Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: SMASH: Nascimento Boomer
Date: Apr 15, 2023

#R1#
Sasaki walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Shabanov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sasaki looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sasaki just misses with a punch to the body.
Shabanov is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Sasaki buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Haise Sasaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shabanov lands a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sasaki . Shabanov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shabanov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sasaki lands with a hook. Shabanov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sasaki .
Shabanov scores with a nice right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Haise Sasaki has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sasaki throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shabanov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sasaki works the jab nicely.#CUT#It looks like Fedor Shabanov has been cut.#CL#
Sasaki gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sasaki lands a shoulder strike. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Sasaki fails to land.
Shabanov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sasaki 's elbow.
Shabanov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sasaki working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sasaki pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Shabanov working aggressively here.
Sasaki lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Shabanov misses with a body punch.
Sasaki taking a breather.
Shabanov dodges an elbow strike from Sasaki .
Shabanov lands a body punch in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Shabanov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sasaki creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Sasaki working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Shabanov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sasaki swings wildly with an uppercut but Shabanov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sasaki lands a body shot.
A short left from Shabanov.
Shabanov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sasaki makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shabanov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sasaki lands an elbow just above Shabanov 's eye. #CUT#That has opened up Fedor Shabanov's cut even more.
Sasaki lands a shoulder strike.
Sasaki has a couple of punches blocked by Shabanov.
Shabanov has a couple of punches blocked by Sasaki .
Shabanov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sasaki .
Sasaki scores with a shoulder strike. #CUT#The cut above Fedor Shabanov's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Sasaki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shabanov's elbow.
Shabanov letting Sasaki take a breather here.
Shabanov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sasaki throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Shabanov looks winded!
Sasaki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sasaki throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sasaki lands an elbow inside that Shabanov shrugs off.
Sasaki lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Shabanov takes a shot to the head.
Shabanov takes an elbow to the forehead.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Fedor Shabanov's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Haise Sasaki !
An out of breath and clearly excited Haise Sasaki thanked Brooklyn Apothecary for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: SMASH: Borgia vs Masvidal
Date: Feb 25, 2023

#R1#
Shabanov sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Gunnarsson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gunnarsson misses with a two punch combination.
Shabanov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #CUT#It looks like Fedor Shabanov has been cut.#CL#
Gunnarsson pushes Shabanov up against the cage in a clinch.
Shabanov tries a body shot but Gunnarsson blocks it.
Shabanov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shabanov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shabanov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shabanov throws a punch but it's blocked by Gunnarsson.
A shot in the inside from Gunnarsson. #BC#
Gunnarsson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shabanov moves out of range of the body kick from Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson checks a low kick from Shabanov.
Fedor Shabanov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Shabanov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gunnarsson quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Shabanov checks a leg kick.
Gunnarsson lands a head shot.
Shabanov defending well as Gunnarsson loads up on a big left hand.
Gunnarsson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Shabanov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gunnarsson somewhat.
Gunnarsson clobbers Shabanov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T2#
Shabanov is looking to land body kicks.
Gunnarsson is looking to counter with a body kick.
Shabanov drops his hands momentarily and Gunnarsson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Gunnarsson throws a body punch but Shabanov moves out of range.
A big right from Shabanov misses.
Shabanov ducks under a wild hook from Gunnarsson.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shabanov! But no joy.#CL#
Gunnarsson has Shabanov up against the cage in a clinch.
Gunnarsson blocks an uppercut.
Gunnarsson throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Gunnarsson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Shabanov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Shabanov fails to land.
Shabanov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gunnarsson backwards.
Gunnarsson blocking some punches.
Gunnarsson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice left hand lands by Shabanov.
Gunnarsson effectively controlling the action here.
Shabanov swings wildly with an uppercut but Gunnarsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shabanov working aggressively here.
Shabanov doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Gunnarsson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shabanov throws a body kick that misses
and Gunnarsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shabanov tries to land a body kick
and Gunnarsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
Gunnarsson cracks Shabanov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Gunnarsson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gunnarsson scores with a decent looking hook.
Gunnarsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shabanov is looking for the big counter here.
Gunnarsson throws a head kick that misses
and Shabanov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
Shabanov gets tackled into the cage by Gunnarsson. Gunnarsson maintains the clinch.
Shabanov throws a head punch that misses.
Shabanov misses with a punch on the inside.
Shabanov pushes Gunnarsson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shabanov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Magnus Gunnarsson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fedor Shabanov'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#
Nice uppercut there from Shabanov.
Shabanov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gunnarsson can pounce on him. #CL#
Gunnarsson moves into the clinch.
Shabanov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gunnarsson working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC#
Gunnarsson breaks the clinch.
Shabanov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gunnarsson.
A punch combination from Gunnarsson misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunnarsson lands an overhand right.
Gunnarsson connects with an inside leg kick.#CL#
Shabanov tries to keep at a distance but Gunnarsson has taken the fight into the clinch.#T1#
Gunnarsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shabanov.#BC#
Gunnarsson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD#
Gunnarsson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Gunnarsson trying to control the pace.
Gunnarsson misses with a head shot. Shabanov uses the momentum to regain guard.
Gunnarsson tries to free his leg and advance position but Shabanov is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Gunnarsson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#ES2#
Shabanov pushes Gunnarsson off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Gunnarsson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Shabanov. That did some damage!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gunnarsson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shabanov throws out the jab.
Gunnarsson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gunnarsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shabanov.
Gunnarsson feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Shabanov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shabanov blocks a jab.
Gunnarsson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T3#
Gunnarsson lands with a shot to the body.
Nice body kick from Shabanov.
Shabanov on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Shabanov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gunnarsson.
Shabanov slips a jab from Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson throws a low kick, looking for Shabanov's leg but Shabanov calmly moves out of range.
Shabanov tries a quick counter leg kick but Gunnarsson is wise to it.
Shabanov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Magnus Gunnarsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice straight punches there by Gunnarsson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gunnarsson.#T4#
Shabanov takes one to the chin there.
Gunnarsson misses with a straight left.
Gunnarsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gunnarsson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gunnarsson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shabanov.
And Shabanov responds with a good body kick, but Gunnarsson manages to step out the way in time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shabanov slips a straight right by Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shabanov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shabanov slips under a jab from Gunnarsson.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shabanov! But no joy.
Gunnarsson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shabanov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shabanov! But no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Magnus Gunnarsson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Fedor Shabanov'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##CL#
Gunnarsson moves into the clinch.
Shabanov swings wildly with an uppercut but Gunnarsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gunnarsson. #BC#
Gunnarsson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Gunnarsson clinches up with Shabanov and pushes him back against the cage.
Shabanov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gunnarsson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gunnarsson throws a head punch that misses.
Shabanov digs a right hand into Gunnarsson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gunnarsson's gas tank.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shabanov misses with a punch to the body. #TD#
Gunnarsson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Shabanov has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Gunnarsson is proving hard to escape from. #T1##SUB#
Gunnarsson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Shabanov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Gunnarsson working for a triangle but Shabanov defends it easily. #SUB#
Gunnarsson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gunnarsson 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.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Shabanov is sitting in close to Gunnarsson's body. Gunnarsson has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Shabanov is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Shabanov is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Gunnarsson.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Magnus Gunnarsson!

Event: SMASH: Menezes vs Borgia
Date: Jan 21, 2023

#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.
Shabanov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Frost misses with a hook to the body
and Shabanov counters with a head kick.
Shabanov throws a head kick but Frost moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Frost! But no joy.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Shabanov with a nice cross.
Frost lands a nice hook to Shabanov's body. Shabanov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shabanov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Shabanov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Frost counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Fedor Shabanov has been cut.#T1#
Shabanov misses with a looping left.
Frost shapes to counter with a head kick.
Good work by Shabanov as he checks the leg kick.
Shabanov throwing a counter right hand but Frost manages to avoid it.
Frost looks to land a right hand but Shabanov moved out of range.
Shabanov connects with a single shot there.
Shabanov moves out of range of the strikes.
Shabanov slips under a jab.#T2#
Shabanov pushes Frost away with a front kick.
Shabanov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Frost.
Shabanov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Frost throws a counter combo.
Shabanov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Frost loads up on a big right hand but Shabanov slips the punch.
Shabanov throws a quick counter kick to the body but Frost avoids it.#T3#
Frost throws a right hand that misses
enabling Shabanov to counter with a crisp jab.
Shabanov throws a shot from downtown. Frost moves away and avoids it.
Frost appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Frost as he connects with a hook.
Shabanov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Frost looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Frost throws a lazy uppercut
letting Shabanov counter with a right hand. #T4#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Frost, as that shot connected.
Frost ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shabanov moves away.
Shabanov is looking to counter punch.
Shabanov avoids the body shot from Frost.
A counter left hand to the body from Shabanov misses its target.
Shabanov misses with a left hand
enabling Frost to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shabanov misses with a head kick.
Frost only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A shot to the body from Shabanov misses
and Frost counters with a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Fedor Shabanov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fedor Shabanov's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Shabanov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Frost counters with a nice body shot.
Shabanov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Shabanov throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Frost counters with a straight right hand.
Frost throws a combination that misses
and Shabanov counters with a body kick that stops Frost in his tracks momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frost throws a poor cross that misses
and Shabanov counters with a nice uppercut.
Shabanov looks to land a left hand but Frost moved out of range nicely.
Frost unleashes a big counter combination but Shabanov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T1#
Frost wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Shabanov loads up on a big right hand but Frost slips the punch.
Frost jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Shabanov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Frost counters with a left and a right that stings Shabanov.
Shabanov throws an overhand right that lands on Frost's shoulder, as Frost tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
Shabanov lands a glancing blow to the side of Frost's head.
Frost misses with a left hand
and Shabanov finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Frost takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Frost stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Shabanov.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Frost might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Shabanov has got the better of the exchanges.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shabanov swings widly with a right hand
and Frost counters with a series of strikes. Shabanov will be more careful next time no doubt. #T3#
Shabanov works the jab nicely.
Shabanov moves out of range of the body kick.
Frost has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Shabanov finds it's way round the side to connect with Frost's head.
Shabanov looks to land a left hand but Frost moved out of range nicely.
Frost raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Frost misses with an uppercut. Shabanov saw that one coming.#T4#
Shabanov throws a series of punches but Frost avoids them all with ease.
Frost now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Shabanov connects with a jab.
Shabanov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Frost can do to turn this around?
Frost works Shabanov's body with a nice hook.
Shabanov moves into range and connects with a jab.
A low kick from Frost misses
and Shabanov counters with a straight right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Fedor Shabanov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Fedor Shabanov's cut.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
Frost misses with the combination.
Shabanov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Frost sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Frost on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Frost throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shabanov appears to be looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frost misses with a right hand
and Shabanov counters with a nice uppercut.
Frost looks to throw the jab but Shabanov is out of range.
Shabanov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
Frost sizes up Shabanov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Shabanov looks to throw a body kick
and Frost cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Frost throws a body kick, spinning off balance
letting Shabanov counter with a right hand.
Frost tries to land a front kick but Shabanov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Shabanov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Frost counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Shabanov throws a jab but it's blocked by Frost.
Frost swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Shabanov counter with a right hand.
No joy there for Shabanov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Frost now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Shabanov misses with an uppercut. Frost saw that one coming.
A little jabbing left from Frost on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Shabanov misses with a left hand
letting Frost counter with a right hand. #T3#
Shabanov scores with a nice body kick.
Shabanov scores with a sloppy right hand. Frost should have avoided that one.
Shabanov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Frost looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Shabanov tries to land a front kick but Frost steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Shabanov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Frost under the eye.#T4#
Shabanov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Shabanov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shabanov lands a jab.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Frost steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Shabanov. That one must have hurt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fedor Shabanov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Shabanov 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: SMASH: Frewin vs Sasaki
Date: Dec 17, 2022

#R1#
Tryastsyn throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Shabanov to counter with a crisp jab.
Shabanov throws a jab but it's blocked by Tryastsyn.
We've been hearing reports that Tryastsyn has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Tryastsyn punishes Shabanov's body with a nice straight punch.
Shabanov moves forwards but Tryastsyn connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Shabanov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tryastsyn defending well as Shabanov loads up on a big left hand.
Tryastsyn throws a big counter combination but Shabanov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#TD#
Tryastsyn shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Shabanov wants to get back to his feet.
Shabanov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tryastsyn.
Shabanov looks like he's trying to stand up. #T1#
Tryastsyn working over Shabanov with some ground and pound. Shabanov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#CUT#It looks like Fedor Shabanov has been cut.
Tryastsyn winds up and cracks Shabanov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Tryastsyn thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Shabanov's head.
Tryastsyn wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shabanov keeps working.
Shabanov looks like he's trying to stand up.
Shabanov is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Shabanov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB#
Shabanov is defending against the submission attempts here by Tryastsyn.
Tryastsyn missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T2#
Tryastsyn working Shabanov over with strikes.
Shabanov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tryastsyn.
Shabanov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tryastsyn.
Shabanov is looking to escape.
Shabanov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Tryastsyn scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB#
Tryastsyn 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.
Tryastsyn sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Shabanov defending well though.
Shabanov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Tryastsyn drops an elbow to the side of Shabanov's head. #T3#
Tryastsyn takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#CUT#That has opened up Fedor Shabanov's cut even more.#ES2#
Shabanov kicks Tryastsyn off and gets back to his feet.
Tryastsyn throws a shot to the body. #TD#
Tryastsyn feints and as Shabanov raises his hands in defense, Tryastsyn changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Tryastsyn might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Tryastsyn loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tryastsyn landing with the ground and pound.
Tryastsyn landing with the ground and pound. #CUT#The cut above Fedor Shabanov's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tryastsyn accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tryastsyn landing some decent shots from guard.
Shabanov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T4#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tryastsyn working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #CUT#Fedor Shabanov's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Fedor Shabanov's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Eugeniy Tryastsyn!
During a confident post fight interview, Eugeniy Tryastsyn thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: SMASH: Chaos vs Nurmagomedov
Date: Nov 19, 2022

#R1#
Shabanov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CUT2#It looks like Fedor Shabanov has been cut.
Shabanov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Crixus The Gaul seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheers as The Gaul lands an impressive looking overhand right. Shabanov doesn't seem phased though.
Shabanov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The Gaul looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Shabanov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shabanov misses with a looping left.
The Gaul throws a leg kick but Shabanov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Shabanov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
The Gaul throws a leg kick
and Shabanov counters with a straight right hand.
Shabanov slips under a jab.
The Gaul throws a right hand that misses
and The Gaul takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Gaul scores with a kick to the body.
The Gaul connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#KD2#
The Gaul feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Shabanov sprawling to the canvas! Shabanov rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can The Gaul finish him?! #ROC2#Shabanov is rocked!
The Gaul shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Shabanov takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - The Gaul sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Shabanov bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Crixus The Gaul!
An out of breath Crixus The Gaul thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: SMASH: Babinski vs Kohler
Date: Oct 15, 2022

#R1#
Shabanov looks to land a left hand but Stamatis moved out of range nicely.
Shabanov ducks under a wild hook from Stamatis.
Stamatis looks to score with a jab to the body but Shabanov is just out of range.
Shabanov steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Shabanov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Shabanov ducks under a wild hook from Stamatis.
Shabanov dodges the punch combination from Stamatis.
Shabanov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Stamatis feints a jab promting Shabanov to slip. Stamatis then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Shabanov slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CUT#It looks like Fedor Shabanov has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stamatis lands with a shot to the body.
Shabanov takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T1#
Shabanov takes one to the side of the head.
Stamatis throws an overhand right that lands on Shabanov's shoulder, as Shabanov tries to avoid the shot.
Shabanov blocks a jab.
Shabanov unleashes a big counter combination but Stamatis bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A shot to the liver by Stamatis. Beautiful body shot.
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Stamatis has cracked Shabanov with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Stamatis lands another huge swinging hook and Shabanov tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Shabanov, before Stamatis can land any more shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Alexandros Stamatis!
A less than humble Alexandros Stamatis misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: SMASH: Roy vs Sito 2
Date: Sep 24, 2022

#R1#
Ruth throws out a loose jab but Shabanov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shabanov steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Ruth lands with a nice body punch.
Shabanov tries to land a front kick but Ruth steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
An attempted straight right counter from Ruth misses the target.
Ruth looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A big right from Ruth misses.
Shabanov takes a jab right on the kisser. #CL#
Ruth pushes Shabanov up against the cage in a clinch.
Shabanov scores with a shot to the side of Ruth's head.
Ruth throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shabanov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ruth's efforts to push away.
Ruth lands with a short shot to the head. #CUT#It looks like Fedor Shabanov has been cut.#BC#
Ruth pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ruth throws a big shot that misses.
It seemed like Shabanov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Myles Ruth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ruth lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T1#
Ruth swings for the body but Shabanov moves out of range.
Shabanov throws out a counter right but Ruth avoids it with no problem.
Ruth throws a body punch but Shabanov moves out of range.
Ruth lands a head shot.
Ruth scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Shabanov doesn't seem bothered though.
Shabanov bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Shabanov misses with a hook.#CL#
Ruth moves into range and clinches up with Shabanov.
Shabanov has a couple of punches blocked by Ruth.
Ruth is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Shabanov misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ruth.
A head punch on the inside from Shabanov fails to land. #T2#
Ruth misses with a punch on the inside.
Shabanov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ruth misses with the head strike.
Ruth lands a nice shot to the body.
A short left from Ruth.
Shabanov lands a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shabanov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#BC#
Ruth's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ruth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shabanov was well out of range. Poor timing from Ruth.
Ruth slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nice defenses there by Shabanov.
Shabanov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ruth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shabanov.
Shabanov takes a swing at Ruth's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Shabanov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ruth digs a good body shot into Shabanov's ribs.
Ruth takes a swing at Shabanov's ribcage but misses.
Shabanov throws out a counter right but Ruth avoids it with no problem.
Ruth looks to land a left hand but Shabanov moved out of range nicely.
Ruth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shabanov misses with a few strikes there.
Ruth fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shabanov! But no joy.
Shabanov takes one on the button.
Shabanov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ruth.
A little jabbing left from Shabanov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T4#
Ruth swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shabanov throws out a counter right but Ruth avoids it with no problem.#CL#
Ruth darts in and clinches Shabanov up against the cage.
Shabanov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shabanov blocks a body shot from Ruth.
Shabanov tries to work over Ruth's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Shabanov breaks from the clinch.
Shabanov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CUT2#It looks like Myles Ruth has been cut.
Ruth just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shabanov! But no joy.
Ruth stalks Shabanov and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Shabanov's face. Shabanov staggers backwards, shaken.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ruth throws a hook but Shabanov avoids it easily.
Shabanov throws out a counter right but Ruth avoids it with no problem.
Ruth connects with a right hand. Shabanov shakes it off.
Ruth misses with a hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Myles Ruth dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Ruth scores with a jab to the body.
Ruth connects with a single shot there.#CL#
Ruth rushes Shabanov and presses him up against the cage.
Shabanov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shabanov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Shabanov swings wildly with an uppercut but Ruth uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ruth fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Shabanov.
Good body shot from Shabanov.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ruth.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shabanov lands a nice shot to the body.
Shabanov has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Ruth seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Shabanov can turn it around.
Shabanov digs a right hand into Ruth's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ruth's gas tank.
Ruth takes a shot to the head.
Fedor Shabanov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Shabanov cracks Ruth with a nice body shot.#BC#
Ruth breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shabanov throws a nice head kick! #T1#
Ruth throws an overhand right that lands on Shabanov's shoulder, as Shabanov tries to avoid the shot.
Shabanov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Shabanov slips under a jab from Ruth.
Ruth looks to land a right hand but Shabanov moved out of range.
Ruth throws a poor cross that misses
and Shabanov counters with a straight right hand.
Ruth misses with a hook to the body
and Shabanov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ruth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shabanov moves away.#KD2#
Shabanov lands a big head kick that sends Ruth tumbling to the mat! Shabanov takes a step backwards and waves Ruth back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Ruth is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ruth throws a right hand that misses
and Shabanov counters with a flying knee that drops Ruth! Shabanov dives in and finishes the fight with a flurry of strikes from the mount!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fedor Shabanov!
A relieved looking Fedor Shabanov 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: SMASH: Torsten vs Lomax
Date: Aug 27, 2022

#R1#
Cobb throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shabanov is looking to counter punch.
Cobb lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Cobb.
A shot to the liver by Cobb. Beautiful body shot.
Cobb lands a right hook to the body.
A combination from Cobb does no damage.
Cobb throws an overhand right that lands on Shabanov's shoulder, as Shabanov tries to avoid the shot.
Cobb throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cobb fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Cobb throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #CUT2#It looks like Fedor Shabanov has been cut.
Cobb has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Shabanov is landing a low percentage of strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shabanov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Cobb throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shabanov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Cobb thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cobb scores with a nice right hand.
Shabanov scores with a head kick. Cobb tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CUT#It looks like Semmy Cobb has been cut.
A shot to the liver by Cobb. Beautiful body shot.
Shabanov misses with a body kick.
Shabanov is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Cobb.
Cobb throws a body shot but no joy.
Shabanov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cobb. #T2#
Shabanov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Shabanov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cobb moves out of range of the body kick from Shabanov.
Cobb connects with a single shot there.
Cobb connects with a jab.#CUT2#Fedor Shabanov's cut is getting worse.
Cobb misses the shot to the body.
Shabanov jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Cobb throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cobb swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Shabanov counter with a right hand.
Cobb bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shabanov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cobb.#T3#
Cobb throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cobb throws a poor cross that misses
and Cobb takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A swing and a miss from Shabanov.
Cobb is looking for the big counter here.
Cobb takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Cobb throws a shot from downtown. Shabanov moves away and avoids it.
Cobb throws a right hand that Shabanov ducks under and follows up with a left that Shabanov also avoids with ease.
Shabanov looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Cobb misses with a hook
and Shabanov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Cobb cracks Shabanov with a good jab.
Shabanov with a jab.#CUT#That has opened up Semmy Cobb's cut even more.#T4#
Cobb throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shabanov throwing a counter right hand but Cobb manages to avoid it.
Cobb scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cobb throws a lazy uppercut
and Shabanov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cobb misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shabanov.
Cobb throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Shabanov counters with a huge left! Cobb is in big trouble! He's backing up but Shabanov isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Cobb from any more damage. A dominating finish by Shabanov!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fedor Shabanov!
A relieved looking Fedor Shabanov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Semmy Cobb had this to say: 'I like ice cream and cookies'.

Event: CFC 502
Date: Jul 23, 2022

#R1#
Nice uppercut there from Shabanov.
Shabanov ducks under a wild hook from Dupree.
It looked like Shabanov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dupree stuns Shabanov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A low kick from Dupree misses
enabling Shabanov to counter with a crisp jab.
A shot to the body from Dupree misses
and Shabanov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fighters circling - Dupree throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It appears Shabanov was looking to counter with a kick there.
Dupree throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dupree takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dupree lands a right hook to the body.
Dupree on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dupree misses with a two punch combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A low kick from Dupree is predictable there
letting Shabanov counter with a right hand.
Dupree misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Shabanov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Dupree throws a jab but it's blocked by Shabanov.
Dupree is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dupree bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Shabanov's head.
Donk. Dupree catches Shabanov right on the button with a cross.
Dupree scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dupree waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shabanov.
Shabanov is looking to counter with a body kick.
Dupree has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dupree there as he acknowledges the shot.
Dupree lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dupree scores with a decent looking hook.#CUT2#It looks like Fedor Shabanov has been cut.
Dupree avoids the head kick by Shabanov.
Christophe Dupree seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Dupree misses with a straight left.
Dupree uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shabanov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dupree throws a hook to the side of Shabanov's head but Shabanov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
No joy there for Dupree, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dupree just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromShabanov.
Dupree takes a swing at Shabanov's ribcage but misses.
Dupree dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shabanov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A jab from Dupree finds it's way through Shabanov's defenses.
Dupree misses with a right hand
and Shabanov counters with a one-two to the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Shabanov - that will leave a mark!
Shabanov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dupree scores with a hook.#T3#
A jab from Dupree misses.
It looked like Shabanov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dupree misses with a shot to the body
and Shabanov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dupree misses with a hook
and Shabanov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Dupree misses with the combination.
Shabanov misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Dupree to counter with a crisp jab.
Dupree throws a front kick that sends Shabanov stumbling back into the cage.
Shabanov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dupree throws a shot to the body.
Dupree misses the shot to the body. #T4#
A leg kick checked by Shabanov.
Dupree throws a body shot but no joy.
Dupree throws a poor cross that misses
and Shabanov counters with a left to the body.
Dupree takes a swing at Shabanov's ribcage but misses.
Nice straight punches there by Shabanov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Shabanov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dupree throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dupree takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dupree with a hook.
Dupree misses with a wild body shot.
Dupree misses with a left hand
and Shabanov counters with a right hand to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Christophe Dupree will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Fedor Shabanov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Dupree misses with a right hand #CL#
and Shabanov counters by moving into the clinch.
Shabanov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Shabanov tries a body shot but Dupree blocks it.
Shabanov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shabanov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shabanov cracks Dupree with a nice body shot.
Shabanov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dupree's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch on the inside from Shabanov fails to land. #BC2#
Dupree breaks from the clinch.
Shabanov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dupree throws a sloppy head kick and Shabanov moves out of range easily.
Shabanov staying out of range there.
Dupree throws a sloppy head kick
letting Shabanov counter with a right hand.
Dupree throws a shot to the body. #T1#
Shabanov tries to clinch up.
Shabanov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dupree throws out the jab.
Dupree throws a lazy uppercut
and Shabanov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dupree misses with an uppercut
and Shabanov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Shabanov slips under a jab.
Shabanov lands a jab to Dupree's midsection.
Dupree jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And Shabanov counters with a quick kick to the body but Dupree blocks it.
Dupree throws a poor cross that misses
and Shabanov counters with a body kick that stops Dupree in his tracks momentarily.
Dupree is breathing heavily.
A shot to the body from Dupree misses
and Shabanov counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Dupree is lucky that one didn't land flush. #T2#
Dupree lands a jab to Shabanov's midsection.
Shabanov looks for the body kick but Dupree saw that one coming.
Dupree lands with a good body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shabanov throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Dupree.
Dupree with a nice calf kick.
Dupree misses with a two punch combination.
Shabanov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shabanov lands with a kick to the temple. Dupree shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Shabanov throws a shot from downtown. Dupree moves away and avoids it.
Dupree misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Shabanov to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Dupree throws a shot from downtown. Shabanov moves away and avoids it.
Shabanov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dupree misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shabanov.
Dupree throws the left hand but Shabanov avoids the punch easily.
Shabanov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dupree.
Dupree misses with an uppercut. Shabanov saw that one coming.
A little feinted left hand from Shabanov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Donk. Shabanov catches Dupree right on the button with a cross.
A big left from Dupree misses.
Dupree misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shabanov.
Dupree uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shabanov.#T4#
Dupree throws a leg kick
and Dupree takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A swing and a miss from Shabanov.
Dupree is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Shabanov with a body shot.
Shabanov lands a jab.
Dupree misses with a body shot.
Shabanov seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Shabanov digs a good body shot into Dupree's ribs.
Dupree throws a body punch but Shabanov moves out of range.
Shabanov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Shabanov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
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!
Dupree misses with a body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dupree.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Fedor Shabanov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Fedor Shabanov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Shabanov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dupree misses with a hook
and Shabanov counters with a nice uppercut.
Dupree misses with an uppercut.
Dupree lands a nice looking body shot.
Dupree looks to score with a jab to the body but Shabanov is just out of range.
Dupree throws a predictable looking body shot
and Shabanov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dupree tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shabanov was well out of range. Poor timing from Dupree.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dupree looks to land a left hand but Shabanov moved out of range nicely.
Dupree throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shabanov slips a jab and a cross from Dupree. #T1#
Dupree misses with a body punch
and Shabanov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dupree misses the body punch
and Shabanov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dupree thows a left - swing and a miss!
And Shabanov counters with a quick kick to the body but Dupree blocks it.
Shabanov scores with a spinning back kick!
Dupree takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shabanov scores with a push kick.#KD#
Shabanov drops Dupree with a beautiful combination! Dupree stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Shabanov is looking for the KO!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An inside leg kick lands from Shabanov.
Shabanov blocks a jab.
It looked like Shabanov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Dupree.
Shabanov lands an overhand right.#KD#
Shabanov lands a big uppercut and Dupree crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Dupree looks OK. Shabanov waves Dupree back to his feet!#ROC#Dupree is rocked!#T2#
Dupree misses with a leg kick
and Shabanov counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Fedor Shabanov!
A victorious Fedor Shabanov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: CFC 494: IsMore v Inarritu 2
Date: Jun 22, 2022

