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Event: TR13: BOAGRIUS VS. KEMP     
Date:   Mar 06, 2020
#R1#
Clarks lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #CL2#
Clarks instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Clarks manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Frunze stopping the sweep attempt from Clarks.#SUB2#
Clarks is looking for a triangle but Frunze pushes his legs off easily.
Clarks not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB2#
Clarks throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Frunze escapes and throws Clarks's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Clarks is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frunze advances nicely into full mount. #T1#
Clarks keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Clarks wants to hold on but Frunze pushes him away.
Clarks is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Frunze is staying active.
Frunze trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Clarks gets back to half guard.
Frunze trying to pass the guard but Clarks defending well.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Clarks wants to control but Frunze is keeping busy.
Frunze 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.#T2##SUB2#
Clarks has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Frunze escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Frunze!
Clarks is not content to let Frunze control the position.
You can see the frustration on Clarks's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.#T3#
Clarks sneaks back into half guard.
Clarks trying to control but Frunze postures up. #SUB2#
Clarks looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Clarks looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Frunze works his foot free and advances to mount. #T4#
Clarks tries to hold on but Frunze pushes him away.
Clarks is wriggling around trying to escape.
Clarks keeps trying to improve his position.
Frunze wants to take his opponent's back but instead Clarks manages to regain half guard.
Clarks punching from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Frunze wants to take a breather but Clarks is having none of it. #SUB2#
Clarks is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Frunze pulls his head out easily.
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 Timur Frunze will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Clarks moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Clarks slaps away a takedown attempt from Frunze, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Frunze steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Clarks.
Clarks connects with a looping right hand.
Clarks throws a front kick that sends Frunze stumbling back into the ropes.
Clarks will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Frunze takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clarks goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Clarks keeps the fight on the outside.
Frunze closes this distance looking for a takedown but Clarks circles away.
Clarks throws a body punch but Frunze moves out of range. #T1#
Clarks dips to his left and cracks Frunze with an uppercut!
Frunze takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Clarks has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Clarks misses with a looping right.
Clarks throws out a loose jab but Frunze uses good head movement to avoid it.
Clarks misses with a body kick.
Clarks stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Timur Frunze. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Frunze closes this distance looking for a takedown but Clarks circles away.
Clarks looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Frunze is fending him off so far but Clarks persists. Nope, Frunze circles away and we're back to standing.
Elroy Clarks seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Clarks throws a hook but Frunze blocks it.
Clarks defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Frunze.
Clarks tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Clarks ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Frunze moves away.
Clarks connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T2#
Clarks slaps away a takedown attempt from Frunze, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Frunze avoids the head kick by Clarks.
Clarks throws a head kick that misses.
As Clarks tries to get set, Frunze tries to push him back and clinch up but Clarks manages to avoid the attempt.
Frunze takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Clarks tries to clinch but Frunze is having none of it.
Frunze changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Frunze slips a jab from Clarks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Frunze fails with a takedown attempt.
Sloppy strikes from Clarks. Those never looked like landing.
Frunze has a takedown stuffed.#T3#
Clarks keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Clarks lands a high kick!
Frunze will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Frunze sets himself, and Clarks steps forward looking for the clinch! Frunze avoids it this time.
Frunze throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Clarks's waist but Clarks gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Frunze off to one side.
Clarks shoots in but no luck this time.
Clarks has a takedown stuffed.
Frunze shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Clarks defends it nicely.#T4#
Frunze slips under a jab from Clarks.#CL#
Frunze moves into the clinch.
Frunze trying to control the position but instead, Clarks has worked for underhooks and has pushed Frunze into the ropes.
Clarks lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Frunze backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Clarks.
Frunze stalling the fight.
Clarks tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Frunze is trying to maintain a safe position but Clarks gets an underhook and turns Frunze into the ropes.
Frunze drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Clarks gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Frunze stalling. #TD2#
Clarks is working on a single leg takedown against the ropes. Frunze can't fight it off and eventually Clarks manages to take the fight to the floor. Frunze looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Clarks wants to control from the top but Frunze keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Elroy Clarks showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Frunze moves out of range of the body kick.
Elroy Clarks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clarks throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Frunze is trying hard to land a takedown here. Clarks sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Frunze tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Clarks defends well and Frunze ends up having to push Clarks into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Frunze looks for a takedown but Clarks sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Timur Frunze. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A slow jab from Clarks misses its intended target.
Frunze darts in looking for a takedown but Clarks gets double underhooks and turns Frunze into the ropes.
Nice takedown defense from Clarks. No joy for Frunze on that attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Frunze.
Frunze shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Clarks but Clarks pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Clarks stuffs the takedown attempt from Frunze. Frunze gets slowly back to his feet. #T1#
Clarks lands with a good body shot.
Clarks circles away from the clinch attempt.
Frunze shoots for a takedown but Clarks saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Clarks tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Frunze goes for a double leg but Clarks avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Clarks continues to drive forward.
Frunze fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Frunze takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Clarks throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Frunze avoids the head kick by Clarks.
Frunze half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T2#
Clarks doesn't manage to clinch there - Frunze circles away.
Frunze wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Clarks dives in and grabs Frunze's left leg, looking for a takedown. Frunze pushes down on Clarks's head and hops out.
Frunze ducks under a wild hook from Clarks.
Clarks closes this distance looking for a takedown but Frunze circles away.
Frunze takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Frunze goes for a double leg but Clarks avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Clarks continues to drive forward.
Frunze shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Clarks sprawls well. Clarks wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Frunze gets slowly back to his feet.
Clarks drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Frunze defends it well.
Clarks lets loose with a powerful body kick. Frunze will feel that in the morning.#T3#
Clarks waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Frunze.
Clarks misses with a wild body shot.
Frunze doesn't manage to clinch there - Clarks circles away.
Frunze shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Clarks sprawls well. Clarks wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Frunze gets slowly back to his feet.
Clarks lands a nice looking body kick.
Frunze shoots in but no luck this time.
Frunze on the wrong end of a kick to the body. #T4#
Frunze moves out of range of the strikes.
Frunze moves away from the strike by Clarks.
Clarks throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Frunze.
Frunze shoots in but no luck this time.
Clarks throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Frunze fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Clarks lands a front kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice defenses there by Frunze.
Clarks throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Frunze fails with a takedown attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Elroy Clarks comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Clarks 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:29
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elroy Clarks!

