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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 05, 2018 |
#R1#
Eskidoupolus catches Egorov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Egorov closes the distance and clinches up with Eskidoupolus, looking for a takedown. Egorov pushes Eskidoupolus against the cage but Eskidoupolus circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Egorov shoots in looking for a takedown. Eskidoupolus tries to sprawl out of it but Egorov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Eskidoupolus manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Eskidoupolus tries to counter with a clinch but Egorov shakes him off and moves away.
Egorov shoots for a double leg takedown but Eskidoupolus sprawls well. He's pushed Egorov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexey Egorov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Eskidoupolus blocks a head kick by Egorov.
Eskidoupolus wants to counter the offense by Egorov and move into the clinch position.
Egorov fails with the takedown.
Donk. Eskidoupolus catches Egorov right on the button with a cross.#CL2#
Eskidoupolus has Egorov up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Egorov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Eskidoupolus pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Eskidoupolus is stalling here.
Eskidoupolus lands with a right to the head.
A bit of stalling here from Eskidoupolus.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T1#
A shot in the inside from Eskidoupolus.
Egorov is looking to break free of the clinch but Eskidoupolus has double underhooks. #BC#
Egorov manages to break the clinch.
Egorov misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Eskidoupolus counters by moving into the clinch.
Eskidoupolus lands a left hand.
Eskidoupolus works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Egorov is breathing heavily.
Eskidoupolus lands a shoulder strike.
Eskidoupolus lands a left hand.
A shot in the inside from Eskidoupolus.
A short right from Eskidoupolus on the inside.
Eskidoupolus unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Egorov! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Eskidoupolus is unloading with more strikes now! Egorov drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Christos Eskidoupolus!
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Event:
RS 167 Pure Havoc
Date: Feb 03, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Dookiebreath has closed the distance and engaged Egorov in a clinch.
A short right from Dookiebreath on the inside.
Egorov working hard to break the clinch.
Dookiebreath has had enough of the clinch but Egorov keeps him there for the moment.
Egorov can't get the takedown.
Dookiebreath is pressed up against the cage. Egorov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Dookiebreath down to the mat. Dookiebreath avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Henry Dookiebreath seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Egorov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dookiebreath defends it nicely.
It seemed like Dookiebreath was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexey Egorov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Egorov dodges the punch combination from Dookiebreath.
Dookiebreath throws a right and a left that both miss.
Egorov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL2#
Dookiebreath has closed the distance and engaged Egorov in a clinch.
Egorov letting Dookiebreath take a breather here.#BC2#
Dookiebreath breaks from the clinch.
Egorov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Egorov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL2#
Dookiebreath moves into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Egorov goes for a takedown attempt but Dookiebreath pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Dookiebreath misses with a wild combination.
#T1#
Dookiebreath throws a hook to the side of Egorov's head but Egorov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A left lands for Dookiebreath.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dookiebreath makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dookiebreath scores with a shoulder strike.
Dookiebreath is trying to break the clinch but Egorov has him pressed against the cage.
Egorov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dookiebreath's efforts to push away.#BC2#
Dookiebreath breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Egorov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Egorov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dookiebreath as he avoids it easily.
Dookiebreath throws out a loose jab but Egorov uses good head movement to avoid it. #KD2#
Dookiebreath drops Egorov with a beautiful combination! Egorov stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Dookiebreath is looking for the KO!#CUT2#
It looks like Alexey Egorov has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Egorov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dookiebreath defends well and Egorov ends up having to push Dookiebreath into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Egorov is breathing heavily.
Sloppy strikes from Dookiebreath. Those never looked like landing. #TD#
Egorov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Dookiebreath looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#ES2#
Dookiebreath explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #T2#
Egorov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dookiebreath but Dookiebreath pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Egorov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dookiebreath throws out the jab.
Dookiebreath connects with a superb combination that knocks Egorov out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Dookiebreath before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Egorov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Henry Dookiebreath!
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Event:
RS 163 Rising Sun
Date: Jan 06, 2018 |
#R1#
McDonald tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Egorov defends well and McDonald ends up having to push Egorov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Egorov thinks about countering with a head kick.
Egorov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McDonald is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Egorov throws a head kick that misses.
A big left from Egorov misses.
Egorov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
McDonald tries to clinch but Egorov moves away
and Egorov counters with a left and a right that stings McDonald. #CL2#
McDonald clinches up against the cage.
