Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: YL 48: Haller v Urface
Date: Sep 30, 2017

#R1#
Veitayaki tries to clinch up but Kuznetmedov circles away and keeps his distance.
Kuznetmedov lands with an overhand left.#CUT2#
It looks like Rupeni Veitayaki has been cut.
Kuznetmedov throws a head kick but Veitayaki moves out of range.
Veitayaki looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Veitayaki throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kuznetmedov.#CUT#
It looks like Yuriy Kuznetmedov has been cut.
Veitayaki misses with a wild body shot.
Veitayaki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yuriy Kuznetmedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Veitayaki throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Veitayaki checks a leg kick.
Veitayaki wants to clinch.
Kuznetmedov misses the shot to the body.
Veitayaki went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veitayaki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kuznetmedov pushes Veitayaki away with a front kick.
Kuznetmedov throws a shot from downtown. Veitayaki moves away and avoids it.
Veitayaki throws a right and a left that Kuznetmedov avoids nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Veitayaki misses with a jab, cross combination. #T1#
Veitayaki cracks Kuznetmedov with a good jab.
A big right from Veitayaki misses.
Veitayaki delivers a nice body kick.
Veitayaki throws a leg kick which misses Kuznetmedov's front leg but catches the back leg as Kuznetmedov tries to avoid it.
Kuznetmedov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kuznetmedov looks for the body kick but Veitayaki saw that one coming.
Veitayaki is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kuznetmedov.
Veitayaki lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kuznetmedov throws a big shot that misses.
Veitayaki scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Veitayaki.
Veitayaki goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Veitayaki.
Veitayaki throws a nice head kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kuznetmedov blocks a jab.
Kuznetmedov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Veitayaki moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
No joy there for Veitayaki, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T2#
Nice defenses there by Veitayaki.
A big right from Kuznetmedov misses.
Kuznetmedov misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Veitayaki counter with a right hand.
Kuznetmedov misses the body punch
and Veitayaki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kuznetmedov avoids the head kick by Veitayaki.
Veitayaki connects with a body shot that sends Kuznetmedov's belly button to the back.
Good shot there by Kuznetmedov.
Veitayaki misses with a body kick.
Kuznetmedov wants to slow Veitayaki down by chopping away at his legs.
Veitayaki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A combination from Veitayaki does no damage.
Veitayaki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Veitayaki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A lazy body kick from Veitayaki
and Kuznetmedov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Veitayaki just misses with a punch to the body.
Veitayaki wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rupeni Veitayaki dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Kuznetmedov misses with a hook. Veitayaki ducked under it nicely.
Kuznetmedov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kuznetmedov tries to bum rush Veitayaki with a series of wild strikes but Veitayaki uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Veitayaki is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kuznetmedov.
Kuznetmedov throws a jab when Veitayaki was well out of range.
Veitayaki moves out of range of the body kick from Kuznetmedov.
Veitayaki with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Veitayaki walks into a left hand.
Kuznetmedov steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Veitayaki. That one must have hurt.
Veitayaki throws a series of punches but Kuznetmedov moves out of range.
Veitayaki misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veitayaki throws a head kick but Kuznetmedov moves out of range.
Kuznetmedov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kuznetmedov. Veitayaki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Veitayaki lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kuznetmedov is looking to land body kicks.#T1#
Veitayaki lands a head kick. Kuznetmedov smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Veitayaki tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kuznetmedov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Veitayaki throws a body punch but Kuznetmedov moves out of range.
Veitayaki checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kuznetmedov throws a jab but it's blocked by Veitayaki.
As Kuznetmedov looks to move away, Veitayaki throws a big counter combo but Kuznetmedov just gets out of the way.
A telegraphed right hand from Kuznetmedov misses the target.
A combination from Veitayaki does no damage.
Despite the aggression on Kuznetmedov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kuznetmedov misses the shot to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Veitayaki misses the target.
Veitayaki misses with a double jab.
Veitayaki takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kuznetmedov moves forwards but Veitayaki connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kuznetmedov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rupeni Veitayaki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kuznetmedov looks to land a left hand but Veitayaki moved out of range nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Veitayaki misses with a hook. Kuznetmedov ducked under it nicely. #T2#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Veitayaki! #CUT#
That has opened up Yuriy Kuznetmedov's cut even more.
Kuznetmedov tries to move into range but Veitayaki moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Veitayaki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Veitayaki takes one to the chin there.
Kuznetmedov throws a hook to the side of Veitayaki's head but Veitayaki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like Veitayaki was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Veitayaki throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kuznetmedov misses with a straight left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Veitayaki. Kuznetmedov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kuznetmedov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kuznetmedov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Veitayaki's sensitive parts.
Veitayaki lands with a nice body kick.
Kuznetmedov throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Veitayaki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Veitayaki fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Veitayaki misses with a head kick.
Veitayaki looks to land a combination but Kuznetmedov avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rupeni Veitayaki dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Veitayaki's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Veitayaki scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kuznetmedov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A little feinted left hand from Veitayaki on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Veitayaki tries to clinch
and Veitayaki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rupeni Veitayaki is winning the standup battle so far.
Veitayaki avoids the head kick by Kuznetmedov.
Kuznetmedov misses with a looping right.
Veitayaki tries to clinch but Kuznetmedov is having none of it.
Kuznetmedov throws a leg kick #CL#
and Veitayaki holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kuznetmedov throws an elbow that misses.
Kuznetmedov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Veitayaki lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Kuznetmedov misses with an elbow strike.
Veitayaki blocks the elbow strike.
Kuznetmedov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Veitayaki backwards.
Kuznetmedov tries a body shot but Veitayaki blocks it.
Kuznetmedov misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T1#
Kuznetmedov takes a shot to the head.
Kuznetmedov tries to throw a body punch but Veitayaki avoids it by throwing Kuznetmedov back against the ropes.
Veitayaki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Veitayaki tries to break free but Kuznetmedov pushes him back against the ropes.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC#
Veitayaki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Veitayaki throws the left hand but Kuznetmedov avoids the punch easily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Veitayaki lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kuznetmedov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kuznetmedov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Veitayaki scoring well with a low kick there.
Kuznetmedov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kuznetmedov misses with a head kick.
Veitayaki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kuznetmedov can do to turn this around?
A nice inside leg kick there by Veitayaki. That's going to slow Kuznetmedov down.
The fighters circling - Kuznetmedov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kuznetmedov throws a body punch but Veitayaki moves out of range.
Kuznetmedov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Veitayaki throws a right and a left that Kuznetmedov avoids nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kuznetmedov! But no joy.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.#T2#
Veitayaki throws a head kick that misses.
Veitayaki with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Veitayaki cracks Kuznetmedov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kuznetmedov misses the body punch
letting Veitayaki counter with a right hand.
Veitayaki tries a head kick but it misses.
Veitayaki lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CUT#
The cut above Yuriy Kuznetmedov's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Kuznetmedov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kuznetmedov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Veitayaki cracks Kuznetmedov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Kuznetmedov scoring well with a low kick there.
Veitayaki fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A nice side step and Kuznetmedov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Veitayaki gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Veitayaki clobbers Kuznetmedov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Veitayaki slips a straight right by Kuznetmedov.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Veitayaki tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kuznetmedov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Rupeni Veitayaki did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R4#
Veitayaki fails to land with a series of punches.
Veitayaki rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kuznetmedov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kuznetmedov throws a hook but Veitayaki avoids it easily.
Kuznetmedov swings widly with a right hand
and Veitayaki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Veitayaki misses with a series of wild punches.
Veitayaki closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Veitayaki just misses with a punch to the body.
Good leg kick by Kuznetmedov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kuznetmedov throws a jab but it's blocked by Veitayaki.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veitayaki throws a jab when Kuznetmedov was well out of range.
Kuznetmedov jabs Veitayaki right on the nose. Veitayaki blinks but takes it well.
Kuznetmedov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kuznetmedov loads up on a big right hand but Veitayaki slips the punch.
Kuznetmedov swinging wildly here. #T1#
Veitayaki bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kuznetmedov's head.
Veitayaki lands a glancing blow to the side of Kuznetmedov's head.
Kuznetmedov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Veitayaki.
Kuznetmedov tries to land a front kick but Veitayaki steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A little feinted left hand from Veitayaki on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kuznetmedov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kuznetmedov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Veitayaki lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kuznetmedov will feel that in the morning.
Veitayaki takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#ROC2#
Veitayaki is rocked!
Sloppy strikes from Veitayaki. Those never looked like landing.
Kuznetmedov thuds his right hand into Veitayaki's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Oh Veitayaki is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuznetmedov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Veitayaki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Veitayaki throws a low kick, looking for Kuznetmedov's leg but Kuznetmedov calmly moves out of range.
Look low, kick high! Kuznetmedov uses the oldest trick in the book to send Veitayaki tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Kuznetmedov is absolutely delighted - when Veitayaki wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Yuriy Kuznetmedov!
Yuriy Kuznetmedov took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Sully's Bar & Grill for their support in the buildup to the fight.
In defeat, Rupeni Veitayaki stepped up to the mic, saying ' Aloha'.