#R1#
Viking throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Viking lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CUT#It looks like Fedor Shabanov has been cut.
Viking tries a head kick but it misses.
Shabanov avoids the head kick by Viking.
Shabanov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Shabanov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Viking.
Viking missing with a left hand there. Shabanov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shabanov is trying to counter with his kicks.
Techno Viking seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Viking ducks right into an uppercut from Shabanov.
Viking has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Shark Tank Private Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Viking throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shabanov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Viking.
Shabanov is looking for the big counter here.
Viking tries a head kick but it misses.
Shabanov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T1#
Viking throws a right hand that misses
and Shabanov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shabanov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Viking misses with a left hand #CL2#
and Shabanov moves into the clinch.
Shabanov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shabanov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #BC2#
Shabanov breaks from the clinch.
Viking throws a combination that misses
and Shabanov counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Viking pushes Shabanov up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Shabanov fails to land.
Viking blocking some punches.
Viking misses with a body punch.
Viking doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Shabanov fails to land.
Viking softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Viking misses with a body punch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#T2#
Viking misses with a body 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!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shabanov.
Shabanov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shabanov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Shabanov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Shabanov misses with some punches.
Shabanov misses with a punch to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Shabanov.
A short right from Shabanov on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Viking fails to land.
Shabanov has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Viking seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Shabanov can turn it around.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shabanov.
Viking works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A shot in the inside from Viking.
Viking blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Viking can't find room to land a body shot as Shabanov controls the action.
Viking blocks an uppercut.
Shabanov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Viking blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Viking misses with a body punch.
Shabanov scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Shabanov.
Viking lands with a short shot to the head.
Viking working aggressively here.
Shabanov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shabanov.
Viking blocking some punches.
Shabanov blocks an uppercut.
Shabanov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A shot in the inside from Shabanov.
Shabanov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Shabanov lands with a left to the head.
Viking lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Shabanov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Shabanov as the two fighters clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shabanov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shabanov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Viking presses Shabanov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T4#
Shabanov pushes Viking back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Shabanov misses with a body punch.
Shabanov working aggressively here.
Shabanov has a couple of punches blocked by Viking.
Shabanov swings wildly with an uppercut but Viking uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Viking.
Viking blocks an uppercut.
Viking takes a shot to the head.
Shabanov misses with a punch to the body.
Viking misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shabanov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Shabanov lands a nice shot to the body.
Viking's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Viking blocks an uppercut.
Shabanov tries to throw a body punch but Viking avoids it by throwing Shabanov back against the cage.
Viking blocks a body shot from Shabanov.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Fedor Shabanov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fedor Shabanov'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#
Viking waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shabanov.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shabanov. Viking does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shabanov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Viking bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Shabanov's head.
Techno Viking is winning the standup battle so far.
Viking bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Viking scores with a nice head shot.
Shabanov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Viking scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viking swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Viking dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Shabanov. That did some damage!
Shabanov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Viking.#T1#
Shabanov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Viking lands a really nice looking cross but Shabanov seems unphased. #CUT#That has opened up Fedor Shabanov's cut even more.
Viking closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Viking looks for the body kick but Shabanov saw that one coming.
Viking misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Viking cracks Shabanov with an open hand slap.
Viking loads up on a big right hand but Shabanov slips the punch.
Shabanov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Shabanov jabs Viking right on the nose. Viking blinks but takes it well.
Viking swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shabanov! But no joy.
Viking tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It seemed like Shabanov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
Viking lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #ROC#Shabanov is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Viking has cracked Shabanov with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Viking lands another huge swinging hook and Shabanov tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Shabanov, before Viking can land any more shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Techno Viking!
Our winner, Techno Viking, 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: CFC 490: Chukwuma v Shabanov
Date: Jun 08, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Shabanov gets a clinch.
Chukwuma lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chukwuma misses with the head strike.
Chukwuma blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shabanov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Chukwuma misses with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Shabanov.
Chukwuma tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chukwuma works on Shabanov's body with a couple of short punches.
Shabanov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Chukwumas head.
Shabanov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shabanov misses with a body punch.
Shabanov blocks a body shot from Chukwuma.
Shabanov lands a left hand.
Good body shot from Chukwuma.
Chukwuma lands on the inside with an uppercut. #CUT#It looks like Fedor Shabanov 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!
Shabanov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Shabanov lands a left hand.
Our sources have told us that Chukwuma has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Shabanov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chukwuma misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chukwuma lands a body punch in the clinch.
Shabanov looks winded!
Chukwuma scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shabanov.
Shabanov tries to work over Chukwuma's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shabanov blocks an uppercut. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shabanov.
Shabanov working aggressively here.
Chukwuma prevents a body shot from Shabanov.
Chukwuma lands a body punch.
Shabanov prevents a body shot from Chukwuma.
Chukwuma throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shabanovs head.
Chukwuma lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Shabanov has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Chukwuma seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Shabanov can turn it around.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Chukwuma.
Chukwuma drops down looking for an ankle pick but Shabanov pulls his leg out and moves away.
Chukwuma moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Chukwuma fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Shabanov avoids it really well and circles away.
Shabanov walks into a left hand. #T2#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Chukwuma, as that shot connected.
Chukwuma throws out a leg kick but Shabanov moves out of range and Chukwuma only half commits.
Chukwuma tries to score with a low kick but Shabanov moves his leg out of the way.
Shabanov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chukwuma.
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!
Chukwuma avoids the head kick by Shabanov.
Chukwuma bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Shabanov's head backwards.
Nice cross by Chukwuma.
Chukwuma delivers a nice body kick.
Shabanov takes one to the side of the head.
Chukwuma lands a jab.#ROC#Shabanov is rocked!#T3#
Chukwuma lands a right hook to the body.
Shabanov is still on wobbly legs! Can Chukwuma finish him?
Chukwuma throws a monster overhand right that drops Shabanov! Chukwuma follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tinashe Chukwuma!
An out of breath Tinashe Chukwuma thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: CFC 483: Wallace v Outlaw
Date: May 15, 2022

#R1#
A swing and a miss from Friedrichsen.
A little jabbing left from Shabanov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A combination from Friedrichsen does no damage.
It seemed like Shabanov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A jab from Friedrichsen does it's job there.#CUT#It looks like Fedor Shabanov has been cut.
Friedrichsen throws a hook but Shabanov avoids it easily.
Friedrichsen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Shabanov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Friedrichsen throws the left hand but Shabanov avoids the punch easily.
Friedrichsen lands a nice shot that snaps Shabanov's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the body from Friedrichsen misses
enabling Shabanov to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#It looks like Erik Friedrichsen has been cut.
Friedrichsen stuns Shabanov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Friedrichsen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Friedrichsen connects with a right hand. Shabanov shakes it off.#T1#
Friedrichsen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Shabanov. That did some damage!
Friedrichsen misses with a hook. Shabanov ducked under it nicely.
Shabanov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Shabanov walks into a straight right hand from Friedrichsen.
Friedrichsen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shabanov shapes to counter with a head kick.
Friedrichsen misses the shot to the body.
Shabanov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Shabanov ducks under a wild hook from Friedrichsen.
Shabanov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Friedrichsen throws a body punch but Shabanov moves out of range.
Friedrichsen swings away with a body shot that misses
and Shabanov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shabanov misses with a kick to the body.
Friedrichsen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Shabanov doesn't seem bothered though. #T2#
Friedrichsen thows a leg kick but Shabanov checks it
enabling Shabanov to counter with a crisp jab.
Friedrichsen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Friedrichsen misses with a leg kick
and Shabanov counters with a low kick, right behind Friedrichsen 's knee.
Shabanov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shabanov thinks about the counter body kick.
Friedrichsen blocks a jab.
Friedrichsen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Friedrichsen missing with a left hand there. Shabanov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A countering left hand to the body from Shabanov misses.
Friedrichsen scores with a leg kick.
Shabanov slips under a jab.
Friedrichsen swings widly with a right hand
and Shabanov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Erik Friedrichsen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Friedrichsen throws a shot to the body. #T3#
Friedrichsen misses with a shot to the body #KD2#
and Shabanov counters with a head kick that drops Friedrichsen to the mat! Friedrichsen scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC2#Friedrichsen is rocked!
Shabanov looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Shabanov backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Friedrichsen's temple! It sends Friedrichsen violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Shabanov celebrates and the doctors try to help Friedrichsen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Fedor Shabanov!
Our winner, Fedor Shabanov, 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.
Erik Friedrichsen spoke after the fight, saying 'I am young. This is merely a slight delay'.

Event: CFC 479: Phillips v Outlaw
Date: May 01, 2022

#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.
Shabanov gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD#
and Fire counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Shabanov kicks off Fire and gets to his feet.
Fire moves out of range of the body kick.
Fire attempts a counter takedown but Shabanov avoids it well and moves away.
Fire ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shabanov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Shabanov looks to throw a body kick#TD#
and Fire counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #T1#
Fire trying to control the position from guard on top but Shabanov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fire throwing strikes but missing.
Fire in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fire with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fire will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Fire throwing strikes but missing.
Fire 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.
Fire won't allow Shabanov to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Fire working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fire landing with the ground and pound.
Fire missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fire landing with the ground and pound.
Shabanov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Fire is controlling him.
Fire 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.
Shabanov wants to get back to his feet but Fire is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Fire looking to sit in guard and control but Shabanov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Shabanov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T3#
Shabanov tries to stand but Fire is controlling from the bottom.
Fire is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SU2#
Shabanov stands up from Fire's guard - Shabanov perhaps looking for a knockout.
Fedor Shabanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Fire takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A shot to the body from Shabanov misses #TD#
so Fire counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fire throws an elbow that misses. Shabanov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Fire's guard. Nice move by Shabanov!#REVB#
Shabanov wants to stand but Fire has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Fedor Shabanov will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Shabanov scores with a kick to the body.
A jab from Shabanov misses.
Fire tries to counter with a takedown but Shabanov is quick to defend against it.
Shabanov throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shabanov throws out a powerful jab.#T1#
Shabanov misses with the body kick#TD#
and Fire counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Fire throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Shabanov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Fire prevents Shabanov from standing back up.
Fire is stalling here. Shabanov is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Fire seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Shabanov has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Shabanov wants to stand but Fire has his arm trapped.
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.#SU2#
Shabanov decides to stand up, so the ref orders Fire to his feet. #T2#
A combination from Shabanov does no damage.
Fire attempts a counter takedown but Shabanov avoids it well and moves away.
Fire keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fire moves out of range as Shabanov strikes.
Fire half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Fire keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shabanov.
Shabanov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T3#
Shabanov throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD#
and Fire counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Fire won't allow Shabanov to get back to his feet.
Fire throws a big elbow that misses.
Fire with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fire postures up in Shabanov's guard and throws a big left but Shabanov blocks it.
Shabanov wants to stand and escape but Fire is having none of it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fire postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Fire lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Spinning Fire overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fire throwing strikes but missing.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Shabanov. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Fire keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Shabanov's head.#T4#
Fire postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fire throwing strikes from guard but Shabanov blocks nicely.
Fire throws a big elbow that misses.
Fire connects with a couple of short punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shabanov wants to get back to his feet but Fire is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Fire trying to control but Shabanov is working from the bottom. #ES2#
Shabanov has his feet on Fire's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shabanov moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Fedor Shabanov 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! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Shabanov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fire ducks right into an uppercut from Shabanov.
Shabanov throws a hook but Fire avoids it easily.
Fire appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Shabanov throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shabanov misses with an uppercut #TD#
and Fire decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Shabanov's guard.#T1##ES2#
Shabanov uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Shabanov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Fire attempts a counter takedown but Shabanov avoids it well and moves away.
Shabanov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fire moves out of range of the strikes.
Fire drops down looking for a counter takedown but Shabanov sprawls and moves away.
The fighters circling - Shabanov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fire half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T2#
Fire ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fire changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Jab by Shabanov.
Fire uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shabanov.
Fire half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Shabanov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Fire feinted with a counter takedown.
Shabanov with a jab.#T3#
Shabanov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Shabanov throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
and Fire counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Shabanov!
Shabanov is pushing Fire's head away, looking to escape. Fire manages to hold on to the position though.
Fire lands a few punches from side control.
Shabanov avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Fire.
Fire looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Shabanov is avoiding damage well.
Shabanov is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Fire is controlling him well.
Fire misses with the ground and pound.#T4#
Fire landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Fire tries to score with some ground and pound. Shabanov controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Fire trying to control the action but Shabanov is working from the bottom.
Spinning Fire has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fire working the ground and pound from side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fire looks up at the clock and then as Shabanov takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Fire smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Shabanov is trying to buck Fire off.
Fire throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Fire working the head with strikes.
The strikes coming from Fire are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Fire throwing shots but missing, from side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Fedor Shabanov.
I've got Shabanov 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 29:28
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Fedor Shabanov!
A relieved looking Fedor Shabanov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Spinning Fire was interviewed post fight and said 'I'll back stronger'.

Event: SFL 145 | Barbarian vs Slam II
Date: Mar 16, 2022

#R1#
A slapping body kick lands there for McGuire.
Shabanov 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.
McGuire moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CUT#It looks like Fedor Shabanov has been cut.
Shabanov's corner calls for a 1-2. Shabanov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
McGuire blocks a jab.
Kevin McGuire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
McGuire rushes Shabanov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
McGuire scores with a shot to the side of Shabanov's head.
Shabanov scores with a nice hook to the head.
McGuire can't find room to land a body shot as Shabanov controls the action.
A short right from Shabanov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shabanov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Shabanov misses with a body punch.
Shabanov lands a nice uppercut.
Shabanov throws a punch but it's blocked by McGuire.
Shabanov is trying to break free.
Shabanov misses with some punches.
McGuire cracks Shabanov with a nice body shot.#T1#
McGuire misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Shabanov breaks the clinch.
Shabanov missing with a left hand there. McGuire was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shabanov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shabanov leaves McGuire with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
McGuire wants to land a leg kick but Shabanov is out of range.
McGuire misses with a leg kick
and McGuire takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McGuire misses the shot to the body.
Shabanov slips under a jab.
Shabanov steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.#TD#
McGuire closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #T2#
McGuire thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
McGuire trying to control from half guard but Shabanov is working away.
McGuire prevents Shabanov from standing back up.
McGuire is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
McGuire thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Shabanov tries to kick McGuire off but McGuire keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T3#
Shabanov pushes McGuire off but McGuire dives into side control.
McGuire tries to advance to mount but Shabanov denies him.
McGuire prevents Shabanov from escaping the position.
McGuire tries to advance to mount but Shabanov denies him.
Shabanov takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Shabanov is not content to let McGuire control the position. #ES2#
Shabanov throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#T4#
McGuire is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#KD#
McGuire drops his shoulder and cracks Shabanov with a huge uppercut! Shabanov goes down! Can McGuire finish him?
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!
McGuire passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Shabanov is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but McGuire has just dragged him back down to the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin McGuire dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fedor Shabanov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL#
Shabanov tries to keep at a distance but McGuire has taken the fight into the clinch.
A shot in the inside from McGuire.
McGuire lands an uppercut.#TD#
McGuire wants the takedown. Shabanov is fighting it off but McGuire persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Shabanov's guard against the cage.
Shabanov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McGuire throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Shabanov works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #ES2#
Shabanov manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
McGuire lands a right hand.
McGuire is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shabanov can do to turn this around?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGuire blocks an uppercut.
Shabanov lands a body punch.
Shabanov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McGuire lands a body punch.
McGuire lands with a left to the head.
Shabanov is breathing heavily.
Shabanov prevents a takedown attempt there.
McGuire scores with a hook to the body.#T1#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McGuire creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Shabanov swings wildly with an uppercut but McGuire uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kevin McGuire has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Shabanov working aggressively here.
McGuire tries to throw a body punch but Shabanov avoids it by throwing McGuire back against the cage.
McGuire unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Shabanov! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but McGuire is unloading with more strikes now! Shabanov drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kevin McGuire!
A victorious Kevin McGuire thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: SFL 120 | Mumu vs Wanker
Date: Dec 01, 2021

#R1#
Shabanov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fusi.
Fusi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A jab from Fusi does it's job there.
Fusi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shabanov counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#It looks like James Fusi has been cut.
Shabanov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fusi throws a hook but Shabanov avoids it easily.
Shabanov misses with a hook.
Shabanov moves out of range of the strikes.
Shabanov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
James Fusi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shabanov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fusi misses with a right hand
letting Shabanov counter with a right hand.
Fusi misses with a hook
and Shabanov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC2#Fusi is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fusi misses with a left hand
and Shabanov scores with a counter punch that sends Fusi to the canvas! Shabanov smells blood - he's punishing Fusi with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Fusi has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fedor Shabanov!
Fedor Shabanov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: SFL 114 | Barbarian vs Bone
Date: Nov 10, 2021

#R1#
Spanner looks to score with a jab to the body but Shabanov is just out of range.
Shabanov steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Spanner slips a straight right by Shabanov.
An attempted straight right counter from Spanner misses the target.
Shabanov looks to throw a body kick
and Spanner counters with a nice uppercut.
Shabanov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Spanner scores with a punch to the head.#CUT#It looks like Fedor Shabanov has been cut.
Spanner rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Shabanov to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#It looks like Bleeding Spanner has been cut.
Spanner misses with a lunging right hand
and Shabanov counters with a straight right hand.
Shabanov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Spanner.
Spanner with a nice calf kick.
Spanner throws out a powerful jab.
Spanner misses with a jab to the body
and Shabanov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shabanov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Spanner swings away with a body shot that misses
and Shabanov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Spanner walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Spanner cracks Shabanov with an open hand slap.
Spanner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shabanov.
Shabanov throws out a counter right but Spanner avoids it with no problem.
Spanner fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Shabanov checks it well.
Shabanov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice shot lands for Spanner.
Shabanov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Spanner.
Spanner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shabanov.
Shabanov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Shabanov defending well as Spanner loads up on a big left hand.
Spanner connects with a right hand. Shabanov shakes it off.
Spanner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shabanov moves away from the strike by Spanner.
Spanner throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2##KD#
Spanner cracks Shabanov with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Spanner has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Shabanov to stand back up!#ROC#Shabanov is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spanner is stalking Shabanov. Shabanov circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Spanner, and it's lights out! Shabanov really payed the price for that rookie mistake.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bleeding Spanner!
A less than humble Bleeding Spanner misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: SFL 108 | Barbarian vs Raper
Date: Oct 15, 2021

#R1#
Shabanov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #CUT#It looks like Fedor Shabanov has been cut.
Shabanov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hammerfall.
Hammerfall buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hammerfall misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hammerfall connects with a good right hand that stumbles Shabanov. Shabanov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hammerfall misses with an uppercut. Shabanov saw that one coming.
Shabanov throws a big counter head kick but Hammerfall avoids it with no problem.
Hammerfall misses with a body shot
and Shabanov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Uber Hammerfall has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Hammerfall misses the target.
Hammerfall lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hammerfall with a nice cross.#T1#
Hammerfall lands a nice hook to Shabanov's body. Shabanov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hammerfall throws an off balance right hand
and Shabanov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shabanov scores with a decent looking hook.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Shabanov.
Hammerfall throws a leg kick
and Shabanov counters with a nice body kick.
Shabanov misses with a body kick.
Shabanov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hammerfall.
Shabanov throws out a counter right but Hammerfall avoids it with no problem.
A jab from Hammerfall does it's job there.
Shabanov slips under a jab.
Hammerfall definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Hammerfall motions for Shabanov to come forward. Hammerfall throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Shabanov throws out a counter right but Hammerfall avoids it with no problem.
Hammerfall swings widly with a right hand
and Shabanov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shabanov slips a straight right by Hammerfall.
Hammerfall scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hammerfall throws a lazy uppercut
and Shabanov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shabanov throws a lazy uppercut
and Hammerfall counters with a straight right hand.
Hammerfall 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.
Hammerfall throws a solid leg kick but Shabanov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hammerfall.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shabanov! But no joy.#T3#
Hammerfall looks to throw the jab but Shabanov is out of range.
Shabanov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hammerfall misses with a straight right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shabanov! But no joy.
Hammerfall misses with a hook.
Shabanov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hammerfall thows a leg kick but Shabanov checks it
and Shabanov counters with a stiff right hand.
Hammerfall connects with the punch.#CUT#That has opened up Fedor Shabanov's cut even more.
Shabanov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hammerfall takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CUT2#Uber Hammerfall's cut is getting worse.
Hammerfall ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hammerfall misses with a straight left.
Shabanov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Shabanov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T4#
Hammerfall throws a head kick but Shabanov moves out of range.
Shabanov has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Hammerfall avoids a kick to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hammerfall.
Hammerfall tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shabanov was well out of range. Poor timing from Hammerfall.
Shabanov missing with a left hand there. Hammerfall was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shabanov misses with a hook. Hammerfall ducked under it nicely.
Hammerfall is looking to counter punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hammerfall ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shabanov moves away.
Shabanov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Uber Hammerfall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hammerfall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Uber Hammerfall dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
Shabanov walks into a straight right hand from Hammerfall.
Uber Hammerfall is winning the standup battle so far.
Hammerfall with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Shabanov to score with a decent uppercut.
Shabanov moves out of range of the strikes.
Hammerfall is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shabanov can do to turn this around?
Hammerfall shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Shabanov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hammerfall throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammerfall throws a shot to the body.
Shabanov throws a series of punches but Hammerfall avoids them all with ease.
Hammerfall swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Shabanov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Shabanov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hammerfall scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Shabanov doesn't seem bothered though.
Hammerfall looks to land a left hand but Shabanov moved out of range nicely.
Shabanov unleashes a big counter combination but Hammerfall bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Hammerfall scores with a nice right hand.
Hammerfall throws a low kick, looking for Shabanov's leg but Shabanov calmly moves out of range.
Shabanov ducks into an uppercut from Hammerfall and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Uber Hammerfall!
During a confident post fight interview, Uber Hammerfall thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: PFC 273 Joy vs Ali
Date: Jun 20, 2021

#R1#
Brent with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Brent throws a right hand that misses
and Shabanov counters with a one-two to the body.
Jab, jab by Brent - just one landing.
Brent misses with a telegraphed body shot #KD2#
and Shabanov counters with a nice right hand that sends Brent toppling to the canvas! Brent scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Shabanov finish him?!#ROC2#Brent is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like David Brent has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shabanov staying out of range there.
Shabanov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A nice combination there by Brent. #CUT#It looks like Fedor Shabanov has been cut.
Shabanov connects with a single shot there.
Brent throws a one two combo.
Brent connects with a solid leg kick.
Brent has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Vale Tudo in the buildup to the fight.
Shabanov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Brent on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Brent thows a left - swing and a miss!
A slow jab from Brent misses its intended target.
Brent misses with a wild body shot.
Brent throws a leg kick
and Shabanov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Shabanov staying out of range there.
Brent misses with a leg kick
and Shabanov counters with a nice body kick.
Brent misses with a wild combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shabanov! But no joy.
A swing and a miss from Shabanov.
Brent misses with a double jab
letting Shabanov counter with a right hand.
Oh Brent is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Brent lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Brent seems to have got his legs back now.
Brent rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shabanov counters with a big right hand! Oh Brent is in trouble here! Shabanov follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fedor Shabanov!
A victorious Fedor Shabanov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: PFC 271 Graves vs Duranto
Date: Jun 06, 2021

#R1#
Kardashian comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Shabanov takes one to the side of the head.
Shabanov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shabanov tries to move into range but Kardashian moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nice jab there from Kardashian.
Shabanov walks into a jab.
Shabanov with a jab.#CUT#It looks like Rob Kardashian has been cut.
Kardashian loads up on a big right hand but Shabanov slips the punch.
Kardashian takes a kick to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kardashian throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Shabanov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kardashian's head.
Shabanov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kardashian.
Shabanov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kardashian swings away with a body shot that misses
and Shabanov counters with a huge left! Kardashian is in big trouble! He's backing up but Shabanov isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Kardashian from any more damage. A dominating finish by Shabanov!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fedor Shabanov!
Fedor Shabanov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: PFC 266 Poli vs Graves
Date: May 16, 2021

