Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: USFC 154
Date: May 06, 2017

#R1#
No luck for Pulu with that takedown attempt.
A left and a right from Ljashko both land. Nice combination. #CUT#
It looks like Maki Pulu has been cut.
Pulu shoots in but no luck this time.
Ljashko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pulu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pulu is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Ljashko closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CL#
Ljashko clinches with his opponent. #BC#
Ljashko manages to break the clinch. #TD2#
Pulu bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pulu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ljashko keeps working. #SUB2#
Pulu looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Pulu is trying to get an arm triangle but Ljashko is defending well.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB2#
Pulu looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ljashko is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#T1#
You can see the frustration on Ljashko's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ljashko is looking to reverse the position.
Ljashko is trying to control Pulu's posture but Pulu avoids it. #SUB2#
Pulu thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ljashko wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Ljashko is trying to get back to half guard.
Ljashko wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Pulu is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ljashko knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ljashko is not content to let Pulu control the position.
Ljashko tries to buck Pulu off but Pulu is having none of it.#ES#
Ljashko throws Pulu to one side and escapes!
Pulu lands the left hand.
Ljashko misses with a shot to the body
and Pulu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ljashko fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pulu walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Pulu tries a head kick but it misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ljashko looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pulu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T3#
Ljashko tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pulu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ljashko misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ljashko tries to clinch but Pulu moves out of range.
Ljashko avoids the head kick by Pulu.
Pulu shoots in looking for a takedown but Ljashko manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Pulu's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ljashko looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Oleg Ljashko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maki Pulu.
Ljashko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pulu.
Pulu lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Pulu misses the shot to the body.
Pulu lands a two punch combo.
Pulu scores with a shot to the body.
Pulu lands a big head kick that sends Ljashko to the canvas! Pulu follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maki Pulu!
After winning the bout, Maki Pulu thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: USFC 148
Date: Apr 07, 2017

