Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: EFC Lambton vs Samedov
Date: Dec 01, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Sklemin rushes Anderson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Anderson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sklemin is defending well for now.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Sklemin throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Our sources have told us that Anderson has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sklemin.
Sklemin takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#
It looks like Sergey Sklemin has been cut.
A hook to the body from Anderson.
Anderson throws a punch but it's blocked by Sklemin.
Anderson takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2#
It looks like Arn Anderson has been cut.
Sklemin lands a good knee to the midsection. Anderson won't want to take too many of those.
Sklemin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Anderson backwards.
Anderson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sklemin backwards.
Sklemin throws a knee to the head but misses.
Anderson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sklemin presses Anderson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anderson tries a body shot but Sklemin blocks it.
Sklemin stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Sklemin blocks an uppercut.
Sklemin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sklemin landing knees to the body.
Sklemin lands an uppercut.
Anderson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T1#
Sklemin lands a nice knee to the body.
Anderson is breathing heavily.
Knees in the clinch landing for Anderson.
Sklemin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sklemin connects with a nasty looking knee right to Anderson's face.
Sklemin lands a shoulder strike.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Sklemin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sklemin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Anderson backwards.
Anderson blocks an uppercut.
A short left from Anderson.
A nice left hand lands by Sklemin.
Anderson tries to work over Sklemin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Anderson takes a shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anderson misses with some punches.
Sklemin lands a good knee to the midsection. Anderson won't want to take too many of those.
The referee is keeping an eye on Sklemin - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Sklemin lands an uppercut.#T2#
Anderson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sklemin lands with a right to the head.
Nice body punch from Sklemin.
Sklemin connects with a knee to the head.
Anderson has a couple of punches blocked by Sklemin.
Anderson crunches a lovely knee into Sklemin's ribcage.
Anderson lands with a right to the head.
Sklemin lands a nice elbow.
Sklemin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sklemin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sklemin misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sklemin.
Anderson blocking some punches.
Sklemin throws a punch but it's blocked by Anderson.
Sklemin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Anderson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Anderson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sklemin tries a body shot but Anderson blocks it.
Sklemin misses with some punches.
Sklemin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #T3#
Sklemin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Anderson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Anderson throws a punch but it's blocked by Sklemin.
Sklemin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sklemin creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Anderson's defenses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Sklemin.
Sklemin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sklemin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Anderson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sklemin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Anderson blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Sklemin fails to land.
Anderson wants to stall.
Sklemin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Anderson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Anderson blocks an uppercut.
Sklemin lands an uppercut.
Stalling in the clinch from Sklemin.
Sklemin struggles to land a body shot inside as Anderson controls his hands.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Sklemin pushes off an throws an elbow but Anderson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T4#
Anderson lands with a right to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Anderson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sklemin backwards.
Sklemin takes a knee right on the jaw!
Sklemin pushes off an throws an elbow but Anderson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Anderson blocks an uppercut.
Anderson throws a punch but it's blocked by Sklemin.
Anderson trying to control the position but instead, Sklemin has worked for underhooks and has pushed Anderson into the cage.
Sklemin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Knees to the body from Anderson.
A head punch on the inside from Sklemin fails to land.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sklemin pushes off an throws an elbow but Anderson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Sklemin pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Anderson with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergey Sklemin dominated that round.
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#
Sklemin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#CL2#
Sklemin closes the distance and clinches.
Sklemin leaning his opponent against the cage.
Sklemin trying to land knees to the body.
Sklemin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Anderson.
Sklemin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Anderson.
Sergey Sklemin seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sklemin has a couple of punches blocked by Anderson.
Sklemin working aggressively here.
Anderson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sklemin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Anderson blocks an uppercut.
Anderson presses Sklemin against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sklemin creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Sklemin working aggressively here.
Anderson lands a nice uppercut.
Anderson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sklemin is defending well for now.
Sklemin putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Anderson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Sklemin is breathing heavily.
Anderson connects with a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sklemin has a couple of punches blocked by Anderson. #T1#
Anderson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sklemin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Anderson is defending well for now.
Anderson throws a punch but it's blocked by Sklemin.
Sklemin throws an elbow but it misses.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Sklemin.
Sklemin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Anderson missing with knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Anderson.
Anderson trying to land knees to the body.
Anderson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Sklemin blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Anderson - that landed with a thud.
Anderson struggles to land a body shot inside as Sklemin controls his hands.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Anderson lands a nice knee to the body.
Anderson takes a shot to the head.
Sklemin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Anderson lands a right hand. #T2#
Anderson pushes Sklemin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Anderson blocking some punches.
Sklemin throws a punch but it's blocked by Anderson.
Anderson blocks an elbow strike.
Sklemin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anderson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Sklemin unloads a knee to the mid-section. Anderson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Sklemin avoiding damage as Anderson throws knees to the body.
Anderson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Anderson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sklemin throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Anderson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sklemins head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Sklemin misses with an elbow strike.
Anderson digs a right hand into Sklemin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sklemin's gas tank.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sklemin.
Anderson scores with a shot to the side of Sklemin's head.
Sklemin throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Anderson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sklemin blocks it with crossed arms. #T3#
Sklemin misses with a punch on the inside.
Sklemin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sklemin scores with a shot to the side of Anderson's head.
Sklemin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sklemin stalling in the clinch but Anderson improves position.
Knees in the clinch landing for Anderson.
Sklemin throws a punch but it's blocked by Anderson.
Sklemin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Anderson digs a right hand underneath Sklemin's ribcage. Sklemin let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sklemin pushes off an throws an elbow but Anderson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Anderson lands a right hand.
Anderson scores with a shoulder strike.
Sklemin throws a punch but it's blocked by Anderson.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Anderson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Anderson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Anderson looking to slow down the pace here.
Anderson misses with some punches.
Anderson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sklemin backwards. #ROC#
Sklemin is rocked!#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sklemin wants to stall.
Sklemin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Anderson.
Sklemin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from Anderson.
Anderson trying to land knees to the body.
Anderson pushes Sklemin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Anderson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sklemin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Anderson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sklemin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Anderson cracks Sklemin with a nice body shot.
Anderson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Anderson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Anderson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sklemin blocks it with crossed arms.
A nice right hand lands inside from Anderson.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Anderson.
Stalling in the clinch from Anderson.
A short right from Anderson.
Anderson misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arn Anderson dominated that second 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! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Anderson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sklemin connects with a jab.
Sklemin misses with a looping right.
Sklemin 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.
Anderson looks to score with a jab to the body but Sklemin is just out of range.
Anderson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sklemin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Anderson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Anderson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Anderson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sklemin misses with a left hand
letting Anderson counter with a right hand.
Sklemin is still on wobbly legs! Can Anderson finish him?
Anderson misses with a looping right.
Sklemin seems to have recovered his senses.
Sklemin throws a left and a right that both miss
and Anderson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Anderson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anderson walks into a stiff left hand from Sklemin.
Sklemin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jab from Sklemin.#T1#
Nice straight punches there by Sklemin. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sklemin.
Sergey Sklemin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sklemin lands a really nice looking cross but Anderson seems unphased.
Sklemin lands a high kick!
Anderson scores with a nice strike.
Sklemin connects with a crisp jab.
Anderson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sklemin takes a swing at Anderson's ribcage but misses.
Anderson moves out of range as Sklemin strikes.
Sklemin dips to his left and cracks Anderson with an uppercut!
A chopping leg kick lands by Anderson.
Sklemin scores with a jab. Anderson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sklemin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sklemin misses with a wild body shot.
Anderson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sklemin 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.
Sklemin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Anderson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T2#
Sklemin looks to land a right hand but Anderson moved out of range.
Anderson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Sklemin throws a front kick aimed at Anderson's knee but Anderson avoids it well.
Sklemin wants to clinch.
As Sklemin looks to move away, Anderson throws a big counter combo but Sklemin just gets out of the way.
Sergey Sklemin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderson cracks Sklemin with a right hand to the side of the head.#CL#
Anderson takes the fight into the clinch.
Anderson blocks the elbow strike.
Sklemin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sklemin has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Sklemin takes a shot to the head.
Anderson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Anderson - that landed with a thud.
Anderson has a couple of punches blocked by Sklemin.
Anderson lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T3#
Sklemin takes a shot to the head.
Anderson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sklemin is defending well for now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Anderson.
Sklemin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Anderson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Anderson has Sklemin pressed against the cage.
Sklemin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sklemin looking to slow down the pace here.
Anderson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Anderson working Sklemin over with knees to the body.
Sklemin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Anderson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Anderson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Anderson presses Sklemin against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sklemin takes an elbow to the temple.
Anderson lands with a short shot to the head.
Sklemin takes a shot to the head. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anderson dips a shoulder and cracks Sklemin with a mighty uppercut! Sklemin falls back against the cage and Anderson unloads with a barrage of strikes! Sklemin is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Anderson screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arn Anderson!
Arn Anderson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Syn 603
Date: Nov 04, 2018

#R1#
Sklemin misses the shot to the body.
Suf takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Sklemin moves in looking to clinch but Suf pushes him off.
Sklemin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sergey Sklemin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sklemin blocks a jab.
Suf avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sklemin looks to land a right hand but Suf moved out of range.
Sklemin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sklemin misses with a looping right.
Suf lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Suf throws a hook but Sklemin blocks it.
Suf defending well as Sklemin loads up on a big left hand. #CL#
Sklemin clinches up with Suf and pushes him back against the cage.
Suf blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sklemin lands a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sklemin lands with a short shot to the head.
Sklemin lands a nice uppercut.
Suf doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Suf tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Suf lands an uppercut.
Suf tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sklemin's elbow.
Suf struggles to land a body shot inside as Sklemin controls his hands. #T1#
Suf avoids the elbow strike from Sklemin, against the cage.
Suf avoids a wild elbow strike from Sklemin.
Sklemin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sklemin lands with a right to the head.
Suf tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sklemin's elbow.
Suf misses with a hook from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Suf.
Sklemin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Suf lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Suf works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A nice left hand lands by Sklemin.
Sklemin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Suf tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sklemin looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Sklemin using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Suf looks winded!
Sklemin utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sklemin tries to land a knee to the head but Suf blocks with his arms.
Sklemin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Suf.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Sklemin connects with a nasty looking knee right to Suf's face.
Suf avoids the elbow strike from Sklemin, against the cage.
Suf lands a shot to the body.#T2#
Sklemin lands an elbow just above Suf 's eye.
Sklemin throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Suf misses with a body punch.
Sklemin comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A nice right hand lands inside from Suf.
Sklemin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Suf.
Suf misses with some punches.
Suf lands a nice uppercut.
Suf blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Suf.
Sklemin stalling in the clinch but Suf improves position.
Sklemin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Suf backwards.
Suf lands a left hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Suf.
Sklemin prevents a body shot from Suf.
Suf blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Suf tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Suf tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sklemin's elbow.
Sklemin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Suf backwards.
Sklemin looking to throw knees to the head but Suf is blocking nicely. #T3#
Sklemin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Suf.
A short right from Suf on the inside.
Suf tries to throw a body punch but Sklemin avoids it by throwing Suf back against the cage.
Sklemin has a couple of punches blocked by Suf.
Sklemin creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Sklemin lands with a left to the head.
Suf misses with a punch to the body.
Sklemin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Suf backwards.
Suf lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sklemin or not.
Suf tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sklemin's elbow.
Sklemin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sklemin lands a right hand.
A short right from Suf on the inside.
Sklemin blocking some punches.
Still in the clinch, Suf scores with a nice short uppercut.
Suf tries a body shot but Sklemin blocks it.
Sklemin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Suf is defending well for now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sklemin tries a body shot but Suf blocks it.
Suf makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Suf tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
Suf working aggressively here.
Suf lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sklemin.
Sklemin misses with a knee to the head.
Sklemin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Suf can't find room to land a body shot as Sklemin controls the action.
Sklemin blocks an uppercut.
Sklemin creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sklemin.
Suf doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sklemin lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Sklemin tries a knee to the head but Suf blocks it.
Suf gets through Sklemin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Suf working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sklemin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sklemin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Suf goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sklemin utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Sklemin effectively controlling the action here.
Suf has a couple of punches blocked by Sklemin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergey Sklemin dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Suf uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sklemin.
Sklemin lands a right hook to the body.
Sklemin connects with a nice looking jab.
Sklemin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sklemin tries to close the distance and clinch but Suf swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Suf thumps Sklemin with a low kick.
Suf turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Suf.
Suf throws a hook to the side of Sklemin's head but Sklemin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Suf blocks a jab.
Sklemin throws a hook to the side of Suf's head but Suf sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Suf will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Suf misses with a low kick as Sklemin jumps back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sklemin tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Suf is able to avoid easily.
A cross from Suf lands.
Suf displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sklemin throws out the jab.
Sklemin tries to clinch but Suf is having none of it.
Suf now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Nice defenses there by Sklemin.
Suf lunges at Sklemin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sklemin's hand. #T1#
Suf throws a head kick but Sklemin moves out of range.
Sklemin throwing a counter right hand but Suf manages to avoid it.
Sklemin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A slow jab from Suf misses its intended target.
Suf uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sklemin.
Sklemin misses with a body shot.
Sklemin tries to clinch but Suf moves away
and Suf cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sklemin misses with a straight right.
Sklemin swings widly with a right hand
and Suf cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sklemin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sklemin throws a leg kick but Suf checks it.
Sklemin tries to clinch there but Suf circles away.
Suf throws a lazy right hand but Sklemin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Suf scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sergey Sklemin is winning the standup battle so far.
Sklemin throws a big shot that misses.
Sklemin misses with a looping left.
Suf cracks Sklemin with a good jab.#ROC2#
Sklemin is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice uppercut lands for Sklemin. That snapped Suf's head back.
Oh Sklemin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Suf looks to land a left hand but Sklemin moved out of range nicely.#CL#
Sklemin clinches with his opponent.
Suf lands a hook that snaps the head of Sklemin backwards. #T2#
Suf tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A body shot lands from Suf.
Sergey Sklemin has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Suf scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sklemin misses with a knee strike.
Sklemin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Suf throws a head punch that misses.
Suf lands a right hand.
Suf lands a body punch in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Suf blocks an elbow strike from Sklemin.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Suf misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sklemin is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A short left from Sklemin.
Sklemin is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Sklemin pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Sklemin seems to have got his legs back now.
Sklemin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Suf backwards.
Suf lands with a left to the head.
Sklemin working aggressively here.
Suf blocks the elbow strike.
Sklemin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Suf in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.#T3#
A body shot lands from Suf.
Suf lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short uppercut from Suf.
Suf tries to throw a body punch but Sklemin avoids it by throwing Suf back against the cage.
Suf throws a head punch that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Suf.
Suf lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Sklemin to his knees! Suf keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bob Suf!
Bob Suf thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Syn 598
Date: Oct 07, 2018

#R1#
Declan connects with a looping right hand.
Declan thumps Sklemin with a low kick.
Declan throws out a loose jab but Sklemin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Declan swings away with a leg kick that misses.#CL#
Declan rushes Sklemin and presses him up against the cage.
Sklemin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Declan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Declan misses with some punches.
Declan misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Sklemin fails to land.
Declan blocks a body shot from Sklemin.
Declan lands with a right to the head. #BC#
Declan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice uppercut lands for Sklemin. That snapped Declan's head back.
Declan throws a nice looking combination but Sklemin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Declan throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sklemin scores with a jab to the head.
Sloppy strikes from Sklemin. Those never looked like landing.
Sklemin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The fighters circling - Declan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sklemin attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Declan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sklemin misses with an uppercut. Declan saw that one coming.#T1#
Declan takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
We've been informed that Sklemin 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.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Declan. Sklemin shrugs it off though.
Declan throws a wild body kick that Sklemin sees coming a mile off.
Sklemin looks for the body kick but Declan saw that one coming.
Sklemin is looking to slow Declan down with leg kicks.
Sklemin 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.
Sklemin is looking to clinch but Declan is avoiding it.
Declan looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Declan walks into a straight right hand from Sklemin.
Nice shot lands for Declan.
Declan connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sklemin momentarily.
Sklemin is looking to clinch.
Sklemin blocks a jab.
Sklemin connects with a solid leg kick.
Declan throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sklemin on the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sklemin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Declan looks to score with a jab to the body but Sklemin is just out of range.
Sergey Sklemin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sklemin staying out of range there.
Declan thows a leg kick but Sklemin checks it
and Sklemin counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T2##CL2#
Declan gets tackled into the cage by Sklemin. Sklemin maintains the clinch.
Declan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sklemin prevents a body shot from Declan.
Sklemin misses with a knee to the head.
Sklemin stalling against the cage.
Sklemin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sklemin.
Sklemin lands a right hand.
Sklemin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sklemin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sklemin throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Declan misses with a body punch.
Declan is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sklemin pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Sklemin swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Declan breaks the clinch.
Declan lands a nice looking body kick.
Sklemin throws a front kick that sends Declan stumbling back into the cage.
Declan staying out of range there.
A lazy left from Declan finds it's target.#T3#
A decent looking cross lands there for Sklemin.
Sklemin throws a hook to the side of Declan's head but Declan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sklemin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#CL2#
Sklemin moves into the clinch.
Declan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sklemin lands a nice uppercut.
Sklemin is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Sklemin tries to land a knee to the head but Declan blocks with his arms.
Sklemin misses with a knee to the head.
Sklemin throws a punch but it's blocked by Declan.
Declan cracks Sklemin with a nice body shot.
Declan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sklemin backwards. #TD#
Declan has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Sklemin clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Declan is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Sklemin. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Sklemin looks winded!
Declan is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Declan gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Declan gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Declan apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Declan throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #T4#
Declan loads up on a big right hand but Sklemin slips the punch.
Sklemin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Declan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Declan avoids the body shot from Sklemin.
Sklemin takes a jab right on the kisser. #TD#
Declan scores with a takedown into Sklemin's guard.
Declan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sklemin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Declan lands a couple of elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Declan pushing down on Sklemin's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Sklemin trying to control but Declan postures up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Declan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sklemin defending well though.
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 Aedan Declan will probably get the nod.
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#
Declan throws a shot from downtown. Sklemin moves away and avoids it.
Sklemin tries to close the distance and clinch but Declan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sklemin misses with a looping left.
Sklemin misses with a straight left. #TD#
Declan closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Declan lands in his opponent's guard.#ES2#
Sklemin has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Declan is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#BC#
Declan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sklemin misses with a hook.
Declan misses with a two punch combination. #CL2#
Sklemin closes the distance and pushes Declan back into the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Declan lands with a right to the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sklemin throws an elbow but misses.
Sklemin blocks an uppercut.
Declan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sergey Sklemin seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sklemin creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A short uppercut from Declan. #T1#
Sklemin blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Declan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sklemin is looking to land body kicks.
Aedan Declan is winning the standup battle so far.
Declan scores with a jab.#ROC#
Sklemin is rocked!
Sklemin tries to move into range but Declan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sklemin is still on wobbly legs! Can Declan finish him?
Declan swats away the attempt to clinch by Sklemin.
Declan drops Sklemin with a straight right hand, right on the button! Declan follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aedan Declan!
Aedan Declan tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: Syn 593
Date: Sep 01, 2018

#R1#
Mendez moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sklemin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mendez.
Sklemin takes one to the chin there.#ROC2#
Sklemin is rocked!
Sklemin cracks Mendez with a right hand to the side of the head.
Oh Sklemin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mendez staying out of range there.
Mendez drops Sklemin with a naaaaasty hook - Sklemin is in real trouble here! Mendez dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Angelo Mendez!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Angelo Mendez waved his t-shirt featuring Urban Fighter's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: Syn 585
Date: Jul 06, 2018

#R1#
Suf throws a hook but Sklemin avoids it easily.
Suf misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sklemin.
Suf looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
The crowd cheers as Sklemin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Suf doesn't seem phased though.
Suf throws a hook but Sklemin blocks it.
Suf misses with a straight right.
A little jabbing left from Sklemin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Suf delivers a nice body kick.
Sklemin dips to his left and cracks Suf with an uppercut!
Suf with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Suf throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sklemin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Suf.
Suf throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Suf throws a head kick that misses.
Sklemin throws a hook to the side of Suf's head but Suf sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sklemin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sklemin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sklemin keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sklemin misses with the combination.
Suf looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1##KD#
Oooooh!!! Suf has knocked Sklemin down with a huge combo! Suf steps away and waves a wobbly Sklemin back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#
Sklemin is rocked!
A big right from Suf misses.
Sklemin is still on wobbly legs! Can Suf finish him?
Suf misses with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Sklemin misses the target.
Suf feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Sklemin throws a jab but it's blocked by Suf.
Sklemin seems to have recovered his senses.
Sklemin loads up on a big right hand but Suf slips the punch.
Sklemin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Suf throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Suf is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Sklemin's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Suf lands a leg kick that knocks Sklemin off balance momentarily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Suf looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sklemin connects with a jab.
Sklemin has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Sklemin jabs at Suf's body.
A low kick from Suf is predictable there
and Sklemin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sklemin lands with a cross. #T2##KD#
Suf lands a big right hand that sends Sklemin crashing to the mat! Suf stays standing though and waves Sklemin back to his feet!
Suf chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Suf takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sklemin is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Suf looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A swing and a miss from Sklemin.
Sklemin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Suf ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Suf fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Suf throws a leg kick but Sklemin sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sklemin scores with a body shot.
Suf uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sklemin.
Sklemin 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.
Sklemin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sklemin throws a series of punches but Suf moves out of range.
Suf staying out of range there.
Sklemin lands a jab to the head.
Suf throws a leg kick that misses. #T3##KD#
Suf lands a big uppercut and Sklemin crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Sklemin looks OK. Suf waves Sklemin back to his feet!
Sklemin staying out of range there.
Sklemin is holding his hands too far apart here. Suf throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Sklemin is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bob Suf!
A victorious Bob Suf thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Syn 582
Date: Jun 15, 2018

