Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: RISE 113 HeavyWeight v Buckets
Date: Nov 08, 2019

#R1#
Sirakanian works the jab nicely.#CL#
Kostrov closes the distance and clinches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sirakanian.
Sirakanian lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kostrov.
Nice body punch from Sirakanian - that landed with a thud.
Kostrov blocking some punches.
Sirakanian pushes Kostrov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sirakanian fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sirakanian scores with a shot to the side of Kostrov's head.
Sirakanian doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sirakanian misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sirakanian scores with a shoulder strike.
Sirakanian misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kostrov tries to land a knee to the head but Sirakanian blocks with his arms.
Sirakanian lands with a light punch inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sirakanian lands a nice uppercut.
Sirakanian has a couple of punches blocked by Kostrov. #BC2#
Sirakanian's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sirakanian throws a body shot but no joy.
Sirakanian loads up on a big right hand but Kostrov slips the punch.
Sirakanian lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sirakanian throws a quick inside leg kick. #T1#
Sirakanian looks to score with a jab to the body but Kostrov is just out of range.
Kostrov throws a lazy right hand but Sirakanian sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It seemed like Sirakanian was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kostrov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sirakanian uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kostrov.
Sirakanian connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kostrov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sirakanian tries to bum rush Kostrov with a series of wild strikes but Kostrov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sergey Kostrov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sirakanian cracks Kostrov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sirakanian misses with a straight left.
Kostrov throws the left hand but Sirakanian avoids the punch easily.
Sirakanian doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kostrov throws out a loose jab but Sirakanian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kostrov lands a leg kick that knocks Sirakanian off balance momentarily.
Kostrov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A left lands for Sirakanian.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slow jab from Sirakanian misses its intended target.
Kostrov is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Sirakanian.
Kostrov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kostrov throws a body shot but no joy.
Sirakanian throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kostrov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kostrov throws a right hand that Sirakanian ducks under and follows up with a left that Sirakanian also avoids with ease.
Sirakanian avoids the head kick by Kostrov. #T2#
Kostrov misses with a few strikes there.
Sirakanian is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Sirakanian looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sirakanian cracks the inside of Kostrov's front leg.
Kostrov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kostrov throws a head kick but Sirakanian moves out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Sirakanian checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sirakanian uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kostrov.
Sirakanian is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kostrov lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Kostrov lands a nice shot that snaps Sirakanian's head back.
Sirakanian lands a glancing blow to the side of Kostrov's head.
Sirakanian thuds his right hand into Kostrov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sirakanian misses with an uppercut
and Kostrov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A low kick from Kostrov is predictable there
and Sirakanian counters with a stiff right hand.
Sirakanian throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sirakanian scores with a jab. Kostrov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kostrov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sirakanian throws a looping overhand right but Kostrov ducks down to avoid it.
Kostrov scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Kostrov missing with a left hand there. Sirakanian was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kostrov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sirakanian throws out the jab.
Sirakanian attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kostrov throws out a loose jab but Sirakanian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kostrov doesn't manage to clinch there - Sirakanian circles away.
Kostrov misses with a low kick.
Kostrov throws a leg kick but Sirakanian moved away.
A nice side step and Sirakanian releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kostrov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sirakanian lands a body shot.
Kostrov misses with a low kick.
Kostrov misses with a few strikes there.
A jab from Sirakanian misses.
Kostrov throws a head kick that misses.
Nice cross by Sirakanian.
Sirakanian fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kostrov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sirakanian.
Sirakanian tries to counter by closing the distance.
Sirakanian defending well as Kostrov loads up on a big left hand.
Sirakanian scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sirakanian has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kostrov tries to move into range but Sirakanian moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sirakanian uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kostrov. #T4#
Sirakanian lunges at Kostrov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kostrov's hand.
Sirakanian throws a one two combo.
Sirakanian looks to land a left hand but Kostrov moved out of range nicely.
Sirakanian works Kostrov's body with a nice hook.
Kostrov misses with a looping left.
It seemed like Sirakanian was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sirakanian tests Kostrov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kostrov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sirakanian. Kostrov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kostrov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sirakanian uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kostrov.
A jab from Sirakanian does it's job there.
Kostrov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sirakanian lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kostrov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sirakanian is out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sirakanian drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kostrov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Sirakanian closes the distance and clinches.
Kostrov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sirakanian swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Narek Sirakanian dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Sirakanian misses with a low kick.
Kostrov throws a leg kick
and Sirakanian counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kostrov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A big left from Kostrov misses.
A slow jab from Kostrov misses its intended target.
Kostrov misses with a series of wild punches.
Sirakanian wants to counter the offense by Kostrov and move into the clinch position.
Kostrov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kostrov misses with a looping right.
Sirakanian has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A big right from Sirakanian misses.
Kostrov throws a looping overhand right but Sirakanian ducks down to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Sirakanian on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL#
Kostrov clinches with his opponent.
Kostrov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sirakanian.
Kostrov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sirakanian fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Narek Sirakanian seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kostrov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sirakanian softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sirakanian avoiding damage as Kostrov throws knees to the body.
Sirakanian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kostrov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #T1#
A shot in the inside from Sirakanian.
Sirakanian lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kostrov backwards.
Sirakanian misses with a hook from the clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kostrov is looking to control Sirakanian's arms but Sirakanian gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kostrov has his back to the cage.
Kostrov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sirakanian tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kostrov's elbow.
Kostrov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sirakanian.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kostrov.
A short left from Sirakanian.
Sirakanian gets through Kostrov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sirakanian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kostrov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kostrov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sirakanian lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kostrov backwards.
Sirakanian throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Sirakanian blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kostrov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sirakanian has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Sirakanian tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sirakanian lands a left hand. #T2#
Sirakanian has a couple of punches blocked by Kostrov.
Sirakanian throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kostrovs head.
Sirakanian throws a punch but it's blocked by Kostrov.
Kostrov takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sirakanian.
Kostrov can't break the clinch.
Sirakanian can't find room to land a body shot as Kostrov controls the action.
Sirakanian throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kostrovs head.
Sirakanian misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kostrov tries a knee to the head but Sirakanian blocks it.
Sirakanian lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sirakanian scores with a shot to the side of Kostrov's head.
Sirakanian pushes Kostrov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kostrov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sirakanian backwards.
Sirakanian lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kostrov tries a knee to the head but Sirakanian blocks it.
Sirakanian fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sirakanian.
Still in the clinch, Sirakanian scores with a nice short uppercut.#T3#
Sirakanian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kostrov blocks an uppercut.
Sirakanian lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kostrov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sirakanian is defending well for now.
Kostrov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Sirakanian misses with an elbow over the top.
Kostrov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Sirakanian fails to land.
Kostrov blocks a body shot from Sirakanian.
Sirakanian managing to block the knees to the body from Kostrov.
Sirakanian lands with a left to the head.
Kostrov missing with knees to the body.
Sirakanian working aggressively here.
Kostrov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #BC#
Kostrov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kostrov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T4#
Sirakanian waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kostrov.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sirakanian lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kostrov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kostrov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kostrov misses with a low kick as Sirakanian jumps back.
Kostrov is looking to clinch.
Sirakanian lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kostrov at a distance.
Kostrov's corner calls for a 1-2. Kostrov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sirakanian fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kostrov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sirakanian throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sirakanian takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kostrov throws an overhand right that lands on Sirakanian's shoulder, as Sirakanian tries to avoid the shot.
Sirakanian throws a jab but it's blocked by Kostrov.
A slow jab from Sirakanian misses its intended target.
Kostrov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kostrov tries a head kick but it misses.
Kostrov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sirakanian lands a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kostrov scores with a head kick. Sirakanian tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Sirakanian buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sirakanian misses with a two punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Narek Sirakanian showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Kostrov moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kostrov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sirakanian scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kostrov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kostrov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sirakanian.
Kostrov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sirakanian.
Sirakanian throws a jab but it's blocked by Kostrov.
Kostrov wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Kostrov missing with a left hand there. Sirakanian was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sirakanian uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kostrov.
Kostrov throws out a powerful jab.
Sirakanian misses with a looping right.
Narek Sirakanian seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kostrov throws a sloppy body shot
and Kostrov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kostrov takes a swing at Sirakanian's ribcage but misses.
Kostrov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A lazy left from Sirakanian finds it's target.
Sirakanian connects with a nice looking jab.
Sirakanian checks a low kick from Kostrov.
Nice uppercut there from Sirakanian.
Kostrov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T1#
Sirakanian misses with an uppercut.
Kostrov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sirakanian uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kostrov.
Kostrov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sirakanian cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fighters circling - Kostrov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sirakanian just misses with a punch to the body.
Kostrov misses with a head kick.
Sirakanian slips under a jab.
Sirakanian punishes Kostrov's body with a nice straight punch.
Sirakanian lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Kostrov scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Kostrov slips under a jab.
Kostrov is looking to slow Sirakanian down with leg kicks.
Sirakanian with a nice cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sirakanian throws the left hand but Kostrov avoids the punch easily.
Kostrov throws a lazy right hand but Sirakanian sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sirakanian throws out a counter right but Kostrov avoids it with no problem.
Sirakanian getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sirakanian jabs Kostrov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sirakanian. Kostrov does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Sirakanian takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kostrov misses with a head kick.
Sirakanian throws a hook to the side of Kostrov's head but Kostrov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sirakanian dips to his left and cracks Kostrov with an uppercut!
Kostrov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kostrov there as he acknowledges the shot.#CL2#
Kostrov tries to keep at a distance but Sirakanian has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kostrov connects with a knee to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Narek Sirakanian has been cut.
Sirakanian fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sirakanian lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kostrov throws a punch but it's blocked by Sirakanian.
Kostrov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kostrov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sirakanian scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Sirakanian.
Sirakanian on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Sirakanian scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sirakanian looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Sergey Kostrov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Sirakanian managing to block the knees to the body from Kostrov.
Sirakanian goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sirakanian swings wildly with an uppercut but Kostrov uses good head movement to avoid it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Sirakanian working aggressively here.
Kostrov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sirakanian swings wildly with an uppercut but Kostrov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kostrov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sirakanian avoids it.
Kostrov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sirakanian lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sirakanian scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Narek Sirakanian is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kostrov misses with a knee to the head.
Kostrov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sirakanian is defending well for now.
Kostrov looking to stall.
Sirakanian lands a right hand. #T4#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Sirakanian lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Sirakanian.
Sirakanian throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kostrov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kostrov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sirakanian lands a body shot in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sirakanian lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sirakanian lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kostrov backwards.
Kostrov misses with a knee strike.
Sirakanian lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kostrov.
Sirakanian lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sirakanian doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sirakanian lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kostrov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sirakanian lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#
It looks like Sergey Kostrov has been cut.
Sirakanian lands with a light punch inside.
Kostrov looking to throw knees to the head but Sirakanian is blocking nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Narek Sirakanian comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sirakanian has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Narek Sirakanian!
A very excited looking Narek Sirakanian 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: Skrap Fights 93
Date: Oct 19, 2019

