Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: ABW 186 Meat Boy - Wolf II
Date: Dec 27, 2018

#R1#
Vattalles misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Opdivo swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Nice sprawl there from Opdivo as Vattalles shoots in.
Vattalles looks to land a combination. Opdivo sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Opdivo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Vattalles tests Opdivo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Opdivo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Opdivo blocks a low kick nicely.
Opdivo keeps the fight on the outside.
A little feinted left hand from Opdivo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Opdivo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Vattalles looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Opdivo is fending him off so far but Vattalles persists. Nope, Opdivo circles away and we're back to standing.
Nivolumab Opdivo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mee Vattalles.
Opdivo lands an overhand right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vattalles scores with a hook.
Vattalles shoots in for a takedown but Opdivo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL2#
Vattalles gets a clinch.
I was talking to Opdivo's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#T1#
Opdivo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Vattalles. #TD2#
Vattalles manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Opdivo 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.
Opdivo trying to control the position from guard on top but Vattalles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vattalles looking to control.
Opdivo looking to pass the guard.
Vattalles wants to sweep here but Opdivo controlling him for the moment. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Vattalles is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Opdivo rolls with it to try and escape but Vattalles cranks on the arm and Opdivo is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mee Vattalles!
Mee Vattalles decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: IFC87: Ispa v Megaton
Date: Dec 22, 2018

#R1##CL#
Murhaa gets tackled into the cage by Kisqali. Kisqali maintains the clinch.
Kisqali stops a takedown attempt from Murhaa.
Kisqali working aggressively here.
Murhaa is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kisqali is defending well.
Kisqali lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kisqali gets underhooks to prevent Murhaa's takedown attempt.
Ribociclib Kisqali has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of King Murhaa.
A body shot lands from Kisqali. #TD2#
Murhaa tightens his grip and picks Kisqali up, before dumping him to the ground. Kisqali manages to land in guard.
Kisqali is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Murhaa passes Kisqali's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Murhaa throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kisqali wants to get back to full guard.
Kisqali is trying to maintain the position but Murhaa is very close to passing his half guard.
Kisqali is concentrating on defense, preventing Murhaa from advancing position.
Murhaa performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kisqali is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Jitsu Jim, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T1#
Kisqali wants to get back to full guard but Murhaa has passed into side control.
Murhaa just content to control the position.
Kisqali tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Murhaa controlling from side mount.
Murhaa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kisqali keeps working.
Murhaa controls the position from side control.#T2#
Kisqali is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Murhaa's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Kisqali is trying to get back to full guard.
Murhaa looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Murhaa works his way into full mount!
Kisqali tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Murhaa controlling from mount.
Kisqali is trying desperately to improve position.#T3#
Murhaa content just to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kisqali sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Well, if Murhaa 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.
Kisqali is trying to get back to full guard.
Murhaa sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kisqali tries to roll over but Murhaa keeps him under control.
Kisqali is working hard here to advance position.#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.
Murhaa performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Murhaa's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Kisqali is trying to get back to full guard.
Murhaa performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kisqali is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kisqali wants to control but Murhaa is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

King Murhaa dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Murhaa fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Murhaa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murhaa misses with a hook. Kisqali ducked under it nicely. #CL2#
Murhaa instigates a clinch.
Murhaa lands an uppercut.#TD2#
Murhaa gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Murhaa prevents Kisqali from improving his position.
Murhaa performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kisqali is looking to control Murhaa's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kisqali avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murhaa moves into full mount! Kisqali won't be happy about that!
Murhaa takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kisqali is working to get back to half guard. #T1#
Murhaa controlling from the full mount.
Murhaa lands with some strikes.
Murhaa moves to back control.
Murhaa just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Murhaa scores with punches from the back.
Murhaa biding his time, controlling Kisqali. #T2#
Kisqali tries to roll but Murhaa sticks to his back.
Murhaa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Murhaa tries to get the hooks in deep but Kisqali pushed the leg off.
Murhaa is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kisqali just trying to survive but Murhaa is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Murhaa controlling the positon.
You can see the frustration on Kisqali's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Kisqali is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Murhaa.
Kisqali manages to reverse the position and now he's in Murhaa's guard. Nice work there by Kisqali. #T3#
Murhaa wants to sweep here but Kisqali controlling him for the moment.
Kisqali passes Murhaa's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Murhaa wants to get back to full guard.
Kisqali tries to pass the half guard into mount. Murhaa knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Murhaa looking for submissions off his back.
Murhaa trying to control but Kisqali postures up. #SUB#
Kisqali is looking for a kimura but Murhaa is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kisqali to get the leverage.
Murhaa moves into full guard.
Kisqali has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Murhaa wants to sweep here but Kisqali controlling him for the moment.
Murhaa keeping full guard, as Kisqali tries to pass. #T4#
Murhaa is trying to control the position but Kisqali postures up. #SUB2#
Murhaa looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Kisqali has picked Murhaa up and slammed him! Murhaa can't keep hold of the triangle and Kisqali manages to pass to side control!
Murhaa can't do much from the bottom here.
Murhaa is trying to improve his position.
Murhaa sneaks back into half guard.
Murhaa controlling the position well. #SUB#
Kisqali is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Murhaa is just riding it out for now. Kisqali eventually gives up the hold.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kisqali trying to pass the guard but Murhaa defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

King Murhaa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Kisqali's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Kisqali throws a leg kick which misses Murhaa's front leg but catches the back leg as Murhaa tries to avoid it.
Kisqali dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kisqali swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Murhaa tries to clinch there but Kisqali circles away.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Murhaa checks a leg kick.
Murhaa shoots in looking for a takedown but Kisqali manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Murhaa's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD2#
Murhaa closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Kisqali trying to control from the bottom.
Kisqali regains full guard. Nicely done.
Murhaa sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Murhaa trying to control the position from guard on top but Kisqali is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Murhaa tries to free his leg and advance position but Kisqali is retaining full guard.
Kisqali being controlled here, momentarily. #T1#
Murhaa is pushing down on Kisqali's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kisqali is fighting to maintain full guard but Murhaa has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kisqali taking some punishment here, with Murhaa in his half guard.
Murhaa wants to pass to mount but Kisqali is defending the position.
Murhaa scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Murhaa is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Murhaa with a couple of short strikes.
Kisqali is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kisqali is squirming around, avoiding Murhaa's attempts to control the action.
Murhaa looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ribociclib Kisqali has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Kisqali is desperately trying to improve his position but Murhaa has a good base and remains in mount.
Murhaa controlling from mount.
More stalling from Murhaa.
Kisqali is trying desperately to improve position.
Murhaa looking to control and managing it successfully.
Murhaa raining down shots from the mount!
Murhaa controlling from mount. #T3#
Murhaa punishing his opponent with strikes.
Murhaa trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Murhaa sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
King Murhaa has got the better of the ground game so far.
Murhaa looking to control but Kisqali is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Murhaa content just to control the position here.
Murhaa looking to control but Kisqali is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kisqali is looking to get to half guard.#T4#
Murhaa controlling his opponent.
Murhaa is continuing to stall.
Murhaa looking to control but Kisqali is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Murhaa working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Murhaa prevents Kisqali from getting the reversal.
Kisqali sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Murhaa wants to pass the guard but Kisqali is defending well.
Kisqali tries to roll over but Murhaa keeps him under control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Kisqali looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
King Murhaa is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kisqali is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

And that's the end of the fight!
King Murhaa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Murhaa 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... King Murhaa!
An out of breath and clearly excited King Murhaa thanked Bullet Proof System for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: IFCXS2: Vinyard v Lomachenko
Date: Dec 08, 2018

#R1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Versu.
Versu chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Versu misses with a body shot.
Ibrance swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jab, jab by Versu - just one landing. #CUT2#
It looks like Palbociclib Ibrance has been cut.
Ibrance moves forwards but Versu connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Versu tries to clinch up.
Versu fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ibrance misses with a body shot.
Ibrance scores with a decent looking hook.#CUT#
It looks like Geo Versu has been cut.
Versu moves out of range as Ibrance strikes.
Ibrance scores with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Versu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ibrance.
Versu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice body punch from Versu.
The fighters circle momentarily. Versu darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Geo Versu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ibrance moves forwards but Versu connects with a nice, crisp jab.#KD2#
Versu lands a big uppercut and Ibrance crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Ibrance looks OK. Versu waves Ibrance back to his feet!#ROC2#
Ibrance is rocked!
Versu has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#T1#
That kick from Versu tenderised Ibrance's leg. Ibrance is trying to keep his angry face on.
Oh Ibrance is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ibrance loads up on a big right hand but Versu slips the punch.
Versu drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Ibrance's head, knocking him out cold! Versu is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Geo Versu!
In his post fight interview, Geo Versu started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: OFC 392: Bosch vs Maneno III
Date: Dec 01, 2018

#R1#
Usikov tries a head kick but it misses.
Mekinist misses with a looping left.#CL#
Mekinist fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Usikov, pushing him back against the cage.
Mekinist misses with a punch to the body.
Usikov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Usikov tries to land knees in the clinch but Mekinist avoids the damage to the body.
Mekinist has a couple of punches blocked by Usikov.
Mekinist tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Usikov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mekinist takes a knee to the side of the body.
Mekinist tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mekinist goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mekinist misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mekinist misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Usikov prevents a body shot from Mekinist.
Mekinist misses with a body punch.
Mekinist misses with a body punch.
Mekinist's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#CUT2#
It looks like Trametinib Mekinist has been cut.#BC2#
Usikov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mekinist throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Usikov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Usikov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mekinist sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A punch lands to the side of Mekinist 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mekinist uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Usikov.
Mekinist tries to counter by clinching up but Usikov breaks away and moves out of range.
Alexander Usikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Usikov just misses with a punch to the body.
Mekinist walks into a stiff left hand from Usikov.
Mekinist moves away from the strike by Usikov.
Usikov has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Usikov.#CL#
Mekinist pushes Usikov up against the cage in a clinch.
Mekinist tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Usikov missing with knees to the body.
Usikov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mekinist has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mekinist doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mekinist lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Usikov or not.
Mekinist tries to throw a body punch but Usikov avoids it by throwing Mekinist back against the cage.
Usikov tries to land a knee to the head but Mekinist blocks with his arms.
Usikov tries to land a knee to the head but Mekinist blocks with his arms. #T2#
Mekinist lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Usikov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Usikov lands a knee to the head.
Usikov missing with knees to the body.
Mekinist blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mekinist tries to work over Usikov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Usikov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Usikov lands a shoulder strike.
Mekinist misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Usikov blocks a body shot from Mekinist.
Usikov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mekinist blocks it with crossed arms.
Mekinist swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Usikov misses with a knee to the head.
Mekinist misses with a short punch on the inside.
Usikov prevents a body shot from Mekinist.
Usikov taking a breather.
Mekinist can't find room to land a body shot as Usikov controls the action. #BC2#
Usikov breaks from the clinch.
A punch lands to the side of Mekinist 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jab, jab by Mekinist - just one landing. #T3##CL#
Mekinist fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Usikov, pushing him back against the cage.
Mekinist misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Usikov working Mekinist over with knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Usikov.
Mekinist tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Usikov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mekinist tries a body shot but Usikov blocks it. #BC2#
Usikov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Usikov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Mekinist is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Mekinist moves out of range as Usikov strikes.
Mekinist wants to clinch.
Mekinist on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Usikov. Usikov obviously looking to wear him down. #T4#
Usikov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mekinist.
Usikov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A leg kick checked by Usikov.
Usikov throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Mekinist to counter with a crisp jab.
Usikov misses with a few strikes there.
Mekinist seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Mekinist misses with a hook to the body
and Usikov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
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!
Usikov misses with a right hand #CL#
and Mekinist counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Usikov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Usikov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mekinist goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Usikov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Usikov looking to throw knees to the head but Mekinist is blocking nicely.
Usikov blocks a body shot from Mekinist.
Usikov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mekinist blocks it with crossed arms.
Mekinist lands a left hand.
Mekinist scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Usikov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Trametinib Mekinist's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Mekinist lands a head shot.
Usikov explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Usikov throws a looping overhand right but Mekinist ducks down to avoid it.
Usikov thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Mekinist if he has to take too many more of those.
Usikov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mekinist counters with a right hand to the body.
Usikov connects with a body shot.
Usikov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Usikov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mekinist throws out the jab.
Mekinist misses with a kick to the body.
Mekinist moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Usikov jabs Mekinist to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mekinist throws a lazy body kick
and Usikov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mekinist throws a series of punches but Usikov moves out of range.
Mekinist closes the distance looking to clinch
and Usikov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Mekinist rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Usikov counters with a stiff right hand.
Usikov digs a good hook to Mekinist's body.
Mekinist takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mekinist tries to close the distance and clinch but Usikov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mekinist bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mekinist looks to land a body kick but Usikov moved away.
Usikov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mekinist's head.
Mekinist misses with a body kick.
Mekinist misses with a looping right.
Mekinist tries to clinch but Usikov is having none of it.
Usikov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Usikov lands a jab to Mekinist's midsection.
Mekinist tries to close the distance and clinch but Usikov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T2#
Usikov throws an overhand right that lands on Mekinist's shoulder, as Mekinist tries to avoid the shot.
Mekinist takes a shot right to the bread basket.#CL#
Mekinist gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mekinist misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mekinist tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mekinist tries to work over Usikov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mekinist misses with a hook from the clinch.
Usikov blocks a body shot from Mekinist.
Mekinist lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mekinist misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Knees to the body from Usikov.
Usikov pushes Mekinist back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mekinist lands an uppercut.
Mekinist tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Usikov's elbow.
A knee to the head by Usikov.
Alexander Usikov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Usikov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Mekinist avoiding damage as Usikov throws knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Usikov obliges.#T3#
Usikov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Usikov prevents a body shot from Mekinist.
Mekinist lands a shoulder strike.
Usikov scores a nice knee to the body.
Usikov scores with a knee to the head.
Usikov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mekinist has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #BC2#
Usikov manages to break the clinch.
Mekinist connects with a crisp jab.
Usikov connects with the punch.
Usikov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Mekinist is looking to land body kicks.
Usikov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mekinist fails with an attempt to clinch.
Usikov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Alexander Usikov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A left lands for Usikov.
Crunch! Usikov slams his shin into Mekinist's torso.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mekinist ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T4#
Mekinist throws a series of punches but Usikov avoids them all with ease.
A swing and a miss from Usikov.
Mekinist walks into a straight right hand from Usikov.
A swing and a miss from Usikov.
Usikov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Usikov crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Mekinist - the referee stops the clock and Usikov gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Mekinist. Usikov manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Usikov keeps the fight on the outside.
Usikov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mekinist tries to clinch
enabling Usikov to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
Mekinist has managed to clinch. #BC2#
Usikov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Usikov throws out a loose jab but Mekinist uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mekinist is looking for a counter combo.
Mekinist throws a half hearted mid kick.
Usikov cracks Mekinist with a right hand to the side of the head.
Usikov checks the leg kick nicely there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Usikov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Trametinib Mekinist's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Usikov throws an overhand right that lands on Mekinist's shoulder, as Mekinist tries to avoid the shot.
Mekinist waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Usikov.
Usikov throws a lazy right hand but Mekinist sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Usikov moves out of range of the body kick from Mekinist.
Usikov tries a quick counter leg kick but Mekinist is wise to it.
Usikov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mekinist uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Usikov.
Mekinist wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bone on bone clash there as Usikov blocks the leg kick.
Usikov looks to land a combination but Mekinist avoids it well.
Usikov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Mekinist ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Usikov moves away.
Mekinist throws a wild body kick that Usikov sees coming a mile off.
It seemed like Usikov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Nice straight punches there by Usikov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Usikov.
Mekinist is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mekinist cracks Usikov with an open hand slap.
Usikov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Usikov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mekinist moves away from the strike by Usikov.
Usikov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mekinist swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Usikov misses with a low kick.
Usikov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Usikov lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Trametinib Mekinist has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Mekinist throws a looping overhand right but Usikov ducks down to avoid it.
Usikov throws out a counter right but Mekinist avoids it with no problem.
Usikov misses with a body shot.
Usikov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Usikov misses with a wild body shot.
Usikov wants to land a leg kick but Mekinist is out of range.
Mekinist seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Mekinist misses with a combination
and Usikov counters with a nice low kick that buckles Mekinist's knee momentarily.
Mekinist gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Usikov counters with a nice uppercut.
Usikov throws a push kick but Mekinist slaps the foot to one side.
Usikov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Usikov tests Mekinist's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mekinist thuds his shin into the meat of Usikov's side.
Alexander Usikov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Mekinist throws a wild body kick that Usikov sees coming a mile off.
Usikov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mekinist throws out the jab.
Usikov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Usikov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mekinist throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mekinist throws a lazy right hand but Usikov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Usikov works the jab nicely.
Mekinist misses with a double jab
and Usikov counters with a nice uppercut.
Usikov blocks a jab.
Mekinist tries to clinch up.
Mekinist rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Usikov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Usikov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T4#
Mekinist throws a right hand that misses
enabling Usikov to counter with a crisp jab.
Mekinist misses with a body punch
and Usikov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
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!
Usikov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mekinist's hands.
Usikov lands with an uppercut that bounces Mekinist off the cage and back into range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Usikov.
Mekinist pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Usikov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Usikov throws a looping overhand right but Mekinist ducks down to avoid it.
Mekinist misses with a wild combination.
A little jabbing left from Usikov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Some wild striking there from Mekinist.
A left and a right from Usikov both land. Nice combination.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Usikov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Usikov 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: IFC78: Pugberg v Lomachenko
Date: Nov 21, 2018

