Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: C280: Marley vs Olsen II
Date: Feb 18, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Aalto looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Demenok is staying active underneath Aalto, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Demenok wants to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Aalto is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Demenok is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Michael Aalto!
After winning the bout, Michael Aalto thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: C273: Martin vs Gunnarsson
Date: Jan 28, 2024

#R1#
Aalto dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A big left from Demenok misses.
Aalto chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Demenok can pounce on him.
Aalto has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Alpha Brasil in the buildup to the fight.
Demenok jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Demenok misses the target.
Demenok avoids a kick to the body.
Aalto darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Aalto walks into a straight right hand from Demenok.
Demenok scores with a jab to the body.
Demenok has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A slow jab from Demenok misses its intended target.
Aalto walks forward, straight into a front kick from Demenok.
Aalto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Crunch! Demenok slams his shin into Aalto's torso.
Aalto cracks Demenok with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aalto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Aalto appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Aalto shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Demenok as he jumps to the side.
Aalto looks for the body kick but Demenok saw that one coming.
Aalto throws a head kick but Demenok moves out of range.
Aalto slips under a jab from Demenok.
Aalto moves out of range of the body kick from Demenok.
A slapping leg kick lands for Demenok. #T1#
Demenok pivots, looking for a leg kick but Aalto is out of range and Demenok settles back down.
Good shot there by Aalto.
Demenok throws a big shot that misses.
Demenok checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Aalto misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Demenok let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Demenok connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Aalto scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Demenok gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Aalto.
Aalto tries to clinch there but Demenok circles away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Aalto.
Aalto throws a head kick that half lands.
Demenok moves out of range as Aalto strikes.
Demenok misses with a looping left.
Demenok drops his hands momentarily and Aalto takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Demenok is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Aalto.
Aalto pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Demenok looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aalto swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Demenok throws a jab but it's blocked by Aalto.
Demenok throws an overhand right that lands on Aalto's shoulder, as Aalto tries to avoid the shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Aalto looks to throw a body kick
and Demenok counters with a low kick, right behind Aalto 's knee. #T2#
Aalto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Demenok chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Demenok misses with an uppercut. Aalto saw that one coming.
Demenok scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Demenok is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Demenok scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rukter Demenok is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Demenok uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aalto.
Demenok bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Aalto's head backwards.
Demenok throws out a leg kick but Aalto moves out of range and Demenok only half commits.
Demenok avoids the head kick by Aalto.
Aalto slips under a jab from Demenok.
Demenok looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Demenok throws a leg kick that misses.
Good exchange - Aalto coming out on top.
Aalto tries to clinch up.
Aalto listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Aalto wants to clinch up but Demenok keeps it at a distance.
Aalto is looking to chop away at Demenok's legs. #TD#
Aalto scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Aalto trying to mount his opponent but Demenok defends it.
Demenok wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Demenok is looking to escape.
Demenok really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Aalto. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Demenok trying to control but Aalto postures up. #SUB#
Demenok is defending against the submission attempts here by Aalto. #SUB#
Aalto is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Aalto is looking for a kimura here.
Aalto is keen to just control but Demenok is a slippery customer.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Aalto thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Aalto is pressing down on Demenok's thigh, looking to free his foot. Demenok is holding on for now.
Demenok regains full guard. Nicely done.
Aalto throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
Aalto thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Demenok preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB#
Aalto thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Aalto throws a big right hand that misses.
Aalto trying to control the position from guard on top but Demenok is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Demenok can do anything to dispel that myth.
Demenok looking for a sweep. Not yet Demenok, not yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Rukter Demenok will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Demenok throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Demenok takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#CL#
Aalto forces Demenok back against the cage and clinches.
Aalto goes for a takedown in the clinch but Demenok prevents it.
Aalto can't find room to land a body shot as Demenok controls the action.
Aalto has a couple of punches blocked by Demenok.
A hook to the body from Demenok.
Demenok misses with a short punch on the inside.
Aalto blocks an uppercut.
Demenok working aggressively here.
Demenok fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Aalto has a couple of punches blocked by Demenok.
Aalto lands a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Demenok scores with a nice short uppercut.
Demenok fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Demenok swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Demenok throws a punch but it's blocked by Aalto.
Demenok lands a left hand that snaps the head of Aalto backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aalto tries a body shot but Demenok blocks it.
Demenok stalls. #TD#
Aalto lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.

Demenok manages to escape and get back to his feet! #T1#
Demenok gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Aalto throws a lazy uppercut
and Demenok counters with a stiff right hand.
Demenok throws a leg kick but Aalto checks it.
Demenok scores with a jab to the head.
Demenok showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Aalto.
Demenok thows a body kick. Aalto tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Aalto just misses with a punch to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Aalto blocks the leg kick. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Aalto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Demenok swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aalto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Demenok tries to throw a body punch but Aalto avoids it by throwing Demenok 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!
Aalto throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Demenoks head.
A short body shot lands from Demenok as the two fighters clinch. #T2#
A nice right hand lands inside from Aalto.
Demenok misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Demenok misses with a hook to the ribs.
Demenok makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Demenok tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aalto.
Aalto wants a takedown.
Demenok lands a body punch in the clinch.
Demenok working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Aalto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Aalto misses with a short punch on the inside.
Demenok throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Aalto wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Aalto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Demenok scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Aalto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Aalto is trying to push Demenok away but Demenok has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Aalto is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Demenok pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Demenok goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rukter Demenok seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Demenok pushes Aalto back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Demenok breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Demenok throws a good cross that connects. #T3#
Demenok misses with an attempted mid kick.
Aalto fails with the takedown
and Demenok counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Demenok with a nice cross.
Nice body punch from Demenok.
Demenok loads up on a big right hand but Aalto slips the punch.
Demenok throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Demenok connects with a leg kick.
Demenok lands a nice looking body kick.
Demenok scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Aalto moves out of range of the leg kick from Demenok.
Aalto throws a quick counter head kick but Demenok was just out of range.
Demenok fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Aalto.#TD#
Aalto drives through with a takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Demenok not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #ES2#
Demenok scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Aalto takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Demenok has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Aalto. #T4#
Aalto avoids the body shot from Demenok. #CL#
Aalto closes the distance and clinches.
Demenok misses with the head strike.
Aalto struggles to land a body shot inside as Demenok controls his hands.
A short body shot lands from Demenok as the two fighters clinch.
Aalto is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Demenok goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Aalto swings wildly with an uppercut but Demenok uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Aalto gets control of Demenok's arms and successfully pulls guard. Aalto will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Aalto will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Aalto 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#
Demenok keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Demenok trying to hold on to Aalto's head to control him but Aalto postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rukter Demenok showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Aalto looks to land a right hand but Demenok moved out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Demenok! But no joy.
Aalto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Demenok.
Demenok lands a nice leg kick that just misses Aalto's sensitive parts.
Demenok fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aalto manages to avoid it.
Demenok swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Aalto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Demenok.
Aalto is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Demenok scores with a jab.
Rukter Demenok seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Aalto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Demenok.
Aalto tries to clinch but Demenok moves out of range.
Demenok jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Aalto scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Demenok.
Aalto wants to clinch up but Demenok keeps it at a distance.
Aalto takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Demenok smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Aalto misses.
Aalto backing away here, and Demenok unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Demenok's corner calls for a 1-2. Demenok obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Aalto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Demenok.
Aalto throws a head kick but Demenok moves out of range. #T1#
Aalto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Demenok.
Demenok connects with a body shot that sends Aalto's belly button to the back.
Demenok tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aalto was well out of range. Poor timing from Demenok.
Nice defenses there by Demenok.
Demenok gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Demenok throws a leg kick which misses Aalto's front leg but catches the back leg as Aalto tries to avoid it.
Demenok buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #TD#
Aalto 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.
Demenok wants to sweep here but Aalto controlling him for the moment.
Aalto makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Aalto wants to control from the top but Demenok keeps moving.
Demenok avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T2#
Aalto wants to control from the top but Demenok keeps moving.
Demenok is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Demenok keeping moving, preventing Aalto from controlling successfully.
Michael Aalto overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Demenok working a defensive guard here. #SUB#
Aalto is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Demenok looking for a sweep. Not yet Demenok, not yet.
Demenok trying to keep a closed guard but Aalto is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Aalto thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Michael Aalto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Demenok pulls Aalto in close to his closed guard and prevents Aalto from doing any damage or advancing position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Demenok walks into a left hand.
Demenok misses with an uppercut.
Aalto is looking to counter punch.
Aalto shoots in looking for a takedown. Demenok tries to sprawl out of it but Aalto keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Demenok manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rukter Demenok is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Demenok throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Demenok misses with a hook.
Demenok throws a big shot that misses.
Aalto fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nice shot lands for Demenok.
Aalto connects with a single shot there.
Nice sprawl there from Demenok as Aalto shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Aalto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T4#
Aalto slips a straight right by Demenok.
Demenok lands a slapping body shot.
Jab from Demenok.
Aalto ducks right into an uppercut from Demenok.
Aalto uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Demenok.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Demenok moves out of range of the body kick from Aalto.
Aalto throws a head kick but Demenok moves out of range.
Demenok scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Aalto takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Aalto on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A nice leg kick from Demenok, right into the meat of the thigh.
Aalto takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Demenok comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Aalto on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CL#
Aalto takes the fight into the clinch.
Demenok scores with a nice hook to the head.
Aalto scores with an uppercut up the middle.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rukter Demenok comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Demenok 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: C265: Tosen vs Myers II
Date: Dec 31, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Grandis rushes Demenok and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Grandis misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grandis.
A right hook to the body lands for Demenok.
Grandis lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Grandis blocking some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Demenok.
Demenok tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grandis.
Demenok blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Demenok scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Demenok lands a hook that snaps the head of Grandis backwards.
Demenok lands a nice shot to the body.
Demenok stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Demenok blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Demenok blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Demenok lands a left hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Demenok lands a hook that snaps the head of Grandis backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Grandis.
Demenok swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Grandis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've been informed that Grandis has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Still in the clinch, Demenok scores with a nice short uppercut.
Grandis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Demenok lands a nice shot to the body.
Demenok scores with a shot to the side of Grandis's head. #T1#
Grandis lands a body punch.
A short uppercut from Grandis.
A nice right hand lands inside from Grandis.
Demenok lands a left hand that snaps the head of Grandis backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Grandis.
Grandis tries a body shot but Demenok blocks it.
Grandis pushes Demenok back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Demenok tries to work over Grandis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Demenok lands a body shot in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Demenok fails to land.
A nice right hand lands inside from Demenok.
Demenok lands a nice shot to the body.
Grandis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Grandis swings wildly with an uppercut but Demenok uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grandis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Grandis can't find room to land a body shot as Demenok controls the action.
Grandis pushes Demenok back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Demenok doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Grandis has a couple of punches blocked by Demenok.
Demenok lands a body punch in the clinch.
Demenok goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T2#
Grandis misses with a punch to the body.
Demenok tries a body shot but Grandis blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Demenok.
Demenok lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Grandis backwards. #BC#
Demenok breaks the clinch. #CL#
Demenok has closed the distance and engaged Grandis in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Demenok fails to land.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Grandis.
Demenok can't find room to land a body shot as Grandis controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Demenok fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Grandis fails to land.
Demenok digs a right hand underneath Grandis's ribcage. Grandis let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Grandis lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Demenok misses with some punches.
Grandis lands a left hand.
Grandis lands a body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Grandis creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Grandis lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Demenok backwards.
Grandis blocks a body shot from Demenok.
Demenok lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Grandis lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Grandis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Grandis misses with the head strike.
Grandis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Grandis can't find room to land a body shot as Demenok controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Demenok.
Grandis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short body shot lands from Demenok as the two fighters clinch.
A short left from Grandis.
Demenok lands a right hand.
Grandis misses with a punch to the body.
Demenok tries to work over Grandis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Grandis tries to work over Demenok's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Demenok fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Grandis struggles to land a body shot inside as Demenok controls his hands.
Grandis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Demenok goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Grandis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Grandis lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Demenok lands a left hand that snaps the head of Grandis backwards.
Grandis misses with a punch on the inside.
Demenok scores with a nice hook to the head.
Grandis throws a punch but it's blocked by Demenok. #T4#
Grandis swings wildly with an uppercut but Demenok uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grandis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Demenok is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Demenok blocks a body shot from Grandis.
Demenok blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Demenok.
Grandis lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Demenok.
Demenok scores with a shot to the side of Grandis's head.
Demenok misses with a short punch on the inside.
Demenok misses with a punch to the body.
Grandis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Grandis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Demenok.
Grandis blocking some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grandis lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Demenok.
Demenok lands with a right to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Demenok creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Demenok.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Rukter Demenok will probably get the nod.
That's time! Demenok's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Grandis 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 Demenok has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Demenok and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#CL2#
Grandis moves into the clinch.
Demenok lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Grandis or not.
Demenok lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Grandis has a couple of punches blocked by Demenok.
Demenok misses with a hook to the ribs.
Grandis lands a hook to the side of the head.
Demenok lands a right hand.
Demenok lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Demenok blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Grandis.
Grandis lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Demenok backwards.
Grandis throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Demenok.
Demenok goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Demenok lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Grandis backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Demenok throws a head punch that misses.
Demenok lands a left hand.
Grandis misses with some punches.
Demenok scores with a shot to the side of Grandis's head.
Grandis blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Demenok. #T1#
Demenok blocking some punches.
Demenok lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Demenok lands a body punch in the clinch.
Grandis struggles to land a body shot inside as Demenok controls his hands.
Demenok works on Grandis's body with a couple of short punches.
Demenok tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Demenok misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rukter Demenok has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Grandis lands a shoulder strike.
Grandis can't find room to land a body shot as Demenok controls the action.
Demenok lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #ROC#Grandis is rocked!
A nice left hand lands by Demenok.
Grandis is still on wobbly legs! Can Demenok finish him?
Demenok lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Grandis backwards.
A short body shot lands from Demenok as the two fighters clinch.
Demenok lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Demenok throws a big uppercut that drops Grandis! More strikes from Demenok and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Grandis lies dazed against the cage as Demenok celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rukter Demenok!
Rukter Demenok thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: C254: Obaminator vs Machado II
Date: Dec 03, 2023

#R1#
Joseph ducks under a wild hook from Demenok.
Demenok takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A shot to the body from Joseph misses
and Demenok cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Joseph scores with a push kick.
Joseph misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It seemed like Demenok was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Demenok slips under a jab.
Jihadi Joseph seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Joseph tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Demenok with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Joseph to score with a decent uppercut.
Demenok throws a hook but Joseph avoids it easily.
Joseph scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Demenok has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Good exchange - Joseph coming out on top.
Joseph tries to clinch but Demenok is having none of it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Joseph darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Demenok misses with a leg kick.
Joseph displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Demenok throws out the jab.
Joseph tries to close the distance and clinch up but Demenok swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T1#
Joseph swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
It seemed like Demenok was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Joseph fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Demenok manages to avoid it.
Demenok swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Demenok jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Joseph throws a series of punches but Demenok moves out of range.
Joseph connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Joseph throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Demenok counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Demenok blocks a leg kick.
Joseph avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Joseph jabs Demenok to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Demenok doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Demenok tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Joseph was well out of range. Poor timing from Demenok.
Joseph tries to bum rush Demenok with a series of wild strikes but Demenok uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Demenok looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Joseph works Demenok's body with a nice hook.
Joseph lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Joseph throws a combination that misses
and Demenok counters with a stiff right hand.
A nice leg kick from Demenok, right into the meat of the thigh.
Demenok showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Joseph.
Demenok throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Demenok 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.
Demenok throws a lazy right hand but Joseph sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Joseph lands with a nice body punch.
Joseph is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Joseph misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Demenok.
Joseph throws a nice looking combination but Demenok bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Joseph staying out of range there.
Nice straight punches there by Joseph. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Joseph.
Joseph tries to clinch there but Demenok circles away.
Joseph throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Demenok sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jab, jab by Joseph - just one landing. #T3#
Joseph misses the shot to the body.
Joseph lands a leg kick that knocks Demenok off balance momentarily.
Joseph tries to clinch up but Demenok circles away and keeps his distance.
Joseph fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Demenok has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Demenok throws the left hand but Joseph avoids the punch easily.
Joseph is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Demenok takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Joseph connects with the punch.
Joseph looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Demenok throws a shot from downtown. Joseph moves away and avoids it.
Demenok scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Joseph doesn't seem bothered though.
Joseph scores with a jab to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Joseph. Demenok does a little dance to reset his feet.
Demenok slips a jab from Joseph.
Joseph lands a right hook to the body.
Joseph tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Demenok paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T4#
Joseph throws a hook but Demenok blocks it.
Joseph throws a right and a left that Demenok avoids nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Demenok avoids the body shot from Joseph.
It seemed like Demenok was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Demenok tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Joseph was well out of range. Poor timing from Demenok.
Joseph misses with a double jab.
Joseph clobbers Demenok with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Joseph throws a body punch but Demenok moves out of range.
Joseph closes the distance looking to clinch
and Demenok connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Demenok misses with a wild body shot.
Joseph misses with a few strikes there.
Demenok looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Demenok tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Joseph was well out of range. Poor timing from Demenok.
Joseph scores with a nice strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jihadi Joseph dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL#
Joseph gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Demenok struggles to land a body shot inside as Joseph controls his hands.
Demenok takes a shot to the head.
Demenok misses with a hook from the clinch.
Joseph lands a left hand.
Demenok's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Joseph taking a breather.
Demenok lands with a short shot to the head.
Joseph lands a left hand.
Joseph misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Demenok.
Joseph misses with a short punch on the inside.
Joseph misses with the head strike.
Demenok doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Demenok scores with a nice hook to the head.
Joseph makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Demenok misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Demenok misses with a hook to the ribs.
Demenok doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Joseph has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
A head punch on the inside from Joseph fails to land.
Joseph lands with a left to the head.
Demenok misses with a punch on the inside. #T1#
Joseph blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Joseph.
Demenok misses with the head strike.
Demenok tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Joseph's elbow.
Demenok tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Joseph's elbow. #BC#
Joseph breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A slapping leg kick lands for Joseph.
Joseph misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Demenok.
Joseph jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Demenok throws a leg kick but Joseph sees it coming and checks it nicely.
As Demenok tries to get set, Joseph tries to push him back and clinch up but Demenok manages to avoid the attempt.
Joseph is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Demenok can do to turn this around?
Demenok throws a nice looking combination but Joseph bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A low kick from Joseph misses
and Joseph takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Demenok misses with an uppercut. Joseph saw that one coming.
Joseph scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CL#
Joseph fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Demenok, pushing him back against the cage.
Demenok lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body punch from Joseph.
A short uppercut from Demenok.
Joseph scores with a shoulder strike.
Joseph lands a nice shot to the body.
Joseph misses with a hook to the ribs.
Joseph lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jihadi Joseph has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Joseph blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Joseph prevents a body shot from Demenok.
Joseph lands a left hand that snaps the head of Demenok backwards.
Demenok doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Demenok swings wildly with an uppercut but Joseph uses good head movement to avoid it.
Joseph lands a right hand.
A short body shot lands from Joseph as the two fighters clinch.
Joseph lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Joseph.
Joseph lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Demenok doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Demenok blocks a body shot from Joseph. #BC#
Joseph's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Demenok misses the jab.#T3#
Demenok is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jihadi Joseph is winning the standup battle so far.
Joseph catches Demenok with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Good work by Joseph as he checks the leg kick.
Joseph misses with a double jab.
Joseph swings for the body but Demenok moves out of range.
Joseph lets loose with a powerful body kick. Demenok will feel that in the morning.
Joseph lands a leg kick that knocks Demenok off balance momentarily.
Joseph with a jab.
Joseph throws a right hand that Demenok ducks under and follows up with a left that Demenok also avoids with ease.
Joseph swings for the body but Demenok moves out of range.
Demenok takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Joseph swings for the body but Demenok moves out of range.
A punch combination from Joseph misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Demenok! But no joy.#T4#
Demenok with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Joseph lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#CL#
Joseph clinches up with Demenok and pushes him back against the cage.
Demenok lands with a right to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Demenok.
Demenok has a couple of punches blocked by Joseph. #BC#
Joseph pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Joseph moves to clinch but Demenok breaks away
and Demenok counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Demenok shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Demenok walks into a straight right hand from Joseph.
Demenok bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Joseph throws a left and a right that both miss
and Demenok counters with a nice body shot.
Joseph lands with a shot to the body. #CL#
Joseph takes the fight into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jihadi Joseph dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Joseph misses with a hook to the body
and Demenok counters with a straight right hand.
Joseph throws a shot to the body. #CL#
Joseph closes the distance and pushes Demenok back into the cage.
Demenok misses with a hook from the clinch.
Demenok blocks a body shot from Joseph.
Joseph tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Demenok's elbow.
Demenok works on Joseph's body with a couple of short punches.
A short left from Demenok.
A short right from Joseph.
Joseph tries to work over Demenok's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Demenok can't find room to land a body shot as Joseph controls the action.
Joseph working aggressively here.
Demenok misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joseph lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Demenok backwards.
Joseph scores with a nice hook to the head.
Demenok presses Joseph against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Demenok misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Demenok fails to land.
Demenok lands with a right to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Demenok fails to land. #T1#
Demenok tries to work over Joseph's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Joseph scores with a nice hook to the head.
Demenok lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Joseph.
Joseph lands a nice shot to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Demenok.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Demenok.
Still in the clinch, Demenok scores with a nice short uppercut.
Demenok blocks a body shot from Joseph.
Joseph lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Demenok lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Joseph doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A shot in the inside from Joseph.
Joseph struggles to land a body shot inside as Demenok controls his hands.
A nice right hand lands inside from Demenok.
Demenok swings wildly with an uppercut but Joseph uses good head movement to avoid it.
A hook to the body from Joseph.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Demenok throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Demenok misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Joseph throws a punch but it's blocked by Demenok.
Joseph tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Joseph blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Demenok doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Demenok's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Demenok lands a shoulder strike.
Demenok tries to work over Joseph's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Demenok struggles to land a body shot inside as Joseph controls his hands.
Joseph lands a body shot in the clinch.
Demenok tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A frustrated look appears on Demenok's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Demenok lands a left hand. #BC#
Joseph manages to break the clinch.
Demenok drops his hands momentarily and Joseph takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Joseph misses with a body punch
and Demenok counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Joseph throws a combination. Demenok tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Joseph throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jihadi Joseph is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Joseph scores with a punch to the head.
Joseph misses the shot to the body.
Joseph misses with an uppercut.
Demenok takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Joseph connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rukter Demenok has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Joseph lands a slapping body shot.
Joseph throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Joseph scores with a jab. Demenok acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Joseph throws a right and a left that Demenok avoids nicely.
Joseph dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Some wild striking there from Joseph.
It seemed like Demenok was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Demenok checks a low kick from Joseph.#T4#
Demenok misses with an uppercut.
Joseph lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Demenok at a distance.
Demenok connects with a single shot there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Demenok misses with a looping right.
Demenok checks a leg kick.
Demenok on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Joseph with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Demenok throws a nice outside leg kick.
Joseph lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#CL#
Joseph drives through and clinches with Demenok against the cage.
Joseph misses with a punch to the body.
Joseph lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Joseph lands with a right to the head.
Demenok swings away with an uppercut that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jihadi Joseph showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Joseph 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jihadi Joseph!
A very excited looking Jihadi Joseph 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: SMASH: Kowalkiewicz vs Erdogan
Date: Jul 23, 2023

#R1#
Demenok bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kay's head backwards.
Kay throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Demenok's waist but Demenok gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kay off to one side.
Kay moves away from the strike by Demenok.
Kay bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Demenok connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kay momentarily.
Kay lands with a nice body punch.
Nice jab there from Kay.
Demenok has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Demenok moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kay throws a body punch but Demenok moves out of range.
Demenok throws a jab when Kay was well out of range.
Kay misses with an uppercut
and Demenok counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Kay ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rukter Demenok is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Demenok throws a leg kick but Kay sees it coming and moves out of range.
It looked like Kay wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Demenok lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kay just misses with a punch to the body.
Kay scores with a hook to the body. Demenok takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kay is looking to wear down Demenok with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#TD#
Kay shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Demenok is trying to defend but Kay finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Demenok tries to roll over but Kay keeps him under control.
Kay lands strikes from half guard.
Demenok is looking for a sweep. Kay is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Demenok avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kay.
Kay throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Demenok makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Demenok.
Demenok really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kay. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Demenok is pulling down on Kay's head to control his posture.
Demenok is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kay missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Demenok trying to keep a closed guard but Kay is proving a slippery customer.
Kay missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Demenok has his hands on Kay's head, controlling the position. #T3#
Kay throws an elbow that misses. Demenok uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kay's guard. Nice move by Demenok!#REVB#
Demenok trying to control but Kay is working from the bottom.
Demenok works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kay is trying to maintain the position but Demenok is very close to passing his half guard.
Demenok content to control rather than advance.
Kay wants to improve his position but Demenok is controlling well.
Kay is working hard here to advance position.#T4##SUB#
Kay is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Demenok pulls his head out easily.
Kay wants to get back to full guard.
Demenok controlling the action here.
Demenok is continuing to stall.
Kay is looking for a sweep. Demenok is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kay is staying active underneath Demenok, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Rukter Demenok will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Demenok on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A big left from Kay misses.
Demenok looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kay rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Demenok counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kay fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Demenok manages to avoid it.
Kay misses with a body shot.
Kay takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Demenok throws a lazy uppercut
and Kay counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Demenok misses with a left hand
and Kay connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kay fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Demenok avoids it really well and circles away.#T1#
Kay takes one to the chin there.
Lars Kay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kay tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A big left from Kay misses.
Demenok keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Demenok throws a lazy uppercut
and Kay counters with a left to the body.
Kay lands with a good body shot.#T2#
Kay throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Demenok sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kay misses with an uppercut.
Kay swings for the body but Demenok moves out of range.
Demenok takes one on the button.
Demenok takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kay drops his hands momentarily and Demenok takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kay misses with a looping left.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Kay gets the takedown into side control.
Kay looks up at the clock and then as Demenok takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Kay smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Kay working away.#T3#
Demenok is looking for a sweep.
Demenok is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kay off and has taken his back!
Kay is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Demenok wants to control but Kay is keeping busy.
Demenok misses with an elbow to the head.
Kay is in bad spot here.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
The adventures of Demenok the control monster continue. Boring.
I really don't envy Kay right now.
Demenok struggling to keep hold of the position.
Demenok trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Kay doesn't escape. #T4#
Kay tries to break free.
Demenok slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Kay is trying to break free.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Demenok keeps control of the position as Kay tries to break free.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Rukter Demenok will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Kay scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Demenok loads up on a big right hand but Kay slips the punch.
Kay takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Demenok throws a hook but Kay blocks it.
Demenok avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Demenok looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kay looks to score with a jab to the body but Demenok is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Demenok misses.
A little feinted left hand from Kay on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kay misses with a straight left.
Kay slips a jab from Demenok.#T1#
Demenok throws a hook but Kay blocks it.
Kay was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Demenok throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kay works the jab nicely.
Kay scores with a decent looking hook.
Demenok takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kay works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Demenok takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Demenok takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Demenok misses with a hook
and Kay cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lars Kay has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A swing and a miss from Kay.
Demenok doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Demenok connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kay throws a jab but it's blocked by Demenok.
Kay stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kay misses the shot to the body.
Good exchange - Demenok coming out on top.
Kay thuds a left hand into Demenok's body.
Kay throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T3#
Demenok takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Demenok lunges at Kay with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kay's hand.
Demenok ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kay moves away.
Kay misses with a hook
and Demenok counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rukter Demenok is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kay loads up on a big right hand but Demenok slips the punch.
Kay just misses with a punch to the body.
Demenok uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kay.
Demenok uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kay.
Demenok dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Demenok bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Demenok is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #CUT#It looks like Rukter Demenok has been cut.
Demenok misses with a double jab
and Kay counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kay shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Demenok but Demenok pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Demenok looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kay tries to close the distance and clinch but Demenok swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Good standup being displayed there by Demenok as he connects with a hook.

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 Lars Kay.
I think Demenok 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 29:28
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 29:28
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Lars Kay!
In his post fight interview, Lars Kay started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: SMASH: Demonok vs Tosen 2
Date: Jun 25, 2023

#R1#
Demenok throws a lazy uppercut
and Tosen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheers as Demenok lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tosen doesn't seem phased though.
Tosen moves forwards but Demenok connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Demenok scores with a push kick.
Tosen slips under a jab.
Demenok is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tosen.
A little jabbing left from Tosen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Demenok throws a jab but it's blocked by Tosen.
Tosen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Demenok throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tosen avoids a kick to the body.
Rukter Demenok seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Demenok scores with a push kick.
Tosen has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Demenok dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tosen. That did some damage!#CL#
Demenok moves into range and clinches up with Tosen.
Tosen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tosen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Demenok swings wildly with an uppercut but Tosen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Demenok misses with some punches.
Demenok lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tosen or not.
Demenok pushes Tosen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tosen tries to pull guard but Demenok forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Demenok - that landed with a thud.
Demenok has a couple of punches blocked by Tosen.
Tosen tries to land knees in the clinch but Demenok avoids the damage to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Demenok.
Demenok tries to throw a body punch but Tosen avoids it by throwing Demenok back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tosen. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Demenok lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Demenok.
Demenok misses with a punch on the inside.
Demenok throws a punch but it's blocked by Tosen.
Tosen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tosen swings away with an uppercut that misses. #TD2#
Tosen pulls Demenok into guard.
Tosen looking to control. #SUB2#
Tosen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Demenok wants to control from the top but Tosen keeps moving. #SUB2#
Demenok avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Tosen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T3##SUB2#
Demenok got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tosen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Demenok has managed to get both his arms back between Tosen's legs - danger averted.
Tosen seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Demenok controls from within his opponent's guard.
Demenok passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Tosen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Demenok pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Tosen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Demenok content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Tosen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Demenok pulls his head out easily.
Tosen is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rukter Demenok dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Demenok scores with a punch to the head.
Demenok throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Tosen to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#It looks like Rukter Demenok has been cut.
Tosen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tosen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That kick from Demenok tenderised Tosen's leg. Tosen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rukter Demenok is winning the standup battle so far.
Tosen moves out of range of the body kick from Demenok.
Tosen follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tosen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Demenok misses with a straight left.
Tosen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tosen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tosen looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
Demenok lets loose with a powerful body kick. Tosen will feel that in the morning.
Demenok throws a jab when Tosen was well out of range.
Tosen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Demenok throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Demenok takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Demenok changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Demenok dips to his left and cracks Tosen with an uppercut!
Tosen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Demenok wants to clinch
and Tosen counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Demenok takes a swing at Tosen's ribcage but misses.
Tosen follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Demenok throws a jab when Tosen was well out of range.
It seemed like Tosen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Demenok slips a straight right by Tosen.
Demenok connects with a right hand. Tosen shakes it off.
Demenok scores with a nice head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A chopping leg kick lands by Demenok.
Demenok is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tosen can do to turn this around?
Demenok throws an overhand right that lands on Tosen's shoulder, as Tosen tries to avoid the shot.
Demenok moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T3#
Demenok misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tosen.
A little jabbing left from Tosen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Demenok, as that shot connected.
Tosen misses with an uppercut
and Demenok counters with a low kick, right behind Tosen 's knee.
Demenok lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tosen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Demenok misses with a kick to the body.
Tosen was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Demenok misses with a body shot.
Demenok with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Demenok lands a really nice looking cross but Tosen seems unphased. #T4#
Tosen slips a jab and a cross from Demenok.
Tosen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Demenok doesn't manage to clinch there - Tosen circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tosen! But no joy.
Tosen needs to keep his hands up - Demenok had a free shot at his head there.
Demenok throws a leg kick which misses Tosen's front leg but catches the back leg as Tosen tries to avoid it.
Tosen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Demenok with the inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Demenok throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A nice side step and Tosen releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Demenok defending well as Tosen loads up on a big left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rukter Demenok dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rukter Demenok's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Demenok lands a jab to Tosen's midsection.
Demenok fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Demenok misses with a hook. Tosen ducked under it nicely.
Tosen tries a quick counter leg kick but Demenok is wise to it.
Demenok throws a body shot but no joy.
A solid leg kick lands there for Demenok.
Nice uppercut lands for Demenok. That snapped Tosen's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tosen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Tosen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Demenok looks to score with a jab to the body but Tosen is just out of range.#T1#
Demenok throws a nice inside leg kick.
Demenok delivers a nice body kick.
Demenok keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #CL#
Demenok clinches with his opponent.
Demenok trying to control the position but instead, Tosen has worked for underhooks and has pushed Demenok into the cage.
Tosen lands a nice shot to the body.
Demenok misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tosen.
Demenok misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rukter Demenok has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Demenok prevents a body shot from Tosen. #T2#
Tosen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Demenok blocks it with crossed arms.
Tosen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Demenok doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Knees in the clinch landing for Tosen.
Demenok misses with a punch on the inside.
Demenok tries a body shot but Tosen blocks it. #TD2#
Tosen pulls guard. #SUB2#
Tosen has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Demenok is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Tosen.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Demenok is looking to take a break and control but Tosen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tosen struggling a bit here.#T3#
Demenok trying to control the action but Tosen is working from the bottom.
Demenok knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tosen on the ground.
Demenok has control of an arm but Tosen manages to advance to Demenok's back!#SUB2#
Tosen looking to break Demenok's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Demenok remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Tosen will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Demenok rolls, trying to escape but Tosen keeps control of the position. #SUB2#
Tosen is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Demenok won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Tosen off his unconscious opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mama Tosen!
Mama Tosen is the new featherweight champion!
Mama Tosen decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SMASH: Tosen vs Demenok
Date: Jun 04, 2023

#R1#
Tosen tries to land a leg kick but Demenok saw it coming and moves away.
Tosen cracks Demenok with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Demenok catches Tosen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Demenok ducks under a wild hook from Tosen.
Demenok misses with a body shot
and Tosen counters with a body kick that stops Demenok in his tracks momentarily.
Tosen lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #CUT#It looks like Rukter Demenok has been cut.
Demenok stuns Tosen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tosen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Demenok. #KD#
Tosen moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Demenok goes down! Can Tosen finish him!?#ROC#Demenok is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tosen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Demenok is still in real trouble! Can Tosen finish him?
Demenok keeping moving, preventing Tosen from controlling successfully.
Demenok is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Demenok seems to have recovered his senses.
Tosen trying to control but Demenok is working from the bottom. #T1#
Demenok tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tosen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Tosen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Demenok throws a jab when Tosen was well out of range.
Demenok lands with a good body shot.
Tosen looks to throw the jab but Demenok is out of range.
A swing and a miss from Tosen.
We've been informed that Demenok has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Tosen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Demenok.
Demenok chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tosen can pounce on him. #T2#
Tosen defending well as Demenok loads up on a big left hand.
Demenok lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tosen throws an overhand right that lands on Demenok's shoulder, as Demenok tries to avoid the shot.
Nice body punch from Tosen.
Tosen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Demenok.
Demenok lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Demenok moves out of range as Tosen strikes.
Mama Tosen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tosen throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Demenok counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Demenok misses with a low kick.
Demenok swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tosen.
A low kick from Tosen misses
and Demenok counters with a low kick, right behind Tosen 's knee.
Demenok takes a jab right on the kisser.
Tosen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T3#
Demenok bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Demenok slips a jab from Tosen.
A slow jab from Demenok misses its intended target.
Tosen misses with a straight left.
Tosen misses with a few strikes there.
Demenok 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.
Tosen works the jab nicely.
Some bone on bone action there as Demenok checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Demenok throws a sloppy body shot
and Tosen counters with a nice body shot.
Tosen scores with a body shot.
Demenok throws a shot to the body.
Demenok throws out a loose jab but Tosen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tosen throws a shot from downtown. Demenok moves away and avoids it.#T4#
Tosen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Demenok manages to avoid it.
Tosen throws out a leg kick but Demenok moves out of range and Tosen only half commits.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Demenok keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A punch combination from Demenok misses.
Tosen tries a low kick but Demenok avoids it.
Demenok appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Demenok lands a right hook to the body.
Tosen works the jab nicely.
Tosen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Demenok looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tosen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tosen scores with a punch to the head.
Demenok lands a jab to the nose.
Tosen connects with a single shot there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A right-left combo lands from Demenok.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mama Tosen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rukter Demenok's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Tosen feints and then cracks Demenok's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Demenok down.
Tosen has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Tosen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tosen backing away here, and Demenok unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Demenok looks to throw the jab but Tosen is out of range.
Demenok blocks a leg kick.
Demenok was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tosen.
Tosen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Demenok moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Demenok missing with a left hand there. Tosen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tosen gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Demenok counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Demenok looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tosen throws a low kick but Demenok moves out of range easily.
Tosen misses with a looping right.
A nice side step and Demenok releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Nice body kick there by Demenok.
Tosen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Demenok.#T1#
Demenok swats away the attempt to clinch by Tosen.
Demenok uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tosen.
Demenok throws out a counter right but Tosen avoids it with no problem.
Demenok lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Demenok misses with a body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Tosen misses the target.
Demenok looks to land a left hand but Tosen moved out of range nicely.
Demenok lands with a shot to the body.
Demenok scoring well with a low kick there.
Tosen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Demenok.
Tosen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Demenok.
Tosen feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Tosen dips to his left and cracks Demenok with an uppercut!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tosen. #T2#
Demenok stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tosen.
Tosen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Demenok uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tosen.
And Demenok responds with a good body kick, but Tosen manages to step out the way in time.
Demenok throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tosen takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tosen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Demenok on the side of the head.
Demenok scores with a jab.
Demenok throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Tosen misses with a wild body shot.
Tosen misses with a right hand
and Demenok counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tosen throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Tosen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Demenok.
Demenok moves out of range of the body kick from Tosen. #T3#
Tosen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Demenok's head.
Tosen scores with a kick to the body.
Tosen misses with a hook.
Demenok appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tosen.
Demenok misses with a wild body shot.
Tosen missing with a left hand there. Demenok was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice body kick from Tosen.
Tosen throws a solid leg kick but Demenok takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tosen.
Good work by Tosen as he checks the leg kick.
And Tosen counters with a quick kick to the body but Demenok blocks it.
Tosen throws a right hand that misses
and Demenok counters with a straight right hand.
Tosen tried to score with a low kick but Demenok checks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tosen. Demenok does a little dance to reset his feet.
Demenok let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T4#
Demenok looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tosen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Demenok avoids the body shot from Tosen.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tosen throws a jab when Demenok was well out of range.
Tosen lands a nice shot to the body.
Demenok uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tosen.
Tosen misses the shot to the body.
Tosen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Demenok lands with a cross.
Tosen takes one to the side of the head.
Tosen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tosen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Demenok connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tosen blocks a low kick nicely.
Tosen is looking to counter punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Rukter Demenok will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Rukter Demenok's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Demenok is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Demenok slips under a jab from Tosen.
Demenok takes one on the button.
Demenok takes one to the side of the head.
Tosen throws a body kick that misses.
Demenok avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A slow jab from Demenok misses its intended target.
A jab from Tosen misses.
Demenok now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Tosen lands a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tosen throws a body punch but Demenok moves out of range.
Tosen tries to land a front kick but Demenok steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tosen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Demenok can do to turn this around?
A lazy left from Tosen finds it's target.
Tosen moves forwards but Demenok connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T1#
Tosen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Demenok looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tosen looks for the body kick but Demenok saw that one coming.
It seemed like Demenok was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tosen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Demenok scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Demenok connects with the punch.
Demenok slips a jab and a cross from Tosen.
Demenok with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Demenok scores with a hook to the body. Tosen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Demenok tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tosen is able to avoid easily.
Tosen looks to score with a jab to the body but Demenok is just out of range.
Demenok swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Demenok lands a leg kick that knocks Tosen off balance momentarily.
Demenok is looking to slow Tosen down with leg kicks. #T2#
Tosen misses with a body kick.
Tosen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Demenok misses with a wild body shot.
Nice body kick from Demenok.
Tosen has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Demenok.
Tosen connects with a leg kick.
Tosen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Demenok.
Tosen throwing a counter right hand but Demenok manages to avoid it.
That kick from Demenok tenderised Tosen's leg. Tosen is trying to keep his angry face on.
A slow jab from Tosen misses its intended target.
Tosen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Demenok.
Demenok tries a quick counter leg kick but Tosen is wise to it.
Demenok scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tosen doesn't seem bothered though.
Tosen loads up on a big right hand but Demenok slips the punch.
Tosen slips a jab from Demenok.#T3#
Tosen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Demenok.
Tosen throws a leg kick but Demenok moved away.
Demenok throws the kick towards the body but Tosen avoids it.
Demenok lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tosen's sensitive parts.
A slapping leg kick lands for Demenok.
Demenok lands a leg kick that knocks Tosen off balance momentarily.
Demenok takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tosen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tosen.
Tosen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Demenok fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tosen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Demenok throws a jab when Tosen was well out of range.
Tosen is looking to counter punch.#T4#
Tosen throws a right hand that misses
letting Demenok counter with a right hand.
Tosen gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Demenok counters with a nice low kick that buckles Tosen's knee momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An inside leg kick lands from Tosen.
Tosen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Demenok.
Demenok lands with an uppercut that bounces Tosen off the cage and back into range.
Tosen throws the left hand but Demenok avoids the punch easily.
Tosen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Demenok throws the left hand but Tosen avoids the punch easily.
Tosen throws out a loose jab but Demenok uses good head movement to avoid it.
Demenok slips a jab from Tosen.
A nice leg kick lands there from Demenok.
Tosen doesn't manage to clinch there - Demenok circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Rukter Demenok just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Rukter Demenok's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R4#
Tosen throws a body punch but Demenok moves out of range.
Demenok throws a big shot that misses.
Demenok lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Demenok lands a right hook to the body.
Mama Tosen is winning the standup battle so far.
Demenok lands a really nice looking cross but Tosen seems unphased.
Tosen scores with a kick to the body.
Tosen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Demenok lands with a nice body punch.
Tosen will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Tosen throws a wild body kick that Demenok sees coming a mile off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tosen 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 Demenok has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Demenok and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Demenok throws a body kick that misses.
Demenok finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Demenok steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Tosen. That one must have hurt.#T1#
Tosen throws a low kick, looking for Demenok's leg but Demenok calmly moves out of range.
Demenok swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tosen thows a leg kick but Demenok checks it
and Tosen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice shot by Tosen.
Tosen sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Demenok walks into a jab.
Demenok has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Demenok keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Demenok blocks a jab.
Tosen throws a leg kick
and Demenok counters with a straight right hand.
Tosen looks to throw the jab but Demenok is out of range.
Demenok defending well as Tosen loads up on a big left hand.
Demenok throws a nice inside leg kick. #T2#
Tosen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tosen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tosen looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Tosen throws a low kick but Demenok moves out of range easily.
Tosen scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tosen throws a leg kick
and Demenok counters with a nice body kick.
Demenok bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tosen lands a nice shot that snaps Demenok's head back.
Demenok scoring well with a low kick there.
Demenok lands a nice looking body shot.
Demenok slips a jab from Tosen.
Tosen misses with a lunging right hand
and Demenok counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Demenok throws a shot to the body. #T3#
Tosen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Demenok.
Demenok only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Tosen throws the kick towards the body but Demenok avoids it.
Tosen throws a leg kick but Demenok checks it.
Tosen wants to clinch up but Demenok keeps it at a distance.
Tosen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tosen misses with a leg kick
and Demenok counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Demenok ducks under a wild hook from Tosen.
A nice side step and Demenok releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Demenok scores with a leg kick.
Demenok blocks a head kick by Tosen.
Demenok lands a jab to the nose.
Demenok lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A leg kick checked by Demenok.#T4#
Demenok works Tosen's body with a nice hook.
Tosen throws a leg kick
and Demenok counters with a good, hard body kick but Tosen shrugs it off.
Tosen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Demenok's sensitive parts.
Demenok goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tosen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tosen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Demenok. #CL#
Tosen moves into the clinch.
Demenok blocks an uppercut.
Tosen misses with a punch on the inside.
Tosen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Demenok misses with a punch on the inside.
Tosen is trying to pull guard but Demenok turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Tosen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Rukter Demenok will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Rukter Demenok's cut.
That's time! Tosen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R5#
Demenok moves into range and connects with a jab.
Demenok takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tosen throws a sloppy head kick
and Demenok counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Demenok takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A little jabbing left from Demenok on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tosen throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Demenok scores with a jab to the body.
Demenok checks a leg kick.
Demenok looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A low kick lands for Tosen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tosen tries to clinch but Demenok moves out of range.
Demenok scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Demenok checks the leg kick.
Tosen moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromDemenok.
Tosen misses with a hook
and Demenok counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T1#
Demenok connects with a nice looking jab.
Tosen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Demenok uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tosen.
Demenok bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tosen.
Demenok thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Tosen if he has to take too many more of those.
Demenok lands a body shot.
A left lands for Demenok.
You can see that Demenok has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
A low kick lands for Demenok.
Demenok lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tosen at a distance.
Demenok misses with a straight left.
Tosen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mama Tosen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Tosen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Demenok.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tosen throws a low kick but Demenok avoids it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tosen.
Demenok bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tosen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Demenok delivers a nice body kick.
Tosen misses with a kick to the body.
Demenok swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tosen is looking to counter punch.
Demenok lands the left hand.
Demenok ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tosen moves away.
Demenok throws a body punch but Tosen moves out of range.
Tosen tried to counter with a leg kick but Demenok avoided it.#T3#
Tosen ducks under a wild hook from Demenok.
It appears Tosen was looking to counter with a kick there.
Demenok swings for the body but Tosen moves out of range.
Tosen appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Demenok comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tosen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tosen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tosen throws a sloppy head kick and Demenok moves out of range easily.
Rukter Demenok is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tosen 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.
Demenok throws out a powerful jab.
Demenok takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Demenok swings for the body but Tosen moves out of range.
Tosen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nice body kick there by Demenok.#T4#
Tosen throws a right hand that misses
and Demenok counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Demenok lands a slapping body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tosen wants to land a leg kick but Demenok is out of range.
Tosen throws out a leg kick but Demenok moves out of range and Tosen only half commits.
Demenok lands a nice looking body kick.
Good shot there by Tosen.
An inside leg kick lands from Tosen.
Nice jab there from Demenok.
Tosen misses with an uppercut. Demenok saw that one coming.
Tosen slips under a jab from Demenok.
Tosen misses with a kick to the body.
A nice side step and Demenok releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rukter Demenok comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Demenok has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 48:47
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 48:49
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 48:49

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Rukter Demenok!
Rukter Demenok is the new featherweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Rukter Demenok thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: SMASH: Chavaski vs Sam
Date: May 14, 2023

#R1#
Demenok scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Demenok misses with a looping right.
Merel misses with a hook. Demenok ducked under it nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Merel misses the target.
Merel checks a leg kick.
Merel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Merel shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A little jabbing left from Demenok on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Merel misses with a lunging right hand
and Demenok counters with a stiff right hand.
A leg kick checked by Merel.
Merel misses with a wild body shot.
Demenok throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Merel catches Demenok with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nice jab there from Demenok.
Demenok misses with a hook.
We've been informed that Demenok has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Merel throws out a loose jab but Demenok uses good head movement to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from Demenok misses.
Merel connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Merel misses with a takedown
and Demenok makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Merel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Demenok.
Merel takes a swing at Demenok's ribcage but misses.
A big right from Demenok misses. #T1#
Merel shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Demenok as he jumps to the side.
It seemed like Demenok was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Merel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Merel misses with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Demenok. Merel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Demenok lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Demenok with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Merel to score with a decent uppercut.
Merel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Demenok's jab looks to have found its range, popping Merel under the eye.
Demenok throws a looping overhand right but Merel ducks down to avoid it.
Merel half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Demenok looks to throw the jab but Merel is out of range.
Merel moves out of range as Demenok strikes.
Demenok throws a shot to the body.
Demenok slips a straight right by Merel.
Merel fails to land the takedown.
Demenok misses with a hook.
Merel tries to counter with a takedown but Demenok is quick to defend against it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Demenok darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Demenok throws a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
No joy there for Demenok, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T2#
Merel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Demenok swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Merel lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Merel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Demenok.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Merel.
Merel throws the left hand but Demenok avoids the punch easily.
Demenok looks to land a combination but Merel avoids it well.
Merel feinted with a counter takedown.
Demenok pushes Merel away with a front kick.
Merel throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Demenok to counter with a crisp jab.
Merel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Merel seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Demenok defending well as Merel loads up on a big left hand.
Merel's corner calls for a 1-2. Merel obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A big right from Merel misses.
Demenok keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Merel.
Demenok connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Demenok throws a nice looking combination but Merel bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Demenok is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Merel.
Merel fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T3#
Merel with a poor takedown
and Demenok makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Demenok connects with the punch.
Nice defenses there by Merel.
Demenok throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Merel on the side of the head.
A jab from Merel finds it's way through Demenok's defenses.
Demenok digs a good hook to Merel's body.
Demenok misses with a hook.
Merel fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Merel blocks a jab.
Demenok 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.
Merel on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Merel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Demenok.
A looping hook to the body misses from Merel. Demenok does a little dance to reset his feet.
Merel misses with an uppercut.
Merel misses with a looping left.
Demenok looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Merel goes for a double leg but Demenok avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Demenok continues to drive forward.
Merel lands a body shot in the clinch. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Demenok gets underhooks to prevent Merel's takedown attempt.
Demenok lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Demenok lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Merel backwards.
Demenok pushes Merel back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Demenok tries a body shot but Merel blocks it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Merel.
A shot in the inside from Merel.
Merel tries to break the clinch but Demenok is controlling the position.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Demenok creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from Demenok on the inside.
Demenok misses with a body punch. #BC#
Merel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Demenok misses with a straight left.
Merel appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Demenok throws a jab but it's blocked by Merel.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A nice leg kick lands there from Demenok.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Merel just misses with a punch to the body.
Demenok listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#TD#
Merel bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Demenok bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rukter Demenok dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Demenok lands a body shot.
Demenok defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Merel.
Demenok is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Merel.
Demenok swings for the body but Merel moves out of range.
Merel misses with a body shot
and Demenok counters with a straight right hand.
Merel moves away from the strike by Demenok.
Merel misses with a looping left.
Merel shoots in but no luck this time.
Merel's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Demenok connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Merel scrambles back to his feet.
Merel shoots in for a double leg but Demenok sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Merel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Demenok takes a swing at Merel's ribcage but misses.
Demenok swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Merel shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Demenok but Demenok pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Anthony Merel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Demenok punishes Merel's body with a nice straight punch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Demenok throws an overhand right that lands on Merel's shoulder, as Merel tries to avoid the shot.
Demenok lands a nice looking body shot. #T1#
Demenok lands a jab to the head.
Demenok throws a big shot that misses.
Demenok is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Merel.
Merel takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A jab from Merel finds it's way through Demenok's defenses.
Demenok throws a lazy right hand but Merel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Merel throws a hook to the side of Demenok's head but Demenok sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Demenok throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Merel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Demenok sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Merel takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A slow jab from Demenok misses its intended target.
Demenok throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Demenok staying out of range there.
It seemed like Demenok was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Merel takes a swing at Demenok's ribcage but misses.
Merel needs to keep his hands up - Demenok had a free shot at his head there.
Demenok has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Merel on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Demenok jabs at Merel's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Merel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2#
Demenok throws a looping overhand right but Merel ducks down to avoid it.
Demenok connects with a single shot there.
Merel lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Demenok ducks under a wild hook from Merel.
Merel throws a body punch but Demenok moves out of range.
Demenok displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Merel throws out the jab.
Merel blocks the body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Demenok misses the target.
Demenok misses with a hook. Merel ducked under it nicely.
Merel scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Merel misses with a body shot.
Merel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Demenok avoids the body shot from Merel.
Merel looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Merel throws a jab but it's blocked by Demenok.
Demenok fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Merel.
Merel ducks under a wild hook from Demenok.#T3#
Demenok thows a left - swing and a miss!
Demenok throws a chopping leg kick but Merel manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Merel changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Merel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Demenok.
A combination from Demenok does no damage.
Demenok lands with a hook. Merel tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Merel slips under a jab from Demenok.
Demenok ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Demenok takes a swing at Merel's ribcage but misses.
Merel changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A jab from Merel misses.
Merel swings for the body but Demenok moves out of range.
Demenok looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A slow jab from Merel misses its intended target.
Demenok punishes Merel's body with a nice straight punch.
Merel takes a swing at Demenok's ribcage but misses.
A punch lands to the side of Merel 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Demenok stuffs the takedown.
Demenok fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Merel manages to avoid it.
Demenok avoids the body shot from Merel. #T4#
Demenok scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Merel 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!
Merel lands a jab.
Merel fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Demenok avoids it really well and circles away.
Merel throws a body punch but Demenok moves out of range.
Demenok lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Merel has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Merel there as he acknowledges the shot.
Demenok leaves Merel with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Merel takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Demenok wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Merel is trying hard to land a takedown here. Demenok sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Merel avoids the body shot from Demenok.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Demenok throws a jab when Merel was well out of range.
Demenok throws a jab but it's blocked by Merel.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rukter Demenok showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Merel misses with a looping right.#TD#
Merel decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Merel is looking to advance position but Demenok won't allow it.
Demenok is trying to maintain the position but Merel is very close to passing his half guard.
Demenok wants to get back to his feet.
Demenok is trying to maintain the position but Merel is very close to passing his half guard.
Merel is trying to control the action in half guard but Demenok is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Demenok keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Demenok wants to control but Merel is keeping busy. #SUB#
Merel is working for a kimura but Demenok is defending it quite comfortably. #T1#
Demenok blocking the ground and pound attempt from Merel.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Demenok is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Merel looks to land a strike but Demenok avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Demenok is controlling Merel's posture.
Merel working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Demenok is controlling Merel's posture.
Anthony Merel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Demenok trying to control the position.
Merel cracks Demenok with a solid left hand.
Merel postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Demenok trying to control the position.
Merel being controlled here momentarily. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Demenok throws a looping overhand right but Merel ducks down to avoid it.
Merel shoots in for a takedown but Demenok shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Merel misses with a looping right.
A lazy left from Demenok finds it's target.
Demenok misses with a body shot.
Merel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T3#
Demenok misses the jab.
Merel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Demenok throws a looping overhand right but Merel ducks down to avoid it.
Merel has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Merel there as he acknowledges the shot.
Demenok throws out a loose jab but Merel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Merel closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Demenok slips a straight right by Merel.
Demenok is looking to land body kicks.
Merel takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Rukter Demenok is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#TD#
Merel manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Demenok on his heels. He'll look to pass Demenok's guard now, I'm sure.
Demenok utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Demenok really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Merel. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Demenok wants to stand but Merel is controlling the position.
Demenok is wriggling around but Merel manages to pass to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Merel prevents Demenok from improving his position.
Anthony Merel overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4##SUB#
Merel is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Demenok defends it well.
Merel drops an elbow to the side of Demenok's head.
Merel working the head and body with strikes. #SUB#
Merel is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Demenok is just riding it out for now. Merel eventually gives up the hold.
Demenok is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Merel's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Merel's back!

