Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: MMAHelsinki - 177
Date: May 06, 2018

#R1#
Thorn uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bugurtov has time to react.
A punch combination from Thorn misses.
Bugurtov is looking to clinch but Thorn is avoiding it.
Bugurtov misses with a series of wild punches.
Bugurtov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thorn.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thorn. Bugurtov does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab from Bugurtov finds it's way through Thorn's defenses.
Bugurt Bugurtov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thorn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bugurtov ducks right into an uppercut from Thorn.
Bugurtov misses with a double jab.
Thorn looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bugurtov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Thorn throws a leg kick that misses.
A good leg kick by Thorn.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thorn throws a nice outside leg kick.
Thorn throws a nice outside leg kick.
Thorn looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A solid leg kick lands there for Thorn.
Bugurtov throws a nice looking combination but Thorn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
No joy there for Bugurtov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bugurtov gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T1#
Bugurtov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thorn moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Thorn looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #TD#
Bugurtov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Thorn is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Bugurtov is controlling him well.
Bugurtov creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Thorn sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Thorn tries to bench press Bugurtov off him but Bugurtov keeps the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thorn wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Bugurtov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Thorn has escaped the position, nice work there.
Thorn is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bugurtov off and has taken his back!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bugurtov is trapped and Thorn is scoring with shots to the head and body. #T2#
Thorn is not going to allow Bugurtov to sit and survive in this position.
Thorn is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Bugurtov trying to control the hands but Thorn won't let him.
Thorn throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Thorn thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Thorn cracks Bugurtov with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Bugurtov from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Thorn missing with strikes from the back.
Thorn scores with punches from the back.
Thorn controls the position.#T3#
Bugurtov rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Thorn misses with a head shot. Bugurtov uses the momentum to regain guard.
Thorn must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Thorn preventing the sweep.
Bugurtov keeping moving, preventing Thorn from controlling successfully.
Bugurtov has a closed guard, preventing Thorn from standing up. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Bugurtov manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Thorn blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Thorn.
Bugurtov misses with an elbow over the top.#BC2#
Thorn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A swing and a miss from Thorn.
Thorn throws a push kick but Bugurtov slaps the foot to one side.
Bugurtov lands a body shot.
Bugurtov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Thorn swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bugurtov misses the jab.
A combination from Thorn does no damage.
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!
Thorn cracks Bugurtov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Thorn lands with a good body shot.
Thorn feints and then cracks Bugurtov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bugurtov down.
Bugurtov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bugurtov walks into a jab.
Thorn needs to keep his hands up - Bugurtov had a free shot at his head there.
Thorn lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thorn swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Damien Thorn dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Bugurtov misses with a combination
and Thorn makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#CL#
Bugurtov rushes Thorn and presses him up against the cage.
Thorn is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Thorn stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short uppercut from Thorn.
Thorn digs a right hand into Bugurtov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bugurtov's gas tank.
Bugurtov has had enough of the clinch but Thorn keeps him there for the moment.
Thorn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Thorn lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bugurtov or not.
Thorn lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC2#
Thorn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#KD2#
Thorn feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Bugurtov sprawling to the canvas! Bugurtov rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Thorn finish him?! #ROC2#
Bugurtov is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A solid leg kick lands there for Thorn.
Oh Bugurtov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Thorn jabs Bugurtov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bugurtov seems to have got his legs back now.
Thorn throws an overhand right that drops Bugurtov like a sack of potatoes! Thorn dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Damien Thorn!
After the fight, Damien Thorn 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: MMAHelsinki - 172
Date: Mar 31, 2018

#R1#
Holmes uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bugurtov fails to land with a series of punches.
Bugurtov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Holmes. Holmes circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#TD2#
Bugurtov gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Holmes to score an easy takedown into full guard.#ES#
Bugurtov pushes Holmes off and scrambles back to his feet.
Bugurtov slips under a jab from Holmes.
Bugurtov appears to be looking for a big counter.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bugurtov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Holmes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bugurtov.
Bugurtov throws a big counter combination but Holmes scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Bugurtov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bugurtov looks to land a combination but Holmes avoids it well.
Bugurtov sizes up Holmes with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CL#
Bugurtov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bugurtov cracks Holmes with a nice body shot.
Holmes tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #T1##BC#
Bugurtov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bugurtov scores with a three punch combo!
Bugurtov fails to land with a series of punches.
Holmes walks into a stiff left hand from Bugurtov.#KD#
Oooh a lovely combination from Bugurtov sends Holmes down but not out. Bugurtov dives into side control looking to finish. #ROC#
Holmes is rocked!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
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!
Bugurtov works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Holmes is still in real trouble! Can Bugurtov finish him?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Holmes is looking for a sweep.
Bugurtov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Holmes looks to move to half guard but instead Bugurtov has passed into mount! Damn!
Holmes seems to have recovered his senses.
Bugurtov looking to control but Holmes is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Holmes tries to hold on but Bugurtov postures up.
Holmes is in all sorts of trouble here.
Holmes is bucking up trying to escape but Bugurtov cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Bugurtov in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas. #T2#
Holmes tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Holmes 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.
Holmes is still trying to improve position.
Bugurtov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Holmes is looking to escape.
Holmes tries to hold on but Bugurtov pushes him away.
Bugurtov landing shots from mount.
Bugurtov tries to control but Holmes wriggling away.
Holmes tries to reverse the position but Bugurtov maintains control.#T3#
Bugurtov looking to finish Holmes with some ground and pound. This is bad for Holmes!
Holmes keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Bugurtov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Holmes is wriggling around trying to escape.
Holmes regains half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bugurtov lands a nice short elbow.
Holmes trying to control from the bottom.
Holmes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Holmes makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Holmes.#T4#
Holmes bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bugurtov's guard. #REVB#
Bugurtov pulls Holmes in to control the position.
Bugurtov keeping moving, preventing Holmes from controlling successfully.
Bugurtov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Bugurtov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Holmes is one step ahead there.
Holmes wants to control from the top but Bugurtov keeps moving.
Holmes wants to pass the guard but Bugurtov is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bugurt Bugurtov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Bugurtov moves in looking to clinch but Holmes pushes him off.
Bugurtov feints a jab promting Holmes to slip. Bugurtov then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Holmes slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Holmes is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bugurtov.
Bugurtov looks to land a combination. Holmes sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Nice straight punches there by Bugurtov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bugurtov.
Bugurt Bugurtov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#KD#
Bugurtov drops Holmes with a left and a right! Oh, Holmes is hurt - Bugurtov dives into side control looking to finish!
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!
Holmes wants to control but Bugurtov postures up.
Holmes is not content to let Bugurtov control the position.
Holmes is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bugurtov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Bugurtov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Holmes wants to control but Bugurtov is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T1#
Holmes is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Bugurtov connects with a nice short shot to Holmes's temple.
Holmes is trying to maintain the position but Bugurtov is very close to passing his half guard.
Bugurtov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Bugurtov connects with a nice short shot to Holmes's temple.
Bugurtov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Holmes gets full guard.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Holmes controls Bugurtov momentarily but Bugurtov frees himself.
Bugurtov stays in close to Holmes's body and controls the position.
Holmes is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB2#
Holmes is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bugurtov is aware though and is defending well.
Bugurt Bugurtov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Holmes looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bugurtov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Bugurtov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Holmes can do to turn this around?
Holmes is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Bugurtov is positioning himself well to prevent Holmes advancing to mount. #T3#
Bugurtov is trying to maintain the position but Holmes is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Holmes is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
Holmes is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bugurtov regains full guard. Nicely done. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Holmes trying to control but Bugurtov is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Holmes drops back, looking for a kneebar! Bugurtov looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Bugurtov looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Bugurtov! #REVR#
Holmes tries to improve position but can't.
Holmes is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Bugurtov is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Holmes bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Bugurtov keeping moving, preventing Holmes from controlling successfully.
Holmes looking to pass the guard.
Bugurtov trying to control the position. #SUB2#
Holmes drops back looking for a leg! Bugurtov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bugurtov manages to kick Holmes off! Holmes jumps back into Bugurtov's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bugurt Bugurtov dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Holmes throws a looping overhand right but Bugurtov ducks down to avoid it.
Bugurtov misses with a body shot.
Holmes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Some wild striking there from Bugurtov.
Holmes tries to counter by closing the distance.
Bugurtov tries to clinch but Holmes is having none of it.
Bugurtov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Holmes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bugurtov throws a nice looking combination but Holmes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bugurtov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bugurtov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Bugurtov misses.
Bugurtov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Holmes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Bugurtov gets the takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Holmes tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T1#
Bugurtov is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Holmes's shoulder. That is not cool.
Holmes is looking to regain half guard here but Bugurtov keeps moving and retains side control.
Bugurtov scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Holmes to see if he's OK.
Holmes is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Holmes is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Holmes keeps trying to improve his position.
Holmes tries to control but Bugurtov manages to take his back.
Holmes is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight. #T2#
Bugurtov lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Holmes tries to break free.
Good control from Bugurtov.
Holmes tries to roll but Bugurtov sticks to his back.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Holmes tries to roll but Bugurtov sticks to his back.
Bugurtov slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Holmes tries to escape the position. #T3#
Holmes really must keep his cool here. He's controlling one of Bugurtov's hands and whilst he does that, he's got a chance of escaping the position.
Bugurtov controls the action.
Bugurtov not allowing Holmes to control his hands.
Bugurt Bugurtov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Holmes can't escape the position.
Hank Holmes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bugurtov controlling from the back.
Bugurtov softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Holmes can't escape the position.
Holmes trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Bugurtov has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Holmes's body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Holmes tries to escape the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bugurt Bugurtov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bugurtov 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bugurt Bugurtov!
After the big win, Bugurt Bugurtov made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Sin City Allstars and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 169
Date: Mar 03, 2018