#R1#
Kisqali fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Gorbachenko is out of range.
Kisqali looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kisqali takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kisqali lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gorbachenko circles away quickly and effectively.
Gorbachenko lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CUT2#
It looks like Ribociclib Kisqali has been cut.
Gorbachenko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gorbachenko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kisqali throws out the jab.
Gorbachenko lands a jab to the nose.
Gorbachenko with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gorbachenko buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gorbachenko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kisqali.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Gorbachenko wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Donk. Gorbachenko catches Kisqali right on the button with a cross.
Ribociclib Kisqali seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gorbachenko lands a lovely overhand right.
Gorbachenko lands with a nice body punch.
Kisqali just misses with a punch to the body.
Gorbachenko lands a nice shot to the body.
Gorbachenko throws a lazy right hand but Kisqali sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kisqali pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kisqali throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gorbachenko goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
We've been hearing reports that Kisqali has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#T1#
Kisqali takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jab from Gorbachenko.#CL2#
Kisqali tries to keep at a distance but Gorbachenko has taken the fight into the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Gorbachenko.
Gorbachenko lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gorbachenko lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gorbachenko working aggressively here.
Gorbachenko lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Gorbachenko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kisqali connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Gorbachenko throws a looping overhand right but Kisqali ducks down to avoid it.
Gorbachenko takes a swing at Kisqali's ribcage but misses.
Kisqali is looking to counter punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kisqali walks into a stiff left hand from Gorbachenko.
The fighters circling - Kisqali throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kisqali jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gorbachenko appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#CL2#
Gorbachenko closes the distance and pushes Kisqali back into the cage.
Kisqali tries to throw a body punch but Gorbachenko avoids it by throwing Kisqali back against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Gorbachenko.
Kisqali blocks an uppercut. #T2#
Kisqali lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gorbachenko misses with some punches.
Gorbachenko lands a nice shot to the body.
Kisqali is breathing heavily.
Gorbachenko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gorbachenko lands a hook that snaps the head of Kisqali backwards.
Gorbachenko tries a body shot but Kisqali blocks it.
A short right from Gorbachenko on the inside.
Gorbachenko lands a body shot.
Gorbachenko lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gorbachenko.
Gorbachenko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Gorbachenko.
Kisqali lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gorbachenko backwards.
Gorbachenko tries to work over Kisqali's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gorbachenko scores with a shoulder strike.
Gorbachenko lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kisqali blocks a body shot from Gorbachenko.
Gorbachenko scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gorbachenko lands a right hand. #CUT2#
Ribociclib Kisqali's cut is getting worse.
Kisqali misses with a body punch. #T3#
Gorbachenko lands a nice uppercut.
Gorbachenko pushes Kisqali back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Gorbachenko is working Kisqali over against the cage.
A short left from Gorbachenko.
Gorbachenko lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gorbachenko scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gorbachenko lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kisqali backwards.
Gorbachenko lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gorbachenko lands with a right to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gorbachenko.
Kisqali takes a shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short uppercut from Gorbachenko.
Kisqali misses with the head strike.
Gorbachenko lands with a short head shot on the inside. #ROC2#
Kisqali is rocked!
Kisqali lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gorbachenko lands a nice uppercut.
Oh Kisqali is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gorbachenko lands an uppercut.
Gorbachenko lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gorbachenko lands a shoulder strike. #T4#
Gorbachenko pushes Kisqali against the cage. Gorbachenko is working some dirty boxing. Gorbachenko pushes off with a quick right hook! Kisqali goes down! Kisqali tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Gorbachenko moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anatoly Gorbachenko!
During a confident post fight interview, Anatoly Gorbachenko thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: OFC 390: Shamrock vs Schmidt
Date: Nov 21, 2018

#R1#
Mekinist throws a body kick that misses.
Declan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mekinist manages to avoid it.
It looked like Mekinist wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A clash of legs there as Declan blocks the low kick.
Mekinist misses with a body kick.
Declan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mekinist misses with a body kick.
Mekinist connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Declan momentarily.
Mekinist connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Declan's hands.
Declan is looking to chop away at Mekinist's legs.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Declan, right into the meat.
Mekinist goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Declan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Declan just misses with a punch to the body.
Mekinist doesn't manage to clinch there - Declan circles away.
Mekinist tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mekinist throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
Mekinist takes the fight into the clinch. #T1#
Declan lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Declan just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mekinist's brow.
I was talking to Mekinist's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Mekinist tries to throw a body punch but Declan avoids it by throwing Mekinist back against the cage.
Mekinist tries a body shot but Declan blocks it.
Declan tries to work over Mekinist's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mekinist misses with a body punch.
Mekinist throws a head punch that misses.
Declan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Declan throws a head punch that misses.
Declan lands a body punch.
Declan blocking some punches.
Mekinist blocking some punches.
Declan scores with a shoulder strike.
Declan pushes off an throws an elbow but Mekinist leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Declan blocks a body shot from Mekinist.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Declan just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mekinist's brow.
Mekinist blocks a body shot from Declan.
Declan misses with the head strike.
Mekinist tries a body shot but Declan blocks it.
Declan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mekinist backwards. #T2#
Mekinist blocks the elbow strike.
Mekinist misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mekinist goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Declan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mekinist lands with a kick to the ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Declan throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Declan throws the left hand but Mekinist avoids the punch easily.
A bone on bone clash there as Mekinist blocks the leg kick.
Mekinist punishes Declan's body with a nice straight punch.
Mekinist uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Declan.
Declan throws a hook but Mekinist avoids it easily.
An inside leg kick from Declan misses.
Declan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Declan misses with a kick to the body.
Mekinist seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Mekinist explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Declan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mekinist was well out of range. Poor timing from Declan.
Mekinist thuds a left hand into Declan's body.#T3#
A shot to the liver by Declan. Beautiful body shot.
Declan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mekinist.
Declan is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mekinist rather than just go for the knockout.
A clash of legs there as Declan blocks the low kick.
Declan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Declan feints and then cracks Mekinist's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mekinist down.
Mekinist tries to land a front kick but Declan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Declan staying out of range there.
Declan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Declan scores with a nice body kick.
Mekinist moves in looking to clinch but Declan pushes him off.
Mekinist defending well as Declan loads up on a big left hand. #CL#
Mekinist clinches. #BC2#
Declan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Declan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mekinist throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mekinist connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Declan momentarily.
Mekinist fails with an attempt to clinch. #T4#
Declan will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Declan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Declan just misses with a punch to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Declan looks for the body kick but Mekinist saw that one coming.
Declan misses with a lunging right hand
and Mekinist counters with a nice uppercut.
Declan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mekinist just misses with a punch to the body.
A swing and a miss from Declan.
Declan moves into range and connects with a jab.
Declan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mekinist.
Declan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Declan takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Declan swings for the body but Mekinist moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Declan. Mekinist does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mekinist looks to score with a jab to the body but Declan is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Goban Declan will probably get the nod.
That's time! Mekinist's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Declan.
Declan just misses with a punch to the body.
Mekinist lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Declan checks the leg kick.
Mekinist ducks under a wild hook from Declan.
Declan misses with a low kick.
Declan throws an overhand right that lands on Mekinist's shoulder, as Mekinist tries to avoid the shot.
Mekinist fakes the leg kick and cracks Declan in the body.
Mekinist ducks under a wild hook from Declan.
Declan throws a body punch but Mekinist moves out of range.
Mekinist cracks Declan with a right hand to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from Mekinist.
Declan throws a leg kick but Mekinist sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Declan takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mekinist throws a wild body kick that Declan sees coming a mile off.
Declan follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.#T1#
Mekinist takes a swing at Declan's ribcage but misses.
Mekinist wants to clinch.
Declan shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Mekinist is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Declan.
Mekinist misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mekinist has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mekinist there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mekinist comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
An inside leg kick from Declan misses.
Declan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mekinist scores with a hook to the body. Declan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Declan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mekinist.
Declan blocks the body kick.
Mekinist lands with an uppercut that bounces Declan off the cage and back into range.
Mekinist takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T2#
Mekinist looks to score with a jab to the body but Declan is just out of range.
A little jabbing left from Declan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Declan throws a nice inside leg kick.
Declan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Declan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mekinist.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Declan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mekinist takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mekinist misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mekinist throws a body punch but Declan moves out of range.
Declan throws a shot from downtown. Mekinist moves away and avoids it.
Declan throws a right hand that misses
and Declan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Declan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mekinist pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Declan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Declan throws a body kick that misses.
A good leg kick by Declan.
Declan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T3#
Declan swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Declan clobbers Mekinist with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Declan tests Mekinist's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Declan misses with a head kick.
Declan misses with a wild body shot.
Mekinist went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Mekinist throws a nice looking combination but Declan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Declan is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Mekinist with a body shot.
Declan throws a front kick aimed at Mekinist's knee but Mekinist avoids it well.
Goban Declan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mekinist lands a nice hook to Declan's body. Declan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Declan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mekinist cracks Declan with a right hand to the side of the head.
Trametinib Mekinist is winning the standup battle so far.
Mekinist closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Declan avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Mekinist slips a straight right by Declan.
Declan is looking to slow Mekinist down with leg kicks.
Declan feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mekinist's calf.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Declan misses with a head kick.
And Mekinist counters with a quick kick to the body but Declan blocks it.
Mekinist defending well as Declan loads up on a big left hand.
Mekinist went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Mekinist misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Declan.
Mekinist drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Mekinist misses with a body kick.
Declan keeps the fight on the outside.
Declan misses with a hook.
Mekinist was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Declan throws a leg kick but Mekinist checks it.
Declan misses the shot to the body.
Mekinist swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Declan misses with a wild combination.
Mekinist works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mekinist tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Declan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mekinist throws a low kick, looking for Declan's leg but Declan calmly moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Goban Declan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Mekinist clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Declan breaks the clinch.
Declan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mekinist.
Mekinist throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mekinist throws a leg kick that misses.
Declan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mekinist tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Declan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mekinist misses with a kick to the body.
Mekinist ducks under a wild hook from Declan.
Declan throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Mekinist's head.
Declan connects with a leg kick. Mekinist looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mekinist tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mekinist takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Mekinist scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Declan throws a low kick but Mekinist moves out of range easily.
As Declan looks to move away, Mekinist throws a big counter combo but Declan just gets out of the way.
Mekinist looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T1#
Mekinist takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Declan takes a swing at Mekinist's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Mekinist gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Declan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mekinist or not.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Declan.
Declan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mekinist is working Declan over against the cage.
Declan misses with a punch on the inside.
Declan blocks a body shot from Mekinist.
Declan pushes off an throws an elbow but Mekinist leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Declan tries a body shot but Mekinist blocks it.
Declan misses with a punch to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Declan.
Goban Declan seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mekinist can't find room to land a body shot as Declan controls the action.
Mekinist misses with a punch to the body.
A short uppercut from Declan.
Mekinist scores with a shoulder strike.
Trametinib Mekinist has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Mekinist is trying to pull guard but Declan turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Declan.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch on the inside from Declan fails to land.
Mekinist blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Declan blocks a body shot from Mekinist.
Mekinist goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Mekinist fails to land.
Declan prevents a body shot from Mekinist.
Mekinist goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Declan misses with an elbow over the top.
Mekinist tries to work over Declan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Declan misses with an elbow over the top.
Mekinist misses with a hook to the ribs.
Declan gets through Mekinist's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Declan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mekinist avoids a wild elbow strike from Declan.
Mekinist lands a right hand.
Declan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mekinist is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#BC2#
Declan breaks from the clinch. #T3#
Declan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mekinist.
A left lands for Declan.
Declan throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Mekinist takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Declan throws a body shot but no joy.
Declan throws a series of punches but Mekinist avoids them all with ease.
Donk. Declan catches Mekinist right on the button with a cross.
Goban Declan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Declan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Declan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mekinist.
Declan misses with a kick to the body.
Declan lands a leg kick that knocks Mekinist off balance momentarily.
Declan throws a front kick aimed at Mekinist's knee but Mekinist avoids it well.
Mekinist doesn't manage to clinch there - Declan circles away.
Declan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Declan takes a swing at Mekinist's ribcage but misses. #T4#
Mekinist checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mekinist with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Declan to score with a decent uppercut.
Declan scores with a nice body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Declan thows a leg kick but Mekinist checks it
and Mekinist counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mekinist has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mekinist there as he acknowledges the shot.
Declan lands with a kick to the ribs.
Mekinist digs a good body shot into Declan's ribs.
Mekinist looks to throw a body kick
letting Declan counter with a right hand.
Mekinist moves out of range as Declan strikes.
Mekinist scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Declan misses with a lunging right hand #CL#
and Mekinist counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mekinist.
Mekinist throws a punch but it's blocked by Declan.
Declan tries to throw a body punch but Mekinist avoids it by throwing Declan back against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Goban Declan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Declan 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Goban Declan!
Goban Declan very nearly forgot to thank FORCEE amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: ABW 177 Matonen - Reynolds
Date: Nov 20, 2018