McDonald has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Egorov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
McDonald drops down looking for an ankle pick but Egorov pulls his leg out and moves away.
Alexey Egorov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul McDonald.
Egorov looks to throw a body kick#TD2#
and McDonald counters with a shoot takedown. Egorov fights it but they end up in guard.
McDonald is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
McDonald wants to pass the guard but Egorov is keeping the position.
Egorov is controlling McDonald's posture.#T1#
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Egorov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Egorov is trying to hold McDonald in close to prevent damage but McDonald has managed to pass into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
McDonald is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Egorov has managed to free his arm - good work.
McDonald is trying to control the action in half guard but Egorov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
McDonald prevents Egorov from standing back up.
McDonald wants to lay and pray for a moment but Egorov keeps working.
McDonald is looking to advance position but Egorov won't allow it. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
McDonald is looking for a kimura here.
Egorov pushes McDonald off looking to stand but McDonald dives back in and keeps control.
McDonald not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Egorov preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Egorov trying to hold on to McDonald's head to control him but McDonald postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Egorov keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Egorov is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Egorov wants to control but McDonald is keeping busy.
McDonald landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
McDonald missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
McDonald is looking to take a break and control but Egorov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Egorov wants to get back to his feet.
McDonald prevents Egorov from improving his position.
Egorov is trying to maintain the position but McDonald is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
McDonald is trying to work for a kimura but Egorov is defending well.
#SUB#
Egorov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4##SUB2#
McDonald is working for a kimura but Egorov is defending it quite comfortably.
McDonald looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
McDonald trying to control from half guard but Egorov is working away.
Egorov pushes McDonald off looking to stand but McDonald dives back in and keeps control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McDonald is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #SUB2#
McDonald goes for an armbar but Egorov turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Egorov.
Egorov wants to pass the guard but McDonald is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul McDonald dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
No luck for McDonald with that takedown attempt.
Egorov is looking for a counter combo.
Egorov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Egorov seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
McDonald tries to close the distance and clinch up but Egorov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Egorov slaps away a takedown attempt from McDonald, before circling back to the center of the mat.
It looked like Egorov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Alexey Egorov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul McDonald.#TD2#
McDonald drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Egorov gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
McDonald is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
McDonald is trying to work for a kimura but Egorov is defending well.
#T1#
Egorov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
McDonald is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Egorov sees it coming and defends easily.
McDonald working Egorov over with strikes.
Egorov wants to control but McDonald is keeping busy.
McDonald trying to pass the guard but Egorov defending well.
Egorov desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Egorov is trying to stand back up but McDonald is controlling him
#SUB#
Egorov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Egorov is trying to stand back up but McDonald is controlling him
Egorov regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Egorov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McDonald doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McDonald manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
McDonald trying to control but Egorov is working from the bottom.
Egorov trying to control the position here.
McDonald stands and throws Egorov's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T3##SUB2#
McDonald working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
McDonald is putting a hurting on Egorov here, landing some big shots from side control.
Egorov is not content to let McDonald control the position.
Egorov takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Egorov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but McDonald wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
McDonald tries to move into full mount but can't pass Egorov's legs.
McDonald has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
Egorov struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
McDonald is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Egorov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Egorov can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
McDonald goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Egorov rolls with the submission and now he's on top in McDonald's guard! Nice work there by Egorov!
McDonald looking to hit a scissor sweep but Egorov is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Egorov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McDonald keeping moving, preventing Egorov from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul McDonald showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Egorov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
McDonald tries to clinch #TD#
and Egorov counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB#
Egorov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Egorov trying to control the position but McDonald is working away.
Egorov is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Egorov wants to control but McDonald is keeping him busy.
McDonald being controlled for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1##SUB#
Egorov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
McDonald sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
McDonald wants to control but Egorov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
McDonald won't allow Egorov to pass to mount.
McDonald wants to control but Egorov is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
McDonald actively working from the bottom here.
Egorov wants to free his trapped foot but McDonald is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Egorov is just content to waste time from the top position. McDonald takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
McDonald looking to hit a scissor sweep but Egorov is one step ahead there. #T2#
McDonald keeping moving, preventing Egorov from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Egorov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
McDonald has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Egorov is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for McDonald.
McDonald is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Egorov tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T3#
McDonald is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Egorov off and has taken his back!
Egorov manages to reverse the position and now he's in McDonald's guard. Nice work there by Egorov.
Egorov content to stall in guard here.
