Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: DFC 38: Dalton Vs Phol
Date: Apr 21, 2017

#R1#
Kharitonov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#KD#
Kharitonov waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Ortiz. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Ortiz to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
Ortiz can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kharitonov controls the pace.
Ortiz wants to get back to his feet but Kharitonov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kharitonov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ortiz wants to stand and escape but Kharitonov is having none of it.
Ortiz being controlled here, momentarily. #T1##SU#
Kharitonov stands and steps away. Ortiz gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Ortiz takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kharitonov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ortiz.
Ortiz throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
Kharitonov instigates a clinch.
Kharitonov is pressed up against the cage. Ortiz has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kharitonov down to the mat. Kharitonov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ortiz. Kharitonov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kharitonov connects with a body shot that sends Ortiz's belly button to the back.
Ortiz 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.
Ortiz has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kharitonov.
Ortiz walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kharitonov drops Ortiz with a naaaaasty hook - Ortiz is in real trouble here! Kharitonov dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sergei Kharitonov!
A very excited looking Sergei Kharitonov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: HFC 95:Tavares vs Miller
Date: Apr 15, 2017

#R1##TD#
Shlemenko shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Shlemenko showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB2#
Sha looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sha wants to get back to full guard but Shlemenko has mounted him!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sha keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Shlemenko looking to control and managing it successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sha is trying to escape the mount. #T1#
Shlemenko avoids the attempt from Sha to control.
Shlemenko controlling the pace for now.
Sha gets back to half guard.
Shlemenko wants to control but Sha is keeping him busy.
Shlemenko controlling the action here.
Sha wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
Sha moves into full guard. #SUB2#
Sha looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Shlemenko controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sha not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB2#
Sha looking for subs off his back but Shlemenko has passed one foot through into half guard. #T3#
Sha wants to improve his position but Shlemenko is controlling well.
Sha has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Shlemenko is working away from the top position though.
Shlemenko perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Sha is trying to get back to full guard.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Sha misses with a jab, cross combination.
Shlemenko tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sha paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#TD#
Sha gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Shlemenko to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Shlemenko postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2#
Sha isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Shlemenko stacks Sha 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 Shlemenko!
Sha struggling a bit here.
Sha is looking to regain half guard here but Shlemenko keeps moving and retains side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sha is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Shlemenko dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Sha digs a good body shot into Shlemenko's ribs.
Shlemenko with a poor takedown
and Sha counters with a three punch combo that has Shlemenko backing up. Shlemenko nods at Sha to acknowledge the strikes.
Shlemenko slips under a jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shlemenko looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Horrible takedown attempt by Shlemenko or perhaps it was just good defense by Sha, which made it look bad.
Sha looks for a takedown but Shlemenko sprawls well.
Shlemenko falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Sha to counter with a crisp jab.
Shlemenko shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sha sprawls well. Sha wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Shlemenko gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Shlemenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sha misses with a hook. Shlemenko ducked under it nicely.
Sha throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sha wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Alexander Shlemenko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sha swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Shlemenko looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sha fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sha displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Shlemenko.
And Sha tries to counter it with a takedown but Shlemenko pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Shlemenko looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Shlemenko tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sha sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Shlemenko somewhat.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sha. #TD#
Sha gets caught napping as Shlemenko dives in and scores a takedown. Sha manages to retain guard.#SUB2#
Shlemenko got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sha has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Shlemenko has managed to get both his arms back between Sha's legs - danger averted.
Sha is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
Sha has his hands on Shlemenko's head, controlling the position. #SUB2#
Sha looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Shlemenko passes into side control.
Sha is not content to let Shlemenko control the position.
Sha trying his best to control but Shlemenko has mounted him.#T3#
Sha is squirming around, avoiding Shlemenko's attempts to control the action.
Sha can't escape the position.
Sha sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Shlemenko is trying to control. Sha wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sha wants to control but Shlemenko is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Shlemenko in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Shlemenko is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Shlemenko prevents Sha from improving his position.
Alexander Shlemenko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sha wants to control but Shlemenko is keeping busy.
Shlemenko is keen to just control but Sha is a slippery customer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sha has a hand on Shlemenko's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Shlemenko takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Sha is desperately trying to improve his position but Shlemenko has a good base and remains in mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Seb Sha showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Shlemenko takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Shlemenko tries to close the distance and clinch but Sha swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice takedown defense from Shlemenko. No joy for Sha on that attempt.
Sha throws a body shot but no joy.
Shlemenko moves forwards but Sha connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Shlemenko moves out of range of the body kick from Sha.
Shlemenko fails with an attempt to clinch.
Shlemenko fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sha bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Shlemenko's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Sha as Shlemenko shoots in.
Despite the aggression on Sha's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Sha connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sha connects with a nice looking jab. #CL#
Shlemenko takes the fight into the clinch.
Sha blocking some punches. #T1#
Sha blocking some punches.
Shlemenko lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Shlemenko gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sha. #BC2#
Sha's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shlemenko 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.#TD2#
Sha scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#ES#
Shlemenko throws Sha to one side and escapes!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Sha manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Shlemenko on his heels. He'll look to pass Shlemenko's guard now, I'm sure.
Sha cracks Shlemenko with a solid left hand.
Sha loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sha working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sha throws a big elbow that misses.
Sha is in close to Shlemenko's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T2#
Shlemenko is pulling down on Sha's head to control his posture.
Sha pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shlemenko is keeping the position for now.
Sha trying to control but Shlemenko is working from the bottom.
Sha trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sha postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sha accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Shlemenko holds on and takes a little breather. #T3#
Sha postures up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Shlemenko takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sha scores with a nice head shot.
Shlemenko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sha.
Shlemenko half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Shlemenko is looking to clinch. #TD#
Shlemenko shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Sha is trying to defend but Shlemenko finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Sha looking for a kimura from the bottom but Shlemenko passes into side control!
You can see the frustration on Sha's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T4#
Sha is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Shlemenko's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Sha wants to get back to full guard.
Shlemenko content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Sha wants to improve his position but Shlemenko is controlling well.
Sha moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sha pulls Shlemenko in close to his closed guard and prevents Shlemenko from doing any damage or advancing position.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: DFC 37: Cataclysm
Date: Apr 15, 2017

#R1#
Infamous fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mineev manages to avoid it.
Mineev scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Infamous doesn't seem bothered though.
Mineev misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Infamous ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mineev moves away.
Infamous looks to land a right hand but Mineev moved out of range.
Mineev wants to land a leg kick but Infamous is out of range.
Infamous thuds a left hand into Mineev's body.
Mineev fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Infamous thuds a left hand into Mineev's body.#KD#
A jab-cross combination lands for Mineev and sends Infamous crashing to the mat! Mineev follows him down to the mat - Infamous regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet! #ROC#
Infamous is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Chris Infamous has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mineev works his way into full mount!
Infamous is still in real trouble! Can Mineev finish him?
Mineev controlling from mount.
Infamous tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Infamous flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Mineev content just to control the position here.
Mineev's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Mineev has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Infamous has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Further stalling from Mineev.
Infamous tries to hold on but Mineev pushes him away.
Mineev controlling the pace for now.
Infamous seems to have recovered his senses.
Mineev blocks Infamous's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom. #T1#
Infamous is looking to improve his position but Mineev isn't that keen on the idea.
Infamous sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Mineev knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Infamous on the ground.#SUB2#
Infamous looking for submissions off his back.
Mineev is trying to control. Infamous wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mineev blocks the strikes from Infamous.
Infamous gets back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Infamous is trying to control the position but Mineev postures up.
Mineev trying to control the position from guard on top but Infamous is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Mineev wanted to stand there but Infamous had control of the position. #SUB2#
Infamous has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Mineev is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Infamous.#SU#
Mineev stands up and beckons Infamous to his feet.
Mineev slips a straight right by Infamous.
Infamous looks up at the clock. Bad move! Mineev lands a right hand from hell, dropping Infamous. Mineev pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vladimir Mineev!