#R1#
Kan tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Opdivo misses with the combination.
Opdivo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Opdivo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kan lands with a cross.
Opdivo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Kan to counter with a crisp jab.
Jab from Kan.
Kan throws an overhand right that lands on Opdivo's shoulder, as Opdivo tries to avoid the shot.
Kan lands a two punch combo.
Kan misses with a wild body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Opdivo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Opdivo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Opdivo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Opdivo avoids the body shot from Kan.
Opdivo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kan throws out the jab.
Kan dodges the punch combination from Opdivo.
Kan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Opdivo. #T1#
Kan tries to clinch up.
Opdivo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Opdivo throws a body punch but Kan moves out of range.
Kan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Despite the aggression on Opdivo's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Opdivo wants to land a leg kick but Kan is out of range. #CL#
Kan darts in and clinches Opdivo up against the cage.#BC2#
Opdivo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kan wants to clinch
and Opdivo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Opdivo works the jab nicely.
We've been told by Kan's head coaches at Grounders Foundation that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Opdivo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kan.
A big right from Opdivo misses.
Kan clobbers Opdivo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
No luck for Opdivo with that takedown attempt.
Kan wants to clinch up but Opdivo keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Kan takes the fight into the clinch. #T2#
Opdivo avoids the elbow strike from Kan, against the cage.
Opdivo dodges an elbow strike from Kan.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kan with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kan prevents a body shot from Opdivo.
Kan can't find room to land a body shot as Opdivo controls the action.
Opdivo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kan tries a knee to the head but Opdivo blocks it.
Opdivo misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD2#
Opdivo pulls guard successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kan is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Opdivo keeping moving, preventing Kan from controlling successfully.
Opdivo looking for a sweep. Not yet Opdivo, not yet.
Kan is in close to Opdivo's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T3#
Opdivo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kan is one step ahead there.
Opdivo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kan working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Opdivo's head.
Kan throwing strikes but missing.
Kan postures up and lands a big shot to Opdivo's brow.
Kan lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kan keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Opdivo's head.
Kan stands up over Opdivo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kan trying to control the position from guard on top but Opdivo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kan preventing the sweep. #T4#
Kan pushing down on Opdivo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Opdivo is staying active underneath Kan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kan looks to land a strike but Opdivo avoids it nicely and regains full guard.#SUB2#
Opdivo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kan is aware though and is defending well.
Kan trying to control but Opdivo is working from the bottom.
Kan landing some decent shots from guard.
Kan works over Opdivo with some ground and pound from guard.
Kan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Opdivo is on top in guard. #REVB#
Opdivo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kan is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Watari Kan dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Kan has closed the distance and engaged Opdivo in a clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kan prevents a body shot from Opdivo.
Opdivo lands a body shot.
Opdivo working aggressively here.
Kan works on Opdivo's body with a couple of short punches.
Opdivo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kan looking to throw knees to the head but Opdivo is blocking nicely.
Kan is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Opdivo is keeping busy.
Kan is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Opdivo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kan's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kan misses with a knee to the head.
Opdivo tries a body shot but Kan blocks it.
Kan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Opdivo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kan digs a right hand underneath Opdivo's ribcage. Opdivo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Opdivo can't find room to land a body shot as Kan controls the action.
Kan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kan prevents a body shot from Opdivo. #T1#
Opdivo throws a punch but it's blocked by Kan.
Opdivo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Opdivo throws a head punch that misses.
A short left from Opdivo.
Kan with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Opdivo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kan throws an elbow that misses.
A short right from Opdivo on the inside.
Kan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kan tries to land a knee to the head but Opdivo blocks with his arms.
Opdivo tries to throw a body punch but Kan avoids it by throwing Opdivo back against the cage.
Kan tries to work over Opdivo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kan tries a knee to the head but Opdivo blocks it.
Opdivo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Opdivo lands a body punch.
Opdivo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Opdivo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kan blocks a body shot from Opdivo.
Kan throws a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kan misses with an elbow over the top.#T2#
A right hook to the body lands for Kan.
Kan tries to land a knee to the head but Opdivo blocks with his arms.
Opdivo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kan misses with a knee to the head.
Kan creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Opdivo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Opdivo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kan scores with a knee to the head.
Kan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kan creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kan throws an elbow but misses.
Opdivo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Opdivo scores with a shot to the side of Kan's head.
Opdivo blocks a body shot from Kan.
Kan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Good body shot from Opdivo. #TD2#
Opdivo decides to pull guard.
Kan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2#
Opdivo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T3#
Opdivo has his hands on Kan's head, controlling the position.
Kan is working Opdivo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Opdivo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kan preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kan postures up.
Kan postures up and lands a big shot to Opdivo's brow.
Opdivo looking to control but Kan passes into half guard.
Opdivo taking some punishment here, with Kan in his half guard.
Watari Kan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
Opdivo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Opdivo.
Opdivo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kan postures up and lands a big shot to Opdivo's brow.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Opdivo is adopting a defensive guard.
Kan keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Opdivo's head.
Opdivo looking to control.
Kan lands a couple of decent looking shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Nivolumab Opdivo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Kan. Opdivo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Opdivo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kan counters with a nice uppercut.
Kan throws a hook but Opdivo avoids it easily.
Jab from Kan.
Kan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Opdivo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Opdivo tries to move into range but Kan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Opdivo slips under a jab.
Kan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Opdivo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#CL2#
Opdivo moves into range and clinches up with Kan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kan looking to throw knees to the head but Opdivo is blocking nicely.
Kan lands an elbow that stopped Opdivo in his tracks for a moment.
Kan misses with a knee to the head.
Kan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Opdivo misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Opdivo blocks it with crossed arms.
Watari Kan has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T1#
Kan throws an elbow but it misses.
Opdivo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Opdivo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kan tries to land a knee to the head but Opdivo blocks with his arms.
Kan with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Opdivo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kan tries a knee to the head but Opdivo blocks it.
Kan tries to land a knee to the head but Opdivo blocks with his arms.
Opdivo is trying to pull guard but Kan turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Opdivo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Opdivo lands with a short shot to the head.
Opdivo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Opdivo tries a body shot but Kan blocks it.
Kan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Opdivo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kan walks away with a smile on his face. Opdivo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Opdivo loads up on a big right hand but Kan slips the punch.
Opdivo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Opdivo misses the shot to the body.
Opdivo misses with an uppercut.
Watari Kan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Kan throws a looping overhand right but Opdivo ducks down to avoid it.
Kan throws a body punch but Opdivo moves out of range.
Opdivo blocks a jab.
Kan gets cracked there but stands up to it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Opdivo misses with a wild combination.
Watari Kan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Opdivo lands a two punch combo. #ROC2#
Kan is rocked!
Kan moves out of range as Opdivo strikes.
Oh Kan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Watari Kan is winning the standup battle so far.
Kan throws the left hand but Opdivo avoids the punch easily.
Kan seems to have got his legs back now.#CL#
Kan moves into range and clinches up with Opdivo.
Kan tries to work over Opdivo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kan with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kan lands a damaging elbow. #TD2#
Opdivo decides to pull guard. #T3#
Kan lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kan won't allow Opdivo to sweep him here.
Kan makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Opdivo is on top in guard. #REVB#
Kan wants to improve his position but instead Opdivo has moved into half guard.
Kan is trying to control but Opdivo manages to pass to mount!
Kan working to try and regain half guard.
Opdivo trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kan gets back to half guard.#T4#
Opdivo wants to take a breather but Kan is having none of it.
Kan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Opdivo is working away from the top position though.
Kan flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage. #ES#
Kan makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Opdivo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Opdivo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kan throws out the jab.
Kan staying out of range there.
Opdivo misses with a double jab.
Kan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Opdivo tries to counter by closing the distance.
A jab from Kan does it's job there.
Opdivo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Watari Kan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kan 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Watari Kan!
A very excited looking Watari Kan made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: OFC: Blood Night LVII
Date: Nov 10, 2018

#R1#
Cain tries to land a front kick but Mekinist steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jab, jab by Cain - just one landing.
Cain misses with a hook. Mekinist ducked under it nicely.
Cain fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cain misses with a looping right.
Mekinist walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Cain throws a jab when Mekinist was well out of range.#CL#
Mekinist clinches up with Cain and pushes him back against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Cain as the two fighters clinch.
Cain presses Mekinist against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mekinist fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cain tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice left hand lands by Cain.
Cain jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mekinist walks away with a smile on his face. Cain gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Mekinist throws a shot from downtown. Cain moves away and avoids it.
Jab, jab by Cain - just one landing. #CUT2#
It looks like Trametinib Mekinist has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mekinist tries to clinch up.
Mekinist keeps Cain at a distance using the push kick. #T1#
Mekinist keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mekinist throws a quick counter kick to the body but Cain avoids it.
Cain slips under a jab from Mekinist.
Trametinib Mekinist is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mekinist tries to clinch up.
Mekinist throws a good cross that connects.
Cain scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mekinist bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cain's head backwards.
Mekinist dips to his left and cracks Cain with an uppercut!
Mekinist scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cain in his tracks.
Mekinist scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Cain with a nice cross.
Cain throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mekinist on the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cain fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mekinist on the side of the head.#CL#
Mekinist has Cain up against the cage in a clinch.
Mekinist doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
Mekinist can't find room to land a body shot as Cain controls the action.
Cain tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Cain.
Mekinist misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cain.
A short right from Cain.
Mekinist lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Mekinist as the two fighters clinch.
Mekinist blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cain misses with a punch to the body.
Mekinist tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cain throws a head punch that misses.
Mekinist misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cain working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mekinist lands a body punch in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mekinist.
I was talking to Mekinist's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Mekinist swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mekinist throws a head punch that misses.
Cain lands with a left to the head.
Mekinist blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #TD2#
Cain ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Cain no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #T3#
Cain controlling Mekinist's posture.
Mekinist pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cain is keeping the position for now.
Mekinist is working hard here to advance position.
Cain pulls Mekinist in close to prevent any damage.
Mekinist stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cain swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mekinist pushing down on Cain's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Mekinist is looking to advance position but Cain won't allow it.
Mekinist wants to take a breather but Cain is having none of it. #SUB#
Mekinist 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Mekinist is working for a kimura but Cain is defending it quite comfortably.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Sea Level Cain will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Trametinib Mekinist's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Cain rushes Mekinist and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Cain tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mekinist smiles and moves away.
Cain jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cain misses with a hook
and Mekinist counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mekinist throws a low kick, looking for Cain's leg but Cain calmly moves out of range.
Cain uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mekinist.
Mekinist is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mekinist uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cain.
A head kick by Cain misses
and Mekinist counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mekinist ducks under a wild hook from Cain.
Mekinist connects with a leg kick. Cain looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Cain throws a right hand that Mekinist ducks under and follows up with a left that Mekinist also avoids with ease.#T1#
Mekinist pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cain pushes Mekinist away with a front kick.
Cain ducks under a wild hook from Mekinist.
Cain ducks right into an uppercut from Mekinist.
Mekinist fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cain manages to avoid it.
Sea Level Cain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mekinist scores with a hook.
Cain ducks under a wild hook from Mekinist.
Mekinist uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cain.
Cain tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cain misses with a straight right.
Mekinist seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Cain feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mekinists jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CL#
Mekinist closes the distance and pushes Cain back into the cage.
Mekinist lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mekinist tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, Mekinist scores with a nice short uppercut.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cain.
Mekinist misses with some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Cain.
Cain tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mekinist just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mekinist misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mekinist tries a body shot but Cain blocks it.
Cain misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mekinist.
Mekinist swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cain working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sea Level Cain seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mekinist struggles to land a body shot inside as Cain controls his hands.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cain.
Cain working aggressively here.
Mekinist lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Cain fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Trametinib Mekinist has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sea Level Cain.
Cain misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cain lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mekinist backwards.
Cain swings wildly with an uppercut but Mekinist uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mekinist can't find room to land a body shot as Cain controls the action. #T3#
A short left from Mekinist. #TD2#
Cain successfully pulls guard.
Mekinist being controlled here momentarily.
Mekinist passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Cain sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Mekinist is looking to advance position but Cain won't allow it.
Cain is pressing down on Mekinist's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mekinist looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Cain controlling Mekinist's posture.
Mekinist trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mekinist wants to control from the top but Cain keeps moving.
Cain managing to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Trametinib Mekinist will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Trametinib Mekinist's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Mekinist takes the fight into the clinch.
Mekinist working some nice short punches in the clinch.#TD2#
Cain jumps guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mekinist pushing down on Cain's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Mekinist is looking to take a break and control but Cain is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mekinist working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Cain's thigh. Cain counters though and makes it back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mekinist trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Cain keeping moving, preventing Mekinist from controlling successfully.
Mekinist wants to pass the guard but Cain is keeping the position.
Mekinist passes Cain's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Mekinist is looking to pass Cain's guard but actually Cain recovers to full guard.
Mekinist stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cain swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Trametinib Mekinist overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cain pulls Mekinist in close to his closed guard and prevents Mekinist from doing any damage or advancing position.
Mekinist passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB#
Mekinist goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Cain rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Mekinist's guard! Nice work there by Cain!
Cain stopping the sweep attempt from Mekinist.#T3#
Mekinist looking to control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mekinist is on top in guard. #REVR#
Cain is pulling down on Mekinist's head to control his posture.
Mekinist trying to control but Cain is working from the bottom. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mekinist trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cain keeping moving, preventing Mekinist from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mekinist passes into half guard.
Mekinist is stalling here. Cain is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Mekinist seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Cain has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.

