragon.
Pendragon with a jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Pendragon as he connects with a hook.
Pendragon attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Good work by Pendragon as he checks the leg kick.
Pendragon counters with a body kick.
Pendragon has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Pendragon needs to keep his hands up - Mikhasevich had a free shot at his head there.
Mikhasevich misses with a low kick as Pendragon jumps back.
Mikhasevich misses with a body kick.
Mikhasevich looks to throw the jab but Pendragon is out of range.
Pendragon ducks under a wild hook from Mikhasevich.
Pendragon throws a leg kick that misses.
Pendragon keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pendragon comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Pendragon blocks a leg kick.
Mikhasevich is looking to slow Pendragon down with leg kicks.
Mikhasevich ducks under a wild hook from Pendragon.#T1#
Mikhasevich throws a shot from downtown. Pendragon moves away and avoids it.
Mikhasevich avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little feinted left hand from Mikhasevich on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Pendragon misses with a double jab.
Mikhasevich connects with a leg kick.
A jab from Pendragon misses.
Pendragon connects with a solid leg kick.
Pendragon scores with a hook to the body. Mikhasevich takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mikhasevich moves out of range of the strikes.
Pendragon blocks a leg kick.
Mikhasevich lands a leg kick that knocks Pendragon off balance momentarily.
Pendragon misses with a hook
enabling Mikhasevich to counter with a crisp jab.
Mikhasevich gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Pendragon.
Pendragon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fighters circling - Pendragon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Arthur Pendragon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pendragon delivers a nice body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mikhasevich scoring well with a low kick there.
Nice body punch from Pendragon. #T2#
Mikhasevich uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pendragon.
Mikhasevich is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Pendragon.
Mikhasevich moves out of range of the strikes.
Mikhasevich throws a leg kick but Pendragon moved away.
Mikhasevich throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Mikhasevich throws a jab when Pendragon was well out of range.
Pendragon looks like he wants to counter punch here.
No luck for Mikhasevich with that takedown attempt.
Pendragon misses with a wild body shot.
Mikhasevich tries to land a front kick but Pendragon steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Pendragon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mikhasevich takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Pendragon defending well as Mikhasevich loads up on a big left hand.
Pendragon scores with a shot to the body.
Mikhasevich looks to land a body kick but Pendragon moved away.
A jab from Mikhasevich misses.
Pendragon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mikhasevich takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#T3#
Mikhasevich throws out a loose jab but Pendragon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Arthur Pendragon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pendragon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A little feinted left hand from Mikhasevich on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Pendragon scores with a punch to the head.
Mikhasevich tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mikhasevich throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Mikhasevich throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pendragon walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mikhasevich checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Mikhasevich walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Mikhasevich throws a leg kick which misses Pendragon's front leg but catches the back leg as Pendragon tries to avoid it.
A thudding body kick lands there by Pendragon!
Mikhasevich tests Pendragon's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mikhasevich lands a really nice looking cross but Pendragon seems unphased.
Mikhasevich's corner calls for a 1-2. Mikhasevich obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mikhasevich misses with a hook. Pendragon ducked under it nicely.
Mikhasevich misses with a looping right.#T4#
Pendragon misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Mikhasevich closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Pendragon wants to break free but Mikhasevich has control.
Mikhasevich has a couple of punches blocked by Pendragon.
Come on Mikhasevich - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Pendragon working aggressively here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mikhasevich.
Pendragon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mikhasevich wants to stall.
Pendragon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mikhasevich backwards. #BC2#
Pendragon breaks the clinch.
The fighters circling - Pendragon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice shot lands for Mikhasevich.
Pendragon keeps the fight on the outside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arthur Pendragon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Arthur Pendragon's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, 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#
Pendragon scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mikhasevich doesn't seem bothered though.
Mikhasevich throws a hook to the side of Pendragon's head but Pendragon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pendragon connects with a body shot.
Pendragon lands with a hook. Mikhasevich tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Pendragon throws a wild body kick that Mikhasevich sees coming a mile off.
Mikhasevich is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Pendragon.
Mikhasevich cracks Pendragon with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Pendragon connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mikhasevich's hands.
Mikhasevich sizes up Pendragon with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mikhasevich throws a head kick but Pendragon moves out of range.
Mikhasevich misses with a wild body shot.
A nice side step and Pendragon releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Pendragon moves away from the strike by Mikhasevich.
Pendragon throws a body shot but no joy.
Mikhasevich with a nice cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mikhasevich takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mikhasevich tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Pendragon is able to avoid easily.
Pendragon misses with a body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Mikhasevich misses its target.
Nice cross by Mikhasevich.#T1##TD#
Mikhasevich looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Pendragon!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Mikhasevich decides to stand up, so the ref orders Pendragon to his feet.
Pendragon throws a shot to the body.
Pendragon swats away the attempt to clinch by Mikhasevich.
Pendragon jabs Mikhasevich to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Pendragon misses with an uppercut. Mikhasevich saw that one coming.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mikhasevich.
Mikhasevich tries to clinch up but Pendragon circles away and keeps his distance.
Some wild striking there from Pendragon.
Mikhasevich half committed to a counter leg kick.
Mikhasevich lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T2#
Pendragon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mikhasevich.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mikhasevich swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pendragon misses with a body kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Mikhasevich finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Pendragon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mikhasevich throws out the jab.
Pendragon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mikhasevich misses with a low kick.
Mikhasevich lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pendragon's sensitive parts.
Mikhasevich tries to move into range but Pendragon moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Pendragon throws a leg kick but Mikhasevich checks it.
A low kick from Pendragon misses
and Pendragon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pendragon attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Pendragon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mikhasevich.
Pendragon walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mikhasevich checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Pendragon's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Mikhasevich motions for Pendragon to come forward. Mikhasevich throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A jab lands there for Mikhasevich.#T3#
Mikhasevich checks a leg kick.
Mikhasevich moves out of range of the body kick.
Mikhasevich was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mikhasevich takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mikhasevich attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Pendragon throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pendragon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mikhasevich.
Mikhasevich lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pendragon at a distance.
Pendragon has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Mikhasevich misses with a hook.
An inside leg kick lands from Pendragon.
Nice uppercut there from Pendragon.
Mikhasevich moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Pendragon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pendragon looks to land a left hand but Mikhasevich moved out of range nicely.
Mikhasevich scores with a spinning back kick!
Mikhasevich connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mikhasevich moves away from the strike by Pendragon.
Mikhasevich is looking to counter punch.#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Some wild striking there from Pendragon.
Mikhasevich scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nice defenses there by Pendragon.
Mikhasevich connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mikhasevich just misses with a punch to the body.
Pendragon only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Pendragon lands a nice shot to the body.
Pendragon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pendragon misses with an uppercut.
Pendragon moves out of range of the strikes.
Pendragon now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Pendragon throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Good shot there by Mikhasevich.
Pendragon cracks Mikhasevich with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Mikhasevich thows a left - swing and a miss!

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 Gennady Mikhasevich.
I think Mikhasevich has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gennady Mikhasevich!
Gennady Mikhasevich seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Syn 698 Turner vs Tapani
Date: Jul 10, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mikhasevich scores with a push kick.
Alexander Pichushkin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice leg kick from Mikhasevich, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mikhasevich shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pichushkin pinned against the cage. Pichushkin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Pichushkin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mikhasevich has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Roosters Coop in the buildup to the fight.
Mikhasevich throws a push kick but Pichushkin slaps the foot to one side.
A combination from Mikhasevich does no damage. #CL2#
Pichushkin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mikhasevich, pushing him back against the cage.
A hook to the body from Pichushkin.
Pichushkin lands with a light punch inside.
Pichushkin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Mikhasevich takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Mikhasevich tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pichushkin's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Pichushkin fails to land.
Pichushkin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pichushkin tries a body shot but Mikhasevich blocks it. #T1#
Pichushkin misses with some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mikhasevich.#BC#
Mikhasevich breaks the clinch.
Pichushkin throws a head kick that misses.
Pichushkin wants to clinch up but Mikhasevich keeps it at a distance.
Pichushkin is looking to clinch but Mikhasevich is avoiding it.
Mikhasevich swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL2#
Pichushkin gets a clinch.
Mikhasevich prevents a body shot from Pichushkin.
Mikhasevich doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mikhasevich is stalling here.
Mikhasevich scores with a hook to the body.
Mikhasevich lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mikhasevich prevents a body shot from Pichushkin.
A right handed body shot lands from Pichushkin.
Pichushkin letting Mikhasevich take a breather here.#T2#
Pichushkin throws a head punch that misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Pichushkin as Mikhasevich tries to tie him up.
Pichushkin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Pichushkin tries to work over Mikhasevich's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pichushkin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pichushkin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mikhasevich throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mikhasevich blocking some punches.
Mikhasevich misses with the head strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mikhasevich misses with the head strike.
Pichushkin misses with some punches. #BC#
Mikhasevich breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Pichushkin drives through and clinches with Mikhasevich against the cage.
Mikhasevich takes a shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mikhasevich.
Pichushkin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mikhasevich backwards. #T3#
Pichushkin lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mikhasevich.
Mikhasevich scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pichushkin has a couple of punches blocked by Mikhasevich.
Mikhasevich swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mikhasevich pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Pichushkin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pichushkin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pichushkin tries to throw a body punch but Mikhasevich avoids it by throwing Pichushkin back against the cage.
Pichushkin can't find room to land a body shot as Mikhasevich controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Pichushkin fails to land.
Pichushkin can't find room to land a body shot as Mikhasevich controls the action.
Mikhasevich gets through Pichushkin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mikhasevich is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Pichushkin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Pichushkin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mikhasevich.
Mikhasevich working aggressively here.
Mikhasevich misses with the head strike.
Mikhasevich pushes Pichushkin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mikhasevich blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mikhasevich scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pichushkin struggles to land a body shot inside as Mikhasevich controls his hands.
Pichushkin blocks an uppercut.
Pichushkin tries a body shot but Mikhasevich blocks it.
Pichushkin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mikhasevich tries to break free but Pichushkin pushes him back against the cage.
Mikhasevich trying to land knees to the body.
Pichushkin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mikhasevich backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Pichushkin fails to land.
Pichushkin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pichushkin working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Alexander Pichushkin will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Mikhasevich cracks Pichushkin with a right hand to the side of the head.
Pichushkin cracks Mikhasevich with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Mikhasevich on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Pichushkin tries a body shot but Mikhasevich blocks it.
Pichushkin prevents a body shot from Mikhasevich.
Mikhasevich lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pichushkin misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Pichushkin fails to land.
Mikhasevich leaning against his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mikhasevich lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pichushkin backwards.
Pichushkin swings wildly with an uppercut but Mikhasevich uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Pichushkin misses with a punch to the body.
Pichushkin has a couple of punches blocked by Mikhasevich.
Pichushkin lands a body punch in the clinch. #T1#
Mikhasevich lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pichushkin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mikhasevich backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pichushkin.
Mikhasevich leaning against his opponent.
Mikhasevich looking to slow down the pace here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pichushkin.
Pichushkin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short left from Pichushkin.
Alexander Pichushkin seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mikhasevich gets through Pichushkin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mikhasevich blocks a body shot from Pichushkin.
Mikhasevich prevents a body shot from Pichushkin.
Pichushkin has Mikhasevich pressed against the cage, preventing Mikhasevich from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A head punch on the inside from Pichushkin fails to land.
Pichushkin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pichushkin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mikhasevich taking a breather. #T2#
Mikhasevich is struggling to control the position.
Pichushkin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pichushkin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mikhasevich throws a punch but it's blocked by Pichushkin.
Mikhasevich can't find room to land a body shot as Pichushkin controls the action.
Mikhasevich stalling in the clinch.
Mikhasevich leaning his opponent against the cage.
Mikhasevich gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Pichushkin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pichushkin working aggressively here.
Mikhasevich lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pichushkin or not.
Mikhasevich lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mikhasevich's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mikhasevich is leaning against Pichushkin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Pichushkin misses with a punch on the inside. #T3#
Mikhasevich taking a breather.
Pichushkin misses with a punch to the body.
Mikhasevich stalling in the clinch but Pichushkin improves position.
Mikhasevich lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pichushkin backwards.
Pichushkin tries to throw a body punch but Mikhasevich avoids it by throwing Pichushkin back against the cage.
Mikhasevich working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mikhasevich swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mikhasevich working aggressively here.
Mikhasevich looking to throw knees to the head but Pichushkin is blocking nicely.
Mikhasevich tries to throw a body punch but Pichushkin avoids it by throwing Mikhasevich back against the cage.
Pichushkin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pichushkin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mikhasevich.
Mikhasevich lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #CUT#It looks like Alexander Pichushkin has been cut.
Mikhasevich doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mikhasevich swings wildly with an uppercut but Pichushkin uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Mikhasevich blocks a body shot from Pichushkin.
Mikhasevich tries to throw a body punch but Pichushkin avoids it by throwing Mikhasevich back against the cage.
Pichushkin cracks Mikhasevich with a nice body shot.
A short right from Pichushkin on the inside.
Mikhasevich blocks an uppercut.
Pichushkin lands a right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mikhasevich blocks a body shot from Pichushkin.
Pichushkin misses with some punches.
Pichushkin tries to work over Mikhasevich's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mikhasevich blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mikhasevich stalling against the cage. #TD#
Mikhasevich jumps guard and drags Pichushkin to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Mikhasevich pulls Pichushkin in close to prevent any damage.
Pichushkin wanted to stand there but Mikhasevich had control of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Pichushkin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Alexander Pichushkin's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Pichushkin wants to clinch up but Mikhasevich keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Mikhasevich rushes Pichushkin and presses him up against the cage.
Pichushkin throws a head punch that misses.
Pichushkin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Still in the clinch, Mikhasevich scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right from Pichushkin.
Pichushkin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mikhasevich goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mikhasevich trying to stall but Pichushkin improves his position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mikhasevich.
Pichushkin misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pichushkin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Pichushkin on the inside.
Pichushkin lands a nice shot to the body.
Pichushkin misses with a punch to the body.
A shot in the inside from Pichushkin.
A short left from Pichushkin. #T1#
Mikhasevich taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Mikhasevich lands an elbow that stopped Pichushkin in his tracks for a moment.
Pichushkin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mikhasevich backwards.
Mikhasevich prevents a body shot from Pichushkin.
Mikhasevich tries to stall but Pichushkin uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Pichushkin misses with a body punch.
Pichushkin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pichushkin misses with some punches.
Pichushkin tries to work over Mikhasevich's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mikhasevich stalls.
Pichushkin misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Mikhasevich manages to break the clinch.
Mikhasevich doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL2#
and Pichushkin counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Pichushkin.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pichushkin. #T2#
Pichushkin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mikhasevich swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mikhasevich blocks a body shot from Pichushkin.
Pichushkin lands with a left to the head.
Pichushkin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pichushkin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
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!
Pichushkin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mikhasevich's elbow.
Pichushkin goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Mikhasevich escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pichushkin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mikhasevich misses with a hook. Pichushkin ducked under it nicely.
Pichushkin blocks the body kick.
Pichushkin changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Mikhasevich is looking to land body kicks.
Gennady Mikhasevich is winning the standup battle so far.
Mikhasevich is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Pichushkin.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mikhasevich. #T3#
Pichushkin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pichushkin misses with a series of wild punches.
Pichushkin throws a right and a left that Mikhasevich avoids nicely.
Mikhasevich bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gennady Mikhasevich has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pichushkin throws a shot from downtown. Mikhasevich moves away and avoids it.
Mikhasevich seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Mikhasevich throws an overhand right that lands on Pichushkin's shoulder, as Pichushkin tries to avoid the shot.
Mikhasevich throws out a powerful jab.
Mikhasevich swats away the attempt to clinch by Pichushkin.
Mikhasevich takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Pichushkin throws a sloppy head kick and Mikhasevich moves out of range easily. #T4#
Mikhasevich tries a head kick but it misses.
Mikhasevich looks for the body kick but Pichushkin saw that one coming.
Mikhasevich throws out a leg kick but Pichushkin moves out of range and Mikhasevich only half commits.
Pichushkin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mikhasevich.
Mikhasevich throws out a leg kick but Pichushkin moves out of range and Mikhasevich only half commits.
Mikhasevich with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pichushkin checks a low kick from Mikhasevich.
Mikhasevich pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pichushkin throws a lazy head kick
and Mikhasevich counters with a head kick. #CL2#
Pichushkin forces Mikhasevich back against the cage and clinches.
Pichushkin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pichushkin lands a left hand.
Mikhasevich lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pichushkin blocks an uppercut.
Mikhasevich misses with a short punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Pichushkin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Pichushkin 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 James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Pichushkin!
Alexander Pichushkin decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Syn 692 Turner vs Gravas
Date: Jun 13, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mikhasevich missing with a left hand there. Mfer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mfer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mfer looks to land a right hand but Mikhasevich moved out of range.
Mikhasevich swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mikhasevich throws a poor cross that misses
and Mfer counters with a nice uppercut.
Mikhasevich is looking to land body kicks.
Mikhasevich moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd cheers as Mfer lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mikhasevich doesn't seem phased though.
Mfer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mikhasevich throws out the jab.
Ispa Mfer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mikhasevich shoots for a takedown but Mfer saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mikhasevich throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mikhasevich cracks Mfer with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mfer punishes Mikhasevich's body with a nice straight punch.#T1#
Mikhasevich moves out of range of the leg kick from Mfer.
As Mfer tries to get set, Mikhasevich tries to push him back and clinch up but Mfer manages to avoid the attempt.
Mikhasevich blocks a leg kick.
Mikhasevich throws a chopping leg kick but Mfer manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Mikhasevich lands a really nice looking cross but Mfer seems unphased.
Mikhasevich missing with a left hand there. Mfer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mikhasevich moves out of range as Mfer strikes.
Mikhasevich throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mfer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mfer throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mikhasevich stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mfer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mikhasevich.
Mikhasevich throws a chopping leg kick but Mfer manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Mfer tries to counter by closing the distance.
Mfer is looking to slow Mikhasevich down with leg kicks.
We've been hearing reports that Mikhasevich has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Mikhasevich misses with a looping right.
Mfer throws a leg kick but Mikhasevich checks it. #T2#
Mfer buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mfer connects with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Mikhasevich misses the target.
Mikhasevich misses with the body kick
and Mfer counters with an inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mfer digs a good hook to Mikhasevich's body.
Mfer fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mfer doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mfer staying out of range there.
Mikhasevich slips a straight right by Mfer.
Mfer fails in his attempt to clinch.
A counter left hand to the body from Mikhasevich misses its target.
Mikhasevich throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mfer.
Mfer lands with a right hand.
Mfer throws a poor cross that misses
and Mikhasevich counters with a slapping leg kick. #T3#
Mikhasevich ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mfer moves away.
It seemed like Mfer was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mfer thumps Mikhasevich with a low kick.
Mikhasevich takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mikhasevich closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mfer swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mikhasevich counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Mfer attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Mikhasevich buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mikhasevich moves out of range of the leg kick from Mfer.
Mfer fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mikhasevich is out of range.
Mfer throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Mfer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mikhasevich.
Mfer defending well as Mikhasevich loads up on a big left hand.
Mfer is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Mikhasevich with a body shot.
A big right from Mikhasevich misses. #T4#
Mfer needs to keep his hands up - Mikhasevich had a free shot at his head there.
Mikhasevich throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mikhasevich takes a swing at Mfer's ribcage but misses.
Mfer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mikhasevich motions for Mfer to come forward. Mikhasevich throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mikhasevich uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mfer.
Mikhasevich looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Mfer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mikhasevich lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mfer's sensitive parts.
Mfer tried to score with a low kick but Mikhasevich checks it.
Mikhasevich keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mfer on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Mfer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ispa Mfer will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Mfer keeps the fight on the outside.
Mikhasevich throws a body punch but Mfer moves out of range.
Mfer blocks a jab.
Mfer lands a nice looking kick to the body. Mikhasevich takes a step back to recover.
Mfer lands with a straight right. Mikhasevich didn't see that one coming.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Mikhasevich might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Mfer takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mfer looks to score with a jab to the body but Mikhasevich is just out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Mikhasevich on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mfer looks to score with a jab to the body but Mikhasevich is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mfer checks a leg kick.
Mikhasevich shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Mfer throws an overhand right that lands on Mikhasevich's shoulder, as Mikhasevich tries to avoid the shot.
Mikhasevich looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Mfer misses with a hook. Mikhasevich ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Mikhasevich has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mikhasevich there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mikhasevich throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mfer counters with an outside leg kick.
Mikhasevich lands a head shot.
A nice leg kick from Mfer, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mfer on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Mfer throws a lazy right hand but Mikhasevich sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mikhasevich chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mfer can pounce on him.
Mfer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mfer tries to counter by closing the distance.
Mfer missing with a left hand there. Mikhasevich was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mikhasevich is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Mfer.
Mfer has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mikhasevich.
Mfer connects with a body shot.
Mikhasevich throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Mfer.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mfer turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T2#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mikhasevich.
Mfer scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mfer lands a leg kick that knocks Mikhasevich off balance momentarily.
Mikhasevich on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mfer. Mfer obviously looking to wear him down.
A bone on bone clash there as Mfer blocks the leg kick.
Mfer pushes Mikhasevich away with a front kick.
Mfer takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Mfer paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CL2#
Mfer clinches up with Mikhasevich and pushes him back against the cage.
Mfer swings wildly with an uppercut but Mikhasevich uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mfer tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #T3#
Mikhasevich blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mikhasevich misses with a short punch on the inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on Mikhasevich - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Mfer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mfer effectively controlling the action here.
Mikhasevich fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mikhasevich tries to stall but Mfer uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Mikhasevich seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Mfer is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
Mfer misses with a body punch.
Mikhasevich digs a right hand into Mfer's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mfer's gas tank.
Mfer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mfer misses with the head strike.
Mfer tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #T4#
Mfer is trying to stall.
Mfer prevents a body shot from Mikhasevich.
Nice body punch from Mikhasevich - that landed with a thud.
Mikhasevich misses with some punches.
Mfer throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Mfer fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Mikhasevich fails to land.
Mfer misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mikhasevich.
Mikhasevich taking a breather.
Mfer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mfer throws a punch but it's blocked by Mikhasevich.
Mikhasevich doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ispa Mfer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds 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#
Mfer tries to clinch up.
Mikhasevich's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mfer connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mikhasevich scrambles back to his feet.
Mfer is looking to land body kicks.
Mfer throws an overhand right that lands on Mikhasevich's shoulder, as Mikhasevich tries to avoid the shot.
Jab from Mfer.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mfer.
Mfer throws a lazy right hand but Mikhasevich sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mfer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mikhasevich.
Mfer doesn't manage to clinch there - Mikhasevich circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mfer lands with a nice body punch.
Mfer fails in his attempt to clinch.
A swing and a miss from Mikhasevich.
Mikhasevich takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T1#
Mikhasevich walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mfer checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Mikhasevich keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mikhasevich's corner calls for a 1-2. Mikhasevich obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mikhasevich is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Mfer lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mfer lands a leg kick that knocks Mikhasevich off balance momentarily.
Mfer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mikhasevich.
Mikhasevich has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mfer.
Mikhasevich misses with an uppercut
and Mfer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ispa Mfer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mikhasevich tries to score with a low kick but Mfer moves his leg out of the way.
Mfer looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mikhasevich steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mfer.
Mikhasevich darts in trying to clinch
and Mfer counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T2#
Mfer misses with a low kick.
Mfer tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mfer pushes Mikhasevich away with a front kick.
Mikhasevich lands a head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mfer misses with a lunging right hand
and Mikhasevich counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mikhasevich throws a right hand that misses
and Mfer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mfer throws a leg kick
and Mfer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mikhasevich darts in trying to clinch
and Mfer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mikhasevich moves into range and lands a nice body kick. #T3#
Mikhasevich throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mfer misses with a head kick.
A big right from Mfer misses.
Mfer misses with a leg kick
and Mikhasevich counters with a nice body kick.
Gennady Mikhasevich has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mfer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mikhasevich is looking for a counter combo.
Mfer takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mfer blocks a leg kick.
Mfer scoring well with a low kick there.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mfer, as that shot connected.
Mikhasevich lands a really nice looking cross but Mfer seems unphased.
Mikhasevich misses the jab.#T4#
Mikhasevich throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mfer.
Mfer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mikhasevich.
Mikhasevich 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.
Mikhasevich pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mfer just misses with a punch to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Mikhasevich on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mfer is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Mikhasevich.
Mfer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mfer lands a nice looking kick to the body. Mikhasevich takes a step back to recover.
Mfer ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mfer catches Mikhasevich with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mikhasevich throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mfer was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ispa Mfer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mfer 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: Syn 687 Point vs Alzheimer
Date: May 16, 2020

#R1#
Mikhasevich throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
An attempted straight right counter from Highjack misses the target.
Mikhasevich scoring well with a low kick there.
Nice defenses there by Mikhasevich.
Mikhasevich tries to move into range but Highjack moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Highjack fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mikhasevich wants to counter the offense by Highjack and move into the clinch position.
Highjack pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gennady Mikhasevich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Highjack misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mikhasevich throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mikhasevich tried to score with a low kick but Highjack checks it.
Highjack takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Highjack throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mikhasevich counters with a stiff right hand.
Mikhasevich has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Mikhasevich throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T1#
Highjack avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Highjack's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mikhasevich connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Highjack scrambles back to his feet.
A slow jab from Highjack misses its intended target.
Highjack stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mikhasevich.
A solid body kick from Mikhasevich.
Highjack seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Highjack checks a low kick from Mikhasevich.
Mikhasevich lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mikhasevich scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mikhasevich dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mikhasevich takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Highjack waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mikhasevich.#T2#
Mikhasevich moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mikhasevich shoots in but Highjack avoids the takedown attempt easily.
It looked like Highjack wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mikhasevich lets loose with a powerful body kick. Highjack will feel that in the morning.
Mikhasevich lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The fighters circle momentarily. Highjack darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Highjack bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Highjack circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fighters circling - Mikhasevich throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looked like Highjack wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mikhasevich just misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Highjack takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Mikhasevich connects with a good right hand that stumbles Highjack. Highjack circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mikhasevich throws a head kick but Highjack moves out of range.
Highjack keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mikhasevich.
Highjack swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Highjack throws a sloppy head kick #CL2#
and Mikhasevich holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mikhasevich.
Mikhasevich scores with a nice hook to the head.
Highjack pushes Mikhasevich back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Highjack swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Highjack misses with a punch to the body.
Mikhasevich displaying some good clinch control by pressing Highjack up against the cage.
Highjack misses with a punch on the inside. #T4#
Highjack tries to throw a body punch but Mikhasevich avoids it by throwing Highjack back against the cage.
Mikhasevich has Highjack pushed against the cage.
Mikhasevich blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Highjack breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mikhasevich feints and then cracks Highjack's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Highjack down.
Mikhasevich fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Highjack throws a hook but Mikhasevich avoids it easily.
Mikhasevich now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Highjack. Mikhasevich does a little dance to reset his feet.
Highjack moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mikhasevich cracks Highjack with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Highjack misses with a wild body shot.
Highjack throws a shot from downtown. Mikhasevich moves away and avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gennady Mikhasevich 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#
Highjack just misses with a punch to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Mikhasevich 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mikhasevich is looking to slow Highjack down with leg kicks.
Highjack swings for the body but Mikhasevich moves out of range.
Highjack pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Highjack misses with a looping left.
Highjack lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mikhasevich connects with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mikhasevich waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Highjack.
Mikhasevich lands a nice leg kick that just misses Highjack's sensitive parts.
Highjack swings for the body but Mikhasevich moves out of range.
Mikhasevich thows a body kick. Highjack tries to catch it but that hurt him. #T1#
Mikhasevich ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mikhasevich scores with a hook to the body. Highjack takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mikhasevich darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mikhasevich throws a hook but Highjack blocks it.
Mikhasevich lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mikhasevich misses with a hook.
Highjack cracks Mikhasevich with a good jab.
Highjack scores with a nice head shot.
Highjack scores with a nice right hand.
Highjack throws an overhand right that lands on Mikhasevich's shoulder, as Mikhasevich tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
Mikhasevich wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mikhasevich throws a shot from downtown. Highjack moves away and avoids it.
Highjack swings for the body but Mikhasevich moves out of range.
Highjack circles away from the clinch attempt
and Highjack counters with a stiff right hand.
Highjack throws an off balance right hand
and Mikhasevich counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Highjack walks forward, straight into a front kick from Mikhasevich.
A big right from Mikhasevich misses.
Mikhasevich lands a jab to the nose.
Highjack avoids a punch combination nicely. #T3#
Highjack throws an off balance right hand
and Highjack takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Highjack will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Mikhasevich lands with a slapping head kick.
Mikhasevich swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Highjack blocks a leg kick.
Highjack finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Highjack works the jab nicely.
Mikhasevich listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CL2#
Mikhasevich clinches up with Highjack and pushes him back against the cage.
Mikhasevich is struggling to control the position.
Highjack tries to break free but Mikhasevich pushes him back against the cage.#T4#
Mikhasevich blocks a body shot from Highjack.
Mikhasevich fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Highjack fails to land.
Highjack wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mikhasevich stalling against the cage.
Mikhasevich prevents a body shot from Highjack.
Mikhasevich keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Highjack's efforts to push away.
Mikhasevich blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Highjack misses with a punch to the body.
Mikhasevich stalling the fight.
Highjack working hard to break the clinch.
Mikhasevich lands a right hand that snaps the head of Highjack backwards.
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!#BC#
Highjack manages to break the clinch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mikhasevich.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gennady Mikhasevich 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#
Highjack missing with a left hand there. Mikhasevich was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Highjack throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mikhasevich on the side of the head.
Gennady Mikhasevich seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Highjack misses with a left hand
enabling Mikhasevich to counter with a crisp jab. #TD2#
Mikhasevich closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #ES#
Highjack throws Mikhasevich to one side and escapes!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mikhasevich tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Highjack swivels and escapes.
Mikhasevich misses the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Highjack misses the target.
Highjack throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice shot lands for Mikhasevich.
Mikhasevich throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mikhasevich missing with a left hand there. Highjack was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Highjack is looking to counter punch.
Highjack is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T1#
Mikhasevich lands with a thumping leg kick.
Highjack throws a right hand that Mikhasevich ducks under and follows up with a left that Mikhasevich also avoids with ease.
Highjack misses with a straight left.
Mikhasevich throws out a loose jab but Highjack uses good head movement to avoid it.
It looked like Highjack wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mikhasevich misses with a low kick.
Highjack misses with a head kick.
Mikhasevich cracks Highjack with a right hand to the side of the head.
A punch lands to the side of Highjack 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mikhasevich tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Highjack manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Highjack throwing a counter right hand but Mikhasevich manages to avoid it.
Highjack throws a looping overhand right but Mikhasevich ducks down to avoid it. #T2#
A combination from Mikhasevich does no damage.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Highjack checks a leg kick.
Highjack defending well as Mikhasevich loads up on a big left hand.
Mikhasevich has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Highjack throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Good leg kick by Mikhasevich there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Mikhasevich throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Highjack stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Highjack throws a hook but Mikhasevich avoids it easily.
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!
Mikhasevich slips a jab from Highjack.
Mikhasevich lands with a straight right. Highjack didn't see that one coming.#CL2#
Mikhasevich takes the fight into the clinch. #T3##TD2#
Mikhasevich jumps guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Mikhasevich keeping moving, preventing Highjack from controlling successfully.
Highjack trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gennady Mikhasevich is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Highjack preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Mikhasevich has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Highjack can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mikhasevich holds on and takes a little breather.
Highjack will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Highjack wants to get up but he can't break Mikhasevich's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Mikhasevich pulls Highjack in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Highjack cracks Mikhasevich with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Mikhasevich throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Remi Highjack has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Highjack takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A jab from Highjack misses.
Highjack takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gennady Mikhasevich comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mikhasevich 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gennady Mikhasevich!
Gennady Mikhasevich thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Syn Supernova X
Date: Apr 25, 2020

