Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 21, 2018

#R1#
Morris scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Koreshkov doesn't seem bothered though.
Koreshkov looks winded!
Jab by Morris.
Morris looks to land a right hand but Koreshkov moved out of range.#CL#
Morris clinches up against the cage.
Morris tries a body shot but Koreshkov blocks it.
Morris struggles to land a body shot inside as Koreshkov controls his hands.
Morris lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Koreshkov blocking some punches.
Koreshkov blocking some punches.
Morris lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Morris misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Morris just misses with a elbow thrown towards Koreshkov's brow.
Morris lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #ROC#
Koreshkov is rocked!#CUT#
That has opened up Alexander Koreshkov's cut even more.
A body shot lands from Morris.
Koreshkov is still on wobbly legs! Can Morris finish him?
Morris misses with a body punch.
Morris throws a punch but it's blocked by Koreshkov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koreshkov prevents a body shot from Morris. #T1#
Morris can't find room to land a body shot as Koreshkov controls the action.
Morris misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Koreshkov seems to have recovered his senses.
Morris throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Koreshkovs head.
Koreshkov blocks an uppercut.
Morris tries to throw a body punch but Koreshkov avoids it by throwing Morris back against the cage.
Morris lands a hook that snaps the head of Koreshkov backwards.
Morris misses with a punch to the body.
Morris doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Morris misses with some punches.
Morris scores with a shoulder strike.
Morris misses with a punch to the body.
Morris tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Koreshkov's elbow.
A short uppercut from Morris.
Morris tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
A shot in the inside from Morris.
Morris misses with a punch to the body.
Morris pushes off an throws an elbow but Koreshkov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Morris misses with the head strike.
Morris tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Morris tries to throw a body punch but Koreshkov avoids it by throwing Morris back against the cage.
Morris scores with a shot to the side of Koreshkov's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Morris loads up on a right hand - it lands flush and knocks Koreshkov senseless! What a punch!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mark Morris!
A very excited looking Mark Morris made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 15, 2018

#R1#
Good exchange - Luzhin coming out on top.#CL#
Luzhin has taken the fight to the clinch.
Luzhin gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Koreshkov.
Luzhin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Luzhin tries a knee to the head but Koreshkov blocks it.
Koreshkov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Koreshkov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Luzhin has closed the distance and engaged Koreshkov in a clinch.
Luzhin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Luzhin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Luzhin manages to break the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Luzhin works over Koreshkov's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT#
It looks like Alexander Koreshkov has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice shot by Luzhin.
Luzhin blocks a head kick by Koreshkov.
Luzhin throws a quick counter kick to the body but Koreshkov avoids it.
Koreshkov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Luzhin.
Luzhin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Koreshkov.
Alexander Koreshkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1##CL#
Luzhin clinches up with Koreshkov and pushes him back against the cage.
Luzhin holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Koreshkov takes a knee right on the jaw!
Knees in the clinch landing for Luzhin.
Luzhin gets through Koreshkov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC#
Luzhin breaks the clinch.
Luzhin throws a right hand that Koreshkov ducks under and follows up with a left that Koreshkov also avoids with ease.
Koreshkov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Luzhin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Koreshkov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Luzhin drives through and clinches with Koreshkov against the cage.
Luzhin misses with a punch on the inside.
Luzhin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Koreshkov blocks it with crossed arms.
Luzhin lands a nice uppercut.#T2#
Luzhin stalling the fight.
Luzhin throws a punch but it's blocked by Koreshkov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Luzhin.
Luzhin dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Luzhin connects with a knee to the head.
Koreshkov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Luzhin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Koreshkov avoiding damage as Luzhin throws knees to the body.
Luzhin holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Koreshkov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Luzhin tries to land a knee to the head but Koreshkov blocks with his arms. #T3#
Luzhin lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Luzhin lands a knee to the head.
Luzhin tries to land a knee to the head but Koreshkov blocks with his arms.
Luzhin content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Koreshkov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Luzhin avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Luzhin connects with a nasty looking knee right to Koreshkov's face.
Koreshkov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Luzhin after a bit of a struggle.
Nikolai Luzhin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Koreshkov.
Luzhin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Koreshkov goes for a takedown attempt but Luzhin pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Koreshkov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Luzhin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Luzhin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nikolai Luzhin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Koreshkov throws a head kick that misses.
Luzhin is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Luzhin scores with a hook.
Luzhin tries to bum rush Koreshkov with a series of wild strikes but Koreshkov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Koreshkov gets cracked there but stands up to it. #ROC#
Koreshkov is rocked!
Decent striking displayed by Koreshkov there.
Koreshkov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Koreshkov lands a two punch combo. #CL#
Luzhin has Koreshkov up against the cage in a clinch.
Luzhin misses with the head strike.
Stalling in the clinch from Luzhin.
Luzhin tries to land a knee to the head but Koreshkov blocks with his arms.
Luzhin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Koreshkov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Luzhin tries a knee to the head but Koreshkov blocks it.
Luzhin is stalling here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nikolai Luzhin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Koreshkov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Koreshkov connects with a single shot there.
Luzhin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Luzhin connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nikolai Luzhin is winning the standup battle so far.
Luzhin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Koreshkov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Luzhin scores with a head kick. #CL#
Luzhin closes the distance and pushes Koreshkov back into the cage.
Luzhin swings wildly with an uppercut but Koreshkov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Koreshkov wants to take the fight to the mat but Luzhin manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Luzhin.
Luzhin controlling the action here for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luzhin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Koreshkov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Luzhin swings wildly with an uppercut but Koreshkov uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Luzhin trying to land knees to the body.
Luzhin scores with a knee to the head.
Koreshkov managing to block the knees to the body from Luzhin.
Luzhin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Luzhin working aggressively here.
Luzhin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Luzhin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Koreshkov.
Luzhin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Koreshkov backwards.
Nikolai Luzhin has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A nice right hand lands inside from Luzhin.
Luzhin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Luzhin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Luzhin lands a left hand. #T2#
Luzhin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Luzhin misses with the head strike.
Koreshkov has Luzhin pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Luzhin manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Koreshkov is looking for a takedown.
Nikolai Luzhin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Koreshkov.
Luzhin slows down the pace here.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Koreshkov takes a shot to the head.
Luzhin connects with a knee to the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Luzhin.
Luzhin is stalling here.
Luzhin gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Luzhin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Koreshkov. #T3#
Koreshkov can't get the takedown.
Luzhin is struggling to control the position.#BC#
Luzhin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Luzhin paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Luzhin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Luzhin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Koreshkov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Luzhin counters with a stiff right hand.
Luzhin scores with a head kick. #CL#
Luzhin moves into the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Luzhin.
Koreshkov blocking some punches. #BC#
Luzhin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Luzhin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little feinted left hand from Luzhin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Luzhin 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.
Luzhin throws a head kick that misses. #T4#
Koreshkov lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Koreshkov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Luzhin throwing a counter right hand but Koreshkov manages to avoid it.
Koreshkov keeps the fight on the outside.
Koreshkov throws a big shot that misses.#CL#
Luzhin gets a clinch.
Luzhin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #BC#
Luzhin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Luzhin is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Koreshkov throws a lazy right hand but Luzhin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL#
Luzhin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Koreshkov, pushing him back against the cage.
Koreshkov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Luzhin just stands there and leans against the cage.
Luzhin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Koreshkov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Luzhin is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Koreshkov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Luzhin is defending well.
Luzhin swings wildly with an uppercut but Koreshkov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Luzhin lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nikolai Luzhin dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Koreshkov's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Luzhin connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Luzhin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Koreshkov can do to turn this around?
Koreshkov fails with an attempt to clinch.
A quick step to the side and Luzhin tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Luzhin paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Koreshkov swats away the attempt to clinch by Luzhin.
Luzhin connects with a right hand. Koreshkov shakes it off.
A jab lands there for Luzhin.
Koreshkov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Luzhin throws out the jab.
Koreshkov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Luzhin seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Luzhin tries to clinch up.#CL#
Luzhin closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koreshkov being controlled against the cage.
Luzhin connects with a nasty looking knee right to Koreshkov's face.
Koreshkov is still on wobbly legs! Can Luzhin finish him?#CUT#
That has opened up Alexander Koreshkov's cut even more.#T1#
Luzhin lands an uppercut.
Koreshkov seems to have recovered his senses.
Koreshkov goes for a takedown attempt but Luzhin pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #CL#
Luzhin closes the distance and pushes Koreshkov back into the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Luzhin.
Luzhin lands with a right to the head. #BC#
Luzhin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Koreshkov tries a head kick but it misses.
Luzhin lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Koreshkov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Koreshkov misses with a straight left.
Koreshkov looks to land a right hand but Luzhin moved out of range.
Luzhin with a nice cross.
Luzhin drops Koreshkov with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Koreshkov! Luzhin dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nikolai Luzhin!
Nikolai Luzhin 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: Sep 09, 2018

#R1#
Konopka just misses with a punch to the body.
Koreshkov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Konopka pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Koreshkov digs a good body shot into Konopka's ribs.
Konopka throws a poor cross that misses
letting Koreshkov counter with a right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Pete Konopka has been cut.
Konopka throws a big shot that misses.#KD2#
Koreshkov sends Konopka crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Koreshkov is motioning to the referee to let Konopka up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Konopka throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Koreshkov flashes Konopka a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Konopka's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Konopka crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Koreshkov punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alexander Koreshkov!
Alexander Koreshkov really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Aspire Clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: DFN#50 Dall vs Ketler
Date: Aug 25, 2018

#R1#
Nicu connects with a single shot there.#CUT#
It looks like Alexander Koreshkov has been cut.#TD2#
Koreshkov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Nicu on his heels. He'll look to pass Nicu's guard now, I'm sure.#ES#
Nicu manages to escape and get back to his feet.
A good leg kick by Nicu.
Koreshkov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Nicu counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nicu uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Koreshkov has time to react.
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!
Koreshkov misses with a takedown attempt
and Nicu counters with a nice low kick that buckles Koreshkov's knee momentarily.
Nicu thuds his shin into the meat of Koreshkov's side.
Koreshkov looks winded!
Nicu connects with a right hand. Koreshkov shakes it off.
Nicu fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nicu scores with a jab to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nicu. #KD#
Nicu lands a big head kick that sends Koreshkov tumbling to the mat! Nicu takes a step backwards and waves Koreshkov back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Koreshkov is rocked!
Nicu scores with a body shot.
Koreshkov is still on wobbly legs! Can Nicu finish him?
Koreshkov misses with an uppercut
and Nicu counters with a leg kick.
Koreshkov seems to have recovered his senses.
Nicu throws a nice inside leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Nicu finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Nicu pounces like a tiger and cracks Koreshkov with a vicious hook! Koreshkov is down but not out! Nicu follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Iosue Nicu!
A victorious Iosue Nicu thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 28, 2018

#R1#
Mendez tries to clinch but Koreshkov is having none of it.
Mendez misses with a few strikes there.
Mendez misses with a takedown attempt
and Koreshkov counters with a big left hand that crumples Mendez! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alexander Koreshkov!
Alexander Koreshkov very nearly forgot to thank Aspire Clothing amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 23, 2018

#R1#
Sins scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Koreshkov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #KD2#
Koreshkov lands a big right hand that sends Sins crashing to the mat! Koreshkov stays standing though and waves Sins back to his feet!#ROC2#
Sins is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Nick Sins has been cut.
That kick from Sins tenderised Koreshkov's leg. Koreshkov is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Koreshkov with a strong takedown there and he's ended up in side control.
Oh Sins is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Koreshkov lands a big elbow and you can see that really hurt Sins! Koreshkov senses the opportunity and scores with more strikes - he's put Sins out! The ref tackles him out of the way to prevent him landing more strikes - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Alexander Koreshkov!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Alexander Koreshkov waved his t-shirt featuring Aspire Clothing's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 18, 2018

#R1#
Lundgren closes this distance looking for a takedown but Koreshkov circles away.#TD#
Lundgren scores with a takedown into Koreshkov's guard.#SUB2#
Lundgren got a little sloppy there for a moment and Koreshkov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lundgren has managed to get both his arms back between Koreshkov's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Koreshkov looking for a guillotine here but Lundgren defends easily.
Lundgren working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Koreshkov trying to keep a closed guard but Lundgren is proving a slippery customer.
Lundgren trying to control but Koreshkov is working from the bottom.
Lundgren knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Koreshkov on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koreshkov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lundgren with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lundgren trying to control the position from guard on top but Koreshkov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Koreshkov keeping full guard, as Lundgren tries to pass.
Lundgren stopping the sweep attempt from Koreshkov.
Lundgren tries to free his leg and advance position but Koreshkov is retaining full guard.
Lundgren postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2#
Koreshkov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lundgren loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Koreshkov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lundgren manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Koreshkov working some strikes from top position.
Koreshkov is in close to Lundgren's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB#
Lundgren is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Koreshkov postures up. #T2#
Koreshkov landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB#
Lundgren has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Koreshkov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Lundgren looking for a guillotine here but Koreshkov defends easily.
Koreshkov postures up and lands a big shot to Lundgren's brow.
Koreshkov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB#
Lundgren working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Koreshkov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Koreshkov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Koreshkov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Lundgren can't keep his opponent in guard - Koreshkov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lundgren is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SUB2#
Koreshkov seems to be working for a kimura but Lundgren defends the submission attempt.
Lundgren wants to get back to full guard.
Koreshkov is thwarting Lundgren's attempts to control the position.
Koreshkov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Koreshkov drops an elbow to the side of Lundgren's head.
Koreshkov blocks the strikes from Lundgren.
Koreshkov prevents Lundgren from improving his position.
Koreshkov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Koreshkov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lundgren with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #ROC2#
Lundgren is rocked!
Koreshkov stops Lundgren from getting back to his feet.
Oh Lundgren is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Koreshkov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lundgren manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Lundgren trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Lundgren seems to have got his legs back now.#T4#
Koreshkov wants to control from the top but Lundgren keeps moving. #SUB#
Lundgren is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Koreshkov is aware though and is defending well.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Koreshkov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Koreshkov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Koreshkov lands a couple of elbows.
Koreshkov advances position into side control!
Lundgren is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Lundgren's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lundgren is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Lundgren is not content to let Koreshkov control the position.
Lundgren is working to avoid the ground and pound but Koreshkov connects with a decent elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Koreshkov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Nice jab there from Koreshkov.
Lundgren shoots in for a takedown but Koreshkov shows good takedown defense. #KD2#
Koreshkov lands a big uppercut and Lundgren crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Lundgren looks OK. Koreshkov waves Lundgren back to his feet!
Koreshkov misses with a straight right.
Lundgren misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Koreshkov plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends Lundgren swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! Lundgren face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Alexander Koreshkov!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Alexander Koreshkov made sure he mentioned Aspire Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 02, 2018

#R1#
Koreshkov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CUT#
It looks like Alexander Koreshkov has been cut.
Koreshkov looks winded!
Power thuds a left hand into Koreshkov's body.
Nice shot by Power.
Power keeps Koreshkov at a distance using the push kick. #KD#
Power feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Koreshkov sprawling to the canvas! Koreshkov rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Power finish him?! #ROC#
Koreshkov is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Power scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Koreshkov is still on wobbly legs! Can Power finish him?
Crack! A monster head kick from Power and Koreshkov falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Power!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Max Power!
Max Power thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 28, 2018

#R1#
Datsik scores with a punch to the head.
Datsik connects with a body shot.
Koreshkov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Datsik. Datsik obviously looking to wear him down.
Datsik lands a nice leg kick that just misses Koreshkov's sensitive parts.
Datsik thuds his right hand into Koreshkov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Datsik throws a good cross that connects.
Datsik stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Koreshkov with a nice cross.#CUT2#
It looks like Donnie Datsik has been cut.
Koreshkov looks to land a left hand but Datsik moved out of range nicely.
Left hook, right uppercut from Datsik.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good standup being displayed there by Datsik as he connects with a hook.
Koreshkov walks into a jab.#TD#
Koreshkov tries to sprawl but Datsik drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Koreshkov tries to roll over but Datsik keeps him under control.
Ground and pound from Datsik.
Datsik looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Koreshkov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Datsik lands strikes from half guard.
Koreshkov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Koreshkov keeping moving, preventing Datsik from controlling successfully. #T1#
Koreshkov 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.#SUB2#
Koreshkov has his foot on Datsik's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Datsik works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Koreshkov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Datsik passes into side control.
Datsik lands a nice forearm strike.
Datsik in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Datsik trying to control the position but Koreshkov is working away.
Datsik lands a decent elbow from side control.
Datsik lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Koreshkov down.
Datsik lands some shots froms side control.
Datsik cracks Koreshkov with a big right hand but Koreshkov just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Datsik lands a few punches from side control.
Datsik remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #T2#
Koreshkov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Datsik landing a few strikes.
Datsik lands a nice forearm strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koreshkov taking a bit of punishment here - Datsik scoring with strikes.
Datsik working the head and body with strikes.
Koreshkov is not content to let Datsik control the position.
Koreshkov tries to bench press Datsik off him but Datsik keeps the position.
Datsik working the body and head with strikes.
Koreshkov regains half guard.
Datsik wants to control but Koreshkov is keeping him busy. #T3#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Datsik lands a nice short elbow.
Datsik scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Datsik lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Datsik winds up and cracks Koreshkov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Datsik looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Koreshkov manages to get to full guard. #SUB2#
Koreshkov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Datsik defends it easily.
Koreshkov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Datsik with a nice head shot there.
Datsik is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Datsik connects with a couple of short punches.
Koreshkov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T4#
Datsik postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Datsik trying to control the position from guard on top but Koreshkov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Koreshkov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Datsik is in close to Koreshkov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Datsik working some strikes from top position.
Koreshkov wants to hit a switch here but Datsik passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Koreshkov there!
BOOM! Datsik connects with a massive shot to the dome!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Koreshkov slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Datsik scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Datsik scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Datsik is looking to take a break and control but Koreshkov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Donnie Datsik dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Donnie Datsik's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Koreshkov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Koreshkov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Koreshkov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Datsik misses with a double jab.
A head kick from Datsik lands but Koreshkov takes it in his stride.
Koreshkov loads up on a big right hand but Datsik slips the punch.
Datsik scoring well with a low kick there.
Koreshkov walks into a left hand.
Koreshkov tries to close the distance and clinch but Datsik swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Datsik lands a right hook to the body.
Datsik throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Datsik thows a body kick. Koreshkov tries to catch it but that hurt him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Koreshkov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Datsik.
Datsik with a hook.
A solid leg kick lands there for Datsik.
Datsik scores with a nice strike.
Koreshkov throws a hook but Datsik avoids it easily.
Datsik scores with a leg kick. #T1##TD#
Datsik closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Koreshkov to the mat! Koreshkov manages to get full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Koreshkov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Koreshkov 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#
Datsik missing with punches from the bottom.
Koreshkov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Datsik moves into full guard.
Datsik looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Datsik has his hands on Koreshkov's head, controlling the position.
Datsik 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.#T2#
Datsik avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Datsik looking to hit a scissor sweep but Koreshkov is one step ahead there.
Koreshkov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Datsik is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Datsik is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Koreshkov can do to turn this around?
Koreshkov is working Datsik over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Datsik looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Datsik is working hard here to advance position.
Koreshkov throws an elbow that misses. Datsik uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Koreshkov's guard. Nice move by Datsik!#REVR#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Datsik trying to control the position from guard on top but Koreshkov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Datsik missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Koreshkov being controlled here, momentarily.
Datsik postures up and lands a big shot to Koreshkov's brow.
Datsik trying to control the position from guard on top but Koreshkov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Koreshkov 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#
Koreshkov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Datsik wants to sweep but Koreshkov has passed to side control!#SUB2#
Koreshkov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Koreshkov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Koreshkov in side control, throwing shots but Datsik defends. #T4##SUB2#
Koreshkov goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Datsik rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Koreshkov's guard! Nice work there by Datsik!
Datsik with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Datsik has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Datsik working some strikes from top position.
Koreshkov trying to control the position.
Datsik postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Datsik chips away with some ground and pound.
Koreshkov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Koreshkov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Datsik is controlling him.
Datsik is in close to Koreshkov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Datsik working some strikes from top position.
Datsik landing with the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Donnie Datsik dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Donnie Datsik'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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Koreshkov misses with a hook. Datsik ducked under it nicely.
Datsik moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Koreshkov misses with a left hand
and Datsik counters with a left to the body.
Koreshkov is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.#CL2#
Koreshkov moves into the clinch successfully.
Datsik misses with a hook to the ribs.
Datsik scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Koreshkov blocking some punches.
The referee calls for Datsik to work.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Datsik seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Datsik manages to pull guard. #T1#
Datsik trying to strike off his back.
Datsik doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Datsik looking to control.
Datsik manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Koreshkov manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Datsik loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Koreshkov keeping moving, preventing Datsik from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Koreshkov is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Koreshkov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Datsik doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Datsik manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Datsik trying to control the position from guard on top but Koreshkov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Datsik landing some decent shots from guard. #T2##SUB2#
Koreshkov working for a triangle but Datsik defends it easily.
Datsik tries to free his leg and advance position but Koreshkov is retaining full guard.
Datsik forces his way into half guard.
Datsik takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Datsik lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ground and pound from Datsik.
Koreshkov has hold of Datsik's hands but Datsik slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Koreshkov tries to get to full guard but Datsik has control of the leg.
Datsik working the head and body with strikes. #T3#
Datsik lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Koreshkov tries to roll over but Datsik keeps him under control.
Datsik is looking to advance position but Koreshkov won't allow it.
Datsik seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Koreshkov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Koreshkov tries to roll over but Datsik keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Koreshkov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Datsik pulls his head out easily.
Koreshkov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Datsik scores with a couple of nice shots.
Datsik wants to free his trapped foot but Koreshkov is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Koreshkov looking for submissions off his back.
Datsik wants to control but Koreshkov is keeping him busy. #T4#
Koreshkov tries to roll over but Datsik keeps him under control.
Datsik is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Donnie Datsik is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nice strikes from Datsik there.
Alexander Koreshkov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Datsik content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Datsik lands strikes from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Datsik is controlling the pace.
Datsik scoring with strikes to the body and head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Donnie Datsik showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Datsik 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Donnie Datsik!
After winning the bout, Donnie Datsik thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 22, 2018