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 Trametinib Mekinist.
I think Mekinist 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: IFC MW 45: Mumu vs Sainty
Date: Oct 31, 2018

#R1#
Kisqali throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kisqali pivots, looking for a leg kick but Megaton is out of range and Kisqali settles back down.
Kisqali throws a lazy uppercut
and Megaton counters with an inside leg kick.
Kisqali throws out a loose jab but Megaton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Megaton looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kisqali keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kisqali looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Megaton bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Megaton punishes Kisqali's body with a nice straight punch.
Kisqali misses with a body shot.
Kisqali throws a right hand that Megaton ducks under and follows up with a left that Megaton also avoids with ease.
Megaton takes one to the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Mike Megaton has been cut.
A lazy left from Kisqali finds it's target.
Megaton has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Kisqali is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Megaton lands with a hook. Kisqali tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CUT2#
It looks like Ribociclib Kisqali has been cut.
Kisqali misses with a straight left.
Megaton gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T1#
Kisqali misses with a hook
letting Megaton counter with a right hand.
Ribociclib Kisqali seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kisqali thows a left - swing and a miss!
Megaton doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Megaton ducks under a wild hook from Kisqali.
Kisqali throws a body shot but no joy.
Kisqali throws a right and a left that both miss.
Megaton is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kisqali with a body shot.
Megaton dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kisqali. That did some damage!
Megaton bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kisqali's head.
Kisqali misses with a straight left.
Megaton throws a leg kick which misses Kisqali's front leg but catches the back leg as Kisqali tries to avoid it.
Megaton looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Megaton fails to land with a series of punches.
Megaton buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kisqali throws a shot from downtown. Megaton moves away and avoids it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Megaton! But no joy.
Megaton avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kisqali is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kisqali.
Megaton blocks a jab.
Megaton wants to counter with a clinch but Kisqali pushes him away.
Kisqali throws a hook to the side of Megaton's head but Megaton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Megaton swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kisqali lands a two punch combo.
Megaton gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kisqali.
Kisqali thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kisqali throws a hook but Megaton blocks it.
Kisqali takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kisqali lands with a cross.
Kisqali misses with a looping right.
Kisqali fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Megaton scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Megaton moves away from the strike by Kisqali.
A low kick from Kisqali is predictable there #CL2#
and Megaton counters by clinching up. #T3#
Megaton lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Megaton struggles to land a body shot inside as Kisqali controls his hands.
Megaton unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kisqali lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Megaton has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Megaton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Kisqali fails to land.
Kisqali doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Megaton misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kisqali misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Kisqali.
Still in the clinch, Kisqali scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kisqali scores with a hook to the body.
Megaton throws a punch but it's blocked by Kisqali.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kisqali.
Kisqali slowing the pace effectively.#T4#
Megaton swings wildly with an uppercut but Kisqali uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kisqali lands with a left to the head.
Kisqali blocking some punches.
Kisqali misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Megaton creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Megaton throws a head punch that misses.
Megaton with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kisqali misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Kisqali fails to land.
Kisqali just leaning against Megaton, taking a breather.
Megaton working Kisqali over with knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Megaton.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ribociclib Kisqali will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
A low kick from Kisqali is predictable there
and Megaton counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Megaton throws a hook but Kisqali blocks it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kisqali, as that shot connected.
A cross from Megaton lands.
Kisqali scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kisqali misses with an uppercut
and Megaton counters with a nice uppercut.
Megaton thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kisqali misses with a jab to the body
and Megaton connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kisqali misses with a left hand
enabling Megaton to counter with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Megaton with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kisqali misses with a looping right.
Megaton looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Megaton scores with a hook to the body. Kisqali takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Megaton staying out of range there.
Kisqali pivots, looking for a leg kick but Megaton is out of range and Kisqali settles back down.
Kisqali throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Megaton counter with a right hand.
Megaton throws a head kick that half lands. #T1#
Megaton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kisqali.
Kisqali throws a low kick but it's checked well by Megaton.
Kisqali tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Megaton paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kisqali throws an off balance right hand
and Kisqali takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kisqali throws a leg kick that is checked
and Megaton counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Megaton lands with an overhand left.
Megaton slips under a jab.
Megaton appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Megaton lands a body shot.
Kisqali takes a swing at Megaton's ribcage but misses.
Kisqali misses with a looping left.
Megaton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kisqali.
That kick from Megaton tenderised Kisqali's leg. Kisqali is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kisqali walks into a left hand. #CUT2#
Ribociclib Kisqali's cut is getting worse.
Megaton blocks a jab.#T2#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kisqali, right into the meat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kisqali misses with a double jab.
Nice jab there from Megaton.
Kisqali misses with a right hand
and Megaton counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Kisqali. That snapped Megaton's head back. #CUT#
That has opened up Mike Megaton's cut even more.
Mike Megaton seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Megaton scores with a three punch combo!
A chopping leg kick lands by Megaton.
Kisqali swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Megaton appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Megaton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kisqali moves away.
Megaton jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kisqali scores with a jab to the jaw.
A jab from Kisqali misses.
Kisqali throws a lazy uppercut
and Megaton counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kisqali gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Megaton.
Kisqali walks into a straight right hand from Megaton.#T3#
Kisqali misses with a few strikes there.
Kisqali throws a lazy uppercut
and Megaton counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kisqali thinking.
Kisqali is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kisqali takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kisqali throws a jab when Megaton was well out of range.
Kisqali misses with a wild combination.
Kisqali misses with a low kick.
Kisqali misses with an uppercut
and Megaton counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#
Ribociclib Kisqali's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Megaton throws a nice outside leg kick.
Megaton lands with an uppercut that bounces Kisqali off the cage and back into range.
Megaton stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kisqali.
Kisqali throws a low kick but it's checked well by Megaton.
Megaton connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kisqali momentarily.
Kisqali throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little jabbing left from Megaton on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kisqali looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kisqali misses with a lunging right hand
and Megaton counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Megaton slips under a jab from Kisqali.
A slapping leg kick lands for Megaton.
Megaton checks the leg kick nicely there.
Megaton with a hook.
Kisqali throws a poor cross that misses
and Megaton counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC2#
Kisqali is rocked!#CUT2#
Jeez, Ribociclib Kisqali's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Kisqali throws a body punch but Megaton moves out of range.
Oh Kisqali is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Megaton misses with a hook. Kisqali ducked under it nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Kisqali on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kisqali seems to have got his legs back now.
Kisqali swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kisqali looks to land a right hand but Megaton moved out of range.
Megaton lands a nice shot that snaps Kisqali's head back.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kisqali misses with a body punch #CL2#
and Megaton counters by moving into the clinch.
Megaton blocks an uppercut.
Kisqali tries to stall but Megaton uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kisqali lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Megaton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Megaton lands with a straight right. Kisqali didn't see that one coming.
Kisqali tries to close the distance and clinch up but Megaton swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kisqali takes a kick to the side of the head.
Megaton takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Megaton, right into the meat.
Megaton scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kisqali doesn't seem bothered though.
Kisqali swings widly with a right hand
and Megaton counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kisqali misses with a straight right.
Megaton looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kisqali throws a left and a right that both miss #KD2#
and Megaton counters with a crisp right hand that drops Kisqali! Megaton lets Kisqali back up to his feet, looking for a finish!

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ribociclib Kisqali's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mike Megaton!
Mike Megaton managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, WarHorse Fightwear, into his post fight interview.

Event: ABW 169 Arendse - Osinen
Date: Oct 23, 2018

#R1#
Turnbull swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Opdivo.
Opdivo throws a lazy uppercut
and Turnbull counters with a stiff right hand.
Opdivo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Turnbull moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Turnbull moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Turnbull takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Turnbull swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Opdivo works Turnbull's body with a nice hook.
Turnbull tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Opdivo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Turnbull fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Decent striking displayed by Opdivo there.
Turnbull misses with a straight right.
Opdivo swings for the body but Turnbull moves out of range.
Turnbull is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Opdivo.
Opdivo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Turnbull moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Opdivo misses with an uppercut.
Opdivo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Opdivo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Turnbull scores with a hook to the body. Opdivo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Turnbull thuds his shin into the meat of Opdivo's side.#CL#
Opdivo forces Turnbull back against the cage and clinches.#T1#
Opdivo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Turnbull or not.
Turnbull prevents a body shot from Opdivo.
Opdivo lands with a light punch inside.
Opdivo is working Turnbull over against the cage.
Opdivo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Turnbull's elbow.
Turnbull doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Opdivo lands with a left to the head.
Turnbull is working Opdivo over against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Opdivo.
A shot in the inside from Turnbull.
Turnbull tries to work over Opdivo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Turnbull blocks a body shot from Opdivo.
Turnbull tries to throw a body punch but Opdivo avoids it by throwing Turnbull back against the cage.
Turnbull struggles to land a body shot inside as Opdivo controls his hands.
Turnbull misses with a punch to the body.
Opdivo lands with a left to the head.
Opdivo lands with a short shot to the head.
Turnbull tries to work over Opdivo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Turnbull lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turnbull misses with the head strike.
Good body shot from Opdivo. #T2#
Turnbull lands with a right to the head.
Opdivo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Turnbull blocking some punches.
Turnbull lands a body punch.
Opdivo blocking some punches.
Turnbull working aggressively here.
Opdivo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Opdivo lands a right hand.
Turnbull misses with a hook from the clinch.
Turnbull tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Opdivo's elbow.
Turnbull tries a body shot but Opdivo blocks it.
Opdivo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Turnbull swings wildly with an uppercut but Opdivo uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot in the inside from Turnbull.
Turnbull tries to work over Opdivo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Turnbull blocks a body shot from Opdivo. #TD#
Opdivo gets control of Turnbull's arms and successfully pulls guard. Opdivo will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Opdivo wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Opdivo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Opdivo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Turnbull's guard. #REVR#
Opdivo won't allow Turnbull to sweep him here.
Opdivo tries to free his leg and advance position but Turnbull is retaining full guard.
Turnbull is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Opdivo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Turnbull keeping moving, preventing Opdivo from controlling successfully.
Turnbull looking to hit a scissor sweep but Opdivo is one step ahead there. #T4#
Turnbull keeping full guard, as Opdivo tries to pass.
Opdivo stopping the sweep attempt from Turnbull.
Opdivo advances position into side control!
Turnbull is not content to let Opdivo control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nivolumab Opdivo dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Turnbull throws the left hand but Opdivo avoids the punch easily.
Roderick Turnbull has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Turnbull uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Opdivo.
Turnbull moves out of range of the strikes.
Nivolumab Opdivo is winning the standup battle so far.
Opdivo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Turnbull swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Turnbull scores with a crisp jab that stopped Opdivo in his tracks.
Turnbull takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CL#
Opdivo clinches up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Turnbull.
Turnbull misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Opdivo throws a punch but it's blocked by Turnbull.
Opdivo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Turnbull scores with a shot to the side of Opdivo's head.
Turnbull tries to work over Opdivo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Opdivo jumps guard but Turnbull stands there with Opdivo around his waist. Opdivo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Opdivo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Turnbull just stands there and leans against the cage.
Turnbull misses with some punches.
Nivolumab Opdivo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Opdivo jumps guard but Turnbull stands there with Opdivo around his waist. Opdivo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nivolumab Opdivo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Opdivo lands a nice shot to the body. #T1#
Opdivo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Turnbull tries to work over Opdivo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Turnbull misses with the head strike.
Opdivo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Turnbull can do to turn this around?
Opdivo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Turnbull's elbow.
Opdivo lands with a left to the head.
Turnbull lands a left hand.
Opdivo tries to pull guard but Turnbull won't allow it.
A short right from Opdivo.
Opdivo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Turnbull's elbow.
Opdivo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Turnbull working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Turnbull softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Opdivo lands an uppercut.
Turnbull tries to throw a body punch but Opdivo avoids it by throwing Turnbull back against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Turnbull.
Turnbull digs a right hand underneath Opdivo's ribcage. Opdivo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Turnbull pushes Opdivo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turnbull blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Turnbull lands a body punch in the clinch.
Turnbull lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Opdivo backwards.
Opdivo lands a shot to the body.#T2#
Turnbull blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Opdivo.
Opdivo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Turnbull can't find room to land a body shot as Opdivo controls the action.
Turnbull lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Opdivo.
Turnbull lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Turnbull makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Turnbull.
A short right from Opdivo on the inside.
Turnbull fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Turnbull lands with a left to the head.
Opdivo tries a body shot but Turnbull blocks it.
A hook to the body from Turnbull.
Turnbull has a couple of punches blocked by Opdivo.
Turnbull lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Opdivo prevents a body shot from Turnbull.
Turnbull swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Opdivo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Opdivo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Opdivo lands a shoulder strike. #T3#
Opdivo can't find room to land a body shot as Turnbull controls the action.
Turnbull swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Turnbull has a couple of punches blocked by Opdivo.
A short right from Opdivo.
Opdivo can't find room to land a body shot as Turnbull controls the action.
Opdivo struggles to land a body shot inside as Turnbull controls his hands.
Turnbull misses with a hook to the ribs.
Still in the clinch, Turnbull scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Opdivo.
Turnbull misses with some punches.
Opdivo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Turnbull smiles and moves away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Turnbull.
Turnbull feints and then cracks Opdivo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Opdivo down.
Opdivo throws a big shot that misses.
Opdivo wants to clinch up but Turnbull keeps it at a distance.
A slapping leg kick lands for Turnbull. #T4#
Turnbull moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Turnbull throws a body shot but no joy.
Turnbull missing with a left hand there. Opdivo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Opdivo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Opdivo moves into range and clinches up with Turnbull.
Turnbull lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Opdivo backwards.
Turnbull lands a shot to the body.
Opdivo pushes Turnbull back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Opdivo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Turnbulls head.
Opdivo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Turnbull throws a punch but it's blocked by Opdivo.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Turnbull.
Opdivo tries to pull guard but Turnbull won't allow it.
Opdivo is trying to pull guard but Turnbull has him pressed against the cage.
Turnbull lands a shot to the body.
Turnbull misses with a hook to the ribs.
Opdivo misses with some punches.
Opdivo tries to work over Turnbull's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Opdivo fails to pull guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roderick Turnbull 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Opdivo throws a body punch but Turnbull moves out of range.
Nice cross by Turnbull.
Turnbull misses with a body kick.
A swing and a miss from Opdivo.
Turnbull scores with a spinning back kick!
Turnbull lands with a cross.
Opdivo tries to clinch but Turnbull is having none of it.
Turnbull keeps the fight on the outside.
Turnbull misses with a kick to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Turnbull.
Turnbull scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Opdivo misses with a wild body shot.
Opdivo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Opdivo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turnbull.
Turnbull looks to score with a jab to the body but Opdivo is just out of range.
Turnbull connects with a leg kick. Opdivo looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T1#
Turnbull bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Opdivo's head backwards.
Opdivo checks a leg kick.
Turnbull uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Opdivo.
Opdivo digs a good hook to Turnbull's body.
Opdivo moves out of range as Turnbull strikes.
Turnbull moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turnbull. Opdivo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Opdivo staying out of range there.
A jab from Opdivo finds it's way through Turnbull's defenses.
Opdivo misses with a straight left.
Turnbull scores with a jab. Opdivo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Turnbull swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Opdivo.
Turnbull connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Opdivo throws a series of strikes that have Turnbull backpedaling.
Roderick Turnbull is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Opdivo is looking to clinch.
Turnbull is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Opdivo with a body shot.
Turnbull scores with a hook.#T2#
Turnbull throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Turnbull missing with a left hand there. Opdivo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL#
Opdivo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Turnbull tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Opdivo's elbow.
Opdivo misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Opdivo - that landed with a thud.
Turnbull lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Opdivo tries to pull guard but Turnbull holds him up against the cage and eventually Opdivo drops back down to his feet.
Opdivo misses with a body punch.
Turnbull blocks an uppercut.
Opdivo tries to throw a body punch but Turnbull avoids it by throwing Opdivo back against the cage.
Opdivo tries to throw a body punch but Turnbull avoids it by throwing Opdivo back against the cage.
Turnbull misses with a short punch on the inside.
Turnbull tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Opdivo's elbow.
Turnbull swings wildly with an uppercut but Opdivo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Opdivo swings wildly with an uppercut but Turnbull uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Turnbull.
Turnbull tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Turnbull misses with a punch to the body.
Opdivo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Opdivo struggles to land a body shot inside as Turnbull controls his hands.
Opdivo jumps guard but Turnbull turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Turnbull struggles to land a body shot inside as Opdivo controls his hands.
Turnbull prevents a body shot from Opdivo.
Turnbull prevents a body shot from Opdivo.
Opdivo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Turnbull lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Turnbull prevents a body shot from Opdivo.
Opdivo gets through Turnbull's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Opdivo lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Opdivo.
Turnbull lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Turnbull throws a punch but it's blocked by Opdivo.
Turnbull misses with a short punch on the inside.
Opdivo misses with the head strike. #T4#
Opdivo blocks an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Turnbull.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turnbull misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Turnbull misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Opdivo lands an uppercut.
Opdivo tries to work over Turnbull's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Turnbull presses Opdivo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Turnbull misses with a hook to the ribs.
Opdivo struggles to land a body shot inside as Turnbull controls his hands.
A short body shot lands from Opdivo as the two fighters clinch.
Turnbull takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Opdivo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Turnbull digs a right hand underneath Opdivo's ribcage. Opdivo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Opdivo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Opdivo jumps guard but Turnbull stands there with Opdivo around his waist. Opdivo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nivolumab Opdivo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Opdivo scores with a shot to the side of Turnbull's head.
Opdivo is trying to pull guard but Turnbull has him pressed against the cage.
Opdivo misses with a punch on the inside.
Opdivo blocks an uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roderick Turnbull comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Turnbull 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roderick Turnbull!

