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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 11, 2018 |
#R1#
Boyko falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bonobo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Boyko misses with a low kick.
A little jabbing left from Bonobo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bonobo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bonobo.#ROC2#
Boyko is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Vasily Boyko has been cut.
Bonobo closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Boyko out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Bonobo!
The defeated Vasily Boyko had this to say: 'I can walk hundreds of miles barefoot. This is nothing.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 23, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Boyko moves into the clinch.
Goglin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Goglin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Boyko keeps the fight on the outside.
Boyko throws a big counter combination but Goglin scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Boyko shoots in for a takedown but Goglin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
As Boyko backs off Goglin throws a huge counter combo but Boyko manages to avoid it all.
Goglin punishes Boyko's body with a nice straight punch.#CL2#
Goglin pushes Boyko up against the cage in a clinch.
Goglin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Goglin blocks the elbow strike.
Boyko's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC2#
Goglin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Boyko tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Goglin swivels and escapes.
Goglin wants to clinch up but Boyko keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Goglin clinches up with Boyko and pushes him back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Goglin gets through Boyko's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Goglin lands an elbow that stopped Boyko in his tracks for a moment. #CUT2#
It looks like Vasily Boyko has been cut.
Boyko struggles to land a body shot inside as Goglin controls his hands.
#T1#
Goglin lands with a left to the head.
A shot in the inside from Goglin.
Goglin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Boyko is working for takedown but Goglin is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vasily Boyko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Goglin effectively controlling the action here.
Goglin stalling against the cage.
Goglin scores with a knee to the head.
Boyko stalls.
Goglin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Boyko blocks it with crossed arms.
Boyko working hard to break the clinch.#TD#
Boyko gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Goglin regains guard.
Goglin looking to control.
#T2#
Boyko tries to free his leg and advance position but Goglin is retaining full guard.
Boyko is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Boyko won't allow Goglin to sweep him here.
Boyko scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Boyko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Goglin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Goglin wants to hit a switch here but Boyko passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Goglin there! #T3#
Goglin tries to lock up and control but Boyko gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Boyko lands a heavy elbow.
Boyko looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Goglin can't escape the position.
Boyko lands a nice shot to the head. #SUB#
Boyko jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Goglin manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Boyko lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #T4#
Goglin tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Boyko wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Boyko tries to advance to mount but can't.
Goglin wants to control but Boyko postures up.
Boyko is staying tight to Goglin's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Boyko looks up at the clock and then as Goglin takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Boyko smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Monte Goglin will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Vasily Boyko's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
A good leg kick by Boyko. #CL2#
Goglin pushes Boyko up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Goglin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Boyko looks to land a combination but Goglin avoids it well.
Boyko throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Goglin tries to clinch up but Boyko circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Goglin clinches with his opponent.
Goglin lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Goglin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Goglin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goglin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Goglin wants it to stay on the feet.
Boyko looks to land a right hand but Goglin moved out of range.
Goglin scores with a jab to the jaw.#CL2#
Goglin forces Boyko back against the cage and clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice elbow from Goglin.
Goglin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Good body shot from Goglin.
Goglin lands an elbow inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Boyko throws an elbow but misses.
Goglin comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Goglin jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Boyko walks away with a smile on his face. Goglin gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Goglin blocks the body kick.
Goglin moves in looking to clinch but Boyko pushes him off.
Boyko drops his hands for a split second and Goglin immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Boyko face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Goglin follows up with a right hand that knocks Boyko into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Monte Goglin!
The defeated Vasily Boyko had this to say: 'I can walk hundreds of miles barefoot. This is nothing.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 05, 2018 |
#R1#
Boyko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Taylor moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Taylor appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#CL2#
Boyko takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Boyko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Boyko circles away from the clinch attempt.
Boyko throws a head kick but Taylor moves out of range.
Taylor throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Boyko sees it coming and avoids it easily.#TD2#
Boyko shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Boyko was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Taylor stops Boyko from passing to mount.
Boyko trying to control the position but Taylor is working away. #SUB2#
Boyko is trying to get an arm triangle but Taylor is defending well. #T1#
Taylor is trying to control Boyko's posture but Boyko avoids it.
Taylor tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Boyko throwing strikes here but Taylor is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Taylor wants to control but Boyko is having none of it.#SUB2#
Boyko is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Taylor is surviving well by controlling Boyko's body position as best he can. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Taylor is looking to get to half guard.