#R1##TD#
Graves shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Koreshkov looks winded!
Koreshkov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Graves looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Graves passes to full mount! #SUB#
Graves has control of Koreshkov's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Koreshkov regains control of the situation pretty easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Graves has control of Koreshkov's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Koreshkov regains control of the situation pretty easily. #SUB#
Graves looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB#
Graves looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB#
Graves looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #T1##SUB#
Graves is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Koreshkov has managed to escape the submission attempt. #SUB#
Koreshkov defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Graves. #SUB#
Graves looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Koreshkov bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Koreshkov looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Koreshkov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Graves has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Koreshkov has managed to get both his arms back between Graves's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Graves looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Graves is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##T2##SUB#
Graves seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Koreshkov is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Alex Graves!
A victorious Alex Graves thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 16, 2018

#R1#
Koreshkov throws a right hand that misses
and Williams counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A combination from Koreshkov does no damage.
Williams is looking to counter with a body kick.
Williams throws a good cross that connects. #TD2#
Koreshkov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#ES#
Williams manages to escape and get back to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Koreshkov misses with an uppercut. #CL2#
Koreshkov moves into range and clinches up with Williams.
Williams lands with a right to the head.
The referee calls for Williams to work.
Williams misses with a hook from the clinch.
Williams misses with a punch to the body.
Williams misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Williams breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T1#
Koreshkov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Williams's head backwards.
Koreshkov wants to clinch but Williams slips to the side
and Williams counters with a straight right hand.
Koreshkov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Williams manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Williams throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Daniel Williams is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Koreshkov misses with a head kick.
Williams throws a shot to the body.
Williams staying out of range there.
Williams half committed to a counter leg kick.
Williams avoids a punch combination nicely.
Williams moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Williams ducks under a wild hook from Koreshkov.
Williams throws a counter high kick but Koreshkov was just alert enough to avoid it.#CL2#
Koreshkov takes the fight into the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Williams. #T2#
Williams misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Koreshkov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Williams misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Williams breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Williams waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Koreshkov.
Alexander Koreshkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koreshkov throws an overhand right that lands on Williams's shoulder, as Williams tries to avoid the shot.
A quick step to the side and Williams tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Williams waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Koreshkov.
Koreshkov misses with a left hand
and Williams counters with a head kick. That will keep Koreshkov thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Williams ducks under a wild hook from Koreshkov.
Williams moves out of range of the strikes.
Williams connects with a looping right hand.
Williams is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Williams uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Koreshkov has time to react.
Koreshkov throws a hook to the side of Williams's head but Williams sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Williams went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Koreshkov looks to clinch
and Williams makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nice body punch from Williams.
Williams keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Koreshkov.
Williams lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#T3#
A head kick by Koreshkov misses
and Williams cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Williams tries a head kick but it misses.
Koreshkov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Williams finds it's way round the side to connect with Koreshkov's head.
Williams displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Koreshkov.
Williams throwing a counter right hand but Koreshkov manages to avoid it.
Williams punishes Koreshkov's body with a nice straight punch.
Williams blocks a head kick by Koreshkov.
Williams throws a quick counter head kick but Koreshkov was just out of range.
Williams walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Koreshkov fails to land with a series of punches.
Williams throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Koreshkov misses with a right hand
and Williams counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Koreshkov thinking.
Koreshkov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Koreshkov tries to clinch there but Williams circles away.
Koreshkov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Williams connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Koreshkov scrambles back to his feet.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Koreshkov misses with a body shot
and Williams counters with a straight right hand.
Koreshkov is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Williams darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Williams ducks under a wild hook from Koreshkov.
Williams uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Koreshkov.
An attempted straight right counter from Williams misses the target.
Williams connects with the punch.
Koreshkov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Williams moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Koreshkov misses with a lunging right hand
and Williams counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Koreshkov throws a lazy head kick
and Williams counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Koreshkov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Koreshkov 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.#KD2#
Koreshkov cracks Williams with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Williams looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Koreshkov finish him? #ROC2#
Williams is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Daniel Williams has been cut.
Koreshkov misses with a lunging right hand
and Williams counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Oh Williams is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Koreshkov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Williams tries to avoid it but Koreshkov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Williams to the ground. Williams escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Williams throwing a counter right hand but Koreshkov manages to avoid it.
Williams moves away from the strike by Koreshkov.
Williams lands a jab to the nose.
Williams fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Koreshkov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Williams dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Daniel Williams's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Koreshkov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Williams counters with a straight right hand.
Williams seems to have got his legs back now.
Koreshkov misses with a hook
and Williams counters with a big head kick but Koreshkov shrugs it off.
Williams is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Koreshkov doesn't manage to clinch there - Williams circles away.
Koreshkov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Williams looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Koreshkov throws a hook but Williams blocks it.
Williams was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Williams tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Williams bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Koreshkov's head backwards.
Koreshkov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Williams takes a swing at Koreshkov's ribcage but misses.
Williams stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koreshkov throws a lazy uppercut
and Williams counters with a nice body kick.
Williams drops his hands momentarily and Koreshkov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Williams is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Koreshkov can do to turn this around?
Koreshkov missing with a left hand there. Williams was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Williams bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Koreshkov's head.
Koreshkov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Williams moves into range and lands a nice body kick. #T1#
A jab from Koreshkov misses.
Williams lands with a nice combination. Koreshkov backs away looking to recover.
Koreshkov misses the jab.
Koreshkov throws a right hand that misses
and Williams cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Williams keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Williams misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Koreshkov tries to clinch up
and Williams counters with a right hand to the body.
Koreshkov misses with a right hand
and Williams counters with a stiff right hand.
Koreshkov misses with a left hand
and Williams counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Koreshkov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Williams lands with a nice body punch.
Williams throws a nice head kick! #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Donk. Williams catches Koreshkov right on the button with a cross.
Williams digs a good hook to Koreshkov's body.
Koreshkov swings widly with a right hand
and Williams makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Williams lands with a kick to the temple. Koreshkov shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Williams scores with a decent looking hook.
A jab from Williams does it's job there.
Williams misses with a head kick. #CL2#
Koreshkov pushes Williams up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Williams breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Koreshkov misses with an uppercut.
Williams slaps away a takedown attempt from Koreshkov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Koreshkov tries to clinch but Williams moves away
and Koreshkov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Koreshkov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Williams connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Koreshkov scrambles back to his feet.#T3#
Koreshkov throws a poor cross that misses
and Williams cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Koreshkov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Williams.
Koreshkov tries to clinch up
and Williams counters with a stiff right hand.
Williams throws a series of punches but Koreshkov avoids them all with ease.
Koreshkov throws a big shot that misses.
Williams delivers a nice body kick.
Williams uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Koreshkov.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Williams.
Williams scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Williams uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Koreshkov.
A punch combination from Williams misses.
It seemed like Koreshkov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Williams moves out of range as Koreshkov strikes.
Good standup being displayed there by Koreshkov as he connects with a hook.#T4#
Williams scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
Koreshkov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #ES#
Williams has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Koreshkov is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Williams pushes Koreshkov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Williams.
Koreshkov blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Williams manages to break the clinch.
Williams connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Koreshkov throws an overhand right that lands on Williams's shoulder, as Williams tries to avoid the shot.
Koreshkov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Williams counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Williams avoids the body shot from Koreshkov.
Nice defenses there by Williams.
Williams throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Koreshkov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Williams dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Daniel Williams's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Koreshkov.
Williams swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Koreshkov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Williams lands a nice looking body shot.
Koreshkov misses with a hook. Williams ducked under it nicely.
Koreshkov moves forwards but Williams connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Williams dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab lands there for Williams.
Koreshkov scores with a jab to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams takes a swing at Koreshkov's ribcage but misses.
Williams keeps the fight on the outside.
An attempted straight right counter from Williams misses the target.
Koreshkov throws a head kick that misses.
Koreshkov misses with a lunging right hand
letting Williams counter with a right hand.
Koreshkov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Williams makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T1#
Koreshkov swings widly with a right hand
and Williams counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Daniel Williams is winning the standup battle so far.
Sloppy strikes from Williams. Those never looked like landing.
Williams thuds a left hand into Koreshkov's body.
A jab from Koreshkov misses.
Williams throws a series of punches but Koreshkov moves out of range.
Koreshkov tries to clinch
and Williams counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Koreshkov throws a sloppy head kick
and Williams connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Koreshkov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Koreshkov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Williams momentarily.
Koreshkov tries to clinch up but Williams circles away and keeps his distance.
Williams connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Williams pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Koreshkov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T2#
A big right from Koreshkov misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Williams cracks Koreshkov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Koreshkov throws an off balance right hand
and Williams counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Koreshkov ducks right into an uppercut from Williams.
Koreshkov misses with a lunging right hand
and Williams counters with a right hand to the body.
Williams swats away the attempt to clinch by Koreshkov.
A swing and a miss from Koreshkov.
Koreshkov cracks Williams with a good jab.
Williams lands with a hook. Koreshkov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Koreshkov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Williams counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Williams lands a nice looking kick to the body. Koreshkov takes a step back to recover.
Koreshkov throws a shot to the body.
Williams slips a straight right by Koreshkov.#T3#
Koreshkov throws a right hand that misses
and Williams counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Koreshkov thinking.
Koreshkov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Williams.
Williams throws a big counter combination but Koreshkov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Williams throws a combination. Koreshkov tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#TD2#
Koreshkov gets the takedown into side control. #ES#
Williams throws Koreshkov to one side and escapes!
Koreshkov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Williams throws a head kick but Koreshkov moves out of range.
Koreshkov with a poor takedown
and Williams counters with a stiff right hand.
Daniel Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Koreshkov.
Koreshkov throws a lazy uppercut
and Williams counters with a left to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Koreshkov is defended easily by Williams.
Williams lands with a good body shot.#T4#
Koreshkov takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Koreshkov throws a shot from downtown. Williams moves away and avoids it.
Williams cracks Koreshkov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Koreshkov misses with a hook
and Williams makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Alexander Koreshkov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Williams ducks under a wild hook from Koreshkov.
Williams throwing a counter right hand but Koreshkov manages to avoid it.
Koreshkov throws a hook but Williams blocks it.
Koreshkov shoots for a double leg takedown but Williams sprawls well. He's pushed Koreshkov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Koreshkov misses with a hook
and Williams counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Koreshkov misses with a double jab
and Williams counters with a big head kick but Koreshkov shrugs it off.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Koreshkov misses with a lunging right hand
and Williams counters with a series of strikes. Koreshkov will be more careful next time no doubt.
Williams stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Daniel Williams is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Koreshkov misses with a left hand
and Williams counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Williams showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Williams 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Williams!
Our winner, Daniel Williams, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 04, 2018

#R1#
Koreshkov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jackson throws a head kick but Koreshkov moves out of range. #CL#
Koreshkov has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC2#
Jackson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #TD#
Koreshkov shoots in and bounces Jackson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#ROC#
Jackson is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Koreshkov throws a big elbow that misses.
Jackson is still in real trouble! Can Koreshkov finish him?
Koreshkov connects with a couple of short punches.
Koreshkov arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Jackson's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Alexander Koreshkov!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Alexander Koreshkov made sure he mentioned Aspire Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: K-1 Round 3
Date: Mar 24, 2018

#R1#
Koreshkov tries to clinch up but Moans circles away and keeps his distance.
Koreshkov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Koreshkov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A nice leg kick lands there from Moans.
Moans connects with a solid leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Moans there.
Koreshkov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Moans lands a jab to the head.
An inside leg kick lands from Moans.
Koreshkov misses with a straight right.
Moans scores with a sloppy right hand. Koreshkov should have avoided that one.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koreshkov throws the left hand but Moans avoids the punch easily.
Koreshkov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Moans sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Moans moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Moans misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A slapping leg kick lands for Moans.
Moans moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Moans fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Koreshkov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Koreshkov tries a head kick but it misses.
Moans lands a jab to Koreshkov's midsection.#T1#
Koreshkov misses the jab.
A combination from Moans does no damage.
Moans goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Moans scores with a nice head shot.
Koreshkov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Shaq Moans is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A decent looking cross lands there for Moans.
Moans comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Moans fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Koreshkov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Moans feints and then cracks Koreshkov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Koreshkov down.
Koreshkov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Koreshkov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Moans paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Koreshkov throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Moans drops his hands momentarily and Koreshkov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Koreshkov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Moans. Moans obviously looking to wear him down. #CL#
Koreshkov darts in and clinches Moans up against the ropes.
Koreshkov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC#
Koreshkov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Moans keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Koreshkov.
Moans lands a leg kick that knocks Koreshkov off balance momentarily.#T2#
Koreshkov misses with an uppercut
and Moans counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Moans connects with an inside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Moans there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Koreshkov misses with a straight left.
Koreshkov looks to land a left hand but Moans moved out of range nicely.
Moans lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Koreshkov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Good leg kick by Moans there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Koreshkov looks to land a left hand but Moans moved out of range nicely.
We've been informed that Moans 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.
Moans lands with a thumping leg kick.
Koreshkov misses with a straight right.
Koreshkov backing away here, and Moans unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Koreshkov misses the target.
Moans is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Koreshkov had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Moans lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Koreshkov at a distance.
Moans fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Koreshkov.
Moans slips a straight right by Koreshkov.
Koreshkov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Koreshkov misses with a right hand
and Moans counters with a body kick that stops Koreshkov in his tracks momentarily.
Alexander Koreshkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moans lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Moans throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Moans uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Koreshkov has time to react.
Moans thumps Koreshkov with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shaq Moans dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Left hook, right uppercut from Moans.
Koreshkov swings widly with a right hand
and Moans counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Koreshkov throws a lazy right hand but Moans sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Moans connects with a body shot that sends Koreshkov's belly button to the back.
Moans slips a jab from Koreshkov.
Moans listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Moans cracks a nice hook into Koreshkov's ribs.
Moans scores with a spinning back kick!
Moans buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Moans bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Koreshkov's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Moans scores with a jab to the body.
Koreshkov misses with a straight right.
Moans moves out of range as Koreshkov strikes.
Koreshkov misses with an uppercut
and Moans counters with a two punch combo.
Nice uppercut there from Moans.
Moans has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Moans lands with a shot to the body.
Moans turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Koreshkov tries to clinch but Moans is having none of it.
Good exchange - Moans coming out on top.
Moans lands a nice leg kick that just misses Koreshkov's sensitive parts.
Shaq Moans seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Moans cracks Koreshkov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Koreshkov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Moans throws a quick inside leg kick.
Moans scores with a shot to the body.
Koreshkov swings widly with a right hand
and Moans counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Moans punishes Koreshkov's body with a nice straight punch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Moans.
Moans lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Koreshkov takes one to the chin there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Moans.
Moans with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moans keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Koreshkov.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Moans, right into the meat.
Moans lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Moans needs to keep his hands up - Koreshkov had a free shot at his head there.
Moans slips a jab and a cross from Koreshkov.
Moans scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Moans uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Koreshkov.#T2#
Moans staying out of range there.
Moans throws a quick inside leg kick.
Koreshkov looks to land a left hand but Moans moved out of range nicely.
Koreshkov throws the left hand but Moans avoids the punch easily.
Koreshkov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A shot to the liver by Moans. Beautiful body shot.
Moans avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Koreshkov misses the jab.
Koreshkov wants to clinch up but Moans keeps it at a distance.
Moans only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Moans scores with a leg kick.
Koreshkov throws the left hand but Moans avoids the punch easily.
Nice shot lands for Moans.
Koreshkov cracks Moans with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Koreshkov throws a lazy right hand but Moans sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Moans uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Koreshkov has time to react.
Koreshkov misses with an uppercut.
Moans lands a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Koreshkov misses the target.
Koreshkov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Moans connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Koreshkov scrambles back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shaq Moans showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Moans punishes Koreshkov's body with a nice straight punch.
Moans scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Moans fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Koreshkov on the side of the head.
Moans connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Koreshkov momentarily.
Koreshkov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Moans.
Nice jab there from Koreshkov.
Koreshkov tests Moans's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Moans scores with a body shot.
Nice jab there from Moans. #CL#
Koreshkov moves into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moans lands a right hand.
Moans with a knee to the head.
Koreshkov blocking some punches.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Moans looking to throw knees to the head but Koreshkov is blocking nicely.
Koreshkov is looking to break free of the clinch but Moans has double underhooks.
Moans scores with a shot to the side of Koreshkov's head. #T1#
Moans landing knees to the head.
Moans tries to land knees in the clinch but Koreshkov avoids the damage to the body.
Moans tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Moans tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A short left from Moans.
Moans misses with a knee strike.
Shaq Moans is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Moans utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Moans lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Koreshkov has had enough of the clinch but Moans keeps him there for the moment.
Moans misses with a knee to the head.
Moans swings wildly with an uppercut but Koreshkov uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Moans is leaning against Koreshkov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Koreshkov blocks the elbow strike.
Moans unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Alexander Koreshkov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A hook to the body from Moans.
Moans working Koreshkov over with knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moans with a knee to the head.
Moans tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Koreshkov takes an elbow to the forehead.
Moans misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Moans creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Moans throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Koreshkovs head.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: K-1 Round 1
Date: Mar 03, 2018