Event: YL 33: Doss v Sobchak
Date: Jul 22, 2017

#R1#
Draganov connects with a looping right hand.
Draganov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kuznetmedov. Kuznetmedov obviously looking to wear him down.
Draganov lands with a cross.
Nice defenses there by Kuznetmedov.
Draganov looks to land a left hand but Kuznetmedov moved out of range nicely.
Draganov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kuznetmedov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Draganov swings for the body but Kuznetmedov moves out of range.
Draganov throws a jab but it's blocked by Kuznetmedov.
Kuznetmedov lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Kuznetmedov tries to work over Draganov's front leg with a kick but Draganov checks it.
Kuznetmedov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Draganov with a jab.
Draganov clobbers Kuznetmedov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kuznetmedov misses with a hook.
Kuznetmedov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
Draganov instigates a clinch.
Kuznetmedov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kuznetmedov can't find room to land a body shot as Draganov controls the action.
Draganov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Draganov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Draganov dodges an elbow strike from Kuznetmedov. #T1#
Draganov blocks an elbow strike.
Kuznetmedov looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Draganov lands a left hand.
Kuznetmedov 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.
Kuznetmedov lands an elbow that stopped Draganov in his tracks for a moment.
Draganov blocks an elbow strike from Kuznetmedov.
Draganov blocks the elbow strike.
Kuznetmedov misses with an elbow strike.
Kuznetmedov misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Draganov.
Kuznetmedov lands an elbow inside that Draganov shrugs off.
Kuznetmedov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Draganov tries to throw a body punch but Kuznetmedov avoids it by throwing Draganov back against the ropes.
Draganov throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Draganov.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kuznetmedov.
We've been informed that Draganov 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.
Draganov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kuznetmedov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Draganov blocks an elbow strike from Kuznetmedov.
Kuznetmedov presses Draganov against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kuznetmedov throws an elbow but it misses. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kuznetmedov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kuznetmedov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Draganov swings wildly with an uppercut but Kuznetmedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kuznetmedov misses with a body punch.
Draganov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kuznetmedov blocks an uppercut.
Kuznetmedov tries to work over Draganov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Draganov blocks an elbow strike.
Kuznetmedov lands an elbow that stopped Draganov in his tracks for a moment.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Kuznetmedov throws an elbow but misses.
Draganov takes an elbow to the temple.
Draganov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kuznetmedov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kuznetmedov scores with a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Draganov avoids the elbow strike from Kuznetmedov, against the ropes.
Draganov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kuznetmedov lands a damaging elbow.
Draganov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kuznetmedov throws an elbow but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ivan Draganov will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Kuznetmedov throws a poor cross that misses
and Draganov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kuznetmedov misses with a body shot.
Draganov scores with a jab. Kuznetmedov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Draganov jabs Kuznetmedov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Draganov digs a good body shot into Kuznetmedov's ribs.
Draganov lands a slapping body shot.
Kuznetmedov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Draganov to score with a decent uppercut.
Draganov misses with a right hand
and Kuznetmedov counters with a thumping low kick.
Ivan Draganov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kuznetmedov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Draganov lands with a right hand.
A jab from Draganov misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Draganov misses with a looping right.
Kuznetmedov missing with a left hand there. Draganov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Draganov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Kuznetmedov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kuznetmedov takes a swing at Draganov's ribcage but misses.
Kuznetmedov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Draganov.
Draganov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T1#
Draganov tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Kuznetmedov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kuznetmedov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kuznetmedov throws a sloppy head kick and Draganov moves out of range easily.
Draganov takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Draganov throws a shot from downtown. Kuznetmedov moves away and avoids it.
Draganov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kuznetmedov.
Draganov misses with a straight right.
Draganov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kuznetmedov's head backwards.
Kuznetmedov swats away the attempt to clinch by Draganov.
Draganov checks the leg kick.
It seemed like Draganov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Draganov moves out of range as Kuznetmedov throws a body kick.
Draganov scores with a hook to the body. Kuznetmedov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Draganov sizes up Kuznetmedov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kuznetmedov misses with a shot to the body
and Draganov counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Good leg kick by Kuznetmedov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kuznetmedov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Draganov lands with an uppercut that bounces Kuznetmedov off the ropes and back into range.#CL2#
Draganov gets a clinch.
Draganov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kuznetmedov is working Draganov over against the ropes.
Draganov misses with the head strike.
Kuznetmedov throws an elbow that misses.
Kuznetmedov pushes off an throws an elbow but Draganov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Draganov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Draganov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kuznetmedov pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Draganov blocks a body shot from Kuznetmedov.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Kuznetmedov throws an elbow but misses.
Kuznetmedov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice elbow from Kuznetmedov.
Draganov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kuznetmedov backwards.
Draganov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Draganov 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#
Kuznetmedov throws a poor cross that misses
and Draganov counters with a straight right hand.
Kuznetmedov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Draganov manages to avoid it.
Kuznetmedov is looking to wear down Draganov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A jab lands there for Draganov.
Kuznetmedov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Draganov moves away.
Draganov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Draganov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Draganov.#CUT2#
It looks like Yuriy Kuznetmedov has been cut.
Draganov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Draganov tries to clinch but Kuznetmedov is having none of it.
Nice body punch from Draganov. #CL2#
Draganov clinches up against the ropes.
Draganov lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Draganov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Draganov has a couple of punches blocked by Kuznetmedov.
Kuznetmedov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Draganov's elbow.
Draganov misses with some punches.
Draganov prevents a body shot from Kuznetmedov.
Draganov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Draganov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Draganov misses with a body punch. #T1#
Kuznetmedov pushes off an throws an elbow but Draganov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Draganov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Kuznetmedov just misses with a elbow thrown towards Draganov's brow.
Draganov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Kuznetmedov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Draganov presses Kuznetmedov against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kuznetmedov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Draganov's elbow.
Kuznetmedov blocks an uppercut.
Kuznetmedov blocks an uppercut.
Draganov working aggressively here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Draganov.
Kuznetmedov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Draganov working aggressively here.