#R1#
Sklemin throws the left hand but Timmermans avoids the punch easily.
Timmermans takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A jab from Timmermans does it's job there.
Sklemin takes a swing at Timmermans's ribcage but misses.
Jab by Sklemin.
Sklemin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Timmermans.
Timmermans scores with the left hand. Sklemin knows he should have avoided that one.
Timmermans scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sklemin in his tracks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sklemin. Timmermans does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Sklemin clinches with his opponent.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Sklemin as Timmermans tries to tie him up.
Timmermans lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sklemin just misses with a elbow thrown towards Timmermans's brow.
A head punch on the inside from Timmermans fails to land.
Timmermans misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sklemin creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sklemin throws an elbow but misses.
We've been hearing reports that Timmermans has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#T1#
Timmermans lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sklemin backwards.
Timmermans has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sklemin is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Timmermans lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A bit of stalling here from Sklemin.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sklemin. #BC#
Timmermans breaks the clinch.
Sklemin throws a left and a right that both miss #TD#
and Timmermans counters with a takedown into side control. #ROC#
Sklemin is rocked!
Sklemin is working to avoid the ground and pound but Timmermans connects with a decent elbow.
Sklemin is still in real trouble! Can Timmermans finish him?
Timmermans working the ground and pound from side control.
Timmermans lands a strong strike to the head of Sklemin. That's dazed him! Timmermans looking to finish here. Sklemin is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Timmermans lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Casper Timmermans!
A very excited looking Casper Timmermans 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: Syn 579 - Reclaiming Glory
Date: May 25, 2018

#R1#
Sklemin slips a straight right by Zaire.
Zaire walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sklemin staying out of range there.
Zaire scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A left and a right from Sklemin both land. Nice combination.
Sklemin wants to clinch up but Zaire keeps it at a distance.
A leg kick checked by Sklemin.
Sklemin tries to clinch but Zaire moves out of range.
Zaire finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sklemin blocks a leg kick.
Zaire connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Zaire connects with a leg kick. Sklemin looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sklemin swinging wildly here.
Zaire throws a quick counter kick to the body but Sklemin avoids it.#CL2#
Sklemin closes the distance and clinches.
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 nice left hand lands by Sklemin.
Zaire can't get the takedown.
A right hand to the body from Sklemin.
Sklemin gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Zaire.
Sklemin lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T1#
Zaire lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sklemin backwards.
Sklemin has a couple of punches blocked by Zaire.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zaire.
Zaire throws a punch but it's blocked by Sklemin.
Zaire goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zaire.
Good body shot from Sklemin.
Sklemin misses with some punches.
Zaire wants to stall.
Sklemin blocks a body shot from Zaire.
Sklemin misses with a knee strike. #TD#
Zaire works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Sklemin trying to keep a closed guard but Zaire is proving a slippery customer.
Zaire is standing up over Sklemin. Sklemin looks to escape but Zaire dives into side control.
Sklemin is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Zaire has just dragged him back down to the mat.#T2#
Sklemin struggling a bit here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zaire landing strikes. #SUB#
Zaire goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Sklemin rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Zaire's guard! Nice work there by Sklemin!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Zaire looking for a guillotine here but Sklemin defends easily.
Sklemin sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T3#
Sklemin preventing the sweep.
Sklemin postures up. #SUB#
Zaire working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sklemin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sklemin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Zaire utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sklemin is looking to stand up but Zaire won't let him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zaire is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Zaire has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sklemin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SU2#
Sklemin stands up from Zaire's guard - Sklemin perhaps looking for a knockout.
Zaire throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sklemin 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.
Sklemin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Zaire.
Sklemin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zaire.
Sklemin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zaire.
Sklemin checks a leg kick.
Zaire feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sklemin's calf.
Sklemin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sklemin cracks Zaire with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sklemin lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Sklemin.
Sklemin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zaire.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Sergey Sklemin will probably get the nod.
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#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sklemin, as that shot connected.
Zaire motions for Sklemin to come forward. Zaire throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Zaire takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Zaire throws a leg kick which misses Sklemin's front leg but catches the back leg as Sklemin tries to avoid it.
Zaire misses with a lunging right hand
and Sklemin counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2#
Sklemin clinches up against the cage.
Zaire lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sklemin.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sklemin.
Zaire avoiding damage as Sklemin throws knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Sklemin obliges.
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!
Zaire stalling in the clinch but Sklemin improves position.
Sklemin lands a nice uppercut.
Sklemin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sklemin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sklemin has a couple of punches blocked by Zaire.
Sklemin trying to land knees to the body.
Sklemin stalling in the clinch but Zaire improves position.
Sklemin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sklemin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T1#
Zaire tries to throw a body punch but Sklemin avoids it by throwing Zaire back against the cage.
Zaire misses with the head strike.
Sklemin lands with a left to the head.
Sklemin lands a shoulder strike.
Zaire tries to throw a body punch but Sklemin avoids it by throwing Zaire back against the cage.
Sklemin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Zaire digs a right hand underneath Sklemin's ribcage. Sklemin let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Zaire tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sklemin smiles and moves away.
Zaire misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sergey Sklemin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sklemin slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sklemin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sklemin throws an overhand right that lands on Zaire's shoulder, as Zaire tries to avoid the shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sklemin throws a big shot that misses.
Zaire keeps the fight on the outside.
Zaire looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sklemin closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sklemin moves out of range as Zaire throws a body kick.
Sklemin swings widly with a right hand
and Zaire counters with a slapping leg kick.
Sklemin misses with a wild body shot.
Sklemin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zaire manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Zaire swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2#
Sklemin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sergey Sklemin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zaire throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sklemin tries to bum rush Zaire with a series of wild strikes but Zaire uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Zaire half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Zaire lands with a hook. Sklemin tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Zaire dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zaire closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sklemin circles away.
Sklemin on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Sklemin throws a right and a left that Zaire avoids nicely.
Zaire takes a swing at Sklemin's ribcage but misses.
Zaire throws a solid leg kick but Sklemin takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Zaire.
Zaire throws a leg kick which misses Sklemin's front leg but catches the back leg as Sklemin tries to avoid it.
Sklemin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Zaire misses its target.
Sklemin scores with a nice right hand.
Zaire throws a nice outside leg kick.
A punch combination from Sklemin misses.
It looked like Zaire was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sklemin.
Zaire throws a nice inside leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Sklemin blocks the leg kick.
Sklemin lands with a hook. Zaire tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Zaire bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T3#
Zaire darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Zaire throws a leg kick but Sklemin checks it.
Sklemin 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.
Sklemin takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sklemin blocks a leg kick.
Zaire tries to land a front kick but Sklemin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Zaire avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zaire was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Zaire lands a nice hook to Sklemin's body. Sklemin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Zaire misses with a leg kick
and Sklemin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zaire tries to score with a low kick but Sklemin moves his leg out of the way.
Sklemin tries to clinch but Zaire moves out of range.
Zaire throws a half hearted mid kick.
A little jabbing left from Sklemin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sklemin throws a hook but Zaire avoids it easily.
Zaire feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sklemin's calf.
Sklemin misses with a hook. Zaire ducked under it nicely.
Zaire avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Good work by Sklemin as he checks the leg kick.
Sklemin moves out of range as Zaire strikes.
Sklemin wants to clinch up but Zaire keeps it at a distance.
Sklemin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zaire swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zaire misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T4#
Sklemin throws a series of punches but Zaire avoids them all with ease.
Zaire appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sklemin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sklemin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zaire swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sklemin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A punch combination from Sklemin misses.
Sklemin throws an overhand right that lands on Zaire's shoulder, as Zaire tries to avoid the shot.
Zaire blocks a jab.
Zaire thuds his right hand into Sklemin's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Zaire throws a body kick that misses. #CL2#
Sklemin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Zaire, pushing him back against the cage.
Zaire working aggressively here.
Zaire avoiding damage as Sklemin throws knees to the body.
Sklemin tries to work over Zaire's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short uppercut from Zaire.
Zaire dodges an elbow strike from Sklemin.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zaire tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A shot in the inside from Zaire.
Sklemin throws a punch but it's blocked by Zaire.
Sklemin misses with a punch on the inside.
Zaire misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Sergey Sklemin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Zaire scores with a nice right hand.
Zaire wants to slow Sklemin down by chopping away at his legs. #TD#
Zaire closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Sklemin to the mat! Sklemin manages to get full guard.
Zaire engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Sklemin is trying to keep Zaire in close.
Sklemin keeping moving, preventing Zaire from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zaire is stalling in the full guard.
Zaire trying to control but Sklemin is working from the bottom. #T1#
Zaire working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sklemin's head.
Sklemin wants to stand but Zaire is controlling the position.
Zaire throws a big right hand that misses. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A left lands for Zaire.
Sklemin tries to clinch but Zaire moves out of range.
Zaire tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zaire ducks under a wild hook from Sklemin.
Sklemin looks to throw the jab but Zaire is out of range.
Sklemin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zaire was well out of range. Poor timing from Sklemin.
Zaire half committed to a counter leg kick.
Zaire ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sklemin moves away.
Abdullah Zaire has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Zaire 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.
Zaire ducks under a wild hook from Sklemin.
Sklemin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sklemin checks the leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Sklemin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Zaire takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sklemin takes a swing at Zaire's ribcage but misses.
Zaire has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sklemin finds it's way round the side to connect with Zaire's head.
Sklemin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sklemin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sklemin misses with a hook.
Sklemin misses with a looping left.
Zaire on the wrong end of 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!
Zaire has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Zaire ducks under a wild hook from Sklemin.
Zaire bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sklemin throws an overhand right that lands on Zaire's shoulder, as Zaire tries to avoid the shot.
Sklemin doesn't manage to clinch there - Zaire circles away.
Sklemin is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nice uppercut there from Zaire.
Sklemin scores with a punch to the head.#T3#
Sklemin is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sklemin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zaire throwing a counter right hand but Sklemin manages to avoid it.
Sklemin moves out of range as Zaire strikes.
Sklemin wants to counter with a clinch but Zaire pushes him away.
Sklemin tries to clinch but Zaire moves out of range.
Zaire takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sklemin slips under a jab.
Sklemin looks to land a right hand but Zaire moved out of range.
Zaire misses with a body kick.
Sklemin is looking to clinch but Zaire is avoiding it.
Sklemin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Zaire momentarily.
Zaire looks for the body kick but Sklemin saw that one coming.
Sklemin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Zaire can pounce on him.
Sklemin feints a jab promting Zaire to slip. Sklemin then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Zaire slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Sergey Sklemin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nice defenses there by Zaire.
Sklemin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zaire.
Zaire looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Sklemin checks a leg kick nicely.
Zaire tries to land a front kick but Sklemin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zaire wants to land a leg kick but Sklemin is out of range. #TD#
Zaire darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#T4#
Sklemin is looking for a sweep. Zaire is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Zaire sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Zaire seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sklemin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Zaire is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sklemin sees it coming and defends easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sergey Sklemin.
I've got Sklemin 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: Syn 572 - No Surrender
Date: Apr 07, 2018

#R1#
Nice uppercut there from Sklemin.
Murhaa throws a series of punches but Sklemin avoids them all with ease.
Sklemin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Murhaa finds it's way round the side to connect with Sklemin's head.
Murhaa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sklemin was well out of range. Poor timing from Murhaa.
Sklemin appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nice defenses there by Sklemin.
Sklemin connects with a good right hand that stumbles Murhaa. Murhaa circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CL2#
Sklemin moves into the clinch successfully.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Murhaa.
Murhaa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murhaa definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sklemin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Murhaa is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sklemin is keeping busy.
Murhaa has Sklemin pushed against the cage.
Sklemin throws a head punch that misses.
Murhaa scores with a shot to the side of Sklemin's head.
Sklemin throws a knee to the head but misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sklemin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sklemin lands a right hand.
Murhaa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sklemin's elbow. #T1#
Murhaa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sklemins head.
Murhaa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Murhaa misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sklemin.
Still in the clinch, Murhaa scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sklemin misses with a knee strike.
Sklemin gets through Murhaa's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Murhaa takes a shot to the head.
Murhaa throws a head punch that misses.
Murhaa blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Murhaa working aggressively here.
Murhaa misses with the head strike.
Sklemin throws an elbow that misses.
Murhaa misses with a punch on the inside.
Sklemin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sklemin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Murhaa has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sklemin comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murhaa pushes Sklemin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sklemin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Murhaa has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Murhaa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sklemin blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Sklemin is trying to stall.
Murhaa blocks an uppercut.
Murhaa working aggressively here.
Murhaa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murhaa takes an elbow to the forehead.
Murhaa misses with a punch on the inside.
Murhaa lands with a right to the head.
Sklemin stalling in the clinch.
Murhaa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sklemin.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Murhaa.
Sklemin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Murhaa misses with some punches.
Murhaa misses with some punches.
Murhaa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murhaa throws a head punch that misses.
Sklemin lands a right hand.
Murhaa lands with a right to the head.
Murhaa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sklemin's elbow.
Sklemin has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Murhaa seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Sklemin can turn it around.
Murhaa swings wildly with an uppercut but Sklemin uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Murhaa misses with the head strike.
Sklemin pushes off an throws an elbow but Murhaa leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Murhaa.
Murhaa has a couple of punches blocked by Sklemin.
Sklemin with a knee to the head.
Murhaa works on Sklemin's body with a couple of short punches.
Murhaa working aggressively here.
Murhaa has a couple of punches blocked by Sklemin.
Sklemin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Sklemin fails to land.
Murhaa misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Murhaa.
Murhaa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sklemin misses with an elbow over the top.
Sklemin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Murhaa backwards.
Sklemin throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sklemin lands with a left to the head.
Sklemin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Murhaa backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murhaa. #T4#
Murhaa swings wildly with an uppercut but Sklemin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murhaa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sklemins head.
Murhaa working aggressively here.
Sklemin blocking some punches.
Murhaa tries to throw a body punch but Sklemin avoids it by throwing Murhaa back against the cage.
Murhaa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sklemin's elbow.
Sklemin blocks an uppercut.
Murhaa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sklemin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sklemin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Murhaa backwards.
Murhaa wants to stall.
Sklemin blocks an uppercut.
Sklemin misses with a knee strike.
Sklemin blocking some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murhaa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Murhaa blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Murhaa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sklemins head.
A head punch on the inside from Murhaa fails to land.
Sklemin lands with a right to the head.
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 Phol Murhaa will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Sklemin missing with a left hand there. Murhaa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Murhaa throws a lazy head kick
and Sklemin counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sklemin connects with a nice looking jab.
Sklemin throws a big shot that misses.
Sklemin throws a jab but it's blocked by Murhaa.
It looked like Murhaa was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Murhaa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sklemin.
Sklemin lands a nice hook to Murhaa's body. Murhaa takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sklemin shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Murhaa eats them both and turns towards Sklemin to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Sergey Sklemin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Murhaa throws a low kick but Sklemin avoids it.
Sklemin throws a poor cross that misses
and Murhaa counters with a nice uppercut.
Murhaa on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Murhaa looks to land a right hand but Sklemin moved out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Murhaa takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sklemin works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T1#
Sklemin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sklemin throws the left hand but Murhaa avoids the punch easily.
Murhaa looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Murhaa misses with an uppercut.
An inside leg kick lands from Murhaa.
Sklemin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murhaa manages to avoid it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sklemin checks a leg kick.
Sklemin throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Murhaa on the side of the head.
Murhaa ducks under a wild hook from Sklemin.
Murhaa lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sklemin.
Sklemin swings for the body but Murhaa moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Murhaa. Sklemin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Murhaa scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sklemin connects with a crisp jab. #T2#
Murhaa scores with a nice right hand. #ROC#
Sklemin is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sklemin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sklemin is still on wobbly legs! Can Murhaa finish him?
Murhaa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sklemin seems to have recovered his senses.
Murhaa throws a solid leg kick but Sklemin takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Murhaa.
Sklemin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Murhaa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sklemin displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Sklemin misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Sklemin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Murhaa throwing a counter right hand but Sklemin manages to avoid it.
Murhaa throws a hook but Sklemin avoids it easily.
Murhaa misses with a looping left.
Sklemin connects with a single shot there.
Murhaa moves out of range of the strikes.
Murhaa uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sklemin has time to react.
A jab from Sklemin misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Murhaa misses the target.#T3#
Sklemin 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.
Donk. Sklemin catches Murhaa right on the button with a cross.
Sklemin throws a looping overhand right but Murhaa ducks down to avoid it. #KD#
Murhaa lands a big uppercut and Sklemin crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Sklemin looks OK. Murhaa waves Sklemin back to his feet!
Sklemin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sklemin lands a jab to the nose.
Murhaa misses with a head kick.
A big left from Sklemin misses.
As Sklemin backs away, Murhaa returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Murhaa blocks a jab.#CL2#
Sklemin moves into the clinch successfully.
A short right from Murhaa.
Murhaa working aggressively here.
Murhaa throws a head punch that misses.
Murhaa swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T4#
A short right from Murhaa on the inside.
Murhaa can't find room to land a body shot as Sklemin controls the action.
Sklemin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Murhaa avoids it.
Murhaa swings wildly with an uppercut but Sklemin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sklemin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sklemin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sklemin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right hand to the body from Murhaa.
Murhaa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sklemin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Murhaa blocks an elbow strike.
Sklemin creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Murhaa's defenses.
Sklemin lands a hook that snaps the head of Murhaa backwards.
Sklemin trying to land knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murhaa throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Murhaa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murhaa working aggressively here.
Murhaa has Sklemin pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergey Sklemin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
A big right from Murhaa misses.
Sklemin moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sklemin throws a shot from downtown. Murhaa moves away and avoids it.
Murhaa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sklemin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sklemin lands a jab to the head.
Sklemin 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.
Murhaa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sklemin.
Sergey Sklemin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sklemin lands with a right hand.
Sklemin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Murhaa counters with a left to the body.
Sklemin throws a jab when Murhaa was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murhaa needs to keep his hands up - Sklemin had a free shot at his head there.
Murhaa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sklemin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It seemed like Sklemin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sklemin lands a glancing blow to the side of Murhaa's head.
Sklemin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murhaa scores with a body shot. #T1#
Murhaa sizes up Sklemin with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Murhaa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murhaa just misses with a punch to the body.
Murhaa misses with a lunging right hand
and Sklemin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sklemin throws an overhand right that lands on Murhaa's shoulder, as Murhaa tries to avoid the shot.
Sklemin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Murhaa throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Sklemin to counter with a crisp jab.
Sklemin misses with a wild body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Murhaa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sklemin.
Sklemin looks to land a right hand but Murhaa moved out of range.
Murhaa throws a jab but it's blocked by Sklemin.
A slow jab from Sklemin misses its intended target.
Murhaa takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T2#
Sklemin misses with a left hand
and Murhaa counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sklemin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Murhaa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sklemin throws a jab when Murhaa was well out of range.#KD#
Murhaa lands a big uppercut and Sklemin crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Sklemin looks OK. Murhaa waves Sklemin back to his feet!
Murhaa throws a body shot but no joy.
Sklemin paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A telegraphed right hand from Sklemin misses the target.
Murhaa looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Sklemin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murhaa moves away.
Murhaa throws a leg kick but Sklemin moved away.
Murhaa wants to slow Sklemin down by chopping away at his legs.
Murhaa walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jab, jab by Murhaa - just one landing.
and Murhaa counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Sklemin! He's just covering up as Murhaa starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Phol Murhaa!
Phol Murhaa seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Syn 569 - Heavy Lies The Crown
Date: Mar 17, 2018

#R1#
A shot to the body from Sklemin misses
and Jim counters with a one-two to the body.
Jim takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jim slips a jab from Sklemin.
Sklemin throws a jab but it's blocked by Jim.
Sklemin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jim misses with a body shot. #CL#
Sklemin instigates a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sklemin.
Sklemin is trying to stall.
Sklemin throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jim misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sklemin misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sklemin.
Sklemin blocks a body shot from Jim.
Jim lands a shoulder strike.
Jim working aggressively here.
Jim misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice left hand lands by Jim. #T1##TD2#
Jim gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Well, if Jim is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Sklemin wants to control but Jim is keeping busy.
Sklemin tries to roll over but Jim keeps him under control.
Jim controlling the action here.
Jim's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T2#
Jim is continuing to stall.
Jim prevents Sklemin from standing back up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sklemin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sklemin misses with a two punch combination.
Sklemin misses with a right hand
and Jim counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sklemin takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jim keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sklemin.
Sklemin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jim paws at him with a jab and circles away.
It seemed like Jim was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jim takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T3#
Sklemin misses with a straight left.
Jim scores with a shot to the body.
Jim throws out a loose jab but Sklemin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sergey Sklemin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sklemin looks to land a left hand but Jim moved out of range nicely.
Sklemin tries to clinch up but Jim circles away and keeps his distance.
Sklemin feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jims jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nice body punch from Jim.
Nice uppercut lands for Jim. That snapped Sklemin's head back.
and Jim counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Sklemin! He's just covering up as Jim starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Taiga Jim!
Taiga Jim 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: Syn 565 - Into The Abyss
Date: Feb 17, 2018

