Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: CEFC Fight Night 240
Date: Nov 21, 2018

#R1#
Queen throws out a powerful jab.
Tupolski throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Tupolski. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tupolski.
Tupolski misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Queen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tupolski scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Queen.
Queen blocks a low kick nicely.#CL#
Queen tries to keep at a distance but Tupolski has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tupolski blocks the elbow strike.
Queen prevents a body shot from Tupolski.
Queen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Queen scores with a shot to the side of Tupolski's head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Queen.
Tupolski tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Queen avoids it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Queen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tupolski's elbow.
Tupolski tries to work over Queen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tupolski working aggressively here.
Tupolski can't find room to land a body shot as Queen controls the action.
Still in the clinch, Queen scores with a nice short uppercut.#T1#
Queen blocks a body shot from Tupolski.
Tupolski misses with a knee strike.
Tupolski has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Queen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tupolski.
Tupolski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tupolski is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Queen is defending well for now.
Queen takes a shot to the head.
Queen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tupolski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Queen's elbow.
Tupolski misses with the head strike.
Queen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Queen avoiding damage as Tupolski throws knees to the body.
Tupolski lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tupolski misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Queen.
Tupolski misses with some punches.
Tupolski misses with a punch to the body.
Queen lands a damaging elbow. #CUT2#
It looks like Katurian Tupolski has been cut.
A shot in the inside from Tupolski.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tupolski.
Queen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tupolski backwards. #T2#
Queen throws an elbow that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tupolski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Queen throws a head punch that misses.
Tupolski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Queen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tupolski swings wildly with an uppercut but Queen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tupolski with an attempt at a knee that misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Queen throws an elbow but misses.
Tupolski tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Queen avoids it.
Queen misses with an elbow over the top.
Queen pushes off an throws an elbow but Tupolski leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Queen can't find room to land a body shot as Tupolski controls the action.
Queen throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Knees in the clinch landing for Tupolski.
Queen throws a punch but it's blocked by Tupolski.
Queen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tupolski lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tupolski managing to block the knees to the body from Queen. #T3#
Tupolski scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tupolski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tupolski.
Tupolski working aggressively here.
Tupolski takes an elbow to the forehead.
Queen dodges an elbow strike from Tupolski.
Queen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short uppercut from Queen.
Tupolski lands an elbow inside.
Queen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tupolski landing knees to the head.
Tupolski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tupolski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Queen lands a hook that snaps the head of Tupolski backwards.
Tupolski misses with a punch to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tupolski trying to land knees to the body.
Tupolski misses with a punch on the inside.
Queen cracks Tupolski with a nice body shot.#T4#
A body shot lands from Queen.
Knees in the clinch landing for Tupolski.
Queen dodges an elbow strike from Tupolski.
Tupolski tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tupolski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tupolski pushes Queen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tupolski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Tupolski obliges.
Tupolski cracks Queen with a nice body shot.
Tupolski misses with a punch to the body.
Queen lands with a short shot to the head.
Tupolski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short left from Queen.
Tupolski is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Queen is defending well for now.
Queen working aggressively here.
Tupolski misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Queen.
Queen managing to block the knees to the body from Tupolski.
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 Katurian Tupolski will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Katurian Tupolski's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Queen checks a leg kick. #CL#
Tupolski closes the distance and clinches.
Queen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Queen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Queen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tupolski swings wildly with an uppercut but Queen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tupolski lands a shoulder strike.
Queen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tupolski blocks an elbow strike from Queen.
Queen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Queen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Queen trying to land knees to the body.
Tupolski trying to land knees to the body.
Queen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tupolski avoids it.
Tupolski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Tupolski.
Queen lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Tupolski struggles to land a body shot inside as Queen controls his hands.
Tupolski avoids the elbow strike from Queen, against the cage.
Tupolski blocks an elbow strike.
Queen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Queen throws a punch but it's blocked by Tupolski.
Tupolski avoids the elbow strike from Queen, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Queen.
Tupolski lands a body punch.
Tupolski lands a body shot.
Tupolski tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Queen avoids it.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Queen just misses with a elbow thrown towards Tupolski's brow.
A short left from Queen.
Tupolski on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Queen pushes Tupolski back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tupolski lands an elbow inside that Queen shrugs off.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Queen.
Tupolski softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T2#
Tupolski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Queen's elbow.
Queen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tupolski.
Katurian Tupolski has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tupolski misses with a punch on the inside.
Queen scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tupolski tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Queen avoids it.
Queen blocks an elbow strike from Tupolski.
Tupolski can't find room to land a body shot as Queen controls the action.
Queen managing to block the knees to the body from Tupolski.
Queen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tupolski backwards.
Queen pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Tupolski tries a body shot but Queen blocks it.
Queen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tupolski backwards.
Queen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tupolski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Queen's elbow.
Queen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tupolski backwards.
Tupolski crunches a lovely knee into Queen's ribcage.
Tupolski working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tupolski lands an uppercut.#T3#
Tupolski lands a nice shot to the body.
Tupolski has a couple of punches blocked by Queen.
Queen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Queen prevents a body shot from Tupolski.
Tupolski misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Queen.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tupolski.
Queen misses with a knee to the head.
Tupolski digs a right hand into Queen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Queen's gas tank.
Queen misses with the head strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Queen.
Queen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tupolski's elbow.
Tupolski blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Queen pushes Tupolski back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tupolski working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Queen avoiding damage as Tupolski throws knees to the body.
Queen throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #T4#
Queen takes an elbow to the temple.
Tupolski tries to land a knee to the head but Queen blocks with his arms.
Queen managing to block the knees to the body from Tupolski.
Queen scores with a shot to the side of Tupolski's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tupolski can't find room to land a body shot as Queen controls the action.
Queen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Queen misses with some punches.
Queen blocks a body shot from Tupolski.
Queen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tupolski takes a shot to the head.
Queen managing to block the knees to the body from Tupolski.
Queen lands an elbow inside.
A head punch on the inside from Tupolski fails to land.
Queen tries to land knees in the clinch but Tupolski avoids the damage to the body.
Queen misses with the head strike.
Tupolski blocks an elbow strike from Queen.
Tupolski avoiding damage as Queen throws knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Oliver Queen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Katurian Tupolski's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Queen misses with a body kick.
Tupolski takes one to the chin there.
Queen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tupolski loads up on a big right hand but Queen slips the punch.
Tupolski does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Queen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tupolski half committed to a counter leg kick.
Tupolski takes a swing at Queen's ribcage but misses.
Tupolski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Queen was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Tupolski throws a looping overhand right but Queen ducks down to avoid it.
Tupolski misses with a left hand
and Queen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tupolski misses with a straight right.
Katurian Tupolski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Queen throws a sloppy head kick and Tupolski moves out of range easily.
Queen moves out of range of the body kick.
Good leg kick by Tupolski there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Tupolski misses with an uppercut
and Queen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Oliver Queen seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Tupolski bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Queen's head.
Tupolski looks to throw the jab but Queen is out of range.
Queen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tupolskis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Tupolski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
As Queen backs away, Tupolski returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
That kick from Queen tenderised Tupolski's leg. Tupolski is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tupolski misses with a low kick.
Tupolski throws a predictable looking body shot
and Queen counters with a good, hard body kick but Tupolski shrugs it off.
Tupolski misses the shot to the body.
Queen scoring well with a low kick there.
Queen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tupolski moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tupolski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tupolski just misses with a punch to the body.
Tupolski throws a body shot but no joy.
Queen only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Tupolski misses with an uppercut. Queen saw that one coming.#T2#
Tupolski misses with an uppercut
and Queen counters with a series of strikes. Tupolski will be more careful next time no doubt.
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!
Tupolski misses with a right hand
and Queen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tupolski checks a leg kick nicely.
Tupolski moves out of range of the body kick.
Queen misses with a low kick.
Tupolski ducks under a wild hook from Queen.
Tupolski feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Queen's calf.
Queen avoids the body shot from Tupolski.
Queen blocks a low kick nicely.
Queen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tupolski throws out a leg kick but Queen moves out of range and Tupolski only half commits.
Tupolski takes one to the side of the head.
Queen throws out a leg kick but Tupolski moves out of range and Queen only half commits.
Queen with a jab.
Tupolski misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Tupolski takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Queen throws a head kick that misses.
Tupolski is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tupolski. Queen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Queen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Queen scores with a kick to the midsection.
Queen avoids the body shot from Tupolski.
A punch lands to the side of Tupolski 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Queen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Queen throws a jab when Tupolski was well out of range.
Tupolski fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tupolski is looking to wear down Queen with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Tupolski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Queen throws a jab when Tupolski was well out of range.
Tupolski thows a leg kick but Queen checks it
and Tupolski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tupolski swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T4#
Queen scores with a nice right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Queen takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Queen scores with a jab to the head.
Queen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tupolski's hands.
Queen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tupolski at a distance.
Tupolski throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Queen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Queen misses with a body kick.
Tupolski throws a body punch but Queen moves out of range.
Tupolski swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Queen keeps Tupolski at a distance using the push kick.
A jab from Queen finds it's way through Tupolski's defenses.
A thudding body kick lands there by Queen!
Tupolski throws a leg kick but Queen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Queen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tupolski throws a front kick aimed at Queen's knee but Queen avoids it well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Oliver Queen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Queen 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 William Peck scores the fight 29:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: CEFC 316
Date: Nov 03, 2018

#R1#
Perez takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Perez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tupolski lands a nice shot to the body.
Tupolski with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Perez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tupolski paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tupolski with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tupolski scores with a decent looking hook.
An inside leg kick lands from Tupolski.
Tupolski lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tupolski scoring well with a low kick there.
That kick from Tupolski tenderised Perez's leg. Perez is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tupolski lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Tupolski gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tupolski using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Perez has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A knee to the head by Tupolski.
Tupolski working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tupolski working Perez over with knees to the body.
Perez takes an elbow to the forehead. #T1#
Nice body punch from Tupolski - that landed with a thud.
Tupolski lands a knee to the head.
Tupolski unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Tupolski landing knees to the body.
We've been hearing reports that Perez has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Perez is breathing heavily.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tupolski.
Tupolski lands with a short shot to the head.
Tupolski landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Tupolski landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Tupolski using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Tupolski lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tupolski utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Tupolski landing knees to the body.
Tupolski lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Tupolski.
Tupolski unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Tupolski crunches a lovely knee into Perez's ribcage.
A hook to the body from Tupolski.
Tupolski lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tupolski lands a body punch in the clinch. #T2#
Tupolski unloads a knee to the mid-section. Perez lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Nice body punch from Tupolski - that landed with a thud.
Tupolski lands a damaging elbow.
Nice body punch from Tupolski - that landed with a thud.
Tupolski lands a knee to the body.
Tupolski pushes Perez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tupolski landing knees to the body.
Perez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tupolski unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Knees in the clinch landing for Tupolski.
Good body shot from Tupolski.
Tupolski is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Tupolski.
Tupolski putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Perez in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Tupolski throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tupolski stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nice body punch from Tupolski - that landed with a thud.
Tupolski landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tupolski. #T3#
Tupolski landing knees to the body.
Tupolski lands a knee to the head.
Perez takes an elbow to the forehead.
Knees to the body from Tupolski.
A short right from Tupolski.
Tupolski scores a nice knee to the body.
Tupolski stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tupolski lands a hook to the side of the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Tupolski.
Tupolski putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Perez in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Tupolski lands a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tupolski lands a damaging elbow.
Tupolski putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Perez in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Tupolski working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tupolski lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Perez backwards.
Tupolski throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tupolski throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Perezs head.
Tupolski lands a left hand that snaps the head of Perez backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tupolski. #T4#
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tupolski.
Perez misses with the head strike.
Tupolski scores with a hook to the body.
Tupolski gets through Perez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tupolski using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Tupolski obliges.
Tupolski lands a shoulder strike.
Tupolski lands a knee to the body.
Tupolski lands a good knee to the midsection. Perez won't want to take too many of those.
Tupolski lands a knee to the head.
Tupolski is leaning against Perez and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tupolski working Perez over with knees to the body.
Tupolski lands a damaging elbow.
Tupolski lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tupolski utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tupolski lands a body shot.
Tupolski is working Perez over against the cage.
Perez takes a knee to the side of the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Katurian Tupolski 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##CL2#
Tupolski gets a clinch. #TD#
Perez tightens his grip and picks Tupolski up, before dumping him to the ground. Tupolski manages to land in guard.
Tupolski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tupolski is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Tupolski keeping full guard, as Perez tries to pass. #ES2#
Tupolski has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Perez off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perez moves in looking to clinch but Tupolski pushes him off.
Tupolski scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Perez doesn't seem bothered though.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Tupolski.
Tupolski connects with a crisp jab.
Pascual Perez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Tupolski throws a head kick that Perez semi-blocks.
Perez shoots for a double leg takedown but Tupolski sprawls well. He's pushed Perez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL2#
Tupolski fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Perez, pushing him back against the cage.
Perez tries for a takedown but Tupolski manages to get underhooks.
Perez goes for a takedown attempt but Tupolski pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pascual Perez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tupolski digs a good hook to Perez's body.
Tupolski lands a nice looking body shot.
Perez has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Tupolski.
Tupolski's corner calls for a 1-2. Tupolski obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tupolski throws a good cross that connects.
Tupolski scores with a shot to the body.
Perez misses with the combination. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jab by Tupolski.
Tupolski is looking to slow Perez down with leg kicks.
A head kick by Perez misses
and Tupolski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A jab from Tupolski does it's job there.
A good leg kick by Tupolski.
Tupolski changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Katurian Tupolski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tupolski chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Perez avoids a punch combination nicely.
It looked like Perez was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Tupolski dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Perez. That did some damage!
Tupolski lands a nice looking body shot. #T3##CL2#
Tupolski has closed the distance and engaged Perez in a clinch.
Katurian Tupolski seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Tupolski avoids a wild elbow strike from Perez.
Perez misses with a punch on the inside.
Tupolski lands a right hand.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Tupolski unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Perez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Perez takes a knee right on the jaw!
Perez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short body shot lands from Tupolski as the two fighters clinch.
Tupolski working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tupolski lands an elbow inside.
A right hand to the body from Tupolski.
A shot in the inside from Tupolski.
Perez is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tupolski lands a shot to the body.
Perez takes a knee to the side of the body.
Tupolski scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tupolski utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#T4#
Perez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A left hand lands to the body for Tupolski.
Tupolski lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Perez.
Knees to the body from Tupolski.
Tupolski lands a left hand that snaps the head of Perez backwards.
Tupolski lands a knee to the body.
Tupolski crunches a lovely knee into Perez's ribcage.
Tupolski scores a nice knee to the body.
Tupolski lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Perez backwards.
Tupolski lands a right hand that snaps the head of Perez backwards.
Tupolski lands a knee to the body.
Tupolski utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Still in the clinch, Tupolski scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Perez tries to break free but Tupolski pushes him back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Tupolski.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Tupolski obliges.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Katurian Tupolski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Tupolski lands a slapping body shot.
Tupolski throws a quick inside leg kick. #CL#
Perez drives through and clinches with Tupolski against the cage.
Tupolski works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tupolski lands a good knee to the midsection. Perez won't want to take too many of those.
Tupolski lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Perez backwards.
Tupolski lands a knee to the head.
Tupolski lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Perez is trying to stall.
Tupolski digs a right hand into Perez's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Perez's gas tank.
Tupolski scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tupolski works on Perez's body with a couple of short punches.
A nice left hand lands by Tupolski.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tupolski lands a hook that snaps the head of Perez backwards.
Tupolski connects with a knee to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tupolski working Perez over with knees to the body.
Tupolski lands a body shot. #T1#
Tupolski lands with a short shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Tupolski scores with a nice short uppercut.#ROC2#
Perez is rocked!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tupolski.
Oh Perez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tupolski lands a knee to the head.
Tupolski scores with a shot to the side of Perez's head.
Tupolski lands a nice knee to the body.
Tupolski unloads a knee to the mid-section. Perez lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Tupolski landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Tupolski lands a body shot.
Tupolski lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Tupolski presses Perez against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tupolski scores a nice knee to the body.
Perez tries to work over Tupolski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Perez seems to have got his legs back now.
Tupolski lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tupolski lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short left from Tupolski.
Perez tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tupolski smiles and moves away.
Nice jab there from Tupolski.
Katurian Tupolski is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Tupolski cracks the inside of Perez's front leg.
Perez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tupolski manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tupolski connects with a leg kick. Perez looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Perez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Perez is looking to clinch but Tupolski is avoiding it.
Tupolski is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Perez rather than just go for the knockout.
Perez looks to land a combination but Tupolski avoids it well.
Tupolski dips to his left and cracks Perez with an uppercut!
Perez fails with an attempt to clinch.
A lazy left from Tupolski finds it's target.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tupolski, right into the meat. #T3#
Tupolski throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Perez's head.
Perez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tupolski. Tupolski obviously looking to wear him down.
Perez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tupolski swivels and escapes.
Perez tries to clinch but Tupolski moves out of range.
Tupolski lands a jab to the head.
Tupolski with a jab.
Katurian Tupolski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Perez is looking to clinch but Tupolski is avoiding it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Perez.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pascual Perez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Perez with a poor takedown
and Tupolski counters with a stiff right hand.
Tupolski connects with a leg kick. Perez looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Tupolski lands a leg kick that knocks Perez off balance momentarily.
Good exchange - Tupolski coming out on top.#T4#
Perez wants to clinch up but Tupolski keeps it at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Perez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tupolski shapes to counter with a head kick.
Katurian Tupolski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tupolski scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Perez throws a body shot but no joy.
Perez tries to clinch there but Tupolski circles away.
Tupolski lands with a kick to the ribs.
Tupolski lunges at Perez with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Perez's hand.
Perez fails to land the takedown.
Pascual Perez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Perez has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Perez there as he acknowledges the shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Katurian Tupolski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tupolski has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 24:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 24:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Katurian Tupolski!
Katurian Tupolski decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: CEFC 311
Date: Oct 20, 2018

#R1#
O Donno misses with a wild combination.
As O Donno backs away, Tupolski returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Tupolski sizes up O Donno with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tupolski looks to score with a jab to the body but O Donno is just out of range.
O Donno chopping away at his opponent's legs.
O Donno misses with a left hand
and Tupolski counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
O Donno moves out of range as Tupolski throws a body kick.
O Donno throws a looping overhand right but Tupolski ducks down to avoid it.
O Donno misses with a jab, cross combination.
A lazy left from Tupolski finds it's target.
O Donno fails to land with a series of punches.
Good work by Tupolski as he checks the leg kick.
Tupolski connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed O Donno momentarily.
O Donno misses with a series of wild punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tupolski comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T1#
O Donno fakes the leg kick and cracks Tupolski in the body.
O Donno fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tupolski has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
O Donno misses with an uppercut. Tupolski saw that one coming.
Tupolski blocks a jab.
O Donno jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tupolski has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Tupolski takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Tupolski misses the shot to the body.
Tupolski catches O Donno with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tupolski swings for the body but O Donno moves out of range.
O Donno plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Tupolski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but O Donno moves away.
O Donno thumps Tupolski with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
O Donno takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tupolski is looking to wear down O Donno with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
O Donno scores with the left hand. Tupolski knows he should have avoided that one.
O Donno looks to land a body kick but Tupolski moved away.
Tupolski swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
O Donno has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Tupolski misses with a low kick.
O Donno takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T2#
Tupolski lands a jab to O Donno's midsection.
Tupolski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by O Donno.
O Donno just misses with a punch to the body.
O Donno lands a jab to the nose.
Tupolski takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tupolski throws a lazy uppercut
and O Donno counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tupolski walks into a jab.#ROC2#
Tupolski is rocked!
Tupolski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Oh Tupolski is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tupolski feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits O Donnos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
O Donno lands with a big right hook that stumbles Tupolski - he's out on his feet here! O Donno follows up with another monster hook that separates Tupolski from consciousness! Tupolski falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! O Donno stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Aldo O Donno!
A relieved looking Aldo O Donno thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Katurian Tupolski was interviewed post fight and said 'Fighting is a tough business. All the props to my opponent - he was better tonight. I will be back stronger.'.

Event: CEFC Fight Night 236
Date: Oct 03, 2018

#R1#
Tupolski stuns Mayoniko with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mayoniko displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Mayoniko looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mayoniko avoids the body shot from Tupolski.
Mayoniko throws a combination that misses
and Tupolski counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tupolski throws a sloppy body shot
and Mayoniko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tupolski pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mayoniko is out of range and Tupolski settles back down.
Tupolski swings away with a leg kick that misses.
It looked like Mayoniko wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tupolski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mayoniko moves away.
Katurian Tupolski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tupolski throws a wild body kick that Mayoniko sees coming a mile off.#CL2#
Tupolski gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mayoniko misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mayoniko creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mayoniko lands an uppercut.
Mayoniko lands a nice uppercut.
Mayoniko swings wildly with an uppercut but Tupolski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tupolski can't find room to land a body shot as Mayoniko controls the action. #BC#
Mayoniko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mayoniko lands with a hook. Tupolski tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tupolski lands a right hook to the body. #T1#
Mayoniko lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Mayoniko moves out of range of the strikes.
Mayoniko lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Tupolski scores with a jab to the body.
Mayoniko lands with a straight right. Tupolski didn't see that one coming.
Mayoniko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tupolski.
Mayoniko misses with a hook
and Tupolski counters with a nice uppercut.
Tupolski scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mayoniko blocks a leg kick.
Mayoniko is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tupolski throws a wild body kick that Mayoniko sees coming a mile off.
Tupolski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tupolski throws a leg kick but Mayoniko sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Mayoniko is looking to counter punch.
Tupolski tries a low kick but Mayoniko avoids it.
Tupolski throws a good cross that connects.
Mayoniko throws a front kick aimed at Tupolski's knee but Tupolski avoids it well.
Tupolski is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mayoniko rather than just go for the knockout.#T2#
Tupolski looks to score with a jab to the body but Mayoniko is just out of range.
Tupolski throws a leg kick but Mayoniko checks it.
Mayoniko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice defenses there by Mayoniko.
Tupolski lands a nice shot to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mayoniko checks a leg kick.
Tupolski lands a jab to Mayoniko's midsection.
Mayoniko misses with an uppercut. Tupolski saw that one coming.
Mayoniko throws a combination that misses
and Tupolski makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Tupolski thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Mayoniko if he has to take too many more of those.
Mayoniko lands a glancing blow to the side of Tupolski's head.
Mayoniko checks the leg kick.
Mayoniko cracks Tupolski with a right hand to the side of the head.
Mayoniko fails with a takedown attempt.
Tupolski swings for the body but Mayoniko moves out of range.
Mayoniko swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3#
Tupolski throws a lazy head kick
and Mayoniko counters with a nice uppercut.
Tupolski ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tupolski misses with a body shot
enabling Mayoniko to counter with a crisp jab.
Mayoniko lands with an overhand left.
Tupolski misses with a left hand
and Mayoniko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tupolski misses the shot to the body.
Mayoniko throws a big counter combination but Tupolski scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Mayoniko throws a front kick aimed at Tupolski's knee but Tupolski avoids it well.
Mayoniko is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Tupolski checks a low kick from Mayoniko.
Tupolski throws an off balance right hand
and Mayoniko counters with a leg kick.
Mayoniko feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tupolskis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Mayoniko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mayoniko throws a body punch but Tupolski moves out of range.
Mayoniko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tupolski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
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!
Tupolski ducks under a wild hook from Mayoniko.#T4#
Mayoniko ducks under a wild hook from Tupolski.
Tupolski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tupolski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mayoniko swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tupolski misses with a wild body shot.
Tupolski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mayoniko manages to avoid it.
Mayoniko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tupolski was well out of range. Poor timing from Mayoniko.
Tupolski thinks about the counter body kick.
Tupolski cracks a nice hook into Mayoniko's ribs.
Tupolski is looking to clinch.
Mayoniko throwing a counter right hand but Tupolski manages to avoid it.
Mayoniko explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Tupolski lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mayoniko takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A big left from Tupolski misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tupolski connects with a solid leg kick.
Mayoniko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tupolski just misses with a punch to the body.
Mayoniko lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
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 Yoki Mayoniko will probably get the nod.
That's time! Mayoniko's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Tupolski tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mayoniko manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mayoniko takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mayoniko on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tupolski thows a leg kick but Mayoniko checks it
and Mayoniko counters with a nice uppercut.
Tupolski throws a body shot but no joy.
Mayoniko is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Tupolski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Mayoniko on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mayoniko throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Yoki Mayoniko is winning the standup battle so far.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tupolski. Mayoniko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mayoniko swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Tupolski throws a body punch but Mayoniko moves out of range.
Mayoniko throws a jab but it's blocked by Tupolski.
The fighters circling - Mayoniko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Tupolski misses
and Mayoniko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mayoniko.
Tupolski is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Tupolski moves into range and clinches up with Mayoniko.#BC#
Mayoniko breaks from the clinch. #T1#
Mayoniko misses with a hook
and Tupolski counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tupolski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tupolski throws a head kick that Mayoniko semi-blocks.
Tupolski moves away from the strike by Mayoniko.
Mayoniko throws a hook to the side of Tupolski's head but Tupolski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tupolski steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Mayoniko.
Tupolski connects with a solid leg kick.
Tupolski takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Mayoniko throws a leg kick but Tupolski moved away.
Mayoniko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tupolski.
Mayoniko ducks under a wild hook from Tupolski.
A little feinted left hand from Mayoniko on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mayoniko throws a series of punches but Tupolski avoids them all with ease.
Tupolski misses with a leg kick
and Mayoniko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tupolski throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mayoniko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tupolski.#T2#
Mayoniko misses with a shot to the body
and Tupolski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mayoniko throws a low kick but Tupolski moves out of range easily.
Mayoniko scores with a jab. Tupolski acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mayoniko throws an overhand right that lands on Tupolski's shoulder, as Tupolski tries to avoid the shot.
Tupolski throws a looping overhand right but Mayoniko ducks down to avoid it.
Tupolski shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tupolski slips under a jab from Mayoniko.
Tupolski connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mayoniko throws a looping overhand right but Tupolski ducks down to avoid it.
Katurian Tupolski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tupolski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tupolski walks into a left hand.
Mayoniko moves out of range as Tupolski strikes.
Mayoniko with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tupolski walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tupolski scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T3#
Mayoniko works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Tupolski misses with a head kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tupolski.
An attempted straight right counter from Mayoniko misses the target.
Mayoniko connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #CL2#
Tupolski closes the distance and clinches.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Tupolski working aggressively here. #BC#
Mayoniko breaks the clinch.
Tupolski misses with a kick to the body.
Tupolski takes one on the button.
Tupolski looks to score with a jab to the body but Mayoniko is just out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Tupolski 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tupolski works Mayoniko's body with a nice hook.
Tupolski throws a head kick that misses
and Mayoniko counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC#
Tupolski is rocked!
A chopping leg kick lands by Mayoniko.
Tupolski is still on wobbly legs! Can Mayoniko finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mayoniko throws an overhand right that drops Tupolski like a sack of potatoes! Mayoniko dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yoki Mayoniko!
An out of breath Yoki Mayoniko thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Katurian Tupolski spoke after the fight, saying 'Fighting is a tough business. All the props to my opponent - he was better tonight. I will be back stronger.'.

Event: CEFC Fight Night 234
Date: Sep 19, 2018

#R1#
Tupolski misses with a head kick.
Rigano shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tupolski as he jumps to the side.
Rigano avoids a kick to the body.
Rigano is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#TD2#
Tupolski tries to sprawl but Rigano drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Nice strikes from Rigano there.
Rigano thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tupolski's head.
Tupolski has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Rigano is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Rigano trying to control from Tupolski's half guard. Tupolski has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Tupolski keeping moving, preventing Rigano from controlling successfully. #T1#
Rigano not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Tupolski wants to stand up but Rigano is controlling him.
Rigano throwing strikes from guard but Tupolski blocks nicely.
Rigano advances to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Tupolski is defending against the submission attempts here by Rigano.
Rigano not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rigano sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Tupolski is trying to stand back up but Rigano is controlling him
Tupolski is refusing to be controlled, as Rigano sits in half guard.
Tupolski tries to kick Rigano off but Rigano keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3#
Tupolski misses the shot to the body. #TD2#
Rigano shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Tupolski keeping moving, preventing Rigano from controlling successfully.
Tupolski working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rigano.
Rigano trying to control but Tupolski is working from the bottom.
Rigano has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tupolski keeping full guard, as Rigano tries to pass.
Tupolski wants to stand up but Rigano is controlling him.
Rigano throwing strikes but missing. #T4#
Rigano is looking to work some ground and pound but Tupolski has wrist control.
Tupolski keeping moving, preventing Rigano from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rigano shoots for a double leg takedown but Tupolski sprawls well. He's pushed Rigano's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rigano fails with a takedown attempt.
Katurian Tupolski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cliff Rigano.
Rigano shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tupolski defends it nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A jab from Tupolski does it's job there.
Nice takedown defense from Tupolski. No joy for Rigano on that attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cliff Rigano dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Rigano fails with a takedown attempt.
Rigano fails to land the takedown.
Tupolski lands with a nice body punch.
Tupolski fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rigano.
Tupolski throws a sloppy head kick and Rigano moves out of range easily.
Katurian Tupolski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rigano throws a body kick that misses.
Rigano gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tupolski counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Katurian Tupolski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cliff Rigano.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rigano shoots for a double leg takedown but Tupolski sprawls well. He's pushed Rigano's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tupolski scores with a shot to the body.
Tupolski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rigano raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Tupolski is looking to slow Rigano down with leg kicks. #T1#
Tupolski leaves Rigano with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Tupolski throws a body punch but Rigano moves out of range.
Tupolski is looking to wear down Rigano with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tupolski.
Rigano blocks a jab.
Tupolski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rigano was well out of range. Poor timing from Tupolski.
Tupolski throws a big shot that misses.
Katurian Tupolski is winning the standup battle so far.
Tupolski tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rigano manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rigano takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Tupolski wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rigano shoots in for a takedown but Tupolski shows good takedown defense.
Tupolski lands a nice looking body shot.
Tupolski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rigano can do to turn this around?
Tupolski throws a leg kick which misses Rigano's front leg but catches the back leg as Rigano tries to avoid it.
Tupolski misses with a kick to the body.
Rigano shoots in but Tupolski avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T2#
Tupolski lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rigano's sensitive parts.
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!
Tupolski lands with a thumping leg kick. #CL#
Tupolski has closed the distance and engaged Rigano in a clinch.
Tupolski tries a body shot but Rigano blocks it.
Rigano is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tupolski pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Rigano wants to break free but Tupolski has control.
Tupolski prevents the takedown attempt.
Tupolski is pressed up against the cage. Rigano has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tupolski down to the mat. Tupolski avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tupolski.
Tupolski swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Rigano to counter with a crisp jab.
Tupolski lands a nice shot to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Rigano checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #CL#
Tupolski moves into range and clinches up with Rigano.
Rigano wants to take the fight to the mat but Tupolski manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#T3#
Tupolski landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Tupolski lands an elbow inside that Rigano shrugs off.
Tupolski misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rigano.
Rigano looking for a takedown.
Tupolski working aggressively here.
Tupolski lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rigano backwards.
Rigano wants a takedown but no success here.
Tupolski trying to land knees to the body.
Tupolski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rigano's elbow.
Tupolski missing with knees to the body.
Tupolski lands a hook that snaps the head of Rigano backwards.
Tupolski is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rigano is defending well for now.
Rigano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tupolski pushes Rigano back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD2#
Rigano works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rigano not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T4#
Tupolski wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Rigano manages to pass to side control.
Rigano wants to control but Tupolski is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Rigano wants to work for an arm triangle but Tupolski is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Rigano trying to control from half guard but Tupolski is working away.
Cliff Rigano has got the better of the ground game so far.#ES#
Tupolski manages to escape and get back to his feet!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Katurian Tupolski 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Tupolski misses with a looping left.
Rigano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL#
Tupolski moves into the clinch.
Rigano lands with a left to the head.
Rigano has Tupolski pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tupolski manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Tupolski misses with a knee to the head.
Tupolski missing with knees to the body.
Rigano looking for a takedown.
Tupolski lands a shoulder strike. #TD2#
Rigano gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Tupolski regains guard.
Tupolski wants to stand up but Rigano is controlling him. #ES#
Tupolski has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Rigano has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tupolski gets underhooks to prevent Rigano's takedown attempt.
Katurian Tupolski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cliff Rigano.
Tupolski tries to work over Rigano's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1##TD2#
Rigano gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Tupolski regains guard.
Rigano stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tupolski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tupolski is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Rigano scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T2#
Tupolski utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rigano pushing down on Tupolski's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Rigano trying to mount his opponent but Tupolski defends it.
Rigano not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tupolski is trying to stand.
Rigano is trying to control the action in half guard but Tupolski is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Rigano throwing shots but Tupolski is blocking nicely.
Rigano working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Tupolski's thigh. Tupolski counters though and makes it back to full guard. #T3#
Rigano wants to pass the guard but Tupolski is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tupolski is looking to slow Rigano down with leg kicks.
Tupolski leaves Rigano with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Tupolski as Rigano shoots in.
Tupolski lands a nice looking body shot.
Tupolski moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T4#
Tupolski looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rigano lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rigano fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rigano throws a hook but Tupolski avoids it easily.
Tupolski lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tupolski lands a jab to the nose.
Rigano looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tupolski is fending him off so far but Rigano persists. Nope, Tupolski circles away and we're back to standing.
Rigano takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rigano on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
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!
Tupolski throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Rigano takes a jab right on the kisser.
Tupolski connects with a body shot.
Tupolski fails with an attempt to clinch.
It seemed like Rigano was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rigano's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tupolski wants to clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Katurian Tupolski showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tupolski 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Katurian Tupolski!
After the fight, Katurian Tupolski was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: CEFC 304
Date: Sep 01, 2018

#R1#
Tupolski tries a head kick but it misses.
Applegate feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Nice jab there from Applegate.
Tupolski throws a sloppy body shot
and Applegate connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tupolski staying out of range there.
Applegate avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tupolski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Applegate throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Applegate throws out a leg kick but Tupolski moves out of range and Applegate only half commits.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Tupolski. Applegate shrugs it off though.
We've been informed that Tupolski has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Applegate moves out of range of the strikes.
Applegate swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Applegate takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Applegate has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Tupolski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tupolski misses with a wild body shot.
Tupolski tries to close the distance and clinch but Applegate swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tupolski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Applegate sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Applegate throws a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Applegate blocks a head kick by Tupolski. #T1#
Tupolski scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Applegate doesn't seem bothered though. #CL#
Applegate moves into the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Tupolski.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tupolski.
Tupolski prevents a takedown attempt there.
Tupolski can't find room to land a body shot as Applegate controls the action.
Tupolski misses with some punches.
Tupolski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tupolski has a couple of punches blocked by Applegate.
Applegate goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Applegate changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tupolski fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Applegate feints and then cracks Tupolski's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tupolski down.
Tupolski connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Applegate swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Tupolski misses. #T2#
A good leg kick by Tupolski.
Tupolski throws the kick towards the body but Applegate avoids it.
Applegate connects with an inside leg kick.
Tupolski moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slow jab from Applegate misses its intended target.
Tupolski bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Applegate's head backwards.
Tupolski is looking to clinch but Applegate is avoiding it.
Tupolski ducks right into an uppercut from Applegate.
Tupolski's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Applegate connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tupolski scrambles back to his feet.
Applegate listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Applegate ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tupolski moves away.#CL#
Applegate clinches up against the cage.
Tupolski tries to throw a body punch but Applegate avoids it by throwing Tupolski back against the cage.
Tupolski swings wildly with an uppercut but Applegate uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tupolski cracks Applegate with a nice body shot.
Tupolski tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Applegate avoids it.#T3#
Applegate tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tupolski misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Tupolski fails to land.
Tupolski misses with a knee strike.
Tupolski tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Tupolski.
Applegate lands an uppercut.
Applegate blocks a body shot from Tupolski.
Applegate doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tupolski misses with a body punch.
Tupolski trying to land knees to the body.
Applegate is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Applegate doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Applegate breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Applegate throws a leg kick which misses Tupolski's front leg but catches the back leg as Tupolski tries to avoid it.
Applegate checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#CL#
Applegate darts in and clinches Tupolski up against the cage.#T4#
Tupolski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tupolski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Applegate on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Applegate lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tupolski backwards.
Applegate misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tupolski lands a nice uppercut.
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!
Applegate blocks a body shot from Tupolski.
Tupolski can't find room to land a body shot as Applegate controls the action.
Tupolski swings wildly with an uppercut but Applegate uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tupolski misses with a knee to the head.
Tupolski trying to land knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Applegate scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right from Applegate on the inside.
Applegate is leaning against Tupolski and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tupolski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tupolski misses with the head strike.
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 Abner Applegate will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
A head kick misses from Applegate.
Tupolski cracks the inside of Applegate's front leg.
A punch lands to the side of Tupolski 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CL#
Applegate has taken the fight to the clinch.
Katurian Tupolski seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Applegate lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tupolski backwards.
Applegate misses with some punches.
Tupolski trying to land knees to the body.
A right hand to the body from Tupolski.
Applegate throws a head punch that misses.
Tupolski being controlled against the cage.
Applegate working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Applegate scores with a shot to the side of Tupolski's head.
Tupolski missing with knees to the body.
Applegate tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tupolski's elbow.
Applegate throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tupolskis head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tupolski lands a knee to the body. #T1#
Applegate lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Applegate.
Tupolski lands an elbow that stopped Applegate in his tracks for a moment.
Applegate lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tupolski backwards.
Tupolski is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tupolski.
Tupolski lands a body punch.
Tupolski can't find room to land a body shot as Applegate controls the action.
Tupolski lands an elbow inside that Applegate shrugs off.
Tupolski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Applegate lands a left hand.
Tupolski blocking some punches.
Applegate avoids the elbow strike from Tupolski, against the cage.
Tupolski is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Applegate is defending well for now.
Tupolski misses with a punch on the inside.
Tupolski can't find room to land a body shot as Applegate controls the action. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right from Tupolski on the inside.
Tupolski working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tupolski lands a hook that snaps the head of Applegate backwards.
Tupolski can't find room to land a body shot as Applegate controls the action.
Applegate makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tupolski prevents a body shot from Applegate.
Tupolski prevents a takedown attempt there.
Tupolski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tupolski misses with a knee strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Applegate.
Tupolski lands a shot to the body.
Applegate tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Knees to the body from Tupolski.
Tupolski missing with knees to the body.
Applegate lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
With the fighters up against the cage, Tupolski throws an elbow but misses.
Applegate fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tupolski.
Tupolski tries to land knees in the clinch but Applegate avoids the damage to the body.
Applegate blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Applegate lands a body shot.
Tupolski tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Applegate avoids it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Applegate.
Applegate lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tupolski.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Applegate.
Tupolski is breathing heavily.
Applegate working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tupolski tries a body shot but Applegate blocks it.
Applegate prevents a body shot from Tupolski.
Applegate scores with a shoulder strike.
Tupolski misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Applegate.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Tupolski just misses with a elbow thrown towards Applegate's brow.
Tupolski with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #T4#
Applegate presses Tupolski against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tupolski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tupolski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tupolski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tupolski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tupolski misses with a body punch.
Applegate lands with a right to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Applegate avoids a wild elbow strike from Tupolski.
Tupolski is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Applegate is defending well for now.
Applegate lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tupolski backwards.
Applegate avoiding damage as Tupolski throws knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Applegate.
Applegate blocks an elbow strike from Tupolski.
Tupolski tries to land knees in the clinch but Applegate avoids the damage to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tupolski.
Tupolski can't find room to land a body shot as Applegate controls the action.
Tupolski tries to land knees in the clinch but Applegate avoids the damage to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Abner Applegate will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
A chopping leg kick lands by Applegate.
Applegate on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tupolski fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Applegate has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Applegate tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Applegate connects with a solid leg kick.
Tupolski pivots, looking for a leg kick but Applegate is out of range and Tupolski settles back down.
It appears Applegate was looking to counter with a kick there.
Tupolski feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Applegates jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Applegate scores with a decent looking hook.
Applegate fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tupolski checks it well.
Applegate scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nice body punch from Applegate.
Tupolski on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tupolski's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Applegate connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tupolski scrambles back to his feet.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Applegate.
Tupolski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Applegate paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tupolski tries to move into range but Applegate moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#ROC#
Tupolski is rocked!
Applegate cracks Tupolski with a hook to the temple - Tupolski is on wobbly legs here! Applegate swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Tupolski falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Applegate wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Abner Applegate!
Abner Applegate spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
Katurian Tupolski was interviewed post fight and said 'Fighting is a tough business. All the props to my opponent - he was better tonight. I will be back stronger.'.