#R1#
Ljashko blocks a head kick by Zuma.
Ljashko misses with a straight left.
Zuma connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ljashko doesn't manage to clinch there - Zuma circles away.
It seemed like Zuma was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ljashko misses with a looping left.
Ljashko tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zuma manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Zuma looks to land a left hand but Ljashko moved out of range nicely.
Zuma tries a head kick but it misses.
Ljashko throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ljashko takes one on the chin but seems OK. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Zuma.
Zuma trying to control the position but Ljashko is working away. #SUB2#
Zuma tries for a kimura but Ljashko is defending well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ljashko wants to control but Zuma postures up.
Ljashko is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Zuma asserts his dominance and retains side control.#SUB2#
Zuma looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T1#
Ljashko tries to improve position but can't.
Ljashko is pushing Zuma's head away, looking to escape. Zuma manages to hold on to the position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ljashko 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.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Ljashko is looking for a sweep.
Ljashko is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Zuma is controlling him well.
Zuma is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Ljashko will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#SUB2#
Zuma looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ljashko manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Zuma tries to pass to full mount but Ljashko defends it.
Ljashko is looking to escape.#T2##ES#
Ljashko makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Zuma lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Zuma throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zuma throws a hook but Ljashko avoids it easily.
Ljashko misses with a double jab.
Zuma throws a leg kick that misses.
Ljashko tries to clinch there but Zuma circles away.
Zuma throws the kick towards the body but Ljashko avoids it.
Ljashko was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Zuma throws a combination. Ljashko tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Zuma has closed the distance and engaged Ljashko in a clinch.
Zuma softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Zuma stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ljashko is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ljashko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
I was talking to Ljashko's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Ljashko leaning against his opponent.
Zuma has Ljashko pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ljashko manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Zuma's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ljashko manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Zuma goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T3#
Zuma lands a hook that snaps the head of Ljashko backwards. #BC#
Ljashko manages to break the clinch.
Ljashko is looking to clinch.
Ljashko misses with a looping left.
Zuma tries a low kick but Ljashko avoids it.
A combination from Zuma does no damage.
Ljashko fails to land with a series of punches.
Despite the aggression on Zuma's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Ljashko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ljashko moves forwards but Zuma connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Zuma moves out of range of the strikes.#CL2#
Zuma has Ljashko up against the cage in a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zuma.
Ljashko lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ljashko is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A short right from Ljashko on the inside.
Ljashko landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Zuma looks winded!#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ljashko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Zuma fails to land.
Ljashko lands with a light punch inside. #BC#
Ljashko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ljashko throws a hook but Zuma avoids it easily.#CL#
Zuma tries to keep at a distance but Ljashko has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ljashko can't find room to land a body shot as Zuma controls the action.
Nice body punch from Zuma.
Ljashko lands a left hand. #BC#
Ljashko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zuma misses with a hook.
Zuma tries a head kick but it misses.
Ljashko tries to move into range but Zuma moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Monte Zuma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ljashko wants to clinch up but Zuma keeps it at a distance.
Zuma throws a leg kick but Ljashko moved away.
Zuma looks to land a left hand but Ljashko moved out of range nicely.
Ljashko moves away from the strike by Zuma.
Zuma connects with the punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Monte Zuma dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Zuma misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ljashko tries to clinch up but Zuma circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Ljashko has managed to clinch.
Zuma struggles to land a body shot inside as Ljashko controls his hands.
Zuma throws a head punch that misses.
Ljashko tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Zuma avoids it.
Ljashko has a couple of punches blocked by Zuma.
Zuma digs a right hand into Ljashko's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ljashko's gas tank.
Zuma has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zuma lands a body punch.
Ljashko working hard to break the clinch.
Zuma presses Ljashko against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Zuma lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Zuma tries to throw a body punch but Ljashko avoids it by throwing Zuma back against the cage.
Ljashko blocks a body shot from Zuma.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ljashko trying to control the position but instead, Zuma has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ljashko into the cage.
Ljashko wants to get back to striking at distance but Zuma won't allow it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Zuma tries for a takedown but Ljashko manages to get underhooks.
Zuma throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ljashkos head.
Zuma lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T1#
A left hand lands to the body for Zuma.
Nice body punch from Zuma - that landed with a thud.
Zuma lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ljashko backwards.
Zuma misses with a body punch.
Zuma lands a shoulder strike.
Zuma misses with a body punch.
Zuma lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ljashko backwards.
Zuma doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zuma lands a body punch.
Zuma lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ljashko backwards.
Ljashko with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Zuma lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Zuma lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Zuma throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ljashkos head.
Zuma working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#ROC2#
Ljashko 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!
A body shot lands from Zuma.
Oh Ljashko is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A left hand lands to the body for Zuma.
Zuma works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Zuma works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ljashko takes a shot to the head.
Zuma throws a big uppercut that drops Ljashko! More strikes from Zuma and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Ljashko lies dazed against the cage as Zuma celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Monte Zuma!
Monte Zuma decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: USFC 141
Date: Feb 27, 2017

