Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: CSW 029 The End ...
Date: Oct 09, 2017

#R1#
Yakovchenko misses with a head kick.
Yakovchenko displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Balor.
Balor's corner calls for a 1-2. Balor obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Yakovchenko throws a sloppy head kick and Balor moves out of range easily. #TD#
Balor fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Yakovchenko sprawls well initially but Balor persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Yakovchenko taking some punishment here, with Balor in his half guard.
Yakovchenko is trying to get back to full guard.
Yakovchenko is refusing to be controlled, as Balor sits in half guard.
Balor keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Balor scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T1#
Yakovchenko is looking for a sweep. Balor is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Yakovchenko makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Yakovchenko.
Yakovchenko is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Balor trying to control but Yakovchenko is working from the bottom.
Yakovchenko wants to sweep here but Balor controlling him for the moment.
Balor wants to control from the top but Yakovchenko keeps moving. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Yakovchenko looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Balor passes into side control.
Yakovchenko manages to get back to half guard.
Balor seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Balor working the head and body with strikes.
Yakovchenko wants to control but Balor is keeping busy.
Yakovchenko moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Yakovchenko is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Balor defends well.#T3##SUB2#
Balor got a little sloppy there for a moment and Yakovchenko has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Balor has managed to get both his arms back between Yakovchenko's legs - danger averted.
Yakovchenko looking for a sweep. Not yet Yakovchenko, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Balor landing some decent shots from guard.
Balor throwing strikes from guard but Yakovchenko blocks nicely.
Yakovchenko is trying to keep Balor in close.
Balor is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Yakovchenko has momentary wrist control but Balor slips an elbow through the middle.
Balor scoring with punches to the head and body. #T4#
Balor trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Balor passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB#
Balor tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Yakovchenko is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Balor scoring with punches from side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yakovchenko wants to control but Balor postures up.
Balor lands some shots froms side control.
Yakovchenko can't do much from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Finn Balor 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#
Danga de danga de dang - Yakovchenko scores with a four punch combination!#CUT2#
It looks like Finn Balor has been cut.
Yakovchenko throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Balor on the side of the head.
Yakovchenko fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Balor checks it well.
A left and a right from Balor both land. Nice combination.
Balor tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Yakovchenko is able to avoid easily.
Sloppy strikes from Yakovchenko. Those never looked like landing.
Balor tries to clinch but Yakovchenko is having none of it.
A head kick misses from Yakovchenko.
Balor connects with a solid leg kick.
Yakovchenko gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Balor.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Balor moves out of range of the strikes.
Balor swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Balor fails in his attempt to clinch.
Balor explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Yakovchenko on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #CL#
Balor forces Yakovchenko back against the cage and clinches.#T1#
A shot in the inside from Balor.
Yakovchenko lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
Balor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Balor lands a nice looking kick to the body. Yakovchenko takes a step back to recover.
Igor Yakovchenko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Balor thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Yakovchenko if he has to take too many more of those.
Yakovchenko throws a big shot that misses.
Balor throws a leg kick but Yakovchenko moved away.
Yakovchenko lands a jab-cross combination.
Yakovchenko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Balor throws a leg kick
and Yakovchenko counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Balor thinking.
Balor dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Yakovchenko. That did some damage!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Balor shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Yakovchenko manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SUB2#
Yakovchenko looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T2#
Balor looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Finn Balor overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Balor stopping the sweep attempt from Yakovchenko.
Balor trying to control but Yakovchenko is working from the bottom.
Balor is really struggling to control Yakovchenko but he's trying to hold on to the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T3#
Balor won't allow Yakovchenko to sweep him here.
Yakovchenko being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Balor wants to clinch up but Yakovchenko keeps it at a distance.
Balor throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Balor scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A jab from Yakovchenko finds it's way through Balor's defenses.
Balor gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Yakovchenko.
Balor cracks Yakovchenko with a good jab.
Balor looks for a takedown but Yakovchenko sprawls well.
Igor Yakovchenko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Yakovchenko throws a series of punches but Balor avoids them all with ease.
Yakovchenko takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Yakovchenko throws a head kick that misses.
Yakovchenko misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Balor cracks Yakovchenko with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Yakovchenko lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yakovchenko throws a head kick that half lands.
Yakovchenko tries to clinch but Balor moves out of range.
Yakovchenko tries to clinch up but Balor circles away and keeps his distance.
Balor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice shot by Balor.
Balor tries a low kick but Yakovchenko avoids it.
Yakovchenko keeps the fight on the outside.
Balor wants to clinch
and Yakovchenko counters with a straight right hand.
A low kick from Balor is predictable there
and Yakovchenko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A low kick from Yakovchenko misses
and Balor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Balor tries to clinch there but Yakovchenko circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Igor Yakovchenko will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Finn Balor's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Yakovchenko moves out of range of the body kick.
Yakovchenko moves away from the strike by Balor.
Balor lunges at Yakovchenko with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Yakovchenko's hand. #CL2#
Yakovchenko moves into the clinch successfully.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yakovchenko.
Balor scores with a shot to the side of Yakovchenko's head.
Balor cracks Yakovchenko with a nice body shot.
Balor lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC#
Balor manages to break the clinch.
Balor throws a head kick that half lands.
Yakovchenko moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Balor doesn't manage to clinch there - Yakovchenko circles away.
Yakovchenko misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Balor jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Yakovchenko stalks Balor and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Balor's face. Balor staggers backwards, shaken.
Balor tries to close the distance and clinch up but Yakovchenko swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Yakovchenko swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
Balor is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Balor connects with a body shot.
Balor scores with a head kick. Yakovchenko tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Yakovchenko circles away from the clinch attempt.
Balor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yakovchenko can do to turn this around?
Balor with a hook.
Yakovchenko pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Balor back to the cage. Yakovchenko follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Balor takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Yakovchenko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Balor.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Yakovchenko, as that shot connected.
Nice straight punches there by Balor. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Balor.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Balor moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Balor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yakovchenko.
Yakovchenko misses with a looping left.
A left lands for Yakovchenko.#T2#
Balor slips under a jab.
Balor stuns Yakovchenko with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Balor throws a leg kick which misses Yakovchenko's front leg but catches the back leg as Yakovchenko tries to avoid it.
Balor staying out of range there.
Balor throws a nice inside leg kick.
Balor jabs at Yakovchenko's body.
Yakovchenko throws a body shot but no joy.
Igor Yakovchenko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Yakovchenko misses with a double jab. #CL#
Balor closes the distance and clinches.
Balor lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Yakovchenko misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yakovchenko.
Balor lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Balor will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Yakovchenko up against the cage.
Yakovchenko lands a right hand that snaps the head of Balor backwards. #T3#
Yakovchenko working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC#
Balor breaks from the clinch.
Balor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yakovchenko.
Yakovchenko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Balor swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Yakovchenko misses with a shot to the body
and Balor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
Balor pushes Yakovchenko up against the cage in a clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Yakovchenko. #BC#
Balor breaks from the clinch.
Balor throws a shot to the body.
Balor connects with a looping right hand.
Balor misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A good leg kick by Balor. #T4#
Yakovchenko throws the left hand but Balor avoids the punch easily.
Balor scores with a leg kick.
Yakovchenko throws a big shot that misses.
Yakovchenko moves forwards but Balor connects with a nice, crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice shot lands for Balor.
Balor drops his hands momentarily and Yakovchenko takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Yakovchenko on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Balor tries to clinch but Yakovchenko is having none of it.
Balor cracks Yakovchenko with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Balor doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Balor instigates a clinch.
Yakovchenko lands an uppercut.
Balor throws a head punch that misses.
Yakovchenko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Finn Balor showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Balor has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:28
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Finn Balor!
A victorious Finn Balor thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: CSW 025 Fiddler vs Hood
Date: Oct 01, 2017

#R1#
Elwood misses with a series of wild punches.
Elwood is looking to clinch.
Elwood throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Yakovchenko.
No joy there for Yakovchenko, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Elwood scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CUT#
It looks like Igor Yakovchenko has been cut.
Elwood throws a lazy uppercut
and Yakovchenko counters with a three punch combo that has Elwood backing up. Elwood nods at Yakovchenko to acknowledge the strikes.
Yakovchenko moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Yakovchenko connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Yakovchenko misses with a double jab
and Elwood counters with a one-two to the body.
Yakovchenko lands a nice looking body shot.
Yakovchenko jabs at Elwood's body.
Yakovchenko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Elwood misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Yakovchenko misses the shot to the body.
Crunch! Elwood slams his shin into Yakovchenko's torso.
Elwood misses with a double jab.
Elwood misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Yakovchenko swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
Yakovchenko throws a big shot that misses.
Elwood misses with a double jab.
Elwood throws a right hand that Yakovchenko ducks under and follows up with a left that Yakovchenko also avoids with ease.
Yakovchenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Elwood.
Elwood misses with the combination.
Yakovchenko tries a head kick but it misses.
A punch combination from Elwood misses.
Elwood ducks under a wild hook from Yakovchenko.
Elwood misses with a double jab.
Elwood swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Elwood fails with an attempt to clinch.
Yakovchenko is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Elwood with a body shot.
Yakovchenko lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#ROC2#
Elwood is rocked!
Elwood misses with a few strikes there.
Yakovchenko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Elwood.
Elwood feints a jab promting Yakovchenko to slip. Elwood then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Yakovchenko slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yakovchenko lands a slapping body shot. #T2#
Elwood throws a hook but Yakovchenko avoids it easily.
Yakovchenko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Yakovchenko! Elwood is out on his feet! Yakovchenko rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Elwood is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Elwood is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Igor Yakovchenko!
An out of breath Igor Yakovchenko thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: CSW 020 Crowe vs Tarasov
Date: Sep 23, 2017