#R1#
Stuckey misses with a head kick. #CL2#
Stuckey clinches with his opponent.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Bugurtov looking to stall.
Stuckey tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stuckey lands a body shot in the clinch.
Stuckey fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bugurtov swings wildly with an uppercut but Stuckey uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Bugurtov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stuckey lets loose with a powerful body kick. Bugurtov will feel that in the morning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Bugurtov misses
and Stuckey connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stuckey misses with a head kick.
Bugurtov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bugurtov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stuckey.#T1#
Stuckey will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #CL2#
Stuckey forces Bugurtov back against the cage and clinches.
Bugurtov works on Stuckey's body with a couple of short punches.
A short left from Stuckey.
Our sources have told us that Bugurtov has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.#BC#
Bugurtov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stuckey throws a looping overhand right but Bugurtov ducks down to avoid it. #CL2#
Stuckey closes the distance and pushes Bugurtov back into the cage.
Stuckey scores with a shoulder strike.
Bugurtov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stuckey tries to throw a body punch but Bugurtov avoids it by throwing Stuckey back against the cage.
Stuckey misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stuckey.
Stuckey tries to work over Bugurtov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bugurtov just leaning against Stuckey, taking a breather.
Stuckey scores with a hook to the body.
Stuckey lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bugurtov backwards.
Stuckey tries to throw a body punch but Bugurtov avoids it by throwing Stuckey back against the cage.
A hook to the body from Stuckey.
Bugurtov is breathing heavily.#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!
Bugurtov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stuckey's elbow.
Stuckey digs a right hand underneath Bugurtov's ribcage. Bugurtov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Stuckey digs a right hand into Bugurtov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bugurtov's gas tank.
Stuckey lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bugurtov backwards.
Bugurtov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Stuckey digs a right hand underneath Bugurtov's ribcage. Bugurtov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A nice right hand lands inside from Stuckey.
Stuckey misses with a body punch.
Stuckey lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bugurtov.
Still in the clinch, Stuckey scores with a nice short uppercut.
Stuckey lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #ROC2#
Bugurtov is rocked!
Stuckey lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bugurtov backwards.
Oh Bugurtov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stuckey creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Bugurtov's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Bugurtov drops to his knees and Stuckey pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ray Stuckey!
Ray Stuckey took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, WarHorse Fightwear for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 167
Date: Feb 17, 2018

#R1##TD#
Bugurtov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB2#
Bugurtov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Holmes seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Holmes has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Bugurtov should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Holmes has tightened it up now! Bugurtov should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Hank Holmes!
A less than humble Hank Holmes misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 161
Date: Jan 06, 2018

#R1#
Klice lands with an uppercut that bounces Bugurtov off the cage and back into range.
Bugurtov lands with an uppercut that bounces Klice off the cage and back into range.
Bugurtov lands a high kick!
Klice throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bugurtov.
Bugurtov throws a body kick that misses.
Klice was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Klice connects with a single shot there.
Bugurtov takes a swing at Klice's ribcage but misses.
Bugurtov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Klice moves away.
Bugurtov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Klice backs up against the cage.
Klice digs a good body shot into Bugurtov's ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Bugurtov misses.
Klice throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bugurtov.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bugurtov. Klice does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Klice on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bugurtov throws a leg kick but Klice checks it. #T1#
Bugurtov throws a wild body kick that Klice sees coming a mile off.
Bugurtov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bugurt Bugurtov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Klice avoids the body shot from Bugurtov.
Bugurtov throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Bugurtov scores with a head kick. Klice tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CUT2#
It looks like Simbo Klice has been cut.
Klice looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Klice fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bugurtov manages to avoid it.
Bugurtov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Klice 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.
Klice walks forward, straight into a front kick from Bugurtov.
Klice thows a left - swing and a miss!
Klice throws a right hand that misses
and Bugurtov counters with a nice uppercut.
Bugurtov misses with a wild body shot.
Klice throwing a counter right hand but Bugurtov manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Bugurtov.
Bugurt Bugurtov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A head kick misses from Bugurtov.
Bugurtov throws the kick towards the body but Klice avoids it.#T2#
A thudding body kick lands there by Bugurtov!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Klice shoots in for a double leg but Bugurtov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Good leg kick by Bugurtov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Klice fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Klice staying out of range there.
A punch lands to the side of Klice 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bugurtov throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Bugurtov misses with an uppercut. Klice saw that one coming.
Bugurtov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bugurtov misses with a double jab
and Klice counters with a left and a right that stings Bugurtov.
Bugurtov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T3#
A head kick misses from Bugurtov.
Bugurtov lands a body shot.
Bugurtov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bugurtov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bugurtov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Klice looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simbo Klice. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Klice bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bugurtov misses with an attempted mid kick.
No joy there for Bugurtov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Klice checks a leg kick.
Klice steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Bugurtov. That one must have hurt.
Klice walks into a jab.#T4#
Bugurtov works Klice's body with a nice hook.
Klice misses with a wild body shot.
Bugurtov tries to work over Klice's front leg with a kick but Klice checks it.
Bugurtov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Klice manages to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bugurtov looks to score with a jab to the body but Klice is just out of range.
Bugurtov misses with a wild body shot.
Bugurtov feints a jab promting Klice to slip. Bugurtov then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Klice slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Bugurtov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Klice takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Klice chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bugurtov can pounce on him.
Bugurtov connects with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bugurt Bugurtov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Simbo Klice's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Klice takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Bugurtov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Klice feinted with a counter takedown.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Klice might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Bugurtov tries to land a front kick but Klice steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Klice takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bugurtov slips under a jab from Klice.
Bugurtov takes a swing at Klice's ribcage but misses.
Klice misses with a hook. Bugurtov ducked under it nicely.
Klice has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bugurtov.
Bugurtov misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bugurtov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A big right from Klice misses.
Klice is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bugurtov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bugurtov scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Bugurtov thumps Klice with a low kick.
Bugurtov is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Klice rather than just go for the knockout.#T1#
Bugurtov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bugurtov throws the kick towards the body but Klice avoids it.
Klice drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bugurtov sprawls and moves away.
Bugurtov throws a looping overhand right but Klice ducks down to avoid it.
Bugurtov throws a body shot but no joy.
Bugurtov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A good leg kick by Bugurtov.
Bugurtov takes a swing at Klice's ribcage but misses.
Klice just misses with a punch to the body.
Bugurtov throws a leg kick that misses.
Klice is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bugurtov.
A countering left hand to the body from Bugurtov misses.
Bugurtov connects with a solid leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Klice checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Klice misses with a jab to the body #TD2#
and Bugurtov counters with a shoot takedown. Klice fights it but they end up in guard. #T2##SUB#
Klice working for a triangle but Bugurtov defends it easily. #SUB#
Klice is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bugurtov is working Klice over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Klice bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bugurtov's guard. #REVR#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Klice missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Klice postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bugurtov is on top in guard. #REVB##T3##SUB#
Bugurtov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bugurtov postures up and lands a big shot to Klice's brow.
Klice 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.#SUB#
Klice working for a triangle but Bugurtov defends it easily.
Bugurtov wants to control from the top but Klice keeps moving.
Bugurtov stays in close to Klice's body and controls the position. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Klice wants to sweep but no luck.
Klice keeping moving, preventing Bugurtov from controlling successfully.
Bugurtov postures up and lands a big shot to Klice's brow.
Bugurtov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Klice working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bugurtov.
Klice wants to sweep but no luck.
Bugurtov stands up over Klice, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Klice is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Bugurtov trying to control the position from guard on top but Klice is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bugurt Bugurtov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Simbo Klice's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Bugurtov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bugurtov scores with a kick to the midsection.
Bugurtov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bugurtov scoring well with a low kick there.
Bugurtov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Klice looks to land a right hand but Bugurtov moved out of range.
Bugurtov cracks the inside of Klice's front leg.
Klice will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Bugurtov misses with a shot to the body
and Klice connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klice throws a right hand that misses
and Bugurtov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Klice 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.
Bugurtov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice jab there from Bugurtov. #T1#
Bugurtov scores with a shot to the body.
Klice blocks a jab.
Nice shot lands for Bugurtov.
Klice looks to throw the jab but Bugurtov is out of range.
Klice showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bugurtov.
A telegraphed right hand from Klice misses the target.
Bugurtov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Klice.
Klice throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bugurtov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Klice avoids a kick to the body.
Klice throwing a counter right hand but Bugurtov manages to avoid it.
Bugurtov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bugurtov scores with a shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bugurtov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bugurtov feints a counter leg kick.
Simbo Klice has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Klice looks to land a combination but Bugurtov avoids it well.
Bugurtov is looking to slow Klice down with leg kicks.
Bugurtov stuns Klice with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bugurtov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Klice misses with a lunging right hand
and Bugurtov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bugurtov with a hook.#ROC2#
Klice is rocked!
Klice drops his hands for a split second and Bugurtov immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Klice face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Bugurtov follows up with a right hand that knocks Klice into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bugurt Bugurtov!
Bugurt Bugurtov spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 155
Date: Nov 26, 2017