A victorious Elroy Clarks thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: TWGC 28 (135lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1     
Date:   Feb 14, 2020

Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Louis Alexandre Berthier (ranked 6541 p4p, 486 weight class) and Timur Frunze (ranked 1193 p4p, 70 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!




164 cm
26 yrs
145 lbs



170 cm
32 yrs
134 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Louis Alexandre Berthier! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Timur Frunze!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Steve Montenegro and David Schapiro.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Berthier misses with a takedown

and Frunze counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Frunze.
Berthier fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Frunze has Berthier pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Frunze pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Berthier tumbling to the mat - Frunze dives into Berthier's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Berthier (0) vs (2) Frunze
Frunze forces his way into half guard.

Frunze is trying to work for a kimura but Berthier is defending well.
Berthier 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Berthier looking for submissions off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Frunze is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Berthier has managed to free his arm - good work.
Frunze is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Berthier (0) vs (5) Frunze
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Frunze prevents Berthier from getting the reversal.
Berthier is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Frunze has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Berthier (0) vs (8) Frunze
My spies in Yaj's MMA Academy inform me that Frunze has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!

Frunze is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Berthier defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Frunze looking for the choke from the back.
Frunze doesn't have the hooks in and Berthier manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Berthier (2) vs (8) Frunze

Berthier drops back, looking for a kneebar! Frunze looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Frunze looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Frunze!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Berthier (2) vs (12) Frunze
Berthier sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frunze wants to lay and pray for a moment but Berthier keeps working.
Frunze looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Berthier is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Frunze is tapping! Great win for Berthier!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Louis Alexandre Berthier!