#R1#
Sharp shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Yakovchenko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Yakovchenko misses with a wild combination.
Sharp slips under a jab from Yakovchenko.
Sharp changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Yakovchenko misses the jab.
Nice shot by Yakovchenko.
Sharp blocks a head kick by Yakovchenko.
Sharp uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yakovchenko.
Sharp wants to clinch up but Yakovchenko keeps it at a distance.
Yakovchenko misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Sharp looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB2#
Yakovchenko is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sharp defends well.#T1#
Sharp trying to control but Yakovchenko is working from the bottom.
Sharp looking to sit in guard and control but Yakovchenko gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Sharp has his hands on Yakovchenko's head, controlling the position. #SUB2#
Yakovchenko drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Yakovchenko jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sharp trying to control the position.
Yakovchenko trying to move into half guard but instead Sharp has managed to sweep!#REVR##T2#
Sharp wants to get up but he can't break Yakovchenko's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Yakovchenko is trying to hold Sharp in close to prevent damage but Sharp has managed to pass into half guard.
Sharp lands with a punch from half guard.
Sharp is controlling the pace.
Sharp wants to free his trapped foot but Yakovchenko is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Yakovchenko is looking to improve his position.
Yakovchenko is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Igor Yakovchenko 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#
Yakovchenko throws a head kick but Sharp moves out of range.
Sharp takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Some wild striking there from Sharp.
Sharp throws a low kick, looking for Yakovchenko's leg but Yakovchenko calmly moves out of range.
Sharp will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Igor Yakovchenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yakovchenko is looking to clinch.
Sharp fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Yakovchenko shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Sharp eats them both and turns towards Yakovchenko to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sharp defending well as Yakovchenko loads up on a big left hand.
A nice combination there by Yakovchenko.
Yakovchenko throws the left hand but Sharp avoids the punch easily.
Sharp fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Asa Sharp. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Yakovchenko misses with a wild body shot.
And Sharp counters with a quick kick to the body but Yakovchenko blocks it.
Sharp pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Despite the aggression on Yakovchenko's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Sharp buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #KD2#
Yakovchenko drops Sharp with a beautiful combination! Sharp stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Yakovchenko is looking for the KO!#ROC2#
Sharp is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Asa Sharp has been cut.
Sharp pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Oh Sharp is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Yakovchenko misses with a combination #TD#
and Sharp decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Yakovchenko's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sharp throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2#
Yakovchenko looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Sharp has picked Yakovchenko up and slammed him! Yakovchenko can't keep hold of the triangle and Sharp manages to pass to side control!
Sharp seems to have got his legs back now.
Sharp just content to control the position.
Sharp trying to control the action but Yakovchenko is working from the bottom.
Yakovchenko is looking to reverse the position.#T2#
Yakovchenko keeps trying to improve his position.
Sharp works to advance to full mount. Yakovchenko defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Sharp is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Yakovchenko can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Sharp tries to control but Yakovchenko wriggling away.
Yakovchenko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Igor Yakovchenko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Asa Sharp's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3##CL#
Sharp moves into the clinch.#BC#
Sharp breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Sharp closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sharp.
Yakovchenko lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sharp.
Yakovchenko is trying to maintain a safe position but Sharp gets an underhook and turns Yakovchenko into the ropes.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Yakovchenko.
Yakovchenko is looking to control Sharp's arms but Sharp gets an underhook and turns him. Now Yakovchenko has his back to the ropes.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Yakovchenko.
Yakovchenko has Sharp pushed against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Yakovchenko.
Yakovchenko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sharp stalling in the clinch but Yakovchenko improves position.
Sharp is trying to drag Yakovchenko to the mat but Yakovchenko just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.#T1#
Sharp has had enough of the clinch but Yakovchenko keeps him there for the moment.
Yakovchenko gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sharp.
Yakovchenko gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sharp.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Asa Sharp. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yakovchenko lands a hook that snaps the head of Sharp backwards.
Yakovchenko digs a right hand into Sharp's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sharp's gas tank.
Yakovchenko gets underhooks to prevent Sharp's takedown attempt.
Sharp blocks a body shot from Yakovchenko.
Sharp is trying to drag Yakovchenko to the mat but Yakovchenko just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Yakovchenko lands a body shot in the clinch. #T2#
Yakovchenko stalling in the clinch but Sharp improves position.
Sharp has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Yakovchenko avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Yakovchenko pushes Sharp back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yakovchenko lands with a right to the head.
Yakovchenko tries to stall but Sharp uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Sharp changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Yakovchenko fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Yakovchenko throws a looping overhand right but Sharp ducks down to avoid it.
Yakovchenko throws a one two combo.
Sharp keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A punch combination from Yakovchenko 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!
Sharp checks a leg kick.
Sharp is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Yakovchenko.
Yakovchenko misses with an uppercut.
Yakovchenko with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Igor Yakovchenko really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Asa Sharp's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4#
Sharp walks into a jab.
Yakovchenko throws a sloppy head kick
and Sharp counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Yakovchenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Sharp is just out of range.
A low kick from Sharp is predictable there
and Yakovchenko counters with a nice uppercut.
Sharp dodges the punch combination from Yakovchenko.
Sharp is looking to counter the offense by Yakovchenko and move into the clinch.
Sharp tries to clinch up but Yakovchenko circles away and keeps his distance.
Yakovchenko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sharp.
Sharp shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Yakovchenko pinned against the ropes. Yakovchenko gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Yakovchenko displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Yakovchenko drops Sharp with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Sharp! Yakovchenko dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Igor Yakovchenko!
A very excited looking Igor Yakovchenko 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: CSW 015 Fiddler vs Bravie
Date: Sep 15, 2017

