Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: SMASH: Tryastsyn vs Kringle
Date: Apr 20, 2024

#R1#
Tryastsyn lands a body shot.
Kringle swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Tryastsyn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kringle connects with a body shot that sends Tryastsyn's belly button to the back.
Kringle misses with a looping left.
Kringle looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tryastsyn misses with an uppercut
enabling Kringle to counter with a crisp jab.
Eugeniy Tryastsyn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kringle tries to clinch but Tryastsyn moves out of range.
Kringle connects with a right hand. Tryastsyn shakes it off.
Tryastsyn will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kringle appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Tryastsyn lands with an uppercut that bounces Kringle off the cage and back into range.
Kringle ducks right into an uppercut from Tryastsyn.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kringle attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tryastsyn changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T1#
Kringle stuffs the takedown.
Tryastsyn misses with a jab to the body
and Kringle counters with a straight right hand.
Tryastsyn looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tryastsyn misses with a hook. Kringle ducked under it nicely.
Tryastsyn misses with a takedown #KD2#
and Kringle counters with a crisp right hand that drops Tryastsyn! Kringle lets Tryastsyn back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eugeniy Tryastsyn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tryastsyn throws a sloppy body shot #KD2#
and Kringle counters with a crisp right hand that drops Tryastsyn! Kringle lets Tryastsyn back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kringle takes a swing at Tryastsyn's ribcage but misses.
Tryastsyn misses with a takedown attempt - Kringle sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tryastsyn on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T2##TD#
Tryastsyn shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Tryastsyn was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Kringle managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Tryastsyn.
Tryastsyn fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Tryastsyn throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Kringle avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Tryastsyn.
Tryastsyn throwing strikes but Kringle manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Tryastsyn manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Kringle wants to control but Tryastsyn is keeping busy.
Kringle makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kringle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Tryastsyn stands up over Kringle, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kringle is pulling down on Tryastsyn's head to control his posture.
Tryastsyn throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kringle works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tryastsyn throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kringle works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tryastsyn with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kringle working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tryastsyn.
Tryastsyn keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kringle's head.
Tryastsyn chips away with some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tryastsyn accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tryastsyn throws a big right hand that misses. #T4#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kringle is on top in guard. #REVB##SUB#
Tryastsyn looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Kringle is defending well. Tryastsyn quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Kringle has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Tryastsyn celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Eugeniy Tryastsyn!
Eugeniy Tryastsyn retains his heavyweight title!
Eugeniy Tryastsyn seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: C296: Marley vs Lehto II
Date: Apr 14, 2024

#R1#
Kuznetsov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Broderick paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kuznetsov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Broderick .
A slow jab from Kuznetsov misses its intended target.
Broderick swings for the body but Kuznetsov moves out of range.
Broderick connects with the punch.
Kuznetsov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Broderick avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kuznetsov throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Kuznetsov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Broderick was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Broderick takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Broderick fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kuznetsov manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuznetsov with the inside leg kick.
Kuznetsov lands a nice shot that snaps Broderick 's head back. #CL2#
Kuznetsov has Broderick up against the cage in a clinch.
Broderick scores with a shoulder strike. #T1#
Kuznetsov tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #BC#
Broderick pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Kuznetsov has Broderick up against the cage in a clinch. #BC#
Broderick breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Kuznetsov moves into the clinch.
Kuznetsov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#It looks like Hunter Broderick has been cut.
Kuznetsov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kuznetsov throws an elbow that misses.
Broderick lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kuznetsov lands a shoulder strike.
Kuznetsov blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Kuznetsov manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Kuznetsov clinches with his opponent.
Kuznetsov misses with a knee strike. #T2#
Broderick looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kuznetsov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Broderick 's efforts to push away.
A short right from Broderick 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!
Kuznetsov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Broderick on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kuznetsov lands a knee to the head.
Kuznetsov blocks a body shot from Broderick .
Kuznetsov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kuznetsov.
Broderick lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Broderick tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Broderick .
Kuznetsov has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Broderick seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kuznetsov can turn it around.#BC#
Broderick 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kuznetsov throws a jab when Broderick was well out of range.
Both fighters circling a little - Kuznetsov finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #T3#
A low kick from Kuznetsov is predictable there
and Broderick counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Broderick tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kuznetsov was well out of range. Poor timing from Broderick .
The fighters circling - Broderick throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A good leg kick by Broderick .
Kuznetsov misses with a wild body shot.
Kuznetsov blocks a leg kick.
Broderick tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kuznetsov throws a head kick but Broderick moves out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Broderick .
Kuznetsov tries to clinch up but Broderick circles away and keeps his distance.
Kuznetsov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Broderick turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kuznetsov connects with a jab.
Alexander Kuznetsov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Kuznetsov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Broderick swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T4#
Broderick throws a jab when Kuznetsov was well out of range.
Kuznetsov moves away from the strike by Broderick .
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kuznetsov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Broderick misses with a looping right.
Broderick is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kuznetsov.
Broderick misses with a low kick.
Broderick throws a low kick but Kuznetsov avoids it.
Broderick pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kuznetsov throws out a counter right but Broderick avoids it with no problem.
Kuznetsov connects with a right hand. Broderick shakes it off.
Kuznetsov throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #CUT2#Hunter Broderick 's cut is getting worse.
Kuznetsov lands a nice hook to Broderick 's body. Broderick takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
An inside leg kick lands from Broderick .
Broderick thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL2#
Kuznetsov gets a clinch.
Broderick misses with a knee strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Kuznetsov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hunter Broderick 's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Broderick swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kuznetsov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kuznetsov throws a head kick that Broderick semi-blocks.
Kuznetsov tries to close the distance and clinch but Broderick swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Alexander Kuznetsov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kuznetsov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Broderick .
Broderick throws a body punch but Kuznetsov moves out of range.
Kuznetsov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kuznetsov moves out of range as Broderick strikes.
Kuznetsov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kuznetsov avoids the head kick by Broderick .
Broderick misses with an uppercut. Kuznetsov saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Broderick throws a lazy uppercut
letting Kuznetsov counter with a right hand.
Broderick uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov fails in his attempt to clinch.
It looked like Broderick was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov digs a good body shot into Broderick 's ribs.
Broderick is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kuznetsov.#T1#
Good standup being displayed there by Kuznetsov as he connects with a hook.
Kuznetsov throws a leg kick which misses Broderick 's front leg but catches the back leg as Broderick tries to avoid it.
Kuznetsov staying out of range there.#CL2#
Kuznetsov rushes Broderick and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kuznetsov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kuznetsov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kuznetsov landing knees to the head.
Broderick misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Our sources have told us that Broderick has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Broderick fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Broderick blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Broderick lands with a left to the head.
Kuznetsov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kuznetsov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kuznetsov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kuznetsov misses with an elbow strike. #T2#
Still in the clinch, Broderick scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuznetsov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Broderick is defending well for now.
Kuznetsov swings wildly with an uppercut but Broderick uses good head movement to avoid it.
Broderick lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kuznetsov misses with a knee strike.
Kuznetsov avoiding damage as Broderick throws knees to the body.
Kuznetsov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Broderick blocks it with crossed arms.
A short uppercut from Broderick .
Broderick lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kuznetsov backwards.
Kuznetsov misses with a knee strike.
Broderick lands with a short shot to the head.
Broderick blocks an uppercut.
Broderick is trying to push Kuznetsov away but Kuznetsov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Broderick wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC#
Broderick manages to break the clinch. #T3#
Kuznetsov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Broderick 's head backwards.
Kuznetsov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Broderick in his tracks. #CL2#
Kuznetsov has closed the distance and engaged Broderick in a clinch.
Broderick misses with a knee to the head.
Broderick tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kuznetsov tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #BC#
Broderick breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kuznetsov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kuznetsov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Broderick loads up on a big right hand but Kuznetsov slips the punch.
Broderick swats away the attempt to clinch by Kuznetsov.
Broderick throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kuznetsov missing with a left hand there. Broderick was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T4#
An inside leg kick from Kuznetsov misses.
Kuznetsov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Broderick .
Kuznetsov wants to counter with a clinch but Broderick pushes him away.
Broderick misses with a body shot.
Broderick looks to land a left hand but Kuznetsov moved out of range nicely.
Kuznetsov lands with a shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL2#
Broderick tries to keep at a distance but Kuznetsov has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Broderick manages to break the clinch.
Broderick throws an overhand right that lands on Kuznetsov's shoulder, as Kuznetsov tries to avoid the shot.
Kuznetsov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Broderick .
Kuznetsov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Broderick is looking to counter with a body kick.
A punch combination from Kuznetsov misses.
Kuznetsov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Broderick lands a jab to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Kuznetsov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Hunter Broderick 's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Broderick circles away from the clinch attempt.
Broderick throwing a counter right hand but Kuznetsov manages to avoid it.
Hunter Broderick has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Broderick slips a straight right by Kuznetsov.
Broderick fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kuznetsov manages to avoid it.
Kuznetsov wants to clinch up but Broderick keeps it at a distance.
Broderick was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kuznetsov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Broderick sees it coming and avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Broderick misses the target.
Kuznetsov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Broderick 's sensitive parts.
Kuznetsov misses with a hook.
Broderick throws the kick towards the body but Kuznetsov avoids it.
Despite the aggression on Kuznetsov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kuznetsov throws a jab but it's blocked by Broderick .
Kuznetsov lands a front kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuznetsov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kuznetsov throws a jab but it's blocked by Broderick .
Kuznetsov is looking to clinch but Broderick is avoiding it.
Broderick lands a nice shot that snaps Kuznetsov's head back. #T1#
Broderick misses with a hook
and Kuznetsov counters with a nice uppercut.
Kuznetsov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Broderick looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kuznetsov is looking to score with low kicks.
Broderick throwing a counter right hand but Kuznetsov manages to avoid it.
Kuznetsov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Alexander Kuznetsov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kuznetsov connects with an inside leg kick.
Broderick looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Broderick misses with a hook. Kuznetsov ducked under it nicely.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Broderick . Kuznetsov shrugs it off though.
Kuznetsov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Broderick paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kuznetsov wants to clinch.
Kuznetsov defending well as Broderick loads up on a big left hand.
Kuznetsov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T2#
Broderick throws a body shot but no joy.
Kuznetsov steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Broderick has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Kuznetsov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Broderick paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A quick step to the side and Broderick tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kuznetsov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nice defenses there by Broderick .
Broderick tries to move into range but Kuznetsov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kuznetsov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Broderick throws a jab but it's blocked by Kuznetsov.
Broderick takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Broderick ducks under a wild hook from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kuznetsov connects with a body shot that sends Broderick 's belly button to the back.
Kuznetsov tries to clinch up.#T3#
Broderick misses with a looping left.
Broderick is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Broderick moves forwards but Kuznetsov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Kuznetsov misses the target.
Broderick throws a body shot but no joy.
Kuznetsov lands a body shot.
Kuznetsov misses with a double jab
and Broderick counters with a nice uppercut.
Kuznetsov connects with a solid leg kick.
Broderick misses with a looping right.
Broderick blocks a low kick nicely.
Broderick misses with a hook.#CL2#
Kuznetsov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Broderick , pushing him back against the cage.
Broderick lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kuznetsov backwards. #T4#
Kuznetsov lands with a right to the head.
Kuznetsov gets through Broderick 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch on the inside from Broderick fails to land.
Kuznetsov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Broderick pushes Kuznetsov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Broderick tries to break free but Kuznetsov pushes him back against the cage.
Kuznetsov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Kuznetsov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Broderick can't find room to land a body shot as Kuznetsov controls the action.
Kuznetsov working aggressively here.
Broderick on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kuznetsov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Broderick 's face.
A body shot lands from Broderick .
Kuznetsov lands with a right to the head. #CUT2#Hunter Broderick 's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Alexander Kuznetsov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kuznetsov blocks a body shot from Broderick .
Alexander Kuznetsov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kuznetsov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kuznetsov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Kuznetsov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kuznetsov 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Kuznetsov!
An out of breath Alexander Kuznetsov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Hunter Broderick stepped up to the mic, saying 'You dropped my career win percentage by 1.42%! Thanks, Obama.'.