 

Event: TWGC 28 (135lbs, D2): St Petersburg Qualifier - Round 1     
Date:   Feb 05, 2020

Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dragon Li Chai (ranked 6380 p4p, 142 weight class) and Timur Frunze (ranked 1159 p4p, 71 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.




165 cm
19 yrs
146 lbs



170 cm
32 yrs
134 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Dragon Li Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Timur Frunze!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Aleksandr Martynov and Vladimir Khabensky.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

Frunze shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Frunze showed some decent athleticism there.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chai (0) vs (2) Frunze
Chai wants to control the action here but instead Frunze manages to pass to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (0) vs (5) Frunze
Frunze fails to move to back control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Frunze manages to capitalize on a mistake by Chai to take his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Chai (0) vs (8) Frunze
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chai breaks Frunze's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (2) vs (8) Frunze
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Frunze swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chai trying to control but Frunze is working from the bottom.
Frunze controls Chai momentarily but Chai frees himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chai stopping the sweep attempt from Frunze.
Frunze not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Chai trying to control but Frunze is working from the bottom.
Frunze looking for a sweep. Not yet Frunze, not yet.

Chai drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Frunze dives on top into guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (2) vs (10) Frunze
Chai is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chai has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Frunze has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (2) vs (13) Frunze
Chai tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Frunze trying to control the position but Chai is working away.
Frunze working away.

Frunze goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Chai has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Frunze but great work by Chai.
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Chai (6) vs (13) Frunze

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frunze prevents Chai from moving into mount.
Frunze tries to bench press Chai off him but Chai keeps the position.

Chai working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Chai is trying to get an arm triangle but Frunze is defending well.
Chai wants to control but Frunze is keeping him busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frunze is trying to work for a sweep but Chai has mounted him!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Chai (8) vs (13) Frunze
Chai can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Frunze is looking to escape.
Frunze is working to get back to half guard.

Chai is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Frunze has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Frunze!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (8) vs (15) Frunze
Chai looking to control but Frunze passes into half guard.

That's five minutes gone in the round.

Frunze is working for a kimura but Chai is defending it quite comfortably.
Frunze is looking to stall here but Chai recovers full guard.
Chai has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

That's six minutes gone in the round.

Chai throws his legs up looking for a submission but Frunze uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (8) vs (18) Frunze

Frunze tries for a kimura but Chai is defending well.
Chai trying his best to control but Frunze has mounted him.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Chai (8) vs (20) Frunze
Chai regains half guard.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.

Frunze is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Chai is just riding it out for now. Frunze eventually gives up the hold.
Chai wants to control but Frunze is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Frunze is looking for submissions but instead, Chai has regained full guard.
Frunze postures up.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.

Chai looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Chai is looking to sweep but instead, Frunze has passed into half guard.
Frunze wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chai keeps working.
Frunze prevents Chai from improving his position.
Chai is trying to maintain the position but Frunze is very close to passing his half guard.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.

Frunze is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Chai is just riding it out for now. Frunze eventually gives up the hold.
Chai wants to get back to full guard but Frunze has mounted him!
Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (8) vs (23) Frunze
Chai wants to hold on but Frunze pushes him away.
Chai regains half guard.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Frunze trying to pass the guard but Chai defending well.
Chai trying to control but Frunze postures up.
Chai is trying to get back to full guard.
Frunze wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chai keeps working.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.

Chai actively working from the bottom here.
Chai trying to control from the bottom.
Frunze tries to pass to full mount but Chai defends it.

Frunze looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Chai wants to control but Frunze is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.

Frunze is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Chai is just riding it out for now. Frunze eventually gives up the hold.
Frunze is looking to advance position but Chai won't allow it.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Frunze seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Chai does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Chai is looking to control Frunze's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Chai avoid being mounted?
Chai trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Frunze manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (8) vs (26) Frunze
Chai is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Chai wants to control but Frunze is having none of it.
Frunze fails to move to back control.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Chai reaches up to try and control the position but Frunze seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Chai rolls and tries to escape and now Frunze has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Chai (8) vs (29) Frunze
Frunze really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Chai.
Chai trying to control but not successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Frunze is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.