#R1#
Branco doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sklemin counters with a nice uppercut.
Sklemin misses the jab.
Sklemin connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sklemin displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CUT#
It looks like Mack Branco has been cut.
Branco ducks under a wild hook from Sklemin.
Branco 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.
Sklemin misses with a hook. Branco ducked under it nicely.
Branco gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sklemin throws the left hand but Branco avoids the punch easily.
Branco appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sklemin throws a good cross that connects.
A jab from Sklemin misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sklemin.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sklemin connects with a crisp jab.
Sklemin throws a shot from downtown. Branco moves away and avoids it.
Sklemin is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Branco slips under a jab from Sklemin.#T1#
Sklemin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sklemin throws a shot from downtown. Branco moves away and avoids it.
Branco appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#CL#
Sklemin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Branco working aggressively here.
Branco tries a body shot but Sklemin blocks it.
Branco takes a shot to the head.
Branco can't get the takedown.
Sklemin looking to throw knees to the head but Branco is blocking nicely.
Branco misses with a hook from the clinch.
Branco lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sklemin backwards.
Sklemin misses with some punches.
Branco fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Branco throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sklemins head.
Sklemin swings wildly with an uppercut but Branco uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sklemin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Brancos head.
Sklemin misses with a punch on the inside.
Sklemin creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Branco struggles to land a body shot inside as Sklemin controls his hands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch on the inside from Sklemin fails to land. #T2#
Branco tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sklemin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Branco misses with some punches.
Sklemin lands a left hand.
Branco lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sklemin backwards.
Branco throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Branco tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Branco misses with a body punch.
Branco misses with a punch on the inside.
Sklemin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Branco swings wildly with an uppercut but Sklemin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sklemin takes a shot to the head.
Sklemin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Branco.
Sklemin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Branco throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sklemins head.
I was talking to Sklemin's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Branco digs a right hand underneath Sklemin's ribcage. Sklemin let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Branco cracks Sklemin with a nice body shot.
Branco can't find room to land a body shot as Sklemin controls the action.
Sklemin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Branco has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #T3#
Branco lands a shot to the body.
Branco tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sklemin smiles and moves away.
Sergey Sklemin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mack Branco.
Sklemin throws a hook to the side of Branco's head but Branco sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Branco looks to land a body kick but Sklemin moved away.
Branco misses with a hook.
Sklemin misses with an uppercut.
Sklemin misses with a shot to the body
and Branco counters with a left to the body.
Branco misses with a looping left.
Branco moves away from the strike by Sklemin.
Branco uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sklemin.
Sklemin wants to clinch up but Branco keeps it at a distance.
Sklemin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Branco throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sklemin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Sklemin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Branco throws a jab when Sklemin was well out of range.
Sklemin misses with a body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Branco misses.#T4#
Branco throws a right hand that misses
and Sklemin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Branco drops his hands momentarily and Sklemin takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sklemin is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Sklemin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Branco fails with a takedown attempt.
Branco bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sklemin throws a body shot but no joy.
Branco looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sklemin throws an off balance right hand
and Branco counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sklemin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Branco throws a leg kick but Sklemin checks it.
Nice uppercut lands for Sklemin. That snapped Branco's head back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergey Sklemin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mack Branco'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#
Sklemin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Branco scores with a spinning back kick!
Sklemin misses with a lunging right hand
and Branco counters with a nice kick to the body.
Branco defending well as Sklemin loads up on a big left hand.
Branco flicks out a counter leg kick but Sklemin steps away.
Sklemin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Sklemin misses.
Sergey Sklemin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Branco looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sklemin looks to throw the jab but Branco is out of range.
Branco misses with a wild body shot.
Sklemin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sklemin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Branco.
Branco lands with a straight right. Sklemin didn't see that one coming.
Branco staying out of range there.
Branco with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sklemin to score with a decent uppercut.#T1#
Crunch! Branco slams his shin into Sklemin's torso.
Sklemin lands with a right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Branco. Sklemin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sklemin lands a jab.
Branco throws a low kick, looking for Sklemin's leg but Sklemin calmly moves out of range.
Branco moves away from the strike by Sklemin.
Branco looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Branco throws a hook but Sklemin avoids it easily.
Sklemin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sklemin with a jab.
Sklemin lands a body shot.
Sklemin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A countering left hand to the body from Branco misses.
Sklemin throws a jab but it's blocked by Branco.
Branco fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sklemin manages to avoid it.
Sklemin takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sklemin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Branco.
Branco throws a jab when Sklemin was well out of range.
Branco takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sklemin works over Branco's head and body with a nice combination.
The fighters circling - Sklemin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Branco appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Branco ducks under a wild hook from Sklemin.
Sklemin takes one on the button.
Sklemin tries to clinch up but Branco circles away and keeps his distance.
Sklemin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Branco takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Branco bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Branco doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Sklemin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Branco can do to turn this around?
Branco comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sklemin throws an off balance right hand
and Branco counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sklemin thinking. #T3#
Sklemin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Branco paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sklemin misses with an uppercut
and Branco counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Branco paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sklemin scores with a jab to the body.
Branco slips a jab from Sklemin.
Sklemin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sklemin shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sklemin cracks Branco with an open hand slap.
Sklemin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Branco manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sklemin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sklemin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Branco manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Branco replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Sklemin blocks it well.
A slow jab from Sklemin misses its intended target.
Sklemin lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sklemin throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD2#
and Branco counters with a nice double leg into side control. Sklemin won't be happy with that.
Branco tries to advance to mount but can't.
Branco trying to control the action but Sklemin is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Branco tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Branco wants to control but Sklemin is keeping him busy.
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 Sergey Sklemin will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mack Branco's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
The fighters circling - Sklemin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Branco! But no joy.#CL#
Sklemin moves into the clinch.
Branco lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sklemin backwards.
Sklemin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Branco fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sklemin has a couple of punches blocked by Branco.
Sklemin looking to stall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Branco.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sklemin.
Branco swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Branco has a couple of punches blocked by Sklemin.
Sklemin misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sklemin trying to land knees to the body.
Sklemin throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Sklemin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Branco backwards.
Sklemin misses with the head strike.
Branco lands a hook that snaps the head of Sklemin backwards.
A shot in the inside from Branco. #T1#
Sklemin blocks a body shot from Branco.
Sklemin pushes Branco back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sklemin prevents a body shot from Branco.
Branco gets through Sklemin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sklemin trying to land knees to the body.
Sklemin working aggressively here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Branco. #TD2#
Branco lands a takedown into guard.
Branco wants to control from the top but Sklemin keeps moving. #SUB2#
Branco postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Sklemin is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Branco, into his guard. #REVR#
Branco has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Mack Branco has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Branco keeping moving, preventing Sklemin from controlling successfully.
Branco looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sklemin is one step ahead there. #SU#
Sklemin stands up and waves to Branco to follow him.
Branco throws a hook but Sklemin blocks it.
A jab lands there for Sklemin.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sklemin missing with a left hand there. Branco was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Branco wants to counter the offense by Sklemin and move into the clinch position.#T3#
Branco moves away from the strike by Sklemin.
Sklemin lands a head shot.
Branco showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sklemin.
Branco only half commits to the counter leg kick.
The fighters circling - Sklemin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Branco was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Sklemin throws a jab but it's blocked by Branco.
Branco lands with a thumping leg kick.
Branco tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sklemin checks a low kick from Branco.
Sergey Sklemin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sklemin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Branco at a distance.
Branco moves forwards but Sklemin connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sergey Sklemin is winning the standup battle so far.
Branco swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Branco fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sklemin manages to avoid it.#T4#
Sklemin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Branco misses with an uppercut
and Sklemin counters with a nice uppercut.
Branco takes one to the chin there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sklemin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Branco.
Branco slips a jab and a cross from Sklemin.
Sklemin throws a lazy right hand but Branco sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Branco! But no joy.
Branco fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sklemin manages to avoid it.
Branco throws out a leg kick but Sklemin moves out of range and Branco only half commits.
Sklemin missing with a left hand there. Branco was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Branco doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Branco takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Branco misses with a body kick.
Branco throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergey Sklemin!
Sergey Sklemin 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: Aspire 99: Jones vs. Gracie
Date: Jan 28, 2018

#R1#
Sklemin misses with a hook.
Sklemin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Winston dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Winston uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sklemin has time to react.
Winston misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sklemin.
Winston with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sklemin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sklemin misses with a hook.
Winston blocks a jab.
Sklemin throws an off balance right hand #TD#
and Winston counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Sklemin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sklemin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sklemin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Winston won't allow Sklemin to sweep him here.
Sklemin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Winston has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T1#
Sklemin pulls Winston in close to prevent any damage.
Winston throws an elbow that misses. Sklemin uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Winston's guard. Nice move by Sklemin!#REVB##SUB#
Winston has an active guard here but Sklemin has managed to pass into half guard. #SUB#
Winston looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sklemin is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Winston is looking for a sweep. Sklemin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2##SUB#
Sklemin moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Winston.
Winston gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Winston wants to get back to full guard but Sklemin has passed into side control.
Winston is looking to reverse the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sklemin gets to mount! Winston was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. #T3#
Winston is looking to get to half guard.
Winston tries to hold on but Sklemin postures up.
The referee warns Winston that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Winston tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Winston is working hard here to advance position.
We've been hearing good reports from Winston'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.#T4#
Winston gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Winston looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Winston looking for submissions off his back.
Sklemin trying to control the pace.
Winston wants to improve his position but Sklemin is controlling well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Winston looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sklemin trying to pass the guard but Winston defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Sergey Sklemin 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#
Winston lands a glancing blow to the side of Sklemin's head.
Sklemin ducks under a wild hook from Winston.
Nice takedown defense from Sklemin. No joy for Winston on that attempt.
It seemed like Sklemin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A swing and a miss from Winston.
Sklemin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Winston ducks under a wild hook from Sklemin.
Sklemin cracks Winston with a right hand to the side of the head.#CL2#
Sklemin clinches.
Winston tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sklemin smiles and moves away. #TD#
Sklemin gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES2#
Sklemin has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Winston off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #T1#
Winston looks to score with a jab to the body but Sklemin is just out of range.
Winston tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sklemin was well out of range. Poor timing from Winston.
Sklemin steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Winston.
Winston slips a jab from Sklemin.
Sklemin lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CL2#
Sklemin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Winston tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sklemin smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harry Winston. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sklemin stuns Winston with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sergey Sklemin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Winston shoots for a double leg takedown but Sklemin sprawls well. He's pushed Winston's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sklemin throws a hook but Winston blocks it.
Winston throws a hook to the side of Sklemin's head but Sklemin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Winston ducks under a wild hook from Sklemin.
Winston feinted with a counter takedown.
Sklemin cracks Winston with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A looping hook to the body misses from Winston. Sklemin does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Winston misses with a hook. Sklemin ducked under it nicely.
Sklemin misses with a straight left.
Winston misses with a takedown attempt - Sklemin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sklemin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#TD#
Winston looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Sklemin!#SUB#
Winston working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Winston looking to control but instead Sklemin has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.#SUB2#
Sklemin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3#
Winston thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sklemin's head. #SUB#
Winston is working for a submission of some sort.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Winston lands a nice short elbow.
Winston prevents Sklemin from standing back up. #ES2#
Sklemin kicks off Winston and gets to his feet. #CL2#
Sklemin has closed the distance and engaged Winston in a clinch.
Winston tries to pull guard but Sklemin forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Sklemin missing with knees to the body.
Winston fails to pull guard. #T4#
Sklemin with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Winston tries to pull guard but Sklemin holds him up against the cage and eventually Winston drops back down to his feet.
Sklemin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Winston.
Winston blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Winston jumps guard but Sklemin turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Winston is trying to pull guard but Sklemin turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Sklemin is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Sklemin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Winston tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sklemin just stands there and leans against the cage.
Sklemin lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Winston jumps guard but Sklemin stands there with Winston around his waist. Winston gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Sklemin has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Winston seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Sklemin can turn it around.
Sklemin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Winston backwards.
Winston is trying to pull guard but Sklemin turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Winston is trying to pull guard but Sklemin has him pressed against the cage.
Winston takes an elbow to the temple. #TD#
Winston has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Sklemin uses from the top position.
Sklemin tries to free his leg and advance position but Winston is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Winston working for a triangle but Sklemin defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergey Sklemin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Sklemin moves into the clinch successfully.
Winston tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sklemin just stands there and leans against the cage.
Sklemin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Winston has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sklemin lands a left hand.
Winston tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sklemin just stands there and leans against the cage.
Sklemin has a couple of punches blocked by Winston. #TD#
Winston has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Sklemin uses from the top position.
Sergey Sklemin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sklemin sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sklemin must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SU2#
Sklemin gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sklemin misses with a hook #TD#
and Winston counters with a takedown into side control.
Sklemin manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB2#
Sklemin looking for submissions off his back.
Winston stops Sklemin from getting back to his feet.
Sklemin is trying to control but can't.
Winston missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Winston sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sklemin defending well though.
Sklemin looks like he's trying to stand up.
Winston is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #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.
Sklemin is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Winston scores with a couple of nice shots.
Winston is stalling here. Sklemin is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Winston seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Sklemin has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Winston tries to improve position but can't.
Winston is trying to work for a sweep but Sklemin has mounted him!
Winston regains half guard.#SU2#
Sklemin stands up out of the half guard.
Winston pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T3##CL2#
Sklemin clinches up with Winston and pushes him back against the cage.
Winston is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sklemin to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harry Winston. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Winston fails to pull guard.
Winston fails to pull guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Winston is trying to pull guard but Sklemin turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Winston's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Winston takes an elbow to the forehead.
Sklemin lands an uppercut.
Sergey Sklemin seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#TD#
Winston pulls Sklemin into guard.
Sklemin is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Winston is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sergey Sklemin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB#
Sklemin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Winston has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sklemin has managed to get both his arms back between Winston's legs - danger averted.
Sklemin passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T4#
Sklemin looks up at the clock and then as Winston takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Sklemin smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Sklemin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Winston is trying to control Sklemin's posture but Sklemin avoids it.
Winston tries to bench press Sklemin off him but Sklemin keeps the position. #SU2#
Sklemin decides to stand back up. #CL2#
Sklemin 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!
Winston fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sklemin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Winston backwards.
Sklemin lands a right hand.
A short uppercut from Sklemin.
Winston fails to pull guard.
Sklemin gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Harry Winston has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sklemin landing some nice looking knees to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sergey Sklemin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sklemin 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergey Sklemin!
After the fight, Sergey Sklemin 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: Aspire 97: Tsoko vs. Susi
Date: Jan 07, 2018

#R1#
Timmermans lands a really nice looking cross but Sklemin seems unphased.
Sklemin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Timmermans.
Sklemin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Timmermans is looking to land body kicks.
Sklemin is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Sklemin cracks Timmermans with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Timmermans misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sklemin.
Sklemin misses the shot to the body.
Timmermans appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Timmermans pushes Sklemin away with a front kick.
A jab from Timmermans misses.
Timmermans misses with a leg kick.
Sklemin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Timmermans gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sklemin.
Timmermans scores with a nice right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice inside leg kick there by Timmermans. That's going to slow Sklemin down.
Timmermans takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Timmermans takes one on the button.
Sklemin walks into a stiff left hand from Timmermans.#T1##CL2#
Sklemin has closed the distance and engaged Timmermans in a clinch.
Sklemin stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Sklemin tries to land a knee to the head but Timmermans blocks with his arms.
Sklemin gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Timmermans.
Sklemin throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Sklemin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sklemin throws an elbow but it's blocked. #TD#
Timmermans is trying to trip Sklemin. He has hold of a leg but Sklemin is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Timmermans persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sklemin is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Timmermans is controlling him.
Timmermans wants to control from the top but Sklemin keeps moving.
Timmermans content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T2#
Timmermans lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Timmermans postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Sklemin wants to sweep here but Timmermans controlling him for the moment.
Sklemin is still trying to improve position.
Timmermans wants to control from the top but Sklemin keeps moving.
Sklemin trying to control the position.
Timmermans throwing strikes from guard but Sklemin blocks nicely. #T3#
Timmermans trying to control the position from guard on top but Sklemin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Timmermans lands a couple of elbows.#SUB2#
Sklemin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Timmermans defends well.
Sklemin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Timmermans accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Timmermans trying to control the position from guard on top but Sklemin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Timmermans looking to sit in guard and control but Sklemin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T4#
Sklemin trying to control but Timmermans is working from the bottom.
Timmermans is pulling down on Sklemin's head to control his posture.
Sklemin slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Timmermans managing to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sklemin closes the distance looking to clinch
and Timmermans counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Casper Timmermans dominated that round.
That's time! Timmermans's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Timmermans looks to score with a jab to the body but Sklemin is just out of range.
Sklemin scores with a punch to the head.
Sklemin misses with a straight left.
Timmermans has been working on his balance at Gym Beam, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Sklemin.
A jab from Timmermans misses.
Sklemin steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Timmermans.
Sklemin throws a jab when Timmermans was well out of range.
Sklemin checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sklemin misses with an uppercut
and Timmermans counters with a left to the body.
Sklemin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Timmermans thuds his shin into the meat of Sklemin's side.
Sklemin looks to land a right hand but Timmermans moved out of range.
Timmermans feinted with a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Timmermans connects with a body shot.
Sklemin wants to clinch up but Timmermans keeps it at a distance.
Sklemin checks the leg kick.
Timmermans connects with a solid leg kick.
Timmermans throws a low kick but Sklemin moves out of range easily.
Sergey Sklemin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Sklemin misses with a straight right.
Timmermans attempts a counter takedown but Sklemin avoids it well and moves away.
Timmermans is looking to chop away at Sklemin's legs.
Sklemin throws a good cross that connects.
Timmermans is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sklemin can do to turn this around?
Timmermans on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A big left from Sklemin misses.
Sklemin moves to clinch but Timmermans breaks away
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Sklemin throws out a powerful jab.
Timmermans connects with a solid leg kick.
Timmermans swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Timmermans throws an overhand right that lands on Sklemin's shoulder, as Sklemin tries to avoid the shot.
Timmermans misses with a left hand
and Sklemin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Timmermans misses with a looping right.
Timmermans throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sklemin.#T2#
Timmermans rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sklemin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sklemin throws a lazy right hand but Timmermans sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sklemin throws an overhand right that lands on Timmermans's shoulder, as Timmermans tries to avoid the shot.
Casper Timmermans is winning the standup battle so far.
Sklemin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Timmermans.
Nice uppercut there from Timmermans.
Timmermans bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sklemin misses with a looping left.
Sklemin 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.
Timmermans misses with a left hand
and Sklemin counters with a nice uppercut.
A right-left combo lands from Sklemin.
Sklemin ducks under a wild hook from Timmermans.
Timmermans buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Timmermans looks to land a left hand but Sklemin moved out of range nicely.
Sergey Sklemin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sklemin sizes up Timmermans with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CL2#
Sklemin has Timmermans up against the cage in a clinch. #T3#
A left hand lands to the body for Timmermans.
Timmermans misses with a punch to the body.
Timmermans slowing the pace effectively.
Sklemin is pushing Timmermans up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Timmermans lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sklemin backwards.
Sklemin misses with an elbow strike.
Timmermans lands an uppercut.
Sklemin has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Timmermans seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Sklemin can turn it around.
Timmermans blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Timmermans takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#
It looks like Casper Timmermans has been cut.
Sklemin landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Timmermans misses with a hook from the clinch.
Timmermans swings wildly with an uppercut but Sklemin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Timmermans tries to throw a body punch but Sklemin avoids it by throwing Timmermans back against the cage. #T4#
Sklemin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sklemin looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Timmermans misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sklemin misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD#
Timmermans has Sklemin pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Timmermans pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Sklemin tumbling to the mat - Timmermans dives into Sklemin's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Timmermans prevents Sklemin from getting back to his feet.
Sklemin keeping moving, preventing Timmermans from controlling successfully.
Sklemin is looking to stand back up but Timmermans counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Sklemin.
Sklemin pushes Timmermans off looking to stand but Timmermans dives back in and keeps control.
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 Casper Timmermans will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Casper Timmermans's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Sklemin looks to throw the jab but Timmermans is out of range.
Sklemin throws a body punch but Timmermans moves out of range.
Sklemin misses with a hook to the body
and Timmermans makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sklemin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#ROC#
Sklemin is rocked!
Timmermans walks into a straight right hand from Sklemin.
Sklemin is still on wobbly legs! Can Timmermans finish him?#CL2#
Sklemin clinches.
Sklemin seems to have recovered his senses.
Timmermans tries for a takedown but Sklemin manages to get underhooks.
Timmermans misses with a short punch on the inside.
Timmermans misses with a short punch on the inside.
Timmermans scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC#
Timmermans breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Timmermans's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sklemin connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Timmermans scrambles back to his feet.
Sklemin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Timmermans misses the shot to the body.
Timmermans tries a head kick but it misses. #T1#
Sklemin punishes Timmermans's body with a nice straight punch.
Sklemin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Timmermans can pounce on him.
Sklemin tries to clinch but Timmermans is having none of it.
Sklemin throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Timmermans on the side of the head.
Sklemin misses with a hook. Timmermans ducked under it nicely.
Timmermans appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sklemin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Timmermans. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Timmermans.
Nice takedown defense from Sklemin. No joy for Timmermans on that attempt.
Sklemin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Timmermans counters with a low kick, right behind Sklemin 's knee.
Sklemin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sklemin misses with a looping left.
Timmermans throws the kick towards the body but Sklemin avoids it.
Sklemin lunges at Timmermans with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Timmermans's hand.
Timmermans ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Casper Timmermans is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Sklemin throws a big shot that misses.
Timmermans swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Timmermans lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sklemin throws a hook to the side of Timmermans's head but Timmermans sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Timmermans lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#CL2#
Sklemin gets a clinch.
Sergey Sklemin seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sklemin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sklemin.
A short left from Timmermans.
Sklemin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A short left from Sklemin.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Timmermans.
Timmermans blocks an uppercut. #T3#
A head punch on the inside from Sklemin fails to land.
Timmermans avoids a wild elbow strike from Sklemin.
Sklemin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sklemin effectively controlling the action here.
Sklemin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sklemin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Sklemin fails to land.
Timmermans dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Nice body punch from Timmermans - that landed with a thud.
Sergey Sklemin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Sklemin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sklemin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Timmermans backwards.
Sklemin tries a knee to the head but Timmermans blocks it.
Sklemin wants to break the clinch but can't.
Timmermans on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sklemin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sklemin.
Timmermans blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sklemin tries to circle away but Timmermans has him pinned against the cage.
Sklemin misses with the head strike.
Sklemin misses with some punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sergey Sklemin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Timmermans 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: Aspire 94: Lee vs. Susi 2
Date: Dec 13, 2017