Event: DFC 37: Cataclysm
Date: Apr 15, 2017

#R1##TD#
Amagov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#ES2#
Thompson sneaks out the side door and pushes Amagov away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Amagov scores with a body shot.
Amagov blocks a head kick by Thompson.
Amagov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Thompson sprawls and moves away.
Amagov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A cross from Thompson lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thompson tries to clinch #TD#
and Amagov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Amagov. #ES2#
Thompson uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Thompson misses with a looping left.#CL2#
Thompson has Amagov up against the cage in a clinch.
Amagov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Thompson walks away with a smile on his face. Amagov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Thompson with a hook.#T1#
Amagov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thompson throws out the jab.
Thompson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Thompson scores with a hook.
Donk. Thompson catches Amagov right on the button with a cross.
Thompson lands a really nice looking cross but Amagov seems unphased.
Thompson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thompson throws a body shot but no joy.
Amagov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Some wild striking there from Thompson.
Thompson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chris Thompson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Amagov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thompson doesn't manage to clinch there - Amagov circles away.
Amagov moves away from the strike by Thompson.
Amagov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T2#
Thompson throws out a loose jab but Amagov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thompson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thompson darts in trying to clinch#TD#
so Amagov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Thompson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Amagov passes into half guard.
Amagov wants to take a breather but Thompson is having none of it.
Amagov stalling. #SUB2#
Thompson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3#
Thompson is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Amagov jumps into side control!
Thompson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Thompson trying to pass the guard but Amagov defending well.
Thompson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Thompson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Thompson tries to stand and escape but Amagov is controlling the position.
Thompson wants to free his trapped foot but Amagov is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T4#
Amagov is refusing to be controlled, as Thompson sits in half guard.
Thompson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Amagov is staying active underneath Thompson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Amagov won't allow Thompson to pass to mount.
Amagov is looking to improve his position.
Thompson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Thompson works his foot free and advances to mount.
Amagov is trying desperately to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Thompson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Thompson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Amagov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Thompson throws a hook but Amagov blocks it.
Amagov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A big right from Thompson misses.
Thompson throws out a loose jab but Amagov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thompson misses with a looping left.
Thompson moves to clinch but Amagov breaks away #TD#
so Amagov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Amagov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Thompson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Thompson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Amagov lands a couple of digs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amagov stops Thompson from standing up. #SUB2#
Thompson is looking for a triangle but Amagov pushes his legs off easily.
Amagov trying to control but Thompson is working from the bottom. #T1#
Thompson 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.
Thompson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Thompson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Thompson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Amagov's head.
Amagov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Thompson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The strikes coming from Thompson are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Thompson trying to control the action but Amagov is working from the bottom. #T2#
Thompson moves into full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Amagov is bucking up trying to escape but Thompson cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Thompson lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Amagov hang on?
Thompson thowing shots but they're missing.
Thompson looking to finish with strikes here!
Amagov blocking the ground and pound.
Thompson landing strikes, looking to finish! #T3#
Amagov holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Thompson tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Amagov is in a horrible position here. Thompson smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Thompson raining down hammerfists from mount.
Thompson scoring with strikes but Amagov is staying in there.
Amagov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Chris Thompson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Thompson raining down shots from the mount!
Thompson connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Thompson throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Amagov because Thompson loaded up on that one.
Thompson lands a couple of good shots and Amagov has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Amagov is in bad spot here.
Thompson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Amagov is covering up but some of the strikes from Thompson are getting through and doing damage.
Thompson lands a shot to the head.
Amagov is covering up but some of the strikes from Thompson are getting through and doing damage.
Amagov trying to control the action but Thompson just sinks the hooks in.
Amagov is trying to break free.
Thompson is riding his opponent, not letting Amagov buck him off.
Thompson struggling to keep hold of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Thompson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Thompson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Thompson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Amagov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A big right from Thompson misses.
Amagov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Amagov slips under a jab.
Thompson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Amagov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Amagov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Thompson wants to clinch up but Amagov keeps it at a distance.
Chris Thompson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thompson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Amagov tries to counter with a takedown but Thompson is quick to defend against it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson throws a looping overhand right but Amagov ducks down to avoid it.
Thompson misses the body punch #TD#
and Amagov counters with a takedown into side control.
Amagov is looking to take a break and control but Thompson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Amagov is really struggling to control Thompson but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T1#
Thompson is looking for a sweep.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Thompson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Thompson tries to get to full guard but Amagov has control of the leg. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Thompson wants to control the action here but instead Amagov manages to pass to full mount!
Thompson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Thompson is still trying to improve position.
Amagov controlling the position easily from mount.
Amagov wants to control the pace but Thompson is squirming around nicely. #T3#
Thompson sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Thompson tries to roll over but Amagov keeps him under control.
Thompson is not content to let Amagov control the position.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The fighters are battling for position here. Thompson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Thompson is looking to stand up but Amagov isn't so interested in that idea.
Thompson wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Thompson keeping moving, preventing Amagov from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Adlan Amagov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thompson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Chris Thompson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thompson misses with a shot to the body #TD#
and Amagov counters with a shoot takedown. Thompson fights it but they end up in guard.
Chris Thompson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Thompson pulls Amagov in close to prevent any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Adlan Amagov.
Well Thompson 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: DFC 36: Pate Vs Four 2
Date: Apr 14, 2017

#R1#
Truck tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Erokhin was well out of range. Poor timing from Truck.
Truck uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Erokhin. #CL2#
Erokhin moves into range and clinches up with Truck.
Truck can't get the takedown.
A nice left hand lands by Erokhin.
Erokhin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Erokhin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Truck has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Erokhin after a bit of a struggle.
Truck is trying to break the clinch but Erokhin is controlling him.#BC2#
Erokhin breaks the clinch.
A lazy body kick from Truck
letting Erokhin counter with a right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Corey Truck has been cut.
Erokhin lands a jab to the nose.
Erokhin lands with a right that hurts Truck. Truck looks to clinch but Erokhin throws a short knee that drops Truck. This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Konstantin Erokhin!

Event: DFC 36: Pate Vs Four 2
Date: Apr 14, 2017

#R1#
Tumenov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tumenov tries to clinch up but Mac circles away and keeps his distance.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mac! But no joy.
Tumenov misses with a shot to the body
and Mac counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tumenov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mac lands with a kick to the temple. Tumenov shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Tumenov throws a body punch but Mac moves out of range.
Tumenov throws a big shot that misses.
Mac throws a looping overhand right but Tumenov ducks down to avoid it.
A jab lands there for Tumenov.
Tumenov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mac counters with a left to the body.
Tumenov tries to clinch up but Mac circles away and keeps his distance.
Tumenov misses with an uppercut.
Albert Tumenov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tumenov swings widly with a right hand
and Mac counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tumenov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mac misses with a straight left.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Mac throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mac scores with a nice head shot.#T1#
Tumenov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big right from Mac misses.
Tumenov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mac circles away quickly and effectively.
It seemed like Mac was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tumenov misses the jab.
Tumenov misses with a wild body shot.
Mac is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Mac bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tumenov's head.
Tumenov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mac slips a straight right by Tumenov.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mac! But no joy.
Mac takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tumenov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mac connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mac staying out of range there.
Tumenov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mac.
Some wild striking there from Mac. #T2#
Mac avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tumenov 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tumenov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tumenov looks to throw the jab but Mac is out of range.
Tumenov moves in looking to clinch but Mac pushes him off.
Mac uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tumenov.
Mac swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tumenov scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Mac scores with a hook to the body. Tumenov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tumenov throws a looping overhand right but Mac ducks down to avoid it.
Tumenov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mac.
Mac misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tumenov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mac let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Tumenov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tumenov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mac misses the jab.#T3#
Tumenov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mac paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mac looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mac cracks a nice hook into Tumenov's ribs.
Mac connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mac misses with an uppercut. Tumenov saw that one coming.
Tumenov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A big right from Tumenov misses.
Tumenov defending well as Mac loads up on a big left hand.
Mac loads up on a big right hand but Tumenov slips the punch.
Tumenov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mac now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Tumenov scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Tumenov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mac circles away quickly and effectively.
Tumenov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tumenov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tumenov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tumenov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tumenov misses with a hook
and Mac makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Tumenov is breathing heavily.
Mac scores with a shot to the body.
Tumenov throws a right hand that Mac ducks under and follows up with a left that Mac also avoids with ease.
Mac looks to land a right hand but Tumenov moved out of range.
Tumenov misses with a right hand
and Mac counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tumenov misses the shot to the body.
Mac throws a right hand that Tumenov ducks under and follows up with a left that Tumenov also avoids with ease.
A little feinted left hand from Tumenov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tumenov misses with a hook to the body
and Mac counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mac showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tumenov.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tumenov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mac is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops Tumenov like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving Tumenov from another fist facial!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Big Mac!
A very excited looking Big Mac made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: HFC 94:Kriel vs Pritchard
Date: Apr 08, 2017