Event: Syn 1067 Ryo vs Orestes
Date: Apr 14, 2024

#R1#
Sampson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rozhkov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Rozhkov!
Rozhkov tests Sampson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sampson moves away from the strike by Rozhkov.
Rozhkov shoots in looking for a takedown. Sampson tries to sprawl out of it but Rozhkov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sampson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rozhkov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T1#
Sampson moves out of range as Rozhkov strikes.
Douglas Sampson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sampson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sampson only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Sampson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rozhkov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sampson steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Rozhkov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rozhkov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sampson defends well and Rozhkov ends up having to push Sampson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Rozhkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rozhkov looking for a takedown.
Rozhkov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sampson's elbow.
Sampson struggles to land a body shot inside as Rozhkov controls his hands.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sampson.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sampson.
Rozhkov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Sampson is defending well.
Rozhkov blocking some punches.
A hook to the body from Sampson.
A short right from Sampson. #T2#
Rozhkov has had enough of the clinch but Sampson keeps him there for the moment.
Sampson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sampson dodges an elbow strike from Rozhkov.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rozhkov.
Rozhkov tries to score a body lock takedown but Sampson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Rozhkov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD#
Rozhkov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Sampson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Rozhkov is in Sampson's guard.
Rozhkov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rozhkov won't allow Sampson to get back to his feet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rozhkov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rozhkov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rozhkov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rozhkov tries to free his leg and advance position but Sampson is retaining full guard.
Rozhkov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rozhkov throws an elbow that misses. Sampson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rozhkov's guard. Nice move by Sampson!#REVB##T3#
Rozhkov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rozhkov seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Rozhkov looking to control but Sampson passes into half guard.
Rozhkov trying to control but Sampson postures up.
Sampson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Sampson works his foot free and advances to mount. #T4#
Rozhkov can't escape the position.
Sampson trying to control but Rozhkov is having none of it.
Sampson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Rozhkov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Douglas Sampson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Rozhkov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Rozhkov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rozhkov shoots in for a takedown but Sampson shows good takedown defense.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sampson! But no joy.
Rozhkov fails with the takedown
and Sampson counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#It looks like Alexander Rozhkov has been cut.
Sampson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Rozhkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rozhkov checks a low kick from Sampson.
Sampson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rozhkov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sampson avoids it really well and circles away.
Rozhkov misses with a body punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#T1#
Rozhkov misses with a takedown attempt
and Sampson counters with a huge right that knocks Rozhkov out cold! Sampson is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Douglas Sampson!
During a confident post fight interview, Douglas Sampson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: HRL78
Date: Apr 13, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Leeuwenhoek gets a takedown into half guard.
Krylov's coaches at St Petersburg MMA Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Leeuwenhoek is controlling the pace. #SUB#
Krylov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Krylov trying to hold on to Leeuwenhoek's head to control him but Leeuwenhoek postures up.
Krylov gets full guard.
Leeuwenhoek must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Krylov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Leeuwenhoek doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Leeuwenhoek manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Leeuwenhoek is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T1#
Leeuwenhoek stopping the sweep attempt from Krylov.
Leeuwenhoek looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Leeuwenhoek is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Leeuwenhoek preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Krylov has his foot on Leeuwenhoek's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Leeuwenhoek works his way back into a safe position though.
Leeuwenhoek wants to pass the guard but Krylov is keeping the position.
Krylov looking to control. #SUB#
Krylov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Krylov keeping moving, preventing Leeuwenhoek from controlling successfully. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Krylov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Leeuwenhoek defends it easily.#SUB#
Krylov working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Leeuwenhoek has passed into half guard!
Krylov wants to get back to full guard.
Krylov wants to get back to full guard but Leeuwenhoek has passed into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leeuwenhoek remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #T3#
Krylov tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Leeuwenhoek presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Leeuwenhoek sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Krylov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Krylov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Leeuwenhoek content just to control the position here.
Krylov is squirming around, avoiding Leeuwenhoek's attempts to control the action. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Krylov can't escape the position.
Leeuwenhoek trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Leeuwenhoek controlling from mount.
Krylov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jasper Leeuwenhoek dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Nice defenses there by Krylov.#TD2#
Leeuwenhoek shoots in and bounces Krylov off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Krylov keeping moving, preventing Leeuwenhoek from controlling successfully.
Leeuwenhoek stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Krylov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Leeuwenhoek postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Krylov isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Leeuwenhoek stacks Krylov on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Leeuwenhoek!
Krylov is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Leeuwenhoek working away.
Jasper Leeuwenhoek has got the better of the ground game so far.
Krylov looking for a sweep but Leeuwenhoek has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Leeuwenhoek can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Krylov is looking to escape.
Krylov is desperately trying to improve his position but Leeuwenhoek has a good base and remains in mount.
Krylov tries to hold on but Leeuwenhoek pushes him away.
Krylov can't escape the position.
Leeuwenhoek controlling from mount. #T2#
Krylov is working to get back to half guard.
Leeuwenhoek has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Krylov is working hard here to advance position.
Krylov wants to control but Leeuwenhoek is having none of it.
Leeuwenhoek content just to control the position here.
Krylov tries to reverse the position but Leeuwenhoek maintains control.#T3#
Leeuwenhoek looking to control and managing it successfully.
Krylov has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Leeuwenhoek's lack of action. #SUB#
Krylov actively working from the bottom here.
Krylov is not content to let Leeuwenhoek control the position.
Krylov is looking for a sweep. Leeuwenhoek is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Leeuwenhoek works his way into full mount!
Krylov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T4#
Leeuwenhoek trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Leeuwenhoek content just to control the position here.
Let's hope that Leeuwenhoek has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Krylov is desperately trying to improve his position but Leeuwenhoek has a good base and remains in mount.
Leeuwenhoek sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Krylov is looking to get to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jasper Leeuwenhoek showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R3##TD2#
Leeuwenhoek gets a double leg takedown into Krylov's guard.
Leeuwenhoek trying to control the position from guard on top but Krylov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Krylov 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! Leeuwenhoek rolls with it to try and escape but Krylov cranks on the arm and Leeuwenhoek is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Anton Krylov!
Anton Krylov retains his middleweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Anton Krylov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: UCF 16: Buddha v Boytsov
Date: Apr 06, 2024

#R1#
Buddha fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Boytsov scores with a jab to the body.
Boytsov throws a series of punches but Buddha avoids them all with ease.
Buddha keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Boytsov.
A punch lands to the side of Boytsov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Buddha digs a good body shot into Boytsov's ribs.
Buddha ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice uppercut lands for Boytsov. That snapped Buddha's head back.
Buddha looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Buddha takes a swing at Boytsov's ribcage but misses.
Boytsov stuns Buddha with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Buddha uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boytsov.
Boytsov defending well as Buddha loads up on a big left hand.
Boytsov throws a hook but Buddha avoids it easily.
Buddha scores with a jab to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Boytsov slips a jab and a cross from Buddha.
Buddha loads up on a big right hand but Boytsov slips the punch.#T1#
Boytsov shoots in but no luck this time.
Jab Buddha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Buddha throws a right and a left that both miss.
Buddha looks to throw the jab but Boytsov is out of range.
Boytsov lands with a cross.
Buddha slaps away a takedown attempt from Boytsov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A right-left combo lands from Buddha.
Boytsov misses the jab.
Buddha misses with a looping left.
Boytsov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Boytsov moves away from the strike by Buddha.
Boytsov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Buddha just misses with a punch to the body.
Buddha fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Boytsov on the side of the head.#T2#
Boytsov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jab Buddha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dmitry Boytsov.
Buddha loads up on a big right hand but Boytsov slips the punch.
Buddha uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boytsov.
Boytsov avoids the body shot from Buddha.
A little jabbing left from Boytsov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boytsov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Buddha counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Boytsov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Boytsov throws an overhand right that lands on Buddha's shoulder, as Buddha tries to avoid the shot.
Buddha fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Buddha misses with a few strikes there.
Buddha throws a right hand that Boytsov ducks under and follows up with a left that Boytsov also avoids with ease.
Buddha ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Buddha misses with a straight right.
Boytsov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T3#
Boytsov misses with a hook.
Buddha displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Boytsov throws out the jab.
Boytsov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Buddha pinned against the cage. Buddha gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Buddha misses with a few strikes there.
Boytsov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Buddha defends well and Boytsov ends up having to push Buddha into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Buddha misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boytsov.
Boytsov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Buddha under the eye.
Buddha throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Boytsov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Buddha steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Boytsov.
Buddha darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Boytsov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Boytsov throws an overhand right that lands on Buddha's shoulder, as Buddha tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Buddha wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T4#
Boytsov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Buddha fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Boytsov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Boytsov moves away from the strike by Buddha.
Boytsov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Boytsov might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Buddha misses with a left hand
and Boytsov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Buddha throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It seemed like Boytsov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Buddha scores with a punch to the head.
Buddha bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Boytsov's head backwards.
Boytsov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Buddha.
Boytsov tries to move into range but Buddha moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Boytsov walks into a jab.
Buddha takes a swing at Boytsov's ribcage but misses.
Boytsov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Buddha.
Boytsov throws out a loose jab but Buddha uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jab Buddha dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Buddha misses the jab.
Buddha staying out of range there.
The fighters circling - Boytsov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Boytsov walks into a stiff left hand from Buddha.
Buddha cracks Boytsov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Boytsov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Buddha.
Boytsov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buddha takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Boytsov fails with a takedown attempt.
It looked like Buddha wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Boytsov shoots for a takedown but Buddha saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Buddha on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Boytsov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Buddha.
A jab from Buddha finds it's way through Boytsov's defenses.
Buddha cracks Boytsov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Buddha walks into a straight right hand from Boytsov.
Buddha fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jab Buddha is winning the standup battle so far.
Boytsov lands a really nice looking cross but Buddha seems unphased.
A jab from Boytsov finds it's way through Buddha's defenses.
Boytsov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Boytsov throws a hook to the side of Buddha's head but Buddha sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Buddha seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Boytsov lands a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Buddha works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Buddha with a jab.#T2#
Boytsov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A jab lands there for Boytsov.
Boytsov staying out of range there.
A slow jab from Boytsov misses its intended target.
Buddha throws a hook to the side of Boytsov's head but Boytsov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Boytsov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Buddha moves away from the strike by Boytsov.
Buddha throwing a counter right hand but Boytsov manages to avoid it.
Buddha bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Boytsov throws out a loose jab but Buddha uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boytsov shoots in for a double leg but Buddha sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jab Buddha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dmitry Boytsov.
Boytsov scores with a jab. Buddha acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Buddha takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jab Buddha is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Buddha throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T3#
Buddha slaps away a takedown attempt from Boytsov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Buddha throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Buddha throws a hook to the side of Boytsov's head but Boytsov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Buddha scores with a sloppy right hand. Boytsov should have avoided that one.
Buddha misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boytsov.
Buddha listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Boytsov dodges the punch combination from Buddha.
Boytsov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Buddha throws a lazy right hand but Boytsov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Buddha throws a jab when Boytsov was well out of range.
Boytsov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T4##TD2#
Boytsov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Boytsov showed some decent athleticism there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB2#
Boytsov is working for a kimura but Buddha is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Boytsov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Buddha has managed to free his arm - good work.
Buddha trying to hold on to Boytsov's head to control him but Boytsov postures up.
Boytsov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Boytsov is trying to control. Buddha wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jab Buddha dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Buddha throws a lazy right hand but Boytsov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Boytsov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Boytsov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Buddha lands a nice shot to the body.
Buddha looks to score with a jab to the body but Boytsov is just out of range.
Buddha just misses with a punch to the body.
Buddha connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Boytsov momentarily.
Buddha blocks a jab.
Buddha scores with a decent looking hook.
Buddha lands the left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boytsov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Boytsov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Buddha throws a body shot but no joy.
Boytsov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Buddha cracks a nice hook into Boytsov's ribs.#T1#
Boytsov shoots in for a takedown but Buddha shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Boytsov avoids the body shot from Buddha.
The fighters circling - Buddha throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Boytsov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A big right from Buddha misses.
It seemed like Boytsov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Boytsov throws an overhand right that lands on Buddha's shoulder, as Buddha tries to avoid the shot.
Buddha misses with a few strikes there.
Boytsov throws out a counter right but Buddha avoids it with no problem.
Boytsov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Buddha on the side of the head.
Buddha swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Buddha misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boytsov.
Buddha ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Buddha misses the shot to the body.
Boytsov slips a jab from Buddha.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Boytsov! But no joy.
Buddha misses with an uppercut. #T2#
Boytsov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Buddha looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A left lands for Buddha.
Boytsov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Buddha throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Boytsov on the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Buddha blocks a jab.
Boytsov staying out of range there.
Boytsov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Buddha dips to his left and cracks Boytsov with an uppercut!
Boytsov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Buddha misses with a hook. Boytsov ducked under it nicely.
Boytsov lands a jab-cross combination.
Boytsov cracks Buddha with a good jab.#T3#
Boytsov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Buddha.
Buddha lands with a good body shot.
A jab from Buddha misses.
Boytsov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Buddha showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Boytsov.
Buddha missing with a left hand there. Boytsov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Boytsov throws a big shot that misses.
Buddha looks to land a combination but Boytsov avoids it well.
Buddha throws a series of strikes that have Boytsov backpedaling.
Boytsov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Buddha.
Dmitry Boytsov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Buddha throws a right hand that Boytsov ducks under and follows up with a left that Boytsov also avoids with ease.
Buddha looks to score with a jab to the body but Boytsov is just out of range.
Boytsov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T4#
Buddha just misses with a punch to the body.
Boytsov with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boytsov throws a looping overhand right but Buddha ducks down to avoid it.
Boytsov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Buddha.
Buddha staying out of range there.
Buddha throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice cross by Boytsov.
Buddha paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Buddha lands a right hook to the body.
Boytsov throws an off balance right hand
and Buddha counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from Boytsov misses the target.
Jab Buddha is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Buddha throws a shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jab Buddha showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Buddha, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jab Buddha!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Jab Buddha made sure he mentioned Tempo Athletics, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: MILF Playoff R1 BW/FW
Date: Apr 06, 2024