#R1#
Mikeli jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bugurtov staying out of range there.
Bugurtov slips under a jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Mikeli as he connects with a hook.
Mikeli punishes Bugurtov's body with a nice straight punch.
Bugurtov moves out of range as Mikeli strikes.
Bugurtov looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
The fighters circling - Mikeli throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bugurtov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Mikeli sprawls and moves away.
Mikeli swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mikeli throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bugurtov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bugurtov connects with a solid leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mikeli throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Bo Mikeli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A shot to the body from Mikeli misses
and Bugurtov counters with an inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mikeli looks to land a combination but Bugurtov avoids it well.
An attempted straight right counter from Bugurtov misses the target.
Mikeli rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bugurtov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Mikeli looks to clinch
and Bugurtov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mikeli thinking.
Bugurtov takes one to the chin there.
Mikeli misses with a right hand
and Bugurtov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bugurtov ducks under a wild hook from Mikeli.
Nice body punch from Bugurtov.
Mikeli fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mikeli misses with a straight right.
Bo Mikeli is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mikeli is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bugurtov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bugurtov walks into a straight right hand from Mikeli.
Bugurtov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mikeli looks to land a right hand but Bugurtov moved out of range.
Bugurtov tries to counter with a takedown but Mikeli is quick to defend against it.#T2#
Mikeli misses with an uppercut
and Bugurtov counters with an outside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mikeli swinging wildly here.
Bugurtov throws a shot from downtown. Mikeli moves away and avoids it.
Mikeli 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.
Mikeli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bugurtov moves away.
Bugurtov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bugurtov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mikeli.
Mikeli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bugurtov manages to avoid it.
Bugurtov misses with a hook. Mikeli ducked under it nicely.
Mikeli scores with a hook to the body. Bugurtov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mikeli jabs Bugurtov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mikeli lands a glancing blow to the side of Bugurtov's head.
Mikeli takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mikeli misses with a left hand
and Mikeli takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Mikeli slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bugurtov connects with a looping right hand.
Mikeli throws an off balance right hand
and Bugurtov counters with a nice uppercut.
Mikeli cracks Bugurtov with a good jab.
Bugurtov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mikeli throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bugurtov on the side of the head.
A shot to the body from Mikeli misses
letting Bugurtov counter with a right hand.
Mikeli connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bugurtov. Bugurtov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#ROC2#
Bugurtov is rocked!
Bugurtov blocks a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Bugurtov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mikeli darts in trying to clinch
and Bugurtov counters with a slapping leg kick.
Bugurtov swats away the attempt to clinch by Mikeli.
A counter left hand to the body from Bugurtov misses its target.#T4##CL2#
Mikeli rushes Bugurtov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mikeli throws a head punch that misses.
Mikeli throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bugurtov blocks an uppercut.
Bugurtov holding his opponent close, against the cage. #BC#
Bugurtov breaks the clinch.
Mikeli swings for the body but Bugurtov moves out of range.
Mikeli throws a poor cross that misses
and Bugurtov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL2#
Mikeli has managed to clinch.
Mikeli lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bo Mikeli dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bo Mikeli's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Mikeli looks to land a left hand but Bugurtov moved out of range nicely.
As Mikeli backs away, Bugurtov returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Mikeli slips a jab from Bugurtov.
Bugurtov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bugurtov wants to slow Mikeli down by chopping away at his legs.
Mikeli darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CL2#
Mikeli gets a clinch.
A short left from Mikeli.
Mikeli lands with a short shot to the head.
Oh Bugurtov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mikeli misses with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mikeli creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bugurtov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Mikeli dips a shoulder and cracks Bugurtov with a mighty uppercut! Bugurtov falls back against the cage and Mikeli unloads with a barrage of strikes! Bugurtov 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 - Mikeli screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bo Mikeli!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Bo Mikeli waved his t-shirt featuring Aspire Nutrition's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 150
Date: Oct 28, 2017

#R1##TD#
Leonardo is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Bugurtov's half guard.#SUB#
Leonardo is looking for a kimura but Bugurtov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Leonardo to get the leverage.
Bugurtov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bugurtov keeping moving, preventing Leonardo from controlling successfully.
Bugurtov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Leonardo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bugurtov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Leonardo is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leonardo throwing strikes but missing.
Leonardo looking to sit in guard and control but Bugurtov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T1#
Leonardo keeping moving, preventing Bugurtov from controlling successfully.
Bugurtov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Leonardo wants to sweep here but Bugurtov controlling him for the moment.
Bugurtov wants to control from the top but Leonardo keeps moving.
Bugurtov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Leonardo's head.#SUB#
Leonardo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bugurtov connects with a couple of short punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Leonardo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bugurtov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Leonardo looking for a guillotine here but Bugurtov defends easily.
Leonardo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bugurtov controls the pace.
Let's hope that Bugurtov has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Leonardo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bugurtov is looking to work some ground and pound but Leonardo has wrist control.#T3#
Bugurtov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB#
Leonardo working for a triangle but Bugurtov defends it easily. #SUB#
Leonardo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bugurtov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bugurtov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bugurtov stands up over Leonardo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bugurtov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Leonardo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bugurtov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bugurtov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bugurtov cracks Leonardo with a solid left hand.#SUB#
Leonardo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bugurtov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Leonardo is looking for a triangle but Bugurtov pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Leonardo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bugurtov defends well.
Bugurtov is stalling in the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Leonardo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bugurtov's guard. #REVR#
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 Ernesto Leonardo 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#
Leonardo dives in for a single leg takedown but Bugurtov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Leonardo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bugurtov as he avoids it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Bugurtov. No joy for Leonardo on that attempt.
Leonardo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ernesto Leonardo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Leonardo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bugurtov.
Bugurtov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bugurtov lands with a good body shot.
Leonardo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bugurtov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Leonardo tries a head kick but it misses.
Bugurtov moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CUT2#
It looks like Ernesto Leonardo has been cut.
Leonardo ducks under a wild hook from Bugurtov.
Bugurtov lands a jab.
Bugurtov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bugurtov scores with a jab to the jaw.
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!
Horrible takedown attempt by Leonardo or perhaps it was just good defense by Bugurtov, which made it look bad.
Bugurtov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ernesto Leonardo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Bugurtov digs a good body shot into Leonardo's ribs.
Leonardo has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Bugurtov misses with the combination.
Leonardo feinted with a counter takedown.
Leonardo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bugurtov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Leonardo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Leonardo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bugurtov is fending him off so far but Leonardo persists. Nope, Bugurtov circles away and we're back to standing.
Leonardo backing away here, and Bugurtov unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Bugurtov feints and then cracks Leonardo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Leonardo down.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bugurtov, right into the meat.
Bugurtov jabs Leonardo right on the nose. Leonardo blinks but takes it well.
Bugurtov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Leonardo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Leonardo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bugurtov avoids it really well and circles away.#T2#
Leonardo drops his hands momentarily and Bugurtov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bugurtov catches Leonardo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bugurtov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Leonardo.
Leonardo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bugurtov defends it nicely.
Bugurtov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Leonardo's sensitive parts. #CL#
Leonardo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bugurtov tries to work over Leonardo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Leonardo tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bugurtov stalling the fight.
Leonardo is trying to drag Bugurtov to the mat but Bugurtov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#T3#
Leonardo is looking to take this one to the mat.#BC2#
Bugurtov breaks the clinch.
Leonardo shoots in for a double leg but Bugurtov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Leonardo 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.
Bugurtov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CL#
Leonardo moves into range and clinches up with Bugurtov.#TD#
Leonardo wants the takedown. Bugurtov is fighting it off but Leonardo persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Bugurtov's guard against the cage.
Bugurtov is trying to keep Leonardo in close.
Leonardo won't allow Bugurtov to sweep him here.
Bugurtov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Leonardo has gone for a leg lock! Bugurtov slips out almost immediately though and dives into Leonardo's guard.#REVB#
Leonardo has momentary wrist control but Bugurtov slips an elbow through the middle.#T4#
Bugurtov 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.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Bugurtov working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Bugurtov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bugurtov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ernesto Leonardo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Bugurtov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bugurtov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bugurt Bugurtov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ernesto Leonardo'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. This is the final round!
#R3#
The fighters circle momentarily. Bugurtov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bugurtov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Leonardos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#TD2#
Bugurtov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Leonardo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bugurtov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Bugurtov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Leonardo with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leonardo gets back to full guard.
Leonardo is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T1#
Bugurtov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Bugurtov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Leonardo keeping moving, preventing Bugurtov from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Leonardo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Leonardo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Leonardo being controlled here, momentarily.
Bugurtov trying to control the position from guard on top but Leonardo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Leonardo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Leonardo looking for a sweep. Not yet Leonardo, not yet.
Bugurtov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Bugurtov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Bugurtov throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Leonardo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bugurtov defends well.#T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Leonardo is on top in guard. #REVR#
Bugurtov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Leonardo manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Bugurtov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bugurtov is continuing to stall.#T4#
Bugurtov wants to control from the top but Leonardo keeps moving.
Bugurtov won't allow Leonardo to sweep him here.
Bugurtov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Leonardo's head.
Leonardo controls Bugurtov momentarily but Bugurtov frees himself.
Bugurtov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Leonardo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bugurtov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Bugurt Bugurtov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bugurtov 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bugurt Bugurtov!
Bugurt Bugurtov 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: MMAHelsinki - 145
Date: Sep 24, 2017

