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Event:
CFN 4
Date: Jun 25, 2016 |
#R1#
Lysenkov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sergey Lysenkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from Lysenkov.
Lysenkov lands a front kick.
Kannemeyer has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#TD2#
Kannemeyer closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kannemeyer lands in his opponent's guard.
Kannemeyer showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Lysenkov wants to stand and escape but Kannemeyer is having none of it. #ES#
Lysenkov manages to escape and get back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lysenkov moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Kannemeyer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lysenkov.
#T1#
No joy there for Lysenkov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#TD2#
Lysenkov tries to sprawl but Kannemeyer drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES#
Lysenkov manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Kannemeyer keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Lysenkov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kannemeyer is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Kannemeyer gets control of Lysenkov's arms and successfully pulls guard. Kannemeyer will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Lysenkov is fighting to break Kannemeyer's control of his arms but Kannemeyer is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Lysenkov throwing strikes from guard but Kannemeyer blocks nicely.
Lysenkov is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at The Iron Palace that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Lysenkov being controlled here momentarily.
Lysenkov throws a strike but Kannemeyer rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kannemeyer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lysenkov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kannemeyer on the ground.
Kannemeyer pushing down on Lysenkov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kannemeyer slips a nice elbow through Lysenkov's hands, connecting with Lysenkov's forehead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kannemeyer prevents Lysenkov from improving his position.
Kannemeyer landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kannemeyer perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Lysenkov pushes Kannemeyer off looking to stand but Kannemeyer dives back in and keeps control.
It looks like Kannemeyer is going to stand back up.
Kannemeyer looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kannemeyer stops Lysenkov from getting back to his feet.
Kannemeyer takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
It looks like Kannemeyer is going to stand back up.
Kannemeyer keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T3#
Kannemeyer tries to stand but can't do so whilst Lysenkov controls his leg.
Kannemeyer takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kannemeyer uses his free foot to push down on Lysenkov's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Lysenkov.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kannemeyer looking to finish Lysenkov with some ground and pound. This is bad for Lysenkov!
Lysenkov is trying to stand.
Kannemeyer trying to control but Lysenkov is having none of it.
Lysenkov throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Kannemeyer prevents Lysenkov from getting the reversal.
Lysenkov is breathing heavily.
Lysenkov is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
Lysenkov in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Lysenkov taking shots to the head. #ROC2#
Lysenkov is rocked!
Kannemeyer loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Lysenkov scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Kannemeyer land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Kannemeyer stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roy Kannemeyer!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 27, 2016 |
#R1#
Nguyen lands a two punch combo.
Nguyen really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...#TD2#
Lysenkov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#ES#
Nguyen pushes Lysenkov off and gets back to his feet.
Nguyen really is a fat lump.#TD2#
Lysenkov shoots in and bounces Nguyen off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nguyen working a defensive guard but Lysenkov manages to pass into side control anyway.
Nguyen tries to improve position but can't.
Nguyen can't do much from the bottom here. #T1#
Nguyen is being controlled here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nguyen tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Lysenkov swings around for an armbar but Nguyen sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Lysenkov's guard.
Nguyen trying to control but Lysenkov is working from the bottom.
Nguyen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Lysenkov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lysenkov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nguyen postures up.
#T2#
Nguyen throwing strikes but missing.
Nguyen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lysenkov has his hands on Nguyen's head, controlling the position. #SU#
Nguyen stands up from Lysenkov's guard - Nguyen perhaps looking for a knockout.
Lysenkov wants to clinch up but Nguyen keeps it at a distance.
Nguyen swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Lysenkov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#CL#
Nguyen gets a clinch. #BC2#
Lysenkov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lysenkov throws a head kick but Nguyen moves out of range.
Lysenkov looks winded!#TD2#
Lysenkov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Nguyen napping and manages to drive through into side control!#T3#
Lysenkov working away.
Nguyen manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB#
Nguyen is working for a submission of some sort.
Lysenkov gets back to full guard.
#SU#
Lysenkov is working an open guard so Nguyen takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Sergey Lysenkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nguyen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #TD2#
Nguyen tries to sprawl but Lysenkov drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Nguyen is looking to control Lysenkov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nguyen avoid being mounted?#T4#
Nguyen is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Nguyen is not content to let Lysenkov control the position.
Lysenkov tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Nguyen.