Kuznetmedov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Draganov's elbow.
Ivan Draganov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Draganov throws a punch but it's blocked by Kuznetmedov.
Draganov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kuznetmedov backwards.
Kuznetmedov pushes off an throws an elbow but Draganov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Kuznetmedov blocks an uppercut. #T2#
Kuznetmedov blocking some punches.
Draganov lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kuznetmedov.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Draganov fails to land.
Draganov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Kuznetmedov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Draganov's elbow.
Kuznetmedov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Kuznetmedov throws an elbow but misses.
Kuznetmedov blocks an uppercut.
Kuznetmedov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kuznetmedov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kuznetmedov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kuznetmedov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kuznetmedov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Draganov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kuznetmedov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Draganov is defending well for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Draganov really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yuriy Kuznetmedov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
Kuznetmedov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kuznetmedov ducks under a wild hook from Draganov.
Kuznetmedov throwing a counter right hand but Draganov manages to avoid it.
Kuznetmedov throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Draganov to counter with a crisp jab.
Kuznetmedov throws a leg kick but Draganov checks it.
Kuznetmedov lands a nice hook to Draganov's body. Draganov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Draganov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kuznetmedov.
Kuznetmedov staying out of range there.
Kuznetmedov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Draganov manages to avoid it.
Draganov wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuznetmedov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kuznetmedov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Draganov's hands.
Draganov misses with a straight right.
Draganov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kuznetmedov takes one to the chin there.#T1#
Draganov throws a hook to the side of Kuznetmedov's head but Kuznetmedov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Draganov looks to land a right hand but Kuznetmedov moved out of range.
Kuznetmedov pushes Draganov away with a front kick.
Kuznetmedov tries a head kick but it misses.
Draganov moves out of range of the body kick.
Draganov cracks Kuznetmedov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Draganov checks a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Draganov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kuznetmedov throws a front kick aimed at Draganov's knee but Draganov avoids it well.
Kuznetmedov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Draganov 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.
A jab from Draganov finds it's way through Kuznetmedov's defenses.
Draganov misses with a hook
and Kuznetmedov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Draganov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kuznetmedov feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kuznetmedov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kuznetmedov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Draganov wants to counter with a clinch but Kuznetmedov pushes him away.#T2#
Draganov drops his hands momentarily and Kuznetmedov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Draganov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kuznetmedov appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Draganov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ivan Draganov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Draganov moves into range and clinches up with Kuznetmedov.
Draganov working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Draganov.
Kuznetmedov blocking some punches.
Draganov blocks an elbow strike.
Draganov pushes Kuznetmedov back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Draganov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kuznetmedov throws an elbow but it misses.
Draganov throws a punch but it's blocked by Kuznetmedov.
Nice elbow from Kuznetmedov.
Nice elbow from Kuznetmedov.
Draganov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kuznetmedov backwards.
Draganov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kuznetmedov tries a body shot but Draganov blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Ivan Draganov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Yuriy Kuznetmedov'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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R5#
Decent striking displayed by Draganov there.
Kuznetmedov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Draganov.
Kuznetmedov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kuznetmedov slips a straight right by Draganov.
Kuznetmedov throws a looping overhand right but Draganov ducks down to avoid it.
Draganov is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Draganov throws a shot from downtown. Kuznetmedov moves away and avoids it.
Kuznetmedov appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kuznetmedov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Draganov moves out of range as Kuznetmedov throws a body kick.
Kuznetmedov throws a wild body kick that Draganov sees coming a mile off.
Draganov blocks a head kick by Kuznetmedov.
Draganov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuznetmedov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kuznetmedov slips a jab from Draganov.
Draganov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kuznetmedov lands a jab.
Draganov drops his hands momentarily and Kuznetmedov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T1#
A low kick from Kuznetmedov misses
and Draganov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Draganov blocks the body kick.
Kuznetmedov dodges the punch combination from Draganov.
A jab from Draganov misses.
Kuznetmedov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Draganov was well out of range. Poor timing from Kuznetmedov.
Draganov throws out a loose jab but Kuznetmedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kuznetmedov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kuznetmedov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Draganov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kuznetmedov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Draganov misses the shot to the body.
Draganov cracks Kuznetmedov with a good jab.
Yuriy Kuznetmedov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kuznetmedov keeps the fight on the outside.#T2#
Draganov feints a jab promting Kuznetmedov to slip. Draganov then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kuznetmedov slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kuznetmedov swats away the attempt to clinch by Draganov.
Draganov swings for the body but Kuznetmedov moves out of range.
Kuznetmedov throws an overhand right that lands on Draganov's shoulder, as Draganov tries to avoid the shot.
Kuznetmedov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kuznetmedov throws a big shot that misses.
Jab from Draganov.
Draganov scores with a jab. Kuznetmedov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Draganov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Draganov sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Good standup being displayed there by Kuznetmedov as he connects with a hook.
Draganov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kuznetmedov misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Draganov to counter with a crisp jab.
Kuznetmedov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Draganov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Draganov 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 45:50
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 45:50
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Draganov!
A very excited looking Ivan Draganov 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: FC 150:New Breed
Date: May 27, 2017

#R1#
Kuznetmedov feints and then cracks Storm's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Storm down. #KD#
Kuznetmedov throws out a head kick that Storm doesn't see coming - it connects and sends Storm crashing to the mat face first! He's bounced up to his knees and is scrambling to get back to his feet and beat the count. He's up on 5 but still looks a bit groggy; will the referee allow it to continue??? He's taking a good look into Storm's eyes and has decided to let it go on!#CUT#
It looks like Kely Storm has been cut.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kuznetmedov.
Kuznetmedov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kuznetmedov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Yuriy Kuznetmedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Kuznetmedov engages and cracks Storm with a massive lead left hook - Storm tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Kuznetmedov is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Yuriy Kuznetmedov!
Post fight, an emotional Yuriy Kuznetmedov said 'CK did you make this fight easy for me on purpose?!'.