#R1#
Mikhasevich throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Mikhasevich avoids the head kick by Stein.
Mikhasevich appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Mikhasevich has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A telegraphed right hand from Stein misses the target.
Mikhasevich connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A big right from Mikhasevich misses.
Stein misses the shot to the body.
Mikhasevich appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Mikhasevich scores with the left hand. Stein knows he should have avoided that one. #CUT2#
It looks like Frank Stein has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mikhasevich throws a body kick that misses
and Stein counters with a thumping low kick. #CL#
Stein has closed the distance and engaged Mikhasevich in a clinch.
Stein throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #T1#
Stein tries to throw a body punch but Mikhasevich avoids it by throwing Stein back against the cage.
Stein misses with an elbow over the top.
Our sources have told us that Stein has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Stein misses with a punch to the body.
Mikhasevich controlling the action here for a moment.
Mikhasevich prevents a body shot from Stein.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mikhasevich.
Stein blocks an uppercut.
Mikhasevich holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Mikhasevich avoids the elbow strike from Stein, against the cage.
Mikhasevich blocks an elbow strike from Stein.
Mikhasevich wants to stall. #T2#
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Mikhasevich takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Mikhasevich tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stein lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Stein lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#
It looks like Gennady Mikhasevich has been cut.
Stein lands an uppercut.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Mikhasevich avoids the elbow strike from Stein, against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Stein throws an elbow but misses.
The referee calls for Mikhasevich to work.
Mikhasevich is trying to stall. #T3#
Mikhasevich manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Gennady Mikhasevich.
A shot to the liver by Mikhasevich. Beautiful body shot.#CL#
Stein moves into range and clinches up with Mikhasevich.
Mikhasevich prevents a body shot from Stein.
Stein misses with an elbow over the top.
Stein throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Mikhasevich taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Stein misses with an elbow over the top.#T4#
Stein lands a damaging elbow.
Mikhasevich prevents a body shot from Stein.
Stein is leaning against Mikhasevich and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mikhasevich lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mikhasevich swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mikhasevich dodges an elbow strike from Stein.
Stein creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Mikhasevich.
Mikhasevich tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mikhasevich holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Stein being controlled against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stein misses with an elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Stein dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Mikhasevich throws a body punch but Stein moves out of range.
Stein is looking to counter the offense by Mikhasevich and move into the clinch.
Stein tries a head kick but it misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Stein checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Stein is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Mikhasevich throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mikhasevich gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A big right from Mikhasevich misses.
Mikhasevich misses with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mikhasevich bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CL#
Stein has closed the distance and engaged Mikhasevich in a clinch.
Mikhasevich blocks an elbow strike from Stein. #T1#
Mikhasevich doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Mikhasevich leaning against his opponent.
Mikhasevich trying to control the position but instead, Stein has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mikhasevich into the cage.
Stein tries to throw a body punch but Mikhasevich avoids it by throwing Stein back against the cage.
Mikhasevich swings wildly with an uppercut but Stein uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mikhasevich displaying some good clinch control by pressing Stein up against the cage.
Stein misses with a punch to the body.
Stein lands a shoulder strike. #T2#
Mikhasevich has Stein pressed against the cage.
Mikhasevich blocks an elbow strike.
Mikhasevich blocks an elbow strike from Stein.
Mikhasevich stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Mikhasevich can't find room to land a body shot as Stein controls the action.
Stein lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Stein throws a punch but it's blocked by Mikhasevich.
With the fighters up against the cage, Stein throws an elbow but misses.
Mikhasevich dodges an elbow strike from Stein.
Mikhasevich dodges an elbow strike from Stein.
A left hand lands to the body for Stein.
Stein pushes off an throws an elbow but Mikhasevich leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Frank Stein has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T3#
Mikhasevich wants to stall.
Mikhasevich throws a head punch that misses.
Mikhasevich tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Stein.
Stein creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Stein is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mikhasevich can do to turn this around?
Mikhasevich leaning his opponent against the cage.
Mikhasevich misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stein creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mikhasevich's defenses.
Stein can't find room to land a body shot as Mikhasevich controls the action.
Stein being controlled against the cage.
Stein looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T4#
Stein throws an elbow but it misses.
Mikhasevich stalling in the clinch but Stein improves position.
Mikhasevich can't find room to land a body shot as Stein controls the action.
Mikhasevich blocks the elbow strike.
Mikhasevich is trying to maintain a safe position but Stein gets an underhook and turns Mikhasevich into the cage.
Mikhasevich dodges an elbow strike from Stein.
Mikhasevich blocks an elbow strike.
Stein blocking some punches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stein lands a damaging elbow.
Mikhasevich prevents a body shot from Stein.
Mikhasevich can't find room to land a body shot as Stein controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Stein dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get 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#
Stein misses with a wild body shot.
Mikhasevich keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mikhasevich will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mikhasevich connects with an inside leg kick.
Stein takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mikhasevich thows a leg kick but Stein checks it
enabling Stein to counter with a crisp jab. #KD#
Stein lands a big uppercut and Mikhasevich crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Mikhasevich looks OK. Stein waves Mikhasevich back to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
BOOM! Stein lands a beautiful left hook that drops Mikhasevich. Mikhasevich tries to recover but Stein is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Mikhasevich lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Stein!
An out of breath Frank Stein thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Syn 679 Piano vs Frankels
Date: Apr 03, 2020

#R1#
Mikhasevich pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mikhasevich is looking to land body kicks.
Mikhasevich missing with a left hand there. Stewart was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stewart blocks a head kick by Mikhasevich.
A big left from Mikhasevich misses.
Mikhasevich throws the left hand but Stewart avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good leg kick by Mikhasevich there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Mikhasevich motions for Stewart to come forward. Mikhasevich throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Mikhasevich misses with a body shot.
Stewart attempts a counter takedown but Mikhasevich avoids it well and moves away.
Mikhasevich throws out a leg kick but Stewart moves out of range and Mikhasevich only half commits.
Stewart tries to counter with a takedown but Mikhasevich is quick to defend against it.
Mikhasevich misses with a two punch combination.
Gennady Mikhasevich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mikhasevich misses with a head kick.
Stewart half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Mikhasevich swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stewart tries to counter with a takedown but Mikhasevich is quick to defend against it.
Stewart has been working on his boxing with his coaches at AREA 51 GROUND in the buildup to the fight.
A swing and a miss from Mikhasevich.
Stewart tries to counter with a takedown but Mikhasevich is quick to defend against it.
Stewart keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mikhasevich.
Mikhasevich misses with a hook.
Stewart tries to counter with a takedown but Mikhasevich is quick to defend against it.#T2#
A head kick misses from Mikhasevich.
Stewart changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Stewart defending well as Mikhasevich loads up on a big left hand.
Stewart drops down looking for a counter takedown but Mikhasevich sprawls and moves away.
Mikhasevich looks to throw the jab but Stewart is out of range.
Mikhasevich swinging wildly here.
Mikhasevich throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Mikhasevich wants to clinch.#T3#
Mikhasevich throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stewart sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mikhasevich bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Mikhasevich just misses with a punch to the body.
Mikhasevich throws a hook but Stewart avoids it easily.
Stewart changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Mikhasevich misses with a low kick.
Stewart ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T4#
Stewart keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A punch combination from Mikhasevich misses.
Mikhasevich throws a right and a left that Stewart avoids nicely.
Mikhasevich misses with the body kick#TD#
and Stewart counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Mikhasevich avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Stewart.
Mikhasevich is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stewart lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gennady Mikhasevich dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Mikhasevich misses with an uppercut #TD#
and Stewart counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Mikhasevich!
Mikhasevich tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Stewart wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mikhasevich gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Mikhasevich trying to control but Stewart postures up.
Mikhasevich tries to get to full guard but Stewart has control of the leg.
Mikhasevich is controlling Stewart's trapped leg to prevent Stewart from advancing to side control.
Mikhasevich has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mikhasevich trying to control but Stewart postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stewart is nestled in close to Mikhasevich, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Stewart missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mikhasevich is looking to improve his position.
Stewart has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T1#
Mikhasevich has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Stewart is working away from the top position though.
Mikhasevich makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mikhasevich.
Mikhasevich seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Stewart postures up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stewart accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Stewart loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Stewart landing some decent shots from guard.
Stewart postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Stewart stopping the sweep attempt from Mikhasevich.
Stewart throws an elbow that misses. Mikhasevich uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Stewart's guard. Nice move by Mikhasevich!#REVB#
Stewart striking off his back but it's not causing Mikhasevich any problems. #T2#
Stewart throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Stewart wants to sweep but no luck.
Stewart throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Stewart is striking off his back. Mikhasevich thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Mikhasevich not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Stewart throws a strike from the bottom but Mikhasevich passes into side control!
Mikhasevich in side control, just content to control the action for now.
My spies in Brotherhood MMA (16 ELITE COACHES) inform me that Mikhasevich has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Stewart is trying to get back to half guard.
Mikhasevich misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #T3#
Stewart manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Stewart won't allow Mikhasevich to pass to mount.
Ground and pound from Mikhasevich.
Mikhasevich trying to control the action but Stewart is working from the bottom.
Stewart tries to roll over but Mikhasevich keeps him under control.
Stewart throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stewart flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Mikhasevich is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Stewart is staying active underneath Mikhasevich, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Stewart throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Mikhasevich scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T4#
Mikhasevich looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Mikhasevich lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Mikhasevich landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Still in half guard, Mikhasevich seems content to control.
Stewart throws a strike from the bottom but Mikhasevich passes into side control!
Stewart wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Stewart striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Stewart striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Mikhasevich working the head with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stewart tries to improve position but can't.
Mikhasevich just content to control the position.
Stewart is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Gennady Mikhasevich 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Mikhasevich slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mikhasevich throws an overhand right that lands on Stewart's shoulder, as Stewart tries to avoid the shot.
Stewart half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Mikhasevich throws a jab but it's blocked by Stewart.
Stewart changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Stewart.
Mikhasevich looks to throw the jab but Stewart is out of range.
Stewart feinted with a counter takedown.
A combination from Mikhasevich does no damage. #T1#
Stewart takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mikhasevich throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stewart appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A telegraphed right hand from Mikhasevich misses the target.
Stewart attempts a counter takedown but Mikhasevich avoids it well and moves away.
An inside leg kick lands from Mikhasevich.
Mikhasevich waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stewart.
Stewart appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Gennady Mikhasevich seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mikhasevich throws a jab but it's blocked by Stewart.
Stewart appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T2#
The fighters circling - Mikhasevich throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mikhasevich misses with a left hand #TD#
and Stewart counters with a shoot takedown. Mikhasevich fights it but they end up in guard.
Stewart throws a strike but Mikhasevich rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mikhasevich wants to control from the top but Stewart keeps moving.
Mikhasevich might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Stewart haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Stewart is looking to sweep but instead, Mikhasevich has passed into half guard. #SUB2#
Mikhasevich seems to be looking for submissions.
Don Stewart overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mikhasevich is trying to control the action in half guard but Stewart is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Stewart is pressing down on Mikhasevich's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T3#
Stewart striking off his back but it's not causing Mikhasevich any problems.
Mikhasevich trying to control the position from guard on top but Stewart is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mikhasevich keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Stewart's head.
Mikhasevich stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stewart swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stewart wants to sweep here but Mikhasevich controlling him for the moment.
Stewart trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Stewart looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mikhasevich is one step ahead there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stewart throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Stewart thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Mikhasevich landing some decent shots from guard. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mikhasevich wants to control from the top but Stewart keeps moving.
Mikhasevich trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mikhasevich seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mikhasevich throws a right and a left that Stewart avoids nicely.
Stewart takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Stewart uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mikhasevich.
Stewart changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stewart ducks under a wild hook from Mikhasevich.
Don Stewart has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gennady Mikhasevich is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mikhasevich swinging wildly here.
Stewart tries to counter with a takedown but Mikhasevich is quick to defend against it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gennady Mikhasevich comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mikhasevich 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 Ben Watson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gennady Mikhasevich!
Gennady Mikhasevich decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Syn 674 Turner vs Mahmoud
Date: Mar 06, 2020

#R1#
Mikhasevich digs a good body shot into Martynov's ribs.
Martynov slips a jab and a cross from Mikhasevich.
A clash of legs there as Mikhasevich blocks the low kick.
Martynov misses with a hook. Mikhasevich ducked under it nicely.
Martynov blocks a head kick by Mikhasevich.
Martynov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Zero Tolerance in the buildup to the fight.
Martynov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mikhasevich moves away.
Mikhasevich looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mikhasevich buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Good shot there by Mikhasevich.
Mikhasevich staying out of range there.
Mikhasevich looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jab by Martynov.
Mikhasevich misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mikhasevich walks into a straight right hand from Martynov.
Martynov scores with a nice body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Martynov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Martynov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sergei Martynov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Martynov with a nice cross.#T1#
Martynov throws a shot to the body.
Martynov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mikhasevich feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Martynovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Martynov scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Mikhasevich jabs Martynov right on the nose. Martynov blinks but takes it well.
Martynov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Martynov lands with a big left! Mikhasevich is wobbled badly! Martynov comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Mikhasevich to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Sergei Martynov!
Sergei Martynov thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Syn 671 Whymer vs Magufuli
Date: Feb 16, 2020

#R1#
That kick from Mikhasevich tenderised Kuznetsov's leg. Kuznetsov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mikhasevich misses with an uppercut.
Kuznetsov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at UnderGround BJJ & MMA in the buildup to the fight.
A head kick by Kuznetsov misses
and Mikhasevich counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kuznetsov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kuznetsov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kuznetsov throws a head kick that Mikhasevich semi-blocks. #KD2#
Mikhasevich drops Kuznetsov with a beautiful combination! Kuznetsov stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Mikhasevich is looking for the KO!#ROC2#
Kuznetsov is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Konstantin Kuznetsov has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kuznetsov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Oh Kuznetsov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mikhasevich throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kuznetsov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kuznetsov throws a head kick that misses.
Kuznetsov misses with a body shot.
Kuznetsov lands with a kick to the temple. Mikhasevich shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Kuznetsov seems to have got his legs back now.
Mikhasevich throws a right hand that Kuznetsov ducks under and follows up with a left that Kuznetsov also avoids with ease.
Mikhasevich throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kuznetsov on the side of the head.
A combination from Kuznetsov does no damage.
Kuznetsov misses with the combination.
Mikhasevich misses with the combination.
It looked like Kuznetsov was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T1#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kuznetsov - that will leave a mark!
Mikhasevich's corner calls for a 1-2. Mikhasevich obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kuznetsov looks to land a combination but Mikhasevich avoids it well.
Kuznetsov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mikhasevich avoids the head kick by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov throws a head kick that misses.
Mikhasevich avoids the head kick by Kuznetsov.
Mikhasevich lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mikhasevich fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kuznetsov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We've been informed that Mikhasevich 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.
Mikhasevich thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kuznetsov lands a jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mikhasevich misses with a few strikes there.
Kuznetsov scores with a sloppy right hand. Mikhasevich should have avoided that one. #CUT#
It looks like Gennady Mikhasevich has been cut.#T2#
Mikhasevich blocks a head kick by Kuznetsov.
Konstantin Kuznetsov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kuznetsov lands a head shot.
Kuznetsov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mikhasevich scores with a counter punch that sends Kuznetsov to the canvas! Mikhasevich smells blood - he's punishing Kuznetsov with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Kuznetsov has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gennady Mikhasevich!
During a confident post fight interview, Gennady Mikhasevich thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: EMP Asham vs Marley
Date: Dec 22, 2019

#R1#
McCraken turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McCraken thows a left - swing and a miss!
McCraken lands with a nice body punch.
McCraken throws the left hand but Mikhasevich avoids the punch easily.
Mikhasevich moves away from the strike by McCraken.
Mikhasevich throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A counter left hand to the body from McCraken misses its target.
McCraken fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mikhasevich looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McCraken misses with an uppercut. Mikhasevich saw that one coming.
Mikhasevich lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as McCraken backs up against the cage.
Mikhasevich tries to work over McCraken's front leg with a kick but McCraken checks it.
Mikhasevich throws an off balance right hand
and McCraken connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mikhasevich falls off balance throwing a combination
letting McCraken counter with a right hand.
McCraken has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Chakuriki LA Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Mikhasevich misses with a 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!
Mikhasevich pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McCraken thuds his shin into the meat of Mikhasevich's side.
McCraken misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Good work by Mikhasevich as he checks the leg kick.
McCraken lands a jab to the nose.
McCraken blocks a head kick by Mikhasevich.
Mikhasevich is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McCraken.
McCraken half committed to a counter leg kick.#T1#
McCraken scores with a leg kick.
Mikhasevich misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mikhasevich changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mikhasevich misses with an uppercut. McCraken saw that one coming.
Mikhasevich gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
McCraken blocks the body kick.
Mikhasevich throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McCraken counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McCraken lands a nice looking kick to the body. Mikhasevich takes a step back to recover.
Mikhasevich throws a lazy uppercut
and McCraken counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A head kick misses from Mikhasevich.
Mikhasevich misses with a left hand
and Mikhasevich takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McCraken lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mikhasevich pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McCraken's corner calls for a 1-2. McCraken obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as McCraken checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Mikhasevich moves out of range of the body kick from McCraken.
It seemed like Mikhasevich was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mikhasevich throws an off balance right hand
and McCraken makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
McCraken steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mikhasevich.
Mikhasevich connects with a solid leg kick.
McCraken connects with a crisp jab. #T2#
Mikhasevich connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McCraken's hands.
McCraken blocks a low kick nicely.
Mikhasevich scores with a one two! McCraken had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Mikhasevich throws a jab but it's blocked by McCraken.
Mikhasevich cracks McCraken with a right hand to the side of the head.
Mikhasevich misses with a body kick.
Mikhasevich thows a leg kick but McCraken checks it
and McCraken counters with a nice kick to the body.
McCraken lands an overhand right.
Mikhasevich takes a swing at McCraken's ribcage but misses.
Mikhasevich throws a body punch but McCraken moves out of range.
Mikhasevich misses the jab.
McCraken tries to land a front kick but Mikhasevich steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mikhasevich only half commits to the counter leg kick.
McCraken fakes the leg kick and cracks Mikhasevich in the body.
McCraken throws a low kick but Mikhasevich moves out of range easily.
Mikhasevich throws a counter combo.
Mikhasevich lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Mikhasevich throws a hook to the side of McCraken's head but McCraken sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McCraken lands a slapping body shot.
McCraken checks a low kick from Mikhasevich.
McCraken lands a leg kick that knocks Mikhasevich off balance momentarily.#T3#
Mikhasevich throws a lazy head kick
and McCraken counters with a nice low kick that buckles Mikhasevich's knee momentarily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McCraken.
Mikhasevich takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mikhasevich walks into a jab.
McCraken dodges the punch combination from Mikhasevich.
Mikhasevich tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McCraken chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mikhasevich rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McCraken makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
McCraken avoids the body shot from Mikhasevich.
McCraken jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
McCraken is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
McCraken connects with a jab.
Mikhasevich throws a sloppy head kick and McCraken moves out of range easily.
McCraken lands with a hook. Mikhasevich tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCraken throws a low kick but Mikhasevich avoids it.
Nice defenses there by McCraken.
Mikhasevich looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mikhasevich misses with a looping right.
McCraken steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mikhasevich.
McCraken jabs Mikhasevich right on the nose. Mikhasevich blinks but takes it well.#T4#
A jab lands there for McCraken.
Mikhasevich throws a head kick that misses.
McCraken fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mikhasevich manages to avoid it.
McCraken chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mikhasevich has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mikhasevich there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mikhasevich tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mikhasevich misses with a wild body shot.
Mikhasevich tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A nice inside leg kick there by McCraken. That's going to slow Mikhasevich down.
McCraken takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A quick step to the side and McCraken tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
McCraken digs a good body shot into Mikhasevich's ribs.
Mikhasevich throws a head kick that misses
and McCraken counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McCraken blocks a head kick by Mikhasevich.
Mikhasevich keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McCraken throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McCraken lands with a cross.
McCraken connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mikhasevich falls off balance throwing a combination
and McCraken counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dougal McCraken dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Mikhasevich tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCraken was well out of range. Poor timing from Mikhasevich.
Mikhasevich keeps McCraken at a distance using the push kick.
Mikhasevich misses with a kick to the body
and McCraken cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McCraken misses with a body shot.
Mikhasevich chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mikhasevich misses with a double jab
and McCraken counters with a body kick.
Dougal McCraken is winning the standup battle so far.
McCraken throws a looping overhand right but Mikhasevich ducks down to avoid it.
Mikhasevich lands a really nice looking cross but McCraken seems unphased.
Mikhasevich's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Mikhasevich swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gennady Mikhasevich is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mikhasevich throws a body punch but McCraken moves out of range.
Mikhasevich takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
McCraken throws a head kick that misses.
An inside leg kick lands from McCraken.
Mikhasevich works the jab nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mikhasevich jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mikhasevich jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McCraken lands the left hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for McCraken. #T1#
Mikhasevich throws a series of punches but McCraken moves out of range.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Mikhasevich might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, McCraken has got the better of the exchanges.
Mikhasevich tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCraken was well out of range. Poor timing from Mikhasevich.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from McCraken. Mikhasevich shrugs it off though.
McCraken lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mikhasevich slips a straight right by McCraken.
A solid body kick from McCraken.
McCraken throws a body kick that misses.
Mikhasevich throws a body punch but McCraken moves out of range.
Mikhasevich throws a looping overhand right but McCraken ducks down to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from McCraken. Mikhasevich does a little dance to reset his feet.
McCraken slips under a jab.
McCraken lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mikhasevich throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McCraken stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mikhasevich defending well as McCraken loads up on a big left hand.
Mikhasevich now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
McCraken digs a good body shot into Mikhasevich's ribs.
McCraken is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mikhasevich can do to turn this around?
Mikhasevich throws a right and a left that McCraken avoids nicely.
McCraken throws a chopping leg kick but Mikhasevich manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Mikhasevich is trying to counter with his kicks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCraken bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mikhasevich's head backwards.
McCraken connects with a body shot that sends Mikhasevich's belly button to the back.#T2#
McCraken scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mikhasevich throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McCraken counters with an outside leg kick.
Mikhasevich misses with a straight right.
It looked like McCraken was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mikhasevich.
McCraken scoring well with a low kick there.
Mikhasevich pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mikhasevich lands with a good body shot.
Mikhasevich has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Mikhasevich takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
McCraken throws a body punch but Mikhasevich moves out of range.
Mikhasevich takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
McCraken takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mikhasevich misses with a hook
and McCraken counters with a right hand to the body.
McCraken dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McCraken connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Good shot there by McCraken.
McCraken uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mikhasevich.
Mikhasevich lands a leg kick that knocks McCraken off balance momentarily.
McCraken misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mikhasevich.
McCraken dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mikhasevich. That did some damage!#T3#
Mikhasevich goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mikhasevich tries a head kick but it misses.
McCraken scores with a spinning back kick!
Mikhasevich swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A head kick misses from Mikhasevich.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mikhasevich lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and McCraken has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from McCraken and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A kick lands to the mid section there for McCraken.
Mikhasevich pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mikhasevich throws a wild body kick that McCraken sees coming a mile off.
Mikhasevich is breathing heavily.
Mikhasevich tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Good exchange - McCraken coming out on top.
McCraken looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McCraken avoids the body shot from Mikhasevich.
McCraken throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McCraken on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mikhasevich ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McCraken moves away.
Jab, jab by McCraken - just one landing.
Mikhasevich chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McCraken can pounce on him. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Decent striking displayed by Mikhasevich there.
McCraken misses with a body shot.
McCraken takes a swing at Mikhasevich's ribcage but misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Mikhasevich misses.
McCraken moves out of range of the strikes.
Gennady Mikhasevich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCraken stuns Mikhasevich with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mikhasevich tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCraken was well out of range. Poor timing from Mikhasevich.
Mikhasevich looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mikhasevich has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from McCraken.
Mikhasevich has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McCraken.
Mikhasevich displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McCraken throws out the jab.
Mikhasevich attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
McCraken just misses with a punch to the body.
Mikhasevich misses with a hook
and Mikhasevich takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McCraken lands with a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mikhasevich looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mikhasevich throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mikhasevich lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Mikhasevich takes a swing at McCraken's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dougal McCraken dominated that second 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Mikhasevich looks to land a combination but McCraken avoids it well.
McCraken lands with a shot to the body.
A head kick by Mikhasevich misses
and McCraken makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Mikhasevich throws a sloppy head kick and McCraken moves out of range easily.
McCraken scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McCraken moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McCraken throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Good exchange - McCraken coming out on top.
McCraken scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mikhasevich in his tracks.
Mikhasevich misses with an uppercut
and McCraken counters with a body kick.
McCraken slips a jab from Mikhasevich.
Mikhasevich throws a head kick but McCraken moves out of range.
McCraken moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mikhasevich throws a half hearted mid kick.
McCraken slips under a jab from Mikhasevich.
A jab from McCraken finds it's way through Mikhasevich's defenses.
McCraken misses the shot to the body.
Mikhasevich takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mikhasevich throws a sloppy body shot
and McCraken counters with a nice leg kick.
McCraken throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
A decent looking cross lands there for McCraken.
McCraken scores with a sloppy right hand. Mikhasevich should have avoided that one.
Mikhasevich slips under a jab.
McCraken throws a front kick that sends Mikhasevich stumbling back into the cage.
Mikhasevich misses with a body kick.
Mikhasevich tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McCraken connects with a leg kick. Mikhasevich looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
McCraken keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mikhasevich throws a head kick that misses.
Mikhasevich pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McCraken appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by McCraken. That's going to slow Mikhasevich down.
No joy there for Mikhasevich, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McCraken feints and then cracks Mikhasevich's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mikhasevich down.
McCraken scores with the left hand. Mikhasevich knows he should have avoided that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from McCraken. Mikhasevich does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mikhasevich takes a shot right to the bread basket.
McCraken lands a jab to the nose.#T2#
Mikhasevich on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
McCraken throws a big shot that misses.
Mikhasevich looks to land a body kick but McCraken moved away.
An attempted straight right counter from McCraken misses the target.
McCraken throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McCraken jabs Mikhasevich right on the nose. Mikhasevich blinks but takes it well.
McCraken works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
McCraken throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McCraken connects with a single shot there.
Mikhasevich moves forwards but McCraken connects with a nice, crisp jab.
McCraken lands a slapping body shot.
Mikhasevich connects with an inside leg kick.
Mikhasevich throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McCraken lets loose with a powerful body kick. Mikhasevich will feel that in the morning.
McCraken throws a hook but Mikhasevich blocks it.
A punch lands to the side of Mikhasevich 's head but he takes it in his stride.
McCraken smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Mikhasevich throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T3#
Mikhasevich throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mikhasevich walks into a jab.
McCraken avoids the head kick by Mikhasevich.
Mikhasevich throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McCraken will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McCraken throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
McCraken jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Mikhasevich jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mikhasevich looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McCraken is looking to score with low kicks.
McCraken scores with a nice right hand.
McCraken throws an overhand right that lands on Mikhasevich's shoulder, as Mikhasevich tries to avoid the shot.
McCraken lands a jab to the head.
Mikhasevich displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McCraken throws out the jab.
Mikhasevich misses with a head kick.
McCraken lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mikhasevich walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A combination from Mikhasevich does no damage.
As Mikhasevich backs away, McCraken returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Mikhasevich loads up on a big right hand but McCraken slips the punch.
It appears McCraken was looking to counter with a kick there.
McCraken with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mikhasevich takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
McCraken scores with a push kick.
McCraken connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mikhasevich's hands.
Mikhasevich takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mikhasevich throws a poor cross that misses
and McCraken counters with a straight right hand.
McCraken takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McCraken connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mikhasevich walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mikhasevich tries a head kick but it misses.
McCraken scores with a decent looking hook.
Mikhasevich defending well as McCraken loads up on a big left hand.
Gennady Mikhasevich has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mikhasevich looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Dougal McCraken is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mikhasevich misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McCraken.
And McCraken counters with a quick kick to the body but Mikhasevich blocks it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dougal McCraken showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McCraken 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: EMP Scrotum vs Sonnen
Date: Oct 25, 2019