McDonald keeping full guard, as Egorov tries to pass. #SUB2#
McDonald looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
McDonald is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Egorov defends well.#SUB2#
McDonald looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T4#
McDonald wants to sweep here but Egorov controlling him for the moment.
Egorov trying to control the position from guard on top but McDonald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Egorov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Egorov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
McDonald looking for a guillotine here but Egorov defends easily.
Egorov is pushing down on McDonald's leg trying to pass to half guard. McDonald is fighting to maintain full guard but Egorov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Alexey Egorov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Egorov connects with a nice short shot to McDonald's temple.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexey Egorov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think McDonald 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul McDonald!
Paul McDonald 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.
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Event:
RS 161 Power Slam
Date: Dec 23, 2017 |
#R1#
Egorov tries for a takedown but Rhodes circles away easily#CL#
and Rhodes counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Egorov is looking to break free of the clinch but Rhodes has double underhooks. #BC#
Rhodes manages to break the clinch.
Rhodes throws a sloppy head kick and Egorov moves out of range easily.
Egorov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Rhodes counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rhodes.
Egorov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rhodes pulls his leg out and moves away.
Dusty Rhodes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexey Egorov.#CL#
Rhodes has Egorov up against the ropes in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Egorov is trying to push Rhodes away but Rhodes has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.#T1#
Rhodes drops down looking for an ankle pick but Egorov pulls his leg out and moves away.
Rhodes blocks a head kick by Egorov.
Rhodes fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Egorov avoids it really well and circles away.
Rhodes checks a low kick from Egorov.
A low kick from Rhodes is predictable there #TD2#
and Egorov counters with a shoot takedown. Rhodes fights it but they end up in guard.
Egorov forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Egorov in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Rhodes tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Egorov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Alexey Egorov!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 06, 2017 |
#R1#
Egorov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Egorov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Berthelsen.
Egorov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Berthelsen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Berthelsen jabs Egorov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Egorov tries to clinch up.
Berthelsen scores with a sloppy right hand. Egorov should have avoided that one.
A head kick misses from Egorov.
Berthelsen with a hook.
Berthelsen lands a slapping body shot.
Egorov slips a straight right by Berthelsen.
Egorov lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Egorov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Berthelsen misses with an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Egorov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Berthelsen scores with a shot to the body.
Egorov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Berthelsen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T1#
Egorov misses with a takedown attempt - Berthelsen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Egorov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Svend Berthelsen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Berthelsen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Egorov at a distance.
Egorov throws a sloppy head kick and Berthelsen moves out of range easily.
Egorov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Egorov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Berthelsen defends it nicely.
Berthelsen 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.
Berthelsen lands a nice looking body shot.
Berthelsen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T2#
A lazy left from Berthelsen finds it's target.
Egorov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Berthelsen connects with a body shot that sends Egorov's belly button to the back.
Egorov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Berthelsen looks to land a left hand but Egorov moved out of range nicely.
Egorov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Egorov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Berthelsen cracks Egorov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Egorov dives in for a single leg takedown but Berthelsen sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexey Egorov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Berthelsen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Egorov counters with an inside leg kick.
Berthelsen is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Egorov had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Berthelsen works over Egorov's head and body with a nice combination.
A decent looking cross lands there for Berthelsen.
A punch lands to the side of Egorov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Berthelsen lands a nice hook to Egorov's body. Egorov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Egorov takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Berthelsen throws out a loose jab but Egorov uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Berthelsen lands an overhand right.
Berthelsen cracks Egorov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Berthelsen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Egorov looks for a takedown but Berthelsen sprawls well.#CL#
Egorov moves into the clinch.
Berthelsen is trying to break free.
Berthelsen wants to get back to striking at distance but Egorov won't allow it.
Egorov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Egorov tries to land a knee to the head but Berthelsen blocks with his arms.
Egorov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Berthelsen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC2#
Berthelsen breaks the clinch.
Egorov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T4#
Berthelsen throws a hook but Egorov avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Egorov misses the target.
Berthelsen cracks Egorov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A jab lands there for Berthelsen.
Berthelsen thuds his right hand into Egorov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Berthelsen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Egorov moves forwards but Berthelsen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Egorov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Berthelsen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Egorov doesn't seem bothered though.
Berthelsen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Berthelsen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Egorov manages to avoid it.
Berthelsen has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Berthelsen lands a slapping body shot.
