Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: OFC 278: Stoner Nation
Date: Apr 20, 2017

#R1#
Maiden pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yakimyuk takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Maiden lands with a nice body kick.
Maiden misses with a body kick.
Yakimyuk tests Maiden's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Maiden tries for a takedown but Yakimyuk sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Eddy Maiden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maiden attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Yakimyuk throws a big counter combination but Maiden scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Yakimyuk misses with an uppercut. Maiden saw that one coming.
Maiden misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A lazy body kick from Maiden
and Yakimyuk cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fighters circling - Yakimyuk throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Yakimyuk lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maiden looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Maiden misses with a low kick.
Yakimyuk connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Maiden momentarily. #CUT#
It looks like Eddy Maiden has been cut.
Maiden throws a sloppy head kick and Yakimyuk moves out of range easily.
Yakimyuk fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Maiden uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yakimyuk.
Maiden bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1##TD2#
Maiden fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Yakimyuk to the ground. Maiden is now in Yakimyuk's guard.#ES#
Yakimyuk pushes Maiden off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Maiden throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Yakimyuk misses with a two punch combination.
Yakimyuk moves out of range of the body kick.#TD2#
Maiden shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Maiden was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maiden throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Maiden content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #SUB2#
Maiden tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Maiden is trying to get an arm triangle but Yakimyuk is defending well. #T2#
Yakimyuk tries to improve position but can't.
Maiden wants to control but Yakimyuk is keeping him busy.
Yakimyuk trying to remain calm as Maiden controls from the top position.
An elbow from Maiden crashes against the mat.
Maiden has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Yakimyuk takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Maiden working the strikes but Yakimyuk uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Maiden working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Yakimyuk's thigh. Yakimyuk counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Maiden is working Yakimyuk over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T3#
Yakimyuk looking to control but Maiden passes into half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Maiden connects with a nice short shot to Yakimyuk's temple. #SUB2#
Maiden is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Yakimyuk sees it coming and defends easily.
Maiden is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Maiden working for a guillotine from mount but Yakimyuk is in no mood to give up.
Maiden content just to control the position here.
My spies in Tayne's 4d3d3d3 Gym inform me that Maiden has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T4#
Yakimyuk wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Yakimyuk wants to hold on but Maiden pushes him away.
Yakimyuk is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Maiden takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Yakimyuk's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Yakimyuk is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Maiden has taken his back!
Maiden is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Maiden gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Maiden gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Maiden apologises and we restart here on the feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yakimyuk. Maiden does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Eddy Maiden will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Eddy Maiden's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Maiden tries a low kick but Yakimyuk avoids it.
Yakimyuk misses with a wild body shot.
Yakimyuk on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Maiden. Maiden obviously looking to wear him down.
Good standup being displayed there by Yakimyuk as he connects with a hook.
Roman Yakimyuk is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Yakimyuk blocks a head kick by Maiden.
Maiden fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Maiden fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Maiden lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Maiden shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Yakimyuk eats them both and turns towards Maiden to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Maiden pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Maiden misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Yakimyuk smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Maiden misses with a head kick.
Maiden showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Yakimyuk.
Maiden lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yakimyuk throws the left hand but Maiden avoids the punch easily.
Yakimyuk misses with an uppercut. Maiden saw that one coming.
Maiden tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Yakimyuk defends well and Maiden ends up having to push Yakimyuk into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Yakimyuk is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Roman Yakimyuk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eddy Maiden.#T1#
Maiden throws a leg kick but Yakimyuk moved away.
Yakimyuk was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Maiden showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Yakimyuk.
Maiden throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Maiden fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Yakimyuk is out of range.
Maiden wants to slow Yakimyuk down by chopping away at his legs.
Maiden fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Maiden tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Maiden.
Roman Yakimyuk is winning the standup battle so far.
Yakimyuk throws a sloppy head kick and Maiden moves out of range easily.
Yakimyuk throws a wild body kick that Maiden sees coming a mile off.
Yakimyuk lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Yakimyuk.
Yakimyuk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maiden was well out of range. Poor timing from Yakimyuk.
Yakimyuk misses with a wild body shot. #TD2#
Maiden closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Yakimyuk did well to prevent Maiden getting side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Yakimyuk looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2#
Maiden wants to take a breather but Yakimyuk is having none of it.
Maiden wants to advance to full mount but Yakimyuk doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Yakimyuk looking to hit a scissor sweep but Maiden is one step ahead there.
Maiden looking to sit in guard and control but Yakimyuk gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Yakimyuk got a little sloppy there for a moment and Maiden has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Yakimyuk has managed to get both his arms back between Maiden's legs - danger averted.#T3#
Yakimyuk controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Maiden wants to sweep but no luck.
Yakimyuk throwing strikes but missing.
Yakimyuk looking to pass the guard.
Maiden trying to control the position. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Maiden wants to hit a switch here but Yakimyuk passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Maiden there!
Yakimyuk connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Yakimyuk controlling the position easily from mount.
Maiden tries to hold on but Yakimyuk pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roman Yakimyuk dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Eddy Maiden's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Maiden lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Yakimyuk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maiden throws a front kick that sends Yakimyuk stumbling back into the cage.
Yakimyuk blocks the body kick.
Maiden misses the jab.
Yakimyuk throws a sloppy head kick and Maiden moves out of range easily.
Maiden scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Maiden looks for the body kick but Yakimyuk saw that one coming.
Yakimyuk checks the leg kick nicely there.
Maiden misses with a kick to the body.
Maiden connects with a leg kick. Yakimyuk looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Maiden throws a leg kick but Yakimyuk sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Yakimyuk was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maiden throws out a loose jab but Yakimyuk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yakimyuk on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Yakimyuk wants to slow Maiden down by chopping away at his legs.
Maiden misses with a series of wild punches.
Maiden misses with a head kick.
Yakimyuk half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T1#
Maiden swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Maiden misses with a wild combination.
Maiden throws a head kick that misses.
Yakimyuk appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Maiden throws a body kick that misses
and Yakimyuk counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Maiden thinking.
Maiden takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Maiden throws a sloppy head kick and Yakimyuk moves out of range easily.
Yakimyuk scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Maiden misses with a low kick.
Yakimyuk throws a sloppy head kick and Maiden moves out of range easily.
Maiden tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Yakimyuk tries to counter with a takedown but Maiden is quick to defend against it.
Roman Yakimyuk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maiden throws a head kick but Yakimyuk moves out of range.
Maiden throws a front kick aimed at Yakimyuk's knee but Yakimyuk avoids it well.
Yakimyuk fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Yakimyuk throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maiden sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Maiden uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yakimyuk.
Maiden throws a leg kick but Yakimyuk moved away.
Yakimyuk misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Yakimyuk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maiden.
Nice defenses there by Yakimyuk.
A head kick misses from Maiden.
Yakimyuk blocks a leg kick.
Yakimyuk checks a low kick from Maiden.
Maiden jabs at Yakimyuk's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maiden throws a head kick that misses.
Maiden gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Maiden takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Yakimyuk displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Maiden.
Maiden misses with a hook. Yakimyuk ducked under it nicely.
Maiden keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yakimyuk.
Yakimyuk walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Maiden checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Yakimyuk chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Maiden can pounce on him.
Maiden throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Maiden scores with a three punch combo! #T3#
Maiden throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
The crowd cheers as Yakimyuk lands an impressive looking overhand right. Maiden doesn't seem phased though.
Maiden throws a low kick but Yakimyuk moves out of range easily.
Yakimyuk lands a jab to the head.
Maiden will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Maiden moves out of range of the strikes.
Maiden takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A head kick misses from Yakimyuk.
Maiden scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Yakimyuk swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Maiden misses with a low kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Maiden checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Maiden misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Yakimyuk displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Maiden. #T4#
Maiden avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Maiden avoids the head kick by Yakimyuk.
An inside leg kick lands from Yakimyuk.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maiden scores with a nice body kick.
Maiden misses with a combination
and Yakimyuk counters with a solid body kick.
Yakimyuk slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Maiden shoots in for a double leg but Yakimyuk sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Yakimyuk tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Maiden manages to circle out of the way.
Roman Yakimyuk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eddy Maiden.
Nice uppercut there from Yakimyuk.
Yakimyuk misses with a low kick.
Maiden misses with a head kick.
Some wild striking there from Yakimyuk.
Maiden scores with a jab.
Maiden avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Eddy Maiden.
I think Maiden 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 29:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: OFC 269: Dilapidated Ribcage
Date: Mar 19, 2017