#R1#
Shabanov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Van Buren finds it's way round the side to connect with Shabanov's head. #CUT#It looks like Fedor Shabanov has been cut.
Van Buren seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Van Buren just misses with a punch to the body.
Shabanov throws out a counter right but Van Buren avoids it with no problem.
Shabanov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Van Buren's hands.
Van Buren swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Shabanov counter with a right hand.
Van Buren misses with an attempted mid kick.
Shabanov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Van Buren jabs Shabanov right on the nose. Shabanov blinks but takes it well.
Shabanov moves away from the strike by Van Buren.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Buren throws a lazy uppercut
and Van Buren takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shabanov has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Van Buren throws a leg kick
and Shabanov counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Van Buren lands with a thumping leg kick.
Van Buren throws a leg kick
and Shabanov counters with a series of strikes. Van Buren will be more careful next time no doubt.
Shabanov blocks a jab.
Van Buren misses with a head kick.
Shabanov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Van Buren misses the shot to the body.
Van Buren walks into a straight right hand from Shabanov.
Van Buren tests Shabanov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Van Buren misses the body punch
and Shabanov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shabanov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T2#
Van Buren tried to score with a low kick but Shabanov checks it.
Shabanov counters with a body kick.
Shabanov throws a jab when Van Buren was well out of range.
Van Buren throws a front kick that sends Shabanov stumbling back into the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Buren misses the body punch
and Shabanov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Van Buren fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shabanov manages to avoid it.
Van Buren misses with a body shot.
Shabanov throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Van Buren throws a head kick but Shabanov moves out of range. #T3#
Shabanov loads up on a big right hand but Van Buren slips the punch.
Van Buren lands with a shot to the body.
Van Buren misses with a body shot.
Shabanov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Van Buren moves to clinch but Shabanov breaks away
and Shabanov counters with a series of strikes. Van Buren will be more careful next time no doubt.
Shabanov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Van Buren connects with a body shot.#T4#
Van Buren lands with a hook. Shabanov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
An inside leg kick from Van Buren misses.
Van Buren looks to score with a jab to the body but Shabanov is just out of range.
Shabanov looks to land a right hand but Van Buren moved out of range.
Van Buren just misses with a punch to the body.
Shabanov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Van Buren misses the jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Buren swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Shabanov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Fedor Shabanov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Fedor Shabanov's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Van Buren throws a jab but it's blocked by Shabanov.
Shabanov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Van Buren uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shabanov.
Van Buren is looking to counter with a body kick.
Van Buren misses with an uppercut.
Van Buren throws out a powerful jab.
Van Buren tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shabanov was well out of range. Poor timing from Van Buren.
Shabanov thinks about the counter body kick.
Shabanov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shabanov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Van Buren.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shabanov! But no joy.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Van Buren. #T1#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Van Buren. Shabanov shrugs it off though.
Van Buren misses with a straight right.
A little jabbing left from Shabanov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Van Buren lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Van Buren lands a body shot.
Van Buren throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shabanov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Van Buren throws out a powerful jab.#T2#
Van Buren is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Van Buren dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Joost Van Buren seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shabanov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Van Buren throws out the jab.
Shabanov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Shabanov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Buren misses with the body kick
and Shabanov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shabanov sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Van Buren ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shabanov moves away.
A little jabbing left from Shabanov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Shabanov throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #T3#
Shabanov avoids the body shot from Van Buren.
Shabanov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Van Buren.
A looping hook to the body misses from Van Buren. Shabanov does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little jabbing left from Shabanov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Van Buren pivots, looking for a leg kick but Shabanov is out of range and Van Buren settles back down.
Shabanov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Van Buren.
A low kick from Van Buren misses
and Shabanov counters with a stiff right hand.
Van Buren throws a poor cross that misses
and Shabanov counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
Shabanov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nice body kick there by Van Buren.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Van Buren.
Shabanov steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Van Buren cracks a nice hook into Shabanov's ribs.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Shabanov might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Van Buren has got the better of the exchanges.
A big left from Van Buren misses.
Van Buren avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Van Buren thuds his shin into the meat of Shabanov's side.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joost Van Buren dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Fedor Shabanov'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#
A telegraphed right hand from Shabanov misses the target.
A shot to the body from Van Buren misses
and Shabanov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shabanov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Van Buren cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Van Buren throws a jab when Shabanov was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A clash of legs there as Shabanov blocks the low kick.
Van Buren looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Shabanov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Van Buren lets loose with a powerful body kick. Shabanov will feel that in the morning.
Joost Van Buren is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Shabanov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Shabanov misses with a looping right.
Van Buren lands a nice looking body shot.
Van Buren misses with a hook to the body
letting Shabanov counter with a right hand.
Van Buren looks to land a body kick but Shabanov moved away.
Shabanov throws a hook but Van Buren blocks it.
A little feinted left hand from Van Buren on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Van Buren throws a lazy right hand but Shabanov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shabanov counters with a body kick.#T2#
Van Buren takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Van Buren misses with a left hand
and Van Buren takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shabanov checks the leg kick nicely there.
A big right from Van Buren misses.
Van Buren is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shabanov can do to turn this around?
Shabanov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It seemed like Shabanov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Shabanov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Van Buren thows a leg kick but Shabanov checks it
and Shabanov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Van Buren is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Shabanov looks for the body kick but Van Buren saw that one coming.
A decent looking cross lands there for Shabanov.
Van Buren throws a quick inside leg kick.
Shabanov misses with a hook.
Van Buren catches Shabanov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Van Buren delivers a nice body kick.#T4#
Shabanov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Van Buren. Van Buren obviously looking to wear him down.
Van Buren misses with a body shot.
Van Buren is looking to land body kicks.
It seemed like Shabanov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Van Buren with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Van Buren scores with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Buren bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A cross from Van Buren lands.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joost Van Buren showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Van Buren 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joost Van Buren!
Joost Van Buren 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: PFC 262 Blazkov vs Perera
Date: Apr 25, 2021

#R1#
Lad throws a jab when Shabanov was well out of range.
Lad thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shabanov moves out of range of the strikes.#CL#
Lad pushes Shabanov up against the cage in a clinch.
Shabanov blocks an elbow strike from Lad.
Our sources have told us that Lad has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Lad throws an elbow but it misses.
Shabanov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lad pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Lad lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT#It looks like Fedor Shabanov has been cut.
A body shot lands from Shabanov.
Shabanov lands a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shabanov.
Lad tries a body shot but Shabanov blocks it.
Lad lands with a right to the head.
Shabanov scores with a shot to the side of Lad's head.
Shabanov misses with the head strike.
Shabanov 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.
Shabanov working aggressively here.
Lad can't find room to land a body shot as Shabanov controls the action. #T1#
Lad blocking some punches.
Lad throws an elbow that misses.
Shabanov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shabanov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lad.
Lad misses with an elbow over the top.
With the fighters up against the cage, Lad throws an elbow but misses.
A shot in the inside from Shabanov.
Shabanov throws a punch but it's blocked by Lad.
Lad pushes off an throws an elbow but Shabanov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shabanov.
Shabanov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nice body punch from Lad.
Shabanov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lads head.
Shabanov throws a punch but it's blocked by Lad.
Shabanov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Shabanov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shabanov misses with some punches.
Lad creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Shabanov's defenses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shabanov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nice elbow from Lad. #BC2#
Shabanov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lad misses with a hook to the body #KD2#
and Shabanov counters with a head kick that drops Lad to the mat! Lad scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC2#Lad is rocked!#T2#
Lad throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shabanov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Oh Lad is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lad misses with a left hand #KD2#
and Shabanov counters with a nice right hand that sends Lad toppling to the canvas! Lad scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Shabanov finish him?!
Jab, jab by Lad - just one landing.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Shabanov! Lad is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fedor Shabanov!
Our winner, Fedor Shabanov, 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: PFC 252 Arundel vs McDonald
Date: Mar 07, 2021

#R1#
Parade fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Shabanov on the side of the head.
Shabanov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Rage Parade has been cut.
Parade swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Shabanov counters with a stiff right hand.
Parade scores with a jab to the body.
A lazy body kick from Shabanov
and Parade counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shabanov misses with a right hand
letting Parade counter with a right hand.
Shabanov scores with a jab to the head.
Shabanov lands with an uppercut that bounces Parade off the cage and back into range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Parade tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Shabanov replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Parade blocks it well.
Parade misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shabanov.
Shabanov throws out a counter right but Parade avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Shabanov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A slow jab from Shabanov misses its intended target.
Shabanov tries to land a front kick but Parade steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Parade takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Parade cracks Shabanov with an open hand slap.#CUT#It looks like Fedor Shabanov has been cut.
Parade has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Jed's Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Shabanov checks the leg kick nicely there.
It seemed like Shabanov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Parade throws a leg kick but Shabanov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Shabanov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Shabanov throws a poor cross that misses
and Shabanov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Parade thows a leg kick but Shabanov checks it
and Shabanov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Parade attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Shabanov. Parade shrugs it off though.
Shabanov misses with an uppercut
and Parade counters with a head kick that crumples his opponent - he's in a world of trouble! Parade looks at the referee who does nothing so Parade lands a crushing right that sends Shabanov to the floor! This time the ref steps in to end the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rage Parade!
A relieved looking Rage Parade 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: PFC 247 Arundel vs Boretti
Date: Feb 14, 2021

#R1#
Martinyuk tries to land a front kick but Shabanov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Shabanov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Shabanov moves forwards but Martinyuk connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Martinyuk scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Martinyuk lands a body shot.
Shabanov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Shabanov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Martinyuk cracks Shabanov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Shabanov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Martinyuk counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martinyuk's jab looks to have found its range, popping Shabanov under the eye.
Shabanov throws a body kick that misses.
Shabanov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Martinyuk scores with a shot to the body. #T1#
Shabanov throws a push kick but Martinyuk slaps the foot to one side.
It looked like Martinyuk wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Martinyuk swings for the body but Shabanov moves out of range.
A shot to the liver by Martinyuk. Beautiful body shot.
Shabanov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A jab lands there for Martinyuk.
Martinyuk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Martinyuk 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.
A cross from Martinyuk lands.
Martinyuk scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Martinyuk misses with a body kick.
A combination from Martinyuk does no damage.
A big left from Martinyuk misses.
Martinyuk misses with the combination. #T2#
No joy there for Shabanov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Martinyuk misses with a body shot.
Shabanov is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Martinyuk.
Martinyuk throws a body kick that misses.
Martinyuk slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Martinyuk throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Martinyuk takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Martinyuk misses with a body kick.
Shabanov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice shot by Martinyuk.
Shabanov misses the jab.
Martinyuk is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T3#
Shabanov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Shabanov moves out of range of the body kick.
Shabanov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Martinyuk lunges at Shabanov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Shabanov's hand.
Martinyuk misses with a wild combination.
A big left from Shabanov misses.
Martinyuk jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Martinyuk is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Shabanov throws a hook to the side of Martinyuk's head but Martinyuk sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Martinyuk lands a glancing blow to the side of Shabanov's head.
Martinyuk lands with a hook. Shabanov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Martinyuk takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Shabanov moves out of range of the strikes.#T4#
Martinyuk throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shabanov misses with a combination
and Martinyuk counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Martinyuk rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Shabanov to counter with a crisp jab.
Martinyuk scores with a sloppy right hand. Shabanov should have avoided that one.
Nice cross by Shabanov.
Martinyuk digs a good hook to Shabanov's body.
Martinyuk connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Martinyuk uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Shabanov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Martinyuk.
Martinyuk moves away from the strike by Shabanov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Leonid Martinyuk dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Shabanov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shabanov defending well as Martinyuk loads up on a big left hand.
Martinyuk misses with a body kick.
Martinyuk lands with a right hand.
Leonid Martinyuk is winning the standup battle so far.
A telegraphed right hand from Martinyuk misses the target.
Martinyuk lands a front kick.
Shabanov misses with an uppercut. Martinyuk saw that one coming.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Martinyuk.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martinyuk looks to land a body kick but Shabanov moved away.
Shabanov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Shabanov avoids a kick to the body.
Shabanov throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Martinyuk misses with a left hand #KD2#
and Shabanov counters with a nice right hand that sends Martinyuk toppling to the canvas! Martinyuk scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Shabanov finish him?!#ROC2#Martinyuk is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Leonid Martinyuk has been cut.#T1#
Shabanov circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Martinyuk tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Shabanov wins by KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Fedor Shabanov!
Fedor Shabanov thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: PFC 239 Aiken vs Sitsongrit
Date: Jan 17, 2021

#R1#
Shabanov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shabanov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kardashian connects with a jab.
Shabanov misses with a wild combination.
Kardashian misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kardashian lands a nice hook to Shabanov's body. Shabanov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Shabanov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CUT2#It looks like Rob Kardashian has been cut.
Kardashian swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shabanov misses the shot to the body.
We've been told by Kardashian's head coaches at The House Of Pain that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shabanov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kardashian's corner calls for a 1-2. Kardashian obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kardashian lands with an overhand left.#CUT#It looks like Fedor Shabanov has been cut.
Kardashian swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Kardashian connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kardashian throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Shabanov moves out of range of the strikes.
Shabanov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kardashian cracks Shabanov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rob Kardashian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shabanov throws the kick towards the body but Kardashian avoids it.
Kardashian misses with a looping right.
Shabanov unleashes a big counter combination but Kardashian bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kardashian misses with a jab, cross combination.
Shabanov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kardashian.
Kardashian seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Shabanov throws a right hand that Kardashian ducks under and follows up with a left that Kardashian also avoids with ease.
Kardashian throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shabanov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kardashian throws a hook to the side of Shabanov's head but Shabanov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T2#
Shabanov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kardashian looks to score with a jab to the body but Shabanov is just out of range.
Kardashian misses with the combination.
Kardashian dips to his left and cracks Shabanov with an uppercut!
Kardashian misses with an uppercut
and Shabanov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shabanov slips under a jab.
Shabanov looks to throw the jab but Kardashian is out of range.
Shabanov misses with a head kick.
Kardashian lands a nice shot to the body.
Kardashian misses with a low kick as Shabanov jumps back.
Shabanov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T3#
Shabanov misses with a double jab.
Kardashian lands a head shot.
Shabanov drops his hands momentarily and Kardashian takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Shabanov throws a body kick that misses.
Kardashian blocks a jab.
Kardashian wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Kardashian ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shabanov moves away.
Shabanov looks to score with a jab to the body but Kardashian is just out of range.
Shabanov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Shabanov lands a front kick.
Kardashian lands with a good body shot.
Kardashian connects with a body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Kardashian. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kardashian.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shabanov slips a jab from Kardashian.
Kardashian catches Shabanov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kardashian blocks a head kick by Shabanov.
Kardashian just misses with a punch to the body.
Kardashian scores with a punch to the head.
Kardashian tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shabanov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Shabanov throws a body punch but Kardashian moves out of range.
Shabanov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kardashian throws a right hand that misses
and Shabanov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kardashian slips a jab from Shabanov.
Kardashian fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shabanov manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rob Kardashian dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Shabanov slips a jab from Kardashian.
Kardashian swings widly with a right hand
and Shabanov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shabanov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kardashian.
Kardashian on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Shabanov moves out of range as Kardashian strikes.
Kardashian avoids the head kick by Shabanov.
Kardashian tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shabanov was well out of range. Poor timing from Kardashian.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shabanov! But no joy.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Shabanov might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Kardashian has got the better of the exchanges.
Shabanov staying out of range there.
Shabanov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Kardashian closes the distance and clinches.
Kardashian can't find room to land a body shot as Shabanov controls the action.
A right hook to the body lands for Shabanov.
Shabanov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Shabanov tries to throw a body punch but Kardashian avoids it by throwing Shabanov back against the cage.
Shabanov goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1#
Shabanov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kardashian can't find room to land a body shot as Shabanov controls the action.
Kardashian lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kardashian struggles to land a body shot inside as Shabanov controls his hands.
Shabanov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Kardashian.
A short right from Shabanov on the inside.
Shabanov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kardashian doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Shabanov.
Kardashian tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shabanov's elbow.
Kardashian working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Shabanov struggles to land a body shot inside as Kardashian controls his hands.
Shabanov lands a right hand.
Kardashian blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kardashian struggles to land a body shot inside as Shabanov controls his hands.
Still in the clinch, Shabanov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Shabanov works on Kardashian's body with a couple of short punches.
Kardashian tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shabanov's elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shabanov misses with some punches.
Shabanov lands a left hand. #T2#
Shabanov throws a punch but it's blocked by Kardashian.
Kardashian blocks an uppercut.
Shabanov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Shabanov lands with a right to the head.
Shabanov scores with a shot to the side of Kardashian's head.
Shabanov tries to work over Kardashian's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shabanov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kardashian lands with a light punch inside.
Kardashian can't find room to land a body shot as Shabanov controls the action.
Kardashian blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Shabanov breaks from the clinch.
Shabanov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Shabanov lands a front kick.
Kardashian lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shabanov at a distance.
Rob Kardashian is winning the standup battle so far.
Shabanov throws a big shot that misses.
Kardashian throws a combination that misses
and Shabanov counters with a nice leg kick. #T3#
Kardashian missing with a left hand there. Shabanov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shabanov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kardashian tests Shabanov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Shabanov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kardashian tries to counter by clinching up but Shabanov breaks away and moves out of range.
Kardashian cracks Shabanov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Shabanov throws a solid leg kick but Kardashian takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Shabanov.
Kardashian displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shabanov throws out the jab.
Nice defenses there by Shabanov.
Shabanov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Shabanov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Shabanov lands with a nice body punch.
Kardashian throws a hook to the side of Shabanov's head but Shabanov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shabanov replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Kardashian blocks it well.
Kardashian swings widly with a right hand
and Kardashian takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
Shabanov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A lazy left from Kardashian finds it's target.
Shabanov throws a head kick that half lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shabanov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kardashian. Shabanov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kardashian throws a jab when Shabanov was well out of range.
Kardashian fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Shabanov on the side of the head.
Kardashian takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Shabanov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kardashian throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kardashian lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Fedor Shabanov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
A punch lands to the side of Shabanov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A slow jab from Shabanov misses its intended target.
Kardashian misses the shot to the body.
Kardashian's jab looks to have found its range, popping Shabanov under the eye.
Shabanov moves away from the strike by Kardashian.
Shabanov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kardashian.
Shabanov with a hook.
Kardashian getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kardashian lands a body shot.
Shabanov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kardashian's head.
Kardashian swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Shabanov to counter with a crisp jab. #T1##CL#
Kardashian fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Shabanov, pushing him back against the cage.
Shabanov scores with a hook to the body.
Kardashian blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Kardashian's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A low kick from Kardashian is predictable there
and Shabanov counters with a leg kick.
Kardashian looks to score with a jab to the body but Shabanov is just out of range.
Shabanov throws a head kick but Kardashian moves out of range.
Kardashian misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Shabanov counters with a stiff right hand.
Kardashian cracks Shabanov with a good jab.
Nice jab there from Kardashian.
Kardashian throws a body punch but Shabanov moves out of range.
Kardashian throws out a loose jab but Shabanov uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Kardashian tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shabanov was well out of range. Poor timing from Kardashian.
Shabanov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Shabanov misses with a wild body shot.
Kardashian misses with a body shot.
Kardashian takes a shot right to the bread basket.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shabanov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Shabanov lands a jab.#CUT2#Rob Kardashian's cut is getting worse.
Kardashian throws a series of strikes that have Shabanov backpedaling.
Kardashian misses with a straight right.
Kardashian takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The fighters circling - Shabanov throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T3#
Shabanov slips a jab from Kardashian.
Shabanov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kardashian avoids a kick to the body.
Kardashian throws a body punch but Shabanov moves out of range.
Shabanov looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Shabanov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kardashian.
Shabanov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kardashian.
Kardashian throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab lands there for Kardashian.
Kardashian uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shabanov.
Kardashian missing with a left hand there. Shabanov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kardashian keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T4#
Kardashian missing with a left hand there. Shabanov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shabanov is looking to land body kicks.
As Shabanov tries to get set, Kardashian tries to push him back and clinch up but Shabanov manages to avoid the attempt.
Shabanov moves away from the strike by Kardashian.
Shabanov shapes to counter with a head kick.
Shabanov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kardashian ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shabanov moves away.
Shabanov replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Kardashian blocks it well.
Kardashian scores with a jab. Shabanov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kardashian is looking to clinch but Shabanov is avoiding it.
Kardashian misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shabanov.
Shabanov counters with a body kick.
Shabanov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Shabanov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kardashian lands with a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kardashian lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rob Kardashian showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kardashian 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rob Kardashian!
Rob Kardashian decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: CEC 701
Date: Nov 21, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shabanov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
An attempted straight right counter from Kong misses the target.
Kong fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Shabanov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shabanov slips a straight right by Kong.#KD2#
Shabanov lands a big head kick that sends Kong tumbling to the mat! Shabanov takes a step backwards and waves Kong back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Shabanov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nice uppercut lands for Kong. That snapped Shabanov's head back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kong finds himself stumbling back on wobbly legs after being clipped by a right hand. He's up against the cage, ducking and weaving under Shabanov's strikes but an uppercut finds it's way through and Kong falls! - He's completely out of it and the ref jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fedor Shabanov!
A victorious Fedor Shabanov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: CEC 698.5
Date: Oct 31, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kahn lets loose with a powerful body kick. Shabanov will feel that in the morning.
Kahn ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Shabanov moves out of range of the body kick from Kahn.
Shabanov scores with a jab.#CUT#It looks like Solomon Kahn has been cut.
A low kick from Kahn misses
and Shabanov finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Shabanov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It seemed like Kahn was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kahn.
Shabanov lands a front kick.
Shabanov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kahn.
Shabanov moves out of range of the strikes.
Shabanov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Shabanov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Some bone on bone action there as Shabanov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kahn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shabanov moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Shabanov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kahn swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Shabanov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kahn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kahn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shabanov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kahn throws a lazy body kick
enabling Shabanov to counter with a crisp jab.
Both fighters circling a little - Kahn finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Shabanov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kahn closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kahn with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kahn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shabanov manages to avoid it.
Shabanov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kahn takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Shabanov checks a low kick from Kahn.
Shabanov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Solomon Kahn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#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!
Shabanov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kahn.
Kahn misses with a looping left.
Kahn throws an off balance right hand
and Shabanov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shabanov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shabanov cracks Kahn with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Kahn tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Shabanov pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Kahn is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fedor Shabanov!
Fedor Shabanov thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: CEC: NEW ERA
Date: Oct 03, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab lands there for Nicolas.#CUT#It looks like Fedor Shabanov has been cut.
Shabanov moves out of range of the strikes.
It seemed like Shabanov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
An inside leg kick from Nicolas misses.
A big right from Shabanov misses.
Shabanov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nicolas's head backwards.
Shabanov looks to throw the jab but Nicolas is out of range.
Shabanov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Shabanov.
Nicolas misses with a hook. Shabanov ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shabanov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nicolas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Some wild striking there from Nicolas. #T1#
Shabanov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nicolas.
A punch combination from Shabanov misses.
Shabanov throws a wild body kick that Nicolas sees coming a mile off.
A jab from Nicolas finds it's way through Shabanov's defenses.
Nicolas defending well as Shabanov loads up on a big left hand.
Shabanov connects with the punch.#CUT2#It looks like Harold Nicolas has been cut.
Nicolas throws a hook to the side of Shabanov's head but Shabanov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shabanov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nicolas throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T2#
Shabanov throws a right hand that misses
and Nicolas counters with a three punch combo that has Shabanov backing up. Shabanov nods at Nicolas to acknowledge the strikes.
A head kick from Shabanov lands but Nicolas takes it in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nicolas gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Shabanov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A big right from Nicolas misses.
A jab from Nicolas does it's job there.
Nicolas looks to land a right hand but Shabanov moved out of range.
Nicolas thumps Shabanov with a low kick.
Nicolas takes one to the chin there.#T3#
Nicolas takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Nicolas looks to throw the jab but Shabanov is out of range.
A low kick from Nicolas is predictable there
and Shabanov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nicolas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shabanov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shabanov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Shabanov throws a big shot that misses.
Shabanov misses the shot to the body.
Nicolas misses with a hook
and Shabanov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Shabanov lands a jab to the head.
Nicolas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Shabanov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nicolas looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Shabanov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T4#
Shabanov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A left and a right from Nicolas both land. Nice combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nicolas takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Shabanov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nicolas.
Nicolas throws a leg kick
and Shabanov makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Nicolas really felt that one!
Shabanov throws a lazy body kick
and Nicolas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nicolas staying out of range there.
Nicolas swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Shabanov thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Nicolas wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Shabanov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nicolas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Fedor Shabanov will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Nicolas misses the shot to the body.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Shabanov 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.
Nicolas fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Shabanov checks it well.
Nicolas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nicolas scores with a crisp jab that stopped Shabanov in his tracks.
Shabanov connects with a nice looking jab.
Nicolas lands a jab to the nose.
Nicolas takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nicolas uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nicolas takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Shabanov misses with a hook
and Nicolas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Nicolas throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Shabanov on the side of the head. #ROC#Shabanov is rocked!
Shabanov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nicolas walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Shabanov drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Nicolas swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Shabanov's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harold Nicolas!
A very excited looking Harold Nicolas 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: GC 357 Shabanov vs Hiko
Date: Jul 25, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shabanov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hiko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Some wild striking there from Hiko.
Shabanov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Donk. Shabanov catches Hiko right on the button with a cross.#CUT#It looks like Aki Hiko has been cut.
Hiko blocks a jab.
Shabanov looks to land a left hand but Hiko moved out of range nicely.
Hiko throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shabanov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Hiko misses the target.
Shabanov missing with a left hand there. Hiko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shabanov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hiko looks to throw the jab but Shabanov is out of range. #T1#
Hiko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shabanov is looking to counter punch.
Hiko misses with a leg kick
and Shabanov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shabanov misses with a head kick.
Hiko wants to land a leg kick but Shabanov is out of range.
Shabanov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Shabanov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hiko throws out a powerful jab.
Hiko misses with a low kick.
Hiko ducks under a wild hook from Shabanov.
Shabanov misses with a straight right. #T2#
Hiko misses with a combination
and Shabanov counters with a good low kick that Hiko was not able to check. #TD2#
Hiko closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hiko thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Shabanov's head. #ES#
Shabanov manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Hiko keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Hiko has a couple of punches blocked by Shabanov.
Shabanov blocks a body shot from Hiko. #BC#
Shabanov manages to break the clinch.
Shabanov misses the jab.
Aki Hiko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hiko throws a hook to the side of Shabanov's head but Shabanov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shabanov tried to counter with a leg kick but Hiko avoided it.
Hiko jabs Shabanov right on the nose. Shabanov blinks but takes it well.
Shabanov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hiko fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T3#
Shabanov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hiko slips under a jab.
Shabanov walks into a straight right hand from Hiko.#TD2#
Hiko feints and as Shabanov raises his hands in defense, Hiko changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#ES#
Shabanov has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Hiko off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Shabanov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Shabanov misses with a wild combination.
Shabanov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hiko thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hiko lunges at Shabanov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Shabanov's hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shabanov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hiko.#T4#
Shabanov misses with a wild combination.
Fedor Shabanov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shabanov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hiko backs up against the cage.
Hiko scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Shabanov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hiko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shabanov moves away.
Hiko throws a looping overhand right but Shabanov ducks down to avoid it.
Hiko throws a hook but Shabanov avoids it easily.
Shabanov cracks Hiko with an open hand slap.
Hiko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fedor Shabanov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aki Hiko's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Hiko shoots for a takedown but Shabanov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Shabanov half committed to a counter leg kick.
Shabanov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shabanov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Shabanov walks into a stiff left hand from Hiko.
Hiko misses the shot to the body.
Shabanov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hiko.
It looked like Shabanov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hiko.
Shabanov throws out a loose jab but Hiko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hiko feints the counter takedown.
Shabanov loads up on a big right hand but Hiko slips the punch.
Hiko is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The crowd cheers as Hiko lands an impressive looking overhand right. Shabanov doesn't seem phased though.
Shabanov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Shabanov blocks the leg kick.
Shabanov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hiko.#T1#
Hiko misses with a combination
and Shabanov counters with a straight right hand.
Shabanov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hiko.
Fedor Shabanov is winning the standup battle so far.
Hiko fails to land with a series of punches.
Hiko fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Shabanov is out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Hiko misses the target.
Hiko lands a jab to the nose.
Shabanov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hiko throws out the jab.
Hiko blocks a leg kick.
Shabanov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd cheers as Hiko lands an impressive looking overhand right. Shabanov doesn't seem phased though.#T2#
Shabanov misses with a hook.
Hiko fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Shabanov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hiko misses with a hook.
Shabanov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shabanov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hiko walks into a stiff left hand from Shabanov.
Hiko scores with a hook.
Shabanov misses with a wild body shot.
Shabanov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hiko with the counter takedown but Shabanov avoids it easily.
Hiko lands a jab to Shabanov's midsection.
Shabanov throws a hook but Hiko avoids it easily.#T3#
Hiko throws a body shot but no joy.
Hiko throws out a loose jab but Shabanov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hiko attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Shabanov throws the kick towards the body but Hiko avoids it.
Hiko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shabanov blocks a jab.
Shabanov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shabanov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hiko has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Shabanov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hiko was well out of range. Poor timing from Shabanov.
Hiko misses with a combination
and Hiko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#That has opened up Aki Hiko's cut even more.#T4#
Nice uppercut there from Hiko.
A good leg kick by Shabanov.
Shabanov misses with a hook.
Shabanov ducks under a wild hook from Hiko.
Hiko keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Shabanov throws an off balance right hand #TD2#
and Hiko counters with a single leg into guard. Shabanov didn't expect that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shabanov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hiko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shabanov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hiko lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hiko content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aki Hiko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Aki Hiko's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Shabanov ducks under a wild hook from Hiko.
Shabanov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hiko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shabanov manages to avoid it.
Hiko lands a lovely overhand right.
Shabanov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Good standup being displayed there by Hiko as he connects with a hook.
Hiko throws a right hand that misses
and Shabanov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hiko smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hiko slips under a jab.
Shabanov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Shabanov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hikos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
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!
Shabanov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hiko.
Hiko is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T1#
Hiko looks to land a left hand but Shabanov moved out of range nicely.
Hiko with a poor takedown
and Shabanov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hiko throws a nice looking combination but Shabanov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Shabanov is looking to counter punch.
Hiko throws an overhand right that lands on Shabanov's shoulder, as Shabanov tries to avoid the shot.
Shabanov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hiko.
A low kick lands for Shabanov.
Hiko scores with a nice right hand.
Shabanov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hiko's sensitive parts.
Hiko lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T2#
Shabanov connects with a solid leg kick.
Shabanov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shabanov looks to score with a jab to the body but Hiko is just out of range.
Shabanov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Shabanov walks into a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shabanov throws out a loose jab but Hiko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hiko paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hiko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hiko throws a predictable looking body shot
and Shabanov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shabanov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hiko's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hiko cracks Shabanov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T3#
Shabanov slaps away a takedown attempt from Hiko, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Shabanov swings widly with a right hand
and Hiko counters with a stiff right hand.
Shabanov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hiko.
Shabanov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hiko ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hiko throws a right hand that misses
enabling Shabanov to counter with a crisp jab.
Hiko misses with a two punch combination.
Hiko fails to land with a series of punches.
Shabanov with the inside leg kick.
Shabanov misses with an uppercut. Hiko saw that one coming.
Hiko lunges at Shabanov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Shabanov's hand. #T4#
Hiko throws an overhand right that lands on Shabanov's shoulder, as Shabanov tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Shabanov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Shabanov catches Hiko with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CUT#The cut above Aki Hiko's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Shabanov throws a hook but Hiko blocks it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice leg kick from Shabanov, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hiko tried to score with a low kick but Shabanov checks it.
Shabanov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hiko lands a jab.
Hiko misses with a looping right.
Shabanov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Shabanov looks to land a right hand but Hiko moved out of range.
Shabanov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Aki Hiko.
I think Hiko 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Aki Hiko!
Aki Hiko really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Freebok (85% Laundry) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: GC 353 Gozen vs Bastard
Date: Jun 27, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nickels throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nickels fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Shabanov lunges at Nickels with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nickels's hand.
Nickels is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Shabanov is looking to counter with head kicks.
Nickels throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shabanov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It appears Shabanov was looking to counter with a kick there.
Jab from Shabanov.
Nickels throws an overhand right that lands on Shabanov's shoulder, as Shabanov tries to avoid the shot.
Shabanov connects with the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickels throws a head kick that half lands. #CUT2#It looks like Fedor Shabanov has been cut.
Shabanov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shabanov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nickels.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nickels! But no joy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nickels tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Shabanov swivels and escapes.
Shabanov moves out of range as Nickels throws a body kick. #T1#
Nickels keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shabanov.
Shabanov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Shabanov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Shabanov tries a head kick but it misses.
Nickels fails to land with a series of punches.
Nickels misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nickels throws a leg kick
and Shabanov counters with an inside leg kick.
Nickels misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shabanov moves out of range of the strikes.
Fedor Shabanov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shabanov throws a head kick but Nickels moves out of range.
Shabanov jabs Nickels right on the nose. Nickels blinks but takes it well.
Nickels pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Shabanov lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #CUT#It looks like Jimmy Nickels has been cut.#T2#
Nickels throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Shabanov counters with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nickels moves out of range as Shabanov strikes.
Nickels tries to bum rush Shabanov with a series of wild strikes but Shabanov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A little feinted left hand from Shabanov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nickels misses the jab.
Shabanov slips under a jab from Nickels.
Shabanov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Shabanov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nickels slips under a jab.
Nickels swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nickels takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Shabanov blocks a head kick by Nickels.
Nickels throws a head kick that misses
and Shabanov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shabanov throws a nice looking combination but Nickels bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nickels. Shabanov does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Nickels tries for a takedown but Shabanov circles away easily
and Shabanov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shabanov throws a body punch but Nickels moves out of range.
Nickels jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nickels misses with a hook
and Shabanov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nickels is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Shabanov swings for the body but Nickels moves out of range.
Nickels lunges at Shabanov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Shabanov's hand.
Shabanov avoids the head kick by Nickels.
Shabanov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Shabanov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nickels misses with an attempted mid kick. #CL2#
Nickels pushes Shabanov up against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nickels.
Nickels looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T4#
Nickels misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nickels lands a damaging elbow.
Nickels throws a punch but it's blocked by Shabanov.
Nickels fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Shabanov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jimmy Nickels seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shabanov lands a nice looking body shot.
A cross from Shabanov lands.
Nickels swings away with a body shot that misses
and Shabanov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nickels uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shabanov.
Shabanov slips a straight right by Nickels.
Shabanov scores with a leg kick.
Jab by Shabanov.
Shabanov misses with an uppercut.
Nickels looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Shabanov lands a jab to the head.
Shabanov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nickels.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fedor Shabanov dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##KD#
Shabanov sends Nickels crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Shabanov is motioning to the referee to let Nickels up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Nickels is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
Nickels throws a leg kick
and Shabanov counters with a series of strikes that practically lifts Nickels off his feet! He tumbles backwards, his head bouncing off the mat - Shabanov follows up with more strikes before the ref can step in but Nickels was out before he hit the floor.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Fedor Shabanov!
A very excited looking Fedor Shabanov rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: SAFO 55 Jovanovic v Lucroy
Date: Apr 25, 2020