#R1#
Forkbeard connects with a right hand. Bugurtov shakes it off.
Bugurtov throws a leg kick but Forkbeard sees it coming and moves out of range.
Forkbeard misses the body punch #TD2#
and Bugurtov counters with a shoot takedown. Forkbeard fights it but they end up in guard. #ES#
Forkbeard manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Bugurtov can't find room to land a body shot as Forkbeard controls the action.
Forkbeard throws a punch but it's blocked by Bugurtov.
A nice right hand lands inside from Forkbeard.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Bugurtov lands a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right from Forkbeard.
Bugurtov trying to stall but Forkbeard improves his position.
Bugurtov looking for a takedown.
Forkbeard prevents the takedown attempt.
Bugurtov tries to stall but Forkbeard uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bugurtov misses with a punch on the inside.
Bugurtov misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Forkbeard blocks a body shot from Bugurtov.
Forkbeard tries to throw a body punch but Bugurtov avoids it by throwing Forkbeard back against the cage.
A body shot lands from Forkbeard.
I was talking to Forkbeard's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Forkbeard scores with a shoulder strike.
Forkbeard lands with a light punch inside.
Bugurtov has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Forkbeard seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Bugurtov can turn it around.
Forkbeard working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Forkbeard makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Forkbeard prevents a takedown attempt there.
Sweyn Forkbeard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bugurt Bugurtov.
Bugurtov has Forkbeard pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Forkbeard manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Forkbeard misses with some punches.
Bugurtov can't get the takedown.
Bugurtov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Forkbeard tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bugurtov's elbow.
Bugurtov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T2#
Bugurtov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bugurtov tries a body shot but Forkbeard blocks it.
Forkbeard throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bugurtovs head.
Bugurtov stalling in the clinch but Forkbeard improves position.
Bugurtov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Forkbeard prevents it.
Bugurtov can't find room to land a body shot as Forkbeard controls the action.
Forkbeard is working Bugurtov over against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Forkbeard is trying to drag Bugurtov to the mat but Bugurtov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Forkbeard scores with a hook to the body.
Bugurtov tries to work over Forkbeard's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bugurtov wants to stall. #T3#
Bugurtov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Forkbeard lands with a right to the head.
Forkbeard is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bugurtov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bugurtov blocks an uppercut.
Bugurtov misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Forkbeard fails to land.
Bugurtov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Forkbeard avoids it.
Forkbeard has a couple of punches blocked by Bugurtov.
Bugurtov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Forkbeard. #BC#
Forkbeard breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bugurtov looks to land a right hand but Forkbeard moved out of range.
Forkbeard looks to land a right hand but Bugurtov moved out of range.
Bugurtov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bugurtov.
Forkbeard lands a jab to the head. #T4#
Forkbeard stuns Bugurtov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Forkbeard misses with the combination.
Forkbeard slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Forkbeard pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
and Forkbeard counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Bugurtov! He's just covering up as Forkbeard starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sweyn Forkbeard!

Event: HFC Fight Night 3
Date: Aug 09, 2017

#R1#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Bugurtov crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Valentine - the referee stops the clock and Bugurtov gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Valentine. Bugurtov manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#CL#
Valentine has Bugurtov up against the cage in a clinch.
Bugurtov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Valentine after a bit of a struggle.
Bugurtov takes a shot to the head.
Valentine misses with a body punch.
Bugurtov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Valentine or not.
Valentine misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Valentine tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bugurtov's elbow.
Bugurtov stalls.
Valentine misses with a punch on the inside.
Valentine throws a head punch that misses.
Valentine working aggressively here.
Valentine tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valentine scores with a nice hook to the head.
Good body shot from Valentine.
A nice left hand lands by Valentine.
Bugurtov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Valentine's elbow.
Valentine avoiding damage as Bugurtov throws knees to the body.
Bugurtov trying to stall but Valentine improves his position.
Valentine misses with a hook to the ribs. #T1#
Valentine throws a head punch that misses.
Valentine scores with a shoulder strike.
Valentine blocks a body shot from Bugurtov.
Valentine lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bugurtov looks winded!
Valentine lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right from Valentine on the inside.
Good body shot from Valentine.
Valentine lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Valentine works on Bugurtov's body with a couple of short punches.
Bugurtov's coach down at Russian Bears Training Center was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Bugurtov's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Valentine misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Valentine - that landed with a thud.
Valentine lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bugurtov backwards. #ROC#
Bugurtov is rocked!
Valentine drops Bugurtov with a massive uppercut from the clinch! Oh my word, Bugurtov is out cold! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Remy Valentine!
Remy Valentine spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: HFC 108:Jackson vs Kid
Date: Jul 16, 2017

#R1#
A lazy left from Konstantinov finds it's target.
Konstantinov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bugurtov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Konstantinov.
Konstantinov takes a swing at Bugurtov's ribcage but misses.
Konstantinov cracks a nice hook into Bugurtov's ribs.
Bugurtov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bugurtov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bugurtov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bugurtov motions for Konstantinov to come forward. Bugurtov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Konstantinov is looking to land body kicks.
Konstantinov scores with a kick to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Konstantinov.
Konstantinov just misses with a punch to the body.
We've been informed that Konstantinov 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.
Bugurtov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Konstantinov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bugurtov bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Konstantinov feints and then cracks Bugurtov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bugurtov down.
Konstantinov misses with a low kick.
Konstantinov connects with a combination that backs up Bugurtov into the cage. Konstantinov lands a flurry of punches that gets past Bugurtov's guard. Bugurtov is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Konstantinov bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Boris Konstantinov!
A very excited looking Boris Konstantinov rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: HFC 102:Yamamoto vs Miller
Date: Jun 03, 2017

#R1#
Saric misses with a wild body shot.
Saric throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bugurtov lands a slapping body shot.
Saric lands a glancing blow to the side of Bugurtov's head.
Bugurtov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Saric.
Zdravko Saric seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saric lands with a shot to the body.
Saric scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Saric swings for the body but Bugurtov moves out of range.
Bugurtov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Saric scores with a body shot.
Saric digs a good hook to Bugurtov's body.
Bugurtov is breathing heavily.
Saric connects with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saric lands a jab to Bugurtov's midsection.
A solid leg kick lands there for Saric.
Bugurtov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Good shot there by Saric.#KD2#
Saric sends Bugurtov crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Saric is motioning to the referee to let Bugurtov up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#
Bugurtov is rocked!
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Saric engages and cracks Bugurtov with a massive lead left hook - Bugurtov tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Saric is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zdravko Saric!