Event: FC 146:
Date: Apr 29, 2017

#R1#
Santiago slips a straight right by Kuznetmedov.
Santiago misses with an uppercut.
Santiago has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Savage Empire in the buildup to the fight.
Santiago walks into a left hand.
Kuznetmedov looks to land a right hand but Santiago moved out of range.
Santiago swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Santiago misses the target.
Santiago looks to land a right hand but Kuznetmedov moved out of range.
Santiago misses with a jab to the body
and Kuznetmedov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Santiago blocks a head kick by Kuznetmedov. #CL#
Santiago moves into range and clinches up with Kuznetmedov.
Santiago lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kuznetmedov or not.
Santiago misses with the head strike.
Santiago struggles to land a body shot inside as Kuznetmedov controls his hands.
Santiago working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kuznetmedov throws an elbow that misses.
Santiago tries to throw a body punch but Kuznetmedov avoids it by throwing Santiago back against the ropes.
Santiago lands a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Santiago lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Kuznetmedov.
Santiago tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Santiago creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #CUT#
It looks like Yuriy Kuznetmedov has been cut.#T1#
Santiago lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kuznetmedov backwards.
Santiago misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Santiago creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kuznetmedov misses with an elbow over the top.
Kuznetmedov misses with an elbow strike.
Santiago misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kuznetmedov blocking some punches.
Santiago can't find room to land a body shot as Kuznetmedov controls the action.
Kuznetmedov blocks an uppercut.
Kuznetmedov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Santiago tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kuznetmedov's elbow.
Santiago effectively controlling the action here.
Kuznetmedov is trying to maintain a safe position but Santiago gets an underhook and turns Kuznetmedov into the ropes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Santiago.
Santiago misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Santiago fails to land.
Santiago tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kuznetmedov tries to land knees in the clinch but Santiago avoids the damage to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Santiago.
Santiago swings wildly with an uppercut but Kuznetmedov uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Kuznetmedov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kuznetmedov pushes off an throws an elbow but Santiago leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Santiago doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Santiago struggles to land a body shot inside as Kuznetmedov controls his hands.
Santiago swings wildly with an uppercut but Kuznetmedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kuznetmedov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kuznetmedov looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kuznetmedov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kuznetmedov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Santiago blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kuznetmedov looking to stall.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Santiago creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Santiago fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kuznetmedov lands a body punch.
Santiago dodges an elbow strike from Kuznetmedov.
Kuznetmedov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus Santiago dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yuriy Kuznetmedov's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Santiago misses with a straight right.
Santiago misses with a right hand
and Santiago takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Santiago fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kuznetmedov, pushing him back against the ropes.
Santiago struggles to land a body shot inside as Kuznetmedov controls his hands.
Santiago lands a nice uppercut.
Kuznetmedov misses with an elbow strike.
Santiago throws a punch but it's blocked by Kuznetmedov.
Santiago lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kuznetmedov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kuznetmedov is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kuznetmedov.
Santiago has a couple of punches blocked by Kuznetmedov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuznetmedov trying to land knees to the body.
Santiago makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kuznetmedov is looking to control Santiago's arms but Santiago gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kuznetmedov has his back to the ropes.
Santiago cracks Kuznetmedov with a nice body shot.
Kuznetmedov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kuznetmedov dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Santiago misses with a punch on the inside. #T1#
Santiago scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kuznetmedov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Kuznetmedov.
Santiago lands a left hand. #CUT#
That has opened up Yuriy Kuznetmedov's cut even more.
Santiago creates a bit of space for himself and unleashed what can only be described as a tiger uppercut, straight out of Street Fighter! Kuznetmedov crashes to the mat! Can he make it back to his feet in time? 3,4,5,6... it doesn't look like he's going to make it! Kuznetmedov face plants back to the mat and the referee calls off the fight! Santiago takes it with a brutal technical knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Marcus Santiago!
Post fight, Marcus Santiago took to the microphone: 'YEAH !!!!!!!'.