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rukter Demenok.
I've got Demenok 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:30

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

Event: SMASH: Tosen vs Merel
Date: Apr 29, 2023

#R1#
Demenok cracks Ivkov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A looping hook to the body misses from Demenok. Ivkov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Demenok moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromIvkov.
Ivkov misses with an uppercut.
Demenok keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ivkov.
Demenok's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ivkov under the eye.
Ivkov misses with a lunging right hand
letting Demenok counter with a right hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ivkov.#CUT2#It looks like Rukter Demenok has been cut.
Ivkov throws the left hand but Demenok avoids the punch easily.
Ivkov throws a nice head kick!
Ivkov misses with a double jab.
Demenok has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Chakuriki LA Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Ivkov tries to bum rush Demenok with a series of wild strikes but Demenok uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ivkov has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ivkov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ivkov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Demenok thumps Ivkov with a low kick.
Demenok misses with a hook.
Ivkov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A punch lands to the side of Ivkov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ivkov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Demenok fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ivkov.#T1#
Demenok scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Demenok lands a slapping body shot.
Ivkov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Demenok connects with a leg kick.
Ivkov walks into a stiff left hand from Demenok.
Ivkov's corner calls for a 1-2. Ivkov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Demenok goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Demenok fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ivkov misses with an uppercut
and Ivkov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice body kick there by Demenok.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Demenok slips under a jab from Ivkov.
Ivkov throws a push kick but Demenok slaps the foot to one side.
Demenok lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Ivkov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Demenok moves out of range of the body kick.
Demenok quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Demenok lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T2#
Ivkov misses with a straight right.
Demenok misses the shot to the body.
Demenok delivers a nice body kick.
Demenok is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Demenok scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A slapping leg kick lands for Demenok. #CL#
Demenok moves into the clinch.
Ivkov tries to break the clinch but Demenok is controlling the position.
Demenok lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Demenok tries to pull guard but Ivkov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ivkov looking to throw knees to the head but Demenok is blocking nicely.
Demenok doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #TD#
Demenok manages to pull guard.
Demenok has Ivkov pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB#
Demenok throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ivkov tries to free his leg and advance position but Demenok is retaining full guard. #T3#
Ivkov wanted to stand there but Demenok had control of the position.
Ivkov won't allow Demenok to sweep him here. #SUB#
Demenok looking for a guillotine here but Ivkov defends easily. #SUB#
Demenok is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Ivkov rolls with it to try and escape but Demenok cranks on the arm and Ivkov is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rukter Demenok!
A victorious Rukter Demenok thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: SMASH: Kowalkiewicz vs Menezes
Date: Apr 02, 2023

#R1#
Demenok throws a right hand that misses
and Barbosa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Rukter Demenok has been cut.
Demenok cracks Barbosa with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Barbosa on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Demenok throws a shot to the body.
A big right from Demenok misses.
Demenok misses with a lunging right hand
and Barbosa counters with a straight right hand.
Demenok chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Demenok. Barbosa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barbosa on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Barbosa moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Demenok misses with a straight right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barbosa moves out of range as Demenok throws a body kick. #T1#
Demenok thumps Barbosa with a low kick.
Demenok throws a quick inside leg kick.
Demenok connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Demenok is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Barbosa connects with a good right hand that stumbles Demenok. Demenok circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Demenok misses with a hook. Barbosa ducked under it nicely.
Demenok takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Demenok connects with a crisp jab.
Nice shot lands for Demenok.
Demenok throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barbosa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Demenok misses with a low kick. #T2#
Demenok fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barbosa manages to avoid it.
Barbosa has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A chopping leg kick lands by Demenok.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Demenok connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've been informed that Demenok has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Demenok looks to land a right hand but Barbosa moved out of range.
Barbosa swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Demenok scores with a jab to the head.
Rukter Demenok seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Demenok connects with a right hand. Barbosa shakes it off.
Demenok scoring well with a low kick there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Demenok.
Demenok misses the shot to the body.
Demenok looks to land a left hand but Barbosa moved out of range nicely.
Demenok lands a nice shot that snaps Barbosa's head back. #T3#
Demenok moves out of range as Barbosa strikes.
Barbosa takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Demenok looks to throw a body kick
and Barbosa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Barbosa has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Demenok.
Barbosa finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Demenok looks to score with a jab to the body but Barbosa is just out of range.
As Demenok backs away, Barbosa returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Barbosa.
The fighters circling - Barbosa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice cross by Demenok.
Demenok is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Barbosa had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Barbosa tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T4#
Demenok scores with a hook to the body. Barbosa takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Barbosa is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Demenok connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jab by Barbosa.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Demenok tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barbosa was well out of range. Poor timing from Demenok.
Barbosa is looking to chop away at Demenok's legs.
Demenok feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Barbosas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Demenok lands an overhand right.
Barbosa takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Barbosa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Demenok takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Good exchange - Demenok coming out on top.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rukter Demenok dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rukter Demenok's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
An inside leg kick lands from Demenok.
Barbosa connects with an inside leg kick.
Rukter Demenok seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Demenok lands a slapping body shot.
Demenok throws the kick towards the body but Barbosa avoids it.
Demenok throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Demenok scores with a leg kick.
Demenok misses with a wild body shot.
Barbosa with a nice calf kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Demenok with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Demenok fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Barbosa.#T1#
Demenok scores with a jab.
Demenok throws a right hand that misses
and Barbosa counters with a straight right hand.
Demenok tries to land a body kick
and Barbosa counters with a stiff right hand.
Demenok moves out of range of the strikes.
Demenok thows a leg kick but Barbosa checks it
and Barbosa counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Demenok lands a slapping body shot.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Barbosa might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Barbosa ducks under a wild hook from Demenok.
Demenok cracks Barbosa with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Demenok misses with a body shot
and Barbosa counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Demenok moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Demenok takes a swing at Barbosa's ribcage but misses.
Barbosa quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.#T2#
Demenok lands a jab to the head.
Demenok scores with a kick to the midsection.
Demenok keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
An inside leg kick from Demenok misses.
It looked like Barbosa was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Demenok.
Demenok scores with a jab to the jaw.
Barbosa goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Demenok replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Barbosa blocks it well.
Barbosa tries to land a front kick but Demenok steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Demenok throws a leg kick that misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Barbosa misses its target.
Demenok throws a body punch but Barbosa moves out of range.
Demenok lands a right hook to the body.
Barbosa has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.#T3#
Demenok uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barbosa.
Demenok has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Demenok lands with a shot to the body.
Barbosa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barbosa throwing a counter right hand but Demenok manages to avoid it.
Demenok jabs Barbosa to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Demenok chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A cross from Demenok lands.
Demenok throws a left and a right that both miss
and Barbosa counters with a stiff right hand.
Demenok catches Barbosa with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Barbosa is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Demenok scores with a hook to the body. Barbosa takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Demenok throws a jab but it's blocked by Barbosa.
Barbosa is looking to counter punch.#T4#
Barbosa misses with a leg kick
and Demenok counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Demenok scores with a nice strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Demenok is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Demenok missing with a left hand there. Barbosa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Barbosa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Demenok connects with a good right hand that stumbles Barbosa. Barbosa circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Barbosa blocks the body kick.
It looked like Barbosa was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Demenok.
Barbosa blocks a jab.
A jab from Demenok does it's job there.
Demenok connects with a solid leg kick.
Demenok throws a series of punches but Barbosa avoids them all with ease.
Barbosa throwing a counter right hand but Demenok manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rukter Demenok showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rukter Demenok's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Demenok throws a body punch but Barbosa moves out of range.
Demenok swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barbosa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Demenok swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Barbosa.
Demenok throws a leg kick which misses Barbosa's front leg but catches the back leg as Barbosa tries to avoid it.
Demenok wants to slow Barbosa down by chopping away at his legs.
Barbosa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Demenok connects with a leg kick.
Demenok uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barbosa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Demenok misses with a body kick.
Demenok uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Barbosa has time to react.
Demenok throws a shot to the body.
Demenok paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T1#
Demenok swings widly with a right hand
and Barbosa counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A decent looking cross lands there for Demenok.
Demenok misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barbosa.
Barbosa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Demenok throws an overhand right that lands on Barbosa's shoulder, as Barbosa tries to avoid the shot.
Barbosa takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Demenok moves forwards but Barbosa connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Barbosa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Demenok.
Demenok throws a good cross that connects.
Demenok throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barbosa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Demenok lands a nice hook to Barbosa's body. Barbosa takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Edson Bidon Barbosa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Demenok scores with the left hand. Barbosa knows he should have avoided that one.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Demenok. Barbosa shrugs it off though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barbosa takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Demenok lands a two punch combo.
Demenok dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Good work by Barbosa as he checks the leg kick.
Demenok uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Barbosa has time to react.
Demenok lands a jab to Barbosa's midsection.
Demenok connects with a solid leg kick.
Demenok fakes the leg kick and cracks Barbosa in the body. #T3#
Barbosa clobbers Demenok with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Barbosa throws a body shot but no joy.
Demenok feints a counter leg kick.
Demenok looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Barbosa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Demenok misses the shot to the body.
Demenok throws a leg kick but Barbosa sees it coming and moves out of range.
Barbosa fires out a quick counter leg kick but Demenok just manages to avoid it.
Rukter Demenok is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Barbosa will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Barbosa slips under a jab from Demenok.
Demenok cracks Barbosa with a good jab.
Demenok fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Demenok throws a wild body kick that Barbosa sees coming a mile off.
Demenok fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T4#
Barbosa misses with an uppercut
and Demenok makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Good leg kick by Demenok.
Demenok fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Barbosa is out of range.
Barbosa is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Demenok jabs Barbosa to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Demenok goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Demenok throws an overhand right that lands on Barbosa's shoulder, as Barbosa tries to avoid the shot.
Demenok buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Barbosa misses with a hook. Demenok ducked under it nicely.
Demenok lands a nice hook to Barbosa's body. Barbosa takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Demenok on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rukter Demenok comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Demenok 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 27:30
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: SMASH: Castellana vs Hatfield
Date: Mar 26, 2023

#R1#
Demenok throws a head kick but Shredder moves out of range.
Shredder ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Shredder throws a hook but Demenok blocks it.
Demenok now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Decent striking displayed by Demenok there.
Shredder moves out of range of the leg kick from Demenok.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Shredder avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Demenok lands a lovely overhand right.
Demenok lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Demenok displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shredder throws out the jab.
Demenok throws a chopping leg kick but Shredder manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Shredder drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Shredder defending well as Demenok loads up on a big left hand.
Demenok misses with a body kick.
Demenok throws a body punch but Shredder moves out of range.
Demenok misses with a hook.
Shredder slips under a jab.
Demenok throws the left hand but Shredder avoids the punch easily.
Shredder chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Demenok can pounce on him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Both fighters circling a little - Demenok finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Shredder ducks under a wild hook from Demenok.
Shredder swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Demenok slips under a jab.
A slow jab from Shredder misses its intended target. #T1#
Donk. Shredder catches Demenok right on the button with a cross.
Demenok ducks under a wild hook from Shredder.
Shredder misses with a straight right.
Shredder throws a body shot but no joy.
Demenok looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Shredder throws a body punch but Demenok moves out of range.
Demenok thinks about the counter body kick.
Demenok connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've been informed that Demenok has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Shredder swings widly with a right hand
and Demenok makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Shredder misses the shot to the body.
Shredder has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Shredder keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Demenok throws a big shot that misses.
Shredder rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Demenok counters with a one-two to the body.
Shredder looks to throw the jab but Demenok is out of range.
Demenok throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Demenok listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Shredder slips under a jab from Demenok.
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!
Demenok misses with a double jab.
Slash Shredder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Demenok jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Demenok with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Shredder to score with a decent uppercut.
Shredder takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Shredder defending well as Demenok loads up on a big left hand.
Shredder throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2#
Shredder throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Demenok sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shredder throws a poor cross that misses
and Demenok counters with a stiff right hand.
Demenok throws a hook but Shredder avoids it easily.
Demenok lands a slapping body shot.
Shredder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice leg kick lands there from Demenok.
Demenok swings for the body but Shredder moves out of range.
Demenok misses with a low kick.
Demenok takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nice body kick from Demenok.
Demenok looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Shredder looks to score with a jab to the body but Demenok is just out of range.
Demenok tries to work over Shredder's front leg with a kick but Shredder checks it.
Shredder swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shredder tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Demenok was well out of range. Poor timing from Shredder.
Demenok lands with a right hand.
Demenok scoring well with a low kick there.
Shredder scores with a shot to the body.
Demenok staying out of range there.
Demenok listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Demenok keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shredder.#T3#
Demenok throws a body punch but Shredder moves out of range.
Shredder misses with a body shot.
Shredder avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Demenok blocks a jab.
A big right from Shredder misses.
Shredder works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Shredder dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shredder ducks under a wild hook from Demenok.
Demenok throws a push kick but Shredder slaps the foot to one side.
Demenok connects with a leg kick.
Shredder connects with a body shot that sends Demenok's belly button to the back.
Shredder moves out of range as Demenok strikes.
A slow jab from Shredder misses its intended target.
Demenok throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Shredder takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Shredder connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Demenok momentarily.
Demenok missing with a left hand there. Shredder was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shredder pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shredder lands a nice looking body shot.
Shredder fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Demenok manages to avoid it.
Shredder scores with a nice right hand. #T4#
Shredder swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Demenok feints a counter leg kick.
A slow jab from Shredder misses its intended target.
Demenok looks to land a body kick but Shredder moved away.
Demenok throws a jab but it's blocked by Shredder.
Shredder throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Demenok sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Demenok uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shredder.
Shredder stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Demenok.
Shredder avoids a kick to the body.
Shredder moves away from the strike by Demenok.
Shredder missing with a left hand there. Demenok was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shredder takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Shredder looks to score with a jab to the body but Demenok is just out of range.
Demenok pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shredder uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Demenok.
A little feinted left hand from Shredder on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Shredder swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shredder swings widly with a right hand
letting Demenok counter with a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shredder moves out of range of the body kick from Demenok.
A counter left hand to the body from Shredder misses its target.
Demenok throws a head kick that misses.
Shredder drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Shredder swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Demenok scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rukter Demenok dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
A low kick lands for Demenok.
Shredder moves out of range of the strikes.
Shredder loads up on a big right hand but Demenok slips the punch.
Demenok turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Demenok lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Shredder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shredder throws a shot to the body.
Demenok takes a swing at Shredder's ribcage but misses.
Shredder has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Shredder scores with a jab to the head.
Shredder just misses with a punch to the body.
Demenok fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Demenok scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Shredder is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Shredder blocks a low kick nicely.
Demenok just misses with a punch to the body.
Donk. Demenok catches Shredder right on the button with a cross.
Demenok throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Demenok missing with a left hand there. Shredder was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Demenok has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Demenok throws a push kick but Shredder slaps the foot to one side.
Shredder connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Demenok tries to move into range but Shredder moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Shredder fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Demenok manages to avoid it.
Shredder throws a body punch but Demenok moves out of range. #T1#
Shredder misses with a body shot.
Demenok misses with an uppercut.
Demenok throws a push kick but Shredder slaps the foot to one side.
Demenok avoids the body shot from Shredder.
Demenok pivots, looking for a leg kick but Shredder is out of range and Demenok settles back down.
Shredder moves out of range as Demenok strikes.
Shredder swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice cross by Shredder.
Demenok gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Demenok misses with a wild body shot.
Demenok just misses with a punch to the body.
Rukter Demenok seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Demenok uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shredder.
Demenok blocks a jab.
Demenok misses the shot to the body.
Demenok takes one to the chin there.
Shredder looks to land a left hand but Demenok moved out of range nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shredder. Demenok does a little dance to reset his feet.
Demenok jabs Shredder to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Demenok smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Demenok lets loose with a powerful body kick. Shredder will feel that in the morning.
Shredder looks to land a left hand but Demenok moved out of range nicely.#T2#
Shredder misses the shot to the body.
Shredder scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Demenok doesn't seem bothered though.
Demenok doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Demenok slips a jab from Shredder.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Shredder might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Shredder misses with a straight right.
Demenok throws a counter combo.
Demenok misses the shot to the body.
Demenok throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shredder throws a body punch but Demenok moves out of range.
Demenok misses with an uppercut. Shredder saw that one coming.
Shredder throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Demenok sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Demenok bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Shredder pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Demenok tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shredder was well out of range. Poor timing from Demenok.
It looked like Shredder wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Demenok ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Demenok avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Demenok takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Shredder takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Demenok tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shredder was well out of range. Poor timing from Demenok.
Demenok looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Shredder throws a big shot that misses.#T3#
A big left from Shredder misses.
Demenok scores with a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Demenok.
Shredder fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Demenok manages to avoid it.
Shredder misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Demenok.
Shredder walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Shredder walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Shredder takes a swing at Demenok's ribcage but misses.
Demenok is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Shredder with a body shot.
Shredder scores with a hook to the body. Demenok takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Shredder walks into a straight right hand from Demenok.
Demenok throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shredder avoids the body shot from Demenok.
Demenok steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shredder.
Some wild striking there from Demenok.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shredder. Demenok does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big left from Shredder misses.
Shredder slips a jab from Demenok.
An inside leg kick lands from Demenok.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Demenok avoids the body shot from Shredder. #T4#
Shredder on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Demenok. Demenok obviously looking to wear him down.
Demenok looks to land a right hand but Shredder moved out of range.
Nice shot by Shredder.
Demenok avoids the body shot from Shredder.
Demenok throws a jab but it's blocked by Shredder.
Shredder fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Demenok manages to avoid it.
Shredder misses the jab.
Demenok throws a body shot but no joy.
Demenok connects with a solid leg kick.
Demenok misses with a body kick.
Demenok throws a quick inside leg kick.
Shredder throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Demenok on the side of the head.
Shredder misses with a looping right.
Demenok feints a counter leg kick.
Demenok wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Demenok stuns Shredder with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Demenok throws a push kick but Shredder slaps the foot to one side.
Shredder takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Shredder on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jab, jab by Shredder - just one landing.
Demenok throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Rukter Demenok will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Demenok misses with a low kick.
Shredder avoids the body shot from Demenok.
Demenok bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Shredder.
Shredder looks to score with a jab to the body but Demenok is just out of range.
Shredder darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Demenok chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Shredder throws a body punch but Demenok moves out of range.
Demenok tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Shredder connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Demenok momentarily.
Demenok works the jab nicely.
Demenok throws a low kick, looking for Shredder's leg but Shredder calmly moves out of range.
Shredder is looking to counter punch.
Shredder throws out a powerful jab.
Demenok throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shredder looks to land a left hand but Demenok moved out of range nicely.
Demenok will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Demenok pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Shredder swings for the body but Demenok moves out of range.
Demenok ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shredder throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Demenok sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Shredder misses its intended target. #T1#
Shredder throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Demenok cracks Shredder with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Shredder throws a lazy right hand but Demenok sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shredder jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Shredder takes a swing at Demenok's ribcage but misses.
Demenok moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Demenok misses with a leg kick.
Shredder looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Demenok thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Shredder if he has to take too many more of those.
Demenok ducks under a wild hook from Shredder.
Demenok scores with a leg kick.
Shredder slips under a jab from Demenok.
Demenok ducks under a wild hook from Shredder.
Demenok takes a swing at Shredder's ribcage but misses.
A shot to the liver by Demenok. Beautiful body shot.
Shredder throws a shot from downtown. Demenok moves away and avoids it.
Demenok lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Demenok swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shredder blocks a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shredder checks a low kick from Demenok.
Shredder will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Demenok takes a swing at Shredder's ribcage but misses.
Slash Shredder has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Shredder misses with a body shot.
A nice side step and Demenok releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Shredder lands with an overhand left.
Demenok swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Shredder throws a jab but it's blocked by Demenok.
Demenok swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
An inside leg kick lands from Demenok.
Shredder throws a body shot but no joy.
Shredder keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Demenok slips under a jab from Shredder.
Demenok fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shredder manages to avoid it.
Shredder uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Demenok.
Demenok moves out of range as Shredder strikes.
Nice defenses there by Demenok.
Demenok is looking to land body kicks.
Demenok moves out of range of the strikes.
Demenok staying out of range there.
Shredder misses with a right hand
and Demenok counters with a left to the body.
Demenok throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Demenok connects with an inside leg kick.
Shredder avoids the head kick by Demenok. #T3#
Demenok moves away from the strike by Shredder.
Demenok scores with a body shot.
Demenok is looking to land body kicks.
Demenok misses with a body shot.
Demenok ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shredder moves away.
Demenok dips to his left and cracks Shredder with an uppercut!
Shredder looks to score with a jab to the body but Demenok is just out of range.
Shredder fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Demenok manages to avoid it.
Demenok lands a really nice looking cross but Shredder seems unphased.
Shredder looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Rukter Demenok is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Demenok's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Demenok duly obliges.
Demenok blocks a jab.
Shredder misses with a body shot.
Shredder throws a hook to the side of Demenok's head but Demenok sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shredder thows a left - swing and a miss!
Demenok on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shredder tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Demenok was well out of range. Poor timing from Shredder.
Demenok is trying to counter with his kicks.
Demenok thumps Shredder with a low kick.
A left lands for Shredder.
Demenok fails to land with a series of punches. #T4#
Shredder misses with a body shot
and Demenok counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Demenok misses with an uppercut. Shredder saw that one coming.
Demenok takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Shredder throws a jab but it's blocked by Demenok.
Demenok moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Demenok lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shredder at a distance.
Demenok slips a straight right by Shredder.
Demenok uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shredder.
Demenok lands a right hook to the body.
Demenok lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Shredder throws a body punch but Demenok moves out of range.
Shredder misses with a straight left.
Demenok drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Demenok lands a really nice looking cross but Shredder seems unphased.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shredder fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Demenok manages to avoid it.
Demenok connects with a body shot that sends Shredder's belly button to the back.
Shredder throws a looping overhand right but Demenok ducks down to avoid it.
Demenok avoids the body shot from Shredder.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rukter Demenok comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Demenok 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: SMASH: Reedtz vs Hatfield
Date: Mar 04, 2023

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Kasai. Demenok does a little dance to reset his feet.
Demenok throws a fast counter high kick but Kasai manages to duck under it in time.
Demenok throws out a loose jab but Kasai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Demenok has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Demenok there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kasai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Demenok.
Kasai lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Demenok backs up against the cage.
Kasai walks into a stiff left hand from Demenok.
A nice leg kick from Demenok, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kasai throws a good cross that connects.
Kasai throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
No joy there for Kasai, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kasai takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kasai needs to keep his hands up - Demenok had a free shot at his head there.
Kasai lands a jab-cross combination.
Demenok just misses with a punch to the body.
Kasai misses with a straight left. #T1#
Kasai lands the left hand.
Demenok turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kasai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kasai throws a nice looking combination but Demenok bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Demenok turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nice body punch from Kasai.
Demenok throws a nice inside leg kick.
Demenok lands with a kick to the ribs.
We've been informed that Demenok has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Demenok connects with the punch.
Kasai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Demenok was well out of range. Poor timing from Kasai.
Kasai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Demenok moves away.
Demenok steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Demenok fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kasai has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kasai swings widly with a right hand
and Demenok counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kasai thinking.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kasai. Demenok does a little dance to reset his feet.
Demenok cracks Kasai with a good jab.#T2#
Kasai throws a left and a right that both miss
and Demenok counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Demenok ducks under a wild hook from Kasai.
Demenok tries to counter by closing the distance.
Demenok uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kasai.
Kasai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Demenok.
Kasai misses with a hook. Demenok ducked under it nicely.
A nice inside leg kick there by Demenok. That's going to slow Kasai down.
Demenok throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Demenok connects with a solid leg kick.
Kasai lands a glancing blow to the side of Demenok's head.
Kasai misses with a wild combination.
Demenok throws the left hand but Kasai avoids the punch easily.
Kasai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Demenok was well out of range. Poor timing from Kasai.
Demenok throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3##CL2#
Demenok gets a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Kasai fails to land.
Demenok prevents a body shot from Kasai.
Demenok tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kasai's elbow.
Demenok blocks an uppercut.
Demenok blocks a body shot from Kasai.
Demenok misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Demenok goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Demenok lands with a right to the head.
Kasai misses with the head strike.
Demenok lands a right hand.
Kasai misses with the head strike.
Our sources have told us that Kasai has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Kasai misses with a body punch.
Demenok goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kasai lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Demenok lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kasai backwards.
Demenok misses with a punch to the body.
Demenok lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kasai backwards.
Kasai misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Demenok has a couple of punches blocked by Kasai.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short left from Kasai.
Demenok doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Demenok misses with some punches.
Demenok struggles to land a body shot inside as Kasai controls his hands.
Kasai struggles to land a body shot inside as Demenok controls his hands.
Kasai swings wildly with an uppercut but Demenok uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kasai.
A short right from Demenok on the inside.
Kasai lands a right hand.
Demenok misses with a body punch.
Kasai blocks an uppercut.
Kasai's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Demenok takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Kasai blocks a body shot from Demenok.
Kasai content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Demenok.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Rukter Demenok will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Kasai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Demenok moves away.
No joy there for Kasai, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Demenok steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kasai.
Demenok fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Demenok lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Kasai goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Demenok fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kasai.
Demenok connects with a leg kick.
Kasai is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Demenok connects with a body shot.
Demenok uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kasai.
Demenok throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Demenok changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Demenok throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kasai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Demenok scores with a nice body kick.
Kasai takes one to the side of the head. #T1#
Demenok looks to score with a jab to the body but Kasai is just out of range.
Kasai takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A head kick misses from Demenok.
Kasai ducks right into an uppercut from Demenok.
Kasai misses with a body shot
and Demenok counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Demenok ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Demenok connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kasai's hands.
Demenok moves out of range of the strikes.
Kasai drops his hands momentarily and Demenok takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Demenok lands a body shot.
Demenok throws a jab but it's blocked by Kasai.
Kasai listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kasai tries to close the distance and clinch but Demenok swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T2#
Kasai keeps the fight on the outside.
Kasai misses with a wild combination.
A big right from Kasai misses.
Rukter Demenok seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Demenok scores with a jab. Kasai acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Demenok throws a poor cross that misses
and Kasai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kasai takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kasai, as that shot connected.
Kasai slips under a jab from Demenok.
Demenok connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kasai lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Demenok circles away quickly and effectively.
A nice leg kick lands there from Demenok.
Kasai takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kasai wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T3#
Demenok lands with a good body shot.
Demenok lands a really nice looking cross but Kasai seems unphased.
Kasai fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kasai misses with a few strikes there.
Demenok buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kasai ducks under a wild hook from Demenok.
Kasai lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Demenok throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A jab from Kasai does it's job there.
Kasai rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Demenok counter with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Demenok throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jab by Demenok.
Demenok stuns Kasai with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T4#
Demenok scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A chopping leg kick lands by Demenok.
Demenok moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kasai misses with a lunging right hand
and Demenok counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kasai thinking.
A good leg kick by Demenok.
Kasai misses with a double jab
and Demenok counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kasai missing with a left hand there. Demenok was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A solid leg kick lands there for Demenok.
Demenok throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kasai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kasai misses with a double jab
and Kasai takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Demenok fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kasai has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rukter Demenok showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Kasai misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Demenok counters with a thumping low kick.
Demenok lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Demenok goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kasai tries to bum rush Demenok with a series of wild strikes but Demenok uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kasai takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Demenok connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Demenok drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Demenok just misses with a punch to the body.
Kasai swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Demenok keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Demenok scores with a nice strike.
Kasai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Demenok.
Kasai connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Rukter Demenok seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kasai avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kasai looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T1#
Demenok loads up on a big right hand but Kasai slips the punch.
Demenok fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kasai looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kasai takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Demenok goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kasai just misses with a punch to the body.
Demenok lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kasai takes a step back to recover.
Demenok blocks a jab.
Demenok ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kasai misses with an uppercut
and Demenok counters with a leg kick.
Jab, jab by Demenok - just one landing.
Demenok has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Kasai swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Demenok counters with a left to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL2#
Demenok closes the distance and pushes Kasai back into the cage.
Kasai lands with a left to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kasai blocks a body shot from Demenok.
A right hook to the body lands for Demenok.
Demenok swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kasai will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Demenok tries to work over Kasai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kasai throws a head punch that misses.
Kasai misses with some punches.
Demenok goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Kasai.
Kasai has a couple of punches blocked by Demenok.
Kasai misses with the head strike.
Demenok digs a right hand into Kasai's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kasai's gas tank.
Demenok swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Demenok misses with a hook from the clinch.
Demenok tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Demenok doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Demenok is leaning against Kasai and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right from Kasai.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kasai.
Demenok presses Kasai against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Demenok misses with some punches.
Demenok lands with a right to the head.
Demenok lands a right hand.
Kasai prevents a body shot from Demenok.
Rukter Demenok is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Demenok blocking some punches.
Kasai tries a body shot but Demenok blocks it.
Demenok throws a head punch that misses.
Demenok struggles to land a body shot inside as Kasai controls his hands.
Kasai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rukter Demenok seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Demenok works on Kasai's body with a couple of short punches.
Demenok tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kasai takes a shot to the head.
Kasai prevents a body shot from Demenok. #T4#
Demenok blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Demenok lands a body shot.
Demenok struggles to land a body shot inside as Kasai controls his hands.
Kasai swings wildly with an uppercut but Demenok uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kasai working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
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!
Demenok softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Demenok softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Demenok softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Demenok is working Kasai over against the cage.
Kasai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Demenok.
Demenok doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Demenok blocks an uppercut.
Demenok pushes Kasai back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Keizo Kasai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A right handed body shot lands from Demenok.
Demenok lands with a short head shot on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rukter Demenok comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Demenok 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rukter Demenok!
Rukter Demenok tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: BB 94 - Land vs Zhao 2
Date: Jan 21, 2023

#R1#
Demenok swings widly with a right hand
and Mendoza cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mendoza thuds a left hand into Demenok's body.
Mendoza throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mendoza looks to land a combination but Demenok avoids it well.
Mendoza looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Demenok is fending him off so far but Mendoza persists. Nope, Demenok circles away and we're back to standing.
Donk. Demenok catches Mendoza right on the button with a cross.
Demenok misses the jab.
We've been informed that Demenok has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Demenok on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Demenok misses with a right hand
and Mendoza counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Demenok thinking.
Demenok thows a left - swing and a miss!
Demenok jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Mendoza tries to work over Demenok's front leg with a kick but Demenok checks it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Demenok fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mendoza lands a leg kick that knocks Demenok off balance momentarily.#T1#
Mendoza tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Demenok was well out of range. Poor timing from Mendoza.
A clash of legs there as Demenok blocks the low kick.
Mendoza throws a low kick but Demenok avoids it.
Demenok waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mendoza.
Luiz Mendoza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mendoza just misses with a punch to the body.
Demenok now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Demenok throws a jab when Mendoza was well out of range.
Mendoza uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Demenok.
Mendoza walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Mendoza throws a low kick but Demenok moves out of range easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Demenok! But no joy.
Mendoza slips under a jab.
A swing and a miss from Mendoza.
Demenok looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Demenok lands with an overhand left.
Mendoza scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Mendoza takes a swing at Demenok's ribcage but misses.
Demenok doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Mendoza is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Demenok scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mendoza lands a jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mendoza misses with a hook.
Demenok looks to land a left hand but Mendoza moved out of range nicely.
Mendoza uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Demenok.
Good standup being displayed there by Demenok as he connects with a hook.
Nice body kick there by Demenok.
Demenok stuffs the takedown.
A swing and a miss from Demenok.#TD#
Mendoza closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Demenok throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Demenok. Mendoza does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mendoza looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Demenok misses with a hook.
Mendoza scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mendoza lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nice sprawl there from Demenok as Mendoza shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luiz Mendoza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mendoza throws a leg kick
and Demenok connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Demenok 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.
A telegraphed right hand from Demenok misses the target.
Demenok looks to throw the jab but Mendoza is out of range.
Mendoza with a jab.
Mendoza throws a leg kick but Demenok moved away.
Demenok throws a body shot but no joy.
Demenok misses with a straight left. #T4#
Demenok just misses with a punch to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mendoza lands a slapping body shot.
Mendoza tries to move into range but Demenok moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mendoza takes a swing at Demenok's ribcage but misses.
Demenok missing with a left hand there. Mendoza was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Demenok throws a body punch but Mendoza moves out of range.
Demenok scores with a body shot.
Demenok is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Mendoza had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Mendoza misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Demenok counter with a right hand.
Demenok throws a looping overhand right but Mendoza ducks down to avoid it.
Mendoza with the inside leg kick.
Demenok looks to land a right hand but Mendoza moved out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Demenok scores with a jab. Mendoza acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rukter Demenok dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Mendoza blocks a jab.
Demenok on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Mendoza misses with a jab to the body
and Demenok counters with a nice low kick that buckles Mendoza's knee momentarily.
Demenok misses the body punch
and Mendoza counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mendoza throws a left and a right that both miss
and Demenok connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mendoza jabs Demenok to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mendoza takes a swing at Demenok's ribcage but misses.
Demenok misses the jab.
Mendoza thuds a left hand into Demenok's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Demenok wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Demenok takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Demenok circles away from the clinch attempt
and Demenok counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Mendoza avoids the body shot from Demenok.
Rukter Demenok seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mendoza throws a low kick but it's checked well by Demenok.
Nice shot lands for Demenok.
Demenok scores with a nice right hand.
Demenok misses with a lunging right hand
and Mendoza counters with a nice body shot.
Demenok avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Demenok looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mendoza will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Mendoza misses the shot to the body.
Demenok throws out a loose jab but Mendoza uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mendoza throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mendoza takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mendoza wants to clinch up but Demenok keeps it at a distance.#T2#
A jab lands there for Mendoza.
Demenok takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Demenok throws a body shot but no joy.
Mendoza fires out a quick counter leg kick but Demenok just manages to avoid it.
Demenok catches Mendoza with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mendoza finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Demenok looks to throw the jab but Mendoza is out of range.
Rukter Demenok is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Demenok misses with a looping right.
Demenok lands the left hand.
Demenok missing with a left hand there. Mendoza was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mendoza darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mendoza looks to land a left hand but Demenok moved out of range nicely.
Mendoza keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T3#
Mendoza throws a body punch but Demenok moves out of range.
Mendoza with a jab.
Demenok fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mendoza is out of range.
Mendoza is looking to wear down Demenok with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Mendoza finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Demenok jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mendoza digs a good hook to Demenok's body.
Demenok connects with an inside leg kick.
No joy there for Mendoza, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Demenok throws out a counter right but Mendoza avoids it with no problem.
Mendoza wants to slow Demenok down by chopping away at his legs.
Mendoza misses with a body kick.
Mendoza swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Demenok looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mendoza takes a swing at Demenok's ribcage but misses. #T4#
Mendoza misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Demenok.
Mendoza is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A shot to the body from Mendoza misses
enabling Demenok to counter with a crisp jab. #TD#
Mendoza shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Mendoza showed some decent athleticism there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mendoza is nestled in close to Demenok, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Demenok manages to get to full guard. #SUB#
Mendoza has gone for a leg lock! Demenok slips out almost immediately though and dives into Mendoza's guard.#REVB#
Demenok is looking to stand up but Mendoza won't let him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Rukter Demenok will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
Demenok gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mendoza.
Demenok waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mendoza.
Good exchange - Demenok coming out on top.
Demenok misses with a hook. Mendoza ducked under it nicely.
That kick from Mendoza tenderised Demenok's leg. Demenok is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mendoza has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mendoza there as he acknowledges the shot.
Demenok throws a hook but Mendoza avoids it easily.
A low kick from Demenok is predictable there
and Mendoza counters with a left and a right that stings Demenok.
Mendoza blocks a jab.
Demenok ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mendoza moves away.
Demenok scores with a jab to the body.
Mendoza looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Mendoza throws a low kick but Demenok moves out of range easily.
Mendoza uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Demenok.#T1#
Mendoza scores with a leg kick.
Mendoza throws a push kick but Demenok slaps the foot to one side.
Nice shot by Demenok.
Mendoza connects with a body shot that sends Demenok's belly button to the back.
Demenok throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mendoza tries for a takedown but Demenok circles away easily
enabling Demenok to counter with a crisp jab.
Mendoza throws a body shot but no joy.
Mendoza lands a nice looking body shot.
A shot to the body from Mendoza misses
and Demenok counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mendoza throws a shot from downtown. Demenok moves away and avoids it.
Mendoza looks to land a combination but Demenok avoids it well. #T2#
Mendoza misses with a series of wild punches.
Demenok throws out a counter right but Mendoza avoids it with no problem.
Mendoza uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Demenok.
Mendoza misses with the combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mendoza tries to bum rush Demenok with a series of wild strikes but Demenok uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Crunch! Demenok slams his shin into Mendoza's torso.
Demenok takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mendoza throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mendoza bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mendoza connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T3#
Demenok misses with a hook.
Demenok slips a jab and a cross from Mendoza.
A jab from Mendoza misses.
Mendoza fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mendoza looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rukter Demenok is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mendoza throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mendoza takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mendoza explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Luiz Mendoza has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mendoza lands with a right hand.
Mendoza is looking to score with low kicks.
Demenok showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mendoza.
It seemed like Demenok was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T4#
Mendoza gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Demenok.
The fighters circle momentarily. Demenok darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Demenok throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mendoza counters with a right hand to the body.
Demenok cracks Mendoza with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mendoza throws a hook but Demenok blocks it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mendoza, as that shot connected.
Demenok throws a body punch but Mendoza moves out of range.
Demenok uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mendoza has time to react.
Mendoza with a poor takedown
and Demenok connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luiz Mendoza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Demenok lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mendoza misses with a body punch
and Demenok counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rukter Demenok.
Well Demenok 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 29:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: BB 89 - Land vs Malley 3
Date: Dec 24, 2022

#R1#
Xiaodong cracks Demenok with a good jab.
Demenok lands with a thumping leg kick.
Demenok throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Xiaodong swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Xiaodong looks to land a right hand but Demenok moved out of range.
A nice side step and Demenok releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Xiaodong is looking to chop away at Demenok's legs.
Xiaodong tries to clinch but Demenok moves away
enabling Demenok to counter with a crisp jab.
Xiaodong avoids the body shot from Demenok.
Xiaodong lands a jab.
Xiaodong misses with an uppercut. #CL#
Xiaodong closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Demenok pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Demenok blocks a jab.
Nice body kick there by Demenok.
Demenok fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Xiaodong misses with a wild body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Demenok chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Xiaodong can pounce on him.
Xiaodong connects with an inside leg kick.
Xiaodong misses the shot to the body.
Xiaodong tried to score with a low kick but Demenok checks it.
Demenok keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Xiaodong missing with a left hand there. Demenok was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Demenok was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Demenok tries to work over Xiaodong's front leg with a kick but Xiaodong checks it.
It looked like Xiaodong wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A big left from Demenok misses. #T1#
Demenok defending well as Xiaodong loads up on a big left hand.
Demenok throws out a loose jab but Xiaodong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Demenok will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Demenok connects with a solid leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Xiaodong 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 Demenok has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Demenok and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Xiaodong throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice defenses there by Demenok.
Demenok feints a counter leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Demenok darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Xiaodong throws a nice inside leg kick.
Xiaodong throws a shot from downtown. Demenok moves away and avoids it.
Xiaodong misses with a low kick.
Xiaodong scores with a jab to the jaw.
Demenok tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Xiaodong displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Demenok throws out the jab.
A leg kick checked by Demenok.
Demenok avoids the body shot from Xiaodong.
Demenok ducks under a wild hook from Xiaodong.
Demenok looks for the body kick but Xiaodong saw that one coming.
Xiaodong is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Xiaodong cracks Demenok with an open hand slap.
Xiaodong swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Xiaodong's jab looks to have found its range, popping Demenok under the eye.
Demenok ducks under a wild hook from Xiaodong.
Demenok walks into a jab.
Xiaodong misses the shot to the body.
Demenok jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Li Xiaodong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Demenok misses the target.
Demenok misses with a low kick.
Demenok throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Xiaodong sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Demenok swats away the attempt to clinch by Xiaodong.
Demenok appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Demenok. Xiaodong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Xiaodong wants to land a leg kick but Demenok is out of range.
Xiaodong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Demenok manages to avoid it.
A low kick lands for Demenok.
Demenok misses with a hook. Xiaodong ducked under it nicely.
Demenok misses with a looping right.
Xiaodong tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A slapping body kick lands there for Demenok.
Xiaodong missing with a left hand there. Demenok was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Xiaodong swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T3#
Xiaodong tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Xiaodong pivots, looking for a leg kick but Demenok is out of range and Xiaodong settles back down.
Demenok lands a right hook to the body.
Xiaodong moves away from the strike by Demenok.
Xiaodong fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A telegraphed right hand from Xiaodong misses the target.
Despite the aggression on Demenok's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Demenok with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Demenok takes a swing at Xiaodong's ribcage but misses.
A nice leg kick from Xiaodong, right into the meat of the thigh.
Demenok cracks a nice hook into Xiaodong's ribs.
Xiaodong blocks a low kick nicely.
Demenok punishes Xiaodong's body with a nice straight punch.
Demenok smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Demenok tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#CL#
Xiaodong forces Demenok back against the cage and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Demenok tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Demenok tries to work over Xiaodong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
I was talking to Xiaodong's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Xiaodong lands a hook that snaps the head of Demenok backwards.
Xiaodong scores with a nice hook to the head.
Demenok tries to throw a body punch but Xiaodong avoids it by throwing Demenok back against the cage. #T4#
Demenok fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Demenok fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Xiaodong.
Xiaodong can't find room to land a body shot as Demenok controls the action.
Xiaodong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Demenok blocks a body shot from Xiaodong.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Demenok.
Xiaodong blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Demenok breaks from the clinch.
Xiaodong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Demenok throws a leg kick but Xiaodong sees it coming and moves out of range.
Demenok swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Xiaodong slips a straight right by Demenok.
Demenok throws a jab but it's blocked by Xiaodong.
Xiaodong throws a looping overhand right but Demenok ducks down to avoid it.
Demenok lands the left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Xiaodong attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Xiaodong misses with a straight left.
Some bone on bone action there as Xiaodong checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Xiaodong throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Demenok dips to his left and cracks Xiaodong with an uppercut!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Li Xiaodong will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Xiaodong moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Demenok clobbers Xiaodong with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Xiaodong works the jab nicely.
Xiaodong throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Demenok turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Xiaodong displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Demenok throws out the jab.
Xiaodong throws a hook to the side of Demenok's head but Demenok sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Demenok misses with a straight right.
Xiaodong looks to land a right hand but Demenok moved out of range.
Xiaodong misses with a wild body shot.
Xiaodong throws a right and a left that Demenok avoids nicely.
Demenok keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Xiaodong tests Demenok's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Li Xiaodong is winning the standup battle so far.
Xiaodong ducks under a wild hook from Demenok.
Xiaodong has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Demenok looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Xiaodong throwing a counter right hand but Demenok manages to avoid it.
Demenok throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Xiaodong lands a lovely overhand right.
Xiaodong tries to clinch but fails miserably
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Xiaodong lands with a good body shot.
Demenok misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Xiaodong. #T1#
Demenok connects with a leg kick.
Xiaodong checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Xiaodong looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Demenok uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Xiaodong.#CL#
Xiaodong closes the distance and clinches.
Xiaodong blocks the elbow strike.
Demenok lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Demenok fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Demenok misses with a hook from the clinch.
Demenok goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Xiaodong lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Demenok backwards.
Xiaodong throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Demenok scores with a hook to the body.
Demenok misses with a body punch.
Demenok lands a body shot in the clinch.
Xiaodong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Demenok struggles to land a body shot inside as Xiaodong controls his hands.
Demenok blocking some punches.
Xiaodong swings wildly with an uppercut but Demenok uses good head movement to avoid it.
Demenok lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Xiaodong or not. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Still in the clinch, Demenok scores with a nice short uppercut.
Demenok is looking to control Xiaodong's arms but Xiaodong gets an underhook and turns him. Now Demenok has his back to the cage.
Xiaodong struggles to land a body shot inside as Demenok controls his hands.
Demenok misses with a hook to the ribs.
Demenok tries a body shot but Xiaodong blocks it.
Demenok lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Xiaodong.
Demenok tries to work over Xiaodong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Li Xiaodong has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Demenok working aggressively here.
Demenok misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Demenok misses with a body punch.
Demenok is looking to control Xiaodong's arms but Xiaodong gets an underhook and turns him. Now Demenok has his back to the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Xiaodong.
Xiaodong lands with a light punch inside.
Xiaodong misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Demenok throws an elbow but misses.
Xiaodong is looking to control Demenok's arms but Demenok gets an underhook and turns him. Now Xiaodong has his back to the cage.
Demenok tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Xiaodong's elbow.
Demenok blocks a body shot from Xiaodong.
Xiaodong can't find room to land a body shot as Demenok controls the action.
Xiaodong is looking to control Demenok's arms but Demenok gets an underhook and turns him. Now Xiaodong has his back to the cage.
Demenok misses with a hook to the ribs. #T3#
Xiaodong misses with a hook to the ribs.
Demenok taking a breather.
Xiaodong scores with a hook to the body.
Xiaodong cracks Demenok with a nice body shot.
Xiaodong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Demenok's elbow.
Xiaodong scores with a nice hook to the head.
Xiaodong struggles to land a body shot inside as Demenok controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Xiaodong fails to land.
Demenok can't find room to land a body shot as Xiaodong controls the action.
Xiaodong works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Demenok is breathing heavily.
Xiaodong tries to throw a body punch but Demenok avoids it by throwing Xiaodong back against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Demenok as the two fighters clinch.
Demenok goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Xiaodong scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Xiaodong on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Demenok fails to land.
Demenok lands with a short shot to the head.
Demenok has a couple of punches blocked by Xiaodong.
Xiaodong lands a hook to the side of the head.
Demenok misses with a body punch. #T4#
Xiaodong lands a shoulder strike.
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!
Xiaodong misses with a body punch.
Xiaodong makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Demenok working hard to break the clinch.
Xiaodong has a couple of punches blocked by Demenok.
Demenok can't find room to land a body shot as Xiaodong controls the action.
Xiaodong misses with a hook from the clinch.
Demenok tries to throw a body punch but Xiaodong avoids it by throwing Demenok back against the cage.
Demenok lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Xiaodong misses with a hook to the ribs.
Xiaodong tries to throw a body punch but Demenok avoids it by throwing Xiaodong back against the cage.
Xiaodong cracks Demenok with a nice body shot.
Xiaodong lands a hook to the side of the head.
Xiaodong misses with a punch to the body.
Demenok working aggressively here.
Xiaodong lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Demenok fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Demenok doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Xiaodong misses with some punches.
Xiaodong has a couple of punches blocked by Demenok.
Demenok takes a shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Li Xiaodong dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. 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#
Demenok takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Xiaodong ducks under a wild hook from Demenok.
Xiaodong misses with a hook.
A solid leg kick lands there for Demenok.
A swing and a miss from Demenok.
A chopping leg kick lands by Demenok.
Xiaodong loads up on a big right hand but Demenok slips the punch.
Demenok jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Xiaodong connects with a looping right hand.
Demenok lands an overhand right.
Xiaodong uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Demenok.
Demenok throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A right-left combo lands from Xiaodong.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Xiaodong has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Demenok.
Demenok ducks under a wild hook from Xiaodong.
Xiaodong thows a left - swing and a miss!
Xiaodong misses with a wild body shot.
Demenok uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Xiaodong.
Nice defenses there by Demenok.#T1#
Xiaodong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Demenok drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A decent looking cross lands there for Demenok.
Demenok drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The fighters circling - Demenok throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Xiaodong moves out of range as Demenok strikes.
Xiaodong looks to throw the jab but Demenok is out of range.
A slow jab from Xiaodong misses its intended target.
A countering left hand to the body from Demenok misses.
Demenok needs to keep his hands up - Xiaodong had a free shot at his head there.
Demenok misses the jab.
Demenok throws a hook but Xiaodong blocks it.
Xiaodong is looking to counter punch.
Xiaodong is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Xiaodong uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Xiaodong pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Xiaodong swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A nice inside leg kick there by Demenok. That's going to slow Xiaodong down.
Demenok goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A nice leg kick from Xiaodong, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Xiaodong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Xiaodong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rukter Demenok has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Xiaodong throws out a loose jab but Demenok uses good head movement to avoid it.
Demenok throws a body punch but Xiaodong moves out of range.
Xiaodong misses the shot to the body.
Xiaodong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Demenok sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Demenok slips under a jab.
Xiaodong throws out a loose jab but Demenok uses good head movement to avoid it.
Xiaodong ducks under a wild hook from Demenok.
Demenok throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The fighters circling - Demenok throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Xiaodong throwing a counter right hand but Demenok manages to avoid it.
Demenok looks to throw the jab but Xiaodong is out of range.
Demenok looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A low kick lands for Xiaodong.
Xiaodong misses with a few strikes there.
Demenok displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Xiaodong throws out the jab.
Xiaodong checks a leg kick nicely.
Xiaodong tried to counter with a leg kick but Demenok avoided it.
Demenok scoring well with a low kick there.
A clash of legs there as Demenok blocks the low kick.
Xiaodong bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Demenok's head backwards.#T3#
Demenok finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Xiaodong blocks a low kick nicely.
Demenok swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Xiaodong appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Xiaodong jabs Demenok right on the nose. Demenok blinks but takes it well.
Demenok swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A punch combination from Xiaodong misses.
Good leg kick by Xiaodong.
Xiaodong throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Demenok stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Xiaodong sizes up Demenok with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Demenok throws a push kick but Xiaodong slaps the foot to one side.
Xiaodong throws a leg kick but Demenok sees it coming and moves out of range.
Demenok misses with a looping left.
Demenok shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A cross from Xiaodong lands.
Xiaodong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Demenok.
Xiaodong throws a nice outside leg kick.
Xiaodong connects with a body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Demenok slips under a jab from Xiaodong.#T4#
Nice defenses there by Xiaodong.
A swing and a miss from Xiaodong.
Xiaodong tries to land a leg kick but Demenok saw it coming and moves away.
Demenok scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Demenok ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Xiaodong throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Demenok will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #CL#
Demenok gets tackled into the cage by Xiaodong. Xiaodong maintains the clinch.
Xiaodong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Demenok can't find room to land a body shot as Xiaodong controls the action.
A frustrated look appears on Demenok's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A short left from Xiaodong.
Demenok misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Xiaodong lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Xiaodong misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Demenok blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Xiaodong blocks a body shot from Demenok.
Li Xiaodong is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Demenok working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Xiaodong blocks a body shot from Demenok.