#R1#
Bob dodges the punch combination from Mikhasevich.
Mikhasevich throws a head kick but Bob moves out of range.
Bob keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mikhasevich.
Mikhasevich tests Bob's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bob lunges at Mikhasevich with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mikhasevich's hand.
Bob misses with a hook. Mikhasevich ducked under it nicely.
Bob looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mikhasevich tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mikhasevich misses with a combination #CL#
and Bob counters by clinching up.
Mikhasevich prevents a body shot from Bob. #BC#
Bob breaks from the clinch.
A jab from Mikhasevich does it's job there.
Mikhasevich throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mikhasevich dips to his left and cracks Bob with an uppercut!#CUT2#
It looks like Gorgeous Bob has been cut.
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 decent looking body kick lands there for Bob.
Bob listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bob moves away from the strike by Mikhasevich.
No joy there for Bob, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T1#
Mikhasevich lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mikhasevich misses with a combination
and Bob counters with an inside leg kick.
Bob lands with a shot to the body.
Bob scores with a head kick. Mikhasevich tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Bob throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Bob lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mikhasevich throws a body punch but Bob moves out of range.
Mikhasevich pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bob is out of range and Mikhasevich settles back down.
Bob ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bob goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bob avoids the head kick by Mikhasevich.
Bob moves out of range of the body kick from Mikhasevich.
Mikhasevich 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.#TD#
Bob shoots in and bounces Mikhasevich off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Bob thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T2#
Bob slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB#
Bob thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Mikhasevich is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Bob is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Mikhasevich really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bob landing strikes, looking to finish!
Bob takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Mikhasevich is wriggling around trying to escape. #T3#
Bob is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Bob tries to control but Mikhasevich wriggling away.
Mikhasevich is trying desperately to improve position.
Mikhasevich is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bob trying to control but Mikhasevich is having none of it.
Bob cracks Mikhasevich with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena. #T4#
Mikhasevich is squirming around, avoiding Bob's attempts to control the action.
The referee warns Mikhasevich that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Bob landing punches.
Mikhasevich is looking to improve his position but Bob isn't that keen on the idea.
Mikhasevich tries to lock up and control but Bob gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bob has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Mikhasevich is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bob lands a big shot there that rocks Mikhasevich but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bob lands a big shot there that rocks Mikhasevich but he's holding on and managing to survive for now. #ROC#
Mikhasevich is rocked!
Bob landing punches.
Mikhasevich is still in real trouble! Can Bob finish him?
Oooooh, big shot lands for Bob! Mikhasevich is hurt baaadly! Bob is firing away with more strikes - Mikhasevich is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gorgeous Bob!

Event: EMP Gagnon vs Tama Ginty
Date: Sep 18, 2019

#R1#
Mikhasevich throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Petersen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Petersen blocks the body kick.
Mikhasevich slips a jab from Petersen.
Petersen missing with a left hand there. Mikhasevich was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mikhasevich lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mikhasevich misses the jab.
Mikhasevich misses with a double jab
letting Petersen counter with a right hand.
Mikhasevich is looking to slow Petersen down with leg kicks.
Petersen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Petersen tries for a takedown but Mikhasevich sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mikhasevich throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mikhasevich defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Petersen.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Don Petersen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mikhasevich misses with a looping right.
Mikhasevich swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mikhasevich misses with a body kick.
Mikhasevich just misses with a punch to the body.
Gennady Mikhasevich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A low kick from Mikhasevich misses #TD#
and Petersen counters with a takedown into side control. #T1#
Mikhasevich tries to buck Petersen off but Petersen is having none of it.
Mikhasevich is not content to let Petersen control the position.
Mikhasevich can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Petersen goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Mikhasevich rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Petersen's guard! Nice work there by Mikhasevich!
Petersen looking for a sweep. Not yet Petersen, not yet.
Petersen is controlling Mikhasevich's posture.
Petersen looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Petersen controls Mikhasevich momentarily but Mikhasevich frees himself.
Mikhasevich must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Petersen is controlling Mikhasevich's posture.
Petersen seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Petersen looking to control but Mikhasevich passes into half guard.
Petersen tries to get to full guard but Mikhasevich has control of the leg.
Mikhasevich wants to stand but Petersen has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #T3#
Petersen tries to roll over but Mikhasevich keeps him under control.
Mikhasevich tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Petersen wants to get back to full guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Petersen is working hard here to advance position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Petersen scores with a hook.
Mikhasevich misses with a hook. Petersen ducked under it nicely.
Mikhasevich misses with a wild body shot. #KD2#
Mikhasevich lands a big head kick that sends Petersen tumbling to the mat! Mikhasevich takes a step backwards and waves Petersen back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Petersen throws a hook but Mikhasevich blocks it.
Mikhasevich feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Petersen's calf.
Mikhasevich displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Petersen.
Mikhasevich ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Petersen slips a jab and a cross from Mikhasevich.
Mikhasevich throws out a leg kick but Petersen moves out of range and Mikhasevich only half commits.
Petersen moves out of range as Mikhasevich throws a body kick.
Mikhasevich throws a wild body kick that Petersen sees coming a mile off.#TD#
Petersen changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Mikhasevich looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Petersen is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mikhasevich knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Petersen trying to control the position but Mikhasevich is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gennady Mikhasevich 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#
Mikhasevich tries a head kick but it misses.
Petersen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Petersen closes the distance and clinches up with Mikhasevich, looking for a takedown. Petersen pushes Mikhasevich against the cage but Mikhasevich circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD#
Petersen drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Petersen sitting in guard here, content to control.
Mikhasevich keeping moving, preventing Petersen from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Petersen drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Petersen jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Petersen stays in close to Mikhasevich's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Mikhasevich throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Petersen trying to control but Mikhasevich is working from the bottom.
Don Petersen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1##SUB2#
Mikhasevich is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Petersen trying to control but Mikhasevich is working from the bottom.
Petersen slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Petersen working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Petersen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mikhasevich, who protects the arm well. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mikhasevich tries to bench press Petersen off him but Petersen keeps the position.
Petersen prevents Mikhasevich from escaping the position.#SUB#
Petersen is trying to get an arm triangle but Mikhasevich is defending well.
Mikhasevich manages to work his way to half guard, despite Petersen's best efforts.#SUB2#
Mikhasevich actively working from the bottom here.#T3##SUB2#
Mikhasevich looking for submissions off his back.
Mikhasevich is not content to let Petersen control the position.#SUB#
Petersen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mikhasevich defends it well. #SUB#
Petersen is looking for a kimura here.
Mikhasevich holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mikhasevich wants to control but Petersen is keeping busy. #SUB2#
Mikhasevich looking for submissions off his back.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mikhasevich pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Petersen back to the cage. Mikhasevich follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Mikhasevich scores with a kick to the midsection.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mikhasevich uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Petersen.
Mikhasevich throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mikhasevich looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Petersen appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Mikhasevich swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Gennady Mikhasevich will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Petersen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Petersen darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Mikhasevich is staying active underneath Petersen, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Petersen is looking for a kimura here.
Mikhasevich is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mikhasevich tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Petersen has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Mikhasevich tries to hold on but Petersen postures up.#T1#
Petersen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mikhasevich is looking to escape.
Petersen is really struggling to control Mikhasevich but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Mikhasevich wants to control but Petersen is having none of it.
Petersen controlling his opponent. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Petersen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mikhasevich is looking to escape. #SUB#
Petersen moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Mikhasevich has worked his arm free - good work by Mikhasevich!
Petersen trying to control the action but Mikhasevich is working from the bottom. #T3#
Mikhasevich can't do much from the bottom here.
Petersen trying to control the action but Mikhasevich is working from the bottom.
Don Petersen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mikhasevich tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Petersen is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mikhasevich is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sloppy strikes there by Petersen.#SUB#
Petersen looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Mikhasevich tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Petersen swings around for an armbar but Mikhasevich sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Petersen's guard.
Petersen has a closed guard, preventing Mikhasevich from standing up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Petersen is trying to control the position from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Don Petersen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mikhasevich 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gennady Mikhasevich!
A very excited looking Gennady Mikhasevich 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: EMP Escobar vs Madog 5
Date: Aug 09, 2019

#R1#
Bulletzowich connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mikhasevich takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bulletzowich 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.
Bulletzowich blocks a jab.
Bulletzowich takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bulletzowich throwing a counter right hand but Mikhasevich manages to avoid it.
Mikhasevich tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bulletzowich was well out of range. Poor timing from Mikhasevich.
Bulletzowich scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mikhasevich in his tracks.
Bulletzowich lands a jab.#TD#
Bulletzowich shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Mikhasevich manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Bulletzowich trying to control the position from guard on top but Mikhasevich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bulletzowich is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Mikhasevich is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T1##SUB2#
Bulletzowich avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bulletzowich not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Our spies down at at Zero Tolerance inform us that Mikhasevich has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Mikhasevich isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Bulletzowich stacks Mikhasevich on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Bulletzowich!
Bulletzowich scores with a couple of short elbows.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bulletzowich lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Mikhasevich down.
Bulletzowich throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Mikhasevich can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Bulletzowich tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bulletzowich has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Mikhasevich is not content to let Bulletzowich control the position. #T3#
Mikhasevich is trying to control Bulletzowich's posture but Bulletzowich avoids it.
Mikhasevich is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Bulletzowich trying to control the action but Mikhasevich is working from the bottom.
Mikhasevich tries to improve position but can't.
Bulletzowich scores with a couple of short elbows.#T4#
Mikhasevich is letting Bulletzowich control him for a moment.
Bulletzowich lands an elbow.
Mikhasevich wants to control but Bulletzowich postures up.
Bulletzowich working the ground and pound from side control.
Mikhasevich manages to get back to half guard.
Mikhasevich regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Bulletzowich.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Mikhasevich is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Mikhasevich is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bulletzowich is aware though and is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Boris Bulletzowich dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Mikhasevich misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mikhasevich wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mikhasevich throws a right and a left that Bulletzowich avoids nicely.
Mikhasevich looks for the body kick but Bulletzowich saw that one coming.
Bulletzowich missing with a left hand there. Mikhasevich was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bulletzowich defending well as Mikhasevich loads up on a big left hand.
Mikhasevich keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mikhasevich looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mikhasevich plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Mikhasevich lands with a kick to the temple. Bulletzowich shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #ROC2#
Bulletzowich is rocked!
Gennady Mikhasevich seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD#
Bulletzowich 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.
Mikhasevich is wriggling around but Bulletzowich manages to pass to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#REVB#
Bulletzowich winds up and cracks Mikhasevich with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Bulletzowich lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T1#
Ground and pound from Bulletzowich.
Bulletzowich throwing shots but Mikhasevich is blocking nicely. #SUB2#
Mikhasevich actively working from the bottom here.
Bulletzowich is trying to control the action in half guard but Mikhasevich is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bulletzowich lands with a punch from half guard.
Bulletzowich thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T2#
Bulletzowich seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mikhasevich does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bulletzowich passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Mikhasevich!
Bulletzowich trying to control but Mikhasevich is having none of it.
Bulletzowich lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Mikhasevich hang on?
Mikhasevich gets back to half guard.#T3#
Bulletzowich keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Mikhasevich is not content to let Bulletzowich control the position.#SUB2#
Mikhasevich looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Bulletzowich moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Mikhasevich.
Bulletzowich lands some shots froms side control.
Bulletzowich working the ground and pound but Mikhasevich is defending the strikes. #T4#
Bulletzowich wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mikhasevich keeps working.
Mikhasevich tries to buck Bulletzowich off but Bulletzowich is having none of it.
Bulletzowich landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Bulletzowich throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Mikhasevich sneaks back into half guard.
Bulletzowich is trying to control. Mikhasevich wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mikhasevich wants to control but Bulletzowich is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Boris Bulletzowich dominated that second round.
That's time! Bulletzowich's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Bulletzowich waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mikhasevich.
Mikhasevich defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bulletzowich.
Nice defenses there by Bulletzowich.
Mikhasevich goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Gennady Mikhasevich is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mikhasevich throws out a loose jab but Bulletzowich uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bulletzowich drops down looking for a counter takedown but Mikhasevich sprawls and moves away.
Mikhasevich takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bulletzowich misses with an uppercut.
Mikhasevich throws a jab but it's blocked by Bulletzowich.
Mikhasevich thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Bulletzowich if he has to take too many more of those.
Mikhasevich walks into a jab.
Nice shot lands for Bulletzowich.
Bulletzowich staying out of range there.
Bulletzowich throws a body shot but no joy.
Mikhasevich throws a body shot but no joy.
Mikhasevich misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bulletzowich scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mikhasevich in his tracks.
Gennady Mikhasevich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Mikhasevich throws a head kick that misses.
Mikhasevich closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bulletzowich throws a hook to the side of Mikhasevich's head but Mikhasevich sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A nice side step and Mikhasevich releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bulletzowich throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mikhasevich on the side of the head.
Bulletzowich is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Bulletzowich swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bulletzowich keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mikhasevich.
Mikhasevich scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Bulletzowich tries to clinch up.
Mikhasevich scoring well with a low kick there.
Mikhasevich throws a series of punches but Bulletzowich moves out of range.
Bulletzowich lands an overhand right.#CL#
Mikhasevich tries to keep at a distance but Bulletzowich has taken the fight into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Mikhasevich lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mikhasevich working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T2#
A head punch on the inside from Mikhasevich fails to land.
Mikhasevich lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bulletzowich blocks a body shot from Mikhasevich.
Mikhasevich misses with some punches.
Bulletzowich is trying to maintain a safe position but Mikhasevich gets an underhook and turns Bulletzowich into the cage.
Mikhasevich throws a punch but it's blocked by Bulletzowich.
Bulletzowich misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bulletzowich doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mikhasevich has a couple of punches blocked by Bulletzowich.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Bulletzowich throws an elbow that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bulletzowich.
Bulletzowich taking a breather.
Bulletzowich is trying to stall. #BC2#
Mikhasevich escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bulletzowich looks to land a right hand but Mikhasevich moved out of range.
Mikhasevich throws an overhand right that lands on Bulletzowich's shoulder, as Bulletzowich tries to avoid the shot.
Bulletzowich throws a big counter combination but Mikhasevich scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Bulletzowich with a jab.#T3#
Mikhasevich buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bulletzowich moves forwards but Mikhasevich connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bulletzowich looks to land a right hand but Mikhasevich moved out of range.
Mikhasevich throws a head kick but Bulletzowich moves out of range.
Bulletzowich throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mikhasevich fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#TD#
Bulletzowich shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Mikhasevich's guard.#SUB2#
Mikhasevich has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Bulletzowich is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Mikhasevich.
Mikhasevich takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mikhasevich on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Bulletzowich working the ground and pound.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mikhasevich tries to bench press Bulletzowich off him but Bulletzowich keeps the position.
Mikhasevich takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Bulletzowich in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #SUB#
Bulletzowich is trying to get an arm triangle but Mikhasevich is defending well.
Mikhasevich is trying to improve his position.
Gennady Mikhasevich has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boris Bulletzowich is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boris Bulletzowich overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mikhasevich tries to escape but Bulletzowich is in control.

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 Boris Bulletzowich.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bulletzowich, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boris Bulletzowich!
A relieved looking Boris Bulletzowich 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: EMP Allen vs Marceau
Date: Jul 19, 2019

#R1#
Wood defending well as Mikhasevich loads up on a big left hand.
Wood throws the left hand but Mikhasevich avoids the punch easily.
Wood throws a head kick that half lands.
Nice uppercut there from Wood.
Mikhasevich throws a nice looking combination but Wood bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mikhasevich looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mikhasevich throws the left hand but Wood avoids the punch easily.
Mikhasevich misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wood.
Mikhasevich lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Danga de danga de dang - Mikhasevich scores with a four punch combination!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mikhasevich throws a left and a right that both miss
and Wood cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wood scores with a nice strike.
Nice cross by Wood.
Wood lands with an uppercut that bounces Mikhasevich off the cage and back into range.
The crowd cheers as Wood lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mikhasevich doesn't seem phased though.
Mikhasevich throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Wood counters with a low kick, right behind Mikhasevich 's knee.
Wood scores with a body shot.
Wood throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mikhasevich takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T1#
Mikhasevich looks to throw the jab but Wood is out of range.
Mikhasevich misses the jab.
Mikhasevich lands with a shot to the body.
Mikhasevich throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wood turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mikhasevich is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wood.
Wood takes a swing at Mikhasevich's ribcage but misses.
Wood tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mikhasevich was well out of range. Poor timing from Wood.
Mikhasevich connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wood bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mikhasevich's head backwards.
Wood scores with the left hand. Mikhasevich knows he should have avoided that one.
Wood is looking to clinch but Mikhasevich is avoiding it.
Wood has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Wood throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mikhasevich sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wood throws a front kick that sends Mikhasevich stumbling back into the cage.
Mikhasevich scoring well with a low kick there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wood swings for the body but Mikhasevich moves out of range.
Mikhasevich swings for the body but Wood moves out of range. #T2#
Wood connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mikhasevich. Mikhasevich circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Wood cracks the inside of Mikhasevich's front leg.
Wood moves out of range of the leg kick from Mikhasevich.
A swing and a miss from Mikhasevich.
Wood keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mikhasevich throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wood.
Wood uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mikhasevich has time to react.
Mikhasevich 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.
Mikhasevich falls off balance throwing a combination
and Wood connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC2#
Mikhasevich is rocked!
Wood lands a slapping body shot.
Oh Mikhasevich is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wood thuds his right hand into Mikhasevich's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wood is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Mikhasevich gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Willie Wood!
Our winner, Willie Wood, 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: EMPLA8
Date: Jul 05, 2019

#R1#
Mikhasevich fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bob is out of range.
Bob fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mikhasevich on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Mikhasevich's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bob connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mikhasevich scrambles back to his feet.
Mikhasevich throws the left hand but Bob avoids the punch easily.
Bob closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CUT2#
It looks like Gorgeous Bob has been cut.
Bob throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Mikhasevich makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Mikhasevich uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bob.
Mikhasevich throws a series of punches but Bob avoids them all with ease.
Bob throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bob works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bob misses with a body shot.
Bob throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've been informed that Mikhasevich 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bob's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mikhasevich connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bob scrambles back to his feet.
A big left from Bob misses.
Bob uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mikhasevich.
Nice shot lands for Bob.
BOOM! Mikhasevich lands a beautiful left hook that drops Bob. Bob tries to recover but Mikhasevich is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Bob lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gennady Mikhasevich!
Gennady Mikhasevich seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: EMP Papadopoulos Vs Scrotum
Date: Jun 14, 2019

#R1#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Cobb checks a leg kick.
Cobb definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mikhasevich swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cobb counters with a straight right hand.
Mikhasevich rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cobb moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mikhasevich misses with a leg kick
and Cobb counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mikhasevich rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cobb counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cobb ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mikhasevich wants to clinch
and Cobb counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mikhasevich throws a solid leg kick but Cobb takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mikhasevich.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Cobb! #T1#
Mikhasevich throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Cobb to counter with a crisp jab.
Mikhasevich moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Cobb checks a leg kick.
A punch combination from Mikhasevich misses.
Cobb is looking for a counter combo.
We've been informed that Mikhasevich 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.
Cobb missing with a left hand there. Mikhasevich was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cobb takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Cobb loads up on a big right hand but Mikhasevich slips the punch.
Mikhasevich fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cobb looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cobb throws an overhand right that lands on Mikhasevich's shoulder, as Mikhasevich tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
Mikhasevich throws a shot from downtown. Cobb moves away and avoids it.
Mikhasevich wants to clinch but Cobb slips to the side
and Cobb counters with a nice body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cobb throws a body punch but Mikhasevich moves out of range.
Cobb misses with a hook
and Mikhasevich counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cobb misses with a straight right. #CL2#
Mikhasevich has closed the distance and engaged Cobb in a clinch.
Mikhasevich tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mikhasevich fails to pull guard.
Cobb tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice left hand lands by Mikhasevich.
A shot in the inside from Cobb.
A head punch on the inside from Mikhasevich fails to land.
Mikhasevich blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mikhasevich. #T3#
Cobb blocks an uppercut.
Cobb misses with some punches.
Mikhasevich struggles to land a body shot inside as Cobb controls his hands.
Mikhasevich throws a punch but it's blocked by Cobb.
Cobb lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cobb misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cobb misses with the head strike.
Cobb swings wildly with an uppercut but Mikhasevich uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mikhasevich tries to break free but Cobb pushes him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cobb.
Mikhasevich lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cobb.
Cobb working aggressively here.
Cobb doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cobb presses Mikhasevich against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Cobb misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mikhasevich tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cobb's elbow.
Mikhasevich can't find room to land a body shot as Cobb controls the action.
Cobb misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cobb.
Mikhasevich trying to control the position but instead, Cobb has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mikhasevich into the cage.#T4#
Cobb lands an uppercut.
Mikhasevich lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mikhasevich goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mikhasevich jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Cobb walks away with a smile on his face. Mikhasevich gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Marciano Cobb has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gennady Mikhasevich.
Mikhasevich connects with a leg kick. Cobb looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mikhasevich misses with a combination
and Cobb counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mikhasevich throws a leg kick
and Cobb counters with a stiff right hand.
Mikhasevich connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Cobb fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mikhasevich looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cobb falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mikhasevich makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marciano Cobb dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Mikhasevich closes the distance looking to clinch
and Cobb counters with a straight right hand.
Cobb scores with a nice head shot.
Cobb throws a jab when Mikhasevich was well out of range.
Mikhasevich takes a swing at Cobb's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Cobb on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mikhasevich misses with an uppercut
and Cobb counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cobb is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Mikhasevich misses with a straight left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mikhasevich. Cobb does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Cobb wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Mikhasevich lands a head shot.
Mikhasevich misses with a hook.
Cobb throwing a counter right hand but Mikhasevich manages to avoid it.
Cobb thuds his right hand into Mikhasevich's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Cobb slips a straight right by Mikhasevich.
Cobb is looking to counter punch.
Mikhasevich misses the jab.
Cobb swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mikhasevich throws a lazy right hand but Cobb sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cobb appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A slow jab from Mikhasevich misses its intended target.
Mikhasevich tries to grapple but his opponent circles #KD#
and Cobb counters with a crisp one two that drops Mikhasevich! Cobb thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Mikhasevich to his feet! Mikhasevich is in big trouble!#ROC#
Mikhasevich is rocked!#T2#
Cobb circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Mikhasevich to the canvas! Mikhasevich doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Cobb keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marciano Cobb!
After the fight, Marciano Cobb 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: EMP Toivonen Vs Allen
Date: May 31, 2019

#R1#
Mikhasevich motions for MacGowan to come forward. Mikhasevich throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
MacGowan is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
MacGowan dives in for a single leg takedown but Mikhasevich sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
MacGowan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mikhasevich circles away.
Mikhasevich unleashes a big counter combination but MacGowan bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
MacGowan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mikhasevich defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane MacGowan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Some wild striking there from Mikhasevich.
A little feinted left hand from MacGowan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Shane MacGowan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
MacGowan gets the takedown into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mikhasevich is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
MacGowan working Mikhasevich over with strikes.
Mikhasevich trying to hold on to MacGowan's head to control him but MacGowan postures up.
Mikhasevich keeping control of the position. #T1##SUB#
Mikhasevich is defending against the submission attempts here by MacGowan.
Mikhasevich avoiding damage under a succession of punches from MacGowan.
MacGowan wants to pass to mount but Mikhasevich is defending the position.
Mikhasevich blocking the ground and pound attempt from MacGowan.
MacGowan looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Mikhasevich trying to control but MacGowan postures up. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
MacGowan is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Mikhasevich keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
MacGowan landing shots from mount.
MacGowan looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacGowan is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Mikhasevich can't stay in a position like this for much longer. #SUB#
MacGowan looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Mikhasevich wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by MacGowan.
MacGowan breaks from Mikhasevich's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Mikhasevich tries to lock up and control but MacGowan gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
MacGowan is in the full mount, landing strikes.
MacGowan unloading with bombs!
MacGowan tries to control but Mikhasevich wriggling away.
Mikhasevich tries to hold on but MacGowan postures up.
Mikhasevich is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but MacGowan is staying active.
MacGowan trying to control but he's not successful this time.
We've been hearing that MacGowan has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
MacGowan raining down hammerfists from mount.#T4#
MacGowan lands a big shot there that rocks Mikhasevich but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Mikhasevich is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
MacGowan throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Mikhasevich because MacGowan loaded up on that one.
MacGowan breaks from Mikhasevich's wrist control and lands an elbow.
MacGowan throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
MacGowan has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mikhasevich is in a horrible position here. MacGowan smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Mikhasevich wants to control but MacGowan is having none of it.
MacGowan working Mikhasevich over with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shane MacGowan dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Mikhasevich just misses with a punch to the body. #TD#
MacGowan fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Mikhasevich sprawls well initially but MacGowan persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
MacGowan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mikhasevich on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
MacGowan wants to take a breather but Mikhasevich is having none of it.
Mikhasevich is looking to control MacGowan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mikhasevich avoid being mounted?
MacGowan thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mikhasevich's head.
MacGowan not doing much here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacGowan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mikhasevich keeps working.
Mikhasevich keeping hold of MacGowan's head, controlling as best he can. #T1#
Mikhasevich is trying to control but can't.
Mikhasevich is controlling MacGowan's trapped leg to prevent MacGowan from advancing to side control.#SUB#
MacGowan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
MacGowan works his way into side control.
MacGowan looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Mikhasevich is avoiding damage well. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
MacGowan working away.
MacGowan scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Mikhasevich to see if he's OK.#SUB#
MacGowan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Mikhasevich tries to bench press MacGowan off him but MacGowan keeps the position.
Mikhasevich is trying to control MacGowan's posture but MacGowan avoids it.
Mikhasevich avoids any damage from the ground and pound of MacGowan.
MacGowan trying to control the position but Mikhasevich is working away. #T3#
Mikhasevich struggling a bit here.
Mikhasevich might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control MacGowan haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Mikhasevich taking a bit of punishment here - MacGowan scoring with strikes.
Mikhasevich trying to control but MacGowan flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Mikhasevich wants to control his opponent's hands but MacGowan gets his hands free.
MacGowan throwing damaging strikes from the back! Mikhasevich could be in trouble here!
MacGowan is punishing Mikhasevich with some ground and pound.
MacGowan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mikhasevich can do to turn this around?
MacGowan lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Mikhasevich hold on?! #SUB#
Mikhasevich is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if MacGowan gets his way! #T4#
MacGowan is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
MacGowan wants to control but Mikhasevich is keeping busy.
MacGowan has Mikhasevich flattened out and is raining down punches.
Mikhasevich tries to break free.
MacGowan thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Mikhasevich trying to control the hands but MacGowan won't let him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
MacGowan thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shane MacGowan dominated that second round.
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##TD#
MacGowan scores with a takedown into Mikhasevich's guard.
Mikhasevich has momentary wrist control but MacGowan slips an elbow through the middle.
MacGowan wants to control from the top but Mikhasevich keeps moving.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells MacGowan's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
MacGowan postures up.
Mikhasevich is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacGowan not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
MacGowan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
MacGowan is looking to work some ground and pound but Mikhasevich has wrist control.
MacGowan trying to control but Mikhasevich is working from the bottom.
Mikhasevich is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mikhasevich is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
MacGowan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mikhasevich but Mikhasevich pushes him off and we're back to square one.
MacGowan swings for the body but Mikhasevich moves out of range. #TD#
MacGowan scores with a takedown into Mikhasevich's guard.
MacGowan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T2#
MacGowan throwing strikes from guard but Mikhasevich blocks nicely.
MacGowan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
MacGowan looking to pass the guard.
Mikhasevich managing to control the position.
MacGowan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
MacGowan scoring with punches to the head and body.
MacGowan not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Shane MacGowan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Mikhasevich is controlling MacGowan's posture.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Mikhasevich gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows MacGowan to score an easy takedown into full guard.
MacGowan's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Mikhasevich managing to control the position. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Mikhasevich has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but MacGowan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
MacGowan not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
MacGowan's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
MacGowan postures up.
Gennady Mikhasevich has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Mikhasevich working for a triangle but MacGowan defends it easily.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:26
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:26
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shane MacGowan!
Shane MacGowan seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: EMP Araujo vs Lemieux
Date: May 10, 2019