#R1#
Island misses with a straight left.
Boets dips to his left and cracks Island with an uppercut!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Boets, as that shot connected.
Island keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice jab there from Boets.
Island fails to land with a series of punches.
Boets jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Island gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Boets.
Island is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Boets takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The fighters circling - Island throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
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!
Boets cracks Island with an open hand slap.
Boets digs a good body shot into Island's ribs.
Island throws a shot from downtown. Boets moves away and avoids it.
Good standup being displayed there by Boets as he connects with a hook.
A slow jab from Island misses its intended target.
Boets scores with a jab to the head. #T1#
Boets slips a jab from Island.
Boets lands with a hook. Island tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Boets slips under a jab.
Boets is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A lazy left from Boets finds it's target.
A big left from Island misses.
Island misses with a shot to the body
and Island takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Boets throws a jab but it's blocked by Island.
Boets throws a jab when Island was well out of range.
Boets is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Boets moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Boets is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Island closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Boets lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A cross from Boets lands.
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!
Boets lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Island throws a body punch but Boets moves out of range.
Boets throws a jab but it's blocked by Island.
Island misses the jab.#T2#
Boets moves out of range as Island strikes.
Boets throws a predictable looking body shot
and Island counters with a straight right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Boets misses the target.
Boets avoids the body shot from Island.
Island looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Boets bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Boets throwing a counter right hand but Island manages to avoid it.
Dimon Boets seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Island misses the body punch
and Boets counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Island takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Boets looks to land a left hand but Island moved out of range nicely.
Island is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Boets with a body shot.
Boets waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Island.
Island throws out a counter right but Boets avoids it with no problem.
Island throws an off balance right hand
and Boets counters with a right hand to the body.
Island throws a body punch but Boets moves out of range.
Boets was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Boets uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Island.
Boets lands with an overhand left.
Boets uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Island.
Boets takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Island ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T3#
Boets misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Island.
Boets avoids the body shot from Island.
Island throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Donk. Boets catches Island right on the button with a cross.
Boets falls off balance throwing a combination
and Island cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Island bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Island gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Boets.
Island throws a jab when Boets was well out of range.
Island throws a body punch but Boets moves out of range.
Boets throws a hook but Island avoids it easily.
Boets with a hook.
Island moves out of range of the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Island on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Island swings for the body but Boets moves out of range.
Island pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T4#
Boets misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Island throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Boets wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Boets ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Island moves away.
Island waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Boets.
Boets misses with a wild combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Island swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boets throws a shot to the body.
Island misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Island throws a shot from downtown. Boets moves away and avoids it.
Island slips a jab and a cross from Boets.
Boets throws a left and a right that both miss
and Island counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A lazy left from Boets finds it's target.
Boets moves out of range as Island strikes.
Boets swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Island takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Boets looks to land a left hand but Island moved out of range nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dimon Boets dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Island misses with a hook
and Boets counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Boets lands with a shot to the body.
Boets misses with a jab to the body
and Island counters with a series of strikes. Boets will be more careful next time no doubt.
A jab from Boets does it's job there.
Boets swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Island.
Boets staying out of range there.
Island keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boets throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Island sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Boets here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Boets just misses with a punch to the body.
Boets uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Island.
Boets swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Boets fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Island looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Boets throws a jab but it's blocked by Island.
Island misses with a body shot
and Boets makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boets misses with a straight left.
Island takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Boets throws out a loose jab but Island uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Island throws a poor cross that misses
and Boets counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Boets slips under a jab from Island.
A slow jab from Boets misses its intended target.
Island throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Boets.
It looked like Boets wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Boets throws a body punch but Island moves out of range.
Boets throws a body shot but no joy.
Island looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Boets throws a jab when Island was well out of range.
Island throws a body punch but Boets moves out of range.
Island uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boets.
Boets works Island's body with a nice hook.
Boets swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Island counters with a right hand to the body.
Boets throws a body shot but no joy.
Island looks to land a left hand but Boets moved out of range nicely.
Boets moves out of range as Island strikes.
Island takes a swing at Boets's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Boets lands a lovely overhand right.
Island throws a big shot that misses.
Boets walks into a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boets misses with a lunging right hand
and Island counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Island has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Island there as he acknowledges the shot.
Island walks into a straight right hand from Boets.
A left lands for Island.
Island on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Boets throws a lazy right hand but Island sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Island looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Boets takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Boets throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Island sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Boets misses with an uppercut. Island saw that one coming.
Island misses with an uppercut. Boets saw that one coming.
Island misses with a looping left.
Boets on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T3#
A big left from Island misses.
Boets scores with a jab.
Boets is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Island can do to turn this around?
Island moves away from the strike by Boets.
Boets misses with a straight right.
Boets waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Island.
Boets loads up on a big right hand but Island slips the punch.
Boets throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boets throws an off balance right hand
and Island counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Boets misses with a left hand
and Island makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Boets throws a lazy uppercut
and Island counters with a straight right hand.
Island throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Boets throws a right hand that misses
and Island counters with a straight right hand.
Boets lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Island lands a nice shot that snaps Boets's head back.
Dimon Boets is winning the standup battle so far.
Island fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boets manages to avoid it.#T4#
Island fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boets manages to avoid it.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Island! Boets is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dezzi Island!
Dezzi Island spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: MILF Playoff R1 Middleweights
Date: Apr 06, 2024

#R1#
Brogan blocks a jab.
Brogan 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.
Brogan slips under a jab.
Brogan just misses with a punch to the body.
Boykin misses with a straight left.
Boykin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Brogan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Boykin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brogan.
Brogan staying out of range there.
Brogan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Boykin.
Boykin misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brogan connects with a jab.
Boykin throws the left hand but Brogan avoids the punch easily.
Brogan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Brogan throws a counter combo.
Brogan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boykin manages to avoid it.
Boykin changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T1##TD#
Boykin gets the takedown into side control. #SUB#
Boykin is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Brogan looks calm but he's in trouble here. Boykin gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Brogan is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Boykin lets go of the hold and Brogan can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dimenty Boykin!
A relieved looking Dimenty Boykin 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: HRL75
Date: Apr 06, 2024

#R1#
Stukov throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Kovacevic counters with a nice uppercut.
Stukov throws a hook to the side of Kovacevic's head but Kovacevic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kovacevic is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kovacevic loads up on a big right hand but Stukov slips the punch.
Stukov's coach down at St Petersburg MMA Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Stukov's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Stukov throws a leg kick but Kovacevic sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A shot to the body from Kovacevic misses
and Stukov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Stukov misses with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kovacevic. Stukov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good shot there by Stukov.
The fighters circling - Stukov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kovacevic listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Stukov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kovacevic counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Stukov thinking.
A low kick lands for Stukov.
Kovacevic misses with a wild body shot.
Kovacevic needs to keep his hands up - Stukov had a free shot at his head there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jab by Kovacevic.
Kovacevic throws a body punch but Stukov moves out of range. #T1#
Kovacevic takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Stukov throws a right hand that misses
and Kovacevic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stukov misses with a double jab
and Kovacevic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A good leg kick by Stukov.
Kovacevic looks to land a left hand but Stukov moved out of range nicely.
Stukov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Stukov throws a hook to the side of Kovacevic's head but Kovacevic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stukov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Stukov swings widly with a right hand #KD#
and Kovacevic counters with a nice right hand that sends Stukov toppling to the canvas! Stukov scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Kovacevic finish him?!#ROC#Stukov is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kovacevic's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Stukov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kovacevic scrambles back to his feet.
Stukov is still on wobbly legs! Can Kovacevic finish him?
No joy there for Kovacevic, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stukov feints and then cracks Kovacevic's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kovacevic down.
Stukov seems to have recovered his senses.
Stukov misses with a hook. Kovacevic ducked under it nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Kovacevic misses the target.
Kovacevic avoids the body shot from Stukov. #T2#
Kovacevic blocks a jab.
Stukov throws a hook but Kovacevic avoids it easily.
Kovacevic takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Stukov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kovacevic.
Kovacevic swinging wildly here.
Stukov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kovacevic moves away.
Stukov misses with a hook. Kovacevic ducked under it nicely.
Kovacevic definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Stukov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kovacevic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kovacevic takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Stukov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kovacevic counters with a nice uppercut.
Stukov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That kick from Stukov tenderised Kovacevic's leg. Kovacevic is trying to keep his angry face on.
Petr Stukov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kovacevic avoids a punch combination nicely. #T3#
Stukov throws a sloppy head kick
and Kovacevic counters with a left to the body.
Stukov misses with a straight right.
Kovacevic throws a shot from downtown. Stukov moves away and avoids it.
Stukov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kovacevic counters with a stiff right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Stukov misses the target. #KD#
Kovacevic feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Stukov sprawling to the canvas! Stukov rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Kovacevic finish him?!
Stukov staying out of range there.
Stukov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kovacevic misses with a straight right.
Kovacevic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stukov misses with a hook.
Kovacevic slips a jab and a cross from Stukov.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kovacevic. Stukov does a little dance to reset his feet.
A swing and a miss from Kovacevic.
Kovacevic throws a hook to the side of Stukov's head but Stukov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T4#
Kovacevic tries to close the distance and clinch but Stukov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kovacevic lands with an overhand left.
Stukov throws a head kick but Kovacevic moves out of range.
Kovacevic appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Good exchange - Stukov coming out on top.
Nice defenses there by Stukov.
Kovacevic is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Stukov throws a big shot that misses.#KD#
Kovacevic cracks Stukov with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Kovacevic has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Stukov to stand back up!
Stukov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kovacevic moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kovacevic just misses with a punch to the body.
Stukov slips under a jab from Kovacevic.
Stukov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
An inside leg kick from Stukov misses.
Stukov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A low kick from Stukov misses
and Stukov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hrvoje Kovacevic dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Stukov lands a lovely overhand right.
Kovacevic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stukov.
A combination from Stukov does no damage.
Stukov looks to land a left hand but Kovacevic moved out of range nicely.
Kovacevic has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Stukov finds it's way round the side to connect with Kovacevic's head.
Kovacevic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stukov can do to turn this around?
Stukov connects with a leg kick.
Kovacevic misses with a looping left.
Kovacevic scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kovacevic avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Stukov might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Kovacevic has got the better of the exchanges.
Stukov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD#
Kovacevic lands a big right hand that sends Stukov crashing to the mat! Kovacevic stays standing though and waves Stukov back to his feet!
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!
Stukov looks to land a right hand but Kovacevic moved out of range.
Stukov gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Kovacevic gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Stukov is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hrvoje Kovacevic!
An out of breath Hrvoje Kovacevic thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: SYN 1065 McGuire vs Leifsson
Date: Mar 31, 2024

#R1#
Burnett throws a hook to the side of Vinogradov's head but Vinogradov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Burnett looks to land a left hand but Vinogradov moved out of range nicely.
Burnett moves away from the strike by Vinogradov.
Vinogradov misses with a hook to the body
and Burnett counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#It looks like Sergey Vinogradov has been cut.
Vinogradov shoots in but no luck this time.
It seemed like Burnett was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've been hearing reports that Vinogradov has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Burnett jabs at Vinogradov's body.
Vinogradov moves away from the strike by Burnett.
Vinogradov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #TD#
Vinogradov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Vinogradov trying to mount his opponent but Burnett defends it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vinogradov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T1##SUB#
Vinogradov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Vinogradov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Burnett is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Vinogradov is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Vinogradov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Burnett keeping control of the position. #SUB#
Vinogradov is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Vinogradov is looking for a kimura here. #T3#
Vinogradov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Burnett does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Vinogradov is trying to work for a kimura but Burnett is defending well.
Vinogradov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB#
Vinogradov seems to be looking for submissions.
Vinogradov thows a huge punch but Burnett dodges it nicely. #SUB#
Vinogradov is looking for a kimura but Burnett is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Vinogradov to get the leverage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vinogradov scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T4##SUB#
Burnett is defending against the submission attempts here by Vinogradov.
Vinogradov is looking to advance position but Burnett won't allow it. #SUB#
Vinogradov in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Burnett tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Vinogradov!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sergey Vinogradov!
Sergey Vinogradov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: SMASH: Thai vs Bispen
Date: Mar 30, 2024