#R1#
Kostrov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Oscarsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Oscarsson scores with a hook.#CUT#
It looks like Sergey Kostrov has been cut.
Oscarsson ducks right into an uppercut from Kostrov.
Kostrov misses with a head kick.
Kostrov throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Oscarsson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Oscarsson staying out of range there.
Kostrov misses with a leg kick
letting Oscarsson counter with a right hand.
A low kick from Kostrov is predictable there
and Oscarsson counters with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kostrov tries to land a front kick but Oscarsson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kostrov, right into the meat.
Kostrov with a jab.
Kostrov misses with a low kick.
Oscarsson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kostrov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Oscarsson throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Oscarsson misses with a body shot.
Oscarsson defending well as Kostrov loads up on a big left hand.
Oscarsson moves out of range of the body kick.
Oscarsson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kostrov staying out of range there.
Kostrov wants to counter with a clinch but Oscarsson pushes him away.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kostrov!
Kostrov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kostrov throws out a loose jab but Oscarsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kostrov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Oscarsson.
Kostrov throws a push kick but Oscarsson slaps the foot to one side.
Kostrov throws a jab when Oscarsson was well out of range.
Oscarsson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Oscarsson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kostrov.
Kostrov throws a lazy uppercut
and Oscarsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2#
Kostrov forces Oscarsson back against the ropes and clinches.#BC#
Oscarsson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T2#
A right-left combo lands from Kostrov.
Sergey Kostrov 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.
Kostrov tries to clinch
and Oscarsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#
That has opened up Sergey Kostrov's cut even more.
Kostrov closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kostrov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Oscarsson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Oscarsson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kostrov lands with a cross.
Kostrov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A swing and a miss from Oscarsson.
Kostrov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kostrov feints and then cracks Oscarsson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Oscarsson down.
Kostrov catches Oscarsson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kostrov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Oscarsson slips a straight right by Kostrov.
Oscarsson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T3#
Kostrov lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kostrov. That's going to slow Oscarsson down.
Oscarsson lands a nice hook to Kostrov's body. Kostrov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Oscarsson misses the shot to the body.
Both fighters circling a little - Kostrov finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
The fighters circling - Kostrov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Oscarsson misses with an uppercut. Kostrov saw that one coming.
Kostrov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Oscarsson manages to avoid it.
Oscarsson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Oscarsson loads up on a big right hand but Kostrov slips the punch.
Oscarsson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kostrov throws a head kick that half lands.
Kostrov cracks the inside of Oscarsson's front leg.
Kostrov throws a quick inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oscarsson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kostrov.
Kostrov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Oscarsson is out of range and Kostrov settles back down.
Oscarsson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T4#
Oscarsson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kostrov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Kostrov misses with a left hand
and Oscarsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kostrov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Kostrov finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Kostrov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Oscarsson circles away quickly and effectively.
Oscarsson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A swing and a miss from Oscarsson.
Kostrov throws a lazy uppercut
and Oscarsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#
The cut above Sergey Kostrov's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Kostrov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Oscarsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kostrov is looking to clinch but Oscarsson is avoiding it.
Oscarsson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Oscarsson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A good leg kick by Kostrov.
A telegraphed right hand from Kostrov misses the target.
An attempted straight right counter from Oscarsson misses the target.
Kostrov is working the combinations to good effect here.
Kostrov moves in looking to clinch but Oscarsson pushes him off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergey Kostrov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sergey Kostrov's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Kostrov wants to clinch
and Oscarsson counters with a stiff right hand.
Kostrov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Oscarsson momentarily.
Kostrov looks to land a left hand but Oscarsson moved out of range nicely.
Kostrov ducks under a wild hook from Oscarsson.
Kostrov tries to land a body kick
and Oscarsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kostrov lands a nice shot that snaps Oscarsson's head back.
Kostrov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Oscarsson manages to avoid it.
Oscarsson is looking for a counter combo.
Kostrov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Oscarsson's calf.
Kostrov throws a combination that misses
and Oscarsson counters with a nice body shot.
Jab, jab by Kostrov - just one landing.
Kostrov avoids the body shot from Oscarsson.
Kostrov catches Oscarsson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Kostrov gets a clinch.
Kostrov tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #T1#
A hook to the body from Oscarsson.
Good body shot from Kostrov.
Oscarsson swings wildly with an uppercut but Kostrov uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Kostrov fails to land.
Kostrov tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #BC#
Oscarsson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kostrov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Oscarsson throws a good cross that connects.
Oscarsson slips a jab and a cross from Kostrov.
Oscarsson throwing a counter right hand but Kostrov manages to avoid it.#KD#
Kostrov ducks straight into an uppercut from Oscarsson and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Kostrov manages to regain guard straight away. #ROC#
Kostrov is rocked!#CUT#
Sergey Kostrov'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 Sergey Kostrov's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Oscar Oscarsson!
A victorious Oscar Oscarsson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Skrap Fights 84
Date: Sep 20, 2019

#R1#
Kostrov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones Jr moves away.
Kostrov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jones Jr throws a body punch but Kostrov moves out of range.
A shot to the body from Kostrov misses
and Jones Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#
It looks like Sergey Kostrov has been cut.
Jones Jr cracks Kostrov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jones Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Jones Jr moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jones Jr tests Kostrov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kostrov cracks the inside of Jones Jr's front leg.
Jones Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kostrov moves away.
Kostrov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Jim Jones Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Jones Jr blocks a low kick nicely.
Kostrov looks to land a right hand but Jones Jr moved out of range.
Kostrov throws a leg kick but Jones Jr checks it.
Jones Jr appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kostrov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones Jr.
Jones Jr feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kostrovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kostrov slips a straight right by Jones Jr.
Kostrov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jones Jr's calf.
Jones Jr looks to land a left hand but Kostrov moved out of range nicely.
Jones Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
No luck for Jones Jr with that takedown attempt. #T2#
Jones Jr misses with an uppercut
and Kostrov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jones Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Kostrov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kostrov misses with a hook. Jones Jr ducked under it nicely.
Jones Jr misses the jab.
A slow jab from Jones Jr misses its intended target.
Kostrov tries to move into range but Jones Jr moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jones Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kostrov moves away.
Kostrov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jones Jr throws out the jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kostrov.
Jones Jr misses the jab.#T3#
Kostrov throws a hook but Jones Jr blocks it.
Kostrov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jones Jr changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kostrov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kostrov lands with an overhand left.
Kostrov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kostrov slips under a jab.
A big right from Kostrov misses.
Kostrov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones Jr.
Jones Jr cracks Kostrov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jones Jr misses with a shot to the body
and Kostrov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
Jones Jr looks to throw the jab but Kostrov is out of range.
Kostrov unleashes a big counter combination but Jones Jr bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Jones Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kostrov.
Jones Jr half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jones Jr throws an off balance right hand
and Kostrov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jones Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jones Jr moves out of range of the body kick from Kostrov.
Jones Jr feinted with a counter takedown.
Kostrov's corner calls for a 1-2. Kostrov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kostrov throws a leg kick
and Jones Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A big left from Kostrov misses.
Jones Jr swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kostrov counters with a three punch combo that has Jones Jr backing up. Jones Jr nods at Kostrov to acknowledge the strikes.
Jones Jr misses the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Sergey Kostrov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sergey Kostrov's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Kostrov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kostrov throws a leg kick but Jones Jr moved away.
Jones Jr drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kostrov sprawls and moves away.
Jones Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The crowd cheers as Jones Jr lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kostrov doesn't seem phased though.
Kostrov thows a leg kick but Jones Jr checks it #TD#
and Jones Jr counters with a shoot takedown. Kostrov fights it but they end up in guard.
Jones Jr stopping the sweep attempt from Kostrov.
Jones Jr postures up and lands a big shot to Kostrov's brow.
Jones Jr trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jones Jr lands a couple of elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones Jr postures up in Kostrov's guard and throws a big left but Kostrov blocks it.
Kostrov wants to stand up but Jones Jr is controlling him.
Jones Jr trying to control but Kostrov is working from the bottom. #T1#
Jones Jr showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jones Jr landing some decent shots from guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Jones Jr scoring with some ground and pound.
Jones Jr working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kostrov's head.
Kostrov wants to stand up but Jones Jr is controlling him.
Jones Jr postures up and lands a big shot to Kostrov's brow.
Jones Jr with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jones Jr lands a couple of elbows.#T2#
Kostrov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Jones Jr scoring with punches to the head and body.
Jones Jr lands a couple of elbows.
Jones Jr makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kostrov is looking to stand up but Jones Jr isn't so interested in that idea.
Kostrov keeping moving, preventing Jones Jr from controlling successfully.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Jones Jr is looking to work some ground and pound but Kostrov has wrist control.#ES2#
Kostrov manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Kostrov throws a leg kick but Jones Jr checks it.
An attempted straight right counter from Jones Jr misses the target.
Sergey Kostrov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kostrov throws a leg kick #TD#
and Jones Jr counters with a takedown into side control. #ES2#
Kostrov sneaks out the side door and pushes Jones Jr away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#T3#
Jones Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jones Jr fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kostrov on the side of the head.#CUT#
That has opened up Sergey Kostrov's cut even more.#TD#
Jones Jr feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Jones Jr is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jones Jr trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kostrov keeping moving, preventing Jones Jr from controlling successfully.
Jones Jr controlling from the top position.
Kostrov keeping moving, preventing Jones Jr from controlling successfully. #T4#
Jones Jr content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jones Jr is looking to work some ground and pound but Kostrov has wrist control.
Kostrov has control of Jones Jr's left arm, preventing Jones Jr from doing any damage.
Jones Jr is stalling in the full guard.
Kostrov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jones Jr's guard. #REVB#
My spies in St Petersburg MMA Gym inform me that Kostrov has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kostrov trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones Jr is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Jones Jr dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sergey Kostrov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Jones Jr staying out of range there.
Jones Jr will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jones Jr misses with a hook
and Kostrov counters with a nice uppercut.
Jones Jr shoots for a takedown but Kostrov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kostrov unleashes a big counter combination but Jones Jr bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Jones Jr misses with a straight left.
Jones Jr throws the left hand but Kostrov avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kostrov thows a leg kick but Jones Jr checks it #TD#
and Jones Jr counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jones Jr.
Kostrov keeping moving, preventing Jones Jr from controlling successfully.
Jones Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Kostrov keeping moving, preventing Jones Jr from controlling successfully.
Jones Jr throws a big right hand that misses.
Jones Jr cracks Kostrov with a solid left hand.
Jones Jr lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jones Jr keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kostrov's head.
Jones Jr loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jones Jr lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kostrov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Jones Jr working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kostrov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Jones Jr is tightening it up a little... Kostrov has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Kostrov reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Kostrov taps out! Nice BJJ there by Jones Jr!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jim Jones Jr!
A very excited looking Jim Jones Jr 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: Skrap Fights 78
Date: Aug 31, 2019