#R1#
Abdurahimov closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Dall takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Abdurahimov works over Dall's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT#
It looks like Terryn Dall has been cut.
Dall blocks a jab.
Abdurahimov throws a looping overhand right but Dall ducks down to avoid it.
Dall changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD#
Abdurahimov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Dall's half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dall moves into full guard.
Dall throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Dall looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dall trying to strike off his back.
Abdurahimov landing some decent shots from guard.
Dall throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #T1#
Dall will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Abdurahimov throwing strikes from guard but Dall blocks nicely.
Dall trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
We've been hearing that Abdurahimov has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Dall trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Dall throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Dall striking off his back but it's not causing Abdurahimov any problems.
Dall striking off his back but it's not causing Abdurahimov any problems.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Abdurahimov lands a couple of elbows.
Abdurahimov trying to control the position from guard on top but Dall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dall striking off his back but it's not causing Abdurahimov any problems.
Abdurahimov passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Dall moves into full guard.
Abdurahimov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2#
Dall striking off his back but it's not causing Abdurahimov any problems.
Dall throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Dall trying to strike off his back.
Dall throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Abdurahimov misses with a straight left.
Dall drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Abdurahimov defends it well.
Abdurahimov throws a head kick but Dall moves out of range.
Abdurahimov misses with a straight left.
Dall is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Abdurahimov throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and Dall counters with a single leg into guard. Abdurahimov didn't expect that.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dall accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dall throwing strikes from guard but Abdurahimov blocks nicely.
Dall throws a big right hand that misses. #T3#
Dall missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dall with a nice head shot there.#SUB#
Abdurahimov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dall is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dall accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dall trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Abdurahimov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dall.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dall accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dall throws a strike but Abdurahimov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Dall striking off his back but it's not causing Abdurahimov any problems.
Dall trying to strike off his back.
Dall scores with a couple of body punches from the bottom.
Dall trying to strike off his back. #T4#
Dall throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Abdurahimov trying to control the position from guard on top but Dall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Abdurahimov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Dall throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Dall doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Dall throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Dall lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dall throws an elbow that misses. Abdurahimov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dall's guard. Nice move by Abdurahimov!#REVR#
Dall has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dall throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Abdurahimov trying to control but Dall is working from the bottom.
Dall wants to sweep here but Abdurahimov controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shamil Abdurahimov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Terryn Dall's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Abdurahimov looks for the body kick but Dall saw that one coming.
Dall is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Abdurahimov throws a head kick but Dall moves out of range.
A jab from Abdurahimov misses.
Abdurahimov lands with a slapping head kick. #TD#
Abdurahimov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Dall tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Abdurahimov is in Dall's guard.
Dall working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Abdurahimov.
Dall throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Dall tries to strike from the bottom.
Dall keeping moving, preventing Abdurahimov from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dall trying to strike off his back.
Dall striking off his back but it's not causing Abdurahimov any problems.
Dall throws a nice elbow from the bottom.#T1#
Dall throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Abdurahimov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dall throws some sloppy strikes off his back. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dall slips a straight right by Abdurahimov.
Dall feints the counter takedown.
A punch combination from Abdurahimov misses.
Dall walks into a jab.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Abdurahimov. Dall shrugs it off though.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Abdurahimov.
Terryn Dall is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Abdurahimov rushes Dall and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dall has a couple of punches blocked by Abdurahimov.
Abdurahimov taking a breather.
Abdurahimov blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #TD#
Abdurahimov jumps into guard, dragging Dall to the mat.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Abdurahimov here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.#T2#
Abdurahimov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dall throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Abdurahimov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dall postures up in Abdurahimov's guard and throws a big left but Abdurahimov blocks it.
Dall lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dall throws a big right hand that misses.
Abdurahimov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dall. #SUB#
Abdurahimov looking for a guillotine here but Dall defends easily.
Dall postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dall throws a big elbow that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dall working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dall throwing strikes but missing. #T3#
Dall throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Abdurahimov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dall is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dall trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dall's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dall postures up in Abdurahimov's guard and throws a big left but Abdurahimov blocks it.
Dall passes Abdurahimov's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Dall throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Terryn Dall has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dall missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dall not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dall throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dall throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T4#
Abdurahimov has hold of Dall's hands but Dall slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Abdurahimov keeping hold of Dall's head, controlling as best he can.
Dall looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Dall sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Abdurahimov defending well though.
Abdurahimov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Dall thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dall throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dall not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dall throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB#
Abdurahimov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dall not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Shamil Abdurahimov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Terryn Dall's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Dall slips under a jab from Abdurahimov.
Dall changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Abdurahimov throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD2#
so Dall counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Abdurahimov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dall working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Abdurahimov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dall.
Dall throwing strikes from guard but Abdurahimov blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dall accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dall throwing strikes but missing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dall with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dall throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Abdurahimov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Dall landing some decent shots from guard.
Dall working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Abdurahimov's head.
Dall postures up.
Dall lands a couple of elbows.
Dall working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dall lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB#
Abdurahimov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dall can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dall trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dall throws a big right hand that misses.
Dall is in close to Abdurahimov's body, working some short punches and elbows.#CUT2#
It looks like Shamil Abdurahimov has been cut.
Dall trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T2#
Dall landing with the ground and pound.
Dall scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB#
Dall stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Abdurahimov throws up his legs and catches Dall in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Dall tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Abdurahimov! That came out of nowhere!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Shamil Abdurahimov!
A very excited looking Shamil Abdurahimov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: DFC 34: Penn Vs Turner
Date: Apr 07, 2017

#R1#
Minakov walks into a jab.
Minakov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CUT2#
It looks like Yuvraj Singh has been cut.
Minakov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Singh circles away quickly and effectively.
Singh is looking to counter punch.
Minakov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CUT#
It looks like Vitaly Minakov has been cut.
Minakov lunges at Singh with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Singh's hand.
Singh scores with a hook.
No joy there for Minakov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Minakov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Singh throws out the jab.
Singh scores with a shot to the body.
Singh lands a jab to the head.
Singh looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Minakov throws a nice looking combination but Singh bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A telegraphed right hand from Minakov misses the target.
Minakov misses with a looping right.
A clash of legs there as Singh blocks the low kick.
Singh throws a lazy right hand but Minakov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A slow jab from Minakov misses its intended target.
Minakov moves out of range as Singh strikes.
Good exchange - Singh coming out on top.
No joy there for Minakov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Minakov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T1#
Singh fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A telegraphed right hand from Minakov misses the target.
Singh throws a jab but it's blocked by Minakov.
Nice defenses there by Minakov.
A swing and a miss from Singh.
Minakov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Singh in his tracks.
Minakov misses with an uppercut. Singh saw that one coming.
Singh lands with a hook. Minakov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Singh throws a sloppy body shot
and Singh takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Minakov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Singh takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Singh swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Minakov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Singh is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Minakov misses with an uppercut. Singh saw that one coming.
Nice shot by Singh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Singh swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Minakov counters with a stiff right hand.
Minakov looks to land a left hand but Singh moved out of range nicely.
Minakov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Singh throws a lazy right hand but Minakov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T2#
Singh throws a looping overhand right but Minakov ducks down to avoid it.
Singh swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Minakov throws a hook to the side of Singh's head but Singh sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A swing and a miss from Singh.
Minakov throws an off balance right hand
and Minakov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#
That has opened up Vitaly Minakov's cut even more.
Singh lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Vitaly Minakov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Minakov closes the distance looking to clinch
and Singh counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Minakov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Singh manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Minakov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Singh.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Minakov! But no joy.
Singh misses the jab.
Minakov wants to clinch up but Singh keeps it at a distance.
Singh appears to be looking for a big counter.
A jab lands there for Singh.
Minakov throws a hook to the side of Singh's head but Singh sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Singh throws a monster overhand right that drops Minakov! Singh follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yuvraj Singh!

Event: GKNY 123 - Wills vs Song
Date: Apr 01, 2017

#R1#
Shamkhalaev tries to clinch up but Willis circles away and keeps his distance.
Willis is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Shamkhalaev tries to close the distance and clinch but Willis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A right-left combo lands from Willis. #CUT#
It looks like Shakhbulat Shamkhalaev has been cut.
Willis will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Shamkhalaev fails with an attempt to clinch.
Shamkhalaev misses with an uppercut. Willis saw that one coming.
Shamkhalaev is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Shamkhalaev moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shamkhalaev prevents a body shot from Willis.
Shamkhalaev misses with a knee to the head.
Still in the clinch, Shamkhalaev scores with a nice short uppercut.
Willis struggles to land a body shot inside as Shamkhalaev controls his hands.
Willis definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Shamkhalaev lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Good body shot from Willis.
Willis tries for a takedown but Shamkhalaev manages to get underhooks. #T1#
Willis lands a body punch in the clinch.
Willis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Knees to the body from Willis.
Willis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shamkhalaev prevents a body shot from Willis.
Willis lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Willis.
Willis lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Willis wants to take the fight to the mat but Shamkhalaev manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Willis has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Shamkhalaev is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dom Willis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shamkhalaev misses with some punches.
Shamkhalaev prevents a takedown attempt there.
Willis has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Shamkhalaev after a bit of a struggle.
Willis has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Shamkhalaev avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Shamkhalaev throws a punch but it's blocked by Willis.
Shamkhalaev throws a punch but it's blocked by Willis.
Willis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shamkhalaev lands an elbow inside that Willis shrugs off.
Willis dodges an elbow strike from Shamkhalaev. #T2#
Shamkhalaev blocks a body shot from Willis.
Shamkhalaev digs a right hand into Willis's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Willis's gas tank.
Shamkhalaev blocks a body shot from Willis.
Willis tries for a takedown but Shamkhalaev manages to get underhooks.
Willis digs a right hand into Shamkhalaev's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Shamkhalaev's gas tank.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shamkhalaev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shamkhalaev lands a shoulder strike.
Willis misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Shamkhalaev.
Shamkhalaev scores with a nice hook to the head.
Willis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Willis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shamkhalaev unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Willis misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Shamkhalaev on the inside.
Willis throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Shamkhalaev lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Shamkhalaev comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2#
It looks like Dom Willis has been cut.
Shamkhalaev lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Willis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shamkhalaev's elbow. #T3#
Shamkhalaev gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Willis.
Shamkhalaev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Willis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shamkhalaev throws an elbow but it misses.
Willis tries for a takedown but Shamkhalaev manages to get underhooks.
Willis makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Shamkhalaev lands an uppercut.
Willis scores with a shot to the side of Shamkhalaev's head.
Shamkhalaev prevents the takedown attempt.
Shamkhalaev with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Shamkhalaev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shamkhalaev lands with a left to the head.
Shamkhalaev lands an elbow inside that Willis shrugs off.
Shamkhalaev prevents a body shot from Willis.
A nice left hand lands by Shamkhalaev. #ROC2#
Willis is rocked!
Willis is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Shamkhalaev pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Oh Willis is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Willis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shamkhalaev lands an elbow inside that Willis shrugs off.
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!
Willis misses with a punch to the body.
Shamkhalaev lands a body shot in the clinch. #T4#
Willis scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Shamkhalaev is pressed up against the cage. Willis has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Shamkhalaev down to the mat. Shamkhalaev avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Shamkhalaev has Willis up against the cage in a clinch.
Shamkhalaev scores with a knee to the head.
Shamkhalaev lands a nice elbow.
Shamkhalaev creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Willis's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Willis drops to his knees and Shamkhalaev pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shakhbulat Shamkhalaev!
Shakhbulat Shamkhalaev decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Dom Willis spoke after the fight, saying 'I'll be back better than ever!'.