And that's the end of the fight!
Frunze wins on points by 29 to 8.
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Timur Frunze made sure he mentioned Conviction, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

 

Event: TR5: ORSINI VS. BARNETT     
Date:   Jan 04, 2020
#R1#
Wallace throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wallace takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Frunze misses with the combination.
Frunze dodges the punch combination from Wallace.
Frunze scores with a nice right hand.
Frunze misses with a wild body shot.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Wallace! #CUT2#
It looks like Timur Frunze has been cut.
Frunze misses with a series of wild punches.
Timur Frunze seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Frunze misses with a body shot.
A nice combination there by Wallace. #ROC2#
Frunze is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wallace is looking to land body kicks.
Oh Frunze is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Frunze scores with a body shot.
A punch combination from Wallace misses.
Wallace throws a head kick but Frunze moves out of range.
Frunze fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wallace.
Frunze seems to have got his legs back now.
Frunze fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Wallace on the side of the head.
Frunze has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Yaj's MMA Academy in the buildup to the fight.#T1#
A jab lands there for Frunze.
Frunze delivers a nice body kick.
Frunze with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Wallace, right into the meat.
Frunze lands with a shot to the body.
Wallace throws a sloppy head kick and Frunze moves out of range easily.
Frunze uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Wallace has time to react.
Wallace misses with a double jab.
Wallace tries to move into range but Frunze moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Frunze throws a body punch but Wallace moves out of range.
Frunze throws a body shot but no joy.
Wallace blocks a low kick nicely.
Wallace misses with a head kick.
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!
Wallace throws a series of punches but Frunze moves out of range.
Frunze slips a jab and a cross from Wallace.
Nice body punch from Frunze.
Frunze tries a head kick but it misses.
Frunze on the wrong end of a kick to the body. #T2#
Frunze looks to land a combination but Wallace avoids it well.
Wallace on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Frunze. Frunze obviously looking to wear him down.
Frunze lands a nice shot to the body.
That kick from Frunze tenderised Wallace's leg. Wallace is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wallace tries to work over Frunze's front leg with a kick but Frunze checks it.
Frunze moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Frunze is looking to wear down Wallace with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Frunze throws a front kick that sends Wallace stumbling back into the ropes.
Wallace misses with a series of wild punches.
Frunze scores with the left hand. Wallace knows he should have avoided that one.
Frunze looks to land a combination but Wallace avoids it well.
As Frunze backs off Wallace throws a huge counter combo but Frunze manages to avoid it all.
Frunze throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wallace stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Frunze misses with a series of wild punches.
Frunze on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T3#
A jab from Frunze does it's job there.
Wallace on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Frunze. Frunze obviously looking to wear him down.
Frunze lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Frunze scores with a nice right hand.
Wallace throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Frunze.
Wallace fails to land with a series of punches.
Wallace throws a combination that misses
and Frunze cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Frunze throws a nice inside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Wallace.
It looked like Frunze was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Wallace.
Frunze is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Wallace sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Frunze with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Frunze scores with a shot to the body.
Frunze misses with a body shot.
Wallace throws a half hearted mid kick.
As Wallace backs away, Frunze returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Frunze connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Wallace momentarily.
Frunze lands a right hook to the body.
Frunze dodges the punch combination from Wallace. #T4#
Frunze connects with the punch.
Wallace falls off balance throwing a combination
and Frunze counters with a nice uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Frunze. Wallace does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wallace throws a counter combo.
Wallace lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Frunze circles away quickly and effectively.
Wallace plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
The crowd cheers as Frunze lands an impressive looking overhand right. Wallace doesn't seem phased though.
Frunze keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Wallace takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Frunze moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Wallace avoids the body shot from Frunze.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wallace needs to keep his hands up - Frunze had a free shot at his head there.
Wallace displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Frunze connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Frunze chopping away at his opponent's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Timur Frunze dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Timur Frunze's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Frunze throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wallace.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Wallace in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Wallace throws a head kick that misses.
Wallace misses with a wild combination.
Frunze ducks under a wild hook from Wallace.
A looping hook to the body misses from Frunze. Wallace does a little dance to reset his feet.
Frunze connects with a leg kick. Wallace looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Wallace will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Frunze looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
No joy there for Frunze, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Frunze bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Wallace's head backwards.