Boyko wants to control the pace but Taylor is squirming around nicely.
Taylor is looking to get to half guard.
Boyko has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Taylor's face.
Taylor bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#T3#
Boyko preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Taylor trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Taylor stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boyko swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Taylor controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Boyko utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Boyko keeping moving, preventing Taylor from controlling successfully. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Taylor trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Taylor drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Boyko manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Taylor has Boyko in his guard.#REVB#
Boyko really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Taylor. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Taylor keeping moving, preventing Boyko from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Taylor is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vasily Boyko dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Taylor avoids a punch combination nicely.
Boyko scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#CUT2#
It looks like Adan Taylor has been cut.
Taylor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#TD2#
Boyko fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Taylor sprawls well initially but Boyko persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Taylor works his way to full guard. Good work.
Boyko pushing down on Taylor's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Taylor is trying to maintain the position but Boyko is very close to passing his half guard.
Nice strikes from Boyko there. #T1#
Taylor controlling the position for now.#SUB2#
Boyko is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've been informed that Boyko has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Taylor has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Boyko is working away from the top position though.
Boyko trying to control from half guard but Taylor is working away.
Taylor tries to get to full guard but Boyko has control of the leg. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Taylor trying to control but Boyko postures up.
Boyko looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Taylor with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Taylor has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Boyko is working away from the top position though.
Boyko scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Taylor keeping hold of Boyko's head, controlling as best he can.
Taylor is looking to improve his position.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Good standup being displayed there by Boyko as he connects with a hook.#CL2#
Boyko instigates a clinch.
Taylor jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Boyko walks away with a smile on his face. Taylor gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Vasily Boyko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boyko rushes Taylor and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Taylor is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Boyko piles on the pressure and Taylor crumples to the floor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vasily Boyko!
Post fight, Vasily Boyko took to the microphone: 'This is for my country, Ukraine!'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 29, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Boyko looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#ES#
Collier pushes Boyko off and gets back to his feet.
#TD2#
Boyko shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#ES#
Collier has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Boyko is on him like a limpet, forcing Collier back against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#TD#
Collier jumps guard and drags Boyko to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Boyko trying to control but Collier is working from the bottom.
Collier tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Collier wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Boyko trying to control the position from guard on top but Collier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Collier is pulling down on Boyko's head. It's preventing any offense from Boyko, at least for the moment.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Collier has momentary wrist control but Boyko slips an elbow through the middle.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Collier looking to hit a scissor sweep but Boyko is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boyko postures up.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boyko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL2#
Boyko instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Boyko breaks from the clinch.
#T3#
A combination from Boyko does no damage.
Boyko misses with a wild combination.
#CL2#
Collier gets tackled into the cage by Boyko. Boyko maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Boyko breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Collier moves into the clinch.
Boyko avoids a wild elbow strike from Collier.
Boyko looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2#
Boyko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Collier takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#T4#
Collier fails with a takedown attempt.
Collier throws a low kick, looking for Boyko's leg but Boyko calmly moves out of range. #CL2#
Boyko moves into the clinch.
Boyko avoids the elbow strike from Collier, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Collier fails to land. #BC2#
Boyko manages to break the clinch.
Vasily Boyko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boyko throws a right hand that Collier ducks under and follows up with a left that Collier also avoids with ease.
Collier fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Collier throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Vasily Boyko will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Collier misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Boyko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Collier moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Boyko misses with a series of wild punches.
Boyko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Collier.
Boyko throws a nice looking combination but Collier bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Collier wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boyko looks to land a combination but Collier avoids it well.
Collier is looking to counter the offense by Boyko and move into the clinch.
Boyko throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#CUT2#
It looks like Nelson Collier has been cut.
Collier throws a head kick that misses. #TD2#
Boyko feints and as Collier raises his hands in defense, Boyko changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#ES#
Collier wriggles free and stands up. #T1#
Collier wants to clinch up but Boyko keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Boyko pushes Collier up against the cage in a clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Collier throws an elbow but misses.
Collier tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Collier looks to throw an elbow but misses. #BC2#
Boyko breaks the clinch.
#TD2#
Boyko closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Boyko trying to control the position but Collier is working away. #T2#
Boyko is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Boyko is chipping away with strikes.
Collier is trying to control Boyko's posture but Boyko avoids it. #SU2#
Boyko stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Boyko tries to score with a low kick but Collier moves his leg out of the way.#T3#
Collier tries to clinch there but Boyko circles away.