#R1#
Yakovchenko throws out a powerful jab.
Sharp misses with a takedown attempt - Yakovchenko sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Yakovchenko throws a right hand that Sharp ducks under and follows up with a left that Sharp also avoids with ease.
Yakovchenko throws a head kick that misses.
Yakovchenko connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#TD#
Sharp shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Yakovchenko slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Sharp wants to control from the top but Yakovchenko keeps moving. #SUB2#
Yakovchenko has his foot on Sharp's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sharp works his way back into a safe position though.
Sharp is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Sharp stopping the sweep attempt from Yakovchenko.#T1##SU#
Sharp gets to his feet. Yakovchenko looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
A looping hook to the body misses from Yakovchenko. Sharp does a little dance to reset his feet.
Igor Yakovchenko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Sharp shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Yakovchenko's guard.#ES2#
Yakovchenko scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Sloppy strikes from Yakovchenko. Those never looked like landing.
Sharp misses with a body kick.
Sharp keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yakovchenko.
Sharp looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sharp avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sharp misses with an attempted mid kick.
Yakovchenko raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#TD#
Sharp dives in and scores a takedown into Yakovchenko's guard.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Yakovchenko not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB2#
Yakovchenko isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Sharp stacks Yakovchenko 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 Sharp!
Yakovchenko is looking to regain half guard here but Sharp keeps moving and retains side control.
Yakovchenko wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#SU#
Sharp decides to stand back up.
Sharp jabs at Yakovchenko's body.
Sharp looks to throw a body kick
letting Yakovchenko counter with a right hand.
Sharp shoots in for a double leg but Yakovchenko sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Asa Sharp. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yakovchenko tries to clinch up.
Yakovchenko just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromSharp.#T3#
Sharp tries to score a power double leg takedown but Yakovchenko sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sharp somewhat.
Sharp uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yakovchenko.
Sharp is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Yakovchenko pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sharp is out of range and Yakovchenko settles back down.
Sharp looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Yakovchenko fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jab by Yakovchenko.
Sharp avoids a punch combination nicely. #T4#
Yakovchenko wants to clinch.
Yakovchenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sharp moves away.
Sharp shoots in looking for a takedown but Yakovchenko manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sharp's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sharp looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Yakovchenko throws a head kick that Sharp semi-blocks.
Yakovchenko throws a sloppy head kick and Sharp moves out of range easily.
Sharp throws a big counter combination but Yakovchenko scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Yakovchenko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Yakovchenko misses with a head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sharp has a takedown stuffed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Igor Yakovchenko dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Sharp clinches up against the cage.
Sharp wants a takedown but no success here.
Yakovchenko taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Yakovchenko misses with the head strike.
Yakovchenko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sharp blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sharp.
Sharp is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Yakovchenko gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Yakovchenko throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yakovchenko prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Asa Sharp. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yakovchenko is pressed up against the cage. Sharp has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Yakovchenko down to the mat. Yakovchenko avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Igor Yakovchenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Sharp gets a clinch.
Yakovchenko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sharp blocks an uppercut. #T1#
Sharp blocking some punches.
Sharp just leaning against Yakovchenko, taking a breather.
Sharp being controlled against the cage.
Sharp looking for a takedown.
Yakovchenko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Yakovchenko avoids the elbow strike from Sharp, against the cage.
Yakovchenko working aggressively here.
Sharp blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sharp is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Yakovchenko tries to throw a body punch but Sharp avoids it by throwing Yakovchenko back against the cage.
Yakovchenko has a couple of punches blocked by Sharp. #BC#
Sharp's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD#
Yakovchenko gets caught flat footed, as Sharp shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#T2#
Sharp's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sharp wanted to stand there but Yakovchenko had control of the position. #SUB2#
Yakovchenko is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Yakovchenko is trying to keep Sharp in close.
Yakovchenko keeping moving, preventing Sharp from controlling successfully.
Yakovchenko keeping full guard, as Sharp tries to pass. #SUB2#
Yakovchenko looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T3#
Sharp throws a big right hand that misses.
Sharp postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Sharp sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Yakovchenko's guard.
Yakovchenko is refusing to be controlled, as Sharp sits in half guard. #SUB#
Sharp looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Sharp prevents Yakovchenko from improving his position.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Yakovchenko has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sharp is working away from the top position though.
Sharp looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sharp prevents Yakovchenko from improving his position.
Sharp is trying to control the action in half guard but Yakovchenko is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yakovchenko wants to get back to full guard.
Yakovchenko is trying to stand up here but Sharp is controlling him well. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Asa Sharp is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Yakovchenko lands with a good body shot.
Sharp shoots in but Yakovchenko avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Igor Yakovchenko will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Yakovchenko scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Yakovchenko 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.
Yakovchenko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sharp.
Sharp tries to clinch but Yakovchenko moves out of range.
Sharp shoots in looking for a takedown. Yakovchenko tries to sprawl out of it but Sharp keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Yakovchenko manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sharp slips a straight right by Yakovchenko.
Sharp half committed to a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sharp throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Yakovchenko's waist but Yakovchenko gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sharp off to one side.
Sharp is trying hard to land a takedown here. Yakovchenko sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Asa Sharp. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sharp throws a series of punches but Yakovchenko moves out of range.
Sharp doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Yakovchenko keeps the fight on the outside.
Yakovchenko appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T1##CL2#
Yakovchenko has Sharp up against the cage in a clinch.
Yakovchenko stalling in the clinch.
Yakovchenko lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Yakovchenko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sharp's elbow.
Yakovchenko tries to throw a body punch but Sharp avoids it by throwing Yakovchenko back against the cage.
Yakovchenko can't find room to land a body shot as Sharp controls the action.
Yakovchenko working aggressively here.
Yakovchenko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Still in the clinch, Sharp scores with a nice short uppercut.
Yakovchenko throws a punch but it's blocked by Sharp.
Yakovchenko trying to control the position but instead, Sharp has worked for underhooks and has pushed Yakovchenko into the cage.
Yakovchenko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sharp's elbow. #T2#
Yakovchenko prevents Sharp from breaking the clinch.
Igor Yakovchenko seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Yakovchenko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sharp's elbow. #BC#
Sharp breaks from the clinch.
Sharp shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Yakovchenko as he jumps to the side.
Sharp misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sharp is defended easily by Yakovchenko.
Yakovchenko misses with the combination.
Yakovchenko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sharp was well out of range. Poor timing from Yakovchenko.#T3#
Sharp defending well as Yakovchenko loads up on a big left hand.
A head kick misses from Yakovchenko.
Sharp looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Yakovchenko is fending him off so far but Sharp persists. Nope, Yakovchenko circles away and we're back to standing.
Sharp fails with a takedown attempt.
Yakovchenko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sharp slips a straight right by Yakovchenko.
Yakovchenko just misses with a punch to the body.
Yakovchenko throws a poor cross that misses
and Sharp counters with a nice body shot.
Igor Yakovchenko is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Yakovchenko throws a series of punches but Sharp avoids them all with ease.
Yakovchenko pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Sharp back to the cage. Yakovchenko follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Yakovchenko takes a swing at Sharp's ribcage but misses.
Sharp seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Sharp tries to clinch but Yakovchenko moves out of range.
Sharp moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromYakovchenko.#T4#
Yakovchenko throws a one two combo. #TD#
Yakovchenko gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Sharp to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sharp controls from within his opponent's guard.
Sharp wants to pass the guard but Yakovchenko is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Yakovchenko working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Sharp has passed into half guard!
Yakovchenko wants to get back to full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Igor Yakovchenko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Yakovchenko winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Igor Yakovchenko!
Our winner, Igor Yakovchenko, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: CSW 010 Firetribe vs Khajo
Date: Sep 03, 2017

#R1##TD#
Sharp shoots in and gets a takedown into Yakovchenko's guard.
Sharp preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Sharp drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sharp jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Yakovchenko pulls Sharp in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Sharp avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sharp won't allow Yakovchenko to sweep him here.
Yakovchenko keeping moving, preventing Sharp from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sharp connects with a couple of short punches.
Sharp passes Yakovchenko's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Sharp works his foot free and advances to mount. #T1#
Yakovchenko is wriggling around trying to escape.
Sharp controlling his opponent.
Sharp putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Sharp landing punches.
Yakovchenko is in all sorts of trouble here.
Sharp has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Sharp landing strikes from the mount and Yakovchenko is in trouble!
Sharp content just to control the position here.
Yakovchenko working to try and regain half guard. #T2#
Yakovchenko wants to control but Sharp is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sharp wants to control the pace but Yakovchenko is squirming around nicely.
Yakovchenko is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sharp connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Yakovchenko really wants to buck Sharp off and get back to his feet.
Sharp trying to control but Yakovchenko is having none of it. #SUB#
Sharp working for a submission but Yakovchenko is keeping him at bay. #T3#
Yakovchenko is looking to improve his position but Sharp isn't that keen on the idea.
Yakovchenko is still trying to improve position.
Sharp controlling the position easily from mount.
Sharp with a couple of short strikes.
Sharp connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Yakovchenko is in all sorts of trouble here.
Sharp trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Yakovchenko takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#T4#
Sharp landing strikes, looking to finish!
Yakovchenko wants to control but Sharp is having none of it.
The referee warns Yakovchenko that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Sharp looking to control but Yakovchenko is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Yakovchenko is in all sorts of trouble here.
Sharp landing strikes from the mount and Yakovchenko is in trouble!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yakovchenko is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Sharp scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Yakovchenko?
Sharp looking to control and managing it successfully.
Sharp tries to control but Yakovchenko wriggling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Asa Sharp dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Sharp looks for a takedown but Yakovchenko sprawls well.
Yakovchenko misses with a straight left.
Sharp darts in looking for a takedown but Yakovchenko gets double underhooks and turns Sharp into the cage.
Yakovchenko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Yakovchenko throws a one two combo.
Asa Sharp is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Yakovchenko looks to throw the jab but Sharp is out of range.
Sharp steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yakovchenko.
Sharp throwing a counter right hand but Yakovchenko manages to avoid it.
Yakovchenko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Sharp was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Sharp uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yakovchenko.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yakovchenko swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Yakovchenko throws a series of punches but Sharp avoids them all with ease.
Sharp tried to counter with a leg kick but Yakovchenko avoided it.
Sharp gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Yakovchenko counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Asa Sharp. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sharp tries to close the distance and clinch but Yakovchenko swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Yakovchenko is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sharp with a body shot.
Igor Yakovchenko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Yakovchenko keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Yakovchenko is breathing heavily.#CL#
Sharp clinches up with Yakovchenko and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Sharp manages to break the clinch.
Yakovchenko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sharp is looking to clinch but Yakovchenko is avoiding it.
Sharp misses with a takedown attempt - Yakovchenko sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Yakovchenko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sharp misses with a leg kick
and Yakovchenko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Igor Yakovchenko seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Yakovchenko moves into the clinch.
Yakovchenko can't find room to land a body shot as Sharp controls the action. #T2#
Sharp drops down looking for an ankle pick but Yakovchenko pulls his leg out and moves away. #CL#
Yakovchenko gets tackled into the cage by Sharp. Sharp maintains the clinch.
Sharp can't get the takedown.
Yakovchenko is trying to stall.
Sharp trying to stall but Yakovchenko improves his position.
Sharp dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#BC#
Sharp breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Yakovchenko lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yakovchenko throws out a loose jab but Sharp uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sharp drops down looking for a counter takedown but Yakovchenko sprawls and moves away.#TD#
Sharp darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Sharp lands strikes from half guard.#T3#
Yakovchenko wants to control but Sharp passes into side.
Yakovchenko manages to work his way to half guard, despite Sharp's best efforts.
Yakovchenko won't allow Sharp to pass to mount.
Yakovchenko is trying to control but can't.
Sharp wants to take a breather but Yakovchenko is having none of it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Sharp is thwarting Yakovchenko's attempts to control the position.
Asa Sharp overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Sharp tries to pass to full mount but Yakovchenko defends it.
Sharp seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Yakovchenko is staying active underneath Sharp, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Yakovchenko has hold of Sharp's hands but Sharp slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Sharp is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Yakovchenko is not content to let Sharp control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Igor Yakovchenko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Sharp goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Yakovchenko lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Sharp blocks a jab.#CL#
Sharp clinches.
Sharp prevents a body shot from Yakovchenko.
Sharp can't find room to land a body shot as Yakovchenko controls the action.
Sharp unloads a knee to the mid-section. Yakovchenko lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #TD#
Sharp has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Yakovchenko regains guard immediately.
Sharp won't allow Yakovchenko to sweep him here.
Sharp passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yakovchenko is trying to maintain the position but Sharp is very close to passing his half guard.
Yakovchenko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sharp seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T1#
Yakovchenko moves into full guard.
Sharp wants to stand but Yakovchenko is controlling his posture from full guard. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Sharp sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Yakovchenko's guard. #SUB#
Sharp is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sharp seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Sharp is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Yakovchenko!
Sharp wants to control the pace but Yakovchenko is squirming around nicely. #T3#
Yakovchenko is desperately trying to improve his position but Sharp has a good base and remains in mount.
The referee warns Yakovchenko that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Sharp prevents Yakovchenko from getting the reversal.
Sharp working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Sharp looking to control but Yakovchenko is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sharp is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yakovchenko can do to turn this around?
Sharp landing strikes from the mount and Yakovchenko is in trouble! #T4#
Sharp lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Sharp with the ground and pound from mount.
Sharp tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Sharp lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sharp with the ground and pound from mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sharp controlling from mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Asa Sharp showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sharp has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: CSW 006 Attano vs Yakovchenko
Date: Aug 26, 2017