#R1#
Moans thumps Koreshkov with a low kick.
Koreshkov throws an off balance right hand
and Moans counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Koreshkov throws a looping overhand right but Moans ducks down to avoid it.
Koreshkov throws the left hand but Moans avoids the punch easily.#CL#
Koreshkov rushes Moans and presses him up against the ropes.
Moans lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Moans cracks Koreshkov with a nice body shot.
Koreshkov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Moans.
Moans with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Moans has a couple of punches blocked by Koreshkov.
Moans goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Koreshkov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Moans tries to work over Koreshkov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Moans scores with a shot to the side of Koreshkov's head.
Moans lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Moans throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Moans tries a knee to the head but Koreshkov blocks it.
Koreshkov blocks an uppercut.
Moans missing with knees to the body.
Moans tries to throw a body punch but Koreshkov avoids it by throwing Moans back against the ropes. #BC2#
Moans escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Koreshkov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Moans misses with a knee to the head.
Nice body punch from Moans.
Moans fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Moans tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Koreshkov's elbow.
Moans lands a right hand.
Moans throws a punch but it's blocked by Koreshkov. #BC2#
Moans pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Moans throws a leg kick which misses Koreshkov's front leg but catches the back leg as Koreshkov tries to avoid it.
Moans fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Koreshkov.#T2#
Koreshkov wants to clinch up but Moans keeps it at a distance.
Moans connects with a solid leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Moans.
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!
Koreshkov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Koreshkov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Moans dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Koreshkov. That did some damage!
Moans bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Koreshkov's head.
Moans lands with a nice body punch.
An inside leg kick lands from Moans.
A chopping leg kick lands by Moans.
Koreshkov misses with a straight right.
Alexander Koreshkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slapping leg kick lands for Moans.
Moans feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Koreshkov's calf.
Koreshkov walks into a stiff left hand from Moans.#KD#
Koreshkov clips Moans with a right and a left that makes him do the chicken dance for a couple of seconds. He touched his left hand down on the canvas so the referee steps between the fighters to give Moans a standing 8 count before we can continue the bout.#CUT#
It looks like Shaq Moans has been cut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Moans lands a jab to the nose.
Moans connects with a nice looking jab.
Moans uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Moans with a jab.
Moans connects with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Koreshkov should take that round, based on the knockdown.
The cut man is working on Shaq Moans's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
A telegraphed right hand from Koreshkov misses the target.
Koreshkov wants to clinch up but Moans keeps it at a distance.
Moans looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Moans has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Moans scores with a jab to the head.
Shaq Moans seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Moans lands a head kick. Koreshkov smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Moans takes a swing at Koreshkov's ribcage but misses.
Koreshkov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Moans connects with a leg kick. Koreshkov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nice body kick there by Moans.
Koreshkov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Moans thumps Koreshkov with a low kick.
Moans lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Moans ducks under a wild hook from Koreshkov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moans fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Moans uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Koreshkov.
A nice inside leg kick there by Moans. That's going to slow Koreshkov down.
Moans lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Good standup being displayed there by Moans as he connects with a hook.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Koreshkov takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Moans lands with a hook. Koreshkov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Moans stuns Koreshkov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T1#
Koreshkov looks to land a right hand but Moans moved out of range.
Moans scores with a spinning back kick!
Moans connects with a leg kick. Koreshkov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Moans turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Shaq Moans is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Moans dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Moans dodges the punch combination from Koreshkov.
Moans connects with an inside leg kick.
Koreshkov steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Moans. That one must have hurt.
Moans uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Koreshkov.
Moans is looking to slow Koreshkov down with leg kicks.
Koreshkov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Moans with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Moans lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
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!
Koreshkov takes a swing at Moans's ribcage but misses.
Moans blocks a jab.
Moans lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Koreshkov tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Moans manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Moans turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Koreshkov throws a lazy right hand but Moans sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That kick from Moans tenderised Koreshkov's leg. Koreshkov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Moans connects with an inside leg kick.
Koreshkov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Koreshkov throws a big shot that misses.#CL#
Koreshkov pushes Moans up against the ropes in a clinch.
Koreshkov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Moans lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Moans with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Moans scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Moans tries a body shot but Koreshkov blocks it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Moans lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Moans has a couple of punches blocked by Koreshkov. #BC2#
Moans escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shaq Moans showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Shaq Moans's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Moans avoids the head kick by Koreshkov.
Moans dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Koreshkov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Koreshkov tries to move into range but Moans moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Koreshkov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Moans throws a quick inside leg kick.
Moans digs a good hook to Koreshkov's body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Moans. That's going to slow Koreshkov down.
Moans avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Decent striking displayed by Moans there.
Decent striking displayed by Moans there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Koreshkov throws an off balance right hand
and Moans counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Moans feints and then cracks Koreshkov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Koreshkov down.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Moans feints a jab promting Koreshkov to slip. Moans then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Koreshkov slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Koreshkov swinging wildly here.
Moans does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Koreshkov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A nice inside leg kick there by Moans. That's going to slow Koreshkov down.
Koreshkov throws an off balance right hand
and Moans counters with a slapping leg kick. #T1#
Koreshkov tries to clinch but Moans is having none of it.
A jab from Moans finds it's way through Koreshkov's defenses.
Moans lands with a thumping leg kick.
Moans fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Koreshkov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Moans turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Moans connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Moans lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Koreshkov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Koreshkov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Shaq Moans is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Koreshkov tests Moans's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A swing and a miss from Koreshkov.
Koreshkov's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Koreshkov doesn't manage to clinch there - Moans circles away. #CL#
Koreshkov clinches with his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Koreshkov blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Koreshkov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
An inside leg kick lands from Moans.
Koreshkov looks to throw the jab but Moans is out of range.
Moans tries a quick counter leg kick but Koreshkov is wise to it.#T2#
Koreshkov misses with a wild combination.
Koreshkov throws a hook to the side of Moans's head but Moans sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Koreshkov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Moans lands a nice hook to Koreshkov's body. Koreshkov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Moans thumps Koreshkov with a low kick.
Koreshkov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Moans scores with a punch to the head.
Alexander Koreshkov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Koreshkov misses with a looping right.
Moans lands a head kick. Koreshkov smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Moans scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Moans takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Moans connects with a body shot that sends Koreshkov's belly button to the back.
Koreshkov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Moans moves away.
A big left from Koreshkov misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Koreshkov throws a jab but it's blocked by Moans.
Koreshkov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Moans.
Both fighters circling a little - Moans finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Moans ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.

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

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

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: Aspire 100: The End of an Era
Date: Feb 04, 2018

#R1#
Van Veen throws a sloppy head kick and Koreshkov moves out of range easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Van Veen.
Koreshkov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Van Veen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Van Veen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Koreshkov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Van Veen defends it nicely.
Van Veen misses with a left hand
and Van Veen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Van Veen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Koreshkov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koreshkov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Van Veen sizes up Koreshkov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Van Veen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Koreshkov attempts a counter takedown but Van Veen avoids it well and moves away.
Van Veen takes a swing at Koreshkov's ribcage but misses.
Koreshkov tries to counter with a takedown but Van Veen is quick to defend against it.#T1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Van Veen.#CL2#
Van Veen gets a clinch.
Koreshkov wants a takedown.
Van Veen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Van Veen tries a body shot but Koreshkov blocks it.
Van Veen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Van Veen pushes Koreshkov back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Koreshkov blocks a body shot from Van Veen.
Van Veen is leaning against Koreshkov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Koreshkov prevents a body shot from Van Veen.
Van Veen can't find room to land a body shot as Koreshkov controls the action.
Koreshkov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Van Veen prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Koreshkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Van Veen gets through Koreshkov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T2#
Koreshkov blocks a body shot from Van Veen.
Van Veen is working Koreshkov over against the ropes.
Koreshkov blocking some punches.
Koreshkov blocks a body shot from Van Veen.
Van Veen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Van Veen misses with a punch to the body.
Van Veen struggles to land a body shot inside as Koreshkov controls his hands.
Koreshkov blocks a body shot from Van Veen.
Van Veen misses with a punch to the body.
Van Veen misses with a punch to the body.
Van Veen struggles to land a body shot inside as Koreshkov controls his hands.
A right hook to the body lands for Van Veen.
Van Veen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Van Veen tries to throw a body punch but Koreshkov avoids it by throwing Van Veen back against the ropes. #T3#
Van Veen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Van Veen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Van Veen struggles to land a body shot inside as Koreshkov controls his hands. #BC2#
Van Veen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Van Veen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Koreshkov at a distance.
Van Veen lands a head shot.
Van Veen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Koreshkov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Koreshkov feinted with a counter takedown.
Van Veen throws a wild body kick that Koreshkov sees coming a mile off.
Koreshkov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Koreshkov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Koreshkov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Koreshkov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A nice inside leg kick there by Van Veen. That's going to slow Koreshkov down.
Van Veen doesn't manage to clinch there - Koreshkov circles away.
Koreshkov tries to counter with a takedown but Van Veen is quick to defend against it.
Koreshkov avoids a kick to the body. #T4#
Van Veen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Koreshkovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jab by Van Veen.
Koreshkov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Van Veen.
Van Veen has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koreshkov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Koreshkov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Koreshkov moves forwards but Van Veen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Koreshkov avoids the body shot from Van Veen.
Van Veen misses with an uppercut. Koreshkov saw that one coming.
Koreshkov feinted with a counter takedown.
Van Veen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Koreshkov at a distance.
Van Veen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Koreshkov dives in and grabs Van Veen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Van Veen pushes down on Koreshkov's head and hops out.
A low kick from Van Veen misses
and Koreshkov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Van Veen fakes the leg kick and cracks Koreshkov in the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ludo Van Veen dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Van Veen scores with a hook to the body. Koreshkov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Van Veen lands a head shot.
Van Veen looks for the body kick but Koreshkov saw that one coming.
Koreshkov tries to counter with a takedown but Van Veen is quick to defend against it.
Van Veen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL2#
Van Veen closes the distance and clinches.
Van Veen lands a nice shot to the body.
Van Veen can't find room to land a body shot as Koreshkov controls the action.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Van Veen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Van Veen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Veen tries to throw a body punch but Koreshkov avoids it by throwing Van Veen back against the ropes.
Koreshkov wants to take the fight to the mat but Van Veen manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Van Veen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Koreshkov tries to score a body lock takedown but Van Veen shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Van Veen lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Van Veen misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Van Veen.
Van Veen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Van Veen struggles to land a body shot inside as Koreshkov controls his hands.
A shot in the inside from Van Veen.
Van Veen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Koreshkov or not.
Van Veen lands with a short shot to the head.
Van Veen has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Van Veen tries a body shot but Koreshkov blocks it.
Van Veen lands a body punch.
Van Veen lands with a short shot to the head.
Van Veen lands a body shot. #BC2#
Van Veen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Koreshkov avoids the body shot from Van Veen. #T2#
Van Veen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Van Veen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Koreshkov. That did some damage!
Van Veen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Koreshkov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ludo Van Veen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Van Veen throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Ludo Van Veen 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!
Van Veen throws a body punch but Koreshkov moves out of range.
Koreshkov tries to counter with a takedown but Van Veen is quick to defend against it.
Van Veen pushes Koreshkov away with a front kick.
Koreshkov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Van Veen.
Van Veen swings for the body but Koreshkov moves out of range.
Koreshkov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Van Veen throws a body shot but no joy.
Van Veen throws a jab when Koreshkov was well out of range.
Van Veen looks to land a body kick but Koreshkov moved away.
Koreshkov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Van Veen throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#T3#
Van Veen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Koreshkov slips under a jab from Van Veen.
Van Veen just misses with a punch to the body.
As Van Veen tries to get set, Koreshkov tries to push him back and clinch up but Van Veen manages to avoid the attempt.
A combination from Van Veen does no damage.
Koreshkov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Van Veen sprawls and moves away.
Van Veen misses with a wild body shot.
Koreshkov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Van Veen cracks Koreshkov with an open hand slap.
Van Veen scores with a body shot.
Van Veen scores with a shot to the body.
Van Veen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Koreshkov.
Van Veen with a nice cross.
Ludo Van Veen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Koreshkov blocks a jab.
Koreshkov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Koreshkov goes for a double leg but Van Veen avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Van Veen continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Koreshkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Koreshkov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Koreshkov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Van Veen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Van Veen jabs at Koreshkov's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Koreshkov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Van Veen bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Van Veen lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Koreshkov walks into a left hand.
Koreshkov keeps the fight on the outside.
Good standup being displayed there by Van Veen as he connects with a hook.
The fight stays on the outside here - Van Veen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Koreshkov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ludo Van Veen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Van Veen rushes Koreshkov and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Van Veen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Van Veen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Koreshkov blocks a body shot from Van Veen.
Koreshkov blocking some punches.
Koreshkov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Van Veen prevents it.
Van Veen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Van Veen misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Veen misses with a punch to the body.
Van Veen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Van Veen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Koreshkov's elbow.
Koreshkov is looking to take this one to the mat.
Koreshkov blocks a body shot from Van Veen. #T1#
Van Veen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Van Veen digs a right hand underneath Koreshkov's ribcage. Koreshkov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Koreshkov takes a shot to the head.
Van Veen lands an uppercut.
Koreshkov is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Koreshkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Van Veen digs a right hand underneath Koreshkov's ribcage. Koreshkov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Koreshkov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Van Veen pulls his leg out and moves away.
Koreshkov sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Van Veen throws a body shot but no joy.
Van Veen lands a nice looking body kick.
Van Veen throws a leg kick #TD#
and Koreshkov counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #T2#
Van Veen regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Koreshkov.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Koreshkov postures up in Van Veen's guard and throws a big left but Van Veen blocks it.
Koreshkov with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Koreshkov is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Van Veen is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Van Veen has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Van Veen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Van Veen trying to control the position from guard on top but Koreshkov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Van Veen sitting in guard here, content to control.
Koreshkov 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#
Koreshkov isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Van Veen stacks Koreshkov on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Van Veen!
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Koreshkov is trying to improve his position.
Koreshkov tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Van Veen presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Koreshkov is trying to escape the mount. #T4#
Van Veen looking to control and managing it successfully.
Koreshkov is looking to improve his position but Van Veen isn't that keen on the idea.
Van Veen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Van Veen controlling his opponent.
Alexander Koreshkov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Koreshkov is looking to get to half guard.
Van Veen controlling from the full mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Koreshkov is looking to improve his position but Van Veen isn't that keen on the idea.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 26:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 26:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ludo Van Veen!
Ludo Van Veen really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Reaper Combatwear logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: Aspire 96: Bosch vs. Jones
Date: Dec 31, 2017

#R1##TD#
Koreshkov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#ES2#
Warror has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Koreshkov off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Paul Warror seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Warror ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Koreshkov moves away.
Koreshkov feinted with a counter takedown.
A good leg kick by Warror.
Warror's jab looks to have found its range, popping Koreshkov under the eye.
Warror looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Warror with a nice cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Warror works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Koreshkov moves away from the strike by Warror.
Koreshkov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL2#
Warror moves into range and clinches up with Koreshkov.
Koreshkov prevents a body shot from Warror.
Warror prevents the takedown attempt.
Warror tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Koreshkov's elbow.
Warror lands with a right to the head. #T1#
Warror works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Good body shot from Warror.
Warror swings wildly with an uppercut but Koreshkov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Warror misses with a short punch on the inside.
Warror gets through Koreshkov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Koreshkov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Warror prevents it.
Warror fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Warror lands a hook that snaps the head of Koreshkov backwards.
Warror working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Warror throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Warror throws a punch but it's blocked by Koreshkov.
Warror misses with a body punch.
Warror lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Warror creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Koreshkov blocking some punches.
Koreshkov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Warror throws a head punch that misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Warror throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Warror on the inside.
Koreshkov blocks a body shot from Warror.
Warror lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Koreshkov or not.
Warror prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Koreshkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Koreshkov takes a shot to the head. #T3#
Warror tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Koreshkov's elbow.
Warror misses with a short punch on the inside.
Warror swings wildly with an uppercut but Koreshkov uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Warror fails to land.
Warror misses with a short punch on the inside.
Warror scores with a shot to the side of Koreshkov's head.
Warror tries a body shot but Koreshkov blocks it.
Warror misses with the head strike.
Koreshkov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Warror fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A big right from Warror misses.
Koreshkov tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Warror manages to circle out of the way.
Warror throws the kick towards the body but Koreshkov avoids it.#T4#
Koreshkov looks for a takedown but Warror sprawls well.
Paul Warror is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Koreshkov tries for a takedown but Warror circles away easily
and Warror counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A decent looking cross lands there for Warror.#CUT2#
It looks like Alexander Koreshkov has been cut.
Warror throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Koreshkov counters with a single leg into guard. Warror didn't expect that. #ES2#
Warror pushes Koreshkov off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice takedown defense from Warror. No joy for Koreshkov on that attempt.
Warror lands a nice leg kick that just misses Koreshkov's sensitive parts.
Koreshkov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Warror but Warror pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Warror dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Koreshkov's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Warror closes the distance and clinches.
Warror has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Warror working aggressively here.
Warror misses with a short punch on the inside.
Warror misses with a short punch on the inside.
Warror tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Koreshkov's elbow.
A short body shot lands from Warror as the two fighters clinch.
Warror digs a right hand underneath Koreshkov's ribcage. Koreshkov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A left hand lands to the body for Warror.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Warror scores with a shot to the side of Koreshkov's head.
Warror scores with a nice hook to the head.
Warror lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Koreshkov blocks an uppercut. #T1#
Warror doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Warror.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Warror creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Warror lands a right hand that snaps the head of Koreshkov backwards.
Warror lands with a right to the head.
Koreshkov tries for a takedown but Warror manages to get underhooks.
Warror misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Warror has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Warror tries to work over Koreshkov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice left hand lands by Warror.
Warror tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Koreshkov's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Warror.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Warror. #T2#
Warror digs a right hand underneath Koreshkov's ribcage. Koreshkov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Warror misses with a hook from the clinch.
Warror misses with a punch on the inside.
Warror can't find room to land a body shot as Koreshkov controls the action.
Koreshkov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short left from Warror.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Warror creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Warror lands with a right to the head.
Paul Warror seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Koreshkov blocks an uppercut.
Warror digs a right hand into Koreshkov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Koreshkov's gas tank.
Koreshkov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A short right from Warror on the inside. #T3#
Warror gets through Koreshkov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Koreshkov prevents a body shot from Warror.
Warror scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Warror fails to land.
Koreshkov blocks a body shot from Warror.
A short right from Warror.
Warror tries to work over Koreshkov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Warror fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Warror.
A short left from Warror.
Koreshkov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Warror lands a shot to the body.
Warror throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Koreshkovs head. #T4#
Koreshkov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Warror is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Koreshkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Warror misses with a punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Koreshkov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Warror lands a nice uppercut.
Warror misses with a punch on the inside.
Warror makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Warror struggles to land a body shot inside as Koreshkov controls his hands.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Warror.
A left hand lands to the body for Warror.
Warror fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Koreshkov tries for a takedown but Warror manages to get underhooks.
Koreshkov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Warror showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Alexander Koreshkov's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Some bone on bone action there as Koreshkov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Koreshkov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL2#
Warror fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Koreshkov, pushing him back against the cage.
Warror pushes Koreshkov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Warror misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Warror fails to land.
Koreshkov is trying to pull guard but Warror has him pressed against the cage.
Koreshkov prevents a body shot from Warror.
Warror misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right hook to the body lands for Warror.
Warror lands with a left to the head.
A short uppercut from Warror.
Koreshkov blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Koreshkov prevents a body shot from Warror. #TD#
Koreshkov works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #ES2#
Warror has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Koreshkov is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Koreshkov blocks a body shot from Warror.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Warror creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Warror working aggressively here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Warror.
Warror lands a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Warror misses with a punch on the inside.
Warror lands a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Warror.
Koreshkov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Warror lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T2#
Warror misses with some punches.
Warror works on Koreshkov's body with a couple of short punches.
Koreshkov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Warror scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Warror lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Warror creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Warror misses with some punches.
Warror misses with a short punch on the inside.
Koreshkov taking a breather.
Warror lands a left hand that snaps the head of Koreshkov backwards.
Warror lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Good body shot from Warror. #T3#
Warror lands a hook to the side of the head.
Koreshkov wants a takedown.
Warror scores with a hook to the body.
Warror scores with a nice hook to the head.
Koreshkov looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Koreshkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Warror.
Warror swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Warror.
Warror throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Koreshkovs head. #ROC2#
Koreshkov is rocked!
Warror scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Oh Koreshkov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Warror pushes Koreshkov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Warror throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Koreshkovs head.
Paul Warror is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Warror dips a shoulder and cracks Koreshkov with a mighty uppercut! Koreshkov falls back against the cage and Warror unloads with a barrage of strikes! Koreshkov 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 - Warror screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paul Warror!
A very excited looking Paul Warror made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Aspire 93: Jones vs. Corvus
Date: Dec 06, 2017