#R1#
Burns closes the distance but Shabanov moves to the side
and Shabanov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Burns has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Finch Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Burns misses with an attempted mid kick.
Burns fails in his attempt to clinch.
Shabanov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Burnss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Shabanov cracks a nice hook into Burns's ribs.
Nice jab there from Shabanov.
Burns tries to clinch but Shabanov is having none of it.
Shabanov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#CL#
Burns clinches.
Burns lands a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Burns.
Burns is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Shabanov is defending well for now.#BC2#
Shabanov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burns lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Burns.
Shabanov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Burns.#T1#
Burns needs to keep his hands up - Shabanov had a free shot at his head there.
Shabanov is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Shabanov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Shabanov misses with a straight right. #CL#
Shabanov gets tackled into the cage by Burns. Burns maintains the clinch.
Burns trying to land knees to the body.
Burns pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
We've been informed that Shabanov 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.
Burns trying to land knees to the body.
Burns lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shabanov backwards.
Burns misses with a knee strike.
Shabanov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Burns tries to land knees in the clinch but Shabanov avoids the damage to the body. #BC#
Burns breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Burns tries to move into range but Shabanov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Burns misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shabanov.
Burns is looking to clinch but Shabanov is avoiding it.
Shabanov looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T2#
Shabanov scores with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burns misses with a shot to the body
and Shabanov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shabanov throws a leg kick but Burns sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Burns half committed to a counter leg kick.
Burns throws a poor cross that misses
and Shabanov counters with a right hand to the body.
A slow jab from Shabanov misses its intended target.
Shabanov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Burns. Burns circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Shabanov loads up on a big right hand but Burns slips the punch.#KD2#
Shabanov cracks Burns with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Shabanov has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Burns to stand back up!
Burns tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shabanov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Shabanov 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.
Burns connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Shabanov momentarily.
Victor Burns seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shabanov slips a straight right by Burns.
Burns throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shabanov slips a jab from Burns.
Jab, jab by Shabanov - just one landing.
Burns tries a head kick but it misses.
Shabanov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Burns.
Shabanov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T3#
Shabanov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Shabanov throws the left hand but Burns avoids the punch easily.
Burns throwing a counter right hand but Shabanov manages to avoid it.
No joy there for Burns, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Burns misses with a hook.
Burns blocks a head kick by Shabanov.
Burns appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Shabanov throws a looping overhand right but Burns ducks down to avoid it.
Burns throws a wild body kick that Shabanov sees coming a mile off.
Shabanov digs a good hook to Burns's body.
Shabanov tests Burns's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Shabanov thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL#
Burns moves into the clinch.
Burns is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Shabanov's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Burns misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Burns unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Shabanov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #T4##BC#
Burns pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A big left from Shabanov misses.
Shabanov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Burns moves away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shabanov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Burns with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Shabanov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Burns thinks about countering with a body kick.
Burns is looking to clinch but Shabanov is avoiding it.
Shabanov shapes to counter with a head kick.
Burns pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Burns throws a leg kick which misses Shabanov's front leg but catches the back leg as Shabanov tries to avoid it.
Shabanov looks to score with a jab to the body but Burns is just out of range.
Burns tries to clinch up.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Burns works the jab nicely.
Burns checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Burns tries to land a front kick but Shabanov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A little jabbing left from Shabanov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A good leg kick by Burns.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fedor Shabanov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Burns swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Shabanov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shabanov sizes up Burns with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Burns ducks under a wild hook from Shabanov.
A little feinted left hand from Burns on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Burns throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Burns - that will leave a mark!
Shabanov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #CL#
Shabanov tries to keep at a distance but Burns has taken the fight into the clinch.
Burns with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Burns tries to land knees in the clinch but Shabanov avoids the damage to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns lands with a left to the head.
Burns misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Shabanov breaks the clinch.
Shabanov throws a hook but Burns blocks it.
Shabanov misses with a hook.#T1#
Burns throws a body kick that misses
and Shabanov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Burns scores with a push kick.
Burns looks to land a right hand but Shabanov moved out of range.
Shabanov throws a head kick that Burns semi-blocks.
Burns works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Burns. Shabanov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Burns closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Shabanov counter with a right hand.
Burns tries to clinch up but Shabanov circles away and keeps his distance.
Burns swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Shabanov.
Burns misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Burns throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Shabanov fakes the leg kick and cracks Burns in the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burns moves out of range of the strikes.#T2#
Burns blocks a head kick by Shabanov.
Burns lunges at Shabanov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Shabanov's hand.
Good work by Shabanov as he checks the leg kick.
Shabanov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Shabanov connects with a body shot that sends Burns's belly button to the back.
Fedor Shabanov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Burns swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Burns closes the distance looking to clinch
and Shabanov counters with a good low kick that Burns was not able to check.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Burns misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shabanov.
Burns throws a low kick but it's checked well by Shabanov.
Shabanov lands with a kick to the temple. Burns shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Burns slips a jab from Shabanov.
A lazy left from Burns finds it's target.
Shabanov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Burns.
Shabanov feints a counter leg kick.
Shabanov throws a front kick aimed at Burns's knee but Burns avoids it well. #T3#
Burns connects with a looping right hand.
Burns feints and then cracks Shabanov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Shabanov down.
Burns throws a right hand that misses
and Shabanov finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Burns takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Shabanov 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.
Burns thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shabanov throws a head kick but Burns moves out of range. #KD2#
Shabanov feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Burns sprawling to the canvas! Burns rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Shabanov finish him?! #ROC2#
Burns is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shabanov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Burns.
Burns misses with a straight left.
Burns tries to clinch there but Shabanov circles away.
Burns misses with a looping left.
Burns looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Shabanov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T4#
Burns takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Burns fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shabanov manages to avoid it.
Burns tries to clinch there but Shabanov circles away.
Shabanov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Shabanov checks the leg kick.#CL#
Burns closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Burns tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Victor Burns has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC2#
Shabanov breaks from the clinch.
Burns lands with a nice body kick.
Burns pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shabanov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Burns wants to clinch but Shabanov slips to the side
and Burns takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Burns takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Shabanov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Burns.
Burns throws a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fedor Shabanov 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! This is the final round!
#R3#
Burns thumps Shabanov with a low kick.
Shabanov misses with a wild body shot.
Shabanov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Burns fails with an attempt to clinch.
Burns pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Burns ducks under a wild hook from Shabanov.
Burns uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Shabanov has time to react.
Shabanov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Burns's head backwards.
Burns dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Good leg kick by Burns there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Burns bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shabanov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Burns throws a sloppy head kick and Shabanov moves out of range easily.
Burns tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shabanov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Burns blocks a head kick by Shabanov.
Burns lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T1#
Shabanov lands the left hand.
Burns throws a looping overhand right but Shabanov ducks down to avoid it.
Burns tries to clinch up but Shabanov circles away and keeps his distance.
Shabanov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Burns looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Burns tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Shabanov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Burns tries to clinch there but Shabanov circles away.
Burns tries to clinch up.
Burns looks to clinch
and Shabanov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Oh Burns is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL#
Burns darts in and clinches Shabanov up against the cage.
Burns missing with knees to the body.
Burns seems to have got his legs back now.
Burns missing with knees to the body.
Shabanov is trying to break the clinch but Burns is controlling him.
Shabanov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fedor Shabanov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Burns throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Shabanov blocks it with crossed arms.
Burns tries to land knees in the clinch but Shabanov avoids the damage to the body.
Burns misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Shabanov. #BC2#
Shabanov breaks the clinch.
Shabanov looks to land a body kick but Burns moved away.
Shabanov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Shabanov missing with a left hand there. Burns was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A low kick from Burns misses
and Shabanov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burns moves in looking to clinch but Shabanov pushes him off.
Shabanov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Burns rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shabanov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shabanov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Burns on the side of the head.
Burns misses with a left hand
and Shabanov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Burns throws a body shot but no joy.
A little jabbing left from Shabanov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Burns tries to clinch but Shabanov is having none of it. #T3#
Shabanov misses with a straight left.
Shabanov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Burns swings widly with a right hand
and Shabanov counters with a straight right hand.
Shabanov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Burns fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Burns is looking to chop away at Shabanov's legs.
Burns moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromShabanov.
Burns misses with a right hand
and Shabanov counters with a leg kick.
Shabanov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Burns's calf.
Burns lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jab by Burns.
Shabanov throws an overhand right that lands on Burns's shoulder, as Burns tries to avoid the shot.
Shabanov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Burns staying out of range there.
Shabanov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Burns on the side of the head. #T4#
Burns throws a lazy right hand but Shabanov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shabanov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Shabanov moves out of range as Burns strikes.
Shabanov appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Victor Burns has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shabanov misses with an uppercut. Burns saw that one coming.
Shabanov throws a leg kick but Burns checks it.
Burns connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A telegraphed right hand from Burns misses the target.
Burns throws a chopping leg kick but Shabanov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Shabanov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Burns lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Burns throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Burns takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Shabanov checks a leg kick nicely.
Shabanov moves out of range of the body kick from Burns.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Burns.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Fedor Shabanov.
I've got Shabanov 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fedor Shabanov!
Fedor Shabanov spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: SAFO 47 IsMore v Emelianegro
Date: Mar 21, 2020

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Emelianegro. IsMore does a little dance to reset his feet.
Emelianegro lands a nice shot that snaps IsMore's head back.
Emelianegro misses with a straight left.
Emelianegro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A slapping body kick lands there for Emelianegro.
Emelianegro attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
And IsMore tries to counter it with a takedown but Emelianegro pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Emelianegro blocks a jab.
Emelianegro throws a head kick that misses
and IsMore counters with a stiff right hand.
Emelianegro tries to work over IsMore's front leg with a kick but IsMore checks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from IsMore! But no joy.
Emelianegro misses with a left hand
and IsMore counters with a left to the body.
Emelianegro throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Emelianegro swings widly with a right hand
and IsMore connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A leg kick checked by IsMore.
IsMore slips a jab from Emelianegro.
Emelianegro takes one to the chin there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
IsMore misses the shot to the body.
Emelianegro throws a lazy head kick
and IsMore counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
A low kick from Emelianegro misses #TD2#
and IsMore counters with a takedown into side control.
Emelianegro defending against the ground and pound. #ES#
Emelianegro explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Emelianegro throws a leg kick
and IsMore counters with a right hand to the body.
Emelianegro throws a leg kick #TD2#
so IsMore counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Emelianegro can't keep his opponent in guard - IsMore advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Emelianegro's coaches at Kevin Spacey`s Basement of Doom have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
IsMore lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Emelianegro is trying to stand. #SUB2#
IsMore seems to be working for a kimura but Emelianegro defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Emelianegro wants to get back to his feet. #T2##ES#
Emelianegro has one foot on IsMore's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Emelianegro has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from IsMore finds it's way round the side to connect with Emelianegro's head.
Emelianegro lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Emelianegro throws out a leg kick but IsMore moves out of range and Emelianegro only half commits.
Emelianegro throws a leg kick that is checked
letting IsMore counter with a right hand.
Emelianegro cracks the inside of IsMore's front leg.
IsMore has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Emelianegro fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and IsMore has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Emelianegro staying out of range there.
A low kick from Emelianegro misses
and IsMore cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Emelianegro throws a head kick but IsMore moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from IsMore on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
IsMore throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Emelianegro stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
IsMore avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
IsMore cracks Emelianegro with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fedor Emelianegro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Emelianegro throws a head kick that misses
and IsMore counters with a nice uppercut.
Emelianegro throws a leg kick
enabling IsMore to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
IsMore slips a straight right by Emelianegro.
A little jabbing left from IsMore on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Emelianegro with a nice cross.
IsMore misses with a wild body shot.
Emelianegro throws a sloppy head kick and IsMore moves out of range easily.
IsMore appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
IsMore fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Emelianegro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Emelianegro tries a head kick but it misses.
A countering left hand to the body from IsMore misses.
Emelianegro lands with a good body shot.
IsMore checks the leg kick.
Emelianegro misses the body punch
and IsMore connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Emelianegro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Emelianegro defending well as IsMore loads up on a big left hand.
IsMore misses with a hook.
It looked like Emelianegro was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from IsMore.
Emelianegro digs a good hook to IsMore's body. #TD2#
IsMore closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Emelianegro's guard.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
IsMore wants to pass the guard but Emelianegro is keeping the position.#ES#
Emelianegro uses the cage to get back to his feet.
IsMore throws a body shot but no joy.
Emelianegro throws a head kick that misses
and IsMore counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Emelianegro throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and IsMore connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
An inside leg kick from Emelianegro misses.
IsMore pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Emelianegro moves out of range of the strikes.
Emelianegro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but IsMore moves away.
Emelianegro pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Emelianegro misses with a low kick as IsMore jumps back.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
IsMore connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Emelianegro throws a low kick but IsMore moves out of range easily.
IsMore avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Emelianegro looks to score with a jab to the body but IsMore is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but More IsMore 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#
IsMore moves out of range of the body kick.
Emelianegro staying out of range there.
A left lands for Emelianegro.
Emelianegro bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of IsMore's head.
Emelianegro throws out a loose jab but IsMore uses good head movement to avoid it.
Emelianegro misses with a hook
and IsMore counters with a stiff right hand.
IsMore blocks a low kick nicely.
IsMore jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice body punch from Emelianegro.
IsMore keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A low kick from Emelianegro is predictable there
and IsMore counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lazy body kick from Emelianegro
and IsMore counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Emelianegro misses with a looping right.
IsMore avoids the head kick by Emelianegro.
IsMore throws the left hand but Emelianegro avoids the punch easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
IsMore tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T1#
Emelianegro takes a swing at IsMore's ribcage but misses.
Emelianegro misses with a looping left.
Emelianegro looks to throw the jab but IsMore is out of range.
Emelianegro thumps IsMore with a low kick.
Emelianegro takes one on the button.
Some bone on bone action there as IsMore checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Emelianegro rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and IsMore counters with a stiff right hand.
IsMore throws a looping overhand right but Emelianegro ducks down to avoid it.
IsMore looks to score with a jab to the body but Emelianegro is just out of range.
Emelianegro scores with a jab to the jaw.
The fighters circle momentarily. IsMore darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
IsMore has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Emelianegro swings and misses with a shot to the body
and IsMore counters with a lovely straight right hand!
IsMore waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Emelianegro.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by IsMore.
IsMore is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Emelianegro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
IsMore 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.#T2#
Emelianegro throws a wild body kick that IsMore sees coming a mile off.
IsMore scores with a jab to the body.
Emelianegro fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
IsMore scores with a shot to the body.
Emelianegro throws out a loose jab but IsMore uses good head movement to avoid it.
IsMore throws a shot to the body.
IsMore ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
IsMore is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
IsMore keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Emelianegro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Emelianegro works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Emelianegro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. IsMore sees it coming and avoids it easily.
IsMore bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Emelianegro's head.
Emelianegro scores with a head kick. IsMore tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Nice defenses there by IsMore.
IsMore misses with a body shot. #T3#
Emelianegro tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Emelianegro scores with a leg kick.
Emelianegro throws a body punch but IsMore moves out of range.
IsMore ducks under a wild hook from Emelianegro.
IsMore swings for the body but Emelianegro moves out of range.
Fedor Emelianegro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as IsMore checks a leg kick.
IsMore moves out of range of the strikes.
Emelianegro catches IsMore with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
IsMore blocks a leg kick.
Emelianegro keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A head kick misses from Emelianegro.
IsMore looks like he wants to counter punch here.
IsMore moves out of range of the leg kick from Emelianegro.
IsMore slips under a jab from Emelianegro.#T4#
Jab, jab by Emelianegro - just one landing.
Emelianegro fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
IsMore uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Emelianegro.
A slow jab from Emelianegro misses its intended target.
A telegraphed right hand from IsMore misses the target.
Emelianegro turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Emelianegro throws a front kick aimed at IsMore's knee but IsMore avoids it well.
IsMore throws out a counter right but Emelianegro avoids it with no problem.
Emelianegro looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Emelianegro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Emelianegro throws a quick counter kick to the body but IsMore avoids it.
IsMore avoids a kick to the body.
Emelianegro misses with a lunging right hand
and IsMore counters with a right hand to the body.
IsMore takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
IsMore loads up on a big right hand but Emelianegro slips the punch.
IsMore tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Emelianegro was well out of range. Poor timing from IsMore.
Emelianegro throws a leg kick
letting IsMore counter with a right hand.
A jab from Emelianegro misses.
IsMore throws out a counter right but Emelianegro avoids it with no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fedor Emelianegro dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Emelianegro thows a left - swing and a miss!
IsMore now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Emelianegro getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Emelianegro motions for IsMore to come forward. Emelianegro throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Emelianegro with a jab.
Emelianegro bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of IsMore's head.
Emelianegro moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Emelianegro misses with a low kick.
Emelianegro swings for the body but IsMore moves out of range.
IsMore looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
IsMore smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Emelianegro fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Emelianegro throws a right hand that misses
and IsMore counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Emelianegro misses with a leg kick
and Emelianegro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Emelianegro throws a predictable looking body shot
and IsMore counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Emelianegro misses with a body kick.
IsMore scores with a nice head shot.#T1#
A head kick by Emelianegro misses
and IsMore counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Emelianegro throws out a loose jab but IsMore uses good head movement to avoid it.
Emelianegro misses the body punch
and IsMore counters with a stiff right hand.
Emelianegro moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Emelianegro throws an off balance right hand
letting IsMore counter with a right hand.
Emelianegro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from IsMore.
IsMore lands a right hook to the body.
IsMore ducks under a wild hook from Emelianegro.
IsMore looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Emelianegro tries a head kick but it misses.
Emelianegro throws a leg kick
and IsMore counters with a straight right hand.
IsMore lands with an uppercut that bounces Emelianegro off the cage and back into range.
IsMore just misses with a punch to the body.
Emelianegro walks into a stiff left hand from IsMore.#ROC2#
Emelianegro is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Fedor Emelianegro has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Emelianegro walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Emelianegro limp body while IsMore jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). More IsMore!
More IsMore took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Vegan Gains for their support in the buildup to the fight.
In defeat, Fedor Emelianegro stepped up to the mic, saying 'I DO '.

Event: Demolition 9 - TBA
Date: Feb 05, 2020

#R1#
Emelianegro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Friedrichsen.
Friedrichsen throws a shot to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Emelianegro. That's going to slow Friedrichsen down.
Friedrichsen 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.
Friedrichsen slips a jab from Emelianegro.
Emelianegro feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Friedrichsen's calf.
Friedrichsen keeps the fight on the outside.
Emelianegro connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CUT#
It looks like Erik Friedrichsen has been cut.
Emelianegro throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Friedrichsen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Emelianegro throws a wild body kick that Friedrichsen sees coming a mile off.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Friedrichsen! But no joy.
A big left from Friedrichsen misses.
Emelianegro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice body punch from Emelianegro.
Fedor Emelianegro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Friedrichsen misses the jab.
Emelianegro wants to clinch up but Friedrichsen keeps it at a distance.
It seemed like Friedrichsen 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!
Emelianegro missing with a left hand there. Friedrichsen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Friedrichsen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Emelianegro throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Friedrichsen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Friedrichsen keeps the fight on the outside.#T1#
A big left from Friedrichsen misses.
Emelianegro throws a right hand that misses
and Friedrichsen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Emelianegro missing with a left hand there. Friedrichsen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Friedrichsen is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Emelianegro fails with an attempt to clinch.
Friedrichsen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Emelianegro finds it's way round the side to connect with Friedrichsen's head.
Friedrichsen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Emelianegro drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Friedrichsen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Emelianegro moves in looking to clinch but Friedrichsen pushes him off.
A little jabbing left from Friedrichsen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Friedrichsen lands a nice looking body shot.
A jab from Friedrichsen misses.
Friedrichsen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Emelianegro throws out the jab.
Emelianegro checks a low kick from Friedrichsen.
As Friedrichsen tries to get set, Emelianegro tries to push him back and clinch up but Friedrichsen manages to avoid the attempt.
A leg kick checked by Emelianegro.
Emelianegro is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Friedrichsen.
Friedrichsen tries to land a leg kick but Emelianegro saw it coming and moves away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Friedrichsen moves forwards but Emelianegro connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Friedrichsen cracks a nice hook into Emelianegro's ribs.#T2#
Emelianegro slips a straight right by Friedrichsen.
Emelianegro takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Friedrichsen swings for the body but Emelianegro moves out of range.
Emelianegro tries to counter by clinching up but Friedrichsen breaks away and moves out of range.
Emelianegro throws the left hand but Friedrichsen avoids the punch easily.
Emelianegro tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Friedrichsen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Emelianegro manages to avoid it.
Emelianegro wants to clinch up but Friedrichsen keeps it at a distance.
Friedrichsen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A left lands for Friedrichsen.
Emelianegro throws a half hearted mid kick.
Emelianegro pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Emelianegro chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Friedrichsen can pounce on him.
Friedrichsen throws a hook but Emelianegro avoids it easily.
Friedrichsen missing with a left hand there. Emelianegro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Emelianegro lands with a kick to the ribs.
Friedrichsen throws a big shot that misses.
Emelianegro moves to clinch but Friedrichsen breaks away
and Emelianegro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3##CL#
Emelianegro instigates a clinch.
Friedrichsen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Emelianegro fails to land.
A right hook to the body lands for Friedrichsen.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Emelianegro creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #CUT#
That has opened up Erik Friedrichsen's cut even more.
Friedrichsen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Emelianegro throws a punch but it's blocked by Friedrichsen.
I was talking to Emelianegro's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Emelianegro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Emelianegro fails to land.
Friedrichsen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Emelianegro working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Emelianegro misses with some punches.
Emelianegro lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Friedrichsen.
Friedrichsen lands a nice uppercut.
Emelianegro tries to work over Friedrichsen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Friedrichsen goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T4#
Friedrichsen prevents a body shot from Emelianegro.
Emelianegro throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Emelianegro lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Friedrichsen 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!
Emelianegro misses with a body punch.
Emelianegro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Friedrichsen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Friedrichsen lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC2#
Friedrichsen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Emelianegro scores with a body shot.
Emelianegro ducks under a wild hook from Friedrichsen.
Friedrichsen throws a body punch but Emelianegro moves out of range.
Emelianegro fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Emelianegro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Friedrichsen.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Emelianegro lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Friedrichsen falls backwards - clearly groggy! Emelianegro dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fedor Emelianegro!
A victorious Fedor Emelianegro thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Erik Friedrichsen had this to say: 'I am young. This is merely a slight delay'.