Event: FC 144:
Date: Apr 08, 2017

#R1#
Faup throws the kick towards the body but Kuznetmedov avoids it.
Kuznetmedov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Faup throws a head kick but Kuznetmedov moves out of range.
Faup finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kuznetmedov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Faup misses with a head kick.
Faup throws the kick towards the body but Kuznetmedov avoids it.
Faup finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kuznetmedov throws out a counter right but Faup avoids it with no problem.
Kuznetmedov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kuznetmedov has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Faup gets tackled into the ropes by Kuznetmedov. Kuznetmedov maintains the clinch. #BC#
Faup breaks from the clinch.
Faup throws a lazy head kick
and Kuznetmedov counters with a stiff right hand.
Kuznetmedov cracks Faup with a right hand to the side of the head.
Faup tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kuznetmedov looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
Faup throws a leg kick
enabling Kuznetmedov to counter with a crisp jab.
Faup looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CL2#
Kuznetmedov clinches up against the ropes.
Faup blocks an elbow strike.
Kuznetmedov throws an elbow but it misses.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Kuznetmedov just misses with a elbow thrown towards Faup's brow.
Faup takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kuznetmedov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kuznetmedov lands an elbow inside that Faup shrugs off. #CUT2#
It looks like Peter Faup has been cut.
Faup tries to circle away but Kuznetmedov has him pinned against the ropes.
Kuznetmedov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Faup can't break the clinch.
Kuznetmedov looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Kuznetmedov.
Faup is breathing heavily.
Faup wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kuznetmedov has him pressed against the ropes.#T2#
Kuznetmedov lands an elbow inside that Faup shrugs off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kuznetmedov is working Faup over against the ropes.
Kuznetmedov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Faup avoids it.
A short right from Kuznetmedov.
A right handed body shot lands from Kuznetmedov.
Faup avoids a wild elbow strike from Kuznetmedov.
Kuznetmedov looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Faup wants to break the clinch but can't.
Faup blocks an elbow strike from Kuznetmedov.
Kuznetmedov lands an elbow that stopped Faup in his tracks for a moment.
Kuznetmedov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kuznetmedov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kuznetmedov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Faup.
Kuznetmedov is pushing Faup up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Faup wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Faup working hard to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yuriy Kuznetmedov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Peter Faup's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Faup misses with a leg kick
and Kuznetmedov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kuznetmedov misses with an uppercut.
Kuznetmedov takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing? #CL2#
Kuznetmedov instigates a clinch.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Kuznetmedov. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Kuznetmedov has Faup pressed against the ropes, preventing Faup from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kuznetmedov lands an elbow inside that Faup shrugs off.
Kuznetmedov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Faup takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kuznetmedov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kuznetmedov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Kuznetmedov throws an elbow but misses.
Kuznetmedov lands a body punch.
Kuznetmedov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Faup is trying to break free.
Kuznetmedov lands a nice elbow.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuznetmedov pushes off an throws an elbow but Faup leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Kuznetmedov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #T1#
Kuznetmedov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Faup's efforts to push away.
Kuznetmedov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kuznetmedov displaying some good clinch control by pressing Faup up against the ropes.
Kuznetmedov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Faup wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kuznetmedov has him pressed against the ropes.
Kuznetmedov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kuznetmedov pushes Faup back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Faup dodges an elbow strike from Kuznetmedov.
Faup can't break the clinch.
Kuznetmedov creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Faup's defenses.
Kuznetmedov misses with an elbow strike.
A frustrated look appears on Faup's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Yuriy Kuznetmedov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kuznetmedov creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Faup's defenses. #T2#
Kuznetmedov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kuznetmedov lands an elbow inside.
Kuznetmedov keeps control of Faup as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kuznetmedov pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Kuznetmedov lands an elbow that stopped Faup in his tracks for a moment. #BC#
Faup escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kuznetmedov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kuznetmedov just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromFaup.
A low kick from Faup misses
and Kuznetmedov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kuznetmedov throws a nice looking combination but Faup bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Faup moves out of range as Kuznetmedov strikes.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Faup lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kuznetmedov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kuznetmedov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Faup pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kuznetmedov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A big left from Faup misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yuriy Kuznetmedov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Peter Faup's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Kuznetmedov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Some wild striking there from Kuznetmedov.
Kuznetmedov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Faup looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Donk. Kuznetmedov catches Faup right on the button with a cross.#CL2#
Kuznetmedov has Faup up against the ropes in a clinch. #BC#
Faup breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuznetmedov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CL2#
Kuznetmedov rushes Faup and presses him up against the ropes.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Kuznetmedov throws an elbow but misses.
Kuznetmedov creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Faup's defenses. #T1#
Faup avoids the elbow strike from Kuznetmedov, against the ropes.
Faup wants to break free but Kuznetmedov has control.
Kuznetmedov throws an elbow that misses.
Faup wants to break free but Kuznetmedov has control.
Kuznetmedov lands with a left to the head.
Kuznetmedov throws an elbow but it misses.
Kuznetmedov looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kuznetmedov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kuznetmedov throws an elbow that misses.
Faup is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Faup wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kuznetmedov lands a nice elbow.
Kuznetmedov lands a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kuznetmedov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Peter Faup has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Faup is looking to break free of the clinch but Kuznetmedov has double underhooks.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Kuznetmedov throws an elbow but misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kuznetmedov.
Yuriy Kuznetmedov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Faup blocks the elbow strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kuznetmedov.
Faup blocks the elbow strike.
Kuznetmedov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Faup tries to circle away but Kuznetmedov has him pinned against the ropes.
Kuznetmedov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Faup wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kuznetmedov.
Kuznetmedov misses with an elbow over the top.
Faup wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kuznetmedov has him pressed against the ropes.
Faup takes an elbow to the temple.
Kuznetmedov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kuznetmedov pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Kuznetmedov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Faup.
Faup avoids the elbow strike from Kuznetmedov, against the ropes.
Kuznetmedov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #ROC2#
Faup is rocked!

And that's the end of the fight!
Yuriy Kuznetmedov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kuznetmedov 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 26:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 26:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yuriy Kuznetmedov!
Yuriy Kuznetmedov took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'CK did you make this fight easy for me on purpose?!'.