#R1#
Shinoki darts in looking for a takedown but Yakimyuk gets double underhooks and turns Shinoki into the cage.
Some wild striking there from Yakimyuk.
Yakimyuk displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Shinoki .
Yakimyuk is looking to land body kicks.
Shinoki is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Yakimyuk throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shinoki feints the counter takedown.
Yakimyuk looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A swing and a miss from Yakimyuk.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shinoki will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Yakimyuk is looking to counter the offense by Shinoki and move into the clinch.
Roman Yakimyuk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Naya Shinoki .
Yakimyuk misses with a body kick.
Yakimyuk throws a head kick that misses #TD2#
so Shinoki counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #T1#
Shinoki trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Shinoki showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Yakimyuk is trying to keep Shinoki in close.
Shinoki controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Shinoki trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB2#
Shinoki is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Yakimyuk is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Yakimyuk has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Shinoki is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Shinoki wants to hit a switch here but Yakimyuk passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Shinoki there!
Yakimyuk lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Shinoki tries to reverse the position but Yakimyuk maintains control.
Shinoki in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Shinoki is working to get back to half guard.
Yakimyuk wants to control the pace but Shinoki is squirming around nicely. #T3#
Shinoki swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Shinoki is wriggling around trying to escape.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Yakimyuk with the ground and pound from mount.
Shinoki keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Yakimyuk cracks Shinoki with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Shinoki gets back to half guard.
Shinoki wants to control but Yakimyuk is keeping busy.
Shinoki is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Shinoki gets back to full guard.
Yakimyuk controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Shinoki is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Shinoki pulls Yakimyuk in close to his closed guard and prevents Yakimyuk from doing any damage or advancing position.
Yakimyuk showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yakimyuk wanted to stand there but Shinoki had control of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roman Yakimyuk dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Yakimyuk throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Shinoki counters with a single leg into guard. Yakimyuk didn't expect that.
Shinoki looking to pass the guard.
Shinoki wants to control from the top but Yakimyuk keeps moving.
Yakimyuk is looking to stand up but Shinoki isn't so interested in that idea.
Yakimyuk looking for a sweep. Not yet Yakimyuk, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shinoki sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Yakimyuk wants to hit a switch here but Shinoki passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Yakimyuk there! #T1#
Yakimyuk wants to control but Shinoki is having none of it.
Roman Yakimyuk overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Yakimyuk tries to reverse the position but Shinoki maintains control.
Shinoki can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Yakimyuk is looking to escape.
Yakimyuk is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Yakimyuk is trying to escape the mount. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Yakimyuk tries to lock up and control but Shinoki gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Shinoki landing strikes, looking to finish! #CUT2#
It looks like Roman Yakimyuk has been cut.
Yakimyuk wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
BOOM! Shinoki connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Yakimyuk is trying to escape the mount.
Shinoki working the ground and pound effectively. #ROC2#
Yakimyuk is rocked!
Yakimyuk really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #T3#
Shinoki can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Yakimyuk is looking to escape.
Shinoki thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Shinoki trying to control but Yakimyuk is having none of it.
Yakimyuk is looking to improve his position but Shinoki isn't that keen on the idea.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Yakimyuk throwing hammer fists to the chest of Shinoki . What's that going to do exactly?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shinoki lands a big elbow. #CUT2#
Roman Yakimyuk's cut is getting worse.
Shinoki throws some wild stikes that Yakimyuk manages to avoid easily.
Yakimyuk is looking to get to half guard.
Shinoki can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Yakimyuk is looking to escape.
You get the feeling that Yakimyuk really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yakimyuk is bucking up trying to escape but Shinoki cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Naya Shinoki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Roman Yakimyuk'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##KD#
Yakimyuk drops Shinoki with a beautiful combination! Shinoki stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Yakimyuk is looking for the KO!#ROC#
Shinoki is rocked!
Roman Yakimyuk is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Yakimyuk lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Shinoki falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Roman Yakimyuk!
A relieved looking Roman Yakimyuk thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Naya Shinoki stepped up to the mic, saying ' Didn't go my way I will come back stronger Congrats to my opponent an best of luck in the future thanks you all for the support'.

