Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: SMASH: White Jr vs Furioto
Date: Apr 13, 2024

#R1#
Yumashev throws a leg kick but Bogo sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Yumashev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bogo was well out of range. Poor timing from Yumashev.
Bogo changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bogo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A telegraphed right hand from Yumashev misses the target.
Yumashev connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bogo momentarily.
Bogo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A head kick by Bogo misses
and Yumashev counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yumashev throws a lazy body kick #TD2#
and Bogo decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Yumashev's guard.
Yumashev controlling Bogo's posture. #T1##SUB2#
Bogo 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.
Yumashev on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Yumashev tries to get out of the position.
Bogo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Yumashev works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bogo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yumashev swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bogo is looking to work some ground and pound but Yumashev has wrist control.
Bogo advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Bogo is trying to work for a kimura but Yumashev is defending well. #SUB2#
Bogo is trying to work for a kimura but Yumashev is defending well. #T2#
Yumashev tries to roll over but Bogo keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Bogo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Yumashev has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Bogo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Yumashev defends it well.
Bogo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Yumashev's head.
Yumashev wants to control but Bogo is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Bogo seems to be looking for submissions.
Yumashev is controlling Bogo's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T3##SUB2#
Bogo is looking for a kimura but Yumashev is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bogo to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Yumashev is defending against the submission attempts here by Bogo.
Bogo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Yumashev regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Bogo.
Bogo trying to control the position from guard on top but Yumashev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bogo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bogo wants to pass the guard but Yumashev is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Bogo 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. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Yumashev keeping full guard, as Bogo tries to pass.
Yumashev has his hands on Bogo's head, controlling the position.
Bogo throws a big elbow that misses.
Bogo throwing strikes from guard but Yumashev blocks nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bogo trying to control but Yumashev is working from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Yumashev keeping full guard, as Bogo tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Adam Bogo dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Bogo scores with a kick to the body.
Bogo wants to clinch but Yumashev slips to the side
and Bogo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Yumashev swings for the body but Bogo moves out of range.
Yumashev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bogo scores with a head kick. Yumashev tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Yumashev misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Bogo counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bogo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Yumashev keeping moving, preventing Bogo from controlling successfully.
Bogo stands and throws Yumashev's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T1##SUB2#
Bogo is trying to get an arm triangle but Yumashev is defending well.
Yumashev struggling a bit here.
Adam Bogo has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Bogo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Bogo goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Yumashev rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Bogo's guard! Nice work there by Yumashev!
Bogo keeping moving, preventing Yumashev from controlling successfully. #T2#
Yumashev 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. #SUB2#
Bogo working for a triangle but Yumashev defends it easily.
Yumashev stays in close to Bogo's body and controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB2#
Bogo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Bogo isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Yumashev stacks Bogo on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Yumashev!#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.
Bogo is looking to regain half guard here but Yumashev keeps moving and retains side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bogo is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Yumashev's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Adam Bogo 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! This is the final round!#R3#
Yumashev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bogo tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A head kick misses from Bogo.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bogo.
Yumashev was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Bogo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Yumashev misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Bogo counters with a nice double leg into side control. Yumashev won't be happy with that.
Bogo is looking to take a break and control but Yumashev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Bogo goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Yumashev has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Bogo but great work by Yumashev.
Bogo struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Yumashev thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T1#
Yumashev taking a breather here.
Yumashev taking a break here but Bogo is having none of it and regains half guard. #SUB2#
Bogo actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Still in half guard, Yumashev seems content to control.
Bogo wants to improve his position but Yumashev is controlling well.
Yumashev with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Bogo gets back to full guard. #T3##ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Bogo manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Yumashev lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
I was talking to Yumashev's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Bogo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Yumashev fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Yumashev throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Yumashev's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bogo under the eye.
Bogo throws a head kick that misses
and Yumashev counters with a nice uppercut.
Bogo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T4#
Bogo misses with a combination
and Yumashev counters with a slapping leg kick.
Bogo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Yumashev tries to work over Bogo's front leg with a kick but Bogo checks it.
Filip Yumashev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Left hook, right uppercut from Yumashev.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yumashev throws a body kick that misses.
Filip Yumashev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yumashev misses with a wild combination.
Adam Bogo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Yumashev throws a body kick that misses #TD2#
and Bogo counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

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 Filip Yumashev.
I think Bogo 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Josh West scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adam Bogo!

Event: SMASH: Tryastsyn vs Barboza
Date: Mar 16, 2024

#R1#
Yumashev wants to land a leg kick but Hackett is out of range.
Hackett was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hackett dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hackett showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Yumashev.
Yumashev moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hackett lands a nice looking kick to the body. Yumashev takes a step back to recover.
Hackett throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Yumashev steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Yumashev getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hackett looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hackett misses with a hook. Yumashev ducked under it nicely.
Yumashev looks to land a left hand but Hackett moved out of range nicely.
Hackett misses with an uppercut.
Hackett keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Hackett on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Yumashev throws a body punch but Hackett moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Hackett on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hackett looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hackett blocks a leg kick.#T1#
Yumashev avoids the head kick by Hackett.
Yumashev throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hackett.
Hackett ducks under a wild hook from Yumashev.
Hackett throws a big counter combination but Yumashev scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Yumashev on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Yumashev tries to land a front kick but Hackett steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Filip Yumashev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hackett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yumashev.
Yumashev misses with a looping left.
Yumashev chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hackett can pounce on him.
Yumashev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hackett.
Yumashev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hackett connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Yumashev throws a shot from downtown. Hackett moves away and avoids it.
Yumashev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hackett fails with an attempt to clinch. #T2#
Yumashev jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A swing and a miss from Yumashev.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hackett moves out of range as Yumashev strikes.
Yumashev lands a nice looking body shot.
Hackett loads up on a big right hand but Yumashev slips the punch.
Hackett misses with a jab to the body
and Yumashev counters with a nice uppercut.
Hackett ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Yumashev is looking to slow Hackett down with leg kicks.
Hackett looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Yumashev is fending him off so far but Hackett persists. Nope, Yumashev circles away and we're back to standing.
Hackett pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Yumashev darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Yumashev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hackett stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Filip Yumashev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yumashev tests Hackett's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T3#
Yumashev buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hackett takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Yumashev blocks the body kick.
A left lands for Yumashev.
Hackett needs to keep his hands up - Yumashev had a free shot at his head there.
Yumashev lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #CL#
Hackett gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Yumashev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hackett tries a head kick but it misses.
A big right from Hackett misses.
Hackett tries to clinch up but Yumashev circles away and keeps his distance.
Hackett misses with a straight right.
Yumashev looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Yumashev throws a body punch but Hackett moves out of range.
Hackett throws a head kick but Yumashev moves out of range. #T4#
Yumashev throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hackett.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yumashev misses with a low kick.
Yumashev throws a combination that misses
and Hackett counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Yumashev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hackett is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Yumashev fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hackett is out of range.
Hackett swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hackett throws a jab but it's blocked by Yumashev.
Hackett throws a sloppy head kick and Yumashev moves out of range easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Yumashev! But no joy.
Yumashev misses with a right hand
and Hackett counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A telegraphed right hand from Hackett misses the target.
Yumashev let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hackett misses with a low kick.
Hackett misses with a body shot. #CL2#
Hackett gets tackled into the cage by Yumashev. Yumashev maintains the clinch.
Yumashev struggles to land a body shot inside as Hackett controls his hands.
Hackett trying to land knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Filip Yumashev dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Hackett throws a push kick but Yumashev slaps the foot to one side.
Yumashev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hackett throws a body shot but no joy.
Filip Yumashev seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Yumashev has managed to clinch.
Yumashev misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yumashev pushes Hackett back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Yumashev lands an uppercut.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Hackett avoiding damage.
Hackett tries to stall but Yumashev uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
The referee is keeping an eye on Hackett - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hackett with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nice body punch from Yumashev - that landed with a thud.
Yumashev lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hackett backwards.
Yumashev tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hackett's elbow.
Yumashev works on Hackett's body with a couple of short punches.
A hook to the body from Hackett. #T1#
Yumashev misses with a body punch.
Hackett is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Yumashev lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Yumashev lands a body shot.
A short uppercut from Yumashev.
Yumashev can't find room to land a body shot as Hackett controls the action.
Hackett tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Yumashev avoids it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Yumashev.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Yumashev tries to work over Hackett's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hackett is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Yumashev is defending well for now.
Yumashev lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yumashev scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hackett misses with a knee strike.
Yumashev stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Yumashev lands a hook that snaps the head of Hackett backwards.
Hackett blocks a body shot from Yumashev.
Yumashev misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yumashev has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Hackett seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Yumashev can turn it around.
Yumashev digs a right hand into Hackett's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hackett's gas tank.
Yumashev misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2#
Yumashev 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!
A short body shot lands from Hackett as the two fighters clinch.
Hackett struggles to land a body shot inside as Yumashev controls his hands.
A nice left hand lands by Yumashev.
Yumashev lands with a left to the head.
Nice body punch from Yumashev - that landed with a thud.
Filip Yumashev seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Yumashev tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hackett's elbow.
Hackett doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good body shot from Yumashev.
Yumashev lands a nice shot to the body.
Yumashev tries a body shot but Hackett blocks it.
Yumashev lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hackett backwards.
Yumashev working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Yumashev lands a shot to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Yumashev creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Yumashev cracks Hackett with a nice body shot.
Yumashev lands with a short shot to the head.
Yumashev doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T3#
Yumashev misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Yumashev.
Hackett is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A right hook to the body lands for Yumashev.
Yumashev lands with a right to the head.
Hackett throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Yumashev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A slapping leg kick lands for Yumashev.
A slow jab from Hackett misses its intended target.
Yumashev tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Yumashev throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Hackett takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Yumashev misses with a wild body shot.
Hackett tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Yumashev paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hackett lands a high kick! #T4#
Some bone on bone action there as Yumashev checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Yumashev ducks under a wild hook from Hackett.
Yumashev dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hackett. That did some damage!
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!
Yumashev keeps Hackett at a distance using the push kick.
Yumashev lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hackett lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Yumashev circles away quickly and effectively.
Yumashev flicks out a counter leg kick but Hackett steps away.
Hackett swings for the body but Yumashev moves out of range.
Yumashev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hackett ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yumashev moves away.
Hackett looks to land a left hand but Yumashev moved out of range nicely.
Hackett throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hackett throws a low kick but Yumashev avoids it.
Yumashev swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hackett.
Hackett takes one on the chin but seems OK.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Filip Yumashev 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Yumashev uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hackett staying out of range there.
Yumashev wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Yumashev misses with a low kick.
Hackett is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Yumashev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hackett.
Yumashev wants to counter the offense by Hackett and move into the clinch position.
Yumashev connects with an inside leg kick.
Yumashev with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Yumashev misses with a body shot.
Yumashev throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hackett stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hackett tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Yumashev paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hackett throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Yumashev.
Hackett tries a head kick but it misses.
Yumashev connects with a body shot.#T1#
Yumashev missing with a left hand there. Hackett was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hackett takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A jab from Yumashev misses.
Hackett bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Yumashev's head.
Hackett throws a shot from downtown. Yumashev moves away and avoids it.
Yumashev just misses with a punch to the body.
Hackett misses with a body shot.
Yumashev moves out of range of the strikes.
Hackett takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice straight punches there by Yumashev. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Yumashev.
Hackett throws an off balance right hand
and Yumashev finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Yumashev misses the target.
Yumashev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hackett was well out of range. Poor timing from Yumashev.
Hackett throws a hook but Yumashev avoids it easily.
James Hackett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Filip Yumashev is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Yumashev connects with a looping right hand. #CL2#
Yumashev closes the distance and clinches.
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!
Hackett takes a shot to the head.
Yumashev digs a right hand underneath Hackett's ribcage. Hackett let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Yumashev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hackett controlling the action here for a moment.
Yumashev lands with a light punch inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Yumashev working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T3#
Yumashev misses with a punch to the body.
Hackett lands with a right to the head.
Hackett is pushing Yumashev up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Hackett tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Yumashev avoids it.
Hackett with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Hackett stalling in the clinch but Yumashev improves position. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hackett is trying to pull guard but Yumashev has him pressed against the cage.
Yumashev lands a nice uppercut.
Hackett content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Hackett throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Yumashev blocks it with crossed arms.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Yumashev creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hackett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hackett misses with a knee strike.
Hackett misses with a punch to the body.
Yumashev's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Yumashev blocking some punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Filip Yumashev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Yumashev 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Filip Yumashev!

Event: HFC 78:Kangee vs Hanma
Date: Dec 16, 2023

#R1#
Yumashev lands a nice looking body kick.
Yumashev gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD2#
so Hunna counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Hunna is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hunna trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Yumashev can't keep his opponent in guard - Hunna advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Hunna is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Hunna is trying for a kimura here. Yumashev looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Hunna wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Pho Hunna!
Pho Hunna thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: HFC 72:Taranin vs Leonidas
Date: Nov 04, 2023

#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Villanil is defended easily by Yumashev.
Villanil shoots in but no luck this time.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Villanil.
Filip Yumashev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Allan John Villanil.
Villanil with a poor takedown
and Yumashev counters with a straight right hand.
Villanil shoots in looking for a takedown but Yumashev manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Villanil's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Yumashev seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Villanil fails with the takedown
and Yumashev counters with a left to the body.
Villanil shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Yumashev counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left lands for Yumashev.
Villanil shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Yumashev pinned against the cage. Yumashev gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Yumashev quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Villanil shoots in for a takedown but Yumashev shows good takedown defense. #T1#
Yumashev slaps away a takedown attempt from Villanil, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Villanil shoots in for a takedown but Yumashev shows good takedown defense.
Villanil looks winded!
Yumashev jabs Villanil to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Yumashev throws a quick inside leg kick.
Villanil tries for a takedown but Yumashev circles away easily#KD#
and Yumashev counters with a nice right hand that sends Villanil toppling to the canvas! Villanil scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Yumashev finish him?!#ROC#Villanil is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Villanil has his takedown stuffed
and Yumashev counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Villanil thinking.
Yumashev connects with a body shot.
Yumashev throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Villanil takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Yumashev connects with a right that clearly hurt Villanil. He's backed up against the cage with nowhere to go as Yumashev proceeds to tee off with vicious combinations till Villanil collapses and taps out under the pressure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Filip Yumashev!