Frunze lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Wallace might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Frunze has got the better of the exchanges.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wallace thuds his shin into the meat of Frunze's side.
Wallace slips a jab from Frunze.
Wallace throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Frunze to counter with a crisp jab.
Nathan Wallace is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
No joy there for Wallace, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wallace throws a series of punches but Frunze moves out of range.
A solid body kick from Frunze. #T1#
Frunze cracks the inside of Wallace's front leg.
Wallace walks into a jab.
Wallace takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wallace has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Wallace is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Frunze is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wallace can do to turn this around?
Wallace throws a combination that misses
and Frunze counters with a straight right hand.
Frunze is looking to slow Wallace down with leg kicks.
A combination from Frunze does no damage.
Timur Frunze is winning the standup battle so far.
Wallace tries to move into range but Frunze moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Frunze throws a head kick but Wallace moves out of range.
Frunze throws a half hearted mid kick.
Wallace misses with the combination.
Wallace looks to throw a body kick
and Frunze counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A swing and a miss from Wallace.
Frunze throwing a counter right hand but Wallace manages to avoid it.
Frunze keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Frunze cracks a nice hook into Wallace's ribs.#T2#
Frunze lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wallace at a distance.
Frunze scores with a jab to the head.
Frunze lands with a hook. Wallace tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Frunze blocks a head kick by Wallace.
Wallace walks into a stiff left hand from Frunze.
Wallace misses with the combination.
Wallace takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wallace's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Frunze misses with a double jab.
Frunze looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Frunze throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wallace stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Frunze scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Frunze takes one to the chin there.
Frunze digs a good hook to Wallace's body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nice body punch from Frunze.
Wallace wants to slow Frunze down by chopping away at his legs. #T3#
Frunze scores with a nice head shot.
Wallace throws a right and a left that Frunze avoids nicely.
No joy there for Frunze, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Frunze lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wallace keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wallace lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Frunze throws a nice inside leg kick.
Frunze throws a sloppy head kick and Wallace moves out of range easily.
Frunze throws a series of strikes that have Wallace backpedaling.
Wallace takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A jab lands there for Frunze.
Wallace throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wallace throws a sloppy head kick and Frunze moves out of range easily.
Wallace takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Frunze buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Frunze throws a nice outside leg kick.
Frunze throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #T4#
Frunze smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Frunze scores with the left hand. Wallace knows he should have avoided that one.
Frunze looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Wallace throws a leg kick
enabling Frunze to counter with a crisp jab.
Frunze lands with a right hand. #ROC#
Wallace is rocked!
Frunze connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Wallace is still on wobbly legs! Can Frunze finish him?
Wallace explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Wallace misses with a double jab
and Frunze counters with a nice uppercut.
Frunze looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Wallace seems to have recovered his senses.
Wallace has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Frunze.
Frunze comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wallace throws a right and a left that Frunze avoids nicely.
Frunze bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Wallace's head.
Wallace takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wallace takes one to the chin there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Timur Frunze dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Timur Frunze's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Frunze connects with a right hand. Wallace shakes it off.
Wallace needs to keep his hands up - Frunze had a free shot at his head there.
Wallace misses with a head kick.
Wallace looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Frunze with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wallace shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wallace takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A jab from Frunze does it's job there.
Frunze paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Frunze lands a right hook to the body.
Wallace throws the kick towards the body but Frunze avoids it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Wallace misses with a body kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Frunze - that will leave a mark!
Wallace takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Frunze lands the left hand.
Frunze takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Frunze ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Frunze. #T1#
Frunze scores with a jab. Wallace acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Frunze feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Wallace's calf.
Frunze with a hook.
Frunze lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wallace's sensitive parts.
A nice combination there by Wallace.
Wallace shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Frunze eats them both and turns towards Wallace to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
A left lands for Frunze.
Frunze with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Frunze, right into the meat.
A leg kick checked by Frunze.
And Frunze counters with a quick kick to the body but Wallace blocks it.