#R1#
Some bone on bone action there as Karelis checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #KD#
Ljashko throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Karelis tumbling to the canvas!#CUT#
It looks like Kostas Karelis has been cut.#SU#
Ljashko decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Ljashko lands with a shot to the body.
Ljashko takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ljashko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ljashko takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've been told by Ljashko's head coaches at Russian Top Team Elite Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ljashko tries to clinch but Karelis moves out of range.
Ljashko misses with a body shot.
Karelis stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ljashko tries to clinch but Karelis moves out of range. #CL#
Ljashko clinches up with Karelis and pushes him back against the cage.
Ljashko blocks an uppercut.
Karelis blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ljashko lands a nice knee to the body.
Karelis doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Ljashko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ljashko darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CL2#
Karelis drives through and clinches with Ljashko against the cage. #T1#
Ljashko blocks an uppercut.
Karelis lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ljashko backwards.
Karelis misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Karelis creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Karelis lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Karelis has a couple of punches blocked by Ljashko.
Karelis misses with some punches.
Karelis blocks a body shot from Ljashko.
Ljashko tries a body shot but Karelis blocks it.
Ljashko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ljashko throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kareliss head.
Karelis lands with a right to the head.
Karelis misses with a short punch on the inside.
Karelis has a couple of punches blocked by Ljashko.
A right hook to the body lands for Karelis.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Karelis.
Karelis tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #BC#
Ljashko manages to break the clinch.
Ljashko throws a body shot but no joy.
Ljashko doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karelis throws a wild body kick that Ljashko sees coming a mile off.
A head kick from Karelis lands but Ljashko takes it in his stride.
Ljashko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It looked like Ljashko wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ljashko misses with the body kick
and Karelis counters with a nice uppercut.
Karelis circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ljashko looks to clinch
and Karelis counters with a nice uppercut.
Karelis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Karelis takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Karelis scores with a decent looking hook.
Ljashko fails to land with a series of punches.
Ljashko doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ljashko tests Karelis's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ljashko misses with the body kick
and Karelis counters with a nice uppercut.
Karelis dodges the punch combination from Ljashko.
Ljashko wants to clinch.#T3#
Ljashko on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Karelis misses with a double jab.
Karelis lands with a good body shot.
Ljashko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ljashko closes the distance looking to clinch
and Karelis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ljashko misses with a jab, cross combination.
Karelis is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Ljashko gets cracked there but stands up to it. #CL2#
Karelis closes the distance and pushes Ljashko back into the cage.
Karelis swings wildly with an uppercut but Ljashko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Karelis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ljashko is trying to break free.
Ljashko blocks a body shot from Karelis.
Karelis swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T4##BC#
Ljashko breaks from the clinch.
Karelis tries to move into range but Ljashko moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karelis keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ljashko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Karelis.#CL2#
Karelis gets a clinch.
Ljashko stalling.
Karelis lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ljashko backwards.
Karelis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ljashko crunches a lovely knee into Karelis's ribcage.
Karelis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ljashko takes a knee right on the jaw! #CUT2#
It looks like Oleg Ljashko has been cut.
Ljashko lands a good knee to the midsection. Karelis won't want to take too many of those.
Karelis looks winded!
Ljashko lands a knee to the head.
Karelis takes a knee to the side of the body.
Good body shot from Ljashko.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ljashko tries to land a knee to the head but Karelis blocks with his arms.
Ljashko lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Ljashko - that landed with a thud.
A left hand lands to the body for Ljashko.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kostas Karelis will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Ljashko connects with a looping right hand. #CL2#
Ljashko gets tackled into the cage by Karelis. Karelis maintains the clinch.
Ljashko lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ljashko lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
Ljashko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Karelis cracks Ljashko with an open hand slap.
Ljashko drops Karelis with a big left hand! Karelis is injured, injured bad! Ljashko jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oleg Ljashko!

Event: USFC 135
Date: Jan 28, 2017

#R1#
Ljashko uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CUT#
It looks like Leo Sonnen has been cut.
Sonnen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ljashko manages to avoid it.
A low kick from Sonnen misses
and Ljashko counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Sonnen wants to land a leg kick but Ljashko is out of range.
Ljashko with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sonnen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ljashko blocks a low kick nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Ljashko misses the target.#KD#
Ljashko catches Sonnen napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Sonnen to the canvas! #ROC#
Sonnen is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!#SU#
Ljashko decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Sonnen is still on wobbly legs! Can Ljashko finish him?#CL#
Ljashko forces Sonnen back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Ljashko breaks the clinch.
Ljashko connects with a body shot.
Sonnen looks winded!
Ljashko takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ljashko feinted there with a counter leg kick.#CL#
Sonnen tries to keep at a distance but Ljashko has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Ljashko breaks from the clinch.
Sonnen seems to have recovered his senses.
Sonnen on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ljashko.
Ljashko tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sonnen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sonnen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ljashko moves out of range of the strikes.
Sonnen gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Ljashko gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Sonnen is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oleg Ljashko!
Leo Sonnen was interviewed post fight and said 'Dislocated my shoulder at the start, i'll be back and better than ever! '.