#R1#
Koreshkov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Berhardt wants to slow Koreshkov down by chopping away at his legs.
Berhardt shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Koreshkov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Berhardt sprawls and moves away.
Berhardt has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Koreshkov is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Berhardt misses with a body punch #TD#
and Koreshkov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Koreshkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Berhardt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Koreshkov won't allow Berhardt to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Koreshkov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Koreshkov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berhardt seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB2#
Berhardt looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Berhardt is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB2#
Koreshkov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Berhardt has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Koreshkov has managed to get both his arms back between Berhardt's legs - danger averted.#T1#
Koreshkov is in close to Berhardt's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Koreshkov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Berhardt works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Koreshkov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Berhardt is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Berhardt looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Koreshkov is working Berhardt over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Koreshkov distracts Berhardt with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#ROC#
Berhardt is rocked!
Berhardt manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Koreshkov manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Koreshkov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Berhardt is one step ahead there.
Berhardt trying to control but Koreshkov is working from the bottom. #T2#
Berhardt stands up over Koreshkov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Koreshkov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Berhardt's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Berhardt is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Koreshkov is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Berhardt has his foot on Koreshkov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Koreshkov works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Berhardt working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Koreshkov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Koreshkov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Berhardt is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Koreshkov defends well.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Berhardt has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Koreshkov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Koreshkov throwing strikes from guard but Berhardt blocks nicely. #SUB2#
Berhardt working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Koreshkov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Koreshkov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Berhardt keeping moving, preventing Koreshkov from controlling successfully. #T3##SUB2#
Berhardt has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Koreshkov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Koreshkov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Berhardt works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Koreshkov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Berhardt isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Koreshkov stacks Berhardt on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Koreshkov!
Koreshkov is working Berhardt over with some ground and pound from side control.
Koreshkov is chipping away with strikes.
Berhardt sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Berhardt is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Berhardt looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Koreshkov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Berhardt knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Berhardt looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
Koreshkov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Berhardt looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Koreshkov is looking for a kimura but Berhardt is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Koreshkov to get the leverage.
Berhardt keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Berhardt moves into full guard.
Koreshkov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Berhardt's head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Koreshkov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
Berhardt looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Koreshkov passes into half guard. #SUB#
Koreshkov is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Koreshkov seems to be working for a kimura but Berhardt defends the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Koreshkov dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Berhardt lands a body shot.
Berhardt connects with a body shot.
Berhardt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Koreshkov manages to avoid it.
Koreshkov feinted with a counter takedown.
Berhardt lands a two punch combo. #TD2#
Berhardt shoots in and gets a takedown into Koreshkov's guard.
Berhardt cracks Koreshkov with a solid left hand.
Berhardt wants to control from the top but Koreshkov keeps moving.
Berhardt throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
Koreshkov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Berhardt defends well.
Berhardt throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Koreshkov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Berhardt working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Koreshkov's head.#SUB#
Koreshkov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Berhardt gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1#
Berhardt trying to control but Koreshkov is working from the bottom.
Berhardt looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Berhardt tries to free his leg and advance position but Koreshkov is retaining full guard.
Berhardt with a flurry of punches that miss.
Berhardt working some strikes from top position.#SUB#
Koreshkov has his foot on Berhardt's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Berhardt works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Koreshkov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Berhardt defends it easily.
Berhardt postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Berhardt throwing strikes but missing.
Berhardt is working Koreshkov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T2#
Berhardt is working Koreshkov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Berhardt trying to control but Koreshkov is working from the bottom.
Alexander Koreshkov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Berhardt wants to pass the guard but Koreshkov is keeping the position.
Koreshkov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Berhardt is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Koreshkov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Koreshkov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Berhardt gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Koreshkov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Berhardt passes Koreshkov's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Berhardt looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Berhardt looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Koreshkov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Berhardt trying to control from half guard but Koreshkov is working away. #T3#
Berhardt might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Koreshkov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Berhardt works his way into side control.
Koreshkov is trying to get back to half guard.
Berhardt works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Koreshkov takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Berhardt scores with punches from side control.
Check out the look on Berhardt's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Berhardt is looking to take a break and control but Koreshkov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Berhardt works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Berhardt landing strikes.
Koreshkov tries to bench press Berhardt off him but Berhardt keeps the position.
Koreshkov is working hard here to advance position.
Koreshkov manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T4#
Berhardt looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Koreshkov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Koreshkov is not content to let Berhardt control the position.
Berhardt scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Koreshkov moves into full guard.
Koreshkov wants to sweep but no luck.
Berhardt trying to control but Koreshkov is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Koreshkov looking for a guillotine here but Berhardt defends easily.
Berhardt distracts Koreshkov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB#
Koreshkov has his foot on Berhardt's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Berhardt works his way back into a safe position though.
Koreshkov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB#
Koreshkov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Berhardt can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Berhardt has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Berhardt passes Koreshkov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Winslow Berhardt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Koreshkov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Berhardt is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Koreshkov rather than just go for the knockout.
Koreshkov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Berhardt is fending him off so far but Koreshkov persists. Nope, Berhardt circles away and we're back to standing.
Berhardt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Koreshkov was well out of range. Poor timing from Berhardt.
Koreshkov tries to counter with a takedown but Berhardt is quick to defend against it.
Berhardt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Koreshkov attempts a counter takedown but Berhardt avoids it well and moves away.
Berhardt cracks a nice hook into Koreshkov's ribs.
Berhardt shoots in for a takedown but Koreshkov shows good takedown defense.
Berhardt looks to throw the jab but Koreshkov is out of range. #TD2#
Berhardt fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Koreshkov sprawls well initially but Berhardt persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Koreshkov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berhardt lands strikes from half guard.
Koreshkov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Berhardt preventing the sweep.
Berhardt lands a couple of elbows.#T1#
Berhardt trying to control but Koreshkov is working from the bottom.
Berhardt with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Berhardt lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Berhardt scoring with some ground and pound.
Berhardt wants to control from the top but Koreshkov keeps moving.
Koreshkov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Berhardt wants to sweep but no luck.
Koreshkov scoring with some ground and pound.
Koreshkov looking to sit in guard and control but Berhardt gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Koreshkov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Berhardt works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Berhardt in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Koreshkov tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Berhardt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Winslow Berhardt!
Winslow Berhardt managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Aspire Nutrition, into his post fight interview.

Event: Aspire 89: Tsoko v DeNeville
Date: Nov 15, 2017

#R1#
Com swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Koreshkov.
Com misses the jab.#CL#
Com closes the distance and clinches.
Com misses with some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Com.
Com misses with a punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Com scores with a nice short uppercut.
Com misses with some punches.
Com lands a hook that snaps the head of Koreshkov backwards. #BC#
Com breaks the clinch.
Koreshkov swats away the attempt to clinch by Com.
We've been hearing reports that Com has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Koreshkov swats away the attempt to clinch by Com.#T1#
Com scores with a head kick. Koreshkov tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Koreshkov.
Koreshkov slips a jab and a cross from Com.
Com's corner calls for a 1-2. Com obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CUT#
It looks like Alexander Koreshkov has been cut.
The fighters circle momentarily. Com darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Com throws a head kick that misses.
Com defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Koreshkov.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Koreshkov.
Bomb Com has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Koreshkov.#T2#
The crowd cheers as Com lands an impressive looking overhand right. Koreshkov doesn't seem phased though.#CL#
Com gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Com.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Com lands with a left to the head.
A short right from Com on the inside. #BC#
Com pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Com moves into the clinch.#BC#
Com pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Com connects with a looping right hand.
Koreshkov takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T3##CL#
Koreshkov tries to keep at a distance but Com has taken the fight into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Koreshkov.
A short right from Com on the inside.
Com lands a right hand.
Com fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Com breaks from the clinch.
Com connects with a body shot.
Com scores with a jab.
Com swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Koreshkov slips a jab from Com.#T4#
Nice defenses there by Koreshkov.
Koreshkov dodges the punch combination from Com.
Koreshkov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Com.
Koreshkov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Com misses with a left hand
and Koreshkov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Com throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Com misses with the combination.
A jab from Com misses.
Koreshkov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bomb Com dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Koreshkov's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Com throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Com takes the fight into the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Com.
Koreshkov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bomb Com has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Com lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Com lands a body shot.
Com misses with the head strike.
Com is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Koreshkov can do to turn this around?
Koreshkov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Com scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Com lands with a light punch inside.
Com tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Com. #T1#
Koreshkov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Com pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A nice right hand lands inside from Com.
Com lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Koreshkov backwards.
Com working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Koreshkov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Com tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Com escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Koreshkov staying out of range there.
Com lands a jab.
Com misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Com looks to score with a jab to the body but Koreshkov is just out of range.
And Koreshkov tries to counter it with a takedown but Com pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Koreshkov moves away from the strike by Com.
Koreshkov with the counter takedown but Com avoids it easily.
Com is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T2#
Koreshkov shoots and misses
and Koreshkov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Com clinches with his opponent.
Com fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
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!
Com lands a body punch in the clinch.
Com lands a right hand. #BC#
Com escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Koreshkov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Com.
Com lands a jab.
Com smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T3#
Com looks to score with a jab to the body but Koreshkov is just out of range.
Koreshkov dives in and grabs Com's left leg, looking for a takedown. Com pushes down on Koreshkov's head and hops out.
Bomb Com has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Koreshkov.
Koreshkov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Com.
Com looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Koreshkov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Com.
Com feints and then cracks Koreshkov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Koreshkov down.
Koreshkov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Com tries to clinch there but Koreshkov circles away.
Bomb Com is winning the standup battle so far.
Koreshkov takes one to the chin there.#T4##TD2#
Koreshkov dives in and scores a takedown into Com's guard.
Koreshkov won't allow Com to sweep him here.
Com bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Koreshkov'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!
Com preventing the sweep.
Koreshkov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Com is on top in guard. #REVR#
Koreshkov wants to sweep here but Com controlling him for the moment.
Com sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bomb Com dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Koreshkov'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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Com throws a lazy right hand but Koreshkov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Koreshkov feints the counter takedown.
Koreshkov tries for a takedown but Com sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Com swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Com throws a head kick that misses.
Koreshkov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Com throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD2#
and Koreshkov counters with a single leg into guard. Com didn't expect that.
Koreshkov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Koreshkov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Com wants to sweep but no luck.
Koreshkov throws a strike but Com rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koreshkov looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Com puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #SUB2#
Koreshkov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Com is looking to take a break and control but Koreshkov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Koreshkov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Com controlling from the top position.
Alexander Koreshkov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Com stops Koreshkov from standing up.
Koreshkov is trying to control the position but Com postures up.
Com controls from within his opponent's guard.
Koreshkov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Com is one step ahead there. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Koreshkov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Com manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##SUB#
Com is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Koreshkov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Com has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Koreshkov has managed to get both his arms back between Com's legs - danger averted.
Koreshkov landing with the ground and pound.
Koreshkov postures up in Com's guard and throws a big left but Com blocks it.
Com working a defensive guard here.
Koreshkov postures up in Com's guard and throws a big left but Com blocks it. #T3##SUB#
Com working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Koreshkov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Koreshkov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Koreshkov is looking to work some ground and pound but Com has wrist control.
Com lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Koreshkov isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Com stacks Koreshkov on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Com!
Koreshkov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Koreshkov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Com wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Koreshkov keeps trying to improve his position.
Com is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T4#
Koreshkov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Com off and has taken his back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Koreshkov throwing sloppy strikes. #SUB2#
Koreshkov is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Com is in bad spot here.
Alexander Koreshkov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Koreshkov scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Com is looking for a way out.
Com manages to reverse the position and now he's in Koreshkov's guard. Nice work there by Com.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Com stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Koreshkov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Koreshkov throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Koreshkov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Com has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bomb Com!
Bomb Com 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: Aspire 85: Hardy v Savkov
Date: Oct 22, 2017

#R1#
Kincaid tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Koreshkov was well out of range. Poor timing from Kincaid.
Koreshkov attempts a counter takedown but Kincaid avoids it well and moves away.
Kincaid defending well as Koreshkov loads up on a big left hand.
Kincaid throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD#
and Koreshkov counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Koreshkov prevents Kincaid from improving his position.#SUB#
Koreshkov wants to work for an arm triangle but Kincaid is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Koreshkov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kincaid defending well though.
Koreshkov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB#
Koreshkov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kincaid is just riding it out for now. Koreshkov eventually gives up the hold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koreshkov passes the guard and advances to mount!
Koreshkov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T1#
Kincaid blocking the ground and pound.
We've been hearing that Koreshkov has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Koreshkov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Koreshkov wants to take his opponent's back but Kincaid doesn't allow it.
Koreshkov working Kincaid over with strikes here.
Koreshkov throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Kincaid because Koreshkov loaded up on that one.
Koreshkov avoids the attempt from Kincaid to control.
Kincaid is working to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Koreshkov working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Kincaid tries to lock up and control but Koreshkov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T2#
Koreshkov thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. #SUB#
Koreshkov jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Kincaid is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Kincaid and Koreshkov has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Koreshkov sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Kincaid is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Koreshkov creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Kincaid sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Koreshkov in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Kincaid tries to buck Koreshkov off but Koreshkov is having none of it.#SUB#
Koreshkov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Koreshkov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T3#
Kincaid sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Koreshkov wants to work for an arm triangle but Kincaid is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Koreshkov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kincaid defends it well.
Kincaid keeping control of the position. #SUB#
Koreshkov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kincaid is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kincaid is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Koreshkov is trying to work for a kimura but Kincaid is defending well.
Kincaid works his way to full guard. Good work.
Koreshkov throws a big elbow that misses.
Koreshkov is looking to work some ground and pound but Kincaid has wrist control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Koreshkov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kincaid's guard.
Kincaid trying to control but Koreshkov postures up.
Koreshkov is just content to waste time from the top position. Kincaid takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Koreshkov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Koreshkov dives in for a single leg takedown but Kincaid sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kincaid - that will leave a mark!
Kincaid leaves Koreshkov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kincaid connects with a looping right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Alexander Koreshkov has been cut.
Koreshkov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kincaid can do to turn this around?#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Koreshkov.
Kincaid sneaks back into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Koreshkov seems to be working for a kimura but Kincaid defends the submission attempt.
Kincaid wants to control but Koreshkov is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T1#
Koreshkov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kincaid has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Koreshkov is working away from the top position though.
Kincaid 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.
Kincaid regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Koreshkov.
Koreshkov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Koreshkov drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kincaid dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Kincaid's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Koreshkov looking for subs off his back but Kincaid has passed one foot through into half guard.
Kincaid takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Alexander Koreshkov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Koreshkov is looking for a sweep. Kincaid is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kincaid tries to pass to full mount but Koreshkov defends it. #SUB#
Koreshkov looking for submissions off his back.
Still in half guard, Kincaid seems content to control.
Kincaid is trying to control. Koreshkov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T3#
The fighters are battling for position here. Koreshkov manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Koreshkov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kincaid is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Koreshkov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kincaid defends it easily.
Kincaid trying to control but Koreshkov is working from the bottom.
Kincaid sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Koreshkov's guard.
Kincaid not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kincaid is looking to take a break and control but Koreshkov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kincaid trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Koreshkov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kincaid pulls his head out easily. #T4#
Kincaid prevents Koreshkov from improving his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Koreshkov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kincaid wants to control from the top but Koreshkov keeps moving. #SUB#
Kincaid has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Koreshkov to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Kincaid is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Koreshkov pulls down on the head and he's put Kincaid to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Alexander Koreshkov!
After the big win, Alexander Koreshkov made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Aspire Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: Aspire 76: Castillo v Brophy
Date: Sep 20, 2017

#R1#
Cesar Chavez scores with a decent looking hook.
Cesar Chavez throws a hook but Koreshkov blocks it.
Don Julio Cesar Chavez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cesar Chavez lands a lovely overhand right.
Cesar Chavez lands a jab to the nose.
Cesar Chavez 's jab looks to have found its range, popping Koreshkov under the eye.
Cesar Chavez lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Cesar Chavez lands a slapping body shot.
Cesar Chavez missing with a left hand there. Koreshkov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Koreshkov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Cesar Chavez swings for the body but Koreshkov moves out of range.
Koreshkov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Cesar Chavez sprawls and moves away.
Nice uppercut there from Cesar Chavez .#TD#
Koreshkov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cesar Chavez blocking the ground and pound attempt from Koreshkov.
Koreshkov 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.
Koreshkov prevents Cesar Chavez from improving his position.#SUB2#
Cesar Chavez looking for subs from the bottom but Koreshkov mounts him!
Koreshkov prevents Cesar Chavez from getting the reversal.
Cesar Chavez prevents Koreshkov from taking his back.
Cesar Chavez is wriggling around trying to escape. #T1#
Koreshkov punishing his opponent with strikes. #SUB#
Koreshkov working for a guillotine from mount but Cesar Chavez is in no mood to give up.
Koreshkov with the ground and pound from mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Koreshkov cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Cesar Chavez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Cesar Chavez is in all sorts of trouble here.
Koreshkov is landing with some decent strikes but Cesar Chavez is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#T2#
Cesar Chavez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Koreshkov putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#ROC#
Cesar Chavez is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cesar Chavez wants to control but Koreshkov is having none of it.
Cesar Chavez takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Koreshkov's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Koreshkov!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Alexander Koreshkov waved his t-shirt featuring Aspire Clothing's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: Aspire 71: McGee v Ibu
Date: Sep 03, 2017

#R1#
Bosch throws a lazy uppercut #TD2#
and Koreshkov counters with a single leg into guard. Bosch didn't expect that.
Koreshkov stops Bosch from standing up.
Koreshkov throws a big right hand that misses.
Koreshkov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Koreshkov wants to pass the guard but Bosch is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Koreshkov is looking to work some ground and pound but Bosch has wrist control.#SUB2#
Koreshkov postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Bosch is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Koreshkov, into his guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Koreshkov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bosch defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Koreshkov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bosch doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bosch manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1##SUB2#
Koreshkov is looking for a triangle here but Bosch uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Koreshkov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Koreshkov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bosch tries to stand but Koreshkov is controlling his head. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Koreshkov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Koreshkov strikes from the bottom but Bosch takes advantage and advances to full mount!
Koreshkov is desperately trying to improve his position but Bosch has a good base and remains in mount.
Bosch wants to stand but Koreshkov is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Koreshkov regains half guard.#T3##SUB2#
Koreshkov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SU#
Bosch decides to stand and escape the position.
Bosch connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bosch stuffs the takedown attempt from Koreshkov. Koreshkov gets slowly back to his feet.
Koreshkov walks into a jab.#T4#
Bosch lands a body shot.
Koreshkov misses with a takedown attempt
and Bosch makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Heribert Bosch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bosch throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Koreshkov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bosch.
Bosch fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Koreshkov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Koreshkov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bosch counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Heribert Bosch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Koreshkov.
Koreshkov has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Bosch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Koreshkov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bosch can pounce on him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bosch throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD2#
and Koreshkov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Heribert Bosch dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Koreshkov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bosch.
Koreshkov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bosch to score with a decent uppercut.
Bosch throws a leg kick that is checked
and Koreshkov counters with a straight right hand.
Bosch throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Koreshkov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Koreshkov connects with a couple of short punches.
Bosch is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Koreshkov is controlling him. #SUB2#
Koreshkov is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Bosch is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Bosch has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
Koreshkov is looking for a triangle but Bosch pushes his legs off easily. #T1##SUB2#
Koreshkov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bosch passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Koreshkov actively working from the bottom here.
Bosch tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Koreshkov throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Koreshkov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bosch wants to get back to his feet. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Koreshkov looking for subs from the bottom but Bosch mounts him!
Koreshkov is looking to improve his position but Bosch isn't that keen on the idea.
Koreshkov is still trying to improve position.
Bosch takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Bosch is looking to stand but Koreshkov has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage. #T3#
Koreshkov is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bosch tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Bosch prevents Koreshkov from getting the reversal.
Koreshkov bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Bosch wants to stand but Koreshkov is controlling the position.
Koreshkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Bosch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Koreshkov drops back, looking for a kneebar! Bosch looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Bosch looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Bosch! #REVR#
Bosch wants to stand but Koreshkov is controlling his arm.
Heribert Bosch overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
Koreshkov is looking for a sweep.
Koreshkov looking for a sweep but Bosch has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Koreshkov is in all sorts of trouble here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bosch wants to stand but Koreshkov is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Bosch takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SU#
Bosch gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Heribert Bosch dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Bosch has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bosch can't find room to land a body shot as Koreshkov controls the action.
Bosch stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bosch presses Koreshkov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC#
Bosch escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bosch throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bosch scores with a nice head shot.
Bosch throws a push kick but Koreshkov slaps the foot to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good shot there by Bosch.
Koreshkov shoots and misses
and Bosch counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Koreshkov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bosch can pounce on him.
Nice uppercut there from Bosch.
Koreshkov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bosch pushes Koreshkov away with a front kick.
Koreshkov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bosch but Bosch pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Koreshkov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Koreshkov shoots in for a takedown but Bosch shows good takedown defense.
Heribert Bosch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Koreshkov.#T2#
Bosch throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Koreshkov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bosch lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bosch misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Koreshkov.
Koreshkov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A low kick from Bosch is predictable there #TD2#
and Koreshkov counters with a single leg into guard. Bosch didn't expect that.
Bosch is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Koreshkov can do to turn this around?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bosch seems keen to control Koreshkov's posture.#SUB2#
Koreshkov drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Bosch manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Koreshkov has Bosch in his guard.#REVR#
Bosch wanted to stand there but Koreshkov had control of the position. #T3#
Koreshkov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bosch would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB2#
Koreshkov looking for subs off his back but Bosch has passed one foot through into half guard.
Bosch tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Koreshkov. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Koreshkov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SU#
Bosch decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Alexander Koreshkov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bosch.
Koreshkov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bosch swivels and escapes.
Bosch is looking to counter punch.
Bosch throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bosch cracks Koreshkov with a good jab.
Koreshkov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.