Event: HFC 70
Date: Oct 21, 2023

#R1#
Hassan bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A low kick lands for Yumashev.
Hassan scores with a body shot.
Hassan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Yumashev.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hassan.
Hassan connects with a crisp jab.
Yumashev takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hassan fails with a takedown attempt.
Yumashev swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Yumashev swinging wildly here.
Yumashev lands with a nice body kick. #T1#
Hassan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Yumashev pinned against the cage. Yumashev gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hassan lands a slapping body shot.
Hassan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abdi Hassan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hassan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Yumashev feints and then cracks Hassan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hassan down.
Hassan lands a lovely overhand right.
Hassan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hassan lands a nice hook to Yumashev's body. Yumashev takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hassan connects with a crisp jab. #T2#
Hassan throws a lazy uppercut
and Yumashev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hassan throws a big shot that misses.
Hassan attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A little jabbing left from Yumashev on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Yumashev slips a jab from Hassan.
A swing and a miss from Hassan.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hassan scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hassan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Yumashev has time to react.
Hassan with a poor takedown
and Yumashev counters with an outside leg kick.
Yumashev throws a push kick but Hassan slaps the foot to one side.
Yumashev tries a head kick but it misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Hassan misses the target.
Hassan misses with an uppercut.
Yumashev takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T3##TD#
Hassan scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SUB#
Hassan is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Yumashev is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Hassan thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hassan has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Yumashev is looking to get to half guard.
Yumashev tries to hold on but Hassan postures up.#T4##SUB#
Hassan jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Yumashev is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Yumashev and Hassan has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Hassan is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Yumashev has escaped the position, nice work there.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Yumashev can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hassan working away.
Yumashev is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hassan working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Abdi Hassan dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Donk. Hassan catches Yumashev right on the button with a cross.
Yumashev lands the left hand.#CUT2#It looks like Abdi Hassan has been cut.
Hassan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hassan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Yumashev swings for the body but Hassan moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Yumashev.
Hassan throws the left hand but Yumashev avoids the punch easily.
A cross from Hassan lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hassan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Yumashev as he jumps to the side.
Hassan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yumashev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hassan shoots for a takedown but Yumashev saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T1#
Yumashev moves out of range as Hassan strikes.
Yumashev appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hassan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yumashev.
Hassan throws a good cross that connects.
Hassan throws a hook to the side of Yumashev's head but Yumashev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Yumashev takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hassan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hassan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hassan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Yumashev moves out of range as Hassan strikes.
Yumashev only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Hassan misses with an uppercut
and Yumashev counters with a nice body kick.
Hassan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yumashev can do to turn this around?
Hassan paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Yumashev thows a body kick. Hassan tries to catch it but that hurt him. #T2#
Hassan throws a hook but Yumashev avoids it easily.
Yumashev lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Hassan misses.
Yumashev keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abdi Hassan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hassan.
Yumashev takes a swing at Hassan's ribcage but misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hassan is defended easily by Yumashev.
It seemed like Yumashev was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hassan looks to throw the jab but Yumashev is out of range. #T3#
Hassan lands a jab to the nose.
Abdi Hassan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yumashev fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hassan.
Yumashev tries to move into range but Hassan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hassan lands with a straight right. Yumashev didn't see that one coming.
Hassan shoots in but no luck this time.
Yumashev doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nice uppercut lands for Hassan. That snapped Yumashev's head back.
Yumashev blocks a jab.
Hassan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yumashev was well out of range. Poor timing from Hassan.
Hassan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yumashev.
Yumashev counters with a body kick.
Yumashev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hassan.
Yumashev counters with a body kick.
Yumashev misses with a shot to the body
and Hassan counters with a right hand to the body.
Hassan throws a hook to the side of Yumashev's head but Yumashev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T4##TD#
Hassan closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hassan lands in his opponent's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hassan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yumashev swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hassan passes Yumashev's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Hassan is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Yumashev doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hassan.
Hassan wants to pass to mount but Yumashev is defending the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Abdi Hassan dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Abdi Hassan's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Yumashev stuffs the takedown.
Hassan scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hassan is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Hassan shoots in looking for a takedown. Yumashev tries to sprawl out of it but Hassan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Yumashev manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hassan backing away here, and Yumashev unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Hassan fails with the takedown
enabling Yumashev to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abdi Hassan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hassan defending well as Yumashev loads up on a big left hand.
It looked like Hassan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hassan misses with a lunging right hand
letting Yumashev counter with a right hand.
Hassan throws a lazy uppercut
and Yumashev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hassan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Yumashev tries to avoid it but Hassan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Yumashev to the ground. Yumashev escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hassan misses with a hook to the body
and Yumashev counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Hassan takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hassan misses with a hook. Yumashev ducked under it nicely.
Despite the aggression on Yumashev's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Abdi Hassan is winning the standup battle so far.
Hassan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yumashev manages to avoid it.
Hassan throws an off balance right hand
letting Yumashev counter with a right hand. #ROC2#Hassan is rocked!
Yumashev lands a nice looking kick to the body. Hassan takes a step back to recover.
Oh Hassan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Yumashev misses with a straight left.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Hassan crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Yumashev - the referee stops the clock and Hassan gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Yumashev. Hassan manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Hassan seems to have got his legs back now.
A low kick lands for Yumashev.
Yumashev throws a looping overhand right but Hassan ducks down to avoid it.
Hassan fails with a takedown attempt.#T2#
Yumashev throws the kick towards the body but Hassan avoids it.
Hassan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Yumashev has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Yumashev avoids the body shot from Hassan.
Hassan throws a poor cross that misses
and Yumashev counters with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hassan missing with a left hand there. Yumashev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Yumashev only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Hassan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Yumashev counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hassan looks to throw the jab but Yumashev is out of range.
Yumashev throws a jab when Hassan was well out of range.
Hassan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yumashev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hassan misses with an uppercut
and Yumashev counters with a nice body kick.
Yumashev lets loose with a powerful body kick. Hassan will feel that in the morning.#T3#
Yumashev scoring well with a low kick there.
Yumashev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hassan.
Yumashev dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hassan. That did some damage!
Yumashev throws a leg kick which misses Hassan's front leg but catches the back leg as Hassan tries to avoid it.
Hassan throws a good cross that connects.
Hassan misses with a looping left.
Yumashev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Hassan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hassan throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Yumashev on the side of the head.
Yumashev throws a big shot that misses.
Filip Yumashev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hassan, as that shot connected.
Hassan throws a shot from downtown. Yumashev moves away and avoids it.
Yumashev flicks out a counter leg kick but Hassan steps away.#T4#
Hassan throws a right hand that misses
and Yumashev counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Yumashev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hassan avoids the body shot from Yumashev.
Hassan is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Yumashev scores with a kick to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yumashev throws a looping overhand right but Hassan ducks down to avoid it.
Yumashev slips a straight right by Hassan.
Yumashev moves out of range of the strikes.
Yumashev looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A punch lands to the side of Hassan 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CUT2#Abdi Hassan's cut is getting worse.
Hassan misses with a hook
and Yumashev counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #TD#
Hassan shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Hassan seems to be working for a kimura but Yumashev defends the submission attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Filip Yumashev really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Abdi Hassan's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
Yumashev throws an off balance right hand
and Hassan counters with a nice uppercut.
Yumashev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hassan.
Yumashev connects with a looping right hand.
A swing and a miss from Hassan.
A countering left hand to the body from Yumashev misses.
Yumashev throws a leg kick but Hassan moved away.
Yumashev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hassan.
Yumashev is trying to counter with his kicks.
Hassan moves out of range of the body kick.
Yumashev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Hassan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hassan avoids the body shot from Yumashev.
Yumashev takes one on the button.
Hassan throws out a powerful jab.
Hassan lands a jab.#T1#
Hassan shoots and misses
letting Yumashev counter with a right hand.
Yumashev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hassan.
Hassan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Yumashev lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Hassan misses with a hook
and Yumashev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hassan throws an overhand right that lands on Yumashev's shoulder, as Yumashev tries to avoid the shot.
Hassan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Yumashev takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Yumashev moves out of range of the strikes.
Despite the aggression on Yumashev's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Yumashev throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Hassan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Yumashev as he jumps to the side.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.#T2#
Hassan throws a hook to the side of Yumashev's head but Yumashev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Yumashev throws an overhand right that lands on Hassan's shoulder, as Hassan tries to avoid the shot.
Yumashev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hassan.
Yumashev throws out a counter right but Hassan avoids it with no problem.
Hassan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hassan misses with an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A cross from Hassan lands.
Yumashev takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hassan lands with a right hand.
Yumashev takes one on the button.#T3#
Yumashev displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hassan.
Yumashev throws out a counter right but Hassan avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abdi Hassan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yumashev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hassan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yumashev slaps away a takedown attempt from Hassan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hassan fails with the takedown
and Yumashev counters with a nice uppercut. #TD#
Hassan throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Yumashev was covering up waiting for the punch and Hassan finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Yumashev looking to control. #T4#
Yumashev controlling Hassan's posture.
Yumashev looking to control but Hassan passes into half guard. #SUB#
Hassan looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Hassan is looking to advance position but Yumashev won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Abdi Hassan had his way with Filip Yumashev in that round.
The cut man is working on Abdi Hassan's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Yumashev lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #TD#
Yumashev tries to sprawl but Hassan drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Hassan is looking to advance position but Yumashev won't allow it.
Hassan is thwarting Yumashev's attempts to control the position.
Hassan is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Yumashev!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hassan jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Yumashev manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Hassan tries to move to mount but Yumashev blocks the move with his legs. #T1##SUB#
Hassan wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Yumashev, who protects the arm well.
Yumashev regains half guard.#SUB#
Hassan seems to be looking for submissions.
Hassan controlling the pace. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Hassan is looking for a kimura here.
Yumashev is not content to let Hassan control the position.#SUB#
Hassan wants to work for an arm triangle but Yumashev is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hassan looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T3#
Yumashev trying to hold on to Hassan's head to control him but Hassan postures up.
Yumashev really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hassan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Hassan is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Hassan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Yumashev is trying to get back to full guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Hassan looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Abdi Hassan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hassan passes to full mount!

And that's the end of the fight!
Abdi Hassan showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hassan 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 49:46
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 49:46
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abdi Hassan!
Abdi Hassan retains his bantamweight title!
Our winner, Abdi Hassan, 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: HFC 66:Yamasaki vs Leonidas
Date: Sep 23, 2023

#R1#
Yumashev misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lo counters with a left to the body.
Yumashev takes one to the chin there.
Yumashev avoids the body shot from Lo.
Lo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yumashev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yumashev takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Yumashev ducks under a wild hook from Lo.
Yumashev wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Mer Lo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yumashev swings for the body but Lo moves out of range.
Lo doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Lo checks a leg kick.
Lo lands with a hook. Yumashev tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Yumashev takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lo misses with a jab to the body
and Yumashev counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lo connects with a body shot that sends Yumashev's belly button to the back.
Yumashev lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lo at a distance. #T1#
Yumashev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Yumashev tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice defenses there by Yumashev.
Yumashev lands with a thumping leg kick.
Yumashev misses with a straight right.
Yumashev walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Good shot there by Lo.
Lo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Yumashev. Yumashev obviously looking to wear him down.
Lo misses with a hook
and Yumashev counters with a nice uppercut.
Lo throws an overhand right that lands on Yumashev's shoulder, as Yumashev tries to avoid the shot.
Lo checks a low kick from Yumashev.
Lo now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Lo lands a jab to the nose.
Yumashev misses with a low kick as Lo jumps back.#T2#
Lo steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Yumashev. That one must have hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yumashev throws a sloppy head kick and Lo moves out of range easily.
Lo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Yumashev defending well as Lo loads up on a big left hand.
Lo just misses with a punch to the body.
Lo lands a nice shot to the body.
Lo lands a head shot.
Lo throws a right hand that misses
and Yumashev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice defenses there by Yumashev.
Lo digs a good body shot into Yumashev's ribs.
Lo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yumashev.
Yumashev throws a low kick, looking for Lo's leg but Lo calmly moves out of range. #T3#
A big left from Lo misses.
Lo cracks a nice hook into Yumashev's ribs.
Lo scores with a body shot.
Lo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Yumashev on the side of the head.
Yumashev moves away from the strike by Lo.
Yumashev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lo.
Lo throws a body punch but Yumashev moves out of range.
Yumashev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lo.
Yumashev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lo takes a swing at Yumashev's ribcage but misses.
Lo throws an overhand right that lands on Yumashev's shoulder, as Yumashev tries to avoid the shot.
Yumashev avoids the body shot from Lo.
And Yumashev counters with a quick kick to the body but Lo blocks it.
Yumashev throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#T4#
Lo thuds his right hand into Yumashev's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lo takes a swing at Yumashev's ribcage but misses.
Yumashev looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Yumashev cracks a nice hook into Lo's ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yumashev moves away.
Lo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yumashev.
Yumashev is looking to wear down Lo with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Lo swings for the body but Yumashev moves out of range.
Yumashev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lo was well out of range. Poor timing from Yumashev.
Yumashev slips under a jab.
Lo misses with a looping left.
Yumashev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lo was well out of range. Poor timing from Yumashev.
Lo digs a good hook to Yumashev's body.
Nice jab there from Lo.
Lo swings for the body but Yumashev moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mer Lo 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#
Yumashev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lo.
Lo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Yumashev doesn't seem bothered though.
Sloppy strikes from Lo. Those never looked like landing.
Yumashev misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lo swings for the body but Yumashev moves out of range.
Nice shot lands for Lo.
Lo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Yumashev.
Yumashev bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Yumashev throws out a leg kick but Lo moves out of range and Yumashev only half commits.
Lo scores with a jab to the body.
Lo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Yumashev counters with a 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!
Lo throws an overhand right that lands on Yumashev's shoulder, as Yumashev tries to avoid the shot.
Yumashev feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T1#
Lo getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Yumashev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Yumashev is looking to counter with a body kick.
A slow jab from Lo misses its intended target.
Lo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Yumashev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yumashev blocks a jab.
Yumashev throws a quick counter kick to the body but Lo avoids it.
A shot to the body from Lo misses
and Yumashev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Yumashev tries to clinch up.
Lo looks to land a left hand but Yumashev moved out of range nicely.
Yumashev fakes the leg kick and cracks Lo in the body.
Yumashev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yumashev looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T2#
Lo throws a body punch but Yumashev moves out of range.
Lo looks to score with a jab to the body but Yumashev is just out of range.
Yumashev blocks a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Yumashev on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lo cracks Yumashev with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
No joy there for Lo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yumashev jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yumashev manages to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Yumashev misses the target.
Yumashev connects with a crisp jab.
Lo throws a shot to the body.
Lo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lo lands a slapping body shot.
The fighters circling - Lo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Yumashev momentarily. #T3#
Lo throws a right hand that misses
and Yumashev counters with a big right hand! Oh Lo is in trouble here! Yumashev follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Filip Yumashev!

Event: HFC 62:Petrov vs Cleever
Date: Aug 26, 2023

#R1#
Yumashev misses with a series of wild punches.
Devereaux fails with an attempt to clinch.
Yumashev motions for Devereaux to come forward. Yumashev throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Yumashev wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Devereaux uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yumashev.
Devereaux tries to close the distance and clinch up but Yumashev swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Yumashev misses with a wild body shot.
Devereaux is looking to clinch but Yumashev is avoiding it.
It seemed like Yumashev was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Devereaux uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yumashev.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Devereaux ducks under a wild hook from Yumashev.
Yumashev has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Devereaux is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Yumashev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Devereaux is looking to counter the offense by Yumashev and move into the clinch.
Yumashev missing with a left hand there. Devereaux was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Devereaux is looking to clinch but Yumashev is avoiding it.
Yumashev swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A lazy left from Yumashev finds it's target.#T1#
Yumashev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Yumashev cracks Devereaux with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Yumashev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Yumashev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Yumashev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Yumashev's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Yumashev duly obliges.
Yumashev throws a lazy right hand but Devereaux sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Devereaux tries to clinch up but Yumashev circles away and keeps his distance.
Devereaux takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Yumashev scores with a punch to the head.
Devereaux bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Yumashev wants to land a leg kick but Devereaux is out of range.
Yumashev misses with a low kick.
Yumashev circles away from the clinch attempt
and Yumashev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Devereaux takes one on the button.
Devereaux tries to clinch but Yumashev moves out of range.
Yumashev throws a nice inside leg kick.
Devereaux tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Yumashev paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Devereaux is looking to clinch but Yumashev is avoiding it.
Yumashev stuns Devereaux with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Yumashev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Devereaux moves away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Yumashev.
Devereaux looks to clinch
and Yumashev counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Devereaux tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Yumashev manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Devereaux moves in looking to clinch but Yumashev pushes him off.
Nice sprawl there from Yumashev as Devereaux shoots in.#T3#
Yumashev is looking to chop away at Devereaux's legs.
Filip Yumashev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yumashev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Devereaux fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Yumashev with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Filip Yumashev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Devereaux tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Yumashev throws a body kick, spinning off balance#CL#
and Devereaux holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Devereaux blocks an uppercut.
Yumashev lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD#
Devereaux jumps guard and drags Yumashev to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Devereaux is trying to control the position but Yumashev postures up. #SUB#
Devereaux is looking for a triangle but Yumashev pushes his legs off easily.
Devereaux has Yumashev pulled in close to control his posture. #T4#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Devereaux is on top in guard. #REVR#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Yumashev holds on and takes a little breather.
Devereaux trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Devereaux wants to control from the top but Yumashev keeps moving.
Devereaux is stalling in the full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Filip Yumashev dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Devereaux slips a jab from Yumashev.
Jab from Yumashev.
A cross from Yumashev lands.
Devereaux ducks under a wild hook from Yumashev.
Devereaux wants to clinch.
Devereaux keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Devereaux seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Devereaux has been working on his balance at Gumburcules Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Yumashev.
Devereaux tries to close the distance and clinch but Yumashev swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Devereaux darts in trying to clinch
and Yumashev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Devereaux slips a jab from Yumashev.
Devereaux is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Yumashev.
Devereaux tries to clinch but Yumashev moves out of range.
Filip Yumashev seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Devereaux wants to clinch up but Yumashev keeps it at a distance.
Patrice Devereaux is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Devereaux has taken the fight to the clinch.
Yumashev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Devereaux tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Yumashev just stands there and leans against the cage.
Yumashev misses with a punch to the body.
Yumashev has a couple of punches blocked by Devereaux.
Yumashev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yumashev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Devereaux is trying to pull guard but Yumashev turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD#
Devereaux pulls guard effortlessly.
Devereaux seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Devereaux has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Devereaux trying to control the position. #T2#
Yumashev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Devereaux is keeping the position for now.
Devereaux seems keen to control Yumashev's posture.
Devereaux 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#
Yumashev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB#
Devereaux is working for a submission of some sort.
Devereaux is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Devereaux'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.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Devereaux seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Yumashev for as long as he can get away with.
Devereaux wants to take a breather but Yumashev is having none of it.
Devereaux wants to pass the guard but Yumashev is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yumashev is not content to let Devereaux control the position.#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.