Event: Demo 5 - Hammerfall v Inarritu
Date: Jan 10, 2020

#R1#
Kemp blocks the body kick.
Kemp has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Emelianegro.
Kemp throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Emelianegro wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Kemp on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Emelianegro connects with an inside leg kick.
Emelianegro misses with a body shot.
Kemp throws a body punch but Emelianegro moves out of range.
Emelianegro takes a swing at Kemp's ribcage but misses.
It seemed like Kemp was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kemp moves out of range of the body kick from Emelianegro.
Kemp steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Emelianegro.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Emelianegro throws an overhand right that lands on Kemp's shoulder, as Kemp tries to avoid the shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Kemp misses.
Kemp ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kemp looks like he wants to counter punch here.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Emelianegro.
Emelianegro moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T1#
Emelianegro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Emelianegro misses with a low kick.
Kemp is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A big right from Kemp misses.
The crowd cheers as Emelianegro lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kemp doesn't seem phased though.
Emelianegro throws a half hearted mid kick.
Emelianegro lands with a hook. Kemp tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kemp with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kemp ducks right into an uppercut from Emelianegro.
Emelianegro misses with a kick to the body.
It looks like Emelianegro has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Emelianegro misses with a hook to the body #CL2#
and Kemp counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kemp.
Emelianegro goes for a takedown attempt but Kemp pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Emelianegro tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kemp paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T2#
Kemp lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kemp swats away the attempt to clinch by Emelianegro.
Emelianegro misses with a body punch
and Kemp counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like Fedor Emelianegro has been cut.
Kemp takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Emelianegro throws an off balance right hand
and Kemp counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kemp throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Emelianegro throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Kemp counter with a right hand.
Emelianegro misses with a lunging right hand
and Kemp counters with a nice body kick.
Emelianegro is breathing heavily.
Emelianegro is looking to chop away at Kemp's legs.
Emelianegro takes a swing at Kemp's ribcage but misses.
Fedor Emelianegro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Emelianegro misses with a kick to the body
and Kemp cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Emelianegro scores with a hook.
Emelianegro works the jab nicely.
Emelianegro is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Emelianegro staying out of range there.
Kemp keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Emelianegro.
Kemp swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kemp walks into a stiff left hand from Emelianegro.
Emelianegro swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kemp.
Kemp walks into a jab.
Emelianegro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kemp moves away.
Kemp circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kemp throws a head kick but Emelianegro moves out of range.
Emelianegro lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Emelianegro jabs at Kemp's body.#T4#
Emelianegro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kemp was well out of range. Poor timing from Emelianegro.
Kemp avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kemp let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Emelianegro lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Emelianegro throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Kemp swats away the attempt to clinch by Emelianegro.
Emelianegro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kemp sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Emelianegro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kemp sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Emelianegro avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kemp walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kemp throws a nice looking combination but Emelianegro bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
It appears Emelianegro was looking to counter with a kick there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fedor Emelianegro dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fedor Emelianegro's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Emelianegro throws a shot from downtown. Kemp moves away and avoids it.
A countering left hand to the body from Kemp misses.
Emelianegro moves in looking to clinch but Kemp pushes him off.
Emelianegro scores with a jab to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Emelianegro looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kemp is looking for the big counter here.
Emelianegro takes a swing at Kemp's ribcage but misses.
Kemp is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Emelianegro tries a head kick but it misses.
Fedor Emelianegro is winning the standup battle so far.
Kemp jabs Emelianegro to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Emelianegro gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kemp prevents a body shot from Emelianegro.
Kemp doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kemp tries to throw a body punch but Emelianegro avoids it by throwing Kemp back against the cage.
Emelianegro wants a takedown.
Emelianegro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Emelianegro can't find room to land a body shot as Kemp controls the action. #T1#
Emelianegro misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Emelianegro fails to land.
Kemp tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Emelianegro's elbow.
Emelianegro scores with a shot to the side of Kemp's head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kemp.
A short right from Kemp on the inside.
Kemp lands with a light punch inside.
Emelianegro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Kemp fails to land.
Emelianegro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kemp misses with a short punch on the inside.
Emelianegro blocking some punches.
Emelianegro misses with a body punch.
Kemp softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kemp presses Emelianegro against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Emelianegro misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kemp lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kemp scores with a shot to the side of Emelianegro's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Emelianegro tries to score a body lock takedown but Kemp shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Kemp breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kemp uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Emelianegro.#T2#
Kemp connects with an inside leg kick.
Emelianegro swings widly with a right hand
and Kemp counters with a low kick, right behind Emelianegro 's knee.
Emelianegro closes the distance but Kemp moves to the side
and Emelianegro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kemp delivers a nice body kick.#KD2#
Kemp lands a big uppercut and Emelianegro crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Emelianegro looks OK. Kemp waves Emelianegro back to his feet!#ROC2#
Emelianegro is rocked!#CUT2#
Fedor Emelianegro's cut is getting worse.
OH! Emelianegro has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Kemp smells blood and charges in for the finish! Kemp unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Emelianegro sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ross Kemp!
In his post fight interview, Ross Kemp started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Fedor Emelianegro was interviewed post fight and said 'I DO '.

Event: RISE 124
Date: Dec 13, 2019

#R1#
Hammerfall staying out of range there.
Hammerfall is looking to clinch.
Emelianegro misses with a hook to the body
and Hammerfall counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hammerfall keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Emelianegro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hammerfall moves away.
Hammerfall tries to counter by clinching up but Emelianegro breaks away and moves out of range.
Emelianegro lands a really nice looking cross but Hammerfall seems unphased. #CUT2#
It looks like UberThor Hammerfall has been cut.
Emelianegro thows a leg kick but Hammerfall checks it
and Hammerfall counters with a stiff right hand.
Hammerfall moves away from the strike by Emelianegro.
Hammerfall looks to score with a jab to the body but Emelianegro is just out of range.
Emelianegro motions for Hammerfall to come forward. Emelianegro throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammerfall takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Emelianegro takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A looping hook to the body misses from Emelianegro. Hammerfall does a little dance to reset his feet.
Emelianegro swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A low kick from Emelianegro is predictable there #CL#
and Hammerfall counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hammerfall. #T1##BC2#
Emelianegro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fedor Emelianegro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Emelianegro throws a sloppy head kick and Hammerfall moves out of range easily.
Emelianegro thows a leg kick but Hammerfall checks it
enabling Hammerfall to counter with a crisp jab.
Emelianegro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Emelianegro misses with a right hand
and Hammerfall counters with a nice uppercut.
Hammerfall checks the leg kick.
Emelianegro throws a lazy uppercut
and Emelianegro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hammerfall looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Emelianegro is looking to chop away at Hammerfall's legs.
Emelianegro dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hammerfall. That did some damage!
Hammerfall swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Emelianegro.
Emelianegro throws a body kick that misses
and Hammerfall connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Hammerfall tries to close the distance and clinch but Emelianegro swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hammerfall connects with a nice looking jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hammerfall throws a body shot but no joy.
Emelianegro swings for the body but Hammerfall moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Emelianegro throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A shot to the body from Emelianegro misses
and Hammerfall counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hammerfall throws a jab when Emelianegro was well out of range.
Hammerfall dips to his left and cracks Emelianegro with an uppercut!
Hammerfall 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.
Emelianegro throws a low kick but Hammerfall moves out of range easily.
Emelianegro lands with a nice combination. Hammerfall backs away looking to recover.
Emelianegro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hammerfall is looking to counter punch.
Emelianegro getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T3#
Emelianegro lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hammerfall's sensitive parts.
Emelianegro thuds his right hand into Hammerfall's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Emelianegro throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Emelianegro throws a jab when Hammerfall was well out of range.
It looked like Hammerfall was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Emelianegro.
Hammerfall looks to land a right hand but Emelianegro moved out of range.
Hammerfall is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hammerfall wants to clinch up but Emelianegro keeps it at a distance.
Emelianegro throws a head kick but Hammerfall moves out of range.
Hammerfall wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Emelianegro misses with a right hand
and Emelianegro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hammerfall uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Emelianegro.
It looks like Hammerfall has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Emelianegro scores with a head kick. Hammerfall tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CUT2#
UberThor Hammerfall's cut is getting worse.
Emelianegro scores with a body shot. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2#
Emelianegro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4#
Hammerfall checks the leg kick nicely there.
Emelianegro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hammerfall ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hammerfall is looking to counter punch.
Emelianegro throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hammerfall connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Emelianegro throws a head kick that misses
and Hammerfall connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hammerfall defending well as Emelianegro loads up on a big left hand.
Emelianegro stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Emelianegro swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hammerfall counters with a right hand to the body.
Emelianegro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Emelianegro looks to land a body kick but Hammerfall moved away.
Hammerfall moves away from the strike by Emelianegro.
A shot to the body from Emelianegro misses
and Hammerfall counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jab, jab by Hammerfall - just one landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Fedor Emelianegro will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on UberThor Hammerfall's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Hammerfall tries to clinch but Emelianegro is having none of it.
Emelianegro throws a hook but Hammerfall avoids it easily.
Hammerfall was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hammerfall moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Fedor Emelianegro seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hammerfall tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Emelianegro throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hammerfall throws a sloppy body shot
and Emelianegro counters with an outside leg kick.
Emelianegro misses with a hook
and Hammerfall connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hammerfall misses with a looping left.
Hammerfall fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Emelianegro finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Emelianegro misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hammerfall counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Emelianegro throws a wild body kick that Hammerfall sees coming a mile off.
A decent looking cross lands there for Emelianegro.
A slapping leg kick lands for Emelianegro. #T1#
Nice defenses there by Hammerfall.
Hammerfall tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Emelianegro manages to circle out of the way.
Emelianegro buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hammerfall swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Emelianegro misses with a shot to the body
and Hammerfall counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Emelianegro getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Emelianegro scores with a jab. Hammerfall acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Emelianegro lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hammerfall's sensitive parts.
Hammerfall chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Emelianegro can pounce on him.
Hammerfall tries to move into range but Emelianegro moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Emelianegro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Emelianegro throws a leg kick
and Hammerfall counters with a straight right hand.
Emelianegro misses with the combination.
Hammerfall keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hammerfall avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nice defenses there by Emelianegro.
Emelianegro pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hammerfall is out of range and Emelianegro settles back down.
Emelianegro throws an off balance right hand
and Emelianegro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hammerfall misses the shot to the body.
Emelianegro lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hammerfall is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Emelianegro throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Emelianegro swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL#
Hammerfall drives through and clinches with Emelianegro against the cage.
Hammerfall lands an uppercut.
Hammerfall lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Emelianegro doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Emelianegro manages to break the clinch.
Hammerfall tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Emelianegro manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Emelianegro takes a swing at Hammerfall's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Hammerfall on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hammerfall tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Emelianegro manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hammerfall tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Emelianegro was well out of range. Poor timing from Hammerfall.
Hammerfall staying out of range there.
Hammerfall was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A jab from Emelianegro misses.
Hammerfall is looking to counter the offense by Emelianegro and move into the clinch.
Left hook, right uppercut from Emelianegro.
Hammerfall doesn't manage to clinch there - Emelianegro circles away.
Emelianegro misses with a looping left.
Hammerfall connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Emelianegro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL#
Hammerfall fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Emelianegro, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Emelianegro manages to break the clinch.
Good exchange - Emelianegro coming out on top.#T4#
Emelianegro takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Emelianegro throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hammerfall counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Emelianegro swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hammerfall counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Emelianegro swings for the body but Hammerfall moves out of range.
Hammerfall throws a body punch but Emelianegro moves out of range.
Emelianegro misses with a left hand #CL#
and Hammerfall moves into the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Emelianegro.
Emelianegro wants to break free but Hammerfall has control.
Emelianegro takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#
It looks like Fedor Emelianegro has been cut.
Emelianegro wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hammerfall throws an elbow but it misses.
Hammerfall lands a right hand that snaps the head of Emelianegro backwards.
Emelianegro can't break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Fedor Emelianegro will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Emelianegro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Emelianegro circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hammerfall misses with an uppercut.
Emelianegro misses the body punch
and Hammerfall cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Emelianegro throws a low kick, looking for Hammerfall's leg but Hammerfall calmly moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Emelianegro throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice jab there from Hammerfall.
Emelianegro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hammerfall checks a leg kick.
Hammerfall seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Emelianegro misses with a hook.
It looked like Hammerfall wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Emelianegro tries a head kick but it misses.
Good work by Hammerfall as he checks the leg kick.
Hammerfall 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.
Hammerfall takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hammerfall misses with a looping left.#T1#
Emelianegro throws a leg kick which misses Hammerfall's front leg but catches the back leg as Hammerfall tries to avoid it.
Emelianegro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Emelianegro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hammerfall.
Hammerfall is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Emelianegro.
Emelianegro misses with a right hand
and Hammerfall counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hammerfall darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Emelianegro throws a leg kick but Hammerfall checks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Emelianegro. Hammerfall does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hammerfall swings for the body but Emelianegro moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Emelianegro throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hammerfall 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.
Hammerfall ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hammerfall. Emelianegro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Emelianegro throws a push kick but Hammerfall slaps the foot to one side. #T2#
Hammerfall throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Emelianegro scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hammerfall doesn't seem bothered though.
Emelianegro thows a left - swing and a miss!
Emelianegro misses with a body kick.
Hammerfall wants to clinch.
Emelianegro lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Emelianegro throws a front kick aimed at Hammerfall's knee but Hammerfall avoids it well.
Hammerfall throwing a counter right hand but Emelianegro manages to avoid it.
Hammerfall throws a jab but it's blocked by Emelianegro. #T3#
Emelianegro throws a head kick that misses
and Hammerfall counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Emelianegro thows a left - swing and a miss!
Emelianegro throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hammerfall counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hammerfall checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hammerfall sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Hammerfall lands a jab to the head.
Hammerfall uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Emelianegro.
Hammerfall moves away from the strike by Emelianegro.
Emelianegro throws a poor cross that misses
and Hammerfall connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Emelianegro throws out a loose jab but Hammerfall uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hammerfall wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Hammerfall avoids the body shot from Emelianegro.
Hammerfall avoids a kick to the body.
Hammerfall misses with a body shot. #T4#
Hammerfall fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Emelianegro looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hammerfall ducks under a wild hook from Emelianegro.
Emelianegro throws a combination that misses
and Hammerfall counters with a left to the body.
Emelianegro takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hammerfall doesn't manage to clinch there - Emelianegro circles away.
Emelianegro throws a hook but Hammerfall blocks it.
Emelianegro has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Emelianegro throws a hook but Hammerfall blocks it.
Emelianegro throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
Hammerfall rushes Emelianegro and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hammerfall scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hammerfall lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Emelianegro working hard to break the clinch.
Emelianegro wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hammerfall has him pressed against the cage.
Emelianegro misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but UberThor Hammerfall did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
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#
Hammerfall uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hammerfall looks to throw the jab but Emelianegro is out of range. #CL#
Hammerfall gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Emelianegro blocks a body shot from Hammerfall.
Hammerfall lands with a right to the head.
Emelianegro trying to control the position but instead, Hammerfall has worked for underhooks and has pushed Emelianegro into the cage.
Emelianegro blocks a body shot from Hammerfall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammerfall lands a nice shot to the body.
Hammerfall gets through Emelianegro's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Emelianegro tries to break the clinch but Hammerfall is controlling the position.
Emelianegro misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Emelianegro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Emelianegro lands with a slapping head kick.
Emelianegro takes a swing at Hammerfall's ribcage but misses.
Emelianegro tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hammerfall jabs Emelianegro to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Emelianegro is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Hammerfall lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Emelianegro throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hammerfall counters with a straight right hand.
Hammerfall lands a glancing blow to the side of Emelianegro's head.#ROC#
Emelianegro is rocked!
Emelianegro is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Hammerfall doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Emelianegro crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Emelianegro's bad books for that mishap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). UberThor Hammerfall!
UberThor Hammerfall retains his heavyweight title!
UberThor Hammerfall really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that HELLBENT logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
In defeat, Fedor Emelianegro stepped up to the mic, saying 'I DO '.

Event: RISE 115 Emelianegro v Farina
Date: Nov 15, 2019

#R1#
Emelianegro tries to close the distance and clinch but Farina swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Emelianegro tries to work over Farina's front leg with a kick but Farina checks it.
We've been informed that Farina 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.
Farina swings for the body but Emelianegro moves out of range.
Farina cracks Emelianegro with an open hand slap.
Emelianegro jabs at Farina's body.
Emelianegro tries to close the distance and clinch up but Farina swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Emelianegro needs to keep his hands up - Farina had a free shot at his head there.
Farina misses with a hook.
Emelianegro slips a jab from Farina.
Farina avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL#
Emelianegro closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Farina drags the fight down to the ground. #SU#
Emelianegro gets to his feet. Farina looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Farina throws a body shot but no joy.
Farina throws a looping overhand right but Emelianegro ducks down to avoid it.
A big left from Farina misses.
Nice defenses there by Emelianegro.
Farina fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Emelianegro throws a predictable looking body shot
and Farina makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Farina connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Emelianegro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Farina.#T1#
Emelianegro misses the jab.
Emelianegro fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Farina has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Farina takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Emelianegro blocks a jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Emelianegro misses with a straight right.
Emelianegro takes one to the chin there.
Farina misses with a wild body shot.
Farina looks to throw the jab but Emelianegro is out of range.
Farina swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Farina bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Emelianegro's head.
Sloppy strikes from Farina. Those never looked like landing.
Farina throws a right and a left that both miss.
Farina keeps the fight on the outside.
Emelianegro finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Farina throws out a counter right but Emelianegro avoids it with no problem.
We've been told by Emelianegro's head coaches at Captain Turturro`s Pirate Ship that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Farina digs a good body shot into Emelianegro's ribs.
A head kick misses from Emelianegro.
Farina throws a hook but Emelianegro blocks it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Farina lands a jab to Emelianegro's midsection.
Farina lands with a good body shot.
Farina takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Mario Farina seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Farina thuds his right hand into Emelianegro's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Emelianegro misses with a straight right.
Emelianegro takes one on the button.
Emelianegro with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Farina fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CL#
Emelianegro clinches up against the cage.
Emelianegro tries a body shot but Farina blocks it.
Emelianegro lands an uppercut.
Emelianegro throws a head punch that misses. #TD2#
Farina pulls Emelianegro into guard. #SU#
Emelianegro stands up and waves to Farina to follow him.
Farina misses with a straight left.
Emelianegro misses with a body shot.
Emelianegro slips a straight right by Farina.
Farina on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Emelianegro tries to clinch up.
Emelianegro slips under a jab from Farina.
Farina throws out a powerful jab.
Farina misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Emelianegro.
Farina throws a lazy right hand but Emelianegro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T3#
The fighters circling - Emelianegro throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Farina throws a series of punches but Emelianegro avoids them all with ease.
Emelianegro misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Farina takes a swing at Emelianegro's ribcage but misses.
Farina lands a right hook to the body.
Emelianegro throws a hook but Farina blocks it.
Farina circles away from the clinch attempt.
Emelianegro scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Emelianegro takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Farina misses with a wild body shot.
Emelianegro finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Emelianegro connects with a good right hand that stumbles Farina. Farina circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Emelianegro throws a front kick that sends Farina stumbling back into the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Emelianegro clinches up with Farina and pushes him back against the cage.
Emelianegro lands a nice shot to the body.
Farina lands a hook to the side of the head.
Emelianegro lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Emelianegro scores with a hook to the body.
Farina looks winded!
Emelianegro tries to throw a body punch but Farina avoids it by throwing Emelianegro back against the cage.
Emelianegro has a couple of punches blocked by Farina. #T4#
Farina working aggressively here.
Emelianegro misses with a body punch.
Emelianegro blocking some punches.
A short right from Emelianegro on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Emelianegro as the two fighters clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Farina.
Emelianegro lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Farina has a couple of punches blocked by Emelianegro.
Emelianegro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Farina misses with a punch to the body.
Emelianegro makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Emelianegro tries to work over Farina's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Emelianegro swings wildly with an uppercut but Farina uses good head movement to avoid it.
Farina swings wildly with an uppercut but Emelianegro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Farina goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Emelianegro scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Emelianegro works on Farina's body with a couple of short punches.
Farina misses with a hook from the clinch.
Emelianegro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Emelianegro lands a nice shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mario Farina will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Emelianegro connects with a single shot there.
Farina throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Emelianegro sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Emelianegro takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Farina throws a one two combo.
Farina avoids the head kick by Emelianegro.
Farina pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Emelianegro thows a left - swing and a miss!
Farina throws a shot from downtown. Emelianegro moves away and avoids it.
Farina throws a nice looking combination but Emelianegro bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Emelianegro lands a jab to Farina's midsection.
Farina takes a swing at Emelianegro's ribcage but misses.
Farina takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Farina.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Emelianegro misses with a hook.
Emelianegro moves in looking to clinch but Farina pushes him off.
Emelianegro buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Emelianegro throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Farina is breathing heavily.
Farina fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Emelianegro manages to avoid it.#CL#
Farina tries to keep at a distance but Emelianegro has taken the fight into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Farina. #T1#
Emelianegro lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Farina backwards.
Emelianegro lands with a right to the head.
Emelianegro lands a hook to the side of the head.
Farina throws a punch but it's blocked by Emelianegro.
Farina lands with a short shot to the head.
A hook to the body from Emelianegro.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Farina.
Farina blocks a body shot from Emelianegro.
Emelianegro lands with a left to the head.
Farina jumps guard but Emelianegro turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Fedor Emelianegro has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Still in the clinch, Farina scores with a nice short uppercut.
Emelianegro misses with a punch to the body.
Farina throws a head punch that misses.
Good body shot from Emelianegro.
Emelianegro lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Farina backwards.
Farina misses with a body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Emelianegro presses Farina against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Emelianegro lands a body shot.
Farina's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Farina's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Emelianegro. #T2#
Emelianegro lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Farina.
Emelianegro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Farina's elbow.
Farina misses with a short punch on the inside.
Emelianegro lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Farina fails to land.
Good body shot from Emelianegro.
Emelianegro lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Emelianegro.
A short right from Emelianegro on the inside.
Emelianegro lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Farina backwards.
Emelianegro lands a nice uppercut.
Emelianegro lands with a left to the head.
Nice body punch from Emelianegro - that landed with a thud.
Emelianegro misses with a body punch.
Emelianegro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Farina tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Emelianegro's elbow.
Emelianegro lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Emelianegro digs a right hand into Farina's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Farina's gas tank.
Emelianegro digs a right hand underneath Farina's ribcage. Farina let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Emelianegro lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Emelianegro misses with a body punch. #T3#
Emelianegro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Emelianegro scores with a nice hook to the head.
Emelianegro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Farina prevents a body shot from Emelianegro.
Emelianegro tries a body shot but Farina blocks it.
Emelianegro misses with a body punch.
Farina tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Emelianegro's elbow.
Emelianegro throws a head punch that misses.
Emelianegro gets through Farina's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Emelianegro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Farina's elbow.
Emelianegro pushes Farina back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Emelianegro can't find room to land a body shot as Farina controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Emelianegro fails to land.
Emelianegro lands a hook that snaps the head of Farina backwards.
Emelianegro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Farina working aggressively here.
Emelianegro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Farina can do to turn this around?
Emelianegro gets through Farina's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Farina misses with a punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Emelianegro as the two fighters clinch.
Farina's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Emelianegro lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Farina's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T4#
Farina misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Emelianegro.
Farina misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Emelianegro - that landed with a thud.
Emelianegro lands a body punch in the clinch.
Emelianegro tries a body shot but Farina blocks it.
Emelianegro blocking some punches.
Farina misses with some punches.
A short body shot lands from Emelianegro as the two fighters clinch.
A short uppercut from Emelianegro.
Emelianegro lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Emelianegro lands a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Emelianegro.
Emelianegro lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #ROC#
Farina is rocked!
A left hand lands to the body for Emelianegro.
Farina is still on wobbly legs! Can Emelianegro finish him?
Emelianegro softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Emelianegro throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Farinas head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Emelianegro.
Emelianegro scores with a shoulder strike.
Emelianegro stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Farina blocks a body shot from Emelianegro.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fedor Emelianegro dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Emelianegro closes the distance and pushes Farina back into the cage.
Farina seems to have recovered his senses.
Farina scores with a shoulder strike.
Emelianegro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Emelianegro misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Emelianegro.
Emelianegro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Emelianegro scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Emelianegro scores with a hook to the body.
A right hand to the body from Emelianegro.
Emelianegro makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Emelianegro scores with a hook to the body.
Emelianegro pushes Farina back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Emelianegro misses with a punch to the body.
Emelianegro cracks Farina with a nice body shot.
Emelianegro lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Farina or not.
A body shot lands from Emelianegro.
Emelianegro presses Farina against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Farina takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Emelianegro scores with a shot to the side of Farina's head.
Emelianegro lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Farina.
Emelianegro lands a hook that snaps the head of Farina backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Emelianegro.
Emelianegro lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T1#
A body shot lands from Emelianegro.
Emelianegro lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Farina backwards.
Farina jumps guard but Emelianegro stands there with Farina around his waist. Farina gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Emelianegro lands a right hand.
Emelianegro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Farina misses with a body punch.
Farina has a couple of punches blocked by Emelianegro.
Emelianegro lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Emelianegro.
Emelianegro lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Farina backwards.
Emelianegro lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Farina.
Still in the clinch, Emelianegro scores with a nice short uppercut.
Emelianegro works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A nice left hand lands by Emelianegro.
Emelianegro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Emelianegro works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Emelianegro lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Farina.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Emelianegro lands a body shot in the clinch.
Emelianegro lands a right hand.
Emelianegro stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T2#
Still in the clinch, Emelianegro scores with a nice short uppercut.
Emelianegro creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Farina's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Farina drops to his knees and Emelianegro pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fedor Emelianegro!
Fedor Emelianegro decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: RISE 107 Kemp v Cruz Jr
Date: Oct 26, 2019