Berthelsen scores with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Egorov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Berthelsen connects with a looping right hand.
Egorov tries to clinch up but Berthelsen circles away and keeps his distance.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Egorov. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Berthelsen throws a right and a left that Egorov avoids nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Svend Berthelsen dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Egorov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Egorov tries for a takedown but Berthelsen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Alexey Egorov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Egorov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Berthelsen tries to avoid it but Egorov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Berthelsen to the ground. Berthelsen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Berthelsen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice defenses there by Egorov.
Berthelsen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Egorov.
Berthelsen scores with a three punch combo!
Egorov is looking to clinch but Berthelsen is avoiding it.
Egorov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Svend Berthelsen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Egorov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Egorov walks into a jab.
Egorov takes a jab right on the kisser.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Berthelsen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Egorov's head.
Jab by Berthelsen.
Berthelsen misses with a double jab.
Egorov is looking for a counter combo.
Berthelsen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Egorov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Berthelsen.
Egorov throws a quick counter head kick but Berthelsen was just out of range.#T1#
Berthelsen cracks Egorov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Svend Berthelsen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A swing and a miss from Berthelsen.
Berthelsen digs a good hook to Egorov's body.
Berthelsen cracks Egorov with an open hand slap.
A big right from Berthelsen misses.
Egorov feinted with a counter takedown.
Berthelsen thuds his right hand into Egorov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Berthelsen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Egorov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A head kick misses from Egorov.
Berthelsen scores with a hook.
Egorov tries for a takedown but Berthelsen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Berthelsen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexey Egorov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Berthelsen pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Egorov back to the cage. Berthelsen follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Egorov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Berthelsen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Egorov.
Berthelsen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Egorov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Berthelsen.#T2#
Berthelsen with a jab.
Egorov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Berthelsen swivels and escapes.
Egorov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Berthelsen circles away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Berthelsen throws a hook to the side of Egorov's head but Egorov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Egorov tries to close the distance and clinch but Berthelsen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Berthelsen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Berthelsen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Berthelsen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Egorov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Berthelsen lands a body shot.
Egorov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Berthelsen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Berthelsen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Berthelsen lands a nice hook to Egorov's body. Egorov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Egorov slips a jab and a cross from Berthelsen.
Berthelsen lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Egorov backs up against the cage.
#T3#
Egorov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Berthelsen defends well and Egorov ends up having to push Berthelsen into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Egorov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Berthelsen.
Berthelsen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Egorov has time to react.
Berthelsen misses with a hook. Egorov ducked under it nicely.
Egorov takes one to the chin there.
Berthelsen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Berthelsen sizes up Egorov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Egorov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Egorov shoots in for a double leg but Berthelsen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Egorov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Egorov looks for a takedown but Berthelsen sprawls well.
Egorov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Berthelsen.#T4#
Berthelsen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Berthelsen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Egorov under the eye.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Berthelsen scores with a three punch combo!
Berthelsen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Egorov circles away quickly and effectively.
Berthelsen cracks Egorov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Egorov slips a jab from Berthelsen.
Berthelsen throws a shot from downtown. Egorov moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Egorov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Egorov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nice sprawl there from Berthelsen as Egorov shoots in.
A shot to the liver by Berthelsen. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Egorov takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Berthelsen lands a nice shot to the body.
Egorov tries to close the distance and clinch but Berthelsen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Berthelsen is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Egorov with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Svend Berthelsen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Egorov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A shot to the liver by Berthelsen. Beautiful body shot.
Berthelsen throws a right hand that Egorov ducks under and follows up with a left that Egorov also avoids with ease.
Berthelsen misses with a looping left.
Egorov throws a counter high kick but Berthelsen was just alert enough to avoid it.
Berthelsen thuds a left hand into Egorov's body.
Berthelsen tests Egorov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Berthelsen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Berthelsen misses with a straight right.
Berthelsen just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromEgorov.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Egorov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berthelsen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Egorov at a distance.
#TD#
Berthelsen gets caught napping as Egorov dives in and scores a takedown. Berthelsen manages to retain guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Egorov won't allow Berthelsen to get back to his feet. #T1#
Egorov stands and throws Berthelsen's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Berthelsen bucks up and tries to throw Egorov off but instead Egorov has got his back!
Berthelsen looking very determined here, making life difficult for Egorov.
Berthelsen is trying to stand back up.
Berthelsen is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#T2##SUB#
Egorov is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Berthelsen is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Alexey Egorov!
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