Filip Yumashev 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! 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#
Yumashev darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Yumashev! #CUT2#It looks like Patrice Devereaux has been cut.
Yumashev throws a nice outside leg kick.
Devereaux tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Yumashev paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Devereaux keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yumashev.
Yumashev punishes Devereaux's body with a nice straight punch.
Yumashev catches Devereaux with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Devereaux tries to close the distance and clinch but Yumashev swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Devereaux tries to clinch there but Yumashev circles away.
Yumashev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Devereaux moves away.
Devereaux is looking to counter the offense by Yumashev and move into the clinch.
Devereaux closes the distance but Yumashev moves to the side
and Yumashev counters with a right hand to the body.
Devereaux uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yumashev. #T1#
Yumashev throws a head kick that misses #CL#
and Devereaux counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Devereaux.
Devereaux tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Yumashev just stands there and leans against the cage.
Yumashev lands a left hand that snaps the head of Devereaux backwards.
Yumashev scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Yumashev lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Devereaux is trying to pull guard but Yumashev turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A short right from Yumashev on the inside.
Devereaux fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patrice Devereaux. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Devereaux tries to pull guard but Yumashev forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Devereaux jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Yumashev walks away with a smile on his face. Devereaux gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Devereaux wants to clinch
and Yumashev counters with a stiff right hand.
Yumashev lands a really nice looking cross but Devereaux seems unphased.
Yumashev throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Devereaux is trying hard to land a takedown here. Yumashev sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Filip Yumashev is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Yumashev misses with a series of wild punches.
Yumashev lunges at Devereaux with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Devereaux's hand.
Devereaux tries to clinch there but Yumashev circles away.
Yumashev scores with a decent looking hook.
Devereaux keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Yumashev swings for the body but Devereaux moves out of range.
Devereaux tries to clinch but Yumashev is having none of it.
Devereaux tries to clinch up but Yumashev circles away and keeps his distance.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Yumashev! But no joy.
Devereaux dives in for a single leg takedown but Yumashev sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Devereaux jumps guard but Yumashev stands there with Devereaux around his waist. Devereaux gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Yumashev throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Devereauxs head. #T3#
Devereaux jumps guard but Yumashev stands there with Devereaux around his waist. Devereaux gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Devereaux fails to pull guard.
Patrice Devereaux has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Devereaux tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Yumashev just stands there and leans against the cage.
Devereaux tries to pull guard but Yumashev holds him up against the cage and eventually Devereaux drops back down to his feet.
Devereaux is trying to pull guard but Yumashev has him pressed against the cage.
Devereaux swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Devereaux misses with a punch on the inside.
Devereaux jumps guard but Yumashev stands there with Devereaux around his waist. Devereaux gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #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.
Yumashev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Devereaux tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Yumashev just stands there and leans against the cage.
Devereaux is trying to pull guard but Yumashev turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Devereaux tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Devereaux is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Yumashev to keep the fight standing.
Devereaux jumps guard but Yumashev turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Devereaux swings wildly with an uppercut but Yumashev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Devereaux tries to pull guard but Yumashev forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Devereaux scores with a shoulder strike.
Devereaux misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Devereaux fails to land.

And that's the end of the fight!
Filip Yumashev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Yumashev 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Filip Yumashev!

Event: MMAHKI 63
Date: Jul 05, 2023

#R1#
Yumashev lands a head shot.
Craven Moorehead seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Yumashev does it's job there.
Yumashev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Moorehead.
Yumashev slaps away a takedown attempt from Moorehead, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Moorehead lands a nice hook to Yumashev's body. Yumashev takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Yumashev works Moorehead's body with a nice hook.
Moorehead throws a lazy right hand but Yumashev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL#
Yumashev has closed the distance and engaged Moorehead in a clinch.
Yumashev scores with a shoulder strike.
Moorehead wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Moorehead tries to break free but Yumashev pushes him back against the cage.
I was talking to Yumashev's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Moorehead blocking some punches. #BC2#
Moorehead breaks from the clinch.
Yumashev fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Moorehead checks it well.
Yumashev throws a nice inside leg kick. #CL#
Yumashev gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yumashev lands a hook that snaps the head of Moorehead backwards.
Yumashev has a couple of punches blocked by Moorehead.
Moorehead wants to break free but Yumashev has control.
A nice left hand lands by Yumashev. #T1#
Moorehead blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Moorehead breaks from the clinch.
A head kick misses from Yumashev.
Yumashev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Moorehead.
Moorehead throws a head kick that misses.
As Moorehead tries to get set, Yumashev tries to push him back and clinch up but Moorehead manages to avoid the attempt.#CL#
Yumashev takes the fight into the clinch.
Yumashev misses with the head strike.
Moorehead wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Yumashev can't find room to land a body shot as Moorehead controls the action.
Moorehead's coach down at Doom's Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Moorehead's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Moorehead tries to circle away but Yumashev has him pinned against the cage.#BC2#
Moorehead breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Yumashev misses with a straight right.
Yumashev fails with an attempt to clinch.
Yumashev throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nice sprawl there from Yumashev as Moorehead shoots in.
Yumashev seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Moorehead throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Yumashev wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Moorehead uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yumashev.
Moorehead missing with a left hand there. Yumashev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T2#
Yumashev slips a straight right by Moorehead.
Moorehead pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yumashev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yumashev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Moorehead manages to avoid it.
Moorehead misses with a hook.
Moorehead uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yumashev.
Moorehead thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yumashev with a nice calf kick.
Moorehead shoots for a takedown but Yumashev saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Filip Yumashev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Craven Moorehead.
Moorehead throws out a loose jab but Yumashev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yumashev bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Moorehead takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Moorehead walks into a stiff left hand from Yumashev.
Yumashev is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Moorehead swings widly with a right hand
and Yumashev counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Yumashev tries to clinch up but Moorehead circles away and keeps his distance.
Moorehead is looking to score with low kicks.
Yumashev slips under a jab.
Yumashev wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Moorehead drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Moorehead pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Yumashev back to the cage. Moorehead follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Moorehead is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Nice straight punches there by Moorehead. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Moorehead.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Moorehead. Yumashev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yumashev blocks a jab.
Yumashev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Moorehead throws out the jab.
Yumashev defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Moorehead.
Moorehead throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yumashev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Moorehead throws a hook but Yumashev avoids it easily.
Yumashev is looking to counter the offense by Moorehead and move into the clinch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Moorehead, as that shot connected.
Moorehead with a jab.
Moorehead keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yumashev.#CL#
Yumashev clinches up with Moorehead and pushes him back against the cage.
Moorehead looking to slow down the pace here.
Yumashev lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Moorehead's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC2#
Moorehead breaks the clinch.
Moorehead tries to work over Yumashev's front leg with a kick but Yumashev checks it.
Moorehead throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Yumashev misses the shot to the body.
Moorehead fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Filip Yumashev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moorehead lands a jab to Yumashev's midsection.#T4#
Moorehead staying out of range there.
Yumashev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Moorehead.
Nice straight punches there by Yumashev. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Yumashev.
Yumashev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Moorehead scores with the left hand. Yumashev knows he should have avoided that one.
Moorehead throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Yumashev misses with a low kick.
Moorehead attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Yumashev checks a leg kick.
Yumashev throws a big shot that misses.
Moorehead misses with a wild body shot.
Yumashev throws a jab but it's blocked by Moorehead.
Moorehead tries to work over Yumashev's front leg with a kick but Yumashev checks it.
Moorehead misses with a looping left.
Yumashev connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yumashev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Moorehead throws out the jab.
Yumashev was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A telegraphed right hand from Moorehead misses the target. #CL#
Yumashev moves into the clinch.
Moorehead has had enough of the clinch but Yumashev keeps him there for the moment.
Yumashev 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.

Filip Yumashev dominated that round.
That's time! Yumashev's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Yumashev throws a solid leg kick but Moorehead takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Yumashev.
Moorehead lands a nice shot to the body.
Yumashev misses with a low kick as Moorehead jumps back.
Yumashev tries to land a front kick but Moorehead steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#CL#
Moorehead tries to keep at a distance but Yumashev has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Moorehead manages to break the clinch.
Yumashev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Moorehead can do to turn this around?
Yumashev misses with a looping left.
Yumashev takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Moorehead throws a sloppy body shot
and Yumashev counters with a good low kick that Moorehead was not able to check.
Moorehead pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Yumashev tries to counter by clinching up but Moorehead breaks away and moves out of range.
A leg kick checked by Yumashev.
Moorehead throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Moorehead sizes up Yumashev with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moorehead lands with a shot to the body.
Yumashev with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Moorehead misses with a hook. Yumashev ducked under it nicely.
Moorehead scores with a sloppy right hand. Yumashev should have avoided that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yumashev goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Moorehead tries a quick counter leg kick but Yumashev is wise to it.
Moorehead swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Moorehead lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CL#
Yumashev moves into the clinch successfully.
A frustrated look appears on Moorehead's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Moorehead is trying to push Yumashev away but Yumashev has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Yumashev 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.
Moorehead tries to circle away but Yumashev has him pinned against the cage.
Yumashev throws a punch but it's blocked by Moorehead.
Yumashev lands an uppercut.
Yumashev misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Moorehead blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Yumashev as the two fighters clinch.
Yumashev lands a right hand that snaps the head of Moorehead backwards.
Moorehead blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yumashev prevents Moorehead from breaking the clinch.
Yumashev tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Moorehead's elbow.
Yumashev prevents Moorehead from breaking the clinch.
Moorehead tries to break the clinch but Yumashev is controlling the position.
A hook to the body from Yumashev.
Moorehead takes a shot to the head.
Filip Yumashev has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Moorehead can't break the clinch. #T2#
A short right from Yumashev.
Yumashev throws a head punch that misses.
Moorehead is trying to break the clinch but Yumashev is controlling him.
Moorehead wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Yumashev misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Moorehead breaks the clinch.
Craven Moorehead seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yumashev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Moorehead fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice uppercut lands for Moorehead. That snapped Yumashev's head back.
Moorehead throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Yumashev tries to counter by clinching up but Moorehead breaks away and moves out of range.
Yumashev throws a low kick, looking for Moorehead's leg but Moorehead calmly moves out of range.
Moorehead misses with a straight right.
Moorehead misses with a hook.
Moorehead swings widly with a right hand #CL#
and Yumashev counters by clinching up.
Good body shot from Yumashev. #T3#
Yumashev lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Yumashev gets through Moorehead's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yumashev.
Moorehead tries to stall but Yumashev uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Moorehead blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Moorehead wants to break free but Yumashev has control.
Yumashev lands with a light punch inside.
Yumashev misses with some punches.
Yumashev lands a shoulder strike.
Yumashev doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yumashev lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Yumashev misses with a body punch.
Moorehead working hard to break the clinch.
Moorehead is trying to break free.
Moorehead wants to stall.
Moorehead wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Yumashev has him pressed against the cage.
Moorehead working hard to break the clinch.#T4##BC2#
Moorehead breaks from the clinch.
Moorehead throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Yumashev counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Yumashev takes the fight into the clinch.
Yumashev has a couple of punches blocked by Moorehead.
Moorehead's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yumashev scores with a shot to the side of Moorehead's head.
Yumashev throws a punch but it's blocked by Moorehead.
Yumashev keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Moorehead's efforts to push away.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Yumashev.
Moorehead is trying to push Yumashev away but Yumashev has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Yumashev cracks Moorehead with a nice body shot.#BC2#
Moorehead breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Moorehead misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yumashev.
Yumashev misses with a hook. Moorehead ducked under it nicely.
Moorehead moves out of range as Yumashev strikes.
Yumashev sizes up Moorehead with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Filip Yumashev dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Yumashev slips under a jab from Moorehead.
As Moorehead tries to get set, Yumashev tries to push him back and clinch up but Moorehead manages to avoid the attempt.
Moorehead missing with a left hand there. Yumashev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Yumashev misses with a straight right.
Moorehead fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Yumashev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Moorehead was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Yumashev throws a low kick but it's checked well by Moorehead.
Nice body punch from Yumashev.
Yumashev scores with a punch to the head.
Moorehead darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Yumashev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Moorehead.
Moorehead will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Yumashev misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice cross by Yumashev.
Moorehead throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #CL#
Yumashev clinches up with Moorehead and pushes him back against the cage.
Yumashev swings wildly with an uppercut but Moorehead uses good head movement to avoid it.
Moorehead has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Moorehead. #T1#
Yumashev lands with a left to the head.
Yumashev lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Moorehead backwards.
Yumashev throws a head punch that misses.
Moorehead tries to circle away but Yumashev has him pinned against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Yumashev fails to land.
Moorehead wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Yumashev misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yumashev can't find room to land a body shot as Moorehead controls the action.
Nice body punch from Yumashev.
Moorehead blocks a body shot from Yumashev.
Yumashev lands a body punch in the clinch.
Yumashev lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Yumashev misses with a punch to the body.
Yumashev throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mooreheads head.
Nice body punch from Yumashev.
Moorehead takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Yumashev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yumashev misses with the head strike.
Filip Yumashev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Yumashev throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Moorehead is trying to break free.
Moorehead has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Moorehead tries to break free but Yumashev pushes him back against the cage.
Yumashev prevents Moorehead from breaking the clinch.
Moorehead wants to get back to striking at distance but Yumashev won't allow it.
Moorehead can't break the clinch.
Yumashev lands a shoulder strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Yumashev.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yumashev can't find room to land a body shot as Moorehead controls the action.
Moorehead tries to break the clinch but Yumashev is controlling the position. #T3#
Moorehead wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Yumashev has him pressed against the cage.
Moorehead wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC2#
Moorehead escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Yumashev 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 little jabbing left from Moorehead on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Yumashev throws a nice inside leg kick.
Yumashev lands a jab to the nose.
Yumashev on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Yumashev lands a jab to the nose.
Moorehead throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Moorehead jabs at Yumashev's body.
Yumashev tries to clinch but Moorehead is having none of it.
Moorehead shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Yumashev defends it nicely.
Yumashev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Moorehead.
Yumashev is looking to counter punch.
Yumashev scores with a nice strike.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T4#
Yumashev misses with a punch on the inside.
Moorehead is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Moorehead is trying to break free.
Yumashev keeps control of Moorehead as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Moorehead blocks an uppercut.
Yumashev prevents Moorehead from breaking the clinch.
Yumashev swings wildly with an uppercut but Moorehead uses good head movement to avoid it.
Craven Moorehead has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yumashev softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Yumashev scores with a nice short uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Filip Yumashev showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Yumashev, 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Filip Yumashev!

Event: MMAHKI 55
Date: Jun 04, 2023

#R1#
No joy there for Hunna, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Yumashev slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Yumashev punishes Hunna's body with a nice straight punch.
Yumashev misses with a hook.#KD2#
Yumashev cracks Hunna with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Hunna looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Yumashev finish him? #ROC2#Hunna is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick by Yumashev misses #TD#
and Hunna counters with a nice double leg into side control. Yumashev won't be happy with that.
Oh Hunna is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Yumashev being controlled for a moment.
Hunna is looking to take a break and control but Yumashev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hunna seems to have got his legs back now.#SUB#
Hunna tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T1##SUB#
Hunna thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Hunna is working to tighten his grip on Yumashev's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Yumashev has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Hunna is really squeezing tight and eventually Yumashev passes out! Hunna breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Pho Hunna!