#R1#
Emelianegro misses with a lunging right hand
and Overflow connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#
It looks like Fedor Emelianegro has been cut.
Emelianegro tries to land a body kick
and Overflow counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Emelianegro tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Overflow counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Overflow lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Emelianegro misses with a body shot.
Emelianegro tries to clinch there but Overflow circles away.
Overflow takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Emelianegro looks to score with a jab to the body but Overflow is just out of range.
Emelianegro 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.
Emelianegro throws a body shot but no joy.
Overflow swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Emelianegro throws a nice inside leg kick. #T1#
Emelianegro throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Overflow counters with a straight right hand.
Emelianegro looks to throw the jab but Overflow is out of range.
Emelianegro lands a nice shot to the body.
Emelianegro throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
It seemed like Overflow was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Emelianegro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Overflow.
A little jabbing left from Overflow on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Emelianegro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Overflow.
Emelianegro takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Overflow swings for the body but Emelianegro moves out of range.
Emelianegro ducks under a wild hook from Overflow.
Emelianegro looks to score with a jab to the body but Overflow is just out of range.
Emelianegro wants to clinch but Overflow slips to the side
and Overflow counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Overflow catches Emelianegro with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T2#
Emelianegro just misses with a punch to the body.
Emelianegro lands a head kick. Overflow smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Overflow slips under a jab.
Overflow now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Good shot there by Overflow.
Overflow slips under a jab.
Fedor Emelianegro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Overflow on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Emelianegro tries to clinch up but Overflow circles away and keeps his distance.
Overflow looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Emelianegro throws a body shot but no joy.
Overflow walks into a stiff left hand from Emelianegro.
A swing and a miss from Emelianegro.
Overflow doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Emelianegro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Overflow manages to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Emelianegro throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T3#
Emelianegro takes a swing at Overflow's ribcage but misses.
Overflow let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Emelianegro misses with a looping right.
Emelianegro listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Emelianegro throws a lazy body kick
and Overflow counters with a straight right hand.
Overflow has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#CL#
Emelianegro gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Emelianegro tries to throw a body punch but Overflow avoids it by throwing Emelianegro back against the ropes.
Emelianegro misses with a punch to the body.
Emelianegro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Emelianegro can't find room to land a body shot as Overflow controls the action.
Emelianegro misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Overflow escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A nice leg kick lands there from Emelianegro.
Emelianegro swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T4#
Emelianegro throws a lazy uppercut
and Overflow connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Emelianegro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Overflow sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A jab from Emelianegro misses.
A little jabbing left from Overflow on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Emelianegro doesn't manage to clinch there - Overflow circles away.
A low kick from Emelianegro is predictable there
and Overflow counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Emelianegro slips a straight right by Overflow.
Emelianegro throws a head kick that misses.
Jab by Overflow.#CUT2#
Fedor Emelianegro's cut is getting worse.
Emelianegro throws a half hearted mid kick.
Emelianegro scores with a jab.
Emelianegro throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
It seemed like Overflow was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Emelianegro rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Overflow counters with a stiff right hand.
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 Fedor Emelianegro will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Fedor Emelianegro's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Emelianegro throws a quick inside leg kick.
Emelianegro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Overflow manages to avoid it.
Nice jab there from Overflow.
Overflow has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Overflow there as he acknowledges the shot.
Emelianegro misses with a looping right.
Overflow slips under a jab from Emelianegro.
Overflow swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Emelianegro tries to clinch there but Overflow circles away.
Emelianegro tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Overflow counters with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Emelianegro lands a nice hook to Overflow's body. Overflow takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Emelianegro digs a good hook to Overflow's body. #T1#
Overflow lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Emelianegro throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Overflow counters with a right hand to the body.
Emelianegro lands with a thumping leg kick.
Overflow takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Massive Overflow seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Emelianegro swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Overflow.
Overflow jabs Emelianegro to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Emelianegro misses with a looping left.
Overflow swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Emelianegro tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Overflow manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Overflow loads up on a big right hand but Emelianegro slips the punch.
The crowd cheers as Emelianegro lands an impressive looking overhand right. Overflow doesn't seem phased though.
Overflow moves out of range as Emelianegro strikes.
Emelianegro throws a nice inside leg kick. #T2#
Emelianegro misses with a left hand
and Overflow counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Overflow missing with a left hand there. Emelianegro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Emelianegro throws a right hand that misses
and Emelianegro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Emelianegro has taken the fight to the clinch.
Emelianegro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Emelianegro.
Emelianegro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Emelianegro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Overflow blocking some punches.
Overflow lands a hook to the side of the head.
Emelianegro cracks Overflow with a nice body shot.
Emelianegro misses with a body punch.
Emelianegro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Emelianegro misses with some punches.
Emelianegro has a couple of punches blocked by Overflow. #BC2#
Overflow manages to break the clinch.
Emelianegro connects with a crisp jab.
Nice cross by Emelianegro.
A cross from Emelianegro lands.
Emelianegro misses with a low kick.
Emelianegro throws a right hand that misses
and Overflow counters with a nice body shot.
Emelianegro misses with a lunging right hand
and Overflow connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Overflow steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Emelianegro.
Emelianegro throws a jab when Overflow was well out of range.
Overflow appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Emelianegro moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T4#
Overflow lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CUT2#
Fedor Emelianegro's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Overflow has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big left from Overflow misses.
Emelianegro is looking to counter punch.#KD2#
Overflow cracks Emelianegro with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Emelianegro looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Overflow finish him? #ROC2#
Emelianegro is rocked!
Overflow throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Emelianegro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Emelianegro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Emelianegro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Emelianegro misses with a jab to the body
and Overflow counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Overflow connects with a nice looking jab.
The fighters circling - Overflow throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Emelianegro gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Overflow connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Massive Overflow showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Fedor Emelianegro's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Overflow connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Emelianegro out cold! This one is over in a flash!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Massive Overflow!
Massive Overflow made sure to mention his sponsor, BuriedAlive// Fight Gear in his post fight interview.
In defeat, Fedor Emelianegro stepped up to the mic, saying 'I DO '.

Event: RISE 92 Hammerfall v Akodo
Date: Aug 31, 2019

#R1#
Bee looks to land a body kick but Emelianegro moved away.
Emelianegro seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Bee throws a lazy uppercut
and Emelianegro counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Emelianegro scores with a hook to the body. Bee takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bee scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Emelianegro swings for the body but Bee moves out of range.
Emelianegro misses the shot to the body.
Bee shapes to counter with a head kick.
Emelianegro cracks Bee with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bee takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fedor Emelianegro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Emelianegro closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Emelianegro lands a left hand.
Emelianegro has a couple of punches blocked by Bee.
Bee struggles to land a body shot inside as Emelianegro controls his hands. #BC2#
Bee manages to break the clinch.
Bee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Emelianegro manages to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Emelianegro throws a hook but Bee blocks it.
Emelianegro has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Captain Turturro`s Pirate Ship in the buildup to the fight.
Emelianegro lands a nice shot to the body. #T1##CL#
Emelianegro moves into the clinch successfully.
Emelianegro lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bee or not.
Bee tries to work over Emelianegro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bee doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Emelianegro.
Bee trying to land knees to the body.
Emelianegro lands a nice uppercut.
Stalling in the clinch from Emelianegro.
Emelianegro struggles to land a body shot inside as Bee controls his hands.
A right hook to the body lands for Emelianegro.
Emelianegro working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Emelianegro scores with a shoulder strike.
Emelianegro lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bee backwards.
Bee wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Emelianegro creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Emelianegro has Bee pressed against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Emelianegro.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Emelianegro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Emelianegro - that landed with a thud.
Bee looks winded!#T2#
Nice body punch from Emelianegro - that landed with a thud.
Emelianegro softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Emelianegro lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Bee tries to break the clinch but Emelianegro is controlling the position.
Emelianegro leaning against his opponent.
Emelianegro lands a body shot.
Emelianegro lands a hook that snaps the head of Bee backwards.
Emelianegro lands a left hand.
Emelianegro makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#ROC#
Bee is rocked!#BC2#
Bee manages to break the clinch.
Bee is still on wobbly legs! Can Emelianegro finish him?#CL#
Emelianegro moves into the clinch.
Bee seems to have recovered his senses.
Emelianegro lands a right hand.
Emelianegro scores with a shoulder strike.
Emelianegro scores with a nice hook to the head.
Emelianegro misses with a body punch.
Emelianegro tries to throw a body punch but Bee avoids it by throwing Emelianegro back against the cage.
Bee is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Emelianegro is keeping busy.#T3#
Emelianegro is pushing Bee up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A short uppercut from Emelianegro.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Emelianegro.
Emelianegro presses Bee against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bee takes a shot to the head.
Emelianegro is pushing Bee up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Emelianegro gets through Bee's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bee's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Emelianegro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A bit of stalling here from Emelianegro.
Bee has a couple of punches blocked by Emelianegro. #BC2#
Bee breaks from the clinch.
Emelianegro is looking to wear down Bee with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Emelianegro scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CL#
Emelianegro has Bee up against the cage in a clinch. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bee tries to work over Emelianegro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bee creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bee is trying to stall.
Emelianegro lands a shoulder strike.
Emelianegro lands a shoulder strike.
Emelianegro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Emelianegro gets through Bee's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Emelianegro lands with a right to the head.
Bee misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bee can't find room to land a body shot as Emelianegro controls the action.
Emelianegro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Emelianegro lands with a short punch from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Emelianegro creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Emelianegro dips a shoulder and cracks Bee with a mighty uppercut! Bee falls back against the cage and Emelianegro unloads with a barrage of strikes! Bee 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 - Emelianegro screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fedor Emelianegro!
A relieved looking Fedor Emelianegro 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: RISE 87- TBA
Date: Jul 24, 2019

#R1##CL#
Emelianegro moves into the clinch.
Emelianegro tries to work over Oloishona's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Oloishona blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Oloishona blocks a body shot from Emelianegro.
Oloishona misses with a hook to the ribs.
Emelianegro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Emelianegro fails to land.
Emelianegro avoids a wild elbow strike from Oloishona.
Nice body punch from Emelianegro - that landed with a thud.
Emelianegro stalling the fight.
Emelianegro prevents a body shot from Oloishona.
Emelianegro working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Emelianegro stalling in the clinch but Oloishona improves position.
Good body shot from Emelianegro.
A short left from Oloishona.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Oloishona.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Emelianegro is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Oloishona blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Oloishona tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Emelianegro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Oloishona blocks a body shot from Emelianegro. #BC2#
Oloishona's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Oloishona throws out a powerful jab.
Emelianegro has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Captain Turturro`s Pirate Ship in the buildup to the fight.
Oloishona ducks under a wild hook from Emelianegro.
Oloishona misses with an attempted mid kick.
Oloishona avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Emelianegro throws a hook but Oloishona blocks it.
Emelianegro looks to score with a jab to the body but Oloishona is just out of range.
Oloishona is trying to counter with his kicks.
Emelianegro misses with a looping right.
Despite the aggression on Oloishona's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Oloishona 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 looping hook to the body misses from Emelianegro. Oloishona does a little dance to reset his feet.
Emelianegro works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Oloishona keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Emelianegro swings for the body but Oloishona moves out of range.
Oloishona appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Emelianegro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Oloishona.
Oloishona throws out a leg kick but Emelianegro moves out of range and Oloishona only half commits. #T2#
Oloishona keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Emelianegro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Oloishona.
Emelianegro doesn't manage to clinch there - Oloishona circles away.
Emelianegro throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Oloishona counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Oloishona circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL#
Emelianegro moves into the clinch successfully.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Emelianegro stalling.
Emelianegro misses with the head strike.
Oloishona lands a hook that snaps the head of Emelianegro backwards.
Oloishona goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Emelianegro tries to throw a body punch but Oloishona avoids it by throwing Emelianegro back against the cage.
Oloishona tries to work over Emelianegro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Oloishona wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A short left from Oloishona.
Emelianegro taking a breather.
Emelianegro tries to work over Oloishona's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Oloishona. #T3#
Oloishona struggles to land a body shot inside as Emelianegro controls his hands.
Oloishona misses with a hook to the ribs.
Oloishona misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Oloishona.
Emelianegro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Emelianegro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Oloishona lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Oloishona misses with a punch to the body.
Emelianegro misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Oloishona fails to land.
A body shot lands from Emelianegro.
Emelianegro swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Oloishona manages to break the clinch.
Oloishona takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Oloishona is looking to slow Emelianegro down with leg kicks.
Fedor Emelianegro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Emelianegro fails in his attempt to clinch.
Oloishona was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Emelianegro's corner calls for a 1-2. Emelianegro obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Emelianegro throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
Emelianegro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Oloishona was well out of range. Poor timing from Emelianegro.
Oloishona walks into a left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oloishona scores with a three punch combo! #CUT2#
It looks like Fedor Emelianegro has been cut.
Oloishona waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Emelianegro.
Oloishona slips under a jab from Emelianegro.
Oloishona is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.#CL#
Emelianegro closes the distance and clinches.
Still in the clinch, Oloishona scores with a nice short uppercut.
Emelianegro wants to stall.
Oloishona misses with a punch on the inside.
Emelianegro slows down the pace here.
Emelianegro stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Emelianegro.
Emelianegro controlling the action here for a moment.
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 Fedor Emelianegro will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Fedor Emelianegro's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Emelianegro tries to clinch up but Oloishona circles away and keeps his distance.
Emelianegro takes a swing at Oloishona's ribcage but misses.
Oloishona swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Emelianegro connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Oloishona misses with a body kick.#CL#
Emelianegro closes the distance and clinches.
Emelianegro lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Oloishona backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Emelianegro.
Emelianegro tries to work over Oloishona's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Emelianegro misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Emelianegro.
Emelianegro lands a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oloishona tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Emelianegro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Emelianegro presses Oloishona against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Emelianegro throws a punch but it's blocked by Oloishona.
Emelianegro tries to work over Oloishona's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Emelianegro pushes Oloishona back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Emelianegro is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #T1#
Emelianegro lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Oloishona or not.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Oloishona.
Oloishona lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Oloishona working aggressively here.
Oloishona misses with a hook to the ribs.
Oloishona is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Emelianegro is keeping busy.
Emelianegro lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Oloishona backwards.
Emelianegro struggles to land a body shot inside as Oloishona controls his hands.
Oloishona works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Emelianegro lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Oloishona misses with the head strike.
Oloishona blocks a body shot from Emelianegro.
A left hand lands to the body for Emelianegro.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Emelianegro as Oloishona tries to tie him up.
Oloishona doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Emelianegro lands a nice shot to the body. #T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Emelianegro.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Emelianegro.
A nice right hand lands inside from Emelianegro.
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!
Oloishona lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Emelianegro backwards.
Emelianegro pushes Oloishona back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Emelianegro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Emelianegro misses with some punches.
Oloishona blocks a body shot from Emelianegro.
Emelianegro misses with a punch on the inside.
Oloishona misses with a body punch.
Oloishona fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Emelianegro has a couple of punches blocked by Oloishona.
Emelianegro avoiding damage.
Emelianegro misses with a body punch.
Oloishona misses with the head strike.
Emelianegro lands a shot to the body.
Oloishona lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Emelianegro creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Oloishona tries to work over Emelianegro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Emelianegro scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Oloishona takes a shot to the head.
A short right from Emelianegro.
Emelianegro lands a left hand.
Emelianegro lands with a short shot to the head.
Emelianegro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Oloishona blocks a body shot from Emelianegro.
Emelianegro misses with a punch on the inside.
Emelianegro lands with a left to the head.
Emelianegro is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Oloishona is keeping busy.
Oloishona prevents a body shot from Emelianegro.
Oloishona is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Emelianegro is defending well for now.#BC2#
Oloishona breaks the clinch.
Oloishona thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fight stays on the outside here - Emelianegro looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A shot to the liver by Emelianegro. Beautiful body shot.#T4#
Emelianegro connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Emelianegro loads up on a big right hand but Oloishona slips the punch.
Oloishona let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Oloishona avoids the body shot from Emelianegro.
Fedor Emelianegro is winning the standup battle so far.
Oloishona avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Emelianegro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Emelianegro throws a body shot but no joy.
Emelianegro tries to close the distance and clinch but Oloishona swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Oloishona cracks Emelianegro with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jab from Emelianegro.
Emelianegro takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fedor Emelianegro dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Fedor Emelianegro's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Emelianegro lands the left hand.
Oloishona throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Emelianegro sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice jab there from Emelianegro.
Oloishona keeps the fight on the outside.
Emelianegro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Oloishona can do to turn this around?
Oloishona throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Emelianegro lands a nice shot that snaps Oloishona's head back.
Emelianegro lands a head shot.
Emelianegro throws a shot from downtown. Oloishona moves away and avoids it.
Emelianegro throws a body punch but Oloishona moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Emelianegro takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Oloishona misses with a leg kick.
Oloishona throws the kick towards the body but Emelianegro avoids it.
Emelianegro slips a jab from Oloishona.#T1#
Oloishona thumps Emelianegro with a low kick.
Emelianegro works Oloishona's body with a nice hook.
Emelianegro with a hook.
Emelianegro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Oloishona.
Oloishona misses with a body kick.
Oloishona takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Oloishona misses with a hook. Emelianegro ducked under it nicely.
Emelianegro throws out a powerful jab.
Emelianegro fails in his attempt to clinch.
Oloishona gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A shot to the liver by Emelianegro. Beautiful body shot.
Fedor Emelianegro is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Oloishona takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Emelianegro misses with a looping right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oloishona bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Emelianegro throws a body punch but Oloishona moves out of range.
Oloishona is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Emelianegro with a body shot.
Oloishona with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Oloishona's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Emelianegro connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Oloishona scrambles back to his feet.
Oloishona takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Oloishona 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.
Oloishona uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Emelianegro.
Oloishona fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Emelianegro misses the body punch
and Oloishona counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Oloishona gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Emelianegro throws a body shot but no joy.
Emelianegro misses with a hook
and Oloishona counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Emelianegro ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A jab from Emelianegro does it's job there.
Emelianegro connects with a nice looking jab.
Tonkei Oloishona has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fight stays on the outside here - Emelianegro looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Emelianegro is looking to clinch.
Oloishona appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Jab by Emelianegro.
Emelianegro jabs Oloishona right on the nose. Oloishona blinks but takes it well.#T4#
Emelianegro lands with a hook. Oloishona tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Emelianegro throws a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Emelianegro connects with a body shot.
Emelianegro blocks a jab.
Emelianegro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Emelianegro fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Oloishona misses with a punch on the inside.
Fedor Emelianegro has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Oloishona blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Emelianegro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Oloishona misses with a body punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fedor Emelianegro showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Emelianegro 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight for Fedor Emelianegro!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Fedor Emelianegro!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Fedor Emelianegro!

Fedor Emelianegro wins by unanimous decision!
Fedor Emelianegro seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: RFL - 81 UTH VS. F.E III
Date: Jun 22, 2019

#R1#
Hammerfall gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CUT2#
It looks like UberThor Hammerfall has been cut.
Nice body punch from Emelianegro.
Hammerfall missing with a left hand there. Emelianegro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hammerfall uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Emelianegro.
Emelianegro lands an overhand right.
Hammerfall slips a straight right by Emelianegro.
Emelianegro swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hammerfall counters with a nice uppercut.
Emelianegro misses with a lunging right hand
and Hammerfall counters with a stiff right hand.
Emelianegro misses with an uppercut
and Hammerfall counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A big left from Emelianegro misses.
Emelianegro misses with an uppercut. Hammerfall saw that one coming.
Emelianegro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hammerfall manages to avoid it.
Hammerfall tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Emelianegro manages to circle out of the way.
Emelianegro defending well as Hammerfall loads up on a big left hand.
Emelianegro throws out a counter right but Hammerfall avoids it with no problem.
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!
Hammerfall is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Emelianegro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hammerfall.
Emelianegro scores with a jab.
Emelianegro misses with a jab to the body
and Hammerfall counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hammerfall darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Emelianegro stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A looping hook to the body misses from Emelianegro. Hammerfall does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hammerfall looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Emelianegro swings for the body but Hammerfall moves out of range.
Emelianegro swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hammerfall counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Emelianegro misses with a lunging right hand
and Hammerfall counters with a straight right hand.
Emelianegro connects with a jab.#CUT2#
UberThor Hammerfall's cut is getting worse.
Emelianegro throws a poor cross that misses
and Hammerfall counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Emelianegro misses with a hook.
Hammerfall is looking to counter punch.
Fedor Emelianegro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Emelianegro throws out a loose jab but Hammerfall uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hammerfall swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Emelianegro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hammerfall manages to avoid it.
Hammerfall thuds a left hand into Emelianegro's body.#T2#
Emelianegro throws a lazy uppercut
and Hammerfall counters with a straight right hand.
Emelianegro throws a lazy uppercut
and Hammerfall counters with a straight right hand.
Decent striking displayed by Emelianegro there.
Emelianegro throws a right hand that misses #CL#
and Hammerfall counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hammerfall.
A right handed body shot lands from Hammerfall.
Emelianegro is looking to break free of the clinch but Hammerfall has double underhooks.
Emelianegro blocks an elbow strike.
Hammerfall pushes off an throws an elbow but Emelianegro leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Emelianegro is trying to break the clinch but Hammerfall has him pressed against the cage.
Hammerfall prevents Emelianegro from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Emelianegro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Emelianegro misses with a body punch #CL#
and Hammerfall counters by clinching up.
Hammerfall doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hammerfall misses with a hook to the ribs. #T3#
Emelianegro scores with a shoulder strike.
Hammerfall lands an elbow inside that Emelianegro shrugs off. #CUT#
It looks like Fedor Emelianegro has been cut.
Hammerfall lands an elbow that stopped Emelianegro in his tracks for a moment.
Emelianegro's coach down at Captain Turturro`s Pirate Ship was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Emelianegro's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Hammerfall makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Emelianegro misses with a punch on the inside.
Emelianegro lands with a right to the head.
A right hand to the body from Hammerfall.
Hammerfall pushes Emelianegro back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#CUT#
That has opened up Fedor Emelianegro's cut even more.
Emelianegro tries to break the clinch but Hammerfall is controlling the position.
Emelianegro looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Emelianegro is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Emelianegro is trying to break the clinch but Hammerfall is controlling him.
Emelianegro wants to break the clinch but can't.
Emelianegro lands a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Emelianegro breaks the clinch. #T4#
Emelianegro misses with a right hand
and Hammerfall counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hammerfall tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Emelianegro was well out of range. Poor timing from Hammerfall.
Emelianegro misses the shot to the body.
Hammerfall throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hammerfall tries to clinch up.
Hammerfall is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Emelianegro rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hammerfall counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice body punch from Hammerfall.
Emelianegro with a hook.
Emelianegro takes a swing at Hammerfall's ribcage but misses.
Emelianegro misses with a looping right.
Emelianegro throws a hook to the side of Hammerfall's head but Hammerfall sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Emelianegro misses with a lunging right hand
and Hammerfall counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hammerfall uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Emelianegro.
Hammerfall was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Emelianegro punishes Hammerfall's body with a nice straight punch.
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 UberThor Hammerfall will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Hammerfall's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Hammerfall doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Emelianegro misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hammerfall counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hammerfall darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Emelianegro misses with an uppercut. Hammerfall saw that one coming.
Emelianegro misses with an uppercut
letting Hammerfall counter with a right hand.
Hammerfall thuds a left hand into Emelianegro's body.
Hammerfall throws an overhand right that lands on Emelianegro's shoulder, as Emelianegro tries to avoid the shot.
Emelianegro throws out a counter right but Hammerfall avoids it with no problem.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hammerfall darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Emelianegro throws a hook to the side of Hammerfall's head but Hammerfall sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hammerfall is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Emelianegro can do to turn this around?
Hammerfall avoids the body shot from Emelianegro.
Emelianegro pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Emelianegro's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hammerfall connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Emelianegro scrambles back to his feet.
Emelianegro throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hammerfall counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Emelianegro misses with a hook. Hammerfall ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Emelianegro misses the shot to the body.
Emelianegro misses with a body shot.
Hammerfall is looking to counter the offense by Emelianegro and move into the clinch.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Emelianegro 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.
Hammerfall throws a jab but it's blocked by Emelianegro.
Emelianegro misses with a jab to the body
and Hammerfall cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Emelianegro misses with a lunging right hand
and Emelianegro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The fighters circling - Emelianegro throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hammerfall tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Emelianegro manages to circle out of the way.
A left lands for Emelianegro.
Emelianegro misses with a hook
and Hammerfall counters with a left to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Emelianegro there.
Emelianegro misses with a hook
enabling Hammerfall to counter with a crisp jab.
Emelianegro falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hammerfall counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Emelianegro 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.
Emelianegro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hammerfall was well out of range. Poor timing from Emelianegro.#T2#
Emelianegro ducks under a wild hook from Hammerfall.
A shot to the body from Emelianegro misses
and Hammerfall counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Emelianegro misses with a body shot.
Emelianegro throws a lazy uppercut
and Hammerfall counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Emelianegro has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hammerfall takes a swing at Emelianegro's ribcage but misses.
Emelianegro misses with a body punch
and Emelianegro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Emelianegro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hammerfall.
Emelianegro dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Emelianegro throws a poor cross that misses
and Hammerfall connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Emelianegro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hammerfall throws a body shot but no joy.
Emelianegro misses with an uppercut
and Hammerfall counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A shot to the body from Emelianegro misses
and Hammerfall counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Emelianegro thinking.
Emelianegro slips under a jab.#T3#
Hammerfall gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Emelianegro avoids the body shot from Hammerfall.
Hammerfall loads up on a big right hand but Emelianegro slips the punch.
Emelianegro walks into a left hand.
Hammerfall keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Emelianegro.
Emelianegro throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Hammerfall to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC#
Emelianegro is rocked!
Emelianegro looks up at the clock. Bad move! Hammerfall lands a right hand from hell, dropping Emelianegro. Hammerfall pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). UberThor Hammerfall!
UberThor Hammerfall retains his heavyweight title!
UberThor Hammerfall took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Top Nutrition 160Q100$ 140Q75$ 100Q25$ for their support in the buildup to the fight.
Fedor Emelianegro spoke after the fight, saying 'I DO '.