Event: LFC 29
Date: Apr 01, 2017

#R1#
Magomedov cracks Donovan with an open hand slap.#CUT2#
It looks like Tre Donovan has been cut.
A decent looking cross lands there for Donovan.
Donovan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Magomedov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Magomedov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Magomedov throws a one two combo.
Donovan throws out a powerful jab.
Donovan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Donovan lands with a shot to the body.
Magomedov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Magomedov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Donovan counters with a stiff right hand.
Magomedov looks to throw the jab but Donovan is out of range.
Magomedov punishes Donovan's body with a nice straight punch.
Donovan pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Magomedov back to the cage. Donovan follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Nice cross by Magomedov.
Donovan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#ROC2#
Donovan is rocked!
Magomedov measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Donovan! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Ruslan Magomedov!

Event: LFC 29
Date: Apr 01, 2017

#R1#
Nurmagomedov blocks a head kick by Binesdirty.
A low kick from Binesdirty is predictable there #TD2#
and Nurmagomedov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Binesdirty is looking to stand back up but Nurmagomedov counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Binesdirty. #REVR#
Binesdirty tries to get to full guard but Nurmagomedov has control of the leg.
Binesdirty is trying to stand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Binesdirty wants to get back to his feet. #T1#
Binesdirty tries to get to full guard but Nurmagomedov has control of the leg.
Nurmagomedov controlling the action here.
Binesdirty wants to improve his position but Nurmagomedov is controlling well.
Nurmagomedov is controlling the pace. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Binesdirty is staying active underneath Nurmagomedov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nurmagomedov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Binesdirty swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nurmagomedov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Binesdirty as he avoids it easily.
A bone on bone clash there as Nurmagomedov blocks the leg kick. #T3#
Binesdirty jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nurmagomedov moves out of range of the body kick from Binesdirty. #TD2#
Binesdirty gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nurmagomedov wants to control from the top but Binesdirty keeps moving.
Binesdirty has Nurmagomedov pulled in close to control his posture.
Nurmagomedov wants to pass the guard but Binesdirty is keeping the position.#T4#
Nurmagomedov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Nurmagomedov wants to control from the top but Binesdirty keeps moving.
Binesdirty seems keen to control Nurmagomedov's posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nurmagomedov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Binesdirty's head.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Khabib Nurmagomedov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
A head kick misses from Binesdirty.
Nurmagomedov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Binesdirty stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Binesdirty wants it to stay on the feet.
Binesdirty slaps away a takedown attempt from Nurmagomedov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A big left from Binesdirty misses.
Binesdirty throws a head kick but Nurmagomedov moves out of range.
Nurmagomedov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Binesdirty defends it well.
Nurmagomedov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Binesdirty avoids it really well and circles away.
Mitur Binesdirty has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khabib Nurmagomedov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Binesdirty with a hook.#T1#
Binesdirty defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nurmagomedov.
Binesdirty pulls out of a head kick attempt. #TD2#
Nurmagomedov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Nurmagomedov takes a little break here. Binesdirty wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Binesdirty is trying to improve his position.
Khabib Nurmagomedov has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Nurmagomedov creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Binesdirty sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Binesdirty tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Nurmagomedov easily slips into full mount!
Binesdirty is working to get back to half guard.
The referee warns Binesdirty that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head. #T3#
Binesdirty tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Binesdirty is working hard here to advance position.
Nurmagomedov looking to control but Binesdirty is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Binesdirty blocking the ground and pound.
Nurmagomedov scoring with strikes but Binesdirty is staying in there.
A nice elbow there by Nurmagomedov.#T4#
Binesdirty really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Nurmagomedov looking to control but Binesdirty is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Binesdirty holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Nurmagomedov tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nurmagomedov tries to control but Binesdirty wriggling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Khabib Nurmagomedov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
A clash of legs there as Nurmagomedov blocks the low kick.
Binesdirty throws a head kick that misses.
Binesdirty ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nurmagomedov moves away.#TD2#
Binesdirty tries to sprawl but Nurmagomedov drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES#
Binesdirty manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Nurmagomedov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Binesdirty counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Binesdirty misses with a wild body shot.
Nurmagomedov shoots in for a takedown but Binesdirty shows good takedown defense.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Binesdirty misses with a head kick.
Nurmagomedov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Binesdirty under the eye.#T1#
Nurmagomedov walks into a straight right hand from Binesdirty.#CUT#
It looks like Khabib Nurmagomedov has been cut.
Binesdirty ducks under a wild hook from Nurmagomedov.
Binesdirty throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Binesdirty misses with a wild body shot.
Nurmagomedov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've been told by Binesdirty's head coaches at Cylon Training Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Binesdirty gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Binesdirty pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nurmagomedov moves out of range of the body kick.
Binesdirty throws a nice looking combination but Nurmagomedov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Binesdirty misses with a wild body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Binesdirty. Those never looked like landing.
Mitur Binesdirty has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Nurmagomedov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Binesdirty counters with a solid body kick.
Mitur Binesdirty has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khabib Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Binesdirty is fending him off so far but Nurmagomedov persists. Nope, Binesdirty circles away and we're back to standing.
It looked like Binesdirty was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Binesdirty pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Good shot there by Nurmagomedov.
A head kick misses from Binesdirty.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nurmagomedov tries for a takedown but Binesdirty sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nurmagomedov has his takedown stuffed
letting Binesdirty counter with a right hand.
Nurmagomedov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mitur Binesdirty seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Nurmagomedov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Binesdirty throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nurmagomedov feints the counter takedown.
Binesdirty tries to land a front kick but Nurmagomedov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nurmagomedov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Binesdirty defends it well.
Binesdirty throws a body shot but no joy.
Nurmagomedov fails with a takedown attempt.
Binesdirty tries a head kick but it misses.
Binesdirty is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nurmagomedov can do to turn this around?
Binesdirty swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nurmagomedov.
Mitur Binesdirty is winning the standup battle so far.#T4#
Binesdirty throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Nurmagomedov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Binesdirty keeping moving, preventing Nurmagomedov from controlling successfully.
Binesdirty trying to keep a closed guard but Nurmagomedov is proving a slippery customer.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Binesdirty throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Binesdirty keeping moving, preventing Nurmagomedov from controlling successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mitur Binesdirty showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Nurmagomedov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Khabib Nurmagomedov!

Event: HFC 92:Bailey vs Odori
Date: Mar 25, 2017

#R1#
Sonnen sizes up Magomedov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Magomedov shoots and misses
letting Sonnen counter with a right hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sonnen.
Rashid Magomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Sonnen rushes Magomedov and presses him up against the cage.
Magomedov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Magomedov lands a left hand.
Sonnen 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.
Magomedov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sonnen smiles and moves away.
Dao Sonnen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rashid Magomedov.#CL#
Sonnen closes the distance and clinches.
Sonnen tries to land knees in the clinch but Magomedov avoids the damage to the body.
Sonnen lands a body punch.
Sonnen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sonnen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sonnen tries a body shot but Magomedov blocks it.
Magomedov tries to pull guard but Sonnen forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Sonnen lands with a right to the head.
Magomedov tries a knee to the head but Sonnen blocks it.
Sonnen pushes Magomedov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sonnen prevents the takedown attempt. #T1#
Sonnen scores with a shoulder strike.
Magomedov tries to pull guard but Sonnen holds him up against the cage and eventually Magomedov drops back down to his feet.
Come on Sonnen - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Sonnen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #ROC#
Magomedov is rocked!
Sonnen stalling the fight.
Magomedov is still on wobbly legs! Can Sonnen finish him?
Sonnen pulls back and lands a big elbow that stuns Magomedov! Sonnen unloads with more strikes and Magomedov sinks to his knees! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dao Sonnen!
During a confident post fight interview, Dao Sonnen thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: LFC 28
Date: Mar 25, 2017