And that's the end of the fight!
Li Xiaodong showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Xiaodong 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:28
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Li Xiaodong!
Li Xiaodong looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Gracie, I want that rematch for your belt, or come for mine. We have to fight now.'.

Event: C140: Dreth vs. Dixon 3
Date: Nov 12, 2022

#R1#
Demenok throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gebhardt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Demenok throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gebhardt throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Demenok to counter with a crisp jab.
Gebhardt loads up on a big right hand but Demenok slips the punch.
Gebhardt slips under a jab from Demenok.
Gebhardt getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Demenok misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gebhardt.
Demenok looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've been informed that Demenok has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Demenok with a nice calf kick.
Gebhardt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gebhardt misses with an uppercut. Demenok saw that one coming.
Demenok uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gebhardt.
A big right from Gebhardt misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gebhardt wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gebhardt tries a head kick but it misses.
Demenok was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Demenok lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Demenok throws a leg kick but Gebhardt sees it coming and moves out of range.
Demenok misses with a looping left.
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!
Gebhardt avoids a kick to the body. #T1#
Gebhardt lands with a kick to the temple. Demenok shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Gebhardt has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gebhardt there as he acknowledges the shot.
Demenok turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Demenok is looking to chop away at Gebhardt's legs.
A solid leg kick lands there for Demenok.
Gebhardt misses with a looping right.
Demenok misses with a wild body shot.
Demenok scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Gebhardt fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Demenok looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gebhardt checks the leg kick nicely there.
Gebhardt takes one to the chin there.
Demenok uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gebhardt.
Gebhardt throws a jab when Demenok was well out of range.
Demenok looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Good shot there by Gebhardt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Demenok throws a hook but Gebhardt blocks it.
Gebhardt scores with a nice right hand.
Gebhardt misses with a lunging right hand
and Demenok makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A big right from Gebhardt misses. #T2#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gebhardt.
Gebhardt avoids the body shot from Demenok.
Gebhardt digs a good body shot into Demenok's ribs.
Demenok uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gebhardt.
Demenok misses with a hook.
Gebhardt feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Gebhardt lands a nice looking body shot.
Gebhardt on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Demenok. Demenok obviously looking to wear him down.
Demenok slips under a jab.
Jab from Gebhardt.
Gebhardt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Demenok was well out of range. Poor timing from Gebhardt.
Demenok uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gebhardt.
Demenok uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gebhardt.
Demenok misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gebhardt.
Gebhardt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Demenok uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gebhardt.
Demenok lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gebhardt checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Demenok avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Demenok now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T3#
Gebhardt takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Demenok takes a swing at Gebhardt's ribcage but misses.
Gebhardt swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gebhardt takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Demenok throws a body punch but Gebhardt moves out of range.
Gebhardt misses with a left hand
and Demenok makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Demenok misses with a body shot
and Gebhardt counters with a thumping low kick.
Demenok scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Gebhardt drops his hands momentarily and Demenok takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Gebhardt throws the left hand but Demenok avoids the punch easily.
Gebhardt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Demenok sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Demenok moves forwards but Gebhardt connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Demenok throws an overhand right that lands on Gebhardt's shoulder, as Gebhardt tries to avoid the shot.
Demenok cracks Gebhardt with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gebhardt throws a right hand that misses
and Demenok counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Demenok misses with an uppercut. Gebhardt saw that one coming.
Gebhardt dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Demenok. That did some damage!
Demenok throws a half hearted mid kick.#T4#
Gebhardt scores with a hook to the body. Demenok takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Demenok wants to slow Gebhardt down by chopping away at his legs.
Gebhardt lands a lovely overhand right.
Gebhardt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Demenok takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Demenok steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gebhardt.
Demenok missing with a left hand there. Gebhardt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Demenok digs a good hook to Gebhardt's body.
Gebhardt catches Demenok with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Demenok swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Demenok throws a body punch but Gebhardt moves out of range.
Demenok misses with a leg kick
and Gebhardt counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Gebhardt throws a leg kick which misses Demenok's front leg but catches the back leg as Demenok tries to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big left from Gebhardt misses.
A slow jab from Demenok misses its intended target.
Demenok lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gebhardt scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Demenok thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gebhardt swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Colby Gebhardt will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Gebhardt slips under a jab.
Gebhardt connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Gebhardt has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Gebhardt ducks under a wild hook from Demenok.
Demenok drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Demenok throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gebhardt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Colby Gebhardt is winning the standup battle so far.
Demenok on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gebhardt throws a leg kick but Demenok sees it coming and checks it nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Demenok! But no joy.
Demenok looks to throw a body kick
and Gebhardt makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gebhardt wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gebhardt connects with the punch.
Gebhardt throws a big shot that misses.
Demenok blocks a leg kick.
Gebhardt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Demenok.
Demenok misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Demenok takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gebhardt jabs Demenok right on the nose. Demenok blinks but takes it well.
Demenok tries to work over Gebhardt's front leg with a kick but Gebhardt checks it. #T1#
Demenok paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Demenok scores with a jab. Gebhardt acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Gebhardt avoids a punch combination nicely.
Demenok wants to slow Gebhardt down by chopping away at his legs.
Gebhardt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Demenok slips a straight right by Gebhardt.
Demenok moves out of range of the strikes.
Gebhardt throws an off balance right hand
and Demenok counters with a straight right hand.
Demenok moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A nice leg kick from Demenok, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gebhardt throws a predictable looking body shot
and Demenok counters with a nice low kick that buckles Gebhardt's knee momentarily.
Gebhardt connects with a solid leg kick.
Gebhardt is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Gebhardt misses the shot to the body.
Demenok moves out of range as Gebhardt strikes.
Demenok steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Gebhardt throws a shot from downtown. Demenok moves away and avoids it.
Gebhardt fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Demenok uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gebhardt.
Gebhardt lands with a thumping leg kick.
Demenok slips a jab from Gebhardt.
Gebhardt misses with a low kick as Demenok jumps back.
Gebhardt misses with a body shot.
Demenok digs a good hook to Gebhardt's body.
Gebhardt lands with a good body shot.
Demenok keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Demenok lands a jab.
Gebhardt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gebhardt misses with a hook
and Demenok counters with a stiff right hand.
Gebhardt misses with a looping left.
Demenok lands with a thumping leg kick.
Demenok throws a right hand that misses
and Gebhardt counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Demenok thinking.
Demenok throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Demenok ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T3#
Demenok takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gebhardt throws a right hand that misses
and Demenok makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Demenok chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gebhardt with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A big left from Gebhardt misses.
Demenok moves out of range as Gebhardt strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Demenok! But no joy.
Gebhardt tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gebhardt takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gebhardt misses with a lunging right hand
and Demenok counters with a stiff right hand.
Demenok thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gebhardt swings for the body but Demenok moves out of range.
Demenok slips under a jab from Gebhardt.
Demenok thuds his shin into the meat of Gebhardt's side.
Decent striking displayed by Gebhardt there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Demenok wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Demenok lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gebhardt's sensitive parts.
Demenok throws a sloppy head kick and Gebhardt moves out of range easily. #T4#
Demenok swings for the body but Gebhardt moves out of range.
Demenok throws a body shot but no joy.
Demenok buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Demenok takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Demenok ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Demenok throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gebhardt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Demenok connects with the punch.
Demenok misses the shot to the body.
Demenok with a nice calf kick.
Gebhardt lands with a nice body punch.
Demenok scores with a leg kick.
Gebhardt tries to land a leg kick but Demenok saw it coming and moves away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Donk. Demenok catches Gebhardt right on the button with a cross.
Demenok misses with a low kick.
Demenok tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gebhardt was well out of range. Poor timing from Demenok.
Gebhardt digs a good body shot into Demenok's ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Colby Gebhardt will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Gebhardt throws a looping overhand right but Demenok ducks down to avoid it.
Demenok lands a nice shot that snaps Gebhardt's head back.
Gebhardt checks a low kick from Demenok.
Demenok fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Gebhardt checks it well.
Demenok takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Gebhardt on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Gebhardt lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Gebhardt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Good shot there by Gebhardt.
Demenok ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Demenok uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gebhardt.
Demenok misses with a left hand
and Gebhardt counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Demenok thinking.
Demenok motions for Gebhardt to come forward. Demenok throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Demenok fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gebhardt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Demenok defending well as Gebhardt loads up on a big left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Demenok displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gebhardt throws out the jab.
Demenok doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T1#
Demenok misses with a body kick.
Gebhardt misses with a straight left.
Gebhardt slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Gebhardt throws the left hand but Demenok avoids the punch easily.
Demenok unleashes a big counter combination but Gebhardt bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Gebhardt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Demenok.
Gebhardt throws a leg kick that misses.
Demenok moves out of range of the strikes.
A jab from Gebhardt misses.
Demenok throws a nice inside leg kick.
A low kick lands for Gebhardt.
Demenok stuns Gebhardt with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gebhardt moves away from the strike by Demenok.
Gebhardt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Demenok misses the jab.
Gebhardt takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Demenok misses with an uppercut. Gebhardt saw that one coming.
Gebhardt misses with a straight left.
Rukter Demenok has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Demenok moves out of range as Gebhardt strikes.
And Demenok responds with a good body kick, but Gebhardt manages to step out the way in time.
Demenok looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A big left from Gebhardt misses.
Demenok tries a quick counter leg kick but Gebhardt is wise to it.
Gebhardt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Demenok.
Gebhardt appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gebhardt throws a lazy uppercut
and Demenok counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Gebhardt tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Demenok has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Demenok there as he acknowledges the shot.
Gebhardt fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Demenok is out of range.
Gebhardt wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Demenok looks to score with a jab to the body but Gebhardt is just out of range.
Gebhardt rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Demenok counter with a right hand.
Demenok pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Demenok blocks a head kick by Gebhardt.
Demenok misses with an attempted mid kick.
Demenok throws a poor cross that misses
and Gebhardt counters with a nice body shot.
Demenok misses with a low kick as Gebhardt jumps back.#T3#
Gebhardt dodges the punch combination from Demenok.
Gebhardt lands a jab to the nose.
A big right from Demenok misses.
Gebhardt fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Demenok.
Demenok staying out of range there.
Gebhardt throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gebhardt closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Gebhardt's jab looks to have found its range, popping Demenok under the eye.
Gebhardt connects with a looping right hand.
Gebhardt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Demenok lets loose with a powerful body kick. Gebhardt will feel that in the morning.
Demenok connects with a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gebhardt throws a shot from downtown. Demenok moves away and avoids it.
A telegraphed right hand from Demenok misses the target. #T4#
Gebhardt misses with a looping right.
Gebhardt digs a good hook to Demenok's body.
Demenok throws a leg kick but Gebhardt sees it coming and moves out of range.
Demenok throws a leg kick
and Gebhardt counters with a stiff right hand.
Demenok catches Gebhardt with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Gebhardt misses with a straight left.
Gebhardt on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nice shot lands for Gebhardt.
Demenok throws a body kick that misses
and Gebhardt counters with an outside leg kick.
Gebhardt scores with a hook to the body. Demenok takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Demenok misses with a hook. Gebhardt ducked under it nicely.
Gebhardt scores with a shot to the body.
Demenok misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gebhardt.
Demenok waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gebhardt.
Gebhardt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Demenok flicks out a counter leg kick but Gebhardt steps away.
Gebhardt lands a really nice looking cross but Demenok seems unphased.

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 Colby Gebhardt.
Well Gebhardt 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Colby Gebhardt!
A very excited looking Colby Gebhardt 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: C136: Dreth vs. Corassa
Date: Oct 23, 2022

#R1##TD#
McKraken throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Demenok tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. McKraken is in Demenok's guard.
Demenok keeping full guard, as McKraken tries to pass.
Demenok is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Demenok keeping moving, preventing McKraken from controlling successfully.
Demenok working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McKraken.
Demenok really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McKraken. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
McKraken not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
McKraken being controlled here momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Demenok working a defensive guard here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
McKraken scoring with punches to the head and body. #T1#
McKraken stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Demenok swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McKraken won't allow Demenok to sweep him here.
McKraken trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Demenok is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
McKraken advances position into side control!
Demenok is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
McKraken trying to control the action but Demenok is working from the bottom.
Demenok tries to improve position but can't. #T2#
Demenok manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Demenok gets back to full guard.
McKraken trying to control but Demenok is working from the bottom.
McKraken postures up in Demenok's guard and throws a big left but Demenok blocks it.
Demenok working a defensive guard here.
McKraken wants to pass the guard but Demenok is keeping the position.
McKraken pushes down on Demenok's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T3#
Demenok wants to improve his position but McKraken is controlling well.
McKraken trying to control the action but Demenok is working from the bottom.
Demenok wants to improve his position but McKraken is controlling well.
McKraken controlling the action here.
Demenok keeping hold of McKraken's head, controlling as best he can.
Demenok works his way to full guard. Good work.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Demenok is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst McKraken is controlling him.
McKraken tries to free his leg and advance position but Demenok is retaining full guard.
McKraken in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McKraken pushing down on Demenok's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
McKraken is thwarting Demenok's attempts to control the position.
Demenok is trying to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
McKraken is working for a submission of some sort.
McKraken wants to pass to mount but Demenok is defending the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gemechu McKraken dominated that round.
That's time! McKraken's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Demenok is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McKraken.
Demenok misses with a straight right.
McKraken tries to counter with a takedown but Demenok is quick to defend against it.
McKraken fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
McKraken misses with a takedown attempt - Demenok sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Demenok swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Demenok lands the left hand.
Demenok tries a low kick but McKraken avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Demenok slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A swing and a miss from Demenok.
Demenok scores with a jab to the body.
McKraken takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T1#
No luck for McKraken with that takedown attempt.
Demenok now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gemechu McKraken. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McKraken takes one on the chin but seems OK.
McKraken blocks a low kick nicely.
McKraken tries to counter with a takedown but Demenok is quick to defend against it.
Demenok fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McKraken manages to avoid it.
McKraken has been working on his balance at McGrady FT, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Demenok.
Rukter Demenok seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Demenok. McKraken does a little dance to reset his feet.
Demenok swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McKraken drops down looking for a counter takedown but Demenok sprawls and moves away.
Demenok throws a shot from downtown. McKraken moves away and avoids it.
A leg kick checked by McKraken.
Rukter Demenok is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Demenok throws a body shot but no joy.
Demenok uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McKraken.#T2#
McKraken takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Demenok misses with a telegraphed body shot #TD#
and McKraken counters with a takedown into side control.
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!
McKraken trying to control the action but Demenok is working from the bottom.
Demenok tries to improve position but can't.
Demenok is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Demenok tries to get to full guard but McKraken has control of the leg.
McKraken is nestled in close to Demenok, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
McKraken wants to control but Demenok is keeping him busy.
McKraken wants to pass the guard but Demenok is defending well.
McKraken controlling the action here.#T3#
McKraken's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#SUB#
McKraken seems to be working for a kimura but Demenok defends the submission attempt.
Demenok wants to control but McKraken is keeping busy.
Demenok is looking for a sweep. McKraken is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
McKraken is working for a kimura but Demenok is defending it quite comfortably.
Demenok wants to improve his position but McKraken is controlling well.
McKraken wants to lay and pray for a moment but Demenok keeps working.
McKraken working over Demenok with some ground and pound. Demenok looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McKraken not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Demenok is looking to control McKraken's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Demenok avoid being mounted?
Demenok is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rukter Demenok showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Nice body kick there by Demenok.
McKraken moves out of range of the strikes.
Demenok misses with an uppercut.
McKraken appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Demenok motions for McKraken to come forward. Demenok throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Demenok tries to work over McKraken's front leg with a kick but McKraken checks it.
Demenok feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits McKrakens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Demenok just misses with a punch to the body.
Demenok misses with a left hand #TD#
and McKraken counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKraken is thwarting Demenok's attempts to control the position.
Demenok won't allow McKraken to pass to mount.
McKraken is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T1#
Demenok is trying to stand back up but McKraken is controlling him #SUB#
McKraken is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Demenok keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Demenok is staying active underneath McKraken, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Demenok is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Demenok has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McKraken is working away from the top position though.
McKraken seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Demenok does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
McKraken lands strikes from half guard.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
McKraken throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gemechu McKraken overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McKraken content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
McKraken is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Demenok is just riding it out for now. McKraken eventually gives up the hold.
Demenok taking some punishment here, with McKraken in his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McKraken is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
McKraken passes to full mount! #T3#
McKraken controlling his opponent. #SUB#
McKraken moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Demenok has worked his arm free - good work by Demenok!
Demenok struggling a bit here.
Demenok is looking to regain half guard here but McKraken keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
McKraken tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
McKraken controlling the position from side mount. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
McKraken is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Demenok knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Demenok is looking for a sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McKraken working away.#SUB#
McKraken tries for a kimura but Demenok is defending well.
McKraken remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gemechu McKraken showed his dominance in that final round.
I think McKraken has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: C134: Dixon vs. McKraken
Date: Oct 08, 2022

#R1#
Demenok on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Eduardo Corassa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Demenok lands a jab to the head.
Demenok will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Demenok throws a wild body kick that Corassa sees coming a mile off.
Demenok dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Corassa. That did some damage!
Corassa tries a low kick but Demenok avoids it.
Demenok uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Corassa.
Demenok moves forwards but Corassa connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Demenok takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Corassa lands a nice shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Corassa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Corassa. Demenok does a little dance to reset his feet.
Demenok steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Corassa misses the shot to the body.
Corassa takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A little feinted left hand from Corassa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Corassa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Demenok tries to land a front kick but Corassa steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Good work by Corassa as he checks the leg kick.
Corassa appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Demenok misses the jab.
Corassa lets loose with a powerful body kick. Demenok will feel that in the morning.
Corassa lands a leg kick that knocks Demenok off balance momentarily.
Corassa tries to land a front kick but Demenok steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T1#
Corassa connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Demenok's hands.
Corassa takes a jab right on the kisser.
Corassa throws a body shot but no joy.
Corassa connects with an inside leg kick.
Demenok drops his hands momentarily and Corassa takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Demenok uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Corassa.
Demenok thuds a left hand into Corassa's body.
Nice cross by Corassa.
Demenok staying out of range there.
Demenok's corner calls for a 1-2. Demenok obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Corassa feints and then cracks Demenok's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Demenok down.
Demenok tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Corassa was well out of range. Poor timing from Demenok.
As Demenok looks to move away, Corassa throws a big counter combo but Demenok just gets out of the way.
Demenok avoids a kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Corassa scores with a kick to the midsection.
A shot to the liver by Demenok. Beautiful body shot.
Corassa throws a leg kick but Demenok sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Corassa works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Corassa misses with a wild body shot.
We've been informed that Demenok has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Demenok uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Corassa.
Corassa looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Corassa looks to score with a jab to the body but Demenok is just out of range.#T2#
Demenok throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Demenok throws a leg kick but Corassa moved away.
Corassa half committed to a counter leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Corassa blocks the low kick.
Corassa throws a shot from downtown. Demenok moves away and avoids it.
Demenok will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Demenok thows a left - swing and a miss!
Demenok moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Corassa lands with a nice body punch.
Corassa throws out a loose jab but Demenok uses good head movement to avoid it.
Corassa ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Corassa swats away the attempt to clinch by Demenok.
Good leg kick by Demenok.
Demenok digs a good body shot into Corassa's ribs.
Corassa swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Demenok.
Corassa lands a jab.
Corassa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Donk. Corassa catches Demenok right on the button with a cross.
Corassa scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T3#
Demenok just misses with a punch to the body.
Corassa scores with a hook.
Corassa scores with a shot to the body.
Corassa avoids the body shot from Demenok.
Corassa is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Demenok misses with a hook. Corassa ducked under it nicely.
Corassa jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
A nice leg kick lands there from Corassa.
Corassa scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Corassa tries to bum rush Demenok with a series of wild strikes but Demenok uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Some bone on bone action there as Corassa checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Corassa misses with a low kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Demenok, as that shot connected.
Demenok ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Corassa moves away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Demenok tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Demenok slips a straight right by Corassa.
Corassa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Demenok buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Demenok lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
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!
Demenok goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Corassa seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Demenok misses with a hook.#T4#
Corassa is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Corassa scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Corassa lands a really nice looking cross but Demenok seems unphased.
Corassa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Corassa swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A slow jab from Corassa misses its intended target.
Demenok throws out a leg kick but Corassa moves out of range and Demenok only half commits.
Demenok throws out a leg kick but Corassa moves out of range and Demenok only half commits.
Demenok tests Corassa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Demenok 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 Corassa has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Corassa and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Corassa misses with a straight left.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Demenok.
Corassa falls off balance throwing a combination
and Demenok counters with a nice leg kick.
Demenok is looking to clinch.
Corassa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Demenok was well out of range. Poor timing from Corassa.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Corassa fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Corassa throws a shot to the body.
Corassa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Demenok.
Corassa is looking for a counter combo.
Demenok stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Corassa.
Demenok uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Corassa.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eduardo Corassa dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Corassa takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Corassa scores with a nice head shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Corassa. Demenok does a little dance to reset his feet.
Corassa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Demenok.
It looked like Corassa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Corassa has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Nice uppercut lands for Demenok. That snapped Corassa's head back.
Corassa tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Demenok is able to avoid easily.
Demenok fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Corassa manages to avoid it.
Corassa attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Demenok fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Corassa has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Corassa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Demenok can do to turn this around?
Demenok takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Demenok swings for the body but Corassa moves out of range.
A cross from Corassa lands.
Demenok uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Corassa.
A looping hook to the body misses from Corassa. Demenok does a little dance to reset his feet.
Demenok wants to land a leg kick but Corassa is out of range.
Demenok slips a straight right by Corassa.
Corassa misses the shot to the body.
Corassa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Demenok throws a leg kick but Corassa sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Corassa throwing a counter right hand but Demenok manages to avoid it.
Corassa takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T1#
Corassa on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Demenok lands a body shot.
Corassa feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Demenoks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Corassa tries to land a front kick but Demenok steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Demenok swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Demenok takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Corassa misses with a body kick.
Corassa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Demenok.
Corassa swings for the body but Demenok moves out of range.
Corassa checks a leg kick nicely.
Demenok keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Corassa tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Eduardo Corassa is winning the standup battle so far.
Corassa misses with a looping right.
Demenok swings for the body but Corassa moves out of range.
Demenok uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Corassa.
A slow jab from Demenok misses its intended target.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Corassa swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Demenok.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Demenok on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Demenok has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Demenok ducks under a wild hook from Corassa.
Demenok now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T2#
Demenok throws a lazy right hand but Corassa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Corassa moves out of range of the strikes.
Demenok throws a hook to the side of Corassa's head but Corassa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Corassa appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Corassa.
Corassa misses with a low kick.
A lazy body kick from Corassa
and Demenok makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Corassa.
Corassa slips a jab and a cross from Demenok.
Demenok attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Corassa avoids the body shot from Demenok.
Demenok throws a wild body kick that Corassa sees coming a mile off.
Demenok checks a low kick from Corassa.
Demenok only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Demenok misses with a kick to the body.
Demenok is looking to clinch but Corassa is avoiding it.
Demenok throws a low kick but Corassa avoids it.
Corassa throws a jab but it's blocked by Demenok.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Demenok might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Corassa has got the better of the exchanges.
Corassa lands a nice leg kick that just misses Demenok's sensitive parts.
Demenok takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A big right from Corassa misses.
Corassa backing away here, and Demenok unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T3#
Corassa goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Corassa blocks a jab.
Demenok's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A solid leg kick lands there for Demenok.
Demenok scores with a jab to the jaw.
Demenok throws a lazy right hand but Corassa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Demenok misses with an uppercut.
Demenok just misses with a punch to the body.
Corassa checks a leg kick.
Demenok misses with a body kick.
Good exchange - Demenok coming out on top.
Corassa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Demenok walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Corassa swings for the body but Demenok moves out of range.
Corassa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Demenok manages to avoid it.
Corassa throws a lazy right hand but Demenok sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Corassa on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Demenok on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Corassa. Corassa obviously looking to wear him down.
Demenok misses with a series of wild punches. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Corassa misses with an uppercut.
Demenok fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nice cross by Corassa.
Corassa throws a push kick but Demenok slaps the foot to one side.
Corassa tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Demenok is able to avoid easily.
Corassa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Corassa moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Demenok on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Corassa. Corassa obviously looking to wear him down.
Corassa avoids a kick to the body.
Corassa throwing a counter right hand but Demenok manages to avoid it.
Corassa moves out of range of the strikes.
Corassa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Demenok.
That kick from Demenok tenderised Corassa's leg. Corassa is trying to keep his angry face on.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Corassa.
Corassa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Demenok slips a straight right by Corassa.
Corassa throws a head kick that misses.
Corassa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Demenok sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Corassa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Demenok.
Demenok looks to land a left hand but Corassa moved out of range nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Eduardo Corassa will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Corassa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Demenok scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Corassa throws a nice inside leg kick.
Corassa turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Demenok scoring well with a low kick there.
Good exchange - Corassa coming out on top.
Decent striking displayed by Corassa there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Corassa. Demenok does a little dance to reset his feet.
Corassa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Demenok.
Corassa shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Corassa avoids a kick to the body.
Corassa connects with a jab.
Corassa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Demenok.
Demenok throws a jab when Corassa was well out of range.
Corassa throws a body punch but Demenok moves out of range.
Demenok dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Corassa throws a quick inside leg kick.
Demenok lands a jab to Corassa's midsection.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Demenok misses the target.
Corassa scores with a jab to the jaw.
Demenok punishes Corassa's body with a nice straight punch.
Corassa lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Demenok misses with a leg kick.
Demenok throws a quick inside leg kick.
Corassa misses with a head kick.
Demenok misses with a jab to the body
and Demenok takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Demenok misses with a straight left.
Corassa will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Corassa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Demenok moves away.
Corassa scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Corassa misses the shot to the body.
Corassa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Demenok.
Corassa throws a combination. Demenok tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Corassa misses the shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Demenok.
Corassa connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Demenok uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Corassa.
Rukter Demenok has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Eduardo Corassa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Corassa connects with a solid leg kick.
Corassa fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A low kick lands for Corassa.
Corassa scores with a leg kick.
Demenok moves out of range of the strikes.
Corassa takes a swing at Demenok's ribcage but misses.
Corassa attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Demenok is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Corassa.
Corassa takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A telegraphed right hand from Demenok misses the target.
Corassa lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Corassa swings for the body but Demenok moves out of range.
Demenok tries to work over Corassa's front leg with a kick but Corassa checks it.
Some wild striking there from Corassa.
Nice uppercut there from Demenok.
Corassa blocks the body kick. #T3#
Demenok looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Demenok takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Demenok looks to land a left hand but Corassa moved out of range nicely.
Corassa throws out a loose jab but Demenok uses good head movement to avoid it.
Demenok pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A little feinted left hand from Corassa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Demenok dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Corassa. That did some damage!
Corassa avoids the body shot from Demenok.
Corassa's jab looks to have found its range, popping Demenok under the eye.
Demenok throws a half hearted mid kick.
Demenok with the inside leg kick.
Demenok misses with a head kick.
Demenok takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Corassa lands a glancing blow to the side of Demenok's head.
Corassa throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Corassa checks a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice leg kick lands there from Corassa.
Demenok doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Corassa with a hook.#T4#
Corassa's jab looks to have found its range, popping Demenok under the eye.
Corassa throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Demenok throws a lazy right hand but Corassa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Demenok throws a chopping leg kick but Corassa manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Corassa throws a big counter combination but Demenok scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Corassa fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Corassa fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Demenok.
Demenok looks to score with a jab to the body but Corassa is just out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Corassa.
Good shot there by Corassa.
Corassa lands a lovely overhand right.
Corassa throws an overhand right that lands on Demenok's shoulder, as Demenok tries to avoid the shot.
Demenok pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Corassa connects with a body shot that sends Demenok's belly button to the back.
Demenok throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Demenok thows a left - swing and a miss!
Corassa half committed to a counter leg kick.
Corassa scores with a body shot.
Corassa misses with a body shot.
Corassa scores with a nice strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eduardo Corassa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Corassa 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: C129: Kahn vs. Lohmus 2
Date: Sep 16, 2022

#R1#
Demenok tries to land a front kick but Benedetti steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Demenok throws a head kick but Benedetti moves out of range.
Benedetti lands a jab to the head.
Demenok stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Benedetti.
Benedetti throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Demenok misses the shot to the body.
Demenok connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A swing and a miss from Benedetti.
Demenok misses with a hook. Benedetti ducked under it nicely.
Demenok moves out of range as Benedetti throws a body kick.
Benedetti takes one on the button.
Benedetti throws a body kick that misses.
Demenok connects with a single shot there.
Demenok lands an overhand right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A leg kick checked by Demenok.
Benedetti lunges at Demenok with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Demenok's hand.
Demenok blocks a head kick by Benedetti.
Benedetti throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Demenok thuds his shin into the meat of Benedetti's side.
Demenok misses with an uppercut. Benedetti saw that one coming.#T1#
Benedetti throws a nice inside leg kick.
Benedetti fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Demenok is out of range.
Demenok fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Benedetti looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Benedetti closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Demenok fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Demenok thows a left - swing and a miss!
Benedetti tries to clinch but Demenok moves out of range.
Demenok throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Benedetti slips under a jab.
Benedetti flicks out a counter leg kick but Demenok steps away.
Benedetti avoids a kick to the body.
Demenok jabs Benedetti right on the nose. Benedetti blinks but takes it well.
Demenok throws a jab when Benedetti was well out of range.
Benedetti takes a swing at Demenok's ribcage but misses.
Demenok steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Benedetti. That one must have hurt.
Demenok misses with an attempted mid kick.
Benedetti throws out a counter right but Demenok avoids it with no problem.
Benedetti waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Demenok.
Benedetti stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Demenok.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Benedetti avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A countering left hand to the body from Benedetti misses.
Benedetti lands a body shot.
Benedetti is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It looked like Demenok wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T2#
A head kick misses from Benedetti.
Demenok swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Demenok misses the jab.
Demenok misses with an attempted mid kick.
Benedetti has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Benedetti wants to slow Demenok down by chopping away at his legs.
Benedetti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Demenok manages to avoid it.
Demenok walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Benedetti checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Benedetti throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Demenok throws a leg kick but Benedetti moved away.
Demenok looks to land a left hand but Benedetti moved out of range nicely.
Demenok takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Demenok was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Benedetti checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Demenok dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Demenok fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Benedetti manages to avoid it.
Benedetti rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Demenok counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Benedetti throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Demenok misses the shot to the body.
Benedetti only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T3#
Benedetti misses with a looping right.
Demenok wants to land a leg kick but Benedetti is out of range.
Benedetti avoids the body shot from Demenok.
Benedetti swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Demenok misses with a straight left.
Benedetti misses with a looping right.
A swing and a miss from Benedetti.
Good exchange - Demenok coming out on top.
Benedetti moves out of range as Demenok throws a body kick.
Benedetti scores with a punch to the head.
Demenok is looking to land body kicks.
Demenok misses the jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Demenok as he connects with a hook.
Benedetti lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Demenok defending well as Benedetti loads up on a big left hand.
Demenok looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Benedetti tries to land a front kick but Demenok steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Demenok avoids the body shot from Benedetti.
Demenok is looking to clinch.
Demenok is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Benedetti. #T4#
Demenok takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Benedetti slips under a jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Benedetti misses with a low kick.
Demenok walks forward, straight into a front kick from Benedetti.
Benedetti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Demenok throws the left hand but Benedetti avoids the punch easily.
Benedetti lands with an overhand left.
Good shot there by Demenok.
Benedetti throws a body shot but no joy.
Demenok staying out of range there.
A telegraphed right hand from Demenok misses the target.
Demenok is looking to clinch but Benedetti is avoiding it.
Benedetti throws a big shot that misses.
Benedetti misses with a looping left.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Demenok misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Benedetti.
A nice side step and Benedetti releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Benedetti slips under a jab from Demenok.
Benedetti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Demenok.
Demenok scores with a body shot.
Benedetti plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Rukter Demenok will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Demenok avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Demenok misses the target.
Benedetti on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Demenok. Demenok obviously looking to wear him down.
Benedetti moves out of range of the leg kick from Demenok.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Benedetti might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Demenok has got the better of the exchanges.
A left lands for Benedetti.
Benedetti connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Demenok's hands.
Rukter Demenok is winning the standup battle so far.
Benedetti fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Benedetti thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Demenok if he has to take too many more of those.
Demenok misses with a hook to the body
and Benedetti connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Benedetti throws a push kick but Demenok slaps the foot to one side.
Demenok doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Demenok tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Benedetti was well out of range. Poor timing from Demenok.
Benedetti throws a jab when Demenok was well out of range.
A slow jab from Benedetti misses its intended target.
Benedetti lands a nice hook to Demenok's body. Demenok takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A big left from Benedetti misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Benedetti lands a jab to the head.
Nice straight punches there by Benedetti. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Benedetti.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Demenok lands a nice uppercut.#T1#
Benedetti trying to land knees to the body.
Demenok lands a body punch.
Demenok swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Benedetti misses with a hook from the clinch.
Demenok struggles to land a body shot inside as Benedetti controls his hands.
Benedetti works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Demenok misses with a body punch.
Demenok tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Benedetti.
Demenok tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Benedetti's elbow.
Nice elbow from Benedetti.
Benedetti blocking some punches.
Benedetti blocks a body shot from Demenok.
Demenok takes a knee to the side of the body.
Benedetti blocks an uppercut.
Benedetti looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Demenok goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Demenok lands a left hand that snaps the head of Benedetti backwards.
Benedetti crunches a lovely knee into Demenok's ribcage.
Demenok blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Demenok can't find room to land a body shot as Benedetti controls the action. #T2#
Demenok tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Benedetti scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Demenok doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Demenok.
Benedetti lands a shoulder strike.
Benedetti misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Demenok.
Benedetti fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Benedetti.
Benedetti misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Demenok.
Demenok lands a right hand that snaps the head of Benedetti backwards.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Demenok tries a body shot but Benedetti blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Demenok.
Demenok avoids the elbow strike from Benedetti, against the cage.
Demenok swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Benedetti throws a knee to the head but misses.
Demenok lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Benedetti backwards.
Demenok doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Benedetti tries to throw a body punch but Demenok avoids it by throwing Benedetti back against the cage.
Benedetti lands an elbow inside that Demenok shrugs off.
Demenok lands with a short shot to the head. #T3#
Demenok looking to slow down the pace here.
Demenok blocks the elbow strike.
Demenok scores with a hook to the body.
Benedetti scores with a hook to the body.
Demenok lands an uppercut.
Benedetti missing with knees to the body.
Benedetti lands with a left to the head.
Demenok lands a right hand that snaps the head of Benedetti backwards.
Demenok lands a right hand.
Demenok lands with a short punch from the clinch.
I was talking to Demenok's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Benedetti tries to throw a body punch but Demenok avoids it by throwing Benedetti back against the cage.
Benedetti unloads a knee to the mid-section. Demenok lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A head punch on the inside from Benedetti fails to land.
Demenok blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Demenok lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Benedetti throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Demenoks head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Demenok lands an uppercut.
Demenok avoids a wild elbow strike from Benedetti.
A body shot lands from Demenok.
Benedetti misses with a punch on the inside. #T4#
Benedetti lands a right hand that snaps the head of Demenok backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Benedetti.
Benedetti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Benedetti's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Demenok lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Benedetti.
Demenok tries a body shot but Benedetti blocks it.
A right hand to the body from Benedetti.
Demenok misses with a hook to the ribs.
Benedetti misses with the head strike.
Lorenzo Benedetti seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short uppercut from Demenok.
Demenok tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, Demenok scores with a nice short uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Benedetti scores with a nice short uppercut.
Demenok lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Benedetti swings wildly with an uppercut but Demenok uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Benedetti lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Demenok throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Demenok tries to break the clinch but Benedetti is controlling the position.
Benedetti blocking some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Lorenzo Benedetti will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Benedetti throws out a loose jab but Demenok uses good head movement to avoid it.
Demenok half committed to a counter leg kick.
Benedetti avoids the body shot from Demenok.
Demenok with a hook.
Benedetti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Demenok manages to avoid it.
Demenok was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Benedetti misses with a body kick.
Benedetti thuds a left hand into Demenok's body.
Demenok misses with an uppercut. Benedetti saw that one coming.
A low kick lands for Benedetti.
Benedetti moves out of range as Demenok throws a body kick.
Benedetti feints a counter leg kick.#CL#
Demenok has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nice elbow from Benedetti.
Benedetti missing with knees to the body.
Benedetti misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Demenok softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Benedetti scores with a knee to the head.
Demenok lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Benedetti backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A body shot lands from Demenok.
Demenok working aggressively here.
Demenok gets through Benedetti's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Demenok works on Benedetti's body with a couple of short punches.#T1#
Demenok lands a body shot in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Benedetti scores with a nice short uppercut.
Benedetti misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Demenok.
Benedetti lands a shoulder strike.
Benedetti scores with a nice hook to the head.
Benedetti tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Demenok avoids it.
Benedetti trying to land knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Demenok.
Benedetti takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Benedetti throws an elbow but it misses.
Demenok lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Benedetti.
With the fighters up against the cage, Benedetti throws an elbow but misses.
Demenok is working Benedetti over against the cage.
Demenok misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Demenok softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Benedetti tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Demenok avoids it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Demenok.
Demenok lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Demenok goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Benedetti throws a punch but it's blocked by Demenok.
Demenok gets through Benedetti's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T2#
Demenok lands with a right to the head.
Demenok struggles to land a body shot inside as Benedetti controls his hands.
Demenok misses with a punch to the body.
Demenok misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Benedetti.
Benedetti takes a shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Benedetti.
Nice elbow from Benedetti.
Benedetti blocking some punches.
Demenok tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Demenok scores with a nice hook to the head.
Demenok scores with a shoulder strike.
Demenok lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Demenok tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice left hand lands by Benedetti.
Benedetti prevents a body shot from Demenok.
Demenok lands a nice shot to the body.
Benedetti fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Demenok blocks a body shot from Benedetti.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Demenok.
Demenok makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T3#
Demenok lands a nice uppercut.
Benedetti blocks an elbow strike from Demenok.
Benedetti misses with a punch to the body.
Demenok lands a left hand.
Nice body punch from Demenok.
Benedetti landing knees to the body.
Demenok tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Benedetti misses with the head strike.
Knees to the body from Demenok.
Demenok is leaning against Benedetti and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Demenok scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Benedetti misses with the head strike.
Benedetti misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right handed body shot lands from Demenok.
Benedetti throws a punch but it's blocked by Demenok.
Demenok throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Demenok is leaning against Benedetti and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Demenok tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Benedetti's elbow.
Good body shot from Demenok.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Demenok.
Demenok throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T4#
A nice right hand lands inside from Demenok.
Demenok presses Benedetti against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Demenok doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Demenok goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Demenok throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Benedettis head.
Demenok lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Demenok looking to slow down the pace here.
Demenok lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Demenok lands with a light punch inside.
Benedetti struggles to land a body shot inside as Demenok controls his hands.
Demenok tries to work over Benedetti's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Demenok blocks an uppercut.
Demenok presses Benedetti against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Demenok scores with a hook to the body.
Demenok pushes Benedetti back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Benedetti takes a shot to the head.
Good body shot from Demenok.
Demenok scores with a hook to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rukter Demenok showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Demenok has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: C125: Dixon vs. Skystalker
Date: Sep 03, 2022

#R1#
Demenok ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dreth takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Demenok misses with a body shot.
Dreth dips to his left and cracks Demenok with an uppercut!
Demenok throws a body punch but Dreth moves out of range.
Dreth getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Demenok scores with a nice head shot.
Demenok fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dreth fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Demenok checks it well.
Dreth connects with a nice looking jab.
Dreth looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Demenok looks to land a right hand but Dreth moved out of range.
Dreth chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Demenok throws a quick inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Demenok ducks right into an uppercut from Dreth.
Demenok misses with a body kick.
Dreth lands a leg kick that knocks Demenok off balance momentarily.
Dreth moves out of range as Demenok strikes.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Demenok throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Demenok tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dreth goes for a double leg but Demenok avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Demenok continues to drive forward.#BC#
Dreth breaks from the clinch. #T1#
Demenok lands with a straight right. Dreth didn't see that one coming.
Demenok throws the left hand but Dreth avoids the punch easily.
Dreth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Demenok moves away.
Demenok throws a hook to the side of Dreth's head but Dreth sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dreth appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Demenok cracks Dreth with a right hand to the side of the head.
Demenok is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dreth.
Demenok missing with a left hand there. Dreth was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Demenok getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#TD#
Dreth is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Demenok's half guard.
Demenok avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dreth.
Dreth is pressing down on Demenok's thigh, looking to free his foot. Demenok is holding on for now.
Demenok keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dreth throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
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!
Demenok is looking for a sweep. Dreth is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Demenok regains full guard. Nicely done. #T2#
Demenok not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dreth is working Demenok over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Dreth 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.
Dreth throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Demenok controlling Dreth's posture.
Dreth postures up in Demenok's guard and throws a big left but Demenok blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Demenok wants to sweep here but Dreth controlling him for the moment.
Dreth looking to pass the guard.
Dreth scoring with punches to the head and body.
Demenok wants to sweep but no luck.
Dreth postures up in Demenok's guard and throws a big left but Demenok blocks it.
Dreth with a nice head shot there.#T3#
Dreth postures up in Demenok's guard and throws a big left but Demenok blocks it.
Demenok looking for a sweep. Not yet Demenok, not yet.
Dreth is stalling in the full guard.
Dreth with a nice head shot there.
Dreth trying to control but Demenok is working from the bottom.
Demenok has control of Dreth's left arm, preventing Dreth from doing any damage.
Dreth throwing strikes but missing.
Demenok is trying to control the position but Dreth postures up.
Demenok working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dreth.
Dreth throwing strikes from guard but Demenok blocks nicely.
Dreth throwing strikes but missing. #T4#
Dreth throwing strikes from guard but Demenok blocks nicely.
Demenok really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dreth. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dreth looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Demenok has Dreth pulled in close to control his posture.
Dreth throws a big elbow that misses.
Demenok trying to control the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Demenok preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Demenok has Dreth pulled in close to control his posture. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Valen Dreth will probably get the nod.
That's time! Dreth's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
A leg kick checked by Demenok.
Demenok avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A shot to the liver by Demenok. Beautiful body shot.
A nice leg kick from Dreth, right into the meat of the thigh.
Demenok connects with a jab.
Dreth needs to keep his hands up - Demenok had a free shot at his head there.
Demenok takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Demenok throws a lazy right hand but Dreth sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Demenok misses with an uppercut. Dreth saw that one coming.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dreth. That's going to slow Demenok down.
Demenok throws a hook but Dreth blocks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dreth. Demenok does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dreth throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Demenok tries to clinch but Dreth moves out of range.
Dreth lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dreth throws a body punch but Demenok moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice straight punches there by Dreth. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dreth.
Dreth misses with an uppercut.
A combination from Demenok does no damage.
Demenok 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.#T1#
Dreth swings for the body but Demenok moves out of range.
Dreth checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Demenok swings for the body but Dreth moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Dreth misses the target.
Dreth chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dreth lands an overhand right.
Dreth connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dreth keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Demenok.
Demenok jabs Dreth to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Demenok checks the leg kick.
Dreth missing with a left hand there. Demenok was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Demenok swings for the body but Dreth moves out of range.
Demenok throws a nice inside leg kick. #TD#
Dreth shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Demenok is looking to improve his position.
Dreth thows a huge punch but Demenok dodges it nicely. #T2#
Dreth scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Dreth sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Demenok defending well though.
Dreth thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Demenok wants to get back to full guard.
Demenok gets back to full guard.
Dreth missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dreth missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dreth advances position into side control!
The ground and pound from Dreth seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Dreth tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Demenok sneaks back into half guard.#T3#
Demenok is not content to let Dreth control the position.
Dreth throwing shots but Demenok is blocking nicely.
Dreth prevents Demenok from improving his position.
Demenok moves into full guard.
Dreth with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dreth with a nice head shot there.
Dreth chips away with some ground and pound.
Dreth passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Demenok is trying to improve his position.
Demenok taking punishment in the form of punches. #T4#
Demenok is looking to reverse the position.
Demenok managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Dreth.
Valen Dreth overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Demenok tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on Demenok's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Demenok takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Dreth has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Demenok!
Dreth working Demenok over with strikes here.
Demenok wants to hold on but Dreth pushes him away.
Dreth putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
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!
Dreth punishing his opponent with strikes.
Dreth working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Dreth in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Valen Dreth dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Good work by Demenok as he checks the leg kick.
Dreth is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Demenok closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Dreth slips under a jab from Demenok.
Demenok lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dreth looks to throw the jab but Demenok is out of range.
Demenok misses with a straight right.
Dreth throws a hook but Demenok avoids it easily.
Dreth uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Demenok.
An inside leg kick lands from Demenok.
Dreth lands a lovely overhand right.
Dreth fails with the takedown
and Demenok connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Demenok misses with an uppercut. Dreth saw that one coming.
Dreth feinted with a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A good leg kick by Dreth.
Demenok takes one to the side of the head.
Dreth has his takedown stuffed
letting Demenok counter with a right hand.
Dreth is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Demenok can do to turn this around?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dreth throws a hook but Demenok blocks it.
Demenok doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T1#
Demenok throws out a loose jab but Dreth uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dreth lands a slapping body shot.
Demenok tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Demenok swings for the body but Dreth moves out of range.
Dreth throws a leg kick
and Demenok counters with an outside leg kick.
Demenok waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dreth.
Dreth throws a body shot but no joy.
Dreth takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dreth chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rukter Demenok is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A slow jab from Dreth misses its intended target.
Demenok throws a leg kick but Dreth checks it.
Dreth misses with a low kick.
Demenok scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dreth lands with an overhand left.
Good shot there by Demenok.
Dreth goes for a double leg but Demenok avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Demenok continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Valen Dreth. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Dreth breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Demenok throws a big shot that misses.
Rukter Demenok has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Demenok on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dreth. Dreth obviously looking to wear him down.
Rukter Demenok seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Demenok takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Demenok tries to clinch but Dreth moves out of range.
Demenok takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Demenok tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dreth throws an overhand right that lands on Demenok's shoulder, as Demenok tries to avoid the shot.
Dreth shoots in but no luck this time.
Demenok looks to score with a jab to the body but Dreth is just out of range.
Dreth looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Demenok is fending him off so far but Dreth persists. Nope, Demenok circles away and we're back to standing.
Demenok tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Demenok throws a big shot that misses.#TD#
Dreth shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Dreth showed some decent athleticism there.
Demenok is not content to let Dreth control the position.#SUB2#
Demenok looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3#
Demenok wants to get back to his feet.
Dreth is nestled in close to Demenok, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Dreth works his foot free and advances to mount.
Dreth lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dreth lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Demenok is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Dreth lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#T4#
Demenok tries to hold on but Dreth pushes him away.
Dreth landing strikes from the mount and Demenok is in trouble! #SUB#
Dreth has control of Demenok's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Demenok regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Demenok is in a horrible position here. Dreth smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dreth landing punches.
Demenok can't escape the position.
Demenok is still trying to improve position.
Dreth lands a big elbow.
Dreth landing shots from mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Valen Dreth showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dreth, 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Valen Dreth!
Our winner, Valen Dreth, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: C121: Puno vs. Brown
Date: Aug 20, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Dixon closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Demenok to the mat! Demenok manages to get full guard.
Demenok keeping moving, preventing Dixon from controlling successfully.
Demenok is trying to control the position but Dixon postures up.
Dixon sitting in guard here, content to control.
Demenok looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Demenok keeping moving, preventing Dixon from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dixon looking to pass the guard.
Demenok looking to control. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T1#
Dixon tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Demenok defends well and Dixon ends up having to push Demenok into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Dixon fails with the takedown.
Demenok swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#TD2#
Dixon closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Demenok quickly recovers to half guard.
Dixon controlling the pace.
Demenok preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Demenok is refusing to be controlled, as Dixon sits in half guard.
Dixon content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T2#
Dixon moves nicely into side control.
Demenok stops Dixon from passing to mount.
Dixon trying to control the position but Demenok is working away.
Demenok is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Dixon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Demenok keeps working.
Demenok tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Demenok is working hard here to advance position.
Demenok prevents Dixon from improving position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dixon trying to control the action but Demenok is working from the bottom.
Dixon might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Demenok haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Dixon tries to advance to mount but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Dixon wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Demenok, who protects the arm well.
Demenok tries to improve position but can't.
Dixon trying to control the position but Demenok is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Dixon shoots in but no luck this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darren Dixon dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Dixon shoots for a double leg takedown but Demenok sprawls well. He's pushed Dixon's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD2#
Demenok gets caught napping as Dixon dives in and scores a takedown. Demenok manages to retain guard.