Event: FC Wednesday Night Fights 5
Date: Mar 22, 2017

#R1#
Kuznetmedov connects with a right hand. Kiatjamroon shakes it off.
Kuznetmedov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A counter left hand to the body from Kuznetmedov misses its target.
Warrawut Kiatjamroon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kuznetmedov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kiatjamroon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kiatjamroon scoring well with a low kick there.
Kuznetmedov defending well as Kiatjamroon loads up on a big left hand.
Kuznetmedov throwing a counter right hand but Kiatjamroon manages to avoid it.
Kiatjamroon fails to land with a series of punches.
Kuznetmedov dodges the punch combination from Kiatjamroon.
Kiatjamroon throws a shot from downtown. Kuznetmedov moves away and avoids it.
Kuznetmedov lands a jab.
Kuznetmedov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kuznetmedov misses with a wild body shot.
Kuznetmedov throws a lazy uppercut
and Kiatjamroon counters with a left to the body.
Kiatjamroon misses with an uppercut. Kuznetmedov saw that one coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kuznetmedov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T1#
Kiatjamroon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kuznetmedov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kuznetmedov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A left and a right from Kuznetmedov both land. Nice combination.
Kuznetmedov throws an overhand right that lands on Kiatjamroon's shoulder, as Kiatjamroon tries to avoid the shot.
Kiatjamroon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kiatjamroon looks to land a combination but Kuznetmedov avoids it well.
Kuznetmedov is looking to counter punch.
Kiatjamroon throws a right hand that Kuznetmedov ducks under and follows up with a left that Kuznetmedov also avoids with ease.
Kiatjamroon takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kuznetmedov misses with a wild body shot.
Kuznetmedov backing away here, and Kiatjamroon unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Kiatjamroon throws an overhand right that lands on Kuznetmedov's shoulder, as Kuznetmedov tries to avoid the shot.
Kiatjamroon cracks Kuznetmedov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kiatjamroon feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kuznetmedov's calf.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kiatjamroon pushes Kuznetmedov away with a front kick.
Kiatjamroon scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kuznetmedov in his tracks. #CUT2#
It looks like Yuriy Kuznetmedov has been cut.
Kiatjamroon avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kiatjamroon misses with a head kick.
Kuznetmedov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kiatjamroon.
Kiatjamroon lands with a nice combination. Kuznetmedov backs away looking to recover.
Kuznetmedov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kiatjamroon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kiatjamroon motions for Kuznetmedov to come forward. Kiatjamroon throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kuznetmedov seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Kuznetmedov connects with a right hand. Kiatjamroon shakes it off.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice uppercut lands for Kuznetmedov. That snapped Kiatjamroon's head back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Warrawut Kiatjamroon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yuriy Kuznetmedov's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Kuznetmedov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kuznetmedov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kiatjamroon tries to score with a low kick but Kuznetmedov moves his leg out of the way.
Kiatjamroon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kuznetmedov throws a big counter combination but Kiatjamroon scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kuznetmedov looks to throw the jab but Kiatjamroon is out of range.
Kiatjamroon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
An attempted straight right counter from Kuznetmedov misses the target.
Kuznetmedov is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Kiatjamroon cracks Kuznetmedov with an open hand slap.
Kiatjamroon throws a right hand that misses
and Kuznetmedov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Some bone on bone action there as Kuznetmedov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuznetmedov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kiatjamroon manages to avoid it.
Kiatjamroon throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kuznetmedov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kiatjamroon throws a body punch but Kuznetmedov moves out of range.
Kiatjamroon just misses with a punch to the body.
Kuznetmedov lands a really nice looking cross but Kiatjamroon seems unphased. #T1#
Kiatjamroon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kuznetmedov throwing a counter right hand but Kiatjamroon manages to avoid it.
Kuznetmedov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kiatjamroon stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kiatjamroon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Kuznetmedov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kuznetmedov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A jab lands there for Kuznetmedov.
Kuznetmedov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kiatjamroon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kiatjamroon throws a big shot that misses.
A shot to the liver by Kiatjamroon. Beautiful body shot.
Kiatjamroon finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kiatjamroon looks to land a combination but Kuznetmedov avoids it well.
Kiatjamroon drops his hands momentarily and Kuznetmedov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T2#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kiatjamroon lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kuznetmedov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kuznetmedov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kuznetmedov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kiatjamroon on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kiatjamroon scores with a punch to the head.#CL#
Kuznetmedov instigates a clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kuznetmedov lands a nice elbow.
Kuznetmedov lands a nice elbow.
Kiatjamroon being controlled against the ropes.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Kuznetmedov just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kiatjamroon's brow.
Kuznetmedov has Kiatjamroon pressed against the ropes.
A frustrated look appears on Kiatjamroon's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kuznetmedov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Kiatjamroon.
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 Yuriy Kuznetmedov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Yuriy Kuznetmedov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Kiatjamroon dips to his left and cracks Kuznetmedov with an uppercut!
Kiatjamroon tries to work over Kuznetmedov's front leg with a kick but Kuznetmedov checks it.
Kuznetmedov lands a really nice looking cross but Kiatjamroon seems unphased.
Kiatjamroon fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kuznetmedov is out of range.
Kiatjamroon ducks under a wild hook from Kuznetmedov.
Kuznetmedov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kiatjamroon.
A punch lands to the side of Kiatjamroon 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kuznetmedov takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Kiatjamroon connects with an inside leg kick.
Kuznetmedov throws a shot to the body.
Kuznetmedov lands a jab to Kiatjamroon's midsection.
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!
Kiatjamroon slips under a jab.
Kiatjamroon misses with an uppercut. Kuznetmedov saw that one coming.#T1#
A jab from Kiatjamroon does it's job there.#CUT2#
Yuriy Kuznetmedov's cut is getting worse.
Kiatjamroon moves away from the strike by Kuznetmedov.
Warrawut Kiatjamroon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kuznetmedov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kiatjamroon counters with a thumping low kick.
Kiatjamroon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kiatjamroon takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kuznetmedov blocks a jab.
Kuznetmedov takes one to the chin there.
Kuznetmedov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kiatjamroon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A shot to the liver by Kuznetmedov. Beautiful body shot.
Kuznetmedov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kiatjamroon.
Kuznetmedov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kiatjamroon misses with a head kick.
Kiatjamroon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice uppercut lands for Kuznetmedov. That snapped Kiatjamroon's head back. #T2#
Kuznetmedov misses with a body shot.
Kiatjamroon wants to counter the offense by Kuznetmedov and move into the clinch position.
Kiatjamroon lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kiatjamroon avoids the body shot from Kuznetmedov.
Kuznetmedov misses with an uppercut. Kiatjamroon saw that one coming.
Kiatjamroon ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kuznetmedov misses with a body shot.
Warrawut Kiatjamroon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kiatjamroon staying out of range there.
Nice defenses there by Kuznetmedov.
Kuznetmedov ducks under a wild hook from Kiatjamroon.
Kuznetmedov throwing a counter right hand but Kiatjamroon manages to avoid it.
Kiatjamroon misses with a hook.
Kiatjamroon throws a jab but it's blocked by Kuznetmedov.
Kuznetmedov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kuznetmedov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kiatjamroon.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Warrawut Kiatjamroon.
I think Kiatjamroon 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 28:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 29:29
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Warrawut Kiatjamroon!
A very excited looking Warrawut Kiatjamroon 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: LFC 21
Date: Feb 04, 2017

#R1#
Taylor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kuznetmedov.
Some wild striking there from Taylor.
Kuznetmedov lands a nice shot to the body.
Taylor looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Taylor throws a series of punches but Kuznetmedov avoids them all with ease.
Marcus Taylor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taylor pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kuznetmedov back to the cage. Taylor follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Taylor misses with a hook.
Taylor throws a jab but it's blocked by Kuznetmedov.
Taylor has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kuznetmedov finds it's way round the side to connect with Taylor's head.
Taylor swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kuznetmedov throwing a counter right hand but Taylor manages to avoid it.
Kuznetmedov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Taylor manages to avoid it.
Taylor throws a series of punches but Kuznetmedov avoids them all with ease.
We've been told by Kuznetmedov's head coaches at Lucky Liam's MMA Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Taylor slips a jab from Kuznetmedov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Kuznetmedov misses.
Kuznetmedov looks to throw the jab but Taylor is out of range. #T1#
Taylor takes one to the side of the head.
Taylor throws a series of punches but Kuznetmedov avoids them all with ease.
Kuznetmedov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Taylor throws a series of punches but Kuznetmedov moves out of range.
Taylor missing with a left hand there. Kuznetmedov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kuznetmedov slips a jab and a cross from Taylor.
A punch combination from Taylor misses.
Taylor misses with an uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Taylor misses the target.
Kuznetmedov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Taylor.
Kuznetmedov misses with a looping left.
Kuznetmedov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Taylor.
Taylor looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kuznetmedov with a nice cross.
Taylor throws an off balance right hand
and Kuznetmedov counters with a straight right hand.
A shot to the body from Taylor misses
enabling Kuznetmedov to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#KD#
Kuznetmedov sends Taylor crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Kuznetmedov is motioning to the referee to let Taylor up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#
Taylor is rocked!
Kuznetmedov weaves into range and cracks Taylor right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Taylor goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Kuznetmedov is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Yuriy Kuznetmedov!
As Yuriy Kuznetmedov got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: CK did you make this fight easy for me on purpose?!'.