Nguyen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nguyen preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Andre Nguyen will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD2#
Lysenkov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Lysenkov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Nguyen can't do much from the bottom here.
Lysenkov wants to control but Nguyen is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lysenkov throwing strikes but Nguyen manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Nguyen wants to control but Lysenkov is keeping him busy.
Lysenkov tries to buck Nguyen off but Nguyen is having none of it.#T1#
Nguyen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lysenkov keeps working. #SU#
Nguyen decides to stand back up. Nguyen steps back and let's Lysenkov get back to his feet.
Nguyen tries to close the distance and clinch but Lysenkov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lysenkov tries to close the distance and clinch but Nguyen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Lysenkov pushes Nguyen up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Nguyen pulls guard successfully.
Lysenkov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Lysenkov throwing strikes but missing. #T2#
Lysenkov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Lysenkov postures up.
Nguyen wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Lysenkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Nguyen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nguyen trying to keep a closed guard but Lysenkov is proving a slippery customer.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Lysenkov tries to bum rush Nguyen with a series of wild strikes but Nguyen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nguyen shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Lysenkov eats them both and turns towards Nguyen to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#TD2#
Lysenkov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Nguyen tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Lysenkov is in Nguyen's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lysenkov is breathing heavily.
Lysenkov is in close to Nguyen's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Nguyen working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Lysenkov drops back, looking for a kneebar! Nguyen looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Nguyen looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Nguyen! #REVR#
Nguyen creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#T4#
Nguyen working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Lysenkov managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Nguyen.
Nguyen throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Nguyen scores with punches from side control.
Nguyen lands a few punches from side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lysenkov holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Lysenkov is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Nguyen is controlling him well.
The strikes coming from Nguyen are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #SUB#
Nguyen is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lysenkov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Nguyen working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nguyen working the head and body with strikes.
Nguyen working the ground and pound but Lysenkov is defending the strikes.
An elbow from Nguyen crashes against the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Nguyen dominated that second round.
That's time! Nguyen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Lysenkov misses with a wild body shot. #TD2#
Lysenkov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Nguyen on his heels. He'll look to pass Nguyen's guard now, I'm sure.#SUB#
Nguyen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lysenkov defends it easily.
Nguyen keeping full guard, as Lysenkov tries to pass. #SUB#
Nguyen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lysenkov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Lysenkov lands a couple of elbows.
Nguyen keeping full guard, as Lysenkov tries to pass.
Lysenkov wants to control from the top but Nguyen keeps moving.
Andre Nguyen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Lysenkov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nguyen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lysenkov has managed to get both his arms back between Nguyen's legs - danger averted.
Nguyen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Nguyen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lysenkov's guard. #REVR##T2#
Nguyen trying to control the position from guard on top but Lysenkov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lysenkov throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Nguyen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nguyen wants to control from the top but Lysenkov keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nguyen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lysenkov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Lysenkov gets a takedown into half guard.#T3#
Nguyen wants to sweep but Lysenkov has passed to side control!#SU2#
Lysenkov decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Nguyen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nguyen throws a big counter combination but Lysenkov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Lysenkov lands with an uppercut that bounces Nguyen off the cage and back into range.
Nguyen throws a one two combo.
#TD2#
Lysenkov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Nguyen to the mat! Nguyen manages to get full guard. #T4#
Lysenkov scoring with some ground and pound.
Lysenkov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Nguyen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lysenkov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Lysenkov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sergey Lysenkov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Nguyen 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 George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andre Nguyen!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 24, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Lysenkov closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Burns's guard.#SU2#
Lysenkov stands up from Burns's guard - Lysenkov perhaps looking for a knockout.
Lysenkov fails with a takedown attempt. #CL2#
Lysenkov has Burns up against the cage in a clinch.
Burns is trying to push Lysenkov away but Lysenkov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Burns misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lysenkov.
Burns is trying to pull guard but Lysenkov has him pressed against the cage.
Burns is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lysenkov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Burns fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Lysenkov fails with the takedown
and Burns counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Edwardo Burns has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergey Lysenkov.#T1##CL2#
Lysenkov rushes Burns and presses him up against the cage.
Burns is struggling to control the position.#BC2#
Lysenkov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Burns darts in trying to clinch
and Lysenkov counters with a stiff right hand.
Lysenkov has his takedown stuffed
and Burns makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Lysenkov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Burns but Burns pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T2##CL2#
Lysenkov moves into the clinch successfully.