Demenok has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Dixon is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Demenok misses with a punch to the body.
Dixon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Demenok swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Demenok is pressed up against the cage. Dixon has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Demenok down to the mat. Demenok avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Demenok looks to throw the jab but Dixon is out of range.
Dixon works Demenok's body with a nice hook.
Dixon throws a jab but it's blocked by Demenok.
Demenok swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Dixon comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dixon shoots in looking for a takedown but Demenok manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dixon's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rukter Demenok has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darren Dixon.#TD2#
Dixon shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Demenok is trying to defend but Dixon finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Demenok wants to control but Dixon is keeping busy. #T1#
Dixon is looking to advance position but Demenok won't allow it.
Dixon stops Demenok from getting back to his feet.
Dixon is looking to stall here but Demenok recovers full guard.
Dixon controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dixon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Demenok swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Demenok 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.
Demenok is adopting a defensive guard.
Demenok trying to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Dixon shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Demenok defends it nicely.#T3#
Dixon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dixon tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Demenok defends well and Dixon ends up having to push Demenok into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Demenok wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Dixon thuds a left hand into Demenok's body.#TD2#
Dixon fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Demenok to the ground. Dixon is now in Demenok's guard.
Dixon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Demenok is keeping the position for now.
Dixon preventing the sweep.
Demenok keeping full guard, as Dixon tries to pass.
Darren Dixon has got the better of the ground game so far.
Demenok pulls Dixon in close to prevent any damage. #T4#
Demenok is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dixon controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Dixon passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Demenok is looking to regain half guard here but Dixon keeps moving and retains side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dixon trying to control the action but Demenok is working from the bottom.
Dixon advances to full mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Darren Dixon will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Demenok leaves Dixon with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dixon lands with a straight right. Demenok didn't see that one coming.#TD2#
Dixon scores with a takedown into Demenok's guard.
Dixon slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Dixon stopping the sweep attempt from Demenok.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Demenok being controlled here, momentarily.
Demenok keeping full guard, as Dixon tries to pass. #T1#
Dixon pushing down on Demenok's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Dixon controlling the action here.
Dixon is looking to advance position but Demenok won't allow it.
Dixon sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Demenok knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dixon on the ground.
Dixon is keen to just control but Demenok is a slippery customer.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Demenok wants to control but Dixon is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Demenok is looking to improve his position.
Dixon with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Demenok displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dixon throws out the jab.
Demenok lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Dixon fails to land the takedown.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dixon or perhaps it was just good defense by Demenok, which made it look bad.
Demenok is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Rukter Demenok has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darren Dixon.
Dixon shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dixon throws out a powerful jab.
Dixon fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T3#
Demenok stuffs the takedown attempt from Dixon. Dixon gets slowly back to his feet.
It appears Demenok was looking to counter with a kick there.
Demenok drops his hands momentarily and Dixon takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Dixon will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Demenok tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Dixon manages to circle out of the way.
Dixon misses with a straight left.
Dixon goes for a double leg but Demenok avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Demenok continues to drive forward.
Dixon dives in and grabs Demenok's left leg, looking for a takedown. Demenok pushes down on Dixon's head and hops out.
Dixon misses with a straight right.
Demenok jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Dixon shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Demenok eats them both and turns towards Dixon to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Dixon tries to score a power double leg takedown but Demenok sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dixon somewhat.#T4##TD2#
Demenok gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Dixon to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Dixon wants to control from the top but Demenok keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dixon looking to pass the guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darren Dixon really dominated that round.
That's time! Demenok's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Dixon cracks Demenok with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Demenok throws a looping overhand right but Dixon ducks down to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Dixon.
Dixon catches Demenok with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Demenok bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#TD2#
Dixon is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Demenok's half guard.
Dixon with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Dixon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dixon wants to control but Demenok is keeping him busy. #T1#
Demenok tries to get to full guard but Dixon has control of the leg.
Dixon is looking to take a break and control but Demenok is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Dixon is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dixon is looking to take a break and control but Demenok is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Demenok tries to roll over but Dixon keeps him under control.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Demenok is trying to maintain the position but Dixon is very close to passing his half guard.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Demenok defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dixon.
Rukter Demenok is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Demenok looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dixon shoots in and drives through. Demenok sprawls well.
Dixon goes for a double leg but Demenok avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Demenok continues to drive forward.
Demenok tried to counter with a leg kick but Dixon avoided it.
Rukter Demenok has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darren Dixon.
Dixon tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Demenok swivels and escapes.
Demenok looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Demenok on the wrong end of a nice hook.#TD2#
Dixon shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Dixon was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Demenok is trying to improve his position.#T3#
Demenok manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Dixon wants to control but Demenok is keeping busy.
Demenok slows the pace down in half guard.
Dixon is looking to control Demenok's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dixon avoid being mounted?#T4#
Dixon is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Dixon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Demenok wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dixon keeps working.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dixon is trying to maintain the position but Demenok is very close to passing his half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Darren Dixon will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Dixon throws out a loose jab but Demenok uses good head movement to avoid it.
Demenok tried to counter with a leg kick but Dixon avoided it.
Dixon dives in and grabs Demenok's left leg, looking for a takedown. Demenok pushes down on Dixon's head and hops out.#TD2#
Demenok tries to sprawl but Dixon drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Demenok scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Dixon manages to mount him!
Dixon looking to control but Demenok is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Demenok tries to hold on but Dixon pushes him away.
Dixon sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB2#
Dixon with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Dixon controlling the pace for now.
Rukter Demenok has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Demenok is squirming around, avoiding Dixon's attempts to control the action.
Dixon avoids the attempt from Demenok to control.#SUB2#
Demenok tries to improve his position but Dixon has taken his back! Dixon has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Demenok tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Dixon pushes Demenok away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Darren Dixon!
Darren Dixon is the new featherweight champion!
Darren Dixon bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: C119: Kahn vs. Blazej
Date: Aug 07, 2022

#R1#
Demenok fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Chulalongkorn on the side of the head.
Chulalongkorn looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Demenok misses with an attempted mid kick.
Chulalongkorn throwing a counter right hand but Demenok manages to avoid it.
Demenok throws a quick inside leg kick.
Demenok throws a body shot but no joy.
An attempted straight right counter from Chulalongkorn misses the target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Demenok.
Demenok throws a push kick but Chulalongkorn slaps the foot to one side.
Rukter Demenok seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chulalongkorn shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A shot to the body from Demenok misses
and Chulalongkorn counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Demenok connects with an inside leg kick.
Demenok works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Chulalongkorn avoids the body shot from Demenok.
An attempted straight right counter from Chulalongkorn misses the target.
Demenok looks to score with a jab to the body but Chulalongkorn is just out of range.
It looked like Chulalongkorn wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Demenok lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Demenok scores with a nice body kick.
Demenok misses with a wild body shot.
Demenok misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chulalongkorn.
Demenok's corner calls for a 1-2. Demenok obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Demenok chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Chulalongkorn checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Demenok paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Demenok swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Chulalongkorn counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Demenok lands a nice looking body shot.
Nice body kick there by Demenok.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Demenok throws a nice outside leg kick.
Demenok throws a right hand that misses
and Chulalongkorn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Demenok lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Demenok throws a hook to the side of Chulalongkorn's head but Chulalongkorn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
An attempted straight right counter from Chulalongkorn misses the target.
Demenok cracks Chulalongkorn with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Demenok scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Demenok moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Demenok misses with a left hand
enabling Chulalongkorn to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Demenok throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chulalongkorn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Demenok throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chulalongkorn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Demenok.
Demenok looks to land a body kick but Chulalongkorn moved away.
Chulalongkorn appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Demenok comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Demenok lands with a kick to the temple. Chulalongkorn shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Demenok swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Chulalongkorn is looking to counter punch.
Good standup being displayed there by Demenok as he connects with a hook.
Demenok lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T4#
Demenok waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chulalongkorn.
Chulalongkorn was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Demenok gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Demenok takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Demenok tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Chulalongkorn wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Demenok lands a nice looking body shot.
Chulalongkorn takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Demenok goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Demenok is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Chulalongkorn had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Demenok throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Chulalongkorn stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Demenok throws a nice outside leg kick.
Demenok misses with a right hand #CL#
and Chulalongkorn counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Chulalongkorn lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rukter Demenok dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Demenok looks to score with a jab to the body but Chulalongkorn is just out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Chulalongkorn on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice defenses there by Chulalongkorn.
As Demenok tries to get set, Chulalongkorn tries to push him back and clinch up but Demenok manages to avoid the attempt.
Chulalongkorn has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Demenok's corner calls for a 1-2. Demenok obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Demenok takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Demenok throws a hook to the side of Chulalongkorn's head but Chulalongkorn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A quick step to the side and Chulalongkorn tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Demenok looks to land a right hand but Chulalongkorn moved out of range.
Demenok throws a lazy body kick
and Chulalongkorn counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice leg kick lands there from Demenok.
Demenok is looking to land body kicks.
It looked like Chulalongkorn was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Demenok.
Demenok lands with an uppercut that bounces Chulalongkorn off the cage and back into range.
Demenok has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
A jab lands there for Demenok.
Demenok throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Demenok takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Demenok misses the shot to the body.
Chulalongkorn was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Demenok misses with a hook. Chulalongkorn ducked under it nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Chulalongkorn on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Demenok swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Demenok looks to score with a jab to the body but Chulalongkorn is just out of range.
It looked like Chulalongkorn wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Demenok swings away with a body shot that misses
and Chulalongkorn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Demenok throws a left and a right that both miss
and Chulalongkorn counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Chulalongkorn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Demenok.
Demenok throws a leg kick #KD#
and Demenok is countered with a crisp right hand from Chulalongkorn that sends him to the canvas! Chulalongkorn follows him to the mat into side control. #ROC#Demenok is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Rukter Demenok has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Chulalongkorn is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Demenok has escaped the position, nice work there.
Demenok is still in real trouble! Can Chulalongkorn finish him?
Demenok wants to control but Chulalongkorn postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Demenok pushes Chulalongkorn away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Chulalongkorn gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Demenok seems to have recovered his senses.
Chulalongkorn trying to control the action but Demenok is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Chulalongkorn thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Demenok is trying to improve his position.#T3##SUB#
Chulalongkorn working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Demenok manages to work his way to half guard, despite Chulalongkorn's best efforts.
The fighters are battling for position here. Demenok manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Chulalongkorn thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Demenok has control of Chulalongkorn's left arm, preventing Chulalongkorn from doing any damage. #SUB#
Chulalongkorn drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Demenok manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Chulalongkorn has Demenok in his guard.#REVB##T4#
Demenok trying to control but Chulalongkorn is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Chulalongkorn looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Chulalongkorn has an active guard here but Demenok has managed to pass into half guard.
Chulalongkorn has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Demenok is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Magnificent Chulalongkorn will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rukter Demenok's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Chulalongkorn on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Demenok tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Chulalongkorn is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Demenok thuds a left hand into Chulalongkorn's body.
Demenok throws an off balance right hand
and Chulalongkorn counters with a straight right hand.
Chulalongkorn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Demenok.
Demenok lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chulalongkorn circles away quickly and effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Demenok misses the shot to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Chulalongkorn misses the target.
Chulalongkorn gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Demenok.
Chulalongkorn takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Chulalongkorn is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T1#
A big right from Demenok misses.
Chulalongkorn was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Demenok digs a good body shot into Chulalongkorn's ribs.
Chulalongkorn takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Chulalongkorn is looking to counter the offense by Demenok and move into the clinch.
Demenok throws an ugly left hook that misses #CL#
and Chulalongkorn counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Chulalongkorn lands with a short shot to the head.
Chulalongkorn scores with a shot to the side of Demenok's head.
Demenok lands a shoulder strike.
Chulalongkorn working aggressively here.
Demenok misses with a hook to the ribs.
Demenok lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Chulalongkorn working aggressively here.
Demenok fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Demenok swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chulalongkorn misses with the head strike.
Chulalongkorn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Demenoks head. #T2#
Chulalongkorn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
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!
Demenok blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Demenok tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chulalongkorn's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Chulalongkorn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Demenok backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chulalongkorn.
Chulalongkorn tries to pull guard but Demenok won't allow it.
Demenok can't find room to land a body shot as Chulalongkorn controls the action.
Demenok tries to throw a body punch but Chulalongkorn avoids it by throwing Demenok back against the cage. #TD#
Chulalongkorn manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
Chulalongkorn is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Demenok defends well.
Demenok really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Chulalongkorn. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Chulalongkorn looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Chulalongkorn is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Chulalongkorn working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Demenok.
Demenok content to stall in guard here.
Demenok wants to get up but he can't break Chulalongkorn's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB#
Chulalongkorn throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Demenok trying to control but Chulalongkorn is working from the bottom.
Demenok must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Chulalongkorn had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Demenok defends it easily.#SUB#
Chulalongkorn looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Demenok got a little sloppy there for a moment and Chulalongkorn has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Demenok has managed to get both his arms back between Chulalongkorn's legs - danger averted.
Chulalongkorn looking to control. #SUB#
Chulalongkorn had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Demenok defends it easily.#SUB#
Chulalongkorn working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Demenok has passed into half guard! #SUB#
Chulalongkorn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Rukter Demenok just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Rukter Demenok's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
Demenok lands with a shot to the body.
Demenok scores with a punch to the head.
Demenok fakes the leg kick and cracks Chulalongkorn in the body.
Demenok looks to score with a jab to the body but Chulalongkorn is just out of range.
Chulalongkorn is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Demenok lands with a shot to the body.
Demenok lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Chulalongkorn at a distance.
Demenok is looking to score with low kicks.#T1#
Demenok tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Chulalongkorn is able to avoid easily.
Demenok throws a lazy uppercut
and Chulalongkorn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chulalongkorn on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Chulalongkorn moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Demenok swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chulalongkorn swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Rukter Demenok seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Demenok tests Chulalongkorn's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Demenok swings for the body but Chulalongkorn moves out of range.
Demenok misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chulalongkorn.
Chulalongkorn was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Chulalongkorn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chulalongkorn throwing a counter right hand but Demenok manages to avoid it.#T2#
Demenok tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Chulalongkorn on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Demenok throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Demenok finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Demenok wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Demenok lands a nice hook to Chulalongkorn's body. Chulalongkorn takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Chulalongkorn avoids a kick to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chulalongkorn takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
It looked like Chulalongkorn was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Demenok.
Chulalongkorn takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Demenok's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Demenok duly obliges. #T3#
Demenok with a hook.
Demenok throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chulalongkorn counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Chulalongkorn checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
An attempted straight right counter from Chulalongkorn misses the target.
Demenok just misses with a punch to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Chulalongkorn on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Demenok stuns Chulalongkorn with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Demenok with a hook.
Demenok tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Chulalongkorn is able to avoid easily.
Chulalongkorn was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Demenok looks to land a body kick but Chulalongkorn moved away.#T4#
Demenok misses with a low kick.
It looked like Chulalongkorn wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Demenok is looking to slow Chulalongkorn down with leg kicks.
A jab from Demenok misses.
Chulalongkorn is looking to counter punch.
Chulalongkorn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chulalongkorn appears to be looking for a big counter.
Demenok ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chulalongkorn moves away.
Demenok misses with a straight right.
An attempted straight right counter from Chulalongkorn misses the target.
Demenok scores with a decent looking hook.
Demenok tries to land a front kick but Chulalongkorn steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Chulalongkorn appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Demenok throws a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rukter Demenok dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Rukter Demenok's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Demenok misses with a straight right.
Demenok misses with a kick to the body.
Chulalongkorn throwing a counter right hand but Demenok manages to avoid it.
Demenok misses the shot to the body.
Demenok swings for the body but Chulalongkorn moves out of range.
Chulalongkorn swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Demenok. Chulalongkorn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chulalongkorn was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Chulalongkorn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Demenok.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid leg kick lands there for Demenok.
Chulalongkorn on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Demenok lands a body shot. #T1#
Demenok throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Chulalongkorn is looking to counter punch.
Demenok ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Chulalongkorn takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Chulalongkorn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Demenok goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Chulalongkorn takes one to the chin there.
Demenok misses the shot to the body.
Demenok scoring well with a low kick there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Demenok. That's going to slow Chulalongkorn down.
Magnificent Chulalongkorn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Demenok. Chulalongkorn does a little dance to reset his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Chulalongkorn misses the target.
Demenok throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Chulalongkorn avoids the body shot from Demenok.
A little feinted left hand from Chulalongkorn on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Demenok looks to throw the jab but Chulalongkorn is out of range.
Chulalongkorn blocks a jab.
Chulalongkorn was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Demenok is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Chulalongkorn slips a straight right by Demenok.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chulalongkorn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Demenok.
Chulalongkorn swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3#
Demenok misses with an uppercut.
An attempted straight right counter from Chulalongkorn misses the target.
A good leg kick by Demenok.
Demenok misses with a left hand
and Chulalongkorn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Demenok throws a nice inside leg kick.
Chulalongkorn steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Demenok. That one must have hurt.
Demenok misses with a wild body shot.
Demenok throws a leg kick
and Chulalongkorn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice uppercut there from Demenok.
Demenok swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T4#
Demenok scores with a hook.
Demenok lands with an uppercut that bounces Chulalongkorn off the cage and back into range.
Demenok misses with a lunging right hand
and Chulalongkorn counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Demenok throws a right hand that misses
and Chulalongkorn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Demenok dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Chulalongkorn. That did some damage!
Demenok misses the shot to the body.
Demenok misses with a hook. Chulalongkorn ducked under it nicely.
Chulalongkorn was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Chulalongkorn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Demenok.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rukter Demenok comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Demenok has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 47:48
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 45:49
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 47:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rukter Demenok!
Rukter Demenok is the new featherweight champion!
Rukter Demenok thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: C114: Corassa vs. Demenok 2
Date: Jul 23, 2022

#R1#
Demenok throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Corassa looks to land a right hand but Demenok moved out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Demenok as he connects with a hook.
Corassa seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Corassa throws a body punch but Demenok moves out of range.
A nice side step and Demenok releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Demenok throws a leg kick which misses Corassa's front leg but catches the back leg as Corassa tries to avoid it.
Demenok lands an overhand right.
We've been informed that Demenok has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Demenok bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Demenok attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Demenok throws a lazy body kick
and Corassa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Demenok throws a leg kick but Corassa sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Corassa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Demenok throws a hook but Corassa blocks it.
Demenok misses with an attempted mid kick.
Corassa swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A solid body kick from Demenok.
Corassa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little jabbing left from Demenok on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Demenok throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T1#
Corassa misses the jab.
Demenok swings widly with a right hand
enabling Corassa to counter with a crisp jab.
Demenok misses with a hook
and Corassa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fighters circling - Corassa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Demenok misses with a body shot.
Corassa throws a chopping leg kick but Demenok manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Demenok uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Corassa has time to react.
Demenok lands with a straight right. Corassa didn't see that one coming.
Corassa on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Demenok. Demenok obviously looking to wear him down.
Donk. Corassa catches Demenok right on the button with a cross.
Demenok throws out a loose jab but Corassa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Demenok swings for the body but Corassa moves out of range.
Demenok keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Corassa.
Corassa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T2#
Demenok swings for the body but Corassa moves out of range.
Corassa throws a lazy right hand but Demenok sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Corassa lands a front kick.
Demenok misses with a looping right.
Demenok connects with an inside leg kick.
Demenok throws a leg kick that misses.
Corassa throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Corassa connects with a body shot that sends Demenok's belly button to the back.
Demenok throws a leg kick but Corassa moved away.
Rukter Demenok seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Demenok thows a left - swing and a miss!
Demenok throws a jab when Corassa was well out of range.
Corassa moves away from the strike by Demenok.
Demenok is looking to land body kicks.#T3#
A jab from Corassa misses.
Corassa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big left from Demenok misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Corassa. That's going to slow Demenok down.
Demenok misses with a looping left.
Demenok throws an off balance right hand
and Corassa counters with a nice body kick.
Demenok throws a lazy uppercut
and Corassa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Demenok thows a left - swing and a miss!
Corassa darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Corassa is looking to score with low kicks.
Demenok lands a head shot.
Corassa checks a leg kick nicely.
Demenok ducks under a wild hook from Corassa.
Corassa lands with a slapping head kick. #T4#
Demenok tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Corassa is able to avoid easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Demenok tries a head kick but it misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Corassa misses the target.
Corassa moves out of range of the strikes.
Demenok swings for the body but Corassa moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Demenok.
Both fighters circling a little - Demenok finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Corassa cracks Demenok with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Corassa looks to land a right hand but Demenok moved out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Demenok.
Demenok takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A nice leg kick from Demenok, right into the meat of the thigh.
Corassa misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Demenok counters with a thumping low kick.
A head kick misses from Corassa.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Eduardo Corassa will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Demenok takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Demenok pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Eduardo Corassa is winning the standup battle so far.
Corassa swats away the attempt to clinch by Demenok.
Corassa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Corassa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Demenok moves away.
Demenok moves out of range as Corassa strikes.
Demenok throws a sloppy head kick and Corassa moves out of range easily.
Corassa moves out of range of the strikes.#CL2#
Demenok instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Demenok digs a right hand underneath Corassa's ribcage. Corassa let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC#
Corassa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Demenok scores with a jab. Corassa acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Demenok misses with a leg kick
and Corassa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Corassa throws the left hand but Demenok avoids the punch easily.
Corassa lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #T1#
A jab from Demenok does it's job there.
Demenok just misses with a punch to the body.
Corassa has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Demenok lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Demenok looks to land a right hand but Corassa moved out of range.
Demenok fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Corassa.
Demenok attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Demenok buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Demenok lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Corassa catches Demenok with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A solid leg kick lands there for Demenok.
Demenok rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Corassa counters with a stiff right hand.
Demenok throws a jab but it's blocked by Corassa.
Demenok rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Corassa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Demenok takes a shot right to the bread basket.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice defenses there by Corassa.
It looked like Corassa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Demenok uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Corassa.
Corassa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Corassa cracks Demenok with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nice uppercut lands for Demenok. That snapped Corassa's head back.
Demenok misses with an uppercut.
A little feinted left hand from Corassa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Demenok throws the kick towards the body but Corassa avoids it.
Demenok misses with a low kick.
Corassa misses with a looping left.
Corassa throws a head kick but Demenok moves out of range.
Demenok doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Corassa scores with a jab to the body.
Corassa tries a head kick but it misses. #T3#
Demenok connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jab, jab by Demenok - just one landing.
Nice defenses there by Demenok.
Demenok misses the body punch
and Corassa counters with a stiff right hand.
Demenok throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Demenok rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Corassa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Corassa misses the jab.
Corassa takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Demenok misses with a wild body shot.
Corassa throwing a counter right hand but Demenok manages to avoid it.
Demenok throws a push kick but Corassa slaps the foot to one side.
Demenok throws a leg kick that misses.
Demenok throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Corassa counter with a right hand.
Corassa lands with a shot to the body. #T4#
Nice cross by Demenok.
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!
Corassa connects with a jab.
Demenok uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Corassa.
A shot to the liver by Demenok. Beautiful body shot.
Demenok throws a solid leg kick but Corassa takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Demenok.
Demenok misses with a wild body shot.
Corassa loads up on a big right hand but Demenok slips the punch.
Demenok is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Corassa.
A thudding body kick lands there by Demenok!
Demenok throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Corassa is looking to counter punch.
Corassa looks to land a right hand but Demenok moved out of range.
Demenok digs a good hook to Corassa's body.
Corassa fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Demenok looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Rukter Demenok will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Corassa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Corassa throws a big shot that misses.
Corassa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Demenok.
Corassa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Demenok connects with a solid leg kick.
Corassa connects with a right hand. Demenok shakes it off.
Demenok scores with a jab to the body.
Corassa throws a head kick that misses.
Demenok dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Corassa. That did some damage!#CL2#
Demenok has closed the distance and engaged Corassa in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Corassa's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Demenok misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Corassa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Corassa throws a leg kick but Demenok moved away.
Demenok listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Corassa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Demenok.
Demenok throws a solid leg kick but Corassa takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Demenok.#T1#
Demenok swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Corassa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Corassa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Demenok.
Demenok uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Corassa.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Corassa works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Demenok connects with a good right hand that stumbles Corassa. Corassa circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Demenok lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jab by Demenok.
Corassa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Demenok is trying to counter with his kicks.
Nice body kick from Demenok.
Corassa throws a head kick but Demenok moves out of range.
Demenok looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Demenok pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T2#
Demenok tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Corassa takes a jab right on the kisser.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Corassa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Corassa moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Demenok checks a leg kick nicely.
A big left from Corassa misses.
Demenok smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Demenok throws a front kick aimed at Corassa's knee but Corassa avoids it well.
Demenok waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Corassa.
Demenok scores with a jab to the head.
Corassa throws a jab when Demenok was well out of range.
Demenok misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Corassa.
Demenok misses with an uppercut. #T3#
Demenok misses with a hook
and Corassa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Corassa throws a head kick but Demenok moves out of range.
Corassa chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Demenok can pounce on him.
An inside leg kick lands from Demenok.
Jab from Corassa.
Demenok thuds his right hand into Corassa's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nice defenses there by Demenok.
Corassa with a jab.
Demenok throws a sloppy head kick and Corassa moves out of range easily.
Demenok steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Corassa. That one must have hurt.
Demenok misses with a leg kick.
Demenok has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Demenok there as he acknowledges the shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Demenok misses the target. #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!
Corassa throws a nice head kick!
Corassa missing with a left hand there. Demenok was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Corassa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Demenok sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Good shot there by Demenok.
Demenok blocks a head kick by Corassa.
Demenok throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Demenok lands with a thumping leg kick.
Corassa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Demenok misses with a lunging right hand
and Corassa counters with a straight right hand.
Demenok has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Corassa takes a jab right on the kisser.
The fighters circle momentarily. Demenok darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Corassa wants to slow Demenok down by chopping away at his legs.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rukter Demenok.
Well Demenok 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rukter Demenok!
Our winner, Rukter Demenok, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: C109: Kahn vs. Rivera
Date: Jul 02, 2022

#R1#
Demenok lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Demenok throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Liu.
Liu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Demenok has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Liu thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've been informed that Demenok has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Demenok connects with a crisp jab.
Demenok throws the left hand but Liu avoids the punch easily.
Liu missing with a left hand there. Demenok was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've been told by Liu's head coaches at Spartan Mixed Martial Arts that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Demenok moves away from the strike by Liu.
Demenok scores with a jab to the body.
Demenok slips a jab from Liu.
Demenok doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Liu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Demenok ducks under a wild hook from Liu.
Demenok on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A big left from Liu misses.
Demenok cracks Liu with a right hand to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Demenok throws a solid leg kick but Liu takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Demenok.
A little feinted left hand from Liu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Liu throws a shot from downtown. Demenok moves away and avoids it.
Demenok looks to score with a jab to the body but Liu is just out of range.
Demenok bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Liu avoids the body shot from Demenok.
Demenok tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Demenok takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T1#
Liu needs to keep his hands up - Demenok had a free shot at his head there.
Liu throws a hook to the side of Demenok's head but Demenok sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Demenok scores with a hook.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Liu on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Demenok. Demenok obviously looking to wear him down.
A low kick lands for Liu.
Demenok throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jab, jab by Liu - just one landing.
Liu moves out of range of the body kick from Demenok.
Liu looks to land a left hand but Demenok moved out of range nicely.
Liu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Demenok counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Demenok walks into a left hand.
Liu has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Demenok misses.
Liu missing with a left hand there. Demenok was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Demenok only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Liu throws an overhand right that lands on Demenok's shoulder, as Demenok tries to avoid the shot.
Balagot Liu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Liu missing with a left hand there. Demenok was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Demenok slips a jab from Liu.#CL2#
Demenok closes the distance and clinches.
Demenok tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Liu can't find room to land a body shot as Demenok controls the action.
Demenok misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
A short uppercut from Demenok.
Liu wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC#
Liu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A big left from Liu misses.
Demenok uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Liu.
Liu takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Liu throws a hook but Demenok blocks it.
Demenok misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Liu throws a big shot that misses.
Liu misses with an uppercut
and Demenok counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Demenok throws a nice outside leg kick.
Demenok misses with a leg kick.
Demenok misses with a kick to the body.
Demenok gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Demenok slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Liu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Demenok.
Liu throws a sloppy body shot
and Demenok counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Demenok sizes up Liu with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Liu throws an overhand right that lands on Demenok's shoulder, as Demenok tries to avoid the shot.
Liu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Demenok was well out of range. Poor timing from Liu.#T3#
Liu throws a poor cross that misses
and Demenok makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Demenok shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Demenok is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Liu had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Demenok connects with a good right hand that stumbles Liu. Liu circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Liu takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Liu takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Demenok looks to score with a jab to the body but Liu is just out of range.
Liu lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Liu throws a hook but Demenok blocks it.
Liu lands the left hand.
Demenok throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Liu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Liu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Demenok manages to avoid it.
Demenok looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Liu throws a leg kick but Demenok sees it coming and moves out of range.
Liu missing with a left hand there. Demenok was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Demenok wants to clinch up but Liu keeps it at a distance.
Liu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Demenok moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Liu just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Demenok! But no joy.
Demenok slips under a jab from Liu.
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!
Demenok throws a series of punches but Liu moves out of range.
Liu throws a big counter combination but Demenok scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Liu clobbers Demenok with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Demenok moves away from the strike by Liu.
Liu takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T4#
Liu swats away the attempt to clinch by Demenok.
Liu misses with a hook.
Liu lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Demenok just misses with a punch to the body.
Demenok takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Liu throws a hook to the side of Demenok's head but Demenok sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Demenok only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Liu takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Liu throws a series of punches but Demenok avoids them all with ease.
Liu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Liu throws an overhand right that lands on Demenok's shoulder, as Demenok tries to avoid the shot.
Demenok jabs Liu right on the nose. Liu blinks but takes it well.
Demenok misses the shot to the body.
Demenok takes a swing at Liu's ribcage but misses.
Demenok throws a lazy right hand but Liu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Liu takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Liu throws a leg kick which misses Demenok's front leg but catches the back leg as Demenok tries to avoid it.
Demenok fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Liu has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A low kick from Demenok is predictable there
enabling Liu to counter with a crisp jab.
Demenok tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Rukter Demenok will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Liu misses with an uppercut
and Demenok counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Liu misses with a looping left.
Demenok lands a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Demenok.
Demenok tries a low kick but Liu avoids it.
Liu works the jab nicely.
Liu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A countering left hand to the body from Demenok misses.
Demenok takes one to the chin there.
Liu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Demenok has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Liu.
Nice defenses there by Liu.
Nice jab there from Liu.
Liu with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Demenok to score with a decent uppercut.
Liu misses the jab.
Liu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
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!
Liu throws a jab when Demenok was well out of range.
Liu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Demenok throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Liu looks to land a right hand but Demenok moved out of range.
Demenok tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A jab from Liu finds it's way through Demenok's defenses. #T1#
Liu slips a jab from Demenok.
Liu looks to land a left hand but Demenok moved out of range nicely.
Demenok scores with a jab to the jaw.
A nice leg kick lands there from Demenok.
Demenok uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Liu.
Liu looks to land a left hand but Demenok moved out of range nicely.
Liu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Demenok misses the jab.
Demenok tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Liu was well out of range. Poor timing from Demenok.
Demenok uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Liu.
Liu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Demenok counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Demenok staying out of range there.
Demenok uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Liu.
A low kick lands for Liu.
Liu misses with an uppercut. Demenok saw that one coming.
A little jabbing left from Demenok on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Liu lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Demenok thows a left - swing and a miss!
Liu moves out of range of the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Liu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Demenok swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Demenok chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Liu looks to land a left hand but Demenok moved out of range nicely.
Liu misses with a looping left.
A telegraphed right hand from Demenok misses the target.
Demenok takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Demenok throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Demenok ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Liu moves away.
A head kick by Liu misses
and Demenok counters with a stiff right hand.
Rukter Demenok seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Liu lands with an overhand left.
Demenok's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Liu stalks Demenok and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Demenok's face. Demenok staggers backwards, shaken.
Demenok throws a hook but Liu avoids it easily.
A big right from Liu misses.
Liu throws a low kick but Demenok moves out of range easily.
Liu on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Demenok displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Liu throws out the jab.
Demenok is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Liu.
Liu throws out a loose jab but Demenok uses good head movement to avoid it.
Liu misses with a straight right.
Good standup being displayed there by Liu as he connects with a hook.
Liu defending well as Demenok loads up on a big left hand. #T3#
Demenok ducks under a wild hook from Liu.
Liu connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Liu misses with an uppercut.
A good leg kick by Demenok.
Liu misses with a lunging right hand
and Demenok counters with a stiff right hand.
Demenok's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Liu connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Demenok scrambles back to his feet.
A big left from Demenok misses.
Demenok swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Liu misses with a hook. Demenok ducked under it nicely.
Demenok just misses with a punch to the body.
Demenok walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Liu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Demenok ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Demenok defending well as Liu loads up on a big left hand.
Liu lands with a straight right. Demenok didn't see that one coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Liu throws a series of punches but Demenok avoids them all with ease.
Demenok moves out of range as Liu strikes.
Demenok throws a big shot that misses.
Nice straight punches there by Liu. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Liu.#T4#
Liu takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Demenok throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Liu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Demenok.
Demenok throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A big right from Liu misses.
Liu on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Demenok. Demenok obviously looking to wear him down.
Demenok blocks a low kick nicely.
Liu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Liu takes a swing at Demenok's ribcage but misses.
A big left from Demenok misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Liu checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Demenok gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Liu counters with a nice low kick that buckles Demenok's knee momentarily.
Demenok pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Demenok misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Demenok. Liu does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Liu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Demenok lands an overhand right.
Demenok staying out of range there.
Demenok throws a solid leg kick but Liu takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Demenok.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Balagot Liu will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Liu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Demenok manages to avoid it.
Demenok is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Decent striking displayed by Liu there.
Demenok throws a sloppy head kick and Liu moves out of range easily.
Liu moves out of range as Demenok strikes.
Demenok throws a hook but Liu avoids it easily.
Demenok throws a leg kick that is checked
and Liu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Demenok has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#CL2#
Demenok clinches.
Liu throws a head punch that misses.
Liu scores with a shoulder strike.
Demenok blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Demenok misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Demenok lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Liu or not.
Demenok keeps control of Liu as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Liu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Demenok struggles to land a body shot inside as Liu controls his hands.
Liu misses with a punch to the body.
Demenok throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Liu working aggressively here.
Demenok lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Liu - that landed with a thud.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Liu blocking some punches. #T1#
Liu misses with a body punch.
Demenok lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Demenok fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Demenok swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A frustrated look appears on Liu's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Liu.
Demenok swings wildly with an uppercut but Liu uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Liu.
Demenok lands with a light punch inside.
Liu lands a right hand.
Demenok creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Liu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Demenok backwards.
Liu can't find room to land a body shot as Demenok controls the action.
Demenok lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
Liu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A low kick lands for Demenok.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good standup being displayed there by Liu as he connects with a hook.
Liu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Demenok throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Liu stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Demenok uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Liu.#T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Liu misses the target.
Demenok looks to land a left hand but Liu moved out of range nicely.
Liu looks to land a right hand but Demenok moved out of range.
Demenok throws an overhand right that lands on Liu's shoulder, as Liu tries to avoid the shot.
Liu on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A nice leg kick lands there from Demenok.
Liu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Liu throws a big shot that misses.
A nice side step and Demenok releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Liu looks to throw the jab but Demenok is out of range.
Demenok uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Liu.
Liu looks to throw the jab but Demenok is out of range.
Demenok now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Liu gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Liu misses with an uppercut. Demenok saw that one coming.
Demenok let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Demenok avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Demenok throws a shot to the body.
Demenok cracks Liu with an open hand slap.
Demenok displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Liu throws out the jab.
An inside leg kick from Liu misses.
Demenok flicks out a counter leg kick but Liu steps away.#T3#
Demenok moves out of range of the strikes.
Demenok is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Liu with a body shot.
Demenok moves away from the strike by Liu.
Demenok ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Liu connects with a leg kick.
Demenok jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Demenok cracks Liu with a good jab.
Demenok lands with a slapping head kick.
Liu throws a jab when Demenok was well out of range.
Liu misses with a body shot.
Demenok scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Demenok ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Liu misses the body punch
and Demenok counters with a low kick, right behind Liu 's knee.
A jab from Liu misses.
Demenok darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Liu avoids the body shot from Demenok.
A swing and a miss from Liu.
Demenok throws out a counter right but Liu avoids it with no problem.
Liu plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CL2#
Liu tries to keep at a distance but Demenok has taken the fight into the clinch.
Demenok blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
A nice left hand lands by Liu.
Demenok misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Liu has a couple of punches blocked by Demenok.
Liu misses with the head strike.
Liu throws a head punch that misses.
Demenok scores with a hook to the body.
Liu blocks an uppercut.
Demenok prevents a body shot from Liu.
Demenok fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Liu blocks a body shot from Demenok.
Demenok scores with a shot to the side of Liu's head.
Demenok lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Liu or not.
Demenok tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Liu's elbow.
Liu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Demenok's elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Liu is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Liu.
Demenok misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hook to the body lands for Liu. #BC#
Liu manages to break the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rukter Demenok.
I think Demenok has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: C102: Mumu vs. Wanker
Date: Jun 11, 2022

#R1#
Demenok scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mercer doesn't seem bothered though.
A chopping leg kick lands by Demenok.
Demenok uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mercer.
Mercer chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Demenok can pounce on him.
Mercer takes a swing at Demenok's ribcage but misses.
Mercer scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mercer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bobby Mercer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Demenok scores with a nice body kick.
Demenok cracks Mercer with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mercer stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Demenok.
Mercer throws a low kick but Demenok moves out of range easily.
Demenok has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Mercer tries to clinch but Demenok is having none of it.
Mercer misses with a few strikes there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Demenok swats away the attempt to clinch by Mercer.
Demenok lands a right hook to the body.
Mercer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Demenok sizes up Mercer with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T1#
Mercer scores with a nice body kick.
Mercer throws a lazy body kick
and Demenok counters with a body kick.
Mercer misses with a hook to the body
letting Demenok counter with a right hand.
Demenok delivers a nice body kick.
Mercer lands a right hook to the body.
Demenok scores with a push kick.
Mercer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mercer throws a sloppy head kick #CL2#
and Demenok counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Demenok.
Demenok can't find room to land a body shot as Mercer controls the action.
Mercer misses with a punch to the body.
Demenok working aggressively here.
Mercer pushes Demenok back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Demenok is trying to force a seperation but Mercer has the dominant position.
Demenok lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mercer.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mercer blocking some punches.
Demenok lands a nice uppercut.
Demenok throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Demenok throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mercer blocks it with crossed arms.
Mercer keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Demenok's efforts to push away.
A short body shot lands from Mercer as the two fighters clinch.
Demenok lands a body shot.
Mercer blocks an uppercut.
Demenok can't find room to land a body shot as Mercer controls the action.
Mercer trying to stall but Demenok improves his position.
Mercer struggles to land a body shot inside as Demenok controls his hands.
Mercer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mercer lands a body shot.
Demenok has a couple of punches blocked by Mercer. #BC2#
Demenok pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Demenok throws a good cross that connects.
Mercer with a nice calf kick.
Mercer missing with a left hand there. Demenok was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T3#
Demenok swats away the attempt to clinch by Mercer.
Mercer tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Demenok throws a half hearted mid kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Mercer misses the target.
Mercer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Demenok manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mercer misses with a low kick.
Demenok with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Demenok 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 Mercer has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mercer and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Mercer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Demenok fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mercer looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Mercer swinging wildly here.
Nice straight punches there by Demenok. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Demenok.
Demenok buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mercer sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#T4#
Mercer throws a leg kick but Demenok sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Mercer fails to land with a series of punches.
Demenok takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mercer cracks a nice hook into Demenok's ribs.
Mercer throws a front kick aimed at Demenok's knee but Demenok avoids it well.
Demenok appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Demenok blocks a head kick by Mercer.
Demenok cracks Mercer with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Mercer's corner calls for a 1-2. Mercer obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mercer throws a shot from downtown. Demenok moves away and avoids it.
Demenok moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mercer is looking to clinch but Demenok is avoiding it.
Good leg kick by Demenok.
Demenok throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mercer connects with a right hand. Demenok shakes it off.
A head kick misses from Mercer.
Demenok steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Mercer.
Demenok blocks a low kick nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rukter Demenok dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
A slapping leg kick lands for Demenok.
Mercer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mercer takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mercer throws a series of punches but Demenok moves out of range.
It seemed like Demenok was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Demenok scores with a leg kick.
Mercer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Demenok was well out of range. Poor timing from Mercer.
Demenok takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Demenok appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Mercer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mercer throws a head kick but Demenok moves out of range.
Mercer shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Demenok.
Mercer's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Demenok connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mercer scrambles back to his feet.
Demenok has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mercer throws a left and a right that both miss
and Demenok counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mercer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Demenok ducks under a wild hook from Mercer.
Demenok lands a jab.
Demenok scores with the left hand. Mercer knows he should have avoided that one. #T1#
Demenok cracks Mercer with an open hand slap.
Mercer motions for Demenok to come forward. Mercer throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bobby Mercer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Demenok throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mercer has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.#CL2#
Demenok forces Mercer back against the cage and clinches.
Demenok lands a shot to the body.
Demenok blocking some punches.
Mercer dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Demenok struggles to land a body shot inside as Mercer controls his hands.
Demenok working aggressively here.
Demenok tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Demenok.
Demenok throws a punch but it's blocked by Mercer.
Rukter Demenok seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Still in the clinch, Demenok scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mercer struggles to land a body shot inside as Demenok controls his hands. #T2#
Demenok blocks a body shot from Mercer.
Demenok scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Demenok lands with a left to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Demenok throws a head punch that misses.
Demenok misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mercer misses with a punch to the body.
Mercer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Demenok misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mercer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Demenok blocking some punches.
Demenok throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Demenok misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mercer is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Demenok tries a body shot but Mercer blocks it.
Demenok tries a body shot but Mercer blocks it. #BC2#
Demenok breaks from the clinch.
Demenok lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mercer's sensitive parts.
Mercer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Demenok sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T3#
Demenok lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mercer's sensitive parts.
Mercer digs a good body shot into Demenok's ribs.
Mercer misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Demenok makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Mercer closes the distance looking to clinch
and Demenok counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Mercer has taken the fight to the clinch.
Demenok can't find room to land a body shot as Mercer controls the action.
Demenok tries to land knees in the clinch but Mercer avoids the damage to the body.
Demenok with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Demenok lands a body punch.
Mercer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Demenok lands with a right to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mercer.
Demenok lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mercer.
Demenok blocks a body shot from Mercer. #T4#
Demenok struggles to land a body shot inside as Mercer controls his hands.
Demenok can't find room to land a body shot as Mercer controls the action.
Nice body punch from Demenok - that landed with a thud.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Demenok working aggressively here.
A left hand lands to the body for Demenok.
Mercer blocks a body shot from Demenok.
Demenok lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Demenok working aggressively here.
Demenok tries to throw a body punch but Mercer avoids it by throwing Demenok back against the cage.
Mercer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Demenok's elbow.
Demenok misses with a punch on the inside.
Demenok misses with a punch to the body.
Demenok goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mercer blocks an uppercut.
Mercer misses with a body punch.
Demenok makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Demenok breaks the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rukter Demenok showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - 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#
Demenok lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A combination from Mercer does no damage.
Mercer will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Mercer misses with a jab to the body
and Demenok counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mercer on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Demenok. Demenok obviously looking to wear him down.
Demenok fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mercer looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mercer fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Demenok is out of range.
Demenok jabs Mercer right on the nose. Mercer blinks but takes it well.
A nice leg kick lands there from Demenok.
Demenok slips a jab and a cross from Mercer.
Mercer tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Demenok counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mercer is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mercer throws a left and a right that both miss
and Demenok counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC2#Mercer is rocked!
Demenok lands a leg kick that knocks Mercer off balance momentarily.
Mercer has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Demenok finds it's way round the side to connect with Mercer's head.
Oh Mercer is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T1#
Demenok takes a swing at Mercer's ribcage but misses.
As Demenok looks to move away, Mercer throws a big counter combo but Demenok just gets out of the way.
Nice body punch from Demenok.
Mercer misses with a few strikes there.
Mercer seems to have got his legs back now.
Demenok dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mercer. That did some damage!
A chopping leg kick lands by Demenok.
Mercer takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mercer with a jab.
Mercer wants to clinch.
Demenok throws a leg kick which misses Mercer's front leg but catches the back leg as Mercer tries to avoid it.
Demenok uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mercer.
Demenok swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice body kick from Demenok.#T2#
Mercer drops his hands momentarily and Demenok takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Rukter Demenok seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Demenok lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Demenok swats away the attempt to clinch by Mercer.
Mercer sets himself, and Demenok steps forward looking for the clinch! Mercer avoids it this time.
Mercer swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Demenok counters with a leg kick.
Mercer looks to land a left hand but Demenok moved out of range nicely.
Demenok misses with a two punch combination.
Demenok changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Demenok.
Demenok uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mercer has time to react.
Some wild striking there from Mercer.
Mercer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Demenok manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mercer throws a leg kick but Demenok sees it coming and moves out of range.
Demenok cracks Mercer with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T3#
Mercer takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Demenok cracks Mercer with an open hand slap.
Demenok lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mercer chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Demenok can pounce on him.
Mercer gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Demenok.
Mercer misses with a looping left.
A nice inside leg kick there by Demenok. That's going to slow Mercer down.
Mercer doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Demenok lands a really nice looking cross but Mercer seems unphased.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Mercer.
Mercer throws a body punch but Demenok moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Demenok throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mercer looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Demenok with a jab.
Demenok throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mercer tries to clinch but Demenok moves out of range. #T4#
Mercer needs to keep his hands up - Demenok had a free shot at his head there.
Mercer tries to clinch but Demenok is having none of it.
Mercer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Demenok moves away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mercer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Mercer has managed to clinch.
Demenok throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mercers head.
Mercer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mercer blocking some punches.
Bobby Mercer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Demenok struggles to land a body shot inside as Mercer controls his hands.
Demenok scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mercer blocks a body shot from Demenok.
A short left from Demenok.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mercer digs a right hand into Demenok's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Demenok's gas tank.
Rukter Demenok is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Demenok throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rukter Demenok comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Demenok 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rukter Demenok!
Our winner, Rukter Demenok, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
In defeat, Bobby Mercer stepped up to the mic, saying 'This was an eye opener. I completely underestimated my opponent & he caught me. I got to start winning again. I can be better.'.