Event: OFC 384: Maneno vs Murphy
Date: Oct 20, 2018

#R1#
Grossweiner drops his hands momentarily and Mekinist takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A big left from Mekinist misses.
Mekinist slips a jab from Grossweiner.
Grossweiner backing away here, and Mekinist unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Grossweiner swings widly with a right hand
and Mekinist counters with a body kick that stops Grossweiner in his tracks momentarily.
Grossweiner scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mekinist doesn't seem bothered though.
Grossweiner scores with a jab. Mekinist acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Trametinib Mekinist has been cut.
Mekinist's jab looks to have found its range, popping Grossweiner under the eye.
Nice body kick from Grossweiner.
Mekinist scores with a jab to the head.
Mekinist scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Grossweiner. Mekinist does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grossweiner shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Mekinist eats them both and turns towards Grossweiner to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Grossweiner with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mekinist to score with a decent uppercut.
Grossweiner throws a solid leg kick but Mekinist takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Grossweiner.
Grossweiner checks a low kick from Mekinist.#TD#
Grossweiner manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Mekinist on his heels. He'll look to pass Mekinist's guard now, I'm sure.#T1#
Grossweiner working some strikes from top position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Grossweiner accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Grossweiner with a nice head shot there.
Grossweiner content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Grossweiner postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Grossweiner landing with the ground and pound.
Mekinist is trying to keep Grossweiner in close.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Grossweiner's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Grossweiner 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.
Grossweiner landing with the ground and pound.
Grossweiner postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Grossweiner passes into half guard.
Grossweiner takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Grossweiner working over Mekinist with some ground and pound. Mekinist looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Grossweiner is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Grossweiner scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Mekinist has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grossweiner winds up and cracks Mekinist with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Mekinist wants to get back to full guard.
Grossweiner working Mekinist over with strikes.
Grossweiner drops an elbow to the side of Mekinist's head.
Mekinist has hold of Grossweiner's hands but Grossweiner slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#ROC#
Mekinist is rocked!
Grossweiner scores with a big shot! Mekinist's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Mekinist! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James B. Grossweiner!
James B. Grossweiner thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: IFC MW42: Dali v Gorbachenko
Date: Oct 10, 2018

#R1#
Hitme shoots for a takedown but Kisqali saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kisqali is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Kisqali misses the jab.
Kisqali lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #CUT2#
It looks like Comeon Hitme has been cut.
Hitme has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Rabid Dog in the buildup to the fight.
Kisqali takes a swing at Hitme's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
Kisqali closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hitme tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hitme tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kisqali smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Comeon Hitme. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Hitme drives through with a takedown into guard. #SUB#
Hitme drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hitme jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hitme is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hitme sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kisqali's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kisqali moves into full guard. #SUB#
Hitme drops back looking for a leg! Kisqali is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kisqali manages to kick Hitme off! Hitme jumps back into Kisqali's guard.
Kisqali is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Hitme throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Hitme drops back looking for a leg! Kisqali is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kisqali manages to kick Hitme off! Hitme jumps back into Kisqali's guard.
Kisqali working a defensive guard here.
Hitme loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kisqali controls Hitme momentarily but Hitme frees himself.
Hitme throws a big elbow that misses.
Hitme postures up.
Kisqali utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hitme will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hitme is in close to Kisqali's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hitme's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hitme scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kisqali is on top in guard. #REVB##SUB#
Hitme looking for a guillotine here but Kisqali defends easily. #T2##SUB#
Hitme has an active guard here but Kisqali has managed to pass into half guard.
Hitme throws a strike from the bottom that misses. #SUB#
Hitme actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Hitme is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kisqali pulls his head out easily.
Kisqali tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hitme knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Hitme actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Kisqali is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hitme is just riding it out for now. Kisqali eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hitme manages to get to full guard. #T3#
Hitme tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kisqali looking to pass the guard.
Hitme keeping moving, preventing Kisqali from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Hitme working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kisqali doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kisqali manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Kisqali avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Kisqali got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hitme has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kisqali has managed to get both his arms back between Hitme's legs - danger averted.
Kisqali preventing the sweep. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kisqali forces his way into half guard.
Hitme is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Kisqali wants to work for an arm triangle but Hitme is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kisqali looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hitme wants to improve his position but Kisqali is controlling well.
Kisqali trying to pass the guard but Hitme defending well. #SUB#
Hitme actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Hitme is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kisqali pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Kisqali is working for a kimura but Hitme is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Kisqali is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hitme is just riding it out for now. Kisqali eventually gives up the hold.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Comeon Hitme will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Comeon Hitme's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Hitme steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kisqali.#TD#
Hitme decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Hitme not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kisqali taking some punishment here, with Hitme in his half guard. #CUT#
It looks like Ribociclib Kisqali has been cut.
Kisqali gets full guard.
Hitme is in close to Kisqali's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hitme's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kisqali manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hitme manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##SUB#
Hitme looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Hitme looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hitme can't keep his opponent in guard - Kisqali advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Hitme looking for submissions off his back.
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!
Kisqali tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hitme knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Comeon Hitme overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Kisqali is working for a kimura but Hitme is defending it quite comfortably. #T1#
Hitme landing rabbit punches to the side of Kisqali's head. Not doing much damage but still scoring a few points.
Kisqali is looking to take a break and control but Hitme is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kisqali trying to pass the guard but Hitme defending well. #SUB#
Hitme actively working from the bottom here.
Hitme is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hitme won't allow Kisqali to pass to mount. #SUB#
Hitme looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Hitme looking for submissions off his back.
Kisqali is keen to just control but Hitme is a slippery customer.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Hitme actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Hitme looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kisqali moves into full mount! Hitme won't be happy about that!
Kisqali takes Hitme's back.
Kisqali has the hooks in. Hitme is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Hitme is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Kisqali is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Hitme wants to escape the position. #SUB2#
Kisqali is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Hitme defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB2#
Kisqali has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #T3#
Kisqali struggling to keep hold of the position. #SUB2#
Kisqali is persistently looking for the submission but Hitme is defending it well.
Hitme is really stuck here. #SUB2#
Kisqali is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Hitme defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Hitme turns into Kisqali and is now in his guard.
Hitme postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hitme wants to pass the guard but Kisqali is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Hitme got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kisqali has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hitme has managed to get both his arms back between Kisqali's legs - danger averted.
Hitme tries to free his leg and advance position but Kisqali is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Hitme drops back looking for a leg! Kisqali is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kisqali manages to kick Hitme off! Hitme jumps back into Kisqali's guard.
Kisqali looking for a sweep. Not yet Kisqali, not yet. #T4#
Hitme wants to pass the guard but Kisqali is keeping the position.
Hitme works over Kisqali with some ground and pound from guard.#CUT#
That has opened up Ribociclib Kisqali's cut even more.#SUB2#
Kisqali is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hitme defends well.
Hitme postures up.
Hitme stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kisqali swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kisqali trying to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kisqali looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hitme is pushing down on Kisqali's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kisqali is fighting to maintain full guard but Hitme has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Hitme wants to work for an arm triangle but Kisqali is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kisqali felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Kisqali is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Comeon Hitme will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Kisqali lands a nice looking body shot.
Hitme looks for a takedown but Kisqali sprawls well.
Hitme misses with a takedown attempt - Kisqali sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kisqali getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kisqali scores with a punch to the head.
Kisqali cracks a nice hook into Hitme's ribs.
Kisqali scores with a jab to the body.
Kisqali throws a leg kick which misses Hitme's front leg but catches the back leg as Hitme tries to avoid it.
Hitme misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kisqali connects with a single shot there.#ROC2#
Hitme is rocked!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kisqali is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Hitme flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Hitme is out cold! Kisqali holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ribociclib Kisqali!
Ribociclib Kisqali seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: GPG: 48
Date: Sep 29, 2018

#R1#
Ibrance connects with the punch.#CUT2#
It looks like Kyle Kuzma has been cut.
Kuzma defending well as Ibrance loads up on a big left hand.
Ibrance takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kuzma seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Ibrance throws a hook to the side of Kuzma's head but Kuzma sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ibrance gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kuzma.#CUT#
It looks like Palbociclib Ibrance has been cut.
Ibrance throws out a loose jab but Kuzma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kuzma staying out of range there.
Ibrance tries to bum rush Kuzma with a series of wild strikes but Kuzma uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ibrance throws a jab but it's blocked by Kuzma.
Ibrance throws a hook but Kuzma avoids it easily.
Kuzma is looking to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Ibrance on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ibrance jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kuzma drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ibrance sprawls and moves away.
Kuzma fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kuzma lands with a nice body punch. #CL#
Kuzma clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kuzma misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ibrance lands with a short shot to the head.
Ibrance softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ibrance working aggressively here.
Kuzma tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kuzma is leaning against Ibrance and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kuzma lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T1#
Kuzma makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ibrance doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ibrance.
Kuzma misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ibrance blocks an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Ibrance.
Ibrance throws a punch but it's blocked by Kuzma.
Ibrance tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Kuzma.
Ibrance looks winded!
Kuzma struggles to land a body shot inside as Ibrance controls his hands.
Ibrance blocking some punches.
Ibrance working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC#
Kuzma escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Kuzma moves into range and clinches up with Ibrance.
Ibrance can't find room to land a body shot as Kuzma controls the action.
Kuzma lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ibrance backwards.
Kuzma softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ibrance tries to throw a body punch but Kuzma avoids it by throwing Ibrance back against the cage.
Kuzma can't find room to land a body shot as Ibrance controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ibrance.
Ibrance struggles to land a body shot inside as Kuzma controls his hands. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kuzma lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ibrance backwards.
Kuzma working aggressively here.
Kuzma takes a shot to the head.
Ibrance has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kuzma seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Ibrance can turn it around.
Ibrance tries to throw a body punch but Kuzma avoids it by throwing Ibrance back against the cage.
Kuzma misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kuzma can't find room to land a body shot as Ibrance controls the action.
Kuzma doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kuzma tries to throw a body punch but Ibrance avoids it by throwing Kuzma back against the cage.
Ibrance throws a punch but it's blocked by Kuzma.
Kuzma tries a body shot but Ibrance blocks it.
A shot in the inside from Kuzma.
Kuzma misses with a punch to the body.
Ibrance blocking some punches.
Ibrance misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kuzma prevents a body shot from Ibrance.
Kuzma lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ibrance.
Ibrance prevents a body shot from Kuzma.
Ibrance lands with a short shot to the head.
Kuzma throws a punch but it's blocked by Ibrance.
Kuzma can't find room to land a body shot as Ibrance controls the action.
Kuzma scores with a nice hook to the head.#T3#
Kuzma blocking some punches.
Kuzma misses with a punch on the inside.
Kuzma tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short left from Kuzma.
Ibrance can't find room to land a body shot as Kuzma controls the action.
Ibrance working aggressively here.
Ibrance blocking some punches.
Ibrance prevents a body shot from Kuzma.
Kuzma tries to work over Ibrance's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ibrance blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ibrance is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Ibrance goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kuzma presses Ibrance against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kuzma tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kuzma swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kuzma tries to throw a body punch but Ibrance avoids it by throwing Kuzma back against the cage.
Ibrance tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kuzma's elbow.
A short left from Kuzma.
A left hand lands to the body for Kuzma.
Nice body punch from Kuzma.
Ibrance can't find room to land a body shot as Kuzma controls the action.
A nice left hand lands by Kuzma. #T4#
Ibrance gets underhooks to prevent Kuzma's takedown attempt.
A short right from Kuzma on the inside.
Kuzma lands a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kuzma working some nice short punches in the clinch.#ROC#
Ibrance is rocked!
Kuzma lands an uppercut.
Ibrance is still on wobbly legs! Can Kuzma finish him?
Kuzma pushes Ibrance back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kuzma throws a punch but it's blocked by Ibrance.
Ibrance blocking some punches.
Kuzma creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Ibrance with a big uppercut! Ibrance tries to clinch up but Kuzma pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Ibrance to the mat! Ibrance covers up and Kuzma unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Kyle Kuzma!
Kyle Kuzma decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: OFC 380: Gray vs Kahn
Date: Sep 29, 2018