Event: OFC 263: Quarantine
Date: Mar 01, 2017

#R1#
Duff just misses with a punch to the body.
Duff just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromYakimyuk.
Jab from Duff.
Duff throws a leg kick but Yakimyuk moved away.#TD2#
Duff gets the takedown into side control.
Duff trying to control the action but Yakimyuk is working from the bottom.
Yakimyuk tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Duff wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Duff in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
You can see the frustration on Yakimyuk's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yakimyuk tries to buck Duff off but Duff is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duff working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Duff wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yakimyuk keeps working.
The ground and pound from Duff seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #T1#
Duff lands a nice forearm strike.
Yakimyuk gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Duff lands with a punch from half guard.
Yakimyuk controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Duff missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Duff not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Duff trying to control from half guard but Yakimyuk is working away.
Duff scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Yakimyuk is positioning himself well to prevent Duff advancing to mount.
Duff not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T2#
Duff thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Yakimyuk's head.
Duff passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Yakimyuk!
Yakimyuk tries to buck Duff off but he can't manage it.
Duff trying to control but Yakimyuk is having none of it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Yakimyuk tries to reverse the position but Duff maintains control.
Duff has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Yakimyuk is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Duff lands a big shot there that rocks Yakimyuk but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Duff is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Yakimyuk can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yakimyuk is bucking up trying to escape but Duff cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#ROC2#
Yakimyuk is rocked!#T3#
A big strike lands for Duff! That's really hurt Yakimyuk and he's turned his back - Duff keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Duff jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brendan Duff!
Brendan Duff decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: CEFC Live 29
Date: Jan 26, 2017

#R1#
Yakimyuk scores with a nice right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yakimyuk. Anderson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yakimyuk misses with a body shot.
Anderson looks to score with a jab to the body but Yakimyuk is just out of range.
Anderson looks to throw a body kick#TD#
so Yakimyuk counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Anderson looking for a sweep. Not yet Anderson, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yakimyuk sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yakimyuk loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Yakimyuk lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Anderson pulls Yakimyuk in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Yakimyuk drops back, looking for a kneebar! Anderson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Anderson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Anderson! #REVB#
Anderson controls the position.#SU2#
Anderson decides to stand back up. Anderson steps back and let's Yakimyuk get back to his feet.
Yakimyuk goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Yakimyuk throws a jab when Anderson was well out of range.
Yakimyuk misses with a two punch combination.
Yakimyuk takes a swing at Anderson's ribcage but misses.
Yakimyuk avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T2#
Anderson looks to throw the jab but Yakimyuk is out of range.
Anderson blocks the body kick.
Anderson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Anderson throws a solid leg kick but Yakimyuk takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Anderson.
Yakimyuk throws an overhand right that lands on Anderson's shoulder, as Anderson tries to avoid the shot.
Yakimyuk lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yakimyuk misses with a body kick.
Yakimyuk works over Anderson's head and body with a nice combination.
That kick from Anderson tenderised Yakimyuk's leg. Yakimyuk is trying to keep his angry face on.
Yakimyuk misses with the combination.
Yakimyuk digs a good body shot into Anderson's ribs.
Yakimyuk scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Yakimyuk misses with a low kick.
Anderson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T3#
Anderson fakes the leg kick and cracks Yakimyuk in the body.
Anderson scoring well with a low kick there.
Yakimyuk throws a series of punches but Anderson avoids them all with ease.
A nice leg kick lands there from Anderson.
Yakimyuk lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Anderson moves out of range of the body kick.
Anderson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Anderson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Yakimyuk misses with a low kick.
Anderson jabs Yakimyuk right on the nose. Yakimyuk blinks but takes it well.
Anderson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yakimyuk sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yakimyuk fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Anderson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yakimyuk.
Yakimyuk throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Anderson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #T4#
Yakimyuk throws a poor cross that misses
and Anderson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yakimyuk lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Yakimyuk slips under a jab.
Yakimyuk throws a nice looking combination but Anderson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Yakimyuk moves out of range as Anderson throws a body kick.
Yakimyuk thows a left - swing and a miss!
Yakimyuk misses with a jab, cross combination.
A leg kick checked by Anderson.
Anderson lands with a kick to the ribs.
Anderson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Anderson moves out of range of the strikes.
Yakimyuk misses with a looping right.#CL2#
Anderson has closed the distance and engaged Yakimyuk in a clinch. #BC2#
Anderson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Yakimyuk misses with a two punch combination.
Anderson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roman Yakimyuk dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Yakimyuk misses with a series of wild punches.
A combination from Yakimyuk does no damage.
Anderson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Anderson just misses with a punch to the body.
Yakimyuk is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Anderson can do to turn this around?
Anderson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Good leg kick by Yakimyuk there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Anderson tries to clinch but Yakimyuk is having none of it. #CL#
Yakimyuk moves into range and clinches up with Anderson.#BC2#
Anderson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Yakimyuk fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yakimyuk on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Anderson. Anderson obviously looking to wear him down.
Yakimyuk pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Roman Yakimyuk is winning the standup battle so far.
Yakimyuk swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Yakimyuk is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Anderson.
Yakimyuk throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Anderson's head.#T1#
Anderson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Yakimyuk misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Anderson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yakimyuk.
Yakimyuk misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Yakimyuk on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Yakimyuk uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Anderson.
That kick from Anderson tenderised Yakimyuk's leg. Yakimyuk is trying to keep his angry face on.
Yakimyuk misses with a jab, cross combination.
Anderson throws a leg kick that misses.
Yakimyuk takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Yakimyuk throws a series of punches but Anderson moves out of range.
Yakimyuk tries to bum rush Anderson with a series of wild strikes but Anderson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Anderson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #ROC2#
Yakimyuk is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Roman Yakimyuk has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jab, jab by Anderson - just one landing.
Oh Yakimyuk is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Roman Yakimyuk is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Anderson drops Yakimyuk with a huge uppercut! Yakimyuk drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Anderson is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sparky Anderson!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Sparky Anderson waved his t-shirt featuring Humanoid Nutrition (160Q for 160$)'s logo in front of the cameras.