Lysenkov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Burns fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL2#
Lysenkov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Burns, pushing him back against the cage.
Burns throws a head punch that misses.
Lysenkov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Burns gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Burns lands with a short shot to the head.
Burns stalling the fight.
Lysenkov is stalling here.
Burns avoiding damage.
A bit of stalling here from Burns.
#T3#
Burns is looking to control Lysenkov's arms but Lysenkov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Burns has his back to the cage.
Burns can't break the clinch.
Lysenkov blocks a body shot from Burns.
Burns working hard to break the clinch.
Burns tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lysenkov smiles and moves away.
No luck for Lysenkov with that takedown attempt.
A quick step to the side and Burns tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lysenkov throws a lazy body kick
and Burns cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
Lysenkov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Burns pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Edwardo Burns is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Burns stuffs the takedown.
Lysenkov closes the distance and clinches up with Burns, looking for a takedown. Lysenkov pushes Burns against the cage but Burns circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lysenkov looks winded!#T4#
Lysenkov has a takedown stuffed.
Lysenkov shoots in and drives through. Burns sprawls well.
Lysenkov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Burns counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#CL#
Burns pushes Lysenkov up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Burns jumps guard.
Burns trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Lysenkov stops Burns from standing up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Burns looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edwardo Burns dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Burns tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lysenkov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Burns counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lysenkov is defended easily by Burns.
Burns throws a counter high kick but Lysenkov was just alert enough to avoid it.
Lysenkov misses with a hook to the body
and Burns counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Lysenkov is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Lysenkov with a poor takedown
and Burns counters with a nice uppercut.
Edwardo Burns has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergey Lysenkov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns tries to close the distance and clinch but Lysenkov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sergey Lysenkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lysenkov misses with a takedown attempt
and Burns counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lysenkov is breathing heavily.#CL#
Burns gets a clinch. #T1#
Lysenkov wants to stall.
Burns effectively controlling the action here.
Burns tries a body shot but Lysenkov blocks it.
Burns is trying to break free.
Burns is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lysenkov can do to turn this around?
A bit of stalling here from Burns.
Burns wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Burns tries to stall but Lysenkov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Burns throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Burns taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#BC#
Burns pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lysenkov misses with a left hand
and Burns counters with an outside leg kick.
Lysenkov fails with a takedown attempt. #T2#
Lysenkov wants to slow Burns down by chopping away at his legs. #CL2#
Lysenkov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Burns tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lysenkov smiles and moves away.
Edwardo Burns is winning the standup battle so far.
Lysenkov with a poor takedown
and Burns counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL#
Burns takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Burns breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Burns tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lysenkov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lysenkov only half commits to the counter leg kick.#CL#
Burns closes the distance and clinches.
Lysenkov prevents Burns from breaking the clinch.
Burns tries to break the clinch but Lysenkov is controlling the position. #T3#
Burns unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lysenkov lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #TD2#
Lysenkov ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Lysenkov no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Lysenkov controls Burns momentarily but Burns frees himself.
Burns throws a big right hand that misses.
Burns trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lysenkov is pulling down on Burns's head. It's preventing any offense from Burns, at least for the moment.
Burns postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SU#
Burns decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Lysenkov, up you get! #T4#
Lysenkov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
As Burns backs off Lysenkov throws a huge counter combo but Burns manages to avoid it all.
Lysenkov shoots and misses
and Burns counters with a left and a right that stings Lysenkov. #CL#
Lysenkov gets tackled into the cage by Burns. Burns maintains the clinch.
Burns looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lysenkov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Burns pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL#
Burns clinches up against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Burns is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Burns'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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edwardo Burns dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Lysenkov throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Lysenkov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Burns throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Burns breaks from the clinch.
Lysenkov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL2#
Lysenkov rushes Burns and presses him up against the cage.
Burns is trying to break free.
Lysenkov lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #BC#
Burns breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lysenkov keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Lysenkov moves into the clinch.
Burns is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Burns wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lysenkov has him pressed against the cage.#T1#
Burns is trying to stall.
Burns tries to stall but Lysenkov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Maybe Burns would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Burns with a knee to the head.
Burns has had enough of the clinch but Lysenkov keeps him there for the moment.
Lysenkov managing to block the knees to the body from Burns.
#BC2#
Lysenkov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Burns tries to pull guard but Lysenkov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Lysenkov blocks an uppercut.