#R1#
A low kick from Epirus misses
and Kostrov counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Epirus tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kostrov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A little jabbing left from Kostrov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kostrov avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL#
Epirus darts in and clinches Kostrov up against the ropes.
Epirus working aggressively here.
Kostrov is looking to control Epirus's arms but Epirus gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kostrov has his back to the ropes. #BC2#
Kostrov breaks from the clinch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kostrov. That's going to slow Epirus down.
Kostrov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kostrov has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Epirus is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Epirus wants to clinch
and Kostrov counters with a stiff right hand.
Epirus moves in looking to clinch but Kostrov pushes him off.
Kostrov is looking for the big counter here.
Epirus lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Pyrrhus Epirus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Epirus is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Epirus tries to clinch there but Kostrov circles away.
Epirus wants to clinch.
Kostrov is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.#T1##CL#
Epirus closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Epirus fails to land.
Epirus misses with some punches.
Kostrov lands a body shot.
Kostrov lands a right hand.
Kostrov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #BC2#
Kostrov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Epirus on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kostrov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kostrov throws a sloppy head kick and Epirus moves out of range easily.
Kostrov swats away the attempt to clinch by Epirus.
Kostrov throws out a counter right but Epirus avoids it with no problem.
Epirus is looking to clinch.
Epirus tries to clinch up.
Kostrov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Epirus wants to clinch.#T2#
Epirus is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kostrov.
Epirus takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
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!
Epirus tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Kostrov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Kostrov tries to keep at a distance but Epirus has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kostrov tries a knee to the head but Epirus blocks it.
Kostrov tries a knee to the head but Epirus blocks it.
Kostrov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Epirus blocks it with crossed arms. #BC2#
Kostrov manages to break the clinch.
Epirus tries to clinch but Kostrov moves out of range.
Epirus is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Epirus forces Kostrov back against the ropes and clinches.#BC2#
Kostrov breaks the clinch.
Epirus tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Kostrov to counter with a crisp jab.
A combination from Epirus does no damage.
Kostrov throws out a counter right but Epirus avoids it with no problem.#T3#
Epirus lands a high kick! #CUT#
It looks like Sergey Kostrov has been cut.
Kostrov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Epirus misses with a straight right.
Epirus takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kostrov throws a shot to the body.
Epirus wants to clinch but Kostrov slips to the side
enabling Kostrov to counter with a crisp jab.
Kostrov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kostrov misses with a looping left.
Epirus is looking to clinch but Kostrov is avoiding it.
Epirus moves in looking to clinch but Kostrov pushes him off.
Kostrov keeps the fight on the outside.
Kostrov connects with a nice looking jab.
Kostrov looks to land a body kick but Epirus moved away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Epirus tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Epirus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Epirus tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kostrov counters with a straight right hand.
Epirus tries to clinch up but Kostrov circles away and keeps his distance.
Epirus wants to clinch
and Kostrov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T4#
Epirus tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kostrov counters with a stiff right hand.
Epirus closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kostrov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Epirus darts in trying to clinch
and Kostrov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Epirus tries to clinch but Kostrov moves out of range.
Epirus tries to clinch up but Kostrov circles away and keeps his distance.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kostrov. That's going to slow Epirus down.
Kostrov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kostrov is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Epirus had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Epirus tries to clinch up.
Kostrov misses with a body kick.
Epirus fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kostrov tries a quick counter leg kick but Epirus is wise to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergey Kostrov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sergey Kostrov's cut.
That's time! Epirus's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Kostrov swats away the attempt to clinch by Epirus.
Epirus tries to clinch up.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kostrov! But no joy.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Kostrov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kostrov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Epirus throws a right hand that Kostrov ducks under and follows up with a left that Kostrov also avoids with ease.
Kostrov misses with a straight right.
Epirus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It seemed like Kostrov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice jab there from Kostrov.
Kostrov loads up on a big right hand but Epirus slips the punch.
Kostrov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Epirus throws a lazy head kick
and Epirus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kostrov lands a jab to the head.
Epirus is looking to clinch.
Epirus tries to clinch but Kostrov is having none of it.
Kostrov keeps the fight on the outside.
Kostrov is looking for the big counter here.
Epirus tries to clinch up but Kostrov circles away and keeps his distance.
Kostrov flicks out a counter leg kick but Epirus steps away.#T1#
Epirus tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kostrov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Epirus moves to clinch but Kostrov breaks away
and Kostrov counters with a slapping leg kick.
Epirus wants to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Kostrov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Epirus moves out of range as Kostrov strikes.
Epirus wants to clinch up but Kostrov keeps it at a distance.
Kostrov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Epirus is out of range and Kostrov settles back down.
Epirus tries to clinch but Kostrov moves away
and Kostrov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Epirus looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Epirus wants to clinch
enabling Kostrov to counter with a crisp jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kostrov.
Epirus tries to clinch up.
Kostrov throws a big counter head kick but Epirus avoids it with no problem.
Epirus tries to clinch up
and Kostrov counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Kostrov keeps the fight on the outside.
Epirus wants to clinch
and Kostrov counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kostrov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kostrov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Epirus tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kostrov counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Epirus is looking to clinch but Kostrov is avoiding it.
Epirus tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Kostrov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Despite the aggression on Kostrov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Epirus wants to clinch
and Kostrov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Epirus wants to clinch up but Kostrov keeps it at a distance.
Kostrov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kostrov flicks out a counter leg kick but Epirus steps away.
Kostrov keeps the fight on the outside.
Kostrov avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T3#
Epirus wants to clinch up but Kostrov keeps it at a distance.
Epirus on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kostrov. Kostrov obviously looking to wear him down.
Kostrov misses with an uppercut.
Epirus tries to close the distance and clinch but Kostrov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Epirus tries to clinch up
and Kostrov makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Epirus wants to clinch.
Epirus moves out of range as Kostrov strikes.
Epirus tries to clinch but Kostrov moves out of range.
A jab from Kostrov finds it's way through Epirus's defenses.
Epirus wants to clinch up but Kostrov keeps it at a distance.
Kostrov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kostrov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A nice inside leg kick there by Epirus. That's going to slow Kostrov down. #T4#
Epirus tries to clinch but Kostrov moves away
and Kostrov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Epirus has a couple of punches blocked by Kostrov.
Kostrov misses with a knee strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kostrov looking to throw knees to the head but Epirus is blocking nicely.
Epirus throws an elbow but it misses.
Epirus takes a knee right on the jaw!
Epirus lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kostrov backwards.
Kostrov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Epirus is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Epirus pushes Kostrov back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pyrrhus Epirus has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kostrov blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Kostrov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Epirus throws an off balance right hand
and Kostrov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kostrov, as that shot connected.
Kostrov misses with a hook.
As Kostrov looks to move away, Epirus throws a big counter combo but Kostrov just gets out of the way.
The fight stays on the outside here - Epirus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Epirus moves to clinch but Kostrov breaks away
and Kostrov counters with a nice low kick that buckles Epirus's knee momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergey Kostrov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sergey Kostrov's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Kostrov lands with a right hand.
Kostrov keeps the fight on the outside.
Kostrov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kostrov throws a leg kick but Epirus checks it.
Kostrov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kostrov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Epirus tries to clinch there but Kostrov circles away.
Kostrov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kostrov connects with a solid leg kick.
Epirus is looking to clinch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kostrov, as that shot connected.
Epirus doesn't manage to clinch there - Kostrov circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Epirus looks to clinch
and Kostrov counters with a nice uppercut.
Kostrov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Epirus momentarily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Epirus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kostrov throws a head kick but Epirus moves out of range. #T1#
Epirus looks to clinch
and Kostrov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Epirus tries to clinch but Kostrov moves away
and Epirus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Epirus misses with a body shot.
Epirus tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Kostrov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Epirus throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kostrov.
Epirus wants to clinch up but Kostrov keeps it at a distance.
Epirus looks to clinch
and Kostrov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Epirus is looking to clinch.
Epirus tries to close the distance and clinch but Kostrov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Epirus looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Epirus tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Kostrov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kostrov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Epirus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kostrov misses with a low kick as Epirus jumps back.
Kostrov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Epirus clinches up against the ropes.
Epirus gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Epirus scores with an uppercut up the middle.
I was talking to Epirus's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kostrov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kostrov misses with a knee strike.
Kostrov tries a knee to the head but Epirus blocks it.
Kostrov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Epirus lands with a short shot to the head.
Epirus misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Kostrov manages to break the clinch.
Kostrov tries to work over Epirus's front leg with a kick but Epirus checks it.
Kostrov swats away the attempt to clinch by Epirus.
Epirus tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kostrov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Epirus thinking.
Epirus tries to move into range but Kostrov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Epirus tries to clinch but Kostrov moves out of range.
Kostrov lands with a nice body punch.
Kostrov keeps the fight on the outside.
Kostrov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sergey Kostrov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Epirus wants to clinch up but Kostrov keeps it at a distance.
Sergey Kostrov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Epirus closes the distance looking to clinch
and Epirus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Epirus rushes Kostrov and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Epirus has a couple of punches blocked by Kostrov.
A knee to the head by Kostrov.
Kostrov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Epirus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pyrrhus Epirus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Epirus throws a punch but it's blocked by Kostrov.
Epirus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kostrov misses with a knee strike.
Epirus has a couple of punches blocked by Kostrov.
Epirus working aggressively here.
Epirus throws a punch but it's blocked by Kostrov.
Epirus connects with a knee to the head.
Epirus lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Epirus fails to land. #T4#
Epirus misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Epirus.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kostrov blocking some punches.
Kostrov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kostrov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Epirus creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kostrov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Epirus misses with the head strike.
Epirus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kostrov pushes Epirus back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kostrov taking a breather.
Epirus misses with an elbow over the top.
Epirus throws a head punch that misses.
Kostrov blocks an uppercut.
Kostrov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kostrov misses with a knee strike.
Epirus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kostrov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sergey Kostrov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kostrov 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight for Sergey Kostrov!
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight for Sergey Kostrov!
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight for Sergey Kostrov!

Sergey Kostrov wins by unanimous decision!
A relieved looking Sergey Kostrov 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: Skrap Fights 71
Date: Aug 09, 2019

#R1#
Kostrov lands a nice shot that snaps Trump's head back.
Nice defenses there by Trump.
Kostrov misses with a wild body shot.
Trump tries to counter with a takedown but Kostrov is quick to defend against it.
Nice defenses there by Trump.
Kostrov connects with a leg kick. Trump looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kostrov throws a hook to the side of Trump's head but Trump sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Trump shoots in for a double leg but Kostrov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Trump seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Kostrov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Trump lands a jab to the nose.
Kostrov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kostrov scores with a nice strike.
Kostrov scores with a nice right hand.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Trump is defended easily by Kostrov.
Kostrov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Trump shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donald Trump. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Trump shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kostrov but Kostrov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kostrov lands with a shot to the body.
Donald Trump seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kostrov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kostrov throws a nice head kick! #T1#
Kostrov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Trump shoots in for a double leg but Kostrov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Trump shoots in for a double leg but Kostrov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kostrov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sergey Kostrov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kostrov tries to move into range but Trump moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Trump checks a leg kick.
Kostrov loads up on a big right hand but Trump slips the punch.
Trump on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kostrov. Kostrov obviously looking to wear him down. #CL2#
Kostrov moves into range and clinches up with Trump.
Trump tries to stall but Kostrov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Trump is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kostrov is keeping busy.#BC2#
Kostrov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A telegraphed right hand from Trump misses the target.
Trump fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Trump avoids a kick to the body.
Trump takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Trump connects with a looping right hand. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Trump showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kostrov.
An inside leg kick lands from Kostrov.
Trump blocks the body kick.
Trump misses with a wild body shot.
Kostrov cracks Trump with an open hand slap.
Trump has a takedown stuffed.
Kostrov lands a head kick. Trump smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Trump shoots in for a takedown but Kostrov shows good takedown defense.
Trump takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Kostrov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Trump's calf.
Kostrov leaves Trump with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The crowd cheers as Kostrov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Trump doesn't seem phased though.
Kostrov misses with a straight right. #T3#
Kostrov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Trump appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Trump is defended easily by Kostrov.
Kostrov was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#TD#
Trump drives through with a takedown into Kostrov's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ES2#
Kostrov pushes Trump off and scrambles back to his feet.
Trump keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Trump half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kostrov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Trump. Trump circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Trump with a nice cross.
Good shot there by Kostrov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Trump moves out of range of the body kick.
Trump shoots in but no luck this time.
Kostrov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Trump fails with a takedown attempt.
Kostrov tries to close the distance and clinch but Trump swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T4#
Trump darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CL2#
Kostrov takes the fight into the clinch.
Kostrov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kostrov looking to slow down the pace here.
Kostrov is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Trump has denied him.
Trump tries to stall but Kostrov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kostrov looking to throw knees to the head but Trump is blocking nicely.
Trump is looking to control Kostrov's arms but Kostrov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Trump has his back to the ropes.
Kostrov with a knee to the head.
Kostrov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kostrov lands with a right to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Trump stalling in the clinch but Kostrov improves position.
Kostrov connects with a knee to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Donald Trump has been cut.
The referee is keeping an eye on Trump - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Trump trying to control the position but instead, Kostrov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Trump into the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergey Kostrov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Donald Trump's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Trump tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kostrov defends well and Trump ends up having to push Kostrov into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kostrov scores with a one two! Trump had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Trump misses with a straight right.
Kostrov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Trump's calf.
Kostrov plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Trump is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kostrov's corner calls for a 1-2. Kostrov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kostrov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kostrov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A good leg kick by Kostrov.
A telegraphed right hand from Kostrov misses the target.
Kostrov cracks Trump with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Trump with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Kostrov to counter with a crisp jab.
Sergey Kostrov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kostrov moves out of range of the strikes.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kostrov. That's going to slow Trump down.
Kostrov tries to clinch but Trump moves out of range.
Kostrov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kostrov wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donald Trump. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kostrov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Trump misses with a wild body shot.
Kostrov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kostrov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T1##CL2#
Kostrov closes the distance and clinches.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kostrov as Trump tries to tie him up.
Trump looking to stall.
Maybe Trump would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Trump stalling.
Trump is looking to control Kostrov's arms but Kostrov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Trump has his back to the ropes.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Donald Trump.
Trump throws a lazy uppercut
and Kostrov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kostrov fakes the leg kick and cracks Trump in the body.
Trump misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A left lands for Kostrov.
Kostrov lands a leg kick that knocks Trump off balance momentarily.
Kostrov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Trump misses with a straight left. #T2#
A big right from Kostrov misses. #CL2#
Kostrov moves into the clinch.
Kostrov tries to stall but Trump uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Trump trying to stall but Kostrov improves his position.
Trump trying to stall but Kostrov improves his position.
Come on Kostrov - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kostrov lands with a right to the head.
Kostrov is pushing Trump up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kostrov with a knee to the head. #BC2#
Kostrov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kostrov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kostrov clobbers Trump with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Trump throws a lazy uppercut
and Kostrov counters with a right hand to the body.
Kostrov looks to land a right hand but Trump moved out of range.#T3#
Kostrov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kostrov wants it to stay on the feet.
A jab from Kostrov does it's job there.
Kostrov throws a looping overhand right but Trump ducks down to avoid it.
Trump checks a leg kick.
Trump fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kostrov misses with a looping left.
Trump drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kostrov sprawls and moves away.
Kostrov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Trump in his tracks.
Trump uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kostrov.
Jab by Kostrov.
Kostrov scoring well with a low kick there.
Trump is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kostrov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Trump takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Kostrov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kostrov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kostrov is trying to counter with his kicks.
Trump chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kostrov can pounce on him.
Horrible takedown attempt by Trump or perhaps it was just good defense by Kostrov, which made it look bad. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good shot there by Kostrov.
Trump looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kostrov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kostrov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Trump checks the leg kick.
Kostrov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Trump. That did some damage!
The fighters circling - Kostrov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Trump's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kostrov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Trump scrambles back to his feet.
Trump is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kostrov throws a nice head kick!
Trump shoots in for a takedown but Kostrov shows good takedown defense.
Trump doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kostrov counters with a right hand to the body.
Trump has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kostrov finds it's way round the side to connect with Trump's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kostrov lands a jab to Trump's midsection.
Trump tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kostrov defends well and Trump ends up having to push Kostrov into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice defenses there by Trump.
Trump misses with a left hand
and Kostrov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kostrov thumps Trump with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergey Kostrov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Donald Trump's cut.
That's time! Trump's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Trump feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Trump trying to control the position from guard on top but Kostrov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kostrov seems keen to control Trump's posture.
Trump won't allow Kostrov to get back to his feet.
Trump stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kostrov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Trump showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trump cracks Kostrov with a solid left hand.#T1#
Kostrov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Trump working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kostrov keeping full guard, as Trump tries to pass.
Trump missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kostrov is trying to keep Trump in close.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Trump connects with a couple of short punches.
Kostrov 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.
Kostrov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Trump. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Trump controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Trump uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kostrov.
Kostrov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kostrov throws out a powerful jab.
A lazy left from Kostrov finds it's target.
Trump fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kostrov avoids it really well and circles away.
A cross from Kostrov lands.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Trump. #ES2#
Kostrov explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Sergey Kostrov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3##TD#
Trump drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Trump advances position into side control!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Trump tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Trump working the ground and pound.
Kostrov pushes Trump away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Trump gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Trump is looking to take a break and control but Kostrov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Trump passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Kostrov!
Trump unloads with some shots from mount but Kostrov bucks and avoids them well.
Trump avoids the attempt from Kostrov to control.
Trump trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Trump content just to control the position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Donald Trump.
I think Kostrov 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 Alan Glass scores the fight for Sergey Kostrov!
Judge George Francis scores the fight for Sergey Kostrov!
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight for Sergey Kostrov!