#R1#
A punch lands to the side of Bulletzowich 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mikhasevich buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mikhasevich has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Bulletzowich misses with a straight left.
Mikhasevich misses with the combination.
Bulletzowich 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.
Mikhasevich misses with a looping right.
Nice jab there from Mikhasevich. #CL2#
Mikhasevich takes the fight into the clinch.
Mikhasevich can't find room to land a body shot as Bulletzowich controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mikhasevich lands an uppercut.
Bulletzowich lands with a right to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Mikhasevich fails to land.
Mikhasevich throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bulletzowichs head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A battle for position here, against the cage.#BC2#
Mikhasevich breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Mikhasevich uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bulletzowich.
Mikhasevich connects with a solid leg kick.
Bulletzowich cracks Mikhasevich with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bulletzowich swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #CL2#
and Mikhasevich counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mikhasevich.
Mikhasevich scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mikhasevich pushes Bulletzowich back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Mikhasevich.
Mikhasevich lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mikhasevich lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bulletzowich backwards.
Mikhasevich swings wildly with an uppercut but Bulletzowich uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Mikhasevich manages to pull guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Mikhasevich is looking for a triangle but Bulletzowich pushes his legs off easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Bulletzowich avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T2#
Bulletzowich landing some decent shots from guard.
Mikhasevich looking to control but Bulletzowich passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Mikhasevich looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Mikhasevich with the active half guard here but Bulletzowich passes nicely into side control.#T3#
Mikhasevich taking punishment in the form of punches.
Mikhasevich is looking to reverse the position.
Bulletzowich working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Mikhasevich is not content to let Bulletzowich control the position.
You can see the frustration on Mikhasevich's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bulletzowich lands a decent elbow from side control. #T4#
Bulletzowich cracks Mikhasevich with a big right hand but Mikhasevich just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Bulletzowich landing a few strikes.
Bulletzowich working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards. #SUB#
Bulletzowich is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mikhasevich knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bulletzowich scores with a couple of short elbows.
The ground and pound from Bulletzowich seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gennady Mikhasevich dominated that round.
That's time! Bulletzowich's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Bulletzowich fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bulletzowich keeps the fight on the outside.
Bulletzowich misses with a few strikes there.
Bulletzowich throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mikhasevich.
Mikhasevich throws a big shot that misses.
Mikhasevich dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bulletzowich. That did some damage!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mikhasevich uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bulletzowich.
Bulletzowich moves out of range as Mikhasevich strikes.
Bulletzowich swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bulletzowich misses the body punch
and Mikhasevich connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bulletzowich checks the leg kick.
Gennady Mikhasevich seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Bulletzowich lands a jab to Mikhasevich's midsection.
Mikhasevich keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mikhasevich cracks a nice hook into Bulletzowich's ribs.
A telegraphed right hand from Mikhasevich misses the target.
Mikhasevich swinging wildly here.
Gennady Mikhasevich is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bulletzowich fails with the takedown.
Mikhasevich lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T2#
Mikhasevich lands a lovely overhand right.
Bulletzowich falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mikhasevich counters with a left and a right that stings Bulletzowich.
Bulletzowich fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
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!#CL#
Bulletzowich clinches.
Still in the clinch, Mikhasevich scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bulletzowich is trying to stall.
Mikhasevich lands an uppercut.
Bulletzowich is trying to pull guard but Mikhasevich turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boris Bulletzowich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bulletzowich swings wildly with an uppercut but Mikhasevich uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mikhasevich lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bulletzowich backwards. #T3#
Bulletzowich looking to slow down the pace here.#BC2#
Mikhasevich pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mikhasevich lands a head kick! #ROC2#
Bulletzowich is rocked!
Sloppy strikes from Mikhasevich. Those never looked like landing.
Mikhasevich shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #TD#
Mikhasevich gets caught flat footed, as Bulletzowich shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Bulletzowich has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Bulletzowich stays in close to Mikhasevich's body and controls the position.
Bulletzowich in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2#
Mikhasevich is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bulletzowich is aware though and is defending well.#T4##SUB2#
Mikhasevich looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bulletzowich passes into half guard.
Bulletzowich is thwarting Mikhasevich's attempts to control the position.
Mikhasevich taking some punishment here, with Bulletzowich in his half guard.
Nice strikes from Bulletzowich there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Mikhasevich looking for subs from the bottom but Bulletzowich mounts him!
Bulletzowich looking to control but Mikhasevich is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gennady Mikhasevich 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Bulletzowich darts in looking for a takedown but Mikhasevich gets double underhooks and turns Bulletzowich into the cage.
Mikhasevich turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bulletzowich walks forward, straight into a front kick from Mikhasevich.
Mikhasevich connects with an inside leg kick.
Bulletzowich misses with a left hand #CL2#
and Mikhasevich counters by moving into the clinch.
Mikhasevich misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mikhasevich softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bulletzowich misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Bulletzowich has clasped his hands together around Mikhasevich's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Bulletzowich lands some shots froms side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mikhasevich can't do much from the bottom here.
Bulletzowich throwing strikes but Mikhasevich manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control! #T1#
Bulletzowich is looking for a sweep.
Bulletzowich is working hard here to advance position.
You can see the frustration on Bulletzowich's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bulletzowich is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Mikhasevich off and has taken his back!#T2#
A lull in the action here.
Bulletzowich is not going to allow Mikhasevich to sit and survive in this position.
Mikhasevich tries to break free.
Mikhasevich just trying to survive but Bulletzowich is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Can Mikhasevich hold on?! Bulletzowich is landing more strikes to his hapless foe. #T3##SUB#
Mikhasevich preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Bulletzowich.
Bulletzowich trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Mikhasevich tries to escape the position.
Mikhasevich manages to reverse the position and now he's in Bulletzowich's guard. Nice work there by Mikhasevich.
Mikhasevich won't allow Bulletzowich to sweep him here.
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.#T4#
Mikhasevich wants to get up but he can't break Bulletzowich's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Bulletzowich 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#
Bulletzowich slips a nice elbow through Mikhasevich's hands, connecting with Mikhasevich's forehead.
Bulletzowich drops an elbow to the side of Mikhasevich's head.
Mikhasevich trying to control from the bottom.
Mikhasevich taking some punishment here, with Bulletzowich in his half guard.
Mikhasevich keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Boris Bulletzowich has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gennady Mikhasevich is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB2#
Mikhasevich looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Boris Bulletzowich showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mikhasevich 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gennady Mikhasevich!
A very excited looking Gennady Mikhasevich 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: EMP Toivonen vs Hole
Date: Apr 20, 2019

#R1#
Mikhasevich misses with a combination
and Misalooba counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Mikhasevich is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Misalooba changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mikhasevich looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mikhasevich throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Misalooba to counter with a crisp jab.
Misalooba tries to clinch but Mikhasevich moves out of range.
Misalooba lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Misalooba displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mikhasevich throws out the jab.
Misalooba looks to throw the jab but Mikhasevich is out of range.
Misalooba doesn't manage to clinch there - Mikhasevich circles away.
Misalooba throws a hook to the side of Mikhasevich's head but Mikhasevich sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Misalooba scores with a nice head shot.
Misalooba lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Misalooba has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Misalooba swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Misalooba lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T1#
Misalooba throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Misalooba tests Mikhasevich's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Misalooba looks to land a right hand but Mikhasevich moved out of range.
Mikhasevich scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Mikhasevich is looking to chop away at Misalooba's legs.
Mikhasevich misses with a straight right.
Misalooba lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Misalooba misses with a hook
and Mikhasevich counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Misalooba thinking.
Misalooba throws a lazy uppercut
and Mikhasevich counters with a nice leg kick.
Misalooba rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mikhasevich moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Misalooba moves out of range as Mikhasevich strikes.#CL#
Mikhasevich clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mikhasevich misses with the head strike.
Mikhasevich misses with some punches.
Mikhasevich working aggressively here. #T2#
Misalooba is trying to force a seperation but Mikhasevich has the dominant position.
Mikhasevich is pushing Misalooba up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Mikhasevich tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Misalooba is trying to break the clinch but Mikhasevich is controlling him.
Nice body punch from Mikhasevich - that landed with a thud.
Mikhasevich tries to work over Misalooba's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mikhasevich misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mikhasevich tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Misalooba smiles and moves away.
Misalooba lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mikhasevich moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#T3#
Mikhasevich sizes up Misalooba with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Misalooba throws a right and a left that Mikhasevich avoids nicely.
Mikhasevich throws an off balance right hand
enabling Misalooba to counter with a crisp jab.
Misalooba is looking to clinch.
Mikhasevich throwing a counter right hand but Misalooba manages to avoid it.
Misalooba 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.
Misalooba misses with an uppercut
and Mikhasevich counters with a three punch combo that has Misalooba backing up. Misalooba nods at Mikhasevich to acknowledge the strikes.#CL2#
Misalooba takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Misalooba pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mikhasevich.#ROC#
Misalooba is rocked!
Misalooba's corner calls for a 1-2. Misalooba obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Misalooba is still on wobbly legs! Can Mikhasevich finish him?
Mikhasevich with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Misalooba seems to have recovered his senses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big left from Misalooba misses.
Mikhasevich appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Misalooba takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Misalooba leaves his chin hanging out and Mikhasevich seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Misalooba crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gennady Mikhasevich!
A victorious Gennady Mikhasevich thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: EMP Tower vs Piano
Date: Mar 29, 2019

#R1#
Mikhasevich moves out of range as Shark strikes.
Mikhasevich throws a left and a right that both miss
and Shark counters with a nice body kick.
Mikhasevich moves away from the strike by Shark.
Shark just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMikhasevich.
Shark misses with a leg kick.
As Shark looks to move away, Mikhasevich throws a big counter combo but Shark just gets out of the way.#CL2#
Shark closes the distance and clinches.
Shark throws a head punch that misses.
Shark tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mikhasevich fails to pull guard.
Shark tries to work over Mikhasevich's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shark lands a body punch in the clinch.
Shark lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mikhasevich backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Shark.
Shark swings wildly with an uppercut but Mikhasevich uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shark swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mikhasevich.
Shark misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mikhasevich misses with a punch on the inside. #T1#
A short left from Mikhasevich.
Shark has a couple of punches blocked by Mikhasevich.
Shark lands a right hand. #BC#
Mikhasevich manages to break the clinch.
Shark 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.
Shark looks to throw the jab but Mikhasevich is out of range.
Mikhasevich throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mikhasevich throws a hook but Shark avoids it easily.
Shark misses with the body kick
and Mikhasevich counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shark swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shark misses with a straight right.
Mikhasevich throws a front kick aimed at Shark's knee but Shark avoids it well.
Shark now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Shark wants to clinch up but Mikhasevich keeps it at a distance.#T2#
Mikhasevich walks forward, straight into a front kick from Shark.
Mikhasevich tests Shark's chin there with a solid looking 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!
Mikhasevich steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shark.#KD#
Mikhasevich drops Shark with a beautiful combination! Shark stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Mikhasevich is looking for the KO!#CUT#
It looks like Power Shark has been cut.
Shark lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Shark scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mikhasevich in his tracks.
Mikhasevich throws a right hand that misses
and Shark counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mikhasevich takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #CL#
Mikhasevich moves into the clinch successfully.
Shark lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mikhasevich backwards.
Mikhasevich lands a left hand.
Mikhasevich gets through Shark's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Shark fails to land. #T3#
Shark misses with a punch on the inside.
Shark misses with some punches.
Mikhasevich working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Shark misses with some punches. #BC#
Mikhasevich's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shark misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mikhasevich is looking to counter punch.
Shark misses with the body kick
and Mikhasevich cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL#
Mikhasevich gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Shark struggles to land a body shot inside as Mikhasevich controls his hands.
Shark lands with a short shot to the head.
A short body shot lands from Mikhasevich as the two fighters clinch.
Mikhasevich digs a right hand underneath Shark's ribcage. Shark let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mikhasevich tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shark working aggressively here.
Shark lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mikhasevich backwards. #TD#
Mikhasevich pulls 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!
Shark controlling from the top position. #T4##SUB#
Mikhasevich has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Shark is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Mikhasevich.
Mikhasevich sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Mikhasevich is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shark pulls his head out easily.
Shark looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Shark is continuing to stall.#SUB#
Mikhasevich looking for a kimura from the bottom but Shark passes into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Power Shark will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Power Shark's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Mikhasevich swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Shark feints a counter leg kick.#CL2#
Shark rushes Mikhasevich and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Shark misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shark is leaning against Mikhasevich and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Shark swings wildly with an uppercut but Mikhasevich uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mikhasevich tries to work over Shark's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shark pushes Mikhasevich back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mikhasevich tries to throw a body punch but Shark avoids it by throwing Mikhasevich back against the cage.
Mikhasevich stalling the fight.
Mikhasevich has a couple of punches blocked by Shark.
Shark working aggressively here. #BC2#
Shark breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mikhasevich throws a nice inside leg kick.
Shark throws a push kick but Mikhasevich slaps the foot to one side.
An inside leg kick lands from Shark.
Shark misses with the body kick
letting Mikhasevich counter with a right hand. #T1##CL#
Mikhasevich rushes Shark and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Mikhasevich pulls guard. #SUB#
Mikhasevich throws his legs up looking for a submission but Shark uses it to pass to side control.
Shark gets to mount! Mikhasevich was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Mikhasevich is trying desperately to improve position.
Shark trying to control but Mikhasevich is having none of it.
Mikhasevich slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Mikhasevich actively working from the bottom here.
Mikhasevich moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T2##SUB#
Mikhasevich looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Shark avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Mikhasevich working for a triangle but Shark defends it easily. #SUB#
Mikhasevich has an active guard here but Shark has managed to pass into half guard.
Shark wants to control but Mikhasevich is keeping him busy. #T3##SUB#
Mikhasevich looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Shark takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Mikhasevich actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shark seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Shark is looking to take a break and control but Mikhasevich is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Mikhasevich is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shark pulls his head out easily. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Mikhasevich looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Mikhasevich actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Mikhasevich looking for a kimura from the bottom but Shark passes into side control!
Mikhasevich is looking for a sweep.
Shark is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mikhasevich tries to buck Shark off but Shark is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Power Shark will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Power Shark's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Shark connects with a crisp jab.
Mikhasevich throws a sloppy body shot
and Shark counters with a nice uppercut.
Mikhasevich connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Shark throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Mikhasevich.
Mikhasevich misses with a wild body shot.
Mikhasevich walks forward, straight into a front kick from Shark.
Shark lands a jab to the head.
Mikhasevich has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Shark throws out a loose jab but Mikhasevich uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mikhasevich chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Shark can pounce on him.
Mikhasevich moves out of range of the leg kick from Shark.
Mikhasevich tries a low kick but Shark avoids it.
Shark only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T1#
Mikhasevich throws a leg kick that is checked
and Shark counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mikhasevich slips a jab from Shark.
Power Shark seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shark throws a sloppy head kick and Mikhasevich moves out of range easily.
Mikhasevich moves into range and connects with a jab.
Shark throws a hook but Mikhasevich avoids it easily.
Shark ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mikhasevich uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shark.
Mikhasevich tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shark paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Shark throws a fast counter high kick but Mikhasevich manages to duck under it in time.
Mikhasevich scoring well with a low kick there.
Shark throws a body shot but no joy.
Power Shark is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Shark smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Good standup being displayed there by Mikhasevich as he connects with a hook.
Shark attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Mikhasevich throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shark sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Shark on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mikhasevich pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mikhasevich backing away here, and Shark unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shark throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Shark looks to land a body kick but Mikhasevich moved away.
Shark throws a jab when Mikhasevich was well out of range.
Mikhasevich throwing a counter right hand but Shark manages to avoid it.
A punch combination from Mikhasevich misses.
Mikhasevich has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Shark.#T3#
Mikhasevich misses with an uppercut
letting Shark counter with a right hand.
Mikhasevich takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mikhasevich lands a right hook to the body.
Shark lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Mikhasevich throws a right hand that misses
and Shark counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shark connects with the punch.
Nice defenses there by Mikhasevich.
Mikhasevich throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A jab lands there for Shark.
Shark scores with a nice strike.#T4#
Shark throws a nice looking combination but Mikhasevich bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Shark checks a leg kick nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shark throws a hook but Mikhasevich blocks it.
Shark throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Mikhasevich throws an off balance right hand
and Shark counters with a body kick that stops Mikhasevich in his tracks momentarily.
Mikhasevich misses with an uppercut
and Shark makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Mikhasevich really felt that one!
A solid leg kick lands there for Shark.
Shark digs a good body shot into Mikhasevich's ribs.
Shark throws a right hand that Mikhasevich ducks under and follows up with a left that Mikhasevich also avoids with ease.
Mikhasevich thinks about countering with a body kick.
Gennady Mikhasevich has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mikhasevich tries to score with a low kick but Shark moves his leg out of the way.

And that's the end of the fight!
Power Shark comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Shark 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Power Shark!
Power Shark seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: EMP Morales vs Dexi
Date: Mar 09, 2019

#R1#
Petersen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Petersen misses with a leg kick
and Mikhasevich counters with a nice low kick that buckles Petersen's knee momentarily.
Mikhasevich slips a jab from Petersen.
Mikhasevich has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Zero Tolerance in the buildup to the fight.
Mikhasevich slips a jab from Petersen.
Petersen jabs Mikhasevich right on the nose. Mikhasevich blinks but takes it well.
Don Petersen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Petersen shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Mikhasevich manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SUB2#
Petersen drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Petersen jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Mikhasevich escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Petersen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Mikhasevich working for a triangle but Petersen defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Mikhasevich pushes a forearm under Petersen's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Petersen is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gennady Mikhasevich!
Gennady Mikhasevich decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: EMP Sheedy vs San Diego
Date: Feb 08, 2019

#R1#
Wood's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mikhasevich under the eye.
Wood misses with a low kick.
Mikhasevich is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Wood lands a nice hook to Mikhasevich's body. Mikhasevich takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mikhasevich has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Wood avoids a kick to the body.
Wood throws a head kick that half lands.
Mikhasevich throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Wood counters with a right hand to the body.
Wood fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mikhasevich manages to avoid it.
Mikhasevich lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Wood scores with a nice strike.
Mikhasevich lands a body shot.
Wood scores with a spinning back kick!
A punch lands to the side of Mikhasevich 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Wood is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
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!
Wood misses the shot to the body.
Wood connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mikhasevich momentarily.
The fighters circling - Mikhasevich throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mikhasevich keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wood.
A little jabbing left from Mikhasevich on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Mikhasevich throws a jab but it's blocked by Wood.
Mikhasevich slips a jab from Wood.
Wood is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Wood is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wood throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mikhasevich throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wood swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Nice shot lands for Wood.
Mikhasevich slips under a jab from Wood.
Mikhasevich throws a right hand that misses
and Wood counters with a slapping leg kick.
Mikhasevich looks to land a right hand but Wood moved out of range.
Wood looks to throw the jab but Mikhasevich is out of range.
Mikhasevich scores with a punch to the head.
Wood throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mikhasevich stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T2#
Wood blocks a leg kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Wood misses its target.
Mikhasevich checks a leg kick.
Wood swings for the body but Mikhasevich moves out of range.
Wood pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mikhasevich is out of range and Wood settles back down.
Wood scores with a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wood comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mikhasevich throws a big shot that misses.
Mikhasevich avoids the body shot from Wood. #CL#
Wood gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Mikhasevich jumps guard and drags Wood to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Mikhasevich working for a triangle but Wood defends it easily.
Wood knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mikhasevich on the ground.#SUB2#
Mikhasevich looking for a triangle here. Wood is fighting it but it looks tight! Mikhasevich pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Wood is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Gennady Mikhasevich!
A relieved looking Gennady Mikhasevich 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: EMP Alcala vs Boaz
Date: Jan 05, 2019