Event: USFC 127
Date: Dec 17, 2016

#R1#
Ljashko swings for the body but Hood moves out of range.
Hood takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice straight punches there by Ljashko. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ljashko.#CUT#
It looks like Lucas Hood has been cut.
Nice uppercut there from Ljashko.#TD2#
Hood drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Ljashko is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Hood asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Ljashko's coaches at Russian Top Team Elite Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
You can see the frustration on Ljashko's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ljashko tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Hood struggling to land strikes to the head as Ljashko covers up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hood trying to control.
Ljashko is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Hood tries to keep control of the position but Ljashko is staying busy.#T1#
Ljashko trying to control the position but Hood manages to sink in the hooks.
Hood connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Ljashko to escape the position.
Hood somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Hood keeps control of the position as Ljashko tries to break free.
Hood misses with a punch to the head.
Hood struggling to land strikes to the head as Ljashko covers up.
Ljashko is trying to break free.
Ljashko is trapped and Hood is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Hood thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hood is punishing Ljashko with strikes - can he finish him?!#ES#
Ljashko is looking to stand back up. He's having to work hard to escape but eventually he manages it.
Nice shot lands for Hood.
Hood looks to land a right hand but Ljashko moved out of range.
Hood loads up on a big right hand but Ljashko slips the punch.#CL#
Ljashko clinches up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ljashko. #T2#
Ljashko takes a shot to the head.
Ljashko tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hood avoids it.
Hood misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hood lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ljashko.
Hood managing to block the knees to the body from Ljashko.
Ljashko stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that. #BC#
Ljashko breaks the clinch.
A clash of legs there as Hood blocks the low kick.
As Ljashko backs off Hood throws a huge counter combo but Ljashko manages to avoid it all.#CL2#
Hood has Ljashko up against the cage in a clinch.
Hood goes for a takedown attempt but Ljashko pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hood moves out of range as Ljashko strikes.#TD2#
Hood drives through with a takedown into Ljashko's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ES#
Ljashko has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Hood has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Ljashko being controlled against the cage.
Hood throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T3##BC#
Ljashko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ljashko wants to clinch.#CL2#
Hood moves into range and clinches up with Ljashko.
Hood lands a hook that snaps the head of Ljashko backwards.
Hood pushes Ljashko back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ljashko tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hood avoids it.
Hood can't get the takedown.
Ljashko wants to get back to striking at distance but Hood won't allow it.
Ljashko tries to throw a body punch but Hood avoids it by throwing Ljashko back against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Hood lands a body punch.
Ljashko prevents a body shot from Hood.
Ljashko dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#T4#
Ljashko tries to break free but Hood pushes him back against the cage.
Hood blocks a body shot from Ljashko.
Stalling in the clinch from Ljashko.
Hood lands a shoulder strike.
Hood wants to take the fight to the mat but Ljashko manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Oleg Ljashko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lucas Hood.
Ljashko misses with a punch to the body.
Hood fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hood.
Ljashko stalling the fight.
Ljashko is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ljashko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hood lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hood throws a punch but it's blocked by Ljashko.
Hood misses with some punches.
Ljashko blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hood.
A head punch on the inside from Hood fails to land.
Hood gets through Ljashko's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lucas Hood dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lucas Hood's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Ljashko clinches. #BC#
Ljashko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ljashko scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#TD2#
Hood closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ljashko's guard.#ES#
Ljashko manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Hood misses with a punch on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ljashko works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A head punch on the inside from Hood fails to land.
Ljashko lands a left hand.
Lucas Hood seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A left hand lands to the body for Hood.
Hood misses with some punches.
Ljashko working hard to break the clinch.
Ljashko tries to land a knee to the head but Hood blocks with his arms.
Ljashko working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Ljashko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ljashko lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hood circles away quickly and effectively.
Hood lands a jab to the head.
An inside leg kick lands from Ljashko. #T1#
Ljashko drops his hands momentarily and Hood takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A big left from Hood misses.
Ljashko misses the shot to the body. #KD2#
Hood drops Ljashko with a right and a left! Hood comes rushing in but Ljashko regains his composure and manages to keep Hood in guard. #ROC2#
Ljashko is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Oleg Ljashko has been cut.#ES#
Ljashko has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Hood off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Oh Ljashko is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A punch combination from Ljashko misses. #CL#
Ljashko closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hood on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Ljashko's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ljashko seems to have got his legs back now.
Hood drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hood drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ljashko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hood blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ljashko blocking some punches.
Ljashko lands an elbow just above Hood 's eye.
Hood scores with a shot to the side of Ljashko's head. #T2#
Hood working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ljashko missing with knees to the body.
Hood scores with a shoulder strike.
Ljashko working Hood over with knees to the body.
Hood is breathing heavily.
Ljashko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ljashko lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ljashko with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Hood blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ljashko landing knees to the head. #BC#
Ljashko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ljashko misses with a body kick.
Hood looks to throw the jab but Ljashko is out of range.
Hood throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ljashko connects with a crisp jab.
Ljashko throws a head kick but Hood moves out of range.
Ljashko fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL#
Ljashko has managed to clinch. #T3#
Ljashko is pressed up against the cage. Hood has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ljashko down to the mat. Ljashko avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Oleg Ljashko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lucas Hood.
Ljashko defending well as Hood loads up on a big left hand.
Hood shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ljashko sprawls well. Ljashko wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hood gets slowly back to his feet.#CL#
Ljashko rushes Hood and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hood misses with a punch to the body.
Hood tries to stall but Ljashko uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hood swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hood misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hood pushes Ljashko back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ljashko just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hood's brow. #BC#
Ljashko breaks the clinch.
Hood fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ljashko throws a head kick that misses. #T4#
Ljashko takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hood circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hood doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hood keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ljashko.
Ljashko misses with a looping right.
Hood dips to his left and cracks Ljashko with an uppercut!
Hood feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ljashkos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Lucas Hood seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ljashko throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hood scores with a hook to the body. Ljashko takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hood takes a swing at Ljashko's ribcage but misses.
Jab, jab by Hood - just one landing.
Hood lunges at Ljashko with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ljashko's hand.
Ljashko looks up at the clock. Bad move! Hood lands a right hand from hell, dropping Ljashko. Hood pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lucas Hood!