#R1#
Yakovchenko scores with a jab to the body.
Attano swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL#
Attano gets a clinch.
Yakovchenko struggles to land a body shot inside as Attano controls his hands.
Yakovchenko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yakovchenko lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Attano backwards.
Attano tries to work over Yakovchenko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A bit of stalling here from Yakovchenko.
Yakovchenko misses with the head strike.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Yakovchenko takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Attano with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Yakovchenko looking to stall.
A short uppercut from Attano.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yakovchenko misses with a punch on the inside.
Attano throws a knee to the head but misses.
Yakovchenko blocks an uppercut.
Yakovchenko lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Attano or not.
Yakovchenko lands with a left to the head.
Yakovchenko misses with a punch on the inside.
Yakovchenko tries a body shot but Attano blocks it. #T1#
Yakovchenko lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Attano or not.
Attano lands a body shot.
Yakovchenko has a couple of punches blocked by Attano.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Attano misses with a short punch on the inside.
Attano misses with a punch to the body.
Yakovchenko lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Attano trying to control the position but instead, Yakovchenko has worked for underhooks and has pushed Attano into the cage.
Attano trying to land knees to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Attano.
Attano is stalling here.
Attano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yakovchenko throws a punch but it's blocked by Attano.
Yakovchenko lands a nice uppercut.
A body shot lands from Yakovchenko.
Attano is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T2#
Yakovchenko blocking some punches.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Attano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yakovchenko swings wildly with an uppercut but Attano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Attano stalling in the clinch but Yakovchenko improves position.
Yakovchenko lands with a short shot to the head.
Attano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yakovchenko leaning against his opponent.
Yakovchenko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yakovchenko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Attano's elbow.
Attano scores with a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yakovchenko is looking to control Attano's arms but Attano gets an underhook and turns him. Now Yakovchenko has his back to the cage.
Attano throws a knee to the head but misses.
Come on Attano - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Attano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Yakovchenko is pushing Attano up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Attano has Yakovchenko pushed against the cage.
Yakovchenko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Attano's elbow.
Yakovchenko stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Yakovchenko working aggressively here.
Yakovchenko takes a shot to the head.
Yakovchenko works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Attano blocking some punches.
Attano tries a knee to the head but Yakovchenko blocks it.
Yakovchenko working aggressively here.
Yakovchenko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Attano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Attano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yakovchenko blocks a body shot from Attano.
Attano lands a nice uppercut.#T4#
Attano lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Attano just leaning against Yakovchenko, taking a breather.
Nice body punch from Yakovchenko.
Attano lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Yakovchenko backwards.
Yakovchenko working aggressively here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yakovchenko lands a body punch in the clinch.
Attano can't find room to land a body shot as Yakovchenko controls the action.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Yakovchenko as Attano tries to tie him up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yakovchenko.
Yakovchenko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Attano lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Yakovchenko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Attano tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Yakovchenko misses with some punches.
Attano is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Yakovchenko is defending well for now.
Attano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yakovchenko.
Attano misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Igor Yakovchenko will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Attano misses with a jab, cross combination.
Attano misses with a wild combination.
Yakovchenko misses with a few strikes there.
Corvo Attano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Attano rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Yakovchenko counters with a nice uppercut.
Yakovchenko fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Attano tries to clinch but Yakovchenko is having none of it.
Yakovchenko is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Attano with a body shot.
Yakovchenko scores with a jab to the jaw.
Yakovchenko misses with a few strikes there.
Attano is looking to counter punch.
Attano takes a swing at Yakovchenko's ribcage but misses.
Attano slips a jab and a cross from Yakovchenko.
Attano throws a right and a left that both miss.
Attano tries to close the distance and clinch but Yakovchenko swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Despite the aggression on Yakovchenko's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Yakovchenko 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.
Yakovchenko dodges the punch combination from Attano. #CL#
Attano fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Yakovchenko, pushing him back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yakovchenko doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T1#
Yakovchenko blocking some punches.
Yakovchenko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Attano creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Attano is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Yakovchenko is keeping busy.
Attano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Attano lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Attano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yakovchenko working aggressively here.
Yakovchenko prevents a body shot from Attano.
Yakovchenko trying to stall but Attano improves his position.
Attano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Attano lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Yakovchenko.
Attano looking to stall.
Attano lands with a left to the head.
Corvo Attano has scored more points in the clinch so far.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Attano creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Attano misses with the head strike.
Attano lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T2#
Yakovchenko just leaning against Attano, taking a breather.
Yakovchenko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Attano lands a knee to the body.
Yakovchenko is breathing heavily.
Yakovchenko throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Attanos head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Attano looking to stall.
Attano makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Attano crunches a lovely knee into Yakovchenko's ribcage.
Attano misses with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Attano.
Attano with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Attano is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Yakovchenko is keeping busy.
Yakovchenko misses with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Attano.
Still in the clinch, Attano scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nice body punch from Attano - that landed with a thud.
Attano controlling the action here for a moment. #T3#
Attano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Attano is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yakovchenko can do to turn this around?
The referee is keeping an eye on Attano - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Yakovchenko struggles to land a body shot inside as Attano controls his hands.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Attano.
Attano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yakovchenko lands a body punch in the clinch.
Yakovchenko lands with a left to the head.
Attano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yakovchenko misses with some punches.
Yakovchenko avoiding damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Attano creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Yakovchenko stalling the fight.
Attano tries to land knees in the clinch but Yakovchenko avoids the damage to the body.
Still in the clinch, Attano scores with a nice short uppercut.#T4#
Attano struggles to land a body shot inside as Yakovchenko controls his hands.
Attano's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Yakovchenko lands a body punch in the clinch.
Attano lands a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Attano.
Yakovchenko is looking to control Attano's arms but Attano gets an underhook and turns him. Now Yakovchenko has his back to the cage.
Yakovchenko lands a left hand that snaps the head of Attano backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Attano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Attano is leaning against Yakovchenko and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Attano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Attano scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Yakovchenko fails to land.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Yakovchenko has a couple of punches blocked by Attano.
Yakovchenko throws a punch but it's blocked by Attano.
Attano unloads a knee to the mid-section. Yakovchenko lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Attano is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Attano taking a breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Corvo Attano dominated that second 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.
#R3##CL#
Attano gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Yakovchenko lands with a left to the head.
Yakovchenko tries a body shot but Attano blocks it.
Yakovchenko throws a head punch that misses.
Yakovchenko softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Attano connects with a nasty looking knee right to Yakovchenko's face.
Yakovchenko on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Yakovchenko lands a hook that snaps the head of Attano backwards.
Yakovchenko struggles to land a body shot inside as Attano controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Attano misses with a short punch on the inside.
Attano misses with some punches.
Attano slowing the pace effectively.
Attano lands a shot to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Attano misses with a punch on the inside. #T1#
Yakovchenko lands a right hand.
Yakovchenko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Attano swings wildly with an uppercut but Yakovchenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Attano makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Attano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Attano misses with the head strike.
Attano working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Yakovchenko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yakovchenko lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yakovchenko.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Yakovchenko misses with a hook from the clinch.
Attano trying to land knees to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Attano as Yakovchenko tries to tie him up.
Yakovchenko is trying to stall. #T2#
Yakovchenko working aggressively here.
Yakovchenko is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Attano is keeping busy.
Attano is trying to stall.
Attano lands with a right to the head.
Attano lands with a light punch inside.
Attano misses with some punches.
Yakovchenko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Attano takes a shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Attano tries a knee to the head but Yakovchenko blocks it.
Yakovchenko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Attano's elbow.
Attano throws a knee to the head but misses.
Attano blocking some punches.
Attano lands with a short shot to the head.
Attano misses with some punches.
Yakovchenko blocks an uppercut. #T3#
Attano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yakovchenko lands a right hand that snaps the head of Attano backwards.
Attano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yakovchenko's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Attano is working Yakovchenko over against the cage.
Yakovchenko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Attano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Attano displaying some good clinch control by pressing Yakovchenko up against the cage.
Yakovchenko swings wildly with an uppercut but Attano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yakovchenko tries to work over Attano's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Attano scores with a nice hook to the head.
Attano tries to throw a body punch but Yakovchenko avoids it by throwing Attano back against the cage.
Yakovchenko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yakovchenko taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Yakovchenko leaning his opponent against the cage.
Attano throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Attano stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Yakovchenko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yakovchenko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Attano misses with the head strike.
Yakovchenko throws a head punch that misses.
Yakovchenko pressing his opponent against the cage.
Attano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Attano tries to throw a body punch but Yakovchenko avoids it by throwing Attano back against the cage.
Attano struggles to land a body shot inside as Yakovchenko controls his hands.
Attano lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Attano can't find room to land a body shot as Yakovchenko controls the action.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Yakovchenko.
Attano lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Corvo Attano clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Attano ducks right into an uppercut from Yakovchenko.
Attano misses with a double jab.
Despite the aggression on Yakovchenko's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Yakovchenko misses with a two punch combination.
Yakovchenko jabs Attano to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sloppy strikes from Yakovchenko. Those never looked like landing.
A head kick misses from Yakovchenko.
Attano connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Yakovchenko tumbling to the canvas! Attano pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Yakovchenko was done - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Corvo Attano!
Corvo Attano retains his lightweight title!