#R1#
Divnich misses with a body kick.
Kass was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Divnich misses with a head kick.
Divnich connects with a body shot.
Kass throws a body punch but Divnich moves out of range.
Maxim Divnich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kass takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kass tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Divnich was well out of range. Poor timing from Kass.
Divnich ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kass gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kass missing with a left hand there. Divnich was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Divnich lands a head kick!
Divnich fails to land with a series of punches.
Divnich throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice inside leg kick there by Divnich. That's going to slow Kass down.
Divnich moves out of range as Kass strikes.
Divnich throws a right and a left that Kass avoids nicely.
Divnich misses with an uppercut
and Kass counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kass with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Divnich to score with a decent uppercut.
Divnich fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Divnich swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kass counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Kass dodges the punch combination from Divnich.
A punch combination from Divnich misses.
Kass moves away from the strike by Divnich.
Kass pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Divnich is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kass with a body shot.
Kass takes a swing at Divnich's ribcage but misses.
Divnich takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Divnich lands with a good body shot.
Divnich throws a shot from downtown. Kass moves away and avoids it.#CL#
Kass has Divnich up against the cage in a clinch.
Divnich blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Divnich's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Divnich throws a series of punches but Kass avoids them all with ease.
Kass was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kass misses with an uppercut.
Divnich looks to land a combination but Kass avoids it well.
Divnich staying out of range there.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kass throws a jab but it's blocked by Divnich.
Kass's jab looks to have found its range, popping Divnich under the eye.#CUT#
It looks like Maxim Divnich has been cut.
Divnich misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kass.
Divnich swings widly with a right hand
and Kass counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kass takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Divnich takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Divnich stalks Kass and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kass's face. Kass staggers backwards, shaken.
Kass lands with a hook. Divnich tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Divnich takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Divnich moves away from the strike by Kass.
Kass uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Divnich.
Divnich ducks under a wild hook from Kass.
Divnich walks into a stiff left hand from Kass.
Kass cracks Divnich with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Divnich fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kass is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
A slow jab from Divnich misses its intended target.
Divnich swings for the body but Kass moves out of range. #T3#
Divnich throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Divnich misses with a hook.
Kass on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kass is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A punch lands to the side of Kass 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Divnich closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kass fails with an attempt to clinch.
Divnich changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Divnich throws a low kick but Kass moves out of range easily.
A little feinted left hand from Kass on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kass is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kass is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Divnich.
Kass slips a jab and a cross from Divnich.
A counter left hand to the body from Kass misses its target.
Divnich misses with a straight left.
Kass is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Divnich throws a looping overhand right but Kass ducks down to avoid it.
Divnich waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kass.
Kass was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Divnich ducks under a wild hook from Kass.
Divnich throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kass sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kass throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
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!
Divnich bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T4#
Divnich throws a body shot but no joy.
Divnich connects with a body shot that sends Kass's belly button to the back.
Divnich throws a right hand that Kass ducks under and follows up with a left that Kass also avoids with ease.
Kass was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kass lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Divnich takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Divnich misses with an uppercut
and Kass cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Divnich takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Divnich looks winded!
Divnich throws a sloppy head kick and Kass moves out of range easily.
Divnich misses with the combination.
Divnich throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#KD#
Kass drops Divnich with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Divnich looks back up at him and smiles so Kass waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#
Divnich is rocked!#CUT#
That has opened up Maxim Divnich's cut even more.
Divnich misses with a jab, cross combination.
Divnich is still on wobbly legs! Can Kass finish him?
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kass scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Divnich fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kass manages to avoid it.
Divnich throws a shot from downtown. Kass moves away and avoids it.
Divnich avoids the body shot from Kass.
A little jabbing left from Divnich on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Maxim Divnich will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Maxim Divnich's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Divnich on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Divnich seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd cheers as Divnich lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kass doesn't seem phased though.
Divnich avoids the body shot from Kass. #KD#
Kass lands a left and a right that send Divnich crashing to the mat, dazed. Kass thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Kass tries to clinch up.
Divnich tries a quick counter leg kick but Kass is wise to it.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Divnich 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.
Divnich scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Divnich looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #KD#
Kass cracks Divnich with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Divnich looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Kass finish him?
Divnich misses with a series of wild punches.
Some wild striking there from Divnich.
Sloppy strikes from Divnich. Those never looked like landing.
Divnich uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kass has time to react.
Kass avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A low kick from Divnich is predictable there
and Kass counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kass waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Divnich.
Divnich throws a right hand that Kass ducks under and follows up with a left that Kass also avoids with ease.#T1#
Kass lands the left hand.
Kass fails with an attempt to clinch.
Divnich misses with a hook.
Kass takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kass staying out of range there.
A jab from Divnich misses. #CL#
Kass has closed the distance and engaged Divnich in a clinch.
Divnich blocks an uppercut.
Kass swings wildly with an uppercut but Divnich uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Divnich breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Divnich throws a series of punches but Kass avoids them all with ease.
It looked like Kass wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kass dodges the punch combination from Divnich. #CL#
Kass clinches. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kass.
Kass throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Divnich.
Kass misses with the head strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kass working aggressively here.
Kass misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kass creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #CUT#
The cut above Maxim Divnich's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kass.
Divnich's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kass fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kass misses with a punch to the body.
Kass swings wildly with an uppercut but Divnich uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kass lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T3##BC2#
Divnich breaks the clinch.
Kass scores with a jab.
Kass steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Divnich.
Divnich scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kass in his tracks.
Divnich smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Divnich swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Divnich takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Divnich misses with an uppercut.
Kass with a hook.#CUT#
Maxim Divnich's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Divnich has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Divnich throws out a loose jab but Kass uses good head movement to avoid it.
Divnich throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kass stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#KD#
Kass lands a big uppercut and Divnich crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Divnich looks OK. Kass waves Divnich back to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Divnich ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kass moves away.
Kass swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Divnich throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Kass counters with a right hand from hell and Divnich is out cold! A vicious knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Big Kass!
Big Kass decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: DFC 31: Dalton Vs Kicker 2
Date: Mar 25, 2017

#R1##TD#
Slaughter bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Slaughter looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Kharitonov is avoiding damage well.
Kharitonov takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Kharitonov on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
We've been hearing good reports from Slaughter's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Kharitonov takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Sloppy strikes there by Slaughter.
Slaughter throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Slaughter tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Slaughter working away.
Kharitonov managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Slaughter.
Slaughter creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Kharitonov sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Kharitonov is trying to get back to his feet.
Slaughter is chipping away with strikes.
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!
Kharitonov throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Kharitonov is looking to reverse the position.#T1#
Slaughter landing a few strikes.
Slaughter is chipping away with strikes.
Kharitonov tries to buck Slaughter off but Slaughter is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Slaughter is looking to take a break and control but Kharitonov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kharitonov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Slaughter looks up at the clock and then as Kharitonov takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Slaughter smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Slaughter fails to land a wild elbow strike.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Kharitonov takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain. #T2#
Slaughter lands some shots froms side control.
Slaughter scoring with punches and elbows.
Slaughter is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Kharitonov will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Kharitonov parries the strikes from Slaughter easily there. Slaughter is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Kharitonov to escape.
Kharitonov takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Slaughter looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Kharitonov is avoiding damage well.
Kharitonov takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Kharitonov is being controlled here.
Kharitonov stops Slaughter from passing to mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Slaughter landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #T3#
Slaughter lands some shots froms side control.
Slaughter cracks Kharitonov with a big right hand but Kharitonov just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Kharitonov defending against the ground and pound.
Slaughter lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Kharitonov down.
Slaughter working the head and body with strikes.
Slaughter throws a strike aimed at the side of Kharitonov's head but Kharitonov avoids it well.
Kharitonov is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Slaughter is controlling him well.
Slaughter in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Slaughter lands a few punches from side control.
Slaughter wants to control but Kharitonov is keeping him busy.
Slaughter misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards. #T4#
Kharitonov managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Slaughter.
Kharitonov takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
The strikes coming from Slaughter are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Slaughter working the ground and pound.#ES2#
Kharitonov explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape 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!
Slaughter fails with a takedown attempt.
Kharitonov throws a head kick that misses
and Slaughter counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Slaughter showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kharitonov.
Kharitonov looks to throw the jab but Slaughter is out of range.
Kharitonov avoids the head kick by Slaughter.
Kharitonov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Slaughter with a body shot.
Slaughter fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#KD2#
Kharitonov lands a head kick that stumbles Slaughter and the fighters go to the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Doctor Slaughter dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Kharitonov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CUT2#
It looks like Doctor Slaughter has been cut.
Slaughter closes the distance and clinches up with Kharitonov, looking for a takedown. Slaughter pushes Kharitonov against the cage but Kharitonov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Slaughter swings for the body but Kharitonov moves out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Slaughter.
Slaughter throws a right hand that misses
and Kharitonov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#KD2#
Kharitonov sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Slaughter to the ground! Kharitonov dives into full mount looking to finish!#ROC2#
Slaughter is rocked!
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!
Kharitonov prevents Slaughter from getting the reversal.
Oh Slaughter is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Slaughter is squirming around, avoiding Kharitonov's attempts to control the action.
Slaughter seems to have got his legs back now.
Kharitonov content just to control the position here.
Slaughter is squirming around, avoiding Kharitonov's attempts to control the action.
Slaughter is trying desperately to improve position.
Slaughter wants to control but Kharitonov is having none of it.#T1#
Slaughter sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Kharitonov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
Slaughter is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kharitonov pulls his head out easily.
Slaughter is not content to let Kharitonov control the position.
Slaughter has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kharitonov is working away from the top position though.
Doctor Slaughter overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Slaughter is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Slaughter is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kharitonov pulls his head out easily. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Slaughter is trying to get back to full guard.
Kharitonov wants to free his trapped foot but Slaughter is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Slaughter is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kharitonov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kharitonov's back!
Slaughter is working the ground and pound. Can Kharitonov escape?
Kharitonov is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Slaughter lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Slaughter lands a shot to the head.
Slaughter punches Kharitonov on the ear. #T3#
Slaughter has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Kharitonov's body.
Slaughter lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Slaughter is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Kharitonov up.
Slaughter punches Kharitonov on the ear. #ROC#
Kharitonov is rocked!
Slaughter drops a couple of huge strikes from the back position and Kharitonov is in real trouble here! Slaughter lands more strikes and the referee has to step in to end the fight! Slaughter is delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Doctor Slaughter!
A determined Doctor Slaughter didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!