Event: RFLFN-28 Manowaru Vs.Greenland
Date: May 29, 2019

#R1#
Kapisi cracks Emelianegro with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A jab lands there for Kapisi.
Kapisi misses with a series of wild punches.
Emelianegro is looking to counter punch.
Kapisi scores with a jab to the body.
Kapisi scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kapisi stuns Emelianegro with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kapisi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL#
Kapisi gets tackled into the cage by Emelianegro. Emelianegro maintains the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Emelianegro creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Emelianegro has a couple of punches blocked by Kapisi.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kapisi swings wildly with an uppercut but Emelianegro uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Emelianegro.
Emelianegro lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kapisi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Emelianegro.
Emelianegro lands a nice uppercut.#T1#
Kapisi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Emelianegro lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Emelianegro lands with a left to the head.
Emelianegro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kapisi working aggressively here.
Good body shot from Kapisi.
Emelianegro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Emelianegro can't find room to land a body shot as Kapisi controls the action.
Kapisi told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Kapisi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kapisi throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Emelianegro blocks it with crossed arms.
Emelianegro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Emelianegro misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Emelianegro on the inside.
Nice body punch from Emelianegro - that landed with a thud.
Kapisi lands with a short shot to the head. #T2#
Emelianegro tries a body shot but Kapisi blocks it.
Emelianegro has a couple of punches blocked by Kapisi.
Emelianegro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Emelianegro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Emelianegro has a couple of punches blocked by Kapisi.
Kapisi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Emelianegro blocks an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kapisi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Emelianegro.
Emelianegro prevents a body shot from Kapisi.
Emelianegro misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kapisi blocks a body shot from Emelianegro.
A head punch on the inside from Emelianegro fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Emelianegro.
Kapisi prevents a body shot from Emelianegro.
Kapisi misses with a body punch. #T3#
Kapisi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kapisi.
Emelianegro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Emelianegro working aggressively here.
Emelianegro lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kapisi backwards.
Kapisi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Emelianegro throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Emelianegro.
Emelianegro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kapisi blocking some punches.
Emelianegro lands a body shot in the clinch.
Emelianegro has a couple of punches blocked by Kapisi.
Emelianegro cracks Kapisi with a nice body shot.
Emelianegro lands with a right to the head.
Kapisi misses with a punch to the body.
Kapisi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
A short uppercut from Emelianegro.
Emelianegro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Kapisi as the two fighters clinch.
Kapisi prevents a body shot from Emelianegro.
Emelianegro lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kapisi backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Emelianegro misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kapisi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Emelianegro blocks an elbow strike from Kapisi.
Kapisi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kapisi digs a right hand underneath Emelianegro's ribcage. Emelianegro let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kapisi pushes Emelianegro back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kapisi struggles to land a body shot inside as Emelianegro controls his hands.
Kapisi tries a body shot but Emelianegro blocks it.
Kapisi drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kapisi can't find room to land a body shot as Emelianegro controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fedor Emelianegro dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Emelianegro misses with a body shot.
It seemed like Kapisi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kapisi swats away the attempt to clinch by Emelianegro.
Kapisi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kapisi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Emelianegro.
Kapisi throws a body shot but no joy.
Emelianegro connects with a looping right hand.
Nice cross by Emelianegro.
Keone Kapisi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kapisi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kapisi moves forwards but Emelianegro connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Emelianegro stuns Kapisi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Emelianegro moves in looking to clinch but Kapisi pushes him off.
A jab from Kapisi does it's job there.
Emelianegro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kapisi can do to turn this around?
A jab from Emelianegro misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Emelianegro moves away from the strike by Kapisi.
Emelianegro throws the left hand but Kapisi avoids the punch easily.
Emelianegro jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It seemed like Kapisi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Emelianegro misses with a straight left.
Kapisi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Emelianegro with a body shot.
Kapisi avoids the body shot from Emelianegro.
Keone Kapisi seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Kapisi closes the distance and pushes Emelianegro back into the cage.
Emelianegro gets underhooks to prevent Kapisi's takedown attempt.
Kapisi swings wildly with an uppercut but Emelianegro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Emelianegro working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kapisi tries to work over Emelianegro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kapisi misses with the head strike.
Emelianegro misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kapisi.
A short right from Emelianegro.
Fedor Emelianegro has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Emelianegro lands a hook that snaps the head of Kapisi backwards.
Emelianegro blocking some punches.
Emelianegro misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T2#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A right hand to the body from Emelianegro.
Emelianegro misses with a punch to the body.
Emelianegro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kapisi's elbow.
Kapisi throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kapisi can't find room to land a body shot as Emelianegro controls the action.
Emelianegro misses with some punches.
Emelianegro presses Kapisi against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kapisi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Emelianegro lands a hook that snaps the head of Kapisi backwards.
Emelianegro lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kapisi backwards.
Kapisi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kapisi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Emelianegro lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kapisi backwards.
Kapisi pushes Emelianegro back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
Emelianegro dodges an elbow strike from Kapisi.
Good body shot from Emelianegro.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kapisi.
A head punch on the inside from Kapisi fails to land.
Emelianegro scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kapisi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Emelianegro scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kapisi swings wildly with an uppercut but Emelianegro uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Emelianegro fails to land.
A nice left hand lands by Emelianegro.
A head punch on the inside from Emelianegro fails to land.
Kapisi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Emelianegro lands a hook that snaps the head of Kapisi backwards.
Good body shot from Emelianegro.
A short right from Emelianegro. #T4#
Emelianegro lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kapisi.
Kapisi wants to stall.
A short uppercut from Emelianegro.
Kapisi is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Emelianegro lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kapisi backwards.
Emelianegro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Emelianegro misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Emelianegro creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Emelianegro misses with a short punch on the inside.
Emelianegro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kapisi has a couple of punches blocked by Emelianegro.
Kapisi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kapisi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Emelianegro swings wildly with an uppercut but Kapisi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Emelianegro misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fedor Emelianegro dominated that second 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Emelianegro ducks under a wild hook from Kapisi.
Emelianegro misses the shot to the body.
Emelianegro slips a jab and a cross from Kapisi.
Kapisi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Emelianegro.
Kapisi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kapisi throws a hook but Emelianegro avoids it easily.
Donk. Emelianegro catches Kapisi right on the button with a cross.#CL#
Emelianegro clinches with his opponent.
Emelianegro working some nice short punches in the clinch.#ROC#
Kapisi is rocked!
Emelianegro lands a body shot.
Kapisi is still on wobbly legs! Can Emelianegro finish him?
Kapisi prevents a body shot from Emelianegro.
Kapisi seems to have recovered his senses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kapisi misses with the head strike.
A short uppercut from Kapisi.
Emelianegro pushes Kapisi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Emelianegro.
Kapisi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
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!
Kapisi blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Emelianegro scores with a shot to the side of Kapisi's head.
A short left from Emelianegro. #KD#
Emelianegro drops Kapisi onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Kapisi is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Emelianegro dips a shoulder and cracks Kapisi with a mighty uppercut! Kapisi falls back against the cage and Emelianegro unloads with a barrage of strikes! Kapisi 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 - Emelianegro screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fedor Emelianegro!
Fedor Emelianegro took some time post fight to say the following; 'I DO'.

Event: RFLFN-26 Snowdon Vs. Bartoli 2
Date: May 15, 2019

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Emelianegro. Canseco does a little dance to reset his feet.
Canseco is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Emelianegro misses with a left hand
and Canseco counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jab by Emelianegro.#CL#
Emelianegro has Canseco up against the cage in a clinch.
Emelianegro working aggressively here.
Emelianegro misses with some punches.
Emelianegro prevents a body shot from Canseco .
Emelianegro lands with a right to the head.
Emelianegro digs a right hand into Canseco 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Canseco 's gas tank.
Canseco doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Emelianegro lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Emelianegro lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Canseco or not.
Emelianegro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Canseco 's elbow.
Emelianegro lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Canseco .
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Canseco throws a punch but it's blocked by Emelianegro.
Emelianegro lands a body punch in the clinch.
Canseco looks winded!
Emelianegro scores with a shoulder strike.
Canseco misses with a short punch on the inside.
Emelianegro lands a shoulder strike. #T1#
Emelianegro throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Emelianegro lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Canseco backwards.
A body shot lands from Emelianegro.
Canseco has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Emelianegro seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Canseco can turn it around.
Still in the clinch, Emelianegro scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Emelianegro.
Emelianegro lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Emelianegro lands with a short shot to the head.
Emelianegro lands a right hand.
Emelianegro gets through Canseco 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Emelianegro lands an uppercut.#ROC#
Canseco is rocked!
Emelianegro lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Canseco 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Canseco is still on wobbly legs! Can Emelianegro finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Emelianegro lands a nice uppercut.
Emelianegro throws a big uppercut that drops Canseco ! More strikes from Emelianegro and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Canseco lies dazed against the cage as Emelianegro celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fedor Emelianegro!
An intense looking Fedor Emelianegro took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'I DO'.
The defeated Jose Canseco had this to say: 'I DO Then runs down to the courthouse and files for divorce.'.

Event: RFL- 74 FE Vs. UTH 2
Date: Apr 27, 2019

#R1#
Hammerfall punishes Emelianegro's body with a nice straight punch.
Emelianegro ducks under a wild hook from Hammerfall.#CL#
Emelianegro clinches.
Emelianegro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Emelianegro tries a body shot but Hammerfall blocks it.
Hammerfall tries a body shot but Emelianegro blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Emelianegro fails to land.
Emelianegro lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hammerfall blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Emelianegro tries to work over Hammerfall's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Emelianegro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Emelianegro.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammerfall lands a damaging elbow. #CUT2#
It looks like Fedor Emelianegro has been cut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hammerfall.
Emelianegro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Emelianegro blocks a body shot from Hammerfall.
Emelianegro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Emelianegro misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Hammerfall struggles to land a body shot inside as Emelianegro controls his hands.
Emelianegro lands a left hand. #CUT#
It looks like UberThor Hammerfall has been cut.
Hammerfall blocks an uppercut.
Emelianegro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Emelianegro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Emelianegro working aggressively here.
A right hook to the body lands for Hammerfall.
Hammerfall stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hammerfall misses with a punch on the inside.
Emelianegro tries to throw a body punch but Hammerfall avoids it by throwing Emelianegro back against the cage.
Hammerfall lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Emelianegro.
Emelianegro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Emelianegro misses with a punch on the inside.
Emelianegro misses with a punch on the inside.
Emelianegro has a couple of punches blocked by Hammerfall.
Hammerfall's coach down at London BALLS OF STEEL was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Hammerfall's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Emelianegro tries a body shot but Hammerfall blocks it.
Emelianegro throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Emelianegro misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Emelianegro creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Emelianegro.
Emelianegro misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hammerfall blocks an uppercut.
Hammerfall blocking some punches.
Hammerfall lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#
Fedor Emelianegro's cut is getting worse.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Emelianegro lands a shoulder strike.
Emelianegro misses with a punch to the body.
Hammerfall blocks an uppercut.
Emelianegro throws a head punch that misses.
Hammerfall blocks an uppercut.
Emelianegro blocks a body shot from Hammerfall.
Emelianegro throws a punch but it's blocked by Hammerfall.
Emelianegro's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hammerfall softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T3#
Hammerfall blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hammerfall misses with an elbow over the top.
Hammerfall prevents a body shot from Emelianegro.
Emelianegro misses with a hook from the clinch.
Emelianegro pushes Hammerfall back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Emelianegro lands a right hand.
Emelianegro scores with a shot to the side of Hammerfall's head.
Emelianegro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Emelianegro has a couple of punches blocked by Hammerfall.
Emelianegro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Emelianegro pushes Hammerfall back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hammerfall.
Hammerfall lands a nice elbow.
Emelianegro misses with a short punch on the inside.
Emelianegro misses with a punch on the inside.
Hammerfall blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Hammerfall blocking some punches.
Hammerfall presses Emelianegro against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Emelianegro dodges an elbow strike from Hammerfall.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Emelianegro misses with some punches.
Hammerfall misses with a hook to the ribs.
Emelianegro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Emelianegro tries to work over Hammerfall's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hammerfall blocks an uppercut.
Hammerfall lands with a short head shot on the inside. #CUT2#
Fedor Emelianegro's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Emelianegro lands a hook that snaps the head of Hammerfall backwards.
Hammerfall lands a nice shot to the body.
Emelianegro lands a hook that snaps the head of Hammerfall backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Emelianegro.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hammerfall.
Hammerfall blocks a body shot from Emelianegro.
Emelianegro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fedor Emelianegro dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Emelianegro closes the distance looking to clinch
and Emelianegro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Emelianegro throws a series of punches but Hammerfall avoids them all with ease.
Hammerfall staying out of range there.
Emelianegro bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hammerfall's head.
Hammerfall missing with a left hand there. Emelianegro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL#
Emelianegro has taken the fight to the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hammerfall.
Emelianegro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hammerfall can do to turn this around?
Hammerfall blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Emelianegro.
Emelianegro lands a shoulder strike.
Emelianegro tries to work over Hammerfall's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Emelianegro throws a head punch that misses.
Emelianegro throws a punch but it's blocked by Hammerfall. #T1#
Hammerfall lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Emelianegro.
Hammerfall makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Emelianegro lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Emelianegro misses with a punch to the body.
Emelianegro throws a head punch that misses.
Fedor Emelianegro has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hammerfall misses with a body punch.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Hammerfall 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.
A head punch on the inside from Hammerfall fails to land.
A short body shot lands from Hammerfall as the two fighters clinch.
Good body shot from Hammerfall.
Emelianegro lands a nice shot to the body.
Emelianegro swings wildly with an uppercut but Hammerfall uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Emelianegro.
Hammerfall misses with a hook to the ribs.
Emelianegro misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Good body shot from Hammerfall.
Emelianegro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Emelianegro blocks an uppercut.
Hammerfall tries to throw a body punch but Emelianegro avoids it by throwing Hammerfall back against the cage.
Emelianegro lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Emelianegro fails to land.
Emelianegro has a couple of punches blocked by Hammerfall.
Hammerfall lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Emelianegro blocks the elbow strike.
Emelianegro working aggressively here.
Hammerfall lands a right hand.
Emelianegro tries to throw a body punch but Hammerfall avoids it by throwing Emelianegro back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Emelianegro fails to land.
Hammerfall tries to throw a body punch but Emelianegro avoids it by throwing Hammerfall back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Emelianegro fails to land.
Hammerfall lands a nice elbow. #CUT2#
Jeez, Fedor Emelianegro's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.#T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Emelianegro.
Emelianegro scores with a shoulder strike.
Hammerfall prevents a body shot from Emelianegro.
Emelianegro has a couple of punches blocked by Hammerfall.
Emelianegro prevents a body shot from Hammerfall.
Emelianegro lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hammerfall backwards.
Hammerfall blocking some punches.
Emelianegro misses with a punch on the inside.
Hammerfall blocks a body shot from Emelianegro.
Emelianegro working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A shot in the inside from Hammerfall.
Hammerfall lands a body punch.
Emelianegro misses with a punch on the inside.
Hammerfall lands an uppercut.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Fedor Emelianegro's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). UberThor Hammerfall!
UberThor Hammerfall is the new heavyweight champion!
UberThor Hammerfall really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Top Nutrition 160Q100$ 140Q75$ 100Q25$ logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: NSC 13: Maximus vs Hop
Date: Apr 09, 2019

#R1#
Emelianegro misses with a hook.
Emelianegro tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Udovich takes one to the side of the head.
Emelianegro has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Soul Supremacy Rio in the buildup to the fight.
Emelianegro tries to clinch there but Udovich circles away.
Udovich waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Emelianegro.
Emelianegro looks to land a right hand but Udovich moved out of range.#KD2#
Udovich sends Emelianegro crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Udovich is motioning to the referee to let Emelianegro up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#CUT2#
It looks like Fedor Emelianegro has been cut.
Udovich moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Udovich moves away from the strike by Emelianegro. #CL#
Emelianegro has managed to clinch.
Udovich lands a big right hand that drops Emelianegro! The killer instinct kicks in and Udovich finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Udovich!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Simon Udovich!
A very excited looking Simon Udovich 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: RFL-69
Date: Mar 23, 2019

#R1#
Emelianegro misses with a body shot.
Emelianegro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mircea.
We've been told by Emelianegro's head coaches at Soul Supremacy Rio that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Emelianegro misses with an uppercut
and Mircea connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Emelianegro lands a body shot.
Emelianegro is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Mircea takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A big left from Emelianegro misses.
Emelianegro connects with a single shot there.
Emelianegro dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Emelianegro lands a slapping body shot.
Emelianegro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mircea.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mircea throws a sloppy head kick and Emelianegro moves out of range easily.
Mircea takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #CL#
Emelianegro gets a clinch. #T1#
Emelianegro lands a hook that snaps the head of Mircea backwards.
Emelianegro lands an uppercut.
Mircea is pressed up against the cage. Emelianegro has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mircea down to the mat. Mircea avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
Emelianegro gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Emelianegro lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Emelianegro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Emelianegro lands an uppercut.
Mircea throws a head punch that misses.
Mircea misses with a hook from the clinch.
Emelianegro lands a body shot.
Mircea looks winded!
Emelianegro prevents a body shot from Mircea.
Still in the clinch, Emelianegro scores with a nice short uppercut.
Emelianegro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Emelianegro scores with a nice short uppercut.
Emelianegro scores with a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Emelianegro is working Mircea over against the cage.
Emelianegro lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Emelianegro gets through Mircea's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Emelianegro lands a body punch.
Emelianegro lands with a light punch inside.
Emelianegro lands a body shot in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Emelianegro. #T2#
Emelianegro pushes Mircea back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Emelianegro lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mircea backwards.
A shot in the inside from Emelianegro.
Emelianegro softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#TD#
Emelianegro has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Mircea is trying to keep an underhook but Emelianegro manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Mircea blocking the ground and pound attempt from Emelianegro.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Emelianegro missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Emelianegro sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Mircea felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Emelianegro not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Emelianegro trying to control the action but Mircea is working from the bottom.
Emelianegro looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T3#
Emelianegro not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Emelianegro content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mircea keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Emelianegro throws a strike but Mircea avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Emelianegro throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mircea works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Emelianegro throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Emelianegro throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mircea works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mircea preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Emelianegro throws a big elbow that misses.
Mircea preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Emelianegro trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Emelianegro trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mircea keeping moving, preventing Emelianegro from controlling successfully.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Emelianegro in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Emelianegro with a flurry of punches that miss.
Emelianegro throws a strike but Mircea rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Emelianegro is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mircea is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fedor Emelianegro 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#
No joy there for Mircea, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Emelianegro is looking to counter the offense by Mircea and move into the clinch.
Fedor Emelianegro is winning the standup battle so far.
Emelianegro connects with a nice looking jab.
Mircea throws a hook but Emelianegro avoids it easily.
Emelianegro connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mircea takes one to the chin there.#CL#
Emelianegro moves into the clinch.
Mircea misses with a punch on the inside.
Mircea misses with a punch to the body.
Emelianegro swings wildly with an uppercut but Mircea uses good head movement to avoid it.
Emelianegro prevents a body shot from Mircea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A body shot lands from Emelianegro.
Emelianegro lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mircea.
Emelianegro gets through Mircea's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mircea struggles to land a body shot inside as Emelianegro controls his hands.
Mircea is breathing heavily.
Mircea is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Mircea misses with a body punch.
Emelianegro lands a hook that snaps the head of Mircea backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Emelianegro stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T1#
Mircea gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Emelianegro.
Emelianegro has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mircea avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fedor Emelianegro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mircea tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Good body shot from Emelianegro.
Mircea stops a takedown attempt from Emelianegro.
A left hand lands to the body for Emelianegro.
Emelianegro digs a right hand into Mircea's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mircea's gas tank.
Emelianegro lands a body punch in the clinch.
Emelianegro scores with a shoulder strike.
A short left from Emelianegro.
Emelianegro throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Emelianegro lands a body punch. #TD#
Emelianegro has clasped his hands together around Mircea's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Emelianegro wants to control but Mircea is keeping him busy.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mircea can do anything to dispel that myth.
Emelianegro throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Mircea defending against the ground and pound. #T2#
Sloppy strikes there by Emelianegro.
Mircea tries to bench press Emelianegro off him but Emelianegro keeps the position.
Emelianegro with the ground and pound but Mircea regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Mircea blocking the ground and pound attempt from Emelianegro.
Emelianegro throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Well, if Emelianegro 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.
Emelianegro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mircea can do to turn this around?
Emelianegro throws a strike but Mircea avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Emelianegro in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Emelianegro working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fedor Emelianegro overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mircea is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Emelianegro trying to control but Mircea is working from the bottom.
Emelianegro working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Emelianegro is in close to Mircea's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Emelianegro postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mircea avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Emelianegro sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Emelianegro trying to control but Mircea is working from the bottom.
Mircea avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Emelianegro looking to sit in guard and control but Mircea gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T4#
Emelianegro wants to get back to his feet but Mircea passes into half guard.
Mircea stops Emelianegro from getting back to his feet. #ES#
Emelianegro kicks Mircea off and gets back to his feet.#CL#
Emelianegro closes the distance and clinches.
A nice left hand lands by Emelianegro.
Emelianegro lands a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Emelianegro lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mircea backwards.
Mircea misses with some punches.
Mircea prevents a body shot from Emelianegro.
Mircea lands a body punch.
A body shot lands from Mircea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fedor Emelianegro dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Emelianegro on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mircea. Mircea obviously looking to wear him down.
Emelianegro misses with an uppercut. Mircea saw that one coming.#CL#
Emelianegro has managed to clinch.
Emelianegro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short body shot lands from Emelianegro as the two fighters clinch.
Mircea misses with a hook from the clinch.
Emelianegro tries to work over Mircea's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Emelianegro goes for a takedown attempt but Mircea pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Mircea doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Emelianegro pushes Mircea up against the cage in a clinch.
Emelianegro lands a body shot.
Emelianegro lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mircea takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Emelianegro lands with a short shot to the head. #T1#
Emelianegro is leaning against Mircea and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mircea misses with a punch on the inside.
Emelianegro lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mircea backwards.
Emelianegro is looking for a takedown.
Mircea misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mircea pushes Emelianegro back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Emelianegro.
A shot in the inside from Emelianegro.
Mircea lands an uppercut.
Mircea swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Emelianegro lands a shot to the body.#TD#
Emelianegro tightens his grip and picks Mircea up, before dumping him to the ground. Mircea manages to land in guard.
Emelianegro slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Emelianegro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mircea is keeping the position for now.
Emelianegro throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Emelianegro trying to control but Mircea is working from the bottom.
Mircea preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Emelianegro is looking to work some ground and pound but Mircea has wrist control.
Mircea is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##ES#
Emelianegro pushes Mircea off and gets back to his feet.
Emelianegro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mircea.#CL#
Emelianegro takes the fight into the clinch.
Emelianegro misses with the head strike.
Mircea tries a body shot but Emelianegro blocks it.
Mircea can't find room to land a body shot as Emelianegro controls the action.
Emelianegro lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mircea backwards. #TD#
Emelianegro gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #T3#
Mircea wants to sweep but no luck.
Emelianegro 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.
Emelianegro throwing strikes from guard but Mircea blocks nicely.
Emelianegro postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mircea working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Emelianegro.
Emelianegro throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Emelianegro wants to control from the top but Mircea keeps moving.
Emelianegro connects with a couple of short punches.
Emelianegro postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Mircea is pulling down on Emelianegro's head. It's preventing any offense from Emelianegro, at least for the moment.
Emelianegro throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mircea works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T4#
Emelianegro missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Emelianegro is looking to work some ground and pound but Mircea has wrist control.
Mircea utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Emelianegro throws a strike but Mircea rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Emelianegro wants to stand up but Mircea is controlling him.
Emelianegro wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Mircea manages to pass to side control.
Emelianegro is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fedor Emelianegro clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R4#
Mircea is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mircea misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Emelianegro counters with a two punch combo.
Mircea tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mircea takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nice jab there from Mircea.
Emelianegro scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mircea in his tracks.
Mircea misses with an uppercut. Emelianegro saw that one coming.
Emelianegro rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mircea counters with a slapping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mircea needs to keep his hands up - Emelianegro had a free shot at his head there.
Emelianegro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mircea sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL#
Emelianegro pushes Mircea up against the cage in a clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Emelianegro looking for a takedown. #T1#
Mircea is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Mircea throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Emelianegros head.
Emelianegro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mircea's elbow.
Emelianegro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mircea tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Emelianegro.
Mircea misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mircea.
Mircea misses with a body punch.
Emelianegro swings wildly with an uppercut but Mircea uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mircea misses with a short punch on the inside.
Emelianegro misses with the head strike.
Emelianegro is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mircea gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fedor Emelianegro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mircea prevents a takedown attempt there.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Mircea lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Emelianegro backwards.
Mircea scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Mircea fails to land.
Fedor Emelianegro is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Mircea misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mircea can't find room to land a body shot as Emelianegro controls the action.
Mircea can't find room to land a body shot as Emelianegro controls the action.
Fedor Emelianegro has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mircea misses with a body punch.
Mircea tries a body shot but Emelianegro blocks it.
Emelianegro blocks an uppercut.
Emelianegro tries to score a body lock takedown but Mircea shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Mircea misses with a body punch.
Mircea misses with a hook to the ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Emelianegro lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mircea tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Emelianegro's elbow.
Mircea throws a punch but it's blocked by Emelianegro. #T3#
Mircea misses with a punch on the inside.
Mircea swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mircea tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mircea misses with a punch to the body.
Mircea softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Emelianegro blocking some punches.
Mircea misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mircea swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mircea goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Emelianegro misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mircea.
Mircea working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T4#
Mircea misses with some punches.
Mircea misses with a hook from the clinch.
Emelianegro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mircea throws a punch but it's blocked by Emelianegro.
A left hand lands to the body for Mircea.
Mircea prevents a body shot from Emelianegro.
Emelianegro misses with a body punch.
Mircea has a couple of punches blocked by Emelianegro.
Emelianegro tries for a takedown. No joy.
Emelianegro lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mircea backwards.
Mircea misses with a punch to the body.
Alexandru Mircea has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mircea tries to throw a body punch but Emelianegro avoids it by throwing Mircea back against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexandru Mircea comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Emelianegro 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 4 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 39:37
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 39:37
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 39:37