Sergey Kostrov wins by unanimous decision!
Sergey Kostrov bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Skrap Fights 67
Date: Jul 26, 2019

#R1##CL#
Marquez has Kostrov up against the ropes in a clinch. #BC#
Marquez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kostrov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Marquez. #CL#
Marquez pushes Kostrov up against the ropes in a clinch.
Kostrov misses with a knee to the head.
Marquez definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kostrov avoiding damage as Marquez throws knees to the body.
Kostrov scores with a knee to the head.
Kostrov tries to land a knee to the head but Marquez blocks with his arms.
Kostrov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kostrov avoids a wild elbow strike from Marquez.
Kostrov content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kostrov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kostrov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kostrov prevents a body shot from Marquez.
Marquez landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marquez tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Stalling in the clinch from Kostrov.
Marquez with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Marquez is stalling here. #T1#
Kostrov is struggling to control the position.
Kostrov tries to stall but Marquez uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Marquez tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kostrov is trying to stall.
Marquez utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kostrov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Marquez is keeping busy.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Sergey Kostrov.
Kostrov throws a head kick that half lands.
Marquez misses with a low kick.
Kostrov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kostrov defending well as Marquez loads up on a big left hand.
Marquez throws a low kick, looking for Kostrov's leg but Kostrov calmly moves out of range.
Kostrov moves out of range of the body kick.
Marquez looks to land a left hand but Kostrov moved out of range nicely.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T2##BC2#
Kostrov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A telegraphed right hand from Marquez misses the target.
Marquez misses with an uppercut. #CL#
Marquez has Kostrov up against the ropes in a clinch.
Kostrov looking to throw knees to the head but Marquez is blocking nicely. #BC#
Marquez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Marquez misses with a low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marquez scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kostrov in his tracks.
Nice cross by Kostrov.#CL#
Kostrov gets tackled into the ropes by Marquez. Marquez maintains the clinch.
Kostrov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kostrov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Marquez backwards. #ROC2#
Marquez is rocked!
Kostrov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Marquez blocks it with crossed arms.
Oh Marquez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kostrov lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Marquez to his knees! Kostrov keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sergey Kostrov!
After the fight, Sergey Kostrov was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
Edwin Marquez was interviewed post fight and said 'I hate your face. But, like, really. I really hate your face.'.

Event: Skrap Fights 60
Date: Jun 29, 2019

#R1#
Trump takes a jab right on the kisser.
Trump dives in for a single leg takedown but Kostrov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Trump shoots in for a takedown but Kostrov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Trump will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kostrov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sergey Kostrov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donald Trump.
That kick from Kostrov tenderised Trump's leg. Trump is trying to keep his angry face on.#TD2#
Trump looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Kostrov wants to stand and escape but Trump is having none of it.
Kostrov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Trump pushes down on Kostrov's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Trump is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kostrov wants to control but Trump is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Trump looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T1#
Trump throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Trump wants to take a breather but Kostrov is having none of it.
Trump works his way into full mount!
Trump lands a nice shot to the head.
Trump can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kostrov is looking to escape.
BOOM! Trump connects with a massive shot to the dome! #T2#
Trump is trying to control here but Kostrov has managed to regain half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Kostrov wants to get back to his feet.
Trump trying to advance position but Kostrov counters by regaining guard.
Kostrov looking for a sweep. Not yet Kostrov, not yet.
Trump is looking to work some ground and pound but Kostrov has wrist control.
Trump has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kostrov keeping moving, preventing Trump from controlling successfully.
Trump tries to free his leg and advance position but Kostrov is retaining full guard.
Kostrov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Trump on the ground.#T3#
Trump passes Kostrov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Trump slows the pace down in half guard.
Kostrov trying to hold on to Trump's head to control him but Trump postures up.
Trump stalling. #SUB2#
Trump seems to be working for a kimura but Kostrov defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Trump is working for a submission of some sort. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Trump is just content to waste time from the top position. Kostrov takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Trump throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
Trump is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kostrov is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kostrov has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Trump is looking to sweep but instead, Kostrov has passed into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Donald Trump will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Kostrov stuffs the takedown.
Trump has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Kostrov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Trump tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kostrov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Trump somewhat.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kostrov.
Kostrov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kostrov. That's going to slow Trump down.
Trump shoots in for a double leg but Kostrov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sergey Kostrov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donald Trump.
Kostrov lands with a hook. Trump tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kostrov scoring well with a low kick there.
Kostrov thumps Trump with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trump shoots in but no luck this time.
Kostrov lunges at Trump with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Trump's hand.
Trump misses with an uppercut. Kostrov saw that one coming.
A left lands for Kostrov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice uppercut there from Kostrov.
Nice body kick there by Kostrov.
Sergey Kostrov is winning the standup battle so far.
Trump tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kostrov defends well and Trump ends up having to push Kostrov into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.#T1#
Nice shot lands for Kostrov.
Kostrov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Trump.
Kostrov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Trump can do to turn this around?
Kostrov tries to move into range but Trump moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A slow jab from Kostrov misses its intended target.
Kostrov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Trump on the side of the head.
Kostrov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kostrov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kostrov lands an overhand right.
Trump tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kostrov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kostrov is looking to counter punch.
Kostrov fakes the leg kick and cracks Trump in the body.
Kostrov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Trump fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kostrov throws a leg kick but Trump moved away.
A punch lands to the side of Trump 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kostrov works Trump's body with a nice hook.
Trump will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#T2#
Kostrov scores with a jab. Trump acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kostrov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kostrov works the jab nicely.
Kostrov lands a leg kick that knocks Trump off balance momentarily.#TD2#
Trump shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kostrov manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Kostrov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Trump is controlling him.
Kostrov is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Trump dives into side control.
Kostrov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Trump wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Trump is staying tight to Kostrov's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Kostrov tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.#T3#
Trump lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Well, with Trump on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Kostrov is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Trump is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Trump gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Trump gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Trump apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Nice shot lands for Kostrov.#TD2#
Trump looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Trump throws a big elbow that misses.
Kostrov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Trump.
Kostrov keeping moving, preventing Trump from controlling successfully.
Trump might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kostrov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T4#
Trump preventing the sweep.
Trump trying to control the position from guard on top but Kostrov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Trump content to stall in guard here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Trump loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Trump will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kostrov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sergey Kostrov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Trump takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Trump takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Trump walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kostrov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergey Kostrov dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Kostrov lands a really nice looking cross but Trump seems unphased.
Kostrov ducks under a wild hook from Trump.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Trump.
Kostrov is looking to regain half guard here but Trump keeps moving and retains side control.
Trump misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Trump wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kostrov keeps working.
Kostrov can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trump wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kostrov keeps working. #T1#
Kostrov tries to control but Trump manages to take his back.
Trump throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Donald Trump has got the better of the ground game so far.
Trump lands shots from the back.
Kostrov is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Trump is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Kostrov up.
Trump lands a punch to the side of the head from the back. #SUB2#
Kostrov won't enjoy being in this position. Trump looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Kostrov is tapping - it's over boys! Trump picks up the submission victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Donald Trump!
Donald Trump decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Skrap Fights 50
Date: May 25, 2019

#R1#
Kostrov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Espensen moves out of range as Kostrov strikes.
Espensen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kostrov throws a shot to the body.
Kostrov gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Espensen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Espensen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kostrov tries a head kick but it misses.
Kostrov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Espensen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Espensen fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kostrov just manages to avoid it.
Kostrov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Espensen closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Kostrov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kostrov scores with a jab. Espensen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kostrov wants to slow Espensen down by chopping away at his legs.
Kostrov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Espensen throws a big counter combination but Kostrov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Espensen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #T1#
Kostrov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kostrov wants to slow Espensen down by chopping away at his legs.
Espensen slips a jab from Kostrov.
Kostrov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kostrov lands a slapping body shot.
Kostrov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Espensen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Espensen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Espensen throws a sloppy head kick and Kostrov moves out of range easily.
Espensen ducks under a wild hook from Kostrov.
Kostrov with a jab.
Espensen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kostrov's sensitive parts.
Kostrov lands with a good body shot.
Kostrov throws a poor cross that misses
and Espensen counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kostrov's knee momentarily.#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!
Kostrov throws a lazy uppercut
and Espensen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kostrov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kostrov throws a leg kick that is checked#CL#
and Espensen counters by moving into the clinch. #BC#
Espensen breaks from the clinch.
Espensen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kostrov.
Kostrov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Espensen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kostrov misses with a leg kick
and Espensen counters with a one-two to the body.
Kostrov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kostrov throws a jab but it's blocked by Espensen.
Kostrov misses with a low kick.
Espensen is looking to counter the offense by Kostrov and move into the clinch.
Espensen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kostrov throws out the jab.
Kostrov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Espensen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Espensen tries to counter by clinching up but Kostrov breaks away and moves out of range.
Kostrov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Espensen sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T3#
Espensen checks the leg kick.
Espensen appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kostrov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kostrov misses with a kick to the body.
Espensen tried to counter with a leg kick but Kostrov avoided it.
Kostrov throws the left hand but Espensen avoids the punch easily.
Kostrov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Espensen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kostrov misses with a looping left.
Kostrov throws a jab when Espensen was well out of range.
Espensen is looking to counter the offense by Kostrov and move into the clinch.
Kostrov is looking to chop away at Espensen's legs.
Kostrov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Espensen seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kostrov looks for the body kick but Espensen saw that one coming.
Sergey Kostrov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Espensen moves away from the strike by Kostrov.
Espensen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kostrov.
Espensen fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kostrov just manages to avoid it.
Kostrov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #T4#
Espensen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kostrov thows a leg kick but Espensen checks it
and Espensen counters with a three punch combo that has Kostrov backing up. Kostrov nods at Espensen to acknowledge the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Espensen. Kostrov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kostrov misses with a looping right.
Espensen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kostrov.
Espensen is looking to counter the offense by Kostrov and move into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Kostrov.
Espensen tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kostrov manages to circle out of the way.
Kostrov throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Espensen misses with a low kick.
Kostrov throws out a counter right but Espensen avoids it with no problem.
Kostrov misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kostrov's coach down at St Petersburg MMA Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kostrov's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Kostrov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kostrov connects with a leg kick. Espensen looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kostrov throws an overhand right that lands on Espensen's shoulder, as Espensen tries to avoid the shot.
Espensen is looking for a counter combo.
Espensen blocks a head kick by Kostrov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergey Kostrov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
A big right from Kostrov misses.
Espensen went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kostrov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kostrov just misses with a punch to the body.
Kostrov lands a high kick!
Kostrov misses with a leg kick
and Espensen counters with a good low kick that Kostrov was not able to check.
Kostrov throws out a leg kick but Espensen moves out of range and Kostrov only half commits.
Espensen throws a quick counter head kick but Kostrov was just out of range.
Kostrov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Espensen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kostrov.
Espensen is looking for a counter combo.
Kostrov throws a lazy right hand but Espensen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Espensen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kostrov misses with a double jab
and Espensen counters with a left and a right that stings Kostrov.
Kostrov misses with a body kick. #T1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Kostrov.
Kostrov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #CL#
and Espensen counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC2#
Kostrov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kostrov tries to land a body kick
and Espensen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A slow jab from Kostrov misses its intended target.
Kostrov throws a low kick but Espensen moves out of range easily.
Kostrov motions for Espensen to come forward. Kostrov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kostrov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kostrov thows a leg kick but Espensen checks it
and Espensen counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Kostrov misses with a low kick.
Kostrov misses with a hook.
Espensen appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kostrov misses with an uppercut.
Kostrov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Espensen.#T2#
Kostrov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Espensen. That did some damage!
Espensen moves out of range of the strikes.
Kostrov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Espensen misses with a hook to the body
and Kostrov counters with a stiff right hand.
Espensen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kostrov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Espensen scrambles back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kostrov thows a leg kick but Espensen checks it
and Espensen counters with a three punch combo that has Kostrov backing up. Kostrov nods at Espensen to acknowledge the strikes.
Kostrov throws a low kick, looking for Espensen's leg but Espensen calmly moves out of range.
Espensen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Espensen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kostrov wants to land a leg kick but Espensen is out of range.
Kostrov scores with a punch to the head.
Kostrov looks to land a body kick but Espensen moved away.
Espensen wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Kostrov throws a sloppy head kick
and Espensen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Espensen is looking to wear down Kostrov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Espensen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kostrov.
Kostrov throws an off balance right hand
and Espensen counters with a left and a right that stings Kostrov. #T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Kostrov misses the target.
Espensen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A big left from Kostrov misses.
Kostrov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kostrov jabs Espensen right on the nose. Espensen blinks but takes it well.
Sergey Kostrov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kostrov misses with a low kick as Espensen jumps back.
Espensen tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kostrov manages to circle out of the way.
Kostrov misses with a low kick as Espensen jumps back.
No joy there for Kostrov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A little feinted left hand from Espensen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kostrov is looking to chop away at Espensen's legs.
Kostrov misses with a hook.
Espensen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kostrov.
Espensen seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Kostrov looks to throw the jab but Espensen is out of range. #T4#
Espensen slips a straight right by Kostrov.
The fighters circling - Kostrov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Espensen seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Espensen checks a low kick from Kostrov.
Espensen seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Espensen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kostrov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Espensen.
Nice uppercut lands for Kostrov. That snapped Espensen's head back.
Espensen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A big left from Kostrov misses.
Kostrov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kostrov throws a leg kick but Espensen checks it.
Espensen appears to be looking for a big counter.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kostrov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kostrov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Espensen seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Kostrov misses with an uppercut. Espensen saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergey Kostrov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Kostrov wants to slow Espensen down by chopping away at his legs.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kostrov lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Espensen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Espensen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A lazy left from Kostrov finds it's target.
Kostrov throws a head kick but Espensen moves out of range.
Espensen slips a straight right by Kostrov.
Kostrov throws a sloppy head kick and Espensen moves out of range easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Espensen misses the target.
A telegraphed right hand from Kostrov misses the target.
Kostrov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A big right from Kostrov misses.
It looked like Espensen was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kostrov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kostrov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #CL#
and Espensen counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Espensen.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Espensen as Kostrov tries to tie him up. #BC#
Espensen breaks from the clinch.
Espensen blocks a low kick nicely.#T1#
Espensen checks a leg kick.
Kostrov looks to throw the jab but Espensen is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kostrov. Espensen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kostrov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kostrov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kostrov closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Good work by Espensen as he checks the leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kostrov. Espensen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Espensen tried to counter with a leg kick but Kostrov avoided it.
Kostrov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Espensen ducks under a wild hook from Kostrov.
Kostrov throws a chopping leg kick but Espensen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Espensen feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kostrov thows a body kick. Espensen tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Thorvald Espensen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Kostrov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Espensen counter with a right hand.
Espensen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kostrov circles away quickly and effectively.
Kostrov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kostrov misses with a lunging right hand #CL#
and Espensen counters by clinching up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Espensen digs a right hand into Kostrov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kostrov's gas tank.
Kostrov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Espensen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC#
Espensen manages to break the clinch.
Kostrov wants to land a leg kick but Espensen is out of range.
Kostrov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Espensen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kostrov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kostrov cracks Espensen with a good jab.
Kostrov motions for Espensen to come forward. Kostrov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Espensen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sergey Kostrov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
That kick from Espensen tenderised Kostrov's leg. Kostrov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kostrov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
As Kostrov looks to move away, Espensen throws a big counter combo but Kostrov just gets out of the way.
Espensen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kostrov.
Espensen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Espensen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kostrov throws a nice looking combination but Espensen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kostrov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Espensen is out of range and Kostrov settles back down.
It looked like Espensen was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Thorvald Espensen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kostrov connects with a solid leg kick.
Espensen looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Espensen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kostrov.
It looked like Espensen was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Espensen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kostrov was well out of range. Poor timing from Espensen.
Kostrov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Espensen's calf.
Kostrov throws a right and a left that both miss.#T4#
A solid leg kick lands there for Kostrov.
A head kick by Espensen misses
letting Kostrov counter with a right hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kostrov.
Kostrov throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Espensen was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A bone on bone clash there as Kostrov blocks the leg kick.
Kostrov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kostrov throws a shot from downtown. Espensen moves away and avoids it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Espensen ducks right into an uppercut from Kostrov.
Kostrov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Espensen under the eye.
Espensen checks a low kick from Kostrov.
Espensen is looking for a counter combo.
Kostrov throws a hook but Espensen blocks it.
Espensen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sergey Kostrov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kostrov 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight for Sergey Kostrov!
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight for Sergey Kostrov!
Judge George Francis scores the fight for Sergey Kostrov!