Nelson Collier is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boyko keeps the fight on the outside.
As Collier backs off Boyko throws a huge counter combo but Collier manages to avoid it all.
A swing and a miss from Boyko.
We've been informed that Boyko has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Boyko throws a nice outside leg kick. #TD2#
Boyko drives through with a takedown into Collier's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ES#
Collier manages to escape and get back to his feet.
#CL2#
Boyko moves into the clinch successfully.
Boyko blocks the elbow strike.
#BC2#
Boyko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Collier avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Collier changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Boyko tries to avoid it but Collier manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Boyko to the ground. Boyko escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL2#
Boyko drives through and clinches with Collier against the cage.
#BC2#
Boyko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Collier tries to sprawl but Boyko drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Collier is doing well to control the position and prevent Boyko from advancing to side control.
Boyko not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Collier is pressing down on Boyko's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Boyko is looking to pass into half guard but Collier pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Collier is in guard.#REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vasily Boyko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nelson Collier's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Collier.#TD#
Collier dives in and scores a takedown into Boyko's guard.
Collier throws a big right hand that misses. #ES2#
Boyko wriggles free and stands up. #CL2#
Boyko drives through and clinches with Collier against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Boyko gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Collier regains guard.
Collier has control of Boyko's left arm, preventing Boyko from doing any damage.
Boyko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Collier preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T1#
Collier wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Boyko wants to stand but Collier has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Collier pulls Boyko in to control the position.
Collier looking to control.
Boyko wants to control from the top but Collier keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#TD2#
Boyko drives through with a takedown into guard.
Collier seems keen to control Boyko's posture.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Boyko postures up.
Boyko in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Boyko trying to control the position from guard on top but Collier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boyko is in close to Collier's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T3#
Boyko is looking to work some ground and pound but Collier has wrist control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#SUB#
Collier has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Boyko can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Collier 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#
Boyko wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Collier is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Boyko defends it well.
Vasily Boyko is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Collier is keen to just control but Boyko is a slippery customer.
Collier thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Boyko's head.
Boyko looks like he's trying to stand up.
Boyko is trying is best to control the position here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Nelson Collier has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boyko throws a shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vasily Boyko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Boyko 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vasily Boyko!
Post fight, Vasily Boyko took to the microphone: 'This is for my country, Ukraine!'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 20, 2018 |
#R1#
Deasmhumhain misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Deasmhumhain misses with a double jab.
Boyko swinging wildly here.
#TD#
Boyko shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #ES2#
Deasmhumhain has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Boyko off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Some wild striking there from Deasmhumhain.
Boyko throws a hook but Deasmhumhain avoids it easily.
Boyko slips a jab and a cross from Deasmhumhain.
Deasmhumhain misses with a hook.
Boyko went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Deasmhumhain looks winded!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slow jab from Boyko misses its intended target.
Boyko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Deasmhumhain manages to avoid it.
Boyko looks to land a combination but Deasmhumhain avoids it well.
Boyko swats away the attempt to clinch by Deasmhumhain.
Boyko seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T1##TD#
Boyko shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Boyko was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Deasmhumhain is trying to control Boyko's posture but Boyko avoids it.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Deasmhumhain gets back to half guard.#T2#
Boyko not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Boyko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Deasmhumhain keeps working.
Deasmhumhain is looking to control Boyko's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Deasmhumhain avoid being mounted?
Boyko lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T3#
Deasmhumhain keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Deasmhumhain keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Boyko landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB#
Boyko is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Deasmhumhain defends it well. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Boyko seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Deasmhumhain does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Deasmhumhain is pressing down on Boyko's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Boyko is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boyko fails to land with a series of punches.
Boyko shoots in but no luck this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boyko needs to keep his hands up - Deasmhumhain had a free shot at his head there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Deasmhumhain.
Deasmhumhain doesn't manage to clinch there - Boyko circles away.
Boyko connects with a leg kick. Deasmhumhain looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
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 Vasily Boyko will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Boyko takes a swing at Deasmhumhain's ribcage but misses.
Boyko takes one on the button.#CUT2#
It looks like Vasily Boyko has been cut.
Deasmhumhain throws a series of punches but Boyko moves out of range.
Deasmhumhain throws a leg kick but Boyko moved away.
Boyko throwing a counter right hand but Deasmhumhain manages to avoid it.
Vasily Boyko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Deasmhumhain tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Boyko manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Deasmhumhain displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Boyko.