And that's the end of the fight!
Heribert Bosch showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bosch 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Heribert Bosch!
After the big win, Heribert Bosch made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Reaper Combatwear and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: MMANIAK 43
Date: Jul 29, 2017

#R1#
Lang ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Koreshkov.
Lang scores with a nice strike.
Lang swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Koreshkov.
A big left from Lang misses.
Lang scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lang fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Koreshkov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Koreshkov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lang throws out the jab.
Koreshkov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CL#
Lang takes the fight into the clinch.
Koreshkov jumps guard but Lang stands there with Koreshkov around his waist. Koreshkov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lang landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Lang pushes Koreshkov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lang pushes Koreshkov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Koreshkov looking for a takedown.
David Lang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Koreshkov.
Lang lands a hook that snaps the head of Koreshkov backwards.
Lang lands a hook that snaps the head of Koreshkov backwards. #T1#
A short right from Lang.
A short right from Lang on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lang.
Koreshkov looks winded!
Lang lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lang.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lang.
Lang is working Koreshkov over against the cage.
Koreshkov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lang gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Lang lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lang is working Koreshkov over against the cage.
Koreshkov is working for takedown but Lang is calmly controlling the position for now.
Lang lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Koreshkov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lang after a bit of a struggle.
Lang is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Lang lands a body shot in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lang.
Koreshkov goes for a takedown attempt but Lang pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Lang scores with a decent looking hook.#CUT#
It looks like Alexander Koreshkov has been cut.#T2#
Lang lands with a cross.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lang.#KD#
Lang cracks Koreshkov with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Lang has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Koreshkov to stand back up!#ROC#
Koreshkov is rocked!
Koreshkov fails with the takedown.
As Koreshkov tries to get set, Lang tries to push him back and clinch up but Koreshkov manages to avoid the attempt.
Koreshkov is still on wobbly legs! Can Lang finish him?
Koreshkov walks straight into a right hand from Lang - that's dropped him! Lang jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Koreshkov from any more punishment! Koreshkov complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). David Lang!
David Lang is the new welterweight champion!
After winning the bout, David Lang thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: MMANIAK 42 Spartan-Cigano
Date: Jul 22, 2017

#R1#
Koreshkov misses with an uppercut.
Dos Santos with the counter takedown but Koreshkov avoids it easily.#TD#
Koreshkov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Dos Santos manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Koreshkov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Dos Santos actively working from the bottom here.
Koreshkov working over Dos Santos with some ground and pound. Dos Santos looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Koreshkov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Dos Santos is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Koreshkov pulls his head out easily.
Dos Santos has hold of Koreshkov's hands but Koreshkov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Dos Santos strikes from the bottom but Koreshkov uses the opportunity to move to side control.
Dos Santos tries to buck Koreshkov off but Koreshkov is having none of it.
Koreshkov trying to control the position but Dos Santos is working away.
Koreshkov landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #CUT#
It looks like Junior Dos Santos has been cut.#T1#
Koreshkov working the ground and pound.
Dos Santos on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #ROC#
Dos Santos is rocked!
Dos Santos tries to improve position but can't.
Koreshkov tries to move into full mount but can't pass Dos Santos's legs.
Dos Santos is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Dos Santos is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Koreshkov's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Koreshkov! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Dos Santos has tapped! This one is allllll over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Alexander Koreshkov!
A relieved looking Alexander Koreshkov 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: MMANIAK 39
Date: Jul 01, 2017

#R1##TD2#
Koreshkov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Arcuri napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB2#
Koreshkov is trying to get an arm triangle but Arcuri is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arcuri is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Arcuri manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Koreshkov is working for a submission of some sort.
Arcuri has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Arcuri desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Koreshkov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arcuri regains full guard. Nicely done.
Arcuri has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Koreshkov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
Koreshkov scoring with some ground and pound.
Arcuri is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Arcuri managing to control the position.
Arcuri has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Koreshkov works over Arcuri with some ground and pound from guard.
Arcuri trying to control the position here.
Koreshkov with a nice head shot there.
Koreshkov works over Arcuri with some ground and pound from guard.
Koreshkov throws a big right hand that misses.
Koreshkov works over Arcuri with some ground and pound from guard.#ROC2#
Arcuri is rocked!
Arcuri pulls Koreshkov in close to prevent any damage.
Oh Arcuri is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Koreshkov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Arcuri not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Arcuri managing to control the position.
Arcuri seems to have got his legs back now.
Koreshkov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arcuri seems keen to control Koreshkov's posture.#SUB#
Arcuri is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Koreshkov is aware though and is defending well.
Koreshkov wants to pass the guard but Arcuri is keeping the position.
Koreshkov being controlled here momentarily.
Koreshkov postures up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Koreshkov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Arcuri wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Koreshkov is looking to work some ground and pound but Arcuri has wrist control.#T3#
Arcuri looking to control.
Koreshkov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Koreshkov being controlled here momentarily.
Koreshkov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Arcuri swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Koreshkov would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Arcuri controls Koreshkov momentarily but Koreshkov frees himself. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Koreshkov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A head kick misses from Arcuri.
Arcuri lands a lovely overhand right.
Phil Arcuri is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Arcuri tries to bum rush Koreshkov with a series of wild strikes but Koreshkov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Koreshkov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Arcuri fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Koreshkov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Arcuri lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Koreshkov shoots in but no luck this time.
Arcuri lands a nice looking body shot.
Arcuri throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Arcuri dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Koreshkov wants to clinch up but Arcuri keeps it at a distance.
Koreshkov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Arcuri as he jumps to the side.
Phil Arcuri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Koreshkov.
Koreshkov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Koreshkov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Arcuri quickly recovers to half guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Koreshkov lands a nice short elbow.#SUB2#
Koreshkov is trying to work for a kimura but Arcuri is defending well.
Arcuri trying to control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Koreshkov dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Arcuri thows a body kick. Koreshkov tries to catch it but that hurt him. #TD2#
Koreshkov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Arcuri manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SUB#
Arcuri had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Koreshkov defends it easily.#SUB#
Koreshkov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Arcuri has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Koreshkov has managed to get both his arms back between Arcuri's legs - danger averted.
Koreshkov is fighting to break Arcuri's control of his arms but Arcuri is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Koreshkov working some strikes from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arcuri keeping moving, preventing Koreshkov from controlling successfully.
Arcuri controlling Koreshkov's posture. #T1#
Arcuri is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Alexander Koreshkov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Arcuri trying to control the position here.
Koreshkov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Arcuri's head.
Arcuri not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Koreshkov is looking to work some ground and pound but Arcuri has wrist control.#SUB#
Arcuri is looking for a triangle but Koreshkov pushes his legs off easily.
Arcuri is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Koreshkov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Arcuri's head.
Koreshkov looking to pass the guard.
Koreshkov postures up. #T2#
Koreshkov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Koreshkov is looking to work some ground and pound but Arcuri has wrist control.
Arcuri seems keen to control Koreshkov's posture.
Arcuri is trying to keep Koreshkov in close.
Arcuri seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Koreshkov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Arcuri holds on and takes a little breather.
Koreshkov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Arcuri controlling Koreshkov's posture.
Koreshkov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Koreshkov wants to control from the top but Arcuri keeps moving.
Koreshkov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Arcuri is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Koreshkov is aware though and is defending well.
Koreshkov stands up over Arcuri, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Arcuri is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Koreshkov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Arcuri managing to control the position.
Koreshkov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T4#
Arcuri has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Koreshkov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Koreshkov cracks Arcuri with a solid left hand.
Arcuri controlling Koreshkov's posture. #SUB#
Arcuri had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Koreshkov defends it easily.
Arcuri trying to keep a closed guard but Koreshkov is proving a slippery customer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Koreshkov has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Arcuri is proving hard to escape from.
Arcuri is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Koreshkov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Jab from Arcuri.
Koreshkov takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Arcuri buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Arcuri dips to his left and cracks Koreshkov with an uppercut!
Arcuri cracks the inside of Koreshkov's front leg. #TD2#
Koreshkov dives in and scores a takedown into Arcuri's guard.
Koreshkov stands and throws Arcuri's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Arcuri manages to get back to half guard.
Arcuri wants to improve his position but Koreshkov is controlling well.
Arcuri wants to control but Koreshkov is keeping busy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Arcuri tries to get to full guard but Koreshkov has control of the leg.
Arcuri wants to control but Koreshkov is keeping busy.
Arcuri is looking to improve his position. #T1#
Koreshkov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Arcuri moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Arcuri has his hands on Koreshkov's head, controlling the position.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Arcuri.#SUB#
Arcuri is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Koreshkov is aware though and is defending well.
Koreshkov wants to stand but Arcuri has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Arcuri is pulling down on Koreshkov's head. It's preventing any offense from Koreshkov, at least for the moment.
Arcuri not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Arcuri can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Koreshkov controls the pace.#SUB#
Arcuri working for a triangle but Koreshkov defends it easily.
Arcuri wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Arcuri trying to control the position.
Koreshkov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Koreshkov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Arcuri works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Koreshkov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Arcuri looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Koreshkov trying to control but Arcuri is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Koreshkov shoots in looking for a takedown. Arcuri tries to sprawl out of it but Koreshkov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Arcuri manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD2#
Koreshkov looking to score a takedown here. Arcuri is defending well but Koreshkov drives through and ends up in Arcuri's guard.
Arcuri pulls Koreshkov in close to prevent any damage.
Arcuri continues to stall.
Arcuri keeping moving, preventing Koreshkov from controlling successfully.
Arcuri looking to control.
Koreshkov throwing strikes from guard but Arcuri blocks nicely. #T4#
Arcuri is controlling Koreshkov's posture.
Arcuri is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Arcuri preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Koreshkov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Koreshkov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Arcuri's head.
Koreshkov working some strikes from top position.
Arcuri is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Arcuri is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Arcuri keeping moving, preventing Koreshkov from controlling successfully.
Koreshkov throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Koreshkov really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Arcuri throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Arcuri is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Arcuri fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Arcuri displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Koreshkov.
Koreshkov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Arcuri tries to avoid it but Koreshkov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Arcuri to the ground. Arcuri escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Arcuri is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Koreshkov.
Phil Arcuri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Koreshkov.
Arcuri with a hook.
Arcuri buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Koreshkov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Arcuri counters with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arcuri chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Arcuri digs a good hook to Koreshkov's body.
Koreshkov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Arcuri avoids it really well and circles away.
Koreshkov is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Arcuri swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Koreshkov.#T1#
Arcuri lunges at Koreshkov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Koreshkov's hand.
Arcuri slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Koreshkov walks into a straight right hand from Arcuri.
Arcuri circles away from the clinch attempt.
Arcuri throwing a counter right hand but Koreshkov manages to avoid it.
Arcuri defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Koreshkov.
Arcuri defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Koreshkov.
Nice sprawl there from Arcuri as Koreshkov shoots in.
Arcuri swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Nice uppercut lands for Arcuri. That snapped Koreshkov's head back.
Arcuri with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A nice inside leg kick there by Arcuri. That's going to slow Koreshkov down.
Arcuri lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Koreshkov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Arcuri can pounce on him.
Arcuri throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Koreshkov on the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arcuri connects with a crisp jab. #T2#
Arcuri scores with a push kick.
Koreshkov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Koreshkov wants to clinch but Arcuri slips to the side
and Arcuri cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Arcuri lands with a thumping leg kick.
A solid body kick from Arcuri.
Arcuri lands a jab to the head.
Phil Arcuri is winning the standup battle so far.
Koreshkov lands an overhand right.
A cross from Arcuri lands.
Koreshkov 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.#TD2#
Koreshkov feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Arcuri is controlling Koreshkov's posture.
Arcuri continues to hold on tight.
Koreshkov postures up and lands a big shot to Arcuri's brow.
Arcuri utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3#
Arcuri looking to control.
Arcuri is really struggling to control Koreshkov but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Arcuri seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Koreshkov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Arcuri has his hands on Koreshkov's head, controlling the position.
Koreshkov passes Arcuri's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Koreshkov is thwarting Arcuri's attempts to control the position.
Arcuri is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Arcuri manages to get to full guard. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Arcuri pulls Koreshkov in close to his closed guard and prevents Koreshkov from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB#
Arcuri working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Koreshkov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Koreshkov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Arcuri is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Arcuri utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Koreshkov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Arcuri has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Koreshkov has managed to get both his arms back between Arcuri's legs - danger averted.
Koreshkov landing some decent shots from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Phil Arcuri had his way with Alexander Koreshkov in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R5#
Koreshkov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD2#
Koreshkov gets the takedown into side control.
Arcuri wants to control but Koreshkov postures up.
Arcuri is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Koreshkov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Arcuri regains full guard. Nicely done.
Koreshkov is fighting to break Arcuri's control of his arms but Arcuri is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koreshkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Arcuri is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Arcuri is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Koreshkov is aware though and is defending well.#T1#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Arcuri holds on and takes a little breather.
Arcuri is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Koreshkov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Koreshkov connects with a couple of short punches.
Arcuri managing to control the position.
Koreshkov is in close to Arcuri's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Arcuri seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Koreshkov is looking to stand up but Arcuri won't let him.
Arcuri is pulling down on Koreshkov's head to control his posture.
Arcuri is trying to keep Koreshkov in close. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Koreshkov is fighting to break Arcuri's control of his arms but Arcuri is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Koreshkov postures up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Koreshkov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Arcuri lands a nice leg kick that just misses Koreshkov's sensitive parts.
Koreshkov moves out of range of the strikes.
Koreshkov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Koreshkov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Arcuri.#TD2#
Koreshkov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Arcuri looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Arcuri tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Koreshkov easily slips into full mount!
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Arcuri wants to control but Koreshkov is having none of it.
Koreshkov unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Arcuri wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Koreshkov celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Koreshkov!
Alexander Koreshkov is the new welterweight champion!
Alexander Koreshkov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: D39
Date: Mar 05, 2017

#R1#
Offord moves out of range of the strikes.
Koreshkov shoots in for a double leg but Offord sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
It looked like Offord was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Koreshkov.
Koreshkov missing with a left hand there. Offord was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Offord swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Koreshkov connects with a crisp jab.
Nice defenses there by Offord.
Offord swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And Koreshkov tries to counter it with a takedown but Offord pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Koreshkov scores with a sloppy right hand. Offord should have avoided that one.
Offord lands with a right hand.
Offord throws a left and a right that both miss #TD2#
and Koreshkov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Koreshkov.
Koreshkov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Koreshkov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Koreshkov throws a strike but Offord rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Offord postures up.
Offord will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1##SUB2#
Koreshkov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Offord doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Offord manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Koreshkov looking to control.
Koreshkov managing to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Koreshkov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Offord controls the pace.
Koreshkov seems keen to control Offord's posture.
Offord pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Koreshkov is keeping the position for now. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Offord stopping the sweep attempt from Koreshkov.
Koreshkov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Offord won't allow Koreshkov to sweep him here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Offord stuffs the takedown.
Offord was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Offord connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Offord throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Offord on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Eric Offord is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Koreshkov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Offord staying out of range there.
Koreshkov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Offord misses.
Offord slips a straight right by Koreshkov.
Koreshkov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Offord's jab looks to have found its range, popping Koreshkov under the eye.
Koreshkov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Offord misses the shot to the body.
Koreshkov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd cheers as Offord lands an impressive looking overhand right. Koreshkov doesn't seem phased though.
Koreshkov avoids the body shot from Offord. #T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Koreshkov. Offord does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Offord throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Koreshkov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Offord jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Offord misses with a lunging right hand #TD2#
and Koreshkov counters with a single leg into guard. Offord didn't expect that.
Koreshkov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Koreshkov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Offord working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Koreshkov.
Koreshkov stays in close to Offord's body and controls the position.
Koreshkov tries to free his leg and advance position but Offord is retaining full guard.
Offord on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Offord tries to get out of the position.
Offord is pulling down on Koreshkov's head. It's preventing any offense from Koreshkov, at least for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Koreshkov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Offord misses with a double jab
and Koreshkov counters with a nice body shot.
Koreshkov fails with a takedown attempt.
Offord is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Koreshkov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koreshkov shoots in and drives through. Offord sprawls well.
It looked like Offord was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Offord connects with the punch.
Offord lands a lovely overhand right.
Koreshkov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T1#
Offord misses the shot to the body.
Koreshkov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Offord misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Koreshkov.
Jab, jab by Offord - just one landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Koreshkov misses the target.
A little feinted left hand from Offord on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Koreshkov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Koreshkov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Koreshkov tries to score with a low kick but Offord moves his leg out of the way.
Koreshkov defending well as Offord loads up on a big left hand.
Offord uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A big right from Offord misses.
Alexander Koreshkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koreshkov lands a nice looking body shot. #T2#
Koreshkov misses with a body punch
letting Offord counter with a right hand.
Koreshkov misses with a hook
and Offord counters with a right hand to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Offord misses with a hook. Koreshkov ducked under it nicely.
Offord throws an overhand right that lands on Koreshkov's shoulder, as Koreshkov tries to avoid the shot.
Offord staying out of range there.
Koreshkov has a takedown stuffed.
Eric Offord has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Koreshkov.
Offord tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Koreshkov was well out of range. Poor timing from Offord.
Koreshkov with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Offord counter with a right hand.
Offord misses with a hook. Koreshkov ducked under it nicely. #TD2#
Koreshkov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Koreshkov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T3#
Offord regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Koreshkov.
Koreshkov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Koreshkov postures up in Offord's guard and throws a big left but Offord blocks it.
Koreshkov wants to pass the guard but Offord is keeping the position.
Offord utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Koreshkov throwing strikes from guard but Offord blocks nicely.
Offord utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Koreshkov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Offord works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Koreshkov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Koreshkov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Offord works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Koreshkov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Koreshkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Offord is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Koreshkov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Koreshkov working the strikes but Offord uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Offord avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Koreshkov.
Offord blocking the ground and pound attempt from Koreshkov.
Koreshkov wants to control but Offord is keeping him busy.
Koreshkov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Offord is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
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 Eric Offord will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Koreshkov throws a jab but it's blocked by Offord.
Koreshkov scores with a jab.
Offord misses the jab.
Koreshkov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Koreshkov slips under a jab.
Offord uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Koreshkov.
It looked like Offord wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Offord scores with a sloppy right hand. Koreshkov should have avoided that one.
Koreshkov connects with a nice looking jab.
Koreshkov sizes up Offord with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Offord misses with an uppercut.
Koreshkov cracks Offord with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Offord throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Koreshkov slips under a jab from Offord.#T1#
Koreshkov lands with a nice body punch.
Koreshkov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#TD2#
Koreshkov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Offord pushes Koreshkov off but Koreshkov dives into side control.
Koreshkov trying to control the position but Offord is working away.
Koreshkov sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Offord is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Koreshkov is working Offord over with some ground and pound from side control.
Koreshkov looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Offord is avoiding damage well.
Eric Offord has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Koreshkov throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
An elbow from Koreshkov crashes against the mat.
The ground and pound from Koreshkov seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Koreshkov grinds an elbow into Offord's temple.
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!
Offord regains half guard, as Koreshkov was trying to land strikes.
Offord is not content to let Koreshkov control the position.
Koreshkov is just content to waste time from the top position. Offord takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Koreshkov throws a big right hand that misses. #T3#
Koreshkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Offord is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Koreshkov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Koreshkov trying to control but Offord is working from the bottom.
Offord is trying to control the position but Koreshkov postures up.
Koreshkov throws a strike but Offord rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Koreshkov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Offord's guard. #REVB#
Koreshkov lands a couple of digs.
Offord utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Offord keeping moving, preventing Koreshkov from controlling successfully. #T4#
Koreshkov is looking to work some ground and pound but Offord has wrist control.
Koreshkov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Koreshkov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Koreshkov postures up and lands a big shot to Offord's brow.
Koreshkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Offord is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Offord utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Koreshkov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Koreshkov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Alexander Koreshkov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#ROC2#
Offord is rocked!
Alexander Koreshkov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Koreshkov postures up in Offord's guard and throws a big left but Offord blocks it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Koreshkov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Koreshkov 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight for Alexander Koreshkov!
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight for Alexander Koreshkov!
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight for Alexander Koreshkov!