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

Event: Skrap Fights 42
Date: Apr 27, 2019

#R1#
Kostrov is looking to slow Handicks down with leg kicks.
Kostrov misses with a hook.
A little jabbing left from Handicks on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kostrov throws a sloppy head kick and Handicks moves out of range easily.
Kostrov seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Handicks lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CUT2#
It looks like Sergey Kostrov has been cut.
Kostrov throws a series of punches but Handicks moves out of range.
Handicks stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kostrov.
Kostrov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kostrov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Handicks throws a big shot that misses.
Nice defenses there by Kostrov.
Kostrov lands a slapping body shot.
Kostrov misses with a straight left.
Kostrov throws a nice looking combination but Handicks bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A punch lands to the side of Kostrov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kostrov with a hook.
Handicks takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Handicks staying out of range there.
Kostrov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Handicks lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T1#
Handicks throws a lazy right hand but Kostrov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kostrov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kostrov throws a body kick that misses.
Handicks blocks a low kick nicely.
An inside leg kick lands from Kostrov.
Kostrov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Handicks is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kostrov.
Kostrov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kostrov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Handicks fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Handicks lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kostrov.
Handicks fails with the takedown.
Handicks jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Handicks on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kostrov. Kostrov obviously looking to wear him down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kostrov connects with an inside leg kick.
Handicks 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#
Handicks misses with a hook.
Kostrov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Handicks.
Kostrov throwing a counter right hand but Handicks manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Kostrov.
Kostrov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A jab from Handicks misses.
Sergey Kostrov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Handicks stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kostrov.
Kostrov slips a straight right by Handicks.
Handicks cracks Kostrov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Handicks lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Handicks misses with a lunging right hand
and Kostrov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Handicks throws a lazy right hand but Kostrov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Kostrov. That snapped Handicks's head back.
Kostrov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Handicks takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kostrov misses with a right hand
and Handicks counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kostrov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T3#
A low kick from Kostrov is predictable there
and Handicks counters with a nice uppercut.
Handicks throws a jab but it's blocked by Kostrov.
The fighters circle momentarily. Handicks darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kostrov scores with a jab to the head.
Handicks's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Handicks throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kostrov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kostrov slips under a jab from Handicks.
Kostrov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Handicks needs to keep his hands up - Kostrov had a free shot at his head there.
Kostrov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Handicks cracks Kostrov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kostrov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kostrov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #CUT2#
Sergey Kostrov's cut is getting worse.
Kostrov throws a looping overhand right but Handicks ducks down to avoid it.
Handicks misses with a hook.
Kostrov's corner calls for a 1-2. Kostrov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kostrov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T4#
Handicks blocks a low kick nicely.
Handicks keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Handicks looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Handicks looks to land a left hand but Kostrov moved out of range nicely.
Handicks ducks right into an uppercut from Kostrov.
Handicks swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And Kostrov counters with a quick kick to the body but Handicks blocks it.
Sergey Kostrov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Handicks misses with a hook.
Kostrov connects with a looping right hand.
Kostrov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Handicks has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Kostrov thumps Handicks with a low kick.
Kostrov defending well as Handicks loads up on a big left hand.
Kostrov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Handicks blocks a low kick nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Handicks ducks under a wild hook from Kostrov.
Handicks connects with a single shot there.
Kostrov tries a head kick but it misses.
A shot to the body from Handicks misses
and Kostrov counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergey Kostrov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sergey Kostrov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Kostrov cracks Handicks with a right hand to the side of the head.
Handicks swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Handicks thows a left - swing and a miss!
A cross from Kostrov lands.
Kostrov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kostrov thows a body kick. Handicks tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Kostrov connects with a body shot.
Kostrov misses with a low kick.
Handicks throws a lazy right hand but Kostrov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kostrov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Handicks can do to turn this around?
Handicks throws a poor cross that misses
and Kostrov counters with a head kick. That will keep Handicks thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Handicks looks to land a left hand but Kostrov moved out of range nicely.
Handicks misses with a right hand
and Kostrov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kostrov misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kostrov throws a leg kick but Handicks checks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Handicks! But no joy.
Handicks slips under a jab.
Handicks looks to land a right hand but Kostrov moved out of range.#T1#
Handicks on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Handicks blocks a jab.
Handicks looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Handicks throws a combination that misses
and Kostrov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kostrov blocks a jab.
Sergey Kostrov is winning the standup battle so far.
Handicks lands with a hook. Kostrov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Handicks misses with a right hand
and Kostrov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Handicks thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kostrov lands a jab to the nose.
Handicks misses with an uppercut.
Handicks throws an overhand right that lands on Kostrov's shoulder, as Kostrov tries to avoid the shot.
Handicks misses with a double jab
and Kostrov counters with a straight right hand.
Kostrov throws a right hand that Handicks ducks under and follows up with a left that Handicks also avoids with ease.
Kostrov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Handicks checks a leg kick.
Kostrov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kostrov defending well as Handicks loads up on a big left hand.
Kostrov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kostrov cracks the inside of Handicks's front leg.
Handicks slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kostrov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Handicks momentarily.
Kostrov misses with an uppercut
and Handicks counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Handicks slips under a jab.
Handicks lands a lovely overhand right.
Handicks checks a low kick from Kostrov.
Handicks throws out a counter right but Kostrov avoids it with no problem.
Handicks has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Handicks there as he acknowledges the shot.
Handicks throws a poor cross that misses
and Kostrov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kostrov throws an overhand right that lands on Handicks's shoulder, as Handicks tries to avoid the shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Handicks! But no joy.
Nice defenses there by Handicks.
Handicks swings widly with a right hand
and Handicks takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Handicks throws a right and a left that both miss.#T3#
Handicks has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Handicks there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kostrov throws a low kick but Handicks avoids it.
Kostrov dips to his left and cracks Handicks with an uppercut!
Handicks looks to land a left hand but Kostrov moved out of range nicely.
Kostrov throws a shot to the body.
Kostrov slips a jab from Handicks.
Handicks walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kostrov.
Handicks misses with a straight left.
Handicks has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kostrov finds it's way round the side to connect with Handicks's head.
Handicks misses with an uppercut
and Kostrov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Handicks on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A shot to the liver by Kostrov. Beautiful body shot.
Kostrov lands with a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kostrov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Handicks avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kostrov moves into range and connects with a jab. #T4#
A big left from Handicks misses.
Handicks uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kostrov.
Nice defenses there by Kostrov.
Kostrov half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kostrov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Handicks throws out the jab.
Kostrov jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Kostrov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Handicks thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kostrov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kostrov defending well as Handicks loads up on a big left hand.
Handicks misses with a series of wild punches.
It looked like Kostrov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Handicks.
Kostrov tests Handicks's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kostrov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nice jab there from Handicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergey Kostrov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sergey Kostrov'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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Handicks misses with a hook
and Kostrov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kostrov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Handicks misses with a lunging right hand
and Kostrov counters with a low kick, right behind Handicks 's knee.
Handicks scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A slow jab from Kostrov misses its intended target.
Kostrov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kostrov throws a head kick but Handicks moves out of range.
Kostrov throws a leg kick which misses Handicks's front leg but catches the back leg as Handicks tries to avoid it.
Handicks lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kostrov circles away quickly and effectively.
Handicks slips a jab from Kostrov.
Kostrov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kostrov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kostrov scores with a jab to the body.
Kostrov misses with a body kick.
Kostrov swings widly with a right hand
and Handicks cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Handicks lands with a cross. #T1#
The fighters circling - Handicks throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kostrov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A head kick misses from Kostrov.
Kostrov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Handicks's sensitive parts.
Kostrov throws a hook to the side of Handicks's head but Handicks sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Handicks throws a right hand that misses
and Kostrov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kostrov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Handicks momentarily.
Kostrov misses with a kick to the body.
Kostrov takes one to the chin there.
Handicks slips a jab from Kostrov.
Kostrov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Handicks throws a hook to the side of Kostrov's head but Kostrov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A head kick from Kostrov lands but Handicks takes it in his stride.
Handicks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Handicks misses with a left hand
and Kostrov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Johny Handicks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Handicks lands with an uppercut that bounces Kostrov off the ropes and back into range.
Kostrov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Handicks's head.
Kostrov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Good standup being displayed there by Kostrov as he connects with a hook.
Handicks misses with a straight right.
Kostrov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Handicks's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kostrov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Handicks scrambles back to his feet.
Handicks ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kostrov lands a jab to the nose.
Kostrov misses with a hook.
Handicks waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kostrov.
Handicks has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Handicks misses with a looping right.
A big left from Handicks misses.
Handicks walks into a jab.
Sergey Kostrov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Kostrov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kostrov misses with an uppercut. Handicks saw that one coming.
Kostrov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Handicks's sensitive parts.
Handicks rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Handicks takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Handicks is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kostrov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Handicks.
Handicks moves away from the strike by Kostrov.
Handicks swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Handicks on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Handicks throws a hook but Kostrov blocks it.
Handicks moves forwards but Kostrov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Handicks misses with a straight right.
Kostrov throws a one two combo.
Handicks misses the jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Handicks fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T4#
Kostrov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Some wild striking there from Kostrov.
Kostrov staying out of range there.
Kostrov slips a straight right by Handicks.
Handicks misses with a hook. Kostrov ducked under it nicely.
Handicks throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Handicks throws a good cross that connects.
Kostrov with a jab.
Kostrov throws a chopping leg kick but Handicks manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Handicks is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kostrov.
Kostrov lands with an overhand left.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kostrov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Handicks appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Handicks misses with a hook. Kostrov ducked under it nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sergey Kostrov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kostrov 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 Dennis scores the fight for Sergey Kostrov!
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight for Sergey Kostrov!
Judge George Francis scores the fight for Sergey Kostrov!