Event: CEFC 226
Date: Jan 07, 2017

#R1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Anderson.
Anderson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Yakimyuk scores with a head kick. Anderson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Yakimyuk scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Yakimyuk avoids a punch combination nicely.
Yakimyuk lands with a nice combination. Anderson backs away looking to recover.
Sparky Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yakimyuk cracks Anderson with an open hand slap.#ROC2#
Anderson is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anderson circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Yakimyuk. Anderson falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Yakimyuk!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Roman Yakimyuk!
An out of breath Roman Yakimyuk thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: CEFC Fight Night 87
Date: Dec 12, 2016

#R1#
Parks on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Parks blocks a head kick by Yakimyuk.
Yakimyuk pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yakimyuk scores with a jab to the jaw.
Parks scores with a jab. Yakimyuk acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Roman Yakimyuk has been cut.
Yakimyuk's jab looks to have found its range, popping Parks under the eye.
Yakimyuk avoids the body shot from Parks.
Yakimyuk blocks a jab.
Yakimyuk misses with an attempted mid kick.
Parks is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Parks moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Yakimyuk throws a right and a left that Parks avoids nicely.
Yakimyuk throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Parks avoids the head kick by Yakimyuk.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yakimyuk tests Parks's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Parks missing with a left hand there. Yakimyuk was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
A head kick misses from Yakimyuk.
Parks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yakimyuk.
Yakimyuk misses with a leg kick
and Parks connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
Parks gets a clinch.
Parks misses with some punches.
Parks has a couple of punches blocked by Yakimyuk.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Parks creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Parks misses with a hook from the clinch.
Parks tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yakimyuk's elbow. #BC2#
Yakimyuk escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Yakimyuk gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Yakimyuk lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Parks backwards.
Yakimyuk has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Parks after a bit of a struggle.
Parks blocks a body shot from Yakimyuk.
Parks prevents a takedown attempt there.
Parks tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Yakimyuk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yakimyuk tries to pull guard but Parks holds him up against the cage and eventually Yakimyuk drops back down to his feet.
Lyoto Parks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roman Yakimyuk.
Yakimyuk fails to pull guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
Parks is fighting off a takedown attempt but Yakimyuk is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Parks to the mat. Parks regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Parks is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Yakimyuk trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Parks seems keen to control Yakimyuk's posture.
Yakimyuk wants to pass the guard but Parks is keeping the position.
Yakimyuk is still trying to improve position.#T3#
Yakimyuk won't allow Parks to sweep him here.
Parks keeping moving, preventing Yakimyuk from controlling successfully.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Parks is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Parks ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yakimyuk moves away.
Yakimyuk wants to counter the offense by Parks and move into the clinch position.
Yakimyuk lands with a thumping leg kick.
Yakimyuk looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Yakimyuk misses with a jab, cross combination.
Parks appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Parks checks a leg kick. #T4#
Yakimyuk throws an off balance right hand
and Parks cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Yakimyuk throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Parks.
Parks displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yakimyuk throws out the jab.
Yakimyuk avoids the body shot from Parks.
A head kick misses from Yakimyuk.
An attempted straight right counter from Parks misses the target.
Parks misses with a straight left.
Parks connects with a crisp jab. #CL#
Parks rushes Yakimyuk and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Yakimyuk jumps guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yakimyuk looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Parks is stalling in the full guard.
Parks wants to control from the top but Yakimyuk keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roman Yakimyuk dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roman Yakimyuk's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Yakimyuk misses with a low kick as Parks jumps back.
Sloppy strikes from Yakimyuk. Those never looked like landing.
Yakimyuk walks into a jab.
Yakimyuk looks to throw the jab but Parks is out of range.
Yakimyuk moves into range and connects with a jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Parks blocks the leg kick.
Yakimyuk misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Parks counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Roman Yakimyuk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Parks misses with a body shot.
Yakimyuk tries to bum rush Parks with a series of wild strikes but Parks uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Parks avoids the head kick by Yakimyuk.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parks throws a body punch but Yakimyuk moves out of range.
Yakimyuk fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Parks has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Parks takes a swing at Yakimyuk's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Parks. Yakimyuk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Roman Yakimyuk is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1##CL#
Parks has closed the distance and engaged Yakimyuk in a clinch.
Parks tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yakimyuk's elbow. #BC2#
Yakimyuk escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Yakimyuk takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Yakimyuk thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Parks if he has to take too many more of those.
Yakimyuk throws a half hearted mid kick.
Yakimyuk throws a shot to the body.
Roman Yakimyuk seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Yakimyuk swings away with a body shot that misses
and Parks counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Parks connects with a single shot there.#ROC#
Yakimyuk is rocked!
Parks drops Yakimyuk with a huge uppercut! Yakimyuk drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Parks is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lyoto Parks!
Lyoto Parks decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: CEFC 221
Date: Nov 26, 2016

#R1#
Yakimyuk moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Yakimyuk lands with a kick to the temple. Lodbrok shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Yakimyuk throws a big shot that misses.
Lodbrok scores with a jab. Yakimyuk acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Yakimyuk fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lodbrok looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Yakimyuk looks to score with a jab to the body but Lodbrok is just out of range.
Lodbrok misses with a double jab.
Sigurd Lodbrok seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yakimyuk throws a head kick that misses.
Lodbrok throws a head kick that Yakimyuk semi-blocks. #CUT2#
It looks like Roman Yakimyuk has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Yakimyuk turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Yakimyuk throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lodbrok is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Lodbrok misses with a kick to the body.
Yakimyuk throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lodbrok counters with a one-two to the body. #KD2#
Lodbrok lands a left and a right that send Yakimyuk crashing to the mat, dazed. Lodbrok thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#
Yakimyuk is rocked!
Lodbrok feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Yakimyuk collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Sigurd Lodbrok!
Sigurd Lodbrok 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: CEFC Live 17
Date: Nov 03, 2016