Alexander Koreshkov wins by unanimous decision!
Alexander Koreshkov thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: D37
Date: Feb 19, 2017

#R1#
Anderson misses with a looping left.
The crowd cheers as Anderson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Koreshkov doesn't seem phased though.
Koreshkov tries for a takedown but Anderson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Koreshkov shoots and misses
letting Anderson counter with a right hand.
Anderson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #TD2#
Koreshkov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Koreshkov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Koreshkov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Anderson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anderson is trying to stand.
Koreshkov is trying to control the action in half guard but Anderson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Anderson is looking for a sweep. Koreshkov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Koreshkov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T1#
Anderson is trying to get back to full guard.
Koreshkov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Anderson won't allow Koreshkov to pass to mount.
Koreshkov working the head and body with strikes.
Koreshkov is thwarting Anderson's attempts to control the position.
Koreshkov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB2#
Koreshkov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Anderson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Koreshkov.
Koreshkov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Anderson's head.
Anderson's coaches at The Million Dollar Performance Center have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Anderson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Koreshkov is looking to take a break and control but Anderson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Koreshkov lands with a punch from half guard.
Koreshkov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Koreshkov wants to control but Anderson is keeping him busy.
Anderson wants to improve his position but Koreshkov is controlling well. #T3#
Anderson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Koreshkov is working away from the top position though.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Anderson scores with a jab to the body.
Koreshkov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Anderson misses with a body punch
and Koreshkov counters with a nice uppercut.
Anderson tries to clinch up.
Anderson slips a jab from Koreshkov.
Koreshkov throws an off balance right hand #CL#
and Anderson moves into the clinch.
Koreshkov wants to stall.
Koreshkov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Dustin Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Koreshkov.
Koreshkov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Anderson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Koreshkov in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Anderson lands with a short shot to the head.
Anderson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #CUT#
It looks like Alexander Koreshkov has been cut.
Anderson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Koreshkov's face. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anderson pushes Koreshkov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Anderson lands with a light punch inside.
Anderson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#BC2#
Koreshkov breaks from the clinch.
Anderson thuds his right hand into Koreshkov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Anderson stuffs the takedown attempt from Koreshkov. Koreshkov gets slowly back to his feet.
Koreshkov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Anderson tries to clinch but Koreshkov moves out of range.
Anderson throws an overhand right that lands on Koreshkov's shoulder, as Koreshkov tries to avoid the shot. #CL#
Anderson clinches with his opponent.
Koreshkov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Anderson lands an uppercut.
Anderson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dustin Anderson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Koreshkov's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Anderson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Anderson connects with a crisp jab.
Anderson slips under a jab.
Anderson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Koreshkov misses with a hook.#CL#
Anderson clinches.
Anderson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Koreshkov looking to slow down the pace here.
Anderson lands with a left to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Anderson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Anderson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Koreshkov can do to turn this around?
Koreshkov has Anderson pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson lands a hook that snaps the head of Koreshkov backwards.
Anderson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Koreshkov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Anderson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Anderson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Anderson stalling. #T1#
Knees to the body from Anderson.
Anderson cracks Koreshkov with a nice body shot.
Koreshkov is breathing heavily.
Anderson leaning his opponent against the cage.
Anderson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Anderson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Koreshkov backwards.
Koreshkov taking a breather.
Anderson with a knee to the head.
Anderson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Koreshkov is trying to break the clinch but Anderson has him pressed against the cage.
Koreshkov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#TD2#
Koreshkov is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Anderson can't fight it off and eventually Koreshkov manages to take the fight to the floor. Anderson looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Koreshkov throws a big elbow that misses.
Koreshkov stopping the sweep attempt from Anderson.#T2#
Koreshkov is looking to work some ground and pound but Anderson has wrist control.
Anderson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Koreshkov wants to control from the top but Anderson keeps moving.
Koreshkov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Anderson is keeping the position for now.
Anderson 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.
Koreshkov throws a big right hand that misses. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Anderson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Koreshkov.
Anderson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T3#
Koreshkov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Anderson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Anderson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Koreshkov.
Anderson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Koreshkov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dustin Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koreshkov takes a jab right on the kisser. #CL#
Anderson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Koreshkov wants to stall.
Anderson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Anderson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A short left from Anderson.
Dustin Anderson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Anderson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Koreshkov's face.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Anderson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Anderson scores with a shoulder strike.
Anderson scores a nice knee to the body.
Koreshkov misses with a punch to the body.
Koreshkov tries to stall but Anderson uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #T4#
Anderson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Koreshkov in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Koreshkov has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Anderson seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Koreshkov can turn it around.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body punch from Anderson - that landed with a thud.
Koreshkov takes a knee to the side of the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Anderson.
A shot in the inside from Anderson.
Koreshkov takes a knee to the side of the body.
Anderson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Anderson has Koreshkov pressed against the cage.
Anderson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Koreshkov in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Anderson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Koreshkov's face.
Anderson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Anderson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Anderson lands with a short shot to the head.
Anderson scores with a shoulder strike.
Anderson lands a good knee to the midsection. Koreshkov won't want to take too many of those.
Anderson cracks Koreshkov with a nice body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dustin Anderson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Koreshkov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Anderson lands an overhand right.
Anderson ducks under a wild hook from Koreshkov.
Anderson jabs Koreshkov right on the nose. Koreshkov blinks but takes it well.
Koreshkov looks to land a right hand but Anderson moved out of range.
Anderson blocks a low kick nicely.#CL#
Anderson clinches up with Koreshkov and pushes him back against the cage.
Koreshkov tries for a takedown. No joy.
Koreshkov stalling in the clinch but Anderson improves position.
Anderson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Anderson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Koreshkov tries to stall but Anderson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Anderson effectively controlling the action here.
A right handed body shot lands from Anderson.
Koreshkov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The referee calls for Anderson to work. #T1#
Anderson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Anderson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Koreshkov backwards.
A short uppercut from Anderson.
Anderson lands with a right to the head.
Anderson scores with a shot to the side of Koreshkov's head. #BC2#
Koreshkov manages to break the clinch.
Anderson with a nice cross.
Good shot there by Anderson.
Anderson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#ROC#
Koreshkov is rocked!#CL#
Anderson closes the distance and clinches.
Koreshkov is still on wobbly legs! Can Anderson finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knees to the body from Anderson.
Koreshkov seems to have recovered his senses.
Anderson is leaning against Koreshkov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Anderson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Anderson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Anderson.
Koreshkov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T2##KD#
Anderson drops Koreshkov with a big knee straight up the middle! Koreshkov is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Anderson cracks Koreshkov with a hook to the temple - Koreshkov is on wobbly legs here! Anderson swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Koreshkov falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Anderson wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Dustin Anderson!
Dustin Anderson retains his welterweight title!
Dustin Anderson thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: DFC 35
Date: Feb 05, 2017

#R1#
Berkutov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Koreshkov scores with a nice strike.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Berkutov is defended easily by Koreshkov.
Berkutov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD2#
and Koreshkov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Koreshkov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Berkutov seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Koreshkov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Berkutov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koreshkov throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
Berkutov working for a triangle but Koreshkov defends it easily.
Koreshkov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Berkutov's head.#T1#
Koreshkov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Koreshkov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Koreshkov passes Berkutov's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Berkutov wants to get back to full guard.
Koreshkov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Berkutov defending well though.
Koreshkov is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Koreshkov landing shots from mount.
Koreshkov looking to control but Berkutov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Koreshkov might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Berkutov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T2#
Koreshkov working Berkutov over with strikes here.
Berkutov wants to control but Koreshkov is having none of it.
Koreshkov content just to control the position here.
Berkutov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Berkutov tries to get out of the position.
Koreshkov raining down hammerfists from mount.
Koreshkov putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Berkutov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Koreshkov putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
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!
Koreshkov landing strikes, looking to finish!
Koreshkov landing punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Koreshkov with a couple of short strikes.#ROC2#
Berkutov is rocked!#T3#
Koreshkov avoids the attempt from Berkutov to control.
Koreshkov looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Berkutov covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Koreshkov!
During a confident post fight interview, Alexander Koreshkov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: DFC 32
Date: Jan 15, 2017

#R1##CL#
Anderson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Anderson can't find room to land a body shot as Koreshkov controls the action.
Koreshkov misses with a knee to the head.
Koreshkov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Anderson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Anderson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Anderson tries to work over Koreshkov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Anderson lands with a light punch inside.
Koreshkov tries for a takedown. No joy.
Anderson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Anderson.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Anderson for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.#TD2#
Koreshkov jumps guard.
Anderson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Koreshkov's guard.
Anderson trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koreshkov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Anderson wanted to stand there but Koreshkov had control of the position.
Koreshkov tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1##SU#
Anderson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Koreshkov defending well as Anderson loads up on a big left hand.
Anderson seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Anderson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Anderson loads up on a big right hand but Koreshkov slips the punch.
Koreshkov 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.
Koreshkov looks to land a left hand but Anderson moved out of range nicely.
Koreshkov throws a lazy right hand but Anderson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Anderson punishes Koreshkov's body with a nice straight punch.
Anderson looks to land a right hand but Koreshkov moved out of range.
Koreshkov walks into a stiff left hand from Anderson.
Nice shot by Koreshkov.#CL#
Anderson instigates a clinch.
Koreshkov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Koreshkov taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Koreshkov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Anderson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T2#
A short right from Anderson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anderson lands a nice uppercut.
Anderson avoiding damage.
Koreshkov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Koreshkov prevents a body shot from Anderson.
Koreshkov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#TD2#
Koreshkov gets control of Anderson's arms and successfully pulls guard. Koreshkov will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Anderson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Koreshkov on the ground.
Anderson is looking to stand up but Koreshkov won't let him.
Koreshkov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Anderson wanted to stand there but Koreshkov had control of the position. #SU#
Anderson gets to his feet - Koreshkov follows without any prompting.
Anderson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Dustin Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koreshkov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Anderson scores with a jab.#T3#
Koreshkov walks into a jab.
Anderson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#CL#
Anderson moves into the clinch.
Koreshkov can't get the takedown.
Dustin Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Koreshkov.
A short body shot lands from Anderson as the two fighters clinch.
Anderson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Anderson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Koreshkov backwards.
Still in the clinch, Anderson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Koreshkov working hard to break the clinch.
Koreshkov blocks a body shot from Anderson.
Koreshkov wants to stall.
Anderson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Koreshkov in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Anderson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Anderson lands with a light punch inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anderson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Anderson lands a good knee to the midsection. Koreshkov won't want to take too many of those.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Anderson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Koreshkov looks winded!#T4#
Anderson landing knees to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Anderson.
Anderson is working Koreshkov over against the cage.
Koreshkov goes for a takedown attempt but Anderson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Anderson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Anderson misses with a hook. Koreshkov ducked under it nicely.
Anderson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Anderson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Anderson scores with a decent looking hook.
Anderson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Koreshkov has time to react.
Anderson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Koreshkov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Anderson throws out the jab. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Koreshkov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dustin Anderson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Anderson looks to land a right hand but Koreshkov moved out of range.
Anderson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Anderson throws a right hand that misses
letting Koreshkov counter with a right hand.
Anderson defending well as Koreshkov loads up on a big left hand.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Anderson lands a right hook to the body.
Koreshkov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Anderson to counter with a crisp jab.
Dustin Anderson is winning the standup battle so far.
Koreshkov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Anderson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Koreshkov can do to turn this around?
Anderson misses with an uppercut
and Anderson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Anderson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Anderson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Koreshkov manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson moves out of range as Koreshkov strikes.
Anderson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Koreshkov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CL#
Anderson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Koreshkov, pushing him back against the cage.
Koreshkov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Anderson avoids it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Koreshkov tries to break the clinch but Anderson is controlling the position.
Anderson landing some nice looking knees to the body. #T1#
Anderson with a knee to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Alexander Koreshkov has been cut.
Dustin Anderson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Anderson misses with a punch to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Anderson.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Anderson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #TD2#
Koreshkov manages to pull guard.
Anderson tries to stand but Koreshkov is controlling from the bottom.
Koreshkov 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.#SU#
Anderson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Koreshkov, up you get!
Koreshkov darts in looking for a takedown but Anderson gets double underhooks and turns Koreshkov into the cage.
Anderson tests Koreshkov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Koreshkov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Anderson.
A looping hook to the body misses from Anderson. Koreshkov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Anderson scores with a hook to the body. Koreshkov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Anderson scores with a shot to the body.
Koreshkov tries to move into range but Anderson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anderson thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little jabbing left from Koreshkov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Anderson thuds his right hand into Koreshkov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Koreshkov dives in and grabs Anderson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Anderson pushes down on Koreshkov's head and hops out.
Koreshkov takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Anderson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A slow jab from Anderson misses its intended target.
Anderson throws a hook but Koreshkov blocks it.
Nice defenses there by Koreshkov.#CL#
Anderson clinches with his opponent.
Anderson lands a good knee to the midsection. Koreshkov won't want to take too many of those.
Koreshkov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Anderson has him pressed against the cage.
Anderson can't find room to land a body shot as Koreshkov controls the action.
Anderson landing knees to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Anderson.
Anderson scores a nice knee to the body.
Koreshkov is breathing heavily.#T3#
Anderson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Anderson digs a right hand into Koreshkov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Koreshkov's gas tank.
Anderson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Koreshkov.
A nice left hand lands by Anderson.
Anderson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Anderson working Koreshkov over with knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Anderson.
Anderson works on Koreshkov's body with a couple of short punches.
Anderson is leaning against Koreshkov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Anderson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Anderson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Koreshkov in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Anderson pushes Koreshkov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Anderson.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Anderson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Anderson with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Anderson.
Nice body punch from Anderson - that landed with a thud.
Anderson lands a nice knee to the body. #T4#
Anderson lands a body shot in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Anderson.
Anderson scores with a knee to the head.
Anderson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Anderson is leaning against Koreshkov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Anderson digs a right hand into Koreshkov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Koreshkov's gas tank.
Anderson lands a good knee to the midsection. Koreshkov won't want to take too many of those.
Anderson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Koreshkov or not.
Anderson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Koreshkov in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Koreshkov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Anderson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Anderson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Anderson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Koreshkov backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice body punch from Anderson.
Anderson lands a left hand.
Knees in the clinch landing for Anderson.
Anderson stalling against the cage.
Anderson scores with a knee to the head. #ROC#
Koreshkov is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dustin Anderson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Koreshkov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Anderson throws a jab but it's blocked by Koreshkov.
Anderson lands with a cross.
Koreshkov is still on wobbly legs! Can Anderson finish him?
A jab from Koreshkov misses.
Koreshkov seems to have recovered his senses.
Anderson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Koreshkov.
A counter left hand to the body from Anderson misses its target.
Anderson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jab, jab by Koreshkov - just one landing.
Anderson looks to throw the jab but Koreshkov is out of range.
Anderson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Koreshkov swings for the body but Anderson moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson scores with a shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Anderson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Anderson lands with a straight right. Koreshkov didn't see that one coming.
Anderson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Koreshkov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Koreshkov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Anderson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Koreshkov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL#
Anderson has closed the distance and engaged Koreshkov in a clinch.
Anderson lands a knee to the body.
Koreshkov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A shot in the inside from Anderson.
Anderson lands a nice knee to the body.
Anderson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Koreshkov backwards.
Anderson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Anderson cracks Koreshkov with a nice body shot.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Anderson obliges.
Anderson lands a body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anderson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Anderson lands a nice knee to the body.
Anderson lands a shoulder strike.
Anderson landing knees to the body. #T2#
Koreshkov takes a knee to the side of the body.
Anderson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Anderson stalling.
Anderson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The referee calls for Anderson to work.
Anderson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Anderson scores a nice knee to the body.
Koreshkov can't find room to land a body shot as Anderson controls the action.
Anderson lands a knee to the head.
Anderson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Anderson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Anderson controlling the action here for a moment.
Anderson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Anderson digs a right hand underneath Koreshkov's ribcage. Koreshkov let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T3#
Anderson lands a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Anderson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Anderson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Anderson lands a nice shot to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Koreshkov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Anderson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Koreshkov wants to stall.
Anderson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Koreshkov backwards.
Anderson lands a knee to the body.
Koreshkov taking a breather.
Anderson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Anderson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Anderson lands with a short shot to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Anderson obliges.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anderson scores with a hook to the body.#T4#
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Anderson.
Koreshkov is looking to control Anderson's arms but Anderson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Koreshkov has his back to the cage.
Anderson lands a body shot.
Anderson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Koreshkov lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Anderson lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Anderson.
A nice left hand lands by Anderson.
Koreshkov tries to pull guard but Anderson won't allow it.
Anderson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Koreshkov in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Anderson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Koreshkov in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Anderson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Anderson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A hook to the body from Anderson.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Anderson.
Anderson leaning his opponent against the cage.
A body shot lands from Anderson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dustin Anderson clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Koreshkov'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.
#R4#
Anderson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Koreshkov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A left lands for Anderson.
Koreshkov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Anderson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Koreshkov was well out of range. Poor timing from Anderson.
Koreshkov throws out a loose jab but Anderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab from Anderson misses.
Koreshkov looks to score with a jab to the body but Anderson is just out of range.
Anderson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Anderson jabs Koreshkov right on the nose. Koreshkov blinks but takes it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson misses with an uppercut.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Koreshkov! But no joy.
Koreshkov fails to land the takedown.
Koreshkov throws a hook but Anderson avoids it easily.
Anderson misses with a hook.#T1#
Koreshkov lands with an overhand left.
Anderson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Koreshkov counter with a right hand.
Koreshkov throws the left hand but Anderson avoids the punch easily.
Koreshkov throws an off balance right hand
and Anderson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Anderson throws a shot from downtown. Koreshkov moves away and avoids it.
Koreshkov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Koreshkov ducks under a wild hook from Anderson.
Anderson scores with a nice head shot.
Anderson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Koreshkov throws out a counter right but Anderson avoids it with no problem.
Anderson throws an off balance right hand
enabling Koreshkov to counter with a crisp jab.
Koreshkov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Anderson.
Koreshkov 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.
Koreshkov avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T2#
Anderson works the jab nicely.
Dustin Anderson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Koreshkov throws a looping overhand right but Anderson ducks down to avoid it.
Anderson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#CL#
Anderson drives through and clinches with Koreshkov against the cage.
Anderson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Koreshkov tries for a takedown. No joy. #BC2#
Koreshkov breaks from the clinch.
Koreshkov moves out of range as Anderson strikes.
Anderson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Koreshkov.
Koreshkov tries to land a leg kick but Anderson saw it coming and moves away.
Koreshkov connects with a body shot that sends Anderson's belly button to the back.
Koreshkov darts in looking for a takedown but Anderson gets double underhooks and turns Koreshkov into the cage.
Dustin Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Koreshkov.
Koreshkov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Anderson avoids it really well and circles away.#T3#
Anderson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Koreshkov at a distance.
Koreshkov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Anderson loads up on a big right hand but Koreshkov slips the punch.
Anderson connects with a body shot.
Anderson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Anderson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Koreshkov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Koreshkov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #CL#
Anderson clinches with his opponent. #BC2#
Koreshkov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Anderson ducks under a wild hook from Koreshkov.
Anderson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Koreshkov.
Anderson wants to clinch up but Koreshkov keeps it at a distance.#T4#
Anderson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Anderson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Anderson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Koreshkov's head.
Koreshkov throws a body punch but Anderson moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anderson misses with a body punch
letting Koreshkov counter with a right hand.
Anderson throws out a loose jab but Koreshkov uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL#
Anderson has managed to clinch.
Koreshkov is trying to stall.
Anderson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Koreshkov is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Anderson keeps control of Koreshkov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A shot in the inside from Anderson.
Anderson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Koreshkov or not.
Anderson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Koreshkov backwards.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dustin Anderson had his way with Alexander Koreshkov in that round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Koreshkov's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R5#
Anderson throws a hook but Koreshkov blocks it.
Koreshkov throws out a counter right but Anderson avoids it with no problem.
Anderson throws a jab when Koreshkov was well out of range.
Koreshkov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Anderson misses with a wild body shot.
Koreshkov slips under a jab.#CL#
Anderson clinches with his opponent.
Koreshkov takes a knee right on the jaw!
Koreshkov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Koreshkov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Koreshkov tries for a takedown. No joy.
A body shot lands from Anderson.
A short uppercut from Anderson.
Koreshkov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson scores with a hook to the body.
Koreshkov wants to stall.
Koreshkov is looking to break free of the clinch but Anderson has double underhooks.
Koreshkov is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Anderson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Koreshkov lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #T1#
Anderson just leaning against Koreshkov, taking a breather.
Koreshkov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Anderson after a bit of a struggle.
Anderson digs a right hand underneath Koreshkov's ribcage. Koreshkov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Anderson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Koreshkov in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Anderson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Koreshkov backwards.
Koreshkov looking to stall.
Anderson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Koreshkov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Anderson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Koreshkov backwards.
Anderson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Anderson stalling against the cage.
Anderson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Anderson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Koreshkov lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Knees to the body from Anderson.
Anderson lands a hook that snaps the head of Koreshkov backwards. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A left hand lands to the body for Anderson.
Anderson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Anderson effectively controlling the action here.
Anderson lands a knee to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Anderson.
Anderson lands a nice knee to the body.
Anderson cracks Koreshkov with a nice body shot.
Anderson working Koreshkov over with knees to the body.
Anderson scores with a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Anderson.
Anderson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Anderson landing knees to the body.
Anderson digs a right hand into Koreshkov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Koreshkov's gas tank.
Anderson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T3#
Anderson lands a knee to the head.
Anderson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Anderson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Anderson lands with a left to the head.
Anderson lands with a left to the head.
Anderson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Koreshkov.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Koreshkov is trying to force a seperation but Anderson has the dominant position.
Anderson trying to land knees to the body.
Anderson tries to stall but Koreshkov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Koreshkov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Anderson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Dustin Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Koreshkov.
Anderson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A body shot lands from Anderson.
Anderson lands a body punch.
Dustin Anderson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Koreshkov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Anderson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Koreshkovs head.
Anderson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Koreshkov tries to pull guard but Anderson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Anderson presses Koreshkov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anderson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Alexander Koreshkov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Koreshkov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Koreshkov is trying to pull guard but Anderson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Anderson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Anderson can't find room to land a body shot as Koreshkov controls the action.
Anderson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Nice body punch from Anderson - that landed with a thud.
Anderson pushes Koreshkov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Anderson lands a good knee to the midsection. Koreshkov won't want to take too many of those.
Anderson lands a good knee to the midsection. Koreshkov won't want to take too many of those.
Anderson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Koreshkov in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight for Dustin Anderson!
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight for Dustin Anderson!
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight for Dustin Anderson!

