Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: GAMMA#707 Hoyce v Pagnozzi
Date: May 05, 2018

#R1#
Putin connects with a jab.
Mammoth thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mammoth throws a head kick that misses.
Mammoth misses with a looping left.
Putin attempts a counter takedown but Mammoth avoids it well and moves away.
Mammoth lands an overhand right.
Putin throws a right hand that misses
enabling Mammoth to counter with a crisp jab.
Mammoth connects with a body shot.
Putin is breathing heavily.
Putin swings for the body but Mammoth moves out of range.
A slow jab from Putin misses its intended target.
Mammoth throws out a loose jab but Putin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Putin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mammoth scores with a jab to the body.
Mammoth digs a good hook to Putin's body.
Mammoth clobbers Putin with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CUT2#
It looks like Beast Putin has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mammoth connects with a body shot.
Putin blocks a head kick by Mammoth. #KD2#
Putin ducks straight into an uppercut from Mammoth and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Putin manages to regain guard straight away. #ROC2#
Putin is rocked!
Mammoth slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Oh Putin is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#T1#
Mammoth is pushing down on Putin's leg trying to pass to half guard. Putin is fighting to maintain full guard but Mammoth has managed to sneak the leg through.
Mammoth not doing much here.
Mammoth moves into full mount! Putin won't be happy about that! #SUB2#
Mammoth with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Mammoth takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Putin seems to have got his legs back now.
Putin is looking to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mammoth controlling his opponent. #SUB2#
Mammoth is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Putin to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Putin shrugs it off. #T2#
Mammoth prevents Putin from getting the reversal.#SUB2#
Mammoth has control of Putin's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Putin regains control of the situation pretty easily.
My spies in House of Gladiators inform me that Mammoth has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Mammoth controlling from the full mount.
Putin is squirming around, avoiding Mammoth's attempts to control the action. #T3#
Mammoth controlling from mount. #SUB2#
Mammoth looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Putin looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Putin trying to control the hands but Mammoth won't let him. #SUB2#
Putin is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent. #T4#
Putin can't escape the position.
Mammoth is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #SUB2#
Putin is having to fend off submission attempts from Mammoth, who is looking to sink in the choke. Mammoth doesn't have the hooks in though and Putin manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard.
Putin is fighting to break Mammoth's control of his arms but Mammoth is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2#
Mammoth has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Putin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anton Mammoth dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Beast Putin'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##TD#
Putin shoots in and bounces Mammoth off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#ES2#
Mammoth has his feet on Putin's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Anton Mammoth seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Putin throws the left hand but Mammoth avoids the punch easily.
Putin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mammoth throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Mammoth lands with a good body shot.
Mammoth stuns Putin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mammoth throws a sloppy head kick and Putin moves out of range easily.
Putin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Good shot there by Mammoth.
Putin blocks a jab.#T1#
Putin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jab, jab by Mammoth - just one landing.
Mammoth tries a head kick but it misses.
Putin slips a straight right by Mammoth.#KD2#
Mammoth cracks Putin with a big right hand and Putin goes down!
Mammoth stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Putin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mammoth passes Putin's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Putin is defending against the submission attempts here by Mammoth.
Mammoth is taking a breather. Putin says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T2##SUB2#
Mammoth is working for a submission of some sort.
Mammoth passes to full mount!
Mammoth prevents Putin from getting the reversal.
Mammoth controlling his opponent.
Anton Mammoth has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mammoth throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Putin is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #T3##SUB2#
Mammoth working for a guillotine from mount but Putin is in no mood to give up.
Putin working to try and regain half guard. #SUB2#
Mammoth looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Mammoth sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB2#
Mammoth is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Putin to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Putin shrugs it off. #T4#
Mammoth trying to control but Putin is having none of it. #SU2#
Mammoth is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Putin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Putin takes a jab right on the kisser.
Putin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mammoth throws the kick towards the body but Putin avoids it.
Putin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mammoth.
It seemed like Mammoth was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mammoth dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Putin really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mammoth connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Putin momentarily.
Mammoth throws a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anton Mammoth showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Beast Putin's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Putin slips under a jab.
Mammoth digs a good hook to Putin's body.
Mammoth lands a jab to Putin's midsection.
Mammoth throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Putin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mammoth dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Putin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mammoth throws a body kick that misses.
Mammoth dances in with a quick combination. Putin is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Mammoth snaps Putin's head back. Putin stumbles backwards against the cage. Mammoth steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Putin's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Putin just didn't come prepared.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Anton Mammoth!
After the fight, Anton Mammoth 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: GAMMA#703 Bubba v Bryant 4
Date: Apr 14, 2018

#R1#
Putin lands with a nice body kick.
DaCoca slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Putin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but DaCoca was well out of range. Poor timing from Putin.
Putin scoring well with a low kick there.
Putin connects with a single shot there.#CUT2#
It looks like Charles DaCoca has been cut.
Putin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from DaCoca.
DaCoca takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Putin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Putin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
DaCoca swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Putin tries to score a power double leg takedown but DaCoca sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Putin somewhat.
DaCoca tried to counter with a leg kick but Putin avoided it.
Putin lands with a good body shot.#T1#
Putin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before DaCoca has time to react.
Putin shoots and misses #CL#
and DaCoca holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
DaCoca tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Putin's elbow.
Putin is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
DaCoca has a couple of punches blocked by Putin. #BC2#
Putin breaks from the clinch.
A jab from Putin finds it's way through DaCoca's defenses.
Beast Putin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Putin avoids the head kick by DaCoca.
Putin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Good leg kick by Putin there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Putin throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Putin throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by DaCoca.
Putin throws a leg kick
and DaCoca counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#
It looks like Beast Putin has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
Putin shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Putin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Putin controlling the action here.
DaCoca might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Putin is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T3#
DaCoca avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Putin.
DaCoca has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Putin is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Putin is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
DaCoca is trying to control but can't.
DaCoca is looking for a sweep. Putin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
My spies in IC&E Academy inform me that Putin has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
DaCoca wants to get back to full guard but Putin has mounted him!
DaCoca gets back to half guard.
DaCoca won't allow Putin to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Putin is working for a submission of some sort. #T4#
DaCoca gets full guard.
Putin trying to control the position from guard on top but DaCoca is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
DaCoca looking to hit a scissor sweep but Putin is one step ahead there.
DaCoca not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Putin tries to free his leg and advance position but DaCoca is retaining full guard.
DaCoca looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
DaCoca 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#
DaCoca looks to land a strike but Putin avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Beast Putin dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
That kick from Putin tenderised DaCoca's leg. DaCoca is trying to keep his angry face on.
Putin gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and DaCoca counters with a stiff right hand.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Putin, right into the meat.
DaCoca takes one to the chin there.
Putin lands the left hand.
Putin connects with an inside leg kick.
Putin looks to land a left hand but DaCoca moved out of range nicely.
DaCoca tries to counter by clinching up but Putin breaks away and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick from DaCoca lands but Putin takes it in his stride.
Putin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Putin swinging wildly here.
An attempted straight right counter from DaCoca misses the target.#T1#
Putin misses with a wild body shot.
DaCoca looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
DaCoca is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #TD2#
Putin shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Putin showed some decent athleticism there.
Putin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB2#
Putin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. DaCoca doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Putin.
DaCoca is looking to control Putin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can DaCoca avoid being mounted?
Putin throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing DaCoca to regain full guard. #T2#
DaCoca keeping full guard, as Putin tries to pass.
DaCoca controls Putin momentarily but Putin frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Putin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
DaCoca working a defensive guard here. #SUB2#
Putin drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Putin jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
DaCoca keeping moving, preventing Putin from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Putin drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Putin jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T3#
DaCoca wants to sweep but no luck.
Putin passes DaCoca's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Putin wants to work for an arm triangle but DaCoca is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
DaCoca makes his way to full guard. A much better position for DaCoca.
Putin won't allow DaCoca to sweep him here.
DaCoca looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Putin puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Putin is just content to waste time from the top position. DaCoca takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
DaCoca keeping moving, preventing Putin from controlling successfully. #T4#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now DaCoca is on top in guard. #REVR#
Putin trying to control the position.
Putin seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Putin has his foot on DaCoca's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. DaCoca works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Putin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. DaCoca is aware though and is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Beast Putin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
DaCoca darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
DaCoca misses the jab.
DaCoca pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Putin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Putin connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between DaCoca's hands.
Putin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Putin lands a nice shot to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Putin.
A low kick from Putin misses
and DaCoca counters with a solid body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Putin takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Putin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
DaCoca misses with a body shot.
Putin throws a counter combo.
DaCoca uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Putin.#T1#
DaCoca lands a nice shot to the body. #KD#
DaCoca lands a big head kick that sends Putin tumbling to the mat! DaCoca takes a step backwards and waves Putin back to his feet - he wants the finish!
DaCoca throws the left hand but Putin avoids the punch easily.
Putin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around DaCoca's waist but DaCoca gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Putin off to one side.
Putin throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and DaCoca scores with a counter punch that sends Putin to the canvas! DaCoca smells blood - he's punishing Putin with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Putin has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charles DaCoca!
After winning the bout, Charles DaCoca thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: GAMMA#698 Bubba v Hoyce 2
Date: Mar 25, 2018

#R1#
Putin lands with a good body shot.
Putin avoids the head kick by Force.
Putin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Putin moves out of range of the strikes.
Putin shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Force walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Force pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Force tries to clinch but Putin moves out of range.
Putin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Force throws out the jab.
Putin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Force lands a head shot.
Putin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Force throws a shot to the body.
Force clobbers Putin with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
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!
Force uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Putin.
Force throws a body punch but Putin moves out of range.
Force waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Putin.
Putin is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Force tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Putin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Force tries to clinch
and Putin counters with a stiff right hand.
Force swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Putin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#CL#
Force has closed the distance and engaged Putin in a clinch.
Putin misses with the head strike.
Force can't find room to land a body shot as Putin controls the action.
Putin misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Force fails to land.
Force tries to throw a body punch but Putin avoids it by throwing Force back against the cage.
I was talking to Force's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Putin is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Force gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#BC2#
Putin breaks the clinch.
Force takes a swing at Putin's ribcage but misses.
Force moves out of range of the body kick.
Putin scores with the left hand. Force knows he should have avoided that one.
Force throws a head kick that misses
and Putin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Force tries to clinch up.
Force connects with an inside leg kick.
Putin throws a body punch but Force moves out of range.
Putin misses with an attempted mid kick.
Force misses with a right hand
and Putin counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Putin circles away from the clinch attempt
and Putin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Putin wants to land a leg kick but Force is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Force on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Force swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Putin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Force swivels and escapes.
Nick Force has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Beast Putin.
Force misses with a hook.
Force blocks a jab.
Force appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Force throws a hook but Putin blocks it.
Nick Force is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Putin checks a leg kick nicely.
It seemed like Putin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Force throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Force uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Putin.
Force scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Putin swinging wildly here.
Force scores with a jab to the body.
Putin has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Force throws a sloppy head kick and Putin moves out of range easily.
Force takes a swing at Putin's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Putin throws the left hand but Force avoids the punch easily.
Putin ducks under a wild hook from Force.
Force pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nick Force seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Force throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Force misses with a looping left.
And Putin responds with a good body kick, but Force manages to step out the way in time.
Sloppy strikes from Putin. Those never looked like landing.
Force misses with a hook.
Putin swats away the attempt to clinch by Force.
Force is looking to clinch but Putin is avoiding it.
Putin has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Putin throws a hook but Force avoids it easily.
Force uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Putin.
Force throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Putin with the counter takedown but Force avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Putin.
Force fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Putin manages to avoid it.#CL#
Force clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Putin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Force connects with a body shot that sends Putin's belly button to the back.#T4#
Putin staying out of range there.
Putin lands a body shot.
Force gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Force throws a sloppy head kick and Putin moves out of range easily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Putin, right into the meat.
Force moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Force throws a sloppy body shot
and Putin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jab from Putin.
Force connects with a jab.
Putin is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Force moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Putin jabs at Force's body.
Force misses with a right hand
and Putin counters with a nice body shot.
Putin moves out of range as Force strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#TD2#
Force gets caught flat footed, as Putin shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES#
Force pushes Putin off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Force throws a hook to the side of Putin's head but Putin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Putin moves away from the strike by Force.
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 Nick Force will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Force throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A left and a right from Force both land. Nice combination.
Force looks to score with a jab to the body but Putin is just out of range.
Force throws a jab when Putin was well out of range.
Putin connects with a high kick.
Putin scores with a push kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Putin or perhaps it was just good defense by Force, which made it look bad.
Force misses with an uppercut.
Force tries a head kick but it misses.
Putin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nice shot lands for Force.
Force closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Beast Putin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
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!
Putin lands a nice shot that snaps Force's head back.
Force takes a swing at Putin's ribcage but misses.
Putin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Force.#CL#
Force moves into the clinch.
Force throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Putin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Force tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Putin lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Force.
Putin taking a breather.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Putin.
Putin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Force lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short uppercut from Force.
Putin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Force prevents the takedown attempt.
Putin blocks an uppercut.
Force misses with a punch to the body.
Putin pushes Force back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Putin blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Putin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Force swings widly with a right hand
and Force takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Force scores with a hook to the body. Putin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A slow jab from Putin misses its intended target. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Force takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Force misses with a hook. Putin ducked under it nicely.
Force takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Putin throws a shot from downtown. Force moves away and avoids it.
Putin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Force.
Force just misses with a punch to the body.
Force moves into range and connects with a jab.
Force wants to clinch up but Putin keeps it at a distance.
Putin lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#TD2#
Putin throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Force tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Putin is in Force's guard.#ES#
Force scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Force connects with a single shot there.
Putin misses the jab.
Force misses with a head kick.
Force just misses with a punch to the body.
Force checks the leg kick nicely there. #T3#
Force tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Putin was well out of range. Poor timing from Force.
Putin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Force.
Force connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Force misses with a hook
and Putin counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Putin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Force looks to score with a jab to the body but Putin is just out of range.
Putin throws a leg kick but Force moved away.
Force throws a sloppy head kick and Putin moves out of range easily.
Putin doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Putin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sloppy strikes from Putin. Those never looked like landing.
Force throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Putin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Force loads up on a big right hand but Putin slips the punch.
Putin missing with a left hand there. Force was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Force tried to counter with a leg kick but Putin avoided it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Force. Putin does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little jabbing left from Putin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Putin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Putin blocks a jab.#T4#
Putin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Force fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Putin manages to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Force misses with a head kick.
Putin lands with a kick to the temple. Force shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Putin swats away the attempt to clinch by Force.
Putin motions for Force to come forward. Putin throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Putin feints and then cracks Force's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Force down.
Force throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circling - Force throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #TD2#
Putin shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Force's guard.#ES#
Force has his feet on Putin's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Putin tries to keep at a distance but Force has taken the fight into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Putin.
Putin tries to work over Force's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
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 Nick Force 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Force shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Force throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Putin scores with a nice right hand.
Force lands the left hand.
Force ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Putin scores with a decent looking hook.
Force moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Force slips under a jab.
Putin throws a leg kick that misses.
Putin cracks Force with a right hand to the side of the head.
Force tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Putin was well out of range. Poor timing from Force.
Force ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Putin moves away.
Force looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Putin misses with a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Force throws a jab but it's blocked by Putin.
Force avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Force scores with a nice strike.
Force on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T1#
Putin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Force was well out of range. Poor timing from Putin.
Force misses with a wild body shot.
Putin throws a jab when Force was well out of range.
Force misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Putin.
Putin throws a leg kick but Force checks it.
A quick step to the side and Force tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
An inside leg kick lands from Force.
Putin thuds his shin into the meat of Force's side.
Force has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Putin.
Putin staying out of range there.
Jab from Force.
Force uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Putin.
Force tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Putin manages to circle out of the way.
Putin fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Force checks it well.
Force tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Putin was well out of range. Poor timing from Force.
Force throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Force connects with a crisp jab.
Force tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Force sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Beast Putin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Force keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Force rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Putin counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Putin throws a body kick that misses.
Putin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Force slips a jab from Putin.
Force walks into a stiff left hand from Putin.
Putin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Force on the side of the head.
Force stuns Putin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Putin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab lands there for Force.
Putin lands an overhand right.
Force throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Force ducks under a wild hook from Putin.#CL#
Force closes the distance and pushes Putin back into the cage.
Putin blocks an uppercut.
Force misses with a body punch. #T3#
Putin throws a head punch that misses.
Force has a couple of punches blocked by Putin.
Force lands a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Force - that landed with a thud.
Force tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Force misses with a hook to the ribs.
Force cracks Putin with a nice body shot.
Putin throws a head punch that misses.
Nick Force is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Putin is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Force gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Putin trying to stall but Force improves his position.
Putin wants a takedown but no success here.
Putin can't find room to land a body shot as Force controls the action.
Putin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T4#
Putin working aggressively here.
Force scores with a nice hook to the head.
Force keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Putin's efforts to push away.
Force gets underhooks to prevent Putin's takedown attempt.
Nick Force has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Beast Putin.
Force blocks a body shot from Putin.
Putin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Putin misses with a body punch.
Putin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Putin.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Beast Putin.
I think Force 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Nick Force!
Nick Force decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: GAMMA#695 Keenan v Mirowski
Date: Mar 03, 2018