Event: CSW 001 Zabijaka vs Rodrigues
Date: Aug 09, 2017

#R1#
Good standup being displayed there by Yakovchenko as he connects with a hook.
A jab lands there for Yakovchenko.
Yakovchenko digs a good body shot into Pettis's ribs.
Pettis takes one on the button.
A big right from Pettis misses.
Pettis takes one on the button.
Yakovchenko lunges at Pettis with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Pettis's hand.
Yakovchenko connects with a nice looking jab. #ROC2#
Pettis is rocked!
Yakovchenko takes a jab right on the kisser.
Oh Pettis is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
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!
Yakovchenko knocks out Pettis with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Yakovchenko before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Yakovchenko picks up the big W with a huge KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Igor Yakovchenko!
Igor Yakovchenko thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: RFL 021 Aperitif
Date: Apr 28, 2017

#R1#
Yakovchenko lands with a shot to the body.
A left lands for De Noteboom.
De Noteboom connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A nice leg kick lands there from Yakovchenko.
Yakovchenko throws a head kick that misses.
Yakovchenko paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Yakovchenko swinging wildly here.
Yakovchenko sets himself, and De Noteboom steps forward looking for the clinch! Yakovchenko avoids it this time.
Yakovchenko with a jab.#CL2#
De Noteboom gets in close and instigates a clinch.
De Noteboom has Yakovchenko pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Yakovchenko manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Yakovchenko lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt De Noteboom or not.
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!
Yakovchenko looking to slow down the pace here.
Yakovchenko controlling the action here for a moment. #T1#
De Noteboom lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The referee is keeping an eye on Yakovchenko - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
De Noteboom is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Yakovchenko is defending well.
Yakovchenko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yakovchenko throws a head punch that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Yakovchenko.
Yakovchenko working aggressively here.
De Noteboom lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yakovchenko lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Yakovchenko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Yakovchenko.
De Noteboom has Yakovchenko pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Yakovchenko manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Igor Yakovchenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert De Noteboom.
De Noteboom fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yakovchenko gets underhooks to prevent De Noteboom's takedown attempt.
Yakovchenko is stalling here.
De Noteboom goes for a takedown in the clinch but Yakovchenko prevents it. #T2#
De Noteboom blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yakovchenko.
De Noteboom is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Yakovchenko pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Yakovchenko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yakovchenko misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yakovchenko lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of De Noteboom backwards.
Yakovchenko lands a right hand that snaps the head of De Noteboom backwards.
Yakovchenko lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of De Noteboom backwards. #ROC#
De Noteboom is rocked!
Yakovchenko lands a hook to the side of the head.
De Noteboom is still on wobbly legs! Can Yakovchenko finish him?
A head punch on the inside from Yakovchenko fails to land.
Yakovchenko throws a head punch that misses.
De Noteboom blocking some punches.
De Noteboom wants a takedown.
De Noteboom has a couple of punches blocked by Yakovchenko.
De Noteboom working aggressively here.
Yakovchenko misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Yakovchenko.
Yakovchenko working aggressively here.
Yakovchenko misses with some punches.
Yakovchenko has a couple of punches blocked by De Noteboom.
Yakovchenko blocking some punches.
A short right from Yakovchenko on the inside.
Yakovchenko blocking some punches.
Yakovchenko throws a punch but it's blocked by De Noteboom.
De Noteboom blocks an uppercut.
Yakovchenko creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends De Noteboom's eyes rolling into the back of his head! De Noteboom drops to his knees and Yakovchenko pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Igor Yakovchenko!
Our winner, Igor Yakovchenko, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: RFL 016 Krause vs Machado
Date: Mar 25, 2017