#R1##CL2#
Raske instigates a clinch.
Raske misses with the head strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Raske.
Raske misses with some punches.
Raske misses with a punch to the body.
Raske swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Raske lands a left hand. #BC#
Mikhasevich breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Raske has taken the fight to the clinch.
Raske throws a head punch that misses.
Mikhasevich swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mikhasevich gets through Raske's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC#
Mikhasevich pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Raske clinches.
Raske scores with a shot to the side of Mikhasevich's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mikhasevich is trying to break free.
Raske works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mikhasevich blocking some punches.
Raske working aggressively here.
Raske misses with some punches. #BC#
Mikhasevich breaks from the clinch.
Mikhasevich takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mikhasevich uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Raske.#T1#
Raske staying out of range there.
Raske wants to counter with a clinch but Mikhasevich pushes him away.
Raske misses with a looping right.
Mikhasevich avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mikhasevich displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CUT#
It looks like Thomas Raske has been cut.
Raske defending well as Mikhasevich loads up on a big left hand.
Raske throws a body shot but no joy.
Jab from Raske.
Raske throws a head kick that misses
and Mikhasevich counters with a straight right hand.#CL2#
Raske has managed to clinch.
Raske tries to work over Mikhasevich's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Raske lands with a short shot to the head.
Raske misses with a punch on the inside.
Mikhasevich tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Raske misses with some punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Raske misses with the head strike.
Mikhasevich is pushing Raske up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #BC#
Mikhasevich breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2#
Raske misses with an attempted mid kick.
As Raske looks to move away, Mikhasevich throws a big counter combo but Raske just gets out of the way.
Nice jab there from Raske.
Raske uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mikhasevich.
Raske flicks out a counter leg kick but Mikhasevich steps away.
Raske throws a jab but it's blocked by Mikhasevich.
Mikhasevich swats away the attempt to clinch by Raske.
Mikhasevich steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Raske.
Mikhasevich takes one to the side of the head.
Raske throws a good cross that connects.
Raske jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Raske rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mikhasevich counters with a straight right hand.
A slow jab from Mikhasevich misses its intended target.
Raske looks to clinch
and Mikhasevich counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mikhasevich wants to slow Raske down by chopping away at his legs. #T3#
Raske scores with a punch to the head.
Raske throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mikhasevich was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mikhasevich cracks Raske with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Raske tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Raske misses with a hook.
Mikhasevich looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Thomas Raske seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mikhasevich takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #CL2#
Raske has Mikhasevich up against the cage in a clinch.
Raske has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Mikhasevich seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Raske can turn it around.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mikhasevich creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mikhasevich misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mikhasevich wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Raske fails to land.
Raske misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mikhasevich goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Raske has a couple of punches blocked by Mikhasevich.
Mikhasevich blocking some punches.
Mikhasevich wants to get back to striking at distance but Raske won't allow it.
Mikhasevich lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T4#
Raske working aggressively here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mikhasevich working aggressively here.
Raske swings wildly with an uppercut but Mikhasevich uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right handed body shot lands from Raske. #BC#
Mikhasevich pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Raske buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mikhasevich throws an overhand right that lands on Raske's shoulder, as Raske tries to avoid the shot.
Raske pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL2#
Raske clinches up with Mikhasevich and pushes him back against the cage.
Raske tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mikhasevich's elbow.
Mikhasevich blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mikhasevich takes a shot to the head.
Raske throws a punch but it's blocked by Mikhasevich.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Raske misses with a hook from the clinch.
Raske is working Mikhasevich over against the cage.
Raske pushes Mikhasevich back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mikhasevich lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mikhasevich takes a shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mikhasevich.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Raske dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Thomas Raske'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#
Mikhasevich throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Raske throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mikhasevich on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Raske slips a jab and a cross from Mikhasevich. #CL2#
Raske clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mikhasevich.
Raske scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A body shot lands from Mikhasevich.
Raske goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mikhasevich struggles to land a body shot inside as Raske controls his hands.
Raske lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mikhasevich backwards.
Mikhasevich scores with a shot to the side of Raske's head.
Mikhasevich swings wildly with an uppercut but Raske uses good head movement to avoid it.
Raske scores with a nice hook to the head.
Thomas Raske seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Raske goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Raske fails to land.
Raske lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mikhasevich.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mikhasevich fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Raske has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T1#
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #BC#
Mikhasevich manages to break the clinch.
Raske looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mikhasevich throws a big shot that misses.
Raske has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Raske looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Raske lands with a nice body punch.
Raske tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Mikhasevich counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Raske thinking.
Gennady Mikhasevich is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Raske moves into range and clinches up with Mikhasevich.
Raske misses with a punch to the body.
Mikhasevich misses with a short punch on the inside.
Raske lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mikhasevich.#BC#
Mikhasevich breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Raske cracks the inside of Mikhasevich's front leg.
Raske connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CL2#
Mikhasevich tries to keep at a distance but Raske has taken the fight into the clinch.#T2#
Mikhasevich blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Raske fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Mikhasevich breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mikhasevich tries to bum rush Raske with a series of wild strikes but Raske uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Raske slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Raske feints and then cracks Mikhasevich's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mikhasevich down.
Raske lands a front kick.
Raske ducks under a wild hook from Mikhasevich.
Mikhasevich throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Raske sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mikhasevich sets himself, and Raske steps forward looking for the clinch! Mikhasevich avoids it this time.
Raske throws a hook but Mikhasevich avoids it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Mikhasevich misses its target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Raske.
Raske throws a front kick that sends Mikhasevich stumbling back into the cage.
Mikhasevich misses with a body kick.
Raske tries a head kick but it misses. #T3#
A chopping leg kick lands by Raske.
Raske goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Raske moves in looking to clinch but Mikhasevich pushes him off.
Mikhasevich fires out a quick counter leg kick but Raske just manages to avoid it.
Raske fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mikhasevich checks it well.
Raske takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Mikhasevich misses with a looping right.
Mikhasevich on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Raske ducks under a wild hook from Mikhasevich.
Mikhasevich throws a right and a left that both miss.
Raske takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Raske tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mikhasevich manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Raske shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Mikhasevich is looking to counter punch.
Raske tries to clinch but Mikhasevich moves out of range.
Raske throws a wild body kick that Mikhasevich sees coming a mile off.#T4##KD#
Oooooh!!! Mikhasevich has knocked Raske down with a huge combo! Mikhasevich steps away and waves a wobbly Raske back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#
Raske is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Raske misses with a low kick as Mikhasevich jumps back.
Raske is still on wobbly legs! Can Mikhasevich finish him?
A jab from Raske misses.
Mikhasevich lunges at Raske with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Raske's hand.
Good work by Mikhasevich as he checks the leg kick.
Raske tries a low kick but Mikhasevich avoids it.
It looked like Mikhasevich wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mikhasevich connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Raske momentarily.
Mikhasevich's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Raske connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mikhasevich scrambles back to his feet.
Raske uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mikhasevich.
Raske feints a counter leg kick.
That kick from Raske tenderised Mikhasevich's leg. Mikhasevich is trying to keep his angry face on.
Raske lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Mikhasevich scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Raske looks to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mikhasevich on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Raske. Raske obviously looking to wear him down.
Raske looks to throw the jab but Mikhasevich is out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Mikhasevich misses the target.
Raske attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Mikhasevich was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A bone on bone clash there as Raske blocks the leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Thomas Raske will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Thomas Raske's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Raske moves out of range of the strikes.
Raske lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Raske seems to have recovered his senses.
Raske lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Raske catches Mikhasevich with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Raske uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mikhasevich has time to react.
Raske scores with a leg kick.
Raske takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Raske tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mikhasevich paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Raske uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mikhasevich has time to react.
Raske tests Mikhasevich's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Raske throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That kick from Raske tenderised Mikhasevich's leg. Mikhasevich is trying to keep his angry face on.
Raske throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Mikhasevich walks forward, straight into a front kick from Raske.
Good leg kick by Raske there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Raske rushes Mikhasevich and presses him up against the cage.
Mikhasevich is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T1#
Mikhasevich looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Raske doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Mikhasevich manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Raske closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Raske.
Raske being controlled against the cage.
Mikhasevich misses with a punch on the inside.
Mikhasevich tries to work over Raske's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Mikhasevich's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Raske throws a body kick that misses.
Mikhasevich throws a big counter combination but Raske scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Raske is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fighters circling - Mikhasevich throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mikhasevich misses with a looping left.
Raske misses with a double jab.
Mikhasevich was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T2#
Raske tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mikhasevich paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mikhasevich throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Raske looks to land a body kick but Mikhasevich moved away.
Nice shot lands for Raske.
Mikhasevich on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CL2#
Raske moves into the clinch.
A short left from Raske.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mikhasevich blocks a body shot from Raske.
Raske throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mikhasevichs head.
A short right from Raske.
Mikhasevich is trying to push Raske away but Raske has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Mikhasevich pushes Raske back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Raske keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mikhasevich's efforts to push away.#BC#
Mikhasevich pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Raske tries to clinch there but Mikhasevich circles away. #T3#
Raske looks to score with a jab to the body but Mikhasevich is just out of range.
Raske throws a lazy right hand but Mikhasevich sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mikhasevich has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Raske.
A slapping leg kick lands for Raske.
Raske throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mikhasevich counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mikhasevich throws the left hand but Raske avoids the punch easily.
Mikhasevich swats away the attempt to clinch by Raske.
Raske moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A good leg kick by Raske.
Mikhasevich throws a hook to the side of Raske's head but Raske sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mikhasevich takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mikhasevich connects with a good right hand that stumbles Raske. Raske circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T4#
Mikhasevich tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mikhasevich looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Raske connects with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mikhasevich throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Raske sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Donk. Raske catches Mikhasevich right on the button with a cross.
Raske ducks under a wild hook from Mikhasevich.
Jab, jab by Raske - just one landing.
Mikhasevich keeps the fight on the outside.
An attempted straight right counter from Mikhasevich misses the target.
Mikhasevich moves out of range as Raske throws a body kick.
Raske scores with a kick to the body.
Mikhasevich throws out a loose jab but Raske uses good head movement to avoid it.
Raske misses the shot to the body.
Raske misses with a right hand
and Mikhasevich counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gennady Mikhasevich has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mikhasevich misses with a hook.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Raske! But no joy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Thomas Raske comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Raske 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Raske!
During a confident post fight interview, Thomas Raske thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: TGC 83
Date: Nov 30, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Harris closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Harris trying to stall but Mikhasevich improves his position.
Mikhasevich lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mikhasevich manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The referee is keeping an eye on Harris - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Mikhasevich blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mikhasevich lands a hook that snaps the head of Harris backwards. #BC#
Mikhasevich manages to break the clinch.
Harris pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Harris throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mikhasevich 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.
Harris lands a jab-cross combination.
Mikhasevich scores with a crisp jab that stopped Harris in his tracks.
Mikhasevich looks to land a right hand but Harris moved out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Harris throws a shot from downtown. Mikhasevich moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Harris throws a big shot that misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Mikhasevich misses its target.
Mikhasevich connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Harris throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mikhasevich 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.
Mikhasevich with a hook.
Harris ducks right into an uppercut from Mikhasevich.
Harris lands an overhand right.
Harris tries to clinch but Mikhasevich moves away
and Mikhasevich counters with a straight right hand.
Harris tries to clinch but Mikhasevich is having none of it.
Harris tries to clinch there but Mikhasevich circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Mikhasevich misses the target.
Mikhasevich misses with a hook
enabling Harris to counter with a crisp jab.
Mikhasevich waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Harris.
A big left from Mikhasevich misses.
Harris wants to counter the offense by Mikhasevich and move into the clinch position.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mikhasevich walks into a stiff left hand from Harris.
Mikhasevich sizes up Harris with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CL2#
Harris darts in and clinches Mikhasevich up against the cage.
Mikhasevich tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Mikhasevich pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Harris is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mikhasevich.
Harris is looking to clinch but Mikhasevich is avoiding it.
Mikhasevich slips a jab from Harris.
As Harris looks to move away, Mikhasevich throws a big counter combo but Harris just gets out of the way.
Harris wants to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Mikhasevich misses the target.
Harris's corner calls for a 1-2. Harris obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T3##CL2#
Harris clinches up with Mikhasevich and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Mikhasevich breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Braven Harris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mikhasevich lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Harris misses with an uppercut
and Mikhasevich counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mikhasevich steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Harris.
Mikhasevich takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Harris jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mikhasevich swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mikhasevich slips a jab and a cross from Harris.
A swing and a miss from Harris.
Mikhasevich went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Harris throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Harris lands a glancing blow to the side of Mikhasevich's head.#T4##CL2#
Harris has Mikhasevich up against the cage in a clinch.
Mikhasevich 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!
Harris has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mikhasevich is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #BC#
Mikhasevich escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Harris wants to clinch
and Mikhasevich counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Harris misses with a left hand
and Harris takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mikhasevich rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Harris to counter with a crisp jab.
Mikhasevich is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Harris.
Mikhasevich throws a jab but it's blocked by Harris.
Mikhasevich lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Braven Harris will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Harris rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mikhasevich counters with a nice uppercut.
Harris throws out a loose jab but Mikhasevich uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab from Harris does it's job there.
Mikhasevich slips under a jab.
Harris misses with a straight right.
Harris lands a body shot.
Mikhasevich walks into a stiff left hand from Harris.
Nice uppercut there from Harris.
Good standup being displayed there by Harris as he connects with a hook.
Mikhasevich is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Mikhasevich lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Harris swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Decent striking displayed by Mikhasevich there.#T1#
Mikhasevich scores with a sloppy right hand. Harris should have avoided that one.
Mikhasevich is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mikhasevich tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Harris was well out of range. Poor timing from Mikhasevich.
Mikhasevich bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Braven Harris is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Harris throws a lazy uppercut
and Mikhasevich counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Harris lands with a straight right. Mikhasevich didn't see that one coming.
Harris throws a nice looking combination but Mikhasevich bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mikhasevich throws a big counter combination but Harris scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Mikhasevich ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mikhasevich throwing a counter right hand but Harris manages to avoid it.
Harris misses with a wild body shot.
Harris misses the jab.
Mikhasevich lands with a cross.
Mikhasevich showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Harris. #T2#
Harris throws an off balance right hand
and Mikhasevich counters with a stiff right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Harris displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mikhasevich throws out the jab.
Mikhasevich throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Harris throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fighters circling - Mikhasevich throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Harris misses with a double jab
and Mikhasevich connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Harris misses with a hook.
Mikhasevich with a hook.
No joy there for Harris, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Harris throws an overhand right that lands on Mikhasevich's shoulder, as Mikhasevich tries to avoid the shot. #T3#
Mikhasevich misses with an uppercut. Harris saw that one coming.
Harris tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mikhasevich manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mikhasevich looks to land a left hand but Harris moved out of range nicely.
Harris swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mikhasevich.
Mikhasevich moves out of range of the strikes.
Mikhasevich uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Harris.#CL2#
Harris closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Mikhasevich breaks from the clinch.
Mikhasevich slips a jab and a cross from Harris.
Mikhasevich ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Harris moves away.
Harris missing with a left hand there. Mikhasevich was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mikhasevich throwing a counter right hand but Harris manages to avoid it.
Harris swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
As Harris looks to move away, Mikhasevich throws a big counter combo but Harris just gets out of the way.#T4#
Harris misses with a right hand
and Mikhasevich counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mikhasevich throws a big shot that misses.
Harris misses with a looping left.
Harris throws a sloppy body shot #KD#
and Mikhasevich counters with a crisp one two that drops Harris! Mikhasevich thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Harris to his feet! Harris is in big trouble!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Harris tries to clinch
and Mikhasevich counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Braven Harris seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Harris throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Mikhasevich counter with a right hand.
Harris throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
As Harris looks to move away, Mikhasevich throws a big counter combo but Harris just gets out of the way.
Harris throws a predictable looking body shot #KD#
and Mikhasevich counters with a nice right hand that sends Harris toppling to the canvas! Harris scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Mikhasevich finish him?!#ROC#
Harris is rocked!#KD#
Mikhasevich sends Harris crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Mikhasevich is motioning to the referee to let Harris up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Harris is still on wobbly legs! Can Mikhasevich finish him?
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Harris keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mikhasevich.
Mikhasevich misses with a straight left.
It seemed like Harris was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Harris ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mikhasevich moves away.
Mikhasevich misses with a straight left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gennady Mikhasevich dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Harris misses with a hook #KD#
and Mikhasevich counters with a nice right hand that sends Harris toppling to the canvas! Harris scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Mikhasevich finish him?!
Mikhasevich swinging wildly here.
Harris seems to have recovered his senses.
Harris just misses with a punch to the body.
Harris throws a hook but Mikhasevich avoids it easily.
Mikhasevich was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Harris wants to clinch up but Mikhasevich keeps it at a distance.
Mikhasevich scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Harris throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mikhasevich was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mikhasevich misses with a hook. Harris ducked under it nicely.
Harris on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harris lands with a cross.
Harris throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mikhasevich counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Mikhasevich shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Harris throws a right hand that misses
and Mikhasevich counters with a stiff right hand.
Mikhasevich feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Harris crashing to the mat! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Gennady Mikhasevich!
A victorious Gennady Mikhasevich thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Braven Harris was interviewed post fight and said 'Get that fucking microphone out of my face!'.

Event: TGC 79
Date: Nov 03, 2018

#R1#
Raske tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Raske lands a really nice looking cross but Mikhasevich seems unphased.
Raske misses with a straight right.
A bone on bone clash there as Mikhasevich blocks the leg kick.
Mikhasevich checks a low kick from Raske.
Raske throws a push kick but Mikhasevich slaps the foot to one side.
Mikhasevich slips under a jab from Raske.
An attempted straight right counter from Mikhasevich misses the target.
Raske moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Raske throws a body kick that misses.
Raske misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mikhasevich is looking to counter punch.
Raske fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raske looks to score with a jab to the body but Mikhasevich is just out of range.
It looked like Mikhasevich wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Raske scores with a decent looking hook.
Mikhasevich with a nice cross.
A bone on bone clash there as Mikhasevich blocks the leg kick.
Raske lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T1#
Mikhasevich throws a nice looking combination but Raske bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mikhasevich throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Raske sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A jab from Mikhasevich misses.
Mikhasevich needs to keep his hands up - Raske had a free shot at his head there.
Raske ducks under a wild hook from Mikhasevich.
Mikhasevich avoids a kick to the body.
Raske has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Raske throws a body kick that misses.
Mikhasevich was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Raske misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Raske feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mikhasevich's calf.
Raske throws out a powerful jab.
Raske closes the distance looking to clinch
and Mikhasevich connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#
It looks like Thomas Raske has been cut.
Raske pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mikhasevich is out of range and Raske settles back down.
An attempted straight right counter from Mikhasevich misses the target.
Mikhasevich misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mikhasevich throws a hook but Raske avoids it easily.#T2#
Mikhasevich ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Raske throws a head kick but Mikhasevich moves out of range.
Mikhasevich throwing a counter right hand but Raske manages to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Raske looks to score with a jab to the body but Mikhasevich is just out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Mikhasevich on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Raske throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Mikhasevich throws a predictable looking body shot
and Raske cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Raske throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Raske scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Raske will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A low kick from Raske is predictable there
letting Mikhasevich counter with a right hand.
Raske throws a leg kick which misses Mikhasevich's front leg but catches the back leg as Mikhasevich tries to avoid it.
Raske tries to score with a low kick but Mikhasevich moves his leg out of the way.
An attempted straight right counter from Mikhasevich misses the target.
Raske lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Raske has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Raske cracks Mikhasevich with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mikhasevich takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Raske lands the left hand.#T3#
Raske scores with a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Mikhasevich throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Raske connects with a body shot that sends Mikhasevich's belly button to the back.
Raske lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Raske misses with a right hand
and Raske takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Raske, right into the meat.
Mikhasevich is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Raske scores with a kick to the body.
Raske throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Mikhasevich to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC#
Raske is rocked!
Raske throws out a loose jab but Mikhasevich uses good head movement to avoid it.
Raske is still on wobbly legs! Can Mikhasevich finish him?
Nice shot lands for Raske.
Raske seems to have recovered his senses.
Raske throws a quick inside leg kick.
Raske is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Mikhasevich had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Raske throws a looping overhand right but Mikhasevich ducks down to avoid it.
Mikhasevich swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mikhasevich displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Raske throws out the jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Raske misses with a right hand
and Mikhasevich connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
Mikhasevich moves out of range of the strikes.
Mikhasevich ducks under a wild hook from Raske.
A little feinted left hand from Mikhasevich on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Raske bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Raske throws a body kick that misses
and Mikhasevich counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#
That has opened up Thomas Raske's cut even more.
Thomas Raske seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Raske throws the kick towards the body but Mikhasevich avoids it.
Mikhasevich is looking to counter punch.
Raske takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Raske thuds a left hand into Mikhasevich's body.
Raske throws a poor cross that misses #KD#
and Mikhasevich counters with a nice right hand that sends Raske toppling to the canvas! Raske scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Mikhasevich finish him?!
Raske ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mikhasevich moves away.
Raske dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mikhasevich. That did some damage!
Raske tests Mikhasevich's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Raske fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mikhasevich has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mikhasevich throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Raske throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mikhasevich sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Raske dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Thomas Raske's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Mikhasevich checks the leg kick.
Raske lands a head kick!
Mikhasevich throws a hook but Raske avoids it easily.
Mikhasevich is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Raske lands a jab.
Raske lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Raske throws a head kick but Mikhasevich moves out of range.
Donk. Mikhasevich catches Raske right on the button with a cross.
Raske misses with an uppercut
and Mikhasevich connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mikhasevich lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Raske circles away quickly and effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mikhasevich chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Raske can pounce on him.
Mikhasevich looks to score with a jab to the body but Raske is just out of range.
Raske lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Raske chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A solid body kick from Raske.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mikhasevich throws a hook to the side of Raske's head but Raske sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Raske tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mikhasevich was well out of range. Poor timing from Raske.
Mikhasevich takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mikhasevich throws a hook but Raske blocks it.
Raske chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Raske feints and then cracks Mikhasevich's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mikhasevich down.
Raske thows a leg kick but Mikhasevich checks it
enabling Mikhasevich to counter with a crisp jab.
Raske throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Mikhasevich to counter with a crisp jab.
Raske tries to work over Mikhasevich's front leg with a kick but Mikhasevich checks it.
Raske throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mikhasevich counters with a straight right hand.
Raske connects with a leg kick. Mikhasevich looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Raske jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Raske throws a leg kick
and Raske takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Raske thumps Mikhasevich with a low kick.
Raske tests Mikhasevich's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Raske tries a head kick but it misses.
A little feinted left hand from Mikhasevich on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
Raske buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Raske scores with a punch to the head.
Raske has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Raske connects with a leg kick. Mikhasevich looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Good leg kick by Raske there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Thomas Raske seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mikhasevich takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Raske wants to land a leg kick but Mikhasevich is out of range.
Raske scores with a spinning back kick!
Raske throws a leg kick which misses Mikhasevich's front leg but catches the back leg as Mikhasevich tries to avoid it.
Mikhasevich throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mikhasevich lands a body shot.
Raske looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Raske scores with a kick to the midsection.
Mikhasevich walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Mikhasevich ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It looked like Mikhasevich wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T3#
A solid leg kick lands there for Raske.
Raske throws a leg kick which misses Mikhasevich's front leg but catches the back leg as Mikhasevich tries to avoid it.
Raske tries to clinch up.
Raske scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Raske throws an overhand right that lands on Mikhasevich's shoulder, as Mikhasevich tries to avoid the shot.
Mikhasevich will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Raske gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Mikhasevich counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mikhasevich misses with a body shot.
Raske throws a head kick that misses.
Raske throws a leg kick which misses Mikhasevich's front leg but catches the back leg as Mikhasevich tries to avoid it.
Raske uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mikhasevich.
Raske lands a nice hook to Mikhasevich's body. Mikhasevich takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mikhasevich avoids the body shot from Raske.
Raske connects with an inside leg kick.
Mikhasevich fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T4#
Raske slips under a jab from Mikhasevich.
Raske connects with the punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Raske lands with a kick to the ribs.
Mikhasevich misses with a straight right.
Raske thows a leg kick but Mikhasevich checks it
enabling Mikhasevich to counter with a crisp jab.
Raske cracks Mikhasevich with an open hand slap.
Raske throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Raske throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mikhasevich.
Mikhasevich misses with a wild combination.
Raske moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mikhasevich swings for the body but Raske moves out of range.
Raske appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Raske misses with a right hand
and Mikhasevich counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Raske showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Thomas Raske'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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Raske, as that shot connected.
Raske uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mikhasevich.
Raske works Mikhasevich's body with a nice hook.
Raske throws a solid leg kick but Mikhasevich takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Raske.
Mikhasevich swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Mikhasevich drops his hands momentarily and Raske takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mikhasevich misses with a wild combination.
Mikhasevich loads up on a big right hand but Raske slips the punch.
Mikhasevich throws a jab but it's blocked by Raske.
Raske throws a front kick that sends Mikhasevich stumbling back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mikhasevich throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Raske sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Raske was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Mikhasevich chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Raske can pounce on him.
Raske defending well as Mikhasevich loads up on a big left hand.
Raske flicks out a counter leg kick but Mikhasevich steps away.
A slow jab from Raske misses its intended target.
Mikhasevich looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Raske throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mikhasevich stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T1#
Raske throws a wild body kick that Mikhasevich sees coming a mile off.
A little feinted left hand from Mikhasevich on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Raske misses with a low kick as Mikhasevich jumps back.
Mikhasevich was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Raske throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Mikhasevich was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Raske fakes the leg kick and cracks Mikhasevich in the body.
Raske defending well as Mikhasevich loads up on a big left hand.
Raske only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A punch combination from Mikhasevich misses.
Mikhasevich defending well as Raske loads up on a big left hand.
Mikhasevich misses with a straight right.
Raske tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Raske thuds his right hand into Mikhasevich's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Raske pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mikhasevich is out of range and Raske settles back down.
Raske lets loose with a powerful body kick. Mikhasevich will feel that in the morning.
Raske scores with the left hand. Mikhasevich knows he should have avoided that one. #T2#
Raske has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A good leg kick by Raske.
Mikhasevich throws an overhand right that lands on Raske's shoulder, as Raske tries to avoid the shot.
Mikhasevich misses with a straight right.
Mikhasevich lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Raske thumps Mikhasevich with a low kick.
Raske throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mikhasevich.
Mikhasevich appears to be looking for a big counter.
Good standup being displayed there by Mikhasevich as he connects with a hook.
Raske's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mikhasevich under the eye.
Donk. Mikhasevich catches Raske right on the button with a cross.#CUT#
The cut above Thomas Raske's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Raske scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Mikhasevich might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Raske throws a shot to the body.
Mikhasevich misses with a wild combination. #T3#
Mikhasevich throws a shot from downtown. Raske moves away and avoids it.
Raske chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nice shot by Raske.
Mikhasevich ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
An attempted straight right counter from Mikhasevich misses the target.
Raske throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Raske tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mikhasevich was well out of range. Poor timing from Raske.
Raske moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Raske throws a quick inside leg kick.
Raske throws a leg kick but Mikhasevich sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Mikhasevich looks to throw the jab but Raske is out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Raske.
Mikhasevich's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Raske connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mikhasevich scrambles back to his feet.
A nice inside leg kick there by Raske. That's going to slow Mikhasevich down.
Raske throws a head kick but Mikhasevich moves out of range.
Mikhasevich went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T4#
Raske swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Mikhasevich counters with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body kick from Raske.
Raske throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mikhasevich was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mikhasevich throws a hook to the side of Raske's head but Raske sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A jab from Mikhasevich finds it's way through Raske's defenses.
Raske ducks under a wild hook from Mikhasevich.
Raske lands a head kick!
Raske tries to clinch but Mikhasevich is having none of it.
Raske's corner calls for a 1-2. Raske obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A solid body kick from Raske.
Mikhasevich misses with the combination.
Raske only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Gennady Mikhasevich has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mikhasevich keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
It looked like Mikhasevich wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.

And that's the end of the fight!
Thomas Raske comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Raske 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Raske!
Thomas Raske decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: TGC SF 1: Man vs Bruyne
Date: Sep 29, 2018

#R1#
The Reaper dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mikhasevich looks to land a right hand but The Reaper moved out of range.#TD2#
The Reaper shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. The Reaper showed some decent athleticism there. #ES#
Mikhasevich manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. The Reaper keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #BC#
Mikhasevich breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The Reaper shoots and misses
letting Mikhasevich counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Reaper shoots in looking for a takedown but Mikhasevich manages to keep the fight standing, pushing The Reaper's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
The Reaper misses the body punch
and Mikhasevich counters with a one-two to the body.
Mikhasevich misses with an uppercut.
The Reaper shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mikhasevich defends it nicely.
Gennady Mikhasevich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gary The Reaper.#T1#
Mikhasevich blocks a jab.
The Reaper connects with a crisp jab.
Mikhasevich throws a lazy right hand but The Reaper sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mikhasevich misses with an uppercut. The Reaper saw that one coming.
Mikhasevich scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. The Reaper doesn't seem bothered though. #TD2#
The Reaper closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The Reaper throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The Reaper throws a strike but Mikhasevich avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Mikhasevich avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mikhasevich working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from The Reaper. #T2#
Mikhasevich wants to stand up but The Reaper is controlling him.
The Reaper throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
The Reaper drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ES#
Mikhasevich manages to escape and get back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mikhasevich lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The Reaper misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T3#
The Reaper throws a combination that misses
and Mikhasevich counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The Reaper looks for a takedown but Mikhasevich sprawls well.
The Reaper misses with a left hand
and Mikhasevich counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The Reaper gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and The Reaper takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The Reaper tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mikhasevich was well out of range. Poor timing from The Reaper.
The Reaper fails with the takedown
and Mikhasevich connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The Reaper swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The Reaper throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mikhasevich bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps The Reaper's head backwards.
The Reaper shoots in and drives through. Mikhasevich sprawls well.
The Reaper is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mikhasevich rather than just go for the knockout.#T4#
The Reaper lands with a nice body punch.
The Reaper misses with a hook to the body
letting Mikhasevich counter with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The Reaper throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mikhasevich scores with a counter punch that sends The Reaper to the canvas! Mikhasevich smells blood - he's punishing The Reaper with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! The Reaper has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gennady Mikhasevich!
A victorious Gennady Mikhasevich thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: TGC 70: Baby vs Escobar
Date: Aug 18, 2018

#R1#
Head misses with a lunging right hand
letting Mikhasevich counter with a right hand.
Head misses with an uppercut.
Nice jab there from Mikhasevich.
Nice straight punches there by Head. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Head.
Mikhasevich throws a looping overhand right but Head ducks down to avoid it.
Mikhasevich uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Head.
Head throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mikhasevich defending well as Head loads up on a big left hand.
Head misses with an uppercut #CL2#
and Mikhasevich counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Mikhasevich misses with a hook to the ribs.
Head lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mikhasevich trying to control the position but instead, Head has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mikhasevich into the cage.
Head doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Head misses with some punches.
Head blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mikhasevich scores with a hook to the body.
Head softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Head digs a right hand into Mikhasevich's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mikhasevich's gas tank.
Good body shot from Head. #T1#
Head blocks an uppercut.
Head misses with a hook from the clinch.
Head throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mikhasevichs head.
Mikhasevich misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mikhasevich.
Head fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Head misses with a punch on the inside.
Head has a couple of punches blocked by Mikhasevich.
Mikhasevich blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mikhasevich lands a right hand that snaps the head of Head backwards.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Head takes a shot to the head.
Mikhasevich blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mikhasevich prevents a body shot from Head.
Mikhasevich tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Head's elbow.
Mikhasevich blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mikhasevich lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mikhasevich misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mikhasevich is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Head misses with a punch on the inside.
Head lands with a short shot to the head. #T2#
Head working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Head lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mikhasevich backwards.
Mikhasevich takes a shot to the head.
Head lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Head lands a right hand.
Head scores with a shoulder strike.
Mikhasevich stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Head fails to land.
Head cracks Mikhasevich with a nice body shot.
Mikhasevich struggles to land a body shot inside as Head controls his hands.
Mikhasevich makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Mikhasevich.
Mikhasevich misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mikhasevich cracks Head with a nice body shot.
Head being controlled against the cage.
Mikhasevich lands a nice uppercut.
I was talking to Head's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A short right from Mikhasevich on the inside.
Mikhasevich throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mikhasevich. #T3#
Mikhasevich swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mikhasevich tries a body shot but Head blocks it.
Head tries to throw a body punch but Mikhasevich avoids it by throwing Head back against the cage.
Mikhasevich is looking to control Head's arms but Head gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mikhasevich has his back to the cage.
Head misses with a punch on the inside.
Head misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mikhasevich throws a punch but it's blocked by Head.
A head punch on the inside from Head fails to land.
Head misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mikhasevich.
A hook to the body from Head.
Head scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mikhasevich has a couple of punches blocked by Head.
Mikhasevich's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mikhasevich lands a shoulder strike.
Head tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mikhasevich's elbow.
Head throws a head punch that misses.
Mikhasevich prevents a body shot from Head.
Head scores with a shoulder strike.
Head blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mikhasevich struggles to land a body shot inside as Head controls his hands. #T4#
Mikhasevich tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Head misses with the head strike.
A nice left hand lands by Head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mikhasevich lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mikhasevich.
A right hand to the body from Mikhasevich.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Head creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Head tries to work over Mikhasevich's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Head tries to throw a body punch but Mikhasevich avoids it by throwing Head back against the cage.
Mikhasevich blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Head takes a shot to the head.
Head misses with a punch to the body.
Head throws a head punch that misses.
Head swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mikhasevich misses with a body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mikhasevich working aggressively here.
Mikhasevich swings wildly with an uppercut but Head uses good head movement to avoid it.
Head throws a punch but it's blocked by Mikhasevich.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mikhasevich.
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 Crack Head will probably get the nod.
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#
A cross from Head lands.
Head doesn't manage to clinch there - Mikhasevich circles away.
Mikhasevich lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Head ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mikhasevich moves away.
Mikhasevich takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mikhasevich throws a nice looking combination but Head bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mikhasevich throws the left hand but Head avoids the punch easily.
Head is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mikhasevich.
Head dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Head pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mikhasevich cracks Head with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Head just misses with a punch to the body.
Head thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mikhasevich throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A lazy left from Mikhasevich finds it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mikhasevich throws a jab when Head was well out of range.
Mikhasevich waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Head.
Head lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mikhasevich circles away quickly and effectively.#T1#
Mikhasevich throws the left hand but Head avoids the punch easily.
Mikhasevich sizes up Head with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CUT2#
It looks like Crack Head has been cut.
Mikhasevich has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#CL#
Head has closed the distance and engaged Mikhasevich in a clinch.
Head lands an uppercut.
Head fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mikhasevich lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mikhasevich misses with the head strike.
Mikhasevich is looking to control Head's arms but Head gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mikhasevich has his back to the cage.
Head working aggressively here.
Head fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mikhasevich gets through Head's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Head lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Head misses with a hook from the clinch.
Head blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Head lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Head lands a hook that snaps the head of Mikhasevich backwards.
Head prevents a body shot from Mikhasevich.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Mikhasevich swings wildly with an uppercut but Head uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
A shot in the inside from Head.
Mikhasevich misses with some punches.
Head can't find room to land a body shot as Mikhasevich controls the action.
Crack Head has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mikhasevich blocks a body shot from Head.
Head throws a head punch that misses.
Mikhasevich blocking some punches.
Head cracks Mikhasevich with a nice body shot.
Head working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Head misses with a punch on the inside.
A short left from Head.
Mikhasevich swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Head lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Head misses with a punch to the body.
Head struggles to land a body shot inside as Mikhasevich controls his hands.
Still in the clinch, Head scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mikhasevich working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mikhasevich struggles to land a body shot inside as Head controls his hands.
Head blocks an uppercut.
Head misses with a body punch.
Mikhasevich working aggressively here. #T3#
Head lands a nice uppercut.
Head lands a hook that snaps the head of Mikhasevich backwards.
Mikhasevich tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mikhasevich misses with some punches.
Head tries to throw a body punch but Mikhasevich avoids it by throwing Head back against the cage.
Head blocks an uppercut.
Head blocking some punches.
Head lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Head misses with the head strike.
Mikhasevich tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Head tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mikhasevich throws a punch but it's blocked by Head.
Mikhasevich swings wildly with an uppercut but Head uses good head movement to avoid it.
Head scores with a shoulder strike.
Head lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Head softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mikhasevich fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mikhasevich tries to work over Head's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Head is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mikhasevich can do to turn this around?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Head tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Head swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Still in the clinch, Head scores with a nice short uppercut.
Head lands with a left to the head.
Head throws a punch but it's blocked by Mikhasevich.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Mikhasevich 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.
Head lands with a short punch from the clinch. #ROC#
Mikhasevich is rocked!
Mikhasevich trying to stall but Head improves his position.
Mikhasevich blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Head has a couple of punches blocked by Mikhasevich.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Mikhasevich scores with a hook to the body.
Head scores with a hook to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Head.
Mikhasevich is breathing heavily.
Head tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mikhasevich is trying to maintain a safe position but Head gets an underhook and turns Mikhasevich into the cage.
Mikhasevich looking to stall.
Head fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Head misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Crack Head dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Crack Head's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Head ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mikhasevich moves away.
Mikhasevich misses with a jab to the body #CL#
and Head counters by clinching up.
Head lands with a right to the head.
Head prevents a body shot from Mikhasevich.
Mikhasevich blocks an uppercut.
Head goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mikhasevich.
A head punch on the inside from Head fails to land.
Head struggles to land a body shot inside as Mikhasevich controls his hands.
A short uppercut from Head.
A head punch on the inside from Mikhasevich fails to land.
Head lands with a left to the head.
Mikhasevich is still on wobbly legs! Can Head finish him?
A short right from Head.
Head dips a shoulder and cracks Mikhasevich with a mighty uppercut! Mikhasevich falls back against the cage and Head unloads with a barrage of strikes! Mikhasevich is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Head screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Crack Head!
Crack Head managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Aspire Clothing, into his post fight interview.