Event: C99: Magnus vs. Bartasz
Date: May 21, 2022

#R1#
Bandicoot looks to land a left hand but Demenok moved out of range nicely.
Demenok misses with a hook
and Bandicoot counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bandicoot throws a hook to the side of Demenok's head but Demenok sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rukter Demenok seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Demenok scores with a spinning back kick!
Bandicoot throws an off balance right hand
and Demenok counters with a stiff right hand.
Bandicoot takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bandicoot takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bandicoot checks a low kick from Demenok.
Demenok lands a body shot.
Demenok uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bandicoot.
Demenok slips under a jab.
Demenok is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bandicoot with a body shot.
Demenok bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bandicoot's head.
Demenok misses with a looping left.
Demenok stuns Bandicoot with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bandicoot dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Demenok punishes Bandicoot's body with a nice straight punch.
Bandicoot takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bandicoot takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bandicoot throws the left hand but Demenok avoids the punch easily.
Donk. Demenok catches Bandicoot right on the button with a cross.
Bandicoot looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rukter Demenok is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
An inside leg kick lands from Demenok.
A chopping leg kick lands by Demenok.
Bandicoot throws a body punch but Demenok moves out of range.
Demenok scores with a jab to the body.
Demenok slips a jab from Bandicoot.
A slow jab from Bandicoot misses its intended target.
Bandicoot throws a lazy right hand but Demenok sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Demenok lands with a straight right. Bandicoot didn't see that one coming.
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!
Bandicoot takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T2#
Demenok lands a nice looking body kick.
Bandicoot throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Demenok sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Demenok dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A lazy left from Demenok finds it's target.
Bandicoot defending well as Demenok loads up on a big left hand.
Demenok throws a hook but Bandicoot avoids it easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Demenok.
Demenok throws a right and a left that Bandicoot avoids nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Bandicoot misses the target.
Demenok lands a front kick.
Bandicoot jabs Demenok right on the nose. Demenok blinks but takes it well.#CUT#It looks like Rukter Demenok has been cut.
Demenok bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A punch lands to the side of Bandicoot 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Demenok scores with a sloppy right hand. Bandicoot should have avoided that one. #T3#
Demenok shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Demenok tests Bandicoot's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Decent striking displayed by Demenok there.
Bandicoot thows a left - swing and a miss!
Demenok keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Demenok was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Demenok connects with a crisp jab.
Demenok waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bandicoot.
Demenok throws the kick towards the body but Bandicoot avoids it.
It looked like Bandicoot was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Demenok.
Bandicoot with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Demenok to score with a decent uppercut.
Bandicoot throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Demenok sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Demenok throws an overhand right that lands on Bandicoot's shoulder, as Bandicoot tries to avoid the shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Demenok as he connects with a hook.
Bandicoot misses with an uppercut
and Demenok counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bandicoot takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Demenok avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bandicoot connects with a body shot.
Bandicoot misses with the combination.
Demenok scores with a decent looking hook.
Bandicoot misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Demenok.
Demenok displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bandicoot throws out the jab.
Bandicoot takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bandicoot misses with a wild body shot.
Bandicoot falls off balance throwing a combination
and Demenok counters with a straight right hand.
A jab from Demenok does it's job there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rukter Demenok dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rukter Demenok's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Demenok scores with a jab to the body.
Demenok bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bandicoot's head.
Demenok keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bandicoot.
Demenok tries a quick counter leg kick but Bandicoot is wise to it.
Demenok throws a lazy uppercut
and Bandicoot counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Demenok thinking.
A jab from Bandicoot misses.
Jab, jab by Demenok - just one landing.
Demenok throws a body shot but no joy.
Demenok moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Demenok throws a jab but it's blocked by Bandicoot.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Bandicoot might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Bandicoot misses with a hook
and Demenok cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Demenok walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bandicoot checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bandicoot was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Demenok avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Demenok cracks Bandicoot with a good jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A shot to the body from Demenok misses
and Bandicoot cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Demenok connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bandicoot moves forwards but Demenok connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bandicoot misses with a looping right.
Bandicoot tries to move into range but Demenok moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Demenok waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bandicoot.
Bandicoot throws a body punch but Demenok moves out of range.
Demenok misses with a jab to the body
and Bandicoot counters with a stiff right hand.
Demenok throws a jab when Bandicoot was well out of range.
Bandicoot seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Demenok ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Demenok changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Demenok misses with a straight right.
A little feinted left hand from Bandicoot on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bandicoot swings for the body but Demenok moves out of range.
Demenok slips a straight right by Bandicoot.#T2#
Bandicoot looks to land a left hand but Demenok moved out of range nicely.
Bandicoot looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Demenok misses with a head kick.
Bandicoot is looking to counter punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bandicoot swinging wildly here.
Demenok throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bandicoot throwing a counter right hand but Demenok manages to avoid it.
Demenok lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bandicoot at a distance.
A big right from Bandicoot misses.
Good leg kick by Demenok.
Bandicoot drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Demenok misses with an uppercut
and Bandicoot counters with a straight right hand.
Bandicoot throws a big shot that misses.
Demenok cracks Bandicoot with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bandicoot takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Demenok has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Demenok swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T3#
Demenok throws a looping overhand right but Bandicoot ducks down to avoid it.
Bandicoot swings for the body but Demenok moves out of range.
Demenok lands with a shot to the body.
Bandicoot throws an overhand right that lands on Demenok's shoulder, as Demenok tries to avoid the shot.
Bandicoot shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Demenok as he avoids it easily.
Demenok digs a good hook to Bandicoot's body.
Demenok misses with an uppercut
and Bandicoot counters with a nice uppercut.
Demenok bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jab, jab by Demenok - just one landing.
Demenok dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Demenok delivers a nice body kick.
Demenok keeps Bandicoot at a distance using the push kick.
Bandicoot walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Demenok.
Rukter Demenok seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A jab from Bandicoot misses.
Demenok cracks Bandicoot with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Demenok bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bandicoot's head backwards.
Bandicoot stuns Demenok with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Demenok connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bandicoot works Demenok's body with a nice hook.
Bandicoot tries to bum rush Demenok with a series of wild strikes but Demenok uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bandicoot fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Demenok on the side of the head.
Bandicoot keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bandicoot throws a big counter combination but Demenok scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Demenok lands a jab to Bandicoot's midsection.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An inside leg kick lands from Demenok.
Demenok lands a two punch combo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rukter Demenok showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rukter Demenok's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A leg kick checked by Bandicoot.
Demenok scores with a body shot.
Bandicoot throws a hook but Demenok blocks it.
Demenok lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bandicoot at a distance.
Bandicoot uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Demenok.
Demenok has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Demenok throws a leg kick that misses.
Bandicoot changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Demenok moves out of range as Bandicoot strikes.
Demenok moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bandicoot lands with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bandicoot slips a straight right by Demenok.
It looked like Bandicoot was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Demenok.
Bandicoot swings away with a body shot that misses
and Demenok counters with a stiff right hand.
Bandicoot fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Demenok manages to avoid it.
Demenok fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bandicoot manages to avoid it.
Bandicoot is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Bandicoot throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Demenok counter with a right hand.
Demenok misses the jab.
Bandicoot takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bandicoot loads up on a big right hand but Demenok slips the punch.
Bandicoot misses with a jab to the body
and Demenok finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Nice body punch from Demenok.
Demenok swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Demenok misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bandicoot.
Bandicoot appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bandicoot misses with a body shot.
Bandicoot misses with a hook
and Demenok counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Demenok lands a nice shot to the body.
Demenok connects with the punch.
Bandicoot swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
Demenok throws a head kick but Bandicoot moves out of range.
Bandicoot was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bandicoot ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Demenok fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bandicoot manages to avoid it.
Demenok lands a jab to Bandicoot's midsection.
Bandicoot fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Demenok throws a lazy right hand but Bandicoot sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Bandicoot misses the target.
Demenok dodges the punch combination from Bandicoot.
Demenok digs a good body shot into Bandicoot's ribs.
Crush Bandicoot has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice shot by Demenok.
Bandicoot is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Demenok fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bandicoot has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Demenok slips under a jab from Bandicoot.#T3#
Demenok fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bandicoot has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Demenok scores with a jab to the jaw.
Good leg kick by Demenok.
Demenok smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Demenok doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Demenok scores with a shot to the body.
Demenok connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Demenok thumps Bandicoot with a low kick.
Bandicoot throws an overhand right that lands on Demenok's shoulder, as Demenok tries to avoid the shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Demenok! But no joy.
Demenok connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Demenok lands with a cross.
Demenok looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Demenok stuns Bandicoot with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T4#
Bandicoot throws a lazy uppercut
and Demenok cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Demenok with a nice cross.
Demenok takes a swing at Bandicoot's ribcage but misses.
Bandicoot appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Demenok buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Demenok fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Demenok fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bandicoot throws a body punch but Demenok moves out of range.
It seemed like Demenok was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Demenok connects with a body shot.
A shot to the liver by Demenok. Beautiful body shot.
Demenok connects with a body shot that sends Bandicoot's belly button to the back.
Demenok scores with a body shot.
Demenok uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bandicoot.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: C96: Nagasaki vs. Kenobi 3
Date: Apr 30, 2022

#R1#
Kitjakarn throws a leg kick but Demenok moved away.
Demenok misses with a body shot.
A big right from Kitjakarn misses.
Kitjakarn pivots, looking for a leg kick but Demenok is out of range and Kitjakarn settles back down.
Good exchange - Kitjakarn coming out on top.
Kitjakarn throws a hook but Demenok blocks it.
Kitjakarn connects with the punch.
Demenok swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kitjakarn wants to slow Demenok down by chopping away at his legs.
Demenok blocks a leg kick.
Demenok is looking to slow Kitjakarn down with leg kicks.
Demenok displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kitjakarn throws out the jab.
Kitjakarn moves out of range of the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kitjakarn chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Demenok has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Demenok misses with a low kick as Kitjakarn jumps back.
Rukter Demenok seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice body punch from Demenok.
Kitjakarn looks to throw the jab but Demenok is out of range.
Kitjakarn has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic in the buildup to the fight.#CL#
Kitjakarn has managed to clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Demenok lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T1#
Kitjakarn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kitjakarn.
Kitjakarn lands a hook to the side of the head.
Demenok has a couple of punches blocked by Kitjakarn.
Demenok lands with a right to the head.
Demenok tries to work over Kitjakarn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Demenok working aggressively here.
Demenok working aggressively here.
Kitjakarn misses with a punch to the body.
Kitjakarn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kitjakarn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Demenok scores with a shot to the side of Kitjakarn's head.
Kitjakarn scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Demenok misses with a punch to the body.
Kitjakarn scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kitjakarn struggles to land a body shot inside as Demenok controls his hands.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kitjakarn.
Kitjakarn working aggressively here.
Kitjakarn misses with a punch on the inside.
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!
Demenok tries a body shot but Kitjakarn blocks it.
Demenok's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Demenok digs a right hand underneath Kitjakarn's ribcage. Kitjakarn let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kitjakarn misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Demenok works on Kitjakarn's body with a couple of short punches.
Demenok misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kitjakarn swings wildly with an uppercut but Demenok uses good head movement to avoid it.
Demenok lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Demenok - that landed with a thud.
Demenok lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Demenok misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kitjakarn misses with a body punch.
A body shot lands from Demenok.
Demenok lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kitjakarn backwards.
Demenok blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Demenok breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Demenok fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kitjakarn on the side of the head.
Kitjakarn scores with a nice right hand.
Kitjakarn looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kitjakarn wants to slow Demenok down by chopping away at his legs.
Kitjakarn misses with a left hand
and Demenok makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kitjakarn rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Demenok counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kitjakarn lands a nice leg kick that just misses Demenok's sensitive parts.
Demenok misses with a shot to the body
enabling Kitjakarn to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Demenok uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kitjakarn.
Kitjakarn moves out of range as Demenok throws a body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Demenok misses the target.
Kitjakarn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Demenok lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Good leg kick by Kitjakarn.
A big right from Kitjakarn misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Demenok.
Demenok tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Good leg kick by Demenok.
Demenok staying out of range there.
Nice uppercut lands for Demenok. That snapped Kitjakarn's head back.
Kitjakarn checks a low kick from Demenok.
Kitjakarn scores with a shot to the body.
Kitjakarn moves out of range of the body kick from Demenok.
Kitjakarn on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Demenok throws a push kick but Kitjakarn slaps the foot to one side. #T4#
Demenok throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kitjakarn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kitjakarn pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Demenok throws a chopping leg kick but Kitjakarn manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Demenok fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kitjakarn.
Kitjakarn goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kitjakarn lands a leg kick that knocks Demenok off balance momentarily.
Demenok throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Demenok throws a hook to the side of Kitjakarn's head but Kitjakarn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kitjakarn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Demenok was well out of range. Poor timing from Kitjakarn.
Demenok was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Demenok misses with an uppercut
and Kitjakarn counters with a nice uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Demenok. Kitjakarn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Demenok throws a lazy right hand but Kitjakarn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like Kitjakarn was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Demenok.
Demenok misses with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Demenok fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kitjakarn manages to avoid it.
Demenok connects with a body shot.
Jab by Kitjakarn.
Demenok tries to land a front kick but Kitjakarn steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nice body kick there by Kitjakarn.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Rukter Demenok will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Demenok jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kitjakarn fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Demenok jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kitjakarn moves out of range as Demenok throws a body kick.
Kitjakarn lands a jab to the nose.
Demenok avoids the body shot from Kitjakarn.
Demenok throws a nice inside leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Demenok.
Demenok misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kitjakarn misses with a left hand
and Demenok makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A slow jab from Kitjakarn misses its intended target.
Demenok misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Demenok throws a solid leg kick but Kitjakarn takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Demenok.
A good leg kick by Demenok.
Kitjakarn tries to score with a low kick but Demenok moves his leg out of the way.
Demenok throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Demenok misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Demenok swings for the body but Kitjakarn moves out of range. #T1#
Kitjakarn on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Demenok connects with a nice looking jab.
Nice defenses there by Kitjakarn.
Demenok is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kitjakarn.
Demenok's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kitjakarn connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Demenok scrambles back to his feet.
Kitjakarn is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A swing and a miss from Demenok.
Good work by Demenok as he checks the leg kick.
Kitjakarn connects with a body shot.
Kitjakarn throws a body shot but no joy.
Demenok misses with a wild body shot.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Demenok rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kitjakarn moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Demenok throws a body kick that misses.
Kitjakarn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Demenok.
Demenok misses with an uppercut
and Kitjakarn counters with a body kick that stops Demenok in his tracks momentarily.
Demenok lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Kitjakarn scores with a punch to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A chopping leg kick lands by Kitjakarn. #T2#
Demenok lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kitjakarn scores with a hook to the body. Demenok takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kitjakarn has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Demenok throws a body punch but Kitjakarn moves out of range.
Demenok takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kitjakarn wants to clinch
and Kitjakarn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Demenok slips under a jab from Kitjakarn.
Kitjakarn misses the jab.
Kitjakarn moves out of range of the strikes.
The fighters circling - Kitjakarn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Demenok takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kitjakarn defending well as Demenok loads up on a big left hand.
Kitjakarn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Demenok blocks a low kick nicely.
Good standup being displayed there by Demenok as he connects with a hook.
Kitjakarn misses with a straight right.
Kitjakarn avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T3#
A jab from Kitjakarn misses.
And Demenok responds with a good body kick, but Kitjakarn manages to step out the way in time.
Demenok with a hook.
Kitjakarn misses with a low kick.
Kitjakarn missing with a left hand there. Demenok was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A good leg kick by Demenok.
Kitjakarn takes a swing at Demenok's ribcage but misses.
Kitjakarn is looking to clinch but Demenok is avoiding it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kitjakarn.
Demenok scores with a leg kick.
Demenok lands a jab to Kitjakarn's midsection.
Demenok throws a jab but it's blocked by Kitjakarn.
Kitjakarn is looking to land body kicks.
Demenok swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Demenok thows a left - swing and a miss!
A low kick lands for Demenok.
That kick from Demenok tenderised Kitjakarn's leg. Kitjakarn is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kitjakarn throws the kick towards the body but Demenok avoids it.
Kitjakarn throws out a leg kick but Demenok moves out of range and Kitjakarn only half commits. #T4#
Kitjakarn misses with a body shot.
Kitjakarn throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A little jabbing left from Demenok on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Kitjakarn misses the target.
Demenok is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kitjakarn with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good leg kick by Demenok.
Kitjakarn throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kitjakarn defending well as Demenok loads up on a big left hand.
Demenok misses with a body kick.
Rukter Demenok seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A bone on bone clash there as Kitjakarn blocks the leg kick.
Demenok tries to land a front kick but Kitjakarn steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kitjakarn checks the leg kick.
Kitjakarn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Demenok.
Demenok misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kitjakarn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Demenok connects with a body shot.
Kitjakarn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Demenok paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kitjakarn tried to score with a low kick but Demenok checks it.
Demenok cracks Kitjakarn with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Rukter Demenok will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
A big right from Kitjakarn misses.
Demenok looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kitjakarn avoids the body shot from Demenok.
Demenok drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Demenok lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kitjakarn tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A shot to the liver by Demenok. Beautiful body shot.
A slow jab from Kitjakarn misses its intended target.
Demenok lands with a straight right. Kitjakarn didn't see that one coming.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Demenok 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 Kitjakarn has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kitjakarn and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kitjakarn connects with a looping right hand.
Kitjakarn moves out of range as Demenok throws a body kick.
Demenok misses with a wild body shot.
Kitjakarn throwing a counter right hand but Demenok manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Demenok throws a leg kick
and Kitjakarn makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kitjakarn ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Demenok tests Kitjakarn's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kitjakarn throws a body shot but no joy.
Demenok moves away from the strike by Kitjakarn. #T1#
Jab from Demenok.
Demenok tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A quick step to the side and Kitjakarn tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kitjakarn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Demenok.
Kitjakarn scores with a body shot.
Demenok feints and then cracks Kitjakarn's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kitjakarn down.
Demenok throws a shot from downtown. Kitjakarn moves away and avoids it.
Demenok misses with a body shot.
Kitjakarn slips under a jab from Demenok.
Kitjakarn misses with a hook.
Kitjakarn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Demenok.
Kitjakarn walks into a stiff left hand from Demenok.
A big right from Demenok misses.
A little feinted left hand from Kitjakarn on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kitjakarn bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Demenok's head backwards.
Demenok looks to land a left hand but Kitjakarn moved out of range nicely.
Kitjakarn throws a leg kick
and Demenok counters with a low kick, right behind Kitjakarn 's knee.
Demenok throws a leg kick but Kitjakarn checks it.
Demenok throws a shot from downtown. Kitjakarn moves away and avoids it.#T2#
Kitjakarn throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kitjakarn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Demenok paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kitjakarn goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Biabas Kitjakarn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Demenok misses with a looping left.
Kitjakarn misses with a leg kick.
Demenok throws out a loose jab but Kitjakarn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kitjakarn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kitjakarn tries a head kick but it misses.
Demenok connects with a leg kick.
Demenok misses the body punch
and Kitjakarn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kitjakarn keeps Demenok at a distance using the push kick.
A jab from Demenok misses.
Kitjakarn throws out a powerful jab.
Kitjakarn throws a quick inside leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Demenok.
Demenok tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kitjakarn is able to avoid easily.#T3#
Demenok misses with an uppercut. Kitjakarn saw that one coming.
Kitjakarn throws a lazy head kick
and Demenok counters with a low kick, right behind Kitjakarn 's knee.
Kitjakarn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Demenok on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kitjakarn tries to clinch but Demenok is having none of it.
Kitjakarn takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Demenok throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Demenok will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Demenok 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.
Demenok uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kitjakarn has time to react.
Kitjakarn connects with a solid leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Demenok.
Demenok with a nice calf kick.
Kitjakarn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kitjakarn throws out a loose jab but Demenok uses good head movement to avoid it.
Demenok swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T4#
Demenok throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Demenok fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kitjakarn is out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kitjakarn fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Demenok is out of range.
Kitjakarn throws a big shot that misses.
Demenok chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A swing and a miss from Kitjakarn.
Kitjakarn misses with the body kick
and Demenok counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kitjakarn throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Demenok misses with a body shot.
Kitjakarn looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Demenok misses with a body shot.
Demenok lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kitjakarn will feel that in the morning.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Demenok - that will leave a mark!
Kitjakarn looks to score with a jab to the body but Demenok is just out of range.
Demenok throws a body punch but Kitjakarn moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rukter Demenok.
Well Demenok has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rukter Demenok!
Our winner, Rukter Demenok, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: C94: Karelin vs. Jones
Date: Apr 16, 2022

#R1#
Siam tries to clinch up.
Demenok looks to land a combination but Siam avoids it well.
Siam takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Demenok has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Demenok fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Siam has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Siam with a poor takedown
and Demenok counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Demenok lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Siam throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Demenok throws a jab but it's blocked by Siam.
Siam is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Demenok misses with a hook.
Siam tries to clinch up.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Siam checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siam throws a lazy right hand but Demenok sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Siam tries to clinch up but Demenok circles away and keeps his distance.
Demenok ducks under a wild hook from Siam.#CL#
Siam closes the distance and clinches.
Siam lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T1#
Siam is trying to pull guard but Demenok has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Siam turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Siam manages to end up in side control.
Siam is working Demenok over with some ground and pound from side control.
Demenok tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Siam wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Demenok, who protects the arm well.
Demenok struggling a bit here.
Siam is looking to take a break and control but Demenok is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Siam landing strikes.
An elbow from Siam crashes against the mat.
Siam advances nicely into full mount.
Demenok really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Siam. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2#
Siam trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Siam throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Demenok can't escape the position.
Demenok is bucking up trying to escape but Siam cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Siam throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Demenok has his hands clasped together but Siam breaks the hold and Demenok is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Siam!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chan Siam!
Our winner, Chan Siam, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Tycoon Olympics 2022 - Featherweight QF
Date: Apr 06, 2022

#R1#
Chulalongkorn throws a hook to the side of Demenok's head but Demenok sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Demenok uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chulalongkorn.
A bone on bone clash there as Chulalongkorn blocks the leg kick.
Chulalongkorn scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Demenok motions for Chulalongkorn to come forward. Demenok throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rukter Demenok seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chulalongkorn looks to throw the jab but Demenok is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Demenok scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Chulalongkorn doesn't seem bothered though.
Demenok takes a swing at Chulalongkorn's ribcage but misses.
Chulalongkorn appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Demenok throws a head kick that half lands. #T1#
Chulalongkorn throws a jab when Demenok was well out of range.
Demenok misses with a body shot
and Chulalongkorn counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#It looks like Rukter Demenok has been cut.
Demenok misses with a body kick.
Chulalongkorn looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Demenok ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Demenok connects with a body shot that sends Chulalongkorn's belly button to the back.#CL#
Chulalongkorn has closed the distance and engaged Demenok in a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Demenok creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Chulalongkorn misses with a punch on the inside.
Demenok tries to work over Chulalongkorn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chulalongkorn misses with some punches.
Chulalongkorn throws a punch but it's blocked by Demenok.
Chulalongkorn blocks a body shot from Demenok.
Demenok tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chulalongkorn's elbow. #T2#
Chulalongkorn lands a hook that snaps the head of Demenok backwards.
Chulalongkorn jumps guard but Demenok stands there with Chulalongkorn around his waist. Chulalongkorn gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Chulalongkorn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chulalongkorn working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Demenok lands a left hand that snaps the head of Chulalongkorn backwards.
Chulalongkorn misses with the head strike.
Chulalongkorn misses with a punch on the inside.
Chulalongkorn tries to pull guard but Demenok holds him up against the cage and eventually Chulalongkorn drops back down to his feet.
Demenok throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Chulalongkorn blocks it with crossed arms.
Chulalongkorn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chulalongkorn prevents a body shot from Demenok.
Demenok lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Chulalongkorn backwards.
Chulalongkorn lands a shoulder strike.
Chulalongkorn lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Demenok tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chulalongkorn's elbow. #BC#
Chulalongkorn breaks the clinch.
Chulalongkorn throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Chulalongkorn misses with a hook.
Demenok has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#T3#
Demenok looks to throw the jab but Chulalongkorn is out of range.
Demenok uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chulalongkorn.
Demenok misses with a head kick.
Chulalongkorn wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Demenok stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Demenok misses with a left hand
enabling Chulalongkorn to counter with a crisp jab.
Chulalongkorn walks into a straight right hand from Demenok.
Demenok throws a leg kick
and Chulalongkorn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chulalongkorn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Demenok steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chulalongkorn.#T4#
Demenok throws a leg kick but Chulalongkorn sees it coming and moves out of range.
It looked like Chulalongkorn wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Chulalongkorn misses with a hook.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Demenok! But no joy.
Chulalongkorn throws a looping overhand right but Demenok ducks down to avoid it.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Demenok lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Demenok misses with an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big right from Demenok misses.
Chulalongkorn looks to score with a jab to the body but Demenok is just out of range.
Chulalongkorn backing away here, and Demenok unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Chulalongkorn takes one on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Magnificent Chulalongkorn will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rukter Demenok's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Demenok turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Chulalongkorn looks to throw the jab but Demenok is out of range.
Demenok misses the shot to the body.
Chulalongkorn is looking to counter punch.
Demenok is looking to score with low kicks.
Chulalongkorn was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Decent striking displayed by Chulalongkorn there.
Chulalongkorn misses with a body punch
enabling Demenok to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circle momentarily. Demenok darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Chulalongkorn looks to score with a jab to the body but Demenok is just out of range.
Chulalongkorn slips under a jab.#T1#
Demenok ducks right into an uppercut from Chulalongkorn.
Chulalongkorn has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Demenok lands with a cross.
Demenok fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chulalongkorn manages to avoid it.
Chulalongkorn scores with a jab. Demenok acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Demenok blocks a jab.
Demenok tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chulalongkorn was well out of range. Poor timing from Demenok.
Chulalongkorn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Demenok moves forwards but Chulalongkorn connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T2#
Chulalongkorn swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Chulalongkorn swings for the body but Demenok moves out of range.
Demenok only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Demenok connects with a crisp jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chulalongkorn looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Demenok listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice inside leg kick there by Demenok. That's going to slow Chulalongkorn down. #T3#
A low kick lands for Demenok.
Demenok misses with a looping left.
Demenok lands with a nice body punch.
Demenok slips a jab from Chulalongkorn.
Demenok swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Demenok finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Demenok misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chulalongkorn.
It looked like Chulalongkorn was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Demenok ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chulalongkorn misses with a hook.
Demenok thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Chulalongkorn if he has to take too many more of those. #T4#
A cross from Chulalongkorn lands.
Chulalongkorn thows a left - swing and a miss!
Demenok misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chulalongkorn.
A low kick from Demenok misses
and Chulalongkorn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Demenok scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Demenok lands a nice looking body shot.
Chulalongkorn drops his hands momentarily and Demenok takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Chulalongkorn catches Demenok with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rukter Demenok showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rukter Demenok's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Demenok cracks Chulalongkorn with a good jab.
Demenok gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Chulalongkorn.
Chulalongkorn checks a leg kick.
Demenok just misses with a punch to the body.
Chulalongkorn is looking to counter punch.
Chulalongkorn is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Nice cross by Demenok.
Demenok throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Chulalongkorn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Demenok dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Chulalongkorn. That did some damage!
Demenok with the inside leg kick.
Chulalongkorn blocks a jab.#T1#
Demenok takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Demenok throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Demenok fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Demenok lands a body shot.
A big right from Demenok misses.
Chulalongkorn cracks Demenok with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Demenok misses with a lunging right hand
and Chulalongkorn counters with a straight right hand.
A shot to the body from Demenok misses #KD#
and Demenok is countered with a crisp right hand from Chulalongkorn that sends him to the canvas! Chulalongkorn follows him to the mat into side control. #ROC#Demenok is rocked!#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Chulalongkorn tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Demenok is still in real trouble! Can Chulalongkorn finish him?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chulalongkorn tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SUB#
Chulalongkorn looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Demenok seems to have recovered his senses.
Chulalongkorn wants to control but Demenok is keeping him busy.
Chulalongkorn working away.#SUB#
Chulalongkorn is trying to get an arm triangle but Demenok is defending well. #T3##SUB#
Chulalongkorn looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Chulalongkorn tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Chulalongkorn has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Demenok sneaks back into half guard.
Demenok is trying to control but can't.
Demenok is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Chulalongkorn is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Demenok has managed to free his arm - good work.
Demenok keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Chulalongkorn sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Demenok preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Magnificent Chulalongkorn showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Chulalongkorn has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight for Magnificent Chulalongkorn!
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight for Magnificent Chulalongkorn!
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight for Magnificent Chulalongkorn!

Magnificent Chulalongkorn wins by unanimous decision!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Magnificent Chulalongkorn made sure he mentioned Paddy's Enhancing Drugs (160Q), along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: C91: Tofail vs. Fujimoto 2
Date: Mar 27, 2022

#R1#
Demenok throws a quick inside leg kick.
Demenok seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Demenok.
Bandicoot looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Demenok throws out a loose jab but Bandicoot uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bandicoot throws a counter combo.
Demenok misses with an uppercut.
Bandicoot misses with a looping left.
Bandicoot walks into a left hand.
Demenok with a nice calf kick.
Demenok lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Demenok throws a body shot but no joy.
Bandicoot throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Demenok. Bandicoot does a little dance to reset his feet.
Demenok scores with a nice head shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bandicoot. Demenok does a little dance to reset his feet.
Demenok moves away from the strike by Bandicoot.
Demenok delivers a nice body kick.
Bandicoot moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bandicoot looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Demenok throws a leg kick but Bandicoot sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bandicoot lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T1#
Bandicoot avoids the body shot from Demenok.
Demenok lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bandicoot looks to score with a jab to the body but Demenok is just out of range.
Demenok thuds a left hand into Bandicoot's body.
Bandicoot scores with a body shot.
Bandicoot fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Demenok manages to avoid it.
Demenok with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Demenok fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bandicoot has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rukter Demenok is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Demenok misses with a looping right.
Demenok misses with a low kick.
Bandicoot tries to move into range but Demenok moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bandicoot missing with a left hand there. Demenok was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Demenok lands a really nice looking cross but Bandicoot seems unphased.
Bandicoot throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bandicoot misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Demenok throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Demenok connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bandicoot is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Demenok rather than just go for the knockout.
Bandicoot fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Demenok manages to avoid it.
Rukter Demenok seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Demenok fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bandicoot has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bandicoot misses with an uppercut.
Bandicoot tries to close the distance and clinch but Demenok swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Demenok takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Demenok throws a leg kick that misses.
Nice uppercut there from Demenok.
Demenok misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bandicoot.
Demenok lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Demenok scores with a nice right hand.
Demenok throws a body punch but Bandicoot moves out of range.
Bandicoot on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Demenok. Demenok obviously looking to wear him down.
Demenok is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Demenok steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bandicoot.#T3#
Bandicoot throws a jab when Demenok was well out of range.#TD2#
Bandicoot drives through with a takedown into Demenok's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Bandicoot sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Demenok avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bandicoot sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bandicoot distracts Demenok with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Demenok seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Demenok tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
Bandicoot is looking to work some ground and pound but Demenok has wrist control.
Demenok working a defensive guard but Bandicoot manages to pass into side control anyway.
Demenok tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bandicoot fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Sloppy strikes there by Bandicoot.
Demenok tries to bench press Bandicoot off him but Bandicoot keeps the position. #SUB2#
Bandicoot working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Demenok is looking for a sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rukter Demenok dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Demenok tests Bandicoot's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Demenok connects with the punch.
Demenok scores with a leg kick.
Bandicoot misses with the combination.
Demenok misses with an attempted mid kick.
Demenok lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bandicoot's sensitive parts.
Demenok rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Demenok takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bandicoot throws a right hand that misses
and Demenok counters with a thumping low kick.
Demenok uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bandicoot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bandicoot moves out of range of the leg kick from Demenok.
Demenok cracks Bandicoot with an open hand slap.
Bandicoot on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Demenok lands a nice looking body kick.#T1#
Demenok misses with a body shot.
Bandicoot swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bandicoot takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CL#
Demenok closes the distance and clinches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Demenok.
Demenok tries to work over Bandicoot's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Demenok lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bandicoot backwards.
Demenok misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Bandicoot breaks from the clinch.
Nice jab there from Demenok.
A good leg kick by Demenok.
Donk. Demenok catches Bandicoot right on the button with a cross.#CL2#
Bandicoot clinches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bandicoot.
A nice left hand lands by Demenok.
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!
Bandicoot tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Demenok smiles and moves away.
Demenok misses with a looping right.
Bandicoot looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Demenok fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bandicoot manages to avoid it.#T2#
Bandicoot defending well as Demenok loads up on a big left hand.
Demenok throws a hook to the side of Bandicoot's head but Bandicoot sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bandicoot uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Demenok.
Bandicoot's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Demenok with the inside leg kick.
Demenok fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bandicoot checks it well.
Bandicoot looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bandicoot takes a swing at Demenok's ribcage but misses.
Rukter Demenok is winning the standup battle so far.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Demenok - that will leave a mark!
Demenok fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bandicoot has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bandicoot swings for the body but Demenok moves out of range.
A cross from Demenok lands.
Nice uppercut lands for Demenok. That snapped Bandicoot's head back.
Bandicoot misses the shot to the body.
Demenok swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Demenok scores with a jab.
Bandicoot misses with a head kick.
Demenok scores with a leg kick. #T3#
Bandicoot moves out of range as Demenok throws a body kick.
Bandicoot misses with an uppercut.
Demenok throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bandicoot on the side of the head.
Demenok ducks under a wild hook from Bandicoot.
Bandicoot misses with an uppercut
and Demenok counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bandicoot's knee momentarily.
Bandicoot catches Demenok with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Demenok bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bandicoot's head backwards.
Bandicoot tries to move into range but Demenok moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Demenok misses with a right hand #CL2#
and Bandicoot counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Demenok scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bandicoot has a couple of punches blocked by Demenok.
Demenok misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Bandicoot fails to land.
Bandicoot lands a hook that snaps the head of Demenok backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bandicoot takes an elbow to the temple.
Bandicoot tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Demenok just stands there and leans against the cage.#T4#
Bandicoot tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bandicoot tries to break the clinch but Demenok is controlling the position.
Demenok misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bandicoot lands with a right to the head.
Demenok can't find room to land a body shot as Bandicoot controls the action.
A short right from Bandicoot.
Bandicoot fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Rukter Demenok has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Crush Bandicoot.#BC#
Demenok breaks from the clinch.
Demenok throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bandicoot stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Demenok thuds his shin into the meat of Bandicoot's side.
Demenok fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bandicoot has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Demenok throws a hook to the side of Bandicoot's head but Bandicoot sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Demenok throws a leg kick
and Bandicoot connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Demenok darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bandicoot has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Demenok.
Demenok throws a body shot but no joy.
Bandicoot lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rukter Demenok dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Demenok turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Demenok keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL#
Bandicoot gets tackled into the cage by Demenok. Demenok maintains the clinch.
Demenok can't find room to land a body shot as Bandicoot controls the action.
Demenok is working Bandicoot over against the cage.
Bandicoot blocks a body shot from Demenok.
Demenok tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Demenok misses with a short punch on the inside.
Demenok throws a head punch that misses. #TD2#
Bandicoot pulls guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Demenok seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Demenok wants to control from the top but Bandicoot keeps moving. #T1#
Demenok passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Demenok controlling the position.
Demenok is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bandicoot can do to turn this around?
Bandicoot is looking to reverse the position.
Demenok wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bandicoot keeps working.
Bandicoot is trying to control Demenok's posture but Demenok avoids it. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Demenok controlling the position.
Demenok wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bandicoot keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Bandicoot's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Crush Bandicoot has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bandicoot tries to buck Demenok off but Demenok is having none of it.#T3#
Bandicoot is trying to control Demenok's posture but Demenok avoids it.
Bandicoot is looking to regain half guard here but Demenok keeps moving and retains side control.
Bandicoot gets back to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Demenok in particular looking to stall.
Bandicoot is pressing down on Demenok's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bandicoot is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Crush Bandicoot has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bandicoot working a defensive guard but Demenok manages to pass into side control anyway.
Demenok controls the position from side control.
Demenok trying to control the position but Bandicoot is working away.
Bandicoot pecks away with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Demenok trying to control the action but Bandicoot is working from the bottom.
Demenok controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rukter Demenok showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Demenok, 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rukter Demenok!
After the fight, Rukter Demenok was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: C89: Bobblehead vs. Chellios
Date: Mar 13, 2022

#R1#
Kenobi just misses with a punch to the body.
Demenok takes one to the side of the head.
A big left from Kenobi misses.
Demenok misses with a leg kick.
Demenok throws a good cross that connects.
Demenok looks to score with a jab to the body but Kenobi is just out of range.
Kenobi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Demenok lands with a good body shot.
Demenok uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kenobi.
Demenok just misses with a punch to the body.
It appears Kenobi was looking to counter with a kick there.
Kenobi misses with an uppercut. Demenok saw that one coming.
Demenok bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Demenok has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Kenobi motions for Demenok to come forward. Kenobi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Kenobi closes the distance and clinches.
Kenobi lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT#It looks like Rukter Demenok has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Demenok takes an elbow to the forehead.
Demenok tries to throw a body punch but Kenobi avoids it by throwing Demenok back against the cage.
Demenok looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A short right from Demenok on the inside.
Kenobi throws an elbow but it misses.
Kenobi swings wildly with an uppercut but Demenok uses good head movement to avoid it.
Demenok works on Kenobi's body with a couple of short punches.#T1#
Demenok tries to work over Kenobi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Our sources have told us that Kenobi has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Demenok lands an uppercut.
Demenok pushes Kenobi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Demenok.
Demenok lands a nice uppercut.
Demenok takes a shot to the head.
Kenobi tries a body shot but Demenok blocks it.
Demenok misses with a punch to the body.
Kenobi scores with a shot to the side of Demenok's head.
Kenobi lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right from Kenobi on the inside.
Demenok blocks a body shot from Kenobi.
A short body shot lands from Demenok as the two fighters clinch.
A hook to the body from Demenok.
Kenobi lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Demenok.
Kenobi throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kenobi just misses with a elbow thrown towards Demenok's brow.
Kenobi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kenobi scores with a shoulder strike.
Demenok lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Demenok struggles to land a body shot inside as Kenobi controls his hands. #T2#
Kenobi pushes Demenok back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right from Kenobi.
Demenok struggles to land a body shot inside as Kenobi controls his hands.
Kenobi creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Demenok's defenses.
Demenok tries to work over Kenobi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kenobi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Demenok goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Demenok misses with a punch to the body.
Kenobi scores with a shot to the side of Demenok's head.
Demenok lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Demenok misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Demenok throws a head punch that misses.
Demenok has a couple of punches blocked by Kenobi.
Kenobi throws a punch but it's blocked by Demenok.
Demenok misses with a hook from the clinch.
Demenok misses with some punches.
Demenok fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kenobi lands with a light punch inside.
Demenok misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kenobi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Demenok avoids a wild elbow strike from Kenobi.#T3#
Kenobi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kenobi trying to control the position but instead, Demenok has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kenobi into the cage.
Kenobi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kenobi blocks an uppercut.
Kenobi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kenobi throws a head punch that misses.
Kenobi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short left from Kenobi.
Kenobi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kenobi prevents a body shot from Demenok.
Kenobi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Demenok tries to work over Kenobi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kenobi tries to work over Demenok's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Demenok misses with a punch on the inside.
Kenobi lands an uppercut.
Kenobi misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Demenok.
Nice body punch from Kenobi.
Demenok pushes Kenobi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Demenok can't find room to land a body shot as Kenobi controls the action. #T4#
Kenobi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Demenok creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kenobi misses with a punch on the inside.
Kenobi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Demenok misses with a punch to the body.
Demenok misses with a hook to the ribs.
Demenok blocks an elbow strike.
Demenok blocks the elbow strike.
Kenobi lands a hook that snaps the head of Demenok backwards. #BC2#
Demenok breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A big left from Kenobi misses.
Kenobi misses the shot to the body.
Kenobi throws a shot from downtown. Demenok moves away and avoids it.
Kenobi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CL#
Kenobi moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Demenok misses with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Kenobi.
Kenobi will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Demenok up against the cage.
Demenok tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kenobi's elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Obi Wan Kenobi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rukter Demenok's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
A nice inside leg kick there by Demenok. That's going to slow Kenobi down.
Kenobi has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.#CL2#
Demenok moves into range and clinches up with Kenobi.
A head punch on the inside from Kenobi fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kenobi.
Kenobi lands a body punch.
Demenok lands an uppercut.
Kenobi will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Demenok up against the cage.
Nice elbow from Kenobi.
Demenok tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kenobi's elbow.
Demenok lands with a short shot to the head.
Kenobi throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Demenok tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kenobi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kenobi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Demenok misses with some punches.
Kenobi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Demenoks head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Demenok misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kenobi blocks a body shot from Demenok.
Kenobi slows down the pace here.
Kenobi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Demenok backwards. #T1#
Demenok lands with a short shot to the head.
Demenok throws a head punch that misses.
Kenobi creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kenobi working aggressively here.
Demenok blocks an uppercut.
Demenok lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Demenok throws a punch but it's blocked by Kenobi.
Kenobi blocks a body shot from Demenok.
A short uppercut from Kenobi.
Demenok doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Demenok creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Demenok tries to throw a body punch but Kenobi avoids it by throwing Demenok back against the cage.
Demenok misses with a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Demenok.
Demenok tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Demenok lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kenobi backwards.
Demenok lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kenobi backwards.
Kenobi has a couple of punches blocked by Demenok.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kenobi swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
Demenok lands a body shot in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Demenok.
Demenok goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Demenok tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kenobi tries to work over Demenok's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice left hand lands by Demenok.
Kenobi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Demenok working aggressively here.
Kenobi is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Nice elbow from Kenobi.
A short body shot lands from Demenok as the two fighters clinch.
Demenok lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kenobi backwards.
Demenok misses with a body punch.
Demenok misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kenobi blocks a body shot from Demenok.
Demenok dodges an elbow strike from Kenobi.
Demenok works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Demenok working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Still in the clinch, Kenobi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kenobi prevents a body shot from Demenok. #T3#
Kenobi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kenobi throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kenobi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kenobi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Demenok avoids a wild elbow strike from Kenobi.
Demenok working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kenobi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short left from Demenok.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Demenok creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Demenok tries to throw a body punch but Kenobi avoids it by throwing Demenok back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Demenok.
Kenobi pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kenobi.
Demenok working aggressively here.
Demenok lands a left hand.
Demenok lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A shot in the inside from Kenobi.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch on the inside from Kenobi fails to land.
Demenok avoids a wild elbow strike from Kenobi.
A short left from Kenobi.
Kenobi misses with a body punch. #T4#
A shot in the inside from Kenobi.
Demenok can't find room to land a body shot as Kenobi controls the action.
Demenok takes an elbow to the forehead.
Demenok working aggressively here.
Demenok prevents a body shot from Kenobi.
Demenok tries a body shot but Kenobi blocks it.
Kenobi lands a right hand.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Demenok.
A short right from Demenok.
Demenok digs a right hand into Kenobi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kenobi's gas tank.
A shot in the inside from Demenok.
Demenok works on Kenobi's body with a couple of short punches.
Demenok takes an elbow to the temple.
Demenok can't find room to land a body shot as Kenobi controls the action.
Demenok cracks Kenobi with a nice body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kenobi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kenobi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice body punch from Demenok.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kenobi lands with a left to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Demenok.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Rukter Demenok will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Rukter Demenok's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Demenok throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kenobi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kenobi clobbers Demenok with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kenobi throws an overhand right that lands on Demenok's shoulder, as Demenok tries to avoid the shot.
Demenok scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Demenok tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kenobi was well out of range. Poor timing from Demenok.
Demenok throws out a loose jab but Kenobi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Demenok throws a push kick but Kenobi slaps the foot to one side.
Kenobi lands a slapping body shot.
Kenobi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kenobi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Demenok swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kenobi misses with a low kick.
Kenobi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slapping leg kick lands for Demenok.
A jab from Demenok misses.
Kenobi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Demenok lands a really nice looking cross but Kenobi seems unphased.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kenobi just misses with a punch to the body.
Demenok scores with a sloppy right hand. Kenobi should have avoided that one.
Kenobi misses with a head kick. #T1#
A swing and a miss from Kenobi.
Demenok looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Demenok scoring well with a low kick there.
Demenok lands a slapping body shot.
Demenok defending well as Kenobi loads up on a big left hand.
Demenok keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kenobi.
Demenok lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kenobi moves out of range of the strikes.
Kenobi tries to clinch but Demenok moves out of range.
Demenok looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kenobi misses with a body shot.
Kenobi loads up on a big right hand but Demenok slips the punch.
Kenobi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Demenok uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kenobi.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kenobi.
Demenok uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kenobi has time to react.
Nice defenses there by Demenok.
Demenok thows a leg kick but Kenobi checks it
and Kenobi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A jab from Kenobi misses.
Demenok tries to land a leg kick but Kenobi saw it coming and moves away.
Kenobi defending well as Demenok loads up on a big left hand.
Kenobi takes a swing at Demenok's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Kenobi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Demenok sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL#
Demenok gets tackled into the cage by Kenobi. Kenobi maintains the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Demenok struggles to land a body shot inside as Kenobi controls his hands.
Demenok tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kenobi's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Demenok.
Demenok working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kenobi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Demenok digs a right hand underneath Kenobi's ribcage. Kenobi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kenobi has a couple of punches blocked by Demenok.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kenobi.
Demenok tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Demenok has a couple of punches blocked by Kenobi.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kenobi throws an elbow but misses.
Demenok blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Demenok trying to land knees to the body.
Kenobi lands with a light punch inside.
Kenobi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Demenok fails to land.
Demenok can't find room to land a body shot as Kenobi controls the action.
Demenok letting Kenobi take a breather here.#T3#
Kenobi pushes Demenok back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kenobi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Demenok backwards.
Demenok prevents a body shot from Kenobi.
Demenok tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Demenok lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kenobi trying to stall but Demenok improves his position.
A shot in the inside from Kenobi.
Kenobi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Demenoks head.
Demenok misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kenobi looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kenobi throws an elbow that misses.
Kenobi swings wildly with an uppercut but Demenok uses good head movement to avoid it.
Demenok working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kenobi struggles to land a body shot inside as Demenok controls his hands.
Demenok lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kenobi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Demenok misses with a body punch.
Obi Wan Kenobi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kenobi comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #T4#
Kenobi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Demenok.
Demenok throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kenobi misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Demenok escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kenobi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Demenok. Demenok circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kenobi tries to clinch up but Demenok circles away and keeps his distance.
Kenobi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kenobi there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kenobi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Demenok uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kenobi.
Demenok wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kenobi lands a jab to the nose.
Demenok avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Demenok wants to land a leg kick but Kenobi is out of range.
Demenok is looking to slow Kenobi down with leg kicks.
Kenobi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Demenok is able to avoid easily.
Kenobi throws a body kick that misses.
Kenobi connects with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kenobi moves out of range of the body kick.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Obi Wan Kenobi!
An out of breath and clearly excited Obi Wan Kenobi thanked Carnage Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: C86: Bobblehead vs. Bangin
Date: Feb 20, 2022

#R1#
Dinglestomper takes one to the side of the head.
Demenok misses with a body kick.
Good leg kick by Dinglestomper.
Dinglestomper misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Demenok wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Demenok chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Demenok misses with a low kick.
Dinglestomper misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Demenok.
Dinglestomper takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dinglestomper throws a leg kick which misses Demenok's front leg but catches the back leg as Demenok tries to avoid it.
Dinglestomper slips a jab from Demenok.
Demenok finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Dinglestomper steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Demenok.
A slapping body kick lands there for Dinglestomper.
Demenok moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Demenok seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Dinglestomper scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Demenok attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Good standup being displayed there by Dinglestomper as he connects with a hook.
Dinglestomper throws a big shot that misses.
Dinglestomper lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#CL#
Demenok has managed to clinch.
Demenok tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dinglestomper lands a right hand that snaps the head of Demenok backwards.
Demenok lands with a light punch inside.
Dinglestomper misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Demenok tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dinglestomper scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dinglestomper is trying to push Demenok away but Demenok has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Still in the clinch, Dinglestomper scores with a nice short uppercut.
Demenok tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dinglestomper's elbow.
Demenok working aggressively here.
Dinglestomper tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dinglestomper blocks a body shot from Demenok.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dinglestomper creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Demenok tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dinglestomper stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Demenok lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Demenok.
Demenok lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Demenok works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dinglestomper prevents a body shot from Demenok.
Demenok misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Dinglestomper fails to land.
Demenok tries to throw a body punch but Dinglestomper avoids it by throwing Demenok back against the cage.
Demenok blocks an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dinglestomper tries to throw a body punch but Demenok avoids it by throwing Dinglestomper back against the cage.
Dinglestomper misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dinglestomper misses with a body punch. #T2#
Dinglestomper stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dinglestomper throws a punch but it's blocked by Demenok.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dinglestomper.
Demenok pushes Dinglestomper back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Demenok - that landed with a thud.
Dinglestomper tries to work over Demenok's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dinglestomper lands with a left to the head. #BC#
Demenok pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Demenok takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dinglestomper looks to land a body kick but Demenok moved away.
Demenok throws a solid leg kick but Dinglestomper takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Demenok.
Dinglestomper throws a hook but Demenok avoids it easily.
Demenok shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Dinglestomper lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Demenok at a distance.
Dinglestomper walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Demenok checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Dinglestomper displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Demenok throws out the jab.
Dinglestomper tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Demenok was well out of range. Poor timing from Dinglestomper.
Demenok feints and then cracks Dinglestomper's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dinglestomper down.
Dinglestomper tries to move into range but Demenok moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Dinglestomper throws a body shot but no joy.
Dinglestomper lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T3#
Demenok misses with a low kick.
Dinglestomper takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dinglestomper closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Dinglestomper tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A clash of legs there as Demenok blocks the low kick.#CL#
Demenok instigates a clinch.
Dinglestomper lands a left hand.
Dinglestomper is leaning against Demenok and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Demenok.
Dinglestomper makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dinglestomper misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Demenok struggles to land a body shot inside as Dinglestomper controls his hands.
Demenok swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dinglestomper misses with some punches.
Demenok misses with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dinglestomper.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dinglestomper misses with the head strike.
Demenok blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dinglestomper has a couple of punches blocked by Demenok.
Demenok goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dinglestomper has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Demenok seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Dinglestomper can turn it around.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dinglestomper. #T4#
Demenok lands with a right to the head. #CUT#It looks like Saggy Dinglestomper has been cut.
Demenok misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dinglestomper misses with the head strike.
Dinglestomper throws a head punch that misses.
Dinglestomper lands with a short shot to the head.
Dinglestomper misses with a body punch.
Demenok lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dinglestomper goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Demenok escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Demenok lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Demenok throws a hook to the side of Dinglestomper's head but Dinglestomper sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Demenok is looking to slow Dinglestomper down with leg kicks.
Demenok delivers a nice body kick.
Dinglestomper throws a body punch but Demenok moves out of range.
Demenok with a jab.
Dinglestomper throws a hook but Demenok blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Demenok.
Demenok connects with a leg kick.
A slow jab from Dinglestomper misses its intended target.
Demenok misses with a body kick.
Dinglestomper throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Rukter Demenok will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Saggy Dinglestomper's cut.
That's time! Demenok's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Dinglestomper tries to clinch there but Demenok circles away.
Dinglestomper 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.
Demenok throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dinglestomper swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Dinglestomper will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Dinglestomper moves out of range of the body kick from Demenok.
Demenok explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Dinglestomper keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dinglestomper scores with a kick to the body.
Dinglestomper loads up on a big right hand but Demenok slips the punch.
Dinglestomper uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Demenok.
Demenok scoring well with a low kick there.
Dinglestomper throws a low kick but Demenok avoids it.
Demenok bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dinglestomper swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Demenok appears to be looking for a big counter.
Demenok is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dinglestomper moves forwards but Demenok connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dinglestomper lands a body shot.
Dinglestomper's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dinglestomper chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T1#
Demenok tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Demenok dips to his left and cracks Dinglestomper with an uppercut!
A big left from Demenok misses.
Demenok throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dinglestomper sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dinglestomper throws a low kick but Demenok avoids it.
Demenok connects with a solid leg kick.
Demenok misses with a looping left.
Dinglestomper just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Demenok darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dinglestomper keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dinglestomper walks into a straight right hand from Demenok.
Dinglestomper fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dinglestomper moves out of range of the strikes.
Dinglestomper looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dinglestomper looks to score with a jab to the body but Demenok is just out of range.
Dinglestomper misses with a leg kick.
Demenok throws a leg kick which misses Dinglestomper's front leg but catches the back leg as Dinglestomper tries to avoid it.
Demenok misses with a lunging right hand
and Dinglestomper counters with a straight right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Dinglestomper gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A head punch on the inside from Dinglestomper fails to land.
A left hand lands to the body for Dinglestomper. #T2#
Demenok lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dinglestomper backwards.
Dinglestomper prevents a body shot from Demenok.
Demenok taking a breather.
Demenok swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dinglestomper swings wildly with an uppercut but Demenok uses good head movement to avoid it.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Dinglestomper in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Demenok can't find room to land a body shot as Dinglestomper controls the action.
Demenok lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Demenok makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Demenok blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Demenok prevents a body shot from Dinglestomper. #BC#
Demenok escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Demenok connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Demenok throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Good work by Dinglestomper as he checks the leg kick.
Demenok throws a low kick but Dinglestomper moves out of range easily.
Demenok scores with a jab to the head.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dinglestomper checks a leg kick.
Demenok throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dinglestomper sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Demenok moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Dinglestomper lands a glancing blow to the side of Demenok's head.#T3#
Dinglestomper ducks under a wild hook from Demenok.
Dinglestomper throws a right and a left that Demenok avoids nicely.
The fighters circling - Demenok throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A solid leg kick lands there for Demenok.
Dinglestomper throws a head kick but Demenok moves out of range.
Demenok goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dinglestomper blocks a leg kick.
Dinglestomper misses with a leg kick.
Demenok avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Demenok ducks under a wild hook from Dinglestomper.
Demenok feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Demenok looks to land a left hand but Dinglestomper moved out of range nicely.
Dinglestomper avoids a kick to the body.
Demenok throws a nice inside leg kick. #CL2#
Dinglestomper has closed the distance and engaged Demenok in a clinch.
Dinglestomper doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Demenok looking to slow down the pace here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Demenok.
Demenok misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short body shot lands from Dinglestomper as the two fighters clinch.
Demenok digs a right hand underneath Dinglestomper's ribcage. Dinglestomper let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T4#
Demenok blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Demenok tries to throw a body punch but Dinglestomper avoids it by throwing Demenok back against the cage.
Dinglestomper misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Demenok.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dinglestomper creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Demenok blocks a body shot from Dinglestomper.
Demenok fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dinglestomper tries a body shot but Demenok blocks it.
Demenok goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dinglestomper goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Demenok misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dinglestomper.
Dinglestomper doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dinglestomper misses with a short punch on the inside.
Demenok misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Demenok goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Demenok misses with a punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Demenok.
Dinglestomper misses with a punch to the body.
Demenok lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dinglestomper or not.
Demenok lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rukter Demenok dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Saggy Dinglestomper's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Dinglestomper misses with a looping right.
A punch lands to the side of Dinglestomper 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Demenok throws a leg kick
and Dinglestomper counters with a straight right hand.
Rukter Demenok is winning the standup battle so far.
Demenok displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dinglestomper throws out the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Demenok on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A leg kick checked by Dinglestomper.
Demenok checks a leg kick nicely.
Dinglestomper attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Demenok tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Dinglestomper manages to circle out of the way.
Demenok swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dinglestomper.#CL2#
Dinglestomper instigates a clinch.
A body shot lands from Demenok.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dinglestomper.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Demenok. #BC#
Demenok breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Demenok lands a nice hook to Dinglestomper's body. Dinglestomper takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dinglestomper ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Demenok moves away.
Demenok turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
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!
Dinglestomper looks to score with a jab to the body but Demenok is just out of range.
Dinglestomper tries to clinch but Demenok is having none of it.
A jab from Dinglestomper does it's job there.
Demenok walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Dinglestomper checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T1#
Demenok fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dinglestomper has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dinglestomper looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Demenok throws a jab but it's blocked by Dinglestomper.
Demenok throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dinglestomper stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Demenok misses with a body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Demenok. That's going to slow Dinglestomper down.
Dinglestomper on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Demenok moves into range and connects with a jab.
Dinglestomper checks the leg kick nicely there.
Demenok moves out of range of the strikes.
Demenok connects with a body shot that sends Dinglestomper's belly button to the back.
Dinglestomper throws a head kick but Demenok moves out of range.
Dinglestomper pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dinglestomper swinging wildly here.
Dinglestomper throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dinglestomper throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Demenok blocks a head kick by Dinglestomper.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A lazy left from Dinglestomper finds it's target.#T2#
Dinglestomper connects with an inside leg kick.
Demenok scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A shot to the liver by Demenok. Beautiful body shot.
Donk. Demenok catches Dinglestomper right on the button with a cross.
Dinglestomper connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #CL#
Demenok instigates a clinch.
Demenok tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dinglestomper's elbow.
Dinglestomper misses with a punch on the inside.
Dinglestomper misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Dinglestomper's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Demenok throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Dinglestomper needs to keep his hands up - Demenok had a free shot at his head there.
Dinglestomper uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Demenok.
Demenok connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dinglestomper. Dinglestomper circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Dinglestomper has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Demenok punishes Dinglestomper's body with a nice straight punch.#CL2#
Dinglestomper closes the distance and clinches.
Demenok misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dinglestomper tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Demenok's elbow.
Saggy Dinglestomper seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Demenok tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dinglestomper's elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dinglestomper.
Saggy Dinglestomper has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Dinglestomper blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Dinglestomper scores with a nice short uppercut.
Demenok is trying to push Dinglestomper away but Dinglestomper has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Dinglestomper tries to work over Demenok's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dinglestomper.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dinglestomper.
Dinglestomper stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Demenok misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dinglestomper lands a nice uppercut.
A body shot lands from Dinglestomper.
Rukter Demenok is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dinglestomper fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dinglestomper prevents a body shot from Demenok.
Demenok lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dinglestomper backwards.
Dinglestomper lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dinglestomper digs a right hand into Demenok's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Demenok's gas tank.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dinglestomper lands a left hand that snaps the head of Demenok backwards.
Demenok tries to work over Dinglestomper's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Demenok misses with a hook to the ribs.
Demenok tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Demenok blocking some punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dinglestomper tries to work over Demenok's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4##BC2#
Dinglestomper breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice cross by Demenok.
Dinglestomper throws a hook to the side of Demenok's head but Demenok sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Demenok works the jab nicely.
Demenok fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dinglestomper looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dinglestomper misses with a looping left.
Demenok throws a quick counter kick to the body but Dinglestomper avoids it.
Demenok catches Dinglestomper with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CL2#
Dinglestomper closes the distance and pushes Demenok back into the cage.
Demenok lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dinglestomper or not.
Dinglestomper works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dinglestomper blocks an uppercut.
Demenok has a couple of punches blocked by Dinglestomper.
Dinglestomper swings wildly with an uppercut but Demenok uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dinglestomper lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Demenok goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Dinglestomper.
Dinglestomper struggles to land a body shot inside as Demenok controls his hands.
Demenok misses with a hook from the clinch.