Event: MMAHKI 49
Date: May 19, 2023

#R1#
Yumashev looks to land a left hand but Mesquita moved out of range nicely.
Yumashev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mesquita.
Mesquita shoots for a takedown but Yumashev saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mesquita shoots in but no luck this time. #CL#
Mesquita gets a clinch.
Mesquita drops down looking for an ankle pick but Yumashev pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hugo Mesquita. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mesquita on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Yumashev throws a jab when Mesquita was well out of range.
Mesquita tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Yumashev manages to circle out of the way.
Mesquita tries to score a power double leg takedown but Yumashev sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mesquita somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mesquita tries to clinch there but Yumashev circles away.
Mesquita gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Yumashev counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mesquita takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mesquita goes for a double leg but Yumashev avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Yumashev continues to drive forward.
Mesquita prevents a body shot from Yumashev.
Yumashev lands with a light punch inside. #T1#
Nice body punch from Yumashev.
Mesquita jumps guard but Yumashev stands there with Mesquita around his waist. Mesquita gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mesquita has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Yumashev avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Yumashev is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Yumashev goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mesquita tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
I was talking to Mesquita's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Mesquita is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Yumashev is defending well.
A head punch on the inside from Yumashev fails to land. #TD#
Mesquita works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Yumashev can do anything to dispel that myth.
Yumashev is trying to control the position but Mesquita postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yumashev controlling the position.
Mesquita in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mesquita with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2#
Mesquita landing some decent shots from guard.
Yumashev looking to control.
Yumashev really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mesquita. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Yumashev working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mesquita.
Yumashev pulls Mesquita in close to prevent any damage.
Mesquita scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mesquita loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mesquita pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yumashev is keeping the position for now.
Mesquita 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.
Mesquita throwing strikes from guard but Yumashev blocks nicely. #T3#
Mesquita pushing down on Yumashev's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Mesquita lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Mesquita seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Mesquita missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Yumashev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Yumashev is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mesquita scores with a couple of nice shots.
Mesquita slips a nice elbow through Yumashev's hands, connecting with Yumashev's forehead.
Mesquita lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Mesquita winds up and cracks Yumashev with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Mesquita scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB#
Mesquita is trying to work for a kimura but Yumashev is defending well.
Mesquita wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yumashev keeps working.
Mesquita is nestled in close to Yumashev, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Yumashev works his way to full guard. Good work.
Mesquita stands up over Yumashev, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mesquita scoring with some ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mesquita working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mesquita advances position into side control!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hugo Mesquita dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD#
Mesquita decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Yumashev taking some punishment here, with Mesquita in his half guard.
Yumashev keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mesquita thows a huge punch but Yumashev dodges it nicely.
Mesquita keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Mesquita is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Yumashev is not content to let Mesquita control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mesquita takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hugo Mesquita overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mesquita drops an elbow to the side of Yumashev's head. #T1#
Mesquita lands strikes from half guard.#SUB#
Mesquita is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mesquita is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Mesquita throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Yumashev is looking to improve his position.
Mesquita is trying to control. Yumashev wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mesquita sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Yumashev defending well though.
Ground and pound from Mesquita.
Mesquita lands strikes from half guard.
Mesquita takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T2#
Yumashev is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mesquita scores with a couple of nice shots.
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. Mesquita connects with a nice short shot to Yumashev's temple.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Mesquita scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Mesquita is keen to just control but Yumashev is a slippery customer.
Mesquita takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Mesquita thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ground and pound from Mesquita.
Mesquita seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mesquita is trying to control the action in half guard but Yumashev is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T3#
Mesquita takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Mesquita is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mesquita lands a nice short elbow.
Mesquita lands strikes from half guard.
Mesquita thows a huge punch but Yumashev dodges it nicely.
Yumashev has hold of Mesquita's hands but Mesquita slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Yumashev has hold of Mesquita's hands but Mesquita slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Yumashev taking some punishment here, with Mesquita in his half guard.
Yumashev keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mesquita seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
Mesquita is trying to work for a kimura but Yumashev is defending well. #T4#
Mesquita is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Yumashev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mesquita blocks the strikes from Yumashev.
Mesquita thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Yumashev wants to control but Mesquita is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
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. Mesquita connects with a nice short shot to Yumashev's temple.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mesquita in particular looking to stall.
Yumashev taking some punishment here, with Mesquita in his half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hugo Mesquita dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Mesquita closes the distance and clinches up with Yumashev, looking for a takedown. Mesquita pushes Yumashev against the cage but Yumashev circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Yumashev defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mesquita.
It seemed like Yumashev was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice takedown defense from Yumashev. No joy for Mesquita on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hugo Mesquita. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yumashev displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mesquita. #CL#
Mesquita has closed the distance and engaged Yumashev in a clinch.
Yumashev struggles to land a body shot inside as Mesquita controls his hands.
Yumashev lands a nice uppercut.
Yumashev misses with a punch to the body.
Mesquita prevents a body shot from Yumashev.
Yumashev can't find room to land a body shot as Mesquita controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mesquita tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Yumashev just stands there and leans against the cage.
Yumashev has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Mesquita seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Yumashev can turn it around.
Yumashev gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mesquita.
Mesquita goes for a takedown in the clinch but Yumashev prevents it.
Yumashev lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T1#
Mesquita is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Yumashev pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Yumashev prevents the takedown attempt.
Yumashev lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mesquita backwards.
Mesquita is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Yumashev gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Mesquita wants a takedown but no success here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Yumashev scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Yumashev misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mesquita is trying to pull guard but Yumashev has him pressed against the cage.
Yumashev misses with a punch to the body.
Yumashev misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mesquita wants a takedown.
Mesquita blocks a body shot from Yumashev.
Mesquita fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Yumashev lands with a left to the head.
Mesquita jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Yumashev walks away with a smile on his face. Mesquita gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Mesquita avoids the body shot from Yumashev. #T2#
Mesquita has his takedown stuffed
and Yumashev counters with a nice body shot.
Yumashev throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Mesquita counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yumashev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mesquita is looking to take a break and control but Yumashev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mesquita lands strikes from half guard.
Mesquita seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Yumashev trying to control but Mesquita postures up.
Yumashev is holding on to half guard well.
Yumashev is trying to maintain the position but Mesquita is very close to passing his half guard.#T3#
Mesquita working over Yumashev with some ground and pound. Yumashev looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Yumashev wants to get back to full guard.
Mesquita is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yumashev can do to turn this around?
Mesquita trying to control from half guard but Yumashev is working away.
Mesquita seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Mesquita not doing much here.
Yumashev is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mesquita scores with a couple of nice shots.
Mesquita with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T4#
Mesquita seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Mesquita winds up and cracks Yumashev with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Mesquita wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yumashev keeps working.
Mesquita lands with a punch from half guard.
Filip Yumashev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yumashev is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mesquita scores with a couple of nice shots.
Mesquita throwing shots but Yumashev is blocking nicely.
Hugo Mesquita is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Still in half guard, Mesquita seems content to control.
Yumashev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Well, if Mesquita is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Filip Yumashev.
I think Mesquita 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hugo Mesquita!

Event: MMAHKI 42
Date: Apr 21, 2023

#R1#
Hawthorne tries a low kick but Yumashev avoids it.
Hawthorne stuns Yumashev with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hawthorne bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Yumashev's head.
Hawthorne throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hawthorne is looking to slow Yumashev down with leg kicks. #CL#
Yumashev has closed the distance and engaged Hawthorne in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Hawthorne fails to land. #BC2#
Hawthorne pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jab, jab by Yumashev - just one landing.
Yumashev misses with a low kick.
Hawthorne connects with a body shot that sends Yumashev's belly button to the back.
Hawthorne looks to land a left hand but Yumashev moved out of range nicely.
A punch combination from Hawthorne misses.
Hawthorne scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Yumashev doesn't seem bothered though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hawthorne connects with the punch.
Hawthorne throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sloppy strikes from Hawthorne. Those never looked like landing.
Hawthorne misses with a hook. Yumashev ducked under it nicely.
As Hawthorne tries to get set, Yumashev tries to push him back and clinch up but Hawthorne manages to avoid the attempt.
Yumashev scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hawthorne misses with a low kick as Yumashev jumps back.
Yumashev lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Morello Hawthorne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Hawthorne throws the left hand but Yumashev avoids the punch easily.
Yumashev checks the leg kick nicely there.
Yumashev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hawthorne.
Yumashev moves away from the strike by Hawthorne.
As Hawthorne tries to get set, Yumashev tries to push him back and clinch up but Hawthorne manages to avoid the attempt.
Hawthorne is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hawthorne lands an overhand right.
Hawthorne misses the shot to the body.
Yumashev swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hawthorne tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Yumashev misses the target.
A big left from Hawthorne misses.
Yumashev jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Yumashev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hawthorne ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Yumashev ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hawthorne throws a series of punches but Yumashev avoids them all with ease.
Yumashev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yumashev catches Hawthorne with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hawthorne thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hawthorne shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Yumashev fails with an attempt to clinch.
Yumashev blocks a jab.#T2#
Hawthorne misses with a looping left.
Yumashev lands with a hook. Hawthorne tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hawthorne waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yumashev.
Yumashev blocks a leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hawthorne darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hawthorne is looking to chop away at Yumashev's legs.
Hawthorne connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Yumashev moves out of range as Hawthorne strikes.
Yumashev tries to close the distance and clinch but Hawthorne swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Yumashev catches Hawthorne with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Yumashev walks into a stiff left hand from Hawthorne.
Yumashev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hawthorne sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yumashev attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#CL#
Yumashev clinches.
Yumashev misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hawthorne misses with a punch on the inside.
Hawthorne is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Yumashev misses with a body punch.
Yumashev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
I was talking to Yumashev's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Yumashev tries to work over Hawthorne's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Yumashev throws a head punch that misses.
Hawthorne wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hawthorne is working Yumashev over against the cage.
Yumashev lands with a light punch inside.
Yumashev misses with a body punch.
Yumashev lands a right hand.
Hawthorne is looking to break free of the clinch but Yumashev has double underhooks.
Hawthorne dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Hawthorne blocks a body shot from Yumashev.
Hawthorne swings wildly with an uppercut but Yumashev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yumashev is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#BC2#
Hawthorne breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hawthorne bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hawthorne scores with a punch to the head.
Hawthorne chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Yumashev can pounce on him.
Hawthorne throws a shot from downtown. Yumashev moves away and avoids it.
Hawthorne looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Yumashev seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Hawthorne tests Yumashev's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Yumashev scores with a hook to the body. Hawthorne takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yumashev scores with a hook to the body. Hawthorne takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice shot lands for Yumashev.
Hawthorne dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Yumashev. That did some damage!
Yumashev thows a left - swing and a miss!
Yumashev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hawthorne manages to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hawthorne! But no joy.
Yumashev keeps Hawthorne at a distance using the push kick.
Hawthorne attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Hawthorne.
Yumashev looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#CL#
Yumashev closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Hawthorne breaks the clinch.
Hawthorne cracks Yumashev with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A head kick misses from Hawthorne.
Yumashev ducks under a wild hook from Hawthorne.
Hawthorne throws a body punch but Yumashev moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yumashev throws a chopping leg kick but Hawthorne manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hawthorne avoids the head kick by Yumashev.
Yumashev looks to land a left hand but Hawthorne moved out of range nicely.
Yumashev throws the left hand but Hawthorne avoids the punch easily.
Yumashev 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.

A close round but Morello Hawthorne will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Hawthorne takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hawthorne throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hawthorne throws a lazy uppercut
and Yumashev counters with a stiff right hand.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Hawthorne 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.
Hawthorne connects with a jab.
Hawthorne uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Yumashev has time to react.
Hawthorne moves into range and connects with a jab.
Yumashev throws the left hand but Hawthorne avoids the punch easily.
Hawthorne connects with a right hand. Yumashev shakes it off.
Hawthorne finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Yumashev tries to counter by clinching up but Hawthorne breaks away and moves out of range.
Yumashev throws a body punch but Hawthorne moves out of range.
Yumashev checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Yumashev takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hawthorne lands a slapping body shot.
Hawthorne throws a front kick aimed at Yumashev's knee but Yumashev avoids it well.
Yumashev fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hawthorne misses with a hook. Yumashev ducked under it nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Yumashev misses the target.
Yumashev jabs Hawthorne right on the nose. Hawthorne blinks but takes it well.
Hawthorne scores with a nice head shot.
Morello Hawthorne seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A jab from Yumashev misses. #T1#
Yumashev lands a leg kick that knocks Hawthorne off balance momentarily.
Hawthorne lands with a thumping leg kick.
Yumashev misses with a hook. Hawthorne ducked under it nicely.
Yumashev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A shot to the body from Hawthorne misses
and Yumashev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Yumashev digs a good hook to Hawthorne's body.
Hawthorne scores with a punch to the head.
Yumashev misses with a wild body shot.
Hawthorne throws a hook but Yumashev blocks it.
Hawthorne throws a hook but Yumashev blocks it.
A big left from Hawthorne misses.
Hawthorne misses with a body punch
and Yumashev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Yumashev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hawthorne.
Hawthorne swings for the body but Yumashev moves out of range.
Yumashev throws a leg kick but Hawthorne sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Yumashev misses with the combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hawthorne swinging wildly here. #T2#
Hawthorne throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Yumashev on the side of the head.
Hawthorne misses the jab.
A quick step to the side and Yumashev tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jab by Hawthorne.
Yumashev checks a leg kick nicely.
Yumashev quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Hawthorne tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Yumashev is able to avoid easily.
Yumashev slips a straight right by Hawthorne.
Yumashev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hawthorne throws out the jab.
Yumashev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hawthorne.
Nice uppercut there from Hawthorne.
Hawthorne tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yumashev was well out of range. Poor timing from Hawthorne.
Yumashev 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.
Yumashev ducks under a wild hook from Hawthorne.
Hawthorne lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hawthorne misses with an uppercut.
Yumashev looks to throw the jab but Hawthorne is out of range.
Yumashev lands a jab to the head.
Hawthorne misses with a leg kick.
Yumashev seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T3#
Yumashev tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hawthorne manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Yumashev moves away from the strike by Hawthorne.
Yumashev misses with a hook.
Yumashev looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hawthorne throws a leg kick which misses Yumashev's front leg but catches the back leg as Yumashev tries to avoid it.
Hawthorne throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hawthorne moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Hawthorne blocks a head kick by Yumashev.
Hawthorne misses with an uppercut
and Yumashev counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hawthorne thinking.
Hawthorne takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hawthorne throws an overhand right that lands on Yumashev's shoulder, as Yumashev tries to avoid the shot.
Yumashev doesn't manage to clinch there - Hawthorne circles away.
Hawthorne misses the shot to the body.
Nice shot by Hawthorne.
Yumashev moves forwards but Hawthorne connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hawthorne drops his hands momentarily and Yumashev takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yumashev fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hawthorne is out of range.
Yumashev tries to move into range but Hawthorne moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hawthorne misses with a looping right.
Yumashev is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hawthorne.
Yumashev lands a jab to the nose.#T4#
Yumashev lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hawthorne circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hawthorne unleashes a big counter combination but Yumashev bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Yumashev tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hawthorne swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Yumashev defending well as Hawthorne loads up on a big left hand.
Hawthorne misses with a body shot.
Yumashev misses with a straight left.
Hawthorne misses the jab.
Yumashev drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hawthorne tests Yumashev's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Yumashev just misses with a punch to the body.
Yumashev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hawthorne.
A slow jab from Hawthorne misses its intended target.
Yumashev throws a body punch but Hawthorne moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hawthorne falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hawthorne takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hawthorne throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Yumashev fails with an attempt to clinch.
Yumashev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hawthorne moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Morello Hawthorne 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#
Hawthorne connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hawthorne dodges the punch combination from Yumashev.
Hawthorne attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A quick step to the side and Yumashev tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yumashev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hawthorne.
Hawthorne stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Yumashev.
Yumashev stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hawthorne.
Yumashev is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hawthorne has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hawthorne there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hawthorne cracks Yumashev with a good jab.
Hawthorne with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Yumashev to score with a decent uppercut.
Yumashev slips a jab from Hawthorne.
A slow jab from Hawthorne misses its intended target.
Hawthorne throws a leg kick but Yumashev checks it.
Hawthorne misses with an uppercut. Yumashev saw that one coming.
Yumashev misses with a jab, cross combination.
Yumashev looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A jab from Hawthorne misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hawthorne misses with an uppercut
and Yumashev counters with a straight right hand.
Yumashev throws a leg kick but Hawthorne sees it coming and moves out of range. #T1#
Yumashev takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Yumashev tries to clinch there but Hawthorne circles away.
Yumashev moves out of range of the strikes.
Hawthorne catches Yumashev with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hawthorne tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yumashev was well out of range. Poor timing from Hawthorne.
Yumashev wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Yumashev throws a series of punches but Hawthorne avoids them all with ease.
Yumashev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hawthorne.
Yumashev fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hawthorne ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hawthorne throws a hook but Yumashev avoids it easily.
Hawthorne is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yumashev. #CL#
Yumashev gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hawthorne scores with a shot to the side of Yumashev's head.
Yumashev misses with a punch to the body.
Yumashev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hawthorne throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Yumashevs head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hawthorne.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hawthorne lands a nice uppercut.#T2#
Yumashev scores with a nice hook to the head.
Yumashev can't find room to land a body shot as Hawthorne controls the action.
Hawthorne is trying to force a seperation but Yumashev has the dominant position.
Yumashev has Hawthorne pressed against the cage, preventing Hawthorne from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Yumashev lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hawthorne pushes Yumashev back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yumashev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hawthorne blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yumashev misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hawthorne is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hawthorne throws an elbow but misses.
Hawthorne lands a shoulder strike.
Yumashev can't find room to land a body shot as Hawthorne controls the action.
Hawthorne lands with a left to the head.
Yumashev tries a body shot but Hawthorne blocks it.
Hawthorne lands with a right to the head.
Yumashev lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hawthorne backwards.
Yumashev misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T3#
Hawthorne misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hawthorne misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hawthorne.
Hawthorne misses with a body punch.
Yumashev tries a body shot but Hawthorne blocks it.
A short left from Hawthorne.
A head punch on the inside from Hawthorne fails to land.
Yumashev scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hawthorne misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yumashev scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Filip Yumashev has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Yumashev working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right from Yumashev.
Yumashev being controlled against the cage.
Hawthorne tries to break free but Yumashev pushes him back against the cage.
Hawthorne wants to get back to striking at distance but Yumashev won't allow it.
A short right from Yumashev on the inside.
Hawthorne has a couple of punches blocked by Yumashev. #T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hawthorne.
Yumashev keeps control of Hawthorne as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Yumashev lands an uppercut.#ROC#Hawthorne is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A body shot lands from Yumashev.
Hawthorne is still on wobbly legs! Can Yumashev finish him?
Hawthorne is trying to break free.
Yumashev doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hawthorne seems to have recovered his senses.
Yumashev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yumashev blocks an uppercut.
Yumashev struggles to land a body shot inside as Hawthorne controls his hands.
Filip Yumashev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hawthorne can't find room to land a body shot as Yumashev controls the action.
Yumashev misses with a body punch.
Yumashev keeps control of Hawthorne as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hawthorne is trying to push Yumashev away but Yumashev has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hawthorne cracks Yumashev with a nice body shot.
Yumashev blocks an elbow strike.
Hawthorne has had enough of the clinch but Yumashev keeps him there for the moment.
Hawthorne throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hawthorne can't break the clinch.
Morello Hawthorne is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Yumashev lands with a light punch inside.
Yumashev lands a right hand.

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 Filip Yumashev.
I think Hawthorne 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Morello Hawthorne!