Event: USFC 121
Date: Nov 05, 2016

#R1#
Palelei fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ljashko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Palelei was well out of range. Poor timing from Ljashko.
Ljashko tries to clinch up
and Palelei counters with a slapping leg kick.
Palelei throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ljashko stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ljashko looks winded!
Palelei clobbers Ljashko with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CUT#
It looks like Oleg Ljashko has been cut.
Ljashko takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Palelei throws a right and a left that both miss.
A shot to the liver by Palelei. Beautiful body shot.
Palelei is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ljashko tries to clinch up#KD#
and Palelei counters with a beautiful punch that sends Ljashko to the canvas! #ROC#
Ljashko is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Palelei postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Ljashko covers up, he's hurt! Palelei keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Palelei and the ref steps in to end the fight! Palelei can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Soa Palelei!
Soa Palelei retains his heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Soa Palelei thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: PF 13 - Bismarck vs Laiho
Date: Sep 17, 2016

#R1##CL#
Ljashko moves into range and clinches up with McLain.
A knee to the head by Ljashko. #CUT#
It looks like Shane McLain has been cut.
McLain tries to circle away but Ljashko has him pinned against the ropes.
I was talking to Ljashko's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Ljashko lands an uppercut.#ROC#
McLain is rocked!#BC2#
McLain breaks from the clinch.
Ljashko throws a right hand that McLain ducks under and follows up with a left that McLain also avoids with ease.#CL#
Ljashko clinches up with McLain and pushes him back against the ropes.
Ljashko lands a knee to the body.
McLain tries to break the clinch but Ljashko is controlling the position.
McLain has had enough of the clinch but Ljashko keeps him there for the moment.
Nice elbow from Ljashko.
McLain is still on wobbly legs! Can Ljashko finish him?
Ljashko lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Knees to the body from Ljashko.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ljashko landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
McLain looks winded!#BC#
Ljashko breaks the clinch.
Ljashko cracks McLain with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Oleg Ljashko!

Event: PF 8 - Bresnar vs Loveladdy
Date: Aug 06, 2016

#R1#
Ljashko tries to clinch but Yasumi moves out of range.
Ljashko delivers a nice body kick.
Ljashko tries to clinch but Yasumi moves out of range.
Yasumi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Yasumi takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #CUT#
It looks like Katsuya Yasumi has been cut.#CL#
Ljashko drives through and clinches with Yasumi against the ropes.
Ljashko lands a nice knee to the body.
Yasumi tries to circle away but Ljashko has him pinned against the ropes.
Ljashko is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Yasumi is defending well for now.
Yasumi changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ljashko fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Yasumi circles away from the clinch attempt.
It seemed like Yasumi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ljashko feints and then cracks Yasumi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Yasumi down.
Yasumi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ljashko can pounce on him.
Ljashko tries to close the distance and clinch but Yasumi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Yasumi flicks out a counter leg kick but Ljashko steps away.
Ljashko connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T1#
Ljashko throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Yasumi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Yasumi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Yasumi looks winded!#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Yasumi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Ljashko instigates a clinch. #BC#
Ljashko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Yasumi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ljashko.
Yasumi throws a big counter head kick but Ljashko avoids it with no problem.
Ljashko misses with a few strikes there.
Ljashko is looking to clinch but Yasumi is avoiding it.
Yasumi doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ljashko wants to clinch.
Yasumi is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T2#
Ljashko throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ljashko is looking to land body kicks.
Decent striking displayed by Ljashko there.
Yasumi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ljashko.
Yasumi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL#
Ljashko closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ljashko pressing his opponent against the ropes. #BC#
Ljashko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ljashko is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And Yasumi tries to counter it with a takedown but Ljashko pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T3#
Ljashko throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Yasumi counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Yasumi stops Ljashko from getting back to his feet.
Ljashko tries to get to full guard but Yasumi has control of the leg.
Yasumi works his way into side control.
Ljashko is trying to get back to half guard.
Yasumi misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Ljashko is not content to let Yasumi control the position.