Event: HFC 98:Tavares vs Sang Seok
Date: May 06, 2017

#R1#
Perkovic jabs Bugurtov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bugurtov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A shot to the liver by Perkovic. Beautiful body shot.
Perkovic looks to throw the jab but Bugurtov is out of range.
Bugurtov 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.
Perkovic moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Perkovic misses with a body shot.
Bugurtov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Perkovic defends it well.
Perkovic walks into a left hand.
Perkovic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bugurtov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Perkovic connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Perkovic throws a big shot that misses.
Bugurtov swings for the body but Perkovic moves out of range.
A cross from Perkovic lands.
Bugurtov walks into a stiff left hand from Perkovic.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Perkovic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Perkovic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bugurtov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bugurtov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T1#
Perkovic staying out of range there.
Perkovic misses with a hook. Bugurtov ducked under it nicely.
Perkovic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bugurtov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Perkovic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bugurtov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bugurtov slips a straight right by Perkovic.
We've been told by Perkovic's head coaches at Bare knuckle Fighters that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Perkovic keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Perkovic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bugurtov manages to avoid it.
Bugurtov feints the counter takedown.
A telegraphed right hand from Perkovic misses the target.
Bugurtov is looking for the big counter here.
That kick from Perkovic tenderised Bugurtov's leg. Bugurtov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Perkovic throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bugurtov.
Bugurtov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #KD#
and Perkovic counters with a crisp one two that drops Bugurtov! Perkovic thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Bugurtov to his feet! Bugurtov is in big trouble!
Jab from Perkovic.
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!
Bugurtov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Perkovic can pounce on him.
Perkovic turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Perkovic scores with a jab to the jaw.
Marko Perkovic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Perkovic takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Perkovic lands a slapping body shot.
Bugurtov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Perkovic moves away.
Perkovic appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bugurtov throws a nice looking combination but Perkovic bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bugurtov takes a swing at Perkovic's ribcage but misses.
Perkovic takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Perkovic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Perkovic misses with a leg kick
letting Bugurtov counter with a right hand.
Bugurtov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Perkovic.
A swing and a miss from Perkovic.#TD2#
Bugurtov looking to score a takedown here. Perkovic is defending well but Bugurtov drives through and ends up in Perkovic's guard.
Perkovic avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bugurtov trying to control the position from guard on top but Perkovic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bugurtov stopping the sweep attempt from Perkovic.
Perkovic might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T3#
Bugurtov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Perkovic working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bugurtov.
Bugurtov trying to control the position from guard on top but Perkovic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bugurtov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bugurtov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Perkovic cracks a nice hook into Bugurtov's ribs.
Perkovic with a nice cross.
Perkovic misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T4#
Perkovic scores with a jab. Bugurtov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Perkovic throws a nice looking combination but Bugurtov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Perkovic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Perkovic throws a shot to the body.
Bugurtov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Bugurtov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bugurtov checks a low kick from Perkovic.
Perkovic takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bugurtov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bugurtov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Perkovic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bugurtov.
Bugurtov throws a nice looking combination but Perkovic bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Perkovic scores with the left hand. Bugurtov knows he should have avoided that one.
Perkovic scoring well with a low kick there.
Perkovic lands with an uppercut that bounces Bugurtov off the cage and back into range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marko Perkovic dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Perkovic misses with a body shot.
Marko Perkovic is winning the standup battle so far.
Perkovic fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bugurtov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Perkovic here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Bugurtov avoids the head kick by Perkovic.
Perkovic throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bugurtov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bugurtov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Perkovic counters with a nice body shot.
Marko Perkovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Perkovic bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bugurtov's head.
Perkovic connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bugurtov misses with a wild combination.
Perkovic was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bugurtov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Perkovic was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bugurtov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It looked like Perkovic wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bugurtov fakes the leg kick and cracks Perkovic in the body.
Perkovic takes a swing at Bugurtov's ribcage but misses.
Bugurtov looks to land a left hand but Perkovic moved out of range nicely.
Perkovic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bugurtov can do to turn this around?
Perkovic misses with a straight left.
Bugurtov feints a counter leg kick.#T1#
That kick from Perkovic tenderised Bugurtov's leg. Bugurtov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Perkovic throws an overhand right that lands on Bugurtov's shoulder, as Bugurtov tries to avoid the shot.
Bugurtov is looking for the big counter here.
Perkovic swings for the body but Bugurtov moves out of range.
Perkovic throws a leg kick which misses Bugurtov's front leg but catches the back leg as Bugurtov tries to avoid it.
Perkovic throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD2#
so Bugurtov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Perkovic is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Perkovic wants to sweep but no luck.
Bugurtov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bugurtov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bugurtov throwing strikes from guard but Perkovic blocks nicely.
Bugurtov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Perkovic utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bugurtov with a flurry of punches that miss. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bugurtov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Perkovic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bugurtov was well out of range. Poor timing from Perkovic.
Perkovic keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bugurtov blocks a jab.
Bugurtov moves out of range as Perkovic strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Perkovic throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Bugurtov counters with a takedown into side control.
Bugurtov is looking to take a break and control but Perkovic is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Perkovic is looking to reverse the position.#T3#
Perkovic is not content to let Bugurtov control the position.
Bugurtov working the ground and pound but Perkovic is defending the strikes.
Perkovic is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Bugurtov wants to control but Perkovic is keeping him busy.
Perkovic takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Bugurtov trying to control the position but Perkovic is working away.
Bugurtov throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Bugurtov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Perkovic keeps working.
An elbow from Bugurtov crashes against the mat.
Bugurtov throws a strike aimed at the side of Perkovic's head but Perkovic avoids it well.
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 Marko Perkovic 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Perkovic throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Bugurtov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Bugurtov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bugurtov trying to control the position from guard on top but Perkovic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bugurtov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bugurtov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bugurtov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bugurtov landing some decent shots from guard. #ROC2#
Perkovic is rocked!
Bugurtov gets to his feet and stands over Perkovic, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Perkovic felt that one! Bugurtov unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Perkovic from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bugurt Bugurtov!
Bugurt Bugurtov bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: HFC 94:Kriel vs Pritchard
Date: Apr 08, 2017