#R1#
Yakovchenko just misses with a punch to the body.
Yakovchenko uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Blazing has time to react.
Blazing dodges the punch combination from Yakovchenko. #KD#
Blazing throws a left that rocks Yakovchenko and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Blazing dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Yakovchenko regain composure! #CUT#
It looks like Igor Yakovchenko has been cut.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yakovchenko is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Blazing off and has taken his back!
Yakovchenko controlling well, preventing Blazing from escaping the position. #SUB2#
Yakovchenko is working hard for the rear naked choke here. #SUB2#
Blazing is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Yakovchenko gets his way!
Blazing tries to roll but Yakovchenko sticks to his back. #SUB2#
Blazing is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Yakovchenko gets his way! #T1#
Blazing has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Yakovchenko.#SUB2#
Blazing is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Blazing just trying to survive but Yakovchenko is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Yakovchenko is looking to control Blazing but Blazing is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Blazing is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Yakovchenko. #T2#
Blazing wants to control his opponent's hands but Yakovchenko gets his hands free.
Yakovchenko throwing sloppy strikes. #SUB2#
Yakovchenko is persistently looking for the submission but Blazing is defending it well. #SUB2#
Yakovchenko is persistently looking for the submission but Blazing is defending it well.
Yakovchenko has the hooks in. Blazing is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB2#
Yakovchenko has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Blazing is trying to get back to his feet but Yakovchenko has full control of the position and if anything, Blazing has just worked his way into a worse spot.#T3##SUB2#
Yakovchenko looking for the RNC.
Blazing tries to escape the position. #SUB2#
Blazing is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Yakovchenko is looking to control Blazing but Blazing is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Blazing tries to escape the position. #SUB2#
Yakovchenko is working hard for the rear naked choke here. #SUB2#
Yakovchenko is persistently looking for the submission but Blazing is defending it well. #T4##SUB2#
Yakovchenko looking for the RNC.
Blazing trying to get back to his feet but Yakovchenko is in full control for now.
Blazing covering up well and avoiding damage. #SUB2#
Blazing fending off the submission attempt from Yakovchenko. #SUB2#
Blazing preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Yakovchenko.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Igor Yakovchenko dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Igor Yakovchenko's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Yakovchenko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Blake Blazing is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Yakovchenko scores with a decent looking hook.
Yakovchenko takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Yakovchenko cracks Blazing with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Blazing's corner calls for a 1-2. Blazing obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Blazing throws a lazy uppercut
and Yakovchenko counters with a straight right hand.
Yakovchenko on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Yakovchenko looks to land a left hand but Blazing moved out of range nicely.
Yakovchenko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Yakovchenko checks a low kick from Blazing.
A big left from Blazing misses.
Yakovchenko slips under a jab from Blazing.
Blazing looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
As Blazing backs off Yakovchenko throws a huge counter combo but Blazing manages to avoid it all.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blazing loads up on a big right hand but Yakovchenko slips the punch.
A little jabbing left from Yakovchenko on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Yakovchenko misses with a body shot.
Blake Blazing is winning the standup battle so far.
Blazing misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yakovchenko. #T1#
Yakovchenko swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Yakovchenko with a hook.
Yakovchenko fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Yakovchenko closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Blazing blocking some punches.
Yakovchenko'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.
Yakovchenko works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Yakovchenko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Blazing's elbow.
Yakovchenko misses with a short punch on the inside.
Blazing is looking to break free of the clinch but Yakovchenko has double underhooks.
Blazing is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T2#
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Blazing blocks an uppercut.
Blazing has had enough of the clinch but Yakovchenko keeps him there for the moment.
Yakovchenko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yakovchenko misses with some punches.
Yakovchenko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Blazing working hard to break the clinch.
Yakovchenko scores with a shoulder strike.
Yakovchenko doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T3#
Yakovchenko lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Yakovchenko keeps control of Blazing as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Yakovchenko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Blazing wants to get back to striking at distance but Yakovchenko won't allow it. #BC#
Blazing breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Blazing fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Blazing lunges at Yakovchenko with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Yakovchenko's hand.
Yakovchenko is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Yakovchenko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blazing manages to avoid it.
Blazing getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Yakovchenko misses with a double jab.
Yakovchenko throws a right and a left that Blazing avoids nicely.
Yakovchenko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Blazing looks to throw the jab but Yakovchenko is out of range.
Yakovchenko throws a head kick that misses. #T4#
Yakovchenko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Blazing.
Blazing misses with a hook to the body
and Yakovchenko counters with a right hand to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yakovchenko misses with a shot to the body
and Blazing counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Blazing keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Blazing misses its target.
Blazing looks to land a combination but Yakovchenko avoids it well.
Yakovchenko misses with a few strikes there. #CL2#
Yakovchenko closes the distance and clinches.
Yakovchenko misses with a body punch.
Yakovchenko taking a breather.
Yakovchenko tries to work over Blazing's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yakovchenko tries a body shot but Blazing blocks it.
Yakovchenko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Igor Yakovchenko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Igor Yakovchenko's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Yakovchenko pushes Blazing up against the cage in a clinch.
Blazing blocks a body shot from Yakovchenko.
Blazing is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Yakovchenko controlling the action here for a moment.
Yakovchenko stalling in the clinch.
Yakovchenko receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Yakovchenko keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Blazing's efforts to push away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blazing working hard to break the clinch.
Yakovchenko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Blazing's elbow.
Yakovchenko has Blazing pushed against the cage.#T1#
Blazing can't break the clinch.
Yakovchenko throws a punch but it's blocked by Blazing.
Yakovchenko controlling the action here for a moment.
Yakovchenko has a couple of punches blocked by Blazing.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yakovchenko.
Yakovchenko dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Blazing blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Blazing tries to circle away but Yakovchenko has him pinned against the cage.
Yakovchenko tries a body shot but Blazing blocks it.
Yakovchenko working aggressively here.
Yakovchenko lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Yakovchenko lands a left hand.
A head punch on the inside from Yakovchenko fails to land.
Yakovchenko'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.
Yakovchenko tries a body shot but Blazing blocks it.
Blazing is looking to break free of the clinch but Yakovchenko has double underhooks.
Igor Yakovchenko seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC#
Blazing breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T3#
Blazing throws a jab but it's blocked by Yakovchenko.
Blazing takes a swing at Yakovchenko's ribcage but misses.
Yakovchenko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Blazing misses with a two punch combination.
Yakovchenko misses with a head kick.
Yakovchenko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Blazing misses with a low kick as Yakovchenko jumps back.
Yakovchenko showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Blazing.
Yakovchenko throws a body shot but no joy.
Igor Yakovchenko is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Yakovchenko ducks right into an uppercut from Blazing.
Yakovchenko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Blazing.
Blazing lands with a shot to the body.
Yakovchenko jabs at Blazing's body.
Blazing scores with a hook to the body. Yakovchenko takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Blake Blazing has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Blazing thows a left - swing and a miss!
Yakovchenko ducks under a wild hook from Blazing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yakovchenko misses with a double jab.
Blazing lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A head kick misses from Blazing.
Yakovchenko throws out a counter right but Blazing avoids it with no problem.
Blazing fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Yakovchenko is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Yakovchenko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blazing manages to avoid it.
Yakovchenko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Blazing throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Yakovchenko.
Blazing misses with a straight right.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blazing lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Yakovchenko circles away quickly and effectively.
Yakovchenko throws a sloppy body shot
letting Blazing counter with a right hand.
A big right from Blazing misses.
Yakovchenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

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 Blake Blazing.
I think Yakovchenko 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:29
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: RFL 006 Jones vs Divers
Date: Feb 15, 2017

#R1#
Davis pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Yakovchenko swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Yakovchenko lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Davis circles away quickly and effectively.
Yakovchenko lands a jab-cross combination.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Davis has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Davis tries to clinch up but Yakovchenko circles away and keeps his distance.
Davis throws a combination that misses
and Yakovchenko counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Davis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yakovchenko was well out of range. Poor timing from Davis.#TD2#
Davis dives in and scores a takedown into Yakovchenko's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Davis trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Yakovchenko tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Davis working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Davis missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Davis throwing strikes from guard but Yakovchenko blocks nicely. #SUB2#
Davis is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Davis drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Davis as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Yakovchenko screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Davis! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Ewen Davis!
A victorious Ewen Davis thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: RFL 001 Games in the Coliseum
Date: Jan 28, 2017

#R1#
Yakovchenko throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent De Noteboom stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Yakovchenko fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Yakovchenko looks to land a right hand but De Noteboom moved out of range.
De Noteboom throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
De Noteboom throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
De Noteboom takes a kick to the side of the head.
De Noteboom walks into a straight right hand from Yakovchenko.
A punch combination from Yakovchenko misses.
Yakovchenko looks to score with a jab to the body but De Noteboom is just out of range.
De Noteboom attempts a counter takedown but Yakovchenko avoids it well and moves away.
Whack! Yakovchenko lands a heavy head kick that drops De Noteboom. The ref tackles Yakovchenko to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because De Noteboom was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Igor Yakovchenko!
An out of breath Igor Yakovchenko thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: gc126
Date: Dec 04, 2016

#R1#
Yakovchenko will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Perfect throws a leg kick which misses Yakovchenko's front leg but catches the back leg as Yakovchenko tries to avoid it.
Sloppy strikes from Yakovchenko. Those never looked like landing. #TD2#
Perfect drives through with a takedown into guard.
Yakovchenko is trying to keep Perfect in close.
Perfect keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Yakovchenko's head.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Yakovchenko is on top in guard. #REVR#
Perfect working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Yakovchenko.
Perfect keeping full guard, as Yakovchenko tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Yakovchenko has gone for a leg lock! Perfect slips out almost immediately though and dives into Yakovchenko's guard.#REVB#
Yakovchenko trying to control the position. #T1#
Perfect trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Perfect content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Perfect trying to control the position from guard on top but Yakovchenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Perfect content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB#
Yakovchenko is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Perfect is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Yakovchenko working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Perfect doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Perfect manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Perfect pushing down on Yakovchenko's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Yakovchenko tries to roll over but Perfect keeps him under control.#T2#
Perfect looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
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. Perfect connects with a nice short shot to Yakovchenko's temple.
Yakovchenko is looking for a sweep. Perfect is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Yakovchenko wants to get back to his feet.
Yakovchenko has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Perfect is working away from the top position though.
Yakovchenko is trying to get back to full guard.
Yakovchenko is not content to let Perfect control the position.
Yakovchenko is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Perfect's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Perfect's back!
Yakovchenko thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent. #SUB#
Perfect preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Yakovchenko. #T3#
Perfect is keeping busy. #SUB#
Yakovchenko tightening his grip on Perfect, looking for the choke. #SUB#
Yakovchenko is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Perfect defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Perfect has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Perfect has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke. #SUB#
Yakovchenko is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Perfect knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Perfect for a finish. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Yakovchenko is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Perfect defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Perfect tries to escape the position.
Yakovchenko keeps control of the position easily here as Perfect tries to buck him off. #SUB#
Yakovchenko is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Perfect is defending well though. Yakovchenko let's go of the attempt for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Yakovchenko looking for the choke but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Igor Yakovchenko will probably get the nod.
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#
Perfect lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A head kick misses from Yakovchenko.
Yakovchenko looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Yakovchenko misses with a body shot.
Yakovchenko misses the shot to the body.
Perfect throws a sloppy head kick and Yakovchenko moves out of range easily.
Yakovchenko on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Yakovchenko misses with a combination
and Perfect counters with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perfect misses with a wild combination.
Yakovchenko throwing a counter right hand but Perfect manages to avoid it.
Perfect throws out a loose jab but Yakovchenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Perfect slips under a jab from Yakovchenko.
A head kick from Perfect lands but Yakovchenko takes it in his stride.
Perfect punishes Yakovchenko's body with a nice straight punch.#T1#
Perfect takes one on the button.
Perfect connects with an inside leg kick.
Yakovchenko throws a body punch but Perfect moves out of range.
Perfect is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL#
Yakovchenko gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Yakovchenko misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yakovchenko is pressed up against the cage. Perfect has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Yakovchenko down to the mat. Yakovchenko avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Yakovchenko walks into a jab.#TD2#
Perfect changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Yakovchenko looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Yakovchenko wants to control but Perfect postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yakovchenko taking punishment in the form of punches.
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!
Perfect advances to full mount.
Perfect raining down hammerfists from mount.#T2#
Yakovchenko taking shots to the head. #ROC2#
Yakovchenko is rocked!
Mystery Perfect has got the better of the ground game so far.
Perfect with the ground and pound from mount.
Oh Yakovchenko is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Oooooh, big shot lands for Perfect! Yakovchenko is hurt baaadly! Perfect is firing away with more strikes - Yakovchenko is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mystery Perfect!
Mystery Perfect decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: gc114
Date: Sep 10, 2016