Event: LFC 15
Date: Jan 07, 2017

#R1#
Galanos slips under a jab from Kuznetmedov.
Galanos avoids the body shot from Kuznetmedov.
Galanos is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kuznetmedov.
Galanos slips a jab from Kuznetmedov.#CL#
Galanos clinches with his opponent.
Galanos struggles to land a body shot inside as Kuznetmedov controls his hands.
Nice elbow from Kuznetmedov.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kuznetmedov just misses with a elbow thrown towards Galanos's brow.
Kuznetmedov misses with an elbow strike.
Kuznetmedov lands a nice elbow. #CUT2#
It looks like Hero Galanos has been cut.
Kuznetmedov can't find room to land a body shot as Galanos controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galanos misses with a punch to the body.
Galanos jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kuznetmedov walks away with a smile on his face. Galanos gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A jab lands there for Galanos.
Galanos tries to bum rush Kuznetmedov with a series of wild strikes but Kuznetmedov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Galanos avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Galanos is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kuznetmedov.#T1#
A big right from Kuznetmedov misses.
Galanos tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kuznetmedov manages to circle out of the way.
Kuznetmedov misses with a double jab. #CL#
Galanos moves into the clinch.
Galanos working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kuznetmedov misses with an elbow over the top.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kuznetmedov. #TD#
Galanos jumps into guard, dragging Kuznetmedov to the mat. #SUB#
Kuznetmedov is sitting in close to Galanos's body. Galanos has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Kuznetmedov is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Kuznetmedov is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Galanos.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Hero Galanos!
Hero Galanos retains his light heavyweight title!
A victorious Hero Galanos thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: LFC 10
Date: Dec 03, 2016

#R1#
Kuznetmedov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kuznetmedov 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.
Nice shot by Kuznetmedov.
Salas misses with a hook to the body #CL2#
and Kuznetmedov counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kuznetmedov creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Salas's defenses. #CUT2#
It looks like Nico Salas has been cut.
Kuznetmedov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kuznetmedov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2#
Nico Salas's cut is getting worse.
Kuznetmedov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kuznetmedov blocks the elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kuznetmedov just misses with a elbow thrown towards Salas's brow.
Kuznetmedov is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kuznetmedov lands an elbow just above Salas 's eye. #CUT2#
Nico Salas's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Salas is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kuznetmedov is keeping busy.
Kuznetmedov lands an elbow just above Salas 's eye. #CUT2#
Jeez, Nico Salas's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Yuriy Kuznetmedov!
An intense looking Yuriy Kuznetmedov took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'How's that for a debut?! Shout out to my boys Jared and Brett, they cool mother fuckers!'.