Event: MMAHKI 37
Date: Mar 27, 2023

#R1#
Yumashev lands a body shot.
Yumashev looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Yumashev connects with a right hand. Vourture shakes it off.
Yumashev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vourture.
Yumashev is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Vourture.
Vourture fails in his attempt to clinch.
Yumashev scores with a one two! Vourture had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Vourture tries to clinch up but Yumashev circles away and keeps his distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Vourture misses the target.
Vourture ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Vourture is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yumashev.
Vourture throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL#
Yumashev has managed to clinch.
Vourture with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yumashev works on Vourture's body with a couple of short punches.
Yumashev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yumashev lands an uppercut.
Vourture trying to control the position but instead, Yumashev has worked for underhooks and has pushed Vourture into the cage.
Vourture works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Vourture misses with a knee strike.
Vourture is looking to control Yumashev's arms but Yumashev gets an underhook and turns him. Now Vourture has his back to the cage. #T1#
Vourture lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vourture trying to land knees to the body.
Vourture misses with some punches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Yumashev misses with a punch on the inside.
Vourture is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Yumashev is keeping busy.
Yumashev misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yumashev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vourture lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Yumashev scores with a shot to the side of Vourture's head.
Yumashev goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yumashev misses with some punches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Yumashev digs a right hand underneath Vourture's ribcage. Vourture let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Yumashev working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Yumashev as Vourture tries to tie him up.
Vourture trying to stall but Yumashev improves his position. #T2#
Vourture is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yumashev.
Yumashev working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vourture trying to stall but Yumashev improves his position.
Yumashev lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Yumashev working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yumashev lands a nice shot to the body.
Vourture tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Yumashev avoids it.
Vourture taking a breather.
Vourture trying to stall but Yumashev improves his position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Vishis Vourture.
Vourture blocks a head kick by Yumashev. #CL#
Yumashev rushes Vourture and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Vourture trying to control the position but instead, Yumashev has worked for underhooks and has pushed Vourture into the cage.
Vourture is pushing Yumashev up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Yumashev scores with a nice hook to the head.#T3#
Vourture fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yumashev makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Yumashev blocks a body shot from Vourture.
Vourture blocks a body shot from Yumashev.
Vourture throws a punch but it's blocked by Yumashev.
Yumashev scores with a hook to the body.
Yumashev lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Vourture or not.
Yumashev misses with a punch on the inside.
Yumashev misses with a punch on the inside.
Yumashev lands a nice uppercut.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Yumashev misses with a punch to the body.
Vourture lands a right hand.
Vourture landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A head punch on the inside from Vourture fails to land.
Yumashev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yumashev lands a nice uppercut.
Yumashev doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yumashev. #T4#
Vourture fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yumashev has a couple of punches blocked by Vourture.
Yumashev swings wildly with an uppercut but Vourture uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vourture stalling.
Yumashev lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Vourture pushes Yumashev back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vourture throws a head punch that misses.
Yumashev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yumashev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yumashev lands a left hand.
Vourture tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vourture misses with a knee to the head.
Vourture taking a breather.
Vourture misses with some punches.
Yumashev lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Vourture blocking some punches.
Vourture misses with a knee strike.
Vourture throws a head punch that misses.
Vourture lands a body shot in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Filip Yumashev 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#
Nice shot lands for Vourture.
Yumashev ducks right into an uppercut from Vourture.
Vourture looks to score with a jab to the body but Yumashev is just out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Yumashev.#CL#
Yumashev takes the fight into the clinch.
Yumashev makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Yumashev fails to land.
Vourture misses with a body punch.
Vourture prevents a body shot from Yumashev.
Yumashev lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Vourture trying to control the position but instead, Yumashev has worked for underhooks and has pushed Vourture into the cage.
Yumashev tries a body shot but Vourture blocks it.
Yumashev lands a right hand.
Filip Yumashev has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Vourture blocks an uppercut.
Yumashev avoiding damage as Vourture throws knees to the body.
Vourture struggles to land a body shot inside as Yumashev controls his hands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Yumashev.#T1#
Yumashev blocking some punches.
Vourture goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yumashev lands with a short shot to the head.
Yumashev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vourture can do to turn this around?
Vourture avoiding damage.
Vourture tries to work over Yumashev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yumashev presses Vourture against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yumashev.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vourture.
Yumashev tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Yumashev.
Yumashev misses with a punch on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Yumashev lands with a short shot to the head.
Vourture is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Yumashev is keeping busy.
Yumashev swings wildly with an uppercut but Vourture uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vourture misses with some punches. #T2#
Yumashev lands a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Yumashev fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Yumashev.
Vourture with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Yumashev working aggressively here.
Yumashev makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vourture trying to control the position but instead, Yumashev has worked for underhooks and has pushed Vourture into the cage.
Yumashev swings wildly with an uppercut but Vourture uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vourture tries a knee to the head but Yumashev blocks it.
Vourture stalling the fight.
Yumashev stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Yumashev is leaning against Vourture and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Yumashev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vourture is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Yumashev is keeping busy.
Yumashev softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Vourture trying to stall but Yumashev improves his position. #T3#
Vourture wants to stall.
Vourture is trying to maintain a safe position but Yumashev gets an underhook and turns Vourture into the cage.
Yumashev lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Yumashev lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Yumashev misses with some punches.
Yumashev lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Yumashev scores with a nice hook to the head.
Vourture misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yumashev.
Vourture misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yumashev struggles to land a body shot inside as Vourture controls his hands.
Yumashev swings wildly with an uppercut but Vourture uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vourture pressing his opponent against the cage.
Good body shot from Vourture.
A left hand lands to the body for Vourture. #T4#
Vourture working aggressively here.
Vourture looking to stall.
Vourture swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Yumashev on the inside.
Yumashev lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vourture prevents a body shot from Yumashev.
A nice left hand lands by Vourture.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Vourture trying to control the position but instead, Yumashev has worked for underhooks and has pushed Vourture into the cage.
Yumashev tries to throw a body punch but Vourture avoids it by throwing Yumashev back against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Vourture trying to control the position but instead, Yumashev has worked for underhooks and has pushed Vourture into the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Vishis Vourture.
Vourture takes a swing at Yumashev's ribcage but misses.
Vourture throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vourture misses the shot to the body.
Yumashev misses with a looping left.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Filip Yumashev dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Yumashev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vourture.
Vourture looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Yumashev lunges at Vourture with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Vourture's hand.
Vourture walks into a stiff left hand from Yumashev.
Yumashev throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vourture counters with a straight right hand.
The fighters circling - Vourture throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Yumashev throws a hook but Vourture avoids it easily.
Vourture appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Vourture is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yumashev.
Vourture takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Yumashev tries to land a front kick but Vourture steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#CL#
Yumashev instigates a clinch.
Vourture throws a punch but it's blocked by Yumashev.
Yumashev swings wildly with an uppercut but Vourture uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vourture is pushing Yumashev up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Yumashev lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Yumashev has a couple of punches blocked by Vourture. #T1#
Yumashev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vourture is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Yumashev is keeping busy.
Vourture is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Yumashev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yumashev lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Yumashev working aggressively here.
Vourture tries to work over Yumashev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vourture trying to stall but Yumashev improves his position.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Vourture slowing the pace effectively.
Vourture tries to throw a body punch but Yumashev avoids it by throwing Vourture back against the cage.
Yumashev lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Vourture lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Vourture stalling in the clinch but Yumashev improves position.
A hook to the body from Yumashev.
Vourture doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vourture misses with the head strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Yumashev as Vourture tries to tie him up.
Filip Yumashev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Vourture stalling in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Vishis Vourture.#CL#
Yumashev closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Vourture is looking to control Yumashev's arms but Yumashev gets an underhook and turns him. Now Vourture has his back to the cage.
Vourture scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch on the inside from Vourture fails to land.
Yumashev lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vourture backwards.
Still in the clinch, Yumashev scores with a nice short uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vourture goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yumashev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vourture misses with a hook from the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Yumashev as Vourture tries to tie him up.
Vourture lands a left hand. #T3#
Vourture landing knees to the head.
Vourture tries to work over Yumashev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vourture throws a knee to the head but misses.
Vourture misses with a punch on the inside.
Yumashev lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vourture tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yumashev's elbow.
Vishis Vourture has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vourture working Yumashev over with knees to the body.
Yumashev misses with some punches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Vourture tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Yumashev avoids it.
Vourture lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Vourture looking to throw knees to the head but Yumashev is blocking nicely. #T4#
Vourture throws a knee to the head but misses.
Yumashev lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Yumashev lands with a short shot to the head.
Vourture misses with a knee to the head.
Vourture misses with some punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Vourture has Yumashev pressed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Yumashev fails to land.
Yumashev lands a nice uppercut.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Vourture.
Vourture swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vourture swings wildly with an uppercut but Yumashev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vourture throws a punch but it's blocked by Yumashev.

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 Filip Yumashev.
Well Yumashev 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Filip Yumashev!

Event: MMAHKI 34
Date: Mar 12, 2023

#R1#
Hawthorne motions for Yumashev to come forward. Hawthorne throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Yumashev misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hawthorne loads up on a big right hand but Yumashev slips the punch.
Yumashev misses with an uppercut.
Yumashev checks a low kick from Hawthorne.
Yumashev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hawthorne manages to avoid it.
Hawthorne throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As Hawthorne backs off Yumashev throws a huge counter combo but Hawthorne manages to avoid it all.
Hawthorne checks a low kick from Yumashev.
An attempted straight right counter from Hawthorne misses the target.
Hawthorne checks a low kick from Yumashev.
Hawthorne misses the jab.
Hawthorne throws an off balance right hand
and Yumashev counters with a nice uppercut.
Yumashev throws a looping overhand right but Hawthorne ducks down to avoid it.
Yumashev has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Hawthorne is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Hawthorne moves out of range of the strikes.
Hawthorne throws a leg kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yumashev misses with a looping left.
Hawthorne defending well as Yumashev loads up on a big left hand.
Hawthorne 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.
Hawthorne throws a low kick but Yumashev avoids it.
Hawthorne looks to land a left hand but Yumashev moved out of range nicely.
Yumashev lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hawthorne throws a jab but it's blocked by Yumashev. #T1#
Hawthorne throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A solid leg kick lands there for Yumashev.
Hawthorne goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Yumashev slips under a jab from Hawthorne.
Hawthorne misses with a looping right.
A cross from Hawthorne lands.
Yumashev slips a jab from Hawthorne.
Hawthorne throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hawthorne looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hawthorne misses with a looping right.
Hawthorne throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yumashev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yumashev thows a left - swing and a miss!
Yumashev throws a body punch but Hawthorne moves out of range.
Hawthorne lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Yumashev thuds a left hand into Hawthorne's body.
Hawthorne slips under a jab.
Hawthorne is looking to counter punch.
An inside leg kick from Hawthorne misses.
Yumashev swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
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!
Hawthorne misses the jab.
Hawthorne misses with a low kick.
Hawthorne is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Yumashev's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
A telegraphed right hand from Hawthorne misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hawthorne. Yumashev does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Yumashev scores with a nice right hand.
Yumashev tries a low kick but Hawthorne avoids it.
Yumashev throws a body kick that misses.
Yumashev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hawthorne takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hawthorne misses with an uppercut.
Yumashev swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Good exchange - Hawthorne coming out on top.
Hawthorne moves out of range of the body kick.
Hawthorne throws a looping overhand right but Yumashev ducks down to avoid it.
Yumashev looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Yumashev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yumashev has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hawthorne finds it's way round the side to connect with Yumashev's head.
A telegraphed right hand from Yumashev misses the target.
Hawthorne ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Yumashev throws a body punch but Hawthorne moves out of range.
Morello Hawthorne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hawthorne throws a leg kick but Yumashev moved away.
Yumashev walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hawthorne throws a body kick that misses.
Yumashev slips under a jab from Hawthorne.
Hawthorne throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hawthorne tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Yumashev is able to avoid easily.#T3#
Hawthorne throws a hook to the side of Yumashev's head but Yumashev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Yumashev throws the left hand but Hawthorne avoids the punch easily.
Hawthorne throws a body shot but no joy.
Hawthorne throws a body shot but no joy.
Yumashev slips a jab from Hawthorne.
Yumashev checks the leg kick nicely there.
Yumashev throws out a loose jab but Hawthorne uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yumashev throws a hook but Hawthorne avoids it easily.
Hawthorne looks to score with a jab to the body but Yumashev is just out of range.
Hawthorne throws a leg kick but Yumashev checks it.
Yumashev ducks under a wild hook from Hawthorne.
Yumashev 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.
Hawthorne 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.
Hawthorne throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Yumashev.
Hawthorne loads up on a big right hand but Yumashev slips the punch.
Hawthorne has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Hawthorne misses with a low kick.
Yumashev throws a looping overhand right but Hawthorne ducks down to avoid it.
Hawthorne looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T4#
Hawthorne misses with a wild 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!
Yumashev throws a hook but Hawthorne blocks it.
Hawthorne thows a left - swing and a miss!
Yumashev follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Hawthorne throws a series of punches but Yumashev avoids them all with ease.
Hawthorne connects with a right hand. Yumashev shakes it off.
A telegraphed right hand from Yumashev misses the target.
A jab lands there for Hawthorne.
Yumashev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hawthorne walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Yumashev checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hawthorne looks to land a left hand but Yumashev moved out of range nicely.
Hawthorne will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Yumashev lands with a nice combination. Hawthorne backs away looking to recover.
Hawthorne connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Good work by Yumashev as he checks the leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hawthorne scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Yumashev slips under a jab.
Yumashev checks a low kick from Hawthorne.
Hawthorne tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Yumashev is able to avoid easily.
Yumashev misses with a straight right.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Morello Hawthorne dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Yumashev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yumashev swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A nice combination there by Yumashev.
Yumashev just misses with a punch to the body.
Hawthorne 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.
Yumashev scores with a leg kick.
Yumashev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hawthorne was well out of range. Poor timing from Yumashev.
Hawthorne misses with a looping right.
An inside leg kick lands from Hawthorne.
Yumashev moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hawthorne misses with a straight right.
Hawthorne misses with a wild body shot.
A slow jab from Yumashev misses its intended target.
Yumashev looks to throw the jab but Hawthorne is out of range.
Hawthorne throws a quick counter head kick but Yumashev was just out of range.
Hawthorne misses with a head kick.
Hawthorne with a jab.
Nice jab there from Hawthorne.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yumashev motions for Hawthorne to come forward. Yumashev throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Yumashev walks into a jab.
Yumashev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hawthorne throws a shot from downtown. Yumashev moves away and avoids it.
Hawthorne throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Jab from Yumashev.
Hawthorne works the jab nicely.
Yumashev drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Yumashev misses with a few strikes there.
Morello Hawthorne is winning the standup battle so far.
Hawthorne throws a lazy uppercut
and Yumashev counters with a stiff right hand.
Jab from Hawthorne.
Hawthorne looks to land a left hand but Yumashev moved out of range nicely.
Hawthorne connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Yumashev slips under a jab from Hawthorne.
Yumashev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hawthorne.
Hawthorne connects with an inside leg kick.
A jab from Hawthorne misses.
Yumashev throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hawthorne.
Hawthorne scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Yumashev misses.
Yumashev walks into a jab.
Yumashev changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Yumashev loads up on a big right hand but Hawthorne slips the punch.
Hawthorne misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yumashev. #T2#
Hawthorne throws a series of punches but Yumashev moves out of range.
Hawthorne is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yumashev.
Sloppy strikes from Hawthorne. Those never looked like landing.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Yumashev checks a leg kick.
It seemed like Yumashev was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Yumashev moves away from the strike by Hawthorne.
Hawthorne misses with an uppercut
and Yumashev counters with a nice uppercut.
Yumashev takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Yumashev throws a push kick but Hawthorne slaps the foot to one side.
Hawthorne throws a leg kick that misses.
Hawthorne scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hawthorne pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A countering left hand to the body from Yumashev misses.
Hawthorne waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yumashev.
Yumashev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hawthorne thows a left - swing and a miss!
Yumashev avoids the body shot from Hawthorne.
Hawthorne missing with a left hand there. Yumashev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Yumashev paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Yumashev blocks a jab.
A leg kick checked by Yumashev.#T3#
Yumashev moves away from the strike by Hawthorne.
Yumashev only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A left lands for Hawthorne.
Jab by Yumashev.
Yumashev lands a lovely overhand right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yumashev. Hawthorne does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yumashev checks a leg kick nicely.
Yumashev ducks under a wild hook from Hawthorne.
Hawthorne fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Yumashev looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hawthorne throws a hook but Yumashev avoids it easily.
Hawthorne misses with a hook.
Hawthorne throws a hook to the side of Yumashev's head but Yumashev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Yumashev swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Yumashev takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Yumashev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hawthorne misses with a straight left.
Hawthorne 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.
Yumashev staying out of range there.
Hawthorne lands a body shot.
Nice body punch from Hawthorne. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yumashev jabs Hawthorne right on the nose. Hawthorne blinks but takes it well.
Hawthorne is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yumashev can do to turn this around?
Hawthorne paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hawthorne dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Yumashev. That did some damage!
Hawthorne throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hawthorne swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hawthorne misses with a straight right.
Hawthorne throws the kick towards the body but Yumashev avoids it.
Hawthorne throws a jab but it's blocked by Yumashev.
Yumashev tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hawthorne is able to avoid easily.
A jab from Yumashev misses.
Hawthorne swings away with a body shot that misses
and Yumashev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hawthorne checks a leg kick.
Hawthorne throws a big shot that misses.
Yumashev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hawthorne.
Hawthorne scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hawthorne takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hawthorne checks a low kick from Yumashev.
A big left from Hawthorne misses.
Yumashev on the wrong end of a nice jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Morello Hawthorne dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Yumashev throws a chopping leg kick but Hawthorne manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hawthorne swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Yumashev staying out of range there.
Hawthorne scores with a crisp jab that stopped Yumashev in his tracks.
Hawthorne throws a lazy head kick
and Yumashev counters with a straight right hand.
Hawthorne throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Yumashev on the side of the head.
Hawthorne misses with a straight right.
Yumashev connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hawthorne momentarily.
Hawthorne misses with a hook. Yumashev ducked under it nicely.
Yumashev stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Yumashev moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Hawthorne.
Yumashev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Yumashev, as that shot connected.
Yumashev has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yumashev takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A big left from Yumashev misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hawthorne, as that shot connected.
Hawthorne throws a shot from downtown. Yumashev moves away and avoids it.
Yumashev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hawthorne. #T1#
Hawthorne has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Yumashev.
A decent looking cross lands there for Yumashev.
Hawthorne connects with a right hand. Yumashev shakes it off.
Yumashev lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hawthorne is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hawthorne misses the shot to the body.
Yumashev changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hawthorne is looking to score with low kicks.
Hawthorne takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Yumashev misses with an uppercut. Hawthorne saw that one coming.
Yumashev swings for the body but Hawthorne moves out of range.
Yumashev connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Yumashev ducks under a wild hook from Hawthorne.
Yumashev throws a low kick, looking for Hawthorne's leg but Hawthorne calmly moves out of range.
Yumashev with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hawthorne fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Yumashev on the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yumashev moves out of range as Hawthorne strikes.
Yumashev swings for the body but Hawthorne moves out of range.
Yumashev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hawthorne throws out the jab. #T2#
Yumashev throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Hawthorne uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yumashev.
Yumashev checks a leg kick.
Yumashev throws a chopping leg kick but Hawthorne manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hawthorne misses with a low kick.
Hawthorne lands with an uppercut that bounces Yumashev off the cage and back into range.
Yumashev throws a jab but it's blocked by Hawthorne.
Yumashev misses the jab.
Yumashev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hawthorne lands a leg kick that knocks Yumashev off balance momentarily.
Hawthorne thows a body kick. Yumashev tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Hawthorne loads up on a big right hand but Yumashev slips the punch.
Hawthorne throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Yumashev ducks under a wild hook from Hawthorne.
Yumashev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hawthorne.
Yumashev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hawthorne throws out the jab.
Yumashev swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hawthorne.
Yumashev walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hawthorne checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T3#
Hawthorne throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yumashev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yumashev slips a straight right by Hawthorne.
Yumashev lands a jab to the nose.
Yumashev motions for Hawthorne to come forward. Yumashev throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Hawthorne wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hawthorne throws the left hand but Yumashev avoids the punch easily.
Hawthorne scores with a crisp jab that stopped Yumashev in his tracks.
Hawthorne slips under a jab.
Hawthorne takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nice cross by Yumashev.
Hawthorne throws out a loose jab but Yumashev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yumashev looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice shot lands for Hawthorne.
Yumashev takes a jab right on the kisser.
Yumashev darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hawthorne scores with a nice head shot.
Yumashev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hawthorne throws an off balance right hand
and Hawthorne takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Yumashev throws out a loose jab but Hawthorne uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hawthorne takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T4#
A nice leg kick lands there from Hawthorne.
Hawthorne misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yumashev.
Hawthorne throws a series of punches but Yumashev avoids them all with ease.
Yumashev takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hawthorne misses with an uppercut. Yumashev saw that one coming.
Hawthorne scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nice straight punches there by Yumashev. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Yumashev.
Yumashev ducks under a wild hook from Hawthorne.
Filip Yumashev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hawthorne moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Yumashev throws the left hand but Hawthorne avoids the punch easily.
Hawthorne quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Hawthorne throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Yumashev stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Yumashev cracks Hawthorne with a right hand to the side of the head.
Yumashev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hawthorne.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yumashev throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hawthorne.
Yumashev walks into a jab.
Yumashev defending well as Hawthorne loads up on a big left hand.
Morello Hawthorne is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Yumashev misses with an uppercut. Hawthorne saw that one coming.
Hawthorne throws a hook but Yumashev blocks it.