#R1#
Daniels slips under a jab.
Daniels connects with a jab.
A punch combination from Yakovchenko misses.
Yakovchenko swats away the attempt to clinch by Daniels.
Daniels looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Yakovchenko lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Daniels circles away quickly and effectively.
Decent striking displayed by Yakovchenko there.
Daniels bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Daniels scoring well with a low kick there.
Daniels tries to clinch there but Yakovchenko circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yakovchenko throws a hook but Daniels blocks it.
Daniels cracks Yakovchenko with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Daniels avoids the head kick by Yakovchenko.
Yakovchenko lands with a kick to the temple. Daniels shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yakovchenko tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Daniels manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T1##CL#
Daniels gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Yakovchenko.
Daniels working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Daniels fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yakovchenko.
Daniels lands a nice uppercut.
Yakovchenko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yakovchenko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yakovchenko lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Daniels blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Daniels misses with the head strike.
Daniels scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Yakovchenko misses with the head strike.
Daniels blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Daniels lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Daniels has a couple of punches blocked by Yakovchenko.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yakovchenko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Daniels lands with a light punch inside.
Daniels lands a left hand.
Daniels throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Daniels swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Daniels tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yakovchenko looking to stall.
Yakovchenko misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Daniels.
A short right from Yakovchenko.
Yakovchenko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yakovchenko blocks an uppercut.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Yakovchenko leaning against his opponent.
Daniels lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Yakovchenko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yakovchenko is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Daniels is keeping busy.
Yakovchenko looking to stall.
Daniels blocks an uppercut. #T3#
Yakovchenko slows down the pace here.
Yakovchenko throws a punch but it's blocked by Daniels.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yakovchenko.
A shot in the inside from Yakovchenko.
Yakovchenko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yakovchenko misses with a body punch.
Yakovchenko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yakovchenko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yakovchenko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Daniels throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Yakovchenkos head.
Daniels makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Yakovchenko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Daniels's elbow.
Daniels scores with a shoulder strike.
Yakovchenko stalling in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yakovchenko.
Yakovchenko has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Daniels seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Yakovchenko can turn it around.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Daniels.
A short right from Daniels.
Yakovchenko misses with a body punch. #T4#
Yakovchenko lands a shot to the body.
Daniels softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Daniels scores with a shoulder strike.
Yakovchenko misses with some punches.
Yakovchenko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A bit of stalling here from Daniels.
Daniels is working Yakovchenko over against the cage.
Nice body punch from Daniels - that landed with a thud.
Daniels misses with the head strike.
A short left from Daniels.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yakovchenko.
Daniels misses with a punch on the inside.
Daniels tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yakovchenko lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Daniels blocks a body shot from Yakovchenko.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Daniels.
Daniels misses with a punch to the body.
Yakovchenko blocks an uppercut.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Daniels dominated that round.
That's time! Daniels's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Daniels lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Daniels looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Daniels tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Yakovchenko manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed right hand from Yakovchenko misses the target.
Yakovchenko's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Daniels connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Yakovchenko scrambles back to his feet.
Sloppy strikes from Yakovchenko. Those never looked like landing.
Daniels paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Daniels is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yakovchenko can do to turn this around?
Yakovchenko misses with a wild combination.
Daniels is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Daniels lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #CL#
Daniels fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Yakovchenko, pushing him back against the cage.
Daniels goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yakovchenko.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Yakovchenko creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Daniels throws a head punch that misses.
Yakovchenko lands with a short shot to the head.
Yakovchenko is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Daniels scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Daniels.
Daniels swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yakovchenko misses with a body punch.
Daniels misses with a hook to the ribs.
Daniels is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Daniels.
Daniels throws a punch but it's blocked by Yakovchenko.
Daniels gets through Yakovchenko's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jack Daniels has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Daniels scores with a nice hook to the head.
Yakovchenko tries to work over Daniels's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Daniels has a couple of punches blocked by Yakovchenko.
Daniels tries a body shot but Yakovchenko blocks it.
Daniels scores with an uppercut up the middle.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Daniels creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Yakovchenko lands a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Daniels scores with a shot to the side of Yakovchenko's head.
Daniels lands a right hand that snaps the head of Yakovchenko backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yakovchenko.
Daniels lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Daniels working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#ROC#
Yakovchenko is rocked!
Daniels swings wildly with an uppercut but Yakovchenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Daniels throws a head punch that misses.
Yakovchenko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Daniels blocking some punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Daniels.
Daniels misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yakovchenko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Yakovchenko.
Daniels pushes Yakovchenko back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yakovchenko lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Daniels throws a punch but it's blocked by Yakovchenko. #T3#
Daniels stalling in the clinch.
Daniels is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Daniels lands with a left to the head.
Daniels lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Yakovchenko backwards.
Yakovchenko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yakovchenko misses with some punches.
Daniels blocking some punches.
Daniels lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Daniels dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Yakovchenko is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yakovchenko.
Daniels misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Daniels.
Yakovchenko throws a punch but it's blocked by Daniels.
Yakovchenko blocks an uppercut.
Daniels pushes Yakovchenko back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
Daniels misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Daniels blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yakovchenko.
Daniels blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Daniels throws a head punch that misses.
Yakovchenko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Daniels.
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!
Daniels misses with a hook from the clinch.
Daniels swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Daniels takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Yakovchenko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yakovchenko tries a body shot but Daniels blocks it.
Yakovchenko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Daniels's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Yakovchenko fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yakovchenko.
Daniels fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yakovchenko misses with the head strike.
Yakovchenko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Daniels dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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#
Daniels takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Daniels throws a push kick but Yakovchenko slaps the foot to one side.
Some bone on bone action there as Yakovchenko checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yakovchenko. Daniels does a little dance to reset his feet.
Daniels showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Yakovchenko.
Daniels throws the left hand but Yakovchenko avoids the punch easily.
Despite the aggression on Yakovchenko's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Daniels scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Yakovchenko keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Daniels. That's going to slow Yakovchenko down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daniels tries to clinch but Yakovchenko moves out of range.
Daniels displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yakovchenko throws out the jab. #CL#
Yakovchenko tries to keep at a distance but Daniels has taken the fight into the clinch.
Yakovchenko misses with a body punch. #T1#
Daniels working aggressively here.
Daniels scores with a nice hook to the head.
Daniels lands a nice uppercut.
Yakovchenko lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Daniels has a couple of punches blocked by Yakovchenko.
Daniels scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Daniels lands a hook that snaps the head of Yakovchenko backwards.
Daniels misses with a punch on the inside.
Daniels lands with a light punch inside.
Daniels lands with a short shot to the head.
Yakovchenko misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yakovchenko blocking some punches.
Daniels misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Daniels fails to land.
Daniels tries to throw a body punch but Yakovchenko avoids it by throwing Daniels back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yakovchenko misses with the head strike.
Yakovchenko swings wildly with an uppercut but Daniels uses good head movement to avoid it.
Daniels is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #T2#
Yakovchenko working aggressively here.
Yakovchenko gets through Daniels's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Yakovchenko looking to slow down the pace here.
Daniels stalling in the clinch.
Daniels lands a body shot in the clinch.
Yakovchenko lands with a left to the head.
Daniels has a couple of punches blocked by Yakovchenko.
A short right from Daniels.
Daniels lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Yakovchenko backwards.
Daniels swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yakovchenko blocking some punches.
Yakovchenko misses with some punches.
Yakovchenko is trying to stall.
Yakovchenko trying to stall but Daniels improves his position.
Yakovchenko is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Daniels has denied him.#T3#
Yakovchenko blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Daniels.
Daniels lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Yakovchenko is looking to control Daniels's arms but Daniels gets an underhook and turns him. Now Yakovchenko has his back to the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Yakovchenko as Daniels tries to tie him up.
Daniels has a couple of punches blocked by Yakovchenko.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Yakovchenko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Daniels tries a body shot but Yakovchenko blocks it.
Daniels lands a body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Daniels.
Daniels's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Daniels lands an uppercut.
Yakovchenko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Daniels as the two fighters clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Daniels.
Jack Daniels is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Daniels stalling against the cage.
Daniels fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yakovchenko controlling the action here for a moment.
Yakovchenko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Igor Yakovchenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Yakovchenko creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Daniels.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body punch from Daniels.
Yakovchenko swings wildly with an uppercut but Daniels uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yakovchenko.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Daniels showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Daniels has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Daniels!
A relieved looking Jack Daniels thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: gc107
Date: Jul 23, 2016