#R1#
Yakimyuk avoids the head kick by Hansen.
Hansen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hansen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Yakimyuk throws a counter combo.
Tim Hansen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yakimyuk looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hansen appears to be looking for a big counter.
Hansen misses with a body kick.
An inside leg kick from Hansen misses.
Hansen throws a series of punches but Yakimyuk avoids them all with ease.
Yakimyuk scoring well with a low kick there.
A good leg kick by Yakimyuk.
A good leg kick by Hansen.
Hansen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Yakimyuk is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
No joy there for Yakimyuk, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hansen throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Yakimyuk.#CUT#
It looks like Roman Yakimyuk has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hansen swinging wildly here.
Yakimyuk dodges the punch combination from Hansen.
Hansen on the wrong end of a kick to the body. #T1#
A head kick misses from Hansen.
A countering left hand to the body from Yakimyuk misses.
Yakimyuk scores with a jab.
Hansen tries to bum rush Yakimyuk with a series of wild strikes but Yakimyuk uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hansen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hansen throws a good cross that connects.
Hansen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Yakimyuk counters with a two punch combo.
Yakimyuk scores with a nice right hand.
Yakimyuk scores with a spinning back kick!
Hansen misses with a left hand
and Yakimyuk counters with a crisp right that sends Hansen to the canvas! Yakimyuk follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roman Yakimyuk!
Roman Yakimyuk decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: CEFC Live 14
Date: Oct 13, 2016

#R1#
Machine bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Yakimyuk swings for the body but Machine moves out of range.
Machine swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Machine takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Machine misses with an uppercut. Yakimyuk saw that one coming.
Yakimyuk moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A head kick misses from Machine.
Yakimyuk tried to counter with a leg kick but Machine avoided it.
Yakimyuk looks to throw the jab but Machine is out of range.
Machine throws out a counter right but Yakimyuk avoids it with no problem.
Machine lands with an overhand left.#CUT2#
It looks like Roman Yakimyuk has been cut.
No joy there for Yakimyuk, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Machine has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Good exchange - Machine coming out on top.#ROC2#
Yakimyuk is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yakimyuk tries to get into range but Machine steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Yakimyuk! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Machine scores the big KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rage Machine!

Event: CEFC Live 11
Date: Sep 14, 2016

#R1##CL#
Pasha has closed the distance and engaged Yakimyuk in a clinch.
Yakimyuk wants a takedown.
Yakimyuk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pasha misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pasha.
Yakimyuk misses with a knee to the head.
Yakimyuk blocking some punches.
Yakimyuk is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Pasha is defending well.
Pasha misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pasha fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pasha lands a hook that snaps the head of Yakimyuk backwards.
Pasha fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yakimyuk is trying to pull guard but Pasha turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ali Pasha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roman Yakimyuk.
Pasha swings wildly with an uppercut but Yakimyuk uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Pasha fails to land.
Pasha pushes Yakimyuk back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pasha lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Pasha lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T1#
Pasha swings wildly with an uppercut but Yakimyuk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pasha misses with the head strike.
Pasha lands a hook that snaps the head of Yakimyuk backwards.
Yakimyuk is trying to drag Pasha to the mat but Pasha just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pasha.
Yakimyuk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yakimyuk working hard to break the clinch.
Yakimyuk throws a head punch that misses.
Yakimyuk blocking some punches.
Pasha tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pasha misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Yakimyuk.
Pasha throws a head punch that misses.
Pasha throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Yakimyuk jumps guard but Pasha stands there with Yakimyuk around his waist. Yakimyuk gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #TD2#
Yakimyuk jumps guard and drags Pasha to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Yakimyuk is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Pasha is controlling him.
Yakimyuk tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Pasha stands up from guard. Let's bang! #CL#
Pasha moves into the clinch successfully.
Pasha swings wildly with an uppercut but Yakimyuk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yakimyuk tries to pull guard but Pasha forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yakimyuk. #BC2#
Yakimyuk breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Yakimyuk is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pasha.
Pasha attempts a counter takedown but Yakimyuk avoids it well and moves away.
Yakimyuk throws an overhand right that lands on Pasha's shoulder, as Pasha tries to avoid the shot. #CL#
Pasha moves into the clinch.#T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yakimyuk.
Yakimyuk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pasha has a couple of punches blocked by Yakimyuk.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yakimyuk.
Pasha has a couple of punches blocked by Yakimyuk.
Yakimyuk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pasha swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pasha gets underhooks to prevent Yakimyuk's takedown attempt.
Pasha misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pasha scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Yakimyuk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pasha tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pasha lands a left hand that snaps the head of Yakimyuk backwards.
Yakimyuk missing with knees to the body.
Pasha working aggressively here.
Yakimyuk fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Yakimyuk misses with an elbow strike. #T4#
Pasha lands a right hand.
Pasha swings wildly with an uppercut but Yakimyuk uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Yakimyuk breaks the clinch.
Roman Yakimyuk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yakimyuk throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Yakimyuk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pasha.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yakimyuk misses with a low kick.
Roman Yakimyuk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yakimyuk throws a series of punches but Pasha moves out of range.
Yakimyuk misses with a looping right.
Pasha is looking to clinch.
Yakimyuk throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Pasha tries to clinch but Yakimyuk moves out of range.
Pasha checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Yakimyuk does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Yakimyuk fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pasha looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ali Pasha dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Pasha will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A punch combination from Yakimyuk misses.
Yakimyuk jabs at Pasha's body.
Yakimyuk throws a lazy right hand but Pasha sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Yakimyuk tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Yakimyuk looks to land a body kick but Pasha moved away.
Yakimyuk sizes up Pasha with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Yakimyuk tries to bum rush Pasha with a series of wild strikes but Pasha uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Pasha here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.#CL#
Yakimyuk tries to keep at a distance but Pasha has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pasha lands with a left to the head.
A short right from Pasha.
Pasha lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pasha throws a punch but it's blocked by Yakimyuk.
Pasha lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pasha.
Ali Pasha has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Pasha misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD2#
Yakimyuk has picked Pasha up - he's going for a ride! Yakimyuk dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Pasha wants to get back to full guard.
Pasha gets back to full guard.
Yakimyuk distracts Pasha with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Yakimyuk won't allow Pasha to sweep him here.
Pasha has momentary wrist control but Yakimyuk slips an elbow through the middle.
Pasha is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Yakimyuk is trying to stand. #T2#
Yakimyuk trying to control here. #SU#
Pasha decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #CL#
Pasha drives through and clinches with Yakimyuk against the cage.
Yakimyuk tries to break free but Pasha pushes him back against the cage.
Pasha misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Pasha fails to land.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pasha.
Yakimyuk jumps guard but Pasha turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Yakimyuk blocking some punches.
Pasha is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yakimyuk can do to turn this around?
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yakimyuk.
Yakimyuk tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Yakimyuk blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Pasha.
Yakimyuk goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T3##BC2#
Yakimyuk escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Pasha gets a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yakimyuk.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pasha.#TD2#
Yakimyuk gets control of Pasha's arms and successfully pulls guard. Yakimyuk will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Pasha trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Pasha drops back, looking for a kneebar! Yakimyuk looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Yakimyuk looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Yakimyuk! #REVB#
Pasha manages to get back to half guard.
Pasha regains full guard. Nicely done.
Yakimyuk trying to control but Pasha is working from the bottom.
Roman Yakimyuk has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
Yakimyuk is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Pasha might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Yakimyuk preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Pasha looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Yakimyuk passes into side control.
Pasha avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Yakimyuk.
Yakimyuk creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
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 Ali Pasha will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Yakimyuk misses with a head kick.
Some wild striking there from Yakimyuk. #CL#
Pasha moves into the clinch.
Pasha misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yakimyuk blocks an uppercut.
Pasha gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Yakimyuk.
Yakimyuk makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pasha lands a hook that snaps the head of Yakimyuk backwards.
Yakimyuk is trying to pull guard but Pasha has him pressed against the cage.
Yakimyuk goes for a takedown in the clinch but Pasha prevents it.
Ali Pasha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roman Yakimyuk.
Pasha working aggressively here. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pasha.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yakimyuk.
Yakimyuk blocking some punches.
Pasha throws a head punch that misses.
Pasha misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pasha swings wildly with an uppercut but Yakimyuk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yakimyuk jumps guard but Pasha stands there with Yakimyuk around his waist. Yakimyuk gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Pasha misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Yakimyuk breaks from the clinch.
Yakimyuk misses with a wild body shot.
Yakimyuk throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pasha looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Yakimyuk lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Yakimyuk digs a good hook to Pasha's body. #T2#
Yakimyuk throws a jab when Pasha was well out of range.
Yakimyuk misses the shot to the body.
Pasha fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL#
Pasha instigates a clinch.
Yakimyuk blocking some punches.
Pasha misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yakimyuk is trying to pull guard but Pasha turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Yakimyuk using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pasha has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Yakimyuk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pasha throws a punch but it's blocked by Yakimyuk.
Yakimyuk tries to pull guard but Pasha won't allow it.
Yakimyuk jumps guard but Pasha turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Pasha misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pasha lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T3#
Yakimyuk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yakimyuk.
A head punch on the inside from Pasha fails to land. #TD2#
Yakimyuk tightens his grip and picks Pasha up, before dumping him to the ground. Pasha manages to land in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yakimyuk throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pasha works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pasha is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Roman Yakimyuk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB#
Pasha is trying to work for a kimura but Yakimyuk is defending well.
Pasha working the head and body with strikes.
Yakimyuk is looking to escape.
Yakimyuk wants to improve his position but Pasha is controlling well. #T4#
Pasha uses his free foot to push down on Yakimyuk's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Yakimyuk.
Pasha with a couple of short strikes.
Pasha wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed 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!
Pasha landing strikes from the mount and Yakimyuk is in trouble!
Pasha wants to take Yakimyuk's back but he can't do it this time.
Pasha trying to control but Yakimyuk is having none of it.
Pasha has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Yakimyuk's face.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ali Pasha!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Ali Pasha made sure he mentioned Spartan Nutrition, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: CEFC Live 9
Date: Aug 31, 2016