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 Morello Hawthorne.
Well Hawthorne 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Morello Hawthorne!

Event: MMAHKI 30
Date: Feb 26, 2023

#R1#
Fana looks to land a right hand but Yumashev moved out of range.
Yumashev connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fana looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fana paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A big right from Yumashev misses.
Yumashev throws a good cross that connects.
Fana comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fana keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Fana misses.
Yumashev looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Yumashev wants to clinch up but Fana keeps it at a distance.
The fighters circling - Fana throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Yumashev seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Yumashev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fana.
Yumashev just misses with a punch to the body.
Yumashev comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fana looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Yumashev appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Fana bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Yumashev blocks a jab.
Yumashev lands a nice shot to the body.
Yumashev lands a front kick.
Yumashev defending well as Fana loads up on a big left hand. #CL#
Yumashev pushes Fana up against the cage in a clinch.
Yumashev misses with the head strike.
Fana misses with a punch to the body.
Fana takes a shot to the head.
Fana tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fana looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Yumashev throws a head punch that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fana.
Fana has a couple of punches blocked by Yumashev.
Yumashev lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yumashev blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Yumashev creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T2#
A nice left hand lands by Yumashev.
Fana misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fana tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yumashev lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Yumashev fails to land.
Fana stalling in the clinch but Yumashev improves position.
Yumashev misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yumashev blocks a body shot from Fana.
A head punch on the inside from Fana fails to land.
Fana blocks an uppercut.
Fana goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yumashev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fana misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yumashev throws a head punch that misses.
Yumashev tries a body shot but Fana blocks it.
Fana's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fana lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Yumashev misses with a hook to the ribs.
The referee is keeping an eye on Fana - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #T3#
Yumashev swings wildly with an uppercut but Fana uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yumashev blocks a body shot from Fana.
Yumashev blocking some punches.
Fana doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yumashev misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yumashev.
Yumashev misses with some punches.
Fana working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Yumashev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yumashev scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fana stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right from Yumashev on the inside.
Yumashev working aggressively here.
Fana swings wildly with an uppercut but Yumashev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fana misses with a hook to the ribs. #T4#
Yumashev lands with a left to the head.
Yumashev working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fana misses with a body punch.
Yumashev doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fana lands a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fana is leaning against Yumashev and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fana creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Yumashev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fana throws a punch but it's blocked by Yumashev.
Fana lands a body shot.
A body shot lands from Yumashev.
Yumashev tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fana tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yumashev can't find room to land a body shot as Fana controls the action.
Yumashev throws a head punch that misses.
Yumashev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fana misses with a body punch.
Yumashev throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fanas head.
A short uppercut from Fana.
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 Filip Yumashev 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#
Fana throws out a loose jab but Yumashev uses good head movement to avoid it.
A punch lands to the side of Yumashev 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fana rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Yumashev counters with a straight right hand.
Yumashev moves to clinch but Fana breaks away
and Fana counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Yumashev throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Yumashev's jab looks to have found its range, popping Fana under the eye.
A punch lands to the side of Yumashev 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Yumashev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Yumashev takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Yumashev throws a body punch but Fana moves out of range.
Fana looks to land a left hand but Yumashev moved out of range 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!
Yumashev bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Fana misses with a straight right. #T1#
Fana dips to his left and cracks Yumashev with an uppercut!
Yumashev misses with an uppercut
and Fana counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Filip Yumashev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fana misses with an uppercut
enabling Yumashev to counter with a crisp jab.
Yumashev moves away from the strike by Fana.
Yumashev stuns Fana with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fana dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fana cracks Yumashev with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fana takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Yumashev 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.
Fana connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Yumashev momentarily.
Elidio Fana seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fana misses with a hook
and Yumashev counters with a low kick, right behind Fana 's knee.
Fana uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yumashev.
It seemed like Fana was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A solid leg kick lands there for Yumashev.
Fana 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 swing and a miss from Fana.#T2#
Yumashev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fana.
Yumashev slips a jab from Fana.
A big left from Yumashev misses.
Yumashev takes a jab right on the kisser.
Yumashev throws a right hand that misses
and Fana counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fana missing with a left hand there. Yumashev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
and Fana counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Yumashev! He's just covering up as Fana starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Elidio Fana!
Elidio Fana is the new bantamweight champion!

Event: MMAHKI 22
Date: Jan 21, 2023

#R1#
Brooks on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #CL#
Brooks has Yumashev up against the cage in a clinch.
Brooks doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brooks misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yumashev misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yumashev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Yumashev.
Yumashev lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Yumashev fails to land.
Yumashev gets through Brooks's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC2#
Yumashev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Yumashev throws a body kick that misses.
Brooks is looking to clinch but Yumashev is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yumashev finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Brooks takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Yumashev takes one on the button.
Good standup being displayed there by Brooks as he connects with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brooks lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Yumashev circles away from the clinch attempt.
Brooks throws a body punch but Yumashev moves out of range.
Yumashev looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Brooks fails with an attempt to clinch.
Yumashev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brooks.
Brooks misses with a body shot.
Brooks tries to close the distance and clinch up but Yumashev swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Brooks clinches.
Yumashev lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brooks definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#BC#
Brooks breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Yumashev lands with a nice body punch.
Brooks tries to close the distance and clinch up but Yumashev swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Yumashev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brooks.
Brooks takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Yumashev throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Yumashev misses with a hook. Brooks ducked under it nicely.
Yumashev misses with a straight right.
Brooks bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Yumashev's head backwards.
Yumashev avoids the body shot from Brooks.
Yumashev throws a looping overhand right but Brooks ducks down to avoid it.
Yumashev misses with a leg kick. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Yumashev walks into a jab.
Brooks tests Yumashev's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Brooks is looking to clinch but Yumashev is avoiding it.
Yumashev gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Brooks counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #CL#
Brooks darts in and clinches Yumashev up against the cage.
Yumashev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yumashev goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brooks is stalling here.
Yumashev misses with a punch on the inside.
Yumashev lands a left hand that snaps the head of Brooks backwards.
Brooks goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Yumashev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pepper Brooks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brooks uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yumashev.
Brooks wants to clinch
and Yumashev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Yumashev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brooks manages to avoid it.
Brooks lands a glancing blow to the side of Yumashev's head.
Yumashev slips under a jab.#T3#
Brooks misses the shot to the body.
Yumashev walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Yumashev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brooks sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yumashev takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Brooks tries to close the distance and clinch but Yumashev swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Yumashev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brooks moves away.
Yumashev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Brooks cracks Yumashev with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Brooks tries to clinch but Yumashev moves away
and Brooks takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Yumashev connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#ROC2#Brooks is rocked!
Yumashev ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Brooks out cold! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Filip Yumashev!
Filip Yumashev is the new bantamweight champion!

Event: MMAHKI 18
Date: Dec 31, 2022

#R1#
Yumashev scores with a jab to the head.
Aoiki fails with an attempt to clinch.
Yumashev connects with a nice looking jab.
Aoiki takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Yumashev scores with a crisp jab that stopped Aoiki in his tracks. #ROC2#Aoiki is rocked!#KD2#
Yumashev cracks Aoiki with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Yumashev has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Aoiki to stand back up!
Oh Aoiki is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yumashev closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Aoiki out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Filip Yumashev!

Event: MMAHKI 13
Date: Dec 02, 2022

#R1##CL#
Yumashev moves into the clinch.
Yumashev misses with a body punch.
Yumashev misses with a punch to the body.
Tacarante goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yumashev misses with the head strike.
A nice left hand lands by Yumashev.
Tacarante changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Yumashev fights it off and pushes away nicely. #CL#
Yumashev pushes Tacarante up against the cage in a clinch.
A short left from Yumashev.
I was talking to Yumashev's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Tacarante tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A frustrated look appears on Tacarante's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A short right from Yumashev on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yumashev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yumashev presses Tacarante against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tacarante blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yumashev can't find room to land a body shot as Tacarante controls the action.
Yumashev works on Tacarante's body with a couple of short punches.
Tacarante's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T1#
Tacarante blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yumashev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yumashev throws a punch but it's blocked by Tacarante.
Tacarante scores with a shot to the side of Yumashev's head.
Tacarante tries for a takedown but Yumashev manages to get underhooks.
Yumashev lands with a right to the head.
Tacarante blocks a body shot from Yumashev.
Yumashev lands a left hand.
Yumashev stops a takedown attempt from Tacarante.
Filip Yumashev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saul Tacarante.
Yumashev lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Yumashev lands a right hand.
Yumashev lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tacarante tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yumashev lands on the inside with an uppercut.
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 head punch blocked on the inside by Tacarante. #BC2#
Tacarante breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tacarante catches Yumashev with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tacarante.#T2#
Yumashev swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Tacarante counters with a stiff right hand.
Tacarante connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Yumashev works Tacarante's body with a nice hook.
Tacarante bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Yumashev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tacarante.
Tacarante closes the distance and clinches up with Yumashev, looking for a takedown. Tacarante pushes Yumashev against the cage but Yumashev circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Yumashev takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Yumashev uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Yumashev throws a looping overhand right but Tacarante ducks down to avoid it.
Tacarante will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Yumashev was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tacarante swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yumashev drops his hands momentarily and Tacarante takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Yumashev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
As Tacarante tries to get set, Yumashev tries to push him back and clinch up but Tacarante manages to avoid the attempt.
Tacarante rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #CL#
and Yumashev counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Tacarante misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yumashev lands with a light punch inside. #T3#
Tacarante jumps guard but Yumashev stands there with Tacarante around his waist. Tacarante gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Tacarante wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Yumashev lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tacarante misses with some punches.
Yumashev lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Yumashev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tacarante scores with a shot to the side of Yumashev's head.
Yumashev lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tacarante backwards.
Yumashev throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tacarantes head.
Yumashev misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yumashev misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've been informed that Tacarante has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Tacarante takes a shot to the head.
Tacarante lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tacarante.
Good body shot from Yumashev.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yumashev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yumashev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tacarante tries to pull guard but Yumashev holds him up against the cage and eventually Tacarante drops back down to his feet. #T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yumashev. #TD2#
Tacarante manages to pull guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Tacarante is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Yumashev defends well.
Yumashev stays in close to Tacarante's body and controls the position.
Tacarante is trying to keep Yumashev in close.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Yumashev is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Yumashev working some strikes from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yumashev not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Filip Yumashev dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Tacarante throws a looping overhand right but Yumashev ducks down to avoid it.
Yumashev takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tacarante bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Yumashev's head.
Tacarante avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Tacarante dodges the punch combination from Yumashev.
Tacarante throws an overhand right that lands on Yumashev's shoulder, as Yumashev tries to avoid the shot.
Tacarante ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tacarante's corner calls for a 1-2. Tacarante obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Filip Yumashev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tacarante connects with a good right hand that stumbles Yumashev. Yumashev circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Decent striking displayed by Tacarante there.
Yumashev throws a good cross that connects.
Tacarante throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yumashev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Tacarante.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yumashev slips under a jab from Tacarante.
Tacarante misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yumashev.
Yumashev throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Tacarante swings widly with a right hand
and Yumashev counters with a straight right hand.
Tacarante 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.
The fighters circling - Yumashev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Yumashev on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tacarante throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL#
Yumashev closes the distance and pushes Tacarante back into the cage.
Yumashev doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tacarante blocks a body shot from Yumashev.
Tacarante trying to control the position but instead, Yumashev has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tacarante into the cage.
Yumashev misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tacarante.
Yumashev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tacarante can do to turn this around?
Yumashev working aggressively here.
Tacarante blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Filip Yumashev has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Yumashev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yumashev working aggressively here. #T2#
Tacarante tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tacarante scores with a shot to the side of Yumashev's head.
Yumashev lands with a left to the head.
Yumashev misses with a punch to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Yumashev.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yumashev goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yumashev working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tacarante misses with the head strike.
Yumashev lands a shot to the body.
Tacarante tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Yumashev misses with a punch to the body.
Yumashev tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tacarante's elbow.
Tacarante is trying to drag Yumashev to the mat but Yumashev just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Yumashev tries to throw a body punch but Tacarante avoids it by throwing Yumashev back against the cage.
Yumashev lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tacarante backwards.
Yumashev lands a right hand. #T3#
Tacarante blocking some punches.
Yumashev can't find room to land a body shot as Tacarante controls the action.
Tacarante tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Filip Yumashev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saul Tacarante.
Tacarante throws a punch but it's blocked by Yumashev.
Tacarante struggles to land a body shot inside as Yumashev controls his hands.
Yumashev tries a body shot but Tacarante blocks it.
Yumashev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Yumashev.
Yumashev lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Yumashev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tacarante tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tacarante misses with the head strike.
Tacarante tries for a takedown but Yumashev manages to get underhooks.
Yumashev struggles to land a body shot inside as Tacarante controls his hands.
Tacarante is trying to break the clinch but Yumashev has him pressed against the cage.
Yumashev misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tacarante pushes Yumashev back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tacarante swings wildly with an uppercut but Yumashev uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Tacarante can't find room to land a body shot as Yumashev controls the action.
Yumashev lands a body punch.
Tacarante fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yumashev lands an uppercut.
Yumashev lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tacarante or not.
Yumashev lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tacarante.
Yumashev misses with a punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yumashev gets through Tacarante's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tacarante misses with a punch on the inside.
Tacarante gets through Yumashev's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yumashev.
Yumashev misses with some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Yumashev.
Yumashev tries to work over Tacarante's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yumashev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Yumashev.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Filip Yumashev dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Yumashev rushes Tacarante and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Yumashev lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tacarante is trying to pull guard but Yumashev has him pressed against the cage.
A short left from Yumashev.
Tacarante throws a punch but it's blocked by Yumashev.
Yumashev presses Tacarante against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tacarante misses with some punches.
Yumashev throws a punch but it's blocked by Tacarante.
Yumashev doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yumashev misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tacarante blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yumashev lands a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right hook to the body lands for Yumashev.
Tacarante throws a head punch that misses.
Yumashev lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Yumashev fails to land.
Tacarante scores with a nice hook to the head.
Yumashev tries to throw a body punch but Tacarante avoids it by throwing Yumashev back against the cage. #T1#
A short body shot lands from Yumashev as the two fighters clinch.
Tacarante blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tacarante working aggressively here.
Yumashev throws a punch but it's blocked by Tacarante.
Yumashev lands a shoulder strike.
Yumashev throws a head punch that misses.
Yumashev misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yumashev.
Yumashev has a couple of punches blocked by Tacarante.
Tacarante goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tacarante misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yumashev struggles to land a body shot inside as Tacarante controls his hands.
Yumashev is pressed up against the cage. Tacarante has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Yumashev down to the mat. Yumashev avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Filip Yumashev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yumashev throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short right from Tacarante.
Filip Yumashev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Tacarante misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tacarante can't find room to land a body shot as Yumashev controls the action.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tacarante.
Tacarante misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yumashev working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yumashev doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yumashev blocking some punches.
Tacarante misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yumashev prevents a body shot from Tacarante.
Yumashev can't find room to land a body shot as Tacarante controls the action.
Yumashev prevents Tacarante from breaking the clinch.#T3#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tacarante.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tacarante.
Yumashev lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tacarante backwards.
Yumashev lands a left hand.
Tacarante gets through Yumashev's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Tacarante.
Tacarante tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tacarante has a couple of punches blocked by Yumashev.
Tacarante jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Yumashev walks away with a smile on his face. Tacarante gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Filip Yumashev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saul Tacarante.
Tacarante swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yumashev throws the left hand but Tacarante avoids the punch easily.
Yumashev throws a shot from downtown. Tacarante moves away and avoids it.
Yumashev scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Yumashev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Yumashev loads up on a big right hand but Tacarante slips the punch.
Yumashev fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tacarante checks it well.
Tacarante looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Yumashev jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Saul Tacarante seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tacarante throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yumashev misses with a body punch
and Tacarante connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tacarante scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Yumashev tries to clinch but Tacarante moves out of range. #CL#
Yumashev moves into the clinch.
Yumashev lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tacarante.
Yumashev goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yumashev lands a hook that snaps the head of Tacarante backwards.
Yumashev misses with a punch to the body.
Saul Tacarante has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tacarante jumps guard but Yumashev stands there with Tacarante around his waist. Tacarante gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Filip Yumashev showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Yumashev, 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Filip Yumashev!