#R1#
Putin fails to land with a series of punches.
Good leg kick by Putin 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 Putin.
Chimaera keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Putin backing away here, and Chimaera unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
The Chimaera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chimaera moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Chimaera defending well as Putin loads up on a big left hand.
A punch combination from Putin misses.
Putin throws a sloppy head kick and Chimaera moves out of range easily.
Chimaera leaves Putin with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Chimaera doesn't manage to clinch there - Putin circles away.
Putin scores with a nice strike.
Chimaera throws the kick towards the body but Putin avoids it.
Putin fires out a quick counter leg kick but Chimaera just manages to avoid it.
Chimaera uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Putin.
Putin moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromChimaera.#CL2#
Chimaera closes the distance and clinches.
Chimaera tries to land knees in the clinch but Putin avoids the damage to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Putin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've been informed that Chimaera 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.
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!
Chimaera throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Putin blocks it with crossed arms.
Chimaera tries to land a knee to the head but Putin blocks with his arms. #T1##BC#
Putin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Putin looks to score with a jab to the body but Chimaera is just out of range.
Chimaera is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Putin throws a quick counter head kick but Chimaera was just out of range.
Chimaera pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chimaera misses with a head kick.
Chimaera misses with an attempted mid kick.
Chimaera fails in his attempt to clinch.
Putin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chimaera sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Putin lands with a thumping leg kick. #CL2#
Chimaera rushes Putin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Putin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chimaera steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Putin.
Good leg kick by Putin there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Chimaera shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Putin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chimaera lands a nice leg kick that just misses Putin's sensitive parts. #T2##CL2#
Chimaera clinches up with Putin and pushes him back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chimaera with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
I was talking to Putin's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Chimaera tries a knee to the head but Putin blocks it.
Putin takes a knee right on the jaw! #CUT2#
It looks like Beast Putin has been cut.
Putin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chimaera with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Chimaera tries a knee to the head but Putin blocks it.
Chimaera makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Putin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Putin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Putin tries for a takedown. No joy.
Putin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Chimaera misses with a knee strike.
Putin blocks a body shot from Chimaera.
Putin scores with a hook to the body.
Putin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Chimaera tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Putin really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Putin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Putin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T3#
Putin goes for a takedown in the clinch but Chimaera prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Beast Putin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chimaera tries to throw a body punch but Putin avoids it by throwing Chimaera back against the cage.
Chimaera with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Chimaera tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Putin avoids it.
Putin struggles to land a body shot inside as Chimaera controls his hands.
Putin can't get the takedown.
Chimaera has a couple of punches blocked by Putin. #BC#
Putin breaks the clinch.
Chimaera closes the distance looking to clinch
and Putin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chimaera throws a body kick that misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Putin.
Putin scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T4#
Putin misses with a body shot.
Chimaera shapes to counter with a head kick.
Chimaera slips under a jab.
Chimaera pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Putin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Putin keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Chimaera gets a clinch.
Chimaera lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Putin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Putin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chimaera takes a shot to the head.
Chimaera prevents a takedown attempt there.
Chimaera connects with a knee to the head.
Putin has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Chimaera is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Chimaera tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Chimaera misses with a knee strike.
Putin is stalling here.
Chimaera throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Putin blocks it with crossed arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but The Chimaera will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Beast Putin's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Chimaera clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Putin breaks the clinch.
Chimaera shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Putin tries to work over Chimaera's front leg with a kick but Chimaera checks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Chimaera! But no joy.
Chimaera tries to clinch up.
Putin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chimaera circles away quickly and effectively.
Chimaera tries to clinch but Putin is having none of it.
A counter left hand to the body from Putin misses its target.#CL2#
Chimaera pushes Putin up against the cage in a clinch.
Chimaera doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Putin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Putin struggles to land a body shot inside as Chimaera controls his hands.
A body shot lands from Putin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Putin is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Chimaera can't fight it off and eventually Putin manages to take the fight to the floor. Chimaera looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Chimaera is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Putin dives into side control. #REVB#
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Putin tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Putin has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T1#
Chimaera wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Putin in side control lands a decent elbow.
Chimaera managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Putin.
Chimaera is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Putin has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Putin lands a nice forearm strike. #SUB#
Putin working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Putin is trying to get an arm triangle but Chimaera is defending well. #T2#
Chimaera wants to get back to his feet but Putin drags him back down.
Putin remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #ES2#
Chimaera bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Putin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Putin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chimaera throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Putin throws a body punch but Chimaera moves out of range.
Putin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Chimaera swivels and escapes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chimaera throws a head kick that Putin semi-blocks.
Chimaera uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Putin.#T3#
Chimaera cracks the inside of Putin's front leg.
Beast Putin is winning the standup battle so far.
Putin blocks a head kick by Chimaera.
Putin feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Putin slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Chimaera looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Chimaera misses with a lunging right hand
and Putin counters with a head kick.
Putin keeps the fight on the outside.
Putin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Chimaera's head backwards.
Putin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Putin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chimaera moves away.#CL2#
Chimaera clinches.
Putin is trying to force a seperation but Chimaera has the dominant position.#BC#
Putin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chimaera throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chimaera misses with a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chimaera checks a low kick from Putin.
Chimaera uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Putin. #T4#
Chimaera wants to clinch but Putin slips to the side
enabling Putin to counter with a crisp jab.
Chimaera steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Putin.
Putin lands a nice shot to the body.
Chimaera tries to clinch up but Putin circles away and keeps his distance.
Chimaera throws a head kick that misses.
Chimaera takes one on the chin but seems OK. #ROC#
Chimaera is rocked!
Chimaera is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Chimaera wants to clinch.
Putin scores with a jab. Chimaera acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Putin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chimaera was well out of range. Poor timing from Putin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Beast Putin dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Beast Putin's cut.
That's time! Putin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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#
A telegraphed right hand from Putin misses the target. #CL2#
Chimaera gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Putin drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Chimaera gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Chimaera with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #BC#
Putin breaks from the clinch.
Putin misses with a jab to the body
and Chimaera counters with a low kick, right behind Putin 's knee. #CL2#
Chimaera rushes Putin and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Putin turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#SUB#
Putin tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Putin is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Chimaera knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Chimaera is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Putin asserts his dominance and retains side control.#T1##SUB#
Putin is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Chimaera knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Putin wants to control but Chimaera is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Putin is trying to get an arm triangle but Chimaera is defending well.
Chimaera is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#ES2#
Chimaera throws Putin to one side and escapes!
Chimaera takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Putin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Chimaera can pounce on him. #T2#
Chimaera tries to close the distance and clinch but Putin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Chimaera swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL2#
Chimaera moves into the clinch.
Putin is pushing Chimaera up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Putin swings wildly with an uppercut but Chimaera uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chimaera throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Putin blocks it with crossed arms.
The Chimaera seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Chimaera has a couple of punches blocked by Putin.
Chimaera tries a knee to the head but Putin blocks it.
Putin is working for takedown but Chimaera is calmly controlling the position for now.#BC#
Putin breaks the clinch.
Chimaera looks to clinch
and Putin counters with a straight right hand.
The Chimaera is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Chimaera instigates a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Putin scores with a nice short uppercut.#T3#
Chimaera throws a head punch that misses.
Chimaera tries to work over Putin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Putin avoiding damage as Chimaera throws knees to the body.
A short right from Putin.
Putin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chimaera tries a knee to the head but Putin blocks it.
Putin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Chimaera using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Putin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Putin is pushing Chimaera up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Chimaera trying to land knees to the body.
Putin taking a breather.
Chimaera trying to land knees to the body.
Putin is trying to stall.
Putin is trying to drag Chimaera to the mat but Chimaera just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Beast Putin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Putin is struggling to control the position.#T4#
Putin cracks Chimaera with a nice body shot.
Chimaera throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Putin blocks it with crossed arms.
A bit of stalling here from Putin.
Chimaera with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Chimaera throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Putin blocks it with crossed arms.
Chimaera takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Putin scores with a shoulder strike.
Chimaera tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Chimaera tries a knee to the head but Putin blocks it.
Putin misses with a body punch. #BC#
Putin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice body punch from Putin.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Putin misses with a wild body shot.
Chimaera is looking for the big counter here.
A decent looking cross lands there for Putin.

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 Beast Putin.
I think Putin 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:28

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

Event: GAMMA#691 Defoe v Boyka
Date: Feb 10, 2018

#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Putin is defended easily by Boagrius.
Boagrius was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Boagrius is looking to land body kicks.
Putin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Boagrius.
Boagrius thinks about countering with a body kick.
Putin ducks under a wild hook from Boagrius.
Putin connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Boagrius's hands.
Putin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Putin lands a body shot.
Nice shot by Putin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boagrius scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Putin doesn't seem bothered though.
Putin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Beast Putin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Putin misses with a low kick.
Putin moves out of range of the body kick from Boagrius.
As Boagrius backs off Putin throws a huge counter combo but Boagrius manages to avoid it all.#T1#
A combination from Putin does no damage.
Boagrius throws a hook to the side of Putin's head but Putin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Putin darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Boagrius explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Boagrius misses the jab.
Putin sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Putin looks winded!
Jab, jab by Boagrius - just one landing. #CUT#
It looks like Beast Putin has been cut.
Putin moves away from the strike by Boagrius.
Putin misses with a low kick.
Putin wants to clinch#KD#
and Boagrius counters with a nice right hand that sends Putin toppling to the canvas! Putin scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Boagrius finish him?!#ROC#
Putin is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boagrius connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Putin out cold! This one is over in a flash!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Orpheus Boagrius!
Our winner, Orpheus Boagrius, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: GAMMA#685 Defoe v Bixby
Date: Jan 13, 2018

#R1#
Putin connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've been told by Putin's head coaches at IC&E Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#TD2#
Zuma shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Zuma was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Putin is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Zuma off and has taken his back!
Zuma grimaces as he takes a shot to the body. #SUB#
Putin looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Zuma taps!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Beast Putin!
Beast Putin gave a mention to Urban Fighter in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: GAMMA#681 Mason vs Shin
Date: Dec 23, 2017

#R1#
Chimaera throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chimaera lets loose with a powerful body kick. Putin will feel that in the morning.
Chimaera looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Chimaera moves out of range as Putin throws a body kick.
Putin tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Chimaera is able to avoid easily.
As Putin looks to move away, Chimaera throws a big counter combo but Putin just gets out of the way.
Putin digs a good hook to Chimaera's body.
Putin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Putin tries to land a leg kick but Chimaera saw it coming and moves away.
Putin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chimaera.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Putin, right into the meat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chimaera chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Putin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Chimaera sprawls well. Chimaera wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Putin gets slowly back to his feet.
Chimaera really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Chimaera tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Chimaera shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
The Chimaera is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Putin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Chimaera throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Putin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Chimaera but Chimaera pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The Chimaera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Beast Putin.
Chimaera throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Putin.
Chimaera throws a head kick that misses.
Beast Putin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Putin takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A decent looking cross lands there for Chimaera.
Putin bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Chimaera's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Putin. Chimaera does a little dance to reset his feet.
Putin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Chimaera wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T2#
The fighters circling - Chimaera throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Putin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chimaera.
Putin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Chimaera. Chimaera obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Putin misses with an attempted mid kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Putin.
Putin throws a combination that misses
and Chimaera counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Putin misses with a low kick.
Chimaera takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Putin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nice defenses there by Chimaera.
Putin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Putin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chimaera.#T3#
Good work by Chimaera as he checks the leg kick.
Putin throws the left hand but Chimaera avoids the punch easily.
Chimaera tried to counter with a leg kick but Putin avoided it.
Chimaera misses with a kick to the body.
Chimaera with a jab.
Putin throws a hook to the side of Chimaera's head but Chimaera sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A looping hook to the body misses from Putin. Chimaera does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chimaera scores with a leg kick.
Putin motions for Chimaera to come forward. Putin throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Putin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Putin throws a half hearted mid kick.
Putin lands an overhand right.
Chimaera misses the shot to the body.
Putin works the jab nicely.#T4#
Chimaera throws a sloppy head kick and Putin moves out of range easily.
Putin throws out a counter right but Chimaera avoids it with no problem.
Putin lands with an overhand left.
That kick from Chimaera tenderised Putin's leg. Putin is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chimaera needs to keep his hands up - Putin had a free shot at his head there.
Nice defenses there by Chimaera.
Putin thows a leg kick but Chimaera checks it
and Chimaera counters with a nice uppercut.
Putin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Putin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chimaera.
Putin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chimaera on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Chimaera stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#KD2#
Putin throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Chimaera tumbling to the canvas!#ROC2#
Chimaera is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Beast Putin will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Putin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chimaera slips a straight right by Putin.
Putin scores with a nice body kick.
Putin scores with a sloppy right hand. Chimaera should have avoided that one.
Chimaera misses with an uppercut. Putin saw that one coming.
Chimaera throws a nice outside leg kick.
Putin lets loose with a powerful body kick. Chimaera will feel that in the morning.
Beast Putin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Putin blocks a head kick by Chimaera.
A shot to the liver by Putin. Beautiful body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Putin connects with a body shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Putin blocks the leg kick.
Putin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Chimaera swivels and escapes.
It looked like Chimaera wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Putin. Chimaera shrugs it off though. #T1#
Chimaera misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Putin.
Putin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Chimaera is looking to counter with head kicks.
Putin pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Putin motions for Chimaera to come forward. Putin throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Chimaera throws a sloppy head kick
and Putin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Putin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Chimaera uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Putin.
Nice defenses there by Chimaera.
Chimaera takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Putin throws a leg kick which misses Chimaera's front leg but catches the back leg as Chimaera tries to avoid it.
Putin throws a low kick but it's checked well by Chimaera.
Chimaera throwing a counter right hand but Putin manages to avoid it.#T2#
Jab by Putin.
Putin misses with a body shot.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Chimaera might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Putin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chimaera.
Chimaera tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Putin works Chimaera's body with a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Putin tries a head kick but it misses.
Putin throws a hook but Chimaera blocks it.
It looked like Chimaera wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Chimaera throws a body kick that misses.
Chimaera throws a leg kick
and Putin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fighters circling - Putin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Putin tries to land a front kick but Chimaera steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Putin misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Chimaera counters with a low kick, right behind Putin 's knee. #T3#
Putin throws a lazy right hand but Chimaera sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chimaera throws a nice inside leg kick.
Putin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Putin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #TD2#
Putin feints and as Chimaera raises his hands in defense, Putin changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Putin prevents Chimaera from getting back to his feet.
Putin trying to control but Chimaera is working from the bottom. #ES#
Chimaera has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Putin has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Putin breaks the clinch.
Chimaera swings for the body but Putin moves out of range.
It seemed like Putin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Putin scores with a one two! Chimaera had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Putin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chimaera.
Putin misses with a looping left.#T4#
Chimaera scores with a jab. Putin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Putin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jab, jab by Chimaera - just one landing.
Putin just misses with a punch to the body.
Putin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Putin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Left hook, right uppercut from Putin.
Chimaera throws the left hand but Putin avoids the punch easily.
Putin misses with a straight right.
Chimaera looks to throw the jab but Putin is out of range.
Chimaera missing with a left hand there. Putin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Putin changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A slapping leg kick lands for Chimaera.
Chimaera connects with a good right hand that stumbles Putin. Putin circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Beast Putin 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#
Chimaera moves away from the strike by Putin.
A low kick from Chimaera misses #TD2#
and Putin counters with a shoot takedown. Chimaera fights it but they end up in guard.
Chimaera keeping moving, preventing Putin from controlling successfully.
Putin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chimaera swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chimaera wants to stand and escape but Putin is having none of it.
Chimaera trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chimaera keeping moving, preventing Putin from controlling successfully.
Putin scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Putin prevents Chimaera from getting back to his feet. #T1#
Putin looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chimaera being controlled here, momentarily.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Chimaera is looking to stand up but Putin isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Putin throws a sloppy head kick
and Chimaera counters with a thumping low kick.
Chimaera leaves Putin with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
No luck for Putin with that takedown attempt.
Chimaera on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Putin. Putin obviously looking to wear him down. #T2#
Chimaera throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Decent striking displayed by Putin there.
A big right from Chimaera misses.
Chimaera gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Putin throws a jab but it's blocked by Chimaera.
Chimaera slaps away a takedown attempt from Putin, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Chimaera tried to counter with a leg kick but Putin avoided it.
The Chimaera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Beast Putin.
Chimaera lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Putin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Chimaera tries to avoid it but Putin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Chimaera to the ground. Chimaera escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
As Putin looks to move away, Chimaera throws a big counter combo but Putin just gets out of the way.
Putin lands a leg kick that knocks Chimaera off balance momentarily.#T3#
Chimaera thumps Putin with a low kick.
Chimaera misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A slow jab from Putin misses its intended target.
Chimaera avoids the body shot from Putin.
Putin defending well as Chimaera loads up on a big left hand.
Putin misses the shot to the body.
Chimaera jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Putin looks to land a right hand but Chimaera moved out of range.
Chimaera is looking for a counter combo.
Putin misses with a leg kick.
Chimaera quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Chimaera uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Putin.
Chimaera checks a low kick from Putin.
Putin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Chimaera has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Putin lands with a hook. Chimaera tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T4#
Putin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Beast Putin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Putin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chimaera.
Chimaera was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Putin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Chimaera's waist but Chimaera gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Putin off to one side.
The Chimaera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Putin throws a wild body kick that Chimaera sees coming a mile off.
A little feinted left hand from Chimaera on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Chimaera scores with a head kick. Putin tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Putin slips a straight right by Chimaera.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Putin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Putin lands a head shot.
Chimaera steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Putin.
Chimaera slips a straight right by Putin.
Chimaera tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Putin changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Beast Putin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Putin 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Beast Putin!
Beast Putin managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Urban Fighter, into his post fight interview.