#R1#
Nice shot by Jim.
Jim looks to throw the jab but Sklemin is out of range.
Sklemin lands with a hook. Jim tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jim takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#TD#
Jim fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Sklemin to the ground. Jim is now in Sklemin's guard.
Sklemin keeping full guard, as Jim tries to pass.
Jim 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.
Sklemin told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Jim seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Sklemin for as long as he can get away with.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jim throwing strikes but missing. #T1#
Sklemin trying to control the position here.
Jim trying to control but Sklemin is working from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Sklemin is adopting a defensive guard.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A swing and a miss from Sklemin.
Jim seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Jim dives in and grabs Sklemin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sklemin pushes down on Jim's head and hops out.
Jim jabs at Sklemin's body.
Jim tests Sklemin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sklemin fails to land with a series of punches. #CL2#
Jim gets tackled into the cage by Sklemin. Sklemin maintains the clinch. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jim.
Sklemin has a couple of punches blocked by Jim.
Jim lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sklemin backwards.
Sklemin blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sklemin.
Sklemin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jim avoids it.
Sklemin lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A shot in the inside from Jim.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jim doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A shot in the inside from Sklemin.
Sklemin is trying to push Jim away but Jim has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Sklemin blocks a body shot from Jim.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sklemin.
Jim lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sklemin backwards.
Sklemin scores with a shoulder strike.
Sklemin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sklemin blocks a body shot from Jim.
Sklemin looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Jim scores with a shoulder strike.
Jim is trying to maintain a safe position but Sklemin gets an underhook and turns Jim into the cage.#T3#
Sklemin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jim lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sklemin.
Jim lands a nice uppercut.
Sklemin pushes Jim back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jim prevents a body shot from Sklemin.
Sklemin misses with a punch on the inside.
Jim is trying to stall.
Jim being controlled against the cage.
Jim misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jim tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sklemin looking to throw knees to the head but Jim is blocking nicely.
Sklemin blocks an uppercut.
Jim swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sklemin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jim digs a right hand into Sklemin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sklemin's gas tank.
Jim's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T4#
Sklemin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jim avoids it.
Sklemin landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sklemin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jim lands an uppercut.
Jim swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sklemin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jim working aggressively here.
Jim lands an uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sklemin.
Sklemin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jim avoids it.
Jim tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sklemin tries to throw a body punch but Jim avoids it by throwing Sklemin back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Jim fails to land.
Sklemin prevents a body shot from Jim.
Sklemin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jim stalling against the cage.
Sklemin with a knee to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sklemin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Sergey Sklemin will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Jim walks into a left hand.
Jim defending well as Sklemin loads up on a big left hand. #TD#
Jim shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Jim seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sklemin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jim working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Jim keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Jim seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sklemin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jim is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Jim perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Jim throws a strike but Sklemin avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Sklemin tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Jim controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Jim is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sklemin is looking to stand up but Jim isn't so interested in that idea.
Jim pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sklemin is keeping the position for now.
Jim trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jim is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Jim's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sklemin misses with a looping right.
A little feinted left hand from Jim on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jim.
Jim shoots for a takedown but Sklemin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Despite the aggression on Sklemin's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Sklemin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jim.
Sergey Sklemin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sklemin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sklemin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jim at a distance.
Sklemin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sklemin tries to clinch up.
Jim looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Sklemin misses the target.
Sklemin scores with a nice head shot.
Jim dives in for a single leg takedown but Sklemin sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Sklemin misses with a left hand
and Jim counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sklemin misses with a straight left.
Sergey Sklemin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sklemin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jim manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sklemin throws a jab but it's blocked by Jim.
Sklemin tries to bum rush Jim with a series of wild strikes but Jim uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A punch combination from Jim misses.
Sklemin throws out a counter right but Jim avoids it with no problem.
Sklemin throws a jab when Jim was well out of range.
Jim swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3#
Sklemin moves out of range as Jim strikes.
Jim ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jim on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CL2#
Sklemin pushes Jim up against the cage in a clinch.
Sklemin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jim misses with a punch on the inside.
Sklemin misses with an elbow strike.
Sergey Sklemin seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sklemin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jim avoiding damage as Sklemin throws knees to the body.
Jim lands with a left to the head.
Sklemin blocks a body shot from Jim.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jim.
A right hook to the body lands for Jim.
Sklemin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jim has him pressed against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Jim.
Sklemin displaying some good clinch control by pressing Jim up against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Jim. #T4#
Jim blocks the elbow strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sklemin.
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!
Sklemin takes a shot to the head.
Jim is leaning against Sklemin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sklemin is trying to force a seperation but Jim has the dominant position.
Jim lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Jim fails to land.
Jim misses with the head strike.
Jim misses with a punch to the body.
Sklemin gets through Jim's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jim lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sklemin.
A short left from Sklemin.
Jim swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jim lands with a short head shot on the inside. #ROC#
Sklemin is rocked!
Jim lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sklemin is still on wobbly legs! Can Jim finish him?
Sklemin throws an elbow but it misses. #BC2#
Sklemin breaks from the clinch.
Jim moves out of range of the strikes.
Sklemin dips to his left and cracks Jim with an uppercut!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sklemin throws a hook but Jim blocks it.#TD#
Jim gets a takedown into half guard.
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 Taiga Jim will probably get the nod.
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#
Sklemin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sklemin seems to have recovered his senses.#CL#
Jim moves into the clinch successfully.
Jim avoiding damage as Sklemin throws knees to the body.
Jim tries to throw a body punch but Sklemin avoids it by throwing Jim back against the cage.
Jim swings wildly with an uppercut but Sklemin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jim lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sklemin scores with a shot to the side of Jim's head.
Jim unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Sklemin! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Jim is unloading with more strikes now! Sklemin drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Taiga Jim!
During a confident post fight interview, Taiga Jim thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Aspire 90: Lee v Susi
Date: Nov 22, 2017

#R1#
Kansleri finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kansleri throws an overhand right that lands on Sklemin's shoulder, as Sklemin tries to avoid the shot.
Sklemin takes one to the chin there.
Kansleri staying out of range there.
Sklemin blocks a head kick by Kansleri. #CL2#
Sklemin clinches up against the cage.
Kansleri can't find room to land a body shot as Sklemin controls the action.
Sklemin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kansleri takes an elbow to the temple.
Kansleri tries a body shot but Sklemin blocks it.
Kansleri can't find room to land a body shot as Sklemin controls the action.
Kansleri working aggressively here.
Kansleri throws a head punch that misses.
Kansleri tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sklemin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sklemin is trying to push Kansleri away but Kansleri has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Sklemin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sklemin.
Sklemin tries a knee to the head but Kansleri blocks it.
Sklemin connects with a knee to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kansleri tries a body shot but Sklemin blocks it. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sklemin.
Sklemin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sklemin lands with a light punch inside.
Kansleri misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Sklemin breaks from the clinch.
Sklemin misses with a hook. Kansleri ducked under it nicely.
Sklemin scores with a nice right hand.
Kansleri tries to work over Sklemin's front leg with a kick but Sklemin checks it.
Sklemin is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kansleri slips under a jab.
Kansleri ducks under a wild hook from Sklemin.
Sklemin misses with a hook. Kansleri ducked under it nicely.
Sklemin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kansleri motions for Sklemin to come forward. Kansleri throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kansleri lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sklemin jabs Kansleri right on the nose. Kansleri blinks but takes it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sklemin misses with the combination.
A low kick from Kansleri is predictable there
and Sklemin counters with a stiff right hand.
Kansleri misses with a two punch combination.
Sklemin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kansleri moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#T2#
Kansleri tries a head kick but it misses.
Sklemin ducks under a wild hook from Kansleri.
Kansleri throws a sloppy head kick and Sklemin moves out of range easily. #CL#
Kansleri clinches.
Kansleri misses with a body punch.
Sklemin lands a hook that snaps the head of Kansleri backwards.
Sklemin blocks an uppercut.
Kansleri lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sklemin or not.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sklemin.
Kansleri lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sklemin misses with some punches. #BC2#
Sklemin breaks the clinch.
Kansleri tests Sklemin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kansleri uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sklemin.
Kansleri feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kansleri keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sklemin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kansleri makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kansleri lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sklemin's sensitive parts.
Kansleri tried to score with a low kick but Sklemin checks it.
Sklemin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kansleri.#T3#
Kansleri attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sklemin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kansleri takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kansleri slips a straight right by Sklemin.
Sklemin misses the jab.
A jab from Kansleri misses. #CL2#
Sklemin has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kansleri misses with a punch on the inside.
Kansleri throws a punch but it's blocked by Sklemin.
Kansleri swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sklemin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kansleri blocks it with crossed arms.
Sklemin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sklemin looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kansleri can't find room to land a body shot as Sklemin controls the action.
Sklemin wants to stall.
Sklemin lands a nice elbow.
Sklemin misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Kansleri escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A big right from Sklemin misses.
Kansleri throws a front kick aimed at Sklemin's knee but Sklemin avoids it well. #T4#
Sklemin throws a jab but it's blocked by Kansleri.
Kansleri is looking to counter punch.
Sklemin scores with a decent looking hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kansleri dips to his left and cracks Sklemin with an uppercut!
Kansleri tries to score with a low kick but Sklemin moves his leg out of the way.
Kansleri on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sklemin 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.
Kansleri motions for Sklemin to come forward. Kansleri throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sklemin misses with a body shot.
Kansleri jabs at Sklemin's body.
Kansleri misses the shot to the body.
Kansleri slips under a jab from Sklemin.
Kansleri swings for the body but Sklemin moves out of range.
Sklemin misses with a wild combination.
A little feinted left hand from Kansleri on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A swing and a miss from Sklemin.
Sklemin throws out a loose jab but Kansleri uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sklemin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Sergey Sklemin will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Kansleri fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sklemin, pushing him back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Kansleri.
Kansleri throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sklemins head.
Kansleri throws a head punch that misses.
Kansleri blocks an elbow strike.
Kansleri tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sklemin keeps control of Kansleri as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sklemin throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kansleri tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kansleri lands a nice uppercut.
Kansleri doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sklemin misses with an elbow strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kansleri.#BC#
Kansleri escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sklemin blocks a leg kick.
Sergey Sklemin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kansleri bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sklemin catches Kansleri with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sklemin works Kansleri's body with a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sklemin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sklemin throws an off balance right hand #CL#
and Kansleri counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kansleri. #T1#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sklemin.
Kansleri goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kansleri tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kansleri lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Sklemin breaks from the clinch.
Sklemin cracks Kansleri with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kansleri misses with a body shot.
Sklemin missing with a left hand there. Kansleri was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kansleri cracks Sklemin with an open hand slap.
Kansleri catches Sklemin with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kansleri takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sklemin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kansleri.
Kansleri scores with a sloppy right hand. Sklemin should have avoided that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sklemin throws a jab but it's blocked by Kansleri.
An attempted straight right counter from Kansleri misses the target.
Kansleri throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sklemin on the side of the head.
That kick from Kansleri tenderised Sklemin's leg. Sklemin is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kansleri scores with the left hand. Sklemin knows he should have avoided that one.
Sklemin misses the shot to the body.
Kansleri defending well as Sklemin loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
Kansleri uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sklemin.
Sklemin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kansleri.
Sklemin misses with a hook.
Sklemin misses with a few strikes there.
Sklemin misses with a wild body shot.
Kansleri lands with an overhand left.
Sklemin slips a jab from Kansleri.
Sklemin takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #CL2#
Sklemin takes the fight into the clinch.
Kansleri scores with a shot to the side of Sklemin's head.
Sklemin lands a nice uppercut.
Kansleri blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sklemin looking to slow down the pace here.
Rauta Kansleri has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC#
Kansleri breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kansleri swats away the attempt to clinch by Sklemin.
Sklemin throws a looping overhand right but Kansleri ducks down to avoid it. #T3#
Kansleri keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sklemin.
Kansleri misses with a hook.
Kansleri jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sklemin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sklemin missing with a left hand there. Kansleri was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kansleri throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sklemin is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Kansleri slips a jab from Sklemin.
Kansleri sizes up Sklemin with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kansleri dips to his left and cracks Sklemin with an uppercut!
Kansleri moves away from the strike by Sklemin.
Sklemin connects with a looping right hand.
Nice straight punches there by Kansleri. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kansleri.#ROC#
Sklemin is rocked!
Sklemin throws a looping overhand right but Kansleri ducks down to avoid it.
Sklemin is still on wobbly legs! Can Kansleri finish him?
A combination from Sklemin does no damage.
Kansleri throws a jab when Sklemin was well out of range.
Nice defenses there by Kansleri.
Kansleri is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Sklemin.
Sklemin seems to have recovered his senses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sklemin connects with a crisp jab.
Sloppy strikes from Sklemin. Those never looked like landing.
Sklemin misses with a hook.
It looked like Kansleri wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kansleri misses with a few strikes there. #T4#
Kansleri feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sklemins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kansleri ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kansleri misses with a looping right.
Sklemin misses with a hook.
Rauta Kansleri is winning the standup battle so far.
A swing and a miss from Kansleri.
Kansleri moves out of range as Sklemin strikes.
Kansleri misses the shot to the body.
Sklemin throws a jab but it's blocked by Kansleri.
Kansleri displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sklemin throws out the jab.
Kansleri lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sklemin throws a shot from downtown. Kansleri moves away and avoids it.
Sklemin looks to land a left hand but Kansleri moved out of range nicely.
A jab from Sklemin finds it's way through Kansleri's defenses.
Kansleri throws out a loose jab but Sklemin uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kansleri throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sklemin checks the leg kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Sklemin misses.
Sklemin connects with a right hand. Kansleri shakes it off.
Sklemin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
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 Rauta Kansleri will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Kansleri throws a big shot that misses.
Sklemin 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.
Sklemin throws a body punch but Kansleri moves out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Sklemin there.
Kansleri takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sklemin tries to bum rush Kansleri with a series of wild strikes but Kansleri uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kansleri is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Sklemin.
Kansleri ducks under a wild hook from Sklemin.
Sklemin misses with a looping right.
A telegraphed right hand from Kansleri misses the target.
Sklemin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sklemin checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kansleri lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kansleri uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sklemin.
Kansleri buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kansleri lands a nice shot that snaps Sklemin's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kansleri avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL#
Kansleri clinches with his opponent.
Sklemin blocking some punches.
Kansleri blocks an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kansleri doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sklemin lands a hook that snaps the head of Kansleri backwards. #T1#
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sklemin just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kansleri's brow.
A short uppercut from Kansleri.
Kansleri lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sklemin gets through Kansleri's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Kansleri.
Sklemin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kansleri lands with a light punch inside.
Sklemin blocking some punches.
Kansleri blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Kansleri fails to land.
Kansleri throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sklemins head.
Sklemin wants to break free but Kansleri has control.
Kansleri misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Kansleri fails to land.
Kansleri has a couple of punches blocked by Sklemin.
Sklemin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kansleri has a couple of punches blocked by Sklemin.
Kansleri tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Sklemin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kansleri throws a nice outside leg kick. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sklemin misses with a two punch combination.
Kansleri throws a jab when Sklemin was well out of range.
Sklemin slips a jab from Kansleri.
Sklemin lands a nice looking body shot.
Sklemin connects with the punch.
Decent striking displayed by Kansleri there.#CL#
Kansleri forces Sklemin back against the cage and clinches.
Kansleri throws a punch but it's blocked by Sklemin.
Sklemin misses with some punches.
Sklemin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sklemin throws a head punch that misses.
Kansleri blocks an uppercut.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Sklemin takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kansleri.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sklemin.
Sklemin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kansleri backwards.
Kansleri scores with a hook to the body.
Sklemin throws an elbow but it misses.
Kansleri has a couple of punches blocked by Sklemin. #T3##BC#
Kansleri breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sklemin misses with a wild combination.
Sklemin throws a hook but Kansleri avoids it easily.
Kansleri throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sklemin misses with a looping left.
Sklemin misses with a wild body shot.
Sklemin on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The fighters circling - Sklemin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sklemin misses with a hook
and Kansleri counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kansleri 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.
Sklemin checks a leg kick.
Sklemin clobbers Kansleri with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kansleri is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sklemin.
Sklemin gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sklemin lands with a hook. Kansleri tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kansleri throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sklemin looks to land a right hand but Kansleri moved out of range.
Kansleri appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#T4#
Sklemin swings widly with a right hand
and Kansleri counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sklemin throws a jab when Kansleri was well out of range.
Sklemin tries to close the distance and clinch but Kansleri swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kansleri feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sklemin's calf.
Kansleri throws a sloppy head kick and Sklemin moves out of range easily.
A left lands for Kansleri.
Sklemin throws a big shot that misses.
Sklemin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kansleri.
Kansleri throws an overhand right that lands on Sklemin's shoulder, as Sklemin tries to avoid the shot.
Kansleri scores with a jab to the body.
Kansleri throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sklemin wants to counter with a clinch but Kansleri pushes him away.
Kansleri with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kansleri throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kansleri uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sklemin has time to react.
The fighters circling - Sklemin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sklemin has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kansleri throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kansleri throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kansleri connects with an inside leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rauta Kansleri showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kansleri 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 James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rauta Kansleri!
Rauta Kansleri 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: Aspire 87: Green v McGee
Date: Nov 01, 2017

#R1#
Sklemin dips to his left and cracks Morueco with an uppercut!
A jab from Sklemin misses.
Sklemin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Morueco avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Morueco avoids the body shot from Sklemin.
Morueco tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sklemin throws a right hand that Morueco ducks under and follows up with a left that Morueco also avoids with ease.
Morueco shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sklemin but Sklemin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nice defenses there by Morueco.
Nice defenses there by Morueco.
Sklemin throws a series of punches but Morueco avoids them all with ease.
Sklemin closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Sklemin throws a right and a left that Morueco avoids nicely.
Morueco throws out a counter right but Sklemin avoids it with no problem.
Sklemin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Morueco manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Morueco moves into the clinch successfully.
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!
Sklemin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Morueco tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Morueco. #T1#
Morueco with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Morueco lands an elbow just above Sklemin 's eye.
Morueco avoids the elbow strike from Sklemin, against the cage.
Morueco blocking some punches.
Morueco blocks an elbow strike from Sklemin.
Morueco lands a body shot in the clinch.
Morueco has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sklemin avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Sklemin fails to land.
Morueco tries a body shot but Sklemin blocks it.
Morueco tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sklemin avoids it.
Sklemin misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sklemin.
Our sources have told us that Sklemin has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Sklemin looking to throw knees to the head but Morueco is blocking nicely.
Sklemin tries to circle away but Morueco has him pinned against the cage.
Sklemin lands an elbow inside that Morueco shrugs off.
Morueco creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nice body punch from Morueco - that landed with a thud.
Sklemin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Morueco backwards.
Morueco doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Morueco has Sklemin pressed against the cage, preventing Sklemin from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Morueco fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sergey Sklemin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jorge Morueco.#T2#
Morueco blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Morueco tries to land knees in the clinch but Sklemin avoids the damage to the body.
Morueco dodges an elbow strike from Sklemin.
Sklemin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sklemin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sklemin misses with some punches.
Sklemin blocks an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Morueco.
Morueco avoiding damage as Sklemin throws knees to the body.
Morueco lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sklemin.
Morueco with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sklemin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Morueco tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sklemin just stands there and leans against the cage.
Morueco throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Sklemin lands an uppercut.
Sklemin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Morueco tries to land a knee to the head but Sklemin blocks with his arms.
Morueco scores with a hook to the body.
Sklemin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A body shot lands from Morueco.
Sklemin wants to stall. #T3#
Morueco being controlled against the cage.
Morueco misses with a punch on the inside.
Morueco working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sklemin swings wildly with an uppercut but Morueco uses good head movement to avoid it.
Morueco tries to land knees in the clinch but Sklemin avoids the damage to the body.
Morueco jumps guard but Sklemin stands there with Morueco around his waist. Morueco gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Morueco doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sklemin lands a hook that snaps the head of Morueco backwards.
Sklemin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sklemin lands with a light punch inside.
Sklemin lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Sklemin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sklemin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Morueco blocks it with crossed arms.
Sklemin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Morueco dodges an elbow strike from Sklemin.
Morueco throws an elbow but it's blocked. #T4#
Sklemin swings wildly with an uppercut but Morueco uses good head movement to avoid it.
Morueco lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sklemin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Morueco blocks an uppercut.
Morueco jumps guard but Sklemin stands there with Morueco around his waist. Morueco gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Sklemin takes an elbow to the forehead.
Morueco blocking some punches.
Morueco doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Morueco connects with a knee to the head.
Morueco blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sklemin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sklemin misses with some punches.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Morueco fails to pull guard.
Sklemin lands an uppercut.
Morueco misses with the head strike.
Morueco avoids the elbow strike from Sklemin, against the cage.
Sklemin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sklemin tries to land knees in the clinch but Morueco avoids the damage to the body.
Morueco throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sklemin blocks it with crossed arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergey Sklemin 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#
Nice cross by Sklemin.
Sklemin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Morueco at a distance.
Sklemin cracks Morueco with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Morueco misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Morueco looks to throw a body kick
and Sklemin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Morueco stalks Sklemin and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Sklemin's face. Sklemin staggers backwards, shaken.#CL#
Morueco tries to keep at a distance but Sklemin has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sklemin misses with an elbow over the top.
Morueco scores with a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sklemin misses with some punches.
Morueco avoiding damage as Sklemin throws knees to the body.
Sklemin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sklemin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sklemin prevents a body shot from Morueco.
Sklemin effectively controlling the action here.
A body shot lands from Morueco.
Morueco looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T1#
Sklemin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Morueco misses with a punch to the body.
Sklemin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Morueco avoids it.
Sklemin lands a shoulder strike.
Morueco misses with a hook from the clinch.
Morueco scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sklemin landing knees to the head.
Sklemin with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #ROC#
Morueco is rocked!
Still in the clinch, Sklemin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Morueco is still on wobbly legs! Can Sklemin finish him?
A short right from Morueco on the inside.
Sklemin dips a shoulder and cracks Morueco with a mighty uppercut! Morueco falls back against the cage and Sklemin unloads with a barrage of strikes! Morueco is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Sklemin screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sergey Sklemin!
Sergey Sklemin bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Aspire 80: Yew v Sklemin
Date: Oct 04, 2017