#R1#
A head kick misses from Yakimyuk. #CL#
Anderson darts in and clinches Yakimyuk up against the cage.
Anderson misses with a punch to the body.
Anderson is working Yakimyuk over against the cage.#BC#
Anderson breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Anderson instigates a clinch. #BC#
Anderson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Yakimyuk tries to close the distance and clinch up but Anderson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Anderson scores with a punch to the head.#CUT#
It looks like Roman Yakimyuk has been cut.
Yakimyuk misses with a combination
and Anderson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Anderson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Yakimyuk moves out of range of the strikes.
Yakimyuk keeps Anderson at a distance using the push kick.
A combination from Yakimyuk does no damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jab from Anderson.
Anderson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Yakimyuk connects with a solid leg kick.
Yakimyuk slips a jab from Anderson.
Anderson lands a nice looking body kick.
Yakimyuk throws a head kick that half lands.
Anderson lands a nice looking body shot.
Anderson scores with a leg kick.
Sparky Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderson throws a front kick that sends Yakimyuk stumbling back into the cage.
Yakimyuk takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Yakimyuk slips a straight right by Anderson.
Anderson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Yakimyuk gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Anderson.#ROC#
Yakimyuk is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anderson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Yakimyuk is still on wobbly legs! Can Anderson finish him?
Anderson scores with a jab to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Anderson.
Yakimyuk gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Anderson gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sparky Anderson!
Sparky Anderson retains his lightweight title!
Sparky Anderson decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you.