Event: CEFC Fight Night 231
Date: Aug 20, 2018

#R1#
Tupolski scores with a kick to the midsection.
Maanpohja tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tupolski sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Maanpohja somewhat.
Tupolski doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Maanpohja takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Maanpohja looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tupolski is fending him off so far but Maanpohja persists. Nope, Tupolski circles away and we're back to standing.
Maanpohja takes one to the chin there.
Maanpohja looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johannes Maanpohja. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tupolski scores with a spinning back kick!
Maanpohja throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tupolski's waist but Tupolski gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Maanpohja off to one side.
Maanpohja takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tupolski thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Maanpohja if he has to take too many more of those.
Tupolski's coach down at Jitsu Jim was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Tupolski's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Maanpohja shoots in but no luck this time.
Maanpohja is breathing heavily.
Tupolski scores with a hook.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL2#
Maanpohja gets tackled into the cage by Tupolski. Tupolski maintains the clinch.
Tupolski softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tupolski using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Tupolski lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tupolski utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#T1#
Tupolski lands a knee to the body.
A short left from Tupolski.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Tupolski obliges.
Tupolski lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tupolski lands a nice shot to the body.
A knee to the head by Tupolski.
Tupolski lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tupolski creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tupolski lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Tupolski on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A knee to the head by Tupolski.
Tupolski lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tupolski creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Maanpohja's defenses.
Maanpohja is looking for a takedown.
Tupolski lands a nice uppercut.
Maanpohja tries to score a body lock takedown but Tupolski shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Maanpohja takes a shot to the head.
Tupolski pushes Maanpohja back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tupolski lands a left hand.
Maanpohja goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tupolski prevents it.
Tupolski lands an elbow inside that Maanpohja shrugs off. #T2#
Knees in the clinch landing for Tupolski.
Maanpohja takes an elbow to the temple.
Nice elbow from Tupolski.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tupolski.
Tupolski lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A body shot lands from Tupolski.
Tupolski lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC2#
Maanpohja is rocked!
Tupolski lands with a left to the head.
Oh Maanpohja is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tupolski lands a nice knee to the body.
Tupolski scores with a shot to the side of Maanpohja's head.
Tupolski presses Maanpohja against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#KD2#
Tupolski drops Maanpohja with a big knee straight up the middle! Maanpohja is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #CL2#
Tupolski gets a clinch.
Tupolski lands a nice knee to the body.
Maanpohja takes a shot to the head.
I was talking to Maanpohja's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Tupolski lands a big knee! That's hurt Maanpohja! Oh, he's all over the place! Tupolski lands another knee that sends Maanpohja to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Katurian Tupolski!
In his post fight interview, Katurian Tupolski started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: CEFC Live 59
Date: Jul 25, 2018

#R1#
Loel misses with a head kick.
Loel needs to keep his hands up - Tupolski had a free shot at his head there.
A lazy body kick from Tupolski
letting Loel counter with a right hand.
Loel misses the jab.
Tupolski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Loel.
Tupolski attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A thudding body kick lands there by Tupolski!
Tupolski misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Tupolski misses.
Loel tries a head kick but it misses.
Tupolski throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tupolski takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A swing and a miss from Loel.
A slow jab from Tupolski misses its intended target.
Loel looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Loel throws a jab when Tupolski was well out of range.
Tupolski scores with a kick to the midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tupolski connects with a leg kick. Loel looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Loel connects with a body shot that sends Tupolski's belly button to the back.
Tupolski throws a leg kick
and Loel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Tupolski gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A shot to the liver by Tupolski. Beautiful body shot.
Loel lands with an overhand left.
Tupolski wants to clinch.
Loel is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Tupolski with a body shot.
Loel has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tupolski finds it's way round the side to connect with Loel's head.
Loel scores with a nice head shot.
Loel throws a hook but Tupolski avoids it easily.
Tupolski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Loel manages to avoid it.
Loel throws a counter combo.
Katurian Tupolski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tupolski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Loel looks to land a left hand but Tupolski moved out of range nicely.
Loel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice defenses there by Loel.
Loel is looking for the big counter here.#T2#
Tupolski throws out a powerful jab.
Tupolski misses with a low kick.
Tupolski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Loel takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tupolski scores with a nice strike.
Nice defenses there by Loel.
Loel throws a big shot that misses.
Loel on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Loel might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Tupolski takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tupolski throws a body punch but Loel moves out of range.
Loel misses with an uppercut. Tupolski saw that one coming.
Tupolski lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tupolski connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tupolski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Loel was well out of range. Poor timing from Tupolski.
Loel throws a series of punches but Tupolski avoids them all with ease.
Tupolski misses with a head kick.
Tupolski throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T3#
Tupolski misses with an uppercut. Loel saw that one coming.
Tupolski throws the kick towards the body but Loel avoids it.
Tupolski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Loel was well out of range. Poor timing from Tupolski.
Loel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Loel circles away from the clinch attempt.
Loel misses the shot to the body.
Loel throws a body shot but no joy.
Tupolski checks a leg kick.
Tupolski scores with a body shot.
Tupolski takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Loel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Loel on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tupolski fakes the leg kick and cracks Loel in the body.
Tupolski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tupolski throws a jab when Loel was well out of range.
Tupolski takes a jab right on the kisser.
Loel is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Tupolski had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Tupolski jabs Loel to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tupolski sizes up Loel with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T4#
Loel looks to throw the jab but Tupolski is out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Loel throws a jab when Tupolski was well out of range.
Loel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tupolski was well out of range. Poor timing from Loel.
It looked like Tupolski wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Loel throws a body punch but Tupolski moves out of range.
Tupolski slips a straight right by Loel.
Tupolski misses with an attempted mid kick.
Loel misses with a straight left.
Loel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tupolski.
Tupolski lands a body shot.
Loel digs a good body shot into Tupolski's ribs.
Tupolski ducks under a wild hook from Loel.
Loel with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tupolski to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Loel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tupolski.
Loel tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tupolski changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tupolski stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Loel.
Tupolski connects with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Yuri Loel will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Tupolski throws a sloppy body shot
and Loel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Loel thumps Tupolski with a low kick.
Loel throws a jab but it's blocked by Tupolski.
Loel scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Loel sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Tupolski throws a head kick that misses
and Loel makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Loel moves out of range as Tupolski throws a body kick.
Tupolski misses the shot to the body.
Tupolski wants to clinch
and Loel counters with a right hand to the body.
Tupolski connects with a body shot that sends Loel's belly button to the back.
Tupolski throws out a powerful jab.
Loel keeps the fight on the outside.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Loel crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Tupolski - the referee stops the clock and Loel gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Tupolski. Loel manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Loel drops his hands momentarily and Tupolski takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tupolski misses with a hook to the body
and Loel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tupolski throws a sloppy head kick and Loel moves out of range easily. #T1#
Nice body punch from Loel.
Loel lands with a shot to the body.
Loel ducks right into an uppercut from Tupolski.
Loel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A big right from Tupolski misses.
Tupolski swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Loel wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tupolski throws a low kick but Loel moves out of range easily.
Tupolski misses with the body kick
and Loel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tupolski connects with a leg kick. Loel looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Tupolski throws a lazy head kick
and Loel makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Loel just misses with a punch to the body.
Loel lands with a hook. Tupolski tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Yuri Loel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tupolski takes one to the side of the head.
Tupolski moves away from the strike by Loel.
Tupolski takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T2#
Good exchange - Loel coming out on top.
Tupolski wants to slow Loel down by chopping away at his legs.
Tupolski takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Loel misses with a body shot.
Loel misses with a series of wild punches.
Loel lands with a right that hurts Tupolski. Tupolski looks to clinch but Loel throws a short knee that drops Tupolski. This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Yuri Loel!
Our winner, Yuri Loel, 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.
Katurian Tupolski spoke after the fight, saying 'Fighting is a tough business. All the props to my opponent - he was better tonight. I will be back stronger.'.

Event: CEFC 296
Date: Jul 07, 2018

#R1#
Tupolski fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Tupolski checks a leg kick.
Jong Guk with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #CL2#
Jong Guk pushes Tupolski up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Jong Guk breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jong Guk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tupolski.
Jong Guk tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tupolski swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jong Guk throws a body punch but Tupolski moves out of range.
A slapping body kick lands there for Tupolski.
Jong Guk pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tupolski is out of range and Jong Guk settles back down.
Jong Guk throws a leg kick but Tupolski checks it.
Tupolski avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A jab lands there for Jong Guk.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tupolski.
That kick from Jong Guk tenderised Tupolski's leg. Tupolski is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tupolski just misses with a punch to the body.
Jong Guk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tupolski was well out of range. Poor timing from Jong Guk.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tupolski.
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!
Tupolski lands with a nice body punch.
Tupolski throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jong Guk misses with a body shot.
Tupolski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jong Guk.
Tupolski throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tupolski moves out of range as Jong Guk strikes.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jong Guk. #T1#
Jong Guk looks to land a body kick but Tupolski moved away.
An attempted straight right counter from Tupolski misses the target.
Tupolski fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jong Guk has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jong Guk tried to score with a low kick but Tupolski checks it.
Tupolski looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jong Guk scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jong Guk turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tupolski swings for the body but Jong Guk moves out of range. #CL2#
Jong Guk darts in and clinches Tupolski up against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Jong Guk.
Tupolski prevents a body shot from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk working aggressively here.
Tupolski throws a head punch that misses.
Tupolski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jong Guk managing to block the knees to the body from Tupolski.
Jong Guk struggles to land a body shot inside as Tupolski controls his hands.
Jong Guk avoiding damage as Tupolski throws knees to the body.
Jong Guk goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tupolski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jong Guk lands a left hand.
Tupolski with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tupolski with an attempt at a knee that misses. #T2#
Tupolski prevents a body shot from Jong Guk. #BC2#
Jong Guk escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jong Guk lands a nice shot that snaps Tupolski's head back.
Tupolski is looking to wear down Jong Guk with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A left lands for Tupolski.#CL2#
Jong Guk pushes Tupolski up against the cage in a clinch.
Tupolski is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jong Guk is defending well for now.
Tupolski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jong Guk on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jong Guk tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tupolski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tupolski lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Tupolski landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Jong Guk lands a body shot.
Jong Guk lands a nice uppercut.
Tupolski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jong Guk softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tupolski throws a head punch that misses.
Jong Guk working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jong Guk lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jong Guk digs a right hand into Tupolski's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tupolski's gas tank.
Tupolski is breathing heavily.
A short body shot lands from Tupolski as the two fighters clinch. #T3#
Tupolski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk misses with a punch to the body.
Jong Guk has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Tupolski seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Jong Guk can turn it around.
Jong Guk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tupolski missing with knees to the body.
Tupolski blocks a body shot from Jong Guk.
Tupolski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jong Guk's elbow.
Jong Guk tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jong Guk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jong Guk lands a shoulder strike.
Jong Guk tries to throw a body punch but Tupolski avoids it by throwing Jong Guk back against the cage.
Jong Guk misses with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jong Guk creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jong Guk presses Tupolski against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tupolski takes a shot to the head.
Tupolski lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jong Guk backwards.
Jong Guk tries to throw a body punch but Tupolski avoids it by throwing Jong Guk back against the cage.
Jong Guk lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tupolski backwards. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jong Guk misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jong Guk lands a body punch.
Jong Guk presses Tupolski against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jong Guk lands a nice shot to the body.
Jong Guk lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tupolski backwards.
Jong Guk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jong Guk works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right hook to the body lands for Jong Guk.
Jong Guk working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jong Guk lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jong Guk gets through Tupolski's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#ROC2#
Tupolski is rocked!#BC2#
Jong Guk breaks from the clinch.
Jong Guk throws an overhand right that drops Tupolski like a sack of potatoes! Jong Guk dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kim Jong Guk!
Kim Jong Guk is the new welterweight champion!
Kim Jong Guk thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Katurian Tupolski was interviewed post fight and said 'Fighting is a tough business. All the props to my opponent - he was better tonight. I will be back stronger.'.

Event: CEFC 294
Date: Jun 23, 2018

#R1#
Tupolski feints and then cracks Koltun's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Koltun down.
Tupolski 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.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Koltun checks a leg kick.
Koltun checks the leg kick nicely there.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Koltun.
Tupolski was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A big right from Tupolski misses.
That kick from Tupolski tenderised Koltun's leg. Koltun is trying to keep his angry face on.#CL#
Koltun gets a clinch.
Tupolski lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Koltun.
Tupolski lands with a right to the head.
Tupolski is trying to stall.
Tupolski misses with a punch to the body.
Tupolski stops a takedown attempt from Koltun. #TD#
Koltun pulls guard.
Koltun looking for a sweep. Not yet Koltun, not yet. #T1#
Tupolski would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Koltun doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Koltun looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Koltun not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Koltun is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tupolski lands with a shot to the body.
Tupolski lands with an overhand left.#T2#
Nice takedown defense from Tupolski. No joy for Koltun on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marek Koltun. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tupolski throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tupolski throws a body kick that misses.
Tupolski loads up on a big right hand but Koltun slips the punch.
Tupolski misses with a wild body shot.
Tupolski connects with a body shot.
Katurian Tupolski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Horrible takedown attempt by Koltun or perhaps it was just good defense by Tupolski, which made it look bad.
Koltun shoots for a double leg takedown but Tupolski sprawls well. He's pushed Koltun's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Koltun fails to land the takedown.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tupolski.
Koltun blocks a leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Koltun 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tupolski connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Koltun's hands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tupolski swinging wildly here. #T3#
Koltun will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nice uppercut lands for Tupolski. That snapped Koltun's head back.
Tupolski scoring well with a low kick there.
Tupolski throws a head kick that misses.
Koltun tries to clinch up but Tupolski circles away and keeps his distance.
Tupolski works the jab nicely.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tupolski.
Tupolski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Koltun was well out of range. Poor timing from Tupolski.#TD#
Tupolski gets caught flat footed, as Koltun shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Koltun trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tupolski is looking to stand up but Koltun isn't so interested in that idea.
Koltun with a flurry of punches that miss.
Koltun throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T4#
Koltun throws an elbow that misses. Tupolski uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Koltun's guard. Nice move by Tupolski!#REVB#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SU2#
Tupolski decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Koltun takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #TD#
Koltun dives in and scores a takedown into Tupolski's guard.
Koltun wants to control from the top but Tupolski keeps moving.
Koltun with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Katurian Tupolski dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Koltun shoots in and gets a takedown into Tupolski's guard.
Koltun pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tupolski is keeping the position for now.
Koltun prevents Tupolski from getting back to his feet.
Koltun passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Koltun wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tupolski keeps working.
Koltun 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Koltun looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Koltun in side control, throwing shots but Tupolski defends. #T1##SUB#
Koltun tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Koltun working the ground and pound.
Koltun throws a strike aimed at the side of Tupolski's head but Tupolski avoids it well.
Koltun working the strikes but Tupolski uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Koltun thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tupolski's head.
Koltun is pressing down on Tupolski's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tupolski is holding on for now.
Tupolski is refusing to be controlled, as Koltun sits in half guard. #T2#
Koltun working over Tupolski with some ground and pound. Tupolski looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Koltun throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Koltun wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tupolski keeps working. #SUB#
Koltun is working for a kimura but Tupolski is defending it quite comfortably.
Marek Koltun overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Koltun stops Tupolski from getting back to his feet.
Tupolski is refusing to be controlled, as Koltun sits in half guard. #T3##SUB#
Koltun is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Tupolski to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Tupolski utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Koltun postures up in Tupolski's guard and throws a big left but Tupolski blocks it.
Koltun throwing strikes from guard but Tupolski blocks nicely.
Koltun is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Koltun looking to sit in guard and control but Tupolski gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Koltun is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tupolski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4##SUB#
Koltun working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tupolski doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tupolski manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Koltun pulls Tupolski in to control the position.
Tupolski must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tupolski trying to stand up but can't free himself from Koltun's guard.
Koltun is looking to sweep but instead, Tupolski has passed into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marek Koltun dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Koltun will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tupolski cracks Koltun with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Koltun misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tupolski is looking for the big counter here.
Koltun is looking to clinch but Tupolski is avoiding it.
Tupolski only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tupolski, right into the meat. #TD#
Koltun shoots in and gets a takedown into Tupolski's guard.#ES2#
Tupolski uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Koltun shoots in for a takedown but Tupolski shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marek Koltun. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tupolski bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Koltun walks forward, straight into a front kick from Tupolski.
Koltun takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #CL#
Koltun gets a clinch.
Tupolski gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Marek Koltun has been cut.
Tupolski lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Tupolski struggles to land a body shot inside as Koltun controls his hands. #T1#
Tupolski tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Koltun avoids it.
Tupolski lands a damaging elbow. #TD#
Koltun gets control of Tupolski's arms and successfully pulls guard. Koltun will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Koltun bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tupolski's guard. #REVR#
Koltun landing some decent shots from guard.
Tupolski is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Koltun is controlling him.
Koltun trying to control but Tupolski is working from the bottom.
Koltun throws an elbow that misses. Tupolski uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Koltun's guard. Nice move by Tupolski!#REVB##SUB#
Koltun is looking for a triangle but Tupolski pushes his legs off easily. #T2#
Koltun wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Koltun looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Tupolski has picked Koltun up and slammed him! Koltun can't keep hold of the triangle and Tupolski manages to pass to side control!#SU2#
Tupolski decides to stand back up. Tupolski steps back and let's Koltun get back to his feet.
Koltun fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tupolski follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
No joy there for Tupolski, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Koltun drops his hands momentarily and Tupolski takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T3#
Tupolski buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tupolski attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Koltun on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Koltun walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Koltun takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tupolski looks to score with a jab to the body but Koltun is just out of range.
Koltun is looking to clinch.
And Tupolski responds with a good body kick, but Koltun manages to step out the way in time.
Tupolski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Koltun darts in looking for a takedown but Tupolski gets double underhooks and turns Koltun into the cage.
Koltun has a takedown stuffed.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Koltun steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Tupolski. That one must have hurt.
Koltun shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tupolski but Tupolski pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tupolski let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Koltun on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T4##CL2#
Tupolski drives through and clinches with Koltun against the cage.
Koltun is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tupolski is defending well.
Tupolski tries a body shot but Koltun blocks it.
Tupolski stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Tupolski gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Koltun.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tupolski misses with a hook to the ribs.
Koltun avoiding damage as Tupolski throws knees to the body.
Tupolski'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.
Tupolski is leaning against Koltun and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Katurian Tupolski really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marek Koltun's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Tupolski fails to land with a series of punches.
Koltun half committed to a counter leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Tupolski finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Koltun shoots in for a double leg but Tupolski sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Koltun backing away here, and Tupolski unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Koltun takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Koltun changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tupolski tries to avoid it but Koltun manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tupolski to the ground. Tupolski escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tupolski scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
An inside leg kick lands from Tupolski.
Tupolski scores with a crisp jab that stopped Koltun in his tracks.
Tupolski tries to clinch up but Koltun circles away and keeps his distance.
Koltun takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tupolski with a nice cross.
Some wild striking there from Tupolski.
Koltun attempts a counter takedown but Tupolski avoids it well and moves away.
A clash of legs there as Koltun blocks the low kick.
Koltun tried to counter with a leg kick but Tupolski avoided it.
Tupolski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Koltun.
Katurian Tupolski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab, jab by Tupolski - just one landing. #T1#
Koltun throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tupolski's waist but Tupolski gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Koltun off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marek Koltun. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A punch lands to the side of Koltun 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tupolski scores with a hook.
Tupolski lands a nice shot that snaps Koltun's head back.
Koltun on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Koltun looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Koltun or perhaps it was just good defense by Tupolski, which made it look bad.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Tupolski is looking to slow Koltun down with leg kicks.
Nice body punch from Tupolski.
Koltun shoots in looking for a takedown but Tupolski manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Koltun's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Koltun or perhaps it was just good defense by Tupolski, which made it look bad. #T2#
Tupolski throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Tupolski cracks the inside of Koltun's front leg.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tupolski scores with a nice body kick.
Koltun closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tupolski circles away.
Marek Koltun is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tupolski throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Koltun stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tupolski lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tupolski moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Koltun shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tupolski sprawls well. Tupolski wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Koltun gets slowly back to his feet.
Tupolski throws a nice outside leg kick. #T3#
Tupolski scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Koltun shoots in but Tupolski avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tupolski lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Koltun misses with a takedown attempt - Tupolski sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tupolski tries to counter by closing the distance.
Tupolski works Koltun's body with a nice hook.
Tupolski lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tupolski moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tupolski throws a head kick that misses.
Tupolski shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tupolski lands a nice leg kick that just misses Koltun's sensitive parts.
Koltun tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T4#
Koltun circles away from the clinch attempt.
Koltun shoots in but no luck this time.
A slapping body kick lands there for Tupolski.
Koltun on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tupolski. Tupolski obviously looking to wear him down.
Koltun shoots for a double leg takedown but Tupolski sprawls well. He's pushed Koltun's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tupolski throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tupolski, right into the meat.
Koltun shoots in looking for a takedown but Tupolski manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Koltun's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Tupolski looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tupolski lands a nice shot to the body.
Tupolski lands a really nice looking cross but Koltun seems unphased.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Koltun crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Tupolski - the referee stops the clock and Koltun gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Tupolski. Koltun manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Koltun shoots in for a takedown but Tupolski shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tupolski plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Tupolski throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Koltun's head.
Tupolski feints and then cracks Koltun's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Koltun down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Katurian Tupolski dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Marek Koltun's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R5#
Koltun shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tupolski throws a body punch but Koltun moves out of range.
Koltun shoots for a double leg takedown but Tupolski sprawls well. He's pushed Koltun's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tupolski uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tupolski bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Koltun will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Tupolski throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Tupolski.
Tupolski fails in his attempt to clinch.
Koltun keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Koltun swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Koltun takes one to the chin there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tupolski lands a nice looking body kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tupolski lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Koltun has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Koltun and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Katurian Tupolski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tupolski uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Koltun has time to react.
Tupolski lands with a hook. Koltun tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tupolski is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T1#
Tupolski lands a glancing blow to the side of Koltun's head.
Tupolski stuffs the takedown.
Tupolski misses with an attempted mid kick.
Koltun takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tupolski shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jab from Tupolski.
Koltun slips a straight right by Tupolski.
Tupolski throws a push kick but Koltun slaps the foot to one side.
Tupolski misses with an attempted mid kick.
Koltun checks the leg kick.
Tupolski thows a left - swing and a miss!
Koltun takes one to the chin there.
Koltun takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Koltun looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Koltun shoots for a takedown but Tupolski saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Katurian Tupolski is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marek Koltun. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Tupolski scores with a nice right hand.
Koltun fails with a takedown attempt.
Tupolski connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tupolski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Koltun manages to avoid it.
Tupolski keeps Koltun at a distance using the push kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Koltun fails with a takedown attempt.
Tupolski throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Tupolski moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Nice body kick there by Tupolski.#T3#
That kick from Tupolski tenderised Koltun's leg. Koltun is trying to keep his angry face on.#TD#
Koltun shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Tupolski's guard.
Koltun content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Koltun wants to control from the top but Tupolski keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Koltun is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Koltun postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tupolski preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Koltun missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Koltun trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Koltun is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
Tupolski avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Koltun tries to free his leg and advance position but Tupolski is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Koltun is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Tupolski is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Tupolski has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Koltun looking for a sweep. Not yet Koltun, not yet.
Marek Koltun has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Koltun wants to get back to his feet but Tupolski passes into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Katurian Tupolski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tupolski 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 45:49
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 45:49
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 45:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Katurian Tupolski!
Katurian Tupolski is the new welterweight champion!
After the fight, Katurian Tupolski was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
Marek Koltun spoke after the fight, saying 'My opponent was the better man tonight, but I will be back.'.

Event: CEFC Fight Night 225
Date: May 31, 2018

#R1#
Perez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tupolski throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #CL2#
Perez takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Tupolski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Perez tries to clinch but Tupolski moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Tupolski misses the target.
Tupolski throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Tupolski with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Perez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tupolski cracks Perez with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Perez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tupolski scores with a kick to the body.
Tupolski avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Perez sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Tupolski dips to his left and cracks Perez with an uppercut!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Perez pushes Tupolski up against the cage in a clinch.
A hook to the body from Tupolski.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #TD2#
Perez pulls guard. #T1##SUB2#
Perez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SU#
Tupolski gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Tupolski. Perez shrugs it off though. #CL2#
Perez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Perez is trying to drag Tupolski to the mat but Tupolski just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Perez tries for a takedown but Tupolski manages to get underhooks.
Perez tries to pull guard but Tupolski forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Katurian Tupolski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pascual Perez.#BC#
Tupolski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Perez takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Perez has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Tupolski scores with a kick to the midsection.
Perez avoids the head kick by Tupolski.
Perez has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Tupolski.
Tupolski scores with a punch to the head.#TD2#
Perez scores with a takedown into Tupolski's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Perez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tupolski works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T2#
Perez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tupolski works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #ES#
Tupolski uses the cage to get back to his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Perez is defended easily by Tupolski.
Tupolski lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tupolski throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Tupolski lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #CL2#
Perez has Tupolski up against the cage in a clinch.
Perez has had enough of the clinch but Tupolski keeps him there for the moment.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Perez drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tupolski gets the underhooks and prevents it. #T3#
Tupolski working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC#
Tupolski breaks the clinch.
Perez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tupolski appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Tupolski chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Perez moves in looking to clinch but Tupolski pushes him off.
Perez takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #CL2#
Tupolski tries to keep at a distance but Perez has taken the fight into the clinch.
Perez is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tupolski to keep the fight standing.
Tupolski lands a right hand that snaps the head of Perez backwards.
Perez misses with a punch to the body.
Perez wants a takedown but no success here.
Knees in the clinch landing for Tupolski.
Perez lands a nice shot to the body.
Tupolski working Perez over with knees to the body.#BC#
Tupolski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tupolski explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Katurian Tupolski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Perez takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tupolski.
Tupolski swats away the attempt to clinch by Perez.
Perez takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tupolski listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tupolski throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tupolski misses with a head kick.
Tupolski lands a nice leg kick that just misses Perez's sensitive parts.
Tupolski lands a nice hook to Perez's body. Perez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tupolski scores with a jab.
Perez takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tupolski lands a nice looking body kick.
Tupolski's corner calls for a 1-2. Tupolski obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tupolski.
Perez tries to clinch up
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Katurian Tupolski dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Tupolski looks to land a body kick but Perez moved away.
Pascual Perez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tupolski works the jab nicely.
Perez's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Perez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tupolski's waist but Tupolski gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Perez off to one side.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tupolski, right into the meat. #CL2#
Perez darts in and clinches Tupolski up against the cage.
Pascual Perez seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Tupolski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Perez is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tupolski is defending well for now.
Knees to the body from Tupolski.
Tupolski lands a body punch.
Tupolski throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Perezs head.
Tupolski landing knees to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Pascual Perez has been cut.#BC#
Tupolski breaks the clinch.
Tupolski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Perez can do to turn this around?
Tupolski lands a jab to the head.
Tupolski moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
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!
Both fighters circling a little - Tupolski finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Perez is breathing heavily.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Perez crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Tupolski - the referee stops the clock and Perez gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Tupolski. Perez manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Tupolski lands a nice looking body kick.
Tupolski thumps Perez with a low kick.#T1#
Tupolski connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Tupolski scoring well with a low kick there.
Tupolski scoring well with a low kick there.
Perez doesn't manage to clinch there - Tupolski circles away.
Tupolski connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tupolski avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tupolski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tupolski moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Perez takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tupolski turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Perez doesn't manage to clinch there - Tupolski circles away.
Katurian Tupolski is winning the standup battle so far.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tupolski, right into the meat.
Tupolski lands with a kick to the ribs. #CL2#
Perez has Tupolski up against the cage in a clinch.
Perez is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tupolski to keep the fight standing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right from Tupolski. #T2#
Tupolski lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tupolski lands a shoulder strike.
Tupolski digs a right hand underneath Perez's ribcage. Perez let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nice elbow from Tupolski. #BC#
Tupolski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tupolski stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tupolski is looking to slow Perez down with leg kicks.
Perez tries to clinch there but Tupolski circles away.
Tupolski scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tupolski connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Perez momentarily.
Tupolski fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tupolski connects with a leg kick. Perez looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Tupolski looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tupolski avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tupolski lands a jab.
Tupolski throws a body kick that misses.
Perez tries to clinch but Tupolski is having none of it. #T3#
Perez with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tupolski to score with a decent uppercut.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tupolski. That's going to slow Perez down. #CL#
Tupolski darts in and clinches Perez up against the cage.
Tupolski unloads a knee to the mid-section. Perez lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Tupolski as Perez tries to tie him up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tupolski.
Perez misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tupolski.
Tupolski landing knees to the head.
Still in the clinch, Tupolski scores with a nice short uppercut.
Perez is trying to break the clinch but Tupolski is controlling him.
A right hook to the body lands for Tupolski.
Tupolski scores with a knee to the head.
Tupolski makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tupolski landing knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Perez is trying to push Tupolski away but Tupolski has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Perez misses with a knee to the head. #T4#
Tupolski lands a hook that snaps the head of Perez backwards.
Tupolski is leaning against Perez and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tupolski is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Tupolski.
Tupolski gets through Perez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tupolski presses Perez against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tupolski lands a shot to the body.
Perez takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Tupolski obliges.
Tupolski lands an elbow just above Perez 's eye.
Perez is trying to drag Tupolski to the mat but Tupolski just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Katurian Tupolski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pascual Perez.#BC#
Tupolski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tupolski cracks Perez with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Perez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Perez on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Perez on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Katurian Tupolski dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Pascual Perez's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Tupolski - that will leave a mark!
Tupolski scores with a body shot. #CL#
Tupolski has managed to clinch.
Perez wants to take the fight to the mat but Tupolski manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Tupolski throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Perezs head.
Tupolski lands a body shot.
Perez throws a head punch that misses.
Tupolski has Perez pressed against the cage.
Tupolski landing some nice looking knees to the body. #BC2#
Perez manages to break the clinch.
Tupolski throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Tupolski moves into range and clinches up with Perez.
Tupolski crunches a lovely knee into Perez's ribcage.
Perez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#BC#
Tupolski manages to break the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tupolski fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Perez has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tupolski tries to land a front kick but Perez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tupolski throws out a powerful jab.#T1#
Perez on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tupolski buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Perez is looking to clinch but Tupolski is avoiding it. #CL#
Tupolski gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tupolski lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tupolski lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Perez drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tupolski pulls his leg out and moves away.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Tupolski.
Tupolski fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Perez takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tupolski lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Perez tries to close the distance and clinch but Tupolski swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Perez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tupolski cracks the inside of Perez's front leg.
Katurian Tupolski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tupolski connects with a leg kick. Perez looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Tupolski 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.
Tupolski punishes Perez's body with a nice straight punch.
Tupolski scores with a jab to the body.
Perez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tupolski tries to avoid it but Perez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tupolski to the ground. Tupolski escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Katurian Tupolski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pascual Perez.
Tupolski scores with a crisp jab that stopped Perez in his tracks.
Perez wants to clinch.
Perez shoots in looking for a takedown but Tupolski manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Perez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Tupolski fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Perez has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Perez wants to clinch up but Tupolski keeps it at a distance.
Tupolski works Perez's body with a nice hook.
Tupolski scores with a kick to the midsection.
Both fighters circling a little - Tupolski finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #T3#
Tupolski fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Perez.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Tupolski. Perez shrugs it off though.
Tupolski lands a right hook to the body.
Tupolski changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tupolski misses the shot to the body.
Perez ducks right into an uppercut from Tupolski.
Tupolski avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tupolski was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tupolski keeps the fight on the outside.
Tupolski lands with a nice body kick.
Katurian Tupolski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tupolski.
Tupolski tests Perez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Perez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tupolski scores with a jab to the body.
Tupolski delivers a nice body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Perez is looking to clinch.
As Perez looks to move away, Tupolski throws a big counter combo but Perez just gets out of the way.#T4#
Perez takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#CL2#
Perez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tupolski, pushing him back against the cage.
Perez misses with a punch on the inside.
Perez can't find room to land a body shot as Tupolski controls the action.
Perez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tupolski's elbow.
Tupolski lands a shot to the body.
Perez wants to take the fight to the mat but Tupolski manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Perez is looking for a takedown.
Tupolski scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tupolski scores a nice knee to the body.
Pascual Perez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#TD2#
Perez has Tupolski pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Perez pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Tupolski tumbling to the mat - Perez dives into Tupolski's guard.#ES#
Tupolski pushes Perez off and scrambles back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Katurian Tupolski showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tupolski 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:26
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:26
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Katurian Tupolski!
A very excited looking Katurian Tupolski rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: CEFC 288
Date: May 12, 2018