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 Rukter Demenok.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Demenok, 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Rukter Demenok!
A relieved looking Rukter Demenok 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: C82: Steve vs. Marceau
Date: Jan 22, 2022

#R1#
Demenok lands a head shot.
Demenok tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Corassa was well out of range. Poor timing from Demenok.
Corassa swinging wildly here.
Demenok throws a sloppy body shot
and Corassa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Demenok looks to score with a jab to the body but Corassa is just out of range.
Corassa moves out of range of the leg kick from Demenok.
Corassa blocks the body kick.
We've been told by Corassa's head coaches at Ice Cream Parlour that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Demenok. Corassa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Demenok has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Demenok has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Corassa.
Demenok misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corassa wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Demenok tries to land a leg kick but Corassa saw it coming and moves away.
And Corassa counters with a quick kick to the body but Demenok blocks it.
Demenok with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Demenok looks to land a left hand but Corassa moved out of range nicely.
Demenok throws a leg kick but Corassa moved away.#T1#
Corassa takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Corassa's jab looks to have found its range, popping Demenok under the eye.
Corassa chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Demenok tries to score with a low kick but Corassa moves his leg out of the way.
Demenok takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Demenok throws a poor cross that misses
and Corassa counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Both fighters circling a little - Demenok finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Demenok misses with an attempted mid kick.
Demenok tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Corassa was well out of range. Poor timing from Demenok.
Demenok goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Demenok scores with a jab to the body.
Demenok is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Corassa rather than just go for the knockout.
Corassa connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Demenok's hands.
Demenok connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Corassa takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Corassa on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Demenok misses with a left hand
and Corassa counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#It looks like Rukter Demenok has been cut.
Demenok motions for Corassa to come forward. Demenok throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Demenok misses with a lunging right hand
and Corassa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Demenok throws a shot to the body.
Corassa drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Corassa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Demenok scoring well with a low kick there.
Corassa misses with a body shot.
Corassa throws a jab but it's blocked by Demenok.
Demenok pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Demenok throws the left hand but Corassa avoids the punch easily.
As Demenok backs away, Corassa returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Corassa walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T3#
Demenok misses with a leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Corassa misses the target.
Demenok lands a right hook to the body.
Corassa scores with a kick to the body.
Demenok connects with a crisp jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Demenok.
It looked like Corassa was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Demenok.
Demenok attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Corassa checks a leg kick.
Demenok tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Corassa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Demenok paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Corassa lands with a cross.
Demenok looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Corassa lands a lovely overhand right.
Demenok swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T4#
A jab from Demenok misses.
Demenok cracks a nice hook into Corassa's ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Demenok fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Demenok throws a leg kick which misses Corassa's front leg but catches the back leg as Corassa tries to avoid it.
Demenok is looking to score with low kicks.
Demenok throws an off balance right hand
and Corassa counters with a left to the body.
Demenok tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Demenok jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Corassa appears to be looking for a big counter.
Demenok lands an overhand right.
Corassa defending well as Demenok loads up on a big left hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Corassa.
Demenok paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Demenok works the jab nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Demenok throws a front kick aimed at Corassa's knee but Corassa avoids it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rukter Demenok dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rukter Demenok's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Demenok clinches.
Corassa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Corassa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Corassa.
Demenok lands with a left to the head.
A short uppercut from Corassa.
Demenok misses with a punch on the inside.
Corassa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Demenok's elbow.
Corassa blocks a body shot from Demenok.
Corassa blocks a body shot from Demenok.
Demenok misses with a hook from the clinch.
Corassa tries a body shot but Demenok blocks it.
Corassa blocks an uppercut.
Corassa misses with a punch to the body.
Corassa prevents a body shot from Demenok.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Demenok misses with the head strike.
Corassa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Demenok prevents a body shot from Corassa.
Demenok makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Demenok digs a right hand underneath Corassa's ribcage. Corassa let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Demenok tries to throw a body punch but Corassa avoids it by throwing Demenok back against the cage.
Demenok misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Corassa swings wildly with an uppercut but Demenok uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Demenok blocks a body shot from Corassa. #BC2#
Demenok breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rukter Demenok seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice uppercut there from Demenok.
Corassa is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Demenok is looking to score with low kicks.
Corassa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Corassa scores with a nice head shot.
Demenok lands a nice looking kick to the body. Corassa takes a step back to recover.
Corassa on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Demenok digs a good body shot into Corassa's ribs.
Corassa digs a good hook to Demenok's body.
Demenok has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Corassa moves out of range of the body kick from Demenok. #T2#
Demenok throws a low kick but Corassa moves out of range easily.
Corassa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A swing and a miss from Corassa.
Nice body punch from Corassa.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good work by Corassa as he checks the leg kick.
Demenok swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Corassa.
Some bone on bone action there as Corassa checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
It looked like Corassa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Corassa moves out of range of the strikes.#CL2#
Corassa gets tackled into the cage by Demenok. Demenok maintains the clinch.
Corassa pushes Demenok back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Demenok tries to work over Corassa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Corassa lands a left hand that snaps the head of Demenok backwards.
Corassa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Corassa lands a left hand that snaps the head of Demenok backwards.
Demenok tries to throw a body punch but Corassa avoids it by throwing Demenok back against the cage.
Demenok misses with some punches.
A body shot lands from Demenok.
Corassa lands a body shot. #T3#
Corassa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short body shot lands from Corassa as the two fighters clinch.
Demenok is breathing heavily.
Corassa works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Corassa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Corassa lands an uppercut.
Corassa lands a body punch in the clinch.
Corassa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Corassa.
Corassa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Demenok backwards.
Corassa tries to throw a body punch but Demenok avoids it by throwing Corassa back against the cage.
Corassa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Demenok's elbow.
Demenok struggles to land a body shot inside as Corassa controls his hands.
Demenok blocks a body shot from Corassa.
A short left from Demenok.
A nice left hand lands by Corassa.
Corassa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Demenok misses with a short punch on the inside.
Demenok lands a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Corassa.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Corassa cracks Demenok with a nice body shot.
Demenok prevents a body shot from Corassa. #T4#
Corassa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Demenok misses with a body punch.
Demenok misses with a short punch on the inside.
Demenok lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Demenok misses with a knee strike.
Demenok misses with a short punch on the inside.
Corassa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short uppercut from Corassa.
Demenok lands with a short shot to the head.
Corassa digs a right hand into Demenok's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Demenok's gas tank.
Demenok misses with some punches. #BC2#
Demenok escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Demenok throws a lazy uppercut
and Corassa counters with a right hand to the body.
Demenok ducks under a wild hook from Corassa.
Corassa tries to work over Demenok's front leg with a kick but Demenok checks it.
Demenok stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Corassa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Demenok manages to avoid it.
Demenok walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Corassa checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Eduardo Corassa will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rukter Demenok's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Demenok tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Some bone on bone action there as Corassa checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Demenok attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Demenok swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Demenok fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Corassa checks it well.
Demenok takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Demenok takes a swing at Corassa's ribcage but misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Corassa 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 Demenok has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Demenok and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Demenok lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Demenok throws a leg kick that misses.
And Corassa counters with a quick kick to the body but Demenok blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Demenok with a nice calf kick.
Corassa throws a body kick that misses.
Corassa connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Demenok slips a straight right by Corassa.#T1#
Demenok walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Demenok throws a front kick aimed at Corassa's knee but Corassa avoids it well.
Corassa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Corassa scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Demenok tries to clinch but Corassa is having none of it.
Corassa avoids a kick to the body.
Demenok jabs Corassa to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Demenok slips a jab from Corassa.
Demenok dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Corassa. That did some damage!
Corassa lands a nice leg kick that just misses Demenok's sensitive parts.
Demenok swings widly with a right hand
and Corassa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Demenok throws a leg kick that is checked
and Corassa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC#Demenok is rocked!
Demenok misses with a low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Demenok throws a lazy right hand but Corassa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T2#
Demenok ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Corassa moves away.
Demenok swings for the body but Corassa moves out of range.
As Demenok backs away, Corassa returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Demenok jabs at Corassa's body.
Corassa jabs Demenok right on the nose. Demenok blinks but takes it well.
Demenok is still on wobbly legs! Can Corassa finish him?
Corassa takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nice jab there from Demenok.
Demenok scores with a nice strike.
Demenok seems to have recovered his senses.
A big right from Demenok misses.
Demenok misses with a hook
and Corassa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Demenok keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Corassa throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Demenok lands a body shot.
Demenok throws an off balance right hand
and Corassa counters with a nice body kick.
Demenok takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3#
Demenok throws a nice head kick!
Corassa jabs Demenok to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Corassa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Demenok feints a counter leg kick.
Demenok throws a series of punches but Corassa avoids them all with ease.
A shot to the body from Demenok misses
and Demenok takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Demenok scores with a shot to the body.
Corassa on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Demenok throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Demenok lands a head shot.
Corassa misses with an uppercut
and Demenok counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Corassa checks a low kick from Demenok.
Demenok misses the body punch
and Corassa counters with an outside leg kick. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Demenok throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Corassa is looking to counter punch.
Demenok tries to clinch up but Corassa circles away and keeps his distance.
Demenok fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Corassa manages to avoid it.
Corassa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Demenok was well out of range. Poor timing from Corassa.
Rukter Demenok seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Demenok is looking to land body kicks.
Demenok throws a low kick but it's checked well by Corassa.
Corassa fires out a quick counter leg kick but Demenok just manages to avoid it.
Corassa fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Demenok looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Demenok throws a hook but Corassa avoids it easily.
It appears Corassa was looking to counter with a kick there.
Demenok misses with a lunging right hand
and Corassa makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Demenok uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Corassa.
Nice cross by Demenok.
Demenok throws a leg kick that misses.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: C79: Po vs. Steve II
Date: Dec 31, 2021

#R1#
Demenok misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
and Mayer counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Demenok is not content to let Mayer control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Mayer is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Demenok moves into full guard.
Demenok seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mayer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1##SUB#
Mayer drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mayer jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Mayer thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Demenok wants to sweep here but Mayer controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Mayer thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Demenok has his hands on Mayer's head, controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#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.
Mayer needs to keep his hands up - Demenok had a free shot at his head there.
Demenok misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mayer.
Demenok scores with a kick to the body.
Mayer has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hotrod Express MMA Training in the buildup to the fight.
Mayer looks to land a left hand but Demenok moved out of range nicely.
Mayer has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Demenok.
Demenok throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mayer.
Demenok misses with a leg kick.
Mayer takes a swing at Demenok's ribcage but misses.
Demenok swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL#
Mayer instigates a clinch.
Mayer misses with a body punch.
Demenok lands a body shot.
Nice body punch from Demenok - that landed with a thud. #T3#
Demenok scores with a nice hook to the head.
Demenok scores with an uppercut up the middle.#TD#
Mayer manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Demenok engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Mayer is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mayer can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Demenok controls the pace.
Demenok pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mayer is keeping the position for now.
Demenok is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T4##REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Mayer lands with a good body shot.
Mayer lands a glancing blow to the side of Demenok's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mayer checks the leg kick nicely there.
Demenok lunges at Mayer with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mayer's hand.
Mayer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Demenok.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rukter Demenok dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Demenok avoids the body shot from Mayer.
Demenok throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mayer on the side of the head.
Mayer fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Demenok looks to score with a jab to the body but Mayer is just out of range.
A shot to the liver by Mayer. Beautiful body shot.
A slow jab from Demenok misses its intended target.
Mayer attempts a counter takedown but Demenok avoids it well and moves away.
Mayer looks to land a combination. Demenok sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Demenok 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.
Mayer defending well as Demenok loads up on a big left hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for Demenok.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Demenok thumps Mayer with a low kick.
Demenok throws a low kick but Mayer avoids it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Demenok.
Mayer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice defenses there by Demenok.
Demenok is trying to counter with his kicks.#T1#
Demenok swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Demenok connects with a leg kick.
Demenok finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Mayer changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A swing and a miss from Mayer.
Mayer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Demenok.
Demenok throws a shot from downtown. Mayer moves away and avoids it.
Mayer blocks a jab.#CL#
Mayer rushes Demenok and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A hook to the body from Demenok.
Demenok misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mayer has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Demenok is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Mayer has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Demenok avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damen Mayer. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Mayer breaks from the clinch.
Demenok scores with a leg kick.
Mayer closes this distance looking for a takedown but Demenok circles away.
Mayer connects with a crisp jab. #T2#
Demenok ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
No joy there for Demenok, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Demenok swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Demenok scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Demenok moves into the clinch.
Demenok is pressed up against the cage. Mayer has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Demenok down to the mat. Demenok avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Mayer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Demenok takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rukter Demenok seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mayer throws a body shot but no joy.
Mayer misses with a hook.
Demenok has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Demenok fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mayer has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
An inside leg kick lands from Demenok.
Mayer closes this distance looking for a takedown but Demenok circles away.
A countering left hand to the body from Demenok misses.
Demenok steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mayer.
Mayer tries for a takedown but Demenok sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#T3#
Demenok scores with a kick to the midsection.#TD#
Mayer shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Demenok is trying to defend but Mayer finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB#
Mayer is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB#
Mayer is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Demenok has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Demenok won't allow Mayer to pass to mount.
Demenok wants to improve his position but Mayer is controlling well. #SUB#
Mayer is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Demenok doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mayer. #T4#
Demenok moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Demenok wants to sweep but no luck.
Demenok is looking to stand up but Mayer isn't so interested in that idea.
Demenok is pulling down on Mayer's head to control his posture.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rukter Demenok showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Demenok throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mayer half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Mayer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Demenok manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Demenok moves out of range of the strikes.
Jab, jab by Mayer - just one landing.
Mayer misses with a looping left.
Mayer blocks a jab.
Mayer getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Demenok misses with a hook.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Demenok 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 Mayer has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mayer and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Demenok scores with a nice right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Demenok sizes up Mayer with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mayer fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Demenok! But no joy.
Mayer takes a swing at Demenok's ribcage but misses.
Demenok looks to score with a jab to the body but Mayer is just out of range.#T1#
Nice uppercut lands for Mayer. That snapped Demenok's head back.
Demenok 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.
Mayer shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Demenok sprawls well. Demenok wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mayer gets slowly back to his feet.
Rukter Demenok is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Demenok gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Demenok tries to clinch up.
Mayer changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Mayer looks to land a left hand but Demenok moved out of range nicely.
Jab, jab by Mayer - just one landing.
Mayer slips under a jab from Demenok.
Mayer drops down looking for a counter takedown but Demenok sprawls and moves away.
Nice shot by Mayer.
Mayer throws a looping overhand right but Demenok ducks down to avoid it.
Demenok is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Demenok takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T2#
Demenok connects with a solid leg kick. #CL#
Mayer moves into the clinch.
Mayer blocks a body shot from Demenok.
Mayer tries to pull guard but Demenok forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damen Mayer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A hook to the body from Demenok.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Demenok.
Mayer is working for takedown but Demenok is calmly controlling the position for now.
Demenok lands a shoulder strike.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Demenok.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Demenok.
Demenok is pressed up against the cage. Mayer has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Demenok down to the mat. Demenok avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Demenok ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Demenok lands a jab to the nose.
Demenok works Mayer's body with a nice hook.
Mayer on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Mayer on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Demenok. Demenok obviously looking to wear him down.
Demenok lands a nice hook to Mayer's body. Mayer takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T3#
Demenok lands with an uppercut that bounces Mayer off the cage and back into range.
Demenok lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mayer at a distance.
Demenok lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Demenok throws a hook to the side of Mayer's head but Mayer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mayer shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Demenok makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Demenok scores with a nice body kick.
Rukter Demenok is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Demenok lands a glancing blow to the side of Mayer's head.
Demenok uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mayer.
Demenok connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mayer. Mayer circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Demenok lands a leg kick that knocks Mayer off balance momentarily.
Demenok scores with a nice strike.
Demenok throws a front kick aimed at Mayer's knee but Mayer avoids it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mayer misses with a wild body shot.
Demenok throws out a counter right but Mayer avoids it with no problem.#T4#
Mayer misses with a right hand
and Demenok counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mayer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Demenok.
Demenok turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Demenok misses with a double jab.
Damen Mayer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mayer is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Mayer tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Demenok defends well and Mayer ends up having to push Demenok into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Mayer slows down the pace here.
Mayer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mayer misses with a body punch.
Mayer misses with a punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rukter Demenok comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Demenok 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: C74: Ahma vs. Lermontov
Date: Nov 27, 2021

#R1#
Cardona misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Demenok.
Demenok connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Demenok. Cardona does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cardona misses the shot to the body.
Demenok tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cardona manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Demenok looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Cardona fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Demenok wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Cardona throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Cardona throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Demenok stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Demenok takes a kick to the side of the head.
A slow jab from Demenok misses its intended target.
Cardona throws a leg kick but Demenok moved away.
Cardona needs to keep his hands up - Demenok had a free shot at his head there.
Demenok scoring well with a low kick there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Demenok.
Cardona throws a poor cross that misses
and Demenok makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Demenok. Cardona does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cardona throws a leg kick but Demenok sees it coming and moves out of range.
Demenok misses with a body shot.
A jab from Demenok misses.
Cardona throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Demenok sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Demenok punishes Cardona's body with a nice straight punch.
Cardona fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Cardona checks the leg kick.
Demenok misses with a looping right.
A telegraphed right hand from Demenok misses the target.
Demenok misses with a body kick.
Cardona was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Demenok avoids the body shot from Cardona.
Cardona misses with an uppercut.
Demenok avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cardona ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cardona loads up on a big right hand but Demenok slips the punch.
Demenok with a nice calf kick.
Cardona looks to land a right hand but Demenok moved out of range.
Cardona throws a wild body kick that Demenok sees coming a mile off.
Cardona throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cardona ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Demenok moves away.
Cardona throws a big shot that misses.
Demenok tries to clinch but Cardona is having none of it.
Cardona stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Demenok.
Demenok lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cardona throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cardona connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Demenok lands a body shot.
Cardona takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Cardona throws a head kick that misses.
Cardona fails in his attempt to clinch.
Demenok only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Cardona moves out of range of the body kick from Demenok.
Cardona lands a body shot.
Demenok lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cardona misses with a wild body shot.
Demenok throws a right hand that misses
and Cardona counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Demenok misses with the combination.
Cardona throws a series of punches but Demenok avoids them all with ease.
Demenok throws a body shot but no joy.
Cardona looks to throw the jab but Demenok is out of range.
Demenok works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Cardona ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Demenok moves away.
Cardona looks to throw the jab but Demenok is out of range. #T3#
Cardona takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CL2#
Demenok moves into the clinch.
Cardona swings wildly with an uppercut but Demenok uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hand to the body from Cardona.
Demenok lands a hook that snaps the head of Cardona backwards.
Cardona scores with a shoulder strike.
Demenok prevents a body shot from Cardona.
Cardona tries to throw a body punch but Demenok avoids it by throwing Cardona back against the cage.
Demenok prevents a body shot from Cardona.
Demenok working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Demenok blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Demenok misses with a body punch.
Cardona swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cardona blocks a body shot from Demenok.
Demenok can't find room to land a body shot as Cardona controls the action.
Cardona lands an uppercut.
Cardona lands a body punch in the clinch.
Cardona working aggressively here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cardona blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Demenok doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Demenok works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T4#
Cardona lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Demenok misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cardona throws a head punch that misses.
Demenok tries to work over Cardona's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cardona lands a shoulder strike.
Demenok can't find room to land a body shot as Cardona controls the action.
Demenok misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cardona doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Demenok working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cardona creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Cardona fails to land.
Demenok misses with the head strike.
Cardona is working Demenok over against the cage.
Demenok lands a nice shot to the body.
Cardona tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cardona lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Demenok backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Demenok can't find room to land a body shot as Cardona controls the action.
Cardona tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cardona misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cardona lands a hook that snaps the head of Demenok backwards.
Demenok tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Calixto Cardona will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Demenok throws a big shot that misses.
Demenok lands a leg kick that knocks Cardona off balance momentarily.#CL#
Cardona closes the distance and clinches.
Demenok misses with a punch on the inside.
Cardona lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Demenok backwards.
Cardona blocks a body shot from Demenok.
A short right from Demenok.
Cardona lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Demenok or not.
Cardona tries to throw a body punch but Demenok avoids it by throwing Cardona back against the cage.
Cardona fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The referee calls for Demenok to work.
Demenok tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Demenok struggles to land a body shot inside as Cardona controls his hands.
Still in the clinch, Demenok scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cardona lands with a right to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Demenok.
Demenok throws a head punch that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Demenok blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Demenok on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Cardona scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Demenok fails to land. #T1#
Demenok tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Demenok.
Demenok lands with a right to the head.
Cardona blocking some punches.
Cardona misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cardona lands a left hand.
Cardona misses with the head strike.
Demenok throws a punch but it's blocked by Cardona.
A body shot lands from Cardona.
Demenok lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cardona backwards.
Cardona throws a head punch that misses.
A shot in the inside from Cardona.
Cardona blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Cardona.
Cardona lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Demenok or not.
Demenok goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cardona struggles to land a body shot inside as Demenok controls his hands.
Cardona swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cardona misses with a punch to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Demenok tries to throw a body punch but Cardona avoids it by throwing Demenok back against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Demenok. #T2#
A short right from Cardona.
Cardona lands a right hand.
Cardona is working Demenok over against the cage.
Demenok cracks Cardona with a nice body shot.
Cardona prevents a body shot from Demenok.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Demenok.
Demenok misses with the head strike.
Demenok lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cardona backwards.
Cardona lands a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cardona.
Demenok cracks Cardona with a nice body shot.
Demenok lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cardona backwards.
Cardona makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cardona swings wildly with an uppercut but Demenok uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cardona lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cardona presses Demenok against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Cardona misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cardona lands with a left to the head.
Cardona blocks an uppercut.
Calixto Cardona has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Cardona lands an uppercut.#T3#
Demenok misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cardona tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Demenok's elbow.
Cardona lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cardona.
Demenok misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cardona fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cardona scores with a hook to the body.
Demenok gets through Cardona's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cardona misses with a body punch.
Cardona blocks an uppercut.
Cardona working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cardona swings wildly with an uppercut but Demenok uses good head movement to avoid it.
A body shot lands from Demenok.
Demenok blocks an uppercut.
Demenok scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Demenok takes a shot to the head.
Cardona lands a nice shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cardona tries to break the clinch but Demenok is controlling the position.
Demenok fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cardona throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Cardona misses with a body punch.
Demenok lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Demenok struggles to land a body shot inside as Cardona controls his hands.
Demenok lands with a right to the head.
Demenok blocks a body shot from Cardona.
Demenok misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cardona misses with a punch to the body.
Cardona tries a body shot but Demenok blocks it.
Demenok prevents a body shot from Cardona.
Cardona misses with the head strike.
Demenok lands a shoulder strike.
Cardona tries to throw a body punch but Demenok avoids it by throwing Cardona back against the cage.
Demenok swings wildly with an uppercut but Cardona uses good head movement to avoid it.
Demenok tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A right handed body shot lands from Demenok.
Demenok tries a body shot but Cardona blocks it.
Cardona prevents a body shot from Demenok.
Demenok blocks a body shot from Cardona.
Demenok lands a body shot in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Calixto Cardona will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Cardona throws a shot from downtown. Demenok moves away and avoids it.
Cardona tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cardona scores with a spinning back kick!
Demenok misses with a wild body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Cardona misses its target.
Demenok with a nice calf kick.
A jab lands there for Cardona.
Demenok fails to land with a series of punches.
Cardona blocks a jab.
Demenok jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Demenok uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cardona.
Demenok digs a good hook to Cardona's body.
Demenok misses with a looping left.
Cardona appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Cardona throws a looping overhand right but Demenok ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Demenok lands a nice hook to Cardona's body. Cardona takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cardona checks a leg kick.
Demenok throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cardona buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Demenok throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cardona stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Demenok lands a nice looking body shot. #T1#
Demenok throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cardona stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Demenok is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Cardona rather than just go for the knockout.
Demenok goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Cardona scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Demenok moves out of range of the body kick from Cardona.
Cardona throws a head kick but Demenok moves out of range. #CL#
Cardona gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Demenok softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cardona's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Demenok misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Demenok.
Demenok makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Demenok lands a hook that snaps the head of Cardona backwards.
Demenok working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Demenok throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cardonas head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cardona misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Demenok.
Demenok lands with a light punch inside.
Demenok goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Demenok lands with a light punch inside. #T2#
Demenok misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hook to the body lands for Demenok.
Nice body punch from Demenok.
Demenok blocks a body shot from Cardona.
Cardona prevents a body shot from Demenok.
Cardona blocks a body shot from Demenok.
Cardona blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Demenok.
Cardona being controlled against the cage.
Demenok blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Demenok fails to land.
Cardona misses with some punches.
Demenok pushes Cardona back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cardona.
A short right from Cardona.
Cardona tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cardona stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC#
Cardona breaks the clinch.
Calixto Cardona is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Cardona throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Demenok sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Demenok misses its intended target.
Demenok's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cardona connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Demenok scrambles back to his feet.
A swing and a miss from Demenok.
Demenok has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cardona finds it's way round the side to connect with Demenok's head.
Cardona waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Demenok.
Demenok let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Cardona misses with an uppercut. Demenok saw that one coming.
Demenok is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cardona.
Demenok throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cardona sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Demenok throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
The crowd cheers as Demenok lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cardona doesn't seem phased though.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cardona looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cardona swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Demenok just misses with a punch to the body.
Cardona steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Demenok.
Cardona checks the leg kick.
Cardona wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T4#
Cardona throws a head kick that misses.
Demenok throws out a counter right but Cardona avoids it with no problem.
Demenok checks the leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cardona. That's going to slow Demenok down.
Good standup being displayed there by Demenok as he connects with a hook.
Demenok slips under a jab from Cardona.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Demenok delivers a nice body kick.
Cardona fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Demenok manages to avoid it.
Demenok is looking to score with low kicks.
Cardona misses with a body kick.
Demenok on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Cardona cracks a nice hook into Demenok's ribs.
Demenok throws the left hand but Cardona avoids the punch easily.
A swing and a miss from Cardona.
A low kick lands for Demenok.
Cardona misses with an uppercut. Demenok saw that one coming.
Cardona lands a jab to the nose.
Demenok looks to score with a jab to the body but Cardona is just out of range.
Rukter Demenok has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cardona keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rukter Demenok comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Cardona has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Calixto Cardona!
A very excited looking Calixto Cardona 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: C71: Steve vs. Wolfgang
Date: Nov 06, 2021

#R1#
Cardona's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Demenok connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cardona scrambles back to his feet.
Demenok avoids the body shot from Cardona.
Demenok keeps the fight on the outside.
Demenok scores with a shot to the body.
Demenok has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Cardona throws a body shot but no joy.
It seemed like Demenok was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cardona tries to clinch but Demenok moves out of range.
Cardona walks into a straight right hand from Demenok.
Cardona lands a nice hook to Demenok's body. Demenok takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Cardona misses the target.
Demenok throws a head kick that misses.
Cardona throws a one two combo.
Demenok takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big right from Cardona misses.
Demenok throws a leg kick which misses Cardona's front leg but catches the back leg as Cardona tries to avoid it.
Demenok throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jab, jab by Cardona - just one landing.
Cardona connects with a leg kick.
Cardona looks to land a left hand but Demenok moved out of range nicely.
Cardona cracks Demenok with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Cardona drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nice shot lands for Demenok.
Demenok bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T1#
Nice shot lands for Demenok.
Cardona throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cardona lunges at Demenok with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Demenok's hand.
Demenok moves out of range of the body kick from Cardona.
A jab from Demenok misses.
Demenok displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cardona throws out the jab.
Demenok misses with a low kick.
Cardona half committed to a counter leg kick.
Demenok with the inside leg kick.
Cardona checks the leg kick.
Cardona gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Demenok.
Demenok steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cardona.
It seemed like Demenok was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Demenok throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nice straight punches there by Demenok. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Demenok.
Cardona slips under a jab.
Demenok moves in looking to clinch but Cardona pushes him off.
Demenok avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cardona misses the shot to the body.
Cardona misses with a lunging right hand
and Demenok counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cardona wants to clinch.#T2#
Demenok is looking to clinch.
Cardona uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Demenok.
The fighters circle momentarily. Demenok darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nice uppercut lands for Demenok. That snapped Cardona's head back.
Demenok with a nice calf kick.
Demenok slips under a jab.#CL2#
Demenok moves into the clinch.
Cardona misses with a body punch.
Demenok blocks a body shot from Cardona.
Demenok throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cardonas head.
Demenok struggles to land a body shot inside as Cardona controls his hands.
Demenok tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cardona lands an uppercut.
Cardona misses with some punches.
Demenok digs a right hand into Cardona's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cardona's gas tank.
Cardona gets through Demenok's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Demenok's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Demenok misses with a knee strike.
Demenok is working Cardona over against the cage.#T3#
A right handed body shot lands from Cardona.
Cardona throws a punch but it's blocked by Demenok.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Demenok.
Cardona swings wildly with an uppercut but Demenok uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cardona lands with a light punch inside.
A nice left hand lands by Cardona.
Cardona working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cardona is working Demenok over against the cage.
Cardona lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cardona struggles to land a body shot inside as Demenok controls his hands.
Demenok tries a body shot but Cardona blocks it.
Cardona goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cardona throws a punch but it's blocked by Demenok.
Demenok goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Demenok lands with a left to the head.
Demenok lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cardona struggles to land a body shot inside as Demenok controls his hands.
Demenok tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Demenok misses with a punch to the body.
Cardona swings wildly with an uppercut but Demenok uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
A frustrated look appears on Cardona's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cardona throws a punch but it's blocked by Demenok.
Demenok lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cardona goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Demenok lands with a short shot to the head.
Cardona prevents a body shot from Demenok.
Cardona fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cardona.
Cardona struggles to land a body shot inside as Demenok controls his hands.
Demenok scores with a hook to the body.
Cardona swings wildly with an uppercut but Demenok uses good head movement to avoid it.
Demenok misses with some punches.
Cardona blocking some punches.
Demenok struggles to land a body shot inside as Cardona controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Demenok.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A right hand to the body from Demenok.
Demenok struggles to land a body shot inside as Cardona controls his hands. #BC2#
Demenok breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cardona on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Cardona throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Demenok sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Rukter Demenok will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Cardona - that will leave a mark!
Cardona wants to clinch up but Demenok keeps it at a distance.
Demenok misses with a hook.
Demenok connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Cardona with a jab.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cardona takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Cardona!
Demenok throws a looping overhand right but Cardona ducks down to avoid it.
Cardona throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cardona scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Demenok has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Cardona.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Demenok misses with an uppercut.
Demenok buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Demenok bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Demenok avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Demenok digs a good hook to Cardona's body.
Demenok finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A cross from Cardona lands.
Cardona tries to close the distance and clinch up but Demenok swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T1#
Demenok throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Demenok lands a really nice looking cross but Cardona seems unphased.
Demenok blocks a head kick by Cardona.
Cardona throws a head kick but Demenok moves out of range.
Cardona lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Cardona connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Rukter Demenok seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cardona connects with a good right hand that stumbles Demenok. Demenok circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Cardona misses with an uppercut.
It seemed like Demenok was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Demenok thumps Cardona with a low kick.
Demenok is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It looked like Cardona wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Demenok jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Demenok drops his hands momentarily and Cardona takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Demenok checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Demenok misses with a wild body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cardona looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Demenok ducks under a wild hook from Cardona.
Demenok flicks out a counter leg kick but Cardona steps away.
Demenok throws a body punch but Cardona moves out of range. #T2#
Cardona fails in his attempt to clinch.
Demenok throws a right hand that misses
and Cardona counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Cardona takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Some bone on bone action there as Cardona checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Cardona is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Demenok.
Demenok throws out a counter right but Cardona avoids it with no problem.
A telegraphed right hand from Cardona misses the target.
Demenok bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cardona's head.
Cardona takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Cardona takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Demenok swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Demenok blocks the body kick.
Cardona backing away here, and Demenok unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Cardona throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cardona scoring well with a low kick there.
Demenok lands a glancing blow to the side of Cardona's head.
Cardona chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Demenok can pounce on him. #CL2#
Demenok has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cardona blocks a body shot from Demenok.
Cardona wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cardona is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Demenok blocking some punches. #T3#
Cardona softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cardona letting Demenok take a breather here.
Cardona tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cardona lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cardona blocks a body shot from Demenok.
Cardona misses with a punch to the body.
Demenok doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cardona throws a head punch that misses.
Cardona can't break the clinch.
Cardona digs a right hand underneath Demenok's ribcage. Demenok let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Cardona wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Demenok has him pressed against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cardona.
Cardona misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Cardona on the inside.
Nice body punch from Demenok.
Cardona can't find room to land a body shot as Demenok controls the action.
Cardona tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Demenok.
Cardona misses with a punch to the body.
Calixto Cardona has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Demenok goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T4#
Demenok misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Demenok scores with a shoulder strike.
Cardona blocks an uppercut.
Demenok lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Demenok lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cardona.
Demenok lands a left hand.
Cardona blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Demenok blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Demenok blocking some punches.
Cardona swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cardona swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cardona lands a right hand.
Demenok has a couple of punches blocked by Cardona.
A short right from Demenok on the inside.
Cardona tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Demenok's elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cardona misses with a body punch.
Cardona misses with a body punch.
Demenok lands a body punch in the clinch.
Demenok misses with a punch to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Demenok.
Demenok misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Calixto Cardona will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Demenok tries to land a leg kick but Cardona saw it coming and moves away.
Demenok slips under a jab.
Cardona pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Demenok uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cardona.
Demenok lands a really nice looking cross but Cardona seems unphased.
Cardona takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Demenok scores with a jab.
Demenok lands with a shot to the body.
Demenok uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cardona has time to react.
Demenok misses with a body kick.#CL#
Cardona rushes Demenok and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Demenok misses with a punch to the body.
Demenok working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Demenok lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cardona lands with a light punch inside.
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!
Demenok digs a right hand underneath Cardona's ribcage. Cardona let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Demenok doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Demenok tries to work over Cardona's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Demenok tries to throw a body punch but Cardona avoids it by throwing Demenok back against the cage.
Cardona can't find room to land a body shot as Demenok controls the action. #T1#
Cardona lands a body punch in the clinch.
Cardona blocking some punches.
Cardona tries to throw a body punch but Demenok avoids it by throwing Cardona back against the cage.
A short left from Demenok.
Demenok tries to work over Cardona's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Demenok lands a left hand.
Cardona tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Demenok on the inside.
Cardona struggles to land a body shot inside as Demenok controls his hands.
Demenok blocking some punches.
Cardona lands a nice shot to the body.
Cardona lands with a left to the head. #BC#
Cardona pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cardona misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Demenok.
Demenok getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Cardona looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Demenok takes one to the chin there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Demenok walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Cardona checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A looping hook to the body misses from Demenok. Cardona does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Cardona tries a head kick but it misses.
Cardona doesn't manage to clinch there - Demenok circles away.
Demenok misses with a looping right.
A big right from Cardona misses.
Cardona connects with the punch.
Demenok throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cardona misses with a looping left.
Cardona misses with a hook. Demenok ducked under it nicely.
Cardona looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#CL#
Cardona closes the distance and pushes Demenok back into the cage.
Cardona throws a head punch that misses.
Cardona misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cardona goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Demenok tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cardona's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Demenok.
Demenok tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cardona can't find room to land a body shot as Demenok controls the action.
Cardona blocks a body shot from Demenok.
Cardona working aggressively here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cardona. #T3#
Cardona lands a left hand.
Demenok blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Demenok blocks a body shot from Cardona.
Demenok tries a body shot but Cardona blocks it.
Cardona lands a left hand.
Demenok working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Cardona.
Cardona tries a body shot but Demenok blocks it.
Cardona tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cardona lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Demenok is leaning against Cardona and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Cardona misses with a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Demenok.
Demenok lands a body punch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Cardona as Demenok tries to tie him up.
Cardona struggles to land a body shot inside as Demenok controls his hands.
Demenok misses with the head strike.
Cardona throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Demenoks head.
Demenok can't find room to land a body shot as Cardona controls the action. #T4#
Cardona swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Demenok lands a body punch.
Demenok lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Demenok lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Demenok can't find room to land a body shot as Cardona controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Demenok fails to land.
Cardona goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cardona lands with a short shot to the head.
Cardona digs a right hand into Demenok's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Demenok's gas tank.
A head punch on the inside from Demenok fails to land.
Cardona lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Demenok tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cardona's elbow.
Demenok goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Demenok scores with a hook to the body.
Demenok swings wildly with an uppercut but Cardona uses good head movement to avoid it.
Demenok blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Demenok blocks an uppercut.
Good body shot from Cardona.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rukter Demenok.
I think Demenok 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:30

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: C68: Steve vs. Gulf
Date: Oct 16, 2021

#R1#
Liu throws a hook to the side of Demenok's head but Demenok sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Liu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Demenok feints a counter leg kick.
Demenok throws a looping overhand right but Liu ducks down to avoid it.
A big left from Demenok misses.
Liu throws a lazy right hand but Demenok sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Demenok swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Liu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Demenok.
Demenok appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Liu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Demenok.
Liu tries to land a front kick but Demenok steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Balagot Liu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Demenok gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A big left from Demenok misses.
Demenok finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Liu moves out of range of the strikes.
The fighters circling - Liu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Liu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Demenok moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Demenok uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Liu.
Liu connects with the punch.
Liu connects with a crisp jab.
Demenok misses with a series of wild punches.
Demenok has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
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!
Demenok lands a nice shot that snaps Liu's head back. #T1#
Liu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Liu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Demenok checks a leg kick nicely.
Liu throws a head kick that misses.
Liu darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Liu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Demenok.
Liu checks a low kick from Demenok.
An attempted straight right counter from Liu misses the target.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Demenok fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Demenok checks the leg kick nicely there.
Liu misses with a looping left.
Demenok looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Liu swinging wildly here.
Liu swinging wildly here.
Liu staying out of range there.
Liu throws a lazy uppercut
and Demenok counters with a straight right hand.
Demenok uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Liu.
Liu is looking to slow Demenok down with leg kicks.
Liu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Demenok is trying to counter with his kicks.
Liu swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Demenok moves out of range as Liu strikes.
Demenok throws a shot to the body.
Liu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Liu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Liu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Demenok connects with a solid leg kick.
Demenok keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Liu takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Demenok misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Liu.
Demenok ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Demenok looks to throw the jab but Liu is out of range.
Demenok lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Demenok tries to clinch but Liu is having none of it.
Liu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Demenok.
Liu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Demenok.
Liu scores with a hook.
Demenok cracks a nice hook into Liu's ribs.
Liu looks to land a right hand but Demenok moved out of range.
Demenok keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Donk. Liu catches Demenok right on the button with a cross.
Demenok ducks under a wild hook from Liu.#T3#
Liu lands with an uppercut that bounces Demenok off the cage and back into range.
A big right from Liu misses.
Demenok feints a counter leg kick.
Liu thumps Demenok with a low kick.
Liu blocks the body kick.
Demenok uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A clash of legs there as Liu blocks the low kick.
Liu takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A low kick lands for Liu.
Demenok blocks a jab.
Liu stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Demenok.
Demenok checks a leg kick nicely.
Demenok looks to land a left hand but Liu moved out of range nicely.
Liu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Liu is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Demenok staying out of range there.
A jab from Demenok misses.
Liu throws out a loose jab but Demenok uses good head movement to avoid it.
Demenok throws a big shot that misses.
Demenok has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A left lands for Liu.
A slapping leg kick lands for Demenok. #T4#
Nice jab there from Liu.
Liu takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Liu looks to land a combination but Demenok avoids it well.
Demenok tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Liu is able to avoid easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Liu misses the target.
Liu walks into a left hand.
Liu ducks under a wild hook from Demenok.
Demenok misses with a looping left.
Demenok throws a body punch but Liu moves out of range.
Demenok with a nice calf kick.
Demenok looks to score with a jab to the body but Liu is just out of range.
Liu throws a right and a left that Demenok avoids nicely.
Demenok scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Liu blocks a leg kick.
Liu fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Demenok on the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Demenok scores with a nice head shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Liu. Demenok does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big right from Demenok misses.
Liu throws a big counter combination but Demenok scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Liu moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Liu throws a hook but Demenok blocks it.
Demenok throws a counter combo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Balagot Liu will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Demenok misses with an uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Liu.
Liu lands a two punch combo.
Demenok swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Demenok moves away from the strike by Liu.
Demenok's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Liu connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Demenok scrambles back to his feet.
Liu looks to land a left hand but Demenok moved out of range nicely.
Demenok swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Liu misses with a looping right.
Demenok throws a right and a left that Liu avoids nicely.
Liu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Demenok moves away from the strike by Liu.
Demenok ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Demenok throws a solid leg kick but Liu takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Demenok.
Liu tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Demenok tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Liu is able to avoid easily.
Balagot Liu is winning the standup battle so far.
Liu misses with a looping left.
Demenok throws a leg kick but Liu checks it.
Demenok moves away from the strike by Liu.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Demenok clinches. #T1#
Demenok throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Demenok tries to work over Liu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Demenok looking to slow down the pace here.
Liu is looking to break free of the clinch but Demenok has double underhooks.
Liu is looking to break free of the clinch but Demenok has double underhooks.
Demenok goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Liu looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
Liu manages to break the clinch.
A lazy left from Liu finds it's target.
Demenok slips a jab from Liu.
Demenok throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Liu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Demenok fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Liu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Demenok lands a nice leg kick that just misses Liu's sensitive parts.
Liu staying out of range there.
Liu scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd cheers as Liu lands an impressive looking overhand right. Demenok doesn't seem phased though.
Demenok thows a left - swing and a miss!
Liu slips a straight right by Demenok.
Liu looks to score with a jab to the body but Demenok is just out of range.#T2#
Demenok ducks under a wild hook from Liu.
Liu connects with the punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good work by Liu as he checks the leg kick.
Demenok defending well as Liu loads up on a big left hand.
A big right from Liu misses.
A clash of legs there as Liu blocks the low kick.
Demenok shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Demenok loads up on a big right hand but Liu slips the punch.
Liu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Demenok lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Liu throws a leg kick
and Demenok counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Demenok uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Liu has time to react.
Demenok connects with a good right hand that stumbles Liu. Liu circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Demenok walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Liu checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Demenok lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Demenok clobbers Liu with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Demenok lands a nice leg kick that just misses Liu's sensitive parts.
Demenok blocks a jab.
Demenok swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T3#
Demenok takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Liu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Liu looks to throw the jab but Demenok is out of range.
Demenok throws a head kick that misses.
Liu is looking to counter punch.
Demenok lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A telegraphed right hand from Demenok misses the target.
Demenok staying out of range there.
A lazy left from Liu finds it's target.
Demenok connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Liu's hands.
Demenok takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Liu misses the jab.
Demenok uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Liu.
Liu ducks under a wild hook from Demenok.
Demenok throws a jab when Liu was well out of range.
Liu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Demenok lands a jab to the nose.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A combination from Liu does no damage.
Liu is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Demenok misses with a wild body shot.
Liu lands the left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Demenok. Liu does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
A chopping leg kick lands by Liu.
Liu lands a nice shot that snaps Demenok's head back.
Demenok drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Demenok tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Liu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Liu throws a right hand that misses
and Demenok counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Demenok lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nice uppercut there from Liu.
Demenok changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Demenok throws a right hand that Liu ducks under and follows up with a left that Liu also avoids with ease.
Liu swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Demenok.
Liu fails to land with a series of punches.
Demenok lands with a good body shot.
Liu avoids the body shot from Demenok.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Liu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Liu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Demenok sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Liu misses with a hook.
Liu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Rukter Demenok will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Liu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Demenok.
Liu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Demenok.
A looping hook to the body misses from Demenok. Liu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Demenok has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Demenok defending well as Liu loads up on a big left hand.
Demenok flicks out a counter leg kick but Liu steps away.
Demenok takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Demenok misses with a jab, cross combination.
Demenok tries a head kick but it misses.
Liu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Demenok.
Demenok uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Liu.
Liu misses with a looping left.
Liu checks a low kick from Demenok.
Liu throwing a counter right hand but Demenok manages to avoid it.
Demenok throws a good cross that connects.
Demenok thumps Liu with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Liu cracks Demenok with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Demenok moves out of range of the strikes.
Liu looks to score with a jab to the body but Demenok is just out of range.
Liu throws a looping overhand right but Demenok ducks down to avoid it.
Liu misses with a straight right.
Demenok fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Demenok throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Demenok lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A looping hook to the body misses from Demenok. Liu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Liu throws an off balance right hand
and Demenok counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Demenok looks for the body kick but Liu saw that one coming.
Demenok uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Liu.
A solid leg kick lands there for Liu.
Liu misses the shot to the body.
Demenok tried to score with a low kick but Liu checks it.
Liu gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Demenok.
Liu misses with a hook
and Demenok makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Demenok connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Demenok moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Demenok looks to score with a jab to the body but Liu is just out of range.
Liu fails to land with a series of punches.
Liu dodges the punch combination from Demenok.
Demenok stuns Liu with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Liu scores with a jab. Demenok acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Liu scores with a punch to the head.
Liu with a hook.
Liu misses with an uppercut. Demenok saw that one coming.
Demenok is looking for the big counter here.
Demenok misses with a looping right.
Liu takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Some wild striking there from Liu.
Demenok moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Demenok's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Liu connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Demenok scrambles back to his feet.
Liu keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Demenok misses with a body kick.
Liu throwing a counter right hand but Demenok manages to avoid it.
Liu throws a hook but Demenok blocks it.
Liu throws a leg kick
and Demenok makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Demenok defending well as Liu loads up on a big left hand.
Liu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Demenok.
Nice shot lands for Demenok.
Liu throws a lazy right hand but Demenok sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T3#
Nice shot lands for Liu.
Demenok waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Liu.
Demenok walks into a jab.
Demenok connects with a good right hand that stumbles Liu. Liu circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Demenok chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Liu scores with a jab to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Liu misses the target.
Demenok chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Liu looks to score with a jab to the body but Demenok is just out of range.
Demenok thows a left - swing and a miss!
Liu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Demenok throws a front kick aimed at Liu's knee but Liu avoids it well.
Demenok pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Liu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Demenok throws the left hand but Liu avoids the punch easily.
Demenok throws a lazy right hand but Liu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Liu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Demenok throws a leg kick but Liu sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Liu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Demenok.
Demenok misses with a double jab.
Demenok gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Liu.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Liu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Demenok sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Demenok fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Liu manages to avoid it.
Demenok misses with a hook.
Liu throwing a counter right hand but Demenok manages to avoid it.
Jab, jab by Liu - just one landing.
Demenok throws a jab when Liu was well out of range.
Liu slips under a jab from Demenok.
A big right from Liu misses.
Demenok is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Liu.
A swing and a miss from Demenok.
Demenok slips a jab and a cross from Liu.
Liu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Demenok.
Liu throws a left and a right that both miss
and Demenok cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Liu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Liu looks to land a right hand but Demenok moved out of range.
Demenok on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Liu throws a jab when Demenok was well out of range.
Liu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Liu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Liu throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Demenok.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Rukter Demenok just about did enough to take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
A shot to the liver by Demenok. Beautiful body shot.
Demenok throws a low kick but Liu avoids it.
Demenok throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Demenok swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Liu.
Liu misses the shot to the body.
Liu walks into a straight right hand from Demenok.
Liu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Liu lands with an uppercut that bounces Demenok off the cage and back into range.
Good work by Liu as he checks the leg kick.
Liu is looking for a counter combo.
Liu misses with a looping right.
Demenok appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Liu connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Demenok moves away from the strike by Liu.
Demenok throws the left hand but Liu avoids the punch easily.
Demenok avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Liu lands a nice shot that snaps Demenok's head back.
Demenok lands the left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Liu checks a leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Liu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Demenok uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Liu.
A jab from Liu misses. #T1#
Liu moves out of range of the strikes.
Liu throws a hook but Demenok avoids it easily.
Liu connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Liu avoids the body shot from Demenok.
A slapping leg kick lands for Demenok.
Liu ducks under a wild hook from Demenok.
Liu scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Liu takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Liu throws a nice looking combination but Demenok bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Liu just misses with a punch to the body.
Demenok uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Liu.
Liu lands with a hook. Demenok tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Liu throws a body punch but Demenok moves out of range.
Nice body punch from Demenok.
Demenok looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The fighters circle momentarily. Demenok darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Demenok waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Liu.
Liu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Demenok sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2#
Demenok throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Liu stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Demenok ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Demenok just misses with a punch to the body.
Liu throws a jab but it's blocked by Demenok.
Demenok looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Liu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A jab from Demenok finds it's way through Liu's defenses.
Liu throws a hook but Demenok blocks it.
Demenok slips a jab from Liu.
A looping hook to the body misses from Demenok. Liu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Liu throws a hook to the side of Demenok's head but Demenok sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Liu avoids a punch combination nicely.
Liu jabs Demenok right on the nose. Demenok blinks but takes it well.
Liu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Demenok throws a hook but Liu avoids it easily.
Demenok uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Liu.
Liu backing away here, and Demenok unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Demenok checks a leg kick. #T3#
Liu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Demenok manages to avoid it.
Liu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Demenok sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Demenok moves out of range as Liu strikes.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Demenok.
Liu tries to bum rush Demenok with a series of wild strikes but Demenok uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Demenok misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Liu.
Liu loads up on a big right hand but Demenok slips the punch.
Liu blocks a jab.
Demenok throws a nice outside leg kick.
Demenok lands with a good body shot.
Demenok is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Demenok looks to land a left hand but Liu moved out of range nicely.
Liu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Liu takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Good shot there by Liu.
Liu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Liu misses with a body shot.
Liu misses with a straight right. #T4#
Liu misses the jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Liu.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Demenok tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Liu is able to avoid easily.
Liu moves out of range of the strikes.
Demenok throws the left hand but Liu avoids the punch easily.
Liu throwing a counter right hand but Demenok manages to avoid it.
Liu takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Liu throws a shot from downtown. Demenok moves away and avoids it.
Demenok defending well as Liu loads up on a big left hand.
Demenok looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Liu throws a lazy right hand but Demenok sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Demenok connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Liu momentarily.
Liu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Demenok's jab looks to have found its range, popping Liu under the eye.
Demenok throws a body punch but Liu moves out of range.
Demenok cracks a nice hook into Liu's ribs.
Liu cracks Demenok with a good jab.
Demenok missing with a left hand there. Liu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Liu blocks a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Rukter Demenok will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. 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.#R5#
Demenok displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Liu throws out the jab.
A good leg kick by Demenok.
Demenok fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Liu manages to avoid it.
A big right from Liu misses.
Liu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Demenok.
Nice shot by Liu.
Liu digs a good hook to Demenok's body.
Demenok takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Demenok lands a jab-cross combination.
Liu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A cross from Liu lands.
Liu throws a hook but Demenok avoids it easily.
An inside leg kick from Liu misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Liu.
Demenok ducks under a wild hook from Liu.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Liu swings for the body but Demenok moves out of range.
Demenok throws a hook but Liu blocks it.
Nice body punch from Liu. #T1#
Liu misses with a looping right.
Liu moves out of range as Demenok strikes.
Demenok steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Liu.
Liu with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Liu lands with a straight right. Demenok didn't see that one coming.
Demenok fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Liu manages to avoid it.
Demenok throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Liu throws the left hand but Demenok avoids the punch easily.
The fighters circling - Liu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Liu closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Liu thows a body kick. Demenok tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Demenok throws a half hearted mid kick.
Some wild striking there from Liu.
Demenok keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A head kick misses from Demenok.
Liu throws a big counter combination but Demenok scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A big left from Liu misses.
Demenok misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Demenok avoids the body shot from Liu.
Jab from Liu.
Demenok works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sloppy strikes from Liu. Those never looked like landing.
Demenok ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Liu moves away.
Liu is looking to counter punch.
Liu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A cross from Demenok lands.
Demenok with a jab.
Liu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Demenok throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Demenok throws a nice inside leg kick.
Liu scores with a crisp jab that stopped Demenok in his tracks.
Demenok fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Liu has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Demenok showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Liu.
A leg kick checked by Liu.
Liu throws a big shot that misses.#T3#
Demenok throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
An inside leg kick lands from Demenok.
Liu misses with a wild combination.
Demenok is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Liu with a body shot.
Demenok moves into range and connects with a jab.
Demenok tries to clinch but Liu moves out of range.
Demenok keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Liu.
Liu slips a straight right by Demenok.
Rukter Demenok is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Liu misses with a looping left.
Liu throws a body shot but no joy.
Liu throws out a powerful jab.
Demenok looks to land a right hand but Liu moved out of range.
Demenok connects with a body shot that sends Liu's belly button to the back.
A clash of legs there as Liu blocks the low kick.
Demenok slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Demenok avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Demenok scores with a nice strike.#T4#
Liu misses with an uppercut.
As Liu backs off Demenok throws a huge counter combo but Liu manages to avoid it all.
Liu misses with a looping right.
A big right from Demenok misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Liu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Demenok walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Liu checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Demenok blocks a low kick nicely.
The fighters circling - Demenok throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Liu is looking to chop away at Demenok's legs.
Demenok gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Demenok avoids a punch combination nicely.
Demenok misses with an uppercut.
Demenok is looking to chop away at Liu's legs.
Demenok dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jab from Demenok.
Liu misses with a hook. Demenok ducked under it nicely.
Balagot Liu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Liu throws a big shot that misses.
A little jabbing left from Demenok on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.