Dustin Anderson wins by unanimous decision!
Dustin Anderson is the new welterweight champion!
A very excited looking Dustin Anderson 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: DFC 29: Not So Merry Xmas
Date: Dec 25, 2016

#R1#
Smiff defending well as Koreshkov loads up on a big left hand.
Koreshkov swings for the body but Smiff moves out of range.
Smiff missing with a left hand there. Koreshkov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Smiff.
Smiff stuffs the takedown attempt from Koreshkov. Koreshkov gets slowly back to his feet.
Koreshkov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Koreshkov wants it to stay on the feet.
Smiff throws a left and a right that both miss #TD#
and Koreshkov counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Smiff is trying to stand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smiff is looking for a sweep. Koreshkov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Koreshkov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Smiff 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.
Koreshkov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T1#
Koreshkov frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Koreshkov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Smiff is trying to stand up.
BOOM! Koreshkov connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Koreshkov lands a heavy elbow.
Smiff is looking to improve his position but Koreshkov isn't that keen on the idea.
BOOM! Koreshkov connects with a massive shot to the dome! #T2#
Smiff is wriggling around trying to escape.
Koreshkov lands a nice shot to the head.
Smiff sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Smiff looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Koreshkov is looking to take a break and control but Smiff is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Koreshkov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Smiff is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Koreshkov is really struggling to control Smiff but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T3#
Koreshkov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Smiff wants to control the action here but instead Koreshkov manages to pass to full mount!
Koreshkov scoring with strikes but Smiff is staying in there.
Koreshkov tries to control but Smiff wriggling away.
Koreshkov working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Smiff slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Koreshkov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Koreshkov has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Smiff is looking to get to half guard.#T4#
Koreshkov fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Koreshkov landing shots from mount.
Koreshkov postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Smiff in real trouble here! The ref calls for Smiff to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Koreshkov!
Alexander Koreshkov is the new welterweight champion!
After winning the bout, Alexander Koreshkov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: DFC 24
Date: Nov 12, 2016

#R1#
Edgar misses with a straight left.
We've been hearing reports that Edgar has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Edgar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Koreshkov. #TD#
Koreshkov gets caught flat footed, as Edgar shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Koreshkov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Edgar defends well.
Koreshkov tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Koreshkov working for a triangle but Edgar defends it easily.
Edgar has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Edgar loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koreshkov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Edgar working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T1#
Koreshkov pulls Edgar in close to his closed guard and prevents Edgar from doing any damage or advancing position.
Edgar won't allow Koreshkov to get back to his feet.
Edgar trying to control the position from guard on top but Koreshkov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Edgar sitting in guard here, content to control.
Koreshkov working a defensive guard here.
Koreshkov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Edgar manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Koreshkov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Koreshkov wants to control from the top but Edgar keeps moving.
Koreshkov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T2#
Edgar is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Koreshkov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Koreshkov trying to control but Edgar is working from the bottom.
Koreshkov slips nicely into half guard.
Koreshkov thows a huge punch but Edgar dodges it nicely.
Koreshkov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Koreshkov wants to free his trapped foot but Edgar is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Edgar is staying active underneath Koreshkov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Koreshkov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Edgar 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 fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Koreshkov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T3#
Koreshkov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Koreshkov has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Koreshkov landing strikes, looking to finish!
Edgar is in all sorts of trouble here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Edgar tries to lock up and control but Koreshkov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Koreshkov lands a couple of good shots and Edgar has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Koreshkov throwing sloppy strikes.
Well, with Koreshkov on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Edgar is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Koreshkov has the hooks in. Edgar is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Koreshkov throwing sloppy strikes.
Koreshkov keeps control of the position as Edgar tries to break free.
Koreshkov throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Koreshkov has Edgar flattened out and is raining down punches. #T4#
Koreshkov is punishing Edgar with some ground and pound.
Koreshkov scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Edgar is looking for a way out.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koreshkov lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Koreshkov is looking to control Edgar but Edgar is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Edgar covering up well under a series of strikes from Koreshkov.
Edgar is trying to remain composed but Koreshkov is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Koreshkov misses with a punch to the head.
Koreshkov has Edgar flattened out and is raining down punches.
Edgar rolls, trying to escape but Koreshkov keeps control of the position. #SUB2#
Koreshkov working for the choke.
Edgar can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Koreshkov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Edgar throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Koreshkov stuffs the takedown.
Edgar darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Edgar looks to land a combination but Koreshkov avoids it well.
And Koreshkov tries to counter it with a takedown but Edgar pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Edgar takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sloppy strikes from Edgar. Those never looked like landing. #TD2#
Edgar gets caught flat footed, as Koreshkov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Koreshkov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Koreshkov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Koreshkov throws a big elbow that misses.
Koreshkov tries to free his leg and advance position but Edgar is retaining full guard.
Koreshkov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Koreshkov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Koreshkov wants to control from the top but Edgar keeps moving. #T1#
Koreshkov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Edgar knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Koreshkov on the ground.
Koreshkov throws a big right hand that misses.
Edgar keeping full guard, as Koreshkov tries to pass.
Koreshkov is in close to Edgar's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Koreshkov stopping the sweep attempt from Edgar.
Edgar avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Edgar working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Koreshkov.
Edgar is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Koreshkov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Koreshkov passes Edgar's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Koreshkov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T2#
Koreshkov winds up and cracks Edgar with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Koreshkov with the ground and pound but Edgar uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Edgar on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Edgar tries to get out of the position.
Koreshkov scoring with some ground and pound.
Edgar trying to control the position.
Koreshkov throws a big elbow that misses.
Koreshkov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Koreshkov misses with a head shot. Edgar uses the momentum to regain guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Koreshkov preventing the sweep.
Edgar can't keep his opponent in guard - Koreshkov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Edgar is refusing to be controlled, as Koreshkov sits in half guard. #T3#
Edgar tries to get to full guard but Koreshkov has control of the leg.
Koreshkov trying to control the action but Edgar is working from the bottom.
Koreshkov uses his free foot to push down on Edgar's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Edgar.
Edgar is bucking up trying to escape but Koreshkov cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Koreshkov connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Poor strikes thrown by Koreshkov there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Koreshkov landing strikes from the mount and Edgar is in trouble! #ROC2#
Edgar is rocked!
Koreshkov lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Oh Edgar is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
A big strike lands for Koreshkov! That's really hurt Edgar and he's turned his back - Koreshkov keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Koreshkov jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Koreshkov!
Our winner, Alexander Koreshkov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: DFC 20: Unleashed
Date: Oct 01, 2016

#R1#
Koreshkov walks into a jab.
Cole's jab looks to have found its range, popping Koreshkov under the eye.
Cole lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Koreshkov slips a jab from Cole.
And Koreshkov counters with a quick kick to the body but Cole blocks it.
Cole throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cole goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Cole scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Cole lands a head shot.
Cole misses with a hook.
Cole throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cole chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cole throws a head kick that misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cole.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cole misses the jab.
Koreshkov throws a leg kick but Cole checks it. #T1#
Koreshkov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Koreshkov moves out of range as Cole throws a body kick.
Koreshkov slips a jab from Cole.
Koreshkov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cole pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Cole swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cole just misses with a punch to the body.
Koreshkov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cole sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Koreshkov slips under a jab from Cole.
Koreshkov seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Cole looks to throw the jab but Koreshkov is out of range.
Rico Cole is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cole.
Koreshkov with a poor takedown
and Cole counters with a nice body kick.
Koreshkov fails with a takedown attempt.
Cole swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T2#
Koreshkov misses with a hook. Cole ducked under it nicely.
Cole takes a swing at Koreshkov's ribcage but misses.
Koreshkov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Koreshkov moves out of range of the strikes.#TD#
Koreshkov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cole tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cole regains half guard.
Koreshkov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Koreshkov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Cole tries to get to full guard but Koreshkov has control of the leg. #T3#
Koreshkov thows a huge punch but Cole dodges it nicely. #SUB#
Koreshkov is trying to work for a kimura but Cole is defending well.
Koreshkov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cole defending well though.
Koreshkov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cole is looking for a sweep. Koreshkov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Koreshkov is looking for a kimura but Cole is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Koreshkov to get the leverage.
Koreshkov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Cole is looking for a sweep. Koreshkov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Koreshkov lands with a punch from half guard.
Koreshkov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cole does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Koreshkov 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.
Koreshkov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Cole with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Koreshkov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T4#
Koreshkov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cole keeps working.
Cole trying to control here.
Koreshkov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Koreshkov winds up and cracks Cole with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Cole taking some punishment here, with Koreshkov in his half guard.
Cole avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Koreshkov.
Koreshkov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Cole is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Koreshkov is trying to control. Cole wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Koreshkov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Koreshkov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rico Cole dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Koreshkov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Koreshkov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Koreshkov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Koreshkov slips under a jab from Cole.
Koreshkov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cole throws a body punch but Koreshkov moves out of range.
Cole steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Koreshkov.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Koreshkov.
A combination from Cole does no damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cole swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cole's coach down at ~T~ Troid - Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Cole's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Cole throws a body shot but no joy.
Koreshkov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Koreshkov throws the left hand but Cole avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Jab from Cole.
Rico Cole seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cole swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Koreshkov.
Rico Cole seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koreshkov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cole loads up on a big right hand but Koreshkov slips the punch.
Koreshkov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Koreshkov misses the target.
Cole swings for the body but Koreshkov moves out of range.
Cole throws a shot to the body.
Koreshkov connects with a single shot there.
Cole keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Koreshkov walks into a straight right hand from Cole.
Cole lands a jab.
Nice defenses there by Cole.#T2#
Koreshkov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Koreshkov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Koreshkov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cole thuds a left hand into Koreshkov's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cole cracks Koreshkov with a good jab.
Cole jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Koreshkov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cole throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Koreshkov slips a straight right by Cole.
A punch lands to the side of Koreshkov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Cole lands a head kick!
Cole fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Koreshkov manages to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Cole. #T3#
Cole looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cole defending well as Koreshkov loads up on a big left hand.
Cole appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Koreshkov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cole avoids it really well and circles away.
A nice side step and Cole releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Cole scores with a kick to the midsection.
Koreshkov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Koreshkov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cole paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cole connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Koreshkov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Cole counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Koreshkov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cole defends well and Koreshkov ends up having to push Cole into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Koreshkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Cole leaves Koreshkov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Cole throws out a counter right but Koreshkov avoids it with no problem.
Koreshkov moves out of range of the strikes.
Cole lands a nice looking body shot.
Koreshkov avoids the head kick by Cole.
Cole connects with a body shot.
Cole stuffs the takedown attempt from Koreshkov. Koreshkov gets slowly back to his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cole! But no joy.
Cole swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Koreshkov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cole thows a leg kick but Koreshkov checks it
and Koreshkov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rico Cole showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Koreshkov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Koreshkov ducks under a wild hook from Cole.
Koreshkov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cole is looking to slow Koreshkov down with leg kicks.
Koreshkov lands a nice hook to Cole's body. Cole takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Koreshkov. Cole does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cole fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Koreshkov manages to avoid it.
Cole throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Cole scores with a hook.
A shot to the liver by Cole. Beautiful body shot.#TD#
Koreshkov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Cole is trying to defend but Koreshkov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Koreshkov working Cole over with strikes.
Cole wants to control but Koreshkov is keeping busy.
We've been hearing good reports from Koreshkov's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Alexander Koreshkov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Cole is pressing down on Koreshkov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Koreshkov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Koreshkov throws a big elbow that misses.
Cole utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Koreshkov throwing strikes from guard but Cole blocks nicely.
Cole looking to hit a scissor sweep but Koreshkov is one step ahead there.
Koreshkov is working Cole over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Koreshkov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Koreshkov trying to control but Cole is working from the bottom.
Koreshkov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T2#
Koreshkov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Koreshkov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Koreshkov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cole's head.
Cole has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Koreshkov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Cole avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Koreshkov.
Cole is refusing to be controlled, as Koreshkov sits in half guard.
Koreshkov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Cole on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Koreshkov lands a nice short elbow.
Cole is trying to stand.
Koreshkov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Koreshkov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cole keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T3#
Cole wants to control but Koreshkov is keeping busy.
Cole makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cole.
Cole wants to sweep here but Koreshkov controlling him for the moment.
Koreshkov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Koreshkov postures up and lands a big shot to Cole's brow.
Koreshkov throwing strikes from guard but Cole blocks nicely.
Koreshkov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Koreshkov postures up and lands a big shot to Cole's brow.
Koreshkov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Koreshkov preventing the sweep. #T4#
Koreshkov cracks Cole with a solid left hand.#ROC#
Cole is rocked!
Koreshkov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cole is still in real trouble! Can Koreshkov finish him?
Koreshkov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Koreshkov scoring with some ground and pound.
Koreshkov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Koreshkov wants to control from the top but Cole keeps moving.
Cole is controlling Koreshkov's posture.
Cole looking to control.
Cole seems to have recovered his senses.
Koreshkov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Koreshkov clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Koreshkov slips a jab from Cole.
Cole misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Koreshkov.
Koreshkov lands a right hook to the body.
Koreshkov slips a straight right by Cole.
Cole looks to land a right hand but Koreshkov moved out of range.
Cole throws a body punch but Koreshkov moves out of range.
Koreshkov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Koreshkov takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koreshkov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cole.
Koreshkov shoots in looking for a takedown. Cole tries to sprawl out of it but Koreshkov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cole manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T1#
Koreshkov looks to throw the jab but Cole is out of range.
Cole misses with a straight right.
Koreshkov fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Koreshkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Koreshkov looks to score with a jab to the body but Cole is just out of range.#TD#
Koreshkov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Koreshkov wants to control but Cole is keeping him busy.
Cole tries to improve position but can't.
Koreshkov lands a few punches from side control.#T2#
Cole wants to control but Koreshkov postures up.
Cole manages to get back to half guard.
Cole is trying to maintain the position but Koreshkov is very close to passing his half guard.
Koreshkov with the ground and pound but Cole uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Cole keeping moving, preventing Koreshkov from controlling successfully.
Koreshkov throws an elbow that misses. Cole uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Koreshkov's guard. Nice move by Cole!#REVB#
Koreshkov 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Koreshkov trying to keep a closed guard but Cole is proving a slippery customer. #T3#
Cole controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Cole must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cole trying to control the position from guard on top but Koreshkov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Koreshkov wants to hit a switch here but Cole passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Koreshkov there!
Koreshkov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Koreshkov can't escape the position.
Koreshkov tries to hold on but Cole postures up.
Koreshkov working to try and regain half guard. #T4#
Koreshkov tries to hold on but Cole pushes him away.
Cole controlling from mount.
Koreshkov is squirming around, avoiding Cole's attempts to control the action.
Koreshkov working to try and regain half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cole sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Cole trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rico Cole dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Cole steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Koreshkov.#TD#
Koreshkov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Cole tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Koreshkov is in Cole's guard.
Koreshkov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cole is trying to keep Koreshkov in close.
Koreshkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Cole is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Koreshkov landing some decent shots from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cole keeping moving, preventing Koreshkov from controlling successfully. #T1#
Koreshkov lands a couple of elbows.
Cole looking for a sweep. Not yet Cole, not yet.
Koreshkov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Koreshkov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cole swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Koreshkov is looking to work some ground and pound but Cole has wrist control.
Koreshkov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Koreshkov lands a couple of elbows.
Cole is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T2#
Koreshkov advances position into side control!
Koreshkov in side control lands a decent elbow.
Cole is looking to regain half guard here but Koreshkov keeps moving and retains side control.
Cole is not content to let Koreshkov control the position.
Koreshkov working the strikes but Cole uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Cole is looking for a sweep. Koreshkov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Koreshkov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cole's head.
Koreshkov throwing shots but Cole is blocking nicely.
Cole has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Koreshkov is working away from the top position though.#T3#
Koreshkov lands strikes from half guard.
Koreshkov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB#
Cole is defending against the submission attempts here by Koreshkov.
Cole desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Koreshkov throwing shots but Cole is blocking nicely.
Koreshkov working the head and body with strikes.
Cole moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T4#
Koreshkov trying to control but Cole is working from the bottom.
Koreshkov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Koreshkov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Koreshkov pushing down on Cole's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Koreshkov slips a nice elbow through Cole's hands, connecting with Cole's forehead.
Koreshkov prevents Cole from improving his position.
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. Koreshkov connects with a nice short shot to Cole's temple.
Cole is trying to maintain the position but Koreshkov is very close to passing his half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Koreshkov misses with a head shot. Cole uses the momentum to regain guard.
Alexander Koreshkov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Koreshkov pushing down on Cole's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Koreshkov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cole has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight for Rico Cole!
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight for Rico Cole!
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight for Alexander Koreshkov!

Rico Cole wins by split decision!
Rico Cole is the new lightweight champion!