Sergey Kostrov wins by unanimous decision!
Sergey Kostrov was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: BFF 65: Nti vs. Oneal
Date: Mar 30, 2019

#R1#
Sloppy strikes from Kostrov. Those never looked like landing.
Leifsson is looking to score with low kicks.
Kostrov missing with a left hand there. Leifsson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kostrov 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.
Kostrov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Leifsson half committed to a counter leg kick.
Leifsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kostrov.
Leifsson scores with a leg kick.
Kostrov scores with a three punch combo!
Kostrov scores with a decent looking hook.
Kostrov swinging wildly here.
Leifsson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Leifsson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kostrov.
Leifsson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kostrov. Kostrov obviously looking to wear him down.
Sergey Kostrov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A lazy left from Kostrov finds it's target.#T1#
Leifsson misses with a hook. Kostrov ducked under it nicely.
Leifsson throws a lazy uppercut
and Kostrov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Leifsson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Leifsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kostrov.
Leifsson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kostrov.
Kostrov scores with a hook.
A good leg kick by Kostrov.
Leifsson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Kostrov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It looked like Leifsson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kostrov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Leifssons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Leifsson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Leifsson blocks the body kick.
Kostrov throws a hook but Leifsson blocks it.
Kostrov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leifsson misses with an uppercut. Kostrov saw that one coming.#T2#
Kostrov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kostrov is looking to land body kicks.
Kostrov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A combination from Kostrov does no damage.
Leifsson blocks a low kick nicely.
Kostrov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kostrov misses with the combination.
Leifsson scores with a leg kick.
Kostrov throws a head kick that misses.
Leifsson blocks a head kick by Kostrov.
Kostrov avoids the body shot from Leifsson.
Kostrov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kostrov throws a lazy right hand but Leifsson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Leifsson throws a head kick that misses. #T3#
Kostrov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Leifsson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kostrov looks to land a combination but Leifsson avoids it well.
Leifsson throws a shot from downtown. Kostrov moves away and avoids it.
Leifsson throws out a loose jab but Kostrov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kostrov misses with a body kick.
Leifsson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A jab from Kostrov misses.
Kostrov throws a leg kick that misses.
The fighters circling - Kostrov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kostrov looks to land a right hand but Leifsson moved out of range.
Kostrov scoring well with a low kick there.
Leifsson tries to clinch but Kostrov moves away
and Kostrov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kostrov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Leifsson.
Leifsson loads up on a big right hand but Kostrov slips the punch.
Kostrov connects with the punch.
Kostrov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T4#
Kostrov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Leifsson.
Leifsson throws the left hand but Kostrov avoids the punch easily.
Kostrov catches Leifsson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leifsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kostrov was well out of range. Poor timing from Leifsson.
Kostrov misses with a straight left.
Leifsson is looking to counter the offense by Kostrov and move into the clinch.
Kostrov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Leifsson throws a big counter combination but Kostrov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Leifsson walks into a stiff left hand from Kostrov.
Kostrov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Leifsson.
Leifsson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kostrov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Leifsson throws a shot from downtown. Kostrov moves away and avoids it.
Kostrov lands a right hook to the body.
Kostrov cracks Leifsson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kostrov jabs Leifsson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A clash of legs there as Leifsson blocks the low kick.#T5#
A good leg kick by Kostrov.
Leifsson doesn't manage to clinch there - Kostrov circles away.
Kostrov throws a hook but Leifsson avoids it easily.
Leifsson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kostrov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Leifsson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kostrov throws out a loose jab but Leifsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kostrov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kostrov throws a jab but it's blocked by Leifsson.
Leifsson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kostrov finds it's way round the side to connect with Leifsson's head.
Leifsson looks to land a left hand but Kostrov moved out of range nicely.
Kostrov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kostrov defending well as Leifsson loads up on a big left hand.
Kostrov cracks Leifsson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Leifsson looks to land a right hand but Kostrov moved out of range.
Kostrov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T6#
Leifsson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kostrov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leifsson throws a body punch but Kostrov moves out of range.
Kostrov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Leifsson takes a swing at Kostrov's ribcage but misses.
Kostrov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Leifsson blocks a head kick by Kostrov.
Kostrov scores with a sloppy right hand. Leifsson should have avoided that one.
Leifsson throws a hook but Kostrov avoids it easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kostrov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Leifsson takes a swing at Kostrov's ribcage but misses.
Kostrov lands an overhand right.
Kostrov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kostrov is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Leifsson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Leifsson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kostrov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kostrov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kostrov misses with a body kick.#T7#
Leifsson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kostrov throws the left hand but Leifsson avoids the punch easily.
Leifsson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kostrov.
Leifsson throws a sloppy head kick and Kostrov moves out of range easily.
Kostrov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Leifsson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kostrov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A big left from Leifsson misses.
Nice defenses there by Leifsson.
Kostrov throws a looping overhand right but Leifsson ducks down to avoid it.
Kostrov digs a good hook to Leifsson's body.
Leifsson slips under a jab from Kostrov.
Leifsson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kostrov dodges the punch combination from Leifsson.
Leifsson ducks right into an uppercut from Kostrov. #T8#
Kostrov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Leifsson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Leifsson throws a shot from downtown. Kostrov moves away and avoids it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kostrov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Leifsson wants to clinch
and Kostrov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Leifsson ducks under a wild hook from Kostrov.
Kostrov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kostrov thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Leifsson if he has to take too many more of those.
Kostrov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Leifsson moves away.
Leifsson blocks a jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Kostrov as he connects with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Leifsson. Kostrov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Leifsson misses with a hook.#T9#
Leifsson blocks a low kick nicely.
Leifsson throws a lazy uppercut
and Kostrov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Leifsson moves out of range of the body kick from Kostrov.
Kostrov ducks right into an uppercut from Leifsson.
Leifsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kostrov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kostrov tries to bum rush Leifsson with a series of wild strikes but Leifsson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kostrov scores with a nice head shot.
Leifsson throws a solid leg kick but Kostrov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Leifsson.
Kostrov's corner calls for a 1-2. Kostrov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Leifsson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Leifsson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The fighters circling - Kostrov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Leifsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Kostrov is just out of range.
Leifsson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergey Kostrov dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R2#
Kostrov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Leifsson in his tracks. #CL#
Leifsson rushes Kostrov and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Kostrov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Leifsson backwards. #BC2#
Kostrov breaks the clinch.
Leifsson blocks a low kick nicely.
Leifsson swings for the body but Kostrov moves out of range.
Leifsson scores with the left hand. Kostrov knows he should have avoided that one.
Leifsson cracks Kostrov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kostrov throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Leifsson avoids a kick to the body.
Kostrov cracks Leifsson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Leifsson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kostrov counters with a right hand to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leifsson throws a right hand that misses
and Kostrov counters with a body kick.
Good work by Leifsson as he checks the leg kick.
It looked like Leifsson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kostrov lands a glancing blow to the side of Leifsson's head.#T1#
Kostrov lands a glancing blow to the side of Leifsson's head.
Leifsson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kostrov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Leifsson cracks the inside of Kostrov's front leg.
Kostrov misses with an uppercut.
Leifsson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kostrov counters with a nice uppercut.
Leifsson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Leifsson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Good leg kick by Kostrov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Leifsson throws a leg kick but Kostrov checks it.
Kostrov feints a counter leg kick.
Leifsson throws out a loose jab but Kostrov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kostrov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Leifsson tests Kostrov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kostrov throws a low kick but Leifsson moves out of range easily.
Kostrov stuns Leifsson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leifsson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kostrov lands with a cross.
Leifsson looks to throw the jab but Kostrov is out of range.
Leifsson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kostrov misses with a looping left.
Nice body kick from Kostrov.
Sergey Kostrov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Leifsson moves away from the strike by Kostrov.
Leifsson throws a head kick but Kostrov moves out of range.
Kostrov throws the left hand but Leifsson avoids the punch easily.
Kostrov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kostrov moves out of range of the strikes.
Leifsson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kostrov.#T3#
Kostrov missing with a left hand there. Leifsson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
No joy there for Kostrov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A nice leg kick lands there from Leifsson.
Leifsson misses with a low kick as Kostrov jumps back.
Leifsson tries to clinch up but Kostrov circles away and keeps his distance.
Leifsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kostrov was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kostrov.
Kostrov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Leifsson walks into a left hand.
Leifsson looks to land a left hand but Kostrov moved out of range nicely.
Kostrov with a nice cross.
Kostrov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A swing and a miss from Leifsson.
Kostrov misses the jab.
As Kostrov tries to get set, Leifsson tries to push him back and clinch up but Kostrov manages to avoid the attempt.
Kostrov is looking to land body kicks.#T4#
Leifsson slips a jab from Kostrov.
Leifsson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kostrov looks to land a body kick but Leifsson moved away.
Leifsson misses with a looping right.
Kostrov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Leifsson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kostrov connects with the punch.
An inside leg kick from Kostrov misses.
Leifsson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Good work by Kostrov as he checks the leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Leifsson.
Leifsson is looking to score with low kicks.
Leifsson staying out of range there.
Kostrov looks to land a left hand but Leifsson moved out of range nicely.
Kostrov takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T5#
A slow jab from Kostrov misses its intended target.
Donk. Kostrov catches Leifsson right on the button with a cross.
Leifsson fails with an attempt to clinch.
A slow jab from Leifsson misses its intended target.
Leifsson misses with a looping left.
Kostrov misses the jab.
Leifsson is looking to counter punch.
Leifsson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kostrov.
Leifsson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kostrov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
The fighters circling - Leifsson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kostrov tries to land a front kick but Leifsson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
It looked like Leifsson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kostrov.
Kostrov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kostrov throws an overhand right that lands on Leifsson's shoulder, as Leifsson tries to avoid the shot. #T6#
Leifsson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kostrov.
Leifsson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kostrov scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
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!
Leifsson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kostrov. That's going to slow Leifsson down.
Kostrov throws a shot from downtown. Leifsson moves away and avoids it.
Kostrov throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Kostrov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Leifsson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Leifsson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kostrov connects with a leg kick. Leifsson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kostrov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Leifsson.
Kostrov connects with the punch.
Kostrov throws a chopping leg kick but Leifsson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Skjoldr Leifsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T7#
Leifsson swings widly with a right hand
and Kostrov counters with a straight right hand.
Leifsson moves out of range as Kostrov strikes.
Leifsson slips under a jab from Kostrov.
Kostrov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kostrov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kostrov misses with a few strikes there.
Kostrov throws a hook but Leifsson blocks it.
Kostrov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Leifsson checks a low kick from Kostrov.
Kostrov slips under a jab.
Leifsson walks into a jab.
Kostrov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Leifsson throws out the jab.
Kostrov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sergey Kostrov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T8#
Leifsson wants to slow Kostrov down by chopping away at his legs.
Kostrov throws a hook to the side of Leifsson's head but Leifsson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice body kick there by Kostrov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kostrov loads up on a big right hand but Leifsson slips the punch.
Nice defenses there by Kostrov.
Leifsson connects with a single shot there.
Leifsson throws a looping overhand right but Kostrov ducks down to avoid it.
Despite the aggression on Kostrov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kostrov punishes Leifsson's body with a nice straight punch.
Good standup being displayed there by Kostrov as he connects with a hook.
Leifsson thows a leg kick but Kostrov checks it
and Kostrov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kostrov looks to land a combination. Leifsson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Leifsson scores with a shot to the body.
Kostrov moves away from the strike by Leifsson. #T9#
Kostrov slips under a jab from Leifsson.
Kostrov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kostrov cracks Leifsson with a good jab.
Nice defenses there by Kostrov.
Kostrov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kostrov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Leifsson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kostrov.
Kostrov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Leifsson throws a big shot that misses.
Kostrov throws a leg kick but Leifsson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Leifsson slips a jab and a cross from Kostrov.
Leifsson throws a looping overhand right but Kostrov ducks down to avoid it.
Kostrov throws a front kick aimed at Leifsson's knee but Leifsson avoids it well.
As Kostrov tries to get set, Leifsson tries to push him back and clinch up but Kostrov manages to avoid the attempt.
Leifsson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kostrov sees it coming and avoids it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sergey Kostrov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kostrov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight for Sergey Kostrov!
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Sergey Kostrov!
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight for Sergey Kostrov!