Event: GAMMA#676 Defoe v Ericsson
Date: Dec 02, 2017

#R1#
Putin dives in and grabs Heimendahl's left leg, looking for a takedown. Heimendahl pushes down on Putin's head and hops out.
Heimendahl with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Putin to score with a decent uppercut.
Heimendahl scores with a shot to the body.
Heimendahl throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Putin counters with a nice kick to the body.
Heimendahl delivers a nice body kick.
Heimendahl lets loose with a powerful body kick. Putin will feel that in the morning.
Putin throws a good cross that connects.
Putin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Putin on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Heimendahl is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Heimendahl moves into the clinch.
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!
Heimendahl lands an uppercut.
Heimendahl pushes off an throws an elbow but Putin leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Heimendahl digs a right hand underneath Putin's ribcage. Putin let out a lung full of air as it connected.
With the fighters up against the cage, Heimendahl throws an elbow but misses. #T1#
Still in the clinch, Heimendahl scores with a nice short uppercut.
Putin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Putin has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Heimendahl is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC#
Putin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Heimendahl closes the distance and clinches.
Putin wants to take the fight to the mat but Heimendahl manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Beast Putin. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Putin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Heimendahl connects with a body shot.
Putin connects with a nice looking jab.
Heimendahl looks for the body kick but Putin saw that one coming.
Putin looks to land a combination but Heimendahl avoids it well.
Heimendahl lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Putin takes a swing at Heimendahl's ribcage but misses.
Putin thuds a left hand into Heimendahl's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Heimendahl stuffs the takedown attempt from Putin. Putin gets slowly back to his feet. #T2#
Heimendahl moves out of range of the leg kick from Putin.
Putin throws the left hand but Heimendahl avoids the punch easily.
Heimendahl misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Heimendahl gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Putin is looking to break free of the clinch but Heimendahl has double underhooks.
Putin takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2#
It looks like Beast Putin has been cut.
Putin looking for a takedown.
Putin is trying to drag Heimendahl to the mat but Heimendahl just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Putin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Putin takes a shot to the head.
Heimendahl lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Heimendahl softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Putin wants to take the fight to the mat but Heimendahl manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Putin prevents a body shot from Heimendahl.
Putin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Heimendahl works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Putin is breathing heavily.
Still in the clinch, Heimendahl scores with a nice short uppercut.
Putin really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T3#
Heimendahl blocks an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Heimendahl.
Heimendahl is leaning against Putin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Heimendahl lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Heimendahl lands an elbow just above Putin 's eye.
A shot in the inside from Heimendahl.
Nice body punch from Heimendahl - that landed with a thud.
Putin is trying to break the clinch but Heimendahl has him pressed against the cage.
Heimendahl lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #ROC2#
Putin is rocked!
Heimendahl lands a big right hand that drops Putin! The killer instinct kicks in and Heimendahl finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Heimendahl!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thorbjorn Heimendahl!
During a confident post fight interview, Thorbjorn Heimendahl thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: GAMMA#674 Bryant v Mencken
Date: Nov 18, 2017

#R1#
Crushman takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Crushman connects with a body shot.
Crushman has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD: Lightning Kicks (MaxID290K) in the buildup to the fight.
Putin tests Crushman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Putin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Crushman. Putin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Putin throws a counter combo.
Crushman is looking to land body kicks.
Putin wants to counter with a clinch but Crushman pushes him away.
Putin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Crushman.
Crushman missing with a left hand there. Putin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Putin lands with a good body shot.
Crushman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Putin throws out a counter right but Crushman avoids it with no problem.
Crushman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Putin shoots in for a takedown but Crushman shows good takedown defense.
Crushman stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Putin.
Putin throws a jab when Crushman was well out of range.
Putin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good exchange - Putin coming out on top.#CUT2#
It looks like Daniel Crushman has been cut.#T1#
Putin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Crushman fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Crushman throws a body punch but Putin moves out of range.
Crushman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Crushman moves into the clinch.
Crushman struggles to land a body shot inside as Putin controls his hands. #TD#
Putin is fighting off a takedown attempt but Crushman is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Putin to the mat. Putin regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Putin controlling Crushman's posture.
Crushman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Putin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Crushman sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2#
Crushman trying to control but Putin is working from the bottom.
Crushman is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Putin is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB2#
Putin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Putin keeping moving, preventing Crushman from controlling successfully.
Crushman looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Crushman is pushing down on Putin's leg trying to pass to half guard. Putin is fighting to maintain full guard but Crushman has managed to sneak the leg through.#T3#
Putin trying to control here.
Putin is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Crushman's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Crushman's back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crushman trying to control but not successfully.
Crushman wants to escape the position.
Crushman trying to control but not successfully. #T4##SUB2#
Putin looking for the RNC. #SUB2#
Putin working for a choke but Crushman is defending well. #SUB2#
Crushman is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Putin keeps control of the position as Crushman tries to break free. #SUB2#
Putin is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Crushman is defending well though. Putin let's go of the attempt for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Beast Putin will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Daniel Crushman'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#
Putin doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Crushman counters with a nice low kick that buckles Putin's knee momentarily.
Putin is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Putin defending well as Crushman loads up on a big left hand.
Crushman swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Putin.#CUT#
It looks like Beast Putin has been cut.
Crushman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Putin.
Crushman shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Putin defends it nicely.
Nice cross by Putin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crushman uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Putin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Crushman can pounce on him.
Crushman scores with a punch to the head.
Nice sprawl there from Crushman as Putin shoots in.
Putin moves out of range of the strikes.
Putin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
Crushman throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Crushman misses the jab.
Putin misses with a looping left.
Crushman throws a shot from downtown. Putin moves away and avoids it.
Putin connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Putin slips a straight right by Crushman.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Putin.
Crushman scores with a decent looking hook.
Putin throws a right and a left that Crushman avoids nicely.
Putin connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Crushman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Putin throws out the jab.
Crushman tries to clinch up but Putin circles away and keeps his distance.
Putin misses with a body kick.
Putin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Daniel Crushman is winning the standup battle so far.
Crushman blocks a head kick by Putin. #T2#
Putin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Putin tries for a takedown but Crushman circles away easily
letting Crushman counter with a right hand. #ROC#
Putin is rocked!
Daniel Crushman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Beast Putin.#TD#
Crushman shoots and scores a devastating slam takedown! Putin is unconscious as Crushman celebrates over his stricken foe!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Daniel Crushman!
Daniel Crushman was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: AD487: Unforgettable
Date: Sep 30, 2017

#R1#
Maximus lands a jab.
Maximus misses with a straight right.
A little jabbing left from Putin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Maximus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Maximus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Putin.
Maximus swings widly with a right hand
and Putin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Maximus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Putin.
Maximus moves out of range of the body kick.
Maximus is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Putin throws out a loose jab but Maximus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maximus swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Putin swinging wildly here.
Maximus defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Putin.
Maximus lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Maximus 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.
The fighters circling - Putin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Putin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Maximus's waist but Maximus gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Putin off to one side.
Maximus lands with a right hand. #TD2#
Maximus gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
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!
Putin wants to control from the top but Maximus keeps moving. #T1#
Maximus keeping full guard, as Putin tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maximus keeping moving, preventing Putin from controlling successfully.
Putin sitting in guard here, content to control.
Maximus is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Putin trying to control but Maximus is working from the bottom.
Maximus looking for a sweep. Not yet Maximus, not yet.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Maximus is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Maximus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maximus moves out of range as Putin strikes.
A solid body kick from Putin.
A lazy left from Maximus finds it's target.
Maximus lands with a cross.
A lazy left from Putin finds it's target.
Putin throws a leg kick but Maximus checks it.
Maximus was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Maximus tries a head kick but it misses.
Putin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Putin lands an overhand right.
DJ Maximus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Putin scores with a shot to the body.
Putin misses with a straight left.
Maximus throwing a counter right hand but Putin manages to avoid it.
Putin scores with a nice head shot.#T3#
Putin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Maximus. That did some damage!
A solid body kick from Putin.
Putin shoots for a takedown but Maximus saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
DJ Maximus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Beast Putin.
Maximus lands a nice looking kick to the body. Putin takes a step back to recover.
Putin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Maximus throws a good cross that connects.
Putin moves out of range of the body kick from Maximus.
Maximus misses with a lunging right hand
and Putin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Decent striking displayed by Maximus there.
Putin takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Putin takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Putin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Putin connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Putin keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Maximus avoids the body shot from Putin. #T4#
Maximus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Putin was well out of range. Poor timing from Maximus.
Maximus with a nice cross.
Putin slips a straight right by Maximus.
Maximus looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Maximus throws out a powerful jab.
Putin throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Putin slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Maximus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Putin scores with a decent looking hook.
Putin throws a hook but Maximus blocks it.
A slow jab from Maximus misses its intended target.
Putin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A jab from Maximus misses.
Putin moves out of range of the body kick from Maximus.
Putin counters with a body kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Maximus as he connects with a hook.
Putin shoots in for a takedown but Maximus shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Beast Putin will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Putin slips under a jab from Maximus.
It seemed like Putin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Putin lands a jab.#TD2#
Putin shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Putin passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB2#
Putin is trying to get an arm triangle but Maximus is defending well. #SUB2#
Putin goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Maximus rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Putin's guard! Nice work there by Maximus!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Putin trying to control the position. #T1#
Maximus in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2#
Putin looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Maximus passes into side control.
Putin gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maximus with the ground and pound but Putin uses the opportunity to regain guard. #SUB2#
Putin has his foot on Maximus's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Maximus works his way back into a safe position though.
Maximus loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2#
Maximus avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Maximus accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Our spies down at at LOD Gym of the Gods inform us that Putin has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T2#
Maximus wants to control from the top but Putin keeps moving.
Maximus throws a big right hand that misses.
Maximus trying to control the position from guard on top but Putin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Putin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Maximus trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T3##SUB2#
Putin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Maximus is looking to work some ground and pound but Putin has wrist control.
Putin has momentary wrist control but Maximus slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2#
Putin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Maximus defends it easily.#SUB2#
Putin has his foot on Maximus's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Maximus works his way back into a safe position though.
Putin looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Maximus puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Maximus scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Maximus sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Putin defending well though. #T4#
Maximus takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Putin is staying active underneath Maximus, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Putin is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Maximus scores with a couple of nice shots.
Putin is looking to improve his position.
Putin is trying to maintain the position but Maximus is very close to passing his half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Putin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Maximus.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

DJ Maximus dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Maximus thows a body kick. Putin tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Maximus throws a shot from downtown. Putin moves away and avoids it.
Putin moves out of range of the strikes.
Putin dips to his left and cracks Maximus with an uppercut!
Beast Putin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Maximus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Putin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maximus.
Putin steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Putin throws an overhand right that lands on Maximus's shoulder, as Maximus tries to avoid the shot.
Putin takes a swing at Maximus's ribcage but misses.
Good shot there by Maximus.#CUT#
It looks like Beast Putin has been cut.
Putin slips under a jab from Maximus.
Putin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maximus scores with a shot to the body.
Putin misses with a wild body shot.
Maximus scores with a nice body kick.
Putin misses with a takedown attempt - Maximus sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Putin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Putin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Putin moves out of range as Maximus throws a body kick.
Maximus misses with a hook
and Maximus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Maximus swings for the body but Putin moves out of range.
Maximus moves into range and lands a nice body kick. #KD#
Maximus waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Putin. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Putin to the canvas! Can he finish him!? #ROC#
Putin is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maximus scoring with punches to the head and body.
Putin is still in real trouble! Can Maximus finish him?
Maximus arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Putin's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). DJ Maximus!
DJ Maximus very nearly forgot to thank Aspire Clothing amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: AD481: Land of the Rising Sun
Date: Sep 09, 2017

#R1#
Putin throws out a powerful jab.#CUT2#
It looks like Lucas Bane has been cut.
Jab, jab by Bane - just one landing.
Bane misses with a body kick.
Putin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bane takes a body punch but keeps moving. #KD#
Bane drops Putin with a beautiful combination! Putin stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Bane is looking for the KO!#CUT#
It looks like Beast Putin has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bane throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bane tries to close the distance and clinch up but Putin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Putin let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A leg kick checked by Bane.
Bane has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Mello MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Bane slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bane lands an overhand right.#ROC#
Putin is rocked!
Bane feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Putin collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Lucas Bane!
During a confident post fight interview, Lucas Bane thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: AD473: Outside The Box
Date: Aug 12, 2017

#R1#
Putin misses with a straight right.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Putin has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Putin connects with a single shot there.
Sammich scores with a jab. Putin acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Beast Putin has been cut.
Putin misses with a low kick.
Putin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sammich defends it nicely.
Sammich fires out a quick counter leg kick but Putin just manages to avoid it.
Sammich with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Putin to score with a decent uppercut.#CUT2#
It looks like Sammy Sammich has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sammich misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sammich walks into a stiff left hand from Putin.
Sammich misses with a head kick.
Sammich checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T1#
Putin lands a nice hook to Sammich's body. Sammich takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Putin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sammich.
Putin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Putin lands with a hook. Sammich tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Putin thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Sammich if he has to take too many more of those.
A solid body kick from Putin.
A shot to the liver by Putin. Beautiful body shot.
Sammich is breathing heavily.
Sammich throws a hook to the side of Putin's head but Putin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd cheers as Putin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sammich doesn't seem phased though.
Sammich gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Putin connects with an inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sammich takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T2#
Putin connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Putin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#ROC2#
Sammich is rocked!
Putin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sammich at a distance.
Sammich swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Putin is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Putin lands a nice shot to the body.
That kick from Putin tenderised Sammich's leg. Sammich is trying to keep his angry face on.
Putin looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Putin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sammich moves forwards but Putin connects with a nice, crisp jab.#KD2#
Putin drops his shoulder and cracks Sammich with a huge uppercut! Sammich goes down! Can Putin finish him?
Oh Sammich is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Putin pushes down on Sammich's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Putin content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Sammich seems to have got his legs back now.#T3##SUB2#
Putin seems to be working for a kimura but Sammich defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Putin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sammich sees it coming and defends easily.
Putin tries to pass to full mount but Sammich defends it.
Sammich is staying active underneath Putin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Putin controlling the action here.
Putin is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Putin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sammich is just riding it out for now. Putin eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Putin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sammich doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Putin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Beast Putin dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Sammich throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Putin counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Putin missing with a left hand there. Sammich was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A decent looking cross lands there for Putin.
Putin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sammich takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Sammich takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Putin lands with a straight right. Sammich didn't see that one coming.
A jab from Putin finds it's way through Sammich's defenses.
Putin lands an overhand right.
Putin closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Sammich! Putin dives in looking to finish! Sammich is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Beast Putin!
After the fight, Beast Putin 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.
In defeat, Sammy Sammich stepped up to the mic, saying ' '.