#R1#
Jong Guk wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nice uppercut there from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk misses with a low kick.
Tupolski misses with a straight right.
Jong Guk tries to counter by closing the distance.
Jong Guk pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tupolski is out of range and Jong Guk settles back down.
Nice body kick from Tupolski.
Jong Guk moves out of range as Tupolski strikes.
Tupolski throws the kick towards the body but Jong Guk avoids it.
Jong Guk lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tupolski at a distance.
Some bone on bone action there as Jong Guk checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Tupolski misses with a wild body shot.
Tupolski dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jong Guk. That did some damage!
Jong Guk fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tupolski checks it well.
Tupolski feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jong Guk takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Tupolski looks to land a right hand but Jong Guk moved out of range.
Jong Guk lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Good leg kick by Jong Guk there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jong Guk throws a leg kick but Tupolski moved away.
Jong Guk avoids the body shot from Tupolski.
Some bone on bone action there as Tupolski checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jong Guk missing with a left hand there. Tupolski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tupolski avoids the body shot from Jong Guk.
A leg kick checked by Jong Guk.
Tupolski shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jong Guk tries to counter with a clinch but Tupolski shakes him off and moves away.#T1#
Jong Guk fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tupolski looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tupolski walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jong Guk checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A jab from Jong Guk finds it's way through Tupolski's defenses.
Jong Guk moves out of range of the body kick from Tupolski.
Jong Guk is looking to land body kicks.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tupolski.
Jong Guk scores with a shot to the body.
Tupolski takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jong Guk shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jong Guk lands a right hook to the body.
Tupolski looks to land a right hand but Jong Guk moved out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jong Guk. Tupolski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jong Guk thows a left - swing and a miss!
A looping hook to the body misses from Jong Guk. Tupolski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jong Guk tries to work over Tupolski's front leg with a kick but Tupolski checks it.
Tupolski throwing a counter right hand but Jong Guk manages to avoid it.
Jong Guk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tupolski manages to avoid it.
Tupolski looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Tupolski scores with a nice strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Some bone on bone action there as Jong Guk checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jong Guk feints and then cracks Tupolski's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tupolski down.
Tupolski throws the kick towards the body but Jong Guk avoids it.
Jong Guk connects with a looping right hand.
Tupolski throws a head kick that misses.
Jong Guk doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T2#
Jong Guk tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tupolski is able to avoid easily.
Tupolski swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jong Guk takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jong Guk throws the kick towards the body but Tupolski avoids it.
Jong Guk takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jong Guk misses with a body shot.
Tupolski misses with a left hand
enabling Jong Guk to counter with a crisp jab.
Jong Guk scores with a hook.
Jong Guk is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Tupolski rather than just go for the knockout.
Tupolski moves forwards but Jong Guk connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jong Guk takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Tupolski moves out of range as Jong Guk throws a body kick.
Jong Guk misses the shot to the body.
Tupolski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jong Guk throws out the jab.
Tupolski slips under a jab.
Tupolski quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Tupolski throws a shot from downtown. Jong Guk moves away and avoids it.
Jong Guk swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tupolski throws a lazy right hand but Jong Guk sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tupolski is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Good work by Jong Guk as he checks the leg kick.
Jong Guk is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Tupolski with a body shot.
Jong Guk lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tupolski scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jong Guk is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Tupolski had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Tupolski checks a low kick from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk throws a jab when Tupolski was well out of range.
Jong Guk misses with a straight left. #T3##CL#
Tupolski rushes Jong Guk and presses him up against the cage.
Jong Guk misses with a punch to the body.
Jong Guk tries to work over Tupolski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice left hand lands by Jong Guk.
A short right from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tupolski misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jong Guk.
Tupolski lands a body shot in the clinch. #BC#
Tupolski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jong Guk ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jong Guk swings for the body but Tupolski moves out of range.
Jong Guk checks a leg kick.
Tupolski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk throws a jab when Tupolski was well out of range.
Nice defenses there by Tupolski.
Jong Guk throws a body shot but no joy.
Tupolski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jong Guk throws out the jab.
Jong Guk swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Tupolski counter with a right hand.
Jong Guk tries to land a leg kick but Tupolski saw it coming and moves away.
Tupolski went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tupolski walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jong Guk pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T4#
Jong Guk takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Jong Guk takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Tupolski throws a jab when Jong Guk was well out of range.
Jong Guk scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jong Guk lands a jab to Tupolski's midsection.
Jong Guk with a nice cross.
Tupolski tries to clinch up.
Jong Guk avoids a kick to the body.
Jong Guk keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tupolski.
Jong Guk takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jong Guk wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tupolski motions for Jong Guk to come forward. Tupolski throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tupolski lands a nice hook to Jong Guk's body. Jong Guk takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tupolski has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jong Guk.
Tupolski with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tupolski lands with an uppercut that bounces Jong Guk off the cage and back into range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jong Guk throws the kick towards the body but Tupolski avoids it.
Jong Guk scores with a shot to the body.
Tupolski throws a shot to the body.
Tupolski scores with a leg kick.
Tupolski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kim Jong Guk dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Jong Guk connects with a body shot.
Tupolski does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Jong Guk scores with a leg kick.
Tupolski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jong Guk.
Tupolski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jong Guk was well out of range. Poor timing from Tupolski.
Jong Guk throws a good cross that connects.
Jong Guk checks a leg kick.
Jong Guk lands with a cross.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk throws a body shot but no joy.
Jong Guk has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jong Guk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tupolski was well out of range. Poor timing from Jong Guk.
A little feinted left hand from Tupolski on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jong Guk lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jong Guk scores with a leg kick.
Tupolski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jong Guk was well out of range. Poor timing from Tupolski.
Jong Guk lands a lovely overhand right.
Tupolski tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tupolski misses with a body kick.
Tupolski defending well as Jong Guk loads up on a big left hand.
Jong Guk connects with a jab.
Jong Guk uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tupolski.
Jong Guk misses with a looping right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jong Guk. Tupolski does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Jong Guk fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tupolski on the side of the head.
Jong Guk moves out of range of the body kick.
Tupolski tries to land a body kick#CL2#
and Jong Guk moves into the clinch.
Jong Guk can't find room to land a body shot as Tupolski controls the action. #BC2#
Jong Guk's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kim Jong Guk seems to be getting the better of the standup.
An inside leg kick from Jong Guk misses.
Jong Guk checks a leg kick nicely.
Tupolski misses with a hook. Jong Guk ducked under it nicely.
Tupolski avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A swing and a miss from Jong Guk.
Tupolski moves out of range of the body kick from Jong Guk. #CL#
Tupolski moves into the clinch.
Tupolski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tupolski blocking some punches. #BC2#
Jong Guk breaks from the clinch.
Tupolski cracks the inside of Jong Guk's front leg.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jong Guk checks a leg kick.
Jong Guk has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tupolski.
Jong Guk lands a nice looking kick to the body. Tupolski takes a step back to recover.
Jong Guk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jong Guk thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Tupolski if he has to take too many more of those. #T2#
Jong Guk takes one on the button.
Tupolski buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tupolski takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Jong Guk throws a solid leg kick but Tupolski takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jong Guk.
Jong Guk moves out of range of the body kick.
Jong Guk tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jong Guk scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tupolski doesn't seem bothered though.
Jong Guk's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jong Guk. Tupolski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tupolski was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jong Guk connects with a right hand. Tupolski shakes it off.
Tupolski misses with a straight right.
Jong Guk swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jong Guk throws a body punch but Tupolski moves out of range.
Tupolski jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Tupolski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jong Guk.
Tupolski swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jong Guk takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jong Guk ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A slow jab from Tupolski misses its intended target.
Tupolski explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Jong Guk.
Jong Guk swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL#
Tupolski clinches with his opponent. #T3#
Tupolski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jong Guk.
Jong Guk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tupolski lands an elbow inside that Jong Guk shrugs off.
Tupolski takes a shot to the head.
Jong Guk lands a right hand.
Tupolski pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Jong Guk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jong Guk lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jong Guk lands a nice uppercut.#BC#
Tupolski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tupolski tries to clinch but Jong Guk moves out of range.
Tupolski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jong Guk.
Tupolski throws a push kick but Jong Guk slaps the foot to one side.
Tupolski throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tupolski lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Tupolski throws a push kick but Jong Guk slaps the foot to one side.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tupolski misses with a looping right.
Jong Guk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tupolski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T4#
Jong Guk fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#CL#
Tupolski closes the distance and clinches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk is leaning against Tupolski and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A short body shot lands from Jong Guk as the two fighters clinch.
Jong Guk digs a right hand underneath Tupolski's ribcage. Tupolski let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jong Guk scores with a shot to the side of Tupolski's head. #BC2#
Jong Guk breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tupolski fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jong Guk counters with a body kick.
Tupolski chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jong Guk can pounce on him.
Jong Guk misses with a wild body shot.
Jong Guk blocks the body kick.
Jong Guk lands a jab to the head.
Jong Guk misses with a low kick as Tupolski jumps back.
Jong Guk moves out of range of the body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tupolski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jong Guk sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jong Guk connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tupolski. Tupolski circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jong Guk misses with a straight left.
Jong Guk moves out of range of the strikes.
Jong Guk swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jong Guk uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kim Jong Guk showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Jong Guk attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jong Guk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tupolski moves away.
Jong Guk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tupolski manages to avoid it.
Jong Guk bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jong Guk is looking to slow Tupolski down with leg kicks.
Jong Guk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tupolski.
Jong Guk takes a swing at Tupolski's ribcage but misses.
Tupolski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jong Guk wants to counter with a clinch but Tupolski pushes him away.
Tupolski takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tupolski dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jong Guk. That did some damage!
Jong Guk lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jong Guk scoring well with a low kick there.
Jong Guk misses with a looping right.
Tupolski swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jong Guk throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Tupolski misses the target.
Jong Guk throws a hook but Tupolski avoids it easily.
Jong Guk connects with the punch.
Jong Guk throws a body shot but no joy.
Jong Guk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tupolski manages to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jong Guk throws a low kick but Tupolski avoids it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jong Guk. #T1#
Tupolski throws a hook but Jong Guk blocks it.
Good work by Jong Guk as he checks the leg kick.
Tupolski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jong Guk.
It looked like Tupolski wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tupolski with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tupolski goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jong Guk throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tupolski throws out a leg kick but Jong Guk moves out of range and Tupolski only half commits.
Tupolski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tupolski throws a looping overhand right but Jong Guk ducks down to avoid it.
Tupolski moves out of range of the body kick from Jong Guk.
A big left from Tupolski misses.
Jong Guk tries to counter with a clinch but Tupolski shakes him off and moves away.
The fighters circling - Tupolski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jong Guk is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Tupolski throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tupolski misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jong Guk, right into the meat.
Jong Guk connects with an inside leg kick.
Tupolski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tupolski half committed to a counter leg kick.
Tupolski moves away from the strike by Jong Guk.
Tupolski slips under a jab.
Tupolski has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jong Guk.#T2#
Jong Guk misses with a low kick.
Tupolski throws the kick towards the body but Jong Guk avoids it.#CL#
Tupolski moves into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Jong Guk escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jong Guk fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tupolski looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jong Guk lands the left hand.
Tupolski avoids a kick to the body.
Tupolski looks to land a right hand but Jong Guk moved out of range.
Jong Guk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tupolski was well out of range. Poor timing from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tupolski.
Jong Guk throws a hook but Tupolski avoids it easily.
Tupolski on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jong Guk lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nice body kick from Tupolski.
A big left from Jong Guk misses.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Jong Guk - that will leave a mark!
Jong Guk tries to move into range but Tupolski moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Tupolski misses with a wild body shot.
Jong Guk throws a leg kick
enabling Tupolski to counter with a crisp jab.
Tupolski with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jong Guk to score with a decent uppercut.#T3#
Jong Guk slips a straight right by Tupolski.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tupolski.
Tupolski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jong Guk.
Tupolski looks to land a right hand but Jong Guk moved out of range.
Tupolski plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Jong Guk throws an overhand right that lands on Tupolski's shoulder, as Tupolski tries to avoid the shot.
Jong Guk lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jong Guk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tupolski.
Jong Guk now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A jab from Tupolski misses.
Jong Guk throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tupolski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tupolski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk motions for Tupolski to come forward. Jong Guk throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jong Guk looks to land a left hand but Tupolski moved out of range nicely.
Jong Guk scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tupolski finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jong Guk scores with a jab. Tupolski acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jong Guk has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jong Guk there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jong Guk fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tupolski.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tupolski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A good leg kick by Tupolski. #T4#
Tupolski throws a leg kick that misses.
Tupolski looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Tupolski buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jong Guk takes a swing at Tupolski's ribcage but misses.
Jong Guk throws the kick towards the body but Tupolski avoids it.
Tupolski misses the shot to the body.
Tupolski checks a low kick from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk throws a leg kick but Tupolski sees it coming and moves out of range.
Tupolski fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jong Guk is out of range.
Jong Guk throws out a loose jab but Tupolski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jong Guk misses with a low kick.
Tupolski defending well as Jong Guk loads up on a big left hand.
Jong Guk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tupolski.
Tupolski is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jong Guk throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tupolski.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jong Guk digs a good hook to Tupolski's body.
A big right from Tupolski misses.
Tupolski misses with a looping right.
Tupolski's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jong Guk connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tupolski scrambles back to his feet.
Jong Guk lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tupolski's sensitive parts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kim Jong Guk really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Jong Guk scores with a push kick.
Jong Guk bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tupolski's head backwards.
Jong Guk looks to score with a jab to the body but Tupolski is just out of range.
A quick step to the side and Tupolski tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tupolski looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tupolski looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jong Guk shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tupolski walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jong Guk checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jong Guk with a jab.
Jong Guk staying out of range there.
Tupolski fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jong Guk.
Tupolski scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Tupolski throws a body kick that misses.
Jong Guk throws a series of punches but Tupolski avoids them all with ease.
Jong Guk throws a leg kick but Tupolski checks it.
Tupolski pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jong Guk checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
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!
Tupolski checks a leg kick.
Tupolski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tupolski lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T1#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jong Guk checks a leg kick.
Jong Guk is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Jong Guk misses with a wild body shot.
Jong Guk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jong Guk has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jong Guk there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jong Guk scores with a hook to the body. Tupolski takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jong Guk scores with a spinning back kick!
Tupolski moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jong Guk throws a looping overhand right but Tupolski ducks down to avoid it.
Tupolski seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jong Guk lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Tupolski has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tupolski and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Tupolski lands a slapping body shot.
Tupolski looks to land a right hand but Jong Guk moved out of range.
Tupolski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jong Guk moves away.
Jong Guk walks into a jab.
Jong Guk is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nice shot lands for Jong Guk.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jong Guk drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jong Guk slips under a jab.
Jong Guk scores with a body shot. #T2#
Jong Guk throws a body punch but Tupolski moves out of range.
Jong Guk has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Tupolski.
Tupolski takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jong Guk throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jong Guk takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jong Guk with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jong Guk throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tupolski jabs Jong Guk to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tupolski misses with a low kick.
Jong Guk cracks the inside of Tupolski's front leg.
Jong Guk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tupolski was well out of range. Poor timing from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jong Guk takes a swing at Tupolski's ribcage but misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tupolski.
Tupolski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jong Guk manages to avoid it.
A slapping body kick lands there for Jong Guk.
Tupolski does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tupolski. Jong Guk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jong Guk swings for the body but Tupolski moves out of range.
Jong Guk paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T3#
Jong Guk goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jong Guk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jong Guk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tupolski.
Tupolski looks for the body kick but Jong Guk saw that one coming.
Jong Guk takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Jong Guk throws a hook but Tupolski blocks it.
Jong Guk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tupolski manages to avoid it.
Tupolski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It seemed like Jong Guk was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jong Guk misses with a body shot.
Jong Guk throws out a loose jab but Tupolski uses good head movement to avoid it.
It looked like Tupolski was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jong Guk.
Tupolski connects with a crisp jab.
Tupolski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jong Guk.
Jong Guk throws a body kick that misses.
Jong Guk takes a swing at Tupolski's ribcage but misses.
Jong Guk scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tupolski takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tupolski moves in looking to clinch but Jong Guk pushes him off.
Tupolski checks the leg kick.
Tupolski appears to be looking for a big counter.
Tupolski avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Tupolski tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Jong Guk manages to circle out of the way.#T4#
Jong Guk misses with a wild body shot.
Jong Guk scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tupolski throws a lazy right hand but Jong Guk sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tupolski.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tupolski on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Tupolski scores with a spinning back kick!#CL#
Tupolski drives through and clinches with Jong Guk against the cage.
Tupolski throws a punch but it's blocked by Jong Guk.
A body shot lands from Tupolski.
Tupolski has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kim Jong Guk seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Jong Guk misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tupolski lands a good knee to the midsection. Jong Guk won't want to take too many of those.
Jong Guk blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jong Guk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tupolski is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Jong Guk lands an uppercut.
Tupolski lands a nice uppercut.
Jong Guk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jong Guk prevents a body shot from Tupolski.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Kim Jong Guk will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
Tupolski misses with a low kick.
Jong Guk takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jong Guk connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tupolski momentarily.
Jong Guk throws out a powerful jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Tupolski blocks the leg kick.
Jong Guk keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tupolski.
Tupolski throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tupolski wants to clinch up but Jong Guk keeps it at a distance.
Jong Guk misses with an uppercut. Tupolski saw that one coming.
Tupolski thumps Jong Guk with a low kick.
Tupolski feints and then cracks Jong Guk's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jong Guk down.
Tupolski throws a shot from downtown. Jong Guk moves away and avoids it.
An inside leg kick lands from Jong Guk.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tupolski throws out a loose jab but Jong Guk uses good head movement to avoid it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jong Guk.
Tupolski does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Jong Guk looks to score with a jab to the body but Tupolski is just out of range.
Tupolski appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tupolski lands a jab to the head.
Tupolski misses with a hook. Jong Guk ducked under it nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jong Guk digs a good body shot into Tupolski's ribs.#T1#
Jong Guk lands a right hook to the body.
Jong Guk throws a body punch but Tupolski moves out of range.
Jong Guk lands a nice hook to Tupolski's body. Tupolski takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tupolski tries to close the distance and clinch but Jong Guk swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tupolski walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tupolski swings for the body but Jong Guk moves out of range.
Tupolski avoids the body shot from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tupolski has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jong Guk steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tupolski.
A thudding body kick lands there by Tupolski!
Jong Guk is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Tupolski will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jong Guk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tupolski.
Tupolski looks to throw the jab but Jong Guk is out of range.
Tupolski is looking to slow Jong Guk down with leg kicks.
Jong Guk looks to throw the jab but Tupolski is out of range.
Jong Guk lunges at Tupolski with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tupolski's hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tupolski throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jong Guk.
Jong Guk lands a lovely overhand right.
Katurian Tupolski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Jong Guk throws a body punch but Tupolski moves out of range.
A leg kick checked by Tupolski.
Jong Guk avoids the body shot from Tupolski.
Jong Guk lands a leg kick that knocks Tupolski off balance momentarily.
Tupolski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jong Guk misses with a wild body shot.
Tupolski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jong Guk sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tupolski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
An inside leg kick from Tupolski misses. #CL#
Tupolski closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jong Guk gets through Tupolski's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tupolski tries to work over Jong Guk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jong Guk lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tupolski.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Jong Guk presses Tupolski against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jong Guk lands a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Jong Guk - that landed with a thud.
Jong Guk lands a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Jong Guk escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T3#
Tupolski takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jong Guk thumps Tupolski with a low kick.
Jong Guk connects with a solid leg kick.
Tupolski attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jong Guk scores with a jab.
Tupolski takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
An inside leg kick lands from Jong Guk.
Tupolski attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jong Guk scores with a hook to the body. Tupolski takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jong Guk bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tupolski's head backwards.
Tupolski misses with the body kick
and Jong Guk counters with a nice low kick that buckles Tupolski's knee momentarily.
Jong Guk catches Tupolski with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jong Guk lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jong Guk checks a leg kick.
Crunch! Tupolski slams his shin into Jong Guk's torso.
Jong Guk scores with a nice strike.
Tupolski looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A cross from Tupolski lands.
Tupolski chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jong Guk can pounce on him.
Kim Jong Guk is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Jong Guk. Tupolski shrugs it off though.
Jong Guk cracks Tupolski with an open hand slap.
Tupolski throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jong Guk.
Tupolski sets himself, and Jong Guk steps forward looking for the clinch! Tupolski avoids it this time.
A solid body kick from Jong Guk.
Tupolski is looking to land body kicks.
Jong Guk now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jong Guk.
Tupolski throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jong Guk lands with a right hand.
Tupolski throws an overhand right that lands on Jong Guk's shoulder, as Jong Guk tries to avoid the shot.
Good leg kick by Jong Guk there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jong Guk.
Tupolski takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tupolski takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Jong Guk checks a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tupolski misses with a hook.
Tupolski sets himself, and Jong Guk steps forward looking for the clinch! Tupolski avoids it this time.
A left and a right from Jong Guk both land. Nice combination.
Jong Guk works the jab nicely.
Tupolski moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tupolski throws the kick towards the body but Jong Guk avoids it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kim Jong Guk comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jong Guk has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 45:50
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 46:49
Judge William Peck scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kim Jong Guk!
Kim Jong Guk is the new welterweight champion!
Kim Jong Guk decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Katurian Tupolski was interviewed post fight and said 'Fighting is a tough business. All the props to my opponent - he was better tonight. I will be back stronger.'.

Event: CEFC Live 53
Date: May 03, 2018

#R1#
Fist tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Fist looks to throw the jab but Tupolski is out of range.
Tupolski quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Jab from Tupolski.
Fist keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fist misses the shot to the body.
Fist takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tupolski is looking to clinch.
Tupolski lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Fist throws a leg kick but Tupolski sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Fist steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tupolski.
Tupolski pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tupolski tries to land a body kick#CL2#
and Fist counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Fist.
Tupolski landing knees to the body.
Fist misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Tupolski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fist avoids a kick to the body.
Tupolski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fist moves away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jab, jab by Fist - just one landing.
Katurian Tupolski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tupolski using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fist has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Fist scores with a shoulder strike. #T1#
Fist missing with knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Fist - that landed with a thud.
Tupolski tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tupolski tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tupolski has had enough of the clinch but Fist keeps him there for the moment.
Nice body punch from Fist - that landed with a thud.
Tupolski pushes Fist back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tupolski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fist misses with a punch on the inside.
Tupolski blocks an uppercut.
Tupolski wants to get back to striking at distance but Fist won't allow it.
Fist pushes off an throws an elbow but Tupolski leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Tupolski misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fist.
Tupolski misses with a punch on the inside.
Fist lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Fist. #BC2#
Fist pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Fist ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tupolski sets himself, and Fist steps forward looking for the clinch! Tupolski avoids it this time.
Tupolski scores with the left hand. Fist knows he should have avoided that one.
Tupolski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fist misses with a takedown attempt - Tupolski sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Fist stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tupolski.
Tupolski throws a leg kick
and Fist counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Tupolski is lucky that one didn't land flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tupolski scores with a jab to the body.
Tupolski throws a body punch but Fist moves out of range.
Fist jabs Tupolski to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tupolski takes a swing at Fist's ribcage but misses.
Fist keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fist staying out of range there.
Tupolski is looking to wear down Fist with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tupolski. Fist does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fist looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tupolski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fist manages to avoid it.
Tupolski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fist.
Tupolski misses with a kick to the body. #T3#
Fist takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Fist tries to land a leg kick but Tupolski saw it coming and moves away.
Tupolski cracks Fist with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Fist moves out of range as Tupolski throws a body kick.
Fist loads up on a big right hand but Tupolski slips the punch.
Fist takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Fist with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fist takes a swing at Tupolski's ribcage but misses.
Tupolski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fist.
Fist scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fist ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fist throws a wild body kick that Tupolski sees coming a mile off.#TD2#
Fist looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Fist has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Rabid Dog . Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tupolski is trying to stand up here but Fist is controlling him well.
Fist seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T4##ES#
Tupolski has one foot on Fist's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Tupolski throws a wild body kick that Fist sees coming a mile off.
Fist throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tupolski.
Fist fails to land with a series of punches.
A slapping body kick lands there for Tupolski.
Tupolski throws a shot from downtown. Fist moves away and avoids it.
Tupolski lands a jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Fist checks a leg kick.
Fist pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tupolski thumps Fist with a low kick.
Fist pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tupolski fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fist.
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 Katurian Tupolski will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Fist looks to land a combination but Tupolski avoids it well.
Fist swinging wildly here.
Fist throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tupolski swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Tupolski connects with an inside leg kick.
Second Fist is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tupolski throws a body shot but no joy.
Tupolski sizes up Fist with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A head kick misses from Fist.
Tupolski rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fist moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fist throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tupolski.
Fist throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Fist throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fist throws a head kick but Tupolski moves out of range.
Tupolski dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fist. That did some damage!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fist plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Fist takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fist drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Fist attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Fist takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tupolski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fist. #T1#
Tupolski scoring well with a low kick there.
Tupolski lets loose with a powerful body kick. Fist will feel that in the morning.
Tupolski missing with a left hand there. Fist was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fist takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Fist on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tupolski throws a body shot but no joy.
Both fighters circling a little - Fist finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Fist throws a right hand that Tupolski ducks under and follows up with a left that Tupolski also avoids with ease.
Tupolski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fist swings for the body but Tupolski moves out of range.
Tupolski misses with a looping right.
Fist on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tupolski. Tupolski obviously looking to wear him down.
Katurian Tupolski is winning the standup battle so far.
Fist lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tupolski circles away quickly and effectively.
Tupolski misses with a body kick.
Fist moves out of range of the body kick.
Tupolski looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fist avoids a kick to the body.
Fist lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Fist avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Fist swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fist stalks Tupolski and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Tupolski's face. Tupolski staggers backwards, shaken.#T2#
Fist throws a sloppy head kick and Tupolski moves out of range easily.
Tupolski is looking to clinch.
Fist drops his hands momentarily and Tupolski takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tupolski misses with a looping left.
Fist looks to score with a jab to the body but Tupolski is just out of range.
Tupolski appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Tupolski lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tupolski swings for the body but Fist moves out of range.
Fist ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fist's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tupolski misses with a kick to the body.
Fist tries to land a front kick but Tupolski steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tupolski is looking to score with low kicks.
Tupolski moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Fist gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tupolski.
Fist has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Tupolski.
Tupolski thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Fist if he has to take too many more of those.
Fist staying out of range there.#CL#
Tupolski rushes Fist and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fist lands a nice knee to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#T3##TD2#
Fist manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Fist bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tupolski's guard. #REVB#
Tupolski is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Fist sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Fist prevents Tupolski from getting back to his feet. #T4#
Fist trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Fist drops back, looking for a kneebar! Tupolski looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Tupolski looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Tupolski! #REVR#
Fist gets back to half guard.
Fist is looking for a sweep. Tupolski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Katurian Tupolski will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Tupolski is looking to slow Fist down with leg kicks.
Tupolski scoring well with a low kick there.
Tupolski throws a body shot but no joy.
Fist tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fist steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Tupolski. That one must have hurt.
Decent striking displayed by Fist there.
Tupolski looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A swing and a miss from Fist.
Nice uppercut lands for Tupolski. That snapped Fist's head back.
Tupolski throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Fist counters with a takedown into side control. #ES#
Tupolski explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fist lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tupolski at a distance.
Fist smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tupolski takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fist stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tupolski.
Some bone on bone action there as Fist checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Fist throws a sloppy head kick and Tupolski moves out of range easily. #T1#
Fist lands a two punch combo.
Fist looks to score with a jab to the body but Tupolski is just out of range.
Tupolski feints and then cracks Fist's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fist down.
Fist uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tupolski.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Fist. Tupolski shrugs it off though.
Tupolski throws the kick towards the body but Fist avoids it.
Tupolski backing away here, and Fist unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Tupolski takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tupolski lands with a straight right. Fist didn't see that one coming.
Fist looks to score with a jab to the body but Tupolski is just out of range.
Fist tries a head kick but it misses.
Fist takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tupolski lands a head shot.
Tupolski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fist.
Tupolski throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tupolski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tupolski dodges the punch combination from Fist.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tupolski tries to close the distance and clinch but Fist swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tupolski shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T2#
Fist blocks a low kick nicely.
Tupolski misses with a hook.
Fist tries to counter by closing the distance.
Tupolski throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fist pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fist throws a big shot that misses.
A solid body kick from Tupolski.
Tupolski buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tupolski shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
The crowd cheers as Tupolski lands an impressive looking overhand right. Fist doesn't seem phased though.
Tupolski thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Fist if he has to take too many more of those. #CL#
Tupolski pushes Fist up against the cage in a clinch.
Tupolski blocks an uppercut.
Fist blocks a body shot from Tupolski.
Tupolski lands an elbow just above Fist 's eye.
Fist throws an elbow but it's blocked. #BC2#
Fist breaks from the clinch.
Fist moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T3#
Fist lands with a nice body punch.
Fist looks to score with a jab to the body but Tupolski is just out of range.
Tupolski throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tupolski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fist.
Tupolski backing away here, and Fist unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A leg kick checked by Fist.
Fist throws a head kick that misses.
Fist scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fist throws a body kick that misses.
A big right from Tupolski misses.
Fist uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tupolski.
Tupolski lands a front kick.
A clash of legs there as Fist blocks the low kick.
Fist wants to counter the offense by Tupolski and move into the clinch position.
Fist explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Tupolski scores with a push kick.
That kick from Tupolski tenderised Fist's leg. Fist is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Fist. Tupolski shrugs it off though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fist scores with a body shot.
Fist tries a head kick but it misses. #T4#
Fist throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fist slips a straight right by Tupolski.
Fist swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fist throws a body kick that misses.
Tupolski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fist throws out the jab.
Tupolski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fist manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Tupolski misses the target.
Tupolski blocks a leg kick.
Fist misses with a low kick.
Tupolski explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Fist misses with a head kick.
Fist walks into a stiff left hand from Tupolski.
Fist swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fist looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tupolski throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Fist scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tupolski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fist.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Katurian Tupolski did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R4#
Tupolski lands a head kick. Fist smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Tupolski throws out a powerful jab.
Fist throws a combination that misses
and Tupolski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tupolski throws a leg kick but Fist sees it coming and moves out of range.
Fist ducks under a wild hook from Tupolski.
Fist is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Fist lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tupolski cracks Fist with an open hand slap.
Fist moves out of range of the body kick from Tupolski.
Tupolski throws a nice looking combination but Fist bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Tupolski - that will leave a mark!
Tupolski throws a leg kick which misses Fist's front leg but catches the back leg as Fist tries to avoid it.
Fist has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Fist misses with a head kick.
Fist lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fist throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fist looks to land a body kick but Tupolski moved away.
Tupolski was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tupolski scores with a body shot.
Tupolski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fist misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T1#
Tupolski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tupolski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fist.
Fist throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tupolski's waist but Tupolski gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fist off to one side.
Fist is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Fist scores with a nice head shot.
Tupolski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tupolski connects with a solid leg kick.
Tupolski throws a hook but Fist blocks it.
Fist stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tupolski.
Tupolski pushes Fist away with a front kick.
Tupolski pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Fist feints a jab promting Tupolski to slip. Fist then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Tupolski slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Tupolski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fist swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tupolski throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tupolski connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tupolski dodges the punch combination from Fist.
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!
Tupolski scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T2#
Fist misses with a body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tupolski.
Tupolski connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tupolski looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Fist tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tupolski was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fist swings for the body but Tupolski moves out of range.
Fist takes one on the button.
Fist throws a sloppy head kick and Tupolski moves out of range easily.
Tupolski thinks about countering with a body kick.
Tupolski throws a body punch but Fist moves out of range.
Fist moves out of range as Tupolski throws a body kick.
Fist ducks right into an uppercut from Tupolski.
Tupolski is looking to score with low kicks.
Tupolski takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fist takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tupolski throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Fist tries to counter with a clinch but Tupolski shakes him off and moves away.
Tupolski misses with a hook
and Fist cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Tupolski tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fist manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
No joy there for Fist, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fist throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fist takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tupolski scores with a nice head shot.
Tupolski throws a body kick that misses.
Tupolski lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fist's sensitive parts.
Tupolski looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Fist moves out of range as Tupolski throws a body kick.
Fist gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tupolski tries to clinch up.
Fist scores with a body shot.
Tupolski looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Fist is looking for the big counter here.
Fist takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tupolski misses with a straight right.
Tupolski slips a straight right by Fist.
Tupolski swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Fist.
Fist throws a wild body kick that Tupolski sees coming a mile off.#T4#
Fist walks into a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tupolski lands an overhand right.
Tupolski looks to land a body kick but Fist moved away.
Fist keeps the fight on the outside.
Fist ducks under a wild hook from Tupolski.
Fist misses with a head kick.
Tupolski misses with a body shot.
Fist throws a head kick that half lands.
Tupolski connects with a body shot.
Fist tries to clinch there but Tupolski circles away.
Nice defenses there by Tupolski.
Tupolski throws a chopping leg kick but Fist manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Fist wants to counter the offense by Tupolski and move into the clinch position.
Tupolski throws the left hand but Fist avoids the punch easily.
Fist buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tupolski misses with a body kick.
Fist lands a jab to Tupolski's midsection.
Fist missing with a left hand there. Tupolski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Katurian Tupolski had his way with Second Fist in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R5#
Tupolski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fist.
A nice inside leg kick there by Fist. That's going to slow Tupolski down.
Tupolski stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Fist.
A punch combination from Fist misses.
Tupolski looks to land a right hand but Fist moved out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Fist. Those never looked like landing.
Tupolski on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A leg kick checked by Fist.
Tupolski moves out of range of the body kick from Fist.
Fist stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tupolski.
Tupolski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fist paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fist goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tupolski lands a head shot.
Tupolski throws a right hand that misses
and Fist makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#CL#
Tupolski darts in and clinches Fist up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tupolski.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fist lands an uppercut.
Fist missing with knees to the body. #T1#
Tupolski lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fist backwards.
Fist is leaning against Tupolski and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tupolski wants to stall.
Nice body punch from Tupolski.
Tupolski working aggressively here.
Good body shot from Fist.
Tupolski working aggressively here.
Fist lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC2#
Fist breaks from the clinch.
Tupolski misses with a straight right.
Sloppy strikes from Fist. Those never looked like landing.
Fist pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fist on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nice body punch from Fist.
Fist tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Katurian Tupolski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Tupolski blocks a head kick by Fist.
Fist is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Fist tries a low kick but Tupolski avoids it.
Tupolski throws a nice outside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circling - Tupolski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tupolski cracks the inside of Fist's front leg.
Tupolski throws a head kick that misses.
Fist fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tupolski manages to avoid it.
Fist chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fist swings for the body but Tupolski moves out of range.
Tupolski looks to score with a jab to the body but Fist is just out of range.
Fist takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tupolski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fist moves away.
Fist looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Fist avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fist lands a nice shot to the body.
Fist takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Fist throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tupolski.#T3#
Tupolski avoids the body shot from Fist.
Fist misses with a head kick.
Fist lands with a kick to the temple. Tupolski shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Tupolski cracks the inside of Fist's front leg.
Tupolski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tupolski takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Tupolski misses with a head kick.
Tupolski misses with a kick to the body.
Fist drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tupolski defends it well.
No joy there for Fist, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tupolski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fist.
A jab lands there for Tupolski.
Fist takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fist is looking to land body kicks.
Tupolski fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fist.
Tupolski checks the leg kick nicely there.
Fist throws a sloppy head kick and Tupolski moves out of range easily.
Nice straight punches there by Tupolski. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tupolski.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tupolski scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fist in his tracks.
A big right from Fist misses.
Tupolski avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
And Tupolski counters with a quick kick to the body but Fist blocks it.
Tupolski looks to throw a body kick
enabling Fist to counter with a crisp jab.
Fist misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tupolski lands a nice shot to the body.
Second Fist has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tupolski throws a leg kick but Fist sees it coming and moves out of range.
Tupolski misses with an attempted mid kick.
Fist ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tupolski lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fist takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Tupolski checks a leg kick.
Tupolski throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Fist walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Fist on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Tupolski throws a jab when Fist was well out of range.
Fist steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Tupolski.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fist throws a nice outside leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Second Fist.
Well Tupolski 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 49:46
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 50:45
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Katurian Tupolski!
Katurian Tupolski retains his welterweight title!
In his post fight interview, Katurian Tupolski started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Second Fist was interviewed post fight and said 'Thank you for the opportunity.'.