#R1##CL#
Swann closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Yakovchenko lands a hook that snaps the head of Swann backwards.
Swann working aggressively here.
Yakovchenko digs a right hand into Swann's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Swann's gas tank.
Yakovchenko softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Swann stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Swann blocks an uppercut.
Yakovchenko lands a shot to the body.
Yakovchenko'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.
Yakovchenko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Swann blocks a body shot from Yakovchenko.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yakovchenko throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Swanns head.
Yakovchenko scores with a shoulder strike.
Yakovchenko makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Swann swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yakovchenko working aggressively here.
Yakovchenko is stalling here. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Swann.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Yakovchenko scores with a hook to the body.
Swann misses with a hook from the clinch.
Swann is leaning against Yakovchenko and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Swann swings wildly with an uppercut but Yakovchenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yakovchenko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yakovchenko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Swann goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Swann has a couple of punches blocked by Yakovchenko.
Swann swings wildly with an uppercut but Yakovchenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Swann lands with a right to the head.
Swann working aggressively here. #T2#
A shot in the inside from Yakovchenko.
Yakovchenko scores with a hook to the body.
A short right from Yakovchenko on the inside.
Swann misses with a shot to the kidneys.
I was talking to Swann's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Yakovchenko lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Swann backwards.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Swann misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Swann lands a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Swann blocks an uppercut.
Swann lands a hook to the side of the head.
Swann lands a hook to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Swann lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yakovchenko fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Yakovchenko working aggressively here.
Swann slows down the pace here.
A nice left hand lands by Yakovchenko.
Yakovchenko has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Swann seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Yakovchenko can turn it around.
Good body shot from Yakovchenko.
A short body shot lands from Yakovchenko as the two fighters clinch.
Yakovchenko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yakovchenko content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Swann swings wildly with an uppercut but Yakovchenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short left from Swann.
Yakovchenko softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Yakovchenko throws a head punch that misses.
Yakovchenko lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Yakovchenko misses with a punch on the inside.
Swann misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yakovchenko is trying to maintain a safe position but Swann gets an underhook and turns Yakovchenko into the cage.#T4#
Yakovchenko tries to stall but Swann uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Swann misses with the head strike.
Swann pressing his opponent against the cage.
Yakovchenko is working Swann over against the cage.
Yakovchenko holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Swann working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Swann's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Yakovchenko misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yakovchenko scores with a shoulder strike.
Yakovchenko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yakovchenko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hand to the body from Swann.
Yakovchenko has a couple of punches blocked by Swann.
Yakovchenko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Igor Yakovchenko dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Swann blocks a head kick by Yakovchenko.
Yakovchenko misses with a left hand
and Swann counters with a nice uppercut.
Yakovchenko moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Yakovchenko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Swann tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Yakovchenko is able to avoid easily.
Yakovchenko misses with a body shot.
Yakovchenko throws a right and a left that both miss.
Igor Yakovchenko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Yakovchenko lands with a nice body punch.
Yakovchenko throws a series of punches but Swann moves out of range.
Swann misses with a low kick.
A low kick from Swann misses
enabling Yakovchenko to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swann misses with a head kick.
Despite the aggression on Yakovchenko's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Swann chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Yakovchenko shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Swann missing with a left hand there. Yakovchenko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Yakovchenko drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T1##CL2#
Yakovchenko closes the distance and clinches.
Yakovchenko misses with a punch on the inside.
Swann throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Yakovchenkos head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yakovchenko.
Swann tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A short uppercut from Yakovchenko.
Yakovchenko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Igor Yakovchenko seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Yakovchenko pushes Swann back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Swann on the inside.
Swann is trying to maintain a safe position but Yakovchenko gets an underhook and turns Swann into the cage.
Swann manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Yakovchenko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Swann misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yakovchenko. #T2#
Yakovchenko throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Yakovchenko.
Yakovchenko scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Swann blocks a body shot from Yakovchenko.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Yakovchenko.
Yakovchenko throws a head punch that misses.
Yakovchenko misses with a punch to the body.
Come on Yakovchenko - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Swann lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Yakovchenko swings wildly with an uppercut but Swann uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yakovchenko misses with some punches.
Yakovchenko tries to stall but Swann uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Swann scores with a hook to the body.
Yakovchenko lands with a left to the head.
Good body shot from Swann.
Swann working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T3#
A body shot lands from Swann.
Swann has Yakovchenko pushed against the cage.
Swann throws a punch but it's blocked by Yakovchenko.
Swann working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Yakovchenko misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yakovchenko misses with some punches.
Yakovchenko lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Swann backwards.
Swann tries a body shot but Yakovchenko blocks it.
Yakovchenko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Swann tries to work over Yakovchenko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Swann can't find room to land a body shot as Yakovchenko controls the action.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Swann stalling.
Yakovchenko lands an uppercut.
Swann swings wildly with an uppercut but Yakovchenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Swann tries a body shot but Yakovchenko blocks it. #T4#
Swann takes a shot to the head.
Yakovchenko is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Yakovchenko tries to work over Swann's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Swann struggles to land a body shot inside as Yakovchenko controls his hands.
Yakovchenko lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Swann.
A short right from Swann on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yakovchenko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Swann's elbow.
Yakovchenko blocking some punches.
Yakovchenko misses with a short punch on the inside.
Swann lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Yakovchenko scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Yakovchenko misses with a short punch on the inside.
Swann stalling the fight.
Swann is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Igor Yakovchenko 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#
Swann tries to clinch up but Yakovchenko circles away and keeps his distance.
Yakovchenko throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Swann counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Swann thows a left - swing and a miss!
Yakovchenko lands a jab to Swann's midsection.
Yakovchenko misses with a looping left.
As Yakovchenko backs away, Swann returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Swann rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Yakovchenko to counter with a crisp jab.
Swann throws an off balance right hand
and Yakovchenko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Yakovchenko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Swann has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Yakovchenko finds it's way round the side to connect with Swann's head.
Yakovchenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Swann moves away.
Swann wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swann takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Swann throws a right and a left that both miss.
Yakovchenko throws a head kick that misses.
Swann connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T1#
A combination from Swann does no damage.
Swann displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Yakovchenko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Swann throwing a counter right hand but Yakovchenko manages to avoid it.
Yakovchenko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Swann lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Swann thuds a left hand into Yakovchenko's body.
Swann fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Yakovchenko has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ross Swann is winning the standup battle so far.
Swann goes for a double leg but Yakovchenko avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Yakovchenko continues to drive forward.#TD#
Swann scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
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!
Yakovchenko gets back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Swann is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Yakovchenko wants to improve his position but Swann is controlling well.
Ross Swann has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Swann working over Yakovchenko with some ground and pound. Yakovchenko looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Swann scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Yakovchenko avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Swann.
Well, if Swann is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Swann throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Swann wants to take a breather but Yakovchenko is having none of it. #SUB2#
Yakovchenko looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Swann thows a huge punch but Yakovchenko dodges it nicely. #T3#
Swann scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Swann is looking to take a break and control but Yakovchenko is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Yakovchenko tries to roll over but Swann keeps him under control.
Yakovchenko is still trying to improve position.
Yakovchenko trying to hold on to Swann's head to control him but Swann postures up.
Igor Yakovchenko is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Swann keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Swann working the head and body with strikes. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Swann winds up and cracks Yakovchenko with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Swann prevents Yakovchenko from improving his position.
Yakovchenko has hold of Swann's hands but Swann slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Yakovchenko trying to hold on to Swann's head to control him but Swann postures up.
Swann missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Yakovchenko taking some punishment here, with Swann in his half guard.
Yakovchenko is looking to control Swann's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Yakovchenko avoid being mounted?
Swann landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Swann thows a huge punch but Yakovchenko dodges it nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ross Swann showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Yakovchenko 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 George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Igor Yakovchenko!
A victorious Igor Yakovchenko thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Ross Swann was interviewed post fight and said 'Every dog has his day.'.

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