Event: AD465: Nobody's perfect
Date: Jul 19, 2017

#R1#
Putin misses with a hook
and Bateman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Beast Putin has been cut.
Putin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Beast Putin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Putin slips under a jab from Bateman.
A shot to the liver by Bateman. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd cheers as Putin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bateman doesn't seem phased though.
Putin goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Bateman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Putin.
A decent looking cross lands there for Putin.
Putin throws out a loose jab but Bateman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Putin lands a nice looking kick to the body. Bateman takes a step back to recover.
Putin scores with a hook to the body. Bateman takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bateman, right into the meat.
Bateman fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Putin.#T1#
Putin looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bateman misses with a body shot.
Putin is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Putin throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bateman is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Putin avoids the body shot from Bateman.
Nice jab there from Putin.
Nice body punch from Bateman.
Putin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bateman was well out of range. Poor timing from Putin.
Putin throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bateman swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Putin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bateman fires out a quick counter leg kick but Putin just manages to avoid it.
Putin tries for a takedown but Bateman sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Bateman misses the target.
Putin throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bateman swings for the body but Putin moves out of range. #T2#
Putin lands a head kick!
A nice leg kick lands there from Putin.
Bateman dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Putin. That did some damage!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Putin loads up on a big right hand but Bateman slips the punch.
Putin digs a good body shot into Bateman's ribs.
Putin blocks a head kick by Bateman.
Bateman throws a hook but Putin blocks it.
Patrick Bateman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab from Bateman finds it's way through Putin's defenses.
Bateman thows a left - swing and a miss!
A jab from Putin does it's job there.
Bateman takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Putin connects with a looping right hand. #T3#
Putin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bateman. Bateman obviously looking to wear him down.
Bateman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Putin.
Putin scores with a shot to the body.
Putin throws a wild body kick that Bateman sees coming a mile off.
Putin lands a nice looking kick to the body. Bateman takes a step back to recover.
Bateman moves out of range as Putin throws a body kick.
Bateman throwing a counter right hand but Putin manages to avoid it.
Putin misses with a lunging right hand
and Bateman makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Putin has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A shot to the liver by Putin. Beautiful body shot.
Bateman shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A jab from Bateman misses.
Putin misses with an uppercut.
Bateman scores with a jab. Putin acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T4#
Bateman misses with an uppercut. Putin saw that one coming.
Putin looks to throw the jab but Bateman is out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bateman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Putin.
Bateman turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A punch combination from Putin misses.
Bateman is looking to counter punch.
Putin throws a body punch but Bateman moves out of range.
Bateman feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Putin lands with a straight right. Bateman didn't see that one coming.
Putin scores with a jab. Bateman acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bateman throws a leg kick but Putin checks it.
Bateman takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Putin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jab from Bateman.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Beast Putin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Beast Putin's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Bateman misses with a low kick as Putin jumps back.
Putin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bateman stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Putin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Putin misses with a hook to the body
and Bateman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Putin is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A big left from Putin misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Bateman misses the target.
Good leg kick by Putin there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bateman moves out of range as Putin throws a body kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Putin.
Beast Putin seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD2#
Putin closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Bateman quickly recovers to half guard.
Bateman is refusing to be controlled, as Putin sits in half guard.
Bateman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bateman wants to control but Putin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bateman missing with punches from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Putin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T1##SUB2#
Putin is looking for a kimura here.
Bateman is pressing down on Putin's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bateman 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.
Bateman wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Bateman continues to stall.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Putin trying to control but Bateman is working from the bottom.
Putin postures up.
Putin 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.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Bateman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
The fighters circle momentarily. Putin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Putin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bateman swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Putin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Putin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T3#
Putin misses the shot to the body.
Putin scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bateman in his tracks.
Bateman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bateman misses with a wild body shot.
Some wild striking there from Putin.
Nice jab there from Bateman.
Putin throws a lazy right hand but Bateman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bateman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Putin, right into the meat. #T4#
That kick from Putin tenderised Bateman's leg. Bateman is trying to keep his angry face on.
Putin misses with an uppercut. Bateman saw that one coming.
Putin misses the jab.
Bateman slaps away a takedown attempt from Putin, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bateman thuds his right hand into Putin's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A shot to the body from Bateman misses
and Putin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bateman takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bateman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Putin counters with a right hand to the body.
Bateman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Beast Putin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Beast Putin's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Bateman takes one to the side of the head.
Bateman takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Putin shoots in and drives through. Bateman sprawls well.
A cross from Bateman lands.
Bateman's jab looks to have found its range, popping Putin under the eye.
Putin bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Putin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bateman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Putin connects with a leg kick. Bateman looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Putin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nice jab there from Putin.
Bateman looks to score with a jab to the body but Putin is just out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Putin misses with a body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Bateman misses its target.#T1#
Bateman throws a head kick but Putin moves out of range.
Putin scores with a shot to the body.
A good leg kick by Putin.
Putin misses with a wild body shot.
Putin throws a body punch but Bateman moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Bateman misses the target.
Putin moves out of range of the body kick.
Putin lands with a cross.
Putin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Putin slips under a jab.
Putin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bateman stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bateman takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Patrick Bateman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Putin throws a wild body kick that Bateman sees coming a mile off.
Putin looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bateman throws a leg kick but Putin sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bateman misses with a looping left.
Bateman throws a body shot but no joy.
Bateman closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Putin moves out of range of the strikes.
Bateman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Putin lands a nice looking kick to the body. Bateman takes a step back to recover.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A thudding body kick lands there by Putin!
Putin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T3#
Putin closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Bateman out cold! Bateman corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Beast Putin!
A very excited looking Beast Putin 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: AD449: Stakes is high
Date: May 27, 2017

#R1#
Ysengrin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Putin.
Putin 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.
Putin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ysengrin.
Ysengrin throws a right hand that misses
and Ysengrin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Putin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ysengrin.
Putin connects with a right hand. Ysengrin shakes it off.
Ysengrin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CL2#
Ysengrin drives through and clinches with Putin against the cage.
Ysengrin pushes Putin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ysengrin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Putin blocks it with crossed arms.
Ysengrin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Putin.
Ysengrin struggles to land a body shot inside as Putin controls his hands.
Putin really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ysengrin working aggressively here.
Putin is trying to break free.
Putin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ysengrin blocks a body shot from Putin.
Ysengrin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ysengrin throws a head punch that misses.
Putin lands a body shot.
Putin tries to work over Ysengrin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Putin tries a body shot but Ysengrin blocks it.
Ysengrin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ysengrin pushes Putin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ysengrin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Putin.
Ysengrin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ysengrin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Putin's efforts to push away.
Ysengrin scores with a shot to the side of Putin's head.
Ysengrin lands a body shot.
Ysengrin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Putin can't find room to land a body shot as Ysengrin controls the action.
Ysengrin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Putin is trying to break the clinch but Ysengrin has him pressed against the cage.
A hook to the body from Ysengrin.
Ysengrin putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Putin in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Putin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Putin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Putin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ysengrin or not. #T2#
Putin takes a knee to the side of the body.
Putin is breathing heavily.
A short right from Ysengrin on the inside.
Ysengrin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Putin backwards.
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!
Ysengrin misses with a punch on the inside.
Ysengrin lands with a light punch inside.
Putin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Putin working aggressively here.
Putin tries to work over Ysengrin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD2#
Ysengrin gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Putin regains guard.
Ysengrin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ysengrin with a nice head shot there.
Ysengrin wants to control from the top but Putin keeps moving.
Ysengrin is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T3#
Putin is trying to control the position but Ysengrin postures up.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Putin tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ysengrin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A jab lands there for Ysengrin.
Putin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ysengrin can pounce on him.
Ysengrin shoots in but Putin avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ysengrin lands with a good body shot.
Ysengrin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T4#
Ysengrin gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ysengrin. Putin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Putin drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ysengrin sprawls and moves away.
Putin takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Ysengrin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Putin lands a slapping body shot.
Ysengrin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Putin throws a leg kick which misses Ysengrin's front leg but catches the back leg as Ysengrin tries to avoid it.
Ysengrin tries to score with a low kick but Putin moves his leg out of the way.
Putin scores with a jab. Ysengrin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ysengrin connects with a single shot there.
Ysengrin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Putin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ysengrin.
Ysengrin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Putin counters with a straight right hand.
Ysengrin throws the kick towards the body but Putin avoids it.
Putin misses with an uppercut.
Ysengrin thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cearul Ysengrin dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Ysengrin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ysengrin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Putin walks into a stiff left hand from Ysengrin.
Putin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Putin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ysengrin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ysengrin lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ysengrin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Putin.
Ysengrin misses with a wild body shot.
Putin is looking to counter the offense by Ysengrin and move into the clinch.
Ysengrin cracks Putin with an open hand slap.
Ysengrin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nice cross by Ysengrin.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ysengrin.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Putin misses with a body punch
and Ysengrin counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ysengrin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Putin fails with the takedown.#T1#
Ysengrin throws a hook but Putin avoids it easily.
Ysengrin bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Putin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ysengrin.
Cearul Ysengrin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ysengrin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ysengrin throws a body kick that misses.
As Ysengrin looks to move away, Putin throws a big counter combo but Ysengrin just gets out of the way.
A big left from Ysengrin misses.
Ysengrin lands with a good body shot.
Ysengrin missing with a left hand there. Putin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A swing and a miss from Ysengrin.
Putin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Putin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ysengrin.
Putin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ysengrin.
Cearul Ysengrin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Putin misses with a leg kick.
Ysengrin misses with a body shot.
Putin fires out a quick counter leg kick but Ysengrin just manages to avoid it.
Putin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ysengrin throws out a loose jab but Putin uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Ysengrin misses with an attempted mid kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ysengrin misses with a hook
and Putin counters with a good low kick that Ysengrin was not able to check.
Ysengrin throws a lazy body kick
letting Putin counter with a right hand.
Putin moves out of range as Ysengrin throws a body kick.
Putin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ysengrin.
Putin is looking to counter punch.
Ysengrin feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Putin's calf.
Putin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ysengrin.
Ysengrin misses with a double jab
and Putin counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Putin clobbers Ysengrin with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ysengrin throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ysengrin slips a jab from Putin.
Putin moves out of range as Ysengrin throws a body kick.
Putin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T3#
Putin swings for the body but Ysengrin moves out of range.
Ysengrin throws a wild body kick that Putin sees coming a mile off.
Ysengrin avoids a kick to the body.
Putin throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A swing and a miss from Putin.
Ysengrin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ysengrin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Putin tries to land a front kick but Ysengrin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Ysengrin.
Putin is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Putin takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Ysengrin misses with a wild body shot.
Nice shot lands for Ysengrin.
Putin slips under a jab from Ysengrin.
Putin blocks the body kick.
Putin thows a body kick. Ysengrin tries to catch it but that hurt him. #T4#
Putin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ysengrin throws a looping overhand right but Putin ducks down to avoid it.
Ysengrin tries to work over Putin's front leg with a kick but Putin checks it.
Putin bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Putin takes a swing at Ysengrin's ribcage but misses.
Ysengrin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Putin was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ysengrin.
Putin throws a low kick but Ysengrin avoids it.
Putin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Putin moves away from the strike by Ysengrin.
Ysengrin misses with a body kick.
Putin looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Putin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ysengrin.
Putin is looking to counter punch.
Ysengrin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Putin swings for the body but Ysengrin moves out of range.
Putin slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ysengrin throws a hook but Putin blocks it.
Putin is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ysengrin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cearul Ysengrin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Putin throws a hook but Ysengrin avoids it easily.
Putin misses with a hook.
Ysengrin paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ysengrin scores with a nice strike.
Ysengrin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Putin throws a poor cross that misses
and Ysengrin counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Putin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ysengrin.
Putin tries to counter by clinching up but Ysengrin breaks away and moves out of range.
Putin throws a hook but Ysengrin blocks it.
Ysengrin replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Putin blocks it well.
Putin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Putin wants to land a leg kick but Ysengrin is out of range.
A jab from Putin misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Putin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ysengrin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ysengrin wants to clinch up but Putin keeps it at a distance.
Putin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ysengrin moves away.
Putin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ysengrin moves away.
Putin cracks Ysengrin with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T1#
Ysengrin misses with a hook. Putin ducked under it nicely.
Putin throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Ysengrin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Putin.
Ysengrin scores with a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ysengrin feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Putin's calf.
A left lands for Ysengrin.
Putin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ysengrin misses the shot to the body.
Putin cracks Ysengrin with an open hand slap.
Ysengrin connects with a solid leg kick.
Ysengrin moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Ysengrin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Putin doesn't seem phased though.
Ysengrin blocks a jab.
Ysengrin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ysengrin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T2#
Ysengrin throws a half hearted mid kick.
Putin misses with a hook. Ysengrin ducked under it nicely.
Putin blocks a head kick by Ysengrin.
Ysengrin throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ysengrin stuns Putin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ysengrin looks to land a body kick but Putin moved away.
Ysengrin lands a lovely overhand right.
Ysengrin cracks Putin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nice body kick there by Putin.
Ysengrin throws a leg kick but Putin checks it.
As Ysengrin backs away, Putin returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Putin misses with a straight right.
Putin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ysengrin.
Ysengrin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A bone on bone clash there as Putin blocks the leg kick. #T3#
Some bone on bone action there as Ysengrin checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A countering left hand to the body from Ysengrin misses.
Ysengrin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ysengrin digs a good body shot into Putin's ribs.
A lazy body kick from Ysengrin
enabling Putin to counter with a crisp jab.
Putin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ysengrin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Beast Putin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A nice inside leg kick there by Ysengrin. That's going to slow Putin down.
Putin looks to score with a jab to the body but Ysengrin is just out of range.
Ysengrin connects with a body shot.
Putin is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#TD2#
Ysengrin shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Putin manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Ysengrin lands a couple of elbows.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ysengrin is stalling in the full guard. #T4#
Putin keeping moving, preventing Ysengrin from controlling successfully.
Putin 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.#SUB#
Putin is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Ysengrin frees his head nicely. Oh but Putin has switched to an armbar! Ysengrin is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Beast Putin!
Beast Putin 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: GAMMA#630 Belliveau v Rokicki
Date: Apr 29, 2017

#R1#
Jordan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Putin moves away.
Jordan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Putin throws a sloppy head kick and Jordan moves out of range easily.
Jordan throwing a counter right hand but Putin manages to avoid it.
Good shot there by Putin.
Putin's corner calls for a 1-2. Putin obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Beast Putin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Putin gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Putin throws a predictable looking body shot
and Jordan counters with a nice body shot.
Putin shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jordan pinned against the cage. Jordan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Putin throws a big shot that misses.
Putin looks to land a right hand but Jordan moved out of range.
We've been told by Jordan's head coaches at GTi 888 that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T1#
Jordan avoids the body shot from Putin.
Putin feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jordan's calf.
Putin throws a head kick but Jordan moves out of range.
Joe Jordan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Putin throws a low kick but Jordan moves out of range easily.
Putin fakes the leg kick and cracks Jordan in the body. #TD2#
Putin bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB2#
Putin swings around for an armbar but Jordan sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Putin's guard.
Putin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Putin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jordan is aware though and is defending well.
Jordan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jordan is in close to Putin's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jordan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2#
Jordan looking to sit in guard and control but Putin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Putin looking to pass the guard.
Putin is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Jordan wants to stand but Putin is controlling the position.
Putin tries to free his leg and advance position but Jordan is retaining full guard.
Putin showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Putin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jordan swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3##ES#
Jordan has his feet on Putin's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Putin connects with a body shot.
Putin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jordan manages to avoid it.
Jordan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Putin lands with a kick to the ribs.
Putin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jordan avoids a kick to the body.
Jordan lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Putin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Putin tries to land a front kick but Jordan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jordan throwing a counter right hand but Putin manages to avoid it.#T4#
Putin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jordan appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Putin misses with a straight left.
Jordan throws a head kick that misses.
Putin looks to throw the jab but Jordan is out of range.
Jordan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Putin.
Jordan moves out of range of the body kick.
Putin lands a nice looking body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Putin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jordan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A slapping body kick lands there for Putin.
Putin throws a body shot but no joy.
Putin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Beast Putin dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Putin is looking to slow Jordan down with leg kicks.
Putin misses with a shot to the body
and Jordan counters with a nice body shot.
Putin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jordan's sensitive parts.
Putin blocks a head kick by Jordan.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jordan. Putin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Putin walks forward, straight into a front kick from Jordan.
Nice uppercut lands for Putin. That snapped Jordan's head back.
Jordan takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Putin misses
and Jordan counters with a left to the body.
Jordan has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jordan there as he acknowledges the shot.
Putin is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Jordan checks a low kick from Putin.
Putin circles away from the clinch attempt. #T1#
Putin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A telegraphed right hand from Putin misses the target.
Putin is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Putin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jordan avoids it really well and circles away.
Beast Putin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jordan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Putin misses with a body shot
and Jordan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Beast Putin has been cut.
Jordan avoids a kick to the body.
Putin is looking to chop away at Jordan's legs.
Jordan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Putin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T2#
Putin jabs Jordan to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Putin slips a jab from Jordan.
Putin paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Putin throws a one two combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Putin scores with a nice head shot.
Jordan looks to land a left hand but Putin moved out of range nicely.
Jordan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Putin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Putin throws a nice inside leg kick.
Putin swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jordan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Putin throws an overhand right that lands on Jordan's shoulder, as Jordan tries to avoid the shot.
A little feinted left hand from Jordan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T3#
Putin pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jordan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Putin tests Jordan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Putin is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jordan gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Putin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Putin throws a jab when Jordan was well out of range.
Jordan takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T4##TD2#
Jordan gets caught flat footed, as Putin shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES#
Jordan is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Putin throws a head punch that misses.
Jordan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jordan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jordan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Putin blocks a body shot from Jordan.
Putin goes for a takedown attempt but Jordan pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jordan lands a body shot.
Putin is breathing heavily.
Jordan throws a lazy right hand but Putin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Putin cracks Jordan with an open hand slap.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Beast Putin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Beast Putin's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Putin misses with a looping right.
Putin throws a body punch but Jordan moves out of range.
Jordan was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Jordan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Putin moves away.
Putin misses with a hook
enabling Jordan to counter with a crisp jab.
Putin looks to land a body kick but Jordan moved away.
Jordan staying out of range there.
Putin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jordan avoids a kick to the body.
It looked like Jordan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Putin.
Putin has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Putin misses with a wild body shot.
Putin throws a right hand that misses
and Jordan counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jordan wants to clinch.
Putin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
A cross from Jordan lands.
Putin lands a two punch combo.
Putin misses with a looping right.
Putin lands a jab to the nose.
Putin thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Jordan if he has to take too many more of those.
Putin misses with a hook. Jordan ducked under it nicely.
Jordan swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Putin misses with a straight right.
Jordan throwing a counter right hand but Putin manages to avoid it.
Joe Jordan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Jordan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jordan just misses with a punch to the body.
Putin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jordan.
Putin shoots for a double leg takedown but Jordan sprawls well. He's pushed Putin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jordan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jordan throws a quick head kick that knocks Putin silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Jordan is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Joe Jordan!
Joe Jordan decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: GAMMA#625 Gunnar v Fjera 2
Date: Apr 08, 2017

#R1#
A shot to the liver by Curry. Beautiful body shot.
Putin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Curry's head backwards.
Putin lands with a right hand.
Putin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Putin throws a good cross that connects.
Putin lands a jab to the head.
Curry throws a big shot that misses.
Putin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Curry.
Decent striking displayed by Putin there.
Curry just misses with a punch to the body.
Putin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Curry.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Curry scores with a spinning back kick!
Curry fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Putin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Curry looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The fighters circling - Curry throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Curry lands a lovely overhand right.
A jab from Curry finds it's way through Putin's defenses. #TD2#
Putin looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Curry keeping moving, preventing Putin from controlling successfully. #T1#
Curry keeping full guard, as Putin tries to pass.
Curry wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Curry lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Curry preventing the sweep.
Curry with a nice head shot there.
Curry tries to free his leg and advance position but Putin is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Putin is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Putin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Curry is aware though and is defending well.
Curry advances position into side control!
Curry tries to advance to mount but Putin denies him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Curry trying to control the action but Putin is working from the bottom. #T3#
Putin manages to work his way to half guard, despite Curry's best efforts.
Curry lands strikes from half guard.
Putin has his hands clasped together around Curry's back. He's all about the action.
Curry works his way into side control.
Curry throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Putin works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Putin 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.
Curry wants to pass to mount but Putin is defending the position. #T4#
Curry wants to lay and pray for a moment but Putin keeps working.
Curry stalling away here and it's allowed Putin to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Curry content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Putin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Curry 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.