Event: TGC 68: Triple Threat 2
Date: Aug 04, 2018

#R1#
Cobb's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mikhasevich under the eye.
Cobb lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Mikhasevich backs up against the cage.
Cobb connects with a crisp jab.
Cobb misses the jab.
Mikhasevich is looking for the big counter here.
Mikhasevich doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mikhasevich uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cobb.
Cobb misses with an uppercut
and Mikhasevich connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cobb jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL#
Cobb moves into the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mikhasevich creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mikhasevich misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Mikhasevich manages to break the clinch.
Cobb connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mikhasevich. Mikhasevich circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Cobb definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Cobb slips a jab and a cross from Mikhasevich.
Cobb was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mikhasevich keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cobb missing with a left hand there. Mikhasevich was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL#
Cobb closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T1#
Still in the clinch, Mikhasevich scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mikhasevich has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cobb.
Mikhasevich working hard to break the clinch.
Mikhasevich swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cobb fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Mikhasevich escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice defenses there by Mikhasevich.#CL#
Cobb rushes Mikhasevich and presses him up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cobb.
Mikhasevich has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mikhasevich wants to break free but Cobb has control.
Mikhasevich content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Mikhasevich lands a nice uppercut.#BC2#
Mikhasevich breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A swing and a miss from Cobb.
Mikhasevich looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cobb misses with a lunging right hand
and Mikhasevich counters with a stiff right hand.
Mikhasevich has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cobb finds it's way round the side to connect with Mikhasevich's head. #T2#
Cobb listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cobb with a hook.
Cobb throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mikhasevich sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mikhasevich looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mikhasevich takes a jab right on the kisser.
Cobb throws a lazy uppercut
and Cobb takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cobb fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mikhasevich looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mikhasevich throws a shot from downtown. Cobb moves away and avoids it.
Cobb feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mikhasevichs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CL#
Cobb has closed the distance and engaged Mikhasevich in a clinch.
Mikhasevich is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #BC2#
Mikhasevich escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cobb dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cobb with a jab.#CL#
Mikhasevich tries to keep at a distance but Cobb has taken the fight into the clinch.#T3#
Cobb misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Mikhasevich breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jab from Cobb.
Cobb dips to his left and cracks Mikhasevich with an uppercut!
Cobb is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Mikhasevich misses with a combination
and Cobb counters with a right hand to the body.
Cobb cracks Mikhasevich with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Cobb throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mikhasevich looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Marciano Cobb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cobb throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mikhasevich.
Cobb slips under a jab from Mikhasevich.
Mikhasevich ducks under a wild hook from Cobb.
Mikhasevich takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mikhasevich takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T4#
Mikhasevich uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cobb.
Mikhasevich gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cobb.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cobb works the jab nicely.
Mikhasevich walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Cobb displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mikhasevich throws out the jab.
Mikhasevich throws a body shot but no joy.
Mikhasevich takes one to the chin there.
Cobb walks into a stiff left hand from Mikhasevich.
Cobb ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mikhasevich moves away.
Mikhasevich misses with a straight right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cobb thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cobb works the jab nicely.
Cobb is looking to clinch.
Mikhasevich swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marciano Cobb dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Mikhasevich ducks under a wild hook from Cobb.
A telegraphed right hand from Cobb misses the target.
Cobb catches Mikhasevich with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Cobb cracks Mikhasevich with a good jab.
Mikhasevich swings for the body but Cobb moves out of range.
Mikhasevich steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cobb.
Mikhasevich throws a counter combo.
Cobb misses with a hook
and Mikhasevich counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mikhasevich throws a hook but Cobb blocks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cobb. Mikhasevich does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mikhasevich has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cobb is looking to clinch but Mikhasevich is avoiding it.
Cobb connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Cobb throws a hook to the side of Mikhasevich's head but Mikhasevich sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mikhasevich on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mikhasevich uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cobb.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Cobb.
Mikhasevich ducks under a wild hook from Cobb.
Cobb ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL#
Cobb closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Mikhasevich breaks from the clinch.
Cobb thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mikhasevich swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cobb throws out a loose jab but Mikhasevich uses good head movement to avoid it.
Despite the aggression on Mikhasevich's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A jab from Mikhasevich misses.
No joy there for Cobb, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cobb missing with a left hand there. Mikhasevich was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mikhasevich looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mikhasevich takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mikhasevich moves out of range of the strikes.
Cobb throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
Mikhasevich scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mikhasevich moves out of range as Cobb strikes.
Mikhasevich looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cobb misses with a looping right.
Cobb throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mikhasevich counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cobb swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mikhasevich.
Cobb misses with a left hand
and Mikhasevich connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mikhasevich swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cobb throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mikhasevich sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mikhasevich keeps the fight on the outside.
Mikhasevich looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cobb throws a hook to the side of Mikhasevich's head but Mikhasevich sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cobb getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Cobb lands with an overhand left.
Mikhasevich moves out of range as Cobb strikes.
Cobb is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mikhasevich can do to turn this around?#T3#
Cobb misses with a straight right.
A big left from Cobb misses.
Mikhasevich slips under a jab from Cobb.
Cobb lands a lovely overhand right.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cobb looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mikhasevich is looking for the big counter here.
Cobb slips under a jab from Mikhasevich.
A punch combination from Cobb misses.
Mikhasevich lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cobb circles away quickly and effectively.
Cobb throws a hook but Mikhasevich blocks it.#CL#
Cobb closes the distance and pushes Mikhasevich back into the cage.
Mikhasevich prevents a body shot from Cobb.
Cobb blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cobb.
Mikhasevich misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mikhasevich.
A head punch on the inside from Mikhasevich fails to land.
Cobb makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Cobb.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mikhasevich wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mikhasevich tries a body shot but Cobb blocks it.
Mikhasevich blocking some punches.
Cobb misses with some punches. #BC2#
Mikhasevich breaks from the clinch.
Marciano Cobb is winning the standup battle so far.
A combination from Mikhasevich does no damage.
Nice shot by Cobb.
Mikhasevich walks into a jab.
Cobb lands with an overhand left.
Mikhasevich throws a series of punches but Cobb avoids them all with ease.
Mikhasevich gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cobb.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marciano Cobb dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Cobb misses the jab.
Mikhasevich ducks under a wild hook from Cobb.
Cobb listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mikhasevich swats away the attempt to clinch by Cobb.
Cobb misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Mikhasevich counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mikhasevich displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cobb throws out the jab.
Cobb fails with an attempt to clinch.
It seemed like Mikhasevich was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mikhasevich throws a nice looking combination but Cobb bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A counter left hand to the body from Cobb misses its target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mikhasevich staying out of range there.
Mikhasevich keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mikhasevich looks to land a left hand but Cobb moved out of range nicely.
Cobb is looking to counter punch.
Mikhasevich with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cobb to score with a decent uppercut.#T1#
Cobb throws out a loose jab but Mikhasevich uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cobb misses with a wild body shot.
Cobb fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Cobb misses with a right hand
letting Mikhasevich counter with a right hand.
Cobb throws a lazy uppercut
and Mikhasevich counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mikhasevich throws out a loose jab but Cobb uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice shot lands for Cobb.#CL#
Mikhasevich gets tackled into the cage by Cobb. Cobb maintains the clinch.
Mikhasevich tries to break free but Cobb pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Mikhasevich breaks the clinch.
Mikhasevich takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Cobb misses with a shot to the body
and Mikhasevich counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mikhasevich will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mikhasevich scores with a nice strike.
Mikhasevich connects with a jab.
Mikhasevich gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mikhasevich has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Cobb looks to land a right hand but Mikhasevich moved out of range.
A nice side step and Mikhasevich releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Mikhasevich takes one to the side of the head.
Cobb tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Mikhasevich counter with a right hand.
Cobb swings for the body but Mikhasevich moves out of range.
A jab from Cobb misses.
Cobb throws the left hand but Mikhasevich avoids the punch easily.
Mikhasevich with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cobb to score with a decent uppercut.
Cobb scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#T3#
Mikhasevich misses with an uppercut. Cobb saw that one coming.
Cobb fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mikhasevich on the side of the head.#CL#
Cobb gets a clinch.
Cobb misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cobb misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Cobb fails to land.
Mikhasevich blocks an uppercut.
Mikhasevich looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mikhasevich lands a nice uppercut.
Cobb misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mikhasevich is trying to break free.
Mikhasevich tries to circle away but Cobb has him pinned against the cage.
Mikhasevich tries to circle away but Cobb has him pinned against the cage.
Cobb struggles to land a body shot inside as Mikhasevich controls his hands.
Mikhasevich working aggressively here.
Mikhasevich wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cobb has him pressed against the cage.
Mikhasevich is trying to push Cobb away but Cobb has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T4#
Cobb misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Mikhasevich breaks the clinch.
No joy there for Cobb, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cobb swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A shot to the liver by Cobb. Beautiful body shot.
Cobb throws a body punch but Mikhasevich moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cobb looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cobb lands a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cobb throws a big shot that misses.
Mikhasevich misses with a straight right.
Mikhasevich walks into a straight right hand from Cobb.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marciano Cobb clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Cobb loads up on a big right hand but Mikhasevich slips the punch.
Cobb looks to land a right hand but Mikhasevich moved out of range.
Cobb fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mikhasevich looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mikhasevich avoids the body shot from Cobb.
Mikhasevich looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cobb misses with a hook.#CL#
Cobb instigates a clinch.
Mikhasevich misses with a body punch.
Mikhasevich has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mikhasevich is trying to break the clinch but Cobb has him pressed against the cage.
Mikhasevich prevents a body shot from Cobb.
Marciano Cobb has scored more points in the clinch so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice left hand lands by Cobb.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cobb.
Cobb fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cobb.
Mikhasevich blocks an uppercut.
Mikhasevich working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cobb throws a punch but it's blocked by Mikhasevich. #T1#
Cobb lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mikhasevich tries to stall but Cobb uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mikhasevich.
Mikhasevich prevents a body shot from Cobb.
A right hook to the body lands for Mikhasevich.
Cobb doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mikhasevich can't break the clinch. #BC2#
Mikhasevich breaks the clinch.
Cobb swings widly with a right hand
and Mikhasevich counters with a straight right hand.
Cobb lands with an overhand left.
Cobb jabs at Mikhasevich's body.
Mikhasevich ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cobb throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mikhasevich connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mikhasevich throws a hook to the side of Cobb's head but Cobb sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cobb lands with an uppercut that bounces Mikhasevich off the cage and back into range.#T2#
Cobb throws a hook but Mikhasevich avoids it easily.
Cobb throws an overhand right that lands on Mikhasevich's shoulder, as Mikhasevich tries to avoid the shot.
Mikhasevich avoids the body shot from Cobb.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cobb tries to clinch up but Mikhasevich circles away and keeps his distance.
Cobb fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Cobb rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cobb takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mikhasevich moves away from the strike by Cobb.
Mikhasevich takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Cobb digs a good body shot into Mikhasevich's ribs.
Mikhasevich is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Cobb.
Mikhasevich avoids a punch combination nicely.
It seemed like Mikhasevich was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T3#
Cobb lands with a straight right. Mikhasevich didn't see that one coming.
Cobb fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mikhasevich manages to avoid it.
Cobb throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mikhasevich counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Some wild striking there from Cobb.
Mikhasevich jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cobb wants to clinch up but Mikhasevich keeps it at a distance.
Cobb misses the jab.
Mikhasevich looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A big left from Cobb misses.
Mikhasevich steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cobb.
Mikhasevich throws out a counter right but Cobb avoids it with no problem.
Mikhasevich avoids the body shot from Cobb. #T4#
Cobb looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Cobb throws a shot from downtown. Mikhasevich moves away and avoids it.
Cobb misses with the combination.
Cobb throws a right hand that misses
and Mikhasevich cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mikhasevich throws a lazy right hand but Cobb sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cobb lands with a good body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cobb misses with a jab, cross combination.
It seemed like Mikhasevich was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mikhasevich displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cobb throws out the jab.
Mikhasevich looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice shot by Cobb.
Mikhasevich avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cobb throws a poor cross that misses
and Mikhasevich counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marciano Cobb had his way with Gennady Mikhasevich in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R5#
Mikhasevich throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cobb.
Cobb cracks Mikhasevich with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Mikhasevich loads up on a big right hand but Cobb slips the punch.
Cobb tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cobb wants to clinch up but Mikhasevich keeps it at a distance.
Cobb is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A shot to the body from Cobb misses
enabling Mikhasevich to counter with a crisp jab.
Cobb connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cobb blocks a jab.
It looked like Cobb wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cobb moves away from the strike by Mikhasevich.
Cobb appears to be looking for a big counter.
Cobb scores with a body shot.
Cobb throws a lazy uppercut
and Mikhasevich counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Cobb scores with a punch to the head.
Cobb connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mikhasevich's hands.
Cobb scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mikhasevich misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cobb connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Cobb feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mikhasevichs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Cobb throws a jab when Mikhasevich was well out of range.
Cobb throws a hook but Mikhasevich avoids it easily.
Mikhasevich looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cobb misses with an uppercut
letting Mikhasevich counter with a right hand.
Mikhasevich misses with a hook.
Nice body punch from Cobb.
Cobb is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2#
Mikhasevich takes a shot right to the bread basket.
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!
Cobb is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mikhasevich.
Mikhasevich rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cobb moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cobb just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mikhasevich! But no joy.
Mikhasevich walks into a straight right hand from Cobb.
Mikhasevich walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Mikhasevich shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Cobb moves away from the strike by Mikhasevich.
Cobb ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mikhasevich moves away.#T3#
Cobb lands a lovely overhand right.
Mikhasevich jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cobb moves into range and connects with a jab.
Cobb smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Cobb swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cobb takes one to the side of the head.
Mikhasevich fails to land with a series of punches.
Mikhasevich takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CL#
Cobb moves into the clinch successfully.
Mikhasevich blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cobb tries to work over Mikhasevich's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mikhasevich is trying to maintain a safe position but Cobb gets an underhook and turns Mikhasevich into the cage.
Marciano Cobb is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#BC2#
Mikhasevich's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4#
Mikhasevich throws a right hand that Cobb ducks under and follows up with a left that Cobb also avoids with ease.
Mikhasevich misses with the combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mikhasevich misses with an uppercut
and Mikhasevich takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mikhasevich keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cobb with a hook.
Cobb throws a right hand that misses
and Mikhasevich counters with a straight right hand.
Mikhasevich takes one to the chin there.
Mikhasevich takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Cobb misses with a shot to the body
and Mikhasevich counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fight stays on the outside here - Cobb looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 50:45
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 50:45
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marciano Cobb!
Marciano Cobb retains his middleweight title!
Marciano Cobb 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: TGC 62: Steve vs Murley
Date: Jun 23, 2018

#R1#
Mikhasevich bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It looked like Mikhasevich was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Mikhasevich avoids a punch combination nicely.
Maybetter throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mikhasevich counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Floyd Maybetter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A shot to the body from Maybetter misses
enabling Mikhasevich to counter with a crisp jab.
Maybetter throws a right and a left that both miss.
Maybetter swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mikhasevich counters with a nice uppercut.
Mikhasevich ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maybetter misses the body punch
letting Mikhasevich counter with a right hand.
Mikhasevich misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Maybetter misses with a lunging right hand
and Mikhasevich counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mikhasevich staying out of range there.#T1#
Mikhasevich misses with a hook.
Mikhasevich misses with a two punch combination.
Mikhasevich 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.
Mikhasevich throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Maybetter throws out a counter right but Mikhasevich avoids it with no problem.
Mikhasevich walks into a jab.
Maybetter digs a good body shot into Mikhasevich's ribs.
Mikhasevich uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Maybetter.
Maybetter ducks under a wild hook from Mikhasevich.
Maybetter lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Mikhasevich takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Maybetter throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Mikhasevich to counter with a crisp jab.
Maybetter digs a good hook to Mikhasevich's body. #T2#
Maybetter takes a shot right to the bread basket.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maybetter throws a poor cross that misses
letting Mikhasevich counter with a right hand.
Maybetter throws a poor cross that misses
and Mikhasevich counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Maybetter scores with a decent looking hook.
A lazy left from Maybetter finds it's target.
Mikhasevich moves away from the strike by Maybetter.
Mikhasevich loads up on a big right hand but Maybetter slips the punch.
Maybetter swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Maybetter thuds his right hand into Mikhasevich's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Mikhasevich rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Maybetter counters with a straight right hand.
Mikhasevich dodges the punch combination from Maybetter. #T3#
Maybetter throws a combination that misses
and Mikhasevich counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Maybetter thinking.
Maybetter uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mikhasevich.
Maybetter throws a body shot but no joy.
Maybetter defending well as Mikhasevich loads up on a big left hand.
Maybetter rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mikhasevich counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Maybetter just misses with a punch to the body.
Maybetter throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #KD#
Mikhasevich lands a left and a right that send Maybetter crashing to the mat, dazed. Mikhasevich thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Maybetter is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maybetter rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mikhasevich counters with a straight that turns Maybetter's legs to rubber! Mikhasevich pushes forward with more strikes and Maybetter goes down, battered and bloody! That's a wrap folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gennady Mikhasevich!
A very excited looking Gennady Mikhasevich 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: TGC 59: Malcolm vs San Diego
Date: Jun 09, 2018

#R1#
Gilmore lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mikhasevich throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gilmore fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gilmore slips a straight right by Mikhasevich.
It seemed like Gilmore was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gilmore throws the left hand but Mikhasevich avoids the punch easily.
Mikhasevich was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mikhasevich looks to land a right hand but Gilmore moved out of range.
Mikhasevich walks into a left hand.
Gilmore walks into a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mikhasevich avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gilmore lands a nice hook to Mikhasevich's body. Mikhasevich takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gilmore throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A little feinted left hand from Mikhasevich on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Mikhasevich takes one to the chin there.
Gilmore scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Mikhasevich seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Mikhasevich throws a poor cross that misses
and Gilmore counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Gennady Mikhasevich is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sloppy strikes from Mikhasevich. Those never looked like landing.
Gilmore misses with a body punch
enabling Mikhasevich to counter with a crisp jab.
Gilmore scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
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 low kick from Gilmore is predictable there
and Mikhasevich counters with a nice uppercut.
Mikhasevich moves out of range of the body kick.#T2#
Mikhasevich dodges the punch combination from Gilmore.
Mikhasevich is looking to counter punch.
An inside leg kick from Gilmore misses.
Mikhasevich swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Gilmore's coach down at UFC Boxing and Black Belt BJJ Training Center was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Gilmore's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A swing and a miss from Mikhasevich.
Gilmore misses with an uppercut. Mikhasevich saw that one coming.
Mikhasevich appears to be looking for a big counter.
Mikhasevich misses with an uppercut. Gilmore saw that one coming.
Gilmore jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mikhasevich swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Gilmore fails to land with a series of punches.
Mikhasevich was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Gilmore moves in looking to clinch but Mikhasevich pushes him off.#T3#
Gilmore has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT#
It looks like Anthony Gilmore has been cut.
Gilmore throws a sloppy head kick
and Mikhasevich counters with a left to the body.
Gilmore tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mikhasevich swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gilmore fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mikhasevich manages to avoid it.
Mikhasevich throws a big counter combination but Gilmore scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mikhasevich.
Gilmore throws a head kick but Mikhasevich moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Gilmore throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mikhasevich throws out a loose jab but Gilmore uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Gilmore staying out of range there.
Mikhasevich gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A shot to the body from Gilmore misses
enabling Mikhasevich to counter with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mikhasevich pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mikhasevich cracks Gilmore with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Gilmore throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gilmore moves away from the strike by Mikhasevich.
Gilmore shoots in and drives through. Mikhasevich sprawls well.
Gilmore ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mikhasevich moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Anthony Gilmore will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Anthony Gilmore's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Mikhasevich waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gilmore.
Mikhasevich looks to land a right hand but Gilmore moved out of range.
Anthony Gilmore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gilmore throws a lazy body kick
and Mikhasevich counters with a nice uppercut.
Gilmore throws out a powerful jab.
Gilmore misses with a head kick.
Mikhasevich throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mikhasevich jabs at Gilmore's body.
Gilmore lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Mikhasevich backs up against the cage.
Gilmore pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T1#
Mikhasevich lands with a shot to the body.
Gilmore looks to land a combination but Mikhasevich avoids it well.
Mikhasevich misses with a hook. Gilmore ducked under it nicely.
Gilmore swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Mikhasevich misses its target.
Mikhasevich moves out of range of the leg kick from Gilmore.
Mikhasevich seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Sloppy strikes from Gilmore. Those never looked like landing.
Mikhasevich fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gilmore looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A right-left combo lands from Gilmore.
Gilmore drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Anthony Gilmore is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
Gilmore bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gilmore misses with a body kick.
A little feinted left hand from Mikhasevich on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Anthony Gilmore seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gilmore misses the shot to the body.
Mikhasevich smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gilmore throws a sloppy head kick and Mikhasevich moves out of range easily.
A little feinted left hand from Mikhasevich on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mikhasevich lands a right hook to the body.
Mikhasevich lands a body shot.
Mikhasevich wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T3#
Gilmore shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Gilmore on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mikhasevich blocks a head kick by Gilmore.
Gilmore moves out of range as Mikhasevich strikes.
A slow jab from Mikhasevich misses its intended target.
Mikhasevich checks a low kick from Gilmore.
Mikhasevich misses with a looping left.
Mikhasevich throws a jab when Gilmore was well out of range.
Mikhasevich misses with a jab, cross combination. #T4#
Gilmore chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gilmore tries to land a body kick
and Mikhasevich counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gilmore throws a lazy uppercut
and Mikhasevich counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gilmore throws a leg kick but Mikhasevich moved away.
Mikhasevich throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gilmore falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mikhasevich connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gilmore throws a low kick but Mikhasevich avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gennady Mikhasevich dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Anthony Gilmore's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Gilmore throws a body punch but Mikhasevich moves out of range.
Mikhasevich was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gilmore. Mikhasevich does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gilmore misses with a straight left.
Mikhasevich throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mikhasevich tries to bum rush Gilmore with a series of wild strikes but Gilmore uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mikhasevich misses with an uppercut. Gilmore saw that one coming.
Gilmore lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gilmore misses with an uppercut. Mikhasevich saw that one coming.
Mikhasevich throwing a counter right hand but Gilmore manages to avoid it.
Mikhasevich swings widly with a right hand
and Gilmore counters with a nice uppercut.
Gilmore takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T1#
Mikhasevich scores with a jab to the head.
Sloppy strikes from Gilmore. Those never looked like landing.
Mikhasevich looks to land a left hand but Gilmore moved out of range nicely.
A little jabbing left from Gilmore on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gilmore throws a head kick that misses
and Mikhasevich counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gilmore throws a body kick that misses
and Mikhasevich counters with a straight right hand.
Mikhasevich blocks a head kick by Gilmore.
Mikhasevich lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Gilmore fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mikhasevich manages to avoid it.#T2#
Mikhasevich throws a shot from downtown. Gilmore moves away and avoids it.
A slow jab from Gilmore misses its intended target.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Mikhasevich!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gilmore misses with a straight left.
Gilmore slips a straight right by Mikhasevich.
A countering left hand to the body from Gilmore misses.
Mikhasevich lands with a shot to the body.
Gilmore misses with a straight left.
As Gilmore looks to move away, Mikhasevich throws a big counter combo but Gilmore just gets out of the way.
Gilmore lands the left hand.#T3#
Gilmore throws a body shot but no joy.
Gilmore throws a poor cross that misses
and Mikhasevich counters with a straight right hand.
Gilmore swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mikhasevich counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A combination from Mikhasevich does no damage.
Gilmore throws a sloppy body shot
and Mikhasevich counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gilmore throws a leg kick
and Mikhasevich counters with a straight right hand.#ROC#
Gilmore is rocked!
Mikhasevich drops Gilmore with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Gilmore! Mikhasevich dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gennady Mikhasevich!
Gennady Mikhasevich decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: TGC 56: Mikhasevich vs Gagnon
Date: May 19, 2018