#R1#
Bugurtov shoots in looking for a takedown. Smith tries to sprawl out of it but Bugurtov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Smith manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bugurtov 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.
Bugurtov looks to throw a body kick
and Smith counters with a nice uppercut.
Bugurtov tries to score with a low kick but Smith moves his leg out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bugurtov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Smith counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Smith misses with a hook. Bugurtov ducked under it nicely.
Smith moves out of range of the body kick.
Smith is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Bugurtov throws a hook but Smith avoids it easily.
Smith avoids the head kick by Bugurtov.
Smith was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Good leg kick by Bugurtov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Smith misses with a series of wild punches. #CL#
Smith moves into the clinch.#BC#
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bugurtov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Smith has time to react.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T2#
Bugurtov lands a nice looking body shot.
Bugurtov avoids the body shot from Smith.
Bugurtov throws a body kick that misses.
Smith is looking to clinch.
Despite the aggression on Bugurtov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Smith fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And Bugurtov responds with a good body kick, but Smith manages to step out the way in time.
Smith misses with a wild combination.
Bugurtov thinks about the counter body kick.
Bugurt Bugurtov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith throws a poor cross that misses
and Bugurtov counters with a body kick. #TD2#
Smith gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Bugurtov won't allow Smith to sweep him here. #T3#
Bugurtov trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Smith wants to sweep but no luck.
Smith trying to control the position.
Bugurtov works over Smith with some ground and pound from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bugurtov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bugurtov landing some decent shots from guard.
Smith is trying to control the position but Bugurtov postures up.
Smith looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bugurtov postures up and lands a big shot to Smith's brow.
Bugurtov trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Bugurtov 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.
Bugurtov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Smith manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bugurtov manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Bugurtov trying to control the position here.
Smith preventing the sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith wants to control from the top but Bugurtov keeps moving.
Smith wanted to stand there but Bugurtov had control of the position.
Smith has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bugurt Bugurtov will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Smith throws a right hand that Bugurtov ducks under and follows up with a left that Bugurtov also avoids with ease.
Smith backing away here, and Bugurtov unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Bugurtov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Smith counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bugurtov fakes the leg kick and cracks Smith in the body.
Bugurtov is looking to land body kicks.
Bugurtov throws out a loose jab but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good leg kick by Bugurtov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Smith takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith staying out of range there.
Bugurtov cracks Smith with an open hand slap.
Smith throws a body punch but Bugurtov moves out of range.
Bugurtov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
No luck for Bugurtov with that takedown attempt.
Bugurt Bugurtov seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Smith misses with a hook to the body
and Bugurtov counters with a stiff right hand.
Bugurtov misses with a looping left.
Eldar Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith tries to clinch but Bugurtov is having none of it.
Smith misses with a double jab.
Bugurtov slips a jab from Smith.
Bugurtov replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Smith blocks it well.
Smith misses with a left hand
and Bugurtov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Smith misses the target.
Smith falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bugurtov counters with a nice low kick that buckles Smith's knee momentarily.#T2#
Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bugurtov.
Bugurtov misses with a hook.
Smith is looking to counter punch.
Bugurtov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Smith has knocked Bugurtov down with a huge combo! Smith steps away and waves a wobbly Bugurtov back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#
Bugurtov is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Bugurt Bugurtov has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Bugurtov out cold! This one is over in a flash!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Eldar Smith!
A relieved looking Eldar Smith 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: RBFC 90:Karjalainen vs Tavares
Date: Mar 17, 2017

#R1#
Griffin wants to clinch.
Griffin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bugurtov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bugurtov looks to throw the jab but Griffin is out of range.
Griffin throwing a counter right hand but Bugurtov manages to avoid it.
Bugurtov throws a leg kick that misses.
Bugurtov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bugurtov swings widly with a right hand
and Griffin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Griffin misses with a two punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffin throws a lazy right hand but Bugurtov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bugurt Bugurtov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bugurtov shoots in but no luck this time.
As Bugurtov looks to move away, Griffin throws a big counter combo but Bugurtov just gets out of the way.
Griffin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bugurtov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #KD#
Griffin drops Bugurtov with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Bugurtov looks back up at him and smiles so Griffin waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #CUT#
It looks like Bugurt Bugurtov has been cut.#T1#
Bugurtov closes the distance and clinches up with Griffin, looking for a takedown. Bugurtov pushes Griffin against the cage but Griffin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bugurtov misses with a wild body shot.
Bugurtov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Griffin is out of range.
Griffin appears to be looking for a big counter.
Griffin throws a hook but Bugurtov blocks it.
Bugurtov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
An inside leg kick from Bugurtov misses.
Bugurtov throws a head kick that half lands.
Griffin has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Russian Bears Training Center in the buildup to the fight.
Griffin lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Bugurtov - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Griffin!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tito Griffin!
Tito Griffin thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Gladiators 8
Date: Feb 12, 2017

#R1#
Bugurtov blocks a head kick by Ortiz.
Bugurtov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ortiz.
Bugurtov throws a chopping leg kick but Ortiz manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bugurtov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bugurt Bugurtov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ortiz has his takedown stuffed
and Bugurtov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ortiz thinking.
Bugurtov scores with a decent looking hook.
Bugurtov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Russian Bears Training Center in the buildup to the fight.
Ortiz blocks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ortiz tries to close the distance and clinch but Bugurtov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bugurtov tests Ortiz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ortiz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bugurt Bugurtov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Ortiz.#T1#
Ortiz stuffs the takedown.
Bugurtov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#TD#
Bugurtov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Bugurtov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ortiz 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.
Bugurtov prevents Ortiz from getting back to his feet.
Bugurtov controlling from the top position.
Bugurtov landing some decent shots from guard. #T2#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bugurtov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bugurtov 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.
Bugurtov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Bugurtov pushes down on Ortiz's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Bugurtov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ortiz with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T3#
Ortiz is trying to stand.
Bugurtov 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.
Ortiz tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Bugurtov manages to move to mount!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ortiz can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bugurtov lands a big elbow.
Bugurtov putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Ortiz is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Bugurtov connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Ortiz is trying to stand.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bugurtov landing strikes from the mount and Ortiz is in trouble! #T4#
Bugurtov lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Bugurtov looking to finish Ortiz with some ground and pound. This is bad for Ortiz!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bugurtov is landing with some decent strikes but Ortiz is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#ROC#
Ortiz is rocked!
Ortiz takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Bugurtov's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bugurt Bugurtov!
Bugurt Bugurtov retains his heavyweight title!
Bugurt Bugurtov bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Gladiators 5
Date: Jan 22, 2017

#R1#
Busluvoic fails in his attempt to clinch.
Busluvoic closes the distance looking to clinch #TD#
and Bugurtov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Bugurtov content to stall in guard here.
Bugurtov stands up over Busluvoic , holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Busluvoic is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bugurtov working some strikes from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bugurtov stands up over Busluvoic , holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bugurtov 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.
Busluvoic has momentary wrist control but Bugurtov slips an elbow through the middle.
Bugurtov distracts Busluvoic with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB2#
Busluvoic looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bugurtov passes into side control.
Bugurtov in side control lands a decent elbow. #T1#
Busluvoic is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Bugurtov asserts his dominance and retains side control.#SUB#
Bugurtov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bugurtov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Busluvoic wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Bugurtov controlling the position from side mount.
Bugurtov working the body and head with strikes.
Bugurtov connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Busluvoic some visible discomfort. #T2#
Bugurtov working the ground and pound.
Bugurtov landing strikes.
Bugurtov working the body and head with strikes.
Bugurtov lands a decent elbow from side control.
Busluvoic wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bugurtov taking a breather here.
Busluvoic is trying to buck Bugurtov off.
Busluvoic takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Bugurtov working the head and body with strikes.
Busluvoic is looking to reverse the position.#T3#
Bugurtov working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Bugurtov lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Busluvoic down.
Busluvoic taking punishment in the form of punches.
Busluvoic is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Busluvoic is being controlled here.
Bugurtov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Busluvoic for as long as he can get away with.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Check out the look on Bugurtov's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Busluvoic is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Busluvoic is working to avoid the ground and pound but Bugurtov connects with a decent elbow. #T4#
Bugurtov landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Busluvoic is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Bugurtov has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Busluvoic is trying to escape the position but Bugurtov is controlling the position.
Busluvoic is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Bugurtov has just dragged him back down to the mat.
You can see the frustration on Busluvoic 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Busluvoic takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
You can see the frustration on Busluvoic 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Busluvoic takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Busluvoic wants to get back to his feet but Bugurtov drags him back down.
Busluvoic trying to remain calm as Bugurtov controls from the top position.
Bugurtov works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bugurt Bugurtov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Bugurtov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bugurtov feinted with a counter takedown.#TD#
Bugurtov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Busluvoic wants to get back to his feet but Bugurtov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bugurtov 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. #SUB2#
Busluvoic has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Bugurtov 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 Busluvoic .
Busluvoic trying to remain calm as Bugurtov controls from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Busluvoic tries to improve position but can't.
Busluvoic takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Bugurtov is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Busluvoic 's shoulder. That is not cool. #T1#
Bugurtov's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bugurtov is putting a hurting on Busluvoic here, landing some big shots from side control.
Busluvoic sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Busluvoic flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Bugurtov slips a nice elbow through Busluvoic 's hands, connecting with Busluvoic 's forehead.#SUB2#
Busluvoic looking for submissions off his back.
Busluvoic has hold of Bugurtov's hands but Bugurtov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Bugurtov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Bugurtov connects with a nice short shot to Busluvoic 's temple.
Busluvoic is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bugurtov scores with a couple of nice shots.#T2#
Ground and pound from Bugurtov.
Bugurtov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Busluvoic is trying to stand back up but Bugurtov is controlling him
Bugurtov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Busluvoic can do to turn this around?
Bugurtov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Busluvoic is trying to get back to full guard.
Busluvoic has hold of Bugurtov's hands but Bugurtov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Bugurtov working the head and body with strikes.
Bugurtov winds up and cracks Busluvoic with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Busluvoic is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bugurtov is nestled in close to Busluvoic , controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Bugurtov not doing much here.
Bugurtov working Busluvoic over with strikes. #T3#
Busluvoic is looking to escape.
Bugurtov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Bugurtov controlling the action here.
Bugurtov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Bugurtov lands with a punch from half guard.
Busluvoic tries to get to full guard but Bugurtov has control of the leg.
Bugurtov content to control rather than advance. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bugurtov drops an elbow to the side of Busluvoic 's head.
Busluvoic wants to get back to his feet.
Bugurtov controlling the action here.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Bugurtov.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Bugurtov connects with a nice short shot to Busluvoic 's temple.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bugurtov content to control rather than advance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bugurt Bugurtov dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
An inside leg kick lands from Busluvoic .
Busluvoic tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Josef Busluvoic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Busluvoic tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bugurtov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Busluvoic misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Bugurtov counters with a takedown into side control.
Bugurtov lands a few punches from side control.
Bugurtov is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Busluvoic will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Bugurtov creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Busluvoic tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Busluvoic taking a bit of punishment here - Bugurtov scoring with strikes.
Bugurtov working away.
Busluvoic is trying to buck Bugurtov off.#T1#
Busluvoic takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Bugurtov is putting a hurting on Busluvoic here, landing some big shots from side control.
Bugurtov landing strikes.
Bugurtov working the body and head with strikes.
Busluvoic is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Bugurtov cracks Busluvoic with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Bugurtov is putting a hurting on Busluvoic here, landing some big shots from side control.
Bugurtov working the head and body with strikes. #ROC#
Busluvoic is rocked!
Bugurtov cracks Busluvoic with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Bugurtov immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Busluvoic is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Bugurtov!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bugurt Bugurtov!
Bugurt Bugurtov is the new heavyweight champion!
Bugurt Bugurtov 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: Gladiators Fight Night 3
Date: Dec 30, 2016