#R1#
Tamburello ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Buryckin moves away.
Buryckin with the counter takedown but Tamburello avoids it easily.
Buryckin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tamburello tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Buryckin was well out of range. Poor timing from Tamburello.#CL#
Tamburello moves into the clinch successfully.
Tamburello goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Buryckin tries to work over Tamburello's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Buryckin has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tamburello avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Tamburello tries to work over Buryckin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Buryckin jumps guard but Tamburello stands there with Buryckin around his waist. Buryckin gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Tamburello 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.
Tamburello goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tamburello tries to throw a body punch but Buryckin avoids it by throwing Tamburello back against the cage.
Tamburello tries to work over Buryckin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tamburello scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tamburello misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tamburello scores with a hook to the body.
Buryckin goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tamburello prevents it.
Chris Tamburello has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matvey Buryckin.
Tamburello stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T1#
Tamburello lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tamburello makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tamburello lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tamburello lands with a right to the head.
Tamburello lands a body punch in the clinch.
Buryckin wants to take the fight to the mat but Tamburello manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Buryckin throws a head punch that misses.
A body shot lands from Tamburello.
Tamburello holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Buryckin drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tamburello pulls his leg out and moves away.
Tamburello throws a body shot but no joy.
Tamburello scores with a jab.
Buryckin misses with a hook
and Tamburello counters with a nice uppercut.
Tamburello looks to throw the jab but Buryckin is out of range.
Tamburello throws a right hand that Buryckin ducks under and follows up with a left that Buryckin also avoids with ease.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Tamburello moves into the clinch.#T2#
Buryckin wants a takedown but no success here.
Buryckin jumps guard but Tamburello stands there with Buryckin around his waist. Buryckin gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #TD2#
Buryckin gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Buryckin missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Buryckin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Buryckin frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Tamburello working to try and regain half guard.
Tamburello is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tamburello is squirming around, avoiding Buryckin's attempts to control the action.
Buryckin wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #SUB2#
Buryckin jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Tamburello is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Tamburello and Buryckin has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission. #T3#
Tamburello is not content to let Buryckin control the position.
Tamburello is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Buryckin looking to control but instead Tamburello has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Buryckin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tamburello keeps working.
Buryckin prevents Tamburello from improving his position.#SUB2#
Buryckin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tamburello defends it well. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Buryckin wants to control but Tamburello is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Buryckin is looking for a kimura but Tamburello is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Buryckin to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Buryckin is trying to work for a kimura but Tamburello is defending well.
Buryckin is pressing down on Tamburello's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tamburello is holding on for now.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tamburello manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Buryckin wants to pass the guard but Tamburello is keeping the position.
Buryckin trying to control but Tamburello is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Tamburello dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Tamburello uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Buryckin.#CL#
Tamburello closes the distance and pushes Buryckin back into the cage.
Tamburello gets underhooks to prevent Buryckin's takedown attempt.
Tamburello will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Buryckin up against the cage.
Buryckin jumps guard but Tamburello stands there with Buryckin around his waist. Buryckin gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Buryckin has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tamburello after a bit of a struggle.
Chris Tamburello has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matvey Buryckin.
Buryckin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tamburello's elbow.
Buryckin tries to score a body lock takedown but Tamburello shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Buryckin misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buryckin wants a takedown.
Tamburello tries a body shot but Buryckin blocks it.
Buryckin has a couple of punches blocked by Tamburello.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Tamburello controlling the action here for a moment.
Tamburello seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.#T1#
A right hand to the body from Tamburello.
Tamburello digs a right hand into Buryckin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Buryckin's gas tank.
Buryckin stalling in the clinch.
Buryckin looking for a takedown.
Tamburello lands a hook that snaps the head of Buryckin backwards.
Tamburello digs a right hand underneath Buryckin's ribcage. Buryckin let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tamburello misses with a punch to the body.
Buryckin misses with some punches.
Tamburello lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tamburello tries to work over Buryckin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tamburello digs a right hand into Buryckin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Buryckin's gas tank.
Buryckin is breathing heavily.
Nice body punch from Tamburello.
Tamburello misses with a body punch.
A short right from Tamburello. #T2#
Tamburello tries to work over Buryckin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Buryckin is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tamburello to keep the fight standing.
Tamburello lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tamburello tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Buryckin's elbow.
Tamburello lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Buryckin prevents a body shot from Tamburello.
Tamburello pushes Buryckin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Buryckin is trying to drag Tamburello to the mat but Tamburello just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Tamburello digs a right hand into Buryckin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Buryckin's gas tank.
Buryckin tries for a takedown. No joy.
Tamburello manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Tamburello lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tamburello doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tamburello misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T3##TD#
Tamburello has hold of one of Buryckin's legs. Buryckin is fighting the takedown attempt but Tamburello gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Tamburello trying to control the position from guard on top but Buryckin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tamburello with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2#
Buryckin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tamburello defends it easily.
Tamburello keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Buryckin's head.
Tamburello scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tamburello's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Tamburello stands up over Buryckin, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Tamburello distracts Buryckin with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Tamburello makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#ROC#Buryckin is rocked!
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Tamburello postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Buryckin is still in real trouble! Can Tamburello finish him?
Tamburello postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T4#
Tamburello scoring with some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Buryckin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Buryckin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tamburello is one step ahead there.
Tamburello makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Tamburello is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Tamburello distracts Buryckin with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Tamburello scoring with some ground and pound.
Buryckin has momentary wrist control but Tamburello slips an elbow through the middle.
Tamburello is in close to Buryckin's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Tamburello gets to his feet and stands over Buryckin, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Buryckin felt that one! Tamburello unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Buryckin from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chris Tamburello!

Event: SMASH: Thai vs Bispen
Date: Mar 30, 2024

#R1#
Hall blocks the body kick.
Leonov takes a swing at Hall's ribcage but misses.
Leonov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Leonov throws a jab but it's blocked by Hall.
Leonov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Leonov throws a lazy uppercut
and Hall counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Leonov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hall circles away quickly and effectively.
Jab from Leonov.
Hall lands a jab.
Hall keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Leonov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A lazy left from Leonov finds it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hall uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Leonov.
Hall avoids a punch combination nicely.
Leonov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Some bone on bone action there as Leonov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T1#
Leonov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Hall misses with a hook.
Hall is looking to chop away at Leonov's legs.
Leonov checks a leg kick.
Leonov throws a lazy uppercut
and Hall counters with a stiff right hand.
Leonov moves out of range of the body kick.
Hall throws a looping overhand right but Leonov ducks down to avoid it.
Leonov throws a combination that misses
and Hall finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Hall takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Leonov throws a push kick but Hall slaps the foot to one side.
Leonov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hall makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Leonov really felt that one!
Leonov throws an overhand right that lands on Hall's shoulder, as Hall tries to avoid the shot.
Leonov takes one to the side of 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!
Leonov misses with a head kick.
Jab by Leonov.
Hall throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Leonov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hall fires out a quick counter leg kick but Leonov just manages to avoid it.#T2#
Leonov moves out of range of the body kick from Hall.
A jab from Hall misses.
Leonov throws a poor cross that misses
and Hall counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hall lands an overhand right.
A jab from Leonov misses.
Leonov ducks under a wild hook from Hall.
Hall looks to land a left hand but Leonov moved out of range nicely.
Leonov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Leonov blocks a head kick by Hall.
Leonov misses with a right hand
and Hall counters with an inside leg kick.
Hall cracks a nice hook into Leonov's ribs.
Hall keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Leonov lands a nice shot that snaps Hall's head back.
Hall ducks under a wild hook from Leonov.
Hall was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Leonov blocks an uppercut. #T3#
Hall gets through Leonov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC2#
Leonov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A punch lands to the side of Hall 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Leonov looks to throw the jab but Hall is out of range.
Leonov throws a sloppy head kick and Hall moves out of range easily.
Nice body kick there by Hall.
Hall blocks a leg kick.
Hall lands with an uppercut that bounces Leonov off the cage and back into range.
Leonov misses with a leg kick.
A big right from Leonov misses.
Hall throws an off balance right hand
and Leonov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Leonov misses with a few strikes there.
Leonov just misses with a punch to the body.
Leonov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hall throws a good cross that connects.
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!
Leonov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Leonov pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T4#
Hall misses with an uppercut.
Hall tries a head kick but it misses.
Leonov cracks Hall with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A head kick from Hall lands but Leonov takes it in his stride. #ROC#Leonov is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Nikolay Leonov has been cut.
Leonov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Leonov swinging wildly here. #KD#
Hall sends Leonov crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Hall is motioning to the referee to let Leonov up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Leonov is still on wobbly legs! Can Hall finish him?
Hall just misses with a punch to the body.
Hall misses with a hook. Leonov ducked under it nicely.
Leonov seems to have recovered his senses.
Hall tries to land a front kick but Leonov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nikolay Leonov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Leonov misses with a head kick.
Hall checks a low kick from Leonov.
A leg kick checked by Hall.
Hall missing with a left hand there. Leonov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Henry Hall will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nikolay Leonov's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Hall swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Leonov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Leonov in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Hall avoids the head kick by Leonov.
Henry Hall is winning the standup battle so far.
Hall with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Leonov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Leonov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Leonov lands with a right hand.
Leonov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Leonov misses with a hook.#CL#
Hall clinches.
Hall tries a body shot but Leonov blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall working aggressively here.
Hall tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hall tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Leonov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hall checks a low kick from Leonov.
Leonov throws a leg kick but Hall sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T1#
Hall with a hook.
Leonov lands a really nice looking cross but Hall seems unphased.
Hall looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#KD#
Hall lands a big head kick that sends Leonov tumbling to the mat! Hall takes a step backwards and waves Leonov back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Hall moves out of range of the leg kick from Leonov.
Hall throws a body kick that misses.
Hall moves out of range as Leonov strikes.
Leonov throws a poor cross that misses
and Hall counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hall thuds a left hand into Leonov's body.
Leonov scores with a jab.
Leonov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Leonov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hall staying out of range there.
Hall misses with a left hand
and Leonov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hall checks a low kick from Leonov.
Hall bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hall thuds his right hand into Leonov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T2#
Hall fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Leonov to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Leonov looks to clinch but Hall throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Leonov taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Henry Hall!
An out of breath Henry Hall thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: SMASH: Thai vs Bispen
Date: Mar 30, 2024

#R1#
Thai fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thai slips under a jab.
Bispen throws an overhand right that lands on Thai's shoulder, as Thai tries to avoid the shot.
Bispen misses with a straight right.
Thai changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Thai fails with a takedown attempt.
Bispen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thai circles away quickly and effectively.
Thai 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#
Thai bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Thai thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Thai is trying to get an arm triangle but Bispen is defending well. #SUB#
Thai looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T1#
Bispen is trying to buck Thai off.#SUB#
Thai tries for a kimura but Bispen is defending well. #ES2#
Bispen sneaks out the side door and pushes Thai away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
A telegraphed right hand from Bispen misses the target.
Bispen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thai was well out of range. Poor timing from Bispen.
Thai shoots for a takedown but Bispen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bispen lands a jab.
Bispen missing with a left hand there. Thai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thai changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bispen throws an off balance right hand #TD#
and Thai counters with a shoot takedown. Bispen fights it but they end up in guard.
Bispen looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Thai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bispen looking for a sweep. Not yet Bispen, not yet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bispen looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thai slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB#
Thai is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bispen knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Thai tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Thai is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bispen is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T3#
Bispen is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Thai asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Thai has knee on belly and moves into mount. #SUB#
Thai has control of Bispen's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Bispen regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Thai will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Thai swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Bispen is now in Thai's guard. A big mistake from Thai there, giving up the dominant position!
Bispen stays in close to Thai's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Thai is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bispen defends well.#T4#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bispen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bispen wants to control from the top but Thai keeps moving. #SUB#
Thai pushes a forearm under Bispen's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Bispen is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Wille Thai!