Event: Big Wave XX: 135 Finale
Date: Oct 08, 2022

#R1#
Yumashev throws a shot from downtown. Farman moves away and avoids it.
Farman is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Farman ducks under a wild hook from Yumashev.
An attempted straight right counter from Farman misses the target.
Filip Yumashev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yumashev misses with a body shot.
Farman throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Yumashev on the side of the head.
Yumashev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Farman.
Yumashev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Farman throwing a counter right hand but Yumashev manages to avoid it.
Farman avoids the body shot from Yumashev.
Yumashev swings for the body but Farman moves out of range.
Farman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Yumashev connects with a body shot that sends Farman's belly button to the back.
Yumashev 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farman tries to move into range but Yumashev moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Yumashev throws a body punch but Farman moves out of range.
Yumashev looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Farman defending well as Yumashev loads up on a big left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Farman scores with a nice strike.#T1#
Farman throws a body punch but Yumashev moves out of range. #CL#
Farman has closed the distance and engaged Yumashev in a clinch.
Farman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Farman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Farman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Farman misses with the head strike.
Yumashev stalling against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Farman scores with a nice short uppercut.
Farman lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yumashev controlling the action here for a moment.
Yumashev stalls.
The crowd are getting on Yumashev's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Farman blocking some punches.
Yumashev content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Farman definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Farman. #T2#
Farman working aggressively here.
Yumashev leaning against his opponent.
Yumashev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yumashev blocking some punches.
Farman lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Farman throws a punch but it's blocked by Yumashev.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yumashev.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yumashev misses with a punch on the inside.
Farman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Farman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Farman tries to throw a body punch but Yumashev avoids it by throwing Farman back against the cage.
Yumashev throws a punch but it's blocked by Farman.
Yumashev's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Farman lands a shot to the body.
Farman lands a body punch in the clinch.
Farman throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Farman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yumashev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Farman misses with a punch on the inside.
Yumashev struggles to land a body shot inside as Farman controls his hands.
Farman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Farman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Yumashevs head.
A head punch on the inside from Yumashev fails to land.
Farman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Farman takes a shot to the head.
Yumashev scores with a nice hook to the head.
Yumashev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Farman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Farman is leaning against Yumashev and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Yumashev.
Yumashev blocking some punches.
Farman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short uppercut from Farman. #T4#
Yumashev is leaning against Farman and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Farman lands with a right to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yumashev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yumashev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Farman lands a nice uppercut.
Farman lands a body punch in the clinch.
Farman lands a left hand that snaps the head of Yumashev backwards.
Yumashev misses with some punches.
Farman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice left hand lands by Yumashev.
Farman scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Farman.
Farman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Farman scores with a shot to the side of Yumashev's head.
Farman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yumashev has a couple of punches blocked by Farman.
Yumashev throws a head punch that misses.
Yumashev blocks an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zafir Farman dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Farman tries to close the distance and clinch but Yumashev swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Farman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yumashev can do to turn this around?
Yumashev takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Yumashev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A big left from Yumashev misses.
Farman is looking to counter punch.
Yumashev misses with a right hand
and Farman counters with a nice body shot.
Farman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yumashev.
Farman throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Yumashev ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Farman takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A jab from Yumashev misses.
Farman slips a straight right by Yumashev.#CL#
Farman clinches with his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yumashev blocks an uppercut.
Yumashev is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Farman is keeping busy.
Farman scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T1#
Farman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yumashev's elbow.
Yumashev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yumashev working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Yumashev working aggressively here.
Farman tries to throw a body punch but Yumashev avoids it by throwing Farman back against the cage.
Yumashev throws a head punch that misses.
Yumashev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yumashev content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Farman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Yumashev backwards.
Farman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yumashev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yumashev goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yumashev looking to slow down the pace here.
Farman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Yumashev lands a left hand that snaps the head of Farman backwards.
Yumashev taking a breather. #T2#
Yumashev throws a punch but it's blocked by Farman.
Yumashev misses with a body punch.
Yumashev throws a head punch that misses.
Yumashev's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right hook to the body lands for Farman.
Yumashev misses with a hook from 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!
Nice body punch from Farman - that landed with a thud.
Yumashev lands a hook that snaps the head of Farman backwards.
Yumashev's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Yumashev prevents a body shot from Farman.
Farman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Farman is leaning against Yumashev and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Farman swings wildly with an uppercut but Yumashev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yumashev has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Farman is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Farman has a couple of punches blocked by Yumashev.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Farman.
Farman working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T3#
Yumashev blocking some punches.
Yumashev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Farman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yumashev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yumashev stalling the fight.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Farman.
Farman misses with the head strike.
Yumashev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Farman lands with a left to the head.
Farman digs a right hand underneath Yumashev's ribcage. Yumashev let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Yumashev prevents a body shot from Farman.
Yumashev misses with a hook from the clinch.
Farman blocks a body shot from Yumashev.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Farman.
Yumashev is trying to maintain a safe position but Farman gets an underhook and turns Yumashev into the cage.
Farman lands a right hand that snaps the head of Yumashev backwards.
Yumashev throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Farman throws a head punch that misses.
Yumashev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yumashev lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Yumashev tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Farman's elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Yumashev as Farman tries to tie him up.
Yumashev working aggressively here.
A right hand to the body from Yumashev.
Yumashev has a couple of punches blocked by Farman.
Farman swings wildly with an uppercut but Yumashev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yumashev blocking some punches.
Farman working aggressively here.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Yumashev takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Farman lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Farman.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zafir Farman dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Farman loads up on a big right hand but Yumashev slips the punch.
Farman swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Yumashev.
Nice defenses there by Farman.
Yumashev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Farman.
Farman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yumashev moves away.
Yumashev throws a hook to the side of Farman's head but Farman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Yumashev misses with a double jab.
Farman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yumashev moves away.
Farman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Yumashev cracks a nice hook into Farman's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yumashev throws a looping overhand right but Farman ducks down to avoid it.
Yumashev defending well as Farman loads up on a big left hand.
Farman tries to clinch but Yumashev is having none of it.
Yumashev throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Farman staying out of range there.#T1#
Yumashev misses with a hook. Farman ducked under it nicely.
Farman takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Yumashev walks into a jab.
Farman lands with a good body shot.
Farman takes a swing at Yumashev's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
Yumashev has taken the fight to the clinch.
Yumashev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yumashev lands a body shot in the clinch.
Yumashev will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Farman up against the cage.
Farman scores with a hook to the body.
Farman tries to throw a body punch but Yumashev avoids it by throwing Farman back against the cage.
Farman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Farman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Yumashev misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A short right from Yumashev.
Farman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yumashev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Farman - that landed with a thud.
Farman lands a right hand that snaps the head of Yumashev backwards.
Farman lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Yumashev blocking some punches.
Farman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Farman fails to land.
A short right from Farman on the inside.
Farman lands a right hand.
Farman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yumashev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Farman.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Farman. #T3#
Farman tries a body shot but Yumashev blocks it.
Farman working aggressively here.
Yumashev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yumashev.
Farman lands a nice shot to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Farman fails to land.
Farman can't find room to land a body shot as Yumashev controls the action.
Yumashev throws a punch but it's blocked by Farman.
Farman lands a shoulder strike.
Yumashev misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yumashev throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Farmans head.
Farman wants to stall.
Yumashev has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Farman avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Yumashev is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Zafir Farman has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T4#
Farman lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Farman.
Farman lands a nice uppercut.
Farman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Farman.
Farman is leaning against Yumashev and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Farman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Farman prevents a takedown attempt there.
Yumashev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Good body shot from Farman.
Yumashev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Farman scores with a nice hook to the head.
Yumashev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Farman lands an uppercut.#ROC#Yumashev is rocked!
Farman swings wildly with an uppercut but Yumashev uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zafir Farman clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4##CL#
Yumashev tries to keep at a distance but Farman has taken the fight into the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Farman lands a body shot.
Farman misses with the head strike.
A short right from Farman on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Farman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Yumashev is still on wobbly legs! Can Farman finish him?
Yumashev is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Farman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yumashev tries to throw a body punch but Farman avoids it by throwing Yumashev back against the cage.
Farman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Farman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Farman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yumashev goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Farman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Farman is working Yumashev over against the cage.
Yumashev seems to have recovered his senses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farman misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Farman on the inside.
Farman lands with a light punch inside.
Farman scores with a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice right hand lands inside from Farman. #T1#
Yumashev blocks an uppercut.
Farman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Farman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Farman creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Yumashev with a big uppercut! Yumashev tries to clinch up but Farman pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Yumashev to the mat! Yumashev covers up and Farman unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Zafir Farman!
Zafir Farman is the new bantamweight champion!
Our winner, Zafir Farman, 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: Big Wave XVI: Semifinals
Date: Sep 10, 2022

#R1#
Kuruvila throws out a powerful jab.
Yumashev throws a big shot that misses.
Kuruvila on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kuruvila buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Yumashev misses with an uppercut
and Kuruvila counters with a thumping low kick.
Kuruvila throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Kuruvila misses with a low kick.
Kuruvila defending well as Yumashev loads up on a big left hand.
Yumashev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kuruvila.
Kuruvila keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kuruvila is looking to chop away at Yumashev's legs.
Yumashev misses with a wild body shot.
Yumashev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Yumashev lands a right hook to the body.
Kuruvila throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yumashev just misses with a punch to the body.
Yumashev lands a jab to the head. #T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Yumashev misses the target.
Yumashev looks to score with a jab to the body but Kuruvila is just out of range.
Yumashev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Joseph Kuruvila is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yumashev just misses with a punch to the body.
Yumashev misses with a looping right.
Yumashev throws a poor cross that misses
and Kuruvila counters with a nice body kick.
Yumashev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kuruvila.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Yumashev swings wildly with an uppercut but Kuruvila uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yumashev dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Yumashev swings wildly with an uppercut but Kuruvila uses good head movement to avoid it.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Yumashev takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #BC#
Kuruvila's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
Kuruvila steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yumashev.
Kuruvila is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Yumashev.
Kuruvila blocks a jab.
A quick step to the side and Kuruvila tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yumashev bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kuruvila's head backwards.
Kuruvila fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Yumashev is out of range.
Yumashev lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Yumashev bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kuruvila's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yumashev misses with a body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Kuruvila.
Kuruvila looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Yumashev shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kuruvila moves out of range as Yumashev strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Kuruvila misses the target.#CL2#
Yumashev clinches up with Kuruvila and pushes him back against the cage.
Yumashev tries to work over Kuruvila's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Yumashev takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Yumashev taking a breather. #T3##BC#
Kuruvila's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Yumashev moves into the clinch successfully.
Yumashev misses with a body punch.
A short right from Kuruvila.
Yumashev has a couple of punches blocked by Kuruvila. #BC#
Kuruvila breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kuruvila defending well as Yumashev loads up on a big left hand. #CL#
Kuruvila forces Yumashev back against the cage and clinches.
Kuruvila is trying to break free.
Kuruvila tries to circle away but Yumashev has him pinned against the cage.
Kuruvila wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Kuruvila breaks from the clinch.
Kuruvila moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Yumashev throws an overhand right that lands on Kuruvila's shoulder, as Kuruvila tries to avoid the shot.
Yumashev connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kuruvila's hands.
Kuruvila scores with a leg kick. #T4#
Yumashev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yumashev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kuruvila.
Yumashev misses with a straight right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head kick misses from Kuruvila.
Yumashev scores with a nice right hand.
Kuruvila looks to score with a jab to the body but Yumashev is just out of range.
Kuruvila avoids the body shot from Yumashev.
It looked like Kuruvila wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kuruvila throws a jab when Yumashev was well out of range.
Kuruvila looks to land a left hand but Yumashev moved out of range nicely.
Yumashev scores with a hook to the body. Kuruvila takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kuruvila looks for the body kick but Yumashev saw that one coming.
Kuruvila wants to clinch up but Yumashev keeps it at a distance.
Yumashev shoots in for a takedown but Kuruvila shows good takedown defense.
Kuruvila avoids the body shot from Yumashev.
Nice defenses there by Yumashev.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Filip Yumashev 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#
Kuruvila throws a body kick that misses
and Yumashev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Filip Yumashev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yumashev moves out of range of the body kick from Kuruvila.
Yumashev cracks Kuruvila with a right hand to the side of the head.
Yumashev cracks Kuruvila with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kuruvila lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Yumashev throws a body punch but Kuruvila moves out of range. #CL2#
Yumashev pushes Kuruvila up against the cage in a clinch.
Kuruvila blocking some punches.
Kuruvila digs a right hand underneath Yumashev's ribcage. Yumashev let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Yumashev holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kuruvila wants to break free but Yumashev has control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuruvila scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kuruvila lands a left hand.
Kuruvila wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kuruvila is looking to break free of the clinch but Yumashev has double underhooks. #T1#
Yumashev stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A shot in the inside from Yumashev.
Yumashev tries to throw a body punch but Kuruvila avoids it by throwing Yumashev back against the cage.
Kuruvila is trying to force a seperation but Yumashev has the dominant position.
Kuruvila blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kuruvila.
Yumashev displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kuruvila up against the cage.
Yumashev works on Kuruvila's body with a couple of short punches.
Kuruvila is trying to break the clinch but Yumashev is controlling him.
Yumashev has Kuruvila pressed against the cage, preventing Kuruvila from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kuruvila tries a body shot but Yumashev blocks it.
Kuruvila wants to stall.
Kuruvila wants to stall. #T2#
Yumashev misses with a punch to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Yumashev.
Kuruvila wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Yumashev has him pressed against the cage.
Yumashev holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kuruvila looking to stall.
Kuruvila trying to stall but Yumashev improves his position.
Yumashev tries to score a body lock takedown but Kuruvila shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kuruvila lands with a right to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kuruvila.
Kuruvila leaning against his opponent.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Yumashev is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Yumashev receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Kuruvila blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
Kuruvila is trying to break the clinch but Yumashev has him pressed against the cage.
Yumashev lands an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Yumashev.
Kuruvila wants to break free but Yumashev has control.
Kuruvila softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Yumashev misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yumashev has a couple of punches blocked by Kuruvila.
Yumashev lands a nice uppercut.#BC#
Kuruvila manages to break the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yumashev. Kuruvila does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yumashev misses with an uppercut
and Kuruvila cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kuruvila slips under a jab from Yumashev.
Kuruvila throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Yumashev throws a lazy right hand but Kuruvila sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kuruvila is looking to counter punch.#T4#
Yumashev looks to score with a jab to the body but Kuruvila is just out of range.
Yumashev takes a swing at Kuruvila's ribcage but misses.
Yumashev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kuruvila lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
A big left from Yumashev misses.
As Yumashev backs away, Kuruvila returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#CL2#
Yumashev clinches with his opponent.
Yumashev lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kuruvila backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kuruvila blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yumashev has Kuruvila pressed against the cage.
Kuruvila has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Yumashev tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kuruvila's elbow.
Yumashev tries to score a body lock takedown but Kuruvila shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC#
Kuruvila breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Yumashev looks to score with a jab to the body but Kuruvila is just out of range.
Kuruvila wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Filip Yumashev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sloppy strikes from Kuruvila. Those never looked like landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Filip Yumashev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Yumashev looks to score with a jab to the body but Kuruvila is just out of range.
Yumashev checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Yumashev misses with a body shot.
Yumashev connects with a nice looking jab.
Yumashev looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kuruvila uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yumashev.
An attempted straight right counter from Kuruvila misses the target.
Yumashev misses with a straight left.
Yumashev rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kuruvila counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2#
Yumashev takes the fight into the clinch.
Kuruvila holding his opponent close, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuruvila misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Yumashev - that landed with a thud.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kuruvila.
Kuruvila is trying to force a seperation but Yumashev has the dominant position.#T1#
Yumashev content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Kuruvila fails to land.
Kuruvila is trying to force a seperation but Yumashev has the dominant position.#BC#
Kuruvila breaks from the clinch.
Kuruvila misses with a hook.
Yumashev throws an overhand right that lands on Kuruvila's shoulder, as Kuruvila tries to avoid the shot.
Yumashev throws a hook but Kuruvila blocks it.
Kuruvila swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Yumashev fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kuruvila looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Yumashev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kuruvila.
Yumashev checks a leg kick.
Yumashev throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kuruvila stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Yumashev misses with a wild body shot.
Yumashev slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Yumashev throws a hook but Kuruvila blocks it.
Kuruvila attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Filip Yumashev is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Kuruvila feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Yumashevs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kuruvila throws the kick towards the body but Yumashev avoids it.
Yumashev misses with an uppercut.
Yumashev misses with a right hand #CL#
and Kuruvila holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuruvila misses with the head strike.
Kuruvila is trying to force a seperation but Yumashev has the dominant position.
Kuruvila misses with the head strike.
Kuruvila tries to throw a body punch but Yumashev avoids it by throwing Kuruvila back against the cage.
Kuruvila can't break the clinch.
Kuruvila fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yumashev keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kuruvila's efforts to push away.
Joseph Kuruvila has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Yumashev has Kuruvila pressed against the cage, preventing Kuruvila from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Yumashev scores with a nice hook to the head.
Yumashev blocking some punches.
Kuruvila pressing his opponent against the cage. #BC#
Kuruvila breaks from the clinch.
Yumashev is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kuruvila keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kuruvila jabs at Yumashev's body.#T4#
Kuruvila takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A combination from Yumashev does no damage.
Jab from Kuruvila.
Yumashev misses with a body shot.
Yumashev misses with a wild body shot.
The fighters circling - Yumashev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Yumashev misses with an uppercut. Kuruvila saw that one coming.
Kuruvila throws a quick counter head kick but Yumashev was just out of range.
Yumashev lands a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yumashev throws the left hand but Kuruvila avoids the punch easily.
Yumashev misses with an uppercut. Kuruvila saw that one coming.
Kuruvila on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#ROC2#Kuruvila is rocked!
Yumashev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kuruvila.
Oh Kuruvila is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Yumashev stuns Kuruvila with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Yumashev lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Kuruvila falls backwards - clearly groggy! Yumashev dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Filip Yumashev!