#R1#
Stenger lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Trametinib Mekinist seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stenger displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mekinist throws out the jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Stenger checks a leg kick.
A quick step to the side and Stenger tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Mekinist misses the target.
Mekinist misses the jab.
Mekinist ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mekinist blocks a head kick by Stenger.
Mekinist thows a leg kick but Stenger checks it
and Stenger counters with a stiff right hand.
Stenger doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mekinist looks to land a left hand but Stenger moved out of range nicely.
Mekinist lands a slapping body shot.
Stenger cracks Mekinist with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CL2#
Mekinist has closed the distance and engaged Stenger in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stenger misses with the head strike.
Stenger tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Stenger tries to throw a body punch but Mekinist avoids it by throwing Stenger back against the cage. #T1#
A short left from Mekinist.
Mekinist has a couple of punches blocked by Stenger.
Mekinist misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mekinist lands a body punch in the clinch.
Stenger throws a knee to the head but misses.
A short right from Mekinist.
Mekinist can't find room to land a body shot as Stenger controls the action.
Mekinist blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stenger swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stenger lands a right hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stenger.
Stenger tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mekinist scores with a shot to the side of Stenger's head.
A right hand to the body from Stenger.
A bit of stalling here from Stenger.
Stenger lands a body shot.
Mekinist misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mekinist goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stenger misses with a short 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!
Stenger lands a shoulder strike.
Our sources have told us that Stenger has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.#T2#
Stenger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stenger lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mekinist.
Mekinist misses with a body punch.
Stenger has a couple of punches blocked by Mekinist.
Mekinist tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stenger scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Stenger on the inside.
Stenger doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mekinist stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Stenger.
Mekinist blocks an uppercut.
Mekinist goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stenger throws a head punch that misses.
Stenger doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mekinist.
Mekinist swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stenger misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mekinist being controlled against the cage.
Mekinist lands a left hand. #T3#
Stenger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mekinist's elbow.
Stenger misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mekinist blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mekinist tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stenger swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stenger with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Stenger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The referee calls for Stenger to work.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mekinist.
Stenger looking to throw knees to the head but Mekinist is blocking nicely.
Mekinist gets through Stenger's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Stenger blocking some punches.
Stenger misses with some punches.
Mekinist lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mekinist prevents a body shot from Stenger.
Stenger with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mekinist is leaning against Stenger and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T4#
A head punch on the inside from Mekinist fails to land.
Stenger lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mekinist backwards.
Stenger misses with a knee strike.
Stenger misses with a body punch.
Mekinist lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stenger backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mekinist stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Stenger doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mekinist lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Stenger tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mekinist doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stenger misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stenger is working Mekinist over against the cage.
Mekinist gets through Stenger's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mekinist lands a left hand.
Mekinist blocking some punches.
Mekinist tries to work over Stenger's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mekinist blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stenger missing with knees to the body.
Mekinist lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mekinist working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Aksel Stenger will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
A low kick from Mekinist misses
and Stenger counters with a leg kick.
Mekinist lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Mekinist moves out of range of the body kick from Stenger.
Stenger connects with a right hand. Mekinist shakes it off.
Mekinist throws a leg kick but Stenger sees it coming and moves out of range.
Stenger throws the left hand but Mekinist avoids the punch easily.
Mekinist ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mekinist lands the left hand.
Stenger throws a leg kick but Mekinist checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mekinist jabs Stenger right on the nose. Stenger blinks but takes it well.
Stenger scores with a body shot.
Mekinist comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mekinist throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Stenger throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A little jabbing left from Mekinist on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Stenger throws a body punch but Mekinist moves out of range.
Mekinist appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Mekinist dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stenger swings for the body but Mekinist moves out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Stenger 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mekinist thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Stenger was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mekinist.
Stenger drops his hands momentarily and Mekinist takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Stenger shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #ROC2#
Stenger is rocked!
Mekinist swings for the body but Stenger moves out of range.
Stenger scores with the left hand. Mekinist knows he should have avoided that one.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mekinist looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mekinist looks to land a right hand but Stenger moved out of range.
Stenger ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2#
Mekinist pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mekinist connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Stenger! He's out on his feet! Mekinist rushes in and drops Stenger with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Trametinib Mekinist!
An out of breath Trametinib Mekinist thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Aksel Stenger had this to say: 'Another huge disappointment. '.

Event: IFC 69 Murhaa vs Dali
Date: Sep 22, 2018

#R1#
Kisqali fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jones tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kisqali getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CL2#
Jones clinches with his opponent.
The referee calls for Kisqali to work.
Jones working aggressively here.
Kisqali blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kisqali lands a left hand.
Kisqali lands a shoulder strike.
Jones lands with a short punch from the clinch. #TD2#
Jones has Kisqali pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Jones pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Kisqali tumbling to the mat - Jones dives into Kisqali's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kisqali is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kisqali has momentary wrist control but Jones slips an elbow through the middle.
Jones is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jones has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jones postures up. #T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kisqali is on top in guard. #REVR#
Kisqali stopping the sweep attempt from Jones.
Kisqali passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Jones gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Jones wants to control but Kisqali is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kisqali prevents Jones from improving his position.#SUB2#
Jones looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kisqali wants to pass to mount but Jones is defending the position. #SUB#
Kisqali is trying to work for a kimura but Jones is defending well.
Jones is trying to maintain the position but Kisqali is very close to passing his half guard.#T2#
Jones gets full guard.
Kisqali pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jones is keeping the position for now.
Kisqali trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Kisqali drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kisqali jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Kisqali avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kisqali won't allow Jones to sweep him here.
Kisqali stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jones swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kisqali won't allow Jones to sweep him here.
Kisqali tries to free his leg and advance position but Jones is retaining full guard. #T3#
Kisqali stopping the sweep attempt from Jones.#SUB2#
Jones had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kisqali defends it easily.
Jones bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kisqali's guard. #REVB#
Kisqali looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jones is one step ahead there.
Kisqali being controlled here, momentarily.
Jones looking to pass the guard.
Kisqali bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jones's guard. #REVR#
Kisqali advances to half guard. #T4#
Jones has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kisqali is working away from the top position though.
Kisqali passes to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kisqali tries to advance to mount but Jones denies him. #SUB#
Kisqali goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Jones has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Kisqali but great work by Jones.
Kisqali tries to improve position but can't.
Kisqali takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones cracks Kisqali with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kisqali is trying to control Jones's posture but Jones avoids it.
Kisqali tries to buck Jones off but Jones is having none of it.
Kisqali is working hard here to advance position.
Jones lands some shots froms side control.
Jones looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kisqali tries to buck Jones off but Jones is having none of it.
Jones wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kisqali keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luther Jones 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#
Jones lands with a straight right. Kisqali didn't see that one coming.#CUT2#
It looks like Ribociclib Kisqali has been cut.
Kisqali closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jones shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kisqali defends it nicely.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Kisqali.#CL2#
Jones fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kisqali, pushing him back against the cage.
Jones tries a body shot but Kisqali blocks it.
Kisqali tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jones's elbow.
Kisqali gets underhooks to prevent Jones's takedown attempt.
Kisqali makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones is working for takedown but Kisqali is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ribociclib Kisqali has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luther Jones.#TD2#
Jones wants the takedown. Kisqali is fighting it off but Jones persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Kisqali's guard against the cage.
Jones with a nice head shot there.
Kisqali is trying to control the position but Jones postures up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones wants to pass the guard but Kisqali is keeping the position.#T1#
Jones pushing down on Kisqali's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Jones wants to free his trapped foot but Kisqali is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Nice strikes from Jones there.
Kisqali wants to improve his position but Jones is controlling well.
Kisqali is trying to maintain the position but Jones is very close to passing his half guard.
Jones looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kisqali with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kisqali tries to roll over but Jones keeps him under control.
Jones is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Jones wants to free his trapped foot but Kisqali is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Jones. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.#T2#
Jones lands strikes from half guard.
Jones is keen to just control but Kisqali is a slippery customer.
Kisqali is trying to maintain the position but Jones is very close to passing his half guard.
Jones moves into full mount! Kisqali won't be happy about that!
Jones avoids the attempt from Kisqali to control.
Jones has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jones postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Kisqali looks a forlorn figure.
Luther Jones has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jones prevents Kisqali from getting the reversal.
Kisqali manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Jones is looking to take a break and control but Kisqali is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Jones is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kisqali has hold of Jones's hands but Jones slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kisqali is looking for a sweep. Jones is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jones seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kisqali wants to get back to full guard.
Jones takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Jones's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Jones wants to control but Kisqali is keeping him busy.
Kisqali wants to improve his position but Jones is controlling well.
Jones scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kisqali has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jones is working away from the top position though.#T4#
Jones trying to control from half guard but Kisqali is working away.
Jones prevents Kisqali from improving his position.
Jones wants to control but Kisqali is keeping him busy.
Ground and pound from Jones. #CUT2#
Ribociclib Kisqali's cut is getting worse.
Jones is nestled in close to Kisqali, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kisqali is looking for a sweep. Jones is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kisqali is refusing to be controlled, as Jones sits in half guard.
Kisqali moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Jones cracks Kisqali with a solid left hand.
Jones controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luther Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ribociclib Kisqali's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Jones blocks a jab.
Kisqali ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kisqali slips a jab from Jones.
Kisqali is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Jones takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kisqali throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jones tries to clinch but Kisqali moves out of range.
Kisqali misses with a jab to the body
and Jones counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL2#
Jones moves into the clinch successfully.
Kisqali tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jones smiles and moves away. #TD2#
Jones drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Jones lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Jones stands up over Kisqali, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jones won't allow Kisqali to sweep him here.
Jones tries to free his leg and advance position but Kisqali is retaining full guard.
Jones wants to control from the top but Kisqali keeps moving. #T1#
Jones controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Jones postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kisqali looking for a sweep. Not yet Kisqali, not yet.
Jones controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kisqali keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass.
Jones stays in close to Kisqali's body and controls the position.
Ribociclib Kisqali has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kisqali not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jones is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kisqali trying to keep a closed guard but Jones is proving a slippery customer.
Jones passes Kisqali's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Jones works his way into side control.
Kisqali takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Kisqali tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jones scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Kisqali to see if he's OK.#T3#
Kisqali taking punishment in the form of punches.
Kisqali is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #CUT2#
Ribociclib Kisqali's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ribociclib Kisqali's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Luther Jones!
Luther Jones seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: OFC 374: Barathian vs Bed III
Date: Sep 01, 2018

#R1#
Omarov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mekinist.
Mekinist throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mekinist slips a straight right by Omarov.
Omarov misses the shot to the body.
Omarov shoots in but no luck this time.
Omarov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mekinist pinned against the cage. Mekinist gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Crunch! Mekinist slams his shin into Omarov's torso.#CL2#
Mekinist fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Omarov, pushing him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mekinist struggles to land a body shot inside as Omarov controls his hands. #BC#
Omarov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Omarov fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jabbar Omarov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Omarov slips a jab from Mekinist.#T1#
Mekinist slips a jab from Omarov.
Mekinist follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Mekinist looks to score with a jab to the body but Omarov is just out of range.
Omarov misses with a hook.
Mekinist throws a body punch but Omarov moves out of range.
Omarov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Omarov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Omarov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mekinist attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Omarov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A punch lands to the side of Omarov 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CUT2#
It looks like Jabbar Omarov has been cut.
Omarov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#TD#
Omarov feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Mekinist wants to sweep but no luck.
Omarov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Omarov won't allow Mekinist to sweep him here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Omarov looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Mekinist controls Omarov momentarily but Omarov frees himself.
Mekinist wants to sweep here but Omarov controlling him for the moment.
Omarov is working Mekinist over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mekinist wants to sweep here but Omarov controlling him for the moment.
Mekinist is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Omarov 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.
Mekinist utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3#
Mekinist is trying to keep Omarov in close.
Omarov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mekinist's head.
Mekinist is trying to keep Omarov in close.
Omarov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Mekinist wants to hit a switch here but Omarov passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Mekinist there!
Omarov pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#T4#
Mekinist in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Mekinist is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Omarov connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Mekinist regains half guard.
Omarov drops an elbow to the side of Mekinist's head.
Omarov drops an elbow to the side of Mekinist's head.
Omarov performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Omarov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mekinist defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jabbar Omarov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jabbar Omarov's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Nice cross by Mekinist.
Omarov cracks Mekinist with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Horrible takedown attempt by Omarov or perhaps it was just good defense by Mekinist, which made it look bad.
Nice shot by Mekinist.
Omarov misses the shot to the body.
Omarov defending well as Mekinist loads up on a big left hand.
Mekinist lands a lovely overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mekinist thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little feinted left hand from Omarov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mekinist takes a swing at Omarov's ribcage but misses.
Mekinist avoids the body shot from Omarov.
Mekinist staying out of range there.
Mekinist lands a leg kick that knocks Omarov off balance momentarily.
Mekinist throws the left hand but Omarov avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Omarov scores with a nice head shot.
Nice straight punches there by Omarov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Omarov.#CUT#
It looks like Trametinib Mekinist has been cut.
Omarov dives in for a single leg takedown but Mekinist sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Trametinib Mekinist seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Omarov pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #TD#
Omarov gets a double leg takedown into Mekinist's guard.
Mekinist tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mekinist bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Omarov's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Omarov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mekinist is aware though and is defending well.
Mekinist pushes down on Omarov's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Omarov is not content to let Mekinist control the position.
Mekinist wants to pass the guard but Omarov is defending well. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Omarov is trying to control but can't.
Omarov wants to improve his position but Mekinist is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Mekinist is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T3#
Mekinist moves into full mount! Omarov won't be happy about that!
Mekinist trying to control but Omarov is having none of it.
Omarov tries to hold on but Mekinist postures up.
Omarov is working to get back to half guard. #T4#
Mekinist trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mekinist controlling the position easily from mount.
Omarov wants to control but Mekinist is having none of it.
Jabbar Omarov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Omarov working to try and regain half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mekinist tries to control but Omarov wriggling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Trametinib Mekinist showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Omarov throws a series of punches but Mekinist avoids them all with ease.
Mekinist throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Omarov to counter with a crisp jab.
Mekinist pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jab, jab by Mekinist - just one landing.
Omarov with a hook.
Mekinist wants to clinch up but Omarov keeps it at a distance.
Mekinist cracks Omarov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Mekinist cracks a nice hook into Omarov's ribs.
Mekinist lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Omarov at a distance.
Omarov throws a jab but it's blocked by Mekinist.
Omarov avoids a kick to the body.
Omarov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mekinist counters with a nice body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mekinist lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Omarov backs up against the cage.
Mekinist ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#CL2#
Mekinist closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Omarov pulls guard. #T1##SUB#
Mekinist avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Omarov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mekinist trying to control the position from guard on top but Omarov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Omarov looking for a guillotine here but Mekinist defends easily.
Mekinist won't allow Omarov to sweep him here.
Omarov keeping moving, preventing Mekinist from controlling successfully. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mekinist trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mekinist wants to control from the top but Omarov keeps moving.
Mekinist stands and throws Omarov's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Omarov gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Omarov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Omarov regains half guard.#T3#
Mekinist is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Omarov is in all sorts of trouble here. #SUB2#
Mekinist jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Omarov manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Mekinist is looking to take a break and control but Omarov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Mekinist looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T4#
Omarov is trying to get back to half guard.
Omarov manages to get back to half guard.
Omarov wants to get back to full guard.
Omarov is in trouble now - Mekinist has advanced to mount!
Mekinist looking to control but Omarov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