Event: HRL74
Date: Mar 30, 2024

#R1#
Leeuwenhoek misses with a looping right.
Krylov throwing a counter right hand but Leeuwenhoek manages to avoid it.
Leeuwenhoek misses with a hook to the body
and Krylov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Krylov looks to land a left hand but Leeuwenhoek moved out of range nicely.
Leeuwenhoek just misses with a punch to the body.
Leeuwenhoek pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Krylov misses the jab.
Leeuwenhoek feints the counter takedown.
Leeuwenhoek throws a lazy uppercut
and Krylov counters with a stiff right hand.
Leeuwenhoek misses with an uppercut
enabling Krylov to counter with a crisp jab.
Leeuwenhoek misses with a hook.
Leeuwenhoek swings for the body but Krylov moves out of range.
Krylov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Leeuwenhoek throws a right hand that misses
and Krylov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Krylov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Krylov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leeuwenhoek slips a straight right by Krylov.
Krylov avoids the head kick by Leeuwenhoek.
Krylov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Leeuwenhoek misses with an uppercut
and Krylov counters with a nice uppercut.
Krylov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Leeuwenhoek.
Krylov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T1#
Leeuwenhoek throws a hook but Krylov avoids it easily.
Krylov connects with a looping right hand.
Leeuwenhoek throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Krylov attempts a counter takedown but Leeuwenhoek avoids it well and moves away.
Leeuwenhoek scores with a nice right hand.
A jab from Krylov misses.
Leeuwenhoek swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Krylov counter with a right hand.
Leeuwenhoek tries a head kick but it misses.
Krylov feinted with a counter takedown.#TD#
Leeuwenhoek gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Krylov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Leeuwenhoek keeping moving, preventing Krylov from controlling successfully.
Krylov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Leeuwenhoek is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T2#
Krylov looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Krylov drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Leeuwenhoek dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Leeuwenhoek looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
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!
Leeuwenhoek sitting in guard here, content to control.
Krylov seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Krylov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Leeuwenhoek defends it easily.#T3#
Leeuwenhoek engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Krylov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Leeuwenhoek defends well.
Leeuwenhoek sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Krylov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Leeuwenhoek defends well.#SUB#
Krylov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Leeuwenhoek doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Leeuwenhoek manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Leeuwenhoek stopping the sweep attempt from Krylov.#SUB#
Krylov is looking for a triangle but Leeuwenhoek pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Krylov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Leeuwenhoek can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Krylov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Krylov looking for a guillotine here but Leeuwenhoek defends easily.
Leeuwenhoek stopping the sweep attempt from Krylov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anton Krylov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Leeuwenhoek loads up on a big right hand but Krylov slips the punch.
Leeuwenhoek scores with a decent looking hook.
Leeuwenhoek jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Krylov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#TD#
Krylov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Leeuwenhoek is trying to control Krylov's posture but Krylov avoids it. #SUB#
Krylov goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Leeuwenhoek has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Krylov but great work by Leeuwenhoek.
Krylov struggling a bit here.
Leeuwenhoek in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Krylov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1#
Krylov tries to buck Leeuwenhoek off but Leeuwenhoek is having none of it.
Leeuwenhoek gets to mount! Krylov was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Krylov is looking to improve his position but Leeuwenhoek isn't that keen on the idea.
Krylov is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leeuwenhoek looking to control but Krylov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Leeuwenhoek takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T2#
Krylov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Krylov regains half guard.#T3#
Krylov is looking for a sweep. Leeuwenhoek is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Leeuwenhoek is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Krylov!
Krylov is looking to improve his position but Leeuwenhoek isn't that keen on the idea.
Leeuwenhoek controlling the pace for now.
Krylov is looking to improve his position but Leeuwenhoek isn't that keen on the idea.
Leeuwenhoek trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Leeuwenhoek controlling from the full mount. #T4#
Leeuwenhoek wants to control the pace but Krylov is squirming around nicely.
Leeuwenhoek controlling the position easily from mount.
Krylov slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Leeuwenhoek is pressing down on Krylov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Krylov is holding on for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Krylov is trying to get back to full guard.
Krylov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jasper Leeuwenhoek showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Leeuwenhoek is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Krylov.
Nice body punch from Leeuwenhoek.
Leeuwenhoek throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Leeuwenhoek swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Leeuwenhoek misses with a left hand
and Krylov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Krylov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Leeuwenhoek jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Leeuwenhoek scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Leeuwenhoek throws an overhand right that lands on Krylov's shoulder, as Krylov tries to avoid the shot.
Krylov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Leeuwenhoek looks to throw the jab but Krylov is out of range.
Leeuwenhoek misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krylov looks to land a right hand but Leeuwenhoek moved out of range.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Krylov.
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!#SUB#
Krylov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T1#
Leeuwenhoek tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Krylov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Krylov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Leeuwenhoek, who protects the arm well.
Leeuwenhoek manages to work his way to half guard, despite Krylov's best efforts.
Leeuwenhoek is looking to improve his position.
Leeuwenhoek trying to control but Krylov postures up.
Krylov wants to pass the guard but Leeuwenhoek is defending well. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Krylov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Leeuwenhoek defends it well. #SUB#
Krylov is trying to work for a kimura but Leeuwenhoek is defending well.
Leeuwenhoek is refusing to be controlled, as Krylov sits in half guard. #SUB#
Krylov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Leeuwenhoek defends it well. #SUB#
Krylov seems to be working for a kimura but Leeuwenhoek defends the submission attempt.#T3##SUB#
Krylov is working for a kimura but Leeuwenhoek is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Krylov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Leeuwenhoek has managed to free his arm - good work.
Leeuwenhoek is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Krylov jumps into side control!
Krylov working away.#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.#SUB#
Krylov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Krylov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Leeuwenhoek's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Krylov laying and praying for a moment but Leeuwenhoek takes advantage and regains half guard.
Krylov tries to pass to full mount but Leeuwenhoek defends it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Leeuwenhoek is not content to let Krylov control the position.
Leeuwenhoek is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Anton Krylov did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
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.#R4#
Leeuwenhoek throws an overhand right that lands on Krylov's shoulder, as Krylov tries to avoid the shot.
Krylov moves away from the strike by Leeuwenhoek.
Jasper Leeuwenhoek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leeuwenhoek swings widly with a right hand
and Krylov counters with a nice uppercut.
Leeuwenhoek stuns Krylov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Krylov misses with an uppercut. Leeuwenhoek saw that one coming.
Leeuwenhoek throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Leeuwenhoek looks to score with a jab to the body but Krylov is just out of range.
Krylov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jasper Leeuwenhoek seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Leeuwenhoek ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Krylov moves away.
A shot to the body from Leeuwenhoek misses
and Krylov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Leeuwenhoek has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Krylov finds it's way round the side to connect with Leeuwenhoek's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krylov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Leeuwenhoek.
Leeuwenhoek tests Krylov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Leeuwenhoek looks to throw the jab but Krylov is out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Krylov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Leeuwenhoek quickly recovers to half guard.
Leeuwenhoek trying to control but Krylov postures up. #T1##SUB#
Krylov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Leeuwenhoek doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Krylov.
Leeuwenhoek is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Krylov trying to control the pace.
Krylov is thwarting Leeuwenhoek's attempts to control the position.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Krylov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Krylov prevents Leeuwenhoek from improving his position.#SUB#
Krylov is working for a kimura here but Leeuwenhoek manages to reverse the position and he's now in Krylov's guard.
Leeuwenhoek 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. #T3#
Krylov trying to control the position.
Leeuwenhoek controls from within his opponent's guard.
Leeuwenhoek passes into half guard.
Leeuwenhoek prevents Krylov from improving his position.
Leeuwenhoek performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Leeuwenhoek trying to pass the guard but Krylov defending well.
Krylov gets back to full guard.
Leeuwenhoek tries to free his leg and advance position but Krylov is retaining full guard.
Anton Krylov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Krylov working for a triangle but Leeuwenhoek defends it easily.
Krylov keeping moving, preventing Leeuwenhoek from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Anton Krylov will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Jab, jab by Krylov - just one landing.
Leeuwenhoek throws a head kick that misses.
Leeuwenhoek throws a jab when Krylov was well out of range.
Leeuwenhoek pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little feinted left hand from Krylov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Leeuwenhoek thows a left - swing and a miss!
Krylov scores with a nice right hand.
Krylov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Leeuwenhoek.
Leeuwenhoek is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Krylov.
Krylov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Jasper Leeuwenhoek has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Krylov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leeuwenhoek throws a jab when Krylov was well out of range.
Nice body punch from Leeuwenhoek.
Leeuwenhoek throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Krylov tests Leeuwenhoek's chin there with a solid looking shot.#TD#
Krylov drives through with a takedown into guard. #T1#
Krylov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Krylov trying to control the position from guard on top but Leeuwenhoek is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Leeuwenhoek looking for a guillotine here but Krylov defends easily.
Krylov pushes down on Leeuwenhoek's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Krylov wants to work for an arm triangle but Leeuwenhoek is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Leeuwenhoek regains full guard. Nicely done.
Krylov being controlled here momentarily.
Krylov tries to free his leg and advance position but Leeuwenhoek is retaining full guard.
Leeuwenhoek not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Krylov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Leeuwenhoek swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Krylov trying to control but Leeuwenhoek is working from the bottom.
Anton Krylov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Leeuwenhoek working a defensive guard here.
Leeuwenhoek keeping full guard, as Krylov tries to pass.
Leeuwenhoek is trying to control the position from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Krylov walks into a stiff left hand from Leeuwenhoek.
Leeuwenhoek dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Krylov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Leeuwenhoek misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Krylov staying out of range there.#T4#
Leeuwenhoek swings for the body but Krylov moves out of range.
A big right from Leeuwenhoek misses.
Leeuwenhoek scores with a jab. Krylov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Leeuwenhoek misses with an uppercut
and Krylov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#TD#
Krylov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Leeuwenhoek looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Leeuwenhoek is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Krylov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Leeuwenhoek is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Krylov goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Leeuwenhoek has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Krylov but great work by Leeuwenhoek.
Krylov manages to get back to half guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 48:47
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 48:47
Judge William Peck scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Anton Krylov!
Anton Krylov retains his middleweight title!
Anton Krylov thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: SYN 1064 Diggs vs McCarthy
Date: Mar 29, 2024

#R1#
Rozhkov throws a nice looking combination but Inhanamoto bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rozhkov dives in for a single leg takedown but Inhanamoto sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#BC#
Rozhkov breaks the clinch.
Rozhkov moves forwards but Inhanamoto connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CUT2#It looks like Alexander Rozhkov has been cut.
Inhanamoto throws a body shot but no joy.
A swing and a miss from Rozhkov.#TD#
Rozhkov gets a takedown into half guard.
Rozhkov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Rozhkov throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Inhanamoto to regain full guard.
Rozhkov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rozhkov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rozhkov throws a big elbow that misses. #T1#
Rozhkov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Inhanamoto works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rozhkov throws a big elbow that misses.
Rozhkov cracks Inhanamoto with a solid left hand.
Inhanamoto keeping moving, preventing Rozhkov from controlling successfully.
Rozhkov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rozhkov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rozhkov trying to control but Inhanamoto is working from the bottom.
Rozhkov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Inhanamoto can't keep his opponent in guard - Rozhkov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Rozhkov is looking to take a break and control but Inhanamoto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Inhanamoto avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rozhkov.
Inhanamoto preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Rozhkov 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.
Inhanamoto is looking to improve his position.
Inhanamoto avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rozhkov.
Rozhkov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rozhkov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rozhkov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rozhkov is stalling here. Inhanamoto is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Rozhkov seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Inhanamoto has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #T3#
Rozhkov is looking to reverse the position.
Inhanamoto trying to control the action but Rozhkov is working from the bottom.
Rozhkov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rozhkov is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at St Petersburg MMA Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Inhanamoto controls the position from side control.
Rozhkov tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rozhkov prevents Inhanamoto from moving into mount.
Rozhkov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rozhkov is working hard here to advance position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Rozhkov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Rozhkov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Rozhkov scores with a decent looking hook.#TD#
Rozhkov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rozhkov with the ground and pound but Inhanamoto uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Rozhkov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rozhkov distracts Inhanamoto with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Rozhkov cracks Inhanamoto with a solid left hand.
Rozhkov trying to control but Inhanamoto is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rozhkov wants to pass the guard but Inhanamoto is keeping the position.
Rozhkov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1#
Rozhkov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rozhkov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rozhkov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Inhanamoto can do to turn this around?
Rozhkov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rozhkov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rozhkov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Rozhkov wants to pass the guard but Inhanamoto is keeping the position.
Rozhkov throws a big elbow that misses.
Rozhkov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Inhanamoto's head.
Rozhkov throws a big right hand that misses.
Rozhkov throwing strikes but missing.
Rozhkov throwing strikes but missing. #T2#
Rozhkov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rozhkov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Inhanamoto. Rozhkov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rozhkov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Inhanamoto throws a lazy right hand but Rozhkov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#TD#
Rozhkov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Inhanamoto's guard.#T3#
Rozhkov connects with a couple of short punches.
Rozhkov throws a strike but Inhanamoto rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Inhanamoto showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Rozhkov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Inhanamoto controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T4#
Rozhkov 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.
Rozhkov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Inhanamoto preventing the sweep.
Rozhkov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rozhkov pulls Inhanamoto in close to prevent any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Rozhkov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Inhanamoto is aware though and is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Rozhkov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Rozhkov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Inhanamoto moves into range and connects with a jab.
Inhanamoto lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Inhanamoto staying out of range there.
Donk. Rozhkov catches Inhanamoto right on the button with a cross.
Inhanamoto misses with a hook.
Rozhkov has his takedown stuffed
letting Inhanamoto counter with a right hand.
Inhanamoto slips under a jab from Rozhkov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rozhkov shoots in and drives through. Inhanamoto sprawls well.
Inhanamoto looks to score with a jab to the body but Rozhkov is just out of range.
Nice jab there from Inhanamoto. #ROC2#Rozhkov is rocked!
Inhanamoto ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Oh Rozhkov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Inhanamoto cracks Rozhkov with a left hook right on the temple and Rozhkov goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Inhanamoto lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Rozhkov is OK!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ryu Inhanamoto!
Ryu Inhanamoto is the new heavyweight champion!
A victorious Ryu Inhanamoto thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: C289: Albatross vs Cheese
Date: Mar 24, 2024