#R1#
Yew misses with a wild body shot.
Sklemin misses with a hook. Yew ducked under it nicely.
Sklemin looks to score with a jab to the body but Yew is just out of range.
Yew throws a lazy right hand but Sklemin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL2#
Sklemin has Yew up against the cage in a clinch.
Sklemin misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Yew on the inside.
Yew swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yew misses with the head strike.
Sklemin putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Yew in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Yew fails to land.
Sklemin lands a damaging elbow.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Yew misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sklemin misses with a knee strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sklemin.
Sklemin blocking some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Sklemin. #T1#
Sklemin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sklemin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Yew is defending well for now.
Yew swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sklemin stalling in the clinch but Yew improves position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sklemin.
Sklemin tries to land knees in the clinch but Yew avoids the damage to the body.
Sklemin pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Sklemin holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sklemin.
Nice elbow from Sklemin. #CUT2#
It looks like Yef Yew has been cut.
Sklemin misses with some punches.
Sklemin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yew misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yew misses with some punches.
Sklemin stalling.
Sklemin trying to land knees to the body.
Yew lands a body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Yew fails to land.
Yew scores with a shoulder strike.
Yew fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Sklemin throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Yew on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yew tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sklemin's elbow.
Yew lands with a left to the head.
Yew misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Yew.
Yew misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sklemin throws a punch but it's blocked by Yew.
Yew lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yew has a couple of punches blocked by Sklemin.
Yew fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sklemin.
Sklemin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sklemin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yew misses with some punches.
Sklemin tries to land knees in the clinch but Yew avoids the damage to the body.
Sklemin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yew lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sklemin backwards.
Yew swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yew tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sklemin gets through Yew's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yew.
Sklemin misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sklemin.
Yew tries to throw a body punch but Sklemin avoids it by throwing Yew back against the cage.
Yew's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Yew fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sklemin.
Sklemin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Yews head.
Sklemin connects with a nasty looking knee right to Yew's face.
Yew working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sklemin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sklemin lands with a short shot to the head.
Sklemin has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Yew seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Sklemin can turn it around.
Sklemin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sklemin lands a good knee to the midsection. Yew won't want to take too many of those.
A short uppercut from Yew.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yew misses with a punch on the inside.
Sklemin working aggressively here.
Sklemin trying to land knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sklemin.
Yew lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yew misses with some punches. #T4#
Yew lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sklemin backwards.
Sklemin lands a left hand.
Nice elbow from Sklemin.
Yew misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sklemin throws an elbow that misses.
Yew misses with a punch on the inside.
Yew lands a body punch in the clinch.
Yew tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sklemin's elbow.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sklemin gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Yew lands with a left to the head.
Yew lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sklemin slowing the pace effectively.
Yew misses with some punches.
Sklemin looking to throw knees to the head but Yew is blocking nicely.
Sklemin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sklemin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sklemin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Yew.
Sklemin creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Yew's defenses.
Yew throws a head punch that misses.
Yew working aggressively here.
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 Yef Yew will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Yef Yew's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Sklemin throws out a powerful jab.#KD#
Yew sends Sklemin crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Yew is motioning to the referee to let Sklemin up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#
Sklemin is rocked!
Sklemin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Yew swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sklemin is still on wobbly legs! Can Yew finish him?
Nice straight punches there by Yew. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Yew.#CL2#
Sklemin closes the distance and clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yew misses with a punch on the inside.
Sklemin blocking some punches.
Sklemin misses with some punches.
Sklemin blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sklemin.
A head punch on the inside from Sklemin fails to land.
Yew tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sklemin seems to have recovered his senses.
Sklemin looking to stall.
Sklemin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sklemin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yef Yew has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sklemin has a couple of punches blocked by Yew.
Yew lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sklemin throws an elbow that misses.
Sklemin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Sklemin. #T1#
Sklemin is trying to stall.
Sklemin lands a left hand.
Sklemin pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Yew throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Yew scores with a nice hook to the head.
Yew misses with the head strike.
Sklemin digs a right hand underneath Yew's ribcage. Yew let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Yew lands with a short shot to the head.
Sklemin blocks an uppercut.
Sklemin blocks an uppercut.
Yew swings wildly with an uppercut but Sklemin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yew swings wildly with an uppercut but Sklemin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yew misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sklemin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sklemin missing with knees to the body.
Yew has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Sklemin dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Yew working aggressively here. #T2#
Yew blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sklemin lands an elbow just above Yew 's eye.
Yew digs a right hand underneath Sklemin's ribcage. Sklemin let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Yew misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yew scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sklemin creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Yew's defenses.
Yew working aggressively here.
Yew takes an elbow to the forehead.
Sklemin pushes Yew back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yew blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yew lands with a short shot to the head.
Sklemin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sklemin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sklemin gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Yew throws a punch but it's blocked by Sklemin.
Sklemin throws a punch but it's blocked by Yew.
Sklemin lands a right hand.
Sklemin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sklemin lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #T3#
Sklemin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Yew misses with the head strike.
A short right from Yew on the inside.
Sklemin lands a hook that snaps the head of Yew backwards.
Yew blocks the elbow strike.
Yew blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yew takes a shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sklemin.
Sklemin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yew avoiding damage as Sklemin throws knees to the body.
Yew working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sklemin throws an elbow but it misses.
A nice left hand lands by Yew.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sklemin just misses with a elbow thrown towards Yew's brow.
Nice body punch from Yew - that landed with a thud.
Yew lands a hook that snaps the head of Sklemin backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yew struggles to land a body shot inside as Sklemin controls his hands.
Yew has a couple of punches blocked by Sklemin.
Sklemin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sklemin pushes off an throws an elbow but Yew leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T4#
Yew lands a left hand.
Sklemin lands a shoulder strike.
Yew tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yew lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sklemin backwards.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sklemin throws an elbow but misses.
Sklemin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Yew fails to land.
Yew misses with some punches.
Yew misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yew throws a punch but it's blocked by Sklemin.
Yew lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Yew has a couple of punches blocked by Sklemin.
Yew lands a left hand.
Yew lands a left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sklemin blocking some punches.
Yew dips a shoulder and cracks Sklemin with a mighty uppercut! Sklemin falls back against the cage and Yew unloads with a barrage of strikes! Sklemin is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Yew screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yef Yew!
Yef Yew retains his middleweight title!
Yef Yew 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: Aspire 73: Mazzini v Yew
Date: Sep 10, 2017

#R1#
Sklemin connects with a good right hand that stumbles Winston. Winston circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sklemin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sklemin works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Winston. Sklemin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Winston misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sklemin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Winston blocks a jab.
Sklemin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Winston.
Winston walks into a jab.
Winston has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD: Scrap Squad in the buildup to the fight.
Sklemin throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Winston on the side of the head.
Sklemin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Winston sees it coming and avoids it easily.#TD#
Sklemin gets caught flat footed, as Winston shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Winston throws a big right hand that misses.
Winston missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Winston is looking to work some ground and pound but Sklemin has wrist control.
Winston chips away with some ground and pound.
Winston won't allow Sklemin to get back to his feet.
Winston looking to sit in guard and control but Sklemin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T1##SUB#
Winston had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sklemin defends it easily.#SUB#
Winston looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Sklemin has picked Winston up and slammed him! Winston can't keep hold of the triangle and Sklemin manages to pass to side control!
Winston is looking to reverse the position.
Winston gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Winston looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Winston trying to hold on to Sklemin's head to control him but Sklemin postures up. #SUB#
Winston looking for submissions off his back.
Sklemin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Winston keeps working. #T2#
Winston is trying to maintain the position but Sklemin is very close to passing his half guard.
Winston makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Winston.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Sklemin decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Winston, up you get!
Sklemin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Winston was well out of range. Poor timing from Sklemin.
Winston lands a lovely overhand right.
A big right from Sklemin misses.
Nice takedown defense from Sklemin. No joy for Winston on that attempt.
Winston tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sklemin was well out of range. Poor timing from Winston.
Sklemin slips under a jab from Winston.#T3#
Sklemin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sklemin misses with an uppercut.
Sklemin slips under a jab.
Sklemin lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Winston backs up against the cage.
Sklemin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Winston fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sklemin lands a jab to the nose.
Sklemin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Winston fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sklemin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sklemin works the jab nicely.
Winston lands a lovely overhand right.
Sklemin 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sklemin throws a looping overhand right but Winston ducks down to avoid it.
Winston attempts a counter takedown but Sklemin avoids it well and moves away.
Winston shoots in for a takedown but Sklemin shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harry Winston. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sklemin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sklemin throws a good cross that connects. #T4#
Winston throws a body punch but Sklemin moves out of range.
Sklemin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Winston's head backwards.#CL2#
Sklemin moves into the clinch successfully.
Winston is trying to pull guard but Sklemin has him pressed against the cage.
Winston fails to pull guard.
A nice left hand lands by Sklemin.
Winston is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sklemin to keep the fight standing.
Winston tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sklemin smiles and moves away.
Winston throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sklemin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sklemin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sergey Sklemin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Winston looks to throw the jab but Sklemin is out of range.
Winston misses with a hook to the body
and Sklemin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sklemin scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sklemin missing with a left hand there. Winston was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sklemin scores with the left hand. Winston knows he should have avoided that one.
Sklemin throws a nice looking combination but Winston bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sklemin misses the shot to the body.
Winston half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergey Sklemin dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Sklemin misses with a hook.
Sklemin scores with a punch to the head.
A slow jab from Sklemin misses its intended target.
Winston shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sklemin as he avoids it easily.
Sklemin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Sklemin rushes Winston and presses him up against the cage.
Sklemin lands with a light punch inside.
Sklemin gets through Winston's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Winston tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sklemin smiles and moves away.
Sklemin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sklemin wants it to stay on the feet.
Sklemin throws out a counter right but Winston avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harry Winston. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Sklemin rushes Winston and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Sklemin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice straight punches there by Sklemin. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sklemin.
Sklemin throws a series of punches but Winston avoids them all with ease. #CL2#
Sklemin closes the distance and pushes Winston back into the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sklemin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sklemin lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2#
Sklemin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Sklemin has managed to clinch. #T1#
Winston tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sklemin smiles and moves away.
Sklemin leaves Winston with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sklemin scores with a punch to the head.
Winston takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Winston just misses with a punch to the body.
Sklemin has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Sklemin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Winston has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Winston there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sklemin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice body punch from Winston.
Nice defenses there by Winston.#TD#
Winston closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Winston thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T2#
Winston trying to control from half guard but Sklemin is working away. #ES2#
Sklemin manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Winston keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Winston tries to pull guard but Sklemin holds him up against the cage and eventually Winston drops back down to his feet.
Winston being controlled against the cage.
Winston jumps guard but Sklemin turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Winston tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sklemin smiles and moves away.
A punch combination from Sklemin misses.
A slow jab from Winston misses its intended target.
Sklemin takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Winston is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sklemin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL2#
Sklemin clinches with his opponent.
Winston tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sklemin working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T3#
Sklemin lands an elbow inside that Winston shrugs off.
Sklemin lands with a right to the head.
Sklemin stalls.
Winston tries to pull guard but Sklemin won't allow it.
Winston jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sklemin walks away with a smile on his face. Winston gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Winston misses the shot to the body.
Winston misses with a hook.
Winston keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Some wild striking there from Sklemin.
Sklemin scores with a nice right hand.
Sklemin lands a nice hook to Winston's body. Winston takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sklemin works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sklemin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Winston finds it's way round the side to connect with Sklemin's head.
Sklemin misses with an uppercut. #T4#
Winston misses with a looping left.
Nice defenses there by Sklemin.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Winston just misses with a punch to the body.
Winston takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Winston looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Sklemin slaps away a takedown attempt from Winston, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Winston misses with a hook.
Sklemin closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Sklemin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CL2#
Sklemin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Winston, pushing him back against the cage.
Winston jumps guard but Sklemin stands there with Winston around his waist. Winston gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Sklemin lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Winston jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sklemin walks away with a smile on his face. Winston gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Winston fails with the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergey Sklemin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Winston's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
The fighters circling - Sklemin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sklemin misses with a body shot.
Winston misses the shot to the body.
Winston tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sklemin was well out of range. Poor timing from Winston.
Winston doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sklemin connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Winston's hands.
Sklemin throws an overhand right that lands on Winston's shoulder, as Winston tries to avoid the shot.
Winston ducks under a wild hook from Sklemin.
Sklemin lands a jab to the head. #CL2#
Sklemin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Winston drags the fight down to the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Winston has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Sklemin is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Winston.#SU2#
Sklemin decides to stand up, so the ref orders Winston to his feet.
A swing and a miss from Sklemin.#T1##CL2#
Sklemin moves into the clinch successfully.
Winston fails to pull the fight into his guard. #TD#
Winston jumps into guard, dragging Sklemin to the mat.
Winston manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sklemin manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Winston won't allow Sklemin to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Sklemin has an active guard here but Winston has managed to pass into half guard.
Winston is trying to control. Sklemin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sklemin on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Winston lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB#
Sklemin is defending against the submission attempts here by Winston. #T2#
Winston working Sklemin over with strikes.
Winston missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sklemin has hold of Winston's hands but Winston slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Winston misses with a head shot. Sklemin uses the momentum to regain guard.
Winston with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2#
Sklemin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T3#
Winston throwing strikes but missing.
Sklemin is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Harry Winston overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Winston stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sklemin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Winston throws an elbow that misses. Sklemin uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Winston's guard. Nice move by Sklemin!#REVB#
Sergey Sklemin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Winston is trying to control the position but Sklemin postures up. #SUB#
Winston throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T4#
Winston has a closed guard, preventing Sklemin from standing up.
Winston not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
Winston is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sklemin defends well.#SUB#
Winston throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Sklemin escapes and throws Winston's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Harry Winston has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Winston is being controlled here.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sergey Sklemin.
I've got Sklemin 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergey Sklemin!
Our winner, Sergey Sklemin, 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: Aspire 69: Frankels v Castillo
Date: Aug 27, 2017

#R1#
Sklemin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Morueco sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sklemin darts in trying to clinch
letting Morueco counter with a right hand.
Sklemin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL2#
Morueco instigates a clinch.
Sklemin prevents a body shot from Morueco.
Sklemin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Morueco working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Morueco on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Morueco tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #TD2#
Morueco jumps into guard, dragging Sklemin to the mat. #SUB2#
Morueco has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sklemin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sklemin controlling from the top position. #SU#
Sklemin gets to his feet - Morueco follows without any prompting. #T1#
Morueco shoots in for a double leg but Sklemin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sklemin lands a nice hook to Morueco's body. Morueco takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sergey Sklemin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Morueco gets tackled into the cage by Sklemin. Sklemin maintains the clinch. #BC#
Sklemin manages to break the clinch.
Sklemin thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL2#
Morueco moves into range and clinches up with Sklemin.
Sklemin misses with a body punch.
A short right from Morueco on the inside.
Sklemin pushes off an throws an elbow but Morueco leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Morueco using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sklemin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sklemin comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Morueco 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.
Morueco lands with a short shot to the head.
Knees to the body from Morueco.
Morueco is trying to pull guard but Sklemin has him pressed against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sklemin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Morueco fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sergey Sklemin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jorge Morueco.
Sklemin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Morueco backwards.
Sklemin takes an elbow to the forehead. #TD2#
Morueco drags the fight down to the ground. #T2##SUB2#
Morueco throws his legs up looking for a submission but Sklemin uses it to pass to side control.
Morueco tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sklemin is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Morueco will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Morueco sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Sklemin keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Sklemin is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Morueco is looking to get back to full guard here but Sklemin has managed to pass to side control instead.
Morueco tries to buck Sklemin off but Sklemin is having none of it.
Sklemin tries to move into full mount but can't pass Morueco's legs.
Morueco is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Sklemin off and has taken his back!#T3##SUB2#
Sklemin defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Morueco's arms. #SUB2#
Morueco is persistently looking for the submission but Sklemin is defending it well. #SUB2#
Morueco working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Sklemin wants to control his opponent's hands but Morueco gets his hands free. #SUB2#
Sklemin showing good submission defense here.
Morueco gets his hands free as Sklemin looks to control. #T4##SUB2#
Morueco is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Sklemin has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB2#
Morueco looking to break Sklemin's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Sklemin remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Morueco will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB2#
Sklemin defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Sklemin looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB2#
Morueco looking for the choke from the back.
Sklemin is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Sklemin is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Morueco working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB2#
Sklemin showing good submission defense here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jorge Morueco dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Morueco throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sklemin.
Sklemin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Morueco takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sklemin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Morueco swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sklemin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Morueco.
Morueco looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Morueco digs a good hook to Sklemin's body. #CL#
Sklemin has managed to clinch. #BC#
Sklemin breaks the clinch.
Sklemin misses with an uppercut.
Sklemin looks to throw the jab but Morueco is out of range.
A big left from Morueco misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morueco gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sklemin looks to throw the jab but Morueco is out of range.
Sklemin misses the jab.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Sklemin!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Sklemin gets tackled into the cage by Morueco. Morueco maintains the clinch. #T1#
Morueco lands a right hand.
A shot in the inside from Sklemin.
A knee to the head by Sklemin.
Morueco with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sklemin misses with an elbow over the top.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Morueco just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sklemin's brow.
Morueco lands a nice knee to the body.
Morueco lands a nice uppercut.#BC#
Sklemin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sklemin is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Morueco dips to his left and cracks Sklemin with an uppercut!
Sklemin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sklemin takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sklemin lands with a good body shot.
Sergey Sklemin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sklemin tries to clinch up.
Sklemin tries to clinch there but Morueco circles away.
Morueco swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sklemin throws an ugly left hook that misses #CL2#
and Morueco counters by clinching up.
Sklemin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sklemin lands with a short shot to the head. #T2#
Morueco tries to work over Sklemin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sklemin is pushing Morueco up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Our sources have told us that Sklemin has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Morueco tries to throw a body punch but Sklemin avoids it by throwing Morueco back against the cage.
Sklemin tries to throw a body punch but Morueco avoids it by throwing Sklemin back against the cage.
Sklemin pushes off an throws an elbow but Morueco leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Morueco blocks an elbow strike from Sklemin.
Morueco tries to pull guard but Sklemin holds him up against the cage and eventually Morueco drops back down to his feet.
Sklemin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sklemin lands an elbow just above Morueco 's eye. #CUT#
It looks like Jorge Morueco has been cut.
Sklemin can't find room to land a body shot as Morueco controls the action.
Morueco blocks the elbow strike.
Sklemin lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
Sklemin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Morueco tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sklemin was well out of range. Poor timing from Morueco.
Sklemin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3#
Sklemin blocks a head kick by Morueco.
Sklemin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Morueco stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Morueco is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sklemin fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL#
Sklemin darts in and clinches Morueco up against the cage.
Sklemin pushes Morueco back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sergey Sklemin has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sklemin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Morueco blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Sklemin on the inside.
Sklemin looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Morueco trying to land knees to the body. #BC#
Sklemin manages to break the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Morueco.
The crowd cheers as Sklemin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Morueco doesn't seem phased though.#T4#
Sklemin misses with a looping left.
Sklemin sets himself, and Morueco steps forward looking for the clinch! Sklemin avoids it this time.
Sklemin lands a nice shot that snaps Morueco's head back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sklemin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Morueco slips a jab from Sklemin.
Sklemin backing away here, and Morueco unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Sklemin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sklemin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Sklemin as he connects with a hook.
Sklemin throws a lazy uppercut
and Morueco counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sklemin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Morueco misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sklemin moves out of range of the strikes.
Sklemin wants to clinch up but Morueco keeps it at a distance.
Sklemin tries to clinch up.
Sklemin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergey Sklemin dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jorge Morueco's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Sklemin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Morueco looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sergey Sklemin is winning the standup battle so far.
Sklemin defending well as Morueco loads up on a big left hand.
Sklemin scores with a jab. Morueco acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sklemin bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Morueco moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sklemin throws a looping overhand right but Morueco ducks down to avoid it.
Morueco connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Morueco moves away from the strike by Sklemin.
A looping hook to the body misses from Morueco. Sklemin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sklemin wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morueco swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sklemin tries to clinch but Morueco moves out of range.
Sklemin wants to clinch up but Morueco keeps it at a distance.#T1#
Morueco tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sklemin was well out of range. Poor timing from Morueco.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sklemin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sklemin misses with some punches.
Sklemin lands a shot to the body.
Morueco is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sklemin is defending well for now.
Sklemin lands with a short shot to the head.
Morueco throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sklemin blocks it with crossed arms.
Sklemin lands a nice elbow.
Morueco lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sklemin backwards.
Sklemin blocks the elbow strike.
Sklemin struggles to land a body shot inside as Morueco controls his hands.
A nice right hand lands inside from Morueco.
Morueco is trying to pull guard but Sklemin has him pressed against the cage.
Nice elbow from Morueco.
Morueco working some nice short punches in 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!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T2##BC#
Sklemin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Morueco has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Morueco there as he acknowledges the shot.
Morueco looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sklemin sizes up Morueco with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Morueco steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sklemin.
Morueco takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Sklemin misses with a two punch combination.
Morueco throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sklemin throws a body punch but Morueco moves out of range.
Sklemin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #CL#
Sklemin clinches up against the cage.
Morueco lands an uppercut.#BC#
Sklemin manages to break the clinch.
Sklemin cracks a nice hook into Morueco's ribs.
The fighters circling - Sklemin throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T3#
A swing and a miss from Morueco.
Morueco circles away from the clinch attempt.
Morueco wants to counter the offense by Sklemin and move into the clinch position.
Sklemin is looking to clinch but Morueco is avoiding it. #CL#
Sklemin moves into the clinch successfully.
Morueco misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sklemin.
Morueco tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sklemin's elbow.
Sklemin lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Sklemin breaks from the clinch.
Morueco fails with a takedown attempt.
Sklemin misses with a hook. Morueco ducked under it nicely.
Sklemin throws a nice looking combination but Morueco bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice shot lands for Sklemin.
Sklemin misses the jab.
Sklemin wants to clinch up but Morueco keeps it at a distance.#T4#
Sklemin closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Sklemin punishes Morueco's body with a nice straight punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Sklemin has managed to clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Morueco.
Morueco is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sklemin is defending well for now.
Morueco is trying to pull guard but Sklemin turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Sergey Sklemin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jorge Morueco.
Morueco misses with a body punch.
Morueco misses with a punch to the body.
Sklemin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Morueco is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sklemin is defending well for now.
Morueco has Sklemin pressed against the cage, preventing Sklemin from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sklemin lands a hook that snaps the head of Morueco backwards.
Sklemin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sklemin throws a knee to the head but misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sklemin.
Morueco creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sklemin's defenses.
Sklemin lands a hook to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sergey Sklemin showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sklemin 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergey Sklemin!
During a confident post fight interview, Sergey Sklemin thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Aspire 65: McGee vs Lee
Date: Aug 06, 2017