Arthur Curry dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Curry missing with a left hand there. Putin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Arthur Curry is winning the standup battle so far.
Curry lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Curry fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Putin lands with a nice body punch.
Putin ducks under a wild hook from Curry.
Putin throws out a counter right but Curry avoids it with no problem.
Curry is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Putin can do to turn this around?
Putin throws a jab but it's blocked by Curry.
Curry ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Putin moves away.
Curry throws a low kick, looking for Putin's leg but Putin calmly moves out of range.
Curry steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Putin.
Putin walks into a stiff left hand from Curry.
Curry lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An inside leg kick lands from Curry.
Putin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Curry throws a low kick but it's checked well by Putin.
Putin moves out of range as Curry strikes.
Putin moves away from the strike by Curry. #T1#
A jab lands there for Curry.
Curry looks to land a right hand but Putin moved out of range.
Curry uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Putin.
Putin misses with a few strikes there.
Curry swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Curry lands with a thumping leg kick.
Curry blocks a head kick by Putin.
Curry throws a lazy right hand but Putin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Curry moves out of range of the body kick from Putin.
Putin walks into a straight right hand from Curry.
Putin has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Curry misses with a hook.
Putin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Putin throws a sloppy head kick and Curry moves out of range easily.
Curry swings for the body but Putin moves out of range.
Curry misses with a straight left.
Curry keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Putin misses with a right hand
and Curry counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Putin lands a nice hook to Curry's body. Curry takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Putin on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Putin lunges at Curry with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Curry's hand.
A big right from Putin misses.
Putin's corner calls for a 1-2. Putin obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Putin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Curry.
Curry throws a body punch but Putin moves out of range.
Arthur Curry is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Curry ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Putin moves away.
Curry is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Putin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Putin fails to land the takedown.
Curry misses with a looping left.
Putin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Curry cracks the inside of Putin's front leg.
Curry bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Curry appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#T3#
Putin throws an overhand right that lands on Curry's shoulder, as Curry tries to avoid the shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Curry misses its target.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Curry, as that shot connected.
Curry misses with a hook. Putin ducked under it nicely.
Curry throws a leg kick but Putin checks it.
Curry fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Putin manages to avoid it.
Putin moves away from the strike by Curry.
Putin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Curry takes a swing at Putin's ribcage but misses.
Curry takes a swing at Putin's ribcage but misses.
Putin is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Good work by Putin as he checks the leg kick.
Curry avoids the body shot from Putin.
Putin throws a body punch but Curry moves out of range.
Putin lands a jab to the head.
Putin misses with a lunging right hand
and Curry counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Putin thinking.
Putin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T4#
Putin moves out of range of the body kick from Curry.
Curry throws a jab when Putin was well out of range.
Curry swings for the body but Putin moves out of range.
Putin 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.
Putin throws a big shot that misses.
Curry throwing a counter right hand but Putin manages to avoid it.
Putin will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Putin ducks under a wild hook from Curry.
Putin throws a looping overhand right but Curry ducks down to avoid it.
Curry misses with a low kick.
Putin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Curry ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Putin moves away.
A little jabbing left from Putin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Putin misses with a head kick.
Curry just misses with a punch to the body.
Curry connects with an inside leg kick.
Putin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Curry.
Putin avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arthur Curry dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Curry looks to throw the jab but Putin is out of range.
Putin throws a body punch but Curry moves out of range.
Putin misses with a head kick.
Curry has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Curry there as he acknowledges the shot.
Curry throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Putin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Curry misses with a low kick.
Curry swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Curry dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Putin. That did some damage!
Putin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Curry momentarily.
Curry ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Putin moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curry scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Putin doesn't seem bothered though.
Curry throws a nice outside leg kick.
Curry digs a good hook to Putin's body.
Curry connects with a body shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Curry, right into the meat.
Putin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Curry. Putin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Curry pushes Putin away with a front kick.
Putin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Curry manages to avoid it.
Nice uppercut lands for Curry. That snapped Putin's head back.
A nice inside leg kick there by Curry. That's going to slow Putin down.
Curry connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Putin looks to throw the jab but Curry is out of range.
Putin misses with a looping left.
Curry takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Curry throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Curry is looking to slow Putin down with leg kicks.
Putin scores with a leg kick.
Curry throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Curry lands an overhand right.
Putin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Curry moves away.
Curry tried to counter with a leg kick but Putin avoided it.
Arthur Curry is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
That kick from Curry tenderised Putin's leg. Putin is trying to keep his angry face on.
A head kick by Putin misses
and Curry cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Curry ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Curry throws a chopping leg kick but Putin manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Putin's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Curry connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Putin scrambles back to his feet.
Putin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Curry.
You can see that Putin has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Curry takes a swing at Putin's ribcage but misses.
It seemed like Putin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Putin scores with a decent looking hook.
Curry ducks under a wild hook from Putin.
Curry was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Curry ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Putin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A jab from Curry finds it's way through Putin's defenses.
Putin throws an overhand right that lands on Curry's shoulder, as Curry tries to avoid the shot.
Putin scores with a jab.
Curry fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Putin.#T3#
A jab from Putin misses.
Putin misses with a body shot.
Curry connects with a body shot.
Curry throws a body punch but Putin moves out of range.
Curry lands with a right hand.
Good exchange - Curry coming out on top.
Beast Putin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Putin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Curry fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Curry loads up on a big right hand but Putin slips the punch.
Curry lands with a straight right. Putin didn't see that one coming.
Putin paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Putin lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CUT2#
It looks like Arthur Curry has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Putin loads up on a big right hand but Curry slips the punch.
Curry cracks the inside of Putin's front leg. #T4#
Curry scores with a nice head shot.
Putin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Putin misses with a body shot.
Putin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Curry throws a shot to the body.
Putin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Putin missing with a left hand there. Curry was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A clash of legs there as Curry blocks the low kick.
Putin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Curry uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Putin.
Putin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Curry slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Curry ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Putin moves away.
Curry lands with a thumping leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Arthur Curry showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Curry 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arthur Curry!
In his post fight interview, Arthur Curry gave a big smile as he said 'It was an honor fighting such a legend Im sure u will never forget it !'.

Event: GAMMA#622 Williams v Volkov 4
Date: Mar 25, 2017

#R1#
Torres tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Putin was well out of range. Poor timing from Torres.
Putin shoots in for a takedown but Torres shows good takedown defense.
Torres throws a jab but it's blocked by Putin.
Torres checks the leg kick.
Torres has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Putin just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Torres! But no joy.
Putin throws a jab but it's blocked by Torres.
Torres throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Putin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Putin, as that shot connected.
Putin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Torres digs a good body shot into Putin's ribs.
Putin misses with a shot to the body
and Torres counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. #CL2#
Torres moves into the clinch.#BC#
Putin breaks the clinch.
Putin really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#CL2#
Torres clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Putin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Torres lands a nice uppercut.
Torres gets through Putin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Torres.
Putin struggles to land a body shot inside as Torres controls his hands. #T1#
Putin tries to circle away but Torres has him pinned against the cage.
Putin is trying to break the clinch but Torres has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Torres breaks the clinch.
Torres looks to land a left hand but Putin moved out of range nicely.
Torres connects with a body shot that sends Putin's belly button to the back.
Putin swats away the attempt to clinch by Torres.
Torres lands a nice shot to the body.
Torres is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Putin rather than just go for the knockout.
Torres misses with a straight left. #CL2#
Torres instigates a clinch.
Putin working aggressively here.
Torres lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Putin backwards.
Torres swings wildly with an uppercut but Putin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Torres lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Putin goes for a takedown in the clinch but Torres prevents it. #BC#
Putin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
Putin misses with a jab to the body
and Torres counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL2#
Torres clinches up with Putin and pushes him back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Putin tries a body shot but Torres blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Torres.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Putin.
Putin blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Putin breaks from the clinch.
Putin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Torres swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Putin to counter with a crisp jab.
A big right from Torres misses.
Putin takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Torres tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Putin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Putin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Torres finds it's way round the side to connect with Putin's head.
Torres digs a good body shot into Putin's ribs.
Torres waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Putin.#CL2#
Torres has closed the distance and engaged Putin in a clinch.
Torres lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T3#
Torres misses with some punches.
Putin blocking some punches.
Torres working aggressively here.
Torres blocking some punches.
Putin is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Beast Putin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Putin.
Torres misses with a punch on the inside.
Torres misses with a hook from the clinch.
Torres lands a body punch in the clinch.
Putin has a couple of punches blocked by Torres.
Torres struggles to land a body shot inside as Putin controls his hands.
Torres cracks Putin with a nice body shot.
Torres pushes Putin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Torres misses with a short punch on the inside.
Putin goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Putin breaks from the clinch.
Putin thows a leg kick but Torres checks it
enabling Torres to counter with a crisp jab.
Torres ducks under a wild hook from Putin.
Torres throws out a counter right but Putin avoids it with no problem.
Torres throws a body punch but Putin moves out of range.
Putin swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T4#
Putin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Torres throws a shot from downtown. Putin moves away and avoids it.
Putin lands a jab to Torres's midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Putin misses with a body shot.
Putin misses with a straight right.
Torres swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Torres works Putin's body with a nice hook.
Putin just misses with a punch to the body.
Torres looks to score with a jab to the body but Putin is just out of range.
Torres loads up on a big right hand but Putin slips the punch.
Torres fails in his attempt to clinch.
Torres fails with an attempt to clinch.
Putin slips under a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Torres throws a jab when Putin was well out of range.
Putin swings for the body but Torres moves out of range.
Putin walks into a straight right hand from Torres.
Torres 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.

Luis Torres dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Putin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Putin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#CL2#
Torres pushes Putin up against the cage in a clinch.
Nice body punch from Torres.
A short right from Torres on the inside.
Torres works on Putin's body with a couple of short punches.#BC#
Putin breaks the clinch.
Torres dips to his left and cracks Putin with an uppercut!#KD2#
Torres cracks Putin with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Putin looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Torres finish him? #ROC2#
Putin is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Putin walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Torres swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Luis Torres!
A less than humble Luis Torres misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: GAMMA#617 Shin v Williams 2
Date: Mar 04, 2017

#R1#
The crowd cheers as Putin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Heimendahl doesn't seem phased though.
Putin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Heimendahl swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Heimendahl checks a leg kick.
Heimendahl chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Heimendahl throws a nice looking combination but Putin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Putin appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Heimendahl tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Putin was well out of range. Poor timing from Heimendahl.
A chopping leg kick lands by Putin.
Heimendahl misses with a left hand
and Putin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Putin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Putin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Heimendahl.
Putin walks forward, straight into a front kick from Heimendahl.
Heimendahl bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Putin's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Putin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Heimendahl.
Putin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Heimendahl.
Heimendahl misses with a head kick.
Heimendahl takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Heimendahl shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Putin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T1#
Putin tries to land a front kick but Heimendahl steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Putin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Putin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A solid body kick from Putin.
Heimendahl moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Thorbjorn Heimendahl is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Putin connects with a body shot.
Heimendahl ducks right into an uppercut from Putin.
Heimendahl takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Putin has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Putin lands a slapping body shot.
Putin with a hook.
Putin shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Heimendahl eats them both and turns towards Putin to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
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!
Heimendahl takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Heimendahl steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Putin.
Heimendahl looks to score with a jab to the body but Putin is just out of range.
Heimendahl scores with a jab. Putin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Heimendahl ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Putin moves away.
Putin is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Heimendahl throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Putin is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#T2#
Putin slips under a jab from Heimendahl.
Putin takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Heimendahl looks to land a body kick but Putin moved away.
Putin thinks about the counter body kick.
Donk. Heimendahl catches Putin right on the button with a cross.
Putin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Heimendahl sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Heimendahl uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Putin.
Heimendahl throws a big shot that misses.
Putin avoids the head kick by Heimendahl.
Heimendahl uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Putin.
Heimendahl connects with a body shot that sends Putin's belly button to the back.
Putin just misses with a punch to the body.
Heimendahl swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Putin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Heimendahl misses with a body kick.
Putin checks a leg kick.
Heimendahl is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Heimendahl looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Putin scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Putin has a takedown stuffed.
Putin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Heimendahl.
A looping hook to the body misses from Heimendahl. Putin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Putin cracks Heimendahl with a right hand to the side of the head.
Heimendahl checks a leg kick nicely.
Heimendahl swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Heimendahl moves forwards but Putin connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A jab from Heimendahl misses.
A slow jab from Putin misses its intended target.
Heimendahl quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Putin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Putin pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Putin works the jab nicely.
Putin is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Heimendahl had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Putin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Heimendahl moves away.
The fighters circling - Heimendahl throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Heimendahl avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T4#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Putin.
Heimendahl misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Putin.
Heimendahl thows a left - swing and a miss!
Putin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Putin just misses with a punch to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Heimendahl throws a hook to the side of Putin's head but Putin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Heimendahl looks to land a left hand but Putin moved out of range nicely.
Putin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Putin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Heimendahl throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Heimendahl misses with an uppercut. Putin saw that one coming.
Putin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL#
Heimendahl fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Putin, pushing him back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Heimendahl lands a nice elbow. #CUT#
It looks like Beast Putin has been cut.
Heimendahl lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Putin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Heimendahl misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Beast Putin will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Beast Putin's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Putin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Heimendahl misses with a wild combination.
Putin misses with a looping right.
Heimendahl feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Putins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Heimendahl throws a hook but Putin avoids it easily.
Putin throws a shot from downtown. Heimendahl moves away and avoids it.
Putin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Heimendahl.
Putin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Heimendahl.
Putin scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Heimendahl thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An inside leg kick lands from Putin.
Heimendahl bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Putin throws a jab but it's blocked by Heimendahl.
Heimendahl throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Heimendahl misses with a left hand
and Putin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Heimendahl misses with a hook. Putin ducked under it nicely.
Heimendahl misses with an attempted mid kick.
Putin is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Heimendahl misses with a head kick.
Heimendahl throws a hook but Putin avoids it easily.
Heimendahl swings for the body but Putin moves out of range.
Putin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Heimendahl slips a straight right by Putin.
Putin throws a hook but Heimendahl blocks it.#CL#
Heimendahl pushes Putin up against the cage in a clinch.
Heimendahl misses with an elbow strike.
Nice elbow from Heimendahl.
Putin lands with a right to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Putin.
Putin avoids a wild elbow strike from Heimendahl.
Putin can't find room to land a body shot as Heimendahl controls the action.
A right hook to the body lands for Heimendahl. #TD2#
Putin turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Putin manages to end up in side control.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Putin is trying to get an arm triangle but Heimendahl is defending well.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Putin is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Heimendahl will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Heimendahl might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Putin trying to control the action but Heimendahl is working from the bottom.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #T3#
Putin trying to control the action but Heimendahl is working from the bottom.
Heimendahl is looking to regain half guard here but Putin keeps moving and retains side control.
Putin takes a little break here. Heimendahl wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Heimendahl is trying to control Putin's posture but Putin avoids it. #SUB2#
Putin is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Heimendahl knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Putin content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Putin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Heimendahl.
Heimendahl misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Putin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Heimendahl blocks a jab.#CL#
Heimendahl fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Putin, pushing him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Beast Putin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Beast Putin's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Putin lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Putin moves away from the strike by Heimendahl.
Putin throws a shot from downtown. Heimendahl moves away and avoids it.
Heimendahl throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Heimendahl fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Putin manages to avoid it.
Heimendahl is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Putin's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Putin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Putin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Heimendahl.
Putin is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Putin wants to slow Heimendahl down by chopping away at his legs.
Heimendahl swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Heimendahl swings for the body but Putin moves out of range.
Heimendahl's corner calls for a 1-2. Heimendahl obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Putin thuds his right hand into Heimendahl's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Putin throws a head kick but Heimendahl moves out of range.
Putin ducks right into an uppercut from Heimendahl.
Heimendahl uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Putin. #CL#
Heimendahl moves into the clinch successfully.
Heimendahl misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T1#
Heimendahl lands a right hand that snaps the head of Putin backwards.
Putin working aggressively here.
Putin has Heimendahl pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Heimendahl manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Putin manages to break the clinch.
A punch combination from Heimendahl misses.
Heimendahl throws a head kick that misses.
Heimendahl uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Putin.
Putin thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Heimendahl if he has to take too many more of those.
Heimendahl throws a hook but Putin avoids it easily.
Putin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Heimendahl's sensitive parts.
Putin misses with a body kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Heimendahl misses the target.
Putin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Heimendahl wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice body punch from Putin.
Nice jab there from Heimendahl.
Putin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Thorbjorn Heimendahl has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Beast Putin seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Putin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Heimendahl connects with a crisp jab.
Putin digs a good hook to Heimendahl's body.
Putin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Heimendahl.
Heimendahl throws a big shot that misses.
Putin tries to counter by closing the distance.
Heimendahl tries to move into range but Putin moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Putin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Heimendahl.
Heimendahl just misses with a punch to the body.
Donk. Putin catches Heimendahl right on the button with a cross.
Heimendahl looks to land a body kick but Putin moved away.
Heimendahl avoids a kick to the body.
Heimendahl wants to clinch.
Putin cracks Heimendahl with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T3#
Heimendahl rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Putin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Putin tries to counter with a clinch but Heimendahl shakes him off and moves away.
Heimendahl uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Putin.
Putin lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Putin cracks a nice hook into Heimendahl's ribs.
A punch combination from Heimendahl misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Putin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Heimendahl tries to clinch but Putin is having none of it.
Putin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Heimendahl throws a jab when Putin was well out of range.
Heimendahl throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Heimendahl clobbers Putin with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Putin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fight stays on the outside here - Heimendahl looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Putin scores with a nice strike.
Heimendahl throws a body punch but Putin moves out of range.
Heimendahl throws out a loose jab but Putin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Putin.
Heimendahl ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Putin moves away.
Beast Putin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Putin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Heimendahl doesn't seem bothered though.
Putin moves into range and connects with a jab.
Heimendahl takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Heimendahl throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Heimendahl throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Putin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Heimendahl throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Putin counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Heimendahl 's head but he takes it in his stride.