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 Balagot Liu.
I think Demenok has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 50:45
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 50:45
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Balagot Liu!
Balagot Liu retains his featherweight title!
A relieved looking Balagot Liu 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: HFC 96 - Babinski vs Lindholm
Date: Sep 11, 2021

#R1#
Veidt tries to clinch up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Veidt or perhaps it was just good defense by Demenok, which made it look bad.
Veidt takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Demenok throws a hook but Veidt avoids it easily.
Demenok ducks right into an uppercut from Veidt.
Veidt shoots for a takedown but Demenok saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Demenok has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Demenok keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've been told by Veidt's head coaches at Irish Collar & Elbow Academy (ICE) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Veidt takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Veidt takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Veidt takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Demenok thows a body kick. Veidt tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick misses from Demenok.
Demenok throws a body kick that misses.
Demenok chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Demenok thows a left - swing and a miss!
As Demenok looks to move away, Veidt throws a big counter combo but Demenok just gets out of the way.
Nice body kick there by Demenok.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Demenok.#T1##CL#
Veidt has taken the fight to the clinch.
Demenok tries to work over Veidt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Veidt manages to break the clinch.
Demenok connects with an inside leg kick.
Demenok scores with a shot to the body.
Veidt moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Veidt needs to keep his hands up - Demenok had a free shot at his head there.
Demenok lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rukter Demenok is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Veidt walks into a jab.
Demenok scores with a kick to the midsection.
Veidt digs a good body shot into Demenok's ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Demenok throws a head kick that Veidt semi-blocks.
Demenok is looking to land body kicks.
Veidt keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Veidt takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Horrible takedown attempt by Veidt or perhaps it was just good defense by Demenok, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andy Veidt. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Veidt lands a jab to the head.
Demenok with a nice calf kick.
Veidt is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Veidt lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Demenok circles away quickly and effectively.
Veidt looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Demenok with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Veidt tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Demenok throws a looping overhand right but Veidt ducks down to avoid it.
Veidt walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Demenok scores with a punch to the head.
Veidt throws a series of punches but Demenok moves out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Demenok as he connects with a hook.
Veidt walks into a stiff left hand from Demenok.#T3#
A big right from Veidt misses.
Veidt on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Veidt doesn't manage to clinch there - Demenok circles away.
Demenok scores with a jab. Veidt acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Veidt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Demenok.
Demenok slaps away a takedown attempt from Veidt, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A left lands for Demenok.
Veidt shoots in for a double leg but Demenok sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Veidt needs to keep his hands up - Demenok had a free shot at his head there.
Veidt shoots in looking for a takedown but Demenok manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Veidt's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Demenok explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Veidt shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Demenok but Demenok pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A countering left hand to the body from Demenok misses.
Demenok uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Veidt.
Demenok connects with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Demenok lands with an uppercut that bounces Veidt off the cage and back into range.#T4#
Demenok connects with a solid leg kick.
Veidt will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Veidt loads up on a big right hand but Demenok slips the punch.
Veidt has a takedown stuffed.
Demenok throws a solid leg kick but Veidt takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Demenok.#CL#
Veidt clinches with his opponent.
Demenok lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC2#
Demenok breaks the clinch.
Veidt closes the distance and clinches up with Demenok, looking for a takedown. Veidt pushes Demenok against the cage but Demenok circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Demenok is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Veidt had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Demenok lunges at Veidt with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Veidt's hand.
Demenok lands a nice hook to Veidt's body. Veidt takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Demenok scores with a shot to the body. #CL#
Veidt forces Demenok back against the cage and clinches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Still in the clinch, Demenok scores with a nice short uppercut.
Demenok swings wildly with an uppercut but Veidt uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Demenok.
Veidt wants to get back to striking at distance but Demenok won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rukter Demenok dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Demenok jabs Veidt to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Demenok.
Demenok misses with an uppercut.
Demenok lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Demenok fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Veidt.
Veidt lands with a shot to the body.
Demenok pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Demenok throws an overhand right that lands on Veidt's shoulder, as Veidt tries to avoid the shot.
Demenok has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A leg kick checked by Veidt.
Veidt gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Demenok takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Demenok is looking to land body kicks.
Demenok throws a leg kick but Veidt moved away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Demenok.
Veidt takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Demenok. Veidt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rukter Demenok seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Nice shot lands for Demenok.
Veidt tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Veidt forces Demenok back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Veidt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Demenok misses with an attempted mid kick.
Veidt looks for a takedown but Demenok sprawls well.
Veidt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rukter Demenok seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Demenok scores with a jab to the jaw.
Andy Veidt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Demenok lands a really nice looking cross but Veidt seems unphased.
Veidt walks into a straight right hand from Demenok.#ROC2#Veidt is rocked!
Demenok connects with a body shot that sends Veidt's belly button to the back.
Oh Veidt is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Demenok connects with a crisp jab.
Veidt chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Demenok can pounce on him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Demenok throws a nice outside leg kick.
Veidt fails with a takedown attempt.
Demenok scores with a leg kick.
Veidt seems to have got his legs back now.
Veidt looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T2#
Veidt checks a leg kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Veidt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andy Veidt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That kick from Demenok tenderised Veidt's leg. Veidt is trying to keep his angry face on.
Demenok closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Demenok misses with an uppercut.
Demenok throws a wild body kick that Veidt sees coming a mile off.
The fighters circling - Demenok throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Veidt fails in his attempt to clinch.
Demenok connects with a right hand. Veidt shakes it off.
Demenok takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Demenok lands a right hook to the body.
A left lands for Demenok.
Demenok connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T3#
Demenok throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Demenok blocks a jab.
A nice side step and Demenok releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Veidt tries to clinch up but Demenok circles away and keeps his distance.
Demenok looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Demenok connects with a body shot that sends Veidt's belly button to the back.
Veidt fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Demenok connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Demenok finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Veidt is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Veidt blocks a leg kick.
As Demenok looks to move away, Veidt throws a big counter combo but Demenok just gets out of the way.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Demenok, as that shot connected.
Veidt is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Demenok scores with a hook to the body. Veidt takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Demenok lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
No luck for Veidt with that takedown attempt.
A punch lands to the side of Veidt 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A slapping leg kick lands for Demenok. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Demenok bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Veidt's head.
Veidt looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Demenok looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Veidt tries to clinch there but Demenok circles away.
Veidt throws a series of punches but Demenok avoids them all with ease.
Demenok swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Demenok slips a jab from Veidt.
Veidt on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Demenok. Demenok obviously looking to wear him down.
Demenok lands with a straight right. Veidt didn't see that one coming.
Good shot there by Demenok.
Veidt with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Demenok throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Veidt on the side of the head.
Veidt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Veidt shoots in but Demenok avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rukter Demenok showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Veidt takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Veidt. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Demenok thuds a left hand into Veidt's body.
Veidt on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Demenok. Demenok obviously looking to wear him down. #TD#
Veidt shoots in and bounces Demenok off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Demenok is pulling down on Veidt's head to control his posture.
Demenok tries to land a sweep but no joy.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Demenok holds on and takes a little breather.
Veidt stopping the sweep attempt from Demenok.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Demenok controlling the position.
Veidt stopping the sweep attempt from Demenok.
Veidt postures up.
Veidt is working Demenok over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T1#
Veidt stopping the sweep attempt from Demenok.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Demenok keeping moving, preventing Veidt from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Veidt accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Demenok working a defensive guard here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Demenok throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Demenok swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL#
Veidt gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Demenok taking a breather.
Veidt is looking to take this one to the mat.
Veidt lands a left hand that snaps the head of Demenok backwards.
Veidt drops down looking for an ankle pick but Demenok pulls his leg out and moves away.
Demenok will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Demenok lands a nice hook to Veidt's body. Veidt takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T2#
Demenok lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Veidt blocks a jab.
Veidt is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Veidt throws a shot from downtown. Demenok moves away and avoids it.
Veidt slips under a jab.
Demenok throws a head kick that Veidt semi-blocks.
Demenok bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Veidt lunges at Demenok with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Demenok's hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A bone on bone clash there as Veidt blocks the leg kick.
Veidt takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Veidt checks a leg kick.
Demenok slips a jab and a cross from Veidt.
A right-left combo lands from Veidt.
Veidt rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Demenok moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Demenok connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Veidt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andy Veidt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3#
Demenok fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Veidt has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Demenok scores with a nice right hand.
Donk. Demenok catches Veidt right on the button with a cross.
Demenok connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Veidt moves in looking to clinch but Demenok pushes him off.
Veidt misses with a straight right.
Demenok doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Rukter Demenok is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Veidt throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Andy Veidt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Good shot there by Demenok.
Veidt looks to throw the jab but Demenok is out of range.
Veidt shoots in and drives through. Demenok sprawls well.
Veidt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Demenok lands a nice looking kick to the body. Veidt takes a step back to recover.
Demenok punishes Veidt's body with a nice straight punch.#T4#
Demenok lands a nice shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A left lands for Demenok.
Demenok goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Demenok lands a nice hook to Veidt's body. Veidt takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Demenok stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Demenok wants it to stay on the feet.
Veidt shoots in and drives through. Demenok sprawls well.
Veidt takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Demenok pushes Veidt away with a front kick.
Demenok lands a jab to Veidt's midsection.
Demenok lands a lovely overhand right.
Demenok feints and then cracks Veidt's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Veidt down.
Demenok lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Veidt at a distance.
Demenok paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Demenok connects with a leg kick.
Demenok with a jab.
Demenok fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Veidt has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rukter Demenok comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Demenok 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rukter Demenok!
Rukter Demenok 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: HFC 85 - Sosa vs Bulb III
Date: Jul 17, 2021

#R1#
A head kick misses from Dinglestomper.
Demenok takes a swing at Dinglestomper's ribcage but misses.
Demenok looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dinglestomper fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Demenok manages to avoid it.
Dinglestomper takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CL2#
Dinglestomper has managed to clinch.
Dinglestomper misses with a punch on the inside.
Demenok misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Demenok.
Dinglestomper is trying to push Demenok away but Demenok has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Demenok misses with a punch to the body.
A hook to the body from Dinglestomper.
Dinglestomper lands a shot to the body.
Dinglestomper fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Demenok misses with a punch to the body.
Dinglestomper misses with a punch on the inside.
Demenok struggles to land a body shot inside as Dinglestomper controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dinglestomper misses with some punches.
Demenok working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Demenok misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Demenok lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dinglestomper throws a punch but it's blocked by Demenok.
Dinglestomper misses with a hook to the ribs.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A short right from Demenok on the inside. #T1#
Dinglestomper's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Demenok.
A hook to the body from Demenok.
Demenok looking to throw knees to the head but Dinglestomper is blocking nicely.
Dinglestomper tries to throw a body punch but Demenok avoids it by throwing Dinglestomper back against the cage.
Demenok lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dinglestomper lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dinglestomper working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Demenok struggles to land a body shot inside as Dinglestomper controls his hands.
Demenok lands a body punch. #BC#
Demenok manages to break the clinch.
Demenok slips under a jab.
Dinglestomper looks to land a right hand but Demenok moved out of range.
Demenok fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dinglestomper manages to avoid it.
Demenok is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dinglestomper.
Demenok avoids the body shot from Dinglestomper.
Dinglestomper takes one to the chin there.
Dinglestomper moves away from the strike by Demenok.
Dinglestomper slips a jab from Demenok.
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!
Dinglestomper lands a front kick.
Dinglestomper tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Demenok was well out of range. Poor timing from Dinglestomper.#T2#
Dinglestomper looks to score with a jab to the body but Demenok is just out of range.
Demenok throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Demenok misses the shot to the body.
Demenok tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dinglestomper was well out of range. Poor timing from Demenok.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Demenok loads up on a big right hand but Dinglestomper slips the punch.
Demenok uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dinglestomper.
Dinglestomper connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dinglestomper uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Demenok.
Demenok checks the leg kick nicely there.
A jab from Dinglestomper misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dinglestomper.
Dinglestomper ducks under a wild hook from Demenok.
Good leg kick by Demenok.
Some bone on bone action there as Demenok checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A solid body kick from Demenok. #CL2#
Dinglestomper closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dinglestomper blocks a body shot from Demenok.
Dinglestomper lands with a light punch inside.
Demenok tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dinglestomper avoids it.
Dinglestomper lands a body shot in the clinch. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dinglestomper.
Dinglestomper goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dinglestomper misses with some punches.
Demenok digs a right hand into Dinglestomper's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dinglestomper's gas tank.
Demenok scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Demenok.
Demenok misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Demenok lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Demenok misses with some punches.
Dinglestomper takes a shot to the head.
Demenok goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dinglestomper.
Demenok blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dinglestomper has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Demenok seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Dinglestomper can turn it around.
Demenok softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dinglestomper working aggressively here.
Dinglestomper swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Demenok blocks an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Demenok goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dinglestomper stalling against the cage.
Demenok working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T4#
Dinglestomper lands a body punch.
Demenok throws a punch but it's blocked by Dinglestomper.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Demenok.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dinglestomper.
Demenok lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dinglestomper backwards.
Dinglestomper misses with a body punch.
Dinglestomper tries to throw a body punch but Demenok avoids it by throwing Dinglestomper back against the cage.
Demenok throws a head punch that misses.
Dinglestomper working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dinglestomper softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dinglestomper scores with a shot to the side of Demenok's head.
Dinglestomper lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Dinglestomper - that landed with a thud.
Demenok lands a hook that snaps the head of Dinglestomper backwards.
Demenok misses with a punch to the body.
Dinglestomper blocks an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dinglestomper.
Dinglestomper misses with a punch on the inside.
Demenok throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Demenok.
Demenok tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dinglestomper's elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rukter Demenok dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Dinglestomper is looking to clinch.
Demenok bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dinglestomper's head backwards.
Dinglestomper takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Demenok moves in looking to clinch but Dinglestomper pushes him off.
Dinglestomper with a nice calf kick.
Dinglestomper tries to clinch but Demenok is having none of it.
Demenok avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Demenok misses with a low kick.
Demenok gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Dinglestomper counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Dinglestomper crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Demenok - the referee stops the clock and Dinglestomper gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Demenok. Dinglestomper manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Good work by Demenok as he checks the leg kick.
Demenok swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dinglestomper throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Demenok appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Demenok throws a low kick, looking for Dinglestomper's leg but Dinglestomper calmly moves out of range.
Demenok lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dinglestomper throws a quick inside leg kick.
Demenok walks into a stiff left hand from Dinglestomper.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Demenok has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dinglestomper.
Demenok takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dinglestomper misses with a low kick. #T1#
Dinglestomper connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dinglestomper looks to score with a jab to the body but Demenok is just out of range.
Dinglestomper throws the kick towards the body but Demenok avoids it.
Demenok moves out of range of the strikes.
Some bone on bone action there as Dinglestomper checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Demenok scores with a jab to the head.
Demenok lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Demenok takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Demenok moves out of range as Dinglestomper throws a body kick.
Dinglestomper takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dinglestomper! But no joy.
Demenok bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dinglestomper lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Dinglestomper throws a wild body kick that Demenok sees coming a mile off.
Dinglestomper swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Dinglestomper connects with a good right hand that stumbles Demenok. Demenok circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Demenok throws a body punch but Dinglestomper moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dinglestomper throws a shot from downtown. Demenok moves away and avoids it.
Demenok scores with a jab. Dinglestomper acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Demenok misses with a straight left. #T2#
Demenok throws a hook but Dinglestomper avoids it easily.
Dinglestomper misses with a head kick.
Dinglestomper throws a big shot that misses.
Dinglestomper moves away from the strike by Demenok.
Rukter Demenok is winning the standup battle so far.
Good leg kick by Demenok.
Demenok lands with an overhand left.
Demenok throws a jab but it's blocked by Dinglestomper.
Demenok swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Demenok throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Dinglestomper appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Demenok misses with a looping right.
Demenok uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dinglestomper.
Dinglestomper displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Demenok throws out the jab.
Demenok lands a nice hook to Dinglestomper's body. Dinglestomper takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dinglestomper throws a body punch but Demenok moves out of range.
Demenok lands with a hook. Dinglestomper tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Demenok throws a hook but Dinglestomper blocks it.
Dinglestomper tries to land a leg kick but Demenok saw it coming and moves away.
Demenok tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T3#
Demenok looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nice cross by Demenok.
Dinglestomper throws out a leg kick but Demenok moves out of range and Dinglestomper only half commits.
Dinglestomper fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Demenok manages to avoid it.
Dinglestomper fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dinglestomper connects with a solid leg kick. #CL#
Demenok closes the distance and clinches.
Dinglestomper doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dinglestomper prevents a body shot from Demenok.
Demenok lands a hook to the side of the head.
Demenok lands a shoulder strike.
Demenok throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dinglestompers head.
Dinglestomper goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dinglestomper doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Demenok scores with a hook to the body.
Dinglestomper blocks an uppercut.
Demenok misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dinglestomper lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dinglestomper will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Demenok up against the cage.
Dinglestomper tries to work over Demenok's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
Demenok blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Dinglestomper.
Demenok tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dinglestomper's elbow.
Dinglestomper tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Demenok is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dinglestomper is defending well for now.
Dinglestomper's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Demenok misses with a punch on the inside.
Demenok is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Dinglestomper digs a right hand underneath Demenok's ribcage. Demenok let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right hand to the body from Dinglestomper.
Dinglestomper blocks a body shot from Demenok.
Dinglestomper doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hand to the body from Dinglestomper.
Rukter Demenok has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dinglestomper prevents a body shot from Demenok.
Demenok tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dinglestomper scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Demenok lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dinglestomper backwards.
Dinglestomper lands a right hand that snaps the head of Demenok backwards.
Demenok blocks an uppercut.
Dinglestomper lands a right hand.
Dinglestomper lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Rukter Demenok will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Dinglestomper motions for Demenok to come forward. Dinglestomper throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dinglestomper throws an overhand right that lands on Demenok's shoulder, as Demenok tries to avoid the shot.
Demenok dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dinglestomper. That did some damage!
Dinglestomper is looking to clinch.
Dinglestomper uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Demenok.
Demenok throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Demenok swings for the body but Dinglestomper moves out of range.
Demenok takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Demenok waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dinglestomper.
Demenok throws out a leg kick but Dinglestomper moves out of range and Demenok only half commits.
Dinglestomper tried to score with a low kick but Demenok checks it.
Some bone on bone action there as Demenok checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Dinglestomper tries to clinch there but Demenok circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dinglestomper throws a leg kick but Demenok checks it.
Demenok throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Demenok keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Dinglestomper wants to slow Demenok down by chopping away at his legs.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Dinglestomper.
Dinglestomper tries to clinch
enabling Demenok to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Dinglestomper tries a head kick but it misses.
It looked like Demenok wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dinglestomper avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A jab from Demenok finds it's way through Dinglestomper's defenses.
Dinglestomper misses with a kick to the body.
Dinglestomper slips a jab from Demenok.
Dinglestomper takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dinglestomper throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dinglestomper throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dinglestomper tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Demenok is able to avoid easily.
Demenok swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Demenok scores with a body shot.
Demenok on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Dinglestomper loads up on a big right hand but Demenok slips the punch.
Decent striking displayed by Dinglestomper there.
Dinglestomper is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dinglestomper moves out of range of the body kick.
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!
Dinglestomper dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Demenok. That did some damage!
Dinglestomper misses with a body shot. #T2#
A head kick misses from Demenok.
A leg kick checked by Demenok.
As Dinglestomper backs away, Demenok returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Demenok moves away from the strike by Dinglestomper.
Demenok is looking to land body kicks.
A nice leg kick lands there from Demenok.
Dinglestomper has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Demenok.
Dinglestomper keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Demenok.
Dinglestomper is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Dinglestomper scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Demenok ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A nice leg kick lands there from Demenok.
Demenok misses with a hook.
Demenok throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Demenok pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Demenok misses with a body shot.
Demenok throws a leg kick but Dinglestomper checks it.
Demenok walks into a straight right hand from Dinglestomper.
A looping hook to the body misses from Demenok. Dinglestomper does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dinglestomper walks forward, straight into a front kick from Demenok.
Saggy Dinglestomper has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Dinglestomper lands a head kick!
Dinglestomper misses with a wild body shot.
Dinglestomper takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dinglestomper keeps the fight on the outside.
Demenok uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dinglestomper.
Dinglestomper throws a head kick but Demenok moves out of range.
Dinglestomper avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dinglestomper misses with a low kick.
Rukter Demenok is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The fight stays on the outside here - Demenok looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice body punch from Demenok.
Dinglestomper shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Demenok keeps the fight on the outside.
Demenok takes a swing at Dinglestomper's ribcage but misses.
Demenok lands with a nice body punch.
Demenok scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T4#
Dinglestomper dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Demenok. That did some damage!
Dinglestomper scores with a push kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Demenok tests Dinglestomper's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Demenok, as that shot connected.
Demenok takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dinglestomper throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dinglestomper waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Demenok.
Demenok throwing a counter right hand but Dinglestomper manages to avoid it.
Dinglestomper listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Demenok slips under a jab from Dinglestomper.
A shot to the liver by Demenok. Beautiful body shot.
Demenok moves out of range of the body kick.
Good leg kick by Demenok.
Demenok slips under a jab from Dinglestomper.
Dinglestomper misses with a body kick.
Demenok half committed to a counter leg kick.
Demenok blocks the body kick.
Demenok avoids the body shot from Dinglestomper.
The fighters circling - Demenok throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Saggy Dinglestomper.
Well Demenok 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: HFC 78 - Nofud vs Petrov
Date: Jun 18, 2021

#R1#
Walters blocks a low kick nicely.
Demenok uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Walters.
Demenok connects with a crisp jab.
Good shot there by Walters.
Walters moves into range and connects with a jab.
Demenok misses with a wild combination.
Demenok slips a straight right by Walters.
And Demenok counters with a quick kick to the body but Walters blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Demenok lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Walters digs a good hook to Demenok's body.
Demenok misses with a few strikes there.
Walters throws out a counter right but Demenok avoids it with no problem.
Demenok lands a nice looking kick to the body. Walters takes a step back to recover. #T1#
Demenok chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Walters ducks under a wild hook from Demenok.
Demenok scores with the left hand. Walters knows he should have avoided that one.
Walters looks to throw the jab but Demenok is out of range.
Walters throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Walters has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Demenok is looking to slow Walters down with leg kicks.
Demenok steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Walters.
Demenok throws a leg kick which misses Walters's front leg but catches the back leg as Walters tries to avoid it.
Rukter Demenok is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice uppercut lands for Walters. That snapped Demenok's head back. #T2#
Walters avoids the body shot from Demenok.
Demenok scores with a kick to the midsection.
Demenok throws a hook but Walters blocks it.
Walters throws out a counter right but Demenok avoids it with no problem.
Demenok swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A left lands for Walters.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Demenok lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Demenok with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Walters to score with a decent uppercut.
Rukter Demenok seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Demenok goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A low kick lands for Demenok.
Walters loads up on a big right hand but Demenok slips the punch.
Demenok tries to clinch but Walters is having none of it. #T3#
Walters tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Demenok was well out of range. Poor timing from Walters.
Demenok ducks under a wild hook from Walters.
Demenok with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Walters to score with a decent uppercut.
Walters moves into range and connects with a jab.
A big left from Demenok misses.
Demenok paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Demenok connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Demenok misses with a leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Walters on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Demenok swings for the body but Walters moves out of range.
Demenok lands a jab.#T4#
Demenok takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Demenok throws a nice outside leg kick.
Demenok has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Demenok there as he acknowledges the shot.
We've been told by Demenok's head coaches at Chakuriki LA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Walters ducks right into an uppercut from Demenok.
Walters misses with a lunging right hand
and Demenok counters with a nice low kick that buckles Walters's knee momentarily.
Walters lands with a shot to the body.
Demenok tries a head kick but it misses.
Walters throws out a counter right but Demenok avoids it with no problem.
Demenok jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Demenok ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Walters moves away.
Demenok throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Walters sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rukter Demenok dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Walters throws a hook but Demenok blocks it.
Demenok slips under a jab.
Walters connects with a jab.
A slow jab from Walters misses its intended target.
Demenok lands a nice looking kick to the body. Walters takes a step back to recover.
Demenok is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Walters can do to turn this around?
Demenok walks into a left hand.
Demenok lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Demenok throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Demenok connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Walters momentarily.
Demenok takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Walters misses the target.
Walters throws a poor cross that misses
and Demenok counters with a nice kick to the body.
Demenok's corner calls for a 1-2. Demenok obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A big right from Demenok misses.
Rukter Demenok is winning the standup battle so far.
Demenok looks to score with a jab to the body but Walters is just out of range.
Demenok looks for the body kick but Walters saw that one coming.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Walters! But no joy.
Demenok bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Walters.
Demenok throws a jab when Walters was well out of range.
It seemed like Walters was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Demenok misses with a straight left.
Walters is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Demenok with a body shot.#T2#
Demenok moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Walters cracks Demenok with a good jab.
Demenok throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Demenok lands a lovely overhand right.
A good leg kick by Demenok.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Walters might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Demenok has got the better of the exchanges.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Demenok throws a front kick that sends Walters stumbling back into the cage.
Demenok misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Walters.
Demenok misses with a head kick.
Walters throws out a counter right but Demenok avoids it with no problem.
Demenok blocks a jab.
Demenok looks to throw a body kick
and Walters counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Walters throws out a loose jab but Demenok uses good head movement to avoid it.
Demenok throws the kick towards the body but Walters avoids it.
Walters looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Demenok ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Demenok misses with a leg kick.
Demenok throws a hook to the side of Walters's head but Walters sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little jabbing left from Walters on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Demenok slips a jab from Walters.
Walters looks to land a left hand but Demenok moved out of range nicely.
Demenok throwing a counter right hand but Walters manages to avoid it.
Demenok throws an overhand right that lands on Walters's shoulder, as Walters tries to avoid the shot.
Demenok looks to land a right hand but Walters moved out of range.
Demenok scores with a sloppy right hand. Walters should have avoided that one. #T4#
Walters throws out a loose jab but Demenok uses good head movement to avoid it.
A big left from Walters misses.
Demenok uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Walters.
Walters moves forwards but Demenok connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Walters checks the leg kick.
Walters unleashes a big counter combination but Demenok bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Walters changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Demenok tries to avoid it but Walters manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Demenok to the ground. Demenok escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A big right from Walters misses.
Demenok throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Walters jabs Demenok to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good shot there by Walters.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rukter Demenok dominated that second round.
That's time! Demenok's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Walters has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Demenok.
Walters throws the left hand but Demenok avoids the punch easily.
Demenok scores with a spinning back kick!
Demenok looks to land a right hand but Walters moved out of range.
Walters throws out a loose jab but Demenok uses good head movement to avoid it.
And Demenok counters with a quick kick to the body but Walters blocks it.
Demenok motions for Walters to come forward. Demenok throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Demenok keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Demenok catches Walters with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Demenok misses with a leg kick
and Walters counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Walters is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Demenok uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Walters. #T1#
Walters fails with a takedown attempt.
Demenok lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Walters.
Demenok uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Walters.
Demenok tried to counter with a leg kick but Walters avoided it.
Demenok dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Walters. That did some damage!
Demenok looking to land some kicks to the body here. #T2#
Demenok slips a straight right by Walters.
Walters on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Demenok is looking to land body kicks.
Walters bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A punch lands to the side of Demenok 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Demenok avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Demenok is looking to chop away at Walters's legs.
Demenok swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Walters now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Walters throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Demenok sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Walters scores with a nice strike.#T3#
Demenok throws a body punch but Walters moves out of range.
Walters keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Walters throws a poor cross that misses
and Demenok counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Demenok punishes Walters's body with a nice straight punch.
Rukter Demenok is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Walters's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Demenok ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Walters moves away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Walters! But no joy.
Walters connects with a single shot there.
Walters misses with a hook. Demenok ducked under it nicely.
Walters lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Walters stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Demenok.#T4#
Demenok lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kevin Walters has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Walters throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Demenok sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And Demenok counters with a quick kick to the body but Walters blocks it.
Demenok connects with an inside leg kick.
Demenok tries to land a leg kick but Walters saw it coming and moves away.
It seemed like Walters was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Demenok misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Walters.
Demenok avoids the body shot from Walters.
Demenok 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!
Demenok uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Walters.
A jab from Walters misses.
Demenok lands a really nice looking cross but Walters seems unphased.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rukter Demenok showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Demenok 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rukter Demenok!
A relieved looking Rukter Demenok 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: HFC 74 - Krylov vs Leifsson
Date: May 22, 2021

#R1#
Goromaru takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Demenok takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Demenok wants to slow Goromaru down by chopping away at his legs.
Goromaru stuns Demenok with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Demenok.
Goromaru scores with a crisp jab that stopped Demenok in his tracks.
Goromaru avoids the head kick by Demenok.
Demenok takes a swing at Goromaru's ribcage but misses.
Demenok throws a shot from downtown. Goromaru moves away and avoids it.
Demenok looks to throw the jab but Goromaru is out of range.
Demenok tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Goromaru was well out of range. Poor timing from Demenok.#CL2#
Goromaru has Demenok up against the cage in a clinch.
Goromaru working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Goromaru misses with a hook to the ribs.
Goromaru misses with a short punch on the inside.
Demenok fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Goromaru lands a right hand.
Goromaru goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1#
Goromaru working aggressively here.
Nice elbow from Demenok. #CUT#It looks like Rikiya Goromaru has been cut.
Goromaru lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Demenok backwards.
Goromaru lands with a left to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Goromaru fails to land.
A right hook to the body lands for Demenok.
A nice right hand lands inside from Goromaru.
Demenok tries to throw a body punch but Goromaru avoids it by throwing Demenok back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Goromaru fails to land.
Goromaru gets through Demenok's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Goromaru lands a left hand that snaps the head of Demenok backwards.
Demenok scores with a nice hook to the head.
Demenok blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Demenok misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Demenok misses with a hook to the ribs.
Demenok lands with a light punch inside.
A short right from Goromaru.
Still in the clinch, Demenok scores with a nice short uppercut.
Demenok misses with a body punch.
Demenok takes a shot to the head.
Demenok working aggressively here.
Goromaru is trying to break the clinch but Demenok has him pressed against the cage. #T2#
Demenok lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Goromaru backwards.
Demenok swings wildly with an uppercut but Goromaru uses good head movement to avoid it.
Demenok lands an uppercut.
Goromaru drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Demenok gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Goromaru goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Goromaru doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Goromaru is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Demenok is keeping busy.
A short body shot lands from Goromaru as the two fighters clinch.
Goromaru misses with a short punch on the inside.
Demenok pushes Goromaru back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Demenok working aggressively here.
Goromaru scores with a shot to the side of Demenok's head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Goromaru prevents a body shot from Demenok.
Demenok tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Demenok breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Demenok. Goromaru does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3##CL2#
Goromaru has closed the distance and engaged Demenok in a clinch.
Demenok working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Demenok struggles to land a body shot inside as Goromaru controls his hands.
Demenok misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Goromaru.
Goromaru blocks a body shot from Demenok.
Demenok misses with a hook to the ribs.
Demenok swings wildly with an uppercut but Goromaru uses good head movement to avoid it.
Goromaru wants to stall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Goromaru.
Demenok goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #TD2#
Goromaru pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB2#
Goromaru has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Demenok can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Goromaru can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Demenok controls the pace.
Demenok is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Chakuriki LA Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#T4#
Demenok has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Demenok trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Goromaru manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Demenok bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Goromaru's guard. #REVR#
Goromaru keeping full guard, as Demenok tries to pass. #SUB2#
Goromaru is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Demenok stays in close to Goromaru's body and controls the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Rikiya Goromaru will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rikiya Goromaru's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Demenok jabs Goromaru right on the nose. Goromaru blinks but takes it well.#CL2#
Goromaru clinches up against the cage.
Demenok blocks an uppercut.
Demenok lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Goromaru backwards.
Goromaru misses with a hook from the clinch.
Demenok digs a right hand into Goromaru's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Goromaru's gas tank.
Goromaru lands a shoulder strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Demenok.
Goromaru stalling in the clinch but Demenok improves position.
Goromaru misses with a hook from the clinch.
Demenok makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Demenok.
Demenok lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Goromaru is trying to maintain a safe position but Demenok gets an underhook and turns Goromaru into the cage.
Nice body punch from Demenok.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Demenok scores with a shot to the side of Goromaru's head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Goromaru.
Goromaru throws a head punch that misses.
Goromaru tries to work over Demenok's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Demenok swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
Demenok lands a nice uppercut.
Goromaru struggles to land a body shot inside as Demenok controls his hands.
Goromaru lands with a right to the head.
Demenok lands a left hand. #BC#
Demenok breaks the clinch.
Goromaru tries to clinch up.
Goromaru shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Demenok pinned against the cage. Demenok gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Demenok keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Demenok on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Goromaru on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Demenok keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Goromaru shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Demenok defends it nicely.
Demenok throws a nice outside leg kick. #T2#
Demenok misses with an attempted mid kick.
Goromaru misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Demenok.
Demenok uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Goromaru.
Demenok throws a hook but Goromaru avoids it easily.
Goromaru jabs at Demenok's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Demenok looks to land a body kick but Goromaru moved away.
Goromaru misses with a hook
and Demenok counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Demenok doesn't manage to clinch there - Goromaru circles away.
Goromaru throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Demenok throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It seemed like Goromaru was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Demenok swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rikiya Goromaru seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Decent striking displayed by Demenok there.#T3#
Demenok steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Goromaru.
Goromaru throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Goromaru's corner calls for a 1-2. Goromaru obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Goromaru tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Demenok paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Goromaru looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Demenok throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL2#
Goromaru rushes Demenok and presses him up against the cage.
Goromaru stalls.
Goromaru blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Goromaru fails to land.
Demenok misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Goromaru takes a shot to the head.
Goromaru jumps guard but Demenok stands there with Goromaru around his waist. Goromaru gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rukter Demenok has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rikiya Goromaru.
Demenok doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Demenok lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rukter Demenok has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T4#
Goromaru pushes Demenok back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Demenok working aggressively here.
Demenok cracks Goromaru with a nice body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Demenok blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Goromaru lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Goromaru fails to land.
Goromaru lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Demenok works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Demenok is leaning against Goromaru and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Goromaru is breathing heavily.
Goromaru scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Demenok lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Goromaru swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Demenok lands a left hand that snaps the head of Goromaru backwards.
Goromaru has a couple of punches blocked by Demenok.
Demenok tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Goromaru's elbow.
Goromaru has a couple of punches blocked by Demenok.
Goromaru misses with a punch on the inside.
Demenok blocks an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Demenok.
Demenok presses Goromaru against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Goromaru wants to stall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rukter Demenok dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rikiya Goromaru's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Demenok throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Goromaru stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Demenok swings for the body but Goromaru moves out of range.
Demenok takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Demenok takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Demenok throws a body shot but no joy.
Demenok throws a looping overhand right but Goromaru ducks down to avoid it.
Demenok clobbers Goromaru with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Demenok sizes up Goromaru with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A nice leg kick from Demenok, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goromaru rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Demenok moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Demenok misses the target.
Demenok looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Horrible takedown attempt by Goromaru or perhaps it was just good defense by Demenok, which made it look bad.
Demenok feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T1#
Goromaru cracks Demenok with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Demenok on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Goromaru misses with the combination.
Goromaru tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Demenok throws a big counter combination but Goromaru scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Demenok throws a jab but it's blocked by Goromaru.
Demenok misses with a jab to the body
and Goromaru counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2#
Goromaru moves into range and clinches up with Demenok.
Demenok blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Demenok lands with a right to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Goromaru fails to land.
Demenok goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Demenok lands a hook to the side of the head.
Demenok misses with a punch to the body.
Goromaru prevents a body shot from Demenok. #T2#
Demenok goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Demenok's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Demenok misses with a body punch.
Goromaru throws a punch but it's blocked by Demenok.
Goromaru fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Goromaru working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Goromaru doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Goromaru breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Goromaru falls off balance throwing a combination
and Demenok cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Demenok's jab looks to have found its range, popping Goromaru under the eye.
Goromaru throws a big shot that misses.
Goromaru throws a solid leg kick but Demenok takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Goromaru.
Rukter Demenok is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Demenok smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#ROC#Goromaru is rocked!
Goromaru has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Both fighters circling a little - Demenok finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Goromaru is still on wobbly legs! Can Demenok finish him?
Goromaru walks straight into a right hand from Demenok - that's dropped him! Demenok jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Goromaru from any more punishment! Goromaru complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Rukter Demenok!
During a confident post fight interview, Rukter Demenok thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: HFC 70 - Nickel vs Tonissaar
Date: Apr 24, 2021

#R1#
A big left from Repine misses.
Demenok fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Repine on the side of the head.
We've been told by Repine's head coaches at Groundkeeper Willies that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Repine is trying to break the clinch but Demenok is controlling him.
Demenok misses with a short punch on the inside.
Demenok fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Demenok escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Demenok throws a quick inside leg kick.
Repine avoids the body shot from Demenok.
Repine bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Demenok's head backwards.
Repine waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Demenok.
We've been informed that Demenok has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Demenok moves out of range of the strikes.
Repine falls off balance throwing a combination
and Demenok counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Repine's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Demenok connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Repine scrambles back to his feet.
Nice cross by Demenok.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Repine throws a right and a left that both miss.
Repine throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Repine catches Demenok with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Repine throws a jab but it's blocked by Demenok.
Demenok works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Demenok.
Demenok ducks under a wild hook from Repine.
Repine throws a hook but Demenok blocks it.
Repine throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Repine throws a shot from downtown. Demenok moves away and avoids it.
Demenok scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#CL2#
Demenok clinches.
Repine is trying to force a seperation but Demenok has the dominant position.
Demenok tries to throw a body punch but Repine avoids it by throwing Demenok back against the cage. #BC2#
Demenok pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chad Repine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Repine tries to bum rush Demenok with a series of wild strikes but Demenok uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Repine misses with a hook
and Demenok counters with a body kick. #CL2#
Demenok gets a clinch.
Demenok tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Demenok tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Demenok prevents Repine from breaking the clinch.
Demenok scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Repine prevents a body shot from Demenok.
Repine prevents a body shot from Demenok. #BC#
Repine escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Repine misses with an uppercut
and Demenok counters with a straight right hand.
Repine pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T2#
Repine throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Demenok sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Repine takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Repine throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Demenok displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Repine throws out the jab.
Repine throws a hook but Demenok blocks it.
Repine jabs Demenok to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Repine misses the target.
Demenok lands a really nice looking cross but Repine seems unphased.
Demenok slips under a jab.
Demenok explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Repine throws a hook to the side of Demenok's head but Demenok sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Demenok throws out a counter right but Repine avoids it with no problem.
Repine on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Demenok feints and then cracks Repine's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Repine down.
Demenok slips a jab from Repine.
Demenok lands with a right hand.
Repine is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Repine takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Demenok moves out of range of the strikes.
Demenok wants to clinch.#T3#
Repine throws a big shot that misses.
Repine takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Demenok thuds his right hand into Repine's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Repine looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Demenok dips to his left and cracks Repine with an uppercut!
Demenok is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Repine had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Demenok with the inside leg kick.
Repine misses with an uppercut. Demenok saw that one coming.
Demenok bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Repine slips a jab and a cross from Demenok.
Repine throws a lazy uppercut
and Demenok counters with a low kick, right behind Repine 's knee.
Demenok looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Demenok stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Demenok jabs at Repine's body.
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!
Repine misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Demenok scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Repine throws a right hand that misses
and Demenok counters with a right hand to the body.
Demenok jabs at Repine's body.
Repine scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #CUT#It looks like Rukter Demenok has been cut.
Repine throws a sloppy body shot
and Demenok counters with a straight right hand.
Repine is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T4#
Repine throws a lazy right hand but Demenok sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Repine throws a right hand that misses
and Demenok counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Repine throws a big shot that misses.
Demenok looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Demenok lands a glancing blow to the side of Repine's head.
Demenok slips a straight right by Repine.
Repine lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Demenok circles away quickly and effectively.#CL2#
Demenok closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Repine escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Demenok gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Demenok is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Repine.
A jab lands there for Demenok.
Repine throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Demenok staying out of range there.
Repine doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Repine.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Demenok throws a quick inside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Repine throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It seemed like Demenok was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Repine takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nice defenses there by Demenok.
Demenok tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Repine was well out of range. Poor timing from Demenok.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rukter Demenok dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rukter Demenok's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Demenok defending well as Repine loads up on a big left hand.
Demenok showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Repine.
A left lands for Repine.
Demenok lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Demenok scores with a hook to the body. Repine takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Repine throws a poor cross that misses
and Repine takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Demenok.
Repine thuds his right hand into Demenok's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Repine takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Demenok lands a nice leg kick that just misses Repine's sensitive parts.
Repine misses with a looping left.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Demenok scores with a crisp jab that stopped Repine in his tracks.
Rukter Demenok seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Demenok tests Repine's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Repine looks to land a right hand but Demenok moved out of range.
Repine looks to throw the jab but Demenok is out of range.
Repine looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Repine with a nice cross.
Repine takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Repine throws a lazy right hand but Demenok sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
Repine loads up on a big right hand but Demenok slips the punch.
Repine misses with a hook. Demenok ducked under it nicely.
Repine throws a shot from downtown. Demenok moves away and avoids it.
Demenok scores with a jab.
A swing and a miss from Repine.#CL2#
Demenok closes the distance and clinches.
Repine tries to circle away but Demenok has him pinned against the cage.
Demenok has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Repine has had enough of the clinch but Demenok keeps him there for the moment.
Repine takes a shot to the head. #BC#
Repine escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Repine gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Repine misses with an uppercut.
Demenok dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Demenok finds it's way through Repine's defenses.
Repine takes one on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Repine closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Demenok turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Repine gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Demenok.
Left hook, right uppercut from Repine.
Demenok takes a swing at Repine's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Repine throws an off balance right hand
enabling Demenok to counter with a crisp jab.
Repine takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Demenok dodges the punch combination from Repine.
Demenok looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Repine swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Repine throws a looping overhand right but Demenok ducks down to avoid it.
Repine looks to land a right hand but Demenok moved out of range.
Demenok displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Repine throws out the jab.
Nice body punch from Demenok.
Repine misses with the combination.
A countering left hand to the body from Demenok misses.
Repine throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Demenok counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A swing and a miss from Repine.
Demenok with a nice cross.
Demenok lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Repine throws an overhand right that lands on Demenok's shoulder, as Demenok tries to avoid the shot.
Repine fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Repine is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Demenok.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Demenok in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Repine misses with a hook
and Demenok counters with a head kick. #T3#
A thudding body kick lands there by Demenok!
Demenok scores with a jab to the body.
Good leg kick by Demenok.
Repine throws a looping overhand right but Demenok ducks down to avoid it.
Repine misses with a series of wild punches.
Repine swinging wildly here.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Repine crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Demenok - the referee stops the clock and Repine gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Demenok. Repine manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Demenok takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Demenok slips a jab from Repine.
Demenok lands with a cross.
Repine throws a looping overhand right but Demenok ducks down to avoid it.
Demenok uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Repine.
Danga de danga de dang - Repine scores with a four punch combination!
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!
Demenok dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Repine swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Repine takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T4#
Demenok throws a nice outside leg kick.
Repine misses with an uppercut. Demenok saw that one coming.
Repine throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Demenok sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Repine misses the shot to the body.
Repine on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Demenok. Demenok obviously looking to wear him down.
Repine throws a lazy uppercut
letting Demenok counter with a right hand.
Demenok lands a jab to Repine's midsection.
Demenok doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A slow jab from Repine misses its intended target.
Repine misses the jab.
Demenok bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Repine will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Demenok uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Repine.
Repine misses with an uppercut
and Demenok counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Demenok moves away from the strike by Repine.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Demenok lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Repine at a distance.
Demenok fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Repine.
Repine pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Demenok steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Repine.
Repine misses the shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rukter Demenok showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rukter Demenok's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Nice defenses there by Demenok.
Repine thows a left - swing and a miss!
Demenok flicks out a counter leg kick but Repine steps away.
Demenok ducks under a wild hook from Repine.
Repine throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Demenok scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Repine doesn't seem bothered though.
Repine walks into a left hand.
Repine thows a left - swing and a miss!
Demenok thinks about the counter body kick.
Repine sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Nice uppercut lands for Demenok. That snapped Repine's head back.
Repine misses with a looping left.
Repine throws a looping overhand right but Demenok ducks down to avoid it.
A jab from Repine misses.
Demenok was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Repine jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Repine is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Demenok throws a body shot but no joy.
Demenok dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Repine rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Demenok counters with a nice body shot.
Demenok throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Demenok staying out of range there.#T1#
Repine on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Repine takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Repine scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Demenok scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Repine closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Repine swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Repine throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Repine shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Demenok connects with an inside leg kick.
Repine misses the shot to the body.
Repine throws out a loose jab but Demenok uses good head movement to avoid it.
Demenok lands a right hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Demenok moves into the clinch successfully.
Demenok scores with a shoulder strike.
Demenok prevents Repine from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Repine's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Repine fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Repine swings widly with a right hand
and Demenok cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Demenok misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T2#
Repine closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Nice uppercut there from Demenok.
Repine takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Demenok fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Repine misses with a hook. Demenok ducked under it nicely.
Repine swats away the attempt to clinch by Demenok.
Demenok dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Repine thows a left - swing and a miss!
Repine is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Demenok.
Repine throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Demenok counters with an inside leg kick.
Repine pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Repine misses with an uppercut.
Demenok throws a nice outside leg kick.
Repine misses with a hook
and Demenok counters with a nice uppercut.
Repine misses with a straight left.
Repine throws a jab but it's blocked by Demenok.
Demenok swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Repine misses the jab.#T3#
Demenok catches Repine with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Demenok scores with a hook to the body. Repine takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Demenok lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Repine throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Demenok sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Demenok throws a body shot but no joy.
Demenok throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A big left from Repine misses.
The fighters circling - Repine throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Demenok takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Repine throws a hook to the side of Demenok's head but Demenok sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Demenok dips to his left and cracks Repine with an uppercut!
A good leg kick by Demenok.
Demenok works over Repine's head and body with a nice combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Repine throws an off balance right hand
and Demenok counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Repine thinking.
Demenok throws a quick inside leg kick.
Repine misses with a wild combination.
Repine has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Demenok.#T4#
Repine misses with a hook. Demenok ducked under it nicely.
Demenok now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Repine gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Demenok.
Repine throws a jab when Demenok was well out of range.
Repine walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Repine takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Demenok scores with a jab to the body.
A good leg kick by Demenok.
Demenok slips under a jab from Repine.
A little jabbing left from Demenok on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Demenok scores with a kick to the body.
Demenok uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Repine.
Repine swings widly with a right hand
and Demenok counters with a straight right hand.
Demenok comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Demenok changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Repine takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Demenok moves out of range as Repine strikes.
Repine throws a jab but it's blocked by Demenok.
Demenok cracks Repine with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rukter Demenok really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rukter Demenok's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4##CL2#
Demenok closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Demenok lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Repine's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Repine is trying to push Demenok away but Demenok has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Demenok tries a body shot but Repine blocks it.
Demenok scores with a shoulder strike.
Demenok misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Repine's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Demenok works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Repine just misses with a punch to the body.
Repine takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Repine swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Demenok flicks out a counter leg kick but Repine steps away.#CL2#
Demenok instigates a clinch.
Demenok lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Repine or not. #BC#
Repine breaks the clinch.
Repine misses with a right hand
and Demenok counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Demenok jabs Repine right on the nose. Repine blinks but takes it well.
A big right from Repine misses.
Demenok cracks Repine with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Demenok lands with a good body shot.#T1#
Demenok throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Repine stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Repine cracks Demenok with a right hand to the side of the head.
Repine takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Repine throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That kick from Demenok tenderised Repine's leg. Repine is trying to keep his angry face on.
Repine takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Repine jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Demenok was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Demenok keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A left lands for Demenok.
Demenok scores with a jab to the head.
Repine thows a left - swing and a miss!
A jab from Repine misses.
Demenok connects with the punch.
Demenok looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Repine takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice uppercut there from Demenok.
Demenok slips under a jab.#T2#
A left lands for Demenok.
Repine misses with an uppercut
enabling Demenok to counter with a crisp jab.
Demenok defending well as Repine loads up on a big left hand.
Demenok ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A good leg kick by Demenok.
Repine takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Repine throws a jab but it's blocked by Demenok.
A chopping leg kick lands by Demenok.
Demenok lands a body shot.
Repine misses with a hook. Demenok ducked under it nicely.
A left and a right from Demenok both land. Nice combination.
Nice defenses there by Demenok.
Some wild striking there from Repine.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Demenok! But no joy.
A swing and a miss from Repine.
Repine looks to land a combination but Demenok avoids it well.
Demenok throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Jab from Demenok.#T3#
Demenok getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Repine doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Demenok keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Repine.
Demenok throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Demenok bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Demenok lands an overhand right.
Repine misses with a left hand
and Demenok counters with an inside leg kick.
Repine throws the left hand but Demenok avoids the punch easily.
Good shot there by Demenok.
Repine swings widly with a right hand
and Demenok counters with a nice uppercut.
Repine throws a hook but Demenok avoids it easily.
Demenok uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Repine.
Demenok throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Repine scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Repine throws a series of punches but Demenok moves out of range.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Repine on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Repine misses with a shot to the body
and Demenok counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
A jab from Demenok does it's job there.
Repine throws a jab when Demenok was well out of range.
Repine throws a shot from downtown. Demenok moves away and avoids it.
Repine throws a hook but Demenok blocks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Demenok! But no joy.
Demenok digs a good hook to Repine's body.
Demenok fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Repine on the side of the head.
Demenok avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Demenok lands a leg kick that knocks Repine off balance momentarily.
Demenok defending well as Repine loads up on a big left hand.
Repine digs a good body shot into Demenok's ribs.
Repine throws a right and a left that Demenok avoids nicely.
Repine throws a poor cross that misses
and Demenok makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Repine really felt that one!
Demenok lands a really nice looking cross but Repine seems unphased.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Repine takes one on the button.
Demenok lands a nice leg kick that just misses Repine's sensitive parts.
Demenok lands a jab to the nose.
Repine swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Demenok slips a straight right by Repine.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rukter Demenok dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Rukter Demenok's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R5#
Repine on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A nice leg kick from Demenok, right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice inside leg kick there by Demenok. That's going to slow Repine down.
Demenok moves out of range as Repine strikes.
Demenok doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Repine gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Demenok.
Demenok goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Repine throws a right hand that misses
and Demenok counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Repine looks to throw the jab but Demenok is out of range.
Nice jab there from Demenok.
Repine misses with a hook
and Demenok counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Repine throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Repine throws a jab but it's blocked by Demenok.
Demenok connects with a solid leg kick.
Demenok throws a looping overhand right but Repine ducks down to avoid it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Demenok.
Demenok punishes Repine's body with a nice straight punch.
Repine jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Repine uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Demenok. #T1#
Repine misses with a double jab.
A nice leg kick from Demenok, right into the meat of the thigh.
Repine throws a series of punches but Demenok moves out of range.
Repine throws a looping overhand right but Demenok ducks down to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Demenok.
Repine misses with a looping left.
Some wild striking there from Repine.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Repine crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Demenok - the referee stops the clock and Repine gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Demenok. Repine manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Demenok lands a jab to Repine's midsection.
Demenok connects with a body shot.
Repine throws a hook to the side of Demenok's head but Demenok sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Demenok listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Demenok throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Demenok dodges the punch combination from Repine.
Chad Repine has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Repine stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Demenok.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Repine throws a lazy uppercut
and Demenok counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Repine takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Repine throws a poor cross that misses
and Repine takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Repine walks into a jab.
Demenok cracks Repine with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Repine throws out a loose jab but Demenok uses good head movement to avoid it.
Repine swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A slow jab from Repine misses its intended target.
Demenok feints a counter leg kick.
A big right from Repine misses.
Repine works the jab nicely.
Crunch! Demenok slams his shin into Repine's torso.
Demenok feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Repines jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Demenok tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Repine was well out of range. Poor timing from Demenok.
Repine throws a leg kick but Demenok moved away.
A punch combination from Repine misses. #T3#
Repine missing with a left hand there. Demenok was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Repine throws a shot from downtown. Demenok moves away and avoids it.
Demenok keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Repine fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Demenok manages to avoid it.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Repine throws a lazy right hand but Demenok sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Demenok defending well as Repine loads up on a big left hand.
Repine loads up on a big right hand but Demenok slips the punch.
Repine misses with a hook
and Demenok counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Demenok throws a leg kick which misses Repine's front leg but catches the back leg as Repine tries to avoid it.
Demenok thuds his shin into the meat of Repine's side.
Repine looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Demenok scores with a punch to the head.
Repine has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Demenok.
A swing and a miss from Repine.
Demenok catches Repine with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Repine throws a jab when Demenok was well out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Repine gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Danga de danga de dang - Repine scores with a four punch combination!#T4#
Demenok scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Repine scores with a hook.
Repine misses with a wild body shot.
Demenok clobbers Repine with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Repine takes one to the chin there.
Demenok ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Demenok moves out of range of the strikes.
Repine misses the jab.
Demenok listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Demenok ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Demenok plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Demenok staying out of range there.
Demenok staying out of range there.
Good exchange - Demenok coming out on top.
Repine lands a nice shot that snaps Demenok's head back.
Rukter Demenok is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Demenok scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rukter Demenok comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Demenok 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 45:50
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 45:50
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rukter Demenok!
Rukter Demenok decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: HFC 64 - Sosa vs Bulb
Date: Mar 13, 2021