Sergey Kostrov wins by unanimous decision!
Sergey Kostrov was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: BFF 60: Omega vs. Bone
Date: Mar 01, 2019

#R1#
Kostrov throws an overhand right that lands on Rossi's shoulder, as Rossi tries to avoid the shot.
Rossi is looking to counter punch.
Kostrov looks to throw the jab but Rossi is out of range.
Rossi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rossi misses with a hook. Kostrov ducked under it nicely.
It seemed like Kostrov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kostrov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kostrov throws a leg kick but Rossi sees it coming and moves out of range.
Rossi throws the left hand but Kostrov avoids the punch easily.
Kostrov takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Rossi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Kostrov counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kostrov slips a straight right by Rossi.
Rossi connects with a nice looking jab.
Rossi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kostrov.
A swing and a miss from Kostrov.#T1#
Rossi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kostrov is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Rossi connects with a nice looking jab.
Rossi connects with a crisp jab.
Rossi misses with a body shot.
Kostrov slips under a jab from Rossi.
Kostrov misses with a straight right.
Kostrov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rossi slips a jab and a cross from Kostrov.
Rossi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kostrov misses with a kick to the body.
Kostrov scores with the left hand. Rossi knows he should have avoided that one.
Rossi throws an off balance right hand
and Kostrov counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Rossi darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rossi scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT#
It looks like Sergey Kostrov has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kostrov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Rossi looks to land a right hand but Kostrov moved out of range.
Rossi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kostrov's head.
Rossi misses with an uppercut. Kostrov saw that one coming.
Rossi checks a leg kick nicely.
Rossi lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Kostrov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rossi throws a hook but Kostrov blocks it.
Kostrov misses with a few strikes there.
Kostrov misses the jab.
It looked like Rossi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T3#
Kostrov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rossi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kostrov misses with a double jab
and Rossi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kostrov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rossi. Rossi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rossi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kostrov doesn't seem bothered though.
Rossi throws a head kick but Kostrov moves out of range.
A nice side step and Kostrov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Rossi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kostrov momentarily.
Rossi is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Rossi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rossi misses with a looping left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kostrov! But no joy.
Rossi moves out of range as Kostrov strikes.#T4#
Rossi blocks a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rossi. Kostrov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice defenses there by Kostrov.
Kostrov throws a solid leg kick but Rossi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kostrov.
We've been informed that Kostrov has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Rossi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kostrov.
Kostrov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rossi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kostrov misses with a double jab
and Rossi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rossi misses with a leg kick
and Kostrov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rossi on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T5#
Kostrov ducks under a wild hook from Rossi.
Rossi throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kostrov's head.
Kostrov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rossi.
Kostrov lands a jab to the nose.
Rossi moves out of range as Kostrov strikes.
Kostrov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kostrov loads up on a big right hand but Rossi slips the punch.
Rossi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kostrov throws a leg kick but Rossi sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Rossi throws a right hand that misses
and Kostrov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Rossi throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Kostrov to counter with a crisp jab. #T6#
The fighters circling - Rossi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kostrov misses with a hook.
An attempted straight right counter from Rossi misses the target.
Rossi throws a poor cross that misses
and Kostrov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rossi misses with a hook.
Rossi is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rossi lands a leg kick that knocks Kostrov off balance momentarily.
Kostrov misses with a wild body shot.
Rossi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Good shot there by Kostrov.
Kostrov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kostrov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rossi.
Rossi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T7#
Kostrov ducks under a wild hook from Rossi.
Rossi lands a right hook to the body.
Kostrov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rossi.
Kostrov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kostrov defending well as Rossi loads up on a big left hand.
No joy there for Kostrov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kostrov walks into a jab.
Kostrov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rossi at a distance.
Kostrov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Rossi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kostrov.
Rossi tries to move into range but Kostrov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T8#
Kostrov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rossi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Rossi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rossi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kostrov.
Kostrov lands a head shot.
Kostrov throws a lazy right hand but Rossi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rossi blocks a head kick by Kostrov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kostrov moves out of range as Rossi strikes.
Kostrov misses with a low kick.
Nice straight punches there by Rossi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rossi.
Rossi dodges the punch combination from Kostrov.
Rossi throws a big counter combination but Kostrov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T9#
Rossi loads up on a big right hand but Kostrov slips the punch.
Rossi takes a swing at Kostrov's ribcage but misses.
Kostrov slips under a jab from Rossi.
Kostrov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kostrov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rossi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Rossi throws a hook but Kostrov avoids it easily.
A head kick misses from Rossi.
A shot to the liver by Rossi. Beautiful body shot.
Kostrov lands an overhand right.
Rossi looks to score with a jab to the body but Kostrov is just out of range.
Kostrov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kostrov lands a jab to the head.
Rossi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mario Rossi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sergey Kostrov'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!
#R2#
Kostrov staying out of range there.
Rossi misses with a head kick.
Kostrov follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Kostrov throws a lazy uppercut
and Rossi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kostrov looks to land a body kick but Rossi moved away.
Rossi tries a head kick but it misses.
Rossi staying out of range there.
It looked like Rossi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kostrov.
Kostrov throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Rossi to counter with a crisp jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kostrov, right into the meat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rossi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rossi there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rossi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice cross by Kostrov.#T1#
Rossi throws an off balance right hand
and Kostrov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rossi swings widly with a right hand
and Kostrov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rossi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kostrov.
Kostrov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kostrov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kostrov ducks under a wild hook from Rossi.
Kostrov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rossi counters with a nice body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Kostrov misses the target.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kostrov checks a leg kick.
Kostrov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rossi.#T2#
Kostrov looks to land a right hand but Rossi moved out of range.
It looked like Rossi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rossi throws a hook but Kostrov blocks it.
Kostrov lands with a cross.
Rossi looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A clash of legs there as Rossi blocks the low kick.
Rossi misses with a hook. Kostrov ducked under it nicely.
Rossi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kostrov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rossi misses with a lunging right hand
and Kostrov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Rossi misses the body punch
and Kostrov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fighters circling - Rossi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kostrov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T3#
Rossi takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Kostrov misses with a looping right.
Kostrov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rossi can pounce on him.
Kostrov moves out of range as Rossi strikes.
Rossi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kostrov counters with a stiff right hand.
Kostrov misses with a leg kick
and Rossi counters with a stiff right hand.
Rossi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rossi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kostrov misses with a looping right.
Rossi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kostrov connects with an inside leg kick.#T4#
A jab from Kostrov misses.
Rossi was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Rossi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kostrov was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Kostrov takes a head kick and keeps coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rossi looks to land a right hand but Kostrov moved out of range.
Rossi scores with a decent looking hook.
Kostrov with a hook.
Kostrov throws an off balance right hand
and Rossi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kostrov staying out of range there.
Mario Rossi is winning the standup battle so far.
Kostrov connects with a looping right hand.
Kostrov throws a leg kick that misses.
Rossi lands a right hook to the body. #T5#
Kostrov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rossi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kostrov moves away from the strike by Rossi.
Rossi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kostrov throws a hook but Rossi avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Rossi misses the target.
Kostrov throws out a counter right but Rossi avoids it with no problem.
Kostrov swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Rossi to counter with a crisp jab.
Rossi throws an overhand right that lands on Kostrov's shoulder, as Kostrov tries to avoid the shot.
Rossi throws a right hand that misses
and Kostrov counters with a leg kick.
Rossi lands a glancing blow to the side of Kostrov's head.#T6#
Rossi throws a shot from downtown. Kostrov moves away and avoids it.
Kostrov lands a jab.
Rossi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kostrov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rossi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rossi slips under a jab from Kostrov.
Kostrov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A lazy left from Rossi finds it's target.
Kostrov throws a hook but Rossi avoids it easily.
Kostrov throws a jab when Rossi was well out of range.
Rossi throws a shot from downtown. Kostrov moves away and avoids it.#T7#
Kostrov throws a one two combo.
Rossi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kostrov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rossi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kostrov.
Kostrov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rossi misses with a head kick.
Rossi connects with a right hand. Kostrov shakes it off.
Kostrov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rossi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rossi lands with an overhand left.
Kostrov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rossi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kostrov scrambles back to his feet.#T8#
Kostrov throws a looping overhand right but Rossi ducks down to avoid it.
Rossi seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kostrov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rossi is able to avoid easily.
Kostrov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rossi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kostrov looks to land a right hand but Rossi moved out of range.
Rossi blocks a head kick by Kostrov.
Rossi scoring well with a low kick there.
Rossi misses with a hook. Kostrov ducked under it nicely.
Kostrov misses with a looping right.
Rossi fails to land with a series of punches.
Rossi misses with a right hand
and Kostrov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T9#
Rossi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Good leg kick by Kostrov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rossi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kostrov circles away quickly and effectively.
Rossi lands a nice shot that snaps Kostrov's head back.
Rossi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kostrov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rossi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rossi looks to land a right hand but Kostrov moved out of range.
Kostrov blocks a head kick by Rossi.
Kostrov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice uppercut lands for Kostrov. That snapped Rossi's head back.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sergey Kostrov.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight for Mario Rossi!
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Mario Rossi!
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight for Mario Rossi!

Mario Rossi wins by unanimous decision!
A less than humble Mario Rossi misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: BFF 57: Inuzuka vs. Boone
Date: Feb 09, 2019

#R1#
Steele has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Steele there as he acknowledges the shot.
Steele tries to clinch up but Kostrov circles away and keeps his distance.
Steele keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Steele was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kostrov lands with a right hand.
Kostrov misses with a looping right.
Kostrov throws a series of punches but Steele avoids them all with ease.
Steele throws a hook but Kostrov blocks it.
Kostrov misses with a wild combination. #CL#
Steele gets a clinch.
Steele blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Kostrov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stanley Steele seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Steele moves into the clinch.
Steele struggles to land a body shot inside as Kostrov controls his hands.
Kostrov is trying to break the clinch but Steele has him pressed against the ropes.
A short left from Kostrov.
Kostrov wants to get back to striking at distance but Steele won't allow it.
Steele misses with some punches.
Steele lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steele misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kostrov. #T1#
Steele misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Steele.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Steele.
Steele pushes Kostrov back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kostrov is trying to force a seperation but Steele has the dominant position.
Kostrov wants to break free but Steele has control.
Kostrov is trying to break free.
Kostrov tries to break free but Steele pushes him back against the ropes.
A short body shot lands from Steele as the two fighters clinch.
Steele lands with a left to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Sergey Kostrov has been cut.
Kostrov avoiding damage as Steele throws knees to the body.
Steele connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kostrov's face.
Kostrov has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Steele seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kostrov can turn it around.
Kostrov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Steele lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Steele prevents Kostrov from breaking the clinch.
Steele stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kostrov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steele lands a knee to the body.
Kostrov looks winded!#T2#
Steele lands a body shot in the clinch.
Steele lands a hook that snaps the head of Kostrov backwards.
Steele connects with a knee to the head.
Steele putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kostrov in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kostrov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Steele landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Steele lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Steele lands with a right to the head.
Steele lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kostrov or not.
Steele lands with a light punch inside.
Steele tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Steele works on Kostrov's body with a couple of short punches.
Steele digs a right hand into Kostrov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kostrov's gas tank.
Steele throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kostrovs head.
Steele using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kostrov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Steele.
Kostrov is trying to break the clinch but Steele has him pressed against the ropes.
Steele crunches a lovely knee into Kostrov's ribcage.#T3#
Steele lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kostrov or not.
Steele landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Steele lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kostrov backwards.
Kostrov tries to break the clinch but Steele is controlling the position.
Steele lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Steele unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Steele lands a shot to the body.
Steele is leaning against Kostrov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Steele with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Steele lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Steele lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kostrov backwards.
Steele softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Steele lands a good knee to the midsection. Kostrov won't want to take too many of those.
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!
Steele lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kostrov or not.
A right handed body shot lands from Steele.
Steele landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A right hand to the body from Steele.
Steele lands a shot to the body.#T4#
Steele putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kostrov in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Steele lands a hook that snaps the head of Kostrov backwards.
Steele crunches a lovely knee into Kostrov's ribcage.
Steele lands with a right to the head.
Steele lands a nice knee to the body.
Steele lands with a left to the head.
Steele cracks Kostrov with a nice body shot.
Steele lands a right hand.
Steele lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kostrov backwards.
Steele with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Steele scores with a hook to the body.
Steele gets through Kostrov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Steele lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kostrov backwards.
Steele throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Steele lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kostrov.
A short uppercut from Steele.
Steele scores with a shoulder strike. #T5#
Steele lands a knee to the body.
Steele throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kostrovs head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Steele.
A body shot lands from Steele.
Steele lands a left hand.
Steele lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kostrov backwards.
Steele works on Kostrov's body with a couple of short punches.
Steele lands a nice knee to the body.
Steele lands a right hand.
Steele lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Steele lands a shot to the body.
Steele utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kostrov takes a knee to the side of the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Steele.
Steele scores with a shoulder strike.
Steele with a knee to the head. #T6#
Steele with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #ROC#
Kostrov is rocked!
Steele working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kostrov is still on wobbly legs! Can Steele finish him?
A left hand lands to the body for Steele.
Our sources have told us that Steele has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Steele pushes Kostrov back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Steele working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kostrov seems to have recovered his senses.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Steele creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Steele throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A knee to the head by Steele.
Steele lands a body punch.
Steele landing knees to the head. #CUT#
That has opened up Sergey Kostrov's cut even more.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Steele.
Steele working the clinch nicely. Kostrov is working for position but Steele cracks him with a big knee to the head! Kostrov crumples up against the ropes and Steele lands two more shots before the ref can save Kostrov! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Stanley Steele!
A very excited looking Stanley Steele 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: BFF 53: Morris vs. Roy Roy
Date: Jan 05, 2019