And that's the end of the fight!
Beast Putin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Putin 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: GAMMA#612 Kha v Kakoullis
Date: Feb 11, 2017

#R1#
Putin connects with a right hand. Pintos shakes it off.
Putin punishes Pintos's body with a nice straight punch.
Pintos throws the left hand but Putin avoids the punch easily.
Pintos 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.
Putin lands a right hook to the body.
Putin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pintos manages to avoid it.
Pintos swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Putin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Putin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Putin really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Pintos throws a head kick but Putin moves out of range.
Putin tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Pintos manages to circle out of the way.#TD#
Putin fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Pintos sprawls well initially but Putin persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Pintos tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Putin manages to move to mount!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Putin controlling the pace for now.
We've been hearing good reports from Putin's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Putin takes Pintos's back. #SUB#
Pintos showing good submission defense here. #SUB#
Pintos is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Putin gets his way! #T1##SUB#
Putin tightening his grip on Pintos, looking for the choke.
Pintos rolls, trying to escape but Putin keeps control of the position. #SUB#
Pintos tries to escape but he's let his defenses down in doing so and Putin has slipped in the rear naked choke! Oh, that's tiiiiiiiiight! Pintos is tapping! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Beast Putin!
Beast Putin was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: GAMMA#607 Lodbrok v Kha
Date: Jan 21, 2017

#R1#
Scouser throws a solid leg kick but Putin takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Scouser.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Scouser 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 Putin has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Putin and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Putin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Scouser misses with a head kick.
Putin was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A jab from Putin finds it's way through Scouser's defenses.
Scouser needs to keep his hands up - Putin had a free shot at his head there.#CUT#
It looks like Micky Scouser has been cut.
Scouser throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've been hearing reports that Putin has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Good leg kick by Scouser there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Putin really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Scouser takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Scouser swings widly with a right hand
and Putin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Scouser throws a shot to the body.
Scouser looks to score with a jab to the body but Putin is just out of range.
Putin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Scouser throws a sloppy head kick and Putin moves out of range easily.
Putin throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Scouser on the side of the head.
Putin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Putin blocks a low kick nicely.
Putin is looking to counter the offense by Scouser and move into the clinch.
Scouser throws a leg kick but Putin sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T1#
Scouser cracks the inside of Putin's front leg.
Scouser throws a wild body kick that Putin sees coming a mile off.
Scouser lands with a shot to the body.
Scouser's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Putin connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Scouser scrambles back to his feet.
Putin is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Scouser tries a head kick but it misses.
A quick step to the side and Putin tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Scouser misses with a low kick.
Putin plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Scouser avoids the body shot from Putin.
Scouser throws a head kick but Putin moves out of range.
Putin throws a body punch but Scouser moves out of range.
Putin is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Scouser fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Putin misses with a hook. Scouser ducked under it nicely.
Scouser throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Putin throwing a counter right hand but Scouser manages to avoid it.
Scouser rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Putin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Scouser tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Putin avoids the head kick by Scouser.
Putin half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T2#
Decent striking displayed by Putin there.
Jab by Putin.#ROC#
Scouser is rocked!
BAM! Putin delivers a spinning backfist that drops Scouser like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Beast Putin!
Beast Putin 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: GAMMA#602 Lodbrok v Richards
Date: Dec 24, 2016

#R1#
Clay swings for the body but Putin moves out of range.
Clay throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Putin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Clay looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Putin connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A jab lands there for Clay.
Putin throws an overhand right that lands on Clay's shoulder, as Clay tries to avoid the shot.
Clay bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Putin's head.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Putin has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Putin 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.
Clay throws the left hand but Putin avoids the punch easily.
Putin on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Putin thuds a left hand into Clay's body.
Clay misses with a head kick.
Clay looks to land a right hand but Putin moved out of range.
Putin misses with the combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A shot to the body from Clay misses
and Putin counters with a nice uppercut.
Putin takes a swing at Clay's ribcage but misses.
Putin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Clay misses the target.
Clay takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Putin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Clay stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Putin connects with a jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Putin. That snapped Clay's head back.
A big left from Putin misses.
Clay misses with an uppercut. Putin saw that one coming.
Putin is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Putin lands a slapping body shot.
Putin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Clay moves away.
Clay displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Putin throws out the jab.
A left and a right from Clay both land. Nice combination. #CUT#
It looks like Beast Putin has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Putin pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Putin slips under a jab from Clay.
Clay looks to throw the jab but Putin is out of range.
And Putin responds with a good body kick, but Clay manages to step out the way in time.
Putin blocks a jab.
Clay lands a nice hook to Putin's body. Putin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T2##TD#
Clay manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Putin on his heels. He'll look to pass Putin's guard now, I'm sure.
Clay trying to control but Putin is working from the bottom.
Clay stops Putin from standing up.
Clay is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Clay wants to control from the top but Putin keeps moving.
Putin wants to stand and escape but Clay is having none of it. #T3#
Clay is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Clay shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #ES2#
Putin has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Clay is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Putin is trying to push Clay away but Clay has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Nice body punch from Putin - that landed with a thud.
Putin blocks an uppercut.
Putin has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Clay misses with a short punch on the inside.
Putin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Clay goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Putin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Clay lands a hook that snaps the head of Putin backwards. #T4##TD2#
Putin turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Putin manages to end up in side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Putin slows the pace down.
Clay is looking to reverse the position.
Putin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Clay keeps working.
Putin moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Clay regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Beast Putin will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Beast Putin's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Putin avoids the head kick by Clay.
Clay shoots in and drives through. Putin sprawls well.
Clay lands a nice looking body shot.
Putin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Clay moves out of range as Putin strikes.#TD#
Putin gets caught napping as Clay dives in and scores a takedown. Putin manages to retain guard.
Clay trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Clay postures up in Putin's guard and throws a big left but Putin blocks it.
Putin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Clay.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Putin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Putin wants to stand and escape but Clay is having none of it. #ES2#
Putin has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Clay off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #T1#
Putin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Clay.
Clay avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Clay scores with a jab to the body.
Nice shot by Putin.
Putin motions for Clay to come forward. Putin throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Beast Putin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Clay throws an overhand right that lands on Putin's shoulder, as Putin tries to avoid the shot.
Putin tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Clay scores with a nice head shot.
Clay smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Clay throws a shot from downtown. Putin moves away and avoids it.
Putin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Clay misses with the combination.
Putin feints the counter takedown.
A telegraphed right hand from Putin misses the target.
Putin throws a head kick but Clay moves out of range. #TD#
Putin gets caught flat footed, as Clay shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clay wants to control from the top but Putin keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clay stops Putin from standing up.
Clay stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Putin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Clay loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Clay working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Clay tries to free his leg and advance position but Putin is retaining full guard.
Putin is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Clay 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.#T3#
Clay just misses with a punch to the body.
Putin jabs Clay to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Putin misses the jab.
Clay throws a right hand that Putin ducks under and follows up with a left that Putin also avoids with ease.
Clay fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Putin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Clay throws a nice looking combination but Putin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Putin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Clay misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Putin.
Putin appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Clay takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Clay throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A nice side step and Putin releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
An inside leg kick lands from Putin.
Gordus Clay is winning the standup battle so far.
Clay ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Putin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Clay jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T4#
Clay lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A left lands for Putin.
Putin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Clay ducks right into an uppercut from Putin.
Putin connects with a jab.
Putin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Clay throws out a loose jab but Putin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Clay missing with a left hand there. Putin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Putin! But no joy.
Putin bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Clay's head.
Clay misses with a looping left.
Putin drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Clay defends it well.
Putin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Putin throws a shot from downtown. Clay moves away and avoids it.
Clay looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
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 Gordus Clay will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Beast Putin's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Putin thuds a left hand into Clay's body.
Clay takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Putin works Clay's body with a nice hook.
A chopping leg kick lands by Putin.
Putin is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Clay fails with the takedown
and Putin makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Clay takes a jab right on the kisser.
Putin lands with an uppercut that bounces Clay off the cage and back into range.
Clay misses with a lunging right hand
and Putin scores with a counter punch that sends Clay to the canvas! Putin smells blood - he's punishing Clay with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Clay has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Beast Putin!
Beast Putin decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: GAMMA#596 Torres v Leonidas
Date: Nov 26, 2016

#R1#
Beloff tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#CL#
Beloff closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Beloff lands with a right to the head.
Beloff has a couple of punches blocked by Putin.
Beloff misses with a punch to the body.
Beloff lands a nice uppercut.#CUT#
It looks like Beast Putin has been cut.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Putin has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Putin prevents a body shot from Beloff.
Beloff tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Putin wants a takedown but no success here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Beloff.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Putin.
Putin blocks an uppercut.
Beloff lands a body shot in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Putin.
A short right from Putin on the inside.
Beloff struggles to land a body shot inside as Putin controls his hands.
Beloff lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
Putin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A shot to the body from Beloff misses
enabling Putin to counter with a crisp jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Putin. #KD#
Beloff lands a left and a right that send Putin crashing to the mat, dazed. Beloff thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Putin is rocked!#T1#
Putin swings for the body but Beloff moves out of range.
Putin is still on wobbly legs! Can Beloff finish him?
Beloff takes a swing at Putin's ribcage but misses.
Putin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Beloff counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#CL#
Beloff has taken the fight to the clinch.
I was talking to Beloff's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Beloff prevents the takedown attempt.
Putin is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Beloff.
Putin looks winded!
Beloff lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Beloff loads up on a right hand - it lands flush and knocks Putin senseless! What a punch!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). VG Beloff!

Event: GAMMA#588 Quinn v Rokicki
Date: Oct 15, 2016

#R1#
Putin misses with a hook. Agaev ducked under it nicely.
Putin thuds his right hand into Agaev's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Agaev takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Putin lands a nice looking body shot.
Agaev takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Putin digs a good body shot into Agaev's ribs.
Agaev slips under a jab.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Agaev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Putin blocks an uppercut.
Agaev misses with a hook to the ribs.
Agaev scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
Putin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Putin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T1#
A shot to the liver by Putin. Beautiful body shot.
Putin connects with a right hand. Agaev shakes it off.
Agaev misses with a wild body shot.
Agaev avoids the body shot from Putin.
We've been told by Putin's head coaches at Gym of the Gods that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Agaev throws a lazy right hand but Putin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Beast Putin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Agaev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Putin appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Putin is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Putin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Agaev was well out of range. Poor timing from Putin.
Putin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Agaev.
Agaev appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A cross from Putin lands.#CUT#
It looks like Tural Agaev has been cut.
Putin throws a nice outside leg kick. #T2#
Putin misses with a left hand
and Agaev counters with a straight right hand.
Putin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Agaev.
Putin connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Agaev's hands.
Putin moves forwards but Agaev connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Putin connects with a body shot.
Putin really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Putin misses with a wild body shot.
Putin throws a combination that misses
and Agaev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Agaev throws a series of punches but Putin avoids them all with ease.
Putin feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Agaevs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Putin thuds a left hand into Agaev's body.
Putin throws a series of punches but Agaev avoids them all with ease.
Agaev looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T3#
Agaev on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nice defenses there by Agaev.
Agaev throws a counter combo.
Putin scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CL#
Agaev gets tackled into the cage by Putin. Putin maintains the clinch.
Putin working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Agaev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Putin 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.
Agaev takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Putin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Putin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Agaev swivels and escapes.
Putin scores with a body shot. #T4#
Putin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Putin swings for the body but Agaev moves out of range.
Agaev now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Putin is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Agaev takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Agaev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Putin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Agaev throws out a counter right but Putin avoids it with no problem.
Putin shoots for a takedown but Agaev saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Agaev is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
The fighters circle momentarily. Putin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Putin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CL#
Putin rushes Agaev and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Agaev goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Beast Putin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tural Agaev's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
A slow jab from Putin misses its intended target.
A little jabbing left from Agaev on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Beast Putin is winning the standup battle so far.
Putin throws a leg kick which misses Agaev's front leg but catches the back leg as Agaev tries to avoid it.
Putin misses the body punch
and Agaev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like Beast Putin has been cut.
Agaev blocks a jab.
Agaev lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Putin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Agaev manages to avoid it.
Putin tries to clinch there but Agaev circles away.
Agaev throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Putin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Putin scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Agaev throws an off balance right hand #KD#
and Putin counters with a leg kick then a big left hand that sends Agaev down! Putin is looking to finish but Agaev is intelligently defending himself. #ROC#
Agaev is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Putin sitting in guard here, content to control.
Putin wants to pass the guard but Agaev is keeping the position.#T1#
Putin advances position into side control!
Agaev is trying to improve his position.
Putin staying calm.
Putin wants to control for a moment but Agaev uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Putin is working for a kimura but Agaev is defending it quite comfortably.
Agaev wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Putin is working for a kimura but Agaev is defending it quite comfortably.
Putin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T3#
Agaev is trying to get back to full guard.
Agaev is not content to let Putin control the position.
Putin is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Putin wants to control from the top but Agaev keeps moving. #SUB#
Putin is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Agaev is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Agaev has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Putin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Agaev can do to turn this around?#T4#
Agaev is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Agaev wants to control from the top but Putin keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Agaev looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tural Agaev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. 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#
Putin tries to clinch but Agaev moves out of range.
Putin loads up on a big right hand but Agaev slips the punch.
Putin lands a head shot.
Agaev takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Agaev avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Putin misses with a body shot.
Agaev throws out a counter right but Putin avoids it with no problem.
Agaev takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Agaev connects with a nice looking jab.
Putin lands with a cross. #CUT#
That has opened up Tural Agaev's cut even more.
Putin scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Agaev takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T1#
Putin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Agaev moves away.
Agaev doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Agaev moves out of range of the strikes.
Putin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Agaev.
Putin darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Putin moves in looking to clinch but Agaev pushes him off.
Agaev appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Putin misses with a looping left.
Agaev walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Putin avoids a punch combination nicely. #T2#
Agaev on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Putin fails with a takedown attempt.
Agaev only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Putin connects with a crisp jab.
Agaev takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Putin misses with a hook. Agaev ducked under it nicely.
A little jabbing left from Agaev on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T3#
A solid leg kick lands there for Putin.
Agaev has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Putin fails with the takedown.
Agaev is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Putin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Agaev.
Jab, jab by Putin - just one landing.
Putin misses with an uppercut
and Agaev counters with a nice leg kick.
Agaev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Despite the aggression on Agaev's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Putin misses with an uppercut. Agaev saw that one coming.
A punch lands to the side of Agaev 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Putin throws a jab when Agaev was well out of range.
Agaev is looking for the big counter here.#T4#
Agaev blocks a jab.
Agaev unleashes a big counter combination but Putin bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Putin feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Agaevs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A decent looking cross lands there for Putin.
Putin loads up on a big right hand but Agaev slips the punch.
As Putin backs off Agaev throws a huge counter combo but Putin manages to avoid it all.
Putin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CUT#
The cut above Tural Agaev's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Putin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Putin lands with a cross.
Agaev 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.
Putin lands a nice looking body kick.
Putin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Agaev throws a counter combo.