And that's the end of the fight!
Trametinib Mekinist comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mekinist 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: IFC 66: Murha vs Impaler
Date: Sep 01, 2018

#R1#
The fighters circling - Kisqali throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Porto tries to counter with a clinch but Kisqali shakes him off and moves away.
Porto avoids the body shot from Kisqali.
Porto wants to counter with a clinch but Kisqali pushes him away.
Kisqali misses with a right hand #CL2#
and Porto counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Porto.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kisqali.
Porto tries a body shot but Kisqali blocks it.
Porto trying to stall but Kisqali improves his position.
Porto lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kisqali backwards.
Kisqali is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Porto to keep the fight standing.
Porto misses with a punch to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Kisqali.
Porto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Porto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Porto fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stalling in the clinch from Porto.
A short uppercut from Kisqali.
Kisqali lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kisqali lands a nice shot to the body.
Kisqali misses with a body punch.
Porto tries to throw a body punch but Kisqali avoids it by throwing Porto back against the cage.
Porto lands a body punch in the clinch. #T1#
Kisqali blocks a body shot from Porto.
Porto throws an elbow that misses.
Kisqali holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kisqali misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kisqali fails to pull guard.
Nice body punch from Kisqali.
Porto looks winded!
Kisqali taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Porto tries to stall but Kisqali uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kisqali stalling the fight.
Kisqali softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kisqali taking a breather.
Porto's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kisqali. #TD#
Kisqali manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
Kisqali looking for subs off his back but Porto has passed one foot through into half guard. #SUB#
Kisqali is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Porto pulls his head out easily. #T2#
Kisqali is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kisqali trying to control here.
Porto wants to take a breather but Kisqali is having none of it.
Porto looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kisqali is looking for a sweep. Porto is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kisqali manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T3#
Kisqali keeping full guard, as Porto tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kisqali is trying to control the position but Porto postures up.
Kisqali wants to sweep but no luck.
Kisqali trying to keep a closed guard but Porto is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Kisqali looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kisqali is looking to sweep but instead, Porto has passed into half guard.
Kisqali manages to get to full guard.
Kisqali tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kisqali keeping full guard, as Porto tries to pass.
Kisqali trying to keep a closed guard but Porto is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Kisqali working for submissions but it's allowed Porto to get to half guard.
Kisqali is not content to let Porto control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Porto controlling the action here.
Kisqali gets full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ribociclib Kisqali dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Kisqali catches Porto with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Porto forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ribociclib Kisqali!
An out of breath Ribociclib Kisqali thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: ABW 157 Lopez - Opdvido
Date: Aug 30, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Opdivo has managed to clinch.
Lopez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Opdivo backwards.
Opdivo scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Opdivo.
A head punch on the inside from Opdivo fails to land.
We've been informed that Opdivo has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Opdivo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Opdivo throws a punch but it's blocked by Lopez.
Opdivo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lopez's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Opdivo.
Lopez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Opdivo works on Lopez's body with a couple of short punches.
Opdivo lands a right hand.
Lopez lands with a right to the head.
Lopez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Opdivo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lopez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lopez misses with the head strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Opdivo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lopez definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lopez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lopez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lopez working aggressively here.
Opdivo misses with a body punch.
Opdivo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lopez blocking some punches.
A short left from Lopez. #T1#
Opdivo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Opdivo misses with a punch on the inside.
Opdivo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Opdivo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lopez is working Opdivo over against the cage.
Opdivo tries a body shot but Lopez blocks it.
Lopez presses Opdivo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lopez can't find room to land a body shot as Opdivo controls the action.
Lopez misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lopez.
Lopez blocking some punches.
Lopez lands a shoulder strike.
Opdivo throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Lopez fails to land.
Lopez swings wildly with an uppercut but Opdivo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lopez tries a body shot but Opdivo blocks it.
A short right from Lopez.
A short left from Lopez.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lopez can't find room to land a body shot as Opdivo controls the action.
Opdivo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lopez misses with a punch on the inside.
Lopez lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Lopez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lopez lands a shoulder strike.
A short right from Opdivo.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lopez. #TD#
Lopez pulls guard successfully.
Lopez is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB#
Lopez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Opdivo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Opdivo slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Opdivo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lopez sees it coming and defends easily.
Opdivo trying to pass the guard but Lopez defending well. #T3#
Lopez gets back to full guard.
Lopez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Lopez forces his way into half guard.
Opdivo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
Lopez is keen to just control but Opdivo is a slippery customer.
Opdivo is in trouble now - Lopez has advanced to mount!
Opdivo is controlling an arm, preventing Lopez from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Opdivo tries to control the position but Lopez now has his back.
Opdivo is trying to break free. #SUB#
Lopez looking for the choke but no joy.
Opdivo tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nate Lopez dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Opdivo lands a body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Opdivo.
Opdivo misses with an uppercut
and Lopez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lopez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Opdivo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lopez. #CL2#
Opdivo has Lopez up against the cage in a clinch.
Lopez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Opdivo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lopez.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lopez.
Lopez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Opdivo can do to turn this around?
A short left from Lopez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopez pushes Opdivo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lopez lands a nice shot to the body.
Lopez stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Opdivo is breathing heavily.#TD#
Lopez gets control of Opdivo's arms and successfully pulls guard. Lopez will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
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!
Lopez has control of Opdivo's left arm, preventing Opdivo from doing any damage. #SUB#
Lopez looking for a guillotine here but Opdivo defends easily. #T1#
Lopez looking for a sweep. Not yet Lopez, not yet.
Opdivo slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Opdivo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lopez swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Opdivo content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Lopez has locked up a guillotine! Lopez's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Opdivo is holding on here and Lopez must be using up a lot of energy. Opdivo has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Lopez gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Nate Lopez!
Nate Lopez retains his welterweight title!
Nate Lopez was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: KOFC 120 - Slurper v Masterson
Date: Aug 26, 2018

#R1#
Yervoy fails to land with a series of punches.
Yervoy lands with a good body shot.
Yervoy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dresden tries to clinch up but Yervoy circles away and keeps his distance.#TD2#
Dresden drives through with a takedown into Yervoy's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Yervoy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dresden is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Yervoy is looking for a triangle but Dresden pushes his legs off easily.
Yervoy has momentary wrist control but Dresden slips an elbow through the middle.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Dresden working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dresden scoring with punches to the head and body.
Dresden stands up over Yervoy, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB#
Yervoy looking for a guillotine here but Dresden defends easily.
Dresden preventing the sweep. #T1#
Dresden slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Dresden working the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yervoy manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Yervoy stops Dresden from getting back to his feet.
Dresden is trying to get back to full guard.
Yervoy tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dresden knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Dresden moves into full guard.
Yervoy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Yervoy forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Yervoy is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dresden controlling the position well. #T2##SUB#
Yervoy seems to be looking for submissions.
Dresden is staying active underneath Yervoy, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dresden keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Yervoy trying to control the action but Dresden is working from the bottom.
Yervoy trying to mount his opponent but Dresden defends it.
Dresden is looking to escape.
Dresden makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dresden.
Yervoy trying to control but Dresden is working from the bottom. #T3##SUB#
Yervoy drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Dresden manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Yervoy has Dresden in his guard.#REVB#
Dresden with a nice head shot there.
Dresden working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Yervoy wants to sweep here but Dresden controlling him for the moment.
Dresden is in close to Yervoy's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Dresden pushes down on Yervoy's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Dresden wants to pass the guard but Yervoy is defending well.
Dresden seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Dresden lands strikes from half guard.
Dresden looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Yervoy with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T4#
Yervoy taking some punishment here, with Dresden in his half guard.
Yervoy tries to roll over but Dresden keeps him under control.
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. Dresden connects with a nice short shot to Yervoy's temple.
Dresden trying to control the action but Yervoy is working from the bottom.
Yervoy manages to get to full guard. #SUB#
Yervoy working for submissions but it's allowed Dresden to get to half guard.
Dresden lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB#
Yervoy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dresden pulls his head out easily.
Yervoy is not content to let Dresden control the position.
Dresden passes to full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lakoj Dresden dominated that round.
That's time! Yervoy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD2#
Dresden shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Yervoy is trying to defend but Dresden finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Dresden is looking to advance position but Yervoy won't allow it.
Yervoy has hold of Dresden's hands but Dresden slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Dresden prevents Yervoy from improving his position.
Yervoy manages to get to full guard.
Yervoy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dresden is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dresden scoring with some ground and pound. #CUT2#
It looks like Ipilimumab Yervoy has been cut.
Dresden wants to pass the guard but Yervoy is keeping the position.#T1#
Dresden won't allow Yervoy to sweep him here.
Dresden wants to control from the top but Yervoy keeps moving.
Dresden postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Dresden chips away with some ground and pound.
Dresden passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Yervoy manages to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Dresden 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.
Dresden passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Yervoy!
Dresden connects with a bit shot that sees Yervoy covering up! More strikes from Dresden and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Dresden is our winner by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lakoj Dresden!
A relieved looking Lakoj Dresden thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: KOFC 119 - Andreev vs Song
Date: Aug 19, 2018