#R1#
Demenok tries to land a front kick but Goromaru steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Goromaru was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Goromaru throws an overhand right that lands on Demenok's shoulder, as Demenok tries to avoid the shot.
Demenok swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Demenok circles away from the clinch attempt
and Demenok counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Demenok takes a swing at Goromaru's ribcage but misses.
Goromaru keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Goromaru misses its target.
Good work by Goromaru as he checks the leg kick.
Demenok throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Goromaru feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Demenok works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goromaru tries to clinch but Demenok is having none of it.
A big left from Demenok misses.
Goromaru was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Demenok lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Demenok throws an overhand right that lands on Goromaru's shoulder, as Goromaru tries to avoid the shot.
Demenok's coach down at Chakuriki LA Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Demenok's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Goromaru shoots in but no luck this time. #T1#
Demenok finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Goromaru 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.
A solid leg kick lands there for Demenok.
Demenok jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Demenok throws out a loose jab but Goromaru uses good head movement to avoid it.
Demenok will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Goromaru takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Demenok smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A telegraphed right hand from Demenok misses the target.
A counter left hand to the body from Goromaru misses its target.
Demenok throws an off balance right hand
and Goromaru counters with a right hand to the body.
Demenok throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Goromaru makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Goromaru! #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Demenok ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Goromaru moves away.
Goromaru is looking to counter punch.#TD#
Goromaru closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Demenok's guard.
Goromaru trying to control but Demenok is working from the bottom.
Goromaru looking to sit in guard and control but Demenok gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Demenok really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Goromaru. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Goromaru is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Demenok defends well.#SUB#
Goromaru is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Demenok defends well.
Demenok wants to pass the guard but Goromaru is keeping the position.#T3#
Demenok trying to control the position from guard on top but Goromaru is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Demenok won't allow Goromaru to sweep him here.
Demenok's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Goromaru working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Demenok doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Demenok manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Demenok trying to control but Goromaru is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Goromaru looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Demenok controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Goromaru looking to hit a scissor sweep but Demenok is one step ahead there.
Goromaru is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Demenok avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Goromaru looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Demenok is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Goromaru working for a triangle but Demenok defends it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rukter Demenok dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Goromaru catches Demenok with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Goromaru scores with a nice strike.
Demenok lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Goromaru backs up against the cage.
Demenok misses the shot to the body.
Goromaru throwing a counter right hand but Demenok manages to avoid it.
Goromaru misses the jab.
Goromaru looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Goromaru lands a slapping body shot.
Demenok misses with a body shot.
Goromaru tried to counter with a leg kick but Demenok avoided it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goromaru tests Demenok's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Demenok with a hook.
Goromaru scores with a decent looking hook.#T1#
Goromaru shoots for a takedown but Demenok saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Demenok only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Rukter Demenok seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Goromaru displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Demenok throws out the jab.
Demenok throws a lazy right hand but Goromaru sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL#
Goromaru gets a clinch.
Goromaru blocks a body shot from Demenok.
Goromaru lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Goromaru blocking some punches.
Goromaru misses with a punch to the body.
Goromaru scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Demenok lands a body punch in the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A right hook to the body lands for Demenok.
Goromaru lands a right hand that snaps the head of Demenok backwards.
A hook to the body from Demenok.
Demenok being controlled against the cage.
Demenok doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
Demenok blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Goromaru makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Demenok lands a body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A right handed body shot lands from Demenok.
Demenok lands with a left to the head. #BC2#
Demenok breaks the clinch.
Rukter Demenok seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fight stays on the outside here - Goromaru looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A nice side step and Demenok releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Goromaru moves away from the strike by Demenok.
Demenok changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Demenok throws a leg kick which misses Goromaru's front leg but catches the back leg as Goromaru tries to avoid it.
Goromaru closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Demenok throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Demenok takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#It looks like Rukter Demenok has been cut.
Demenok lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T3#
Demenok scores with a leg kick.
Goromaru uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Demenok.
Demenok scores with a spinning back kick!
Goromaru on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Goromaru misses the jab.
Demenok throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Goromaru stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Goromaru uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Demenok.
Demenok misses with a straight left.
A quick step to the side and Goromaru tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Demenok looks to throw a body kick
and Goromaru counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Goromaru misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Goromaru with a lazy takedown attempt
and Demenok counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Goromaru misses with a right hand
and Demenok counters with a straight right hand.
A nice leg kick from Demenok, right into the meat of the thigh. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Demenok lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Goromaru takes a shot to the body in his stride. #CL#
Goromaru forces Demenok back against the cage and clinches.
Demenok blocks an uppercut.
Demenok misses with a short punch on the inside.
Goromaru throws a head punch that misses.
Demenok can't find room to land a body shot as Goromaru controls the action.
Goromaru lands a shoulder strike.
Goromaru tries to circle away but Demenok has him pinned against the cage.
Demenok pushes Goromaru back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Goromaru lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Demenok backwards.
Goromaru misses with a punch on the inside.
Demenok throws a punch but it's blocked by Goromaru.
Demenok misses with a hook to the ribs.
Demenok struggles to land a body shot inside as Goromaru controls his hands.
Demenok lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Goromaru.
Goromaru jumps guard but Demenok stands there with Goromaru around his waist. Goromaru gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Rukter Demenok will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Rukter Demenok's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Demenok lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Demenok missing with a left hand there. Goromaru was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Demenok works the jab nicely.
An inside leg kick from Demenok misses.
Goromaru swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Goromaru takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Goromaru moves out of range of the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Goromaru misses the target.
Demenok swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Goromaru appears to be looking for a big counter.
Demenok has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Demenok tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Goromaru was well out of range. Poor timing from Demenok.
Demenok fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Goromaru looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Goromaru misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Demenok.
Demenok looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Goromaru closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rukter Demenok is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Goromaru looks to throw the jab but Demenok is out of range.
Demenok was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Demenok lands a nice looking body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Goromaru misses the target.
A little jabbing left from Demenok on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Demenok missing with a left hand there. Goromaru was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Demenok lands with a cross.
Demenok misses the shot to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Demenok.
Goromaru uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Demenok.
Goromaru is looking to counter punch.
Demenok throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Goromaru stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Goromaru fails in his attempt to clinch.
Demenok ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Goromaru misses with a right hand
and Demenok counters with a nice uppercut.
Demenok throws a jab when Goromaru was well out of range.#T2#
Demenok lands a jab to Goromaru's midsection.
Demenok looks to score with a jab to the body but Goromaru is just out of range.
Goromaru throws a hook but Demenok blocks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Goromaru takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Demenok scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Demenok lunges at Goromaru with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Goromaru's hand.
Demenok tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
As Demenok backs away, Goromaru returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Demenok shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Demenok cracks Goromaru with an open hand slap.
Demenok scores with a kick to the body.
Goromaru with a jab.
Demenok fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Goromaru is out of range. #T3#
Goromaru cracks Demenok with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Good standup being displayed there by Goromaru as he connects with a hook.
Demenok dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Goromaru lands a jab.
Goromaru attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Demenok lands a nice shot to the body.
Rikiya Goromaru has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Demenok avoids the body shot from Goromaru.
Demenok misses with a hook
and Goromaru counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Goromaru doesn't manage to clinch there - Demenok circles away.
Goromaru fails to land the takedown.
Goromaru misses with an uppercut. Demenok saw that one coming.#T4#
Demenok throws a hook but Goromaru avoids it easily.
Demenok scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Goromaru doesn't seem bothered though.
Goromaru tries to clinch
enabling Demenok to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Demenok scores with a crisp jab that stopped Goromaru in his tracks.
The fight stays on the outside here - Goromaru looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A left lands for Demenok.
Demenok lands a jab to Goromaru's midsection.
Nice uppercut lands for Demenok. That snapped Goromaru's head back.
Demenok connects with a single shot there.
Demenok stuns Goromaru with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rukter Demenok is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Demenok scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Goromaru doesn't seem bothered though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rukter Demenok comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Demenok 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: HFC 60 - David vs Goliath
Date: Feb 13, 2021

#R1#
Wagner fails to land the takedown.
Demenok just misses with a punch to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Wagner checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Wagner unleashes a big counter combination but Demenok bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Demenok will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Wagner unleashes a big counter combination but Demenok bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Demenok showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wagner.
It looked like Demenok was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Demenok lands a slapping body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wagner takes one to the side of the head.
Wagner misses with a two punch combination.
Demenok throws a quick counter kick to the body but Wagner avoids it.
We've been told by Demenok's head coaches at Chakuriki LA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T1##CL#
Wagner gets tackled into the cage by Demenok. Demenok maintains the clinch.
Demenok misses with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Demenok.
Demenok pushes Wagner back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Wagner fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Demenok works on Wagner's body with a couple of short punches.
Wagner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Demenok's elbow.
Wagner jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Demenok walks away with a smile on his face. Wagner gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Rukter Demenok has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kurt Wagner.
Wagner sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Wagner walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wagner falls off balance throwing a combination
and Demenok counters with an outside leg kick.
We've been informed that Wagner has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Demenok attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Wagner throws a counter combo.
Demenok connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Wagner's hands.#T2#
Good work by Wagner as he checks the leg kick.#CL2#
Wagner gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wagner with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Demenok.
Demenok tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wagner's elbow.
A short left from Demenok.
Demenok scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wagner with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Wagner missing with knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Demenok creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Demenok creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Demenok avoiding damage as Wagner throws knees to the body.
Demenok lands a shot to the body.
Demenok lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wagner looks winded!#BC2#
Wagner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wagner throws a chopping leg kick but Demenok manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Demenok throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Demenok gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T3#
Wagner tries to pull guard but Demenok forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Demenok as the two fighters clinch.
Demenok goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Demenok misses with a body punch.
Demenok lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wagner backwards.
Demenok gets through Wagner's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Demenok.
Demenok lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Demenok lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wagner or not. #BC#
Demenok breaks from the clinch.
Wagner tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wagner takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Demenok connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#ROC#Wagner is rocked!
Demenok explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Wagner is still on wobbly legs! Can Demenok finish him?
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#KD#
Demenok cracks Wagner with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Wagner looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Demenok finish him? #T4#
Wagner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Demenok.
Demenok stuns Wagner with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Demenok throws a quick head kick that knocks Wagner silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Demenok is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Rukter Demenok!
An out of breath Rukter Demenok thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: HFC 55 - Dos Anjos vs Battle
Date: Jan 09, 2021

#R1#
Demenok tried to score with a low kick but Sweet Destruction checks it.
Sweet Destruction ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sweet Destruction fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Demenok keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sweet Destruction scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nice jab there from Demenok.
Demenok tries to move into range but Sweet Destruction moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sweet Destruction throws an overhand right that lands on Demenok's shoulder, as Demenok tries to avoid the shot.
A shot to the liver by Demenok. Beautiful body shot.
Sweet Destruction swings for the body but Demenok moves out of range.
Demenok feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Demenok throws a poor cross that misses
and Sweet Destruction counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sweet Destruction misses with a body shot
and Demenok counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Demenok definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
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!#CL2#
Sweet Destruction closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sweet Destruction missing with knees to the body.
Demenok can't find room to land a body shot as Sweet Destruction controls the action.
Demenok can't find room to land a body shot as Sweet Destruction controls the action. #T1#
Demenok lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sweet Destruction swings wildly with an uppercut but Demenok uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sweet Destruction with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sweet Destruction tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Demenok avoids it.
Demenok misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sweet Destruction blocks an uppercut.
Demenok works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Demenok throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sweet Destructions head.
A short body shot lands from Demenok as the two fighters clinch.
Sweet Destruction trying to control the position but instead, Demenok has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sweet Destruction into the cage.
A right hand to the body from Demenok.
Sweet Destruction's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Demenok misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Demenok creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Demenok tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sweet Destruction's elbow.
Nice body punch from Demenok.
A short uppercut from Demenok.
Sweet Destruction throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Demenok blocks it with crossed arms.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Sweet Destruction blocks an uppercut. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Demenok misses with a body punch.
Sweet Destruction tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Demenok misses with some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Demenok.
Demenok misses with a body punch.
Sweet Destruction misses with the head strike.
Demenok missing with knees to the body.
Sweet Destruction throws a knee to the head but misses.
Demenok misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice left hand lands by Demenok.
Demenok works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sweet Destruction digs a right hand into Demenok's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Demenok's gas tank.
Demenok tries a body shot but Sweet Destruction blocks it.
Demenok working aggressively here.
Demenok pushes off an throws an elbow but Sweet Destruction leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Demenok blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Demenok manages to break the clinch.
Sweet Destruction lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Sweet Destruction.
Sloppy strikes from Sweet Destruction. Those never looked like landing.
Demenok is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Demenok wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T3##CL2#
Sweet Destruction rushes Demenok and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Demenok pushes Sweet Destruction back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sweet Destruction missing with knees to the body.
Demenok lands a hook that snaps the head of Sweet Destruction backwards.
Sweet Destruction misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Demenok doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Demenok tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sweet Destruction's elbow.
Demenok throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sweet Destruction takes a shot to the head.
Demenok lands a shot to the body.
Sweet Destruction looks winded!
Demenok lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sweet Destruction backwards.
A short right from Demenok on the inside. #BC#
Demenok's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Demenok misses the jab.
Demenok works Sweet Destruction's body with a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Demenok swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Demenok slips a straight right by Sweet Destruction.
Demenok looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T4#
Demenok tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A leg kick checked by Sweet Destruction.
Demenok lands with a hook. Sweet Destruction tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Good work by Sweet Destruction as he checks the leg kick.
Demenok clobbers Sweet Destruction with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Demenok takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Demenok tries to work over Sweet Destruction's front leg with a kick but Sweet Destruction checks it.
Demenok pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Demenok takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Demenok scores with a punch to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Demenok takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A slow jab from Demenok misses its intended target.
Sweet Destruction rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Demenok connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sweet Destruction looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rukter Demenok dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Sweet Destruction moves in looking to clinch but Demenok pushes him off.
Demenok thinks about countering with a body kick.
Sweet Destruction moves out of range of the body kick from Demenok.
A little jabbing left from Sweet Destruction on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sweet Destruction is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Demenok.
Demenok is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sweet Destruction can do to turn this around?
Good work by Sweet Destruction as he checks the leg kick.
A nice side step and Sweet Destruction releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sweet Destruction misses with an uppercut
and Demenok counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sweet Destruction uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Demenok has time to react.
Sweet Destruction misses with a right hand
enabling Demenok to counter with a crisp jab.
Demenok misses with a body kick.
Sweet Destruction misses with a hook
and Demenok counters with a nice body shot.
Sweet Destruction misses with an uppercut.
Demenok appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sweet Destruction lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Sweet Destruction.
Demenok tries to land a front kick but Sweet Destruction steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sweet Destruction wants to counter the offense by Demenok and move into the clinch position.
Good shot there by Sweet Destruction.
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!
Sweet Destruction walks into a straight right hand from Demenok.#T1#
Demenok drops his hands momentarily and Sweet Destruction takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Your Sweet Destruction seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sweet Destruction misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Demenok.
Sloppy strikes from Sweet Destruction. Those never looked like landing.
Sweet Destruction misses with a wild body shot.
Sweet Destruction is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Demenok takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Demenok lands a glancing blow to the side of Sweet Destruction's head.
Demenok lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sweet Destruction comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Demenok ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sweet Destruction moves away.
Sweet Destruction tries to counter by closing the distance.
Demenok ducks under a wild hook from Sweet Destruction.
A little feinted left hand from Demenok on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
Sweet Destruction misses with a series of wild punches.
Sweet Destruction ducks under a wild hook from Demenok.
Demenok bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Demenok digs a good body shot into Sweet Destruction's ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sweet Destruction moves out of range of the strikes.
Sweet Destruction looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sweet Destruction looks to score with a jab to the body but Demenok is just out of range.
Demenok swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Demenok blocks a jab.
Demenok throws a jab when Sweet Destruction was well out of range.
Sweet Destruction swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Demenok counter with a right hand.
Demenok staying out of range there.
Sweet Destruction checks the leg kick.
Demenok misses with a low kick as Sweet Destruction jumps back.#T3#
A nice leg kick from Demenok, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sweet Destruction dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sweet Destruction looks to throw the jab but Demenok is out of range.
It appears Demenok was looking to counter with a kick there.
Sweet Destruction scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Demenok punishes Sweet Destruction's body with a nice straight punch.
Demenok misses with a looping right.
Rukter Demenok is winning the standup battle so far.
A big left from Sweet Destruction misses.
Demenok lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Demenok ducks right into an uppercut from Sweet Destruction.
Sweet Destruction misses the shot to the body.
Sweet Destruction misses with a double jab
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Demenok lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sweet Destruction's sensitive parts. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A shot to the liver by Sweet Destruction. Beautiful body shot.
Sweet Destruction swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Demenok counters with an outside leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Sweet Destruction checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Demenok avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Demenok throws a hook but Sweet Destruction blocks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sweet Destruction. Demenok does a little dance to reset his feet.
Demenok lands a really nice looking cross but Sweet Destruction seems unphased.
Sweet Destruction throws a body punch but Demenok moves out of range.
Sweet Destruction on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Demenok. Demenok obviously looking to wear him down.
Demenok walks into a stiff left hand from Sweet Destruction.
Sweet Destruction tries to bum rush Demenok with a series of wild strikes but Demenok uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Demenok is looking to counter with a body kick.
Sweet Destruction rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Demenok counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Demenok throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Rukter Demenok will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. 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#
Demenok looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sweet Destruction looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Demenok moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Demenok throws a nice inside leg kick.
Demenok looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Demenok misses with a wild body shot.
Sweet Destruction tries to counter with a clinch but Demenok shakes him off and moves away.
Nice defenses there by Sweet Destruction.
Sweet Destruction moves to clinch but Demenok breaks away
and Demenok counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Demenok lands with a good body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Demenok jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sweet Destruction tries to counter with a clinch but Demenok shakes him off and moves away.
Demenok lands an overhand right.
Sweet Destruction misses with a hook.
It looked like Demenok wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sweet Destruction throws a hook but Demenok avoids it easily.#T1#
Sweet Destruction cracks Demenok with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sweet Destruction takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Demenok swats away the attempt to clinch by Sweet Destruction.
Demenok wants to slow Sweet Destruction down by chopping away at his legs.
Demenok connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sweet Destruction momentarily.
Demenok misses with a hook. Sweet Destruction ducked under it nicely.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Demenok.
Sweet Destruction avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Demenok sets himself, and Sweet Destruction steps forward looking for the clinch! Demenok avoids it this time.
Sweet Destruction thuds a left hand into Demenok's body.
Demenok looks for the body kick but Sweet Destruction saw that one coming.
Demenok misses with a body kick.
Demenok swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2#
Nice jab there from Demenok.
Sweet Destruction fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Demenok moves away from the strike by Sweet Destruction.
Sweet Destruction swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Demenok counters with an outside leg kick.
Sweet Destruction throws a lazy uppercut
and Demenok counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A swing and a miss from Sweet Destruction.
Sweet Destruction takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #CL2#
Sweet Destruction clinches up against the cage.
Demenok presses Sweet Destruction against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Demenok lands with a short shot to the head.
Demenok struggles to land a body shot inside as Sweet Destruction controls his hands.
Demenok on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Demenok goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Demenok struggles to land a body shot inside as Sweet Destruction controls his hands.
Demenok scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T3#
A right hand to the body from Sweet Destruction.
Sweet Destruction is trying to maintain a safe position but Demenok gets an underhook and turns Sweet Destruction into the cage.
Demenok goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rukter Demenok has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Demenok struggles to land a body shot inside as Sweet Destruction controls his hands.
Demenok avoids the elbow strike from Sweet Destruction, against the cage.
Sweet Destruction scores with a knee to the head.
Sweet Destruction tries to land knees in the clinch but Demenok avoids the damage to the body.
Your Sweet Destruction has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sweet Destruction takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Demenok goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Demenok tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Demenok lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sweet Destruction backwards.
Demenok lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sweet Destruction backwards.
Demenok is leaning against Sweet Destruction and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Demenok blocks the elbow strike.
Demenok lands a nice shot to the body.
Sweet Destruction is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Demenok lands a body shot.
A short right from Demenok.
A knee to the head by Sweet Destruction.
A hook to the body from Demenok. #T4#
Good body shot from Demenok.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Demenok tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sweet Destruction's elbow.
A nice left hand lands by Demenok.
Demenok tries to throw a body punch but Sweet Destruction avoids it by throwing Demenok back against the cage.
Demenok lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sweet Destruction backwards.
Demenok lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Demenok.
Sweet Destruction tries to land a knee to the head but Demenok blocks with his arms.
A shot in the inside from Demenok.
Demenok lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sweet Destruction.
A short body shot lands from Demenok as the two fighters clinch.
Demenok lands with a light punch inside. #BC#
Demenok breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sweet Destruction's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sweet Destruction ducks under a wild hook from Demenok.
Sweet Destruction on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Demenok. Demenok obviously looking to wear him down.
Demenok lands a slapping body shot.
Demenok misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rukter Demenok is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Demenok uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sweet Destruction.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rukter Demenok showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Demenok 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:28
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: HFC 48 - Sitsongrit vs Repine
Date: Nov 21, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Demenok lands the left hand.
Demenok tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dinglestomper appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Dinglestomper throws out a loose jab but Demenok uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dinglestomper waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Demenok.
Dinglestomper walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Demenok is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dinglestomper throws a head kick but Demenok moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nice uppercut there from Demenok.
Demenok looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Demenok connects with a right hand. Dinglestomper shakes it off.
Demenok misses with an uppercut.
Dinglestomper thows a left - swing and a miss!
Demenok takes a swing at Dinglestomper's ribcage but misses.
Demenok takes one to the chin there.
Demenok looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Demenok throws a hook to the side of Dinglestomper's head but Dinglestomper sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dinglestomper slips a jab from Demenok.
Demenok lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dinglestomper is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dinglestomper gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T1##CL2#
Demenok takes the fight into the clinch.
Demenok lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dinglestomper lands with a right to the head.
Dinglestomper tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Demenok's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dinglestomper.
Demenok tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dinglestomper blocks an uppercut.
Dinglestomper tries to throw a body punch but Demenok avoids it by throwing Dinglestomper back against the cage.
Dinglestomper pushes Demenok back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Dinglestomper fails to land.
A nice left hand lands by Dinglestomper.
Demenok tries to throw a body punch but Dinglestomper avoids it by throwing Demenok back against the cage.
Dinglestomper misses with a punch on the inside.
Dinglestomper holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Dinglestomper misses with a short punch on the inside.
Demenok scores with a shot to the side of Dinglestomper's head.
A nice left hand lands by Demenok.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Demenok stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Demenok struggles to land a body shot inside as Dinglestomper controls his hands.
I was talking to Dinglestomper's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Dinglestomper throws a head punch that misses.
Dinglestomper misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
A short right from Demenok.
Demenok doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Demenok misses with a body punch.
Dinglestomper throws a head punch that misses.
Dinglestomper scores with a shot to the side of Demenok's head.
Dinglestomper tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Demenok's elbow.
A right hand to the body from Demenok. #BC2#
Demenok breaks the clinch.
Dinglestomper connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Demenok jabs at Dinglestomper's body.
Demenok throws out a loose jab but Dinglestomper uses good head movement to avoid it.
Demenok checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Dinglestomper motions for Demenok to come forward. Dinglestomper throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Demenok takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Good leg kick by Demenok.
Demenok fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Demenok lands a nice looking body kick.
Dinglestomper lands with a straight right. Demenok didn't see that one coming.
Demenok tries to bum rush Dinglestomper with a series of wild strikes but Dinglestomper uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A little feinted left hand from Dinglestomper on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Some bone on bone action there as Demenok checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Demenok now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T3#
Dinglestomper throws a hook but Demenok avoids it easily.
Dinglestomper changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dinglestomper lands a slapping body shot.
Demenok swings for the body but Dinglestomper moves out of range.
Dinglestomper throws a nice inside leg kick.
Demenok tries to land a leg kick but Dinglestomper saw it coming and moves away.
Dinglestomper looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #CL2#
Demenok instigates a clinch.
Demenok misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dinglestomper blocks a body shot from Demenok.
Dinglestomper tries to throw a body punch but Demenok avoids it by throwing Dinglestomper back against the cage.
Dinglestomper tries to work over Demenok's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Demenok missing with knees to the body.
Demenok lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dinglestomper avoiding damage as Demenok throws knees to the body.
Demenok can't find room to land a body shot as Dinglestomper controls the action.
Dinglestomper lands a body shot.
Dinglestomper makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dinglestomper tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right from Dinglestomper. #T4#
Dinglestomper tries a body shot but Demenok blocks it.
Dinglestomper tries to throw a body punch but Demenok avoids it by throwing Dinglestomper back against the cage.
Dinglestomper tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Demenok misses with a body punch.
A body shot lands from Dinglestomper.
Dinglestomper misses with a punch on the inside.
Dinglestomper lands a body shot.
Dinglestomper throws a head punch that misses.
Dinglestomper working aggressively here.
Demenok blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dinglestomper blocks a body shot from Demenok.
Dinglestomper misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dinglestomper doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dinglestomper lands a right hand.
Demenok lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dinglestomper lands a body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dinglestomper blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Demenok scores with a shot to the side of Dinglestomper's head.
Dinglestomper lands with a left to the head.
Demenok blocks a body shot from Dinglestomper.
Nice body punch from Dinglestomper - that landed with a thud.
Dinglestomper has a couple of punches blocked by Demenok.
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 Saggy Dinglestomper will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Dinglestomper. Demenok does a little dance to reset his feet.
Demenok tries to close the distance and clinch but Dinglestomper swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Demenok scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Demenok looks to land a body kick but Dinglestomper moved away.
Demenok blocks a head kick by Dinglestomper.
Dinglestomper slips a jab from Demenok.
Dinglestomper takes a swing at Demenok's ribcage but misses.
Dinglestomper uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Demenok.
Demenok lunges at Dinglestomper with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dinglestomper's hand.
Demenok misses with a body shot.
Dinglestomper scores with a shot to the body.
Dinglestomper motions for Demenok to come forward. Dinglestomper throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Demenok now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dinglestomper throws a head kick that misses.
Demenok getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dinglestomper throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Demenok throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dinglestomper sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Demenok throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dinglestomper stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
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!
Demenok connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dinglestomper. Dinglestomper circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T1#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Demenok.
Dinglestomper staying out of range there.
Dinglestomper scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dinglestomper with a hook.
Dinglestomper throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Dinglestomper throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dinglestomper with a jab.
Dinglestomper fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Demenok manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Dinglestomper gets tackled into the cage by Demenok. Demenok maintains the clinch.
Dinglestomper blocks a body shot from Demenok. #BC2#
Demenok breaks the clinch.
Dinglestomper is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Dinglestomper throws a jab when Demenok was well out of range.
Dinglestomper throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dinglestomper slips under a jab.
Demenok thows a left - swing and a miss!
Demenok moves out of range as Dinglestomper throws a body kick.
Demenok swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Demenok ducks under a wild hook from Dinglestomper.
Dinglestomper lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Demenok throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dinglestomper throws a right hand that misses
and Demenok counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Demenok. Dinglestomper does a little dance to reset his feet.
Demenok moves out of range as Dinglestomper strikes.
Dinglestomper will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nice defenses there by Demenok.
Dinglestomper attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Demenok appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Demenok tried to score with a low kick but Dinglestomper checks it.
Demenok throws a body punch but Dinglestomper moves out of range.
Dinglestomper scores with a head kick.
Demenok blocks a head kick by Dinglestomper.
Dinglestomper ducks under a wild hook from Demenok.
Demenok comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dinglestomper takes a swing at Demenok's ribcage but misses.
Dinglestomper throws a low kick, looking for Demenok's leg but Demenok calmly moves out of range.
Demenok checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Demenok misses with a kick to the body. #T3#
Demenok looks to throw the jab but Dinglestomper is out of range.
Demenok looks to score with a jab to the body but Dinglestomper is just out of range.
Demenok takes a swing at Dinglestomper's ribcage but misses.
Demenok cracks Dinglestomper with a right hand to the side of the head.
Dinglestomper throws a body punch but Demenok moves out of range.
A nice side step and Demenok releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Dinglestomper steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Demenok. That one must have hurt.
Demenok fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dinglestomper is out of range.
Dinglestomper misses the shot to the body.
As Dinglestomper backs off Demenok throws a huge counter combo but Dinglestomper manages to avoid it all.
Dinglestomper is looking to land body kicks.
Demenok feints a counter leg kick.
Dinglestomper throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Demenok throws a lazy head kick
and Dinglestomper counters with a nice leg kick.
Dinglestomper lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Donk. Demenok catches Dinglestomper right on the button with a cross.
The fighters circling - Demenok throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dinglestomper attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Demenok thuds his right hand into Dinglestomper's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Demenok ducks under a wild hook from Dinglestomper.
Demenok throws out a counter right but Dinglestomper avoids it with no problem.#T4#
Dinglestomper keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Demenok.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dinglestomper misses with a low kick.
Demenok takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Demenok throws a head kick but Dinglestomper moves out of range.
Demenok slips a straight right by Dinglestomper.
Dinglestomper tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dinglestomper tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Demenok is able to avoid easily.
Demenok fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dinglestomper is out of range.
Demenok wants to land a leg kick but Dinglestomper is out of range.
Dinglestomper missing with a left hand there. Demenok was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A nice leg kick lands there from Demenok.
Dinglestomper takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Demenok fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dinglestomper manages to avoid it.
Demenok looks to land a left hand but Dinglestomper moved out of range nicely.
Demenok throws a push kick but Dinglestomper slaps the foot to one side.
Dinglestomper getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dinglestomper takes a swing at Demenok's ribcage but misses.
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 Saggy Dinglestomper will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Dinglestomper scores with a hook.
Demenok bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Demenok misses with an uppercut.
Dinglestomper avoids the body shot from Demenok.
Dinglestomper doesn't manage to clinch there - Demenok circles away.
Demenok punishes Dinglestomper's body with a nice straight punch.
Demenok swings widly with a right hand
and Dinglestomper counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Dinglestomper tries to land a leg kick but Demenok saw it coming and moves away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Demenok! But no joy.
Demenok scores with a nice strike.
Saggy Dinglestomper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dinglestomper chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Some bone on bone action there as Demenok checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Dinglestomper lands a nice leg kick that just misses Demenok's sensitive parts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dinglestomper looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Demenok throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dinglestomper half committed to a counter leg kick.
Dinglestomper tries a head kick but it misses.
Dinglestomper loads up on a big right hand but Demenok slips the punch.
Dinglestomper throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Dinglestomper tries to score with a low kick but Demenok moves his leg out of the way.
Demenok fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dinglestomper looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rukter Demenok seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Demenok rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dinglestomper moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Demenok tries to move into range but Dinglestomper moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Dinglestomper throws a low kick but Demenok moves out of range easily.
Demenok scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dinglestomper doesn't seem bothered though.
Dinglestomper blocks a jab.
Demenok fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dinglestomper has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Demenok misses with a combination
and Dinglestomper counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Demenok throws the left hand but Dinglestomper avoids the punch easily.
Dinglestomper throws a low kick but Demenok moves out of range easily.
Demenok wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dinglestomper rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Demenok connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dinglestomper takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Demenok misses with a wild body shot.
Dinglestomper appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Demenok.
Dinglestomper throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Demenok looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Dinglestomper throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Dinglestomper.
Demenok misses with a hook. Dinglestomper ducked under it nicely.
Demenok stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dinglestomper.
Demenok throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dinglestomper looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Demenok throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dinglestomper is looking to score with low kicks.
A shot to the body from Dinglestomper misses
and Dinglestomper takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Demenok lands with a nice combination. Dinglestomper backs away looking to recover.
Demenok lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Demenok throws out a loose jab but Dinglestomper uses good head movement to avoid it.
Demenok fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dinglestomper manages to avoid it.
Demenok jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dinglestomper doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T3#
Dinglestomper lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Dinglestomper's jab looks to have found its range, popping Demenok under the eye.
Dinglestomper walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Demenok checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Dinglestomper blocks a leg kick.
Dinglestomper looks for the body kick but Demenok saw that one coming.
Demenok swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dinglestomper lands a leg kick that knocks Demenok off balance momentarily.
Dinglestomper will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Dinglestomper on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Rukter Demenok has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dinglestomper swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dinglestomper swinging wildly here.
Demenok swinging wildly here.
Dinglestomper bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dinglestomper throwing a counter right hand but Demenok manages to avoid it.
Dinglestomper tried to score with a low kick but Demenok checks it.
Demenok connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dinglestomper. Dinglestomper circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Dinglestomper uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Demenok.
Demenok's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T4#
Demenok moves out of range of the body kick.
Dinglestomper misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Demenok.
Demenok is looking to chop away at Dinglestomper's legs.
Demenok slips under a jab from Dinglestomper.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Demenok avoids the head kick by Dinglestomper.
Demenok tries to land a front kick but Dinglestomper steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Demenok throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Demenok throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dinglestomper sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Saggy Dinglestomper is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Demenok on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Demenok connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Demenok has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dinglestomper.
Demenok takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Demenok misses with a hook
and Dinglestomper counters with a nice low kick that buckles Demenok's knee momentarily.
Dinglestomper tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Demenok scores with a jab to the body.
Demenok throws a chopping leg kick but Dinglestomper manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A little feinted left hand from Dinglestomper on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rukter Demenok.
I think Dinglestomper has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: HFC 43 - Sitsongrit vs Gueguen
Date: Oct 17, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sandoval looks to land a right hand but Demenok moved out of range.
Demenok takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Demenok throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sandoval on the side of the head.
Sandoval thuds his right hand into Demenok's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sandoval moves out of range of the body kick from Demenok.
Sandoval throws a body punch but Demenok moves out of range.
Rukter Demenok seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Demenok avoids the body shot from Sandoval.
We've been told by Demenok's head coaches at Chakuriki LA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A swing and a miss from Sandoval.
It looked like Demenok wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sandoval looks to land a right hand but Demenok moved out of range.
Demenok looks to land a left hand but Sandoval moved out of range nicely.
Sandoval is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sandoval misses with a takedown
and Demenok counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Demenok misses the shot to the body.
Sandoval feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Demenok misses the target.
Sandoval bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Demenok avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sandoval has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Demenok ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sandoval moves away.
Sandoval is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Demenok is looking to land body kicks.
Demenok swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And Sandoval tries to counter it with a takedown but Demenok pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T1#
Demenok throws a wild body kick that Sandoval sees coming a mile off.
Sandoval lands with a shot to the body.
Demenok keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sandoval.
Demenok tests Sandoval's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Demenok motions for Sandoval to come forward. Demenok throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Demenok swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sandoval changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Demenok cracks Sandoval with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sandoval looks to land a left hand but Demenok moved out of range nicely.
A big left from Sandoval misses.
A left lands for Demenok.
Sandoval waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Demenok.
Demenok appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sandoval connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Demenok's hands.
Sandoval swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Demenok slips a straight right by Sandoval.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Demenok. Sandoval shrugs it off though.
Sandoval lands with a straight right. Demenok didn't see that one coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Demenok is looking to slow Sandoval down with leg kicks. #T2#
Sandoval tries to clinch but Demenok moves out of range.
Demenok throws out a leg kick but Sandoval moves out of range and Demenok only half commits.
Sandoval with the counter takedown but Demenok avoids it easily.
Demenok lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sandoval takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rukter Demenok is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Demenok is looking to chop away at Sandoval's legs.
Demenok uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sandoval.
Sandoval moves in looking to clinch but Demenok pushes him off.
Demenok tries to land a front kick but Sandoval steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sandoval swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Demenok defending well as Sandoval loads up on a big left hand.
Sandoval lands a jab to the nose.
Demenok with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Demenok throws a hook to the side of Sandoval's head but Sandoval sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sandoval throws a hook but Demenok avoids it easily.
Sandoval works Demenok's body with a nice hook.
Nice shot by Sandoval.
A swing and a miss from Sandoval.#T3#
Sandoval fails with a takedown attempt.
Demenok stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sandoval throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Demenok sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sandoval takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sandoval throws a jab when Demenok was well out of range.
Sandoval throws a lazy right hand but Demenok sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sandoval throws a shot from downtown. Demenok moves away and avoids it.
Sandoval uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Demenok.
Sandoval throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sandoval cracks Demenok with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sandoval misses with an uppercut.
Demenok ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sandoval moves away.
Demenok throws a hook but Sandoval avoids it easily.
Demenok misses with a combination #TD2#
so Sandoval counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #T4##SUB#
Demenok working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sandoval doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sandoval manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Demenok working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sandoval.
Sandoval forces his way into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Sandoval working Demenok over with strikes.
Demenok has hold of Sandoval's hands but Sandoval slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Demenok is not content to let Sandoval control the position.
Sandoval throwing shots but Demenok is blocking nicely.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sandoval lands a nice short elbow.
Sandoval is trying to control. Demenok wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Miguel Sandoval will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Demenok lands a right hook to the body.
Sandoval misses with a looping left.
Demenok scores with a sloppy right hand. Sandoval should have avoided that one. #TD2#
Demenok gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Sandoval to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sandoval is standing up over Demenok. Demenok looks to escape but Sandoval dives into side control. #REVR#
Sandoval misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Demenok is looking to reverse the position.
Sandoval scoring with punches and elbows.
Sandoval postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Demenok is trying to escape the position but Sandoval is controlling the position. #T1#
Sandoval creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Demenok takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Demenok is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sandoval wants to lay and pray for a moment but Demenok keeps working.
Demenok on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Demenok tries to get out of the position.
Sandoval 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.
Sloppy strikes there by Sandoval.
Sandoval 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.
Demenok tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Sandoval landing strikes from the mount.#T2#
Sandoval working Demenok over with strikes here.
Sandoval has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
BOOM! Sandoval connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Sandoval landing shots from mount.
Sandoval is landing with some decent strikes but Demenok is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Miguel Sandoval has got the better of the ground game so far.
Demenok is bucking up trying to escape but Sandoval cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Demenok is wriggling around trying to escape.
Demenok regains half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Sandoval connects with a nice short shot to Demenok's temple.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Demenok tries to roll over but Sandoval keeps him under control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Demenok manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T3#
Sandoval looking to sit in guard and control but Demenok gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Demenok looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Demenok has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Demenok continues to stall.
Sandoval is adopting a defensive guard.#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.
Sandoval keeping moving, preventing Demenok from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Demenok would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Sandoval is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sandoval has his hands on Demenok's head, controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Miguel Sandoval showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. 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#
Sandoval throws a body shot but no joy.
Demenok displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sandoval throws out the jab.
Demenok is looking to counter punch.
Demenok missing with a left hand there. Sandoval was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Left hook, right uppercut from Sandoval.
Demenok throws an overhand right that lands on Sandoval's shoulder, as Sandoval tries to avoid the shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sandoval. Demenok does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sandoval swings for the body but Demenok moves out of range.
Demenok pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Demenok throws a looping overhand right but Sandoval ducks down to avoid it.
Rukter Demenok is winning the standup battle so far.
Sandoval takes a swing at Demenok's ribcage but misses.
Demenok throws a leg kick but Sandoval sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sandoval tests Demenok's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Demenok lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Demenok.#CL#
Demenok drives through and clinches with Sandoval against the cage.
Sandoval lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sandoval can't get the takedown.
A short right from Demenok. #T1#
A short left from Demenok.
Demenok digs a right hand into Sandoval's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sandoval's gas tank.
Sandoval lands a nice shot to the body.
Sandoval throws a punch but it's blocked by Demenok.
Sandoval goes for a takedown attempt but Demenok pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Demenok throws a push kick but Sandoval slaps the foot to one side.
Demenok throws a good cross that connects.
Demenok keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Demenok misses with a hook.
Demenok throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Demenok throws a body punch but Sandoval moves out of range.
Sandoval dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sandoval throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Demenok lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CL2#
Demenok tries to keep at a distance but Sandoval has taken the fight into the clinch.
Demenok creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T2#
Demenok misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Demenok.
Demenok throws a knee to the head but misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sandoval lands with a right to the head.
Demenok throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sandovals head.
Demenok working aggressively here.
A short body shot lands from Demenok as the two fighters clinch.
Demenok lands a nice uppercut.
Sandoval has a couple of punches blocked by Demenok.
Demenok prevents a body shot from Sandoval.
Demenok blocking some punches.
Demenok tries to work over Sandoval's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Demenok landing knees to the body.
Demenok blocks an uppercut.
Demenok wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sandoval scores with a shot to the side of Demenok's head.
Sandoval blocks a body shot from Demenok.
Rukter Demenok has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Demenok tries to throw a body punch but Sandoval avoids it by throwing Demenok back against the cage.
Sandoval swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Demenok pushes Sandoval back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sandoval lands an uppercut.#T3#
A nice left hand lands by Demenok.
A short right from Sandoval.
Demenok tries to work over Sandoval's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Demenok lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sandoval backwards.
Sandoval misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sandoval working aggressively here.
Demenok blocks a body shot from Sandoval.
Demenok scores with a shot to the side of Sandoval's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Demenok.
Demenok lands a body punch.
Demenok tries to throw a body punch but Sandoval avoids it by throwing Demenok back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Demenok.
Sandoval working aggressively here.
Demenok tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sandoval's elbow. #TD2#
Sandoval has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Demenok clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Demenok breaks Sandoval's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Demenok might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sandoval takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Demenok sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T4#
Demenok's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Demenok stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sandoval swivels though and keeps the full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rukter Demenok showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sandoval 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miguel Sandoval!
A very excited looking Miguel Sandoval 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: SP Proving Grounds 3
Date: Apr 22, 2020

#R1#
Demenok cracks Yabaite with an open hand slap.
Yabaite tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Demenok manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Yabaite is looking to clinch but Demenok is avoiding it.
Yabaite moves in looking to clinch but Demenok pushes him off.
Yabaite takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Yabaite tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Demenok throws a body kick that misses.
Yabaite throws out a counter right but Demenok avoids it with no problem.
Good standup being displayed there by Demenok as he connects with a hook.#CL#
Demenok moves into the clinch successfully.
Yabaite swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Demenok escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Demenok moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Demenok connects with a right hand. Yabaite shakes it off.
Demenok lands a slapping body shot.
Demenok looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Demenok throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T1#
Demenok ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Demenok lands a jab to the head. #CL2#
Demenok gets tackled into the cage by Yabaite. Yabaite maintains the clinch.
Demenok lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Yabaite.#BC#
Demenok breaks the clinch.
Demenok scores with a body shot.
Yabaite on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Good shot there by Demenok.#CL#
Demenok clinches up against the cage.
Yabaite swings wildly with an uppercut but Demenok uses good head movement to avoid it.
Demenok struggles to land a body shot inside as Yabaite controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Yabaite - that landed with a thud.
Yabaite misses with the head strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yabaite misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yabaite misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Yabaite. #T2#
Demenok scores with a nice hook to the head.
Demenok lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short left from Demenok.
Yabaite misses with a punch on the inside.
Yabaite tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Demenok's elbow.
Yabaite misses with a punch on the inside.
Yabaite goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yabaite tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yabaite throws a head punch that misses.
Demenok lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC#
Demenok breaks the clinch.
Demenok ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Yabaite moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Yabaite on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Yabaite takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Demenok scores with a nice right hand.
Demenok tests Yabaite's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Demenok scores with a crisp jab that stopped Yabaite in his tracks.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rukter Demenok showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Demenok 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 10:9
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 10:9
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 10:9

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rukter Demenok!
Rukter Demenok decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: Test tba
Date: Jan 26, 2020

#R1#
Demenok stuns Sitsongrit with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sitsongrit throws a head kick that misses.
Sitsongrit feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Demenok's calf.
Sitsongrit throws a head kick that Demenok semi-blocks.
Sitsongrit throws a head kick that Demenok semi-blocks.
Sitsongrit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Demenok.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Demenok crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Sitsongrit - the referee stops the clock and Demenok gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Sitsongrit. Demenok manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Sitsongrit fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Demenok checks it well.
Demenok ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sitsongrit moves away.
Sitsongrit looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#CL#
Demenok has managed to clinch.
Demenok scores with a nice hook to the head.
Demenok avoiding damage as Sitsongrit throws knees to the body.
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!
Sitsongrit misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Demenok.
Sitsongrit missing with knees to the body.
Demenok makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Demenok managing to block the knees to the body from Sitsongrit.
Demenok landing knees to the head. #T1#
Sitsongrit misses with an elbow over the top.
Demenok dodges an elbow strike from Sitsongrit.
Demenok lands with a left to the head.
Sitsongrit is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Demenok is defending well for now.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Demenok.
Demenok throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sitsongrits head.
A body shot lands from Demenok.
A short right from Demenok on the inside.
Demenok blocks an elbow strike.
Demenok avoiding damage as Sitsongrit throws knees to the body.
Demenok manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A left hand lands to the body for Demenok.
Sitsongrit looks winded!
A short uppercut from Demenok.
Demenok lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #ROC#
Sitsongrit is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Demenok lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sitsongrit is still on wobbly legs! Can Demenok finish him?
Nice body punch from Demenok - that landed with a thud.
Sitsongrit creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Demenok works on Sitsongrit's body with a couple of short punches.
Sitsongrit seems to have recovered his senses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Demenok creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Demenok is leaning against Sitsongrit and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Demenok lands a big right hand that drops Sitsongrit! The killer instinct kicks in and Demenok finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Demenok!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rukter Demenok!
Rukter Demenok managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, UnderGround Clothing Co., into his post fight interview.

Event: Skrap Fights 64
Date: Jul 13, 2019

#R1#
Demenok with a poor takedown
and MacArthur Ii counters with a straight right hand.
MacArthur Ii should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#TD2#
MacArthur Ii throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Demenok tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. MacArthur Ii is in Demenok's guard.
MacArthur Ii's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Demenok might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Demenok is looking for a triangle but MacArthur Ii pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Demenok has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but MacArthur Ii can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
MacArthur Ii trying to control the position from guard on top but Demenok is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacArthur Ii might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Demenok haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
MacArthur Ii is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T1#
MacArthur Ii forces his way into half guard.
Demenok won't allow MacArthur Ii to pass to mount.
MacArthur Ii keeps trying to improve his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with MacArthur Ii in particular looking to stall.
Demenok throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
MacArthur Ii slows the pace down in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Demenok avoids a kick to the body.
Demenok misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
MacArthur Ii tries to score a power double leg takedown but Demenok sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten MacArthur Ii somewhat.
Demenok throws a quick counter head kick but MacArthur Ii was just out of range.
Demenok throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Demenok misses with a takedown attempt
and MacArthur Ii counters with a nice uppercut.
That kick from Demenok tenderised MacArthur Ii's leg. MacArthur Ii is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rukter Demenok has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters circle momentarily. MacArthur Ii darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Demenok or perhaps it was just good defense by MacArthur Ii, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rukter Demenok. That's going to take a lot out of him.
MacArthur Ii connects with a jab.
MacArthur Ii keeps Demenok at a distance using the push kick.
Demenok takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
MacArthur Ii lands a jab.
Angus MacArthur Ii is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
MacArthur Ii shoots in but no luck this time. #T3#
Demenok walks into a straight right hand from MacArthur Ii.
MacArthur Ii stuffs the takedown attempt from Demenok. Demenok gets slowly back to his feet.
Demenok takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Demenok throws an uppercut from half a mile away. MacArthur Ii sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Demenok scores with a jab to the body.
Demenok throws a big shot that misses.
MacArthur Ii tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
MacArthur Ii is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Demenok had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
MacArthur Ii fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Demenok looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
MacArthur Ii ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Demenok moves away.
MacArthur Ii lands a nice looking body shot.
We've been informed that MacArthur Ii has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Demenok motions for MacArthur Ii to come forward. Demenok throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
MacArthur Ii changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
MacArthur Ii scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
MacArthur Ii has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#TD2#
MacArthur Ii drives through with a takedown into guard. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Demenok throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Demenok is breathing heavily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Demenok keeping moving, preventing MacArthur Ii 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.
MacArthur Ii seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
MacArthur Ii trying to control the position from guard on top but Demenok is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

And that's the end of the fight!
Angus MacArthur Ii comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well MacArthur Ii 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Chris Downing scores the fight for Angus MacArthur Ii!
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight for Angus MacArthur Ii!
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight for Angus MacArthur Ii!

Angus MacArthur Ii wins by unanimous decision!
Angus MacArthur Ii really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that UnderGround Clothing Co. logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

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