Event: CEFC Fight Night 222
Date: Apr 19, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Kuznetsov instigates a clinch.
Kuznetsov is trying to maintain a safe position but Tupolski gets an underhook and turns Kuznetsov into the cage.#BC#
Tupolski manages to break the clinch.
Tupolski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tupolski keeps the fight on the outside.
Tupolski throws a nice inside leg kick. #CL2#
Kuznetsov has managed to clinch.
Kuznetsov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Tupolski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tupolski on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kuznetsov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tupolski makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tupolski on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tupolski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kuznetsov takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#
It looks like Alexandr Kuznetsov has been cut.
A nice left hand lands by Tupolski.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kuznetsov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tupolski throws a head punch that misses.
Tupolski throws a head punch that misses.
Tupolski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Kuznetsov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tupolski throws a front kick aimed at Kuznetsov's knee but Kuznetsov avoids it well. #T1#
Tupolski connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kuznetsov throws a nice outside leg kick. #CL2#
Kuznetsov forces Tupolski back against the cage and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov tries to land knees in the clinch but Tupolski avoids the damage to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Tupolski.
Tupolski throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Tupolski throws a head punch that misses.
Kuznetsov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Tupolski can't find room to land a body shot as Kuznetsov controls the action.
A right handed body shot lands from Tupolski.
Kuznetsov tries to land a knee to the head but Tupolski blocks with his arms.
Tupolski misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A head punch on the inside from Tupolski fails to land. #BC#
Tupolski manages to break the clinch.
Tupolski looks for the body kick but Kuznetsov saw that one coming.
Tupolski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kuznetsov stuns Tupolski with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuznetsov missing with a left hand there. Tupolski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tupolski takes a swing at Kuznetsov's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Tupolski throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tupolski thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kuznetsov if he has to take too many more of those.
Kuznetsov lands the left hand.
Tupolski fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kuznetsov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tupolski throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tupolski lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Kuznetsov thumps Tupolski with a low kick.
Nice defenses there by Tupolski.
A little feinted left hand from Tupolski on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kuznetsov throws a sloppy head kick and Tupolski moves out of range easily.
Kuznetsov slips under a jab.
Tupolski on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kuznetsov. Kuznetsov obviously looking to wear him down.
Kuznetsov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tupolski.
Tupolski thows a body kick. Kuznetsov tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Tupolski is looking to land body kicks.
Kuznetsov misses with a body shot.
Kuznetsov swings for the body but Tupolski moves out of range.
Kuznetsov moves out of range as Tupolski strikes.
Kuznetsov throws a sloppy head kick and Tupolski moves out of range easily.
Tupolski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kuznetsov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Tupolski with a body shot.#T3#
Tupolski throws a low kick, looking for Kuznetsov's leg but Kuznetsov calmly moves out of range.
Kuznetsov is looking to land body kicks.
Tupolski feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Tupolski misses the jab.
Tupolski thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tupolski misses the shot to the body.
Tupolski throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Tupolski looks to score with a jab to the body but Kuznetsov is just out of range.
Tupolski throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tupolski misses with a body kick.
Tupolski misses with a shot to the body
and Kuznetsov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kuznetsov throws an off balance right hand
and Tupolski counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kuznetsov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kuznetsov throws a series of punches but Tupolski moves out of range.
Tupolski throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tupolski stuns Kuznetsov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kuznetsov misses with a looping right.
Katurian Tupolski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tupolski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tupolski. Kuznetsov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tupolski throws a body kick that misses.
Tupolski is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Kuznetsov's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Kuznetsov moves away from the strike by Tupolski. #T4#
Kuznetsov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tupolski paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tupolski moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kuznetsov throws a big shot that misses.
Kuznetsov blocks a low kick nicely.
Tupolski misses with a hook. Kuznetsov ducked under it nicely.
Kuznetsov throws the left hand but Tupolski avoids the punch easily.
Kuznetsov blocks the body kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Tupolski as he connects with a hook.
Kuznetsov moves out of range as Tupolski throws a body kick.
Kuznetsov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nice body kick there by Tupolski.
Kuznetsov has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Tupolski.
Kuznetsov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tupolski.
Tupolski throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kuznetsov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tupolski throws a body punch but Kuznetsov moves out of range.
Kuznetsov slips a jab from Tupolski.
Tupolski rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kuznetsov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
An inside leg kick from Tupolski misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Katurian Tupolski dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexandr Kuznetsov's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Kuznetsov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A quick step to the side and Tupolski tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tupolski connects with a looping right hand.
Tupolski misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kuznetsov checks the leg kick.
Tupolski is looking to score with low kicks.
Kuznetsov misses with a hook.
Kuznetsov wants to clinch.
Tupolski misses with a hook
and Kuznetsov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kuznetsov fails to land with a series of punches.
Tupolski swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tupolski misses the shot to the body.
Tupolski uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tupolski misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Tupolski has closed the distance and engaged Kuznetsov in a clinch.
Kuznetsov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tupolski is defending well for now.
Kuznetsov digs a right hand into Tupolski's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tupolski's gas tank.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tupolski.
Kuznetsov prevents a body shot from Tupolski.
Kuznetsov misses with a body punch. #T1#
Tupolski dodges an elbow strike from Kuznetsov.
Tupolski tries a knee to the head but Kuznetsov blocks it.
Tupolski misses with a hook to the ribs.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kuznetsov as Tupolski tries to tie him up.
Tupolski throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kuznetsovs head.
Tupolski throws a punch but it's blocked by Kuznetsov.
Tupolski trying to land knees to the body.
Tupolski stalls.
Tupolski misses with a knee to the head.
Tupolski struggles to land a body shot inside as Kuznetsov controls his hands.
Kuznetsov looking to slow down the pace here.
Kuznetsov landing knees to the head.
Tupolski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kuznetsov slows down the pace here.
A right handed body shot lands from Kuznetsov. #T2#
Tupolski takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kuznetsov gets through Tupolski's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kuznetsov misses with an elbow over the top.
Kuznetsov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tupolski blocks it with crossed arms.
Kuznetsov tries to land knees in the clinch but Tupolski avoids the damage to the body.
Kuznetsov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tupolski misses with a punch to the body.
Kuznetsov takes a shot to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Tupolski obliges.
Tupolski lands a knee to the body.
Katurian Tupolski has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kuznetsov tries to land a knee to the head but Tupolski blocks with his arms.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kuznetsov.
Tupolski throws an elbow but it misses.
A head punch on the inside from Kuznetsov fails to land.
Kuznetsov tries a knee to the head but Tupolski blocks it.
Kuznetsov landing knees to the head.
Tupolski tries to stall but Kuznetsov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kuznetsov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Tupolski's face. #T3#
Tupolski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kuznetsov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#BC2#
Kuznetsov manages to break the clinch.
Kuznetsov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kuznetsov blocks the body kick.
Tupolski takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tupolski.
Kuznetsov misses with a body shot.
Katurian Tupolski is winning the standup battle so far.
Tupolski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tupolski on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kuznetsov. Kuznetsov obviously looking to wear him down.
Tupolski throws out a loose jab but Kuznetsov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kuznetsov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tupolski lands a body shot.
Kuznetsov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tupolski manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kuznetsov misses with a wild body shot.
Tupolski tries to land a front kick but Kuznetsov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tupolski looks for the body kick but Kuznetsov saw that one coming.
Kuznetsov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kuznetsov misses with the combination.
Tupolski connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kuznetsov misses with a double jab.
Kuznetsov wants to clinch.
Kuznetsov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tupolski moves away.
Kuznetsov has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Tupolski.
Tupolski throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kuznetsov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tupolski misses with a straight left.
Kuznetsov swinging wildly here.
Tupolski half committed to a counter leg kick.
Tupolski throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tupolski throws a body punch but Kuznetsov moves out of range.
Tupolski swings for the body but Kuznetsov moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Kuznetsov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Alexandr Kuznetsov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Alexandr Kuznetsov's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
A leg kick checked by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tupolski throws out a loose jab but Kuznetsov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tupolski moves in looking to clinch but Kuznetsov pushes him off.
Tupolski chopping away at his opponent's legs.
An inside leg kick lands from Tupolski.
Kuznetsov moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice uppercut there from Tupolski.
Tupolski swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kuznetsov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tupolski throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kuznetsov misses with a body kick.
Kuznetsov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tupolski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kuznetsov throws a jab when Tupolski was well out of range.
Tupolski swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tupolski connects with a nice looking jab.
Kuznetsov looks to land a left hand but Tupolski moved out of range nicely.
Kuznetsov lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
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!
A looping hook to the body misses from Kuznetsov. Tupolski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kuznetsov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T1#
Kuznetsov throws a hook but Tupolski blocks it.
Kuznetsov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kuznetsov throws an overhand right that lands on Tupolski's shoulder, as Tupolski tries to avoid the shot.
Kuznetsov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A thudding body kick lands there by Tupolski!
Kuznetsov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tupolski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kuznetsov thuds a left hand into Tupolski's body.
Kuznetsov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tupolski misses with a body kick.
Kuznetsov tests Tupolski's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tupolski throws the left hand but Kuznetsov avoids the punch easily.
Kuznetsov bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Tupolski throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Tupolski. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tupolski.
Kuznetsov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL#
Tupolski closes the distance and pushes Kuznetsov back into the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kuznetsov pushes off an throws an elbow but Tupolski leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Tupolski looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kuznetsov blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
Kuznetsov creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Tupolski's defenses.
Tupolski using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kuznetsov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kuznetsov misses with a knee to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kuznetsov.
Tupolski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kuznetsov managing to block the knees to the body from Tupolski.
A nice left hand lands by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kuznetsov misses with a knee to the head.
Kuznetsov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tupolski wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Kuznetsov.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kuznetsov stalling against the cage.
Kuznetsov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kuznetsov landing knees to the head. #T3#
Tupolski takes a shot to the head.
Tupolski throws an elbow but it's blocked.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kuznetsov takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A right hand to the body from Tupolski.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kuznetsov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tupolski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kuznetsov's elbow.
Tupolski scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tupolski blocks the elbow strike.
Knees to the body from Tupolski.
Kuznetsov pushes off an throws an elbow but Tupolski leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kuznetsov looking to throw knees to the head but Tupolski is blocking nicely. #BC2#
Kuznetsov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kuznetsov is looking to clinch.
Kuznetsov throws a series of punches but Tupolski moves out of range.
Kuznetsov slips under a jab from Tupolski.
Kuznetsov takes a jab right on the kisser. #T4#
A clash of legs there as Kuznetsov blocks the low kick.
Kuznetsov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kuznetsov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tupolski swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kuznetsov.
Tupolski is looking to score with low kicks.
A thudding body kick lands there by Tupolski!
Tupolski tries a head kick but it misses.
Kuznetsov lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The fighters circling - Kuznetsov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kuznetsov misses with a hook.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tupolski.
Some wild striking there from Kuznetsov.
Tupolski swings for the body but Kuznetsov moves out of range.
Kuznetsov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Tupolski.
Kuznetsov blocks the body kick.
Kuznetsov ducks under a wild hook from Tupolski.
Kuznetsov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tupolski.
Tupolski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Katurian Tupolski did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Alexandr Kuznetsov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
Kuznetsov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tupolski.
Kuznetsov avoids a kick to the body.
Tupolski on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tupolski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kuznetsov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tupolski moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tupolski moves in looking to clinch but Kuznetsov pushes him off.
Kuznetsov is looking to chop away at Tupolski's legs.
Kuznetsov throws a sloppy head kick and Tupolski moves out of range easily.
Tupolski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kuznetsov manages to avoid it.
Tupolski scores with a hook.
Tupolski throws a half hearted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tupolski moves in looking to clinch but Kuznetsov pushes him off.
Tupolski showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kuznetsov.
Tupolski moves in looking to clinch but Kuznetsov pushes him off.
Tupolski moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kuznetsov swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T1#
A head kick misses from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov misses with a hook. Tupolski ducked under it nicely.
Tupolski ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tupolski is looking to slow Kuznetsov down with leg kicks.
Kuznetsov lands a head shot.
Kuznetsov throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Tupolski.
Tupolski moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Tupolski misses with a series of wild punches.
Kuznetsov throws a counter combo.
Tupolski misses the shot to the body.
Tupolski looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tupolski takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tupolski lands with a nice body kick.
A slow jab from Tupolski misses its intended target.
Tupolski scores with a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kuznetsov throws a jab but it's blocked by Tupolski.
Tupolski misses with a wild body shot.
Kuznetsov tries to clinch there but Tupolski circles away. #T2#
Kuznetsov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Tupolski backs up against the cage.
Tupolski throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tupolski with a nice cross.
Tupolski wants to slow Kuznetsov down by chopping away at his legs.
Tupolski throws a body kick that misses.
Kuznetsov tries to clinch up.
Tupolski comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kuznetsov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kuznetsov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tupolski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tupolski is looking to land body kicks.
Kuznetsov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tupolski throws a push kick but Kuznetsov slaps the foot to one side.
Tupolski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kuznetsov.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tupolski. #CL2#
Kuznetsov clinches with his opponent.
Tupolski lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T3#
With the fighters up against the cage, Kuznetsov throws an elbow but misses.
Kuznetsov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tupolski stalling in the clinch but Kuznetsov improves position.
Tupolski landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Tupolski is trying to maintain a safe position but Kuznetsov gets an underhook and turns Tupolski into the cage.
Tupolski takes an elbow to the temple.
Tupolski's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tupolski lands a nice elbow.
Tupolski tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #BC2#
Kuznetsov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kuznetsov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tupolski on the side of the head.
Kuznetsov cracks the inside of Tupolski's front leg.
Tupolski looks to land a body kick but Kuznetsov moved away.
Tupolski lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kuznetsov's sensitive parts. #CL2#
Kuznetsov closes the distance and pushes Tupolski back into the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The referee is keeping an eye on Tupolski - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Kuznetsov works on Tupolski's body with a couple of short punches.#T4#
Kuznetsov'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.
Kuznetsov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kuznetsov looking to throw knees to the head but Tupolski is blocking nicely.
Kuznetsov lands a body shot.
Kuznetsov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tupolski blocks it with crossed arms.
Tupolski misses with the head strike.
Tupolski lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kuznetsov dodges an elbow strike from Tupolski.
Kuznetsov looking to throw knees to the head but Tupolski is blocking nicely.
Tupolski tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kuznetsov avoids it.
Tupolski content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kuznetsov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tupolski.
Tupolski trying to land knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Alexandr Kuznetsov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Alexandr Kuznetsov's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R5#
Kuznetsov lands with a good body shot.
Tupolski misses with a low kick.
Kuznetsov avoids a kick to the body.
Kuznetsov slips a jab from Tupolski.
Tupolski pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kuznetsov is out of range and Tupolski settles back down.
Kuznetsov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kuznetsov lands a slapping body shot.
Kuznetsov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tupolski throws a big shot that misses.
Tupolski feints and then cracks Kuznetsov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kuznetsov down.
Kuznetsov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tupolski's head backwards.
A swing and a miss from Tupolski.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tupolski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kuznetsov.
Tupolski throws a push kick but Kuznetsov slaps the foot to one side.
A little jabbing left from Kuznetsov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kuznetsov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tupolski lands an elbow just above Kuznetsov 's eye. #T1#
Tupolski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kuznetsov's elbow.
Tupolski pushes Kuznetsov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tupolski misses with a punch to the body.
Tupolski misses with a body punch.
Nice elbow from Kuznetsov.
Tupolski avoids the elbow strike from Kuznetsov, against the cage.
Tupolski scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tupolski holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kuznetsov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tupolski or not.
Kuznetsov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tupolski landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Tupolski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice elbow from Tupolski.
Kuznetsov lands a damaging elbow.
Kuznetsov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kuznetsov lands an elbow just above Tupolski 's eye. #T2#
Tupolski throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Tupolski pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kuznetsov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kuznetsov blocks an elbow strike from Tupolski.
Kuznetsov lands a shot to the body.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tupolski creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kuznetsov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tupolski is defending well for now.
Kuznetsov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tupolski swings wildly with an uppercut but Kuznetsov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kuznetsov tries a knee to the head but Tupolski blocks it.
Tupolski avoids a wild elbow strike from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov lands a body shot.
Kuznetsov'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.
Tupolski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kuznetsov's elbow. #T3#
Tupolski digs a right hand underneath Kuznetsov's ribcage. Kuznetsov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kuznetsov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tupolski scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tupolski using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kuznetsov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kuznetsov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Tupolski is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kuznetsov is defending well for now.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kuznetsov. #BC2#
Kuznetsov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Kuznetsov rushes Tupolski and presses him up against the cage.
Tupolski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kuznetsov creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Tupolski's defenses.
Nice elbow from Kuznetsov. #BC#
Tupolski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kuznetsov tries a head kick but it misses.
Kuznetsov throws a hook to the side of Tupolski's head but Tupolski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kuznetsov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kuznetsov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tupolski half committed to a counter leg kick.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tupolski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tupolski connects with a solid leg kick.
Tupolski throws out a leg kick but Kuznetsov moves out of range and Tupolski only half commits.
Kuznetsov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kuznetsov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Tupolski throws a low kick but Kuznetsov moves out of range easily.
Kuznetsov thuds a left hand into Tupolski's body.
Tupolski doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kuznetsov tries to clinch up but Tupolski circles away and keeps his distance.
Tupolski looks to land a left hand but Kuznetsov moved out of range nicely.
Good leg kick by Tupolski there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Tupolski just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice jab there from Tupolski.
Tupolski throws a looping overhand right but Kuznetsov ducks down to avoid it.
Tupolski misses with an attempted mid kick.
A little jabbing left from Kuznetsov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tupolski gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A jab from Kuznetsov does it's job there.

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 Katurian Tupolski.
I think Tupolski has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 48:48
Judge William Peck scores the fight 49:47
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Katurian Tupolski!
Katurian Tupolski is the new welterweight champion!
A very excited looking Katurian Tupolski rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: CEFC 282
Date: Mar 31, 2018

#R1##TD#
Ekaku Jr gets a double leg takedown into Tupolski's guard.
Ekaku Jr wants to control from the top but Tupolski keeps moving.
Ekaku Jr in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ekaku Jr works over Tupolski with some ground and pound from guard.
Ekaku Jr is stalling in the full guard.
Ekaku Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ekaku Jr wants to control from the top but Tupolski keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES2#
Tupolski is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Ekaku Jr presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Ekaku Jr throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ekaku Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ekaku Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ekaku Jr is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tupolski gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#T1#
Ekaku Jr wants to stall.
Tupolski lands with a short shot to the head.
Ekaku Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tupolski's elbow.
Ekaku Jr is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tupolski to keep the fight standing.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr lands with a short shot to the head. #TD#
Ekaku Jr gets a trip takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Tupolski kicks Ekaku Jr off and gets back to his feet.
Ekaku Jr scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tupolski throws a big shot that misses.
Tupolski attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ekaku Jr misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tupolski is trying to counter with his kicks.
Good leg kick by Tupolski there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Tupolski throws a hook to the side of Ekaku Jr's head but Ekaku Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ekaku Jr connects with a nice looking jab.
Ekaku Jr with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tupolski will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tupolski throws a body shot but no joy.
Ekaku Jr appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Tupolski takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ekaku Jr. #T2#
Ekaku Jr connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ekaku Jr tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ekaku Jr is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ekaku Jr. Tupolski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ekaku Jr stuns Tupolski with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tupolski on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tupolski throws a push kick but Ekaku Jr slaps the foot to one side.
Tupolski needs to keep his hands up - Ekaku Jr had a free shot at his head there.
Ekaku Jr throws a leg kick but Tupolski checks it.
Ekaku Jr lands with an uppercut that bounces Tupolski off the cage and back into range.
Tupolski connects with the punch.
Ekaku Jr swings for the body but Tupolski moves out of range.
Tupolski motions for Ekaku Jr to come forward. Tupolski throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tupolski on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Katurian Tupolski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tupolski throws a body kick that misses.
Tupolski misses with a wild body shot.
Ekaku Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Tupolski is just out of range.
Tupolski pushes Ekaku Jr away with a front kick.
Tupolski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ekaku Jr half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ekaku Jr looks for a takedown but Tupolski sprawls well.
It looks like Ekaku Jr has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hakuin Ekaku Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Tupolski misses with a low kick as Ekaku Jr jumps back.
Tupolski fails to land with a series of punches.
Ekaku Jr tries to counter with a takedown but Tupolski is quick to defend against it.
Tupolski scores with a spinning back kick!
Tupolski lands a lovely overhand right.
Tupolski throws a solid leg kick but Ekaku Jr takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tupolski.
Ekaku Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tupolski.
A cross from Tupolski lands.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Tupolski enables Ekaku Jr to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Tupolski manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Ekaku Jr throws a strike but Tupolski rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Ekaku Jr is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SU2#
Tupolski stands up from guard. Let's bang!
A nice leg kick lands there from Tupolski.
Tupolski takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ekaku Jr connects with the punch.
Ekaku Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tupolski.
Tupolski thuds his shin into the meat of Ekaku Jr's side.#T4#
Ekaku Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Tupolski's shoulder, as Tupolski tries to avoid the shot.
Ekaku Jr shoots for a takedown but Tupolski saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tupolski throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ekaku Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tupolski misses with a looping left.
Ekaku Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tupolski was well out of range. Poor timing from Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr throws a hook but Tupolski avoids it easily.
Tupolski throws a body kick that misses.
Ekaku Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tupolski looks for the body kick but Ekaku Jr saw that one coming.
Tupolski throws a looping overhand right but Ekaku Jr ducks down to avoid it.
Ekaku Jr chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tupolski can pounce on him.
Tupolski fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ekaku Jr checks it well.
Tupolski walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ekaku Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #TD#
Ekaku Jr shoots in and bounces Tupolski off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tupolski utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
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 Hakuin Ekaku Jr will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Ekaku Jr throws the left hand but Tupolski avoids the punch easily.
Tupolski wants to land a leg kick but Ekaku Jr is out of range.
Tupolski tries to land a front kick but Ekaku Jr steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tupolski swings for the body but Ekaku Jr moves out of range.
Ekaku Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Ekaku Jr misses with a straight left.
Ekaku Jr misses the jab.
Ekaku Jr has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Tupolski.
Tupolski thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tupolski misses with a looping left.
Tupolski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ekaku Jr.
Tupolski's corner calls for a 1-2. Tupolski obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ekaku Jr throws a low kick but Tupolski avoids it.
Tupolski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ekaku Jr.
Tupolski lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekaku Jr moves out of range as Tupolski strikes.
Tupolski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ekaku Jr.
Tupolski throws a head kick that misses.
Ekaku Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tupolski blocks a jab.
Ekaku Jr misses the jab.
Ekaku Jr moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromTupolski.
Tupolski is looking to land body kicks.#T1#
Tupolski pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tupolski buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tupolski is looking to land body kicks.
Ekaku Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tupolski.
Tupolski wants to land a leg kick but Ekaku Jr is out of range.
Tupolski on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Tupolski misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
and Ekaku Jr counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ekaku Jr.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ekaku Jr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tupolski wants to stand but Ekaku Jr is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ekaku Jr showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ekaku Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Tupolski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Ekaku Jr is working Tupolski over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ekaku Jr throws a strike but Tupolski rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Ekaku Jr looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Tupolski puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ekaku Jr manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ekaku Jr has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Tupolski wants to get up but he can't break Ekaku Jr's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Tupolski won't allow Ekaku Jr to sweep him here.
Ekaku Jr controls Tupolski momentarily but Tupolski frees himself.
Ekaku Jr is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Tupolski is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T3#
Ekaku Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tupolski wants to stand but Ekaku Jr has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SU2#
Tupolski gets to his feet - Ekaku Jr follows without any prompting.
Nice defenses there by Tupolski.
Tupolski lands an overhand right.
Ekaku Jr feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tupolskis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Tupolski misses with a straight left.
Ekaku Jr feinted with a counter takedown.
Ekaku Jr connects with a body shot.
Tupolski throws a shot from downtown. Ekaku Jr moves away and avoids it.
Ekaku Jr drops his hands momentarily and Tupolski takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A slow jab from Ekaku Jr misses its intended target.
Tupolski throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T4#
Tupolski throws a lazy right hand but Ekaku Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ekaku Jr tries to land a leg kick but Tupolski saw it coming and moves away.
Tupolski misses with a low kick.
Ekaku Jr blocks the body kick. #CL2#
Tupolski gets a clinch.
Tupolski lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tupolski tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ekaku Jr wants a takedown but no success here.
Tupolski lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ekaku Jr goes for a takedown attempt but Tupolski pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ekaku Jr takes one to the chin there.
A jab from Tupolski does it's job there.
Jab, jab by Ekaku Jr - just one landing.
Ekaku Jr takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tupolski throws out a loose jab but Ekaku Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ekaku Jr scores with a nice right hand.
Tupolski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ekaku Jr.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Katurian Tupolski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
Ekaku Jr takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tupolski throws a body shot but no joy.
Ekaku Jr appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Tupolski throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ekaku Jr dives in and grabs Tupolski's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tupolski pushes down on Ekaku Jr's head and hops out.
Tupolski misses with a body kick.
Ekaku Jr missing with a left hand there. Tupolski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tupolski lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Tupolski is looking to land body kicks.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tupolski attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tupolski looks to land a body kick but Ekaku Jr moved away.
A slapping body kick lands there for Tupolski.
Tupolski walks into a stiff left hand from Ekaku Jr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tupolski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ekaku Jr.
Tupolski appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ekaku Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tupolski moves away.
Good work by Ekaku Jr as he checks the leg kick.
Ekaku Jr lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A big right from Ekaku Jr misses.
A low kick from Tupolski misses #TD#
and Ekaku Jr counters with a nice double leg into side control. Tupolski won't be happy with that. #T1#
Tupolski tries to escape but Ekaku Jr is in control.
Ekaku Jr with the ground and pound but Tupolski regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Ekaku Jr wants to control but Tupolski is keeping him busy.
Ekaku Jr throwing shots but Tupolski is blocking nicely.
Ekaku Jr lands with a punch from half guard.
Still in half guard, Ekaku Jr seems content to control.
Ekaku Jr wants to free his trapped foot but Tupolski is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ekaku Jr throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Tupolski is staying active underneath Ekaku Jr, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ekaku Jr wants to pass the guard but Tupolski is defending well.
Ekaku Jr not doing much here.
Ekaku Jr missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ekaku Jr not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tupolski is refusing to be controlled, as Ekaku Jr sits in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ekaku Jr fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tupolski looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T3#
Ekaku Jr looks to land a combination. Tupolski sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Tupolski tries to land a front kick but Ekaku Jr steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ekaku Jr will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Ekaku Jr closes the distance and clinches up with Tupolski, looking for a takedown. Ekaku Jr pushes Tupolski against the cage but Tupolski circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ekaku Jr ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tupolski throws a wild body kick that Ekaku Jr sees coming a mile off.
Ekaku Jr walks into a stiff left hand from Tupolski.
Ekaku Jr darts in looking for a takedown but Tupolski gets double underhooks and turns Ekaku Jr into the cage.
Tupolski appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hakuin Ekaku Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ekaku Jr takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Tupolski misses with a body kick.
Tupolski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ekaku Jr.
Tupolski looks for the body kick but Ekaku Jr saw that one coming.
Ekaku Jr takes a swing at Tupolski's ribcage but misses. #TD#
Ekaku Jr shoots in and bounces Tupolski off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tupolski is looking to stand up but Ekaku Jr isn't so interested in that idea.
Tupolski utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T4#
Ekaku Jr throwing strikes from guard but Tupolski blocks nicely.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ekaku Jr's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ekaku Jr in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ekaku Jr lands a couple of digs.
Ekaku Jr throwing strikes but missing.
Tupolski working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hakuin Ekaku Jr clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
Tupolski moves away from the strike by Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tupolski tries to land a front kick but Ekaku Jr steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ekaku Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tupolski.
Ekaku Jr scores with a three punch combo!
Tupolski throws a looping overhand right but Ekaku Jr ducks down to avoid it.
Ekaku Jr moves away from the strike by Tupolski.
Ekaku Jr blocks the body kick.
Ekaku Jr jabs Tupolski right on the nose. Tupolski blinks but takes it well.
Ekaku Jr lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tupolski.
Tupolski clobbers Ekaku Jr with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr lands a nice hook to Tupolski's body. Tupolski takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tupolski, right into the meat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ekaku Jr misses with a low kick.
Tupolski tries a quick counter leg kick but Ekaku Jr is wise to it.#TD#
Ekaku Jr looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Ekaku Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tupolski swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Tupolski wants to get back to his feet but Ekaku Jr is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Tupolski keeping moving, preventing Ekaku Jr from controlling successfully.
Ekaku Jr keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tupolski's head.
Tupolski is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ekaku Jr is controlling him.
Ekaku Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Tupolski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tupolski on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ekaku Jr. Ekaku Jr obviously looking to wear him down.
Tupolski thumps Ekaku Jr with a low kick.
Tupolski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ekaku Jr lands a head shot.
Ekaku Jr chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tupolski can pounce on him.
Ekaku Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Ekaku Jr walks into a straight right hand from Tupolski.
Ekaku Jr throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tupolski on the side of the head.
Tupolski throws a jab but it's blocked by Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr throws a right and a left that Tupolski avoids nicely.
Tupolski feints a counter leg kick.
Tupolski avoids the body shot from Ekaku Jr.
Katurian Tupolski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tupolski throws a leg kick but Ekaku Jr moved away.
Ekaku Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tupolski. #T3#
A nice leg kick lands there from Ekaku Jr. #TD#
Ekaku Jr feints and as Tupolski raises his hands in defense, Ekaku Jr changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ekaku Jr wants to pass the guard but Tupolski is keeping the position.
Ekaku Jr looking to sit in guard and control but Tupolski gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Ekaku Jr wants to sweep but no luck.
Tupolski postures up. #T4#
Ekaku Jr is pulling down on Tupolski's head. It's preventing any offense from Tupolski, at least for the moment.
Tupolski preventing the sweep.
Ekaku Jr lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Tupolski working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ekaku Jr. #ES2#
Tupolski pushes Ekaku Jr off and scrambles back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tupolski goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tupolski just misses with a punch to the body.
Ekaku Jr drops down looking for a counter takedown but Tupolski sprawls and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hakuin Ekaku Jr had his way with Katurian Tupolski in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Tupolski with a jab.
Tupolski lands with a kick to the temple. Ekaku Jr shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Ekaku Jr shoots for a double leg takedown but Tupolski sprawls well. He's pushed Ekaku Jr's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tupolski scoring well with a low kick there.
Ekaku Jr takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tupolski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tupolski walks into a straight right hand from Ekaku Jr.
Tupolski fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ekaku Jr has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tupolski misses with a leg kick.
Ekaku Jr throws a quick inside leg kick.
Good exchange - Tupolski coming out on top.
Tupolski throws a body kick that misses.
Ekaku Jr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ekaku Jr connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tupolski fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tupolski moves away from the strike by Ekaku Jr.
Tupolski's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tupolski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ekaku Jr smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tupolski pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T1#
Ekaku Jr buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ekaku Jr changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ekaku Jr shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tupolski as he jumps to the side.
Tupolski fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That kick from Tupolski tenderised Ekaku Jr's leg. Ekaku Jr is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ekaku Jr misses with a low kick.
It seemed like Tupolski was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ekaku Jr sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Tupolski throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD#
and Ekaku Jr counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Ekaku Jr throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ekaku Jr performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ekaku Jr not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Katurian Tupolski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Ekaku Jr thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ekaku Jr throwing shots but Tupolski is blocking nicely.
Ekaku Jr throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tupolski avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ekaku Jr throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ekaku Jr not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ekaku Jr thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tupolski's head.
Tupolski keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tupolski is refusing to be controlled, as Ekaku Jr sits in half guard.
Ekaku Jr sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tupolski defending well though. #T3#
Tupolski is trying to stand back up but Ekaku Jr is controlling him #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Tupolski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tupolski goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nice straight punches there by Ekaku Jr. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ekaku Jr.#TD#
Ekaku Jr gets a double leg takedown into Tupolski's guard.
Ekaku Jr stops Tupolski from standing up.
Ekaku Jr keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tupolski's head.
Ekaku Jr with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ekaku Jr looking to sit in guard and control but Tupolski gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Ekaku Jr tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
Tupolski is looking to work some ground and pound but Ekaku Jr has wrist control.
Ekaku Jr is controlling Tupolski's posture.
Tupolski in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tupolski stopping the sweep attempt from Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr is working hard here to advance position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Ekaku Jr working a defensive guard here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

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 Hakuin Ekaku Jr.
I think Ekaku Jr has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 49:46
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 49:46
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 49:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hakuin Ekaku Jr!
Hakuin Ekaku Jr retains his welterweight title!
Hakuin Ekaku Jr looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Thank you to my inspiration, my father, THE GREATEST EVER Hakuin "Zen" Ekaku.'.
In defeat, Katurian Tupolski stepped up to the mic, saying 'Fighting is a tough business. All the props to my opponent - he was better tonight. I will be back stronger.'.

Event: CEFC 279
Date: Mar 10, 2018

#R1#
Tupolski lands a nice looking kick to the body. Ekaku Jr takes a step back to recover.
A head kick misses from Tupolski.
Tupolski misses with a straight left.
Tupolski misses with a body shot.
Ekaku Jr scoring well with a low kick there.
Tupolski cracks Ekaku Jr with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ekaku Jr connects with a solid leg kick.
Ekaku Jr throws a low kick but Tupolski avoids it.
Tupolski lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Katurian Tupolski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tupolski throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ekaku Jr appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Tupolski pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ekaku Jr feints and then cracks Tupolski's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tupolski down.
Tupolski misses with a leg kick.
Ekaku Jr throws a solid leg kick but Tupolski takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ekaku Jr missing with a left hand there. Tupolski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tupolski swings for the body but Ekaku Jr moves out of range. #TD#
Ekaku Jr scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ekaku Jr is looking to take a break and control but Tupolski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ekaku Jr is stalling here. Tupolski is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Ekaku Jr seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Tupolski has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Ekaku Jr tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T1#
Ekaku Jr can't do much from the bottom here.
Ekaku Jr is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Tupolski tries to stand but Ekaku Jr is controlling his head.
Ekaku Jr is trying to improve his position.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Tupolski stands up.
Tupolski tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tupolski connects with an inside leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ekaku Jr. #TD#
Ekaku Jr feints and as Tupolski raises his hands in defense, Ekaku Jr changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#ES2#
Tupolski uses the cage to get back to his feet. #T3#
Ekaku Jr throws a leg kick but Tupolski sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Tupolski gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tupolski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ekaku Jr manages to avoid it.
Ekaku Jr missing with a left hand there. Tupolski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tupolski bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ekaku Jr darts in looking for a takedown but Tupolski gets double underhooks and turns Ekaku Jr into the cage.
Ekaku Jr lands a nice hook to Tupolski's body. Tupolski takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ekaku Jr cracks Tupolski with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tupolski works Ekaku Jr's body with a nice hook.
Tupolski ducks under a wild hook from Ekaku Jr.
Tupolski looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tupolski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tupolski ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ekaku Jr misses with a low kick.
Ekaku Jr changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ekaku Jr blocks a jab.
Tupolski throws a body kick that misses.
Tupolski doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tupolski goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ekaku Jr feinted with a counter takedown.#T4#
Tupolski tried to score with a low kick but Ekaku Jr checks it.
Tupolski lands a body shot.
Tupolski throws a leg kick #TD#
and Ekaku Jr counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Tupolski blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ekaku Jr thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tupolski's head.
Ekaku Jr is trying to control the action in half guard but Tupolski is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ekaku Jr thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tupolski's head.
Ekaku Jr looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Tupolski with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ekaku Jr thows a huge punch but Tupolski dodges it nicely.
Ekaku Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tupolski keeps working.
Ekaku Jr not doing much here.
Ekaku Jr throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Katurian Tupolski will probably get the nod.
That's time! Ekaku Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Ekaku Jr throws a hook but Tupolski avoids it easily.
Tupolski tries to land a leg kick but Ekaku Jr saw it coming and moves away.
Ekaku Jr moves away from the strike by Tupolski.
Ekaku Jr staying out of range there.
Ekaku Jr checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Tupolski takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Both fighters circling a little - Tupolski finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Tupolski is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ekaku Jr's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tupolski under the eye.
Tupolski throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Tupolski.
Tupolski misses the jab.
Ekaku Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tupolski was well out of range. Poor timing from Ekaku Jr.#TD#
Ekaku Jr looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Tupolski!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tupolski is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Ekaku Jr tries to score with some ground and pound. Tupolski controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Ekaku Jr throwing shots but missing, from side control. #T1#
Ekaku Jr works to advance to full mount. Tupolski defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Ekaku Jr controlling his opponent.
Poor strikes thrown by Ekaku Jr there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Ekaku Jr sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Ekaku Jr looking to finish Tupolski with some ground and pound. This is bad for Tupolski!
Ekaku Jr has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Tupolski's face.
Ekaku Jr throwing strikes but Tupolski uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Ekaku Jr is trying to control. Tupolski wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Tupolski blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ekaku Jr.
Tupolski is refusing to be controlled, as Ekaku Jr sits in half guard.
Ekaku Jr throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T2#
Ekaku Jr throwing shots but Tupolski is blocking nicely.
Ekaku Jr wants to free his trapped foot but Tupolski is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Tupolski is staying active underneath Ekaku Jr, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ekaku Jr is pressing down on Tupolski's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tupolski is holding on for now.
Ekaku Jr seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ekaku Jr not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tupolski avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ekaku Jr.
Tupolski is looking to escape.
Ekaku Jr is looking to take a break and control but Tupolski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Ekaku Jr looks to land a strike but Tupolski avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Ekaku Jr wants to control from the top but Tupolski keeps moving.
Ekaku Jr lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ekaku Jr looking to pass the guard.
Ekaku Jr won't allow Tupolski to get back to his feet.
Ekaku Jr wants to control from the top but Tupolski keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Ekaku Jr closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ekaku Jr lands in his opponent's guard.
Ekaku Jr wants to pass the guard but Tupolski is keeping the position.#T4#
Ekaku Jr trying to control but Tupolski is working from the bottom.
Ekaku Jr postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ekaku Jr throwing strikes but missing.
Ekaku Jr is looking to work some ground and pound but Tupolski has wrist control.
Ekaku Jr postures up in Tupolski's guard and throws a big left but Tupolski blocks it.
Hakuin Ekaku Jr overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ekaku Jr seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Ekaku Jr wants to control from the top but Tupolski keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hakuin Ekaku Jr dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Ekaku Jr loads up on a big right hand but Tupolski slips the punch.
Ekaku Jr backing away here, and Tupolski unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tupolski takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tupolski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tupolski wants to land a leg kick but Ekaku Jr is out of range.
Tupolski fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ekaku Jr checks it well.
Ekaku Jr feinted with a counter takedown.
Tupolski throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ekaku Jr attempts a counter takedown but Tupolski avoids it well and moves away.
Katurian Tupolski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ekaku Jr, as that shot connected.
Tupolski connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tupolski throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ekaku Jr throws a leg kick but Tupolski checks it.
Tupolski pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ekaku Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tupolski misses with a body kick.
Tupolski keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekaku Jr misses with a double jab.
Ekaku Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ekaku Jr feinted with a counter takedown.
Tupolski looks to land a body kick but Ekaku Jr moved away.
Ekaku Jr tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tupolski fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tupolski moves out of range as Ekaku Jr strikes.#T1#
Tupolski throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ekaku Jr.
Tupolski sizes up Ekaku Jr with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tupolski ducks under a wild hook from Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ekaku Jr throws the left hand but Tupolski avoids the punch easily.
Ekaku Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tupolski.
Ekaku Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Tupolski follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Tupolski throws a wild body kick that Ekaku Jr sees coming a mile off.
Ekaku Jr scores with a jab to the head.
Katurian Tupolski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ekaku Jr throws a hook to the side of Tupolski's head but Tupolski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ekaku Jr misses with a body shot.
Ekaku Jr takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Tupolski scores with a nice body kick.
Tupolski throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Nice takedown defense from Tupolski. No joy for Ekaku Jr on that attempt.
Ekaku Jr moves out of range of the body kick.
Ekaku Jr checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ekaku Jr feinted with a counter takedown.
Tupolski tried to score with a low kick but Ekaku Jr checks it.
Ekaku Jr tries to counter with a takedown but Tupolski is quick to defend against it.
Tupolski throws an overhand right that lands on Ekaku Jr's shoulder, as Ekaku Jr tries to avoid the shot.
Ekaku Jr pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tupolski is out of range and Ekaku Jr settles back down.
Tupolski swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T2#
Ekaku Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tupolski.
Ekaku Jr avoids a kick to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Tupolski closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tupolski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ekaku Jr tries to pull guard but Tupolski won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hakuin Ekaku Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tupolski lands a nice knee to the body.
Tupolski stalling.
Ekaku Jr has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tupolski avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Tupolski controlling the action here for a moment.
Ekaku Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ekaku Jr tries for a takedown. No joy. #BC2#
Tupolski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A jab from Tupolski misses.
Tupolski finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ekaku Jr stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tupolski.
Tupolski is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T3#
Ekaku Jr chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tupolski can pounce on him.
Ekaku Jr's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tupolski under the eye.
Tupolski attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tupolski throws a leg kick that misses.
Ekaku Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ekaku Jr drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ekaku Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ekaku Jr has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tupolski finds it's way round the side to connect with Ekaku Jr's head.
Ekaku Jr's corner calls for a 1-2. Ekaku Jr obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ekaku Jr works Tupolski's body with a nice hook.
Ekaku Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Tupolski slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ekaku Jr changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tupolski works Ekaku Jr's body with a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tupolski avoids the body shot from Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ekaku Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tupolski manages to avoid it.
Tupolski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ekaku Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T4#
Ekaku Jr scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tupolski in his tracks.
Ekaku Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Tupolski looks to land a body kick but Ekaku Jr moved away.
Tupolski is looking to slow Ekaku Jr down with leg kicks.
Ekaku Jr missing with a left hand there. Tupolski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A leg kick checked by Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tupolski doesn't seem bothered though.
Tupolski throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ekaku Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Ekaku Jr checks a leg kick.
Ekaku Jr throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Tupolski scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ekaku Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tupolski manages to avoid it.
Tupolski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ekaku Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
Tupolski misses with a wild body shot.
Ekaku Jr moves out of range of the body kick from Tupolski.
Tupolski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ekaku Jr.
Tupolski checks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Katurian Tupolski really dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R4#
Tupolski misses with a hook.
Ekaku Jr throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ekaku Jr tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tupolski shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ekaku Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tupolski misses with a body shot.
Tupolski is looking to land body kicks.
Ekaku Jr with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tupolski changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tupolski pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ekaku Jr is out of range and Tupolski settles back down.
A clash of legs there as Ekaku Jr blocks the low kick.
Tupolski takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A little jabbing left from Tupolski on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ekaku Jr scores with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tupolski cracks Ekaku Jr with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ekaku Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tupolski was well out of range. Poor timing from Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tupolski.
Ekaku Jr drops down looking for a counter takedown but Tupolski sprawls and moves away.
Tupolski looks to land a left hand but Ekaku Jr moved out of range nicely.
Tupolski moves out of range as Ekaku Jr throws a body kick.
Tupolski lands a slapping body shot.
Ekaku Jr thumps Tupolski with a low kick.#T1#
Ekaku Jr chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tupolski can pounce on him.
Ekaku Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Tupolski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ekaku Jr appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Tupolski's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ekaku Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And Tupolski responds with a good body kick, but Ekaku Jr manages to step out the way in time.
Tupolski cracks the inside of Ekaku Jr's front leg.
Tupolski gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD#
and Ekaku Jr counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Ekaku Jr is just content to waste time from the top position. Tupolski takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Tupolski is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ekaku Jr is controlling him.
Ekaku Jr wants to control from the top but Tupolski keeps moving.
Ekaku Jr distracts Tupolski with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ekaku Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Tupolski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Ekaku Jr connects with a couple of short punches.
Ekaku Jr postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ekaku Jr with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tupolski keeping moving, preventing Ekaku Jr from controlling successfully.
Ekaku Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tupolski swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Tupolski keeping moving, preventing Ekaku Jr from controlling successfully.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Ekaku Jr is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Tupolski is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ekaku Jr keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tupolski lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ekaku Jr's sensitive parts.
Ekaku Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tupolski misses with a hook.
Tupolski loads up on a big right hand but Ekaku Jr slips the punch.
The fighters circling - Ekaku Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tupolski looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ekaku Jr, right into the meat.
Tupolski throws a head kick that misses. #TD#
Ekaku Jr closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ekaku Jr lands in his opponent's guard.#ES2#
Tupolski pushes Ekaku Jr off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ekaku Jr turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ekaku Jr.
Jab by Tupolski.
Tupolski swings for the body but Ekaku Jr moves out of range.
Tupolski on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ekaku Jr. Ekaku Jr obviously looking to wear him down.
Tupolski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tupolski pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ekaku Jr throws a hook but Tupolski blocks it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ekaku Jr, as that shot connected.
Tupolski throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Ekaku Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Hakuin Ekaku Jr will probably get the nod.
That's time! Ekaku Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R5#
Tupolski misses with a low kick.
Tupolski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tupolski checks a low kick from Ekaku Jr.
Tupolski looks to land a left hand but Ekaku Jr moved out of range nicely.
Ekaku Jr scores with a jab. Tupolski acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Tupolski swings for the body but Ekaku Jr moves out of range.
Tupolski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ekaku Jr misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ekaku Jr cracks Tupolski with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ekaku Jr finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Tupolski digs a good body shot into Ekaku Jr's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekaku Jr clobbers Tupolski with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Tupolski lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ekaku Jr at a distance.
Ekaku Jr takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tupolski looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ekaku Jr appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ekaku Jr blocks the body kick.
Tupolski dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ekaku Jr. That did some damage!#T1#
Tupolski scores with a sloppy right hand. Ekaku Jr should have avoided that one.
Ekaku Jr takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tupolski throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ekaku Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ekaku Jr lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Tupolski backs up against the cage.
Tupolski avoids the body shot from Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr tries to work over Tupolski's front leg with a kick but Tupolski checks it.
A little jabbing left from Tupolski on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tupolski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Tupolski is looking to land body kicks.
Ekaku Jr feinted with a counter takedown.
Tupolski on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ekaku Jr. Ekaku Jr obviously looking to wear him down.
A slow jab from Ekaku Jr misses its intended target.
Tupolski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ekaku Jr keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Tupolski lets loose with a powerful body kick. Ekaku Jr will feel that in the morning.
A lazy body kick from Tupolski #TD#
and Ekaku Jr counters with a nice double leg into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ekaku Jr won't allow Tupolski to get back to his feet.
Ekaku Jr pushes down on Tupolski's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Tupolski is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Ekaku Jr wants to pass the guard but Tupolski is defending well. #T2#
Tupolski avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ekaku Jr.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tupolski scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Ekaku Jr manages to mount him!
Ekaku Jr throws a sloppy strike and Tupolski uses the opportunity to reverse the position! A bit of a scramble here and Tupolski has ended up in Ekaku Jr's guard.
Ekaku Jr is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #T3#
Tupolski is refusing to be controlled, as Ekaku Jr sits in half guard.
Ekaku Jr lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ekaku Jr is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ekaku Jr trying to control from half guard but Tupolski is working away.
Ekaku Jr is stalling here. Tupolski is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Ekaku Jr seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Tupolski has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Ekaku Jr is trying to control Tupolski's posture but Tupolski avoids it. #T4#
Ekaku Jr tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Tupolski presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Ekaku Jr is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Katurian Tupolski.
I think Tupolski 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 48:48
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 48:48
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 49:47

The fight is ruled a majority draw!
Hakuin Ekaku Jr retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!