#R1#
Aro misses with a series of wild punches.
Sklemin works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CL2#
Aro rushes Sklemin and presses him up against the cage.
Sklemin lands a knee to the head. #BC#
Sklemin manages to break the clinch.
Aro avoids a punch combination nicely.
Aro will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sklemin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sklemin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aro manages to avoid it.
Aro ducks under a wild hook from Sklemin.
A left lands for Sklemin.
Aro takes one on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sklemin misses with a body punch
and Aro counters with a left and a right that stings Sklemin.
Sklemin swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Aro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Sklemin slips a jab from Aro.#CL#
Sklemin clinches with his opponent.
Sklemin just leaning against Aro, taking a breather. #BC#
Sklemin breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Sklemin gets tackled into the cage by Aro. Aro maintains the clinch.
Sklemin misses with an elbow strike.
Aro lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sklemin backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sklemin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sklemin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Aro blocks it with crossed arms.
A bit of stalling here from Aro.
Aro working aggressively here.
Aro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Aro throws a head punch that misses.
Sklemin misses with the head strike.
A shot in the inside from Sklemin.
Sklemin working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T2#
Aro scores with a shot to the side of Sklemin's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aro lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aro.
Sklemin trying to control the position but instead, Aro has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sklemin into the cage.
Aro misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Aro throws an elbow but misses.
Sklemin pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Sklemin gets through Aro's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sklemin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sklemin tries to throw a body punch but Aro avoids it by throwing Sklemin back against the cage.
Aro is leaning against Sklemin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Aro lands a right hand.
Sklemin swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aro.
Sklemin misses with a punch on the inside.
Sklemin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sklemin is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Sklemin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Aro is defending well for now.
Aro misses with a hook from the clinch.
Aro trying to land knees to the body.
Aro throws an elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Sklemin pushes off an throws an elbow but Aro leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Aro avoids the elbow strike from Sklemin, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Aro fails to land.
Aro blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
A nice right hand lands inside from Sklemin.
Aro misses with some punches.
Aro avoids the elbow strike from Sklemin, against the cage.
Sklemin takes a shot to the head.
Aro lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sklemin backwards.
Our sources have told us that Sklemin has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Sklemin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Sklemin fails to land.
Sklemin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sklemin letting Aro take a breather here.#BC#
Sklemin manages to break the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sklemin.
Sklemin with a nice cross.
Sklemin misses the jab.
Aro swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sklemin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Aro moves out of range of the strikes.
Sklemin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Aro.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergey Sklemin dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Aro slips under a jab from Sklemin.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Aro keeps control of Sklemin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sklemin blocks an uppercut.
Aro looking to stall.
Aro lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sklemin backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sklemin misses with a knee strike.
Sklemin tries to break free but Aro pushes him back against the cage.
Sklemin is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Sklemin blocks the elbow strike. #T1#
Sklemin scores with a shoulder strike.
Sklemin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Aro has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #BC#
Sklemin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sklemin takes a swing at Aro's ribcage but misses.
Sklemin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Aro.
Sklemin throws a hook but Aro avoids it easily.
Aro stalks Sklemin and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Sklemin's face. Sklemin staggers backwards, shaken.
Kiovani Aro is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Aro keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sklemin.
Sklemin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sklemin connects with a single shot there.
A lazy left from Aro finds it's target.
Nice uppercut there from Aro.
Sergey Sklemin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aro looks to land a right hand but Sklemin moved out of range.
Aro goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#ROC2#
Sklemin is rocked!
Aro takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Oh Sklemin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sklemin misses with a few strikes there.
It seemed like Aro was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sklemin seems to have got his legs back now.
Sklemin lands a jab to the head. #T2#
Sklemin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A head kick misses from Aro. #KD2#
Oooooh!!! Aro has knocked Sklemin down with a huge combo! Aro steps away and waves a wobbly Sklemin back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CL#
Sklemin rushes Aro and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sklemin misses with an elbow over the top.
Sklemin is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Aro lands with a right to the head.
Sklemin misses with a knee strike.
Sklemin takes a shot to the head.
Aro with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Aro in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Aro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Aro misses with a body punch.
Sklemin blocks a body shot from Aro. #T3#
Sklemin misses with a hook to the ribs.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A nice right hand lands inside from Aro.
Aro misses with some punches.
Sklemin lands a nice elbow.
Sklemin misses with the head strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Aro throws an elbow but misses. #BC#
Sklemin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Aro lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Aro. That snapped Sklemin's head back. #CL2#
Aro clinches up with Sklemin and pushes him back against the cage.
Sklemin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sklemin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Aro.
Aro blocking some punches.
Sergey Sklemin has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sklemin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Aros head. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aro lands a left hand.
Aro lands a body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Sklemin fails to land.
Sklemin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Aro blocks a body shot from Sklemin.
Sklemin takes a shot to the head.
Aro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aro.
Sklemin lands with a left to the head.
Sklemin working aggressively here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Aro as Sklemin tries to tie him up.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Aro as Sklemin tries to tie him up.
Nice elbow from Sklemin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kiovani Aro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Sklemin throws a body punch but Aro moves out of range. #CL2#
Aro moves into the clinch.
Sklemin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Aro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Aro on the inside.
Sklemin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Aro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sklemin taking a breather.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Aro.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sklemin.
Sklemin is trying to push Aro away but Aro has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aro managing to block the knees to the body from Sklemin.
Aro swings wildly with an uppercut but Sklemin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aro takes a shot to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Sklemin as Aro tries to tie him up. #T1#
Sklemin misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sklemin.
Aro takes a shot to the head.
Sklemin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sklemin creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Aro's defenses.
Aro working aggressively here.
Sklemin struggles to land a body shot inside as Aro controls his hands.
Aro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Aro digs a right hand into Sklemin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sklemin's gas tank.
Sklemin creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Sklemin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sklemin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Aro.
A short uppercut from Aro. #T2#
Aro scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aro.
Aro blocks an elbow strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aro lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sklemin backwards.
Aro throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sklemin trying to land knees to the body.
Sklemin lands a body shot in the clinch.
Aro lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC#
Sklemin breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Aro clinches up against the cage.
Sklemin throws an elbow that misses.
Sklemin managing to block the knees to the body from Aro.
Sklemin tries a body shot but Aro blocks it.
Sklemin effectively controlling the action here.
Sklemin has a couple of punches blocked by Aro. #T3#
Sklemin lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sklemin trying to land knees to the body.
Aro lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short uppercut from Aro.
Sklemin tries to work over Aro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Aro lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sklemin backwards.
Aro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sklemin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice body punch from Sklemin.
Sklemin throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Aro with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sklemin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Aro blocks it with crossed arms.
Sklemin lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Aro.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#T4#
A left hand lands to the body for Sklemin.
Sklemin misses with an elbow over the top.
Aro is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sklemin is defending well for now.
Sklemin blocks an uppercut.
Aro tries to throw a body punch but Sklemin avoids it by throwing Aro back against the cage.
Sklemin lands a left hand.
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!
Aro prevents a body shot from Sklemin.
Aro misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Sklemin.
Aro blocks an uppercut.
Sklemin creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Sklemin misses with a punch on the inside.

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 Sergey Sklemin.
I think Sklemin 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 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: Aspire 61: Lewandowski vs Yew
Date: Jul 23, 2017

#R1#
Sklemin dips to his left and cracks Grossweiner with an uppercut!
Grossweiner moves away from the strike by Sklemin.
A telegraphed right hand from Sklemin misses the target.
Sergey Sklemin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grossweiner fails to land the takedown.
Grossweiner throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sklemin moves into range and connects with a jab.
Grossweiner loads up on a big right hand but Sklemin slips the punch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Grossweiner.
Sklemin avoids the body shot from Grossweiner.
Despite the aggression on Sklemin's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Grossweiner attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sklemin connects with a looping right hand.
Sklemin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Grossweiner on the side of the head.
Sklemin connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Grossweiner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grossweiner throws a leg kick but Sklemin sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sklemin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Grossweiner misses the jab.
Sklemin thuds his right hand into Grossweiner's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Grossweiner misses with a hook
enabling Sklemin to counter with a crisp jab.
Grossweiner looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sklemin cracks Grossweiner with a right hand to the side of the head.#T1#
A left lands for Sklemin.
Sklemin tests Grossweiner's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL2#
Sklemin darts in and clinches Grossweiner up against the cage.
Sklemin throws an elbow but it misses.
Grossweiner dodges an elbow strike from Sklemin.
Sklemin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Grossweiners head.
A nice left hand lands by Sklemin.
Grossweiner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grossweiner lands a right hand.
Grossweiner has Sklemin pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sklemin manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Sklemin's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Sklemin blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grossweiner. #BC2#
Sklemin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sklemin misses with a two punch combination.
Grossweiner fires out a quick counter leg kick but Sklemin just manages to avoid it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sklemin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sklemin throws a hook but Grossweiner blocks it.#T2#
Sklemin digs a good body shot into Grossweiner's ribs.
Sklemin checks a leg kick nicely.
Sklemin 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.
Sklemin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Grossweiner sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sklemin cracks Grossweiner with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sklemin slaps away a takedown attempt from Grossweiner, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James B. Grossweiner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sklemin takes one to the chin there.
Grossweiner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sklemin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sklemin checks a low kick from Grossweiner.
Sklemin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Grossweiner misses with a looping left.
Sklemin is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Grossweiner had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Sklemin connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CL2#
Sklemin pushes Grossweiner up against the cage in a clinch.
Grossweiner presses Sklemin against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sklemin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A body shot lands from Grossweiner. #T3#
Grossweiner tries to work over Sklemin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sklemin blocks an uppercut.
Sklemin misses with a body punch.
Grossweiner working aggressively here.
Grossweiner can't find room to land a body shot as Sklemin controls the action.
Grossweiner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sklemin's elbow.
Sklemin's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A shot in the inside from Sklemin.
A short right from Grossweiner on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sklemin just misses with a elbow thrown towards Grossweiner's brow.
Sklemin lands with a light punch inside.
Grossweiner takes an elbow to the forehead.
Sklemin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sklemin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sklemin blocks a body shot from Grossweiner.
Grossweiner has a couple of punches blocked by Sklemin. #T4#
Sklemin lands a damaging elbow.
Sklemin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Grossweiner pushes Sklemin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Grossweiner lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sklemin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sklemin.
Nice elbow from Sklemin.
Sklemin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Grossweiner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Grossweiner misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sklemin is looking to control Grossweiner's arms but Grossweiner gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sklemin has his back to the cage.
Grossweiner misses with the head strike.
Grossweiner tries a body shot but Sklemin blocks it.
Grossweiner fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Grossweiner blocks an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sklemin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Grossweiner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sklemin blocking some punches.
Sklemin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sklemin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Grossweiners head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergey Sklemin 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#
Grossweiner throws a shot from downtown. Sklemin moves away and avoids it.
Sklemin scores with a shot to the body.
A slow jab from Sklemin misses its intended target.
Sergey Sklemin seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Sklemin pushes Grossweiner up against the cage in a clinch.
Sklemin blocks a body shot from Grossweiner.
Sklemin has a couple of punches blocked by Grossweiner.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A nice left hand lands by Sklemin.
Grossweiner tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Grossweiner.
Sklemin blocks an uppercut.
Sklemin gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Grossweiner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sklemin's elbow.
Grossweiner pushes Sklemin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grossweiner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sklemin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Grossweiner throws a punch but it's blocked by Sklemin.
Grossweiner lands a right hand.
Grossweiner misses with a hook to the ribs.
Grossweiner misses with a body punch.
Sklemin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sergey Sklemin seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grossweiner avoiding damage as Sklemin throws knees to the body. #T1#
Grossweiner lands with a short shot to the head.
Grossweiner lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sklemin.
Grossweiner throws a punch but it's blocked by Sklemin.
Sklemin is trying to break the clinch but Grossweiner has him pressed against the cage.
Sklemin throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Sklemin blocks an uppercut.
Grossweiner lands a nice shot to the body.
Sklemin is breathing heavily.
Sklemin prevents a body shot from Grossweiner.
Grossweiner scores with a shoulder strike.
Grossweiner misses with a hook to the ribs.
Grossweiner misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grossweiner lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #ROC#
Sklemin is rocked!
Sklemin is pressed up against the cage. Grossweiner has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sklemin down to the mat. Sklemin avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Sklemin is still on wobbly legs! Can Grossweiner finish him?
Grossweiner misses with a hook. Sklemin ducked under it nicely.
Sklemin seems to have recovered his senses.
Grossweiner looks to land a left hand but Sklemin moved out of range nicely.
Sklemin throws a looping overhand right but Grossweiner ducks down to avoid it.
Grossweiner throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Grossweiner.
Sklemin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2##CL2#
Sklemin has Grossweiner up against the cage in a clinch.
Grossweiner throws a punch but it's blocked by Sklemin.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sklemin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Grossweiner backwards.
Sklemin tries to circle away but Grossweiner has him pinned against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sklemin.
Grossweiner misses with the head strike.
Sklemin pushes off an throws an elbow but Grossweiner leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Grossweiner can't find room to land a body shot as Sklemin controls the action.
A short uppercut from Sklemin.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sklemin.
A nice left hand lands by Grossweiner.
Sklemin lands a hook that snaps the head of Grossweiner backwards.
Grossweiner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sklemin takes a shot to the head.
Sklemin has a couple of punches blocked by Grossweiner.
Sklemin stalling the fight. #BC2#
Sklemin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T3#
Sklemin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sklemin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Grossweiner swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Grossweiner throws a body shot but no joy.
Grossweiner swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sklemin's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Sklemin duly obliges.
Grossweiner throws a quick inside leg kick.
Grossweiner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Grossweiner is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The fighters circling - Sklemin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Grossweiner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A nice inside leg kick there by Grossweiner. That's going to slow Sklemin down.
Grossweiner ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Grossweiner throws the left hand but Sklemin avoids the punch easily.
Grossweiner misses with a body kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Sklemin blocks the leg kick.
Grossweiner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sklemin was well out of range. Poor timing from Grossweiner.
A leg kick checked by Sklemin.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sklemin lands a jab.
Grossweiner dodges the punch combination from Sklemin.
Grossweiner misses with a looping left.
Sklemin tries to counter with a clinch but Grossweiner shakes him off and moves away.
Sklemin scores with a jab to the body.
Sklemin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Grossweiner has time to react.
Sklemin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Grossweiner throws a shot from downtown. Sklemin moves away and avoids it.
Sklemin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A jab lands there for Sklemin.#CL2#
Sklemin closes the distance and clinches.
A nice left hand lands by Grossweiner.
Grossweiner has had enough of the clinch but Sklemin keeps him there for the moment.
Sklemin creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Grossweiner's defenses.
Grossweiner tries to work over Sklemin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Grossweiner throws a punch but it's blocked by Sklemin.
Sklemin slows down the pace here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC2#
Sklemin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Sergey Sklemin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Grossweiner slips a straight right by Sklemin.
Sklemin lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Grossweiner lands a glancing blow to the side of Sklemin's head.#CL2#
Sklemin darts in and clinches Grossweiner up against the cage.
Sklemin pushes Grossweiner back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Grossweiner tries to throw a body punch but Sklemin avoids it by throwing Grossweiner back against the cage.
Grossweiner avoids a wild elbow strike from Sklemin.
Sklemin is looking to control Grossweiner's arms but Grossweiner gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sklemin has his back to the cage.
A hook to the body from Grossweiner.
Grossweiner can't get the takedown.
Grossweiner has a couple of punches blocked by Sklemin.
Grossweiner lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sklemin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Grossweiner lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Grossweiner working aggressively here.
Grossweiner working aggressively here.
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!
Sklemin blocking some punches.
Sklemin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Sklemin looking to stall.
Sklemin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A right hook to the body lands for Grossweiner. #BC#
Grossweiner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Grossweiner throws a low kick but Sklemin avoids it.
It seemed like Sklemin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Grossweiner takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Grossweiner dives in and grabs Sklemin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sklemin pushes down on Grossweiner's head and hops out.#CL2#
Sklemin drives through and clinches with Grossweiner against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Sklemin.
Grossweiner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sklemin is looking to control Grossweiner's arms but Grossweiner gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sklemin has his back to the cage.
Sklemin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Grossweiner has him pressed against the cage.
Grossweiner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Grossweiner tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Grossweiner misses with the head strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Sklemin.
Grossweiner blocking some punches.
James B. Grossweiner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Sklemin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sklemin taking a breather. #BC2#
Sklemin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sklemin 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.
A cross from Sklemin lands.
Sklemin throws a shot from downtown. Grossweiner moves away and avoids it.
Sklemin checks the leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sklemin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sklemin misses with a lunging right hand
and Grossweiner counters with a straight right hand.
Sklemin lands a jab.
Grossweiner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sklemin throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Grossweiner moves into the clinch successfully.
Grossweiner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Grossweiner struggles to land a body shot inside as Sklemin controls his hands.
Sklemin prevents a body shot from Grossweiner.
Sklemin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Grossweiner misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Sklemin working some nice short punches in the clinch.#TD#
Grossweiner has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Sklemin is trying to keep an underhook but Grossweiner manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Grossweiner stops Sklemin from getting back to his feet.
Grossweiner working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Sklemin's thigh. Sklemin counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Sklemin is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Grossweiner is controlling him.
Grossweiner makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Sergey Sklemin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Grossweiner lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Grossweiner missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Grossweiner works over Sklemin with some ground and pound from guard.#T4#
Sklemin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Grossweiner postures up and lands a big shot to Sklemin's brow.
Grossweiner prevents Sklemin from getting back to his feet.
Grossweiner postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Grossweiner trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Grossweiner working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Grossweiner with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Grossweiner accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Grossweiner is looking to work some ground and pound but Sklemin has wrist control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grossweiner trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grossweiner is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Grossweiner cracks Sklemin with a solid left hand.

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 James B. Grossweiner.
I think Sklemin has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergey Sklemin!