#TD2#
Lysenkov has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Burns uses from the top position. #SUB2#
Lysenkov is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Burns has his hands clasped together but Lysenkov extends and breaks Burns's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Lysenkov.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sergey Lysenkov!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 12, 2016 |
#R1#
Lysenkov tries to clinch up.
Miller swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL2#
Lysenkov takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Lysenkov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lysenkov tries to clinch up but Miller circles away and keeps his distance.#TD2#
Miller gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Lysenkov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Lysenkov landing some decent shots from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Lysenkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Miller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Miller 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.#T1#
Lysenkov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lysenkov is looking to stand up but Miller won't let him.
Miller wants to sweep but no luck.
Lysenkov wants to control from the top but Miller keeps moving.
Lysenkov looking to pass the guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#SUB#
Lysenkov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lysenkov wants to control from the top but Miller keeps moving. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lysenkov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Miller looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Lysenkov shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Lysenkov wants to stand but Miller has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Lysenkov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Miller's head. #T3#
Lysenkov trying to control the action but Miller is working from the bottom.
Miller could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Lysenkov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Lysenkov is working for a kimura but Miller is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Lysenkov is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Miller as he works his way to full guard.
#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Miller can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lysenkov controls the pace.
Miller might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lysenkov postures up.
Miller 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.
Miller is looking to stand up but Lysenkov isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lysenkov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD#
Miller scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergey Lysenkov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Lysenkov moves to clinch but Miller breaks away
and Miller counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#TD2#
Lysenkov gets a double leg takedown into Miller's guard.
Lysenkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Miller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lysenkov throws an elbow that misses. Miller uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lysenkov's guard. Nice move by Miller!#REVR#
Lysenkov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Miller. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Miller is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller working some strikes from top position.#SUB2#
Lysenkov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Miller defends it easily.
Miller throwing strikes but missing. #T1#
Miller is stalling in the full guard.
Sergey Lysenkov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lysenkov is trying to control the position but Miller postures up.
Lysenkov being controlled here, momentarily.
Miller has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Miller preventing the sweep. #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.
Miller stays in close to Lysenkov's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Miller gets caught flat footed, as Lysenkov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Lysenkov is breathing heavily.
Lysenkov looking to sit in guard and control but Miller gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Miller's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Miller preventing the sweep.
Miller lands a couple of elbows.
Miller postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miller content to stall in guard here. #T3#
Miller postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Lysenkov controls Miller momentarily but Miller frees himself.
Miller missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Miller postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Miller with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Miller controlling from the top position.
Miller is in close to Lysenkov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Miller throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lysenkov trying to control the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Miller content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Miller chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Lysenkov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Miller chips away with some ground and pound.
Lysenkov being controlled here, momentarily.
Miller working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Miller controls from within his opponent's guard.
Miller keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lysenkov's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mitchell Miller dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Lysenkov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Miller on his heels. He'll look to pass Miller's guard now, I'm sure.
Miller working a defensive guard here.
Lysenkov stopping the sweep attempt from Miller.
Miller lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Miller scoring with punches to the head and body.
Miller won't allow Lysenkov to sweep him here.
Miller 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Lysenkov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T1#
Miller preventing the sweep.
Miller trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lysenkov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Miller sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Lysenkov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Miller controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD#
Miller drives through with a takedown into Lysenkov's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Miller is standing up over Lysenkov. Lysenkov looks to escape but Miller dives into side control.
#T2##REVB#
Lysenkov is looking to reverse the position.
Lysenkov takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
An elbow from Miller crashes against the mat.
Miller is staying tight to Lysenkov's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Miller looks up at the clock and then as Lysenkov takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Miller smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Miller landing a few strikes.
Miller is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Lysenkov taking punishment in the form of punches.
Miller taking a breather here. #SUB#
Miller wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lysenkov, who protects the arm well.
Lysenkov struggling a bit here.
Lysenkov taking punishment in the form of punches.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Miller is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Lysenkov's shoulder. That is not cool.
Lysenkov wants to control but Miller postures up.#SUB#
Miller working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Miller is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lysenkov can do to turn this around?
Miller working the body and head with strikes.
Lysenkov struggling a bit here.
Lysenkov is looking to reverse the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Miller thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Miller throwing shots but missing, from side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mitchell Miller showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Miller 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mitchell Miller!
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