#R1#
Garrett takes one on the button.
Alexander Kuznetsov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garrett takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Garrett connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kuznetsov. Kuznetsov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Garrett on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kuznetsov lands a two punch combo. #CL#
Garrett gets tackled into the cage by Kuznetsov. Kuznetsov maintains the clinch.
Kuznetsov throws an elbow but it misses.
Garrett has Kuznetsov pressed against the cage.
Garrett throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kuznetsovs head.
Kuznetsov just leaning against Garrett, taking a breather.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garrett tries to throw a body punch but Kuznetsov avoids it by throwing Garrett back against the cage.
Kuznetsov blocks a body shot from Garrett.
Kuznetsov misses with a knee to the head.
Kuznetsov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Garrett is keeping busy.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kuznetsov misses with a knee strike.
Kuznetsov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Garrett lands a nice shot to the body.
Kuznetsov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
I was talking to Kuznetsov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Garrett stalling.
Garrett takes a knee right on the jaw! #T1#
Garrett lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kuznetsov prevents a body shot from Garrett.
Garrett lands a body shot.
Garrett looking for a takedown.
Garrett lands with a short shot to the head.
Garrett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Garrett misses with a body punch.
Kuznetsov misses with a knee strike.
Kuznetsov blocks an uppercut.
Kuznetsov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kuznetsov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kuznetsov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Garrett lands a body shot. #BC#
Kuznetsov breaks from the clinch.
A head kick misses from Kuznetsov.
Garrett looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#TD2#
Garrett darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Garrett not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Garrett has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2#
Garrett lands strikes from half guard.
Kuznetsov is trying to get back to full guard.
Garrett working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Garrett slips a nice elbow through Kuznetsov's hands, connecting with Kuznetsov's forehead.
Garrett not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Garrett is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB2#
Garrett wants to work for an arm triangle but Kuznetsov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Garrett is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kuznetsov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Garrett.
Garrett with the ground and pound but Kuznetsov uses the opportunity to regain guard. #T3#
Garrett with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Garrett accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Garrett working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Garrett working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kuznetsov's head.
Garrett lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Garrett throws a strike but Kuznetsov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Kuznetsov is stalling in the full guard.
Garrett looking for a sweep. Not yet Garrett, not yet.
Kuznetsov looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T4#
Garrett keeping moving, preventing Kuznetsov from controlling successfully.
Garrett avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kuznetsov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kuznetsov stopping the sweep attempt from Garrett.
Kuznetsov has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Garrett is proving hard to escape from. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Garrett throws a jab but it's blocked by Kuznetsov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Alexander Kuznetsov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Kuznetsov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Kuznetsov. Garrett does a little dance to reset his feet.
Garrett feints the counter takedown.
Garrett missing with a left hand there. Kuznetsov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Some wild striking there from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Garrett misses with a looping right.
Kuznetsov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Garrett swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kuznetsov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Garrett thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kuznetsov half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kuznetsov connects with the punch.
Kuznetsov throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuznetsov pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Garrett back to the cage. Kuznetsov follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Kuznetsov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Garrett can do to turn this around?
Kuznetsov misses with a combination
and Garrett counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL2#
Garrett has closed the distance and engaged Kuznetsov in a clinch. #BC#
Kuznetsov manages to break the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kuznetsov moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Garrett fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kuznetsov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Garrett's head backwards.
A slow jab from Kuznetsov misses its intended target.
Kuznetsov throws a series of punches but Garrett moves out of range.
Garrett avoids the body shot from Kuznetsov. #CL#
Kuznetsov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Garrett, pushing him back against the cage.
Kuznetsov tries to land a knee to the head but Garrett blocks with his arms.
Garrett lands a right hand.
Kuznetsov looking to throw knees to the head but Garrett is blocking nicely.
Kuznetsov blocks an uppercut.
Kuznetsov blocks a body shot from Garrett.
Kuznetsov presses Garrett against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Garrett misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Kuznetsov manages to break the clinch.
Garrett lands with a cross.
Kuznetsov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Garrett misses with a wild combination.
Garrett has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kuznetsov tries to clinch but Garrett moves out of range.
Kuznetsov throws a low kick, looking for Garrett's leg but Garrett calmly moves out of range.
Nice body punch from Garrett.
Kuznetsov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Garrett loads up on a big right hand but Kuznetsov slips the punch.#CL#
Kuznetsov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kuznetsov pushes off an throws an elbow but Garrett leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Garrett lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kuznetsov prevents a body shot from Garrett. #BC#
Kuznetsov breaks from the clinch.
Kuznetsov tries to clinch up but Garrett circles away and keeps his distance.
Alexander Kuznetsov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Garrett shoots in for a takedown but Kuznetsov shows good takedown defense.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kuznetsov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Garrett works Kuznetsov's body with a nice hook.#T3#
Garrett throws a sloppy body shot
and Garrett takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Garrett on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kuznetsov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Garrett paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Kuznetsov takes the fight into the clinch.
Garrett tries to throw a body punch but Kuznetsov avoids it by throwing Garrett back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Garrett fails to land.
Kuznetsov tries to land a knee to the head but Garrett blocks with his arms.
Garrett tries to throw a body punch but Kuznetsov avoids it by throwing Garrett back against the cage.
Garrett misses with the head strike.
Garrett on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Garrett lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kuznetsov backwards.
Kuznetsov tries a knee to the head but Garrett blocks it.
Garrett tries to work over Kuznetsov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kuznetsov lands an elbow just above Garrett 's eye. #CUT#It looks like Bo Garrett has been cut.
A right hand to the body from Garrett.
Garrett on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Kuznetsov.
Garrett can't find room to land a body shot as Kuznetsov controls the action.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kuznetsov lands a knee to the body.
Garrett is breathing heavily.#T4#
Kuznetsov blocking some punches.
Kuznetsov lands a nice elbow.
A short right from Kuznetsov on the inside.
Kuznetsov looking to throw knees to the head but Garrett is blocking nicely.
Garrett avoids the elbow strike from Kuznetsov, against the cage.
Kuznetsov looking to throw knees to the head but Garrett is blocking nicely.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Garrett.
Garrett digs a right hand into Kuznetsov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kuznetsov's gas tank.
Garrett lands a left hand.
Kuznetsov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Garrett scores with a hook to the body.
Kuznetsov prevents a body shot from Garrett.
Kuznetsov tries to land a knee to the head but Garrett blocks with his arms.
Alexander Kuznetsov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kuznetsov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kuznetsov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Garrett is keeping busy.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Garrett.
Garrett struggles to land a body shot inside as Kuznetsov controls his hands.
Garrett swings wildly with an uppercut but Kuznetsov uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Kuznetsov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bo Garrett's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Kuznetsov ducks under a wild hook from Garrett.
Alexander Kuznetsov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kuznetsov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Garrett throws out the jab.
Garrett throws a good cross that connects.
A jab lands there for Garrett.#CL#
Kuznetsov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Garrett, pushing him back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Garrett.
Garrett lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kuznetsov backwards.
Kuznetsov misses with an elbow over the top.
Garrett struggles to land a body shot inside as Kuznetsov controls his hands.
Garrett working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kuznetsov landing knees to the head.
Garrett misses with a punch on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kuznetsov lands a hook that snaps the head of Garrett backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuznetsov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Garrett is keeping busy.
Kuznetsov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kuznetsov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A hook to the body from Garrett. #T1#
Garrett tries to throw a body punch but Kuznetsov avoids it by throwing Garrett back against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice body punch from Garrett.
A frustrated look appears on Kuznetsov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Garrett prevents Kuznetsov from breaking the clinch.
Garrett tries to throw a body punch but Kuznetsov avoids it by throwing Garrett back against the cage.
Garrett lands a hook to the side of the head.
Garrett lands a damaging elbow.
Garrett goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Garrett scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kuznetsov taking a breather.
Kuznetsov looking to throw knees to the head but Garrett is blocking nicely.
Garrett lands with a light punch inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kuznetsov prevents a body shot from Garrett.
Garrett tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kuznetsov's elbow.
Garrett misses with some punches.
Garrett scores with a shoulder strike.
Kuznetsov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Garrett doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
Garrett working aggressively here.
Garrett doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kuznetsov lands a hook that snaps the head of Garrett backwards.
Garrett lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice right hand lands inside from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Garrett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Garrett is working for takedown but Kuznetsov is calmly controlling the position for now.
Garrett tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Garrett is looking for a takedown.
Garrett takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kuznetsov lands a knee to the head.
Kuznetsov landing knees to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Garrett as Kuznetsov tries to tie him up.
Kuznetsov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kuznetsov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kuznetsov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Garrett blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Garrett has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kuznetsov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Alexander Kuznetsov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bo Garrett.
Nice body punch from Garrett - that landed with a thud.
Garrett has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kuznetsov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Garrett misses with a hook from the clinch.
Garrett softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kuznetsov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Garrett is leaning against Kuznetsov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Garrett tries a body shot but Kuznetsov blocks it.
Kuznetsov tries a body shot but Garrett blocks it.
Kuznetsov prevents a body shot from Garrett.
Kuznetsov tries to land a knee to the head but Garrett blocks with his arms.
Kuznetsov misses with a punch on the inside.
Garrett tries to work over Kuznetsov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kuznetsov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Garrett backwards. #TD2#
Garrett gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Kuznetsov regains guard.
Garrett is in close to Kuznetsov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kuznetsov wants to stand and escape but Garrett is having none of it. #T4#
Garrett is looking to work some ground and pound but Kuznetsov has wrist control.
Garrett cracks Kuznetsov with a solid left hand.
Garrett landing with the ground and pound.
Garrett throws a big elbow that misses.
Garrett is working Kuznetsov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Garrett looking to pass the guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kuznetsov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kuznetsov controlling Garrett's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Garrett with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bo Garrett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alexander Kuznetsov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Garrett distracts Kuznetsov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bo Garrett.
I think Kuznetsov 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: SYN 1063 Stark vs Danger
Date: Mar 24, 2024