Event: NIGHT OF CHAMPS
Date: Aug 28, 2016

#R1#
Koreshkov shoots for a double leg takedown but Edgar sprawls well. He's pushed Koreshkov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jab from Edgar.
Koreshkov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Edgar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Koreshkov.
Edgar lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Edgar cracks Koreshkov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Koreshkov takes a swing at Edgar's ribcage but misses.
Nice sprawl there from Koreshkov as Edgar shoots in.
Koreshkov walks into a left hand.
Spanky Edgar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Edgar looks to throw the jab but Koreshkov is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edgar throws the left hand but Koreshkov avoids the punch easily.
Edgar changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Koreshkov tries to avoid it but Edgar manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Koreshkov to the ground. Koreshkov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Edgar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Koreshkov misses the target.
Koreshkov misses with a low kick. #T1#
Edgar scores with the left hand. Koreshkov knows he should have avoided that one.
Edgar swings widly with a right hand #TD#
and Koreshkov counters with a nice double leg into half 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.
Edgar keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Koreshkov tries to pass to full mount but Edgar defends it.
Edgar is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Koreshkov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Edgar has managed to free his arm - good work.
Koreshkov winds up and cracks Edgar with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Koreshkov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ground and pound from Koreshkov.
Edgar has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Koreshkov passes the guard and advances to mount!
Koreshkov raining down hammerfists from mount.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Edgar is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Koreshkov lands a nice shot to the head.
Koreshkov with good strikes from the mount here!
Edgar is trying to escape the mount.
Koreshkov scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Edgar?
Koreshkov landing strikes from the mount and Edgar is in trouble! #ROC#
Edgar is rocked!
Koreshkov unloading with bombs!
Edgar is still in real trouble! Can Koreshkov finish him?
Edgar wants to hold on but Koreshkov pushes him away.
Koreshkov looking to finish Edgar with some ground and pound. This is bad for Edgar!
Edgar wants to control but Koreshkov is having none of it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Edgar can do anything to dispel that myth.
Koreshkov raining down hammerfists from mount.
Koreshkov lands a big shot to the head and Edgar winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Alexander Koreshkov!
Alexander Koreshkov retains his lightweight title!
A relieved looking Alexander Koreshkov 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: DFC 14: Koreshkov vs. Carter
Date: Jul 30, 2016

#R1#
Carter shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Koreshkov defends it nicely.
Koreshkov misses with an uppercut. #CL2#
Carter instigates a clinch.
Koreshkov fails to pull guard.
Carter tries to throw a body punch but Koreshkov avoids it by throwing Carter back against the cage. #TD2#
Carter has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Koreshkov regains guard immediately.
Carter loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Carter trying to control the position from guard on top but Koreshkov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Koreshkov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Carter's guard. #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carter managing to control the position.
Koreshkov wants to control from the top but Carter keeps moving.
Carter looking to hit a scissor sweep but Koreshkov is one step ahead there. #T1#
Koreshkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Carter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Koreshkov being controlled here momentarily.
Koreshkov postures up.
Carter pulls Koreshkov in to control the position.
Koreshkov tries to free his leg and advance position but Carter is retaining full guard.
Carter looking for a sweep. Not yet Carter, not yet.
Koreshkov distracts Carter with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Carter is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Koreshkov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Koreshkov stays in close to Carter's body and controls the position.
Carter is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Koreshkov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Carter looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Koreshkov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Koreshkov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Koreshkov slips nicely into half guard.
Koreshkov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Carter is looking to improve his position.
Koreshkov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Carter is looking for a sweep. Koreshkov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Carter trying to control from the bottom.
Carter is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Carter is staying active underneath Koreshkov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Carter wants to control but Koreshkov is keeping busy.
Carter avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Koreshkov. #T3#
Koreshkov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Carter trying to control but Koreshkov postures up.
Koreshkov trying to control from half guard but Carter is working away.
Koreshkov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Carter's head.
Koreshkov working Carter over with strikes.
Carter wants to improve his position but Koreshkov is controlling well.
Carter has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Koreshkov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Carter is trying to get back to full guard.
Carter is refusing to be controlled, as Koreshkov sits in half guard.
Carter wants to improve his position but Koreshkov is controlling well.
Koreshkov is keen to just control but Carter is a slippery customer.#T4#
Carter trying to control from the bottom.
Koreshkov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Koreshkov prevents Carter from improving his position.#SUB#
Koreshkov wants to work for an arm triangle but Carter is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Koreshkov is nestled in close to Carter, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Koreshkov working Carter over with strikes.
Koreshkov is thwarting Carter's attempts to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Koreshkov is looking for a kimura but Carter is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Koreshkov to get the leverage.
Carter is looking to control Koreshkov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Carter avoid being mounted?
Koreshkov prevents Carter from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Koreshkov dominated that round.
That's time! Koreshkov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Carter has a takedown stuffed.
A big right from Carter misses.
Koreshkov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Koreshkov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Carter can do to turn this around?#CL2#
Carter has Koreshkov up against the cage in a clinch.
Nice body punch from Carter - that landed with a thud.
Koreshkov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Carter fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Carter throws a shot from downtown. Koreshkov moves away and avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Carter. Koreshkov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Carter scores with a decent looking hook.
Koreshkov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A counter left hand to the body from Koreshkov misses its target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carter is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Carter tries to score a power double leg takedown but Koreshkov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Carter somewhat.#T1#
Carter uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Koreshkov has time to react.
Koreshkov slips a jab from Carter.
Carter throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Koreshkov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Carter won't be happy with that.
Carter wants to control but Koreshkov postures up.
Carter tries to bench press Koreshkov off him but Koreshkov keeps the position.
Koreshkov tries to advance to mount but Carter denies him.
Koreshkov fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Carter tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Koreshkov presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Koreshkov landing strikes from the mount and Carter is in trouble!
Carter wants to hold on but Koreshkov pushes him away.
Koreshkov working the ground and pound effectively.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Koreshkov goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Carter turns into him and now he's in Koreshkov's guard.
Carter landing some decent shots from guard. #T2#
Koreshkov is trying to control the position but Carter postures up.
Carter postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Carter pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Koreshkov is keeping the position for now.
Alexander Koreshkov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Carter controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Koreshkov is trying to control the position but Carter postures up.
Carter stopping the sweep attempt from Koreshkov.
Koreshkov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Koreshkov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Carter keeping full guard, as Koreshkov tries to pass.
Koreshkov throws a big right hand that misses. #T3#
Carter trying to control the position.
Carter is pulling down on Koreshkov's head. It's preventing any offense from Koreshkov, at least for the moment.
Koreshkov scoring with some ground and pound.
Carter trying to control the position here.
Carter keeping full guard, as Koreshkov tries to pass.
Koreshkov connects with a couple of short punches.
Koreshkov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Carter's head.
Koreshkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Carter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Carter wants to sweep here but Koreshkov controlling him for the moment.
Carter is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4#
Koreshkov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Koreshkov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Koreshkov working some strikes from top position.
Carter has momentary wrist control but Koreshkov slips an elbow through the middle.
Koreshkov advances to half guard.
Koreshkov wants to pass to mount but Carter is defending the position.
Carter controlling the position well.
Carter tries to get to full guard but Koreshkov has control of the leg.
Koreshkov lands with a punch from half guard.
Koreshkov not doing much here.
Carter is trying to maintain the position but Koreshkov is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Koreshkov dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Carter misses with a wild body shot.
Carter tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Koreshkov defends well and Carter ends up having to push Koreshkov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Koreshkov misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Carter clinches up against the cage.
Carter holding his opponent close, against the cage. #BC#
Koreshkov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Carter goes for a double leg but Koreshkov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Koreshkov continues to drive forward.
Carter with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Carter tries to clinch up#TD#
and Koreshkov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Carter trying to control but Koreshkov postures up.
Carter is staying active underneath Koreshkov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Koreshkov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Koreshkov passes to side control. #T1#
Koreshkov tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Koreshkov lands a decent elbow from side control.
Carter gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Koreshkov lands a nice short elbow.
Carter tries to roll over but Koreshkov keeps him under control.
Koreshkov is trying to control. Carter wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Carter trying to control from the bottom.
Carter is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Koreshkov is staying active.
Koreshkov throwing shots but Carter is blocking nicely. #T2#
Carter moves into full guard.
Koreshkov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Carter is keeping the position for now.
Carter not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Koreshkov wants to control from the top but Carter keeps moving.
Koreshkov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Koreshkov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Koreshkov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Carter works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Carter has Koreshkov pulled in close to control his posture.
Koreshkov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Koreshkov throws a big elbow that misses.
Koreshkov controlling from the top position.
Carter seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T3#
Koreshkov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Koreshkov being controlled here momentarily.
Carter is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Koreshkov 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.
Koreshkov looking to pass the guard.
Carter tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Koreshkov throws a big right hand that misses.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Koreshkov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Koreshkov distracts Carter with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Koreshkov throws a big right hand that misses.
Carter working a defensive guard here. #T4#
Koreshkov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Koreshkov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Koreshkov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Carter is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Koreshkov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Koreshkov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Koreshkov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Carter seems keen to control Koreshkov's posture.
Koreshkov throwing strikes but missing.
Koreshkov looking to pass the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Carter seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Koreshkov wants to pass the guard but Carter is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Koreshkov clearly takes that round.
That's time! Koreshkov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Carter throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
As Carter tries to get set, Koreshkov tries to push him back and clinch up but Carter manages to avoid the attempt.
Carter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Koreshkov fails to land the takedown.
Koreshkov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A quick step to the side and Koreshkov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Carter misses.
Carter shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Koreshkov but Koreshkov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Carter throws a looping overhand right but Koreshkov ducks down to avoid it.
Koreshkov fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Koreshkov misses the target.
Carter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #TD#
Koreshkov gets a double leg takedown into Carter's guard.#T1#
Koreshkov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Carter's guard.
Carter makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Carter.
Koreshkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Carter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Koreshkov preventing the sweep.
Koreshkov chips away with some ground and pound.
Koreshkov wants to control from the top but Carter keeps moving.
Koreshkov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Koreshkov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Carter is keeping the position for now.
Carter working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Koreshkov.
Carter has control of Koreshkov's left arm, preventing Koreshkov from doing any damage.
Koreshkov distracts Carter with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T2#
Koreshkov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Carter controls Koreshkov momentarily but Koreshkov frees himself.
Carter looking for a sweep. Not yet Carter, not yet.
Carter controls Koreshkov momentarily but Koreshkov frees himself.
Carter tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Koreshkov wants to control from the top but Carter keeps moving.
Koreshkov passes into half guard.
Carter keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Carter tries to roll over but Koreshkov keeps him under control.
Koreshkov wants to pass the guard but Carter is defending well. #T3#
Carter is looking to improve his position.
Carter is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Koreshkov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Carter gets full guard.
Koreshkov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Carter working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Koreshkov.
Carter keeping full guard, as Koreshkov tries to pass.
Koreshkov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Koreshkov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Koreshkov wants to control from the top but Carter keeps moving.
Koreshkov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T4#
Koreshkov looking to pass the guard.
Koreshkov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB#
Koreshkov has gone for a leg lock! Carter slips out almost immediately though and dives into Koreshkov's guard.#REVB#
Carter with a nice head shot there.
Carter landing with the ground and pound.
Carter wants to control from the top but Koreshkov keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Koreshkov had his way with Michael Carter in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
Carter tries for a takedown but Koreshkov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Carter looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Koreshkov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Carter throws a hook but Koreshkov avoids it easily.
Koreshkov misses with a wild body shot.
Carter tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Carter just misses with a punch to the body.
Carter slaps away a takedown attempt from Koreshkov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Carter paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koreshkov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Carter's waist but Carter gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Koreshkov off to one side.
Koreshkov drops his hands momentarily and Carter takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #TD2#
Carter decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#T1#
Koreshkov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Koreshkov is pressing down on Carter's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Koreshkov seems keen to control Carter's posture.
Koreshkov keeping moving, preventing Carter from controlling successfully.
Carter preventing the sweep.
Carter must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Carter not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Koreshkov 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.
Carter controls from within his opponent's guard.
Carter lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Koreshkov has momentary wrist control but Carter slips an elbow through the middle.
Koreshkov trying to control the position.
Carter with a nice head shot there.
Carter preventing the sweep.
Carter in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Carter won't allow Koreshkov to sweep him here.
Carter trying to control the position from guard on top but Koreshkov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Koreshkov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Carter throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Koreshkov's waist but Koreshkov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Carter off to one side.
Alexander Koreshkov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Carter.
Carter looks to land a right hand but Koreshkov moved out of range.
Carter circles away from the clinch attempt.
Carter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Carter connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T3#
Carter loads up on a big right hand but Koreshkov slips the punch.
Koreshkov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Koreshkov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #TD#
Koreshkov gets a double leg takedown into Carter's guard.
Carter pulls Koreshkov in close to his closed guard and prevents Koreshkov from doing any damage or advancing position.
Carter looking for a sweep. Not yet Carter, not yet.
Koreshkov trying to control but Carter is working from the bottom.
Carter is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Carter looking to control.
Koreshkov wants to control from the top but Carter keeps moving.
Michael Carter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4##SUB2#
Carter is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Carter trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Carter on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Carter moves to clinch but Koreshkov breaks away #TD#
and Koreshkov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Koreshkov trying to control but Carter is working from the bottom.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Koreshkov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Carter working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Koreshkov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Koreshkov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Koreshkov postures up in Carter's guard and throws a big left but Carter blocks it.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Michael Carter.
I think Koreshkov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 50:45
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 49:46
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Koreshkov!
Alexander Koreshkov retains his lightweight title!
A relieved looking Alexander Koreshkov 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: DFC 10: Koreshkov vs. Choo
Date: Jul 02, 2016

#R1#
Choo loads up on a big right hand but Koreshkov slips the punch.
Koreshkov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Koreshkov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Choo defends well and Koreshkov ends up having to push Choo into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Koreshkov goes for a double leg but Choo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Choo continues to drive forward.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Choo! But no joy.
Koreshkov misses with a few strikes there.
Choo lands a nice looking body shot.
Choo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Koreshkov was well out of range. Poor timing from Choo.
Choo misses with a hook. Koreshkov ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koreshkov slips under a jab.#TD#
Koreshkov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Choo to the ground. Koreshkov is now in Choo's guard.
Koreshkov trying to control but Choo is working from the bottom.
Koreshkov throws a big right hand that misses. #T1#
Koreshkov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Choo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Choo keeping moving, preventing Koreshkov from controlling successfully.
Koreshkov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Koreshkov with a nice head shot there.
Koreshkov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Choo keeping moving, preventing Koreshkov from controlling successfully.
Koreshkov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Choo is keeping the position for now.
Koreshkov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Choo's head.#T2#
Koreshkov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Koreshkov looking to pass the guard.
Koreshkov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Koreshkov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Koreshkov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Koreshkov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Choo's head.
Koreshkov controlling from the top position.
Choo can't keep his opponent in guard - Koreshkov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Choo can do anything to dispel that myth.
Koreshkov trying to control from half guard but Choo is working away. #T3#
Koreshkov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Koreshkov thows a huge punch but Choo dodges it nicely.
Choo 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.
Koreshkov moves nicely into side control.
The strikes coming from Koreshkov are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Koreshkov postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Koreshkov lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Choo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Koreshkov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Koreshkov scores with a couple of short elbows.
Koreshkov moves into full mount!
Koreshkov lands a nice shot to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Ahhh Choo has been cut.
Koreshkov working Choo over with strikes here.
Choo tries to lock up and control but Koreshkov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Koreshkov lands a big shot there that rocks Choo but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Koreshkov content just to control the position here.
Choo takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#ROC#
Choo is rocked!
Koreshkov postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Choo badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Koreshkov around the waist but Koreshkov pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Koreshkov is the winner by TKO! Koreshkov jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Koreshkov!
Alexander Koreshkov retains his lightweight title!
Our winner, Alexander Koreshkov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: DFC Showtime 3
Date: Jun 18, 2016

#R1#
Springfield dives in for a single leg takedown but Koreshkov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A head kick by Springfield misses #TD#
and Koreshkov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Koreshkov.
Springfield wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Koreshkov is now in half guard.
Springfield is looking to improve his position.
Koreshkov working the head and body with strikes.
Springfield taking some punishment here, with Koreshkov in his half guard.
Koreshkov working over Springfield with some ground and pound. Springfield looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Springfield wants to control but Koreshkov is keeping busy. #SUB#
Koreshkov seems to be looking for submissions.
Springfield is looking to improve his position.
Springfield blocking the ground and pound attempt from Koreshkov. #T1##SUB#
Koreshkov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Springfield doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Koreshkov.
Koreshkov wants to free his trapped foot but Springfield is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Koreshkov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Koreshkov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Springfield wants to control but Koreshkov is keeping busy. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Koreshkov working Springfield over with strikes.
Koreshkov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Koreshkov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Koreshkov is thwarting Springfield's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Koreshkov tries to pass to full mount but Springfield defends it.
Springfield holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Koreshkov is nestled in close to Springfield, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Koreshkov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Nice strikes from Koreshkov there.
Koreshkov winds up and cracks Springfield with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Koreshkov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Springfield does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Koreshkov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Koreshkov working over Springfield with some ground and pound. Springfield looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Koreshkov drops an elbow to the side of Springfield's head. #SUB2#
Springfield looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've been hearing good reports from Koreshkov's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Koreshkov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Springfield trying to control but Koreshkov postures up.
Springfield tries to get to full guard but Koreshkov has control of the leg.
Springfield manages to get to full guard.
Koreshkov is looking to work some ground and pound but Springfield has wrist control.#T4#
Springfield keeping full guard, as Koreshkov tries to pass.
Koreshkov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Springfield is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Koreshkov throws a strike but Springfield rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Koreshkov is pulling down on Springfield's head to control his posture. #SUB2#
Springfield drops back, looking for a kneebar! Koreshkov looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Koreshkov looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Koreshkov! #REVR#
Springfield is not content to let Koreshkov control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Koreshkov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Koreshkov dives in and grabs Springfield's left leg, looking for a takedown. Springfield pushes down on Koreshkov's head and hops out.
Springfield scoring well with a low kick there. #TD#
Koreshkov drives through with a takedown into Springfield's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB2#
Springfield isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Koreshkov stacks Springfield on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Koreshkov!
Koreshkov working the ground and pound.
Springfield tries to improve position but can't.
Koreshkov 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.
Springfield is working to avoid the ground and pound but Koreshkov connects with a decent elbow.
Koreshkov working the ground and pound.
Koreshkov working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
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!
Springfield manages to get back to half guard.
Koreshkov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T1#
Koreshkov drops an elbow to the side of Springfield's head.
Koreshkov working Springfield over with strikes.
Ground and pound from Koreshkov. #ROC#
Springfield is rocked!
Koreshkov lands strikes from half guard.
Springfield is still in real trouble! Can Koreshkov finish him?
Springfield 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.
Springfield manages to get to full guard.
Springfield seems to have recovered his senses.
Koreshkov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Springfield works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Springfield looking for a sweep. Not yet Springfield, not yet.
Springfield is trying to keep Koreshkov in close.
Koreshkov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Koreshkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Springfield is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Koreshkov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Koreshkov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Springfield can do to turn this around?
Springfield looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Koreshkov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Springfield working a defensive guard here.
Springfield pulls Koreshkov in close to his closed guard and prevents Koreshkov from doing any damage or advancing position.
Koreshkov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Springfield's head.#T3#
Springfield avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Springfield avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Koreshkov postures up in Springfield's guard and throws a big left but Springfield blocks it. #SUB2#
Springfield working for a triangle but Koreshkov defends it easily.
Springfield is trying to control the position from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Koreshkov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Koreshkov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Springfield works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Koreshkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Springfield is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Springfield is trying to control the position but Koreshkov postures up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Springfield throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Koreshkov counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Springfield!
Koreshkov lands a decent elbow from side control.
Koreshkov is chipping away with strikes.
Koreshkov scoring with punches from side control.
Springfield manages to work his way to half guard, despite Koreshkov's best efforts.
Springfield blocking the ground and pound attempt from Koreshkov.
Springfield wants to improve his position but Koreshkov is controlling well.
Springfield is refusing to be controlled, as Koreshkov sits in half guard.
Springfield on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Springfield tries to get to full guard but Koreshkov has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Koreshkov dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3##TD#
Koreshkov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Koreshkov in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Springfield dodges the ground and pound from Koreshkov.
Koreshkov in side control lands a decent elbow.
Koreshkov has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Springfield!
Koreshkov putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Koreshkov wants to control the pace but Springfield is squirming around nicely.
A big strike lands for Koreshkov! That's really hurt Springfield and he's turned his back - Koreshkov keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Koreshkov jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Koreshkov!
Alexander Koreshkov retains his lightweight title!
A relieved looking Alexander Koreshkov 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: DFC 7: Koreshkov vs. Dahlen
Date: May 21, 2016

#R1#
Dahlen tries for a takedown but Koreshkov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dahlen fails to land the takedown.
Dahlen throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Koreshkov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Koreshkov.
Koreshkov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dahlen is trying to keep Koreshkov in close.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Dahlen holds on and takes a little breather.
Dahlen keeping moving, preventing Koreshkov from controlling successfully.
Koreshkov postures up in Dahlen's guard and throws a big left but Dahlen blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dahlen trying to keep a closed guard but Koreshkov is proving a slippery customer.
Koreshkov throwing strikes but missing. #T1#
Dahlen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Koreshkov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dahlen wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Dahlen has an active guard here but Koreshkov has managed to pass into half guard.
Koreshkov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Koreshkov works his way into full mount!
Koreshkov dominating with strikes here.
BOOM! Koreshkov connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Dahlen wants to control but Koreshkov is having none of it.#T2#
Dahlen is in a horrible position here. Koreshkov smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Koreshkov working Dahlen over with strikes here. #ROC#
Dahlen is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dahlen is looking to improve his position but Koreshkov isn't that keen on the idea.
Koreshkov is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Dahlen goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Koreshkov!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Alexander Koreshkov!
Alexander Koreshkov retains his lightweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Alexander Koreshkov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: DFC 4: Koreshkov vs. Lennon
Date: Apr 09, 2016

#R1#
Lennon throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Koreshkov counters with a takedown into side control.
Koreshkov tries to advance to mount but can't.
Sloppy strikes there by Koreshkov.
Sloppy strikes there by Koreshkov.
Koreshkov lands some shots froms side control.
Koreshkov 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.
Lennon is trying to control Koreshkov's posture but Koreshkov avoids it.
Koreshkov content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koreshkov landing a few strikes.
You can see the frustration on Lennon's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1#
Koreshkov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Koreshkov misses with the ground and pound.
Koreshkov landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Lennon defending against the ground and pound.
Koreshkov works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Koreshkov controls the position.
Lennon tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Koreshkov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Lennon is trying to control Koreshkov's posture but Koreshkov avoids it.
Lennon tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Koreshkov scores with punches to the body. #T2#
Koreshkov punishes Lennon with strikes from the back mount. #ROC#
Lennon is rocked!
I would not like to be Lennon right now.
Lennon is still in real trouble! Can Koreshkov finish him?#SUB#
Koreshkov patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Koreshkov is raining down hard shots and and Lennon has had enough - he's tapped out due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Alexander Koreshkov!
Alexander Koreshkov retains his lightweight title!
An out of breath Alexander Koreshkov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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