#R1#
McGregor lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
McGregor is looking to clinch.
McGregor moves to clinch but Kostrov breaks away
and Kostrov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kostrov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McGregor on the side of the head.
Nice shot lands for Kostrov.
McGregor is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kostrov.#CUT#
It looks like Conor McGregor has been cut.
Conor McGregor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kostrov throws a sloppy head kick and McGregor moves out of range easily.
McGregor tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kostrov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McGregor on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kostrov. Kostrov obviously looking to wear him down.
Kostrov throws a head kick that misses.
McGregor is looking to clinch.
Kostrov loads up on a big right hand but McGregor slips the punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGregor tries to clinch there but Kostrov circles away.
Kostrov keeps the fight on the outside.
McGregor throws a shot from downtown. Kostrov moves away and avoids it.
Kostrov is looking to counter punch.
Nice defenses there by McGregor.
Kostrov defending well as McGregor loads up on a big left hand.
McGregor misses with an uppercut.
McGregor fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kostrov throws a shot from downtown. McGregor moves away and avoids it.
The fighters circling - Kostrov throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Kostrov's corner calls for a 1-2. Kostrov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Kostrov as he connects with a hook.
McGregor tries to close the distance and clinch but Kostrov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
McGregor instigates a clinch.
McGregor has Kostrov pressed against the ropes, preventing Kostrov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kostrov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
McGregor tries to work over Kostrov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McGregor working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC#
Kostrov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A swing and a miss from Kostrov.
McGregor tries to clinch but Kostrov moves out of range.
McGregor punishes Kostrov's body with a nice straight punch.
Kostrov ducks under a wild hook from McGregor.
Kostrov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McGregor ducks right into an uppercut from Kostrov.
McGregor is looking to clinch.
It looked like Kostrov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McGregor wants to clinch up but Kostrov keeps it at a distance.
Kostrov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McGregor takes a swing at Kostrov's ribcage but misses.
Kostrov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kostrov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kostrov slips a jab and a cross from McGregor.
McGregor moves out of range as Kostrov strikes.#CL2#
McGregor closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
McGregor can't get the takedown.
McGregor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McGregor misses with some punches.
Kostrov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McGregor has him pressed against the ropes.
Kostrov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
McGregor is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kostrov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kostrov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kostrov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
McGregor jumps guard but Kostrov turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Sergey Kostrov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Conor McGregor.
Kostrov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McGregor blocking some punches.
Kostrov is trying to force a seperation but McGregor has the dominant position.#BC#
Kostrov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T3#
Kostrov throws a head kick but McGregor moves out of range.
McGregor is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McGregor tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kostrov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kostrov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McGregor takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kostrov looks to throw the jab but McGregor is out of range.
McGregor tries to clinch but Kostrov is having none of it.
Kostrov throws a hook to the side of McGregor's head but McGregor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kostrov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
McGregor tries to clinch up.
Nice defenses there by McGregor.
Kostrov thuds his right hand into McGregor's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've been informed that McGregor has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Kostrov lands with a shot to the body.
Kostrov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McGregor fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kostrov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McGregor changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGregor scores with a nice head shot.
Kostrov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kostrov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kostrov misses with a looping left.
Kostrov swats away the attempt to clinch by McGregor.
McGregor takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGregor. Kostrov does a little dance to reset his feet.
McGregor is looking to clinch.
Kostrov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McGregor makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
McGregor swinging wildly here.
Nice defenses there by McGregor.
McGregor doesn't manage to clinch there - Kostrov circles away.
Kostrov is looking to counter punch.
McGregor throws a hook but Kostrov avoids it easily.
Kostrov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
McGregor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kostrov.
Kostrov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T5#
Kostrov loads up on a big right hand but McGregor slips the punch.
McGregor jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A swing and a miss from Kostrov.
McGregor doesn't manage to clinch there - Kostrov circles away.
Kostrov throws a series of punches but McGregor avoids them all with ease.
Kostrov looks to land a right hand but McGregor moved out of range.
McGregor throws a body shot but no joy.
Kostrov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McGregor getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
McGregor slips a jab from Kostrov.
Kostrov thows a left - swing and a miss!
A slow jab from Kostrov misses its intended target.
McGregor moves in looking to clinch but Kostrov pushes him off.#CL2#
McGregor has managed to clinch.
McGregor has a couple of punches blocked by Kostrov.
Kostrov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kostrov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
McGregor is trying to pull guard but Kostrov turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.#T6##BC#
Kostrov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A low kick from Kostrov is predictable there
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kostrov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kostrov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
McGregor tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kostrov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kostrov avoids the body shot from McGregor.
Kostrov throws a sloppy head kick and McGregor moves out of range easily.
McGregor is looking to clinch.
A quick step to the side and Kostrov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kostrov thows a left - swing and a miss!
McGregor tries to close the distance and clinch but Kostrov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kostrov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kostrov gets off balance looking for a body kick
and McGregor makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
McGregor feints a jab promting Kostrov to slip. McGregor then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kostrov slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
McGregor throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kostrov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McGregor fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kostrov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kostrov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
McGregor scoring well with a low kick there.
Kostrov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice defenses there by McGregor.
McGregor doesn't manage to clinch there - Kostrov circles away. #T7#
McGregor tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Kostrov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McGregor checks the leg kick.
McGregor is looking to clinch. #CL2#
McGregor rushes Kostrov and presses him up against the ropes.
McGregor lands a hook to the side of the head.
McGregor jumps guard but Kostrov turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
McGregor pulls Kostrov into guard.
Kostrov wants to control from the top but McGregor keeps moving.
McGregor wants to stand and escape but Kostrov is having none of it.
McGregor looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kostrov is one step ahead there.
Kostrov wants to control from the top but McGregor keeps moving. #T8#
Kostrov wants to pass the guard but McGregor is keeping the position.
McGregor wants to get back to his feet but Kostrov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#SUB2#
McGregor throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kostrov lands with a nice body punch.
A good leg kick by Kostrov. #CL2#
McGregor has managed to clinch. #T9#
McGregor misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
McGregor breaks from the clinch.
McGregor slips under a jab.
McGregor throws a right and a left that both miss.
McGregor lands a body shot.
Kostrov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McGregor looks to throw the jab but Kostrov is out of range.
A jab from Kostrov misses.
Kostrov lands a leg kick that knocks McGregor off balance momentarily.
McGregor checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
McGregor scores with a jab. Kostrov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
McGregor tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McGregor tries to clinch but Kostrov is having none of it.
McGregor is looking to clinch.
Kostrov quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
McGregor has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kostrov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Kostrov misses with a straight right.
Kostrov keeps the fight on the outside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jab from Kostrov.
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 Sergey Kostrov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Conor McGregor's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R2#
McGregor throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kostrov.#CL2#
McGregor closes the distance and clinches.
McGregor misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Kostrov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McGregor takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
McGregor throws a right and a left that both miss.
McGregor tries to clinch but Kostrov is having none of it. #CL2#
McGregor fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kostrov, pushing him back against the ropes.
Kostrov blocking some punches. #BC#
Kostrov breaks from the clinch.
Kostrov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McGregor is out of range.
Some wild striking there from McGregor.
Kostrov is looking for a counter combo.
Kostrov misses the shot to the body.
Kostrov looks for the body kick but McGregor saw that one coming.
McGregor lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
McGregor uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kostrov.
McGregor shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kostrov eats them both and turns towards McGregor to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kostrov swats away the attempt to clinch by McGregor.#T1#
McGregor throws a nice looking combination but Kostrov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kostrov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McGregor looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McGregor closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
McGregor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kostrov misses the jab.
Kostrov's corner calls for a 1-2. Kostrov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
McGregor lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kostrov backs up against the ropes.
Kostrov tries a head kick but it misses.
McGregor fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McGregor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kostrov scores with a sloppy right hand. McGregor should have avoided that one.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kostrov.
Conor McGregor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kostrov is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
McGregor moves out of range of the leg kick from Kostrov.
Kostrov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kostrov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McGregor.
Kostrov tries to move into range but McGregor moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T2#
McGregor looks to score with a jab to the body but Kostrov is just out of range.
Kostrov throws an overhand right that lands on McGregor's shoulder, as McGregor tries to avoid the shot.
Kostrov connects with a jab.
Kostrov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McGregor's head backwards.
McGregor misses with a series of wild punches.
Kostrov throwing a counter right hand but McGregor manages to avoid it.
McGregor blocks a head kick by Kostrov.
McGregor wants to clinch.
McGregor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kostrov moves away.
Nice uppercut lands for McGregor. That snapped Kostrov's head back.
Kostrov moves into range and connects with a jab.
McGregor lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kostrov backs up against the ropes. #CUT2#
It looks like Sergey Kostrov has been cut.
Nice straight punches there by Kostrov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kostrov.
McGregor defending well as Kostrov loads up on a big left hand.
Sergey Kostrov is winning the standup battle so far.
Kostrov feints and then cracks McGregor's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McGregor down. #T3#
McGregor staying out of range there.
Kostrov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kostrov avoids the body shot from McGregor.
Kostrov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McGregor.
The fighters circling - Kostrov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McGregor moves out of range of the strikes.
McGregor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kostrov scores with a decent looking hook.
Kostrov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McGregor has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
McGregor throws a combination. Kostrov tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
McGregor takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
McGregor slips under a jab from Kostrov.
McGregor throws out a counter right but Kostrov avoids it with no problem.
McGregor avoids the head kick by Kostrov.
McGregor is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McGregor keeps Kostrov at a distance using the push kick. #T4##CL2#
McGregor closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGregor lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kostrov backwards.
Kostrov lands a left hand that snaps the head of McGregor backwards.
Kostrov is trying to break free.#TD2#
McGregor jumps guard and drags Kostrov to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Kostrov trying to control the position from guard on top but McGregor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kostrov tries to free his leg and advance position but McGregor is retaining full guard.
McGregor avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McGregor trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kostrov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McGregor not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kostrov postures up in McGregor's guard and throws a big left but McGregor blocks it. #T5#
McGregor keeping moving, preventing Kostrov from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
McGregor tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kostrov looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kostrov tries to bum rush McGregor with a series of wild strikes but McGregor uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McGregor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kostrov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McGregor moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kostrov throws a leg kick
and McGregor counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nice body punch from McGregor.
Kostrov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McGregor doesn't seem bothered though.
McGregor connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kostrov momentarily.
McGregor tries to close the distance and clinch but Kostrov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A jab from Kostrov misses.
Kostrov keeps the fight on the outside.
Kostrov throws out a loose jab but McGregor uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGregor misses with a body shot.
Kostrov throws a nice looking combination but McGregor bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T6#
McGregor closes the distance but Kostrov moves to the side
enabling Kostrov to counter with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGregor wants to clinch.
Kostrov misses with a low kick.
McGregor fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nice defenses there by Kostrov.
Kostrov is looking to counter punch.
McGregor tries to clinch up but Kostrov circles away and keeps his distance.
Kostrov throws a lazy right hand but McGregor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McGregor slips under a jab from Kostrov.
Kostrov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McGregor feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kostrovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kostrov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McGregor.
Kostrov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kostrov keeps the fight on the outside.
McGregor lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kostrov circles away quickly and effectively.#T7#
Kostrov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
McGregor tries to clinch up.
A big left from Kostrov misses.
McGregor throws out a counter right but Kostrov avoids it with no problem.
McGregor checks a low kick from Kostrov.
McGregor looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kostrov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kostrov throws a hook but McGregor avoids it easily.
McGregor tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Kostrov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McGregor fails with an attempt to clinch.
McGregor tries to clinch but Kostrov moves out of range.
Kostrov misses with a looping right.
McGregor punishes Kostrov's body with a nice straight punch.
Kostrov avoids the body shot from McGregor.
McGregor tries to clinch there but Kostrov circles away.
McGregor slips a jab and a cross from Kostrov.
McGregor tries to clinch but Kostrov moves out of range.
McGregor pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kostrov back to the ropes. McGregor follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#T8#
McGregor tries to clinch but Kostrov moves out of range.
A big left from Kostrov misses.
McGregor swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kostrov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A punch combination from McGregor misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kostrov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kostrov misses with an uppercut.
Kostrov throws an overhand right that lands on McGregor's shoulder, as McGregor tries to avoid the shot.
Good standup being displayed there by McGregor as he connects with a hook.
McGregor misses with a two punch combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - McGregor looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A nice combination there by Kostrov.
Kostrov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kostrov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McGregor is looking to clinch. #T9#
McGregor moves away from the strike by Kostrov.
Kostrov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kostrov circles away from the clinch attempt.
McGregor tries to clinch but Kostrov is having none of it. #CL2#
McGregor gets a clinch. #TD2#
McGregor gets control of Kostrov's arms and successfully pulls guard. McGregor will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Kostrov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McGregor trying to keep a closed guard but Kostrov is proving a slippery customer.
Kostrov looking to pass the guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McGregor is on top in guard. #REVB#

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Conor McGregor.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Sergey Kostrov!
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight for Conor McGregor!
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for Sergey Kostrov!

Sergey Kostrov wins by split decision!
A very excited looking Sergey Kostrov 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.

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