#R1#
Narloch ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vinogradov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Vinogradov tries for a takedown but Narloch sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Narloch avoids a punch combination nicely.
It looked like Narloch wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Vinogradov shoots and misses
and Narloch counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vinogradov misses with a hook
and Vinogradov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#It looks like Sergey Vinogradov has been cut.
A jab from Vinogradov misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Narloch throws a hook to the side of Vinogradov's head but Vinogradov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Narloch looks to throw the jab but Vinogradov is out of range.
Vinogradov digs a good hook to Narloch's body. #T1#
Vinogradov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Narloch in his tracks. #KD#
Narloch sends Vinogradov crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Narloch is motioning to the referee to let Vinogradov up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Vinogradov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Narloch.
Vinogradov blocks a jab.
Narloch walks into a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vinogradov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Narloch as he avoids it easily.
Leandro Narloch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergey Vinogradov.
A slow jab from Narloch misses its intended target.
And Vinogradov tries to counter it with a takedown but Narloch pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Narloch displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Vinogradov.
Sergey Vinogradov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Narloch swings widly with a right hand
and Vinogradov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Leandro Narloch is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vinogradov shoots and misses
and Narloch counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Narloch misses with a looping left.
Narloch is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Vinogradov connects with a nice looking jab.
Vinogradov thuds a left hand into Narloch's body.
Vinogradov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vinogradov misses with a hook.
Vinogradov fails with a takedown attempt.
Vinogradov loads up on a big right hand but Narloch slips the punch.
Narloch seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Vinogradov throws a poor cross that misses #KD#
and Narloch counters with a nice right hand that sends Vinogradov toppling to the canvas! Vinogradov scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Narloch finish him?!#T3#
Vinogradov throws a lazy right hand but Narloch sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#TD2#
Vinogradov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Narloch is trying to defend but Vinogradov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Narloch is trying to escape back to his feet but Vinogradov uses the scramble to pass into side control. #SUB2#
Vinogradov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Narloch has escaped the position, nice work there.
Narloch tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Narloch squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Narloch is bucking up trying to escape but Vinogradov cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
You get the feeling that Narloch really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Vinogradov tries to control but Narloch wriggling away.
Vinogradov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Narloch is trying to stand up.#T4##ES#
Narloch bucks up and throws Vinogradov to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Narloch avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vinogradov throws the left hand but Narloch avoids the punch easily.
Vinogradov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Narloch sprawls well. Narloch wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Vinogradov gets slowly back to his feet.
Narloch throws a jab but it's blocked by Vinogradov.
Narloch takes one on the button.#TD2#
Vinogradov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#ES#
Narloch has one foot on Vinogradov's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Leandro Narloch dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sergey Vinogradov's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Vinogradov connects with a jab.
Horrible takedown attempt by Vinogradov or perhaps it was just good defense by Narloch, which made it look bad.
Vinogradov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Narloch.
Vinogradov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vinogradov misses with a left hand
letting Narloch counter with a right hand. #TD2#
Vinogradov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Narloch looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vinogradov is putting a hurting on Narloch here, landing some big shots from side control.
Narloch is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Narloch trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vinogradov working the ground and pound.#T1#
Narloch is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Vinogradov asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Vinogradov trying to control the position but Narloch is working away. #SUB2#
Vinogradov is trying to get an arm triangle but Narloch is defending well.
Narloch is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Vinogradov is controlling him well.#SUB2#
Vinogradov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Narloch wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Narloch prevents Vinogradov from moving into mount.
Narloch is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Vinogradov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T2#
Narloch wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Vinogradov tries for a kimura but Narloch is defending well. #SUB2#
Vinogradov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Narloch has escaped the position, nice work there.
Narloch wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#SUB2#
Vinogradov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Narloch is not content to let Vinogradov control the position. #T3##SUB2#
Vinogradov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Vinogradov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Narloch wants to get back to his feet but Vinogradov drags him back down.#SUB2#
Vinogradov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Vinogradov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Narloch might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Narloch is trying to get back to his feet.
Narloch bucks up and tries to throw Vinogradov off but instead Vinogradov has got his back!
Vinogradov lands punches and elbows.
Narloch is trying to stand back up. #SUB2#
Vinogradov has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Narloch is defending well but eventually Vinogradov manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Narloch has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sergey Vinogradov!
A victorious Sergey Vinogradov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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

#R1#
Tryastsyn scores with a hook.
Barboza avoids the body shot from Tryastsyn.
Good standup being displayed there by Barboza as he connects with a hook.
Tryastsyn takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Barboza pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tryastsyn is out of range and Barboza settles back down.
Tryastsyn staying out of range there.
Tryastsyn appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Tryastsyn shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Barboza as he jumps to the side.
Tryastsyn misses with a hook
and Barboza connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A bone on bone clash there as Tryastsyn blocks the leg kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Tryastsyn misses its target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tryastsyn tests Barboza's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Barboza throws a hook but Tryastsyn blocks it.
Tryastsyn takes a swing at Barboza's ribcage but misses.
Tryastsyn scores with a nice head shot.#T1#
Barboza swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Barboza stuffs the takedown attempt from Tryastsyn. Tryastsyn gets slowly back to his feet.
Tryastsyn shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Barboza defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eugeniy Tryastsyn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barboza misses with a hook. Tryastsyn ducked under it nicely.
Tryastsyn looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tryastsyn fails with a takedown attempt.
Tryastsyn fails to land the takedown.
Barboza 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.#T2#
Good standup being displayed there by Barboza as he connects with a hook.
Barboza takes one to the chin there.
Tryastsyn misses with a body punch
and Barboza counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tryastsyn cracks Barboza with a good jab.#KD2#
Barboza cracks Tryastsyn with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Tryastsyn looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Barboza finish him? #ROC2#Tryastsyn is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Eugeniy Tryastsyn has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tryastsyn fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Oh Tryastsyn is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A telegraphed right hand from Barboza misses the target.
Tryastsyn attempts a counter takedown but Barboza avoids it well and moves away.
Tryastsyn misses with a two punch combination.
Tryastsyn seems to have got his legs back now.
Barboza looks to throw a body kick#TD#
and Tryastsyn counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB#
Tryastsyn wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Barboza, who protects the arm well.
Tryastsyn trying to control the action but Barboza is working from the bottom. #T3#
Barboza is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Tryastsyn slips a nice elbow through Barboza's hands, connecting with Barboza's forehead.#SUB#
Tryastsyn in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Barboza tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Tryastsyn!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Eugeniy Tryastsyn!
Eugeniy Tryastsyn retains his heavyweight title!
An out of breath Eugeniy Tryastsyn thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: HRL69
Date: Mar 16, 2024

#R1#
No joy there for Kivi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A slapping leg kick lands for Stukov.
Stukov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kivi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Stukov's sensitive parts.
We've been told by Kivi's head coaches at The Italian Job that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Stukov misses with a wild body shot.
Kivi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stukov.
Kivi is looking to clinch.
Kivi throws a push kick but Stukov slaps the foot to one side.
Kivi slips a jab and a cross from Stukov.
An attempted straight right counter from Kivi misses the target.
Stukov's coach down at St Petersburg MMA Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Stukov's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Kivi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Stukov looks to land a combination but Kivi avoids it well.
Kivi throws a head kick but Stukov moves out of range.
Stukov lands a nice looking body shot.
Stukov 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!
Kivi cracks Stukov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Stukov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kivi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Stukov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Raimo Kivi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stukov lands with an uppercut that bounces Kivi off the cage and back into range.#T1#
A right-left combo lands from Stukov.
A telegraphed right hand from Kivi misses the target.
Kivi keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Stukov throws out a leg kick but Kivi moves out of range and Stukov only half commits.
Stukov motions for Kivi to come forward. Stukov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kivi looks to score with a jab to the body but Stukov is just out of range.
Stukov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A slapping leg kick lands for Stukov.
Kivi throws a left and a right that both miss
and Stukov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stukov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Stukov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Stukov throws a series of strikes that have Kivi backpedaling.
Stukov moves out of range of the leg kick from Kivi.
Stukov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kivi counters with a good low kick that Stukov was not able to check.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kivi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Stukov's head backwards.
Stukov with a hook.
Kivi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kivi looks for the body kick but Stukov saw that one coming.
Stukov misses with the combination. #T2#
Stukov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kivi throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Kivi throws a series of punches but Stukov moves out of range.
Nice shot lands for Stukov.
Stukov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stukov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stukov misses with an uppercut. Kivi saw that one coming.
Kivi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Stukov's hands.
Kivi needs to keep his hands up - Stukov had a free shot at his head there.
Kivi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Stukov blocks the body kick.
Jab from Kivi.
Kivi looks to clinch
and Stukov counters with a series of strikes. Kivi will be more careful next time no doubt.
Stukov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kivi.
Kivi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kivi throws a shot from downtown. Stukov moves away and avoids it.#T3#
Kivi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kivi scores with a nice strike.
Kivi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kivi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stukov.
Stukov throws a looping overhand right but Kivi ducks down to avoid it.
Stukov throws the left hand but Kivi avoids the punch easily.
Stukov misses with a jab, cross combination.
A punch lands to the side of Stukov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Stukov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Stukov throws a combination that misses
and Kivi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stukov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kivi scoring well with a low kick there.
Donk. Kivi catches Stukov right on the button with a cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kivi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stukov was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#CL#
Kivi clinches up with Stukov and pushes him back against the cage.
Kivi misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Kivi fails to land.
Stukov content to slow the pace in the clinch. #T4#
Stukov working hard to break the clinch.
Kivi lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC2#
Stukov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stukov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Stukov misses with a series of wild punches.
Kivi throws an overhand right that lands on Stukov's shoulder, as Stukov tries to avoid the shot.
Kivi avoids the body shot from Stukov. #CL#
Kivi clinches.
Stukov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kivi has him pressed against the cage.
Kivi misses with some punches.
Stukov misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kivi lands with a left to the head.
Kivi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stukov wants to break free but Kivi has control.
Stukov has a couple of punches blocked by Kivi.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Raimo Kivi will probably get the nod.
That's time! Kivi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Kivi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Stukov.
Good leg kick by Kivi.
Kivi doesn't manage to clinch there - Stukov circles away.
Kivi with a nice cross.#CL#
Kivi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Stukov, pushing him back against the cage.
Kivi lands a nice shot to the body.
Kivi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stukov backwards.
Kivi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stukov backwards.
A frustrated look appears on Stukov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kivi working aggressively here.
Kivi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kivi works on Stukov's body with a couple of short punches.
Stukov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stukov looking to stall.
Kivi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stukov's elbow.
Kivi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Raimo Kivi has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T1#
Stukov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kivi as Stukov tries to tie him up.
A nice left hand lands by Kivi.
Stukov misses with the head strike.
Stukov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kivi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stukov can do to turn this around?
Kivi scores with a shot to the side of Stukov's head.
Stukov has had enough of the clinch but Kivi keeps him there for the moment.
A short right from Kivi on the inside.
Stukov can't break the clinch.
Stukov is trying to force a seperation but Kivi has the dominant position.
Stukov is trying to break the clinch but Kivi has him pressed against the cage.
Stukov is trying to force a seperation but Kivi has the dominant position.
Stukov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kivi content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Stukov blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Kivi lands a body shot.
Kivi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stukov wants to stall.
A shot in the inside from Kivi.
Kivi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kivi keeps control of Stukov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kivi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Stukov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kivis head.
Kivi leaning against his opponent.
Kivi fails to land 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!#BC2#
Stukov breaks from the clinch.
Kivi misses with a wild body shot.
Stukov throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL#
Kivi moves into the clinch.
Stukov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T3#
Stukov takes a shot to the head.
Stukov prevents a body shot from Kivi.
Stukov is looking to break free of the clinch but Kivi has double underhooks.
Stukov working hard to break the clinch.
Kivi working aggressively here.
Kivi tries a body shot but Stukov blocks it.
Stukov wants to break free but Kivi has control.
Stukov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kivi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kivi lands a shot to the body.
Stukov tries to break the clinch but Kivi is controlling the position.
Kivi swings wildly with an uppercut but Stukov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kivi has Stukov pressed against the cage, preventing Stukov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Stukov has had enough of the clinch but Kivi keeps him there for the moment.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kivi. #T4#
Kivi lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Stukov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stukov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kivi is out of range.
Kivi avoids the body shot from Stukov.
Kivi throws a body punch but Stukov moves out of range.
Stukov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Stukov blocks a head kick by Kivi.
Stukov feints a counter leg kick.
Kivi slips a jab from Stukov.
Stukov takes a swing at Kivi's ribcage but misses.
Kivi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Stukov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kivi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kivi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stukov misses with a looping left.
Kivi throws a sloppy head kick and Stukov moves out of range easily.
Kivi throws a hook but Stukov blocks it.
Stukov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kivi jabs Stukov right on the nose. Stukov blinks but takes it well.
A low kick lands for Kivi.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Raimo Kivi dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Some wild striking there from Kivi.
Stukov throws a big shot that misses.
Kivi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stukov throws out a counter right but Kivi avoids it with no problem.
Kivi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Stukov slips a straight right by Kivi.
Kivi misses with a wild combination.
Kivi does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Stukov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kivi. That's going to slow Stukov down.
Kivi moves out of range as Stukov strikes.
Stukov throws a right and a left that Kivi avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stukov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kivi.
Stukov takes a jab right on the kisser.
A decent looking cross lands there for Stukov.
Stukov blocks a head kick by Kivi.
Stukov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A big left from Kivi misses. #T1#
Kivi looks to land a left hand but Stukov moved out of range nicely.
Kivi wants to clinch up but Stukov keeps it at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kivi. Stukov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kivi is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Stukov.
A good leg kick by Kivi.
Raimo Kivi is winning the standup battle so far.
Stukov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kivi.
Stukov scores with a body shot.
Kivi cracks Stukov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Stukov misses with a kick to the body
and Kivi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kivi scores with a leg kick.
Kivi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stukov.
That kick from Kivi tenderised Stukov's leg. Stukov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Stukov thumps Kivi with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kivi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stukov.
Stukov ducks under a wild hook from Kivi.#T2#
Kivi connects with a solid leg kick.
Kivi cracks Stukov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Stukov misses with a body punch
and Kivi counters with a left to the body.
Kivi swinging wildly here.
Kivi takes a swing at Stukov's ribcage but misses.
Stukov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Stukov blocks a leg kick.
Stukov throws the left hand but Kivi avoids the punch easily.
Stukov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Stukov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kivi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Stukov throws a looping overhand right but Kivi ducks down to avoid it.
Stukov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kivi.
Stukov slips under a jab from Kivi.
Stukov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Stukov misses with a few strikes there.
Kivi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stukov misses with a hook.#T3#
Stukov with a hook.
Kivi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stukov.
Stukov misses the shot to the body.
Kivi does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Kivi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kivi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Stukov defending well as Kivi loads up on a big left hand. #CL#
Kivi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Stukov, pushing him back against the cage.
Kivi misses with a punch on the inside.
Kivi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Stukov's efforts to push away.
Kivi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stukov backwards.
Stukov is trying to break the clinch but Kivi is controlling him.
Stukov looking to slow down the pace here.
Kivi has a couple of punches blocked by Stukov. #T4#
A short body shot lands from Kivi as the two fighters clinch.
Kivi misses with a punch on the inside.
Kivi keeps control of Stukov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A short right from Kivi.
Stukov blocks a body shot from Kivi.
Stukov tries to break the clinch but Kivi is controlling the position.
Kivi working aggressively here.
Kivi avoiding damage.
Stukov wants to break the clinch but can't.
A shot in the inside from Kivi.
Kivi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stukov is trying to break the clinch but Kivi has him pressed against the cage.
Petr Stukov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kivi misses with some punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body punch from Stukov - that landed with a thud.