Event: CEFC 207
Date: Aug 13, 2016

#R1#
Simenkov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Simenkov misses with a takedown
and Yakimyuk counters with a nice uppercut.
No joy there for Yakimyuk, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A big left from Yakimyuk misses.
Yakimyuk defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Simenkov.
A solid leg kick lands there for Simenkov.
Yakimyuk misses with a wild body shot.
Yakimyuk throws a solid leg kick but Simenkov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Yakimyuk.
Yakimyuk misses with a body shot.
Simenkov throws a counter combo.
A head kick from Simenkov lands but Yakimyuk takes it in his stride. #CUT2#
It looks like Roman Yakimyuk has been cut.
Yakimyuk keeps the fight on the outside.
Yakimyuk connects with a high kick.
Yakimyuk takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yakimyuk connects with the punch.
Simenkov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Yakimyuk throws the left hand but Simenkov avoids the punch easily.#T1#
A punch lands to the side of Simenkov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Yakimyuk throws out a loose jab but Simenkov uses good head movement to avoid it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Yakimyuk.
Yakimyuk misses with a jab, cross combination.
Yakimyuk misses with a jab, cross combination.
Simenkov blocks a head kick by Yakimyuk. #KD#
Yakimyuk lands a big head kick that sends Simenkov tumbling to the mat! Yakimyuk takes a step backwards and waves Simenkov back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Simenkov is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yakimyuk darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Simenkov's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Yakimyuk before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Roman Yakimyuk!
Roman Yakimyuk decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: CEFC Live 4
Date: Jul 27, 2016

#R1#
Yakimyuk scores with the left hand. Parks knows he should have avoided that one.
Roman Yakimyuk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Parks misses with an uppercut. Yakimyuk saw that one coming.
Yakimyuk steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Yakimyuk.
A thudding body kick lands there by Yakimyuk!
Yakimyuk lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Parks ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Yakimyuk throws a series of punches but Parks avoids them all with ease.
Parks takes a kick to the side of the head.
Parks avoids the body shot from Yakimyuk.
Yakimyuk throws a half hearted mid kick.
Yakimyuk misses with a straight left.
Yakimyuk with a nice cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yakimyuk tries to land a leg kick but Parks saw it coming and moves away.
A jab from Parks misses.
Parks swats away the attempt to clinch by Yakimyuk.#T1#
Parks throws a body shot but no joy.
Yakimyuk is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Parks with a body shot.
Yakimyuk misses with a kick to the body
and Parks counters with a nice body shot. #CL#
Parks clinches.
Parks keeps control of Yakimyuk as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Parks prevents a takedown attempt there.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Parks.
Yakimyuk tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #BC2#
Yakimyuk pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Yakimyuk takes a swing at Parks's ribcage but misses.
Parks appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A big right from Parks misses.
Yakimyuk swings for the body but Parks moves out of range.
Parks appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Parks rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Yakimyuk counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Parks takes a swing at Yakimyuk's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Yakimyuk misses with a wild combination.
Parks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yakimyuk.
Parks's jab looks to have found its range, popping Yakimyuk under the eye.
Yakimyuk on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Parks throws a shot to the body.
Parks throws a jab but it's blocked by Yakimyuk.
Parks moves into range and connects with a jab.
Yakimyuk takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#ROC#
Yakimyuk is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Roman Yakimyuk has been cut.
Parks swings widly with a right hand
enabling Yakimyuk to counter with a crisp jab.
Jab, jab by Yakimyuk - just one landing.
Yakimyuk lands an overhand right.
Parks loads up on a big right hand but Yakimyuk slips the punch.
Yakimyuk keeps the fight on the outside.
Yakimyuk only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T3#
Yakimyuk misses the jab.
Parks is looking to counter punch.
Yakimyuk lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Yakimyuk.#CUT2#
It looks like Lyoto Parks has been cut.
Yakimyuk throws out a loose jab but Parks uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yakimyuk swings for the body but Parks moves out of range.
Yakimyuk tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Parks tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Yakimyuk manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Yakimyuk takes one on the button.
Parks waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yakimyuk.
And Yakimyuk tries to counter it with a takedown but Parks pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Yakimyuk throws a body kick that misses.
Yakimyuk throws a head kick that misses
and Parks counters with a nice body shot.
Yakimyuk defending well as Parks loads up on a big left hand.
A countering left hand to the body from Yakimyuk misses.
Parks throws a right hand that misses
and Yakimyuk counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Yakimyuk throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Parks to counter with a crisp jab. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
A left lands for Parks.
Yakimyuk pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A shot to the body from Yakimyuk misses
letting Parks counter with a right hand.
Yakimyuk is still on wobbly legs! Can Parks finish him?
A looping hook to the body misses from Parks. Yakimyuk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yakimyuk digs a good body shot into Parks's ribs.
Yakimyuk seems to have recovered his senses.
Yakimyuk fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Yakimyuk takes one to the chin there.
Yakimyuk lands a slapping body shot.
Parks thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little jabbing left from Yakimyuk on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Parks throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Parks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Parks wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Parks throws a jab when Yakimyuk was well out of range.
Parks is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yakimyuk.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Parks lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Yakimyuk at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Roman Yakimyuk will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Parks blocks a leg kick.
Yakimyuk throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Parks's head.
Yakimyuk throws a right hand that Parks ducks under and follows up with a left that Parks also avoids with ease.
Parks swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Yakimyuk rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Parks moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Yakimyuk misses with the body kick
and Parks connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Parks misses with an uppercut.
Parks throws a hook but Yakimyuk blocks it.#CL#
Parks has managed to clinch.
Yakimyuk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Parks throws a punch but it's blocked by Yakimyuk.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yakimyuk effectively controlling the action here.
Parks leaning against his opponent.
Parks doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Parks swings wildly with an uppercut but Yakimyuk uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Yakimyuk tries a knee to the head but Parks blocks it.
Yakimyuk can't get the takedown.
Yakimyuk tries to land a knee to the head but Parks blocks with his arms.
Yakimyuk jumps guard but Parks turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Yakimyuk can't get the takedown.
Lyoto Parks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roman Yakimyuk.#TD2#
Yakimyuk pulls guard.
Yakimyuk seems keen to control Parks's posture.
Parks slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SU#
Parks stands up and beckons Yakimyuk to his feet.
Yakimyuk throws out a loose jab but Parks uses good head movement to avoid it.
Parks keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yakimyuk.
Parks swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T2#
A good leg kick by Yakimyuk.
A big left from Parks misses.
Parks misses with a double jab.
Parks takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Parks throws a big shot that misses.
Parks misses with a wild combination.
Parks tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice shot by Yakimyuk.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yakimyuk lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Parks circles away quickly and effectively.
Parks misses with a straight right.
A punch combination from Yakimyuk misses.
Yakimyuk throws a front kick aimed at Parks's knee but Parks avoids it well. #T3#
Yakimyuk lands a lovely overhand right.
Yakimyuk lands a two punch combo.
A slapping leg kick lands for Yakimyuk.
Roman Yakimyuk is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A slow jab from Parks misses its intended target.
Yakimyuk staying out of range there.
Yakimyuk lands a jab to the nose.
Yakimyuk uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Parks.
The fighters circling - Parks throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Yakimyuk drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Parks defends it well.
Parks throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yakimyuk sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yakimyuk throws a sloppy head kick
and Parks cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Yakimyuk throws a series of strikes that have Parks backpedaling.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yakimyuk slips under a jab.
Parks lands a right hook to the body. #T4#
Parks throws a body punch but Yakimyuk moves out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Parks 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Yakimyuk gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Parks.
Yakimyuk throws a body shot but no joy.
Yakimyuk slips under a jab.
Yakimyuk changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Yakimyuk blocks a jab.
Parks slips a jab from Yakimyuk.
Parks has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Yakimyuk tries a head kick but it misses.
Parks is looking to counter punch.
A swing and a miss from Yakimyuk.
Parks appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A punch combination from Yakimyuk misses.
Yakimyuk throws a series of punches but Parks avoids them all with ease.
A quick step to the side and Parks tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roman Yakimyuk 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 referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
A head kick by Yakimyuk misses
and Parks counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Yakimyuk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Parks throwing a counter right hand but Yakimyuk manages to avoid it.
Parks chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Yakimyuk can pounce on him.
Yakimyuk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yakimyuk swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yakimyuk throws a left and a right that both miss
and Parks cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Yakimyuk finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Yakimyuk lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Parks connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Yakimyuk momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parks with a hook.
Yakimyuk throws a right hand that misses
and Parks counters with a left to the body.
Yakimyuk scores with a crisp jab that stopped Parks in his tracks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Parks misses with a left hand
and Yakimyuk counters with a three punch combo that has Parks backing up. Parks nods at Yakimyuk to acknowledge the strikes.#T1#
Parks drops Yakimyuk with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Yakimyuk! Parks dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lyoto Parks!
A victorious Lyoto Parks thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: CEFC Live 2
Date: Jul 13, 2016