Deasmhumhain looks for the body kick but Boyko saw that one coming.
Deasmhumhain avoids a punch combination nicely.
#CL#
Boyko clinches up with Deasmhumhain and pushes him back against the cage.
Deasmhumhain is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Boyko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Deasmhumhain tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Deasmhumhain leaves Boyko with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T1#
Boyko shoots in looking for a takedown but Deasmhumhain manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Boyko's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vasily Boyko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Deasmhumhain lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Deasmhumhain throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Boyko shoots in for a takedown but Deasmhumhain shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Saxon Deasmhumhain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch combination from Deasmhumhain misses. #TD#
Boyko drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Deasmhumhain wants to control but Boyko postures up.
Boyko cracks Deasmhumhain with a big right hand but Deasmhumhain just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The strikes coming from Boyko are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #T2#
Boyko working the ground and pound but Deasmhumhain is defending the strikes.
Vasily Boyko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Check out the look on Boyko's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Deasmhumhain is looking for a sweep.
Boyko landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Deasmhumhain avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Boyko.
Boyko has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Boyko wants to control but Deasmhumhain is keeping him busy. #T3#
Boyko cracks Deasmhumhain with a big right hand but Deasmhumhain just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
#SU#
Boyko decides to stand back up. Boyko steps back and let's Deasmhumhain get back to his feet.
Boyko swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Boyko throws a series of punches but Deasmhumhain avoids them all with ease.
Deasmhumhain looks for a takedown but Boyko sprawls well.
As Deasmhumhain looks to move away, Boyko throws a big counter combo but Deasmhumhain just gets out of the way.
Boyko scores with a jab.#TD#
Deasmhumhain gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Boyko to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Boyko is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T4#
Boyko slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Boyko throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Deasmhumhain works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Deasmhumhain working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Boyko.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Vasily Boyko will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Vasily Boyko's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Boyko tries to clinch but Deasmhumhain moves out of range.
Boyko throws a right and a left that both miss.
Deasmhumhain has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Deasmhumhain tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Boyko is able to avoid easily.
Boyko lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Boyko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Deasmhumhain lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Boyko circles away quickly and effectively.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Deasmhumhain.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boyko swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Deasmhumhain wants to counter the offense by Boyko and move into the clinch position.
Boyko falls off balance throwing a combination
and Deasmhumhain counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#TD2#
Deasmhumhain throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Boyko tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Deasmhumhain is in Boyko's guard.#ES#
Boyko is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Deasmhumhain presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##BC#
Boyko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Deasmhumhain misses with a series of wild punches.
Deasmhumhain slips a jab and a cross from Boyko.
Nice shot lands for Deasmhumhain.#CL#
Boyko clinches with his opponent.
#BC#
Boyko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Deasmhumhain lands a nice leg kick that just misses Boyko's sensitive parts.
Boyko throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Deasmhumhain thows a body kick. Boyko tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Deasmhumhain fails in his attempt to clinch.
Boyko fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#T2#
Boyko misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Deasmhumhain throws a half hearted mid kick.
Boyko is looking to counter the offense by Deasmhumhain and move into the clinch.
Deasmhumhain is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Boyko.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A lazy left from Boyko finds it's target.
Deasmhumhain lands a nice shot to the body.
#TD#
Boyko throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Deasmhumhain was covering up waiting for the punch and Boyko finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Boyko content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB#
Boyko drops back, looking for a kneebar! Deasmhumhain looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Deasmhumhain looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Deasmhumhain! #REVB##T3##SU2#
Deasmhumhain stands up. #CL#
Boyko gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Boyko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Boyko's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Deasmhumhain connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Boyko scrambles back to his feet.
Boyko walks into a straight right hand from Deasmhumhain.
Boyko throws a series of punches but Deasmhumhain avoids them all with ease.
Vasily Boyko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Deasmhumhain throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Boyko.
A looping hook to the body misses from Deasmhumhain. Boyko does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Boyko closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Boyko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Saxon Deasmhumhain seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD#
Boyko 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boyko trying to control the position from guard on top but Deasmhumhain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saxon Deasmhumhain has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Deasmhumhain is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Boyko defends well.
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 Vasily Boyko.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Boyko, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vasily Boyko!
Vasily Boyko looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'This is for my country, Ukraine!'.
Saxon Deasmhumhain was interviewed post fight and said 'I bring the action every fight. I'll be back better than ever. Action part 2. Stay tuned.'.
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