Event: GKNY 122 - Lilard vs Man
Date: Mar 25, 2017

#R1#
Khaliev drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Boyka loads up on a big right hand but Khaliev slips the punch.
Boyka throws an off balance right hand
enabling Khaliev to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#
It looks like Yuri Boyka has been cut.
Boyka tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Khaliev paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Boyka dips to his left and cracks Khaliev with an uppercut!
Boyka 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.
Some wild striking there from Khaliev.
Boyka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Khaliev.
Khaliev swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Khaliev throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Boyka fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Boyka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Khaliev moves away.
Khaliev throws a nice looking combination but Boyka bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Khaliev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Khaliev avoids the body shot from Boyka.
Boyka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Adam Khaliev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Khaliev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Boyka.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boyka checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jab, jab by Khaliev - just one landing.
Khaliev takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#T1#
A big left from Khaliev misses.
Boyka attempts a counter takedown but Khaliev avoids it well and moves away.
Boyka thuds his right hand into Khaliev's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Boyka slips a jab and a cross from Khaliev.
Khaliev misses with a double jab.
Boyka misses the jab.
Khaliev misses the shot to the body.
Yuri Boyka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Khaliev closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Boyka swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Khaliev counters with a series of strikes. Boyka will be more careful next time no doubt.
Boyka works the jab nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Boyka misses the target.
Khaliev thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Khaliev throws a nice looking combination but Boyka bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Boyka on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Khaliev throws a right and a left that Boyka avoids nicely.
Boyka smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Khaliev dips to his left and cracks Boyka with an uppercut!
Khaliev misses with a hook. Boyka ducked under it nicely. #T2#
No luck for Khaliev with that takedown attempt.
A slow jab from Khaliev misses its intended target.
Khaliev gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Boyka is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A punch combination from Khaliev misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Boyka misses its target.
Khaliev feints a jab promting Boyka to slip. Khaliev then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Boyka slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Boyka lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #ROC#
Khaliev is rocked!
Boyka lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Khaliev up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Boyka from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Khaliev's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Yuri Boyka!
Yuri Boyka seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Carnage 33
Date: Mar 25, 2017

#R1#
Sveinsson slips a jab from Emelianenko.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sveinsson! But no joy.
Sveinsson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sveinsson blocks a jab.
Sveinsson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Emelianenko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sveinsson misses with a hook
and Emelianenko counters with a stiff right hand.
Emelianenko thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sveinsson misses the jab.#CL2#
Sveinsson has closed the distance and engaged Emelianenko in a clinch.
Emelianenko can't get the takedown.
Sveinsson scores with a shoulder strike.
Sveinsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sveinsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Emelianenko controls his hands.
Emelianenko tries to pull guard but Sveinsson won't allow it.
A frustrated look appears on Emelianenko's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Emelianenko fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fedor Emelianenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sveinsson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sveinsson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#BC#
Emelianenko breaks the clinch. #T1#
Sveinsson moves out of range as Emelianenko strikes.
Emelianenko scores with a hook to the body. Sveinsson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice shot by Emelianenko.
Sveinsson cracks Emelianenko with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sveinsson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sveinsson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Emelianenko rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sveinsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A swing and a miss from Sveinsson.
Knutr Sveinsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Emelianenko throws a jab but it's blocked by Sveinsson.
Emelianenko catches Sveinsson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Emelianenko throws a poor cross that misses
and Sveinsson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Sveinsson closes the distance and pushes Emelianenko back into the cage.
Sveinsson lands a right hand.
Emelianenko has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Emelianenko is trying to break the clinch but Sveinsson is controlling him.
Emelianenko fails to pull guard.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sveinsson. #T2#
Emelianenko jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sveinsson walks away with a smile on his face. Emelianenko gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Emelianenko misses with a hook.#CL2#
Sveinsson drives through and clinches with Emelianenko against the cage.
Emelianenko is stalling here.
Emelianenko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Emelianenko blocking some punches.
Emelianenko tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sveinsson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Emelianenko tries to pull guard but Sveinsson holds him up against the cage and eventually Emelianenko drops back down to his feet.
Good body shot from Sveinsson.
Emelianenko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sveinsson.
Sveinsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sveinsson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Emelianenko blocks an uppercut.
Sveinsson doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T3#
Sveinsson has a couple of punches blocked by Emelianenko.
Emelianenko wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sveinsson has him pressed against the cage.
Sveinsson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Sveinsson.
Emelianenko is breathing heavily.
Emelianenko tries to score a body lock takedown but Sveinsson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Emelianenko is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sveinsson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Sveinsson lands a nice uppercut.
Emelianenko tries for a takedown but Sveinsson manages to get underhooks.
Sveinsson lands a hook that snaps the head of Emelianenko backwards.
Sveinsson misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Sveinsson.
Sveinsson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sveinsson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sveinsson lands a shoulder strike.
A short right from Sveinsson on the inside.
Emelianenko tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sveinsson smiles and moves away.
Sveinsson works Emelianenko's body with a nice hook.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sveinsson drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Emelianenko right on the button. Emelianenko goes down! Sveinsson follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Sveinsson gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Knutr Sveinsson!
A victorious Knutr Sveinsson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: LH48: Kazakov vs Black
Date: Mar 24, 2017

#R1#
Jones is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Oleynik darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CUT#
It looks like John Jones has been cut.#CL2#
Jones darts in and clinches Oleynik up against the cage.
Oleynik's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Oleynik blocks the elbow strike.
Oleynik takes an elbow to the temple.
Jones lands a damaging elbow. #CUT2#
It looks like Alexey Oleynik has been cut.
Oleynik works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Oleynik wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Oleynik presses Jones against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Oleynik dodges an elbow strike from Jones.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jones just misses with a elbow thrown towards Oleynik's brow.
A left hand lands to the body for Oleynik.
Oleynik is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Oleynik avoids a wild elbow strike from Jones.
Jones tries a body shot but Oleynik blocks it.
Jones throws an elbow but it's blocked. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Oleynik fails to land.
Jones pushes off an throws an elbow but Oleynik leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Jones misses with an elbow strike.
Oleynik throws a punch but it's blocked by Jones.
Oleynik pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Nice elbow from Jones.
Oleynik blocks an elbow strike from Jones.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jones throws an elbow but misses.
Jones blocking some punches.
Jones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Oleynik on the inside.
Jones pushes off an throws an elbow but Oleynik leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Oleynik works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Oleynik blocks the elbow strike.
Jones creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Jones gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Oleynik avoids a wild elbow strike from Jones.
Jones throws an elbow that misses.
Oleynik dodges an elbow strike from Jones.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jones throws an elbow but misses.
Jones lands a damaging elbow. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Oleynik.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jones just misses with a elbow thrown towards Oleynik's brow.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jones just misses with a elbow thrown towards Oleynik's brow.
Jones pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Oleynik takes an elbow to the temple.
Jones misses with an elbow over the top.
Jones pushes off an throws an elbow but Oleynik leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jones.
Jones tries to throw a body punch but Oleynik avoids it by throwing Jones back against the cage.
Jones pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Jones pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Jones comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Oleynik lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Our sources have told us that Oleynik has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Jones misses with an elbow strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Oleynik.
Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Oleynik's elbow.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jones just misses with a elbow thrown towards Oleynik's brow.
Oleynik has had enough of the clinch but Jones keeps him there for the moment.
Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jones comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Oleynik blocks an elbow strike from Jones. #T3#
Oleynik misses with a hook to the ribs.
Oleynik working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Oleynik blocks the elbow strike.
Jones lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jones lands an elbow inside that Oleynik shrugs off.
Oleynik looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Oleynik lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jones digs a right hand into Oleynik's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Oleynik's gas tank.
Jones lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Jones has Oleynik pressed against the cage, preventing Oleynik from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jones throws an elbow but misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jones.
Jones lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Jones misses with an elbow over the top.
Oleynik blocks an elbow strike from Jones.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jones throws an elbow but misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jones.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oleynik working aggressively here.
Jones lands a damaging elbow.
Jones lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #T4#
Nice body punch from Jones - that landed with a thud.
Jones gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Jones lands an elbow just above Oleynik 's eye.
Oleynik has a couple of punches blocked by Jones.
Jones gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jones creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Jones lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Oleynik swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones lands an elbow inside.
Jones misses with an elbow strike.
Jones misses with a punch to the body.
Oleynik avoids the elbow strike from Jones, against the cage.
Jones misses with an elbow over the top.
Oleynik lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Oleynik takes an elbow to the temple.
Jones lands an elbow just above Oleynik 's eye.
Oleynik takes an elbow to the temple.
Oleynik avoids a wild elbow strike from Jones.
Jones looks to throw an elbow but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Jones dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Oleynik's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Jones doesn't manage to clinch there - Oleynik circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Oleynik misses the target.#CL2#
Jones gets a clinch.
Oleynik swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oleynik tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jones pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Jones lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jones has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Oleynik blocks the elbow strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jones.
Jones lands an elbow that stopped Oleynik in his tracks for a moment.
Oleynik tries to throw a body punch but Jones avoids it by throwing Oleynik back against the cage.
Jones blocking some punches.
Oleynik takes an elbow to the temple.
Oleynik is trying to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jones stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jones tries to throw a body punch but Oleynik avoids it by throwing Jones back against the cage.
Jones lands an elbow inside.
Oleynik dodges an elbow strike from Jones.
Jones creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Oleynik's defenses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jones just misses with a elbow thrown towards Oleynik's brow.
Jones lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Jones lands an elbow that stopped Oleynik in his tracks for a moment.
John Jones seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jones just misses with a elbow thrown towards Oleynik's brow.
Oleynik takes an elbow to the temple.
Jones blocking some punches.
Jones creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Oleynik's defenses.
Oleynik misses with the head strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jones just misses with a elbow thrown towards Oleynik's brow.
Oleynik takes an elbow to the temple.
Jones misses with a hook to the ribs.
Oleynik misses with a punch on the inside.
Oleynik takes an elbow to the forehead.
Oleynik is trying to maintain a safe position but Jones gets an underhook and turns Oleynik into the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jones.
Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Oleynik controls the action.
Jones gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones tries a body shot but Oleynik blocks it.
Jones throws an elbow that misses.
Jones looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T2#
Jones throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Oleynik takes an elbow to the forehead.
Oleynik is looking to break free of the clinch but Jones has double underhooks.
Oleynik looking to stall.
Jones throws an elbow but it misses.
Jones comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Oleynik controls the action.
Jones lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Oleynik throws a head punch that misses.
Jones creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Oleynik blocks an elbow strike.#BC#
Oleynik manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Jones fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Oleynik, pushing him back against the cage.
Oleynik avoids the elbow strike from Jones, against the cage.
Jones lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Oleynik swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jones creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Oleynik blocks an elbow strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jones. #T3#
Oleynik dodges an elbow strike from Jones.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jones throws an elbow but misses.
Jones misses with an elbow strike.
Oleynik is trying to maintain a safe position but Jones gets an underhook and turns Oleynik into the cage.
Oleynik trying to stall but Jones improves his position.
Nice elbow from Jones.
Oleynik blocks an elbow strike from Jones.
Jones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Oleynik blocks an elbow strike.
Jones throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Oleynik avoids the elbow strike from Jones, against the cage.
Oleynik blocks an elbow strike from Jones.
Jones throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Jones throws an elbow but it misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jones.
Jones lands a damaging elbow.
Jones misses with a punch to the body.
Jones lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Jones tries a body shot but Oleynik blocks it. #T4#
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Jones tries a body shot but Oleynik blocks it.
Oleynik swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jones lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Jones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones lands a body punch.
Oleynik blocks an elbow strike from Jones.
Nice elbow from Jones.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jones throws an elbow but misses.
Jones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jones gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Jones throws an elbow that misses.
Oleynik tries a body shot but Jones blocks it.
Oleynik tries to work over Jones's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jones lands an elbow just above Oleynik 's eye.
Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Oleynik blocks an elbow strike from Jones.
Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Oleynik controls his hands.
Jones lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Jones rushes Oleynik and presses him up against the cage.
Jones lands an elbow that stopped Oleynik in his tracks for a moment.
Jones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jones just misses with a elbow thrown towards Oleynik's brow.
Jones gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jones.
Jones throws an elbow but it misses.
Oleynik blocks an elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jones throws an elbow but misses.
Jones creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Oleynik cracks Jones with a nice body shot.
Oleynik is trying to maintain a safe position but Jones gets an underhook and turns Oleynik into the cage.
Jones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jones pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones throws an elbow but it misses.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Oleynik takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jones just misses with a elbow thrown towards Oleynik's brow.
Jones misses with an elbow strike.
Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Oleynik working aggressively here.
Oleynik lands a right hand.
Oleynik throws a head punch that misses.
Jones lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Jones misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jones lands an elbow just above Oleynik 's eye.
Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Oleynik's elbow.
A hook to the body from Jones.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jones throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jones tries to work over Oleynik's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jones lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jones lands an elbow just above Oleynik 's eye.
Jones lands a nice elbow.
Oleynik takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jones lands an elbow just above Oleynik 's eye.
Oleynik throws a head punch that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Oleynik's defenses.
Jones lands a damaging elbow.
Jones works on Oleynik's body with a couple of short punches.#T2#
Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jones lands an elbow inside that Oleynik shrugs off.
Jones lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Jones comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jones.
Oleynik misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jones lands an elbow just above Oleynik 's eye.
Jones creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Oleynik's defenses.
Jones gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jones.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jones just misses with a elbow thrown towards Oleynik's brow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jones.
Jones lands an elbow inside that Oleynik shrugs off.
Nice elbow from Jones.
Jones lands a nice elbow. #ROC2#
Oleynik is rocked!
Jones gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Oh Oleynik is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jones lands a nice elbow.
Jones pulls back and lands a big elbow that stuns Oleynik! Jones unloads with more strikes and Oleynik sinks to his knees! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Jones!