Event: Aspire 48: James vs Moura
Date: Jun 30, 2017

#R1#
Rolla throws a combination. Sklemin tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rolla.
Rolla walks into a stiff left hand from Sklemin.#CL2#
Sklemin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Rolla pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rolla misses with a series of wild punches.
Sklemin tries to clinch there but Rolla circles away.
Rolla cracks Sklemin with an open hand slap.
Sklemin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rolla appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sklemin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rolla blocking some punches.
Rolla dodges an elbow strike from Sklemin.
Rolla lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rolla wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sklemin has him pressed against the cage.
A short uppercut from Rolla.
A short right from Sklemin.
A head punch on the inside from Rolla fails to land. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Sklemin fails to land.
Rolla misses with a body punch.
Rolla misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rolla lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rolla softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sklemin told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Sklemin is looking to control Rolla's arms but Rolla gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sklemin has his back to the cage. #BC#
Rolla manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Sklemin clinches up against the cage.
A short right from Rolla.
Rolla lands a shoulder strike.
Sklemin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Come on Sklemin - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Rolla blocks an elbow strike from Sklemin.
Rolla blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sklemin stalling the fight.
Sklemin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sklemin misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2##BC#
Rolla breaks from 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!
Sklemin darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rolla bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sklemin's head backwards.
Sklemin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sergey Sklemin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sklemin tries to clinch up but Rolla circles away and keeps his distance.
Rolla staying out of range there.
Rolla appears to be looking for a big counter.
Sklemin wants to clinch up but Rolla keeps it at a distance.
An attempted straight right counter from Rolla misses the target.
Rolla tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sklemin was well out of range. Poor timing from Rolla.
Jab by Sklemin.
Sklemin tries to clinch up but Rolla circles away and keeps his distance.
Rolla misses with the combination.
Rolla digs a good body shot into Sklemin's ribs.
Rolla throws an overhand right that lands on Sklemin's shoulder, as Sklemin tries to avoid the shot.
Rolla is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sklemin. #CL2#
Sklemin gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T3#
Sklemin's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Sklemin misses with an elbow strike.
Rolla scores with a hook to the body.
Sklemin tries to throw a body punch but Rolla avoids it by throwing Sklemin back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rolla.
Rolla misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sklemin.
Rolla working aggressively here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sklemin.
Sklemin trying to control the position but instead, Rolla has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sklemin into the cage.
Sklemin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rolla backwards.
Sklemin blocking some punches.
Sklemin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sklemin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rolla lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
Rolla misses with some punches. #BC#
Rolla manages to break the clinch.
Sklemin moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sklemin looks to land a combination but Rolla avoids it well.
Sklemin throws a shot from downtown. Rolla moves away and avoids it.#CL2#
Rolla gets tackled into the cage by Sklemin. Sklemin maintains the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
Rolla pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sklemin tries to clinch but Rolla is having none of it.
Sklemin keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rolla avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rolla on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rolla looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rolla takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sklemin tries to clinch but Rolla moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sklemin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sklemin takes one to the chin there.
Rolla misses with a body shot. #CL2#
Sklemin has closed the distance and engaged Rolla in a clinch.
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 Ronnie Rolla will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sklemin is trying to stall.
Rolla takes an elbow to the temple.
Sergey Sklemin seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
With the fighters up against the cage, Rolla throws an elbow but misses.
Rolla prevents a body shot from Sklemin.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rolla.
Sklemin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sklemin is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Rolla swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rolla blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rolla misses with an elbow over the top.
Rolla managing to block the knees to the body from Sklemin.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Rolla is trying to force a seperation but Sklemin has the dominant position.
Sklemin looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rolla as Sklemin tries to tie him up. #T1##BC#
Rolla breaks from the clinch.
Danga de danga de dang - Sklemin scores with a four punch combination!
Sklemin doesn't manage to clinch there - Rolla circles away.
Sklemin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rolla manages to avoid it.
Rolla throws a big shot that misses.
Ronnie Rolla is winning the standup battle so far.
Rolla misses with a double jab.
Sklemin is looking to clinch but Rolla is avoiding it.
Sklemin tries to clinch but Rolla is having none of it.
Ronnie Rolla is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rolla throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sklemin dodges the punch combination from Rolla.
Rolla ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sklemin moves away.
Sklemin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rolla manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rolla takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL2#
Sklemin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rolla blocks an uppercut. #T2#
Sklemin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sklemin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rollas head.
Rolla goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sklemin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A frustrated look appears on Rolla's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rolla lands a nice uppercut.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sklemin throws an elbow but misses.
A short right from Rolla.
Rolla has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Rolla pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sklemin tries to close the distance and clinch but Rolla swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rolla fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sklemin manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Sklemin moves into range and clinches up with Rolla.
Sklemin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rolla backwards.
Rolla is trying to stall.
Sklemin throws an elbow that misses. #T3#
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Rolla doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rolla blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rolla is trying to force a seperation but Sklemin has the dominant position.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Rolla gets through Sklemin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sklemin lands a nice elbow.
Sklemin misses with some punches.
Rolla scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rolla takes a shot to the head.
Sklemin stalling in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Rolla.
Rolla lands a nice shot to the body.
Rolla lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sklemin misses with a punch on the inside. #T4#
Rolla lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rolla misses with a punch on the inside.
Sklemin misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Rolla breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rolla swings for the body but Sklemin moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sklemin throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rolla on the side of the head.
Rolla walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sklemin checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jab by Rolla.
Sklemin digs a good body shot into Rolla's ribs.
Sklemin swings for the body but Rolla moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sklemin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rolla throwing a counter right hand but Sklemin manages to avoid it.
Rolla slips a jab from Sklemin.
Sklemin is looking to clinch.
It looked like Rolla was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Sklemin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rolla.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rolla can't break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Sergey Sklemin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Rolla throws a body punch but Sklemin moves out of range.
Sklemin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rolla takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sklemin tries to clinch there but Rolla circles away.
Rolla seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Sklemin tries to clinch up.
Jab by Rolla.
Rolla throws a hook but Sklemin avoids it easily.
A big left from Sklemin misses.
Rolla circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sloppy strikes from Rolla. Those never looked like landing.
Rolla misses the shot to the body.
Sklemin lands a slapping body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Sklemin closes the distance and pushes Rolla back into the cage.
Sklemin blocks the elbow strike. #BC#
Rolla pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rolla looks to land a combination but Sklemin avoids it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rolla slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T1#
Rolla misses with a leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Sklemin blocks the leg kick. #CL2#
Sklemin moves into the clinch.
Rolla lands with a right to the head. #ROC#
Sklemin is rocked!
Rolla working aggressively here.
Sklemin is still on wobbly legs! Can Rolla finish him?#BC#
Rolla breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sklemin seems to have recovered his senses.
Sklemin lands with a straight right. Rolla didn't see that one coming.
Sklemin throws a lazy uppercut
and Rolla counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
Sklemin rushes Rolla and presses him up against the cage.
Sklemin has Rolla pressed against the cage.
Sklemin looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Sklemin working aggressively here.
Rolla working hard to break the clinch.
Rolla looking to throw knees to the head but Sklemin is blocking nicely.
Rolla tries to throw a body punch but Sklemin avoids it by throwing Rolla back against the cage. #T2#
Sklemin lands a nice uppercut.
Sklemin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sklemin lands an elbow inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sklemin lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Rolla dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Rolla blocks an elbow strike.
Rolla blocks an uppercut.
Rolla is trying to break free.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rolla creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sklemin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sklemin lands an elbow inside.
Sklemin lands a body punch.
Come on Sklemin - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Rolla blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rolla prevents a body shot from Sklemin. #T3#
Sklemin doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Rolla pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rolla swats away the attempt to clinch by Sklemin.
Sklemin throws the left hand but Rolla avoids the punch easily.
No joy there for Rolla, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rolla circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fighters circling - Rolla throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sklemin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sklemin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rolla listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sklemin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rolla swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rolla is looking for a counter combo.
Sklemin tries to clinch but Rolla moves away
enabling Rolla to counter with a crisp jab.
Rolla misses with a combination
and Sklemin counters with a nice uppercut.
Sklemin moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Rolla throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sklemin. #T4#
Rolla lands with a big left! Sklemin is wobbled badly! Rolla comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Sklemin to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ronnie Rolla!
Ronnie Rolla thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: EVO 317: Obliteratii vs Todd
Date: Jun 07, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Martin tries to keep at a distance but Sklemin has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sklemin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Martin utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sklemin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sklemin misses with some punches.
Sklemin tries to throw a body punch but Martin avoids it by throwing Sklemin back against the cage.
Sklemin throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A short uppercut from Martin.
Sklemin gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Frank Martin has been cut.
Martin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sklemin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sklemin.
Sklemin managing to block the knees to the body from Martin.
Sklemin lands an elbow inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Martin prevents a body shot from Sklemin.
Martin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short uppercut from Martin.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Martin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sklemin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #T1#
Martin misses with a knee to the head.
Martin blocks a body shot from Sklemin.
Sklemin working aggressively here.
Sklemin blocking some punches.
Martin misses with a knee to the head.
Martin tries to land knees in the clinch but Sklemin avoids the damage to the body.
Sklemin lands an elbow inside that Martin shrugs off.
Martin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Martin lands with a left to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sklemin. #CUT2#
Frank Martin's cut is getting worse.
A nice left hand lands by Sklemin.
Sklemin leaning his opponent against the cage.
Martin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sklemin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sklemin has a couple of punches blocked by Martin.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sklemin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Still in the clinch, Sklemin scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sklemin.
Sklemin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sklemin slowing the pace effectively.
Sklemin tries a body shot but Martin blocks it.
Sklemin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Martin is working Sklemin over against the cage.
Martin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sklemin lands a left hand.
Sklemin pushes off an throws an elbow but Martin leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Martin blocks an uppercut.
Our sources have told us that Martin has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Martin looking to throw knees to the head but Sklemin is blocking nicely.
Martin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Martin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Martin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sklemin throws an elbow but it misses.
Sklemin takes a knee right on the jaw!
Martin tries a knee to the head but Sklemin blocks it. #T3#
Martin takes an elbow to the temple.
Martin throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Sklemin.
Martin dodges an elbow strike from Sklemin.
Sklemin gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT2#
Jeez, Frank Martin's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Sklemin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Martin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sklemin is defending well for now.
Martin working aggressively here.
Martin trying to land knees to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Sklemin presses Martin against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Sklemin fails to land.
Sklemin can't find room to land a body shot as Martin controls the action.
Sklemin managing to block the knees to the body from Martin.
Sklemin throws a head punch that misses.
Martin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Martin tries to land a knee to the head but Sklemin blocks with his arms. #T4#
Sklemin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sklemin pushes Martin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Martin.
Martin has a couple of punches blocked by Sklemin.
Sklemin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Martin blocks an uppercut.
Martin blocking some punches.
Sklemin working aggressively here.
Martin misses with the head strike.
Martin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Martin unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A shot in the inside from Sklemin.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Martin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sklemin avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sklemin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Martin backwards.
Martin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sklemin avoids it.
Martin tries to land knees in the clinch but Sklemin avoids the damage to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Sklemin takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergey Sklemin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Frank Martin's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Sklemin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sklemin is looking to clinch but Martin is avoiding it.
A little feinted left hand from Martin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sklemin cracks Martin with an open hand slap.
Sklemin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Martin. #CL2#
Sklemin closes the distance and clinches.
Sklemin avoiding damage as Martin throws knees to the body.
Martin missing with knees to the body.
Martin missing with knees to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Sklemin as Martin tries to tie him up.
Martin tries to land a knee to the head but Sklemin blocks with his arms.
Martin lands a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martin looking to throw knees to the head but Sklemin is blocking nicely.
Martin unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Martin lands with a short shot to the head.
Martin missing with knees to the body.
Martin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Martin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sklemin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #T1#
With the fighters up against the cage, Sklemin throws an elbow but misses.
Sklemin managing to block the knees to the body from Martin.
Sklemin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Martin blocks an uppercut.
Sklemin is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Martin misses with some punches.
Martin misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sklemin.
A short uppercut from Sklemin.
A short right from Martin on the inside.
Sklemin misses with some punches.
Martin lands a right hand.
Sklemin misses with a punch on the inside.
Sergey Sklemin seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Martin. #T2#
Sklemin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Martin digs a right hand into Sklemin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sklemin's gas tank.
Sklemin managing to block the knees to the body from Martin.
Sklemin lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sklemin just leaning against Martin, taking a breather.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Martin.
Martin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sklemin avoids it.
Martin throws a head punch that misses.
Martin misses with a knee to the head.
Martin avoids the elbow strike from Sklemin, against the cage.
Martin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sklemin pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Martin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sklemin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Martin lands a left hand.
Sklemin lands with a left to the head.
Martin missing with knees to the body. #T3#
Sklemin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Martin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sklemin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sklemin has a couple of punches blocked by Martin.
Martin tries a knee to the head but Sklemin blocks it.
Martin blocks the elbow strike.
Martin blocks an elbow strike.
Martin being controlled against the cage.
Sklemin is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Sklemin receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Martin pushes Sklemin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sklemin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sklemin.
Sklemin lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T4#
Martin tries to work over Sklemin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Martin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Martin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Martin blocks an elbow strike from Sklemin.
Martin connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sklemin's face. #CUT#
It looks like Sergey Sklemin has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Martin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Martin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sklemin avoids it.
Martin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sklemin throws an elbow but misses.
Martin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sklemin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Martin blocks an elbow strike from Sklemin.
Martin landing knees to the head.
Sklemin throws a punch but it's blocked by Martin.
Sklemin misses with an elbow over the top.
Sklemin has a couple of punches blocked by Martin.
Martin missing with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Frank Martin will probably get the nod.
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##CL#
Martin closes the distance and pushes Sklemin back into the cage.
Martin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Martin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sklemin takes a knee to the side of the body.
Sklemin pushes Martin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sklemin lands a hook that snaps the head of Martin backwards.
Martin lands a right hand.
Nice body punch from Sklemin - that landed with a thud.
A short uppercut from Martin.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Martin.
Martin struggles to land a body shot inside as Sklemin controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Sklemin fails to land.
Sklemin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sklemin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sklemin lands on the inside with an uppercut.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Frank Martin's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Sergey Sklemin!

Event: EVO 310: Bashorov vs Orion
Date: Apr 22, 2017

#R1#
Sklemin looks to clinch
and Blake counters with a stiff right hand.
Sklemin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Blake.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sklemin misses with an uppercut
and Blake makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Sklemin really felt that one!
Sklemin looks to throw the jab but Blake is out of range.
Blake connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sklemin throws a shot from downtown. Blake moves away and avoids it.
Sklemin throws a right and a left that Blake avoids nicely.
Sklemin connects with a body shot that sends Blake's belly button to the back.
Sklemin misses with a wild body shot.
Blake throws a lazy right hand but Sklemin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Blake closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sklemin circles away.
Blake looks for the body kick but Sklemin saw that one coming.
Blake feints and then cracks Sklemin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sklemin down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blake misses with a hook.
Sklemin looks to land a left hand but Blake moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Blake was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Blake dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sklemin. That did some damage!
An inside leg kick from Blake misses.
Blake really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Blake throws a head kick that misses. #T1#
Sklemin blocks a head kick by Blake.
Sklemin punishes Blake's body with a nice straight punch.
Sklemin blocks a head kick by Blake.
A jab from Blake finds it's way through Sklemin's defenses.
Blake looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sklemin misses with a straight left. #KD#
Blake lands a big head kick that sends Sklemin tumbling to the mat! Blake takes a step backwards and waves Sklemin back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Sklemin is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blake thuds his shin into the meat of Sklemin's side.
Sklemin is still on wobbly legs! Can Blake finish him?
Sklemin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Blake can pounce on him.
Blake ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sklemin moves away.
Blake throws the left hand but Sklemin avoids the punch easily.
Sklemin lands with a right hand.
Blake cracks Sklemin with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Sklemin tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Blake pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Sklemin is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Edward Blake!
A relieved looking Edward Blake thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: EVO 03312017
Date: Mar 31, 2017

#R1#
Sklemin lunges at Pekkarinen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Pekkarinen's hand.
Sklemin connects with a body shot that sends Pekkarinen's belly button to the back.
Pekkarinen moves away from the strike by Sklemin.
A jab lands there for Pekkarinen.#CL2#
Pekkarinen moves into range and clinches up with Sklemin.
Sklemin 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.
Sklemin is looking to control Pekkarinen's arms but Pekkarinen gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sklemin has his back to the cage.
Sklemin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pekkarinen scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC#
Sklemin manages to break the clinch.
A thudding body kick lands there by Pekkarinen!
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Pekkarinen 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.
Pekkarinen misses with a kick to the body. #CL2#
Pekkarinen moves into range and clinches up with Sklemin.
Pekkarinen has a couple of punches blocked by Sklemin.
Pekkarinen misses with a punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Pekkarinen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pekkarinen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#TD2#
Pekkarinen feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Sklemin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pekkarinen throws a big right hand that misses.
Pekkarinen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pekkarinen is looking to work some ground and pound but Sklemin has wrist control.#T1#
Pekkarinen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pekkarinen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Pekkarinen with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pekkarinen postures up and lands a big shot to Sklemin's brow.
Sklemin trying to control the position here.
Pekkarinen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Pekkarinen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sklemin keeping full guard, as Pekkarinen tries to pass.
Pekkarinen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T2#
Pekkarinen wants to control from the top but Sklemin keeps moving.
Sklemin trying to keep a closed guard but Pekkarinen is proving a slippery customer.
Pekkarinen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pekkarinen throwing strikes from guard but Sklemin blocks nicely.
Pekkarinen cracks Sklemin with a solid left hand.
Pekkarinen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sklemin has momentary wrist control but Pekkarinen slips an elbow through the middle.
Pekkarinen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pekkarinen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sklemin works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3#
Pekkarinen trying to control but Sklemin is working from the bottom.
Sklemin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pekkarinen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Pekkarinen wants to control from the top but Sklemin keeps moving.
Pekkarinen working some strikes from top position.
Pekkarinen scoring with some ground and pound.
Pekkarinen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Sklemin is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Pekkarinen trying to control but Sklemin is working from the bottom. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sklemin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pekkarinen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Pekkarinen's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Pekkarinen wants to control from the top but Sklemin keeps moving.
Pekkarinen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sklemin is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Pekkarinen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pekkarinen trying to control but Sklemin is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Pekkarinen drives through with a takedown into Sklemin's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lauri Pekkarinen dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Sklemin misses with an uppercut.
Pekkarinen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sklemin.
Pekkarinen ducks under a wild hook from Sklemin.
Pekkarinen moves away from the strike by Sklemin.
Sklemin misses with a straight left.
Sklemin blocks a jab.
Sergey Sklemin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sklemin throws a series of punches but Pekkarinen moves out of range.
Pekkarinen misses with a wild combination.
Pekkarinen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Pekkarinen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pekkarinen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CL2#
Pekkarinen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC2#
Pekkarinen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sklemin throws a body shot but no joy.
Sklemin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T1#
Sklemin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Pekkarinen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sklemin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A jab from Sklemin misses.
Pekkarinen throws a right hand that misses
and Sklemin counters with a series of strikes. Pekkarinen will be more careful next time no doubt.
Sklemin throws a lazy right hand but Pekkarinen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pekkarinen.
Pekkarinen misses with a takedown attempt - Sklemin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sklemin moves out of range of the strikes.
Pekkarinen connects with a single shot there.
Sklemin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sklemin keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Pekkarinen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pekkarinen throws a lazy right hand but Sklemin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pekkarinen takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Pekkarinen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Pekkarinen throws a hook to the side of Sklemin's head but Sklemin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sklemin looks to land a right hand but Pekkarinen moved out of range.
Sklemin lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #CL2#
Pekkarinen rushes Sklemin and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Pekkarinen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pekkarinen misses with a head kick.
Sergey Sklemin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sklemin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sklemin misses with a wild combination.
Sklemin slips a jab from Pekkarinen.
Pekkarinen lands a jab to Sklemin's midsection.
Nice shot lands for Sklemin.
Sklemin missing with a left hand there. Pekkarinen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pekkarinen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sklemin lands an overhand right.#CL2#
Pekkarinen forces Sklemin back against the cage and clinches.
Sklemin is pushing Pekkarinen up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #T3#
Pekkarinen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sklemin backwards.
Pekkarinen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sklemin backwards.
Sklemin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pekkarinen's elbow.
Pekkarinen prevents Sklemin from breaking the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sklemin just misses with a elbow thrown towards Pekkarinen's brow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sklemin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC2#
Pekkarinen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pekkarinen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sklemin on the side of the head.
Pekkarinen slips a jab and a cross from Sklemin.
Pekkarinen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sklemin jabs at Pekkarinen's body.
Nice shot by Sklemin.
Pekkarinen works Sklemin's body with a nice hook.
Sklemin misses with a looping right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pekkarinen. Sklemin does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
Pekkarinen tries to bum rush Sklemin with a series of wild strikes but Sklemin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sklemin gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sergey Sklemin is winning the standup battle so far.
Sklemin throws a series of strikes that have Pekkarinen backpedaling.
Pekkarinen moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Sklemin tests Pekkarinen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pekkarinen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sklemin.
Sklemin is looking to counter punch.
Sklemin blocks a head kick by Pekkarinen.
Pekkarinen scores with a head kick. Sklemin tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#ROC2#
Sklemin is rocked!
Sklemin lands with an overhand left.
Oh Sklemin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL2#
Pekkarinen instigates a clinch.
Pekkarinen tries to throw a body punch but Sklemin avoids it by throwing Pekkarinen back against the cage.
Sklemin prevents the takedown attempt.
Sklemin seems to have got his legs back now.
Pekkarinen is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Sergey Sklemin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lauri Pekkarinen.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC2#
Pekkarinen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Pekkarinen 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 Sklemin has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sklemin and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#CL2#
Pekkarinen clinches.
Sklemin gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Lauri Pekkarinen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Sklemin pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CUT#
It looks like Lauri Pekkarinen has been cut.
Pekkarinen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pekkarinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sklemin was well out of range. Poor timing from Pekkarinen.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Sklemin!
Pekkarinen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sklemin misses with a two punch combination. #KD2#
Pekkarinen lands a big head kick that sends Sklemin tumbling to the mat! Pekkarinen takes a step backwards and waves Sklemin back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sklemin misses with a double jab
and Pekkarinen counters with a low kick, right behind Sklemin 's knee.
Pekkarinen fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Sklemin to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Sklemin looks to clinch but Pekkarinen throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Sklemin taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Lauri Pekkarinen!
After the fight, Lauri Pekkarinen 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: EVO 299:Juggernaut vs Joestar
Date: Feb 17, 2017

#R1#
Sklemin misses with a looping left.
Baba slips under a jab from Sklemin.
Baba let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Baba lands a two punch combo.
Sklemin misses with an uppercut.
Baba slips under a jab.
Baba takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Sklemin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Baba bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sklemin throws a jab when Baba was well out of range.
Baba takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A left and a right from Baba both land. Nice combination.
Sklemin 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baba is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sklemin.
Baba takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sklemin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Baba momentarily.
Baba throws out a loose jab but Sklemin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sklemin seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Some wild striking there from Baba.
Sklemin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Baba connects with a nice looking jab.
Baba moves forwards but Sklemin connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Baba throws a series of punches but Sklemin avoids them all with ease.
Sklemin misses with a wild body shot.
Sklemin fails to land with a series of punches.
It seemed like Baba was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sklemin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A lazy left from Baba finds it's target.#ROC2#
Sklemin is rocked!
Sklemin throws an off balance right hand
and Baba finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Oh Sklemin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jab, jab by Sklemin - just one landing.
Baba misses with a straight right.
Sklemin seems to have got his legs back now.
Baba moves away from the strike by Sklemin.
Baba slips a jab and a cross from Sklemin.
Sklemin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Baba 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baba takes a swing at Sklemin's ribcage but misses.
Baba comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Baba misses with a hook
and Sklemin counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Baba displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Sklemin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Baba. #T2#
Sklemin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sklemin misses with a double jab.
Sklemin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Baba doesn't seem bothered though.
An inside leg kick lands from Baba.
Baba takes one to the side of the head.
Sklemin misses with a hook
and Baba counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sklemin fails to land with a series of punches.
A swing and a miss from Sklemin.
Sklemin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sklemin thuds a left hand into Baba's body.
A slow jab from Sklemin misses its intended target.
Baba flicks out a counter leg kick but Sklemin steps away.
Baba scores with a jab to the body.
Sklemin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Baba.
A little feinted left hand from Sklemin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Baba uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sklemin.
It seemed like Baba was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sklemin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sklemin swings widly with a right hand
and Baba cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Sklemin lands a really nice looking cross but Baba seems unphased.
Sklemin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Baba throws an off balance right hand
and Sklemin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A left and a right from Sklemin both land. Nice combination.
Sklemin throws a jab but it's blocked by Baba.
Sklemin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sklemin throws a hook but Baba avoids it easily.
Sklemin throws a left and a right that both miss
and Baba counters with a stiff jab, followed by a cross and an uppercut! That's too much punishment for Sklemin to take - he tumbles to the canvas, blood pouring from his nose, barely conscious. That's the end of the fight! Great knockout by Baba!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Sinbad Baba!
A victorious Sinbad Baba thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: EVO 294
Date: Jan 28, 2017

#R1#
Garret cracks Sklemin with an open hand slap.#CL#
Garret closes the distance and clinches.
Sklemin tries to throw a body punch but Garret avoids it by throwing Sklemin back against the cage.
Garret fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Garret stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Garret manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Nice elbow from Garret. #CUT#
It looks like Sergey Sklemin has been cut.
Garret misses with a body punch.
Sklemin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Garret tries to work over Sklemin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Garret on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Garret. #ROC#
Sklemin is rocked!
Nice elbow from Garret.
Sklemin is still on wobbly legs! Can Garret finish him?
Garret just leaning against Sklemin, taking a breather.
Garret lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Sklemin to his knees! Garret keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pat Garret!
An out of breath Pat Garret thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Sergey Sklemin was interviewed post fight and said 'Just warming up in a new place...'.