Event: BWMMA XII 135 Tourny R2
Date: Aug 13, 2022

#R1#
Peace misses with a hook to the body
and Yumashev counters with a stiff right hand.
Peace takes a swing at Yumashev's ribcage but misses.
Yumashev throws out a counter right but Peace avoids it with no problem.
A looping hook to the body misses from Peace. Yumashev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Peace lands with a nice body punch.
Peace misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Peace closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Peace fails to pull guard.
Yumashev lands a shot to the body.
Peace jumps guard but Yumashev turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Peace is trying to pull guard but Yumashev turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for World Peace. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Yumashev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peace scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A left lands for Yumashev.
A punch lands to the side of Peace 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Yumashev misses with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yumashev cracks Peace with a good jab.#T1#
Peace ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yumashev moves away.
Peace fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yumashev manages to avoid it.
Peace on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nice straight punches there by Yumashev. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Yumashev.
Horrible takedown attempt by Peace or perhaps it was just good defense by Yumashev, which made it look bad.
Yumashev fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Peace on the side of the head.
Peace shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Yumashev but Yumashev pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Yumashev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yumashev has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Yumashev scores with a decent looking hook.
Yumashev scores with a hook.
Yumashev wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Yumashev ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Peace throws a body shot but no joy.
Peace looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T2#
Yumashev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Yumashev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Peace.
Yumashev cracks a nice hook into Peace's ribs.
Peace tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yumashev was well out of range. Poor timing from Peace.
Peace swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Peace takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Yumashev scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Peace doesn't seem bothered though.
Yumashev lands with a nice body punch.
Peace swings for the body but Yumashev moves out of range.
Yumashev appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Peace with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Peace fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Yumashev lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Yumashev connects with a body shot that sends Peace's belly button to the back.
Peace throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T3#
Peace throws a body shot but no joy.
Peace takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Yumashev works the jab nicely.
Yumashev scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Yumashev is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Peace had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Yumashev lands a jab to Peace's midsection.
Peace takes a swing at Yumashev's ribcage but misses.
Yumashev thuds his right hand into Peace's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Peace misses with an uppercut. Yumashev saw that one coming.
Peace misses with a body shot.
Yumashev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Peace throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Yumashev counter with a right hand.
Peace keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Peace takes one to the chin there.
Peace misses with a body shot.
Peace gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Yumashev.#T4#
Peace fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yumashev manages to avoid it.
Peace throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Peace throws a body punch but Yumashev moves out of range.
Yumashev connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Peace takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Yumashev avoids the body shot from Peace.
Yumashev tests Peace's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Peace with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Yumashev to score with a decent uppercut.
Yumashev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Peace.
Peace throws a body shot but no joy.
Yumashev let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Peace looks to score with a jab to the body but Yumashev is just out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yumashev tries to bum rush Peace with a series of wild strikes but Peace uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Peace fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yumashev manages to avoid it.
Peace dives in and grabs Yumashev's left leg, looking for a takedown. Yumashev pushes down on Peace's head and hops out.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Filip Yumashev dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Yumashev moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Peace swings for the body but Yumashev moves out of range.
Peace misses with a wild body shot.
Yumashev digs a good hook to Peace's body.
Peace misses with a hook to the body
and Yumashev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Peace throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Peace misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Yumashev counters with a straight right hand.
Yumashev scores with a jab to the body.
Peace shoots in but Yumashev avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Yumashev looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Peace misses the shot to the body.
Peace takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yumashev swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Yumashev works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Yumashev moves into range and connects with a jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Peace looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Yumashev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yumashev scores with a crisp jab that stopped Peace in his tracks.
Peace takes a swing at Yumashev's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Peace. Yumashev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Peace doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jab, jab by Yumashev - just one landing.
Peace swings for the body but Yumashev moves out of range.
It seemed like Yumashev was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Yumashev throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Peace stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A lazy left from Yumashev finds it's target.
Peace looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Yumashev scores with a shot to the body.
Peace misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Peace fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yumashev manages to avoid it.
Filip Yumashev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Peace lands with a good body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Peace drops his hands momentarily and Yumashev takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T2#
Yumashev fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Yumashev lands with a cross.
Filip Yumashev seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD#
Peace is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Yumashev's half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Yumashev is looking for a sweep. Peace is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Yumashev works his way to full guard. Good work.#SU#
Peace stands up from Yumashev's guard - Peace perhaps looking for a knockout.
Yumashev comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Peace throws a body punch but Yumashev moves out of range.
Peace wants to clinch.#T3#
Yumashev misses with a wild combination.
Peace has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Peace there as he acknowledges the shot.
Yumashev just misses with a punch to the body.
Yumashev throws a body shot but no joy.
Yumashev's jab looks to have found its range, popping Peace under the eye.
Yumashev misses with a wild body shot.
Peace walks into a jab.
Yumashev lands a body shot.
Peace is looking to wear down Yumashev with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Peace fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yumashev manages to avoid it.
Yumashev lands with a hook. Peace tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Peace throws a body punch but Yumashev moves out of range.
Peace swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T4#
Peace on the wrong end of a nice jab.#TD#
Peace closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Peace is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Yumashev defends it well.
Yumashev tries to get to full guard but Peace has control of the leg. #SU#
Peace decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Peace throws a body punch but Yumashev moves out of range.
Yumashev throws out a counter right but Peace avoids it with no problem.
Peace tries for a takedown but Yumashev circles away easily
and Yumashev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Yumashev stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Yumashev wants it to stay on the feet.
It seemed like Yumashev was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for World Peace. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yumashev lands with a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Filip Yumashev 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Yumashev works the jab nicely.
Peace just misses with a punch to the body.
Yumashev is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Peace with a body shot.
Yumashev takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Peace swings for the body but Yumashev moves out of range.
Peace scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Peace drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Peace misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yumashev.
Peace takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Peace takes one to the chin there.
Peace throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Peace avoids the body shot from Yumashev.
Peace tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Yumashev paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Yumashev smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#ROC2#Peace is rocked!
Yumashev connects with a crisp jab.
Oh Peace is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Peace shoots in but Yumashev avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Yumashev throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Peace colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Yumashev as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Peace is left battered and dazed whilst Yumashev and his camp cheer!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Filip Yumashev!

Event: BWMMA 8 135 Tourny
Date: Jul 16, 2022

#R1#
A punch lands to the side of Yumashev 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Yumashev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yumashev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rubble.
Yumashev just misses with a punch to the body.
A nice side step and Rubble releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL#
Yumashev clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Rubble fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rubble.
Rubble being controlled against the cage.
Rubble working hard to break the clinch.
Rubble swings wildly with an uppercut but Yumashev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rubble prevents a body shot from Yumashev.
A nice right hand lands inside from Yumashev.
A head punch on the inside from Rubble fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yumashev.
Rubble tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yumashev's elbow.
Rubble tries to throw a body punch but Yumashev avoids it by throwing Rubble back against the cage.
Rubble tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yumashev's elbow.
Yumashev content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Rubble tries to throw a body punch but Yumashev avoids it by throwing Rubble back against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Yumashev. #T1#
Yumashev works on Rubble's body with a couple of short punches.
Yumashev stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Rubble misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rubble tries to work over Yumashev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Yumashev.
Yumashev digs a right hand underneath Rubble's ribcage. Rubble let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rubble fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rubble swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rubble misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Rubble fails to land.
Yumashev lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Yumashev lands a body shot in the clinch.
Yumashev digs a right hand into Rubble's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rubble's gas tank.
Come on Yumashev - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Good body shot from Yumashev.
Yumashev lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Yumashev - that landed with a thud.
Yumashev lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T2#
Yumashev lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rubble backwards. #CUT#It looks like Detritus Rubble has been cut.
Rubble looks winded!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yumashev lands with a light punch inside.
Yumashev works on Rubble's body with a couple of short punches.
Yumashev cracks Rubble with a nice body shot.
Rubble tries to work over Yumashev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yumashev lands with a left to the head.
Rubble misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yumashev gets through Rubble's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Yumashev lands with a left to the head.
Yumashev lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A body shot lands from Yumashev.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Yumashev.
Yumashev lands with a left to the head. #ROC#Rubble is rocked!
Yumashev scores with a shoulder strike.
Rubble is still on wobbly legs! Can Yumashev finish him?
A short uppercut from Yumashev.
Rubble takes a shot to the head.
Yumashev lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Yumashev scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rubble tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Yumashev.
Yumashev pushes Rubble back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T3#
Rubble letting Yumashev take a breather here.
A right hook to the body lands for Yumashev.
Rubble seems to have recovered his senses.
Yumashev cracks Rubble with a nice body shot.
Rubble takes a shot to the head.
Yumashev lands a right hand.
Yumashev lands a left hand.
Yumashev leaning his opponent against the cage.
Yumashev works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Yumashev scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rubble misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yumashev gets through Rubble's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Yumashev displaying some good clinch control by pressing Rubble up against the cage.
Yumashev blocking some punches.
A short body shot lands from Yumashev as the two fighters clinch.
Yumashev scores with a nice hook to the head.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good body shot from Yumashev.
Yumashev lands a body shot in the clinch.
Yumashev presses Rubble against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Yumashev effectively controlling the action here.
Yumashev lands a shot to the body.
Still in the clinch, Yumashev scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Yumashev as the two fighters clinch.
Yumashev lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Yumashev lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Yumashev throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rubbles head.
Rubble wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Still in the clinch, Yumashev scores with a nice short uppercut.
Yumashev lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rubble backwards.
A hook to the body from Yumashev.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yumashev lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Yumashev lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rubble backwards.
Yumashev is leaning against Rubble and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Yumashev displaying some good clinch control by pressing Rubble up against the cage.
Yumashev is struggling to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Filip Yumashev dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Detritus Rubble's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Yumashev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rubble looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Yumashev misses with a wild body shot.
Good exchange - Rubble coming out on top.
Yumashev is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Yumashev with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rubble uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yumashev.
Rubble looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Yumashev throws a hook but Rubble avoids it easily.
Rubble pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL#
Yumashev gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A hook to the body from Yumashev.
Rubble fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Yumashev - that landed with a thud.
Yumashev lands a body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Yumashev.
Yumashev controlling the action here for a moment.
Rubble working aggressively here.
Yumashev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rubble can do to turn this around?
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!
Yumashev lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Yumashev lands a body punch in the clinch. #T1#
Yumashev lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rubble backwards.
Rubble is breathing heavily.
Yumashev controlling the action here for a moment.
Yumashev scores with a shoulder strike.
Yumashev lands with a light punch inside.
Rubble has a couple of punches blocked by Yumashev.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Yumashev.
Yumashev lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right from Yumashev.
Yumashev lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rubble or not.
Yumashev digs a right hand underneath Rubble's ribcage. Rubble let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Yumashev cracks Rubble with a nice body shot.
Yumashev works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Yumashev displaying some good clinch control by pressing Rubble up against the cage.
Rubble swings wildly with an uppercut but Yumashev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yumashev displaying some good clinch control by pressing Rubble up against the cage.#T2#
Yumashev lands a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yumashev scores with a shot to the side of Rubble's head.
Yumashev lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rubble.
Yumashev throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rubbles head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Yumashev.
Yumashev lands with a short shot to the head.
Yumashev lands a body punch.
Yumashev lands a body punch in the clinch.
Yumashev is struggling to control the position.
Yumashev lands a nice shot to the body.
Yumashev lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Yumashev digs a right hand into Rubble's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rubble's gas tank.
Yumashev softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T3#
Yumashev pushes Rubble back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Yumashev.
Yumashev leaning his opponent against the cage.
Yumashev digs a right hand into Rubble's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rubble's gas tank.
Filip Yumashev has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Yumashev works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Yumashev cracks Rubble with a nice body shot.
Yumashev softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Yumashev pushes Rubble back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Yumashev lands a body punch.
Yumashev lands with a right to the head.
Yumashev lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short uppercut from Yumashev.
Rubble tries to throw a body punch but Yumashev avoids it by throwing Rubble back against the cage.
Yumashev throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A right handed body shot lands from Yumashev.
Yumashev leaning his opponent against the cage.
Good body shot from Yumashev. #T4#
Stalling in the clinch from Yumashev.
Yumashev is working Rubble over against the cage.
Rubble's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Yumashev has Rubble pushed against the cage.
Yumashev lands with a left to the head.
Yumashev digs a right hand into Rubble's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rubble's gas tank.
Yumashev lands a body punch.
Yumashev lands a body punch.
Yumashev scores with a hook to the body.
Yumashev lands a body shot in the clinch.
Yumashev lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rubble being controlled against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yumashev lands with a light punch inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on Yumashev - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Yumashev.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Filip Yumashev dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Detritus Rubble's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Yumashev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rubble moves away.
Yumashev misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rubble throws a right and a left that Yumashev avoids nicely.
Rubble looks to score with a jab to the body but Yumashev is just out of range.
Yumashev connects with a jab.
Yumashev swinging wildly here.
Nice straight punches there by Yumashev. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Yumashev.
Yumashev lands with an overhand left.
Filip Yumashev is winning the standup battle so far.
Yumashev fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rubble looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Yumashev misses with a wild body shot.
Rubble swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rubble dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Detritus Rubble seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yumashev misses with a wild body shot.
Rubble on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rubble throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rubble takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Yumashev looks to score with a jab to the body but Rubble is just out of range.#CL#
Yumashev has managed to clinch.
A short right from Yumashev on the inside.
Yumashev lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T1#
A hook to the body from Yumashev.
Yumashev pushes Rubble back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rubble swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yumashev lands with a right to the head.
Yumashev works on Rubble's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Yumashev.
Yumashev controlling the action here for a moment.
Yumashev lands a body shot in the clinch.
Yumashev's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A right handed body shot lands from Yumashev.
Yumashev lands with a light punch inside.
Yumashev lands a body shot in the clinch.
Yumashev lands a nice shot to the body.
Yumashev lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rubble.
Filip Yumashev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Yumashev lands with a light punch inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yumashev unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Rubble! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Yumashev is unloading with more strikes now! Rubble drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Filip Yumashev!

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