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

Event: RFL-64 FE vs. UTH
Date: Feb 16, 2019

#R1#
Emelianegro looks to land a left hand but Hammerfall moved out of range nicely.
Hammerfall has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Emelianegro is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Emelianegro wants to clinch but Hammerfall slips to the side
and Hammerfall counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Emelianegro slips a jab and a cross from Hammerfall.
Emelianegro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A countering left hand to the body from Hammerfall misses.
Hammerfall takes one to the chin there.#CUT#
It looks like UberThor Hammerfall has been cut.
Emelianegro wants to clinch but Hammerfall slips to the side
and Hammerfall counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#
It looks like Fedor Emelianegro has been cut.
We've been told by Emelianegro's head coaches at Captain Turturro`s Pirate Ship that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hammerfall circles away from the clinch attempt.
Emelianegro sets himself, and Hammerfall steps forward looking for the clinch! Emelianegro avoids it this time.
Emelianegro throws a right and a left that Hammerfall avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Emelianegro looks to land a right hand but Hammerfall moved out of range.
Emelianegro is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Emelianegro throws a hook to the side of Hammerfall's head but Hammerfall sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Emelianegro closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hammerfall counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Emelianegro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hammerfall.
Despite the aggression on Hammerfall's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Fedor Emelianegro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hammerfall on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Emelianegro cracks a nice hook into Hammerfall's ribs.
Emelianegro throws an off balance right hand
and Hammerfall makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Emelianegro lands a head shot.
Emelianegro misses with a straight left.
Hammerfall steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Emelianegro.
Emelianegro throws a sloppy body shot
letting Hammerfall counter with a right hand.
Donk. Hammerfall catches Emelianegro right on the button with a cross.
Emelianegro pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T2#
Emelianegro misses with a body shot.
Hammerfall appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Emelianegro lunges at Hammerfall with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hammerfall's hand. #CUT#
That has opened up UberThor Hammerfall's cut even more.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hammerfall throws a combination that misses
and Emelianegro makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Emelianegro tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hammerfall manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Emelianegro throws a shot from downtown. Hammerfall moves away and avoids it.
Emelianegro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hammerfall manages to avoid it.
Hammerfall takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hammerfall throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Emelianegro tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hammerfall counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Emelianegro thinking.
Emelianegro missing with a left hand there. Hammerfall was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Emelianegro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T3##CL#
Emelianegro forces Hammerfall back against the cage and clinches.
Emelianegro has a couple of punches blocked by Hammerfall.
Emelianegro lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hammerfall takes a shot to the head.
Hammerfall tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Emelianegro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Emelianegro swings wildly with an uppercut but Hammerfall uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short uppercut from Hammerfall.
Emelianegro can't find room to land a body shot as Hammerfall controls the action.
Emelianegro throws a punch but it's blocked by Hammerfall.
Emelianegro misses with the head strike.
Emelianegro misses with a punch on the inside.
Hammerfall tries a body shot but Emelianegro blocks it. #T4#
A short body shot lands from Emelianegro as the two fighters clinch.
Emelianegro lands a left hand.
Emelianegro lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #CUT#
The cut above UberThor Hammerfall's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Emelianegro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Emelianegro lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A body shot lands from Emelianegro.
Hammerfall looks winded!
Emelianegro lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hammerfall.
Hammerfall blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Emelianegro lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hammerfall backwards.
Emelianegro misses with a short punch on the inside.
Emelianegro misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Emelianegro fails to land.
Emelianegro avoids a wild elbow strike from Hammerfall.
Emelianegro misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fedor Emelianegro 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#
Hammerfall avoids the body shot from Emelianegro.
Emelianegro lands with a cross.
Emelianegro darts in trying to clinch
and Hammerfall counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Emelianegro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hammerfall.
Emelianegro is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Hammerfall punishes Emelianegro's body with a nice straight punch.
Emelianegro moves to clinch but Hammerfall breaks away
letting Hammerfall counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Emelianegro moves into range and clinches up with Hammerfall.
Emelianegro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Emelianegro pushes Hammerfall back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Hammerfall prevents a body shot from Emelianegro.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hammerfall.
Hammerfall misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hammerfall misses with a punch on the inside.
Hammerfall scores with a nice hook to the head.
Emelianegro can't find room to land a body shot as Hammerfall controls the action.
Emelianegro lands with a left to the head.
Emelianegro can't find room to land a body shot as Hammerfall controls the action.
Emelianegro misses with a body punch.
Emelianegro struggles to land a body shot inside as Hammerfall controls his hands.
A nice right hand lands inside from Emelianegro.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Emelianegro.
Emelianegro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Emelianegro struggles to land a body shot inside as Hammerfall controls his hands.
A right handed body shot lands from Emelianegro.
Emelianegro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Emelianegro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hammerfall can do to turn this around?
Hammerfall lands a body punch in the clinch.
Emelianegro can't find room to land a body shot as Hammerfall controls the action.
Hammerfall doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hammerfall lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hammerfall.
Emelianegro presses Hammerfall against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Emelianegro throws a punch but it's blocked by Hammerfall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Emelianegro.
Emelianegro misses with some punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Emelianegro can't find room to land a body shot as Hammerfall controls the action.
Hammerfall misses with a hook to the ribs.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Hammerfall 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.#T3#
Hammerfall lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Emelianegro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Emelianegro misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hammerfall blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Emelianegro misses with a hook from the clinch.
Emelianegro misses with a punch on the inside.
Fedor Emelianegro has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hammerfall tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Emelianegro's elbow.
Emelianegro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hammerfall prevents a body shot from Emelianegro.
Emelianegro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Emelianegro lands with a short punch from the clinch. #CUT#
UberThor Hammerfall's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Emelianegro throws a head punch that misses.
Hammerfall blocking some punches.
Emelianegro struggles to land a body shot inside as Hammerfall controls his hands. #T4#
A left hand lands to the body for Hammerfall.
Hammerfall tries to throw a body punch but Emelianegro avoids it by throwing Hammerfall back against the cage.
Hammerfall blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hammerfall tries to throw a body punch but Emelianegro avoids it by throwing Hammerfall back against the cage.
Hammerfall blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Emelianegro lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hammerfall backwards.
Emelianegro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hammerfall lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Emelianegro backwards.
Hammerfall blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Emelianegro misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hammerfall.
Emelianegro lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hammerfall backwards.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at UberThor Hammerfall's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Fedor Emelianegro!
Fedor Emelianegro retains his heavyweight title!
Fedor Emelianegro thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: RFLFN-11
Date: Jan 23, 2019

#R1#
HeavyWeight uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Emelianegro.
HeavyWeight takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #CUT2#
It looks like Heavy HeavyWeight has been cut.
HeavyWeight ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
HeavyWeight goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CUT#
It looks like Fedor Emelianegro has been cut.
Emelianegro misses with a hook.#CL#
HeavyWeight darts in and clinches Emelianegro up against the cage.
HeavyWeight doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Emelianegro can't break the clinch. #BC2#
Emelianegro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
HeavyWeight seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
HeavyWeight misses the shot to the body.
Emelianegro throws a jab but it's blocked by HeavyWeight.
A decent looking cross lands there for Emelianegro.
Nice cross by HeavyWeight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Emelianegro is on the wrong end of a nice combination from HeavyWeight.
Emelianegro lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
HeavyWeight displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Emelianegro throws out the jab.
Emelianegro has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Emelianegro misses with a looping right.
HeavyWeight staying out of range there.
Emelianegro misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Emelianegro loads up on a big right hand but HeavyWeight slips the punch.
HeavyWeight staying out of range there.
HeavyWeight throws an overhand right that lands on Emelianegro's shoulder, as Emelianegro tries to avoid the shot.
HeavyWeight with a jab.
Emelianegro swats away the attempt to clinch by HeavyWeight.#CL#
HeavyWeight moves into the clinch.
Emelianegro prevents a body shot from HeavyWeight.
A left hand lands to the body for HeavyWeight.
HeavyWeight blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Emelianegro breaks the clinch.
HeavyWeight looks to score with a jab to the body but Emelianegro is just out of range.
HeavyWeight misses with a straight right. #CL#
HeavyWeight moves into the clinch.
HeavyWeight tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Emelianegro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
HeavyWeight moves out of range of the strikes.
HeavyWeight tries to clinch there but Emelianegro circles away. #T2#
Nice straight punches there by Emelianegro. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Emelianegro.
Emelianegro misses the shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
HeavyWeight throws a hook but Emelianegro avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Emelianegro! But no joy.
Emelianegro moves out of range as HeavyWeight strikes.#CL#
HeavyWeight closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
HeavyWeight misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, HeavyWeight scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC2#
Emelianegro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
HeavyWeight tries to clinch but Emelianegro moves out of range.
HeavyWeight moves in looking to clinch but Emelianegro pushes him off.
HeavyWeight walks into a stiff left hand from Emelianegro.
HeavyWeight uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Emelianegro.
HeavyWeight throwing a counter right hand but Emelianegro manages to avoid it.
Emelianegro misses the shot to the body.
HeavyWeight lunges at Emelianegro with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Emelianegro's hand.
Emelianegro looks to throw the jab but HeavyWeight is out of range.
Emelianegro throws a shot from downtown. HeavyWeight moves away and avoids it.
Emelianegro missing with a left hand there. HeavyWeight was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Emelianegro misses with a jab to the body
and HeavyWeight counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Emelianegro misses with a straight right.
Emelianegro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract HeavyWeight.
HeavyWeight tries to clinch up but Emelianegro circles away and keeps his distance.
Emelianegro looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
HeavyWeight lands with a nice combination. Emelianegro backs away looking to recover.
HeavyWeight is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
HeavyWeight takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
HeavyWeight connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Emelianegro's hands.
HeavyWeight tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Emelianegro paws at him with a jab and circles away.
HeavyWeight moves away from the strike by Emelianegro.
HeavyWeight moves out of range as Emelianegro strikes.
HeavyWeight doesn't manage to clinch there - Emelianegro circles away.
HeavyWeight throws out a loose jab but Emelianegro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Emelianegro looks to land a right hand but HeavyWeight moved out of range.
HeavyWeight slips under a jab.
HeavyWeight lands a glancing blow to the side of Emelianegro's head.#T4#
Emelianegro throws a big shot that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
HeavyWeight steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Emelianegro.#CL#
HeavyWeight gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Emelianegro is trying to break free.
HeavyWeight misses with a short punch on the inside.
HeavyWeight misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Emelianegro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Emelianegro thows a left - swing and a miss!
HeavyWeight uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Emelianegro.
HeavyWeight tries to clinch there but Emelianegro circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Emelianegro! But no joy.#CL#
HeavyWeight has Emelianegro up against the cage in a clinch.
Emelianegro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
HeavyWeight misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
HeavyWeight throws a head punch that misses.
Emelianegro wants to get back to striking at distance but HeavyWeight won't allow it. #BC2#
Emelianegro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
HeavyWeight avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
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 Heavy HeavyWeight will probably get the nod.
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#
Emelianegro uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Emelianegro lands with an overhand left.#CUT2#
Heavy HeavyWeight's cut is getting worse.
Emelianegro avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Emelianegro on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
HeavyWeight swings for the body but Emelianegro moves out of range.
HeavyWeight just misses with a punch to the body.
HeavyWeight throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
HeavyWeight dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
HeavyWeight closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Emelianegro misses with a straight right.
Emelianegro avoids the body shot from HeavyWeight.
Emelianegro slips a straight right by HeavyWeight.
HeavyWeight is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
HeavyWeight displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Emelianegro throws out the jab.
HeavyWeight is looking to clinch but Emelianegro is avoiding it. #CL#
HeavyWeight gets a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Emelianegro lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T1##BC2#
Emelianegro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A punch lands to the side of HeavyWeight 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Emelianegro keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from HeavyWeight.
Emelianegro throws a good cross that connects. #CL#
HeavyWeight has closed the distance and engaged Emelianegro in a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, HeavyWeight creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC2#
Emelianegro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice defenses there by Emelianegro.
HeavyWeight shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CUT2#
Heavy HeavyWeight's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.#KD2#
Emelianegro feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends HeavyWeight sprawling to the canvas! HeavyWeight rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Emelianegro finish him?! #ROC2#
HeavyWeight is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Emelianegro sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through HeavyWeight's defenses. It connects perfectly with HeavyWeight's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Fedor Emelianegro!
Fedor Emelianegro is the new heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Fedor Emelianegro 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: RFL-55
Date: Dec 08, 2018

#R1#
Emelianegro throws a big shot that misses.
SuperHeavyWeight misses with a looping right.
SuperHeavyWeight lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #CUT#
It looks like Fedor Emelianegro has been cut.
Emelianegro takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CUT2#
It looks like Super SuperHeavyWeight has been cut.
The fighters circle momentarily. Emelianegro darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Emelianegro looks to throw the jab but SuperHeavyWeight is out of range.
SuperHeavyWeight tries to counter by clinching up but Emelianegro breaks away and moves out of range.
Emelianegro throws a right hand that misses
and SuperHeavyWeight counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
SuperHeavyWeight ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
SuperHeavyWeight misses with a right hand
letting Emelianegro counter with a right hand.
Emelianegro misses with an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Emelianegro misses with a looping left.
Emelianegro looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
SuperHeavyWeight lands a nice looking body shot.
SuperHeavyWeight seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
SuperHeavyWeight ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
SuperHeavyWeight feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Emelianegros jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Emelianegro thows a left - swing and a miss!
SuperHeavyWeight punishes Emelianegro's body with a nice straight punch.#T1#
SuperHeavyWeight ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
SuperHeavyWeight misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Emelianegro.
Emelianegro avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Emelianegro moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Emelianegro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Emelianegro scores with a hook to the body. SuperHeavyWeight takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
SuperHeavyWeight throws a predictable looking body shot
and Emelianegro counters with a stiff right hand.
Emelianegro tries to move into range but SuperHeavyWeight moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
SuperHeavyWeight doesn't manage to clinch there - Emelianegro circles away.
Emelianegro thows a left - swing and a miss!
SuperHeavyWeight is looking to clinch.
SuperHeavyWeight on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Emelianegro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Emelianegro throws a looping overhand right but SuperHeavyWeight ducks down to avoid it.
Emelianegro lands a right hook to the body. #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!
Emelianegro misses with a lunging right hand #CL#
and SuperHeavyWeight holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Emelianegro is looking to break free of the clinch but SuperHeavyWeight has double underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Emelianegro.
SuperHeavyWeight throws a punch but it's blocked by Emelianegro.
SuperHeavyWeight swings wildly with an uppercut but Emelianegro uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Emelianegro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
SuperHeavyWeight drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
SuperHeavyWeight swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Emelianegro to counter with a crisp jab.
SuperHeavyWeight comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fedor Emelianegro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
SuperHeavyWeight connects with a looping right hand.
Nice body punch from SuperHeavyWeight.
SuperHeavyWeight avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Emelianegro thows a left - swing and a miss!
SuperHeavyWeight fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Emelianegro on the side of the head.#CUT#
That has opened up Fedor Emelianegro's cut even more.#T3#
SuperHeavyWeight moves in looking to clinch but Emelianegro pushes him off.
Emelianegro misses with a looping right.
Emelianegro scores with a crisp jab that stopped SuperHeavyWeight in his tracks.
Emelianegro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Emelianegro throws a right and a left that both miss.
SuperHeavyWeight gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Emelianegro 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.
SuperHeavyWeight is looking to clinch.
Emelianegro is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! SuperHeavyWeight had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Emelianegro lands with a cross.
Emelianegro avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
SuperHeavyWeight tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Emelianegro paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Emelianegro looks to throw the jab but SuperHeavyWeight is out of range.
SuperHeavyWeight tries to clinch up
and Emelianegro counters with a stiff right hand.
Emelianegro throws a right and a left that SuperHeavyWeight avoids nicely. #T4#
SuperHeavyWeight moves in looking to clinch but Emelianegro pushes him off.
Emelianegro lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Emelianegro stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Emelianegro lunges at SuperHeavyWeight with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by SuperHeavyWeight's hand.
Emelianegro connects with a body shot that sends SuperHeavyWeight's belly button to the back.
SuperHeavyWeight takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
SuperHeavyWeight looks to score with a jab to the body but Emelianegro is just out of range.
Emelianegro swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A telegraphed right hand from Emelianegro misses the target.
SuperHeavyWeight appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Emelianegro throws a hook but SuperHeavyWeight avoids it easily.
SuperHeavyWeight misses with a jab to the body
and Emelianegro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #KD2#
Emelianegro feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends SuperHeavyWeight sprawling to the canvas! SuperHeavyWeight rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Emelianegro finish him?! #ROC2#
SuperHeavyWeight is rocked!#CUT2#
Super SuperHeavyWeight's cut is getting worse.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A looping hook to the body misses from Emelianegro. SuperHeavyWeight does a little dance to reset his feet.
SuperHeavyWeight looks to land a left hand but Emelianegro moved out of range nicely.
Emelianegro is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Emelianegro connects with a good right hand that stumbles SuperHeavyWeight. SuperHeavyWeight circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fedor Emelianegro dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Emelianegro weaves into range and cracks SuperHeavyWeight right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! SuperHeavyWeight goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Emelianegro is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Fedor Emelianegro!
Our winner, Fedor Emelianegro, 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: RFL-51 Stoddler Vs Morris
Date: Nov 10, 2018

#R1#
Farina uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Emelianegro.
Emelianegro has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Farina misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Emelianegro.
Emelianegro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Farina.
Farina throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Emelianegro to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice defenses there by Farina.
Emelianegro clobbers Farina with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Farina connects with a jab.
Farina takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Farina looks to land a combination but Emelianegro avoids it well.
Emelianegro ducks under a wild hook from Farina.
Farina defending well as Emelianegro loads up on a big left hand.
Farina throws the left hand but Emelianegro avoids the punch easily.
Emelianegro lands with a hook. Farina tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Farina throws the left hand but Emelianegro avoids the punch easily.
Emelianegro throws a looping overhand right but Farina ducks down to avoid it.
We've been told by Farina's head coaches at Men Only. No Liberals ! that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Emelianegro takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A shot to the liver by Emelianegro. Beautiful body shot.
Farina misses with an uppercut. Emelianegro saw that one coming.
Farina misses with a looping left.#T1#
Emelianegro scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Farina doesn't seem bothered though.
Farina scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Emelianegro misses with a right hand
enabling Farina to counter with a crisp jab.
Farina takes one to the chin there.
Farina misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Emelianegro.
Emelianegro throws an off balance right hand
and Farina counters with a stiff right hand.
Emelianegro 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.
Emelianegro connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mario Farina seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Farina. Emelianegro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Emelianegro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Farina sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Emelianegro defending well as Farina loads up on a big left hand.
Emelianegro just misses with a punch to the body.
Farina uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Emelianegro.
Farina misses with the combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Farina misses with a body shot.
Farina swinging wildly here.
Emelianegro lands an overhand right.#T2#
Farina lands a glancing blow to the side of Emelianegro's head.
Farina jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Emelianegro misses with a hook. Farina ducked under it nicely.
Emelianegro cracks Farina with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Farina connects with a right hand. Emelianegro shakes it off.
Emelianegro is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Farina had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Emelianegro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Farina manages to avoid it.
Farina swings for the body but Emelianegro moves out of range.
Farina uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Emelianegro.
Farina connects with a good right hand that stumbles Emelianegro. Emelianegro circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Emelianegro thuds his right hand into Farina's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Emelianegro scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Farina thows a left - swing and a miss!
Farina throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Farina ducks under a wild hook from Emelianegro.
Emelianegro throws the left hand but Farina avoids the punch easily.
Jab by Farina.
Emelianegro slips a straight right by Farina.#T3#
Farina throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big right from Emelianegro misses.
Emelianegro ducks under a wild hook from Farina.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Emelianegro has knocked Farina down with a huge combo! Emelianegro steps away and waves a wobbly Farina back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Farina throws an overhand right that lands on Emelianegro's shoulder, as Emelianegro tries to avoid the shot.
Farina throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Farina lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Emelianegro lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Farina throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A shot to the liver by Farina. Beautiful body shot.
Farina ducks under a wild hook from Emelianegro.
A big left from Farina misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Farina. Emelianegro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Emelianegro works Farina's body with a nice hook.
Farina jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Farina takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Farina misses with a looping right.#KD2#
Emelianegro cracks Farina with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Emelianegro has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Farina to stand back up!#ROC2#
Farina is rocked!#T4#
Are you kidding me?! Emelianegro ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Farina clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Fedor Emelianegro!
After winning the bout, Fedor Emelianegro thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: HonoHi 5: Qualification
Date: Oct 10, 2018

#R1#
DeCarlo closes the distance and clinches up with Emelianegro, looking for a takedown. DeCarlo pushes Emelianegro against the cage but Emelianegro circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL#
Emelianegro rushes DeCarlo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Emelianegro.
Emelianegro 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.
Emelianegro lands a hook to the side of the head.
Emelianegro lands with a left to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Emelianegro.
Emelianegro scores with a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Emelianegro.
A left hand lands to the body for Emelianegro.
DeCarlo looks winded!
A shot in the inside from Emelianegro.
Emelianegro scores with a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Emelianegro lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Emelianegro lands with a light punch inside.
A body shot lands from Emelianegro.
Emelianegro pushes DeCarlo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC#
DeCarlo is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Derek DeCarlo has been cut.
Emelianegro misses with a punch on the inside.
DeCarlo is still on wobbly legs! Can Emelianegro finish him?
Emelianegro misses with some punches.
Emelianegro throws a punch but it's blocked by DeCarlo.
Emelianegro misses with some punches.
Emelianegro misses with a short punch on the inside.
Emelianegro misses with a short punch on the inside.
Emelianegro has a couple of punches blocked by DeCarlo.
DeCarlo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Emelianegro has a couple of punches blocked by DeCarlo.
Emelianegro working aggressively here.
Emelianegro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Emelianegro working aggressively here.
Emelianegro working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Emelianegro.
DeCarlo blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Emelianegro fails to land.
DeCarlo blocking some punches.
Emelianegro misses with some punches.
Emelianegro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Emelianegro throws a punch but it's blocked by DeCarlo.
DeCarlo blocking some punches.
Emelianegro throws a head punch that misses.
DeCarlo blocks an uppercut.
DeCarlo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Emelianegro misses with a punch on the inside.
DeCarlo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Emelianegro pulls his leg out and moves away.
DeCarlo ducks into an uppercut from Emelianegro and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Fedor Emelianegro!
Fedor Emelianegro seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: HonoHi 3: Success
Date: Sep 28, 2018

#R1#
Jang closes this distance looking for a takedown but Emelianegro circles away.
Emelianegro appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Emelianegro connects with a body shot that sends Jang's belly button to the back.
Jang gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Emelianegro counters by moving into the clinch. #BC#
Emelianegro breaks the clinch.
Fedor Emelianegro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Emelianegro cracks Jang with a good jab.
Jang moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Emelianegro misses with a wild body shot.
And Jang tries to counter it with a takedown but Emelianegro pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Jang darts in looking for a takedown but Emelianegro gets double underhooks and turns Jang into the cage.
Fedor Emelianegro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Jang.
Emelianegro stuffs the takedown attempt from Jang. Jang gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Emelianegro's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jang under the eye.#CL2#
Jang clinches up with Emelianegro and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Emelianegro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jang looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Emelianegro is fending him off so far but Jang persists. Nope, Emelianegro circles away and we're back to standing.#T1#
Emelianegro jabs Jang to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Emelianegro scores with a nice strike.
Fedor Emelianegro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Emelianegro cracks Jang with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Emelianegro cracks Jang with a good jab.
Jang moves in looking to clinch but Emelianegro pushes him off.
Jang fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nice body punch from Emelianegro.
Jang shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Emelianegro but Emelianegro pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A quick step to the side and Emelianegro tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice uppercut there from Emelianegro.
Emelianegro scores with a body shot. #CL#
Jang tries to keep at a distance but Emelianegro has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Emelianegro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T2##CL#
Emelianegro forces Jang back against the cage and clinches.
Jang is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #BC#
Emelianegro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Emelianegro connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jang. Jang circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jang doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've been told by Emelianegro's head coaches at Kevin Spacey's House of Squats & Grabs that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jang takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jang takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jang goes for a double leg but Emelianegro avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Emelianegro continues to drive forward.
Emelianegro cracks Jang with a left hook right on the temple and Jang goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Emelianegro lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Jang is OK!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Fedor Emelianegro!
During a confident post fight interview, Fedor Emelianegro thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
James Jang spoke after the fight, saying 'Don't turn your back on me, sucka!'.

Event: HonoHi 2: Muay Thai
Date: Sep 07, 2018

#R1#
Emelianegro bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Niklas's head.#CUT#
It looks like Troy Niklas has been cut.#CL2#
Niklas moves into the clinch.
Niklas swings wildly with an uppercut but Emelianegro uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Emelianegro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Emelianegro clinches.
Emelianegro lands with a left to the head.
Niklas tries a body shot but Emelianegro blocks it.
Emelianegro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Emelianegro scores with a shot to the side of Niklas's head. #BC#
Emelianegro breaks from the clinch.
Emelianegro lands with a good body shot.
Niklas tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Emelianegro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Emelianegro punishes Niklas's body with a nice straight punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Emelianegro circles away from the clinch attempt.
Emelianegro works Niklas's body with a nice hook.
Niklas closes the distance looking to clinch
and Emelianegro counters with a stiff right hand.
Niklas fails with an attempt to clinch.
Emelianegro keeps the fight on the outside.
Troy Niklas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circle momentarily. Emelianegro darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T1#
Emelianegro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Niklas.
Niklas tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Emelianegro paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Good exchange - Emelianegro coming out on top.
A left and a right from Emelianegro both land. Nice combination.
Emelianegro ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#CL2#
Emelianegro gets tackled into the cage by Niklas. Niklas maintains the clinch. #BC#
Emelianegro breaks from the clinch.
A jab lands there for Emelianegro.#CUT#
That has opened up Troy Niklas's cut even more.
Niklas shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #ROC#
Niklas is rocked!
Emelianegro scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Niklas forces Emelianegro back against the cage and clinches.
Emelianegro lands a hook that snaps the head of Niklas backwards.
Emelianegro 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.
Niklas gets through Emelianegro's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC#
Emelianegro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Niklas ducks into an uppercut from Emelianegro and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Fedor Emelianegro!
A victorious Fedor Emelianegro thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Troy Niklas was interviewed post fight and said 'I might be white on the outside, but I'm black on the inside!'.

Event: HonoHi 1: Origins
Date: Aug 31, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Emelianegro pushes Fernandes up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Emelianegro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Emelianegro slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CUT2#
It looks like Hudson Gabriel Fernandes has been cut.
Emelianegro ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fernandes gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL2#
and Emelianegro counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Nice body punch from Emelianegro.
Fernandes is breathing heavily.#BC2#
Emelianegro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Emelianegro connects with a right hand. Fernandes shakes it off.
Emelianegro thuds a left hand into Fernandes's body.
Fernandes takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#KD2#
Emelianegro sends Fernandes crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Emelianegro is motioning to the referee to let Fernandes up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#
Fernandes is rocked!
Fedor Emelianegro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Emelianegro lands an uppercut, right on the button! Fernandes tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Fedor Emelianegro!
An out of breath Fedor Emelianegro thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: RISE 39: Joe vs Sadollah
Date: Jul 28, 2018

#R1#
Huge takes one to the chin there.#CUT2#
It looks like Tony Huge has been cut.
Ball throws out a powerful jab.#CL2#
Ball gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ball works on Huge's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right from Ball on the inside.
Ball scores with a hook to the body.
Huge is breathing heavily.
Ball lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ball lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ball lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ball lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ball is leaning against Huge and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ball cracks Huge with a nice body shot.
Ball pushes Huge back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ball lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Ball - that landed with a thud.
Ball lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Huge backwards.
Ball lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ball works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ball lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ball scores with a shot to the side of Huge's head. #T1#
Ball lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Huge.
A shot in the inside from Ball.
Ball creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Huge's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Huge drops to his knees and Ball pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). LaVar Ball!
LaVar Ball bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Tony Huge was interviewed post fight and said 'Hey maaann'.

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