Event: StrikeForce Union #40
Date: Dec 25, 2016

#R1#
Sklemin scores with a shot to the body.
Sklemin definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kullervo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sergey Sklemin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kullervo - that will leave a mark!
Kullervo just misses with a punch to the body.
Sklemin throws a big shot that misses.
Sklemin avoids the head kick by Kullervo.
Sklemin works Kullervo's body with a nice hook.
Kullervo slips under a jab from Sklemin.
Kullervo wants to clinch but Sklemin slips to the side
and Sklemin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sklemin tests Kullervo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kullervo swings for the body but Sklemin moves out of range.
Sklemin looks to score with a jab to the body but Kullervo is just out of range.
Kullervo let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kullervo throws a push kick but Sklemin slaps the foot to one side.
Sklemin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kullervo circles away quickly and effectively.
Kullervo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kullervo throws a body punch but Sklemin moves out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kullervo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kullervo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kullervo doesn't manage to clinch there - Sklemin circles away.
A counter left hand to the body from Sklemin misses its target.
Kullervo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kullervo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sklemin. #T1#
Kullervo throws a wild body kick that Sklemin sees coming a mile off.
Kullervo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CUT#
It looks like Kalle Kullervo has been cut.
Sklemin throws a combination that misses
and Sklemin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The fighters circling - Sklemin throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL2#
Kullervo clinches.
Kullervo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sklemin's elbow.
Sklemin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kullervo throws a punch but it's blocked by Sklemin.
Kullervo misses with some punches.
Sklemin is stalling here.
Kullervo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kullervo tries to throw a body punch but Sklemin avoids it by throwing Kullervo back against the cage. #T2#
Kullervo tries a body shot but Sklemin blocks it.
Kullervo misses with a punch on the inside.
Sklemin lands a nice uppercut.
Kullervo tries to work over Sklemin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A hook to the body from Kullervo.
Sklemin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kullervo's elbow.
Sklemin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sklemin misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sklemin gets through Kullervo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kullervo misses with a body punch.
Sklemin is trying to break free.
Kullervo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kullervo tries a body shot but Sklemin blocks it. #T3#
Kullervo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sklemin backwards.
Kullervo misses with a punch on the inside.
Sklemin takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kullervo.
Sklemin managing to block the knees to the body from Kullervo.
Kullervo misses with a punch on the inside.
Kullervo blocks a body shot from Sklemin. #BC#
Sklemin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Sklemin tries to keep at a distance but Kullervo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sklemin avoids a wild elbow strike from Kullervo.
Sklemin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kullervo is leaning against Sklemin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T4#
Kullervo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sklemin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kullervos head.
Kullervo tries to work over Sklemin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Sklemin manages to break the clinch.
Kullervo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sklemin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kullervo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kullervo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kullervo has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sklemin blocks a head kick by Kullervo.
Sklemin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kullervo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Sklemin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kullervo ducks under a wild hook from Sklemin.
Sklemin throws a big shot that misses.
Kullervo wants to counter the offense by Sklemin and move into the clinch position.
Kullervo jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sklemin takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Sklemin looks to land a right hand but Kullervo moved out of range.
Kullervo avoids a punch combination nicely.
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 Sergey Sklemin will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kalle Kullervo's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Kullervo misses with a body shot.
Sklemin takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A slow jab from Kullervo misses its intended target.
Sklemin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sklemin throws a right hand that misses
and Kullervo counters with a nice body shot.
Kullervo scores with the left hand. Sklemin knows he should have avoided that one.
Sklemin takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Kullervo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sklemin works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sklemin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kullervo.
Sklemin is looking to counter punch.
Kullervo looks to land a right hand but Sklemin moved out of range.
A big right from Sklemin misses.
Kullervo walks into a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sklemin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sklemin throws a poor cross that misses
and Kullervo counters with a nice body shot.
Sergey Sklemin is winning the standup battle so far.
Kullervo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kullervo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sklemin throws out the jab.
Kullervo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sklemin.#T1#
A punch combination from Sklemin misses.
Sergey Sklemin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kullervo delivers a nice body kick.
Sklemin on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kullervo misses the shot to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Sklemin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sklemin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kullervo.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sklemin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kullervo is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sklemin rather than just go for the knockout.
Sklemin misses with an uppercut
and Kullervo counters with a nice body shot.
Kullervo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sklemin.
Kullervo slips a straight right by Sklemin.
Sklemin throws an overhand right that lands on Kullervo's shoulder, as Kullervo tries to avoid the shot.
Sklemin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sklemin throws a right hand that misses
and Sklemin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sklemin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sklemin lands a jab to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kullervo moves away from the strike by Sklemin.
Kullervo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sklemin.
Sklemin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T2#
Kullervo throws a hook but Sklemin avoids it easily.
A punch combination from Sklemin misses.
Kullervo throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sklemin swats away the attempt to clinch by Kullervo.
Kullervo lands with a shot to the body.
Kullervo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kullervo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sklemin.
Kullervo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kullervo lands an overhand right.
Sklemin scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kullervo swings for the body but Sklemin moves out of range.
Kullervo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kullervo just misses with a punch to the body.
Kullervo scores with a body shot. #T3#
Jab by Kullervo.
A punch combination from Sklemin misses.
Sklemin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kullervo misses with a body shot.
Kullervo misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sklemin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kullervo.
Kullervo scores with a kick to the midsection.
Kullervo misses with a kick to the body
and Sklemin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sklemin throws a series of punches but Kullervo moves out of range.
Sklemin moves out of range of the body kick.
Kullervo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sklemin misses with a hook. Kullervo ducked under it nicely.
Kullervo connects with a nice looking jab.
Kullervo throws a lazy head kick
and Sklemin makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sklemin slips under a jab.
Sklemin loads up on a big right hand but Kullervo slips the punch.
Kullervo misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Sklemin lands with a shot to the body.
Kullervo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sklemin scores with a nice right hand.
Sklemin rushes Kullervo with punches - Kullervo moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Kullervo goes down! Sklemin follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sergey Sklemin!
Sergey Sklemin is the new middleweight champion!
A relieved looking Sergey Sklemin thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: StrikeForce Union #37
Date: Dec 04, 2016

#R1#
Sklemin throws a good cross that connects.
Sklemin's jab looks to have found its range, popping Agnarsson under the eye.
Sklemin lands a really nice looking cross but Agnarsson seems unphased.
Sklemin lands a really nice looking cross but Agnarsson seems unphased.
A slow jab from Sklemin misses its intended target.
Agnarsson looks to land a right hand but Sklemin moved out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Sklemin misses the target.
Agnarsson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Agnarsson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sklemin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Agnarsson throwing a counter right hand but Sklemin manages to avoid it.
Sklemin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sklemin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Agnarsson counters with a stiff right hand.
Sklemin scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sklemin jabs Agnarsson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sklemin has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Sklemin lands a nice hook to Agnarsson's body. Agnarsson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Sklemin misses the target.
Sklemin lands with a nice combination. Agnarsson backs away looking to recover.
Agnarsson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #ROC2#
Agnarsson is rocked!#T1#
Sklemin connects with a body shot.
A shot to the liver by Sklemin. Beautiful body shot.
Sklemin lands an overhand right.
Oh Agnarsson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Agnarsson leaves his chin hanging out and Sklemin seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Agnarsson crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sergey Sklemin!

Event: StrikeForce Union #36
Date: Nov 27, 2016

#R1#
Yew displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sklemin throws out the jab.
Sergey Sklemin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sklemin takes a jab right on the kisser.
Yew darts in trying to clinch
and Yew takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Yew slips under a jab from Sklemin.
Yew swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sklemin lands with a good body shot.
Sklemin slips a straight right by Yew.
Yew moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Yew misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Sklemin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Yew missing with a left hand there. Sklemin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Yew uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sklemin.
Yew is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sklemin.
Sklemin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sklemin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T1#
Left hook, right uppercut from Sklemin.
Yew misses with a hook
and Sklemin counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Yew ducks under a wild hook from Sklemin.
Sklemin takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sklemin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yew.
Sklemin lands a right hook to the body.
Sklemin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yew ducks under a wild hook from Sklemin.
Sklemin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Sklemin. That snapped Yew's head back. #CL#
Yew closes the distance and clinches.
Yew doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Sklemin breaks from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yew takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T2#
Sklemin connects with a right hand. Yew shakes it off.
Sklemin slips under a jab from Yew.
Sklemin moves out of range as Yew strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sklemin! But no joy.
Yew throws a poor cross that misses
and Sklemin counters with a stiff right hand.
Yew throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sklemin throws a jab when Yew was well out of range.
Yew takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Yew bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sklemin's head backwards.
Sklemin misses with a double jab.
Yew throws a hook but Sklemin blocks it.
Sklemin is looking for the big counter here.
Sklemin tests Yew's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sklemin misses with a series of wild punches.
Sklemin dodges the punch combination from Yew. #T3#
Yew misses with a wild body shot.
Yew waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sklemin.
It seemed like Sklemin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Yew darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Yew drops Sklemin with a naaaaasty hook - Sklemin is in real trouble here! Yew dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yef Yew!
Yef Yew retains his middleweight title!
An out of breath Yef Yew thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: StrikeForce Union #33
Date: Nov 06, 2016

#R1#
Sklemin misses with a double jab.
A combination from Sklemin does no damage.
Agnarsson loads up on a big right hand but Sklemin slips the punch.
Sklemin misses with the combination.
Agnarsson is looking to counter punch.
Agnarsson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Agnarsson jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Agnarsson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sklemin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sklemin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sklemin is looking to score with low kicks.
A lazy left from Sklemin finds it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sklemin scores with a jab. Agnarsson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Agnarsson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sergey Sklemin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Agnarsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Sklemin is just out of range.
Sklemin lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sklemin lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #T1#
Agnarsson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sklemin.
Agnarsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Sklemin. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sklemin.
Sklemin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Agnarsson punishes Sklemin's body with a nice straight punch.
A jab from Sklemin does it's job there.
Sklemin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sklemin lunges at Agnarsson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Agnarsson's hand.
Agnarsson swings for the body but Sklemin moves out of range.
Sklemin cracks a nice hook into Agnarsson's ribs.
Agnarsson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sklemin.
Sklemin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Agnarsson momentarily.
Sklemin swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sklemin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Agnarsson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sklemin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Agnarsson.
Sklemin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Agnarsson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sklemin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Agnarsson.
Sklemin lands a jab to Agnarsson's midsection.
Agnarsson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Sklemin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sklemin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Agnarsson loads up on a big right hand but Sklemin slips the punch.
Sklemin throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T3#
Sklemin throws a hook but Agnarsson blocks it.
Agnarsson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Agnarsson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sklemin connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Agnarsson scrambles back to his feet.
A jab from Agnarsson misses.
Sklemin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Agnarsson misses with a jab to the body
and Sklemin counters with a straight right hand.
Sklemin shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sklemin misses with a few strikes there.
Agnarsson misses with a kick to the body.
Agnarsson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sklemin throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Agnarsson on the side of the head.
Sklemin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Agnarsson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Agnarsson is looking to counter punch.
Agnarsson walks into a stiff left hand from Sklemin.
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!
Agnarsson slips a jab from Sklemin.#T4#
Sklemin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Agnarsson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Agnarsson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sklemin missing with a left hand there. Agnarsson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sklemin connects with a right hand. Agnarsson shakes it off.
Sklemin works the jab nicely.
Sklemin misses with a looping left.
Agnarsson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Agnarsson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sklemin swinging wildly here. #KD#
Agnarsson sends Sklemin crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Agnarsson is motioning to the referee to let Sklemin up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#
Sklemin is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sklemin throws an off balance right hand
and Agnarsson counters with a right hand from hell and Sklemin is out cold! A vicious knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bjarni Agnarsson!

Event: StrikeForce Union #30
Date: Oct 16, 2016

#R1#
Sloppy strikes from Sklemin. Those never looked like landing.
Winston feints the counter takedown.
Winston misses the shot to the body.
Winston gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sklemin misses the shot to the body.
Winston changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Winston shoots in for a takedown but Sklemin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Winston dives in for a single leg takedown but Sklemin sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Sklemin misses with a looping left.
Winston throws a body shot but no joy.
Winston's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sklemin connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Winston scrambles back to his feet.
Sklemin throws a big shot that misses.
Sklemin has been working on his boxing with his coaches at St Petersburg MMA Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Winston moves away from the strike by Sklemin.
Winston is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #TD2#
Winston looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Winston throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Winston wants to control but Sklemin is keeping him busy.
Winston not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Winston drops an elbow to the side of Sklemin's head. #T1#
Sklemin is looking to escape.
Winston throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Sklemin to regain full guard.
Winston loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sklemin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Winston postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Winston lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Winston trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Winston throws an elbow that misses. Sklemin uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Winston's guard. Nice move by Sklemin!#REVR#
Sklemin postures up.
Winston has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Diamond Warrior Club. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB2#
Winston working for a triangle but Sklemin defends it easily. #T2##SUB2#
Winston has his feet on Sklemin's thighs here. He's pushed Sklemin off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Sklemin screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Harry Winston!
Harry Winston is the new middleweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Harry Winston started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: StrikeForce Union #25
Date: Sep 11, 2016

#R1#
Sklemin lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Pera backs up against the cage. #CUT2#
It looks like Pekka Pera has been cut.
Sklemin connects with the punch.
Sklemin misses with a hook.
Sklemin looks to throw the jab but Pera is out of range.
Sklemin scores with a three punch combo!
Sklemin 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.
Sklemin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sklemin misses the body punch
and Pera counters with a nice uppercut.
Sklemin lands with a cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sklemin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pera sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pera takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sklemin scores with a hook.
Sklemin just misses with a punch to the body.
Pera misses with a right hand
and Sklemin counters with a nice body shot.
Sklemin connects with a body shot that sends Pera's belly button to the back.
Sklemin digs a good hook to Pera's body.
Pera wants to clinch.#T1#
Pera tries to land a leg kick but Sklemin saw it coming and moves away.
Sklemin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pera.
Sklemin throws an overhand right that lands on Pera's shoulder, as Pera tries to avoid the shot. #TD#
Pera shoots in and gets a takedown into Sklemin's guard.#ES2#
Sklemin has his feet on Pera's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Pera motions for Sklemin to come forward. Pera throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sklemin lands with a shot to the body.
Sklemin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Pera has time to react.
Sklemin avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sklemin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Pera clinches.
Pera goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sklemin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pera.
Sklemin blocking some punches. #T2#
Sklemin wants to break the clinch but can't.
A head punch on the inside from Pera fails to land.
Pera fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pera misses with some punches.
Pera misses with some punches.
Pera lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sklemin tries to break free but Pera pushes him back against the cage.
Sklemin has Pera pushed against the cage.
Sklemin has had enough of the clinch but Pera keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Sklemin breaks from the clinch.
Sklemin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pera.
Pera is looking to slow Sklemin down with leg kicks.
Pera gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Pera, right into the meat. #T3#
Pera tries a low kick but Sklemin avoids it.
Pera lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sklemin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pera can pounce on him.
Sklemin has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Pera looks to score with a jab to the body but Sklemin is just out of range.
Pera throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sklemin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pera tries to clinch up but Sklemin circles away and keeps his distance.
Sklemin throws a right hand that misses #CL#
and Pera moves into the clinch.
Sklemin wants to break free but Pera has control. #BC2#
Sklemin breaks the clinch.
Sklemin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Pera on the side of the head.
Pera walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sklemin takes a swing at Pera's ribcage but misses.
Sergey Sklemin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sklemin lands with a straight right. Pera didn't see that one coming.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pera.
Sklemin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pera was well out of range. Poor timing from Sklemin.
Sklemin throws a right hand that Pera ducks under and follows up with a left that Pera also avoids with ease.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sklemin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sergey Sklemin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sklemin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sklemin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pera. Sklemin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pera throws the left hand but Sklemin avoids the punch easily.
Pera throws a leg kick
and Sklemin counters with a nice uppercut.
Sklemin scores with a jab to the head.
Pera tries to land a leg kick but Sklemin saw it coming and moves away.
Sklemin is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Sklemin thuds his right hand into Pera's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sklemin scores with a crisp jab that stopped Pera in his tracks. #CUT2#
Pekka Pera's cut is getting worse.
Sklemin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Donk. Sklemin catches Pera right on the button with a cross.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pera is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sklemin ducks under a wild hook from Pera.
Pera has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pera there as he acknowledges the shot.
A clash of legs there as Sklemin blocks the low kick.
Sklemin throws out a counter right but Pera avoids it with no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergey Sklemin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pekka Pera'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#
Sklemin scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Sklemin lands with a nice body punch.
Pera thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Sklemin if he has to take too many more of those.
Sklemin fails to land with a series of punches.
Sklemin lands a nice shot that snaps Pera's head back.
Sklemin walks into a jab.
Pera scores with a sloppy right hand. Sklemin should have avoided that one.
Sklemin checks a leg kick nicely.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Pera.
Pera takes one on the button.
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!
Sklemin 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.
Sklemin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little jabbing left from Sklemin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pera swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A nice side step and Sklemin releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sklemin lands a nice looking body shot.
Pera misses with a low kick.
Sklemin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sklemin swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Pera drops his hands momentarily and Sklemin takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Pera throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sklemin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Pera throws a body shot but no joy.
Sklemin lands a nice shot to the body.
Pera ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sklemin moves away.
Pera with a poor takedown
and Sklemin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice straight punches there by Sklemin. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sklemin.
Sklemin with a hook.
Pera misses the jab.
Sklemin unleashes a big counter combination but Pera bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Sklemin keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sklemin cracks Pera with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sklemin scores with a crisp jab that stopped Pera in his tracks. #CUT2#
Pekka Pera's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Pera looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Pera attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Pera fails to land the takedown.
Sklemin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T2#
Sklemin jabs Pera to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Pera showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sklemin.
Pera just misses with a punch to the body.
Pera gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sklemin.
Sklemin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pera was well out of range. Poor timing from Sklemin.
Pera walks into a straight right hand from Sklemin.
Sklemin lands a nice shot to the body. #TD#
Pera shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Sklemin is looking to escape.
Sklemin wants to control but Pera is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3#
Pera is looking to take a break and control but Sklemin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sklemin is trying to stand back up but Pera is controlling him
Pera looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Sklemin with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Nice strikes from Pera there.
Pera thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Pera uses his free foot to push down on Sklemin's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Sklemin.
Pera looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here. #T4#
Sklemin is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Pera scoring with strikes but Sklemin is staying in there.
Pera looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Pekka Pera overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The referee warns Sklemin that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Sklemin prevents any damage by holding on tight.
Pera in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
BOOM! Pera connects with a massive shot to the dome! #ROC#
Sklemin is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
BOOM! Pera connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Sklemin is still in real trouble! Can Pera finish him?
Pera cracks Sklemin with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Sergey Sklemin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Pekka Pera'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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Sklemin lands with an overhand left.
Sklemin seems to have recovered his senses.
Sklemin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pera misses with a low kick.
Sklemin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Pera swings widly with a right hand
letting Sklemin counter with a right hand.
Sklemin cracks Pera with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sklemin looks to score with a jab to the body but Pera is just out of range.
Sklemin lands with a nice body punch.
Pera throws a leg kick but Sklemin moved away.
Good work by Sklemin as he checks the leg kick.#TD#
Pera throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Sklemin was covering up waiting for the punch and Pera finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES2#
Sklemin pushes Pera off and gets back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pera wants to clinch up but Sklemin keeps it at a distance.
Sklemin takes a swing at Pera's ribcage but misses.
As Sklemin backs away, Pera returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T1#
Sklemin misses the jab.
Sklemin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pera.
Pera looks to land a right hand but Sklemin moved out of range.
Sklemin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pera.#TD#
Pera is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Sklemin's half guard.#ES2#
Sklemin kicks Pera off and gets back to his feet.
Sklemin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Pera ducks right into an uppercut from Sklemin.
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!
Sklemin throws a hook but Pera avoids it easily.
Pera uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sklemin.
Pera ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice body punch from Sklemin.
Sklemin throws a jab but it's blocked by Pera.
Pekka Pera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Pera changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sklemin tries to avoid it but Pera manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sklemin to the ground. Sklemin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Pera slips under a jab.
Pera misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Sklemin counter with a right hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Sklemin. That snapped Pera's head back.
Pera is looking to clinch.
Sklemin throws out a counter right but Pera avoids it with no problem.
Sklemin tries to bum rush Pera with a series of wild strikes but Pera uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL#
Pera takes the fight into the clinch.
Sklemin blocks a body shot from Pera.
Sklemin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Peras head.
Sklemin blocks an uppercut.
Pera scores with a shot to the side of Sklemin's head.
Pera misses with a hook from the clinch.
A body shot lands from Pera. #T3#
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Pera misses with some punches. #BC2#
Sklemin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sklemin lands with a cross. #CUT2#
Jeez, Pekka Pera's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
A low kick from Pera is predictable there
enabling Sklemin to counter with a crisp jab.
Sklemin throws a body punch but Pera moves out of range.
A good leg kick by Pera.
Sklemin lands with a hook. Pera tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sklemin misses with a left hand #CL#
and Pera counters by moving into the clinch.
Sergey Sklemin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Pera keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sklemin's efforts to push away.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Pera struggles to land a body shot inside as Sklemin controls his hands. #T4##BC2#
Sklemin breaks from the clinch. #TD#
Pera gets the takedown into side control.
We've been hearing that Pera has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pera is chipping away with strikes.
Sklemin regains half guard, as Pera was trying to land strikes.
Sklemin gets back to full guard. #SUB2#
Pera is posturing up here but Sklemin has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Pera tries to roll out but it's too tight and Pera has to tap! Slick submission there by Sklemin!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sergey Sklemin!
A very excited looking Sergey Sklemin 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: StrikeForce Union #18
Date: Jul 23, 2016

#R1#
Kush throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Sklemin misses its target.
Kush is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sklemin 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.
Kush looks for a takedown but Sklemin sprawls well.
Sklemin takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kush uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sklemin.
Sklemin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kush has time to react.
Sklemin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sklemin is looking for a counter combo.
Sklemin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kush uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sklemin.
Sklemin digs a good body shot into Kush's ribs.
Sklemin lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#KD#
Sklemin lands a left and a right that send Kush crashing to the mat, dazed. Sklemin thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT#
It looks like Bubba Kush has been cut.
Sergey Sklemin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sklemin lands with an overhand left.#ROC#
Kush is rocked!
Kush walks straight into a right hand from Sklemin - that's dropped him! Sklemin jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Kush from any more punishment! Kush complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Sergey Sklemin!
Sergey Sklemin retains his middleweight title!
Sergey Sklemin 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: StrikeForce Union #16
Date: Jul 09, 2016

#R1#
Winston changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sklemin tries to avoid it but Winston manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sklemin to the ground. Sklemin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Winston misses with a body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Sklemin there.
Sklemin punishes Winston's body with a nice straight punch.
We've been informed that Winston 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.
Winston ducks under a wild hook from Sklemin.
Sklemin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Winston throws out the jab.
Winston with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sklemin to score with a decent uppercut.
Sklemin leaves Winston with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Winston throws a big shot that misses.
Winston changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sklemin tries to avoid it but Winston manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sklemin to the ground. Sklemin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sergey Sklemin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harry Winston.
Sklemin misses with a looping left.
Winston just misses with a punch to the body.
A big left from Sklemin misses.
Sklemin cracks Winston with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sklemin scores with the left hand. Winston knows he should have avoided that one.
Sklemin is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sklemin throws a jab but it's blocked by Winston.
Winston throws a sloppy body shot
and Sklemin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A jab from Sklemin finds it's way through Winston's defenses. #ROC#
Winston is rocked!#T1#
Sklemin rushes Winston with punches - Winston moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Winston goes down! Sklemin follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sergey Sklemin!
During a confident post fight interview, Sergey Sklemin thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: StrikeForce Union #9
Date: Apr 16, 2016

#R1#
Winston tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sklemin swivels and escapes.
Sklemin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A left lands for Sklemin.
Winston on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sklemin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sklemin jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sklemin's jab looks to have found its range, popping Winston under the eye.
A punch combination from Sklemin misses.
Sklemin scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#ROC2#
Winston is rocked!
Sklemin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Winston on the side of the head.
Oh Winston 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.
Winston darts in looking for a takedown but Sklemin gets double underhooks and turns Winston into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harry Winston. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Sklemin! Winston is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sergey Sklemin!
Sergey Sklemin is the new middleweight champion!
Sergey Sklemin decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you.

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