And that's the end of the fight!
Beast Putin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Putin 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: GAMMA#583 Quinn v Gennero 2
Date: Sep 17, 2016

#R1#
Putin lands a nice shot that snaps Pintos's head back.
Putin misses with a shot to the body #KD2#
and Pintos counters with a crisp one two that drops Putin! Pintos thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Putin to his feet! Putin is in big trouble!#ROC2#
Putin is rocked!
Pintos keeps the fight on the outside.
Oh Putin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Putin lands a nice shot that snaps Pintos's head back.
Putin connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Pintos lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). El Pintos!
A very excited looking El Pintos made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: PFC 44: Seagram vs. Morello
Date: Jul 16, 2016

#R1#
Putin getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CUT#
It looks like Gerard De Villefort has been cut.
Putin misses the shot to the body.
Putin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Putin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but De Villefort was well out of range. Poor timing from Putin.
De Villefort doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Putin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
De Villefort's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Putin connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! De Villefort scrambles back to his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Putin. De Villefort does a little dance to reset his feet.
De Villefort misses with a body shot
and Putin counters with a straight right hand.
Beast Putin 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.
Putin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but De Villefort was well out of range. Poor timing from Putin.
Putin is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Putin really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
De Villefort misses with a double jab
and Putin counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T1##CL#
Putin rushes De Villefort and presses him up against the cage.
De Villefort misses with a hook from the clinch.
Putin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Putin misses with a body punch.
De Villefort swings wildly with an uppercut but Putin uses good head movement to avoid it.
De Villefort fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
De Villefort scores with a hook to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by De Villefort.
Putin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Putin is looking to break free of the clinch but De Villefort has double underhooks.
De Villefort blocks a punch to the side of the head.
De Villefort tries a body shot but Putin blocks it.
De Villefort misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Putin prevents a body shot from De Villefort.
Putin misses with a punch to the body.
Putin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Putin working aggressively here.
Putin misses with a punch on the inside.
Putin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Putin misses with a short punch on the inside.
De Villefort tries to work over Putin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
De Villefort works on Putin's body with a couple of short punches.
De Villefort struggles to land a body shot inside as Putin controls his hands.
Putin has a couple of punches blocked by De Villefort.
De Villefort lands a body shot.
A short right from Putin.
Putin misses with a body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch blocked on the inside by De Villefort.
Putin lands a body shot.
Putin fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
De Villefort tries a body shot but Putin blocks it.
De Villefort doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
De Villefort blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Putin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but De Villefort has him pressed against the cage.
De Villefort misses with a hook to the ribs.
Putin prevents a body shot from De Villefort.
Putin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Putin misses with a hook from the clinch.
De Villefort wants to take the fight to the mat but Putin manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
De Villefort tries a body shot but Putin blocks it.
Putin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
De Villefort lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Putin backwards.
De Villefort lands on the inside with an uppercut.
De Villefort prevents Putin from breaking the clinch.
De Villefort scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC#
Putin breaks from the clinch.
Putin is looking to wear down De Villefort with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Putin paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T4#
De Villefort ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Putin moves away.
Putin attempts a counter takedown but De Villefort avoids it well and moves away.
De Villefort fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Putin manages to avoid it.
A big left from De Villefort misses.
De Villefort uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Putin.
De Villefort is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
De Villefort keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And De Villefort tries to counter it with a takedown but Putin pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Putin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
De Villefort misses the shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Putin sizes up De Villefort with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Putin scores with a jab to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Beast Putin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gerard De Villefort's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
De Villefort's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Putin connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! De Villefort scrambles back to his feet.
Putin bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Putin throws a hook but De Villefort avoids it easily.
Putin misses with a wild body shot.
De Villefort takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CUT#
That has opened up Gerard De Villefort's cut even more.
De Villefort uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Putin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot by Putin.
We've been told by Putin's head coaches at Gym of the Gods that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
De Villefort ducks under a wild hook from Putin.
A looping hook to the body misses from Putin. De Villefort does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Putin tests De Villefort's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Putin lands a really nice looking cross but De Villefort seems unphased.
De Villefort looks to score with a jab to the body but Putin is just out of range.
Putin half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Putin closes the distance looking to clinch
and Putin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#
It looks like Beast Putin has been cut.
Putin throws a leg kick
and De Villefort counters with a nice uppercut.
Putin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Beast Putin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
De Villefort tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Putin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Putin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that De Villefort can do to turn this around?
Putin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CL#
Putin clinches with his opponent.
De Villefort works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #TD2#
De Villefort manages to pull guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Villefort striking off his back but it's not causing Putin any problems.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
De Villefort looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Putin passes into half guard. #SU#
Putin decides to stand and escape the position. #T3#
De Villefort ducks under a wild hook from Putin.
A punch combination from De Villefort misses.
De Villefort digs a good body shot into Putin's ribs.
Putin lands with a right hand. #CUT#
The cut above Gerard De Villefort's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Putin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#TD2#
Putin tries to sprawl but De Villefort drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
De Villefort is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Putin defends it well.
Putin is trying to stand. #T4#
De Villefort not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB2#
De Villefort is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Putin has managed to free his arm - good work.
De Villefort has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
De Villefort winds up and cracks Putin with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Putin is trying to stand back up but De Villefort is controlling him
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Beast Putin dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Putin throws an overhand right that lands on De Villefort's shoulder, as De Villefort tries to avoid the shot.
A countering left hand to the body from De Villefort misses.
Putin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as De Villefort throws out the jab.
De Villefort just misses with a punch to the body.
De Villefort on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Putin throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Putin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Putin thows a leg kick but De Villefort checks it
and De Villefort counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Putin tries to clinch but De Villefort moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from De Villefort misses.
Putin is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
De Villefort lands a slapping body shot. #T1##TD2#
De Villefort closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Putin's guard.#ES#
Putin manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Putin misses with a left hand
and De Villefort counters with a right hand to the body.
Putin connects with a single shot there.
De Villefort throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
De Villefort keeps the fight on the outside.
De Villefort is looking for the big counter here.
Putin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Putin throws a front kick aimed at De Villefort's knee but De Villefort avoids it well. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Villefort throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Putin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Putin is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
De Villefort throws a body shot but no joy.
A telegraphed right hand from Putin misses the target.
A punch combination from Putin misses.
De Villefort lands a body shot.
Putin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but De Villefort moves away.
De Villefort keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Putin.
Putin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T3#
A slow jab from De Villefort misses its intended target.
Putin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
De Villefort with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Putin to score with a decent uppercut.
A low kick from Putin is predictable there #TD2#
and De Villefort counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
De Villefort looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Putin with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
De Villefort is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
De Villefort is working for a kimura but Putin is defending it quite comfortably. #ES#
Putin has one foot on De Villefort's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#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!
A cross from Putin lands.
De Villefort throws a body shot but no joy.
De Villefort takes a swing at Putin's ribcage but misses.
De Villefort misses with the combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Beast Putin did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Putin scores with a nice strike.#KD2#
De Villefort drops Putin with a left and a right! Oh, Putin is hurt - De Villefort dives into side control looking to finish!
Gerard De Villefort has got the better of the ground game so far.
De Villefort throwing strikes but Putin manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Putin avoids the strikes from the bottom by De Villefort.
De Villefort wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
De Villefort is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
De Villefort is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T1#
De Villefort wants to get back to full guard.
Putin wants to stand up but De Villefort has a hold of him and won't allow it.
De Villefort wants to improve his position but Putin is controlling well.
Putin is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SU#
Putin postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for De Villefort to stand up.
Putin misses with a straight right.
Putin moves away from the strike by De Villefort.
Putin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from De Villefort.
Putin drops down looking for a counter takedown but De Villefort sprawls and moves away.
Putin swings and misses with a shot to the body#TD2#
and De Villefort counters with a shoot takedown. Putin fights it but they end up in guard. #ES#
Putin manages to escape and get back to his feet. #T3#
Beast Putin is winning the standup battle so far.
De Villefort misses with a wild body shot.
Putin feinted with a counter takedown.
Putin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from De Villefort.
Putin attempts a counter takedown but De Villefort avoids it well and moves away.
A shot to the body from De Villefort misses
and Putin counters with a left to the body.
De Villefort swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Putin jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
De Villefort uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Putin.
Putin lands a lovely overhand right.#T4#
Putin missing with a left hand there. De Villefort was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Putin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De Villefort manages to avoid it.
A shot to the liver by De Villefort. Beautiful body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Putin. De Villefort does a little dance to reset his feet.
De Villefort changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
De Villefort connects with a body shot.
Putin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Villefort digs a good body shot into Putin's ribs.
De Villefort swings for the body but Putin moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Gerard De Villefort will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Putin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Putin appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
De Villefort lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Good shot there by Putin.
Putin sizes up De Villefort with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
De Villefort tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Putin was well out of range. Poor timing from De Villefort.
Putin is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Putin fails in his attempt to clinch.
A countering left hand to the body from De Villefort misses.#CL2#
De Villefort takes the fight into the clinch. #T1#
Putin misses with a short punch on the inside.
De Villefort misses with a punch on the inside. #TD#
Putin jumps guard.
Putin wants to stand up but De Villefort is controlling him.
De Villefort in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Putin has momentary wrist control but De Villefort slips an elbow through the middle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Putin wants to get back to his feet but De Villefort is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as De Villefort accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T2#
De Villefort forces his way into half guard.
Putin blocking the ground and pound attempt from De Villefort.
De Villefort with the ground and pound but Putin uses the opportunity to regain guard.
De Villefort missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Putin wants to stand and escape but De Villefort is having none of it. #SUB2#
De Villefort has gone for a leg lock! Putin slips out almost immediately though and dives into De Villefort's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
De Villefort is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T3##SUB2#
De Villefort isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Putin stacks De Villefort 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 Putin!
De Villefort tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Putin presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
De Villefort is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Beast Putin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
De Villefort wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Gerard De Villefort has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Putin doesn't have the hooks in and De Villefort manages to turn into his guard.

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 Beast Putin.
Well Putin 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 49:46
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 49:46
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Beast Putin!
Beast Putin retains his heavyweight title!
Beast Putin 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: PFC 41: Payne vs. Putin
Date: Jun 11, 2016

#R1#
Putin 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.
Vontavious Payne throws a nice outside leg kick.
Putin throws out a powerful jab.
Vontavious Payne misses with a straight left.
Vontavious Payne scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A left and a right from Vontavious Payne both land. Nice combination. #CUT#
It looks like Beast Putin has been cut.
Putin blocks a leg kick.
Putin tries to clinch but Vontavious Payne moves out of range.
Putin listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Vontavious Payne throws a body punch but Putin moves out of range.
Putin looks to score with a jab to the body but Vontavious Payne is just out of range.
As Putin backs away, Vontavious Payne returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vontavious Payne jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A jab from Vontavious Payne finds it's way through Putin's defenses.
Putin takes a swing at Vontavious Payne's ribcage but misses.
Vontavious Payne walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Putin checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Vontavious Payne swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Putin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Putin blocks a head kick by Vontavious Payne. #T1#
Putin misses with an uppercut.
Vontavious Payne throws a body shot but no joy.
We've been informed that Putin 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.
Vontavious Payne tries to move into range but Putin moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Putin shoots in but no luck this time.
Vontavious Payne was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Putin wants to clinch.
Vontavious Payne throws a counter high kick but Putin was just alert enough to avoid it.
Vontavious Payne has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Putin.
Putin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vontavious Payne.
Putin looks to land a right hand but Vontavious Payne moved out of range.
Putin darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Putin misses with a head kick.
Vontavious Payne half committed to a counter leg kick.
Putin is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#T2#
Putin misses the shot to the body.
Vontavious Payne throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vontavious Payne throws a looping overhand right but Putin ducks down to avoid it.
Putin is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Putin enables Vontavious Payne to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Putin manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vontavious Payne stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Putin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vontavious Payne throwing strikes from guard but Putin blocks nicely.
Putin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Putin wants to get back to his feet but Vontavious Payne is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Putin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Vontavious Payne prevents Putin from getting back to his feet. #T3#
Putin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Vontavious Payne is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Vontavious Payne trying to control the position from guard on top but Putin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vontavious Payne throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vontavious Payne stops Putin from standing up.
Putin keeping full guard, as Vontavious Payne tries to pass.
Putin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vontavious Payne.
Vontavious Payne with a nice head shot there.
Putin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T4#
Vontavious Payne trying to control but Putin is working from the bottom.
Vontavious Payne in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Vontavious Payne throws an elbow that misses. Putin uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Vontavious Payne's guard. Nice move by Putin!#REVB#
Putin trying to control the position from guard on top but Vontavious Payne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Putin looking to pass the guard.
Vontavious Payne is adopting a defensive guard.
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 Maurice Vontavious Payne will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Beast Putin's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Putin motions for Vontavious Payne to come forward. Putin throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Vontavious Payne misses with a head kick.
Putin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Putin is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Putin lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Putin throws an overhand right that lands on Vontavious Payne's shoulder, as Vontavious Payne tries to avoid the shot.
Vontavious Payne throws a jab when Putin was well out of range.
Vontavious Payne throws a leg kick which misses Putin's front leg but catches the back leg as Putin tries to avoid it.
Putin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Putin looks to land a combination but Vontavious Payne avoids it well.
Vontavious Payne rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Putin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vontavious Payne slaps away a takedown attempt from Putin, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Putin cracks Vontavious Payne with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jab from Putin.
Beast Putin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A nice leg kick lands there from Putin.
Vontavious Payne throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Vontavious Payne slips a straight right by Putin.
Putin lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #CL2#
Putin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Vontavious Payne, pushing him back against the cage.
Putin is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Putin tries a body shot but Vontavious Payne blocks it. #BC2#
Putin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Putin misses with a looping right.
Vontavious Payne feints and then cracks Putin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Putin down.
Vontavious Payne will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Putin moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Putin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Vontavious Payne.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vontavious Payne throws a chopping leg kick but Putin manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Putin. Vontavious Payne does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vontavious Payne swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2#
Vontavious Payne digs a good body shot into Putin's ribs.
Putin throws a body shot but no joy.
Vontavious Payne fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Putin manages to avoid it.
Vontavious Payne feints and then cracks Putin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Putin down.
Vontavious Payne avoids the head kick by Putin.
Vontavious Payne swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Putin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Vontavious Payne lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Vontavious Payne shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Putin defends it nicely.
Putin has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Putin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vontavious Payne keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vontavious Payne lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Vontavious Payne shoots in for a double leg but Putin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And Putin tries to counter it with a takedown but Vontavious Payne pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maurice Vontavious Payne. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Vontavious Payne fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A nice inside leg kick there by Vontavious Payne. That's going to slow Putin down.
We've been told by Vontavious Payne's head coaches at aLion's MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Putin misses with an uppercut. Vontavious Payne saw that one coming.
It appears Vontavious Payne was looking to counter with a kick there.
Vontavious Payne swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Putin slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Vontavious Payne on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Putin wants to clinch up but Vontavious Payne keeps it at a distance.
Vontavious Payne throws a half hearted mid kick.
Putin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Vontavious Payne tries a head kick but it misses.
Vontavious Payne shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Putin as he jumps to the side.
Vontavious Payne fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Putin manages to avoid it.
Vontavious Payne misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Vontavious Payne checks a leg kick.
Vontavious Payne misses with a kick to the body.
Vontavious Payne shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Putin defends it nicely.
A decent looking cross lands there for Putin.
Putin works the jab nicely.
Putin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vontavious Payne scores with the left hand. Putin knows he should have avoided that one.
Putin tries to clinch but Vontavious Payne is having none of it.
Vontavious Payne misses with a lunging right hand
and Putin counters with a stiff right hand.
Putin paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Beast Putin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Beast Putin's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Putin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vontavious Payne.
Putin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vontavious Payne moves into range and connects with a jab.
Beast Putin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vontavious Payne misses with a head kick.
Putin plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
The fighters circle momentarily. Putin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Putin connects with a looping right hand.
Putin misses with a hook.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Putin. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Vontavious Payne misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Putin slips a jab and a cross from Vontavious Payne.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the liver by Vontavious Payne. Beautiful body shot.
Putin takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Putin tries a low kick but Vontavious Payne avoids it.
Putin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T1#
Nice defenses there by Vontavious Payne.
Putin scores with a nice body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Putin. Vontavious Payne does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big left from Putin misses.
Putin with a nice cross.
Vontavious Payne avoids the body shot from Putin.
Putin misses the body punch
and Vontavious Payne counters with a thumping low kick.
Putin throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Putin slips a straight right by Vontavious Payne.
Vontavious Payne shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Putin defends it nicely.
Vontavious Payne just misses with a punch to the body.
Vontavious Payne throws a nice outside leg kick. #T2#
Vontavious Payne doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Putin to counter with a crisp jab.
Putin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Putin slips a jab from Vontavious Payne.#CL2#
Putin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Vontavious Payne, pushing him back against the cage.
Putin is struggling to control the position.
Vontavious Payne swings away with an uppercut that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Putin tries to throw a body punch but Vontavious Payne avoids it by throwing Putin back against the cage. #BC2#
Putin breaks from the clinch.
Vontavious Payne tries a head kick but it misses.
Vontavious Payne misses the shot to the body.
Putin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Putin looks to land a right hand but Vontavious Payne moved out of range.
Vontavious Payne lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
A clash of legs there as Putin blocks the low kick.
Putin misses the jab.#T3#
Putin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maurice Vontavious Payne. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vontavious Payne throws a hook but Putin blocks it.
Putin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Putin tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#CL2#
Putin clinches.
Vontavious Payne throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Putin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vontavious Payne. Putin does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice side step and Putin releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Vontavious Payne misses with a low kick.
Putin feints the counter takedown.
Vontavious Payne misses the shot to the body.
Vontavious Payne takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Vontavious Payne slips under a jab from Putin.
Putin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vontavious Payne.
As Putin backs away, Vontavious Payne returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Vontavious Payne throws a head kick but Putin moves out of range.
Putin with the counter takedown but Vontavious Payne avoids it easily.#T4#
Vontavious Payne misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Good leg kick by Putin there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Vontavious Payne throws a hook but Putin avoids it easily.
Vontavious Payne throws a nice outside leg kick.
Putin looks for the body kick but Vontavious Payne saw that one coming.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Vontavious Payne.
Putin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Putin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vontavious Payne.
Vontavious Payne misses with a looping left.
Good exchange - Putin coming out on top.
Putin lands with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Beast Putin really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Beast Putin's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
Vontavious Payne wants to land a leg kick but Putin is out of range.
Vontavious Payne moves out of range of the leg kick from Putin.
Vontavious Payne walks into a straight right hand from Putin.
Putin connects with a body shot.
Vontavious Payne looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Putin looks to score with a jab to the body but Vontavious Payne is just out of range.
Putin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vontavious Payne throws a head kick that misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Putin, right into the meat.
A chopping leg kick lands by Putin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Putin wants to clinch up but Vontavious Payne keeps it at a distance.
Vontavious Payne looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Putin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vontavious Payne.
Vontavious Payne is looking to counter punch.
Putin scores with a jab to the jaw.
Vontavious Payne uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Putin.
Putin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vontavious Payne.#T1#
Vontavious Payne misses with a straight right.
Vontavious Payne looks to throw a body kick#TD2#
and Putin counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Vontavious Payne!
Vontavious Payne prevents Putin from improving position.
Putin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vontavious Payne keeps working. #SUB2#
Putin is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Vontavious Payne is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Maurice Vontavious Payne overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vontavious Payne tries to improve position but can't. #T2##SUB2#
Putin tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Putin has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Putin has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Vontavious Payne!
Putin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Vontavious Payne is looking to escape.
Putin controlling his opponent. #T3#
Vontavious Payne wants to hold on but Putin pushes him away.
Vontavious Payne is desperately trying to improve his position but Putin has a good base and remains in mount.
Vontavious Payne really wants to buck Putin off and get back to his feet.
Putin controlling the pace for now. #SUB2#
Putin working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Putin tries to control but Vontavious Payne wriggling away. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Vontavious Payne wants to hold on but Putin pushes him away.
Putin throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Vontavious Payne might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Putin goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Vontavious Payne is on top in guard.
Vontavious Payne throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vontavious Payne throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Putin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Vontavious Payne is looking to work some ground and pound but Putin has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Beast Putin dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Beast Putin's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Vontavious Payne throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Vontavious Payne throws a hook to the side of Putin's head but Putin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Putin tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A jab from Vontavious Payne misses.
Putin feints the counter takedown.
Vontavious Payne jabs Putin to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Vontavious Payne throws a wild body kick that Putin sees coming a mile off.
Vontavious Payne throws a body punch but Putin moves out of range.
Vontavious Payne is looking to chop away at Putin's legs.
Vontavious Payne scores with a kick to the body.
Putin thuds a left hand into Vontavious Payne's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vontavious Payne fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Putin is out of range.
Vontavious Payne thumps Putin with a low kick.
Vontavious Payne looks to score with a jab to the body but Putin is just out of range.
A little jabbing left from Putin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Vontavious Payne shoots in for a double leg but Putin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T1#
Putin throws a jab but it's blocked by Vontavious Payne.
Putin takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Putin shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A punch lands to the side of Vontavious Payne 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Vontavious Payne looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Putin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Putin misses with a body shot.
Putin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big right from Putin misses.
Putin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Vontavious Payne is defended easily by Putin.
Maurice Vontavious Payne has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Putin throws a leg kick but Vontavious Payne checks it.
Putin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vontavious Payne manages to avoid it.
Putin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vontavious Payne throws a big shot that misses.#TD#
Vontavious Payne is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Putin's half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vontavious Payne keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Vontavious Payne is nestled in close to Putin, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Vontavious Payne thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Putin's head.
Putin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Vontavious Payne. #ES2#
Putin has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Vontavious Payne is on him like a limpet, forcing Putin back against the cage.#T3#
Putin can't find room to land a body shot as Vontavious Payne controls the action.
Putin tries a body shot but Vontavious Payne blocks it.
Putin lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Vontavious Payne.
Putin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #TD#
Vontavious Payne has hold of one of Putin's legs. Putin is fighting the takedown attempt but Vontavious Payne gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#ES2#
Putin is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Vontavious Payne presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Putin struggles to land a body shot inside as Vontavious Payne controls his hands.
A nice left hand lands by Vontavious Payne.
Putin trying to stall but Vontavious Payne improves his position.
Putin tries to break free but Vontavious Payne pushes him back against the cage.
Vontavious Payne lands a body shot in the clinch.
Vontavious Payne has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Putin after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maurice Vontavious Payne. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vontavious Payne lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Putin throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
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.
Putin lands with a left to the head.
Putin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Putin blocks a body shot from Vontavious Payne. #T4#
A right handed body shot lands from Vontavious Payne.
Vontavious Payne scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short body shot lands from Putin as the two fighters clinch.
Putin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Vontavious Payne lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Putin backwards.
Putin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vontavious Payne's elbow.
Vontavious Payne misses with some punches.
Vontavious Payne looking for a takedown. #BC2#
Putin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Good work by Putin as he checks the leg kick.
Beast Putin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Putin blocks a head kick by Vontavious Payne.
Putin scores with a sloppy right hand. Vontavious Payne should have avoided that one.
Vontavious Payne changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Vontavious Payne swings for the body but Putin moves out of range.
Putin connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Putin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Beast Putin.
Well Putin 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 46:49
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 46:49
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 47:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Beast Putin!
Beast Putin is the new heavyweight champion!
Beast Putin 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: PFC 37: King vs. Seagram
Date: May 11, 2016