Event: DFC 30: Total Carnage
Date: Mar 24, 2017

#R1#
Mineev lands with a cross. #CUT#
It looks like Sonjay Narumbatangalang has been cut.
Mineev lands a glancing blow to the side of Narumbatangalang's head.
Mineev throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Narumbatangalang counters with a nice kick to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Narumbatangalang. Mineev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Narumbatangalang digs a good hook to Mineev's body.
We've been informed that Narumbatangalang has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Mineev pounces like a tiger and cracks Narumbatangalang with a vicious hook! Narumbatangalang is down but not out! Mineev follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Vladimir Mineev!

Event: RBFC 91:Schopenhauer vs Matos
Date: Mar 18, 2017

#R1#
Nice defenses there by Abdurahimov.
Abdurahimov throws the left hand but Rewell avoids the punch easily.
Rewell lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The fight stays on the outside here - Abdurahimov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rewell throws out a loose jab but Abdurahimov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Abdurahimov scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT#
It looks like Alexander Rewell has been cut.
Rewell throws a nice outside leg kick.
Abdurahimov throws a wild body kick that Rewell sees coming a mile off.
Rewell scores with a jab to the head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rewell.
Abdurahimov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rewell! But no joy.
Rewell cracks Abdurahimov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Abdurahimov avoids the body shot from Rewell.
Abdurahimov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Abdurahimov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Abdurahimov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rewell manages to avoid it.
Rewell raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Abdurahimov cracks Rewell with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Rewell.#T1#
Rewell gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Abdurahimov.
Abdurahimov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rewell has time to react.
Alexander Rewell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Abdurahimov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Abdurahimov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Abdurahimov misses with a looping left.
Abdurahimov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rewell tries to land a leg kick but Abdurahimov saw it coming and moves away.
Rewell throws a body punch but Abdurahimov moves out of range.
Rewell connects with a right hand. Abdurahimov shakes it off.#CUT2#
It looks like Shamil Abdurahimov has been cut.
Abdurahimov lands a jab to the head.
Rewell misses with a body kick.
Abdurahimov looks to land a right hand but Rewell moved out of range.
Abdurahimov tries to bum rush Rewell with a series of wild strikes but Rewell uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Abdurahimov looks to clinch
and Rewell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rewell looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Abdurahimov misses the jab.
Abdurahimov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rewell throws a shot from downtown. Abdurahimov moves away and avoids it.
Rewell looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Abdurahimov walks into a left hand. #T2#
Abdurahimov moves out of range of the body kick from Rewell.
Rewell takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rewell on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Abdurahimov blocks the body kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Abdurahimov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Abdurahimov missing with a left hand there. Rewell was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rewell thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Abdurahimov if he has to take too many more of those.
Abdurahimov cracks the inside of Rewell's front leg.
Abdurahimov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Abdurahimov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Abdurahimov ducks under a wild hook from Rewell.
Rewell throws a nice inside leg kick.
Abdurahimov looks to land a right hand but Rewell moved out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rewell! But no joy.
Abdurahimov scores with a leg kick.
Rewell is looking to land body kicks.
A jab from Rewell misses.
Rewell with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Abdurahimov to score with a decent uppercut.
Rewell is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Abdurahimov had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.#T3#
A punch lands to the side of Abdurahimov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nice body punch from Abdurahimov.
A punch combination from Abdurahimov misses.
Abdurahimov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rewell but Rewell pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rewell on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A cross from Abdurahimov lands.
Abdurahimov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rewell moves out of range of the body kick from Abdurahimov.
Abdurahimov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Rewell with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Abdurahimov to score with a decent uppercut.
Shamil Abdurahimov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Abdurahimov throws a head kick but Rewell moves out of range.
Rewell steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Abdurahimov missing with a left hand there. Rewell was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rewell fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rewell avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rewell. #T4#
Abdurahimov shoots in for a takedown but Rewell shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Abdurahimov scores with a three punch combo!
Rewell moves out of range of the body kick.
Rewell throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Rewell throws a looping overhand right but Abdurahimov ducks down to avoid it.
Abdurahimov closes the distance and clinches up with Rewell, looking for a takedown. Abdurahimov pushes Rewell against the cage but Rewell circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shamil Abdurahimov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rewell's jab looks to have found its range, popping Abdurahimov under the eye.
Rewell works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rewell with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rewell with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rewell scores with a push kick.
Abdurahimov misses with a low kick.
Rewell doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rewell turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Abdurahimov misses with a left hand
and Rewell counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Abdurahimov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Rewell lands a body shot.
Rewell bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Abdurahimov's head backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Alexander Rewell will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Abdurahimov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Rewell's guard.
Abdurahimov throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rewell is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Abdurahimov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rewell works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abdurahimov throws a big elbow that misses.
Abdurahimov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rewell is on top in guard. #REVB##T1#
Rewell is looking to stand up but Abdurahimov won't let him.
Abdurahimov trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Rewell is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Rewell wants to control from the top but Abdurahimov keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Abdurahimov defending well as Rewell loads up on a big left hand.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Rewell - that will leave a mark! #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rewell takes a swing at Abdurahimov's ribcage but misses.
Rewell moves out of range of the strikes.
Abdurahimov misses with an uppercut. Rewell saw that one coming.
Rewell throws out a counter right but Abdurahimov avoids it with no problem.
Rewell turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Rewell. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rewell.
Nice body kick there by Rewell.
Abdurahimov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Abdurahimov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rewell.
Abdurahimov throws a right and a left that Rewell avoids nicely.
Abdurahimov backing away here, and Rewell unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Rewell stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rewell wants it to stay on the feet.
Abdurahimov misses with the combination.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Abdurahimov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rewell misses with a body kick.
Rewell keeps Abdurahimov at a distance using the push kick. #T3#
Abdurahimov tries to move into range but Rewell moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CUT2#
Shamil Abdurahimov's cut is getting worse.
Abdurahimov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rewell.
Abdurahimov throws a poor cross that misses
letting Rewell counter with a right hand.
Rewell scores with a push kick.
Rewell thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Abdurahimov if he has to take too many more of those.
Rewell lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Abdurahimov throws a head kick that misses.
A little jabbing left from Rewell on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rewell scores with a nice right hand. #KD2#
Rewell lands a big head kick that sends Abdurahimov tumbling to the mat! Rewell takes a step backwards and waves Abdurahimov back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Abdurahimov is rocked!#CUT2#
Shamil Abdurahimov's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
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!
The crowd cheers as Rewell lands an impressive looking overhand right. Abdurahimov doesn't seem phased though.
Oh Abdurahimov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rewell has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rewell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Abdurahimov throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #KD2#
Rewell drops Abdurahimov with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Abdurahimov looks back up at him and smiles so Rewell waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Rewell throws a nice looking combination but Abdurahimov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rewell throws a shot to the body.
Rewell connects with an inside leg kick.
Rewell changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Rewell dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A head kick by Rewell - that's a beauty! Abdurahimov is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Rewell can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Alexander Rewell!
In defeat, Shamil Abdurahimov stepped up to the mic, saying 'I was robbed'.