Frunze throws a right hand that Wallace ducks under and follows up with a left that Wallace also avoids with ease.
Wallace lands a jab-cross combination.
Frunze lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wallace tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A good leg kick by Frunze.
Frunze scores with a shot to the body.
Nathan Wallace has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Timur Frunze is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
The crowd cheers as Frunze lands an impressive looking overhand right. Wallace doesn't seem phased though.
Frunze steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wallace.
Wallace takes one on the button.
Frunze stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Wallace is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops Frunze like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving Frunze from another fist facial!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nathan Wallace!
Nathan Wallace decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: TR2: KUWABARA VS. LAMBTON     
Date:   Dec 07, 2019
#R1#
Frunze throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Frunze misses with a wild body shot.
Friman takes a swing at Frunze's ribcage but misses.
Frunze bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Frunze is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Friman lands a jab-cross combination.
Frunze swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Frunze lands with a straight right. Friman didn't see that one coming.
Frunze throws a right and a left that both miss.
Frunze throws a hook but Friman blocks it.
Frunze throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #TD2#
Friman drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Frunze has momentary wrist control but Friman slips an elbow through the middle.
Frunze avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Friman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Friman preventing the sweep.
Friman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T1#
Friman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Friman throws a big right hand that misses.
Friman postures up in Frunze's guard and throws a big left but Frunze blocks it.
Frunze knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Friman on the ground.
Friman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Friman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Frunze works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Friman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Friman throwing strikes from guard but Frunze blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Friman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Friman throws a big right hand that misses.
Friman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#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.
A slow jab from Friman misses its intended target.
Frunze jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A leg kick checked by Friman.
Friman tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Frunze fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Friman manages to avoid it.
Friman has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Frunze just misses with a punch to the body.
Friman swinging wildly here.
Friman feints a jab promting Frunze to slip. Friman then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Frunze slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Frunze swings for the body but Friman moves out of range.
Friman feints the counter takedown.
Friman blocks a leg kick.
Frunze throws a shot to the body.
Frunze steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Friman.
Frunze looks to score with a jab to the body but Friman is just out of range.
Frunze throws a big shot that misses.
Friman changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Frunze lands a nice shot that snaps Friman's head back. #T3#
Frunze darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Timur Frunze is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Frunze thows a leg kick but Friman checks it #TD2#
and Friman counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Friman.
Friman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Friman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Friman not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Friman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Frunze utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Friman connects with a couple of short punches.
Frunze avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Friman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Friman passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T4#
An elbow from Friman crashes against the mat.
Friman trying to control the action but Frunze is working from the bottom.
Friman laying and praying for a moment but Frunze takes advantage and regains half guard.
Friman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Friman throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Frunze to regain full guard.
Friman wants to control from the top but Frunze keeps moving.
Friman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Oskar Friman dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
A solid leg kick lands there for Friman.
Frunze looks to land a body kick but Friman moved away.
Friman lands a lovely overhand right.
Frunze throws a body shot but no joy.
Friman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Frunze throws a body punch but Friman moves out of range.
Frunze throws a right hand that Friman ducks under and follows up with a left that Friman also avoids with ease.
Frunze throws a low kick but it's checked well by Friman.
Friman digs a good hook to Frunze's body.
Friman connects with a jab.
Frunze throws a hook to the side of Friman's head but Friman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Friman cracks a nice hook into Frunze's ribs.
Frunze throws the left hand but Friman avoids the punch easily.
Friman with the counter takedown but Frunze avoids it easily.
Friman throws out a powerful jab.
Friman throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Frunze fails to land with a series of punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Frunze throws a front kick aimed at Friman's knee but Friman avoids it well. #T1#
Friman throws a body shot but no joy.
Timur Frunze seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Frunze throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Friman.
Frunze is looking to wear down Friman with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Frunze slips under a jab from Friman.
Friman throws a good cross that connects.