#R1#
Hermansson tries to clinch but Yakimyuk moves out of range.
Yakimyuk swats away the attempt to clinch by Hermansson.
Hermansson is looking to clinch but Yakimyuk is avoiding it.
Hermansson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#CL#
Hermansson closes the distance and clinches.
A short body shot lands from Yakimyuk as the two fighters clinch.
Hermansson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Yakimyuk fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Yakimyuk connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hermansson. Hermansson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hermansson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A countering left hand to the body from Yakimyuk misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hermansson tries to clinch up.#CL#
Hermansson has Yakimyuk up against the cage in a clinch.
Hermansson goes for a takedown attempt but Yakimyuk pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #T1#
Hermansson wants to clinch.
Yakimyuk scores with a spinning back kick!
Yakimyuk slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hermansson moves in looking to clinch but Yakimyuk pushes him off.
Yakimyuk scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hermansson doesn't seem bothered though.
Yakimyuk fails to land with a series of punches.
Jan Olov Hermansson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hermansson moves out of range of the body kick from Yakimyuk.
Hermansson is looking to clinch but Yakimyuk is avoiding it.
Hermansson sets himself, and Yakimyuk steps forward looking for the clinch! Hermansson avoids it this time.
Hermansson looks to clinch
and Yakimyuk cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Yakimyuk ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Yakimyuk jabs Hermansson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Yakimyuk misses the target.
Hermansson is looking to clinch.
Yakimyuk avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Yakimyuk instigates a clinch. #T2#
Yakimyuk throws an elbow but it misses.
Yakimyuk has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hermansson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hermansson tries for a takedown but Yakimyuk manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jan Olov Hermansson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hermansson is trying to drag Yakimyuk to the mat but Yakimyuk just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Yakimyuk misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hermansson.
Yakimyuk is stalling here. #T3#
Yakimyuk tries to pull guard but Hermansson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Yakimyuk looking for a takedown.
Hermansson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Yakimyuk avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD2#
Yakimyuk jumps guard and drags Hermansson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Hermansson tries to stand but Yakimyuk is controlling from the bottom.
Yakimyuk has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Hermansson has passed into side control.
Yakimyuk is looking to reverse the position.#T4#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hermansson working away.
Yakimyuk wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Yakimyuk tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Hermansson easily slips into full mount!
Yakimyuk tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yakimyuk keeps trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roman Yakimyuk dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Hermansson is looking to clinch.
Yakimyuk has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Yakimyuk swats away the attempt to clinch by Hermansson.
Yakimyuk circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hermansson tries to clinch but Yakimyuk is having none of it.
Yakimyuk scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Roman Yakimyuk is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Yakimyuk circles away from the clinch attempt.
Yakimyuk swats away the attempt to clinch by Hermansson.
Hermansson wants to stay close but Yakimyuk steps back to make room for something. Hermansson seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from Yakimyuk and Hermansson drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Roman Yakimyuk!
A victorious Roman Yakimyuk thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: CEFC 200
Date: Jun 25, 2016

#R1#
Parks throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Yakimyuk.
Parks slips under a jab.
Parks avoids a punch combination nicely.
Parks was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Parks moves out of range of the strikes.
Yakimyuk fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Yakimyuk swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Yakimyuk scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Parks blocks a low kick nicely.
Yakimyuk takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CUT#
It looks like Roman Yakimyuk has been cut.
Yakimyuk pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Parks cracks Yakimyuk with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Parks uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yakimyuk.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yakimyuk looks to land a body kick but Parks moved away.
Parks darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T1#
Yakimyuk throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Yakimyuk misses with a jab, cross combination.
Roman Yakimyuk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yakimyuk throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Yakimyuk fakes the leg kick and cracks Parks in the body.
Parks wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Yakimyuk takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Parks with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Yakimyuk to score with a decent uppercut.
Parks lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #ROC#
Yakimyuk is rocked!
Yakimyuk waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Parks.
Yakimyuk is still on wobbly legs! Can Parks finish him?
Parks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yakimyuk.
Yakimyuk scores with a jab to the head.
Yakimyuk seems to have recovered his senses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Parks lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Yakimyuk falls backwards - clearly groggy! Parks dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lyoto Parks!
An out of breath Lyoto Parks thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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