#R1#
Gagnon lands with an overhand left.
Mikhasevich misses with an uppercut. Gagnon saw that one coming.
Gagnon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mikhasevich loads up on a big right hand but Gagnon slips the punch.
Luc Gagnon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Gagnon finds it's way through Mikhasevich's defenses.
Gagnon misses with a looping left.
Gagnon staying out of range there.
Gagnon shoots in for a takedown but Mikhasevich shows good takedown defense.
Gagnon works over Mikhasevich's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT2#
It looks like Gennady Mikhasevich has been cut.
Gagnon staying out of range there.
Gagnon is looking for the big counter here.
Mikhasevich defending well as Gagnon loads up on a big left hand.
Gagnon displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gagnon lands a really nice looking cross but Mikhasevich seems unphased. #TD2#
Gagnon shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#T1#
Gagnon is looking to advance position but Mikhasevich won't allow it.
Gagnon with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Gagnon trying to pass the guard but Mikhasevich defending well.
Gagnon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mikhasevich does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mikhasevich pushes Gagnon off looking to stand but Gagnon dives back in and keeps control. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Gagnon is working for a submission of some sort.
Mikhasevich is refusing to be controlled, as Gagnon sits in half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Gagnon has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at True North Fight Team. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB2#
Gagnon 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.
Gagnon perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T3##SUB2#
Gagnon seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Gagnon wants to work for an arm triangle but Mikhasevich is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gagnon tries to pass to full mount but Mikhasevich defends it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gagnon cracks Mikhasevich with a right hand to the side of the head.
Gagnon gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mikhasevich counters with a nice uppercut.
Mikhasevich connects with a jab.#T4#
Gagnon misses with a takedown attempt
and Mikhasevich connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#
It looks like Luc Gagnon has been cut.
Gennady Mikhasevich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luc Gagnon.
Mikhasevich scores with a jab to the body.#TD2#
Gagnon scores with a takedown into Mikhasevich's guard.
Mikhasevich wants to stand and escape but Gagnon is having none of it.
Mikhasevich keeping full guard, as Gagnon tries to pass.
Gagnon trying to control the position from guard on top but Mikhasevich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mikhasevich keeping full guard, as Gagnon tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gagnon working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luc Gagnon dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Gagnon drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gagnon tries to advance to mount but Mikhasevich denies him.
Gagnon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mikhasevich keeps working. #SUB2#
Gagnon goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Mikhasevich has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Gagnon but great work by Mikhasevich.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gagnon tries to buck Mikhasevich off but Mikhasevich is having none of it.#SU#
Mikhasevich decides to stand up, so the ref orders Gagnon to his feet.
Mikhasevich takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T1#
Gagnon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mikhasevich.
A jab from Gagnon finds it's way through Mikhasevich's defenses.
Gagnon scores with the left hand. Mikhasevich knows he should have avoided that one.
Gagnon fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gagnon throws a combination that misses
and Mikhasevich counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gagnon with a hook.
Mikhasevich staying out of range there.
Mikhasevich lands a jab.
Gagnon misses with a series of wild punches. #T2#
Mikhasevich throws a hook but Gagnon avoids it easily.
Mikhasevich scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mikhasevich takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mikhasevich is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gagnon.
Gagnon throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mikhasevich counters with a nice body shot.
Gagnon has his takedown stuffed
and Gagnon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gagnon moves away from the strike by Mikhasevich.
Gagnon shoots and misses
letting Mikhasevich counter with a right hand.
Gennady Mikhasevich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luc Gagnon.
Gagnon throws a body punch but Mikhasevich moves out of range.
Gagnon loads up on a big right hand but Mikhasevich slips the punch.
Gagnon falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mikhasevich counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3##TD2#
Gagnon 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.
Gagnon won't allow Mikhasevich to get back to his feet.
Mikhasevich keeping full guard, as Gagnon tries to pass.
Gagnon trying to control but Mikhasevich is working from the bottom.
Gagnon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gagnon passes into half guard.
Gagnon working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Mikhasevich's thigh. Mikhasevich counters though and makes it back to full guard. #T4#
Gagnon loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gagnon throws an elbow that misses. Mikhasevich uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gagnon's guard. Nice move by Mikhasevich!#REVR#
Gagnon is trying to control the position but Mikhasevich postures up. #SUB2#
Gagnon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mikhasevich defends well.#SUB2#
Gagnon throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gennady Mikhasevich dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Gagnon misses with a hook
letting Mikhasevich counter with a right hand.
Gagnon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big right from Mikhasevich misses.
Mikhasevich lands a body shot.
Gagnon swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mikhasevich counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mikhasevich rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gagnon counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mikhasevich tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gagnon was well out of range. Poor timing from Mikhasevich.
Mikhasevich is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Gagnon swings widly with a right hand
and Mikhasevich counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mikhasevich stuffs the takedown attempt from Gagnon. Gagnon gets slowly back to his feet.
Mikhasevich throws a jab but it's blocked by Gagnon.
Mikhasevich misses with a looping right.
Gagnon is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T1#
A shot to the body from Gagnon misses
and Gagnon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gagnon throws a looping overhand right but Mikhasevich ducks down to avoid it.
Mikhasevich steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gagnon.
Gagnon ducks under a wild hook from Mikhasevich.#TD2#
Gagnon shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gagnon showed some decent athleticism there.
Gagnon sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Gagnon is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T2#
Gagnon is taking a breather. Mikhasevich 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.
Mikhasevich is trying to stand up here but Gagnon is controlling him well. #SUB2#
Gagnon is looking for a kimura here.
Gagnon looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gagnon not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T3#
Gagnon is just content to waste time from the top position. Mikhasevich takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Luc Gagnon has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mikhasevich wants to stand up but Gagnon is controlling him.
Gagnon forces his way into half guard.
Gagnon wants to pass to mount but Mikhasevich is defending the position.
Gagnon perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2#
Gagnon is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mikhasevich has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gagnon looks to land a strike but Mikhasevich avoids it nicely and regains full guard.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mikhasevich wants to get back to his feet but Gagnon is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Gagnon looking to sit in guard and control but Mikhasevich gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Gagnon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gennady Mikhasevich clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4#
Gagnon misses with a hook.
Mikhasevich slips a straight right by Gagnon.
Mikhasevich slips a jab from Gagnon.
A little feinted left hand from Mikhasevich on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gagnon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mikhasevich moves away.
Mikhasevich looks to score with a jab to the body but Gagnon is just out of range.
Mikhasevich tries to move into range but Gagnon moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Gagnon misses with a body shot
and Mikhasevich counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mikhasevich misses with a wild combination.
It seemed like Gagnon was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mikhasevich looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Gagnon throws an overhand right that lands on Mikhasevich's shoulder, as Mikhasevich tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Gagnon throws out a powerful jab.
Gagnon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mikhasevich.
Mikhasevich moves out of range as Gagnon strikes.#CL2#
Mikhasevich tries to keep at a distance but Gagnon has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mikhasevich is trying to break the clinch but Gagnon is controlling him.
Gagnon taking a breather.
Gagnon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gagnon has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mikhasevich is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Gagnon swings wildly with an uppercut but Mikhasevich uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mikhasevich misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mikhasevich takes a shot to the head. #TD2#
Gagnon pulls Mikhasevich into guard. #T2#
Gagnon wants to control the position but Mikhasevich says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Gagnon wants to control but Mikhasevich is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gagnon slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gagnon wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Gagnon is looking for a triangle here but Mikhasevich uses the submission attempt to pass into side control. #SU#
Mikhasevich stands up.
Gagnon doesn't manage to clinch there - Mikhasevich circles away.
Mikhasevich avoids the body shot from Gagnon. #T3##TD2#
Gagnon scores with a takedown into Mikhasevich's guard.
Gagnon trying to control the position from guard on top but Mikhasevich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gagnon throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mikhasevich works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gagnon wants to pass the guard but Mikhasevich is keeping the position.
Mikhasevich keeping moving, preventing Gagnon from controlling successfully.
Gagnon tries to free his leg and advance position but Mikhasevich is retaining full guard. #T4#
Gagnon trying to control the position from guard on top but Mikhasevich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gennady Mikhasevich is winning the standup battle so far.
Gagnon looks to clinch
and Mikhasevich counters with a stiff right hand.
Gagnon throws a body shot but no joy.
Mikhasevich is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Gagnon.
Mikhasevich looks to land a right hand but Gagnon moved out of range.
Gagnon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mikhasevich moves away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gagnon misses with a hook to the body
and Mikhasevich counters with a nice uppercut.
Mikhasevich swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luc Gagnon dominated that fourth round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Gagnon lands a right hook to the body. #TD2#
Gagnon closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Gagnon lands in his opponent's guard.
Mikhasevich wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Gagnon manages to pass to side control. #REVR#
Mikhasevich tries to kick Gagnon off but Gagnon keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Gagnon wants to work for an arm triangle but Mikhasevich is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gagnon is trying to control the action in half guard but Mikhasevich is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T1#
Mikhasevich tries to kick Gagnon off but Gagnon keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Gagnon works his foot free and advances to mount.
Gagnon trying to control but Mikhasevich is having none of it.
Gagnon thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. #T2#
Gagnon takes Mikhasevich's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Mikhasevich is in trouble. #SUB2#
Mikhasevich fending off the submission attempt from Gagnon.
Gagnon trying to control.#T3#
Mikhasevich is trying to stand back up. #SUB2#
Gagnon looking to break Mikhasevich's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Mikhasevich remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Gagnon will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB2#
Mikhasevich preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Gagnon. #SUB2#
Gagnon looking for the choke from the back.
Mikhasevich trying to get back to his feet but Gagnon is in full control for now. #SUB2#
Gagnon patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#T4##SUB2#
Mikhasevich is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent. #SUB2#
Gagnon looking for the RNC. #SUB2#
Gagnon working for a choke but Mikhasevich is defending well.
Mikhasevich is trying to stand back up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Luc Gagnon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gagnon 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 47:48
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 47:48
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luc Gagnon!
Luc Gagnon is the new middleweight champion!
After winning the bout, Luc Gagnon thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: TGC 52: Reaper vs Mikhasevich
Date: Apr 21, 2018

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
The Reaper slips a straight right by Mikhasevich.
The Reaper attempts a counter takedown but Mikhasevich avoids it well and moves away.
Gennady Mikhasevich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mikhasevich smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Mikhasevich throws a lazy right hand but The Reaper sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mikhasevich stuns The Reaper with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mikhasevich throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
and The Reaper counters with a nice double leg into side control. Mikhasevich won't be happy with that.
The Reaper tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Reaper throwing strikes but Mikhasevich manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Reaper tries to improve position but can't. #T1#
The Reaper manages to get back to half guard.
The Reaper is looking for a sweep. Mikhasevich is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mikhasevich tries to stand but his hand is stuck under The Reaper.
The Reaper trying to control here.
The Reaper tries to roll over but Mikhasevich keeps him under control.
The Reaper is working hard here to advance position.
The Reaper is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mikhasevich's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mikhasevich's back!#T2#
Mikhasevich is trying to get back to his feet but The Reaper has full control of the position and if anything, Mikhasevich has just worked his way into a worse spot.
The Reaper punches the canvas rather than the man.
A lull in the action here.
Mikhasevich is trying to remain composed but The Reaper is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
The Reaper is striking well from the back but Mikhasevich escapes and manages to control the positon and works his way to half guard. A much better position - the crisis is over for the time being.
The Reaper definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#ES2#
Mikhasevich has one foot on The Reaper's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Mikhasevich throws a lazy right hand but The Reaper sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T3#
Mikhasevich cracks The Reaper with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Mikhasevich misses with a series of wild punches.
Mikhasevich throws a series of punches but The Reaper avoids them all with ease.
Mikhasevich swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The Reaper attempts a counter takedown but Mikhasevich avoids it well and moves away.
Mikhasevich looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The Reaper defending well as Mikhasevich loads up on a big left hand.
The Reaper is looking to counter punch.#T4#
Mikhasevich throws a hook but The Reaper blocks it.
Gennady Mikhasevich is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The Reaper bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A punch combination from Mikhasevich misses.
The Reaper half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Good shot there by Mikhasevich.
Mikhasevich throws the left hand but The Reaper avoids the punch easily.
Mikhasevich scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gennady Mikhasevich 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#
The Reaper moves away from the strike by Mikhasevich.
The Reaper drops down looking for a counter takedown but Mikhasevich sprawls and moves away.#CUT2#
It looks like Gary The Reaper has been cut.
Mikhasevich fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The Reaper appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Mikhasevich looks to land a right hand but The Reaper moved out of range.
The Reaper drops down looking for a counter takedown but Mikhasevich sprawls and moves away.
The Reaper steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mikhasevich.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the liver by Mikhasevich. Beautiful body shot.
Mikhasevich cracks The Reaper with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T1#
Mikhasevich looks to score with a jab to the body but The Reaper is just out of range.
The Reaper is looking to counter the offense by Mikhasevich and move into the clinch.
Mikhasevich connects with a crisp jab.
The Reaper moves out of range as Mikhasevich strikes.
Mikhasevich throws an overhand right that lands on The Reaper's shoulder, as The Reaper tries to avoid the shot.
The Reaper dodges the punch combination from Mikhasevich.
The Reaper tries to counter by clinching up but Mikhasevich breaks away and moves out of range.
Mikhasevich has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Mikhasevich misses with a hook.
A little feinted left hand from The Reaper on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mikhasevich lands with an uppercut that bounces The Reaper off the cage and back into range.
The Reaper ducks under a wild hook from Mikhasevich.
Mikhasevich misses with a straight left.
The Reaper slips a straight right by Mikhasevich.
The Reaper half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
The Reaper has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from The Reaper there as he acknowledges the shot.#T3#
Mikhasevich misses with an uppercut #TD#
and The Reaper counters with a single leg into guard. Mikhasevich didn't expect that.
The Reaper stands and throws Mikhasevich's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The ground and pound from The Reaper seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
The Reaper tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
The Reaper throws a strike aimed at the side of Mikhasevich's head but Mikhasevich avoids it well.
The Reaper tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Mikhasevich taking punishment in the form of punches.
The Reaper misses with the ground and pound.
Mikhasevich wants to get back to his feet.#T4#
The Reaper is staying tight to Mikhasevich's torso, preventing him from escaping.
The ground and pound from The Reaper seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
The Reaper in side control, throwing shots but Mikhasevich defends.
Gary The Reaper overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mikhasevich is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mikhasevich managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by The Reaper.
The Reaper has knee on belly and moves into mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The Reaper thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mikhasevich in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Gennady Mikhasevich will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Gary The Reaper's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
A punch lands to the side of The Reaper 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mikhasevich scores with a jab. The Reaper acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mikhasevich lands with a nice combination. The Reaper backs away looking to recover.
The Reaper takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mikhasevich connects with a crisp jab.
Mikhasevich displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #ROC2#
The Reaper is rocked!#T1#
Mikhasevich misses with a two punch combination.
The Reaper takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Oh The Reaper is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mikhasevich misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The Reaper appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
The Reaper seems to have got his legs back now.
A left lands for Mikhasevich.
Mikhasevich misses with a series of wild punches.
Mikhasevich pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T2#
Mikhasevich throws a looping overhand right but The Reaper ducks down to avoid it.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Mikhasevich throws an ugly left hook that misses
and The Reaper counters with a stiff right hand.
The Reaper takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Mikhasevich looks to land a right hand but The Reaper moved out of range.
A big right from Mikhasevich misses. #T3#
Mikhasevich misses with a straight left.
Mikhasevich misses with a looping left.
Mikhasevich throws a jab when The Reaper was well out of range.
The Reaper tries to counter with a takedown but Mikhasevich is quick to defend against it.
The Reaper bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The Reaper walks into a stiff left hand from Mikhasevich.
The fighters circling - Mikhasevich throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A counter left hand to the body from The Reaper misses its target.#T4#
Mikhasevich throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The Reaper tries to counter by clinching up but Mikhasevich breaks away and moves out of range.
Mikhasevich lands a jab.
Mikhasevich bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mikhasevich missing with a left hand there. The Reaper was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gennady Mikhasevich really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gary The Reaper's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
Mikhasevich throws an overhand right that lands on The Reaper's shoulder, as The Reaper tries to avoid the shot.
The Reaper takes one on the button.
Mikhasevich swinging wildly here.
The Reaper changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mikhasevich scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #T1#
Mikhasevich lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but The Reaper circles away quickly and effectively.
The Reaper appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
The Reaper slips under a jab from Mikhasevich.
The Reaper changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Mikhasevich connects with a jab.
A swing and a miss from Mikhasevich.
Mikhasevich throws a jab when The Reaper was well out of range.
The Reaper tries to counter with a takedown but Mikhasevich is quick to defend against it.
A lazy left from Mikhasevich finds it's target.#T2#
Mikhasevich misses with a right hand #TD#
and The Reaper counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by The Reaper.
The Reaper seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Mikhasevich preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The Reaper has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The Reaper pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mikhasevich is keeping the position for now.
The Reaper throwing strikes from guard but Mikhasevich blocks nicely.
The Reaper postures up in Mikhasevich's guard and throws a big left but Mikhasevich blocks it. #T3#
The Reaper postures up in Mikhasevich's guard and throws a big left but Mikhasevich blocks it.
Mikhasevich avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mikhasevich working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from The Reaper.
The Reaper keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mikhasevich's head.
The Reaper won't allow Mikhasevich to get back to his feet.
The Reaper trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The Reaper engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The Reaper trying to control the position from guard on top but Mikhasevich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Mikhasevich misses with a hook #TD#
and The Reaper counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #T4#
The Reaper postures up in Mikhasevich's guard and throws a big left but Mikhasevich blocks it.
The Reaper throwing strikes from guard but Mikhasevich blocks nicely.
Mikhasevich is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst The Reaper is controlling him. #SUB#
The Reaper is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Mikhasevich is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Mikhasevich has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The Reaper wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gennady Mikhasevich dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Gary The Reaper's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
The Reaper slips under a jab from Mikhasevich.
The Reaper is looking to counter the offense by Mikhasevich and move into the clinch.
The Reaper uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mikhasevich.
Mikhasevich throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and The Reaper counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The Reaper throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Mikhasevich to regain full guard.
Mikhasevich working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from The Reaper.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Reaper is looking to work some ground and pound but Mikhasevich has wrist control.
Mikhasevich keeping full guard, as The Reaper tries to pass.
The Reaper missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
The Reaper trying to control but Mikhasevich is working from the bottom.
Mikhasevich is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst The Reaper is controlling him.
The Reaper stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mikhasevich swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The Reaper working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mikhasevich keeping full guard, as The Reaper tries to pass.
Mikhasevich wants to get back to his feet but The Reaper is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The Reaper ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gary The Reaper has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mikhasevich throws a lazy uppercut #CL#
and The Reaper moves into the clinch.
Mikhasevich tries to break free but The Reaper pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Mikhasevich's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The Reaper avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The Reaper attempts a counter takedown but Mikhasevich avoids it well and moves away.
Mikhasevich looks to land a left hand but The Reaper moved out of range nicely.
A slow jab from Mikhasevich misses its intended target. #T3#
Mikhasevich paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Mikhasevich misses with a few strikes there.
Mikhasevich throws a hook to the side of The Reaper's head but The Reaper sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mikhasevich lands a nice shot that snaps The Reaper's head back.
The Reaper takes one to the chin there.
Mikhasevich misses with a combination #TD#
and The Reaper counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #T4#
The Reaper passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Mikhasevich!
The Reaper misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mikhasevich blocking the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The Reaper punching from mount but Mikhasevich doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Mikhasevich is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Gennady Mikhasevich is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The Reaper throwing strikes here but Mikhasevich is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.

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 Gary The Reaper.
I think Mikhasevich 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 45:49
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 44:50
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 45:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gennady Mikhasevich!
Gennady Mikhasevich is the new middleweight champion!
A relieved looking Gennady Mikhasevich 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: TGC 49: Montgomery vs Reaper
Date: Mar 31, 2018

#R1#
Nice body punch from Mikhasevich.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Mikhasevich swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Zidane attempts a counter takedown but Mikhasevich avoids it well and moves away.
Zidane looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Zidane uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mikhasevich.
Zidane half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Mikhasevich misses with a straight right.
Zidane drops down looking for a counter takedown but Mikhasevich sprawls and moves away.#CL#
Zidane forces Mikhasevich back against the cage and clinches.
Mikhasevich lands a nice shot to the body.
Zidane changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mikhasevich fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Mikhasevich connects with a looping right hand. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mikhasevich throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Mikhasevich cracks Zidane with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CL#
Zidane gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mikhasevich.
Good body shot from Mikhasevich.
Mikhasevich lands a hook that snaps the head of Zidane backwards.
A short left from Mikhasevich.
Mikhasevich scores with a hook to the body.
Zidane is looking for a takedown.#BC2#
Mikhasevich breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zidane tries to clinch but Mikhasevich is having none of it.
Gennady Mikhasevich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Mikhasevich connects with a body shot that sends Zidane's belly button to the back.
Good standup being displayed there by Mikhasevich as he connects with a hook.
Nice straight punches there by Mikhasevich. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mikhasevich.#CL#
Mikhasevich tries to keep at a distance but Zidane has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Mikhasevich breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zidane showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mikhasevich.
Zidane half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#CL#
Zidane closes the distance and clinches. #T3#
Zidane can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zarko Zidane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mikhasevich gets through Zidane's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC2#
Mikhasevich breaks the clinch.
Zidane changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mikhasevich tries to avoid it but Zidane manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mikhasevich to the ground. Mikhasevich escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mikhasevich is looking for the big counter here.
Zidane moves in looking to clinch but Mikhasevich pushes him off.
Mikhasevich thuds a left hand into Zidane's body.
Mikhasevich lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Zidane darts in trying to clinch
and Mikhasevich counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Zidane 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 4:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Gennady Mikhasevich!
Gennady Mikhasevich seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: DUEL#132 Stenberg vs Picker
Date: Feb 24, 2018

#R1#
Mikhasevich takes a swing at Witcher's ribcage but misses.
Witcher swings widly with a right hand
enabling Mikhasevich to counter with a crisp jab.
Mikhasevich misses with an uppercut #CL2#
and Witcher counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Witcher lands a nice uppercut.
Witcher tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mikhasevich's elbow. #BC#
Mikhasevich breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mikhasevich ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Witcher fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Witcher throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Witcher defending well as Mikhasevich loads up on a big left hand.
Mikhasevich misses with an uppercut
and Witcher cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mikhasevich fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Witcher on the side of the head.
Mikhasevich looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Witcher swings widly with a right hand
and Mikhasevich counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Witcher swings widly with a right hand
and Mikhasevich connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A big left from Witcher misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Mikhasevich misses its target.
Mikhasevich lands with a good body shot.
Mikhasevich misses with a straight right. #T1#
No joy there for Witcher, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Witcher slips a straight right by Mikhasevich.
Witcher lands with a shot to the body.
Witcher uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mikhasevich.
Witcher lands a nice hook to Mikhasevich's body. Mikhasevich takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Witcher avoids the body shot from Mikhasevich.
Witcher looks to land a right hand but Mikhasevich moved out of range.
Witcher misses with a left hand
letting Mikhasevich counter with a right hand.
Mikhasevich throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Witcher sees it coming and avoids it easily.
No joy there for Witcher, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A little feinted left hand from Mikhasevich on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mikhasevich misses with a straight left.
Witcher throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Witcher works Mikhasevich's body with a nice hook.
Witcher throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Witcher misses with a body punch
and Mikhasevich counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mikhasevich's corner calls for a 1-2. Mikhasevich obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mikhasevich connects with a nice looking jab.
Witcher misses with a hook
letting Mikhasevich counter with a right hand.
Witcher throws out a loose jab but Mikhasevich uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mikhasevich moves out of range of the strikes.
Witcher tries to clinch up but Mikhasevich circles away and keeps his distance.
Witcher throws a shot from downtown. Mikhasevich moves away and avoids it.
Mikhasevich swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mikhasevich is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Witcher cracks Mikhasevich with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Mikhasevich has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mikhasevich there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mikhasevich lands with a straight right. Witcher didn't see that one coming.
Witcher fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Witcher throws a hook to the side of Mikhasevich's head but Mikhasevich sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like Mikhasevich wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Witcher blocks a jab.#T3#
Witcher thuds his right hand into Mikhasevich's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Witcher throws the left hand but Mikhasevich avoids the punch easily.
Mikhasevich pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Witcher throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mikhasevich throwing a counter right hand but Witcher manages to avoid it.
A big left from Witcher misses.
Mikhasevich throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Witcher counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A big right from Witcher misses.
Mikhasevich fails to land with a series of punches.
Witcher misses with a two punch combination.
Witcher wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Witcher tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mikhasevich was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Witcher fails to land with a series of punches.
Witcher moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mikhasevich lands with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Witcher tries to clinch but Mikhasevich is having none of it. #T4##CL2#
Witcher moves into the clinch.
Witcher lands with a light punch inside.
Witcher misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Witcher swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Witcher fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mikhasevich.
Witcher blocks a body shot from Mikhasevich.
A right hook to the body lands for Mikhasevich.
Mikhasevich blocks an uppercut.
Witcher blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Mikhasevich's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mikhasevich throws a hook to the side of Witcher's head but Witcher sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mikhasevich thows a left - swing and a miss!
Witcher lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Witcher misses with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Witcher's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mikhasevich under the eye.
Witcher tries to clinch but Mikhasevich moves out of range.
Mikhasevich avoids the body shot from Witcher.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Sam Witcher will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Witcher uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mikhasevich.
Mikhasevich misses with an uppercut. Witcher saw that one coming.
Mikhasevich throws the left hand but Witcher avoids the punch easily.
Witcher lands a jab to Mikhasevich's midsection.
Sam Witcher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mikhasevich swings for the body but Witcher moves out of range.
Mikhasevich has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Witcher dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Witcher lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Mikhasevich misses with a straight right.
Witcher lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Mikhasevich is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A cross from Witcher lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Witcher looks to land a left hand but Mikhasevich moved out of range nicely.
A left and a right from Mikhasevich both land. Nice combination.
Mikhasevich throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mikhasevich jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice shot lands for Mikhasevich.#T1#
Mikhasevich sizes up Witcher with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Witcher works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mikhasevich throws a shot from downtown. Witcher moves away and avoids it.
Mikhasevich rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Witcher moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mikhasevich throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Witcher uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mikhasevich.
Witcher throws out a counter right but Mikhasevich avoids it with no problem.
Mikhasevich throws a hook to the side of Witcher's head but Witcher sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little jabbing left from Witcher on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Witcher scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CL2#
Witcher closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mikhasevich.
Witcher scores with a shot to the side of Mikhasevich's head.
Witcher scores with an uppercut up the middle.
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!
Mikhasevich lands a shoulder strike.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Mikhasevich takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Witcher. #BC#
Mikhasevich breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2#
Witcher on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Witcher misses with a looping left.
Witcher throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #CL2#
Witcher has managed to clinch.
Witcher tries a body shot but Mikhasevich blocks it. #BC#
Mikhasevich pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Witcher misses with a looping left.
Witcher misses with a looping right.
Mikhasevich bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A combination from Witcher does no damage.
A telegraphed right hand from Mikhasevich misses the target.
Witcher scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Witcher misses with a hook.
Mikhasevich throws the left hand but Witcher avoids the punch easily.
Witcher looks to score with a jab to the body but Mikhasevich is just out of range.#T3#
Mikhasevich throws out a loose jab but Witcher uses good head movement to avoid it.
Witcher staying out of range there.
A punch combination from Witcher misses.
Mikhasevich misses with a hook to the body
and Witcher counters with a nice uppercut.
Mikhasevich throws a jab but it's blocked by Witcher.
Witcher looks to throw the jab but Mikhasevich is out of range.
Mikhasevich is looking to counter punch.
Witcher throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice cross by Mikhasevich.
Witcher jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Witcher misses with a hook. Mikhasevich ducked under it nicely.
Witcher lands a jab to Mikhasevich's midsection.
Witcher throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mikhasevich works Witcher's body with a nice hook.#T4#
Witcher keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mikhasevich.
A big right from Mikhasevich misses.
Witcher jabs Mikhasevich to the body, keeping him at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Witcher misses with a hook
and Mikhasevich counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Witcher bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mikhasevich uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Witcher.
Witcher looks to score with a jab to the body but Mikhasevich is just out of range.
Mikhasevich is looking to counter punch.
Sam Witcher seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mikhasevich swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Witcher throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mikhasevich stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Witcher slips a jab from Mikhasevich.
A punch combination from Mikhasevich misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Witcher misses with an uppercut. Mikhasevich saw that one coming.
An attempted straight right counter from Mikhasevich misses the target.
Witcher misses with a left hand
and Mikhasevich counters with a nice body shot.
Mikhasevich scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Witcher doesn't seem bothered though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Sam Witcher will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Witcher moves into the clinch successfully.
Witcher doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Witcher lands a shot to the body.
Witcher working aggressively here.
Mikhasevich swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Mikhasevich pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Witcher misses the jab.
Witcher ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mikhasevich with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Witcher to score with a decent uppercut.
A lazy left from Witcher finds it's target.
Witcher bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mikhasevich's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Witcher misses.
Witcher scores with a sloppy right hand. Mikhasevich should have avoided that one. #CL2#
Witcher pushes Mikhasevich up against the cage in a clinch.
Witcher struggles to land a body shot inside as Mikhasevich controls his hands. #BC#
Mikhasevich manages to break the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Witcher ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mikhasevich moves away.#T1#
Witcher throws an off balance right hand
and Mikhasevich counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Witcher with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Witcher misses with a left hand
and Mikhasevich counters with a stiff right hand.
Mikhasevich swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Witcher.
Witcher takes a swing at Mikhasevich's ribcage but misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Mikhasevich misses the target.
Mikhasevich misses with an uppercut.
Mikhasevich staying out of range there.
Witcher swings for the body but Mikhasevich moves out of range.
Witcher throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mikhasevich counters with a stiff right hand.
Mikhasevich misses with a series of wild punches.
Good exchange - Witcher coming out on top.#T2#
Mikhasevich misses with an uppercut.
Witcher appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Mikhasevich lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Witcher circles away quickly and effectively.
It seemed like Witcher was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Witcher slips a straight right by Mikhasevich.
Witcher closes the distance but Mikhasevich moves to the side
letting Mikhasevich counter with a right hand.
Witcher just misses with a punch to the body.
Mikhasevich moves away from the strike by Witcher.
A shot to the body from Witcher misses
and Mikhasevich counters with a stiff right hand.
Witcher works the jab nicely.
Witcher slips under a jab.
Witcher throws a big shot that misses.
Witcher throws a shot to the body.
Witcher has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Mikhasevich scores with a one two! Witcher had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Mikhasevich just misses with a punch to the body.
Sam Witcher is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Mikhasevich misses the jab.
Mikhasevich takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mikhasevich ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mikhasevich throws a jab but it's blocked by Witcher.
Witcher bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mikhasevich's head backwards.
Witcher slips a jab and a cross from Mikhasevich.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Witcher! But no joy.
A big left from Witcher misses.
Jab, jab by Witcher - just one landing.
Witcher lands a jab to the head.
A slow jab from Witcher misses its intended target.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Witcher, as that shot connected.
A looping hook to the body misses from Witcher. Mikhasevich does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mikhasevich misses with a jab, cross combination. #T4#
Witcher avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Witcher tries to counter with a clinch but Mikhasevich shakes him off and moves away.
Mikhasevich tries to bum rush Witcher with a series of wild strikes but Witcher uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Witcher ducks under a wild hook from Mikhasevich.
Witcher digs a good body shot into Mikhasevich's ribs.
Mikhasevich throws a hook to the side of Witcher's head but Witcher sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A shot to the body from Mikhasevich misses
and Witcher counters with a stiff right hand.
Mikhasevich looks to land a left hand but Witcher moved out of range nicely.
Mikhasevich looks to land a left hand but Witcher moved out of range nicely.
Witcher tries to counter with a clinch but Mikhasevich shakes him off and moves away.
Mikhasevich moves out of range of the strikes.
Witcher just misses with a punch to the body.
Witcher displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mikhasevich throws out the jab.
Witcher lands a right hook to the body.
Gennady Mikhasevich has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mikhasevich throws a right and a left that both miss.
Witcher throws a jab but it's blocked by Mikhasevich.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sam Witcher.
Well Witcher 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sam Witcher!
Sam Witcher really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that XFighter Clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: DFN#30 Denis vs Grossweiner
Date: Feb 03, 2018

#R1#
Rockwell takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd cheers as Mikhasevich lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rockwell doesn't seem phased though.
Rockwell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mikhasevich moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from Mikhasevich misses the target.
Rockwell looks for a takedown but Mikhasevich sprawls well.
Mikhasevich tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rockwell was well out of range. Poor timing from Mikhasevich.
Mikhasevich tests Rockwell's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rockwell ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mikhasevich misses with a straight right.
Rockwell appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rockwell tries to clinch but Mikhasevich is having none of it.
Mikhasevich works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rockwell throws a shot from downtown. Mikhasevich moves away and avoids it.
Rockwell with a poor takedown
and Mikhasevich connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Rockwell takes a jab right on the kisser. #ROC2#
Rockwell is rocked!
Mikhasevich drops Rockwell with a naaaaasty hook - Rockwell is in real trouble here! Mikhasevich dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gennady Mikhasevich!
During a confident post fight interview, Gennady Mikhasevich thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: DUEL#121 Saibot vs Ohchooto
Date: Jan 06, 2018