Frunze tries a low kick but Friman avoids it.
Frunze misses with a wild body shot.
And Friman tries to counter it with a takedown but Frunze pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A swing and a miss from Frunze.
Frunze uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Friman.
A big right from Friman misses.
Friman takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Frunze misses with a low kick as Friman jumps back.
Frunze throws a jab when Friman was well out of range.
Friman drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Frunze defends it well.
Friman keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That kick from Frunze tenderised Friman's leg. Friman is trying to keep his angry face on.
Frunze throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Friman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Frunze. #T2#
Frunze takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Timur Frunze is winning the standup battle so far.
Frunze fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Friman manages to avoid it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Frunze.
Friman avoids the head kick by Frunze.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Frunze just misses with a punch to the body.
Friman misses with a looping right.
Frunze misses the shot to the body.
A combination from Friman does no damage.
Friman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Frunze.
Frunze connects with a single shot there.
Friman blocks a head kick by Frunze.
Friman misses the shot to the body.
Frunze throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Friman with the counter takedown but Frunze avoids it easily.
Frunze takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Frunze swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Friman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Frunze throws out the jab. #T3#
Friman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Frunze paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Frunze misses with a hook. Friman ducked under it nicely.
Friman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Frunze counters with a left to the body.
Frunze ducks right into an uppercut from Friman.
Frunze lands a jab to the head.
Friman takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Friman fails to land with a series of punches.
Friman ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Friman just misses with a punch to the body.
Friman sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Frunze just misses with a punch to the body.
Frunze ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Friman moves away.
Friman tries to score with a low kick but Frunze moves his leg out of the way.
Friman blocks a head kick by Frunze.
Friman tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Frunze defends well and Friman ends up having to push Frunze into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.#T4#
Frunze scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Friman shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Frunze sprawls well. Frunze wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Friman gets slowly back to his feet.
Frunze throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Friman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Frunze looks to score with a jab to the body but Friman is just out of range.
Frunze uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Friman.
Friman connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Frunze's hands.
Friman misses with a looping right.
Frunze has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Frunze there as he acknowledges the shot.
Frunze staying out of range there.
Frunze throws a big shot that misses.
Frunze misses the jab.
Friman lands with a shot to the body.
Frunze throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
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 Timur Frunze will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Frunze fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Friman on the side of the head.
Friman avoids the body shot from Frunze.
Frunze attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Friman connects with a nice looking jab.
Friman on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Frunze. Frunze obviously looking to wear him down.
Friman scores with a hook.
Good standup being displayed there by Friman as he connects with a hook.
Frunze throws a push kick but Friman slaps the foot to one side.
Frunze lands a nice hook to Friman's body. Friman takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #TD2#
Friman shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Friman throwing shots but Frunze is blocking nicely.
Friman is pressing down on Frunze's thigh, looking to free his foot. Frunze is holding on for now. #T1#
Friman working Frunze over with strikes.
Friman sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Frunze defending well though.
Friman content to control rather than advance.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Friman drops an elbow to the side of Frunze's head.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Friman in particular looking to stall.
Friman with the ground and pound but Frunze uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Friman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Frunze works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Friman throws a big elbow that misses.
Friman trying to control but Frunze is working from the bottom.
Friman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Frunze is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Frunze gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Friman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Frunze misses the shot to the body.
Frunze misses with a wild body shot.
Friman tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T3#
Danga de danga de dang - Friman scores with a four punch combination!
Frunze shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #ROC2#
Frunze is rocked!
Friman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Frunze throws out the jab.
Oh Frunze is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Frunze cracks a nice hook into Friman's ribs.
Frunze seems to have got his legs back now.
Frunze checks the leg kick.
Friman stuns Frunze with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Friman misses with a wild combination.
Frunze takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A left lands for Friman.
Frunze keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Friman.
Friman slips under a jab from Frunze.
Frunze looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Frunze swats away the attempt to clinch by Friman.#T4#