#R1#
Miller gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bugurtov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bugurtov lands with a right that hurts Miller. Miller looks to clinch but Bugurtov throws a short knee that drops Miller. This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Bugurt Bugurtov!
Bugurt Bugurtov spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: Gladiators Fight Night
Date: Dec 10, 2016

#R1#
Abbadon takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Bugurtov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bugurtov wants it to stay on the feet.
A nice side step and Bugurtov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bugurtov's coach down at The Bear's Den was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Bugurtov's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Abbadon fails with a takedown attempt.
A combination from Bugurtov does no damage.
Abbadon with a poor takedown
and Bugurtov counters with a head kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tchort Abbadon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bugurtov fakes the leg kick and cracks Abbadon in the body. #CL2#
Bugurtov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bugurtov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Abbadon or not.
Abbadon can't get the takedown.
Bugurtov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Bugurtov holding his opponent close, against the cage. #T1##BC2#
Bugurtov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bugurtov throws a series of punches but Abbadon avoids them all with ease.
Both fighters circling a little - Bugurtov finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Abbadon has been working on his boxing with his coaches at School of Hard Knocks (Elite Training for $225) in the buildup to the fight.
Abbadon tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bugurtov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Abbadon in his tracks.
Bugurtov is looking to slow Abbadon down with leg kicks.
Bugurtov connects with a leg kick. Abbadon looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Abbadon shoots in for a takedown but Bugurtov shows good takedown defense.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Bugurtov. Abbadon shrugs it off though. #T2#
Bugurtov throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Abbadon's head.#CUT2#
It looks like Tchort Abbadon has been cut.
Abbadon fails with the takedown
and Bugurtov counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Abbadon.
Abbadon shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bugurtov feints a counter leg kick.
Abbadon has his takedown stuffed
and Bugurtov counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Abbadon is breathing heavily.#T3#
Bugurtov throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Abbadon is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bugurtov.
Abbadon takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Abbadon misses with a two punch combination.
Bugurtov flicks out a counter leg kick but Abbadon steps away.#KD2#
Bugurtov sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Abbadon to the ground! Bugurtov dives into full mount looking to finish!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bugurtov drops a big elbow. That's hurt Abbadon! More shots from Bugurtov and the ref steps in! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bugurt Bugurtov!
Bugurt Bugurtov 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: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 25, 2016

#R1#
Bugurtov throws a leg kick which misses Volchenko's front leg but catches the back leg as Volchenko tries to avoid it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Volchenko looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bugurtov thinks about countering with a body kick.
Bugurtov moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Bugurtov scores with a nice body kick. #CL2#
Volchenko has managed to clinch. #TD#
Bugurtov gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Bugurtov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bugurtov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Volchenko felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Volchenko is trying to get back to full guard.
Bugurtov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bugurtov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T1#
Bugurtov working over Volchenko with some ground and pound. Volchenko looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Volchenko is looking for a sweep. Bugurtov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bugurtov not doing much here.
Bugurtov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Bugurtov moves nicely into side control.
Bugurtov moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Bugurtov lands an elbow. #T2#
Bugurtov working the ground and pound.
Bugurtov working the head with strikes.
Bugurtov lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #SUB#
Bugurtov has hold of Volchenko's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Volchenko seems comfortable defending it but Bugurtov has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Volchenko is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Volchenko is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Bugurtov couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bugurt Bugurtov!
In his post fight interview, Bugurt Bugurtov started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 03, 2016

#R1#
Tankersley throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Bugurtov counters with a shoot takedown. Tankersley fights it but they end up in guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Bugurtov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tankersley works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bugurtov won't allow Tankersley to sweep him here.
Bugurtov throwing strikes from guard but Tankersley blocks nicely.
Bugurtov stays in close to Tankersley's body and controls the position.
Tankersley working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bugurtov.
Tankersley utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tankersley keeping moving, preventing Bugurtov from controlling successfully.
Bugurtov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tankersley's head.
Bugurtov 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.
Tankersley knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bugurtov on the ground.
Tankersley wants to stand up but Bugurtov is controlling him. #T1#
Bugurtov distracts Tankersley with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Tankersley wants to stand up but Bugurtov is controlling him.
Bugurtov working some strikes from top position.
Bugurtov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bugurtov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Bugurtov won't allow Tankersley to get back to his feet.
Bugurtov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That kick from Bugurtov tenderised Tankersley's leg. Tankersley is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tankersley misses with a wild body shot.
Bugurtov throws a counter combo.#T2#
Bugurtov scores with a nice body kick.
Tankersley throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD2#
and Bugurtov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Bugurtov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Bugurtov thows a huge punch but Tankersley dodges it nicely.
Tankersley has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Bugurtov prevents Tankersley from improving his position.#SUB2#
Bugurtov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Bugurtov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T3#
Bugurtov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tankersley on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Bugurtov is trying to control. Tankersley wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Tankersley won't allow Bugurtov to pass to mount.
Bugurtov stops Tankersley from getting back to his feet.
Bugurtov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Tankersley wants to get back to full guard.
Bugurtov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T4#
Bugurtov throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Tankersley to regain full guard.
Bugurtov stays in close to Tankersley's body and controls the position.
Bugurtov preventing the sweep.
Tankersley wants to get back to his feet but Bugurtov passes into half guard.
Bugurtov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bugurtov lands a nice short elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bugurt Bugurtov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Bugurtov works the jab nicely.
Left hook, right uppercut from Bugurtov. #CUT2#
It looks like Tank Tankersley has been cut.
Tankersley takes one on the button.
Bugurtov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tankersley under the eye.
Bugurtov scores with a leg kick.
Tank Tankersley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tankersley stuffs the takedown.
Tankersley tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bugurtov moves out of range of the body kick from Tankersley.
Bugurtov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bugurtov lands the left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bugurtov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bugurt Bugurtov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bugurtov looks to land a combination. Tankersley sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#TD2#
Tankersley tries to sprawl but Bugurtov drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Bugurtov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ground and pound from Bugurtov. #T1#
Nice strikes from Bugurtov there.
Bugurtov trying to control from half guard but Tankersley is working away.
Tankersley on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tankersley tries to get out of the position.
Bugurtov throwing shots but Tankersley is blocking nicely.
Tankersley wants to stand back up but Bugurtov manages to pass into side control.
Tankersley is trying to improve his position.
Bugurt Bugurtov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tankersley on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Bugurtov is staying tight to Tankersley's torso, preventing him from escaping. #SUB2#
Bugurtov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tankersley is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Bugurtov grinds an elbow into Tankersley's temple.
Bugurtov lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Tankersley down.
Bugurtov lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Bugurtov trying to control the action but Tankersley is working from the bottom.
Bugurtov lands a nice forearm strike.
Bugurtov cracks Tankersley with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Bugurtov immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Tankersley is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Bugurtov!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bugurt Bugurtov!
In his post fight interview, Bugurt Bugurtov started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 01, 2016