Event: CEFC Fight Night 118
Date: Feb 22, 2018

#R1#
Koltun connects with the punch.
Tupolski thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tupolski tries to move into range but Koltun moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Koltun moves out of range of the body kick.
Tupolski throws a push kick but Koltun slaps the foot to one side.
Tupolski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tupolski connects with a body shot that sends Koltun's belly button to the back.
Tupolski takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Tupolski takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#TD2#
Koltun feints and as Tupolski raises his hands in defense, Koltun changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Koltun makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Koltun trying to control the position from guard on top but Tupolski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Koltun stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tupolski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Koltun throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1#
Koltun trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Koltun throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tupolski works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Koltun is looking to work some ground and pound but Tupolski has wrist control.
Koltun is in close to Tupolski's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Koltun with a flurry of punches that miss.
Koltun wants to control from the top but Tupolski keeps moving.
Koltun in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Koltun throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tupolski works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Koltun trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tupolski keeping moving, preventing Koltun from controlling successfully. #T2#
Koltun throwing strikes but missing. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tupolski misses the shot to the body.
Tupolski stuffs the takedown.
Koltun takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Koltun throws out a leg kick but Tupolski moves out of range and Koltun only half commits.
Tupolski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Koltun.
A leg kick checked by Koltun.
Katurian Tupolski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tupolski throws an off balance right hand
and Koltun counters with a right hand to the body.
A lazy body kick from Tupolski #TD2#
and Koltun counters with a nice double leg into side control. Tupolski won't be happy with that. #ES#
Tupolski bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tupolski lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tupolski throws a half hearted mid kick.#T3#
Koltun shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Koltun displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tupolski throws out the jab. #CL#
Koltun tries to keep at a distance but Tupolski has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tupolski wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tupolski is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#BC2#
Koltun breaks the clinch.
Koltun with a jab.
Tupolski throws the left hand but Koltun avoids the punch easily.
Koltun shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
And Tupolski counters with a quick kick to the body but Koltun blocks it.
Koltun drops his hands momentarily and Tupolski takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Koltun misses with a wild body shot.
Tupolski misses with a kick to the body.
Tupolski misses with a right hand
and Koltun counters with a straight right hand.
A big left from Tupolski misses.
Katurian Tupolski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tupolski lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Koltun at a distance. #T4#
Koltun defending well as Tupolski loads up on a big left hand.
Koltun drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tupolski defends it well.
Koltun blocks a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tupolski.
Horrible takedown attempt by Koltun or perhaps it was just good defense by Tupolski, which made it look bad.
Katurian Tupolski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marek Koltun.
Tupolski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Koltun.
Tupolski throws a big shot that misses.
Nice defenses there by Tupolski.
Tupolski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Koltun scores with a jab to the head.
Tupolski scores with a body shot.
Tupolski digs a good body shot into Koltun's ribs.
Tupolski is looking to land body kicks.
Koltun swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tupolski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tupolski looks for the body kick but Koltun saw that one coming.
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 Katurian Tupolski will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Koltun listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tupolski scores with a jab.
Koltun misses with a hook. Tupolski ducked under it nicely.
Tupolski throws a leg kick but Koltun sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Koltun is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Koltun loads up on a big right hand but Tupolski slips the punch.
Tupolski misses with a low kick.
Koltun throws the left hand but Tupolski avoids the punch easily.
It appears Tupolski was looking to counter with a kick there.
A jab from Koltun finds it's way through Tupolski's defenses.
Tupolski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Koltun moves away.
That kick from Koltun tenderised Tupolski's leg. Tupolski is trying to keep his angry face on.
Koltun walks into a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koltun misses with a low kick.
Tupolski works over Koltun's head and body with a nice combination.
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!
Koltun throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tupolski on the side of the head.
Koltun tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tupolski was well out of range. Poor timing from Koltun.
Koltun needs to keep his hands up - Tupolski had a free shot at his head there.#CL#
Tupolski closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Koltun.
Tupolski has a couple of punches blocked by Koltun.
Tupolski working Koltun over with knees to the body.
Koltun lands a hook to the side of the head.
Koltun prevents a body shot from Tupolski.
Tupolski is stalling here.
Koltun blocks a body shot from Tupolski.
Good body shot from Tupolski.
Tupolski misses with a punch to the body. #TD2#
Koltun gets control of Tupolski's arms and successfully pulls guard. Koltun will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Koltun wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Tupolski has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Koltun is proving hard to escape from.
Koltun not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SU#
Tupolski stands up from Koltun's guard - Tupolski perhaps looking for a knockout.
Tupolski scores with a leg kick.
Koltun takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Koltun stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tupolski.
Tupolski connects with an inside leg kick.#T3#
Tupolski goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Koltun avoids the head kick by Tupolski.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Tupolski - that will leave a mark!
Koltun missing with a left hand there. Tupolski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Katurian Tupolski is winning the standup battle so far.
Tupolski swings away with a body shot that misses
and Koltun counters with a low kick, right behind Tupolski 's knee.
Koltun wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tupolski throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tupolski punishes Koltun's body with a nice straight punch.
Tupolski throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Koltun digs a good body shot into Tupolski's ribs.
Tupolski scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tupolski throws a body kick that misses.
Tupolski throws a head kick that misses.
Tupolski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Koltun.
Tupolski throws a body kick that misses.
Koltun feints the counter takedown.#T4#
Tupolski will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Koltun looks to land a left hand but Tupolski moved out of range nicely.
Koltun walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tupolski checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nice body kick there by Tupolski.
Tupolski tries to land a front kick but Koltun steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Koltun moves out of range of the body kick from Tupolski.
Koltun just misses with a punch to the body.
Koltun takes a kick to the side of the head.
Tupolski looks to land a left hand but Koltun moved out of range nicely.
Koltun walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tupolski checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Koltun tries to close the distance and clinch but Tupolski swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Koltun sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Tupolski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tupolski throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Koltun decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Tupolski's guard.
Koltun throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Katurian Tupolski dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Koltun sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Tupolski lands a body shot.
Tupolski takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Koltun takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Koltun fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tupolski manages to avoid it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tupolski.
Tupolski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Koltun.
Tupolski throws a lazy right hand but Koltun sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Koltun drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tupolski defends it well.
Koltun steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tupolski.
Koltun has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Tupolski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Koltun.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koltun on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tupolski. Tupolski obviously looking to wear him down.
Koltun looks to throw the jab but Tupolski is out of range.
Koltun just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromTupolski.
Tupolski takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Koltun tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tupolski defends well and Koltun ends up having to push Tupolski into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Tupolski throws a sloppy head kick and Koltun moves out of range easily. #T1#
Tupolski misses with a body punch
and Koltun counters with a body kick.
Koltun ducks under a wild hook from Tupolski.
Good shot there by Koltun.
Koltun defending well as Tupolski loads up on a big left hand.
Tupolski does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #TD2#
Koltun shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Koltun controlling the action here.
Tupolski pushes Koltun off looking to stand but Koltun dives back in and keeps control.
Katurian Tupolski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Koltun is controlling the pace.
Koltun throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tupolski wants to get back to his feet.
Koltun sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tupolski defending well though.
Koltun throwing shots but Tupolski is blocking nicely.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Tupolski taking some punishment here, with Koltun in his half guard.
Koltun prevents Tupolski from standing back up. #T3#
Koltun is looking to advance position but Tupolski won't allow it.
Marek Koltun has got the better of the ground game so far.
Koltun prevents Tupolski from standing back up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Koltun moves out of range of the leg kick from Tupolski.
Koltun misses with an uppercut. Tupolski saw that one coming.
Tupolski fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Koltun.
Koltun fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Koltun throws a jab when Tupolski was well out of range.
Nice defenses there by Koltun.
Koltun tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Koltun avoids the body shot from Tupolski.
Tupolski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tupolski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tupolski throws a head kick that misses
and Koltun counters with a leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T4#
Koltun lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Koltun shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tupolski as he avoids it easily.
Tupolski throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tupolski misses with a right hand
and Koltun counters with a nice uppercut.
Tupolski misses with a kick to the body #TD2#
and Koltun counters with a nice double leg into side control. Tupolski won't be happy with that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Koltun is looking to take a break and control but Tupolski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tupolski tries to escape but Koltun is in control.
Marek Koltun has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Koltun throws an elbow but Tupolski slips to the side and avoids it well.
Koltun throws an elbow but Tupolski slips to the side and avoids it well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marek Koltun comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tupolski 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Katurian Tupolski!
After the fight, Katurian Tupolski was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: CEFC 275
Date: Feb 03, 2018

#R1#
Tupolski looks for the body kick but Stewart saw that one coming.
Stewart blocks the body kick.
Stewart tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Tupolski swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Tupolski looks to land a right hand but Stewart moved out of range.
Nice shot by Stewart.
Tupolski misses the shot to the body.
An inside leg kick from Tupolski misses.
Stewart tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tupolski was well out of range. Poor timing from Stewart.
Stewart shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tupolski pinned against the cage. Tupolski gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tupolski looking to land some kicks to the body here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stewart attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Good work by Stewart as he checks the leg kick.
Tupolski connects with a body shot.
Tupolski throws a body shot but no joy.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Stewart.#T1#
Tupolski uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tupolski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stewart misses with an attempted mid kick.
Stewart shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tupolski throws a body kick that misses
and Stewart cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tupolski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stewart swats him away and circles back towards the center.
It seemed like Stewart was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Stewart throws a head kick but Tupolski moves out of range.
Stewart walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tupolski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stewart.
Tupolski dips to his left and cracks Stewart with an uppercut!
Tupolski lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tupolski.
Tupolski does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Stewart looks for a takedown but Tupolski sprawls well.
Katurian Tupolski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Don Stewart.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Stewart, as that shot connected.
Katurian Tupolski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tupolski connects with a leg kick. Stewart looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Tupolski lands with a shot to the body.
Stewart shoots in looking for a takedown. Tupolski tries to sprawl out of it but Stewart keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tupolski manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tupolski will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tupolski connects with a leg kick. Stewart looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Tupolski scores with a crisp jab that stopped Stewart in his tracks.
Good leg kick by Tupolski there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Tupolski throws a big shot that misses.
Stewart moves out of range of the body kick.
Tupolski misses the jab.
Tupolski lands with a hook. Stewart tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tupolski looks to score with a jab to the body but Stewart is just out of range.
Stewart changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T3#
Tupolski throws a low kick but Stewart moves out of range easily.
Tupolski looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Stewart shoots in for a takedown but Tupolski shows good takedown defense.
Stewart shoots in looking for a takedown. Tupolski tries to sprawl out of it but Stewart keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tupolski manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tupolski scores with a kick to the body.
Stewart throws a leg kick but Tupolski moved away.
Tupolski tries a head kick but it misses.
Stewart slips under a jab from Tupolski.
Stewart looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tupolski is fending him off so far but Stewart persists. Nope, Tupolski circles away and we're back to standing.
Tupolski throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tupolski lets loose with a powerful body kick. Stewart will feel that in the morning.
Stewart avoids the body shot from Tupolski. #T4#
Jab, jab by Stewart - just one landing.
Tupolski feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Stewarts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The fighters circling - Tupolski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stewart moves out of range of the body kick from Tupolski.
Tupolski throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tupolski sizes up Stewart with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tupolski misses with a low kick.
Stewart throws a nice inside leg kick.
Stewart checks a leg kick.
Stewart feints the counter takedown.
Tupolski just misses with a punch to the body.
Stewart darts in looking for a takedown but Tupolski gets double underhooks and turns Stewart into the cage.
Tupolski lands a head shot.
Tupolski slips a straight right by Stewart.
Nice uppercut lands for Stewart. That snapped Tupolski's head back.
Stewart on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Tupolski bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Stewart's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Katurian Tupolski 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#
Tupolski moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tupolski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stewart can do to turn this around?
Stewart has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Tupolski.
Tupolski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Katurian Tupolski is winning the standup battle so far.
Tupolski throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nice defenses there by Tupolski.
Stewart scores with a nice body kick.
Stewart has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Stewart fails with a takedown attempt.
Tupolski tries to clinch there but Stewart circles away.
Tupolski feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Stewarts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Tupolski misses.
Tupolski feints and then cracks Stewart's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stewart down.
Stewart misses the jab.
Stewart takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tupolski scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T1#
Stewart shoots in and drives through. Tupolski sprawls well.
Katurian Tupolski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stewart misses with a right hand
and Tupolski counters with a nice body shot.
Tupolski throws a lazy right hand but Stewart sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tupolski fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Stewart.
Stewart shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tupolski sprawls well. Tupolski wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Stewart gets slowly back to his feet.
Katurian Tupolski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Don Stewart.
Tupolski throws the kick towards the body but Stewart avoids it.
Stewart shoots in for a takedown but Tupolski shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Stewart is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tupolski sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tupolski connects with a solid leg kick.
Tupolski throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD2#
and Stewart counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Stewart showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Stewart trying to control but Tupolski is working from the bottom. #T2#
Stewart landing some decent shots from guard.
Stewart with a flurry of punches that miss.
Stewart advances to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stewart wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tupolski keeps working. #T3#
Tupolski is looking to escape.
Stewart takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Tupolski keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tupolski is looking to clinch but Stewart is avoiding it.
Stewart displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Tupolski with a hook.
Tupolski attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tupolski with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tupolski lands with a good body shot.
Tupolski misses with an uppercut. #TD2#
Stewart scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stewart trying to pass the guard but Tupolski defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stewart lands strikes from half guard.
Stewart wants to take a breather but Tupolski is having none of it.
Stewart with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Stewart is looking to take a break and control but Tupolski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Katurian Tupolski dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Stewart shoots in for a double leg but Tupolski sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Stewart pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tupolski scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Stewart doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#CL#
Tupolski rushes Stewart and presses him up against the cage.
Stewart goes for a takedown attempt but Tupolski pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Tupolski lands a nice shot to the body.
Tupolski throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tupolski lands a nice shot that snaps Stewart's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good work by Stewart as he checks the leg kick.
Tupolski takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Tupolski fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stewart moves out of range of the body kick from Tupolski.
Tupolski throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Tupolski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tupolski closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tupolski tries a low kick but Stewart avoids it.
Tupolski takes a swing at Stewart's ribcage but misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Tupolski misses the target.
Tupolski tries to land a front kick but Stewart steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tupolski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tupolski changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Stewart moves in looking to clinch but Tupolski pushes him off.
Stewart shoots in looking for a takedown. Tupolski tries to sprawl out of it but Stewart keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tupolski manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Katurian Tupolski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Don Stewart.
Tupolski tests Stewart's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T2#
Stewart tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tupolski misses with a head kick.
Stewart tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Tupolski throws a push kick but Stewart slaps the foot to one side.
Tupolski throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tupolski takes a jab right on the kisser.
Tupolski swings for the body but Stewart moves out of range.
Tupolski missing with a left hand there. Stewart was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stewart drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tupolski defends it well.
Tupolski looks to throw the jab but Stewart is out of range.
Stewart with the counter takedown but Tupolski avoids it easily.
Tupolski scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tupolski lands with a kick to the ribs.
Stewart misses the jab.
Tupolski motions for Stewart to come forward. Tupolski throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tupolski is looking to land body kicks.#CL#
Tupolski darts in and clinches Stewart up against the cage.#T3#
A head punch on the inside from Tupolski fails to land.
A hook to the body from Tupolski.
Tupolski blocks a body shot from Stewart.
Stewart tries for a takedown but Tupolski manages to get underhooks.
Stewart tries to score a body lock takedown but Tupolski shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC#
Tupolski breaks from the clinch.
Tupolski lands a really nice looking cross but Stewart seems unphased.
Stewart doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Stewart or perhaps it was just good defense by Tupolski, which made it look bad.
Stewart takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tupolski is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Tupolski looks to land a right hand but Stewart moved out of range.
A shot to the liver by Tupolski. Beautiful body shot.
Tupolski ducks under a wild hook from Stewart.#TD2#
Stewart fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Tupolski to the ground. Stewart is now in Tupolski's guard.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stewart stops Tupolski from standing up. #ES#
Tupolski has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Stewart has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Stewart has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tupolski avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Stewart looking for a takedown.
Tupolski prevents the takedown attempt.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tupolski. #BC#
Tupolski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stewart avoids the head kick by Tupolski.
Tupolski fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Stewart checks it well.
Stewart changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Tupolski fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Stewart has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Katurian Tupolski clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R4#
Stewart on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Tupolski moves in looking to clinch but Stewart pushes him off.
Stewart takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tupolski lands with a hook. Stewart tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tupolski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tupolski misses with a low kick.
Tupolski scores with a kick to the midsection.
Tupolski ducks under a wild hook from Stewart.
Tupolski quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Stewart takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Stewart has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Tupolski.
That kick from Tupolski tenderised Stewart's leg. Stewart is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tupolski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stewart manages to avoid it.
Stewart tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tupolski manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Good work by Stewart as he checks the leg kick.
Stewart checks the leg kick.
Stewart shoots in looking for a takedown. Tupolski tries to sprawl out of it but Stewart keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tupolski manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T1#
Stewart gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Tupolski does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Stewart with the counter takedown but Tupolski avoids it easily.
Stewart throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tupolski buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Stewart circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tupolski throws the kick towards the body but Stewart avoids it.
Tupolski throws a body punch but Stewart moves out of range.
Tupolski throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Stewart misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A swing and a miss from Tupolski.#T2#
Tupolski smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tupolski scores with a nice body kick.
Stewart throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tupolski throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tupolski jabs at Stewart's body.
Stewart blocks a low kick nicely.
Stewart looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Katurian Tupolski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Don Stewart.
Tupolski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stewart.
Stewart with the counter takedown but Tupolski avoids it easily.
Tupolski lands a head kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An inside leg kick lands from Tupolski.
Tupolski does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Stewart changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Tupolski tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Stewart is able to avoid easily.#T3#
Tupolski attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Tupolski throws a chopping leg kick but Stewart manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Stewart gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Stewart has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Stewart there as he acknowledges the shot.
Tupolski just misses with a punch to the body.
Stewart on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tupolski. Tupolski obviously looking to wear him down.
Stewart has his takedown stuffed
and Tupolski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stewart takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Tupolski looks to score with a jab to the body but Stewart is just out of range.
Stewart shoots in for a takedown but Tupolski shows good takedown defense.
Tupolski connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tupolski misses with a kick to the body. #T4#
Stewart takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That kick from Tupolski tenderised Stewart's leg. Stewart is trying to keep his angry face on.
Stewart on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Stewart takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tupolski lands with a good body shot.
Stewart ducks under a wild hook from Tupolski.
Tupolski connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tupolski.
Tupolski throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Nice body kick there by Tupolski.#TD2#
Stewart drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Stewart is stalling in the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Katurian Tupolski had his way with Don Stewart in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R5#
Tupolski 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.
Stewart drops his hands momentarily and Tupolski takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Stewart shoots in for a takedown but Tupolski shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Stewart shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tupolski sprawls well. Tupolski wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Stewart gets slowly back to his feet.
Good work by Stewart as he checks the leg kick.
Stewart tries for a takedown but Tupolski sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tupolski appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Katurian Tupolski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Don Stewart.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stewart throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tupolski misses with a body kick.
Some wild striking there from Tupolski.
Stewart changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tupolski, as that shot connected. #T1#
Stewart looks to throw the jab but Tupolski is out of range.
Tupolski scores with a hook to the body. Stewart takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tupolski keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tupolski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stewart takes a jab right on the kisser.
Tupolski throws a hook but Stewart blocks it.
Tupolski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tupolski throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Stewart bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stewart misses with a looping left.
Stewart shoots in looking for a takedown. Tupolski tries to sprawl out of it but Stewart keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tupolski manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Katurian Tupolski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Stewart has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tupolski.
Tupolski tries to land a body kick#TD2#
and Stewart counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stewart wants to pass to mount but Tupolski is defending the position.
Stewart prevents Tupolski from standing back up.
Stewart seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Let's hope that Stewart has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T3#
Stewart is stalling here. Tupolski is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Stewart seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Tupolski has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Stewart is looking to regain half guard here but Tupolski keeps moving and retains side control.
Stewart manages to get back to half guard.#T4#
Stewart is looking to improve his position.
Tupolski tries to stand but can't do so whilst Stewart controls his leg.
Stewart trying to get back to full guard but Tupolski takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Stewart is looking to improve his position but Tupolski isn't that keen on the idea.
Don Stewart has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stewart looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 50:45
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 50:45
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Katurian Tupolski!
Katurian Tupolski bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: CEFC 273
Date: Jan 20, 2018

#R1#
Maanpohja takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Maanpohja fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tupolski connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Maanpohja dives in for a single leg takedown but Tupolski sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Maanpohja moves out of range of the body kick from Tupolski.
Tupolski looks for the body kick but Maanpohja saw that one coming.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Maanpohja.
Katurian Tupolski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johannes Maanpohja.
Tupolski lands a right hook to the body.
Tupolski lands with a shot to the body.
Maanpohja shoots in for a double leg but Tupolski sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tupolski looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Maanpohja has a takedown stuffed.
Maanpohja on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tupolski connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Maanpohja dives in and grabs Tupolski's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tupolski pushes down on Maanpohja's head and hops out.
A counter left hand to the body from Tupolski misses its target.
Tupolski is looking to wear down Maanpohja with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Maanpohja darts in looking for a takedown but Tupolski gets double underhooks and turns Maanpohja into the cage.
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!
Tupolski lands with a nice body kick.
Tupolski lands a nice looking body shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Maanpohja.
Maanpohja looks winded!#T1#
Tupolski connects with the punch.
Tupolski scores with a shot to the body.
Tupolski lands a nice looking body kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Tupolski. Maanpohja shrugs it off though.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tupolski.
Maanpohja is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tupolski sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tupolski throws a nice head kick!
Tupolski scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Maanpohja has a takedown stuffed.
Tupolski stalks Maanpohja and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Maanpohja's face. Maanpohja staggers backwards, shaken.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tupolski fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Maanpohja has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Maanpohja shoots for a takedown but Tupolski saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tupolski throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Tupolski thuds his right hand into Maanpohja's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tupolski.
Tupolski defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Maanpohja.
Tupolski connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A good leg kick by Tupolski.
Tupolski connects with an inside leg kick.#CL#
Tupolski closes the distance and pushes Maanpohja back into the cage.#T2#
Tupolski lands a right hand.
Tupolski controlling the action here for a moment.
Maanpohja is looking for a takedown.
A short uppercut from Tupolski.
Tupolski pushes Maanpohja back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tupolski lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Tupolski as the two fighters clinch.
Tupolski lands an elbow just above Maanpohja 's eye. #BC#
Tupolski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Maanpohja tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tupolski defends well and Maanpohja ends up having to push Tupolski into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Tupolski was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tupolski with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tupolski jabs at Maanpohja's body.
Tupolski throws the kick towards the body but Maanpohja avoids it.
Maanpohja tries for a takedown but Tupolski sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Horrible takedown attempt by Maanpohja or perhaps it was just good defense by Tupolski, which made it look bad.
Tupolski lunges at Maanpohja with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Maanpohja's hand.
Tupolski misses with a head kick. #T3#
Maanpohja keeps the fight on the outside.
Tupolski turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tupolski comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tupolski throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tupolski scores with a head kick.
Maanpohja takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tupolski stuns Maanpohja with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Maanpohja takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#TD2#
Maanpohja closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Maanpohja wants to work for an arm triangle but Tupolski is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Maanpohja lands strikes from half guard.#SUB2#
Maanpohja is looking for a kimura but Tupolski is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Maanpohja to get the leverage.
Maanpohja thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tupolski avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Maanpohja. #SUB2#
Maanpohja seems to be working for a kimura but Tupolski defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Maanpohja is looking for submissions but instead, Tupolski has regained full guard. #T4##ES#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Tupolski manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Maanpohja tries for a takedown. No joy.
Maanpohja goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tupolski prevents it.
Tupolski content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Maanpohja takes a knee to the side of the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Tupolski.
A short right from Tupolski on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tupolski lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Tupolski misses with a punch to the body.
Tupolski prevents a takedown attempt there.
Tupolski prevents the takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Katurian Tupolski 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#
Tupolski feints and then cracks Maanpohja's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Maanpohja down.
Tupolski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maanpohja can do to turn this around?
Tupolski scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tupolski looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tupolski moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Maanpohja shoots in and drives through. Tupolski sprawls well.
Maanpohja moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Tupolski lands a body shot.
Maanpohja fails to land the takedown.
Tupolski slaps away a takedown attempt from Maanpohja, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Katurian Tupolski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johannes Maanpohja.
Tupolski stuffs the takedown attempt from Maanpohja. Maanpohja gets slowly back to his feet.
Maanpohja takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A punch lands to the side of Maanpohja 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tupolski connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Tupolski. Maanpohja shrugs it off though.
Maanpohja is breathing heavily.
Maanpohja walks into a jab.
Tupolski is looking to clinch.
Maanpohja changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tupolski.
Maanpohja fails with the takedown.
Maanpohja's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T1#
Nice cross by Tupolski.
Maanpohja fails to land the takedown.
Maanpohja tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tupolski defends well and Maanpohja ends up having to push Tupolski into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Tupolski throws a shot to the body.
Tupolski with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tupolski.
Tupolski lands a nice looking kick to the body. Maanpohja takes a step back to recover.
Maanpohja takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tupolski lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Maanpohja tries for a takedown but Tupolski sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tupolski throws a front kick that sends Maanpohja stumbling back into the cage.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Tupolski. Maanpohja shrugs it off though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tupolski scores with a jab.
Tupolski fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Johannes Maanpohja is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tupolski scores with a shot to the body.
Maanpohja shoots in for a takedown but Tupolski shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Maanpohja throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tupolski's waist but Tupolski gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Maanpohja off to one side. #CL#
Tupolski has Maanpohja up against the cage in a clinch. #T2#
Maanpohja goes for a takedown attempt but Tupolski pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Maanpohja on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jab, jab by Tupolski - just one landing.
Maanpohja tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tupolski defends well and Maanpohja ends up having to push Tupolski into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Tupolski feints and then cracks Maanpohja's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Maanpohja down.
Katurian Tupolski is winning the standup battle so far.
Tupolski stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tupolski wants it to stay on the feet.
Left hook, right uppercut from Tupolski.
Tupolski throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Tupolski is looking to slow Maanpohja down with leg kicks.
Tupolski scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Maanpohja doesn't seem bothered though.
Good standup being displayed there by Tupolski as he connects with a hook.
Maanpohja fails with a takedown attempt.
Tupolski half committed to a counter leg kick.
Maanpohja has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tupolski.
Tupolski connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tupolski.
Maanpohja has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Tupolski.#T3#
Tupolski bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Maanpohja closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tupolski circles away.
It looked like Tupolski was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Maanpohja.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tupolski.
Maanpohja takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Maanpohja takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Tupolski. Maanpohja shrugs it off though.
Tupolski jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tupolski, right into the meat. #CL#
Tupolski rushes Maanpohja and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tupolski prevents the takedown attempt.
Tupolski gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Maanpohja has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tupolski after a bit of a struggle.
Tupolski lands a hook that snaps the head of Maanpohja backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maanpohja looking for a takedown.
Katurian Tupolski has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short uppercut from Tupolski.
The referee calls for Tupolski to work.
Tupolski landing knees to the head.
Tupolski lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Tupolski. #T4#
Tupolski connects with a nasty looking knee right to Maanpohja's face.
Maanpohja has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#BC#
Tupolski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Tupolski!
Tupolski lands a right hook to the body.
Katurian Tupolski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tupolski keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tupolski fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Maanpohja.
Tupolski connects with the punch.
Maanpohja shoots in for a takedown but Tupolski shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tupolski.
Maanpohja tries for a takedown but Tupolski sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tupolski uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Maanpohja has time to react.
Tupolski listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tupolski uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Maanpohja has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tupolski finds it's way round the side to connect with Maanpohja's head.
Maanpohja fails with a takedown attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tupolski scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Katurian Tupolski dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Tupolski - that will leave a mark!
A nice leg kick lands there from Tupolski.
Tupolski explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Tupolski throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tupolski uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tupolski connects with a crisp jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tupolski darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Maanpohja avoids a kick to the body.
Maanpohja shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tupolski as he jumps to the side.
Good shot there by Tupolski.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Maanpohja. #ES#
Tupolski explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tupolski lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tupolski goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Maanpohja shoots in but no luck this time.
Maanpohja walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CL#
Tupolski moves into the clinch.
Maanpohja takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1##BC#
Tupolski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tupolski lands a really nice looking cross but Maanpohja seems unphased.
Maanpohja takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tupolski keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Katurian Tupolski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johannes Maanpohja.
Tupolski ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#TD2#
Maanpohja scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #ES#
Tupolski kicks off Maanpohja and gets to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maanpohja fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tupolski sizes up Maanpohja with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tupolski thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Maanpohja if he has to take too many more of those.
Maanpohja tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tupolski defends well and Maanpohja ends up having to push Tupolski into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Tupolski scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tupolski lands with a nice body punch.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Maanpohja crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Tupolski - the referee stops the clock and Maanpohja gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Tupolski. Maanpohja manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Tupolski lands a nice shot to the body.
Katurian Tupolski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Maanpohja takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Maanpohja with a poor takedown
and Tupolski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tupolski tries to bum rush Maanpohja with a series of wild strikes but Maanpohja uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tupolski lands a front kick.
Tupolski jabs Maanpohja to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Maanpohja shoots in for a takedown but Tupolski shows good takedown defense.
Tupolski throws a nice inside leg kick. #CL#
Tupolski clinches with his opponent.
Tupolski lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tupolski is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Maanpohja changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tupolski fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Tupolski lets loose with a powerful body kick. Maanpohja will feel that in the morning.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tupolski darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Maanpohja looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tupolski is fending him off so far but Maanpohja persists. Nope, Tupolski circles away and we're back to standing.#CL#
Tupolski has Maanpohja up against the cage in a clinch. #T3#
Maanpohja drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tupolski pulls his leg out and moves away.
Tupolski feints and then cracks Maanpohja's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Maanpohja down.
Tupolski lands with a shot to the body.
Good leg kick by Tupolski there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Tupolski connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Maanpohja fails with a takedown attempt.
Tupolski connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Maanpohja shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Maanpohja shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Maanpohja is defended easily by Tupolski.#T4#
Maanpohja shoots in but Tupolski avoids the takedown attempt easily.
It looked like Tupolski wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tupolski moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tupolski scores with a jab. Maanpohja acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Tupolski digs a good body shot into Maanpohja's ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tupolski jabs at Maanpohja's body.
Tupolski connects with an inside leg kick.
Tupolski chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tupolski moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tupolski fakes the leg kick and cracks Maanpohja in the body.
Maanpohja looks for a takedown but Tupolski sprawls well.
Tupolski lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tupolski digs a good hook to Maanpohja's body.
Maanpohja shoots in looking for a takedown. Tupolski tries to sprawl out of it but Maanpohja keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tupolski manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Johannes Maanpohja has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tupolski scoring well with a low kick there.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:24
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:24
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Katurian Tupolski!
Katurian Tupolski bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: CEFC 271
Date: Jan 06, 2018

#R1#
Tupolski works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tupolski looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD2#
Koltun shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Tupolski's guard.
Tupolski wants to get back to his feet but Koltun is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Koltun throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tupolski works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tupolski working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Koltun.
Koltun with a flurry of punches that miss.
Koltun throws an elbow that misses. Tupolski uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Koltun's guard. Nice move by Tupolski!#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koltun looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tupolski is one step ahead there. #T1#
Koltun wants to improve his position but instead Tupolski has moved into half guard.
Koltun wants to improve his position but Tupolski is controlling well.
Tupolski is thwarting Koltun's attempts to control the position.
Koltun wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tupolski is thwarting Koltun's attempts to control the position.
Koltun is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Koltun moves into full guard. #SUB2#
Koltun throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Tupolski escapes and throws Koltun's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Koltun is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3##SU#
Tupolski stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Koltun looks to score with a jab to the body but Tupolski is just out of range.
Koltun is looking to clinch but Tupolski is avoiding it.
Tupolski throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tupolski stuns Koltun with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Katurian Tupolski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tupolski moves into range and connects with a jab. #T4#
Koltun fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tupolski looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tupolski moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Koltun misses with a straight right.
A big right from Koltun misses.
Tupolski lands a jab.
Koltun throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tupolski counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tupolski.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koltun looks for a takedown but Tupolski sprawls well.
Tupolski delivers a nice body kick.
Koltun circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tupolski goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Koltun shoots in for a takedown but Tupolski shows good takedown defense.
Tupolski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Koltun.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tupolski.
Koltun changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tupolski tries to avoid it but Koltun manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tupolski to the ground. Tupolski escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Katurian Tupolski 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#
Tupolski paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tupolski lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tupolski scores with a leg kick.
Tupolski walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Koltun throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Koltun throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Koltun blocks a jab.
Tupolski avoids the body shot from Koltun.
Tupolski fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Koltun is out of range.
Tupolski misses with a body kick.
Tupolski connects with a right hand. Koltun shakes it off.
That kick from Tupolski tenderised Koltun's leg. Koltun is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tupolski pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Katurian Tupolski is winning the standup battle so far.
Tupolski misses with an attempted mid kick.
Koltun takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tupolski keeps Koltun at a distance using the push kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tupolski goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#T1##TD2#
Koltun closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Tupolski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Koltun can do to turn this around?
Tupolski defending against the ground and pound.
Koltun wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tupolski keeps working. #SUB2#
Koltun goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Tupolski rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Koltun's guard! Nice work there by Tupolski!
Tupolski wants to stand but Koltun has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Koltun wants to improve his position but instead Tupolski has moved into half guard.
Koltun is looking to control Tupolski's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Koltun avoid being mounted?#T2#
Koltun wants to improve his position but Tupolski is controlling well.
Tupolski tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Koltun.
Koltun wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Koltun is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Koltun is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Tupolski jumps into side control!
Tupolski working away.
Katurian Tupolski overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Koltun tries to bench press Tupolski off him but Tupolski keeps the position. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SU#
Tupolski stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Koltun shoots in but Tupolski avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A big left from Tupolski misses.
Koltun throws a right hand that misses
and Koltun takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice sprawl there from Tupolski as Koltun shoots in.
Tupolski lands with a good body shot.
Tupolski lands a lovely overhand right.
Koltun throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tupolski misses with a hook
and Koltun counters with a nice uppercut.
Tupolski loads up on a big right hand but Koltun slips the punch.
Tupolski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tupolski displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Koltun.
Katurian Tupolski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marek Koltun.
Koltun fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tupolski avoids it really well and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Katurian Tupolski 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Crunch! Tupolski slams his shin into Koltun's torso.
Tupolski chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tupolski.
Tupolski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Koltun.
Koltun throws a lazy right hand but Tupolski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Koltun takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tupolski.
Nice body punch from Koltun.
Koltun lands a jab to Tupolski's midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koltun scores with a jab to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Koltun blocks the leg kick.
Koltun dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Koltun checks a leg kick.
Koltun let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Tupolski lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T1#
Koltun moves out of range as Tupolski strikes.#TD2#
Koltun shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Tupolski is refusing to be controlled, as Koltun sits in half guard.
Koltun thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Koltun thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Koltun throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Tupolski to regain full guard.
Koltun looking to pass the guard.
Koltun trying to control but Tupolski is working from the bottom.
Katurian Tupolski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Koltun slips nicely into half guard.
Koltun thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Koltun wants to control but Tupolski is keeping him busy.
Koltun throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tupolski won't allow Koltun to pass to mount.
Koltun passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Tupolski!
Koltun landing strikes from the mount.#T3#
Koltun looking to ground and pound but Tupolski is blocking nicely.
Koltun raining down shots from the mount!
Koltun has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tupolski is trying to stand.
Koltun throwing strikes but Tupolski recovers to half guard. A much better position.
Koltun trying to advance position but Tupolski counters by regaining guard. #T4#
Tupolski wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Koltun manages to pass to side control.
Koltun scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tupolski wants to get back to his feet.
Marek Koltun has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Koltun sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tupolski defending well though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Koltun throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Koltun looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Tupolski with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marek Koltun comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tupolski 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Katurian Tupolski!
Katurian Tupolski decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: CEFC 269
Date: Dec 23, 2017

#R1#
Tupolski goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Eluard walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Eluard takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Tupolski ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Eluard avoids the head kick by Tupolski.
Tupolski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Eluard was well out of range. Poor timing from Tupolski.
A little feinted left hand from Eluard on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've been hearing reports that Eluard has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Tupolski scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Eluard doesn't seem bothered though.
Tupolski pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A punch lands to the side of Eluard 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Eluard keeps the fight on the outside.
It looked like Eluard wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tupolski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Eluard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eluard avoids a kick to the body.
Eluard throws a big counter combination but Tupolski scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Tupolski connects with a nice looking jab.
Eluard drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Some bone on bone action there as Eluard checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A little feinted left hand from Eluard on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tupolski bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Eluard's head backwards.#T1#
Tupolski scores with a head kick.
Tupolski feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Eluard's calf.
A jab from Tupolski misses.
Tupolski throws a poor cross that misses
and Eluard counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Eluard misses the jab.
Tupolski fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Eluard has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tupolski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Katurian Tupolski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Eluard avoids the body shot from Tupolski.
Tupolski lands a high kick!
Tupolski scores with a sloppy right hand. Eluard should have avoided that one.
Eluard moves out of range of the body kick from Tupolski.
Tupolski tried to score with a low kick but Eluard checks it.
Eluard takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tupolski throws a wild body kick that Eluard sees coming a mile off.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tupolski. #T2#
Tupolski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Eluard checks a leg kick.#CL2#
Tupolski drives through and clinches with Eluard against the cage. #BC#
Eluard breaks the clinch.
Tupolski pushes Eluard away with a front kick.
Eluard on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tupolski clobbers Eluard with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Tupolski connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A looping hook to the body misses from Eluard. Tupolski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tupolski, as that shot connected.
Tupolski lands a nice looking body shot.
Tupolski jabs Eluard right on the nose. Eluard blinks but takes it well.
Tupolski fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Eluard has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tupolski lands a nice leg kick that just misses Eluard's sensitive parts.
Katurian Tupolski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tupolski fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T3#
Tupolski scores with a jab to the head.
Tupolski misses with a body kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Eluard misses the target.#CL2#
Tupolski gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Tupolski breaks the clinch.
Eluard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tupolski.
Eluard moves out of range of the strikes.
Tupolski fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tupolski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tupolski wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tupolski.
That kick from Tupolski tenderised Eluard's leg. Eluard is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tupolski is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Eluard had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Tupolski avoids the body shot from Eluard.
Tupolski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Eluard manages to avoid it.
Eluard scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Eluard has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tupolski.#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Eluard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tupolski.
Eluard swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tupolski throws a sloppy body shot
and Eluard counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nice body kick there by Tupolski.
Eluard takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Eluard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tupolski moves away.
Tupolski scoring well with a low kick there.
Tupolski fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tupolski lands with an overhand left.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Eluard is defended easily by Tupolski.
Eluard is breathing heavily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tupolski throws a leg kick which misses Eluard's front leg but catches the back leg as Eluard tries to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Katurian Tupolski dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Eluard checks a leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Eluard misses the target.
Tupolski cracks Eluard with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tupolski lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tupolski staying out of range there.
Eluard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tupolski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tupolski throws a left and a right that both miss
and Eluard counters with a straight right hand.#TD#
Tupolski tries to sprawl but Eluard drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Tupolski manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Eluard keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tupolski lands a right hand that snaps the head of Eluard backwards.
Tupolski lands a hook that snaps the head of Eluard backwards.
Eluard wants a takedown but no success here.
Tupolski lands a nice uppercut.
Eluard holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Tupolski.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tupolski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Eluard is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T1#
Tupolski swings wildly with an uppercut but Eluard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tupolski unloads a knee to the mid-section. Eluard lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tupolski.
A short right from Tupolski on the inside.
Tupolski digs a right hand into Eluard's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Eluard's gas tank.
Tupolski lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tupolski lands with a right to the head.
Eluard blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Tupolski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tupolski lands with a nice body kick.
Tupolski scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tupolski stuns Eluard with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tupolski lunges at Eluard with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Eluard's hand.
Nice body punch from Tupolski.
Tupolski connects with a solid leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tupolski.#T2#
Tupolski wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A telegraphed right hand from Tupolski misses the target.
Tupolski explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Tupolski cracks the inside of Eluard's front leg.
Tupolski throws a push kick but Eluard slaps the foot to one side.
Eluard swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A slapping body kick lands there for Tupolski.
Tupolski lands a jab.
Tupolski throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Eluard on the side of the head.
A good leg kick by Tupolski.
Eluard looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Tupolski lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Katurian Tupolski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tupolski chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tupolski lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Eluard at a distance.
Tupolski throws a front kick that sends Eluard stumbling back into the cage.#T3#
Tupolski dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tupolski turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Eluard will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Nice body kick from Tupolski.
Good leg kick by Tupolski there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Tupolski loads up on a big right hand but Eluard slips the punch.
Eluard walks forward, straight into a front kick from Tupolski.
Tupolski scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Eluard steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Tupolski. That one must have hurt.
Tupolski moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Nice straight punches there by Tupolski. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tupolski.
A shot to the liver by Tupolski. Beautiful body shot.
Tupolski lands a head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tupolski explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Tupolski looking to land some kicks to the body here. #T4#
Tupolski walks into a stiff left hand from Eluard.
Tupolski connects with a solid leg kick.
Tupolski throws a shot to the body. #CL2#
Tupolski gets a clinch.
Katurian Tupolski seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Tupolski prevents a takedown attempt there.
Tupolski stalling against the cage. #BC2#
Tupolski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tupolski throws a leg kick which misses Eluard's front leg but catches the back leg as Eluard tries to avoid it.
Tupolski jabs Eluard to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tupolski lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tupolski misses with a body kick.
Tupolski cracks Eluard with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Katurian Tupolski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Tupolski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Eluard paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tupolski misses with a looping left.
Eluard missing with a left hand there. Tupolski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little jabbing left from Tupolski on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tupolski connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tupolski cracks Eluard with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tupolski just misses with a punch to the body.
Eluard swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tupolski with a nice cross.
Tupolski digs a good body shot into Eluard's ribs.
Eluard steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Tupolski. That one must have hurt.
Tupolski scoring well with a low kick there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tupolski scores with a nice body kick.
Tupolski swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Eluard was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Tupolski scores with a leg kick.
Eluard avoids a kick to the body. #CL2#
Tupolski closes the distance and clinches. #T1#
Tupolski tries to land knees in the clinch but Eluard avoids the damage to the body.
Tupolski lands a nice knee to the body.
Tupolski throws a head punch that misses.
The referee calls for Tupolski to work.
Eluard is looking to control Tupolski's arms but Tupolski gets an underhook and turns him. Now Eluard has his back to the cage.
Tupolski'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.
Tupolski lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Eluard working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Tupolski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Tupolski. Eluard shrugs it off though.
Eluard takes one to the chin there.
Tupolski thuds his shin into the meat of Eluard's side.
Katurian Tupolski is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Eluard takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tupolski scores with a punch to the head.
Tupolski throws a head kick but Eluard moves out of range.
Eluard is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Tupolski moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tupolski does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Tupolski staying out of range there.
Tupolski scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tupolski avoids the body shot from Eluard.
A jab from Tupolski does it's job there.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tupolski.
Good shot there by Tupolski.
Tupolski lands a nice leg kick that just misses Eluard's sensitive parts.
Tupolski throws an overhand right that lands on Eluard's shoulder, as Eluard tries to avoid the shot.
Tupolski explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#T3#
Eluard throws a body punch but Tupolski moves out of range.
Tupolski misses with a hook. Eluard ducked under it nicely.
Eluard swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tupolski throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Tupolski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Eluard takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tupolski is looking to clinch but Eluard is avoiding it.
A quick step to the side and Eluard tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tupolski takes one to the chin there.
Tupolski jabs Eluard to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tupolski fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Eluard moves forwards but Tupolski connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Tupolski lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A jab lands there for Tupolski.
Tupolski stuns Eluard with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T4#
A left lands for Tupolski.
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!
Tupolski lands a nice looking kick to the body. Eluard takes a step back to recover.
Tupolski pushes Eluard away with a front kick.
Tupolski feints and then cracks Eluard's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Eluard down.
Tupolski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Eluard was well out of range. Poor timing from Tupolski.
Tupolski throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tupolski is looking to slow Eluard down with leg kicks.
Martinez Eluard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That kick from Tupolski tenderised Eluard's leg. Eluard is trying to keep his angry face on.
Some wild striking there from Eluard.
Tupolski turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nice body kick there by Tupolski.