#R1#
Mikhasevich misses with a hook. Anderson ducked under it nicely.
Mikhasevich keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Anderson.
The fighters circling - Mikhasevich throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mikhasevich pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Anderson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A punch lands to the side of Mikhasevich 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Anderson misses with an uppercut.
A shot to the body from Anderson misses
and Mikhasevich counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Anderson scores with a jab. Mikhasevich acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Anderson with a hook.
Anderson slips under a jab from Mikhasevich.
Hades Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Anderson fails to land with a series of punches.
Anderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mikhasevich moves away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mikhasevich slips under a jab.
Anderson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mikhasevich takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T1#
Mikhasevich misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Anderson.
Anderson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Anderson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mikhasevich ducks under a wild hook from Anderson.
Anderson throws a body shot but no joy.
Anderson misses with an uppercut
and Mikhasevich counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Hades Anderson has been cut.
Anderson misses with a looping left.
Mikhasevich is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Anderson with a body shot.
Anderson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mikhasevich.
Mikhasevich bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mikhasevich bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Anderson misses with a left hand
and Mikhasevich counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A big left from Anderson misses. #TD#
Anderson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anderson wants to stand but Mikhasevich has his arm trapped.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anderson trying to control the action but Mikhasevich is working from the bottom. #T2#
Anderson in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #SUB#
Anderson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Anderson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Anderson scores with punches from side control.
Anderson lands a decent elbow from side control.
Anderson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Anderson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Mikhasevich is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Anderson asserts his dominance and retains side control.#T3#
The ground and pound from Anderson seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Anderson taking a breather here.
Anderson postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Anderson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mikhasevich keeps working.
Anderson throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Anderson wants to control but Mikhasevich is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Anderson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mikhasevich knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Anderson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mikhasevich keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hades Anderson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hades Anderson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Anderson misses with an uppercut
and Mikhasevich counters with a stiff right hand.
Anderson misses with a lunging right hand
and Mikhasevich counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A big left from Mikhasevich misses.
Mikhasevich fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Anderson manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Mikhasevich misses the target.
Anderson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Anderson misses with a body punch
and Mikhasevich cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mikhasevich staying out of range there.
Anderson lands a jab to the nose.
Anderson throws a lazy uppercut
and Mikhasevich counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Anderson throws out a loose jab but Mikhasevich uses good head movement to avoid it.
Anderson misses with an uppercut.
Anderson misses with an uppercut.
A countering left hand to the body from Mikhasevich misses.
Anderson avoids the body shot from Mikhasevich.
Anderson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mikhasevich on the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mikhasevich takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T1#
Anderson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mikhasevich manages to avoid it.
Mikhasevich connects with a right hand. Anderson shakes it off.
Anderson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Anderson duly obliges.
Anderson misses with a wild body shot.
Anderson throws a poor cross that misses
and Mikhasevich cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC2#
Anderson is rocked!
Mikhasevich drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Anderson right on the button. Anderson goes down! Mikhasevich follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Mikhasevich gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gennady Mikhasevich!
A victorious Gennady Mikhasevich thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: DUEL#111 Patterson vs Trew
Date: Dec 02, 2017

#R1#
Nice defenses there by Witcher.#CL#
Witcher has closed the distance and engaged Mikhasevich in a clinch.
Mikhasevich lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC2#
Mikhasevich breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A swing and a miss from Mikhasevich.
Mikhasevich throws a jab but it's blocked by Witcher.
Witcher digs a good hook to Mikhasevich's body.
Witcher swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Witcher throws a hook but Mikhasevich blocks it.
Witcher has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Touch Of Death Combat Academy in the buildup to the fight.
Mikhasevich moves out of range of the strikes.
Mikhasevich looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mikhasevich tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Witcher was well out of range. Poor timing from Mikhasevich.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Witcher displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mikhasevich throws out the jab.
Witcher jabs Mikhasevich right on the nose. Mikhasevich blinks but takes it well.
Witcher uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mikhasevich.
Witcher wants to clinch up but Mikhasevich keeps it at a distance.
Witcher tries to close the distance and clinch but Mikhasevich swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T1#
Mikhasevich is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Witcher.
Mikhasevich uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Witcher.
Witcher misses with a straight left. #CL#
Witcher closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Mikhasevich escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mikhasevich misses with a body shot.
Witcher misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mikhasevich.
Witcher misses with a hook. Mikhasevich ducked under it nicely.
Mikhasevich fails to land with a series of punches.
Witcher misses with a wild body shot.
Witcher moves away from the strike by Mikhasevich.
Mikhasevich feints a jab promting Witcher to slip. Mikhasevich then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Witcher slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Witcher misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mikhasevich.
Witcher throws a hook but Mikhasevich blocks it.
Witcher throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mikhasevich counters with a straight right hand.#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!
Mikhasevich scores with a hook to the body. Witcher takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Witcher lands a jab to the head.
Mikhasevich misses with a looping left.
Witcher falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mikhasevich counters with a one-two to the body.
Mikhasevich connects with a body shot that sends Witcher's belly button to the back.
Witcher throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mikhasevich cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Witcher throws a body shot but no joy.
Witcher throws a right and a left that both miss.
A big right from Mikhasevich misses.
Mikhasevich uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Witcher.
Witcher ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Witcher cracks Mikhasevich with a right hand to the side of the head.
Witcher displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mikhasevich throws out the jab. #T3#
Witcher just misses with a punch to the body.
Witcher lands a glancing blow to the side of Mikhasevich's head.
Witcher throws a nice looking combination but Mikhasevich bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mikhasevich will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mikhasevich jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mikhasevich connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mikhasevich throws an overhand right that lands on Witcher's shoulder, as Witcher tries to avoid the shot.
Mikhasevich changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Witcher misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Witcher takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Witcher misses with a straight left.
Mikhasevich moves out of range of the strikes.
Mikhasevich misses with a straight left.
Witcher ducks under a wild hook from Mikhasevich.#T4#
Witcher throws a right hand that misses
and Mikhasevich counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mikhasevich ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A lazy left from Witcher finds it's target.
Sam Witcher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mikhasevich scores with a sloppy right hand. Witcher should have avoided that one.
No joy there for Mikhasevich, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mikhasevich throws a big shot that misses.
Mikhasevich avoids the body shot from Witcher.
Mikhasevich rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Witcher moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mikhasevich lands an overhand right.
Mikhasevich slips a straight right by Witcher.
Mikhasevich keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Witcher slips a jab and a cross from Mikhasevich.
Witcher swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mikhasevich bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Witcher loads up on a big right hand but Mikhasevich slips the punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gennady Mikhasevich dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Mikhasevich throws out a loose jab but Witcher uses good head movement to avoid it.
Witcher takes a swing at Mikhasevich's ribcage but misses.
Mikhasevich has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Witcher scores with a shot to the body.
Mikhasevich walks into a jab.
Witcher scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mikhasevich lands a body shot.
Mikhasevich throws a lazy right hand but Witcher sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Witcher is looking for a counter combo.
The fight stays on the outside here - Witcher looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Witcher throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Mikhasevich.
Mikhasevich throws a series of punches but Witcher avoids them all with ease.
Witcher is looking to counter the offense by Mikhasevich and move into the clinch.
Mikhasevich connects with a body shot that sends Witcher's belly button to the back.
Witcher misses with a hook.#T1#
Mikhasevich uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Witcher.
Mikhasevich throws a hook but Witcher avoids it easily.
Witcher with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mikhasevich to score with a decent uppercut.
Witcher misses with a body shot
and Mikhasevich counters with a left to the body.
Witcher lands a jab to Mikhasevich's midsection.
A shot to the liver by Witcher. Beautiful body shot.
Witcher ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mikhasevich moves away.
Witcher swings away with a body shot that misses
and Mikhasevich connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mikhasevich drops his hands momentarily and Witcher takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Witcher looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Witcher swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mikhasevich rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Witcher counters with a one-two to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mikhasevich throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Witcher throwing a counter right hand but Mikhasevich manages to avoid it.
Witcher tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mikhasevich paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T2#
Mikhasevich uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Witcher.
Witcher bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mikhasevich's head backwards.
Mikhasevich lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Witcher throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mikhasevich misses with the combination.
It looked like Witcher wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Witcher missing with a left hand there. Mikhasevich was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Witcher looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Witcher looks to land a left hand but Mikhasevich moved out of range nicely.
Mikhasevich walks into a straight right hand from Witcher.
Witcher tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mikhasevich was well out of range. Poor timing from Witcher.
A swing and a miss from Witcher.
Witcher throws out a loose jab but Mikhasevich uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Mikhasevich throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Witcher stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A big left from Mikhasevich misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Witcher. Mikhasevich does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mikhasevich takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mikhasevich slips a jab from Witcher.
Mikhasevich let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Mikhasevich swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Witcher slips a jab from Mikhasevich.
Mikhasevich takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Witcher darts in trying to clinch
and Mikhasevich counters with a straight right hand.
Witcher lands a nice looking body shot.
Witcher is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mikhasevich.
Witcher scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mikhasevich doesn't seem bothered though. #T4#
Mikhasevich keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Witcher cracks Mikhasevich with an open hand slap.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mikhasevich rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Witcher moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mikhasevich missing with a left hand there. Witcher was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Witcher moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mikhasevich swings for the body but Witcher moves out of range.
Witcher looks to score with a jab to the body but Mikhasevich is just out of range.
Witcher lands a slapping body shot.
Witcher tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mikhasevich was well out of range. Poor timing from Witcher.
Mikhasevich throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Witcher stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mikhasevich blocks a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mikhasevich! But no joy.
Witcher misses the jab.
Mikhasevich lands with an overhand left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sam Witcher dominated that second round.
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#
Witcher slips a jab from Mikhasevich.
Mikhasevich misses with a hook. Witcher ducked under it nicely.
Witcher swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Mikhasevich throws an overhand right that lands on Witcher's shoulder, as Witcher tries to avoid the shot.
Mikhasevich throws a right hand that Witcher ducks under and follows up with a left that Witcher also avoids with ease.
A little feinted left hand from Witcher on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mikhasevich scores with a jab to the head.
A jab from Witcher misses.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Mikhasevich 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.
Witcher lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Good shot there by Witcher.
Mikhasevich misses with an uppercut. Witcher saw that one coming.
Mikhasevich misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Witcher throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Witcher jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mikhasevich throws out a counter right but Witcher avoids it with no problem.
Witcher misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Witcher misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Mikhasevich takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mikhasevich looks to throw the jab but Witcher is out of range.
Witcher swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mikhasevich stuns Witcher with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mikhasevich steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Witcher.
Mikhasevich misses with a right hand
and Witcher counters with a stiff right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Witcher. Mikhasevich does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Witcher closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Mikhasevich breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Witcher scores with a jab. Mikhasevich acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mikhasevich misses with an uppercut.
Mikhasevich ducks under a wild hook from Witcher.
Witcher swings for the body but Mikhasevich moves out of range.
Witcher darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T2#
Mikhasevich is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Witcher.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mikhasevich throws out a loose jab but Witcher uses good head movement to avoid it.
Witcher keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Witcher blocks a jab.
Witcher missing with a left hand there. Mikhasevich was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It seemed like Mikhasevich was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Witcher misses with a left hand
and Mikhasevich counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Witcher thinking.
Witcher swings for the body but Mikhasevich moves out of range.
Witcher ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mikhasevich moves away.
Witcher looks to land a combination but Mikhasevich avoids it well.
Mikhasevich slips a jab and a cross from Witcher.
Witcher throws a combination that misses
letting Mikhasevich counter with a right hand.
Mikhasevich throws a nice looking combination but Witcher bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mikhasevich moves away from the strike by Witcher.
Despite the aggression on Mikhasevich's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T3#
Witcher misses with a few strikes there.
Mikhasevich looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Witcher misses with a left hand
and Mikhasevich counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mikhasevich misses with a looping right.
Mikhasevich moves away from the strike by Witcher.
Witcher moves out of range of the strikes.
Witcher ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mikhasevich fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mikhasevich has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mikhasevich there as he acknowledges the shot.
Witcher shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The fighters circling - Witcher throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mikhasevich doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Witcher tries to clinch there but Mikhasevich circles away.
Witcher's corner calls for a 1-2. Witcher obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Witcher fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mikhasevich manages to avoid it.
It seemed like Mikhasevich was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T4#
A jab from Witcher does it's job there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big right from Witcher misses.
Mikhasevich punishes Witcher's body with a nice straight punch.
Witcher misses with a combination
and Mikhasevich cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Witcher uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mikhasevich.#CL#
Witcher pushes Mikhasevich up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Mikhasevich breaks from the clinch.
Mikhasevich misses with a looping left.
Mikhasevich throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Witcher tries to counter by clinching up but Mikhasevich breaks away and moves out of range.
Witcher lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Mikhasevich backs up against the cage. #KD#
Witcher drops Mikhasevich with a beautiful combination! Mikhasevich stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Witcher is looking for the KO!#ROC#
Mikhasevich is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Gennady Mikhasevich has been cut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mikhasevich throws a hook but Witcher avoids it easily.
Mikhasevich is still on wobbly legs! Can Witcher finish him?
Witcher connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Mikhasevich to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Witcher!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Sam Witcher!
In his post fight interview, Sam Witcher started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: DUEL#108 Stenberg vs Fagaro
Date: Nov 18, 2017

#R1#
Mikhasevich swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mikhasevich throws a hook but Newton blocks it.#TD#
Mikhasevich gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB#
Newton drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Newton jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mikhasevich is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Newton is controlling him.
Newton advances position into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Newton swings around for an armbar but Mikhasevich sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Newton's guard.
Mikhasevich wants to stand but Newton is controlling his posture from full guard.
Newton wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Mikhasevich 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.
Mikhasevich is looking to stand up but Newton won't let him. #SUB#
Mikhasevich got a little sloppy there for a moment and Newton has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mikhasevich has managed to get both his arms back between Newton's legs - danger averted.
Newton seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Newton working a defensive guard but Mikhasevich manages to pass into side control anyway.
Mikhasevich tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Newton wants to control but Mikhasevich postures up.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Newton regains half guard.
Newton is looking to improve his position.
Newton is working hard here to advance position.
Newton gets full guard.
Newton is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mikhasevich stopping the sweep attempt from Newton.
Newton looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Mikhasevich puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T3##SU2#
Mikhasevich gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Mikhasevich misses with a straight left.
Newton appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL#
Newton closes the distance and pushes Mikhasevich back into the cage.#BC2#
Mikhasevich escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Good exchange - Mikhasevich coming out on top.
Mikhasevich tries to bum rush Newton with a series of wild strikes but Newton uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Newton half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Mikhasevich takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Newton is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Newton dives in for a single leg takedown but Mikhasevich sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Newton just misses with a punch to the body.
Mikhasevich misses with a few strikes there.
Mikhasevich misses with the combination. #T4#
Mikhasevich rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD#
and Newton counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Mikhasevich!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Newton tries to advance to mount but can't.
Newton happy to just control the position for now. #SUB#
Newton goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Mikhasevich has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Newton but great work by Mikhasevich.
Newton is trying to control Mikhasevich's posture but Mikhasevich avoids it.
Newton is trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gennady Mikhasevich dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Newton staying out of range there.
Mikhasevich fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mikhasevich waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Newton.
Sloppy strikes from Mikhasevich. Those never looked like landing. #CL#
Newton has Mikhasevich up against the cage in a clinch. #TD#
Newton pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB#
Newton looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Newton pulls Mikhasevich in to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Newton is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mikhasevich is aware though and is defending well.#T1#
Mikhasevich tries to stand but Newton is controlling from the bottom.
Newton wants to sweep but no luck.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Newton controls Mikhasevich momentarily but Mikhasevich frees himself. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mikhasevich throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Newton counters with a shoot takedown. Mikhasevich fights it but they end up in guard.
Newton wants to control from the top but Mikhasevich keeps moving.
Newton looking to sit in guard and control but Mikhasevich gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Newton trying to control the position. #T2#
Mikhasevich wants to stand but Newton is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB#
Newton working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mikhasevich doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mikhasevich manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Newton 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#
Newton tries to pass to full mount but Mikhasevich defends it. #T3##SUB#
Newton seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Newton is looking for a kimura but Mikhasevich is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Newton to get the leverage.
Newton wants to free his trapped foot but Mikhasevich is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Newton is working for a kimura but Mikhasevich is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Newton is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mikhasevich sees it coming and defends easily.#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.
Mikhasevich looks like he's trying to stand up.
Newton is looking to take a break and control but Mikhasevich is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Newton is working for a kimura but Mikhasevich is defending it quite comfortably.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mikhasevich is staying active underneath Newton, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bill Newton dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Newton blocks a jab.
Newton moves out of range as Mikhasevich strikes.
Newton ducks under a wild hook from Mikhasevich.
Mikhasevich thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mikhasevich swinging wildly here.
Mikhasevich throws the left hand but Newton avoids the punch easily.
Newton half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Newton dodges the punch combination from Mikhasevich.
Newton lands a nice shot that snaps Mikhasevich's head back.
Gennady Mikhasevich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Newton 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.
Mikhasevich is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Newton is controlling him.
Newton is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T1#
Mikhasevich is looking to stand up but Newton isn't so interested in that idea. #ES2#
Mikhasevich manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Gennady Mikhasevich is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mikhasevich lands with a hook. Newton tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
No joy there for Mikhasevich, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T2#
Newton drops his hands momentarily and Mikhasevich takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nice sprawl there from Mikhasevich as Newton shoots in.
A jab from Mikhasevich misses.
Mikhasevich tries to bum rush Newton with a series of wild strikes but Newton uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mikhasevich throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
and Newton counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Newton drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Mikhasevich dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Newton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Newton tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Newton has a closed guard, preventing Mikhasevich from standing up. #SU2#
Mikhasevich gets to his feet - Newton follows without any prompting. #T3#
Newton tries to clinch but Mikhasevich is having none of it.
Mikhasevich throws a right hand that misses #TD#
so Newton counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Newton trying to control the position from guard on top but Mikhasevich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mikhasevich is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Newton dives into side control.
Mikhasevich is trying to buck Newton off.
Mikhasevich is not content to let Newton control the position.
Mikhasevich wants to get back to his feet.#T4#
Mikhasevich is being controlled here.
Newton tries to move to mount but Mikhasevich blocks the move with his legs.
Mikhasevich pushes Newton away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Newton gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Newton trying to control the position but Mikhasevich is working away. #SUB#
Newton wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mikhasevich, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Newton goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Mikhasevich has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Newton but great work by Mikhasevich.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gennady Mikhasevich comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mikhasevich 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gennady Mikhasevich!
Our winner, Gennady Mikhasevich, 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: DUEL#99 Brophy vs Dogwood
Date: Oct 07, 2017

#R1#
Gonzales misses with a left hand
and Gonzales takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mikhasevich lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Gonzales backs up against the cage. #CUT#
It looks like Joe Gonzales has been cut.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gonzales.
Gonzales throws a big shot that misses.
Gonzales swings widly with a right hand
and Mikhasevich counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Mikhasevich lands a jab to the head.
Gonzales misses with a looping left.
Mikhasevich swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mikhasevich paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mikhasevich pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Gonzales back to the cage. Mikhasevich follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CUT#
That has opened up Joe Gonzales's cut even more.
Mikhasevich stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#KD#
Mikhasevich feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Gonzales sprawling to the canvas! Gonzales rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Mikhasevich finish him?! #ROC#
Gonzales is rocked!
Mikhasevich drops Gonzales with a straight right hand, right on the button! Mikhasevich follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gennady Mikhasevich!
A relieved looking Gennady Mikhasevich 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: DUEL#93 Brophy vs MacFarland
Date: Sep 09, 2017

#R1#
Mikhasevich scores with a punch to the head.
Mikhasevich 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.
Cox defending well as Mikhasevich loads up on a big left hand.
Cox is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Mikhasevich keeps the fight on the outside.
Cox looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Cox tries to clinch there but Mikhasevich circles away.
Mikhasevich throws a right hand that Cox ducks under and follows up with a left that Cox also avoids with ease.
Mikhasevich circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mikhasevich misses with a two punch combination.
Mikhasevich throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cox. #CL2#
Cox rushes Mikhasevich and presses him up against the cage.
Mikhasevich scores with a shot to the side of Cox's head.
Cox tries to break the clinch but Mikhasevich is controlling the position.
Mikhasevich throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Coxs head.
Mikhasevich lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC#
Mikhasevich breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cox misses with a combination
and Mikhasevich connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Donk. Mikhasevich catches Cox right on the button with a cross.#ROC#
Cox is rocked!
Mikhasevich keeps the fight on the outside.
Mikhasevich drops Cox with a naaaaasty hook - Cox is in real trouble here! Mikhasevich dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gennady Mikhasevich!
A relieved looking Gennady Mikhasevich 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: DFN#16 Stenberg vs Esposito
Date: Aug 11, 2017

#R1#
Mikhasevich throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
and Joe counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Joe.
Joe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mikhasevich is keeping the position for now.
Mikhasevich keeping moving, preventing Joe from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Joe 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. #SUB#
Joe drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Mikhasevich manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Joe has Mikhasevich in his guard.#REVB#
Joe has a closed guard, preventing Mikhasevich from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mikhasevich is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#T1#
Joe pulls Mikhasevich in close to prevent any damage.
Mikhasevich won't allow Joe to sweep him here.
Mikhasevich wanted to stand there but Joe had control of the position. #SUB#
Joe has his foot on Mikhasevich's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mikhasevich works his way back into a safe position though.
Mikhasevich is looking to stand up but Joe won't let him.
Joe wants to sweep here but Mikhasevich controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Joe had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mikhasevich defends it easily.
Joe tries to land a sweep but no joy. #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.#SUB#
Joe is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mikhasevich has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Joe is proving hard to escape from.
Joe is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mikhasevich loads up on a big right hand but Joe slips the punch.
Mikhasevich's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Mikhasevich duly obliges.
Mikhasevich lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #CUT2#
It looks like Slugger Joe has been cut.
Joe shoots in looking for a takedown. Mikhasevich tries to sprawl out of it but Joe keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mikhasevich manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
It seemed like Mikhasevich was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T3#
Mikhasevich throws a nice looking combination but Joe bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Joe shoots in and drives through. Mikhasevich sprawls well.
Mikhasevich keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mikhasevich cracks Joe with a right hand to the side of the head.
Joe ducks right into an uppercut from Mikhasevich.
Mikhasevich fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Joe to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Joe looks to clinch but Mikhasevich throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Joe taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Gennady Mikhasevich!
A relieved looking Gennady Mikhasevich 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: DUEL#80
Date: Jul 08, 2017

#R1#
Gracie seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Mikhasevich shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Gracie is backing up but Mikhasevich catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Gracie covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Mikhasevich Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gennady Mikhasevich!
Gennady Mikhasevich decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 05, 2017

#R1#
Raider uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mikhasevich.
Raider tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mikhasevich is able to avoid easily.
Raider throws a head kick but Mikhasevich moves out of range.
Raider scores with a kick to the midsection.
Raider ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mikhasevich looks to land a left hand but Raider moved out of range nicely.#CL2#
Raider closes the distance and clinches.
Mikhasevich lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Raider.
A head punch on the inside from Mikhasevich fails to land.
Raider stalling.
Raider has a couple of punches blocked by Mikhasevich.
Mikhasevich misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Mikhasevich fails to land.
Raider is trying to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mikhasevich.
Mikhasevich scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mikhasevich throws a head punch that misses.
Raider pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mikhasevich working aggressively here. #T1#
Mikhasevich swings wildly with an uppercut but Raider uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mikhasevich swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mikhasevich throws a head punch that misses.
Raider misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A left hand lands to the body for Mikhasevich.
A head punch on the inside from Mikhasevich fails to land.
Raider blocking some punches.
Mikhasevich lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Raider backwards.
Mikhasevich misses with some punches.
Raider misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mikhasevich misses with some punches.
Mikhasevich swings wildly with an uppercut but Raider uses good head movement to avoid it.
Raider takes a shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mikhasevich.
Mikhasevich blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mikhasevich creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Raider is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Mikhasevich is keeping busy.
Raider lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mikhasevich.
Raider looks winded!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mikhasevich.
Mikhasevich has a couple of punches blocked by Raider.
Mikhasevich fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mikhasevich.
Raider blocks an uppercut.
Raider is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Mikhasevich is keeping busy.
A nice left hand lands by Mikhasevich. #ROC#
Raider is rocked!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Raider.
Raider is still on wobbly legs! Can Mikhasevich finish him?
A head punch blocked on the inside by Raider.
Mikhasevich misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mikhasevich.
Mikhasevich pushes Raider back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mikhasevich misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mikhasevich swings wildly with an uppercut but Raider uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mikhasevich misses with the head strike.
Raider seems to have recovered his senses.
Mikhasevich misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mikhasevich misses with some punches.
Mikhasevich works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mikhasevich lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mikhasevich creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mikhasevich has a couple of punches blocked by Raider. #T3#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mikhasevich.
Mikhasevich misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mikhasevich creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Raider's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Raider drops to his knees and Mikhasevich pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gennady Mikhasevich!
A victorious Gennady Mikhasevich thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 27, 2017

#R1#
Mikhasevich throws the left hand but Fighter avoids the punch easily.
Mikhasevich tries to clinch up but Fighter circles away and keeps his distance.
Fighter is looking to chop away at Mikhasevich's legs.
Mikhasevich tries to close the distance and clinch but Fighter swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A big left from Mikhasevich misses.
Mikhasevich swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mikhasevich tries to bum rush Fighter with a series of wild strikes but Fighter uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mikhasevich looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Fighter lands a jab to the head.
Fighter displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mikhasevich throws out the jab.
Mikhasevich throws a big shot that misses.
Mikhasevich throws a shot from downtown. Fighter moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fighter takes a swing at Mikhasevich's ribcage but misses.
Fighter is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fighter lands the left hand.
Mikhasevich throws a jab when Fighter was well out of range.#T1#
Fighter slips under a jab from Mikhasevich.
Fighter half committed to a counter leg kick.
Fighter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mikhasevich moves away.
Mikhasevich throws the left hand but Fighter avoids the punch easily.
Fighter lands a jab.
Mikhasevich just misses with a punch to the body.
Fighter keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mikhasevich.
Fighter lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Fighter fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Fighter misses with a straight right.
Mikhasevich throws a jab when Fighter was well out of range.
Mikhasevich connects with a right hand. Fighter shakes it off.
A telegraphed right hand from Mikhasevich misses the target.
Fighter is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Mikhasevich gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mikhasevich scores with a decent looking hook.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fighter jabs at Mikhasevich's body.
Mikhasevich 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.#CL2#
Mikhasevich moves into the clinch.
Mikhasevich throws a punch but it's blocked by Fighter.
Mikhasevich throws a punch but it's blocked by Fighter.
Mikhasevich throws a punch but it's blocked by Fighter.
Mikhasevich has a couple of punches blocked by Fighter.
Fighter looking to slow down the pace here.
Mikhasevich throws a head punch that misses.
Mikhasevich swings wildly with an uppercut but Fighter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fighter blocking some punches.
Fighter blocks an uppercut.
Mikhasevich misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mikhasevich misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Mikhasevich tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fighter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mikhasevich tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mikhasevich working aggressively here.
Mikhasevich misses with the head strike.
Mikhasevich lands a right hand.
Fighter blocking some punches.
Fighter lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mikhasevich backwards.
Mikhasevich swings wildly with an uppercut but Fighter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mikhasevich swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mikhasevich lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mikhasevich misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Mikhasevich fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fighter. #T4#
Fighter blocking some punches.
Mikhasevich misses with the head strike.
Fighter has a couple of punches blocked by Mikhasevich.
Mikhasevich throws a punch but it's blocked by Fighter.
Fighter swings wildly with an uppercut but Mikhasevich uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mikhasevich fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mikhasevich tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fighter misses with the head strike.
Mikhasevich misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fighter throws a head punch that misses.
Mikhasevich throws a punch but it's blocked by Fighter.
Mikhasevich fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fighter blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fighter blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fighter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gennady Mikhasevich dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Fighter. Mikhasevich does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mikhasevich connects with a crisp jab.
Fighter scores with a body shot. #KD2#
Mikhasevich feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Fighter sprawling to the canvas! Fighter rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Mikhasevich finish him?! #ROC2#
Fighter is rocked!
Mikhasevich darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Fighter's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Mikhasevich before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gennady Mikhasevich!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 19, 2017

#R1#
Mikhasevich throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Boobs.
Boobs misses with a straight right.
Mikhasevich tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Boobs manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mikhasevich.
Nice cross by Mikhasevich.
Mikhasevich cracks Boobs with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Boobs walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#ROC#
Boobs is rocked!
Mikhasevich throws a pinpoint strike between Boobs's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Boobs crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Mikhasevich scores a great knockout victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gennady Mikhasevich!

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