Yasumi tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Ljashko is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Russian Top Team Elite Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Ljashko is pushing Yasumi's head away, looking to escape. Yasumi manages to hold on to the position though.
A bit of a lull in the action here.#T4#
Ljashko tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Yasumi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Yasumi working the head with strikes.
Ljashko prevents Yasumi from moving into mount.
Yasumi creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Ljashko sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Yasumi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ljashko is not content to let Yasumi control the position.
Yasumi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ljashko seems a little lost for a moment, as Yasumi dominates the positioning.
Yasumi trying to control the action but Ljashko is working from the bottom.
Ljashko is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Ljashko is looking to reverse the position.#T5#
Yasumi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ljashko keeps working.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Yasumi working away.
Ljashko wants to get back to his feet but Yasumi drags him back down.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ljashko.
No joy there for Ljashko, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Yasumi throws a big counter head kick but Ljashko avoids it with no problem.
Ljashko misses with a left hand
and Yasumi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ljashko tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD2#
and Yasumi counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Ljashko wants to sweep here but Yasumi controlling him for the moment.
Ljashko keeping moving, preventing Yasumi from controlling successfully.
Ljashko wants to get back to his feet but Yasumi is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T6#
Ljashko looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Yasumi throws an elbow that misses. Ljashko uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Yasumi's guard. Nice move by Ljashko!#REVR#
Ljashko wants to stand but Yasumi is controlling his posture from full guard.
Ljashko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yasumi is keeping the position for now.
Yasumi is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ljashko is controlling him.
Yasumi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ljashko wants to stand but Yasumi has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T7#
Ljashko is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ljashko would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Ljashko stopping the sweep attempt from Yasumi.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Ljashko has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Yasumi is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ljashko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yasumi moves away.
A head kick misses from Ljashko.
Yasumi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Yasumi there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ljashko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Oleg Ljashko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ljashko throws the left hand but Yasumi avoids the punch easily.
Yasumi tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T8#
Ljashko misses with a hook. Yasumi ducked under it nicely.
Ljashko wants to clinch but Yasumi slips to the side
and Yasumi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Yasumi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Yasumi feints the counter takedown.
Ljashko lands with a cross.
Yasumi moves out of range of the strikes.
Yasumi slips a jab and a cross from Ljashko.
Ljashko misses with a hook
and Yasumi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ljashko is looking to clinch but Yasumi is avoiding it.
Yasumi tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ljashko throws a right and a left that both miss.#T9#
Yasumi avoids the body shot from Ljashko.
Ljashko connects with a solid leg kick.
Ljashko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yasumi sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL#
Ljashko clinches.
Ljashko struggles to land a body shot inside as Yasumi controls his hands.
Ljashko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yasumi has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ljashko after a bit of a struggle.
Ljashko lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Yasumi creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ljashko with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Yasumi is looking for a takedown.
Oleg Ljashko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Katsuya Yasumi.
Ljashko is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Yasumi can't get the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Oleg Ljashko dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Katsuya Yasumi's cut.
That's time! Ljashko's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R2#
Ljashko with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ljashko. Yasumi does a little dance to reset his feet.#KD#
Yasumi ducks straight into an uppercut from Ljashko and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Yasumi manages to regain guard straight away. #ROC#
Yasumi is rocked!#SU#
Ljashko gets to his feet - Yasumi follows without any prompting.
Yasumi is still on wobbly legs! Can Ljashko finish him?
Yasumi gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Oleg Ljashko!
In defeat, Katsuya Yasumi stepped up to the mic, saying 'Tokiniwa jinsei wa suimasu'.