And that's the end of the fight!
Katurian Tupolski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tupolski has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 25:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Katurian Tupolski!
After the fight, Katurian Tupolski was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: CEFC 267
Date: Dec 09, 2017

#R1#
A good leg kick by Anderson.
Tupolski throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Tupolski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Anderson swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Anderson has managed to clinch.
Tupolski is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Tupolski tries to throw a body punch but Anderson avoids it by throwing Tupolski back against the cage.
Tupolski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tupolski lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tupolski connects with a nasty looking knee right to Anderson's face. #BC#
Tupolski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Anderson misses with a hook. Tupolski ducked under it nicely.
Tupolski scores with a nice body kick.
Anderson takes one on the button.
Katurian Tupolski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tupolski misses with an uppercut. Anderson saw that one coming.
Anderson wants to clinch up but Tupolski keeps it at a distance.
Tupolski throws a shot from downtown. Anderson moves away and avoids it.
Anderson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tupolski goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Anderson looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Tupolski looks to land a body kick but Anderson moved away.
Anderson takes a swing at Tupolski's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Tupolski scores with a nice right hand.
Katurian Tupolski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tupolski drops his hands momentarily and Anderson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tupolski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tupolski connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tupolski looks to score with a jab to the body but Anderson is just out of range.
Tupolski tries to clinch there but Anderson circles away.
Anderson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Anderson throws out a powerful jab.
Anderson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tupolski.
Tupolski lands a nice looking kick to the body. Anderson takes a step back to recover.
Anderson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Anderson.
Tupolski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Anderson. #CL#
Tupolski closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tupolski holding his opponent close, against the cage. #BC#
Tupolski manages to break the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tupolski misses with an uppercut
and Anderson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Anderson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T2#
Tupolski scores with a nice strike.
Tupolski tries to close the distance and clinch but Anderson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tupolski looks to land a left hand but Anderson moved out of range nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for Anderson.
Tupolski looks to land a right hand but Anderson moved out of range.
Tupolski comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tupolski misses the shot to the body.
A head kick from Anderson lands but Tupolski takes it in his stride.
Anderson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tupolski is out of range and Anderson settles back down.
Tupolski swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Anderson avoids the body shot from Tupolski.
And Anderson tries to counter it with a takedown but Tupolski pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Tupolski fails in his attempt to clinch.
Anderson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Anderson punishes Tupolski's body with a nice straight punch.
Tupolski misses the shot to the body.
Anderson throws a sloppy head kick and Tupolski moves out of range easily. #T3#
Anderson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Anderson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tupolski throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tupolski looks to land a right hand but Anderson moved out of range.
Anderson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tupolski on the side of the head.
Tupolski chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tupolski throws an overhand right that lands on Anderson's shoulder, as Anderson tries to avoid the shot.
Tupolski lands a slapping body shot.
Anderson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A big left from Anderson misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Anderson. #CL2#
Anderson moves into the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Anderson managing to block the knees to the body from Tupolski.
Anderson has Tupolski pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tupolski manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Anderson breaks from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anderson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tupolski at a distance. #T4#
Tupolski throws a body shot but no joy.
Tupolski throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
letting Anderson counter with a right hand.
Tupolski takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tupolski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Anderson was well out of range. Poor timing from Tupolski.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tupolski.
Tupolski tries to land a front kick but Anderson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tupolski connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tupolski misses the shot to the body.
Tupolski misses with a looping left.
Tupolski shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tupolski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Anderson.
Tupolski shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tupolski looking to land some kicks to the body here. #CL2#
Anderson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tupolski, pushing him back against the cage.
Anderson stalling in the clinch.
Tupolski trying to control the position but instead, Anderson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tupolski into the cage.
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 Katurian Tupolski will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL2#
Anderson instigates a clinch.
Anderson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Anderson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tupolski dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Anderson managing to block the knees to the body from Tupolski.
Tupolski has had enough of the clinch but Anderson keeps him there for the moment.
Anderson stalling in the clinch but Tupolski improves position. #TD2#
Anderson lands a takedown into guard.
Anderson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson throws a strike but Tupolski rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T1#
Tupolski preventing the sweep.
Tupolski prevents Anderson from getting back to his feet. #ES2#
Anderson manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Anderson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A jab from Tupolski misses.
Tupolski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tupolski scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Anderson misses with a body shot.
Tupolski swats away the attempt to clinch by Anderson.
Tupolski throws out a powerful jab.#T2##TD2#
Tupolski gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Anderson wants to control from the top but Tupolski keeps moving.
Anderson content to stall in guard here.
Anderson is continuing to stall.#T3#
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Tupolski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tupolski is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Anderson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A big left from Anderson misses.
Tupolski appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tupolski scores with a jab to the jaw.
A jab from Anderson misses.
The fighters circling - Tupolski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tupolski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Anderson moves away.
Anderson checks a leg kick.
Tupolski tries to land a body kick#TD2#
and Anderson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Anderson trying to control the action but Tupolski is working from the bottom.
Anderson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Anderson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Tupolski is not content to let Anderson control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sparky Anderson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Tupolski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Anderson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tupolski avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Anderson throws a body punch but Tupolski moves out of range.
Tupolski throwing a counter right hand but Anderson manages to avoid it.
Anderson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tupolski looks for the body kick but Anderson saw that one coming.
Anderson tries to counter with a clinch but Tupolski shakes him off and moves away.
Tupolski lands a jab.
Tupolski misses with a kick to the body
and Anderson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Tupolski takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Anderson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Anderson avoids a kick to the body.
Anderson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Tupolski avoids the body shot from Anderson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tupolski misses with a jab to the body
and Tupolski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tupolski swings for the body but Anderson moves out of range.
Tupolski throws a half hearted mid kick.
Anderson tries to work over Tupolski's front leg with a kick but Tupolski checks it.
Anderson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A left lands for Anderson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anderson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T1#
Anderson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tupolski connects with a high kick.
Tupolski on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Anderson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tupolski goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Anderson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tupolski finds it's way round the side to connect with Anderson's head.
Katurian Tupolski is winning the standup battle so far.
Tupolski swats away the attempt to clinch by Anderson.
Tupolski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tupolski fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A bone on bone clash there as Anderson blocks the leg kick.
Tupolski feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Andersons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Tupolski is looking to score with low kicks.
Tupolski takes a swing at Anderson's ribcage but misses.
Nice body kick from Tupolski.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
Anderson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #ES#
Tupolski manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Anderson works Tupolski's body with a nice hook.
Tupolski throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Anderson avoids the body shot from Tupolski.
Nice body punch from Anderson.
Tupolski rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Anderson counters with a stiff right hand.
Tupolski cracks Anderson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tupolski takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tupolski.
Anderson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tupolski wants to slow Anderson down by chopping away at his legs.
A telegraphed right hand from Anderson misses the target.
Tupolski doesn't manage to clinch there - Anderson circles away.
Tupolski takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T3#
A jab from Tupolski misses.
Tupolski takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tupolski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tupolski lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tupolski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Anderson as he connects with a hook.
Anderson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tupolski.
Anderson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tupolski throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Anderson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tupolski takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Tupolski scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Anderson walks into a stiff left hand from Tupolski.
Tupolski pivots, looking for a leg kick but Anderson is out of range and Tupolski settles back down.
Anderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tupolski moves away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tupolski throws a lazy uppercut
and Anderson counters with an outside leg kick.
Anderson tries a head kick but it misses. #T4#
Anderson throws a shot from downtown. Tupolski moves away and avoids it.
Tupolski looks for the body kick but Anderson saw that one coming.
Anderson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tupolski manages to avoid it.
Tupolski doesn't manage to clinch there - Anderson circles away.
Anderson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tupolski misses with a shot to the body
and Tupolski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tupolski misses with an uppercut
and Anderson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Anderson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tupolski.
Anderson misses the shot to the body.
Anderson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tupolski.
Tupolski fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Anderson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Decent striking displayed by Anderson there.
Tupolski swings for the body but Anderson moves out of range.
Tupolski misses with a kick to the body.
Tupolski misses with a low kick as Anderson jumps back.

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 Katurian Tupolski.
I think Tupolski 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Sparky Anderson!
Sparky Anderson decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
Katurian Tupolski was interviewed post fight and said 'Fighting is a tough business. All the props to my opponent - he was better tonight. I will be back stronger.'.

Event: CEFC 185 tourney Final
Date: Nov 23, 2017

#R1#
Tupolski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tupolski wants to slow Koltun down by chopping away at his legs.
Koltun on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Katurian Tupolski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tupolski throws a push kick but Koltun slaps the foot to one side.
Koltun cracks Tupolski with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tupolski swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Koltun counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Koltun misses the jab.#TD2#
Koltun throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Tupolski tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Koltun is in Tupolski's guard.
Koltun tries to free his leg and advance position but Tupolski is retaining full guard.
Koltun trying to control but Tupolski is working from the bottom.
Koltun is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Tupolski is looking to stand up but Koltun isn't so interested in that idea. #T1#
Koltun lands a couple of digs.
Koltun controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Koltun trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Koltun missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Koltun postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Koltun trying to control but Tupolski is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Koltun is defended easily by Tupolski.
Tupolski tried to counter with a leg kick but Koltun avoided it.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tupolski cracks Koltun with an open hand slap.
Koltun misses with an uppercut.
Tupolski wants to slow Koltun down by chopping away at his legs.
Tupolski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tupolski takes a swing at Koltun's ribcage but misses.
Tupolski walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Koltun checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Koltun swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tupolski misses with a looping left.
Tupolski thuds a left hand into Koltun's body.
Tupolski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tupolski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Koltun.
Tupolski throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tupolski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Katurian Tupolski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Koltun checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Koltun tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#TD2#
Koltun closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Koltun lands in his opponent's guard.#ES#
Tupolski pushes Koltun off and gets back to his feet. #T3#
Tupolski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tupolski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #TD2#
Koltun looking to score a takedown here. Tupolski is defending well but Koltun drives through and ends up in Tupolski's guard.
Tupolski wants to stand up but Koltun is controlling him.
Koltun stays in close to Tupolski's body and controls the position.
Koltun trying to control but Tupolski is working from the bottom.
Koltun stays in close to Tupolski's body and controls the position. #T4#
Tupolski preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tupolski avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Koltun wants to pass the guard but Tupolski is keeping the position.
Koltun in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Koltun lands a head kick. Tupolski smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Tupolski scores with a jab. Koltun acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A solid body kick from Tupolski.
Tupolski slips a jab from Koltun.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Tupolski.
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 Katurian Tupolski will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Koltun moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CL2#
Koltun takes the fight into the clinch.
Tupolski tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #BC2#
Koltun pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tupolski keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Koltun misses with a body shot.
Koltun misses with a body shot.
Tupolski scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Katurian Tupolski is winning the standup battle so far.
Tupolski misses with a wild body shot.
Koltun changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Tupolski throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Tupolski throws a leg kick that is checked
and Koltun counters with a straight right hand.
Tupolski chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Koltun fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tupolski manages to avoid it.
Koltun has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Tupolski lands a front kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Koltun misses with a body shot.
It looked like Tupolski wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tupolski misses the jab.#T1#
Tupolski throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD2#
and Koltun counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Tupolski!
Koltun lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Tupolski down.
Tupolski is not content to let Koltun control the position.
Tupolski is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Koltun goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Tupolski has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Koltun but great work by Tupolski.
Koltun is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2#
Koltun wants to control but Tupolski postures up.
Marek Koltun has got the better of the ground game so far.#SU#
Tupolski decides to stand back up.
Tupolski dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tupolski throws a leg kick that is checked
and Koltun counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Koltun bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Koltun dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Koltun keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tupolski.
Tupolski misses with a wild body shot.
Koltun looks to score with a jab to the body but Tupolski is just out of range.
Jab by Tupolski.#T3#
Tupolski fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Koltun has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tupolski misses with a looping right.
Koltun blocks a head kick by Tupolski.
Koltun fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tupolski misses with a shot to the body
and Koltun counters with a nice leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Koltun. Tupolski does a little dance to reset his feet.
It appears Tupolski was looking to counter with a kick there.
Tupolski misses with a body kick.
Koltun let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Koltun tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tupolski manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tupolski throws a body shot but no joy.
Tupolski scores with a spinning back kick!
Tupolski tries to clinch but Koltun moves out of range.
And Koltun tries to counter it with a takedown but Tupolski pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Koltun keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Tupolski throws a front kick aimed at Koltun's knee but Koltun avoids it well.
Koltun is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Tupolski throws an overhand right that lands on Koltun's shoulder, as Koltun tries to avoid the shot.
Koltun shoots in but no luck this time.
Koltun moves away from the strike by Tupolski.
Koltun is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Tupolski with a body shot.#T4##CL2#
Koltun moves into the clinch.
Tupolski misses with a punch to the body.
Koltun has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Tupolski.#BC#
Tupolski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A lazy left from Koltun finds it's target.
Koltun moves in looking to clinch but Tupolski pushes him off.
Tupolski scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Koltun uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tupolski has time to react.
Tupolski misses with a leg kick
and Koltun counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tupolski throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
letting Koltun counter with a right hand.
Koltun throws a low kick but Tupolski moves out of range easily.
Tupolski jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tupolski ducks under a wild hook from Koltun.
Good standup being displayed there by Koltun as he connects with a hook.
Koltun takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Koltun shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tupolski as he jumps to the side.
Tupolski tries to counter by clinching up but Koltun breaks away and moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Katurian Tupolski will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Tupolski wants to clinch up but Koltun keeps it at a distance.
Koltun with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tupolski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Koltun uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#TD2#
Koltun looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Koltun throws a strike but Tupolski rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Tupolski wants to stand but Koltun has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Koltun lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Koltun wants to control from the top but Tupolski keeps moving. #T1##SUB2#
Koltun postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Tupolski is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Koltun, into his guard. #REVR#
Koltun bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tupolski's guard. #REVB#
Tupolski keeping full guard, as Koltun tries to pass.
Koltun wants to control from the top but Tupolski keeps moving.
Katurian Tupolski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Koltun in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Koltun stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tupolski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Koltun trying to control the position from guard on top but Tupolski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Koltun missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #ES#
Tupolski scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Tupolski misses with a head kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Koltun! But no joy.
Tupolski looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Koltun turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T3#
Koltun misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tupolski finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
It seemed like Koltun was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Koltun slips a jab from Tupolski.
That kick from Tupolski tenderised Koltun's leg. Koltun is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tupolski bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Tupolski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tupolski lands with a hook. Koltun tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tupolski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Koltun.
Tupolski lands a nice shot to the body.
Tupolski lands a nice looking kick to the body. Koltun takes a step back to recover.
Koltun moves in looking to clinch but Tupolski pushes him off.
Tupolski scores with a decent looking hook.
Tupolski tries to land a front kick but Koltun steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Koltun tries to move into range but Tupolski moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Koltun ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tupolski moves away.#T4#
Tupolski throws a body shot but no joy.
Tupolski ducks right into an uppercut from Koltun.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tupolski chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tupolski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tupolski thuds his right hand into Koltun's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Tupolski misses with a head kick.
Tupolski with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tupolski tries to land a body kick
and Koltun counters with a left to the body.
Tupolski on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Marek Koltun has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tupolski throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tupolski comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Koltun shoots in for a takedown but Tupolski shows good takedown defense.
A head kick misses from Tupolski.
Tupolski throws out a loose jab but Koltun uses good head movement to avoid it.
Koltun tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tupolski was well out of range. Poor timing from Koltun.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Katurian Tupolski!
After the fight, Katurian Tupolski was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: CEFC 185 tourney semi finals
Date: Nov 02, 2017

#R1#
Tupolski cracks Zepp with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tupolski lands with a good body shot.
Tupolski slips under a jab.
Zepp throws a hook but Tupolski avoids it easily.
Tupolski connects with a right hand. Zepp shakes it off.
Tupolski thows a body kick. Zepp tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Tupolski scores with a crisp jab that stopped Zepp in his tracks.
A punch lands to the side of Zepp 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CL#
Tupolski rushes Zepp and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Zepp struggles to land a body shot inside as Tupolski controls his hands.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tupolski. #CUT#
It looks like Bobby Zepp has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Tupolski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zepp misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Zepp misses.
Tupolski is looking to counter punch.
Tupolski lands a nice hook to Zepp's body. Zepp takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Zepp jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Katurian Tupolski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zepp throws a nice looking combination but Tupolski bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Zepp takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tupolski slips a straight right by Zepp.#T1#
Tupolski lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Tupolski scores with a leg kick.
Tupolski lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tupolski keeps Zepp at a distance using the push kick.
Tupolski scores with a nice strike.
A shot to the liver by Tupolski. Beautiful body shot.
Tupolski scores with a nice body kick.
Tupolski lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tupolski wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tupolski scores with the left hand. Zepp knows he should have avoided that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tupolski scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Zepp doesn't seem bothered though.
Donk. Tupolski catches Zepp right on the button with a cross.
Zepp on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Zepp throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tupolski swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A jab from Tupolski does it's job there.#T2#
Zepp moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Good shot there by Tupolski.
Zepp ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tupolski moves away.
Tupolski scores with a hook to the body. Zepp takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Zepp scores with a jab to the head.
Zepp looks to land a left hand but Tupolski moved out of range nicely.
Tupolski throws a nice inside leg kick.
Zepp takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Zepp takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Zepp looks to score with a jab to the body but Tupolski is just out of range.
Zepp has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Tupolski.
Zepp throws out a loose jab but Tupolski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zepp throws a poor cross that misses
and Tupolski counters with a left and a right that stings Zepp.
Tupolski connects with an inside leg kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Tupolski.
Zepp takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T3#
Tupolski turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Zepp looks to land a right hand but Tupolski moved out of range.
Tupolski throwing a counter right hand but Zepp manages to avoid it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tupolski. That's going to slow Zepp down.
Zepp's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tupolski connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Zepp scrambles back to his feet.
A head kick misses from Zepp.
A jab lands there for Tupolski.
Tupolski pushes Zepp away with a front kick.
A jab from Tupolski does it's job there.
Tupolski moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tupolski is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Tupolski thumps Zepp with a low kick.
Tupolski digs a good hook to Zepp's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tupolski turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tupolski feints and then cracks Zepp's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Zepp down.
Tupolski lands a nice looking body kick.#T4#
Tupolski lands a nice shot to the body.
Zepp's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tupolski swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Zepp.
Zepp takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice shot lands for Tupolski.
Tupolski comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Zepp takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tupolski scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tupolski scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Zepp throws a right hand that misses
and Tupolski counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tupolski throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Zepp stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Zepp crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Tupolski - the referee stops the clock and Zepp gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Tupolski. Zepp manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tupolski checks a low kick from Zepp.
Tupolski with a hook.
Zepp misses with an uppercut. Tupolski saw that one coming.
A lazy left from Tupolski finds it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Katurian Tupolski dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bobby Zepp's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Tupolski scores with the left hand. Zepp knows he should have avoided that one.
Tupolski chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tupolski lands with an uppercut that bounces Zepp off the cage and back into range.
A good leg kick by Tupolski.
Zepp takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Tupolski scores with a jab.
A left lands for Tupolski.
Tupolski thumps Zepp with a low kick.
Tupolski scores with a nice strike.
Tupolski jabs Zepp to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tupolski connects with a leg kick. Zepp looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Tupolski connects with an inside leg kick.
Katurian Tupolski is winning the standup battle so far.
Zepp throws a head kick that misses
and Tupolski counters with a straight right hand.
Zepp takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tupolski lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#CL#
Tupolski fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Zepp, pushing him back against the cage.#T1#
Zepp tries to throw a body punch but Tupolski avoids it by throwing Zepp back against the cage.
Tupolski presses Zepp against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Zepp has a couple of punches blocked by Tupolski.
Tupolski using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Zepp is breathing heavily.
A short uppercut from Tupolski.
Tupolski connects with a nasty looking knee right to Zepp's face.
Zepp lands a hook that snaps the head of Tupolski backwards.
A hook to the body from Tupolski.
Tupolski softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC#
Tupolski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sloppy strikes from Zepp. Those never looked like landing.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Tupolski.
Tupolski throws a front kick that sends Zepp stumbling back into the cage.
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!
Tupolski moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Zepp takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tupolski lands with a hook. Zepp tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Zepp might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Tupolski lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T2#
Tupolski throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tupolski lands with a nice body punch.
Tupolski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zepp can do to turn this around?
Zepp gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Tupolski fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Zepp.
Tupolski scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Zepp takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tupolski fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tupolski throws a front kick that sends Zepp stumbling back into the cage.
Tupolski checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tupolski scores with a hook to the body. Zepp takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tupolski scores with a leg kick.
Zepp is looking to score with low kicks.
Tupolski throws a quick inside leg kick. #CL#
Tupolski darts in and clinches Zepp up against the cage.#T3#
A head punch on the inside from Zepp fails to land.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tupolski creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tupolski leaning against his opponent.
Zepp fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zepp takes an elbow to the temple.
Zepp has a couple of punches blocked by Tupolski.
Tupolski presses Zepp against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Zepp has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Tupolski scores a nice knee to the body.
Tupolski lands a nice shot to the body.
Tupolski with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Tupolski lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Tupolski lands a knee to the head. #CUT#
That has opened up Bobby Zepp's cut even more.
Tupolski landing knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tupolski stalls.
Tupolski lands a nice uppercut.
Tupolski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Tupolski. #T4#
Tupolski working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Come on Tupolski - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Tupolski lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Zepp throws a punch but it's blocked by Tupolski.
Tupolski lands a nice uppercut.
Tupolski is leaning against Zepp and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tupolski is struggling to control the position.
Tupolski lands a nice elbow.
Zepp throws a head punch that misses.
A bit of stalling here from Tupolski.
Tupolski is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Tupolski lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stalling in the clinch from Tupolski.
Zepp has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Tupolski.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Tupolski obliges.#BC#
Tupolski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tupolski.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Katurian Tupolski dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bobby Zepp's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Tupolski punishes Zepp's body with a nice straight punch.
Zepp takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tupolski catches Zepp with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tupolski feints and then cracks Zepp's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Zepp down.
Zepp on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Zepp sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Nice jab there from Tupolski.
A nice leg kick lands there from Zepp.
Tupolski scores with the left hand. Zepp knows he should have avoided that one.
Tupolski fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tupolski scores with a crisp jab that stopped Zepp in his tracks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tupolski cracks Zepp with a good jab.
Zepp takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zepp misses the jab.
Zepp rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tupolski counters with a slapping leg kick.
Tupolski digs a good hook to Zepp's body. #T1#
Tupolski scores with a nice right hand.
Tupolski ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tupolski lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tupolski lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Zepp on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Tupolski thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Zepp if he has to take too many more of those.
Tupolski lands a nice hook to Zepp's body. Zepp takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice body kick from Tupolski.
Zepp misses with a straight right.
Tupolski tried to counter with a leg kick but Zepp avoided it.
Zepp stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tupolski.
Tupolski lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tupolski moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Tupolski.
Tupolski connects with a solid leg kick.
Katurian Tupolski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Zepp on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Zepp takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tupolski lands a leg kick that knocks Zepp off balance momentarily.
Tupolski works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Zepp takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Tupolski lands with a hook. Zepp tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Zepp misses with a leg kick.
Tupolski connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Zepp throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tupolski.
Tupolski lands with a kick to the ribs.
Tupolski ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tupolski throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Zepp on the side of the head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tupolski. That's going to slow Zepp down.
Tupolski scores with a jab to the head. #T3#
Tupolski lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tupolski lands with a straight right. Zepp didn't see that one coming.
Tupolski moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Tupolski scores with a head kick.
Tupolski connects with a leg kick. Zepp looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tupolski.
Zepp takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Zepp on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Zepp gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tupolski.
Tupolski moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Zepp throws a right and a left that Tupolski avoids nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tupolski lands a jab to the head.
Donk. Tupolski catches Zepp right on the button with a cross.
Bobby Zepp has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tupolski fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Zepp.#T4#
Tupolski thumps Zepp with a low kick.
Zepp has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Tupolski.#CL#
Tupolski moves into the clinch successfully.
Zepp wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tupolski comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Zepp tries to work over Tupolski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zepp struggles to land a body shot inside as Tupolski controls his hands.
Zepp misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tupolski.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zepp misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tupolski lands a damaging elbow.
Zepp can't find room to land a body shot as Tupolski controls the action.

And that's the end of the fight!
Katurian Tupolski showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tupolski 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:25
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:26
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Katurian Tupolski!
In his post fight interview, Katurian Tupolski started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: C28: Baker vs Shankoli
Date: Oct 14, 2017

#R1#
Tupolski goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sloppy strikes from Martin. Those never looked like landing.
Tupolski steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Tupolski missing with a left hand there. Martin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tupolski slips a straight right by Martin.
Martin throws a shot from downtown. Tupolski moves away and avoids it.
Tupolski only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Martin misses with a straight right.
Tupolski only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Tupolski throws a leg kick but Martin moved away.
Martin looks to land a left hand but Tupolski moved out of range nicely.
Tupolski avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tupolski clobbers Martin with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Martin avoids the head kick by Tupolski.
Martin throws a lazy right hand but Tupolski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tupolski misses the shot to the body.
Martin has been working on his boxing with his coaches at K.O. Koala's in the buildup to the fight.
Tupolski on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tupolski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Martin.
Martin throws a body punch but Tupolski moves out of range.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Tupolski - that will leave a mark!
Martin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T1#
Martin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tupolski tries a head kick but it misses.
Jab by Martin.
Tupolski throws a head kick but Martin moves out of range.
Tupolski slips a jab from Martin.
A combination from Martin does no damage.
Tupolski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Martin moves away.
Martin tries to bum rush Tupolski with a series of wild strikes but Tupolski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tupolski misses with a body kick.
Martin connects with a looping right hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Martin. That snapped Tupolski's head back.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tupolski. Martin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Martin throws a nice looking combination but Tupolski bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Martin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tupolski was well out of range. Poor timing from Martin.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Martin checks a leg kick.
A quick step to the side and Martin tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Martin misses with a body shot.
Tupolski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Martin throws out the jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tupolski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Martin was well out of range. Poor timing from Tupolski.
A little feinted left hand from Martin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
Tupolski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Martin.
Martin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tupolski misses with a looping left.
Tupolski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Martin moves away.
Martin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A looping hook to the body misses from Martin. Tupolski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Martin swats away the attempt to clinch by Tupolski.
Martin swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tupolski. Martin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tupolski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Martin misses the shot to the body.
Martin throws a big shot that misses.
Tupolski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Martin was well out of range. Poor timing from Tupolski.
Martin takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Tupolski takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tupolski looks winded!
Tupolski cracks Martin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tupolski lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Martin has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Martin and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Martin attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T3#
Tupolski moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Martin throws a hook but Tupolski blocks it.
Martin shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Martin tests Tupolski's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tupolski thumps Martin with a low kick.
A big left from Tupolski misses.
Martin misses the shot to the body.
Tupolski scores with a hook.
Martin lands a high kick!
Martin connects with a nice looking jab.
Tupolski throws a wild body kick that Martin sees coming a mile off.
Martin seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Martin, as that shot connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tupolski thumps Martin with a low kick.
Martin keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've been informed that Tupolski has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Tupolski gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Martin misses with a wild combination. #T4#
Tupolski walks into a left hand. #ROC#
Tupolski is rocked!
Tupolski misses with a right hand
and Martin counters with a huge left! Tupolski is in big trouble! He's backing up but Martin isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Tupolski from any more damage. A dominating finish by Martin!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dakota Martin!
Dakota Martin thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Katurian Tupolski was interviewed post fight and said 'Fighting is a tough business. All the props to my opponent - he was better tonight. I will be back stronger.'.

Event: C22: Roy vs Pappalardo
Date: Sep 09, 2017

#R1#
Tupolski takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tupolski.
Tupolski looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tupolski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Meyer moves away.
Tupolski throws a hook but Meyer blocks it.
Meyer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tupolski manages to avoid it.
Tupolski misses with a low kick as Meyer jumps back.
Tupolski lands a front kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Tupolski checks a leg kick.
Tupolski tried to score with a low kick but Meyer checks it.
Meyer slips under a jab from Tupolski.
Meyer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tupolski.
Tupolski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Meyer attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Meyer fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tupolski has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Good work by Tupolski as he checks the leg kick.
Tupolski moves out of range as Meyer throws a body kick.
Tupolski is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Tupolski throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tupolski takes a swing at Meyer's ribcage but misses.
Meyer throws a low kick but Tupolski moves out of range easily.
Meyer misses with a low kick as Tupolski jumps back.
Meyer slips under a jab.
Meyer lands a leg kick that knocks Tupolski off balance momentarily.#T1#
Meyer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tupolski goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A low kick from Tupolski is predictable there
and Meyer counters with a straight right hand.
Meyer just misses with a punch to the body.
Meyer moves out of range of the body kick.
Tupolski takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Meyer connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Meyer scores with a jab to the body.
Meyer moves out of range of the leg kick from Tupolski.
Meyer moves out of range as Tupolski throws a body kick.
Meyer looks for the body kick but Tupolski saw that one coming.
Tupolski ducks under a wild hook from Meyer.
Tupolski throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tupolski takes a swing at Meyer's ribcage but misses.
Meyer looks to land a body kick but Tupolski moved away.
Meyer is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Tupolski rather than just go for the knockout.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tupolski lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Meyer has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Meyer and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Meyer connects with a jab.
Meyer motions for Tupolski to come forward. Meyer throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tupolski looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Meyer throws a leg kick but Tupolski moved away.#T2#
Meyer is looking to land body kicks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Meyer takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tupolski getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Tupolski.#CL2#
Meyer instigates a clinch.
Meyer managing to block the knees to the body from Tupolski.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Tupolski obliges.
Meyer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Meyer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The referee calls for Tupolski to work.
Meyer tries a body shot but Tupolski blocks it.
Meyer lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tupolski misses with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Tupolski.
Tupolski tries to throw a body punch but Meyer avoids it by throwing Tupolski back against the cage.
Tupolski crunches a lovely knee into Meyer's ribcage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tupolski.
A short uppercut from Meyer.
Meyer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Meyer has a couple of punches blocked by Tupolski. #T3#
Meyer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tupolskis head.
Meyer misses with the head strike.
Tupolski using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Meyer has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Meyer digs a right hand underneath Tupolski's ribcage. Tupolski let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tupolski blocks an uppercut.
Meyer misses with a punch on the inside.
Tupolski working aggressively here.
Meyer has a couple of punches blocked by Tupolski.
Meyer throws a punch but it's blocked by Tupolski. #BC#
Tupolski breaks the clinch.
Meyer tries to clinch up but Tupolski circles away and keeps his distance.
Meyer misses the shot to the body.
Meyer thows a body kick. Tupolski tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Tupolski looks to land a body kick but Meyer moved away.
Despite the aggression on Meyer's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Tupolski throws a sloppy head kick and Meyer moves out of range easily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Meyer lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Tupolski has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tupolski and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Tupolski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Meyer throws out the jab.
Meyer tries to score with a low kick but Tupolski moves his leg out of the way.
Meyer lands a leg kick that knocks Tupolski off balance momentarily.#T4#
Meyer throws a jab when Tupolski was well out of range.
Tupolski appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Meyer moves out of range of the body kick from Tupolski.
Katurian Tupolski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tupolski jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tupolski connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tupolski bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Meyer sizes up Tupolski with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tupolski's jab looks to have found its range, popping Meyer under the eye.
A leg kick checked by Tupolski.
Meyer misses with a head kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Meyer.
Meyer will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #CL#
Tupolski moves into range and clinches up with Meyer.
Meyer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tupolski.
Meyer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Meyer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Meyer tries a body shot but Tupolski blocks it.
Tupolski connects with a knee to the head.
Meyer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Meyer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ulrik Meyer will probably get the nod.
That's time! Tupolski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Tupolski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Meyer throws out a counter right but Tupolski avoids it with no problem.
Meyer avoids the head kick by Tupolski.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Tupolski crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Meyer - the referee stops the clock and Tupolski gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Meyer. Tupolski manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Tupolski scores with a spinning back kick!
Tupolski misses with a kick to the body.
Meyer lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tupolski drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CL2#
Meyer takes the fight into the clinch.
Ulrik Meyer seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC#
Tupolski breaks from the clinch.
Meyer tries to close the distance and clinch but Tupolski swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Meyer.
Meyer pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A shot to the liver by Tupolski. Beautiful body shot.
Tupolski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Meyer.
Meyer takes a swing at Tupolski's ribcage but misses.
Meyer has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tupolski.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tupolski walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Meyer fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tupolski has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tupolski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Meyer paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T1#
Tupolski throws a front kick that sends Meyer stumbling back into the cage.
Meyer cracks a nice hook into Tupolski's ribs.
Meyer has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Tupolski.
Meyer connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tupolski momentarily.
Meyer scores with a shot to the body.
Tupolski throws a lazy body kick
and Meyer counters with a body kick that stops Tupolski in his tracks momentarily.
Meyer checks a leg kick nicely.
Tupolski misses with a kick to the body.
Tupolski fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Meyer has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Meyer has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Meyer thuds a left hand into Tupolski's body.
Tupolski avoids the body shot from Meyer. #CL2#
Meyer clinches.
A short uppercut from Tupolski.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Meyer swings wildly with an uppercut but Tupolski uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tupolski.
Meyer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Good body shot from Meyer.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tupolski. #T2#
Meyer can't find room to land a body shot as Tupolski controls the action.
A short right from Meyer on the inside.
Tupolski lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Meyer backwards.
Tupolski landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Tupolski unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Meyer throws a punch but it's blocked by Tupolski.
Meyer lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tupolski.
Tupolski misses with an elbow strike.
Meyer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Meyer has a couple of punches blocked by Tupolski.
Meyer misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tupolski.
Knees in the clinch landing for Tupolski.
Meyer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Meyer has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Tupolski.
Meyer avoids the elbow strike from Tupolski, against the cage. #BC#
Tupolski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tupolski throws a body punch but Meyer moves out of range.
Meyer sizes up Tupolski with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Meyer connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tupolski momentarily.
Good leg kick by Tupolski there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ulrik Meyer seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T3#
Meyer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tupolski was well out of range. Poor timing from Meyer.
Meyer throws a body punch but Tupolski moves out of range.
Tupolski lands a nice looking body shot.
Meyer has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Meyer moves out of range of the body kick.
Tupolski avoids the body shot from Meyer.
A solid body kick from Tupolski.
Tupolski missing with a left hand there. Meyer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab from Tupolski misses.
Tupolski connects with a right hand. Meyer shakes it off.
Tupolski misses with a low kick as Meyer jumps back.
Meyer throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Meyer does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Meyer tests Tupolski's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tupolski throws a looping overhand right but Meyer ducks down to avoid it.
Meyer misses with a body kick.
Meyer just misses with a punch to the body.
A slow jab from Meyer misses its intended target.
Tupolski misses with a straight right. #T4#
That kick from Tupolski tenderised Meyer's leg. Meyer is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tupolski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Meyer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Meyer only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Tupolski lands a head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Meyer with a nice cross.
Tupolski motions for Meyer to come forward. Tupolski throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tupolski misses with a hook. Meyer ducked under it nicely.
Meyer scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tupolski on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Meyer. Meyer obviously looking to wear him down.
Tupolski fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Meyer is out of range.
Meyer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Meyer misses with a body kick.
Meyer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Meyer scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tupolski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tupolski missing with a left hand there. Meyer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Meyer misses the jab.
Meyer's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Meyer stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tupolski.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Meyer, right into the meat.
Tupolski misses with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ulrik Meyer will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Tupolski connects with a leg kick. Meyer looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Tupolski shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tupolski lands a body shot.
Meyer tries to clinch but Tupolski is having none of it.
Meyer cracks the inside of Tupolski's front leg.
Meyer feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tupolski's calf.
Tupolski tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tupolski loads up on a big right hand but Meyer slips the punch.
Meyer looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Meyer swings for the body but Tupolski moves out of range.
Tupolski scores with a body shot.
Meyer throws a leg kick that misses.
Donk. Tupolski catches Meyer right on the button with a cross.
Meyer takes a swing at Tupolski's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tupolski misses the shot to the body.
Tupolski blocks the body kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Tupolski - that will leave a mark!
Tupolski throws a push kick but Meyer slaps the foot to one side.
Tupolski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Meyer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tupolski buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T1##CL2#
Meyer clinches up with Tupolski and pushes him back against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Meyer.
Tupolski with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tupolski blocks a body shot from Meyer.
Meyer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Meyer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Meyer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tupolski backwards.
Tupolski lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tupolski is pushing Meyer up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Meyer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tupolski backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Meyer fails to land.
Tupolski can't find room to land a body shot as Meyer controls the action.
Meyer lands with a right to the head.
Meyer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Meyer lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tupolski.
Meyer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Katurian Tupolski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Meyer managing to block the knees to the body from Tupolski.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Meyer lands a body punch in the clinch.
Meyer misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tupolski.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Tupolski lands a shoulder strike.
Tupolski has a couple of punches blocked by Meyer.
Meyer can't find room to land a body shot as Tupolski controls the action.
Meyer lands a left hand.
Tupolski blocks a body shot from Meyer.
Tupolski pushes Meyer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Meyer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tupolski throws an elbow that misses.
Meyer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tupolski tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Meyer avoids it.
Tupolski lands a left hand.
Meyer prevents a body shot from Tupolski.
Tupolski lands a nice knee to the body.
Tupolski landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt. #T3#
A head punch on the inside from Tupolski fails to land.
A hook to the body from Meyer.
Tupolski stalling in the clinch but Meyer improves position.
Tupolski tries a knee to the head but Meyer blocks it.
Meyer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Meyer throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Meyer.
Meyer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tupolski backwards.
Tupolski misses with the head strike.
Tupolski tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Meyer avoids it.
Meyer misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Meyer fails to land.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Meyer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tupolski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Meyer struggles to land a body shot inside as Tupolski controls his hands.
Tupolski misses with a punch to the body.
Tupolski lands a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Tupolski fails to land.
Meyer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Tupolski struggles to land a body shot inside as Meyer controls his hands.
Meyer scores with a nice hook to the head.
Meyer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tupolski's elbow.
Meyer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The referee calls for Meyer to work.
Ulrik Meyer is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tupolski working Meyer over with knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Still in the clinch, Meyer scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC#
Tupolski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tupolski throws a predictable looking body shot
and Meyer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Meyer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tupolski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Meyer.
Meyer attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Tupolski finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #CL2#
Meyer moves into the clinch.
Tupolski missing with knees to the body.
Meyer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Meyer misses with a shot to the kidneys.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ulrik Meyer.
I've got Meyer 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ulrik Meyer!
Post fight, Ulrik Meyer stared into the camera and said 'Stunned, thought he would kick my butt again.'.
In defeat, Katurian Tupolski stepped up to the mic, saying 'Fighting is a tough business. All the props to my opponent - he was better tonight. I will be back stronger.'.