#R1#
Dorn looks to land a left hand but Putin moved out of range nicely.#CL2#
Dorn closes the distance and clinches.
Dorn lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dorn blocking some punches.
Putin lands a nice uppercut.
Dorn lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Putin backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dorn.
A left hand lands to the body for Putin.
Dorn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Putin scores with a shot to the side of Dorn's head.
Putin misses with a punch to the body.
Putin misses with some punches.
Putin lands a nice uppercut.
Putin prevents Dorn from breaking the clinch.
Putin stalling in the clinch but Dorn improves position.
Putin misses with a punch to the body.
Putin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dorn manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Putin lands a hook that snaps the head of Dorn backwards. #T1#
Dorn takes a shot to the head.
Putin misses with the head strike.
Putin really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Putin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Putin misses with a body punch.
Putin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Putin lands a body punch.
Dorn looks winded!
Putin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dorn takes a shot to the head.
Putin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Putin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Dorn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Putin lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Putin.
Dorn blocks a body shot from Putin.
Putin misses with a body punch.
Putin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Putin.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dorn prevents a body shot from Putin.
Putin lands a nice uppercut.
Putin lands a nice shot to the body. #T2#
Putin taking a breather.
Putin lands with a right to the head.
Dorn struggles to land a body shot inside as Putin controls his hands.
Dorn is trying to break free.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Putin.
Putin lands a body shot in the clinch.
Putin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Putin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Putin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dorn or not.
Putin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Putin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Putin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dorn throws a punch but it's blocked by Putin.
Putin misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Putin.
Putin misses with a body punch.
Putin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dorn prevents a body shot from Putin.
Dorn swings wildly with an uppercut but Putin uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Putin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Putin stalling.
Putin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Putin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Putin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Putin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dorns head.
Putin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dorn trying to control the position but instead, Putin has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dorn into the cage.
Putin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Putin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dorn's elbow.
A nice right hand lands inside from Putin.
Putin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Putin blocks an uppercut.
Dorn tries to work over Putin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Putin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Putin tries a body shot but Dorn blocks it.
Putin can't find room to land a body shot as Dorn controls the action. #T4#
A right hand to the body from Dorn.
Putin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Putin misses with a punch to the body.
Dorn lands a hook to the side of the head.
Putin lands a body punch in the clinch.
Putin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Putin swings wildly with an uppercut but Dorn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Putin pushes Dorn back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dorn looks to throw an elbow but misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dorn.
Dorn blocks an uppercut.
Dorn tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Putin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Putin lands a left hand.
Putin can't find room to land a body shot as Dorn controls the action.
Putin blocks a body shot from Dorn.
Dorn throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Putin blocks it with crossed arms.
Putin prevents Dorn from breaking the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Beast Putin dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Putin jabs Dorn right on the nose. Dorn blinks but takes it well.
Some wild striking there from Dorn.
Putin lands with a kick to the ribs.
A slapping leg kick lands for Putin.
Dorn throws a poor cross that misses
and Putin counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
Putin drives through and clinches with Dorn against the cage.
Beast Putin has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Putin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dorns head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Putin.
Dorn with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Putin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dorn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dorn is breathing heavily.
Putin struggles to land a body shot inside as Dorn controls his hands.
Putin lands 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!
Putin tries to throw a body punch but Dorn avoids it by throwing Putin back against the cage.
Putin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short left from Putin. #T1#
Dorn throws a head punch that misses.
Putin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dorn can do to turn this around?
Putin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dorn blocks a body shot from Putin.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Putin.
Dorn can't find room to land a body shot as Putin controls the action.
Putin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Putin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dorn's elbow.
Dorn wants to break free but Putin has control.
Putin lands a shoulder strike.
A short uppercut from Putin.
Putin stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Putin scores with a shoulder strike.
Putin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dorn wants to break free but Putin has control.
Putin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Putin tries to throw a body punch but Dorn avoids it by throwing Putin back against the cage.
Putin misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dorn. #T2#
Putin lands a left hand.
Still in the clinch, Dorn scores with a nice short uppercut.
Putin misses with a punch to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Putin works on Dorn's body with a couple of short punches.
Putin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Putin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Putin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Putin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Putin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dorn backwards.
Putin misses with a body punch.
Putin presses Dorn against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Putin is pushing Dorn up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A nice right hand lands inside from Putin.
Putin pushes Dorn back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Putin struggles to land a body shot inside as Dorn controls his hands.
Putin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dorns head.
Putin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dorn backwards. #ROC#
Dorn is rocked!
Putin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dorn is still on wobbly legs! Can Putin finish him?#T3#
Putin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dorn backwards.
A right hand to the body from Putin.
A body shot lands from Putin.
Putin tries to work over Dorn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Putin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Putin works on Dorn's body with a couple of short punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Putin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Putin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Putin unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Dorn! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Putin is unloading with more strikes now! Dorn drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Beast Putin!
In his post fight interview, Beast Putin started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: PFC 33: Bone vs. King 2
Date: Apr 09, 2016

#R1#
Putin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sonnen misses with a body shot.
Sonnen connects with a nice looking jab.
Sonnen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Putin was well out of range. Poor timing from Sonnen.
Putin cracks Sonnen with a good jab.
Sonnen loads up on a big right hand but Putin slips the punch.
Putin let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Putin moves away from the strike by Sonnen.
Sonnen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Putin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Putin slips under a jab.
Putin with the counter takedown but Sonnen avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sonnen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Putin.
And Putin tries to counter it with a takedown but Sonnen pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A big left from Putin misses.
A big left from Sonnen misses.
Putin wants to clinch up but Sonnen keeps it at a distance.
Sonnen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL#
Sonnen moves into the clinch.#T1#
Putin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sonnen prevents a body shot from Putin.
The referee is keeping an eye on Sonnen - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Putin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sonnen blocks a body shot from Putin.
Putin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Putin tries to work over Sonnen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sonnen tries for a takedown but Putin manages to get underhooks.
Sonnen stalling in the clinch but Putin improves position.
Putin prevents a body shot from Sonnen.
Putin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sonnen prevents a body shot from Putin.
Putin scores with a shot to the side of Sonnen's head.
Sonnen misses with the head strike.
Putin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Putin is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Sonnen throws a punch but it's blocked by Putin.
I was talking to Sonnen's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Putin struggles to land a body shot inside as Sonnen controls his hands.
Sonnen has Putin pressed against the cage. #T2#
Putin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sonnen tries a body shot but Putin blocks it.
A hook to the body from Sonnen.
Sonnen misses with a body punch.
Sonnen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Putin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sonnen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sonnen has a couple of punches blocked by Putin.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Putin.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Putin is looking to control Sonnen's arms but Sonnen gets an underhook and turns him. Now Putin has his back to the cage.
Putin lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sonnen.
Putin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Putin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sonnen lands a body punch. #BC#
Sonnen breaks from the clinch.
Leo Sonnen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sonnen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Putin.
Putin misses with a straight right.
Sonnen throwing a counter right hand but Putin manages to avoid it.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Sonnen. Putin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sonnen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Putin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL#
Sonnen moves into the clinch successfully.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sonnen.
Sonnen is pushing Putin up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Putin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sonnen is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Putin's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Sonnen struggles to land a body shot inside as Putin controls his hands.
Sonnen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sonnen misses with a punch on the inside.
Sonnen has a couple of punches blocked by Putin.
Sonnen has had enough of the clinch but Putin keeps him there for the moment.
Putin working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sonnen. #T4#
Sonnen blocking some punches.
Putin can't find room to land a body shot as Sonnen controls the action.
Sonnen can't find room to land a body shot as Putin controls the action.
Putin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Putin tries to work over Sonnen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Putin tries to throw a body punch but Sonnen avoids it by throwing Putin back against the cage.
Putin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sonnen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sonnen blocking some punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Putin misses with a punch to the body.
Sonnen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Putin tries to throw a body punch but Sonnen avoids it by throwing Putin back against the cage.
Putin tries a body shot but Sonnen blocks it.
Putin lands a left hand.
Sonnen wants a takedown.
Sonnen tries for a takedown but Putin manages to get underhooks.
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 Leo Sonnen will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Sonnen looks to land a left hand but Putin moved out of range nicely.
Putin scores with a jab to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Sonnen misses the target.
Putin throws out a powerful jab.
Sonnen misses with a straight right.
Putin with the counter takedown but Sonnen avoids it easily.
Putin dodges the punch combination from Sonnen.
Sonnen lands a right hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sonnen misses with a looping left.
Sonnen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sonnen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Putin circles away quickly and effectively.
Putin tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Sonnen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Putin.#T1#
Putin throws out a powerful jab.
Sonnen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Putin.
Putin slips a straight right by Sonnen.#TD#
Sonnen shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Sonnen was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#ES2#
Putin explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Putin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Some wild striking there from Sonnen.
A nice side step and Putin releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Putin tries to sprawl but Sonnen drives through with a takedown into half guard.#T2#
Sonnen looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sonnen trying to control the action but Putin is working from the bottom.
Sonnen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Putin's head.
Sonnen slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
Sonnen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Putin doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sonnen.
Sonnen controlling the pace. #T3#
Putin is looking to escape.
Sonnen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Putin defending well though.
Putin 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.
Putin is not content to let Sonnen control the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Putin throws out a powerful jab.
Putin avoids the body shot from Sonnen. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sonnen just misses with a punch to the body.
Putin scores with a jab. Sonnen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Putin lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sonnen throws a hook but Putin avoids it easily.
Leo Sonnen is winning the standup battle so far.
Putin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sonnen throws out the jab.
Putin is looking to clinch.
Putin throws out a powerful jab.
Beast Putin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Sonnen drives through and clinches with Putin against the cage.
Putin swings wildly with an uppercut but Sonnen uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short uppercut from Putin.
Putin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sonnen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sonnen can't find room to land a body shot as Putin controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Beast Putin 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#
Sonnen throws a hook to the side of Putin's head but Putin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sonnen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Putin thuds a left hand into Sonnen's body.
Putin slips under a jab.
Putin is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sonnen missing with a left hand there. Putin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Putin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sonnen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Putin has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Putin throws a jab but it's blocked by Sonnen.
An attempted straight right counter from Sonnen misses the target.
Sonnen throws a hook but Putin blocks it.
Putin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sonnen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sonnen scores with a sloppy right hand. Putin should have avoided that one.
Sonnen throws a jab when Putin was well out of range.
Putin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sonnen.#T1#
Putin takes a swing at Sonnen's ribcage but misses.
Sonnen is looking for a counter combo.
Sonnen throws a good cross that connects. #CL#
Sonnen closes the distance and pushes Putin back into the cage.
Putin lands with a right to the head.
Putin throws a punch but it's blocked by Sonnen.
Sonnen misses with some punches.
Putin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sonnen backwards.
Sonnen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sonnen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sonnen is pushing Putin up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Putin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sonnen wants to stall.
Sonnen blocking some punches.
Putin misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2#
Putin can't find room to land a body shot as Sonnen controls the action.
Beast Putin seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sonnen trying to stall but Putin improves his position.
Sonnen can't find room to land a body shot as Putin controls the action.
Putin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sonnen's elbow.
Putin lands a shot to the body.
Putin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Putin is leaning against Sonnen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sonnen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Putin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Putin looking to slow down the pace here.
Sonnen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Putins head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Sonnen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Putin slips a jab and a cross from Sonnen.
Putin counters with a body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Putin. Sonnen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sonnen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T3#
Putin walks into a stiff left hand from Sonnen.
Putin lands a high kick!
A slow jab from Putin misses its intended target.
Putin moves out of range of the strikes.
Sonnen misses with a double jab #KD2#
and Putin counters with a crisp one two that drops Sonnen! Putin thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Sonnen to his feet! Sonnen is in big trouble!
Sonnen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Putin pounces like a tiger and cracks Sonnen with a vicious hook! Sonnen is down but not out! Putin follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Beast Putin!
Beast Putin 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.
Leo Sonnen was interviewed post fight and said 'Dislocated my shoulder at the start, i'll be back and better than ever! '.

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