Event: LFC 5
Date: Nov 05, 2016

#R1#
Meyer moves out of range as Kuznetmedov strikes.
Meyer staying out of range there.
Kuznetmedov misses with a straight right. #CL#
Kuznetmedov clinches up against the cage.
Kuznetmedov lands an elbow just above Meyer 's eye.
Kuznetmedov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kuznetmedov throws an elbow but misses.
Meyer blocks the elbow strike.
Kuznetmedov controlling the action here for a moment.
Kuznetmedov presses Meyer against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kuznetmedov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuznetmedov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Meyer tries a body shot but Kuznetmedov blocks it.
Meyer tries to stall but Kuznetmedov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Meyer dodges an elbow strike from Kuznetmedov.
Meyer blocks an elbow strike from Kuznetmedov.
Meyer letting Kuznetmedov take a breather here.#T1#
Meyer wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kuznetmedov lands an elbow inside.
Kuznetmedov creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Meyer's defenses.
Kuznetmedov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Meyer takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#
It looks like Josh Meyer has been cut.
Meyer is trying to maintain a safe position but Kuznetmedov gets an underhook and turns Meyer into the cage.
Meyer blocks the elbow strike.
Meyer is trying to break free.
Kuznetmedov throws an elbow that misses.
Kuznetmedov throws a head punch that misses.
Meyer wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kuznetmedov has him pressed against the cage.
Kuznetmedov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Nice elbow from Kuznetmedov.
Nice elbow from Kuznetmedov.
Meyer avoids the elbow strike from Kuznetmedov, against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kuznetmedov as Meyer tries to tie him up.
Kuznetmedov lands a damaging elbow. #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!
Nice elbow from Kuznetmedov.
Kuznetmedov digs a right hand into Meyer's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Meyer's gas tank.
Kuznetmedov pushes off an throws an elbow but Meyer leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kuznetmedov.
Kuznetmedov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kuznetmedov as Meyer tries to tie him up.
Meyer tries to break the clinch but Kuznetmedov is controlling the position.
Meyer wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kuznetmedov has him pressed against the cage.
Kuznetmedov creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Meyer's defenses.
Meyer looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kuznetmedov throws an elbow but it misses.
Meyer tries to break free but Kuznetmedov pushes him back against the cage.
Kuznetmedov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kuznetmedov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Kuznetmedov.
Kuznetmedov misses with an elbow over the top.
Meyer wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Meyer throws a punch but it's blocked by Kuznetmedov.
Meyer tries to break the clinch but Kuznetmedov is controlling the position. #T3#
Meyer stalling in the clinch but Kuznetmedov improves position.
Kuznetmedov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kuznetmedov.
Meyer can't break the clinch.
Meyer is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kuznetmedov throws an elbow that misses.
Kuznetmedov lands an elbow inside.
Kuznetmedov lands a nice elbow.
Kuznetmedov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kuznetmedov has Meyer pressed against the cage.
Meyer is looking to control Kuznetmedov's arms but Kuznetmedov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Meyer has his back to the cage.
Meyer stalling in the clinch but Kuznetmedov improves position.
Meyer looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kuznetmedov lands an elbow inside. #T4#
Kuznetmedov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kuznetmedov lands a nice elbow.
Kuznetmedov lands an elbow inside that Meyer shrugs off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuznetmedov creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Meyer's defenses.
Meyer wants to get back to striking at distance but Kuznetmedov won't allow it.
Meyer avoids a wild elbow strike from Kuznetmedov.
Kuznetmedov misses with an elbow strike.
Meyer wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kuznetmedov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Meyer takes an elbow to the temple.
Kuznetmedov lands an elbow that stopped Meyer in his tracks for a moment.
Kuznetmedov is pushing Meyer up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Kuznetmedov pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Meyer takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kuznetmedov stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A shot in the inside from Kuznetmedov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yuriy Kuznetmedov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Josh Meyer'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#
Kuznetmedov lands with an uppercut that bounces Meyer off the cage and back into range.#CL#
Kuznetmedov darts in and clinches Meyer up against the cage.
Kuznetmedov has Meyer pressed against the cage, preventing Meyer from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Meyer blocks the elbow strike.
Meyer has had enough of the clinch but Kuznetmedov keeps him there for the moment.
Meyer is looking to control Kuznetmedov's arms but Kuznetmedov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Meyer has his back to the cage.
Kuznetmedov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Meyer can do to turn this around?
Meyer avoids the elbow strike from Kuznetmedov, against the cage.
Kuznetmedov prevents Meyer from breaking the clinch.
Kuznetmedov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kuznetmedov keeps control of Meyer as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Meyer is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kuznetmedov lands a nice elbow.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kuznetmedov throws an elbow but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuznetmedov lands an elbow inside.
Kuznetmedov throws an elbow that misses.
Kuznetmedov creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Meyer's defenses.
Meyer is trying to break the clinch but Kuznetmedov is controlling him.
Meyer working hard to break the clinch.
Kuznetmedov tries to work over Meyer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Kuznetmedov lands a nice elbow.
Kuznetmedov misses with a punch to the body.
Kuznetmedov misses with an elbow strike.
Kuznetmedov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Meyer avoids a wild elbow strike from Kuznetmedov.
Kuznetmedov lands an elbow just above Meyer 's eye.
Yuriy Kuznetmedov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kuznetmedov pushes off an throws an elbow but Meyer leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Meyer working hard to break the clinch.
Kuznetmedov creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Meyer's defenses.
Kuznetmedov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kuznetmedov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kuznetmedov misses with an elbow strike.
Meyer looking to stall.
Kuznetmedov misses with an elbow strike.
Meyer can't break the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kuznetmedov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #T2#
Kuznetmedov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kuznetmedov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kuznetmedov just misses with a elbow thrown towards Meyer's brow.
Kuznetmedov lands a nice elbow.
Kuznetmedov throws an elbow that misses.
Meyer tries to break the clinch but Kuznetmedov is controlling the position.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kuznetmedov lands a nice elbow.
Meyer is trying to break free.
Still in the clinch, Kuznetmedov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kuznetmedov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#
That has opened up Josh Meyer's cut even more.
Meyer misses with the head strike.
Kuznetmedov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kuznetmedov can't find room to land a body shot as Meyer controls the action.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kuznetmedov just misses with a elbow thrown towards Meyer's brow.
Meyer takes an elbow to the temple.
Meyer working hard to break the clinch.#T3#
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kuznetmedov.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kuznetmedov just misses with a elbow thrown towards Meyer's brow.
Meyer wants to break free but Kuznetmedov has control.
Meyer is trying to maintain a safe position but Kuznetmedov gets an underhook and turns Meyer into the cage.
Meyer takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kuznetmedov pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kuznetmedov cracks Meyer with a nice body shot.
Meyer is breathing heavily.
Nice elbow from Kuznetmedov.
Kuznetmedov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kuznetmedov lands an elbow inside.
Kuznetmedov creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Meyer's defenses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kuznetmedov. #ROC#
Meyer is rocked!
Kuznetmedov lands an elbow inside.
Meyer is still on wobbly legs! Can Kuznetmedov finish him?
Meyer working hard to break the clinch.
Clinched against the cage, Kuznetmedov lands a big elbow that drops Meyer! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Meyer is complaining that he's OK but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yuriy Kuznetmedov!
Post fight, Yuriy Kuznetmedov took to the microphone: 'How's that for a debut?! Shout out to my boys Jared and Brett, they cool mother fuckers!'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 29, 2016

#R1#
Van Der Fange swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gomez takes a swing at Van Der Fange's ribcage but misses.
Van Der Fange avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Van Der Fange throws a right hand that Gomez ducks under and follows up with a left that Gomez also avoids with ease.
A punch combination from Van Der Fange misses.
Van Der Fange takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A swing and a miss from Gomez.
Van Der Fange misses with a series of wild punches.
Van Der Fange tries to bum rush Gomez with a series of wild strikes but Gomez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gomez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Van Der Fange misses with a jab, cross combination.
Van Der Fange misses with a double jab.
Gomez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Van Der Fange keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Some wild striking there from Van Der Fange.
Gomez throws a body shot but no joy.
A big left from Gomez misses.
Gomez throws a looping overhand right but Van Der Fange ducks down to avoid it.
Van Der Fange throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T1#
A big right from Gomez misses.
Van Der Fange looks to land a combination but Gomez avoids it well.
Van Der Fange swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ruud Van Der Fange seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Der Fange misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gomez just misses with a punch to the body.
Gomez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gomez cracks a nice hook into Van Der Fange's ribs.
Van Der Fange is breathing heavily.
Van Der Fange throws a right and a left that Gomez avoids nicely.
Van Der Fange ducks under a wild hook from Gomez.
Gomez throws an overhand right that lands on Van Der Fange's shoulder, as Van Der Fange tries to avoid the shot.
Van Der Fange will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gomez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Van Der Fange lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gomez circles away quickly and effectively.
Gomez missing with a left hand there. Van Der Fange was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Van Der Fange appears to be looking for a big counter.
A telegraphed right hand from Gomez misses the target.
Van Der Fange seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Van Der Fange misses with a two punch combination.
A combination from Van Der Fange does no damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Der Fange throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Van Der Fange on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T2#
No joy there for Van Der Fange, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gomez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Van Der Fange looks to land a combination but Gomez avoids it well.
Van Der Fange swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Van Der Fange dodges the punch combination from Gomez.
Gomez smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Gomez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Der Fange was well out of range. Poor timing from Gomez.
No joy there for Van Der Fange, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Van Der Fange swats away the attempt to clinch by Gomez.
Van Der Fange avoids the body shot from Gomez.
Gomez ducks under a wild hook from Van Der Fange.
Van Der Fange throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gomez is looking to clinch.
Van Der Fange lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gomez circles away quickly and effectively.
Gomez throws out a counter right but Van Der Fange avoids it with no problem.
Van Der Fange misses with a wild combination.
No joy there for Van Der Fange, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T3#
Van Der Fange ducks right into an uppercut from Gomez. #ROC2#
Van Der Fange is rocked!
Gomez shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Van Der Fange takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Gomez sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Van Der Fange bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tristan Gomez!

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