Event: DUEL#52 Naga Wing vs Riccuito
Date: Mar 18, 2017

#R1##TD2#
Kantola looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Kantola wants to control from the top but Khalidov keeps moving.
Kantola being controlled here momentarily.
Khalidov trying to keep a closed guard but Kantola is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Khalidov looking for a guillotine here but Kantola defends easily.
Khalidov controls Kantola momentarily but Kantola frees himself.
Kantola sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kantola trying to control but Khalidov is working from the bottom.
Khalidov controls Kantola momentarily but Kantola frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Kantola passes Khalidov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kantola perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Khalidov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kantola is working away from the top position though.
My spies in 3Band MMA ($500/week) inform me that Kantola has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Kantola is taking a breather. Khalidov says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Khalidov is looking to control Kantola's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Khalidov avoid being mounted?
Kantola is trying to control the action in half guard but Khalidov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Khalidov tries to roll over but Kantola keeps him under control.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Khalidov is trying is best to control the position here.
Kantola controlling the action here. #SUB#
Khalidov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kantola slows the pace down in half guard.
Kantola wants to take a breather but Khalidov is having none of it.
Khalidov tries to get to full guard but Kantola has control of the leg.
Khalidov preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T3#
Khalidov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kantola trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kantola sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Khalidov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kantola is one step ahead there.
Khalidov keeping full guard, as Kantola tries to pass. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Khalidov looking to control.
Khalidov keeping moving, preventing Kantola from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Khalidov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A head kick misses from Kantola.
Kantola throws a nice looking combination but Khalidov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Khalidov tries to counter by clinching up but Kantola breaks away and moves out of range.#CL2#
Kantola takes the fight into the clinch.
Kantola is trying to maintain a safe position but Khalidov gets an underhook and turns Kantola into the cage.
Kantola tries to land knees in the clinch but Khalidov avoids the damage to the body.
Kantola misses with a hook to the ribs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Khalidov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Khalidov stalls.
Khalidov lands with a right to the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Khalidov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ari Kantola dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Kantola misses with a double jab.
Khalidov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kantola.
Kantola misses with a hook. Khalidov ducked under it nicely.
Khalidov throws a body punch but Kantola moves out of range.
Kantola lands with a good body shot.
Kantola checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mamed Khalidov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#KD2#
Kantola bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Khalidov! He dives into his guard looking to finish! #ROC2#
Khalidov is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Mamed Khalidov has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Khalidov pulls Kantola in to control the position.
Oh Khalidov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kantola trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Khalidov seems to have got his legs back now.
Khalidov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kantola is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Khalidov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T1#
Khalidov being controlled here, momentarily.
Kantola wants to control from the top but Khalidov keeps moving.
Khalidov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kantola wants to control from the top but Khalidov keeps moving.
Khalidov is pulling down on Kantola's head. It's preventing any offense from Kantola, at least for the moment.
Kantola is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Kantola fails to land with a series of punches.
Khalidov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kantola tries to score a power double leg takedown but Khalidov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kantola somewhat.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#TD#
Kantola gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ari Kantola has got the better of the ground game so far.
Khalidov stopping the sweep attempt from Kantola.
Khalidov being controlled here momentarily.
Khalidov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Khalidov preventing the sweep.
Khalidov wants to control from the top but Kantola keeps moving.
Kantola has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T3#
Kantola not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Khalidov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kantola is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Khalidov trying to control the position from guard on top but Kantola is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kantola trying to keep a closed guard but Khalidov is proving a slippery customer.
Kantola looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kantola has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kantola is pulling down on Khalidov's head to control his posture.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Khalidov trying to control the position from guard on top but Kantola is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kantola closes the distance looking to clinch
and Khalidov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Ari Kantola has been cut.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#TD#
Khalidov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kantola to the ground. Khalidov is now in Kantola's guard.
Kantola trying to control the position.
Khalidov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Khalidov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Khalidov throws a big right hand that misses.
Kantola trying to control the position.
Kantola wants to sweep here but Khalidov controlling him for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kantola can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Khalidov controls the pace.
Kantola has Khalidov pulled in close to control his posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ari Kantola will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Kantola closes the distance and clinches up with Khalidov, looking for a takedown. Kantola pushes Khalidov against the cage but Khalidov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Khalidov blocks a head kick by Kantola.
Kantola takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kantola misses with a leg kick.
Khalidov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Khalidov throws a leg kick which misses Kantola's front leg but catches the back leg as Kantola tries to avoid it.
Kantola tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Khalidov throws a good cross that connects.
Khalidov tests Kantola's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kantola fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Khalidov is looking to counter the offense by Kantola and move into the clinch.
Khalidov blocks the body kick.
Khalidov fails to land with a series of punches. #T1##TD#
Khalidov shoots in and bounces Kantola off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Khalidov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Khalidov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Khalidov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Khalidov content to stall in guard here.
Kantola controls Khalidov momentarily but Khalidov frees himself.
Khalidov stopping the sweep attempt from Kantola.
Ari Kantola is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Kantola wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Khalidov content to stall in guard here.
Kantola wants to sweep here but Khalidov controlling him for the moment.
Khalidov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kantola can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Khalidov controls the pace.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A jab from Khalidov does it's job there.
Kantola misses with a body kick.
A punch combination from Kantola misses.
Ari Kantola seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Khalidov throws a left and a right that both miss #CL2#
and Kantola counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #T3#
Kantola wants to stall.
Khalidov lands with a short shot to the head. #TD#
Khalidov lands a takedown into guard.
Kantola keeping moving, preventing Khalidov from controlling successfully.
Khalidov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kantola pulls Khalidov in close to his closed guard and prevents Khalidov from doing any damage or advancing position.#SU#
Khalidov stands up from Kantola's guard - Khalidov perhaps looking for a knockout.
Ari Kantola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kantola tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Khalidov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #CL2#
Kantola moves into range and clinches up with Khalidov.
Khalidov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
Khalidov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T4##TD#
Khalidov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kantola's half guard.
Kantola wants to control but Khalidov is keeping busy.
Khalidov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kantola moves into full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Khalidov is stalling in the full guard.
Kantola looking to control.
Khalidov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Mamed Khalidov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kantola is adopting a defensive guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mamed Khalidov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kantola has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: DFC 29: Turner Vs Johns
Date: Mar 18, 2017

#R1#
Erokhin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Champion.
Erokhin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CUT2#
It looks like Striking Champion has been cut.
Erokhin misses with a few strikes there.
Erokhin bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Champion's head.
Erokhin connects with a crisp jab.
Erokhin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Erokhin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Champion tries to close the distance and clinch up but Erokhin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Erokhin lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Erokhin misses with a combination #CL#
and Champion moves into the clinch.
Erokhin has Champion pushed against the cage.
Champion definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#BC2#
Erokhin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Erokhin misses with a straight left.
Champion fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Erokhin checks it well.
Erokhin looks to land a left hand but Champion moved out of range nicely.
Erokhin lands a nice looking body shot. #T1#
Erokhin swings widly with a right hand
and Champion cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Champion is breathing heavily.
Erokhin throws a looping overhand right but Champion ducks down to avoid it.
Champion throws a big counter combination but Erokhin scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#CL2#
Erokhin forces Champion back against the cage and clinches.
Champion misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Erokhin.
Erokhin lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC2#
Erokhin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Champion doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Champion takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#ROC2#
Champion is rocked!
Erokhin closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Champion! Erokhin dives in looking to finish! Champion is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Konstantin Erokhin!

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