#R1#
Mekinist fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bendayho misses with a left hand
and Mekinist cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bendayho tries a head kick but it misses.
A jab from Mekinist finds it's way through Bendayho's defenses.
Mekinist tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bendayho manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Despite the aggression on Bendayho's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Bendayho tries to clinch up
and Mekinist counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bendayho throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bendayho misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mekinist.
Bendayho throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Mekinist is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Bendayho.
Bendayho stuns Mekinist with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bendayho misses with a hook.
Mekinist connects with a single shot there.
Bendayho throws a leg kick but Mekinist sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bendayho scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bendayho tests Mekinist's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bendayho throws a chopping leg kick but Mekinist manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A slow jab from Bendayho misses its intended target.
Mekinist throws a jab when Bendayho was well out of range.
Mekinist throws out a loose jab but Bendayho uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Bendayho looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mekinist looks to throw the jab but Bendayho is out of range.
Bendayho misses with a leg kick.
Mekinist is looking for a counter combo.#CL#
Mekinist closes the distance and pushes Bendayho back into the cage.
Mekinist tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bendayho's elbow.
Bendayho pushes off an throws an elbow but Mekinist leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Bendayho throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Mekinist tries to throw a body punch but Bendayho avoids it by throwing Mekinist back against the cage.
Bendayho misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mekinist misses with some punches.
Bendayho lands with a short shot to the head.
Mekinist blocks an elbow strike from Bendayho.
A nice left hand lands by Mekinist.
Bendayho takes a shot to the head.
Mekinist lands with a right to the head.
Mekinist lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mekinist blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Mekinist successfully pulls guard.
Bendayho wants to get up but he can't break Mekinist's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T2#
Bendayho trying to control the position from guard on top but Mekinist is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bendayho tries to free his leg and advance position but Mekinist is retaining full guard.
Mekinist is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB#
Mekinist throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bendayho passes Mekinist's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Bendayho is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Mekinist tries to roll over but Bendayho keeps him under control.
Mekinist manages to get to full guard. #T3#
Bendayho won't allow Mekinist to sweep him here.
Bendayho is looking to stand up but Mekinist won't let him.
Bendayho lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bendayho slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Mekinist keeping full guard, as Bendayho tries to pass.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bendayho trying to control the position from guard on top but Mekinist is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bendayho throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bendayho fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bendayho swings for the body but Mekinist moves out of range.
Mekinist fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bendayho is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mekinist.
Mekinist scores with the left hand. Bendayho knows he should have avoided that one.
Mekinist throws out a loose jab but Bendayho uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bendayho tries a head kick but it misses.
Bendayho throws a push kick but Mekinist slaps the foot to one side.
Mekinist avoids the body shot from Bendayho.
Bendayho jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bendayho tries to clinch up but Mekinist circles away and keeps his distance.
Tomas Bendayho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mekinist fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bendayho has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mekinist connects with a nice looking jab.
Bendayho misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Trametinib Mekinist dominated that round.
That's time! Mekinist's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Mekinist throws a hook but Bendayho avoids it easily.
Mekinist keeps the fight on the outside.
Bendayho scores with a hook.
Bendayho getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mekinist fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bendayho drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bendayho throws a sloppy head kick and Mekinist moves out of range easily.
Bendayho misses with a body kick.
Mekinist uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bendayho.
Bendayho swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tomas Bendayho is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mekinist fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bendayho has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bendayho misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mekinist scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bendayho tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bendayho swats away the attempt to clinch by Mekinist.
Bendayho tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mekinist throws a hook but Bendayho blocks it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A swing and a miss from Bendayho.#T1#
Mekinist throws a body punch but Bendayho moves out of range.
Mekinist looks to score with a jab to the body but Bendayho is just out of range.
Bendayho swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mekinist counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice shot by Bendayho.
No joy there for Bendayho, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mekinist works Bendayho's body with a nice hook.
Mekinist fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bendayho doesn't manage to clinch there - Mekinist circles away.
A clash of legs there as Bendayho blocks the low kick.
Mekinist cracks the inside of Bendayho's front leg.
Bendayho ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mekinist moves away.
Mekinist throws a wild body kick that Bendayho sees coming a mile off.
Despite the aggression on Bendayho's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Bendayho keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bendayho tries a head kick but it misses.
Bendayho works the jab nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bendayho fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mekinist fakes the leg kick and cracks Bendayho in the body.
Bendayho throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
It looks like Mekinist has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.#T2#
Mekinist throws a hook but Bendayho avoids it easily.
It seemed like Bendayho was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bendayho throws a right hand that misses
and Mekinist counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mekinist scores with a nice strike.
Bendayho throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bendayho pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bendayho looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Trametinib Mekinist is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Mekinist has Bendayho up against the cage in a clinch.
Bendayho pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Mekinist throws a head punch that misses.
Mekinist takes a shot to the head.
Mekinist blocks an uppercut.
Mekinist presses Bendayho against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mekinist blocking some punches.
Bendayho tries a body shot but Mekinist blocks it.
Bendayho lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Mekinist.
Mekinist goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mekinist throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Mekinist tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bendayho just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mekinist is trying to pull guard but Bendayho has him pressed against the cage.
Bendayho works on Mekinist's body with a couple of short punches.
Mekinist struggles to land a body shot inside as Bendayho controls his hands.
A right handed body shot lands from Bendayho.
Bendayho misses with an elbow over the top.
Mekinist blocking some punches.
Bendayho throws an elbow that misses.
A shot in the inside from Mekinist.
Mekinist misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mekinist.
Mekinist lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bendayho tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mekinist dodges an elbow strike from Bendayho.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bendayho.
Mekinist lands a nice uppercut.
Mekinist tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mekinist works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bendayho lands a shoulder strike.
Mekinist misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T4#
A short right from Mekinist.
This has been an exciting period of action!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mekinist creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mekinist tries to throw a body punch but Bendayho avoids it by throwing Mekinist back against the cage.
Mekinist blocking some punches.
Mekinist avoiding damage as Bendayho throws knees to the body.
Mekinist fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trametinib Mekinist. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bendayho misses with a hook from the clinch.
A hook to the body from Mekinist.
Bendayho misses with the head strike.
Bendayho misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bendayho lands an uppercut.
Mekinist misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bendayho blocking some punches.
Mekinist misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short left from Bendayho.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mekinist blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bendayho lands with a left to the head.
Bendayho throws a head punch that misses.
Bendayho tries to throw a body punch but Mekinist avoids it by throwing Bendayho back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Tomas Bendayho will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A big left from Bendayho misses.
Nice shot lands for Mekinist.
Bendayho showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mekinist.
Bendayho moves away from the strike by Mekinist.
Mekinist on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Some wild striking there from Bendayho.
Mekinist misses the jab.
Bendayho wants to slow Mekinist down by chopping away at his legs.
Bendayho on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Mekinist keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bendayho.
Mekinist lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mekinist throws an overhand right that lands on Bendayho's shoulder, as Bendayho tries to avoid the shot.
Mekinist lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Bendayho pushes Mekinist up against the cage in a clinch.
Bendayho lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T1#
Mekinist works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bendayho has a couple of punches blocked by Mekinist.
Bendayho misses with some punches.
Bendayho tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mekinist stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mekinist can't find room to land a body shot as Bendayho controls the action.
Bendayho tries a body shot but Mekinist blocks it.
Bendayho throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bendayho lands a left hand.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bendayho just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mekinist's brow.
Tomas Bendayho seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bendayho lands a body shot.
Bendayho misses with the head strike.
Bendayho misses with a punch on the inside.
Bendayho gets through Mekinist's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bendayho lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mekinist.
Bendayho throws a punch but it's blocked by Mekinist.
Mekinist lands a left hand.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bendayho just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mekinist's brow.
Mekinist tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #T2#
Mekinist fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mekinist misses with the head strike.
Mekinist misses with a punch to the body.
Mekinist jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bendayho walks away with a smile on his face. Mekinist gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Mekinist swings for the body but Bendayho moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bendayho throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mekinist.
Mekinist was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mekinist throws the left hand but Bendayho avoids the punch easily.
Bendayho looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mekinist walks into a stiff left hand from Bendayho.
Bendayho is looking to clinch.
Mekinist shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Bendayho eats them both and turns towards Mekinist to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Mekinist changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mekinist looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mekinist moves away from the strike by Bendayho.
Mekinist connects with a right hand. Bendayho shakes it off.
Bendayho throws a jab when Mekinist was well out of range.
Bendayho bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mekinist takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A swing and a miss from Mekinist.#T3#
Donk. Bendayho catches Mekinist right on the button with a cross.
Bendayho misses with a body punch
enabling Mekinist to counter with a crisp jab.
Bendayho misses with a body kick.
A quick step to the side and Mekinist tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bendayho fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice defenses there by Bendayho.
Mekinist throws a looping overhand right but Bendayho ducks down to avoid it.
Bendayho throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Mekinist blocks a low kick nicely.
It looked like Mekinist wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bendayho gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mekinist lands an overhand right.#ROC#
Bendayho is rocked!
Mekinist throws a combination. Bendayho tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Bendayho is still on wobbly legs! Can Mekinist finish him?
Mekinist cracks Bendayho with a hook to the temple - Bendayho is on wobbly legs here! Mekinist swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Bendayho falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Mekinist wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Trametinib Mekinist!
A very excited looking Trametinib Mekinist made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: IFC 63 Mumu vs Chugman
Date: Aug 11, 2018

#R1#
Nice uppercut lands for Bogard. That snapped Kisqali's head back.
Kisqali misses with a looping left.
Kisqali throws a right and a left that Bogard avoids nicely.
Kisqali throws a poor cross that misses
and Bogard finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
A big left from Kisqali misses.
Kisqali throws a lazy right hand but Bogard sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
As Kisqali looks to move away, Bogard throws a big counter combo but Kisqali just gets out of the way.
Kisqali on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bogard throws a head kick but Kisqali moves out of range.
Kisqali swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bogard appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kisqali wants to clinch.
Kisqali misses with a right hand
and Bogard counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Bogard throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Kisqali tries to clinch there but Bogard circles away.
Kisqali tries to clinch up but Bogard circles away and keeps his distance.
Kisqali misses with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kisqali is looking to clinch but Bogard is avoiding it. #CL2#
Kisqali gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kisqali can't find room to land a body shot as Bogard controls the action. #T1#
A right handed body shot lands from Kisqali.
Kisqali trying to stall but Bogard improves his position.
Kisqali leaning his opponent against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Bogard.
Kisqali misses with some punches.
Kisqali blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bogard blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Bogard breaks the clinch.
Bogard throws a right and a left that Kisqali avoids nicely.
Kisqali is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Bogard looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kisqali swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kisqali falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Bogard to counter with a crisp jab.
Kisqali misses with a body shot
and Bogard counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bogard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kisqali misses with a straight right. #T2#
Kisqali jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bogard dips to his left and cracks Kisqali with an uppercut!
Kisqali misses with an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bogard comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kisqali works over Bogard's head and body with a nice combination.#CL2#
Kisqali rushes Bogard and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bogard has had enough of the clinch but Kisqali keeps him there for the moment.
Bogard lands a nice uppercut.#CUT#
It looks like Ribociclib Kisqali has been cut.
Bogard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kisqali misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kisqali lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bogard backwards.
Kisqali tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bogard's elbow.
Bogard lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kisqali is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kisqali blocks a body shot from Bogard. #T3#
Stalling in the clinch from Kisqali.
Kisqali struggles to land a body shot inside as Bogard controls his hands.
Kisqali stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kisqali.
Kisqali lands a right hand.
Kisqali pushes Bogard back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bogard misses with the head strike.
Kisqali misses with a punch on the inside.
Kisqali blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bogard is trying to break free.
Bogard tries a body shot but Kisqali blocks it.
Bogard fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bogard holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kisqali is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bogard is keeping busy.
Kisqali lands a shot to the body.
Bogard misses with some punches. #T4#
Kisqali is leaning against Bogard and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bogard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kisqali.
Nice body punch from Kisqali.
Kisqali stalling in the clinch.
Kisqali working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bogard misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Bogard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kisqali misses with a two punch combination.
Bogard ducks under a wild hook from Kisqali.
Bogard scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kisqali throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bogard counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kisqali misses with a hook
and Bogard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fighters circling - Kisqali throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've been told by Bogard's head coaches at Crapollas Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nice shot by Bogard.
Bogard looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kisqali misses with a wild combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Terry Bogard will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ribociclib Kisqali's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Kisqali misses with a right hand
and Bogard counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from Kisqali.
Bogard swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kisqali.
Kisqali blocks a head kick by Bogard.
Bogard lands a right hook to the body.
Ribociclib Kisqali seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bogard throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Bogard looks to score with a jab to the body but Kisqali is just out of range.
Bogard throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kisqali throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kisqali misses with a combination
enabling Bogard to counter with a crisp jab.
Kisqali keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kisqali. Bogard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bogard takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kisqali swings for the body but Bogard moves out of range.
It appears Bogard was looking to counter with a kick there.
Bogard scores with a jab to the head.
Bogard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kisqali. #T1#
Kisqali takes a kick to the side of the head.
Kisqali is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bogard checks the leg kick.
Kisqali misses with the combination.
Kisqali throws a jab when Bogard was well out of range.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kisqali throws a shot from downtown. Bogard moves away and avoids it.
It appears Bogard was looking to counter with a kick there.
Kisqali fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bogard keeps Kisqali at a distance using the push kick.
Kisqali wants to clinch.
Bogard pushes Kisqali away with a front kick.
Ribociclib Kisqali is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kisqali is breathing heavily.
Bogard lands a head kick. Kisqali smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #T2#
Kisqali looks to score with a jab to the body but Bogard is just out of range.
Kisqali chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bogard can pounce on him.
Bogard with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Bogard here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kisqali throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bogard went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Sloppy strikes from Kisqali. Those never looked like landing.
Kisqali throws out a leg kick but Bogard moves out of range and Kisqali only half commits.
Kisqali throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bogard.
Kisqali doesn't manage to clinch there - Bogard circles away.
Kisqali fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bogard looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kisqali on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Bogard defending well as Kisqali loads up on a big left hand.
A little feinted left hand from Bogard on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bogard throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kisqali.
Kisqali misses with a wild combination.
Kisqali sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#T3#
Kisqali is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bogard works Kisqali's body with a nice hook.
Jab from Bogard.
Kisqali displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Kisqali throws a lazy right hand but Bogard sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bogard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kisqali rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bogard moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bogard throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bogard lands a nice looking body shot.
Kisqali takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bogard lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kisqali will feel that in the morning.
Kisqali takes a kick to the side of the head.#CUT#
That has opened up Ribociclib Kisqali's cut even more.
Kisqali chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bogard can pounce on him.
Bogard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kisqali.
Kisqali misses with a right hand
and Bogard counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kisqali thinking.
Bogard scores with a kick to the midsection.#T4#
Bogard lunges at Kisqali with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kisqali's hand.
Kisqali misses with a lunging right hand
and Bogard counters with an outside leg kick.
Kisqali fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bogard lands with a slapping head kick.
Bogard lands with a slapping head kick.
Kisqali throws an off balance right hand
and Bogard counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bogard lands with a nice body punch.
Kisqali on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bogard scores with a punch to the head.
Bogard lands a jab to Kisqali's midsection.
Bogard thows a body kick. Kisqali tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Kisqali's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kisqali has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bogard finds it's way round the side to connect with Kisqali's head.
Kisqali fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kisqali throws out a loose jab but Bogard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good standup being displayed there by Bogard as he connects with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Terry Bogard dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ribociclib Kisqali's cut.
That's time! Bogard's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Bogard connects with a body shot.
Kisqali misses with a shot to the body
and Bogard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bogard clobbers Kisqali with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bogard tries a head kick but it misses.
Terry Bogard is winning the standup battle so far.
Kisqali throws an off balance right hand
and Bogard counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bogard scores with a kick to the midsection.
Bogard cracks Kisqali with an open hand slap.
Kisqali sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Bogard defending well as Kisqali loads up on a big left hand.
Bogard cracks Kisqali with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kisqali has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kisqali swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kisqali takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bogard throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kisqali.
Bogard throws a right hand that Kisqali ducks under and follows up with a left that Kisqali also avoids with ease.
Kisqali looks to score with a jab to the body but Bogard is just out of range.
Kisqali takes one to the side of the head.
Kisqali takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #ROC#
Kisqali is rocked!#T1#
Bogard bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bogard scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bogard throws a head kick that half lands.
Kisqali is still on wobbly legs! Can Bogard finish him?
Kisqali takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kisqali tries to close the distance and clinch but Bogard swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bogard appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bogard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kisqali.
Bogard throws a push kick but Kisqali slaps the foot to one side.
Bogard jabs Kisqali to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kisqali tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bogard digs a good hook to Kisqali's body.
Kisqali seems to have recovered his senses.
Kisqali walks into a jab.#CUT#
The cut above Ribociclib Kisqali's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Kisqali wants to clinch.
Bogard lands a really nice looking cross but Kisqali seems unphased.
Ribociclib Kisqali has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Kisqali throws a looping overhand right but Bogard ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kisqali throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bogard counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kisqali looks to land a left hand but Bogard moved out of range nicely.
Kisqali throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kisqali has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Bogard.
Kisqali misses with an uppercut
enabling Bogard to counter with a crisp jab.
Kisqali misses with a left hand
and Bogard counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kisqali on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Good leg kick by Bogard there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kisqali throws out a loose jab but Bogard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bogard thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kisqali if he has to take too many more of those.
Kisqali chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bogard can pounce on him.
Bogard lands a jab to the head. #KD#
Bogard lands a big head kick that sends Kisqali tumbling to the mat! Bogard takes a step backwards and waves Kisqali back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT#
Ribociclib Kisqali's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Bogard stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kisqali.
Kisqali throws the left hand but Bogard avoids the punch easily.#T3#
Kisqali walks forward, straight into a front kick from Bogard.
Kisqali rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bogard counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bogard lands a big head kick that sends Kisqali to the canvas! Bogard follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Terry Bogard!
Terry Bogard very nearly forgot to thank IniTech Nutrition amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

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