Event: C17: Lowe vs Seery
Date: Aug 12, 2017

#R1#
Tupolski throws a front kick that sends Kriel stumbling back into the cage.
That kick from Tupolski tenderised Kriel's leg. Kriel is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kriel on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Katurian Tupolski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tupolski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kriel throws a leg kick which misses Tupolski's front leg but catches the back leg as Tupolski tries to avoid it.
Tupolski feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kriel's calf.
Tupolski cracks Kriel with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Tupolski ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tupolski thows a body kick. Kriel tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Kriel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tupolski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tupolski scores with a nice body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A telegraphed right hand from Tupolski misses the target.
Tupolski just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromKriel.
A telegraphed right hand from Tupolski misses the target.
Kriel tries a low kick but Tupolski avoids it.
Tupolski just misses with a punch to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Kriel misses its target.
Kriel looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kriel misses with a low kick. #T1#
Tupolski lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kriel avoids the head kick by Tupolski.
Kriel throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kriel just misses with a punch to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tupolski.
Tupolski lands with a cross.
Kriel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tupolski.
Tupolski throws a lazy right hand but Kriel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Kriel misses its target.
Tupolski lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kriel takes a step back to recover.
Tupolski looks for the body kick but Kriel saw that one coming.
Kriel throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Tupolski fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kriel on the side of the head.
Tupolski's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kriel under the eye.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slapping leg kick lands for Tupolski.
Tupolski slips under a jab.
It seemed like Tupolski was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
Tupolski motions for Kriel to come forward. Tupolski throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kriel on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Tupolski misses with an uppercut
and Kriel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tupolski lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kriel avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Tupolski moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tupolski swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Tupolski checks a low kick from Kriel.
Tupolski digs a good hook to Kriel's body.
Tupolski fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kriel checks it well.
Kriel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tupolski.
Kriel throwing a counter right hand but Tupolski manages to avoid it.
Kriel takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tupolski goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tupolski throws a front kick that sends Kriel stumbling back into the cage.
Kriel takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #T3#
Kriel throws a hook to the side of Tupolski's head but Tupolski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tupolski throws a leg kick
and Kriel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kriel throws a shot from downtown. Tupolski moves away and avoids it.
Tupolski cracks Kriel with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tupolski looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tupolski fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kriel.
Kriel takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tupolski throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kriel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kriel seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Tupolski bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kriel's head.
A solid body kick from Tupolski.
Kriel with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kriel cracks the inside of Tupolski's front leg.
Tupolski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kriel swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kriel throwing a counter right hand but Tupolski manages to avoid it.
Tupolski is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kriel had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.#T4#
Kriel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tupolski.
Kriel checks the leg kick.
Kriel tried to counter with a leg kick but Tupolski avoided it.
Tupolski lands a nice shot to the body.
Tupolski changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kriel drops his hands momentarily and Tupolski takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tupolski.
Tupolski moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kriel is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Crunch! Tupolski slams his shin into Kriel's torso.
Kriel throws a big shot that misses.
Tupolski throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tupolski on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kriel throws a hook but Tupolski avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tupolski. Kriel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tupolski throws a body punch but Kriel moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Katurian Tupolski dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Kriel misses with a double jab
and Tupolski finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Tupolski lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tupolski looks to throw a body kick
and Kriel counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tupolski scores with the left hand. Kriel knows he should have avoided that one.
Tupolski throws a combination that misses
enabling Kriel to counter with a crisp jab.
A good leg kick by Tupolski.
Kriel digs a good hook to Tupolski's body. #CL2#
Tupolski has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tupolski misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kriel.
Kriel misses with a body punch.
Kriel blocks an elbow strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tupolski.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body punch from Kriel.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Tupolski 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.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A short body shot lands from Kriel as the two fighters clinch.
Tupolski stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T1#
A nice left hand lands by Kriel.
Kriel avoiding damage as Tupolski throws knees to the body.
Kriel is trying to stall.
Tupolski blocks an elbow strike from Kriel.
Tupolski blocking some punches.
Kriel avoiding damage as Tupolski throws knees to the body.
Kriel putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Tupolski in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Tupolski is breathing heavily.
Kriel blocking some punches.
Kriel effectively controlling the action here.
Tupolski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kriel lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kriel slows down the pace here.
Kriel misses with the head strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Kriel.
Kriel scores with a shoulder strike.
Kriel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kriel blocks an uppercut. #T2#
Kriel on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kriel lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kriel tries to work over Tupolski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kriel.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tupolski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kriel lands with a light punch inside.
Kriel looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Tupolski misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kriel.
A right handed body shot lands from Kriel.
Kriel lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tupolski backwards.
Kriel will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Kriel lands with a short shot to the head.
Kriel misses with a punch to the body.
Kriel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kriel comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kriel lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tupolski tries to land knees in the clinch but Kriel avoids the damage to the body.
Good body shot from Kriel.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tupolski throws an elbow but misses.
Kriel scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jan Kriel has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T3#
Tupolski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kriel is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kriel.
Tupolski wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kriel has him pressed against the cage.
Tupolski misses with a body punch.
Kriel working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tupolski trying to land knees to the body.
Kriel lands a body shot.
Kriel lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tupolski backwards.
Kriel is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tupolski is defending well for now.
Tupolski has a couple of punches blocked by Kriel.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kriel.
Kriel pushes off an throws an elbow but Tupolski leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kriel tries to throw a body punch but Tupolski avoids it by throwing Kriel back against the cage.
Kriel is struggling to control the position.
Kriel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kriel using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kriel makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T4#
Kriel tries a body shot but Tupolski blocks it.
Kriel scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kriel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tupolski avoids a wild elbow strike from Kriel.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kriel.
Kriel taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kriel lands a body punch.
Kriel lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tupolski backwards.
Tupolski landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kriel is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kriel lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tupolski.
Kriel is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kriel working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kriel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kriel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kriel lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jan Kriel dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Tupolski throws a hook to the side of Kriel's head but Kriel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kriel was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tupolski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kriel was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tupolski misses with a wild body shot.
A big right from Kriel misses.
A low kick from Tupolski is predictable there
and Kriel counters with a stiff right hand.
Tupolski is looking to land body kicks.
Kriel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tupolski tries to counter with a clinch but Kriel shakes him off and moves away.
Kriel moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Tupolski avoids the head kick by Kriel.
Kriel scores with a one two! Tupolski had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #ROC#
Tupolski is rocked!
Kriel scores with a body shot.
Tupolski is still on wobbly legs! Can Kriel finish him?
Kriel lands with a big right hook that stumbles Tupolski - he's out on his feet here! Kriel follows up with another monster hook that separates Tupolski from consciousness! Tupolski falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Kriel stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jan Kriel!
A very excited looking Jan Kriel rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
The defeated Katurian Tupolski had this to say: 'Fighting is a tough business. All the props to my opponent - he was better tonight. I will be back stronger.'.

Event: C13: Beefrock vs Antonio
Date: Jul 15, 2017

#R1#
Pereira misses with an uppercut.
Pereira takes a swing at Tupolski's ribcage but misses.
Tupolski bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Pereira chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tupolski can pounce on him.
Tupolski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tupolski scores with a kick to the midsection.
Tupolski bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Tupolski swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Tupolski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tupolski takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Katurian Tupolski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab, jab by Tupolski - just one landing.
Tupolski looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tupolski throws a hook to the side of Pereira's head but Pereira sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tupolski misses with a head kick.
Tupolski throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tupolski tries to work over Pereira's front leg with a kick but Pereira checks it.
Pereira throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tupolski.
Tupolski lands a front kick.
Nice defenses there by Pereira.#T1#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Pereira, right into the meat.
Pereira lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Pereira throws a hook but Tupolski blocks it.
Tupolski connects with an inside leg kick.
Tupolski scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tupolski throws a leg kick but Pereira checks it.
Pereira looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Pereira is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Pereira on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Pereira throws a leg kick but Tupolski sees it coming and moves out of range.
Pereira walks into a left hand.
Pereira blocks a leg kick.
Tupolski fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pereira misses with an uppercut. Tupolski saw that one coming.
Tupolski throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tupolski throws a wild body kick that Pereira sees coming a mile off.
Pereira lands a head kick! #T2#
Tupolski misses with a lunging right hand
and Pereira counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Pereira thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Tupolski if he has to take too many more of those.
Tupolski thows a body kick. Pereira tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Tupolski lands a nice looking body shot.
A big left from Tupolski misses.
Pereira lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Tupolski connects with a solid leg kick.
Pereira throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tupolski, as that shot connected.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tupolski, right into the meat.
Tupolski lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tupolski connects with a leg kick. Pereira looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Tupolski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pereira.
Pereira throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Tupolski moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T3#
Tupolski throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tupolski throws a low kick, looking for Pereira's leg but Pereira calmly moves out of range.
Pereira has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Pereira jabs Tupolski to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Pereira tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tupolski rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pereira counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Tupolski checks a low kick from Pereira.
Tupolski blocks the body kick.
Pereira has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Tupolski.
Pereira tries a low kick but Tupolski avoids it.
Tupolski misses the jab.
Pereira throws a body shot but no joy.
Pereira looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tupolski throws a predictable looking body shot
and Pereira counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tupolski is looking to land body kicks.
Pereira tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tupolski was well out of range. Poor timing from Pereira.
Pereira takes a swing at Tupolski's ribcage but misses.
Pereira takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T4#
Tupolski misses with a hook. Pereira ducked under it nicely.
Pereira throws a low kick but Tupolski moves out of range easily.
As Pereira backs away, Tupolski returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Tupolski fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Pereira is out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tupolski lands with a kick to the ribs.
Pereira misses with a body shot.
Tupolski is looking to counter with a body kick.
Tupolski throws a half hearted mid kick.
Pereira is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Tupolski rather than just go for the knockout.
Tupolski needs to keep his hands up - Pereira had a free shot at his head there.
Pereira fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Pereira looks for the body kick but Tupolski saw that one coming.
Tupolski misses with a leg kick.
Tupolski throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pereira throws a sloppy head kick and Tupolski moves out of range easily.
Pereira throws a sloppy head kick and Tupolski moves out of range easily.
Some bone on bone action there as Pereira checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Tupolski throws a body kick that misses.
Pereira doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
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 Katurian Tupolski will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Tupolski moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Pereira moves out of range of the body kick from Tupolski.
Tupolski looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Pereira was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Pereira misses with a low kick as Tupolski jumps back.
Tupolski is looking to counter with a body kick.
Tupolski throws a low kick but it's checked well by Pereira.
Tupolski feints and then cracks Pereira's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pereira down.
Tupolski takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Katurian Tupolski is winning the standup battle so far.
Pereira tries to clinch but Tupolski moves out of range.
Tupolski throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pereira stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Pereira tries to land a leg kick but Tupolski saw it coming and moves away.
Tupolski feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Pereira's calf.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That kick from Tupolski tenderised Pereira's leg. Pereira is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tupolski fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tupolski blocks the body kick.
Pereira avoids the body shot from Tupolski.
Tupolski scores with a punch to the head.#T1#
Tupolski moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Pereira might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Tupolski has got the better of the exchanges.
Pereira fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Pereira connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Pereira moves out of range of the body kick from Tupolski.
Pereira walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tupolski throws the kick towards the body but Pereira avoids it.
Pereira looks to score with a jab to the body but Tupolski is just out of range.
Tupolski is looking to slow Pereira down with leg kicks.
Pereira wants to slow Tupolski down by chopping away at his legs.
Tupolski looks for the body kick but Pereira saw that one coming.
Pereira shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Tupolski eats them both and turns towards Pereira to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CUT2#
It looks like Katurian Tupolski has been cut.
Tupolski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tupolski misses with a body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pereira! But no joy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tupolski throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pereira counters with a good low kick that Tupolski was not able to check.
A low kick from Tupolski is predictable there
and Pereira connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Pereira misses the shot to the body.
A shot to the liver by Pereira. Beautiful body shot.
Tupolski moves out of range as Pereira strikes.
Tupolski cracks Pereira with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Pereira walks forward, straight into a front kick from Tupolski.
Pereira's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Pereira throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tupolski counters with a nice leg kick.
Tupolski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pereira moves out of range of the body kick from Tupolski.
Tupolski throws out a powerful jab.
Tupolski feints and then cracks Pereira's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pereira down.
Pereira throws a head kick that misses.
Tupolski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tupolski buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Pereira checks a leg kick.
Tupolski jabs Pereira right on the nose. Pereira blinks but takes it well.#T3#
Tupolski tries to land a front kick but Pereira steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tupolski checks the leg kick.
Tupolski just misses with a punch to the body.
Pereira only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Tupolski clobbers Pereira with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Pereira walks into a jab.
Pereira on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tupolski throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tupolski throws a hook but Pereira avoids it easily.
Tupolski takes a swing at Pereira's ribcage but misses.
Pereira misses with a head kick.
A slow jab from Pereira misses its intended target.
Pereira keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tupolski.
Pereira misses with a body kick.
Tupolski scores with a spinning back kick!
Pereira lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #T4#
Jab, jab by Tupolski - just one landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pereira takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tupolski throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Pereira connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Pereira throws a sloppy head kick and Tupolski moves out of range easily.
Pereira slips under a jab.
Tupolski just misses with a punch to the body.
Pereira throws out a counter right but Tupolski avoids it with no problem.
Pereira misses with a body punch
and Tupolski counters with a nice body kick.
A clash of legs there as Pereira blocks the low kick.
Pereira moves away from the strike by Tupolski.
A low kick from Tupolski misses
and Pereira counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tupolski connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tupolski lands with a nice body kick.
Tupolski rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pereira counters with a stiff right hand.
Tupolski moves out of range of the body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Katurian Tupolski dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Katurian Tupolski's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Tupolski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tupolski takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Pereira throws a looping overhand right but Tupolski ducks down to avoid it.
Tupolski looks to score with a jab to the body but Pereira is just out of range.
Tupolski on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Tupolski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Tupolski misses.
Pereira only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Pereira ducks right into an uppercut from Tupolski.
Pereira misses with a looping right.
Pereira uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tupolski.
Pereira flicks out a counter leg kick but Tupolski steps away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Tupolski is predictable there
and Pereira counters with a nice kick to the body.
Pereira tries to work over Tupolski's front leg with a kick but Tupolski checks it.
Tupolski swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Pereira connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pereira tried to score with a low kick but Tupolski checks it.
Tupolski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T1#
Pereira is looking to score with low kicks.
Tupolski avoids the body shot from Pereira.
A little feinted left hand from Tupolski on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A big left from Tupolski misses.
Tupolski lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tupolski is looking to land body kicks.
Pereira was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Tupolski explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Tupolski lands a leg kick that knocks Pereira off balance momentarily.
Crunch! Tupolski slams his shin into Pereira's torso.
Tupolski tries to clinch up but Pereira circles away and keeps his distance.
Tupolski moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tupolski. Pereira does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tupolski jabs Pereira to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tupolski throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tupolski lands a body shot.
Tupolski takes a swing at Pereira's ribcage but misses.
Pereira is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Tupolski with a body shot.
Miguel Pereira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Katurian Tupolski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tupolski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pereira can do to turn this around?#T2#
Pereira tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Tupolski on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tupolski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pereira moves out of range as Tupolski throws a body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tupolski lands with a shot to the body.
Tupolski throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Pereira's head.
Pereira connects with a jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Pereira.
Tupolski with a jab.
Pereira is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tupolski. That's going to slow Pereira down.
Tupolski tries to work over Pereira's front leg with a kick but Pereira checks it.
Tupolski lands a head shot.#T3#
A slapping leg kick lands for Tupolski.
Tupolski misses with a kick to the body.
Pereira checks a leg kick.
Pereira was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Pereira connects with a right hand. Tupolski shakes it off.
Tupolski slips a jab from Pereira.
Tupolski throws a sloppy head kick and Pereira moves out of range easily.
Pereira buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Pereira misses with a straight left. #CL#
Tupolski closes the distance and pushes Pereira back into the cage.
Pereira can't find room to land a body shot as Tupolski controls the action.
Tupolski softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pereira effectively controlling the action here.
Pereira lands a hook that snaps the head of Tupolski backwards. #T4#
A head punch on the inside from Pereira fails to land.
A short right from Pereira on the inside.
Tupolski takes a shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pereira misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pereira tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pereira misses with some punches.
Tupolski blocking some punches.
Pereira slowing the pace effectively.
Pereira doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pereira throws a punch but it's blocked by Tupolski.
Pereira misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pereira throws a head punch that misses.

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 Katurian Tupolski.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tupolski, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Katurian Tupolski!
A very excited looking Katurian Tupolski rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: Combate 10: Aas vs Pouko
Date: Jun 24, 2017

#R1#
Tupolski loads up on a big right hand but Dall slips the punch.
Dall closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tupolski circles away.#TD#
Dall shoots in and gets a takedown into Tupolski's guard.#ES2#
Tupolski has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Dall off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Good work by Tupolski as he checks the leg kick.
Tupolski looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tupolski fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dall.
Dall ducks under a wild hook from Tupolski.
Tupolski dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dall. That did some damage!
A chopping leg kick lands by Tupolski.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tupolski jabs at Dall's body.
Dall shoots for a double leg takedown but Tupolski sprawls well. He's pushed Dall's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dall checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dall appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Tupolski misses the shot to the body.
A quick step to the side and Dall tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Katurian Tupolski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dall has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Tupolski.
Tupolski smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tupolski throws a leg kick but Dall moved away.#T1#
Dall misses with a body shot.
Tupolski doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Dall throws a leg kick but Tupolski sees it coming and moves out of range.
Tupolski lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Dall looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tupolski looks to land a left hand but Dall moved out of range nicely.#TD#
Dall looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#ES2#
Tupolski kicks Dall off and gets back to his feet.
Katurian Tupolski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tupolski throws the left hand but Dall avoids the punch easily.
Tupolski thuds his right hand into Dall's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dall keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tupolski.
Dall fires out a quick counter leg kick but Tupolski just manages to avoid it.
Dall lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tupolski blocks the body kick.
A good leg kick by Tupolski.
Tupolski takes a swing at Dall's ribcage but misses.
Tupolski scores with a nice right hand. #T2#
A good leg kick by Tupolski.
Tupolski doesn't manage to clinch there - Dall circles away.
Dall shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tupolski but Tupolski pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Synyx Dall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tupolski lands a jab to the head.
Tupolski jabs at Dall's body.#CL2#
Tupolski closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Dall breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tupolski feints and then cracks Dall's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dall down.
Dall lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tupolski throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Dall feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tupolski's calf.
A jab lands there for Tupolski.
Dall checks a leg kick.
Tupolski moves out of range of the body kick from Dall. #T3#
Tupolski lets loose with a powerful body kick. Dall will feel that in the morning.
Tupolski works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That kick from Tupolski tenderised Dall's leg. Dall is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dall darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Tupolski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL2#
Tupolski closes the distance and pushes Dall back into the cage.#BC#
Dall pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tupolski throws a leg kick which misses Dall's front leg but catches the back leg as Dall tries to avoid it.
Tupolski misses with a body kick.
Dall tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tupolski tries a quick counter leg kick but Dall is wise to it.
Dall fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tupolski manages to avoid it.
Dall scores with a nice head shot.
Tupolski lands a nice looking body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dall steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tupolski.
Tupolski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dall half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Dall dives in for a single leg takedown but Tupolski sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#T4#
A big left from Dall misses.
Tupolski moves out of range of the body kick from Dall.
Tupolski throws a leg kick but Dall sees it coming and moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Dall tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tupolski bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dall's head backwards.
Dall checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A little feinted left hand from Dall on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tupolski fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dall on the side of the head.
Tupolski loads up on a big right hand but Dall slips the punch.
Tupolski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tupolski now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Dall has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tupolski.
Tupolski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A big right from Tupolski misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dall walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Dall takes a swing at Tupolski's ribcage but misses.
Crunch! Tupolski slams his shin into Dall's torso.
Dall lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tupolski at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Katurian Tupolski dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Tupolski smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tupolski takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Katurian Tupolski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tupolski.
Tupolski throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Dall tries to work over Tupolski's front leg with a kick but Tupolski checks it.
A clash of legs there as Tupolski blocks the low kick.
Dall gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tupolski misses with a low kick as Dall jumps back.
It looked like Dall was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Tupolski checks a low kick from Dall.
Tupolski chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tupolski throws a leg kick but Dall sees it coming and checks it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tupolski avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Dall is looking to wear down Tupolski with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Dall moves out of range as Tupolski throws a body kick.
Dall half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tupolski.
Dall bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tupolski's head.
Dall fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tupolski checks it well. #T1#
Tupolski scores with a jab to the body.
Tupolski throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Dall throws out a loose jab but Tupolski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tupolski throws a hook but Dall avoids it easily.
Dall misses with a body kick.
Tupolski has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Tupolski pushes Dall away with a front kick.
Tupolski blocks a jab.
Dall dives in and grabs Tupolski's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tupolski pushes down on Dall's head and hops out.
Tupolski lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tupolski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dall throws out the jab.
Tupolski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dall sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tupolski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tupolski is looking to land body kicks.
Tupolski looks to score with a jab to the body but Dall is just out of range.
A combination from Dall does no damage.
Tupolski doesn't manage to clinch there - Dall circles away.
An inside leg kick lands from Tupolski. #T2#
Tupolski lands with a shot to the body.
Dall looks for a takedown but Tupolski sprawls well.
Tupolski tries to land a front kick but Dall steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tupolski scores with a jab. Dall acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Dall keeps the fight on the outside.
Dall tries to counter with a takedown but Tupolski is quick to defend against it.
Tupolski throws a big shot that misses.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Tupolski - that will leave a mark!
That kick from Tupolski tenderised Dall's leg. Dall is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dall uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tupolski.
Tupolski throws a good cross that connects.
Tupolski walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tupolski tries to clinch but Dall is having none of it.
Tupolski looks to score with a jab to the body but Dall is just out of range.
Tupolski blocks a head kick by Dall. #T3#
A cross from Tupolski lands.
Tupolski throws a looping overhand right but Dall ducks down to avoid it.
Dall throws out a leg kick but Tupolski moves out of range and Dall only half commits.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tupolski thumps Dall with a low kick.
Dall pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dall misses with a leg kick.
Tupolski throws the left hand but Dall avoids the punch easily.
Tupolski misses with a low kick.
Tupolski blocks a jab.#TD#
Dall fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Tupolski to the ground. Dall is now in Tupolski's guard.
Dall advances to half guard.
Dall throwing shots but Tupolski is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dall looks to land a strike but Tupolski avoids it nicely and regains full guard.#T4#
Dall wants to control from the top but Tupolski keeps moving.
Dall stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tupolski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Katurian Tupolski has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tupolski is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Dall passes easily into side control. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dall has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Tupolski!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Katurian Tupolski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Tupolski tries to land a front kick but Dall steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dall swings for the body but Tupolski moves out of range.
Jab by Tupolski.
Dall walks into a straight right hand from Tupolski.
Tupolski tries to clinch but Dall moves out of range.
A slow jab from Dall misses its intended target. #TD#
Dall throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Tupolski was covering up waiting for the punch and Dall finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES2#
Tupolski uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Dall will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Dall looks to land a right hand but Tupolski moved out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dall feints and then cracks Tupolski's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tupolski down.
Dall moves out of range of the body kick from Tupolski.
Tupolski does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #T1#
Dall clobbers Tupolski with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Tupolski lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A leg kick checked by Dall.
Dall changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Dall throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tupolski misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tupolski moves out of range as Dall throws a body kick.
Tupolski on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dall tried to score with a low kick but Tupolski checks it.
Dall looks to throw the jab but Tupolski is out of range.
Tupolski bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Tupolski throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tupolski throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tupolski throws a low kick, looking for Dall's leg but Dall calmly moves out of range.
Tupolski is looking to land body kicks.
Synyx Dall has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Katurian Tupolski is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Dall pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tupolski bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Tupolski. Dall shrugs it off though.
Dall takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dall blocks a low kick nicely.
Dall tries to counter with a takedown but Tupolski is quick to defend against it.
Tupolski scores with a one two! Dall had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Tupolski takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tupolski tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dall throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dall will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Dall scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tupolski doesn't seem bothered though.
Dall misses with a body kick.
Tupolski was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Tupolski throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL2#
Tupolski gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Stalling in the clinch from Dall.
Dall is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T3#
Dall takes a shot to the head.
Dall lands a shot to the body.
Dall misses with a body punch.
Dall makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dall tries to work over Tupolski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Dall breaks from the clinch. #TD#
Dall drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Dall pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tupolski is keeping the position for now. #T4##SUB#
Dall is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Tupolski is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Tupolski has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
Dall isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Tupolski stacks Dall 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 Tupolski!
Dall is trying to improve his position.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Katurian Tupolski.
Well Tupolski has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Katurian Tupolski!
In his post fight interview, Katurian Tupolski started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: VFA 12
Date: Apr 15, 2017

#R1#
Tupolski fails with an attempt to clinch.
McRae is looking to counter with a body kick.
McRae lets loose with a powerful body kick. Tupolski will feel that in the morning.#CL2#
Tupolski closes the distance and clinches.
Tupolski cracks McRae with a nice body shot.
A short right from McRae.
Tupolski gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
McRae misses with a punch to the body.
McRae throws a punch but it's blocked by Tupolski.
Tupolski lands a knee to the body.
McRae misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from McRae.
McRae lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tupolski backwards.
McRae definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
McRae working aggressively here.
Tupolski has a couple of punches blocked by McRae.
McRae blocks an uppercut.
Tupolski lands with a right to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice left hand lands by McRae.
Tupolski creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through McRae's defenses.
Tupolski lands a nice knee to the body. #T1#
McRae tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tupolski blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McRae lands a body punch in the clinch.
McRae goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tupolski works on McRae's body with a couple of short punches.
McRae throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tupolski blocks it with crossed arms.
Tupolski tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #BC2#
Tupolski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tupolski has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tupolski.
Tupolski jabs at McRae's body.
Tupolski thumps McRae with a low kick.
McRae throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McRae throws a sloppy head kick and Tupolski moves out of range easily.
A swing and a miss from McRae.
A good leg kick by Tupolski.
Tupolski works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
McRae throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tupolski keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tupolski connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tupolski connects with a solid leg kick.
A swing and a miss from McRae.
McRae throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tupolski appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tupolski tries to land a leg kick but McRae saw it coming and moves away.
McRae was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Tupolski looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McRae takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
McRae misses the shot to the body.
Tupolski moves away from the strike by McRae.
Tupolski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McRae throws a front kick that sends Tupolski stumbling back into the cage.
McRae throws a head kick that misses.
McRae on the wrong end of a nice jab.
McRae slips under a jab from Tupolski.
Tupolski darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Tupolski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McRae throws a nice looking combination but Tupolski bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T3#
McRae looks to land a body kick but Tupolski moved away.
A jab lands there for Tupolski.
McRae throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tupolski looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tupolski shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
McRae takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tupolski with a nice cross.
Tupolski is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! McRae had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Tupolski thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tupolski lands with an overhand left.
Tupolski lands a lovely overhand right.
McRae drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tupolski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McRae was well out of range. Poor timing from Tupolski.
Tupolski darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McRae throws a leg kick but Tupolski moved away.
McRae moves out of range as Tupolski throws a body kick.
Tupolski lands with a nice body kick.
McRae misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tupolski throws a nice outside leg kick. #T4#
Tupolski lands a leg kick that knocks McRae off balance momentarily.
Tupolski avoids the body shot from McRae.
McRae looks to land a left hand but Tupolski moved out of range nicely.
Tupolski unleashes a big counter combination but McRae bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A lazy body kick from Tupolski
and McRae counters with an inside leg kick.
McRae tries to score with a low kick but Tupolski moves his leg out of the way.
Tupolski throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tupolski looks to land a right hand but McRae moved out of range.
Tupolski scores with a jab to the body.
McRae feints and then cracks Tupolski's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tupolski down.
McRae finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
McRae slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from McRae misses the target.
McRae walks forward, straight into a front kick from Tupolski.
Tupolski lands a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tupolski moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tupolski rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McRae counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tupolski throws a chopping leg kick but McRae manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tupolski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tupolski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McRae.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Katurian Tupolski dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Crunch! Tupolski slams his shin into McRae's torso.
Tupolski on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tupolski throws a poor cross that misses
and McRae counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tupolski thinking.
McRae is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tupolski. McRae does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tupolski misses with an uppercut. McRae saw that one coming.
Tupolski moves away from the strike by McRae.
Tupolski doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Tupolski gets off balance looking for a body kick
and McRae counters with a nice low kick that buckles Tupolski's knee momentarily.
Tupolski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McRae jabs Tupolski to the body, keeping him at a distance.
McRae wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tupolski slips a jab and a cross from McRae.
A nice side step and Tupolski releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Tupolski fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McRae on the side of the head.
McRae swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tupolski lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McRae throws a one two combo.
McRae swings for the body but Tupolski moves out of range.
Tupolski scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tupolski thuds a left hand into McRae's body.
Tupolski scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T1#
McRae misses with a straight right.
McRae chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tupolski can pounce on him.
Tupolski connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CL2#
McRae tries to keep at a distance but Tupolski has taken the fight into the clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McRae misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Tupolski breaks from the clinch.
Tupolski thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tupolski throws a low kick but McRae avoids it.
Tupolski throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tupolski scores with a hook to the body. McRae takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tupolski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McRae on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tupolski. Tupolski obviously looking to wear him down.
McRae scores with a jab. Tupolski acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Tupolski punishes McRae's body with a nice straight punch.
McRae throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McRae checks a leg kick.
Tupolski looks to land a right hand but McRae moved out of range.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tupolski scores with a push kick.
Tupolski takes a swing at McRae's ribcage but misses.
Tupolski thows a body kick. McRae tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Tupolski takes a swing at McRae's ribcage but misses.
A lazy left from McRae finds it's target.
Tupolski pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tupolski feints and then cracks McRae's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McRae down.
Tupolski throws a nice outside leg kick.
McRae blocks a leg kick.
McRae throws a quick counter head kick but Tupolski was just out of range.
McRae misses with a head kick.
Tupolski bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McRae's head backwards.
A nice leg kick lands there from McRae.
McRae has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.#CL2#
Tupolski moves into range and clinches up with McRae.
McRae avoids the elbow strike from Tupolski, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McRae.
Tupolski tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McRae avoids it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tupolski. #T3#
Tupolski trying to land knees to the body.
McRae swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McRae missing with knees to the body. #BC2#
Tupolski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Good standup being displayed there by McRae as he connects with a hook.
McRae attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Tupolski missing with a left hand there. McRae was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tupolski moves out of range of the body kick from McRae.
Tupolski swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McRae on the wrong end of a nice hook.
McRae dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tupolski. That did some damage!
Tupolski wants to land a leg kick but McRae is out of range.
McRae was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice shot lands for Tupolski.
Tupolski ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McRae swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tupolski lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and McRae has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from McRae and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Tupolski misses with a body kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tupolski.
Tupolski throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tupolski pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tupolski takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Donk. Tupolski catches McRae right on the button with a cross.
Tupolski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McRae cracks Tupolski with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
McRae cracks Tupolski with a good jab.
McRae throws a big shot that misses.
Tupolski throws a hook but McRae avoids it easily.
Tupolski throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Tupolski!
McRae misses with a body shot.
Tupolski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McRae sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McRae swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Katurian Tupolski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McRae walks into a jab.
McRae has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tupolski.
Tupolski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McRae.
McRae looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Tupolski throws a leg kick which misses McRae's front leg but catches the back leg as McRae tries to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Katurian Tupolski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
McRae swinging wildly here.
McRae is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tupolski connects with an inside leg kick.
McRae displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tupolski throws out the jab.
Tupolski with a hook.
Tupolski feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits McRaes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Tupolski attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tupolski throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tupolski, right into the meat.
Tupolski lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tupolski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McRae.
McRae drops his hands momentarily and Tupolski takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
McRae checks the leg kick nicely there.
McRae fires out a quick counter leg kick but Tupolski just manages to avoid it.
Katurian Tupolski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McRae takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tupolski thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd cheers as McRae lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tupolski doesn't seem phased though.#T1#
McRae with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McRae keeps the fight on the outside.
McRae looks to throw the jab but Tupolski is out of range.
Tupolski cracks the inside of McRae's front leg.
McRae misses with a low kick.
McRae will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
McRae lands with a good body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tupolski. That's going to slow McRae down.
McRae scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tupolski throws a head kick that misses.
Tupolski moves out of range of the strikes.
McRae throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
McRae throws a hook but Tupolski avoids it easily.
Tupolski only half commits to the counter leg kick.
McRae looks to throw the jab but Tupolski is out of range.
Tupolski counters with a body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tupolski.
Tupolski thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on McRae if he has to take too many more of those.
Some bone on bone action there as McRae checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Tupolski misses with a hook.
Liam McRae has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Katurian Tupolski is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
McRae is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tupolski.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tupolski swings for the body but McRae moves out of range.
Tupolski lands with an uppercut that bounces McRae off the cage and back into range.
Tupolski lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tupolski is looking to clinch but McRae is avoiding it.
McRae throws a body shot but no joy.
Tupolski moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Tupolski checks a leg kick.
Tupolski attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
McRae throws a chopping leg kick but Tupolski manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
McRae scores with a leg kick.
McRae moves out of range of the body kick from Tupolski.
Tupolski moves away from the strike by McRae.
Tupolski takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
McRae throws a jab when Tupolski was well out of range.
Tupolski throws a series of punches but McRae avoids them all with ease.
Tupolski lands with a good body shot.#T3#
Tupolski throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A little feinted left hand from McRae on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McRae has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Tupolski.
Tupolski misses with a looping left.
Donk. McRae catches Tupolski right on the button with a cross.#CL2#
Tupolski moves into the clinch.
McRae tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Katurian Tupolski seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
McRae lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McRae working aggressively here.
McRae swings wildly with an uppercut but Tupolski uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McRae.
McRae using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body. #T4#
McRae has a couple of punches blocked by Tupolski.
Tupolski throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McRae blocks it with crossed arms.
McRae trying to land knees to the body.
McRae misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tupolski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McRae swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McRae missing with knees to the body.
McRae misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tupolski blocking some punches.
McRae tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McRae misses with a punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Katurian Tupolski.
I've got Tupolski 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Katurian Tupolski!
A very excited looking Katurian Tupolski rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: VFA 7
Date: Mar 11, 2017