Event: ROV 70
Date: May 14, 2016

#R1#
Hensen fails with a takedown attempt.
Ljashko feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hensens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CUT#
It looks like Sven Hensen has been cut.#CL#
Hensen gets tackled into the ropes by Ljashko. Ljashko maintains the clinch.
Ljashko avoiding damage as Hensen throws knees to the body.
Ljashko lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Our sources have told us that Ljashko has been working on his elbows in the gym.#BC2#
Hensen manages to break the clinch.
A lazy body kick from Hensen
and Ljashko counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hensen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hensen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ljashko checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
An inside leg kick lands from Ljashko. #CL#
Ljashko rushes Hensen and presses him up against the ropes.
Hensen is trying to break free.
A frustrated look appears on Hensen's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T1##BC2#
Hensen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hensen tries for a takedown but Ljashko sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hensen throws a body kick that misses.
Hensen thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ljashko if he has to take too many more of those.
Ljashko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ljashko, right into the meat.
Ljashko connects with a leg kick. Hensen looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A jab from Ljashko finds it's way through Hensen's defenses.
Hensen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ljashko throws a quick counter head kick but Hensen was just out of range.
Ljashko takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A big right followed by a crushing left from Ljashko knocks Hensen out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Oleg Ljashko!
In defeat, Sven Hensen stepped up to the mic, saying 'Fight him again, anytime...,ANYWHERE!'.

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