#R1#
Filipovic needs to keep his hands up - Bugurtov had a free shot at his head there.
Filipovic throws a shot from downtown. Bugurtov moves away and avoids it.
Bugurtov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Bugurtov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cozad MMA St Petersburg in the buildup to the fight.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bugurtov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Filipovic was well out of range. Poor timing from Bugurtov.
Filipovic tries a head kick but it misses.
Filipovic takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Filipovic fails to land with a series of punches.
Filipovic takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nice shot by Bugurtov.
Filipovic takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bugurtov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Filipovic.
Bugurtov misses with a wild combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bugurtov. Filipovic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Filipovic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bugurtov avoids the head kick by Filipovic. #TD#
Bugurtov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Filipovic sprawls well initially but Bugurtov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Filipovic taking some punishment here, with Bugurtov in his half guard.
Filipovic is trying to stand up here but Bugurtov is controlling him well.
Filipovic has hold of Bugurtov's hands but Bugurtov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bugurtov slows the pace down in half guard.
Filipovic really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bugurtov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bugurtov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #ROC#
Filipovic is rocked!#T1#
Bugurtov not doing much here.
Filipovic pushes Bugurtov off but Bugurtov dives into side control. #SUB#
Bugurtov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bugurtov scoring with punches and elbows. #SUB#
Bugurtov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bugurtov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Bugurtov scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Filipovic to see if he's OK.#SUB#
Bugurtov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Filipovic is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Bugurtov asserts his dominance and retains side control.#T2#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bugurtov is working Filipovic over with some ground and pound from side control.
Bugurtov works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Bugurtov lands some shots froms side control.
Filipovic is still in real trouble! Can Bugurtov finish him?
Filipovic is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Bugurtov is controlling him well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bugurtov is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Filipovic's shoulder. That is not cool.
Filipovic tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Filipovic seems to have recovered his senses.
Filipovic trying to get back to his feet but Bugurtov is in full control for now.
Bugurtov lands strikes from the back and Filipovic isn't doing enough to escape the position. The referee steps in to end the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bugurt Bugurtov!
Bugurt Bugurtov spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
The defeated Mirko Filipovic had this to say: 'Thanks for coming out party's on me '.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 27, 2016

#R1#
Bugurtov sizes up Randall with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Randall jabs at Bugurtov's body.
Bugurtov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Randall 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.
Bugurtov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Randall scores with a push kick.
Bugurtov is breathing heavily.
Randall's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bugurtov under the eye.
Randall with a jab.
Randall lands with a shot to the body.
Randall drops Bugurtov with a straight right hand, right on the button! Randall 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 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Randy Randall!
A relieved looking Randy Randall 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: GFC 10: Colosseum
Date: Jun 11, 2016

#R1#
Klewis tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bugurtov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Klewis somewhat.#TD2#
Bugurtov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB#
Klewis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bugurtov winds up and cracks Klewis with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Bugurtov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Klewis with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Klewis gets back to full guard.
Bugurtov trying to control the position from guard on top but Klewis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Klewis has his foot on Bugurtov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bugurtov works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bugurtov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Bugurtov trying to control the position from guard on top but Klewis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1##SUB#
Klewis is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Klewis has his foot on Bugurtov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bugurtov works his way back into a safe position though.
Bugurtov lands a couple of digs.
Bugurtov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB#
Bugurtov is posturing up here but Klewis has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Bugurtov tries to roll out but it's too tight and Bugurtov has to tap! Slick submission there by Klewis!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Myron Klewis!
A determined Myron Klewis didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!

Event: GFC 5: Darrow vs Tortoise
Date: May 15, 2016

#R1#
Bugurtov throws an overhand right that lands on Dog's shoulder, as Dog tries to avoid the shot.
Dog tries a head kick but it misses.
Bugurtov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dog as he avoids it easily.
Bugurtov misses with a straight right.
Dog fires out a quick counter leg kick but Bugurtov just manages to avoid it.
Bugurtov throws a solid leg kick but Dog takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bugurtov.
Dog throwing a counter right hand but Bugurtov manages to avoid it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dog.
Bugurtov shoots and misses
and Dog cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bugurtov throws a body shot but no joy.
Dog lands a head shot.#CL#
Dog closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Bugurtov is trying to drag Dog to the mat but Dog just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Big Dog has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bugurt Bugurtov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for Dog to work. #TD#
Dog ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Dog no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #T1#
Bugurtov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dog keeping moving, preventing Bugurtov from controlling successfully.
Bugurtov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bugurtov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bugurtov is looking to work some ground and pound but Dog has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dog has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Bugurtov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dog on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dog tries to get out of the position.
Dog controlling the position.
Bugurtov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bugurtov throws a strike but Dog rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Bugurtov throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Dog's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T2#
Bugurtov has his hands on Dog's head, controlling the position.
Dog has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Dog's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Dog has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dog wanted to stand there but Bugurtov had control of the position. #SUB2#
Bugurtov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dog is looking to stand up but Bugurtov won't let him. #SUB2#
Dog avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bugurtov pulls Dog in close to his closed guard and prevents Dog from doing any damage or advancing position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bugurtov trying to control the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Dog lands a glancing blow to the side of Bugurtov's head.
Dog blocks a jab.
Dog lands a jab to the head.
A good leg kick by Dog.
Bugurtov misses with a takedown attempt
and Dog makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Dog slaps away a takedown attempt from Bugurtov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bugurtov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bugurtov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bugurtov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bugurtov swings for the body but Dog moves out of range.
Dog appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bugurtov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A quick step to the side and Dog tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bugurtov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dog counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
Dog scores with a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dog connects with a leg kick. Bugurtov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Good standup being displayed there by Dog as he connects with a hook.
Bugurtov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dog is able to avoid easily.
Bugurtov clobbers Dog with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dog dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bugurtov. That did some damage!
Dog digs a good body shot into Bugurtov's ribs.
Big Dog is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dog looks to land a body kick but Bugurtov moved away.
Bugurtov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dog sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Good exchange - Dog coming out on top.
Dog feints and then cracks Bugurtov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bugurtov down.
A low kick from Bugurtov is predictable there
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Bugurtov looks winded!
Nice body punch from Dog.
Dog's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bugurtov under the eye.
Bugurtov throws the left hand but Dog avoids the punch easily.
Bugurtov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dog. Dog obviously looking to wear him down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Big Dog dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Bugurtov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bugurtov shoots in but no luck this time.
Bugurtov misses with an uppercut #KD#
and Dog counters with a crisp right hand that drops Bugurtov! Dog lets Bugurtov back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#
Bugurtov is rocked!
Dog thumps Bugurtov with a low kick.
Dog with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dog is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bugurtov can do to turn this around?#CL#
Dog 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!
Dog is working for takedown but Bugurtov is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD#
Dog pulls guard effortlessly.
Dog looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bugurtov is one step ahead there.
Dog preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bugurtov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bugurtov trying to control the position from guard on top but Dog is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bugurtov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bugurtov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Dog pulls Bugurtov in close to prevent any damage.
Bugurtov postures up in Dog's guard and throws a big left but Dog blocks it.
Dog knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bugurtov on the ground.
Bugurtov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bugurtov throws a strike but Dog rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Dog is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Bugurtov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dog is aware though and is defending well.
Dog looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T2#
Bugurtov doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Bugurtov throwing strikes off his back to little effect. #SUB2#
Bugurtov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dog can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dog trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bugurtov working a defensive guard here.
Dog stays in close to Bugurtov's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dog works Bugurtov's body with a nice hook.#T3#
Bugurtov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dog pinned against the cage. Dog gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bugurtov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dog counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bugurtov shoots in for a takedown but Dog shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Big Dog has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bugurt Bugurtov.
Dog lands a leg kick that knocks Bugurtov off balance momentarily.
Dog lands a leg kick that knocks Bugurtov off balance momentarily.
Dog throws a good cross that connects.
Bugurtov avoids the body shot from Dog.
Bugurtov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
As Bugurtov backs away, Dog returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Dog digs a good hook to Bugurtov's body.
Bugurtov is breathing heavily.
Dog lands a slapping body shot. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Dog has knocked Bugurtov down with a huge combo! Dog steps away and waves a wobbly Bugurtov back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Bugurtov is still on wobbly legs! Can Dog finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dog is stalking Bugurtov. Bugurtov circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Dog, and it's lights out! Bugurtov really payed the price for that rookie mistake.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Big Dog!

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