And that's the end of the fight!
Raimo Kivi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kivi 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: HRL70
Date: Mar 16, 2024

#R1#
Leeuwenhoek misses with a hook.
An attempted straight right counter from Krylov misses the target.
Leeuwenhoek misses with a left hand
and Krylov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Krylov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Krylov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Leeuwenhoek tests Krylov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Leeuwenhoek throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Leeuwenhoek misses with a hook to the body
and Krylov counters with a straight right hand.
Leeuwenhoek slips under a jab.
Leeuwenhoek misses with a lunging right hand
and Krylov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Krylov throws an overhand right that lands on Leeuwenhoek's shoulder, as Leeuwenhoek tries to avoid the shot.
Leeuwenhoek listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Krylov misses with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice defenses there by Leeuwenhoek.
Leeuwenhoek's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Krylov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Leeuwenhoek scrambles back to his feet.
Krylov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice defenses there by Krylov.
Leeuwenhoek fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Krylov manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Leeuwenhoek. Krylov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Krylov staying out of range there.#T1#
Krylov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Leeuwenhoek in his tracks.
Leeuwenhoek misses with a body punch
and Krylov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A head kick by Leeuwenhoek misses
and Krylov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Leeuwenhoek misses with a hook
and Krylov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Leeuwenhoek misses with a lunging right hand
and Krylov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Leeuwenhoek swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Krylov counters with a nice uppercut.
Leeuwenhoek misses with a left hand
and Krylov counters with a nice uppercut.
Leeuwenhoek misses with an uppercut
letting Krylov counter with a right hand.
Leeuwenhoek throws the left hand but Krylov avoids the punch easily.
Krylov is looking to counter punch.
Leeuwenhoek throws a big shot that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Krylov misses with a straight left.
A punch lands to the side of Leeuwenhoek 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Krylov dips to his left and cracks Leeuwenhoek with an uppercut!
The fighters circle momentarily. Krylov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Leeuwenhoek throws a jab when Krylov was well out of range.
Krylov feinted with a counter takedown.
Leeuwenhoek scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Krylov missing with a left hand there. Leeuwenhoek was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T2#
Krylov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Leeuwenhoek misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Krylov.
A head kick misses from Leeuwenhoek.
Krylov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Leeuwenhoek throws a jab but it's blocked by Krylov.
Krylov tries to counter with a takedown but Leeuwenhoek is quick to defend against it.
Krylov misses the jab.
Leeuwenhoek changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Good shot there by Krylov.
A cross from Krylov lands.
Krylov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Leeuwenhoek.
Leeuwenhoek tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Leeuwenhoek throws a jab but it's blocked by Krylov.
Leeuwenhoek misses with a left hand
and Krylov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Leeuwenhoek throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Krylov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#TD#
Krylov shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Krylov wants to control but Leeuwenhoek is keeping him busy.
Leeuwenhoek is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T3#
Krylov wants to pass to mount but Leeuwenhoek is defending the position. #SUB#
Leeuwenhoek is defending against the submission attempts here by Krylov.
Leeuwenhoek is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Krylov jumps into side control!#SUB#
Krylov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Leeuwenhoek has escaped the position, nice work there.
Krylov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Leeuwenhoek keeps working. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Krylov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Leeuwenhoek struggling a bit here.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Krylov goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Leeuwenhoek rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Krylov's guard! Nice work there by Leeuwenhoek!
Leeuwenhoek is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Krylov keeping full guard, as Leeuwenhoek tries to pass.
Leeuwenhoek is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anton Krylov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Leeuwenhoek tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Leeuwenhoek throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Krylov counter with a right hand.
Krylov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Leeuwenhoek misses with a head kick.
A jab from Leeuwenhoek misses.
Krylov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Leeuwenhoek works the jab nicely.
Krylov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Leeuwenhoek lands a nice looking body shot.
Leeuwenhoek throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Krylov counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Krylov has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Leeuwenhoek swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Krylov.
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!
Krylov looks to throw the jab but Leeuwenhoek is out of range.
Leeuwenhoek cracks Krylov with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Krylov tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Leeuwenhoek pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Krylov is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jasper Leeuwenhoek!

Event: SMASH: Sitsongrit vs Kentas 2
Date: Mar 09, 2024

#R1#
Kalske moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bispen lands the left hand.
Danga de danga de dang - Bispen scores with a four punch combination!
Bispen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bispen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kalske.
Bispen lands with a good body shot.
Kalske takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kalske throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bispen misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kalske counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bispen digs a good body shot into Kalske's ribs.
Ivan Bispen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bispen checks a low kick from Kalske.
Bispen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bispen throws a right hand that misses
and Kalske makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bispen swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kalske counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bispen's knee momentarily.
Kalske bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bispen cracks Kalske with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bispen throws a big shot that misses.
Kalske bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Bispen lands a two punch combo.
Ivan Bispen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bispen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kalske connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bispen scrambles back to his feet.
Kalske 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.
Bispen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kalske on the side of the head.
A head kick from Kalske lands but Bispen takes it in his stride.
Bispen throws a lazy uppercut
and Kalske counters with a nice uppercut.
Bispen throws out a loose jab but Kalske uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kalske throws out a powerful jab.
Kalske gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd cheers as Bispen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kalske doesn't seem phased though.
Kalske uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bispen.
Kalske does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Kalske uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bispen.
Bispen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nice defenses there by Kalske.
Bispen moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#T2#
Kalske slips a straight right by Bispen.
Bispen scores with a punch to the head.
Bispen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kalske goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CUT2#It looks like Ivan Bispen has been cut.
Bispen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bispen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kalske is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
The fighters circling - Bispen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kalske is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Bispen misses with a jab to the body
and Kalske counters with an inside leg kick.
Kalske throws a nice looking combination but Bispen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bispen is looking to counter punch.
Bispen misses with a right hand
and Kalske counters with a straight right hand.
Bispen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kalske.
A jab from Bispen finds it's way through Kalske's defenses.
Bispen lands a jab.
Donk. Kalske catches Bispen right on the button with a cross.#T3#
Kalske dodges the punch combination from Bispen.
Kalske scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kalske slips a jab from Bispen.
Bispen connects with a body shot.
Kalske throws a low kick, looking for Bispen's leg but Bispen calmly moves out of range.
Bispen is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kalske gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kalske dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bispen. That did some damage!
Bispen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bispen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bispen tests Kalske's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A punch combination from Bispen misses.
Bispen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kalske moves away.
Kalske has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T4#
Kalske steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bispen.
Kalske flicks out a counter leg kick but Bispen steps away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters circling - Bispen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kalske scores with a push kick.
Bispen misses with a body shot.
Bispen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bispen throws a hook but Kalske avoids it easily.
Bispen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bispen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kalske counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Bispen is breathing heavily.
Bispen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A big left from Kalske misses.
Bispen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bispen throws a sloppy body shot
and Kalske counters with a big head kick but Bispen shrugs it off.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bispen tries to bum rush Kalske with a series of wild strikes but Kalske uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kalske uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bispen.
Kalske throws out a loose jab but Bispen uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ivan Bispen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ivan Bispen's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Bispen moves forwards but Kalske connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bispen throws a hook but Kalske blocks it.
Kalske shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bispen misses with a hook
and Kalske counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kalske throws a shot from downtown. Bispen moves away and avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Bispen misses the target.
Bispen blocks a low kick nicely.
Bispen looks to land a left hand but Kalske moved out of range nicely.
Kalske slips a jab from Bispen.
Kalske throws out a counter right but Bispen avoids it with no problem.
Kalske takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bispen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bispen throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bispen throws a nice looking combination but Kalske bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bispen throws a shot from downtown. Kalske moves away and avoids it.
Bispen throws a jab but it's blocked by Kalske.
Bispen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bispen backing away here, and Kalske unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T1#
Bispen misses the jab.
Kalske throws a big shot that misses.
A cross from Bispen lands.
Kalske slips a straight right by Bispen.
Bispen throws a lazy right hand but Kalske sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bispen throws the left hand but Kalske avoids the punch easily.
Kalske uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bispen.
A big left from Bispen misses.
Nice straight punches there by Kalske. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kalske.
Bispen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bispen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kalske counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A slow jab from Bispen misses its intended target.
Bispen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kalske connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice uppercut there from Bispen.
Ivan Bispen is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Kalske throws a head kick that misses.
It looked like Bispen was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kalske.
A jab from Bispen misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bispen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bispen is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kalske tried to score with a low kick but Bispen checks it.
Bispen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Kalske misses the target.
Bispen ducks under a wild hook from Kalske.
Bispen misses the shot to the body.
Bispen throws a right hand that misses
and Kalske counters with a good low kick that Bispen was not able to check.
Bispen tries to bum rush Kalske with a series of wild strikes but Kalske uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bispen looks to land a left hand but Kalske moved out of range nicely.
Kalske drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bispen defends it well.
Kalske dips to his left and cracks Bispen with an uppercut!
Bispen misses with a double jab
and Kalske connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bispen throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T3#
Bispen throws a lazy uppercut
and Kalske counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bispen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kalske.
Kalske with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bispen. Kalske does a little dance to reset his feet.#KD2#
Kalske cracks Bispen with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Kalske has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Bispen to stand back up!#ROC2#Bispen is rocked!
Bispen misses with a lunging right hand
and Kalske counters with a huge right that knocks Bispen out cold! Kalske is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hjallis Kalske!
Hjallis Kalske decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SYN 1060 Rozhkov vs Seigel
Date: Mar 03, 2024

#R1#
Rozhkov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Seigel.
Rozhkov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Seigel tries to avoid it but Rozhkov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Seigel to the ground. Seigel escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rozhkov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Seigel throws a chopping leg kick but Rozhkov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Seigel takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rozhkov scores with a one two! Seigel had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Rozhkov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Seigel.
Seigel lands a slapping body shot.
Rozhkov misses with a takedown attempt - Seigel sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A nice side step and Seigel releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Rozhkov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CUT2#It looks like Alexander Rozhkov has been cut.#TD#
Rozhkov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Rozhkov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rozhkov wants to control but Seigel is keeping him busy.
Seigel is trying to control Rozhkov's posture but Rozhkov avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Seigel tries to bench press Rozhkov off him but Rozhkov keeps the position. #T1#
Seigel tries to escape but Rozhkov is in control.
You can see the frustration on Seigel's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Seigel is trying to improve his position.
Seigel is working to avoid the ground and pound but Rozhkov connects with a decent elbow.
Seigel bucks up and tries to throw Rozhkov off but instead Rozhkov has got his back!#SUB#
Rozhkov has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Seigel has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Rozhkov is working the ground and pound. Can Seigel escape?
Seigel trying to control the hands but Rozhkov breaks the grip.
Rozhkov is trying to stick to Seigel's back but Seigel is turning into Rozhkov. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Rozhkov's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Seigel.
Seigel preventing the sweep. #T2#
Seigel not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Seigel is continuing to stall.
Seigel wants to pass the guard but Rozhkov is keeping the position.
Seigel stopping the sweep attempt from Rozhkov.#SUB#
Rozhkov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T3#
Seigel is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Rozhkov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Rozhkov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Seigel preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rozhkov scoring with some ground and pound.
Rozhkov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Seigel controlling the position.
Seigel trying to keep a closed guard but Rozhkov is proving a slippery customer. #T4#
Seigel avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Seigel looking to control.
Rozhkov is in close to Seigel's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB#
Rozhkov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rozhkov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Seigel is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Rozhkov 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.
Rozhkov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rozhkov.
Rozhkov tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Seigel wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Rozhkov's closed guard. He's half up but Rozhkov has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Rozhkov pivots and extends the arm, Seigel falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Rozhkov! Well done that man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alexander Rozhkov!
Alexander Rozhkov retains his heavyweight title!
An out of breath Alexander Rozhkov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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