#R1#
Tupolski blocks the body kick.
Bosch looks to land a left hand but Tupolski moved out of range nicely.
Bosch misses with a looping right.
Bosch lands a jab to the nose.
Bosch tries to work over Tupolski's front leg with a kick but Tupolski checks it.
Katurian Tupolski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tupolski.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bosch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bosch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tupolski manages to avoid it.
Tupolski misses with a body kick.
Tupolski misses with a body kick.
Tupolski scores with a sloppy right hand. Bosch should have avoided that one.
Bosch slips a jab from Tupolski.
Bosch uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tupolski.
Bosch throws a head kick but Tupolski moves out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tupolski.
Tupolski pushes Bosch away with a front kick.
Tupolski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tupolski ducks under a wild hook from Bosch.
Bosch lands a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tupolski throws a low kick, looking for Bosch's leg but Bosch calmly moves out of range.
Tupolski lands with a hook. Bosch tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tupolski. That's going to slow Bosch down. #T1#
A good leg kick by Tupolski.
Bosch is looking to slow Tupolski down with leg kicks.
Nice body punch from Bosch.
Bosch bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Tupolski staying out of range there.
Bosch scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tupolski swings for the body but Bosch moves out of range.
Tupolski throws a hook but Bosch avoids it easily.
Tupolski changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tupolski thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bosch walks forward, straight into a front kick from Tupolski.
Bosch thows a body kick. Tupolski tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Tupolski avoids the body shot from Bosch.
Bosch uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tupolski.
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!
Bosch fakes the leg kick and cracks Tupolski in the body.
Tupolski rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bosch counters with a nice body shot.
Bosch moves out of range as Tupolski strikes.
Tupolski throws a poor cross that misses
and Tupolski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tupolski misses with a body kick.
Bosch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tupolski manages to avoid it.#T2#
Bosch throws out a loose jab but Tupolski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tupolski walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bosch checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Tupolski dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bosch. That did some damage!
Bosch definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tupolski looks to land a left hand but Bosch moved out of range nicely.
Bosch throws a jab but it's blocked by Tupolski.
Tupolski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bosch.
Tupolski goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bosch pushes Tupolski away with a front kick.
A big left from Bosch misses.
Bosch tries to clinch but Tupolski is having none of it.
Bosch misses with a body shot.
Tupolski throws a jab but it's blocked by Bosch.
Tupolski avoids the head kick by Bosch.
Tupolski dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bosch. That did some damage!
An inside leg kick lands from Bosch.
Tupolski delivers a nice body kick.
Bosch pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A punch lands to the side of Bosch 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tupolski takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tupolski misses with a low kick. #T3#
Bosch throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bosch jabs at Tupolski's body.
Tupolski chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bosch throws a right and a left that Tupolski avoids nicely.
Bosch throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
And Tupolski responds with a good body kick, but Bosch manages to step out the way in time.
Tupolski goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tupolski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bosch takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bosch looks to land a body kick but Tupolski moved away.
Bosch checks a low kick from Tupolski.
Bosch moves out of range as Tupolski throws a body kick.
Tupolski misses with an uppercut.
Tupolski just misses with a punch to the body.
Tupolski closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tupolski takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tupolski moves out of range as Bosch throws a body kick.
Tupolski on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bosch throws a shot from downtown. Tupolski moves away and avoids it.
Tupolski throws out a counter right but Bosch avoids it with no problem.
Tupolski blocks a jab.
Bosch on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T4#
Bosch tests Tupolski's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A big right from Bosch misses.
Tupolski looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bosch will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bosch misses with a body kick.
Bosch blocks a leg kick.
Tupolski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tupolski throws a body kick that misses.
Tupolski dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bosch does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Bosch thows a body kick. Tupolski tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bosch. Tupolski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bosch looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tupolski misses with a hook.
Bosch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tupolski manages to avoid it.
Tupolski connects with a looping right hand.
Tupolski misses with a body kick.
Bosch swings for the body but Tupolski moves out of range.
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 Heribert Bosch will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Tupolski blocks the body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bosch. Tupolski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tupolski connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Tupolski throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tupolski drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tupolski feints and then cracks Bosch's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bosch down.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tupolski lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Bosch has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bosch and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Tupolski with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bosch avoids a kick to the body.
Good leg kick by Tupolski there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tupolski.
Tupolski lands a lovely overhand right.
Tupolski clobbers Bosch with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Tupolski connects with an inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tupolski throws a body kick that misses.
A jab from Tupolski does it's job there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bosch. Tupolski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tupolski with a hook.
Tupolski gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Bosch to counter with a crisp jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tupolski. That's going to slow Bosch down. #T1#
Tupolski misses the shot to the body.
Tupolski blocks a jab.
Tupolski swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tupolski moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bosch throws out a loose jab but Tupolski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bosch throws a jab when Tupolski was well out of range.
Katurian Tupolski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bosch lands a high kick!
Tupolski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tupolski throws a leg kick which misses Bosch's front leg but catches the back leg as Bosch tries to avoid it.
Bosch thuds a left hand into Tupolski's body.
Tupolski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tupolski looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tupolski looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A quick step to the side and Bosch tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bosch lands a nice shot that snaps Tupolski's head back.
Tupolski looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tupolski thumps Bosch with a low kick.
Decent striking displayed by Bosch there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bosch thumps Tupolski with a low kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tupolski.
Bosch moves out of range of the body kick.
Tupolski walks forward, straight into a front kick from Bosch.
Tupolski lands with a good body shot.#T2#
Bosch throws a head kick that misses.
A jab lands there for Bosch.
Bosch tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tupolski checks a leg kick nicely.
Tupolski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bosch connects with a body shot.
Bosch misses with a wild body shot.
Tupolski misses with a looping left.
Bosch scores with a jab to the jaw.
Tupolski steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Bosch. That one must have hurt.
Bosch throws a body punch but Tupolski moves out of range.
Bosch fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tupolski misses with a body kick.
Tupolski lands a leg kick that knocks Bosch off balance momentarily.
Bosch misses with a low kick. #CL2#
Tupolski darts in and clinches Bosch up against the cage.
Bosch swings wildly with an uppercut but Tupolski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bosch tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Tupolski landing knees to the body.
Tupolski throws a punch but it's blocked by Bosch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bosch as Tupolski tries to tie him up.
Tupolski lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tupolski pushes Bosch back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bosch blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bosch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tupolski.
Bosch throws a punch but it's blocked by Tupolski.
Bosch tries a body shot but Tupolski blocks it.
Tupolski lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bosch takes a knee right on the jaw!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bosch.
A short left from Tupolski.
Tupolski tries to land knees in the clinch but Bosch avoids the damage to the body.
Bosch throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tupolski prevents a body shot from Bosch. #T4#
Bosch blocks an elbow strike.
Tupolski trying to land knees to the body. #BC2#
Tupolski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tupolski throws a leg kick
and Bosch cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bosch's corner calls for a 1-2. Bosch obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bosch misses with a body shot.
A big right from Bosch misses.
Tupolski appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bosch looks for the body kick but Tupolski saw that one coming.
Tupolski checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tupolski misses with a head kick.
Bosch scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tupolski lands a nice looking kick to the body. Bosch takes a step back to recover.
Tupolski has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Bosch.
Bosch tried to score with a low kick but Tupolski checks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bosch throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tupolski throws out a counter right but Bosch avoids it with no problem.
Tupolski takes one on the button.
Bosch fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tupolski looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tupolski lands a body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tupolski.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Katurian Tupolski will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Bosch connects with a crisp jab.
Bosch throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bosch lands a nice looking body shot.
Tupolski looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tupolski looks for the body kick but Bosch saw that one coming.
Bosch scores with the left hand. Tupolski knows he should have avoided that one.
Tupolski misses with a right hand
and Bosch counters with a body kick that stops Tupolski in his tracks momentarily.
Bosch is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tupolski pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bosch is out of range and Tupolski settles back down.
Bosch misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tupolski.
Bosch uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bosch on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Tupolski ducks under a wild hook from Bosch.
Tupolski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bosch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bosch.
Tupolski slips a jab from Bosch.
Bosch misses with a wild body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bosch throws an overhand right that lands on Tupolski's shoulder, as Tupolski tries to avoid the shot.
Tupolski digs a good hook to Bosch's body.
Jab from Bosch.#T1#
Tupolski connects with a single shot there.
Tupolski pushes Bosch away with a front kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Bosch blocks the leg kick.
A quick step to the side and Bosch tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bosch blocks the body kick.
Tupolski cracks a nice hook into Bosch's ribs.
Tupolski has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bosch throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tupolski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tupolski throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tupolski throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bosch looks to land a right hand but Tupolski moved out of range.
Bosch misses with a straight left.
Tupolski with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tupolski. Bosch does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bosch takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bosch throws a leg kick #CL2#
and Tupolski moves into the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tupolski.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bosch misses with a punch to the body.
Bosch tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bosch tries to work over Tupolski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Tupolski tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bosch avoids it.
Bosch lands with a left to the head.
Bosch lands with a right to the head.
Tupolski lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bosch backwards.
Tupolski lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bosch tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tupolski digs a right hand underneath Bosch's ribcage. Bosch let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bosch tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bosch presses Tupolski against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tupolski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bosch struggles to land a body shot inside as Tupolski controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Tupolski fails to land.
Bosch tries to work over Tupolski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tupolski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bosch tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bosch stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bosch being controlled against the cage.
Bosch tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
A nice left hand lands by Tupolski.
Tupolski tries to work over Bosch's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tupolski has had enough of the clinch but Bosch keeps him there for the moment.
Bosch tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bosch working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tupolski is working Bosch over against the cage.
Tupolski misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bosch.
Tupolski lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Bosch lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tupolski backwards.
Bosch lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tupolski lands a right hand.
Bosch throws a head punch that misses.
Bosch tries to work over Tupolski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tupolski lands a body shot in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bosch.
Katurian Tupolski seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T4#
Tupolski softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Tupolski - that landed with a thud.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bosch avoids the elbow strike from Tupolski, against the cage.
Bosch lands a body punch. #BC2#
Tupolski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bosch throws a jab when Tupolski was well out of range.
Bosch scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bosch misses with a looping left.
Tupolski feints a counter leg kick.
That kick from Tupolski tenderised Bosch's leg. Bosch is trying to keep his angry face on.
That kick from Bosch tenderised Tupolski's leg. Tupolski is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bosch wants to clinch up but Tupolski keeps it at a distance.
Tupolski scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tupolski misses with a body kick.
Bosch scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tupolski lands a body shot.
Tupolski jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tupolski lands with a nice body kick.
Bosch scores with a hook to the body. Tupolski takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Katurian Tupolski.
I think Tupolski 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Katurian Tupolski!
A very excited looking Katurian Tupolski rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: VFA 2 James vs. Nakamura
Date: Feb 04, 2017

#R1#
Tupolski goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tupolski throws out a leg kick but McRae moves out of range and Tupolski only half commits.
McRae throws a hook but Tupolski avoids it easily.
McRae throws a head kick that misses.
Tupolski connects with an inside leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
McRae lands a really nice looking cross but Tupolski seems unphased.
McRae blocks the body kick.
McRae throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tupolski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McRae moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromTupolski.
McRae throws the left hand but Tupolski avoids the punch easily.
A solid body kick from Tupolski.
Tupolski throws a big shot that misses.
A big right from Tupolski misses.
Tupolski takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
McRae stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tupolski.
Tupolski dips to his left and cracks McRae with an uppercut!
A clash of legs there as McRae blocks the low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Tupolski misses the target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McRae misses with a lunging right hand
letting Tupolski counter with a right hand.
Tupolski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McRae tries to bum rush Tupolski with a series of wild strikes but Tupolski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McRae takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tupolski throws a shot from downtown. McRae moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Tupolski misses with a leg kick.
A big right from McRae misses.
Tupolski throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Tupolski connects with an inside leg kick.
Tupolski bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Tupolski throws a front kick that sends McRae stumbling back into the cage.
McRae throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McRae takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tupolski feints and then cracks McRae's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McRae down.
Tupolski connects with an inside leg kick.
Tupolski tries a head kick but it misses.
Tupolski misses with a body shot.
Katurian Tupolski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tupolski checks a low kick from McRae.
Tupolski on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tupolski blocks a head kick by McRae.
A lazy left from McRae finds it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McRae throws a right hand that Tupolski ducks under and follows up with a left that Tupolski also avoids with ease.
McRae walks into a jab.
McRae tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tupolski has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Tupolski throws a body kick that misses. #T2#
McRae throws a head kick that misses.
We've been told by McRae's head coaches at Brimstone Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Tupolski tries to clinch but McRae moves out of range.
McRae jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tupolski lands a nice looking body kick.
McRae swings for the body but Tupolski moves out of range.
Tupolski lands a body shot.
McRae throws a jab but it's blocked by Tupolski.
A big right from McRae misses.
McRae swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jab from Tupolski.
Tupolski pushes McRae away with a front kick.
Tupolski stuns McRae with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from McRae misses the target.
McRae checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tupolski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tupolski does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Tupolski misses with a straight right.
McRae takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A decent looking cross lands there for McRae.#T3#
McRae scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
McRae moves out of range of the body kick.
McRae moves out of range of the body kick from Tupolski.
Tupolski lands a really nice looking cross but McRae seems unphased.
Tupolski lands a nice looking body kick.
Tupolski slips a straight right by McRae.
A telegraphed right hand from McRae misses the target.
Tupolski finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Tupolski on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A bone on bone clash there as McRae blocks the leg kick.
Tupolski ducks under a wild hook from McRae.
Tupolski throws a half hearted mid kick.
McRae on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tupolski. Tupolski obviously looking to wear him down.
Tupolski slips under a jab from McRae.
McRae misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McRae is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Tupolski lands a right hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McRae stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tupolski.
Tupolski misses with a hook.
Tupolski throws a sloppy head kick and McRae moves out of range easily.
Tupolski throws out a leg kick but McRae moves out of range and Tupolski only half commits. #T4#
Tupolski tries to clinch up but McRae circles away and keeps his distance.
Tupolski throws a sloppy head kick and McRae moves out of range easily.
McRae lands a nice looking body shot.
McRae will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Tupolski looks to score with a jab to the body but McRae is just out of range.
McRae throws a leg kick which misses Tupolski's front leg but catches the back leg as Tupolski tries to avoid it.
McRae jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And Tupolski responds with a good body kick, but McRae manages to step out the way in time.
McRae tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tupolski was well out of range. Poor timing from McRae.
Tupolski catches McRae with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
McRae with a body punch. A glancing blow.
McRae lands a body shot.
McRae is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tupolski fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McRae.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Tupolski checks a leg kick.
Tupolski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tupolski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McRae fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tupolski manages to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McRae is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tupolski.
Tupolski throws out a leg kick but McRae moves out of range and Tupolski only half commits.
Tupolski misses with a straight right.
McRae throws a big shot that misses.
McRae moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Katurian Tupolski 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#
McRae scores with a head kick. Tupolski tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Tupolski connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tupolski bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
McRae has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
McRae keeps the fight on the outside.
McRae avoids the body shot from Tupolski.
Katurian Tupolski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tupolski looks to land a right hand but McRae moved out of range.
McRae moves out of range of the body kick from Tupolski.
Tupolski ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McRae steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Tupolski. That one must have hurt.
McRae throws the kick towards the body but Tupolski avoids it.
McRae misses with an uppercut.
McRae throws a head kick that Tupolski semi-blocks.
McRae misses the jab.
McRae throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McRae throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tupolski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McRae moves away.
Tupolski scores with a nice strike.
Tupolski misses with a low kick.
Tupolski slips a straight right by McRae.
Tupolski moves into range and connects with a jab. #T1#
McRae misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tupolski.
Tupolski throws a body shot but no joy.
Tupolski throws a nice outside leg kick.
McRae uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tupolski.
Tupolski lands a lovely overhand right.
A clash of legs there as McRae blocks the low kick.
McRae missing with a left hand there. Tupolski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
McRae takes a swing at Tupolski's ribcage but misses.
Tupolski throws a front kick that sends McRae stumbling back into the cage.
Tupolski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McRae was well out of range. Poor timing from Tupolski.
Tupolski avoids the body shot from McRae.
Tupolski lands with an overhand left.
McRae scores with a shot to the body.
Tupolski lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A punch lands to the side of Tupolski 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tupolski takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
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!
Tupolski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McRae misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The fighters circling - McRae throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tupolski appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T2#
Tupolski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McRae.
Tupolski throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tupolski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tupolski getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Tupolski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A slow jab from McRae misses its intended target.
McRae throws a hook but Tupolski avoids it easily.
McRae looks to throw the jab but Tupolski is out of range.
Tupolski has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tupolski there as he acknowledges the shot.
Tupolski ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tupolski with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McRae to score with a decent uppercut.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tupolski.
McRae throws a leg kick but Tupolski sees it coming and moves out of range.
Tupolski lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tupolski digs a good body shot into McRae's ribs.
Tupolski fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McRae.
Tupolski avoids the head kick by McRae.
Tupolski throws an overhand right that lands on McRae's shoulder, as McRae tries to avoid the shot.
Tupolski moves out of range as McRae strikes.#T3#
McRae with a hook.
McRae waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tupolski.
McRae takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd cheers as Tupolski lands an impressive looking overhand right. McRae doesn't seem phased though.
Tupolski wants to clinch up but McRae keeps it at a distance.
McRae on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A solid body kick from Tupolski.
Tupolski dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tupolski throws a hook but McRae avoids it easily.
Tupolski tries to move into range but McRae moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Tupolski misses with a looping right.
Tupolski throws a body kick that misses.
It looked like McRae wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tupolski scores with a crisp jab that stopped McRae in his tracks.
Tupolski scores with a kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tupolski misses with a straight right.
Tupolski looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McRae wants to land a leg kick but Tupolski is out of range.
McRae jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McRae swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T4#
McRae keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tupolski.
McRae swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tupolski throws a front kick aimed at McRae's knee but McRae avoids it well.
A counter left hand to the body from McRae misses its target.
Tupolski lands a body shot.
McRae moves out of range of the body kick from Tupolski.
McRae jabs Tupolski to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tupolski takes one on the button.
McRae throws a head kick but Tupolski moves out of range.
McRae looks to score with a jab to the body but Tupolski is just out of range.
Tupolski throws a push kick but McRae slaps the foot to one side.
Tupolski is looking to land body kicks.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McRae.
Tupolski looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A slow jab from Tupolski misses its intended target.
Nice defenses there by Tupolski.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McRae misses with a straight left.
Tupolski misses with an uppercut. McRae saw that one coming.
Tupolski chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McRae swings for the body but Tupolski moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Katurian Tupolski will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Tupolski misses with a low kick.
Tupolski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McRae jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tupolski misses with a body kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Tupolski - that will leave a mark!
McRae drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tupolski connects with an inside leg kick.
McRae looks to land a left hand but Tupolski moved out of range nicely.
Nice defenses there by Tupolski.
McRae throws the left hand but Tupolski avoids the punch easily.
McRae on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tupolski is looking to land body kicks.
McRae misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tupolski.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McRae throws a body shot but no joy.
Some bone on bone action there as McRae checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
McRae is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
McRae is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tupolski.
McRae misses with a low kick.
Tupolski thows a left - swing and a miss!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tupolski. #T1#
Tupolski tries to land a front kick but McRae steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
McRae throws a looping overhand right but Tupolski ducks down to avoid it.
McRae moves out of range as Tupolski throws a body kick.
Tupolski delivers a nice body kick.
McRae loads up on a big right hand but Tupolski slips the punch.
McRae digs a good body shot into Tupolski's ribs.
McRae has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tupolski.
McRae fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
McRae looks to land a left hand but Tupolski moved out of range nicely.
Tupolski lands the left hand.
McRae takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tupolski thuds his shin into the meat of McRae's side.
Tupolski thuds a left hand into McRae's body.
McRae swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tupolski takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tupolski lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and McRae has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from McRae and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A big right from Tupolski misses.
Tupolski swings away with a leg kick that misses.
McRae throws a head kick but Tupolski moves out of range.
Katurian Tupolski is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
McRae tests Tupolski's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McRae throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice side step and Tupolski releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Crunch! Tupolski slams his shin into McRae's torso.
McRae throws the left hand but Tupolski avoids the punch easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McRae loads up on a big right hand but Tupolski slips the punch.
Tupolski keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
McRae lands a jab to Tupolski's midsection.
Tupolski plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
McRae on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
McRae misses with a hook.
McRae ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tupolski moves away.
McRae moves out of range of the body kick.
McRae cracks a nice hook into Tupolski's ribs.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tupolski, right into the meat.
Tupolski lands a nice shot to the body.
Tupolski throws a hook to the side of McRae's head but McRae sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice jab there from Tupolski.
McRae connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T3#
A shot to the liver by McRae. Beautiful body shot.
Tupolski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McRae.
Tupolski throws a leg kick but McRae sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Tupolski connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
McRae scores with a body shot.
Tupolski blocks a head kick by McRae.
McRae uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tupolski.
McRae lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tupolski scores with a jab to the body.
Tupolski swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McRae.
Tupolski loads up on a big right hand but McRae slips the punch.
Tupolski throws a low kick, looking for McRae's leg but McRae calmly moves out of range.
Tupolski throws a quick inside leg kick.
McRae misses with a hook.
Tupolski moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McRae shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tupolski! But no joy.
A slow jab from Tupolski misses its intended target.
McRae looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
McRae scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T4#
Tupolski tries to clinch up.
Liam McRae has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tupolski is looking to land body kicks.
Tupolski lands with a kick to the ribs.
McRae misses with an uppercut.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! McRae crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Tupolski - the referee stops the clock and McRae gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Tupolski. McRae manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Tupolski turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McRae scores with a jab to the head.
Tupolski is looking to land body kicks.
A punch lands to the side of Tupolski 's head but he takes it in his stride.
McRae takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Tupolski bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
McRae cracks Tupolski with an open hand slap.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Tupolski checks a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tupolski connects with an inside leg kick.
Tupolski moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tupolski takes a swing at McRae's ribcage but misses.
McRae ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Katurian Tupolski.
Well Tupolski has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Katurian Tupolski!
Katurian Tupolski spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: TWGC 14 (170lbs, D2): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 21, 2016

Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Katurian Tupolski and Mack Mythos. Tupolski comes into the arena with Mobb Deep - Shook Ones part II blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

175 cm
34 yrs
182 lbs

185 cm
28 yrs
180 lbs

Tupolski

Mythos

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Katurian Tupolski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Mack Mythos!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Alan Glass and Gwen Towbar.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?

Tupolski clinches.

Mythos turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Tupolski (0) vs (4) Mythos
Mythos slows the pace down.
Tupolski tries to improve position but can't.
Tupolski trying to remain calm as Mythos controls from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mythos trying to control the position but Tupolski is working away.
Tupolski manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Mythos seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tupolski wants to control but Mythos is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mythos looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Tupolski wants to control but Mythos is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tupolski has a hand on Mythos's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Mythos takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Score +3 for passing guard: Tupolski (0) vs (7) Mythos
Mythos prevents Tupolski from getting the reversal.
Mythos takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mythos wants to take his opponent's back but Tupolski doesn't allow it.
Mythos looking to control but Tupolski is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Tupolski is trying to escape the mount.
Tupolski prevents Mythos from taking his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mythos controlling the position easily from mount.
Mythos avoids the attempt from Tupolski to control.
Mythos fails to move to back control.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Mythos wants to control the pace but Tupolski is squirming around nicely.
Tupolski tries to hold on but Mythos pushes him away.
Mythos wants to control the pace but Tupolski is squirming around nicely.
Mythos takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Mythos looking to control but Tupolski is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Tupolski wants to control but Mythos is having none of it.
Tupolski is controlling an arm, preventing Mythos from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Mythos trying to control but Tupolski is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Mythos takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Tupolski tries to hold on but Mythos pushes him away.
Tupolski has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Mythos's lack of action.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Mythos tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tupolski knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Mythos controlling the action here.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Tupolski won't allow Mythos to pass to mount.
Mythos trying to control the pace.
Mythos trying to mount his opponent but Tupolski defends it.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Tupolski tries to get to full guard but Mythos has control of the leg.
Mythos seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tupolski does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mythos is looking to advance position but Tupolski won't allow it.
Mythos perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Tupolski won't allow Mythos to pass to mount.
Tupolski is looking for a sweep. Mythos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mythos in particular looking to stall.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Mythos prevents Tupolski from improving his position.
Still in half guard, Mythos seems content to control.
Mythos is stalling here. Tupolski is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Mythos seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Tupolski has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Tupolski (4) vs (7) Mythos
Tupolski is looking to take a break and control but Mythos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Mythos tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mythos wants to control but Tupolski postures up.
Mythos trying his best to control but Tupolski has mounted him.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Tupolski (6) vs (7) Mythos
Mythos tries to hold on but Tupolski pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Mythos is in all sorts of trouble here.
Mythos wants to hold on but Tupolski pushes him away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mythos wins on points by 7 to 6.
Mack Mythos seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Katurian Tupolski had this to say: 'Fighting is a tough business. All the props to my opponent - he was better tonight. I will be back stronger.'.

Event: EVO 245
Date: May 21, 2016

#R1#
Conan moves out of range of the body kick from Tupolski.
Conan attempts a counter takedown but Tupolski avoids it well and moves away.
Conan takes a swing at Tupolski's ribcage but misses.
Conan throws a hook to the side of Tupolski's head but Tupolski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Conan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Conan avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Tupolski throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Conan.
Conan throws a big shot that misses.
A lazy left from Conan finds it's target.
Conan swings for the body but Tupolski moves out of range.
Conan tries for a takedown but Tupolski sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A jab from Tupolski misses.
Tupolski throws a body shot but no joy.
Conan slips a straight right by Tupolski.
Tupolski throws a chopping leg kick but Conan manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tupolski looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tupolski looks for the body kick but Conan saw that one coming.
Tupolski keeps Conan at a distance using the push kick.
Conan shoots in for a double leg but Tupolski sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Conan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
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!
Tupolski connects with a body shot that sends Conan's belly button to the back.
Katurian Tupolski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Conan blocks a leg kick.#T1#
Tupolski misses with a kick to the body.
Conan jabs Tupolski to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tupolski misses with an uppercut.
Tupolski throws a push kick but Conan slaps the foot to one side.
Conan has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Tupolski.#CL2#
Tupolski takes the fight into the clinch.
Tupolski blocking some punches.
Conan tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tupolski smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edogawa Conan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tupolski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Conan takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Conan scores with a hook.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Conan.
Tupolski throws a low kick but Conan moves out of range easily.
Conan is looking for a counter combo.
Tupolski throws a sloppy head kick and Conan moves out of range easily.
Tupolski throws a push kick but Conan slaps the foot to one side.
Tupolski connects with a body shot that sends Conan's belly button to the back.
Conan throws a hook but Tupolski avoids it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Conan moves out of range as Tupolski throws a body kick.
Conan drops down looking for a counter takedown but Tupolski sprawls and moves away.#T2#
Tupolski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Conan was well out of range. Poor timing from Tupolski.
Conan jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Conan gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tupolski.
Conan has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Ryōzanpaku Dojo in the buildup to the fight.
Conan misses with a wild body shot.
Conan misses with a takedown
enabling Tupolski to counter with a crisp jab.
Tupolski bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Conan's head backwards.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Conan is defended easily by Tupolski.
Conan fails to land with a series of punches.
Tupolski fakes the leg kick and cracks Conan in the body.
Conan lands a really nice looking cross but Tupolski seems unphased.
Tupolski drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tupolski throws a half hearted mid kick.
Conan just misses with a punch to the body.
Tupolski throws out a counter right but Conan avoids it with no problem.
Conan misses with a looping left.
Conan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Conan takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T3##TD#
Tupolski gets caught flat footed, as Conan shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Conan wants to control from the top but Tupolski keeps moving.
Conan lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Conan sitting in guard here, content to control.
Tupolski avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tupolski working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Conan.
Conan postures up in Tupolski's guard and throws a big left but Tupolski blocks it.
Conan looking to pass the guard.
Conan wants to control from the top but Tupolski keeps moving. #T4#
Conan throwing strikes from guard but Tupolski blocks nicely.
Conan postures up in Tupolski's guard and throws a big left but Tupolski blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tupolski is wriggling around but Conan manages to pass to half guard.
Conan is trying to control the action in half guard but Tupolski is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Conan missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tupolski blocking the ground and pound attempt from Conan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Katurian Tupolski will probably get the nod.
That's time! Conan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Tupolski keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Conan fails to land the takedown.
Tupolski moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A swing and a miss from Conan.
Tupolski fakes the leg kick and cracks Conan in the body.
A shot to the body from Tupolski misses
and Conan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tupolski connects with an inside leg kick.
Conan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tupolski has time to react.
Conan's corner calls for a 1-2. Conan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Conan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tupolski sprawls well. Tupolski wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Conan gets slowly back to his feet.
And Tupolski responds with a good body kick, but Conan manages to step out the way in time.
Katurian Tupolski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tupolski's jab looks to have found its range, popping Conan under the eye.
Conan throws a body shot but no joy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tupolski throws a push kick but Conan slaps the foot to one side.
Conan throws a looping overhand right but Tupolski ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Conan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tupolski.
Tupolski lands a jab to Conan's midsection.
Tupolski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Conan moves away.
Conan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Conan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tupolski swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edogawa Conan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Conan just misses with a punch to the body.
Good shot there by Conan.
Tupolski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Conan throws an overhand right that lands on Tupolski's shoulder, as Tupolski tries to avoid the shot.
Tupolski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Conan misses with an uppercut. Tupolski saw that one coming.
Conan ducks under a wild hook from Tupolski.
Nice jab there from Tupolski.
Tupolski looks to throw the jab but Conan is out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Conan is defended easily by Tupolski.
Tupolski gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Conan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Conan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tupolski just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tupolski misses with a left hand
and Tupolski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tupolski keeps Conan at a distance using the push kick.
A lazy left from Tupolski finds it's target.
Katurian Tupolski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tupolski misses with a head kick.
Conan throws a big counter combination but Tupolski scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Conan misses with a left hand
and Tupolski counters with a straight right hand.
Conan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tupolski as he jumps to the side.
A big left from Conan misses.
Tupolski looks for the body kick but Conan saw that one coming.
Tupolski misses the jab.
Tupolski takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #TD#
Conan closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Tupolski did well to prevent Conan getting side control.
Conan trying to mount his opponent but Tupolski defends it.
Conan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tupolski keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Conan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T3#
Conan slips a nice elbow through Tupolski's hands, connecting with Tupolski's forehead.
Conan wants to take a breather but Tupolski is having none of it.
Conan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Conan tries to pass to full mount but Tupolski defends it.
Conan passes to side control.
Tupolski avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Conan. #T4#
Conan throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Tupolski is trying to buck Conan off.
Conan throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Conan trying to control the position but Tupolski is working away.
Tupolski wants to get back to his feet.
Conan misses with the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Edogawa Conan will probably get the nod.
That's time! Conan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Nice sprawl there from Tupolski as Conan shoots in.
Tupolski tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Conan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tupolski throws a looping overhand right but Conan ducks down to avoid it.
Tupolski gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Conan counters with a nice uppercut.
Tupolski connects with a jab.#TD#
Conan shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Conan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Conan thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Conan trying to advance position but Tupolski counters by regaining guard.
Tupolski keeping full guard, as Conan tries to pass. #T1#
Conan throws an elbow that misses. Tupolski uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Conan's guard. Nice move by Tupolski!#REVB#
Tupolski stopping the sweep attempt from Conan.
Conan working a defensive guard here. #SUB#
Conan has his feet on Tupolski's thighs here. He's pushed Tupolski off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Tupolski screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Edogawa Conan!
An out of breath Edogawa Conan thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Katurian Tupolski stepped up to the mic, saying 'Fighting is a tough business. All the props to my opponent - he was better tonight. I will be back stronger.'.

Event: EVO 241: Connemara vs Camacho
Date: Apr 27, 2016

#R1#
Tupolski lunges at Ragnvaldr with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ragnvaldr's hand.
Ragnvaldr lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tupolski's sensitive parts.
Tupolski connects with a looping right hand.
Tupolski lands with a thumping leg kick.
A big left from Tupolski misses.
Ragnvaldr throws a hook but Tupolski blocks it.
We've been told by Ragnvaldr's head coaches at Devils Den New York that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ragnvaldr throws a leg kick but Tupolski moved away.#TD#
Ragnvaldr gets the takedown into side control.
Tupolski prevents Ragnvaldr from improving position.
Ragnvaldr is looking to take a break and control but Tupolski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ragnvaldr looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Tupolski is avoiding damage well.
Ragnvaldr throwing strikes but Tupolski manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ragnvaldr is trying to work for a sweep but Tupolski has mounted him!#T1#
Ragnvaldr tries to reverse the position but Tupolski maintains control.
Ragnvaldr regains half guard.
Tupolski is thwarting Ragnvaldr's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Tupolski moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Ragnvaldr.
Ragnvaldr tries to buck Tupolski off but Tupolski is having none of it.
Tupolski working away.#T2##SU2#
Tupolski decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Tupolski checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ragnvaldr takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ragnvaldr.
Ragnvaldr lands a head shot.
Tupolski throws a sloppy head kick and Ragnvaldr moves out of range easily.
Ragnvaldr connects with a jab.
Tupolski delivers a nice body kick.
Ragnvaldr misses with a low kick.
Ragnvaldr slips a jab from Tupolski.
Tupolski misses the shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ragnvaldr fails with a takedown attempt.
Tupolski throws a big shot that misses.
Tupolski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T3#
Tupolski misses with an uppercut. Ragnvaldr saw that one coming.
Ragnvaldr looks to score with a jab to the body but Tupolski is just out of range.
Tupolski lands with a shot to the body.
Ragnvaldr throws a body shot but no joy.
Tupolski gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD#
and Ragnvaldr counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Ragnvaldr controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ragnvaldr seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Tupolski for as long as he can get away with.
Ragnvaldr trying to control but Tupolski is working from the bottom.
Tupolski wants to stand up but Ragnvaldr is controlling him. #T4#
Ragnvaldr trying to control the position from guard on top but Tupolski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #ES2#
Tupolski is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Ragnvaldr presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Ragnvaldr fails to pull guard.
Tupolski misses with some punches.
Ragnvaldr trying to stall but Tupolski improves his position.
Ragnvaldr misses with a punch to the body.
Tupolski blocking some punches. #BC#
Ragnvaldr breaks the clinch.
Ragnvaldr avoids a kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tupolski misses with a body kick.
Tupolski connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ragnvaldr's hands.
Tupolski takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ragnvaldr takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ragnvaldr half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Katurian Tupolski dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Good work by Tupolski as he checks the leg kick.
Tupolski swings for the body but Ragnvaldr moves out of range.
Ragnvaldr feinted with a counter takedown.
Tupolski throws a leg kick that misses.
Tupolski on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ragnvaldr moves out of range of the body kick.#TD#
Ragnvaldr shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Tupolski napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Ragnvaldr controls the position.
Ragnvaldr has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Ragnvaldr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tupolski keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ragnvaldr controls the position.
Tupolski felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Ragnvaldr continues to stall.#T1#
Tupolski is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Ragnvaldr asserts his dominance and retains side control.#ES2#
Tupolski sneaks out the side door and pushes Ragnvaldr away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Ragnvaldr with a jab.
Tupolski misses with a head kick.
Katurian Tupolski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tupolski swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Tupolski looks to score with a jab to the body but Ragnvaldr is just out of range.
Good work by Ragnvaldr as he checks the leg kick.
Ragnvaldr drops down looking for a counter takedown but Tupolski sprawls and moves away.
Tupolski dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tupolski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ragnvaldr throws out the jab.
A little jabbing left from Tupolski on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ragnvaldr dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tupolski. That did some damage!#T2#
Tupolski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tupolski swings for the body but Ragnvaldr moves out of range.
Ragnvaldr misses with a low kick.
Ragnvaldr motions for Tupolski to come forward. Ragnvaldr throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A jab from Ragnvaldr misses.
Tupolski buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ragnvaldr moves out of range as Tupolski throws a body kick.
Ragnvaldr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ragnvaldr walks into a left hand.
Tupolski misses with a hook. Ragnvaldr ducked under it nicely.
Ragnvaldr attempts a counter takedown but Tupolski avoids it well and moves away.
Katurian Tupolski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ragnvaldr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tupolski.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ragnvaldr. Tupolski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ragnvaldr scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tupolski misses with a looping right.
Ragnvaldr walks into a left hand.
Tupolski pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tupolski loads up on a big right hand but Ragnvaldr slips the punch.
Tupolski lands with a nice body punch. #T3#
Tupolski is looking to land body kicks.
Tupolski moves out of range as Ragnvaldr throws a body kick.
Ragnvaldr ducks under a wild hook from Tupolski.
Tupolski throws a big shot that misses.
Ragnvaldr lands a right hook to the body.
Crunch! Ragnvaldr slams his shin into Tupolski's torso.
Tupolski looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tupolski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tupolski lands a leg kick that knocks Ragnvaldr off balance momentarily.
Tupolski blocks a low kick nicely.
Ragnvaldr takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Katurian Tupolski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tupolski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ragnvaldr.
Ragnvaldr has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tupolski.
Ragnvaldr tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ragnvaldr takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tupolski throws a body shot but no joy.
Tupolski throws a leg kick that misses.
Ragnvaldr is looking to chop away at Tupolski's legs.
Ragnvaldr lands with a thumping leg kick. #T4#
Ragnvaldr gets cracked there but stands up to it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ragnvaldr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ragnvaldr tries to land a leg kick but Tupolski saw it coming and moves away.
A swing and a miss from Tupolski.
Ragnvaldr fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ragnvaldr throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tupolski walks into a jab.
Tupolski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ragnvaldr was well out of range. Poor timing from Tupolski.
Ragnvaldr throws a chopping leg kick but Tupolski manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tupolski stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tupolski chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tupolski lands a jab to Ragnvaldr's midsection.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tupolski, right into the meat.
Ragnvaldr cracks Tupolski with a good jab.
Tupolski checks a low kick from Ragnvaldr.
Tupolski with a nice cross.
Ragnvaldr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tupolski misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Katurian Tupolski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Tupolski pushes Ragnvaldr away with a front kick.
Tupolski lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ragnvaldr fails to land the takedown.
A lazy left from Tupolski finds it's target.
Ragnvaldr is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ragnvaldr lands with a straight right. Tupolski didn't see that one coming.
Ragnvaldr closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tupolski circles away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ragnvaldr is defended easily by Tupolski.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Osgar Ragnvaldr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tupolski throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab, jab by Ragnvaldr - just one landing.
Tupolski throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ragnvaldr stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ragnvaldr takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Tupolski lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ragnvaldr's sensitive parts. #T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Ragnvaldr misses the target.
Ragnvaldr connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tupolski throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Ragnvaldr counters with a takedown into side control. #ES2#
Tupolski throws Ragnvaldr to one side and escapes!
Tupolski throws a hook but Ragnvaldr avoids it easily.
Ragnvaldr feinted with a counter takedown.
Tupolski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ragnvaldr.
Ragnvaldr drops down looking for a counter takedown but Tupolski sprawls and moves away.
Tupolski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ragnvaldr moves out of range of the body kick from Tupolski. #TD#
Ragnvaldr feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ragnvaldr looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Ragnvaldr drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Tupolski dives on top into guard.#REVB##SUB#
Ragnvaldr throws his legs up looking for a submission but Tupolski uses it to pass to side control.
Osgar Ragnvaldr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Katurian Tupolski is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Ragnvaldr is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ragnvaldr manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Ragnvaldr tries to get to full guard but Tupolski has control of the leg.
Ragnvaldr trying to control from the bottom.
Ragnvaldr makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ragnvaldr.
Katurian Tupolski has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3##SUB#
Ragnvaldr is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tupolski is aware though and is defending well.
Ragnvaldr is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Ragnvaldr throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Tupolski escapes and throws Ragnvaldr's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Ragnvaldr is looking to reverse the position.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ragnvaldr gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Ragnvaldr actively working from the bottom here.
Ragnvaldr is trying to maintain the position but Tupolski is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Ragnvaldr actively working from the bottom here.
Ragnvaldr moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SU2#
Tupolski gets to his feet - Ragnvaldr follows without any prompting.

And that's the end of the fight!
Katurian Tupolski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tupolski 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Katurian Tupolski!
Katurian Tupolski decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

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