Friman lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Frunze moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Friman tries to clinch but Frunze is having none of it.
Friman misses with a straight left.
Frunze cracks the inside of Friman's front leg.
Frunze dodges the punch combination from Friman.
Frunze is looking for a counter combo.
Friman lands with an overhand left.
Friman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Frunze swings for the body but Friman moves out of range.
Friman lands with a shot to the body.
Frunze takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Oskar Friman really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
Friman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Friman lands a right hook to the body.
Friman fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Friman shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Frunze tries a head kick but it misses.
Friman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Frunze sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sloppy strikes from Frunze. Those never looked like landing.
Friman misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Friman takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Frunze misses the jab.
Frunze throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T1#
Friman throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Friman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Friman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Frunze.
Friman misses with a few strikes there.
Frunze throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Friman on the side of the head.
Frunze throws a leg kick which misses Friman's front leg but catches the back leg as Friman tries to avoid it.
Frunze throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Friman's head.
Friman throws out a loose jab but Frunze uses good head movement to avoid it.
Friman looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Timur Frunze has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oskar Friman.
Good standup being displayed there by Friman as he connects with a hook.
Frunze slips a jab from Friman.
Friman is looking to clinch.
Friman moves out of range of the strikes.#T2#
Frunze throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Friman changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Frunze uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Friman.
Frunze misses with a wild combination.
Frunze fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Frunze pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Frunze smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Friman throws a body punch but Frunze moves out of range.
That kick from Frunze tenderised Friman's leg. Friman is trying to keep his angry face on.
Friman fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Friman misses with a hook.
Friman blocks a leg kick.
Frunze looks to land a right hand but Friman moved out of range.
Friman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Frunze manages to avoid it.#T3#
Frunze displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Friman throws out the jab.
Friman moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Frunze, right into the meat.
Frunze throws a poor cross that misses #TD2#
and Friman counters with a nice double leg into side control. Frunze won't be happy with that.
Friman scoring with punches from side control.
Frunze trying to remain calm as Friman controls from the top position.
Frunze wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Friman in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Friman landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Friman tries to move into full mount but can't pass Frunze's legs.
Frunze is letting Friman control him for a moment. #T4#
Frunze dodges the ground and pound from Friman.
Friman wants to take a breather but Frunze manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Friman.
Friman trying to control but Frunze is working from the bottom.
Friman scoring with some ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Friman is looking to work some ground and pound but Frunze has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Timur Frunze will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Frunze throws a leg kick #TD2#
so Friman counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Frunze not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Friman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Friman wants to control from the top but Frunze keeps moving.
Friman stops Frunze from standing up.
Friman looking to sit in guard and control but Frunze gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Friman manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Frunze manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frunze keeping full guard, as Friman tries to pass. #T1#
Friman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Frunze works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Frunze keeping moving, preventing Friman from controlling successfully.
Friman postures up in Frunze's guard and throws a big left but Frunze blocks it.
Friman cracks Frunze with a solid left hand.
Friman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Friman throwing strikes but missing.
Friman forces his way into half guard.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Friman throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Friman working over Frunze with some ground and pound. Frunze looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Friman thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Friman working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Friman throwing shots but Frunze is blocking nicely.
Frunze is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Friman scores with a couple of nice shots.
Frunze keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Oskar Friman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Friman winds up and cracks Frunze with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Friman thows a huge punch but Frunze dodges it nicely.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.#T3#
Ground and pound from Friman.
Friman sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Frunze defending well though.
Friman not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Frunze trying to control but Friman postures up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Frunze stuns Friman with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Frunze lands a nice shot that snaps Friman's head back.
Friman throws a leg kick but Frunze moved away.
Friman throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Frunze stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Friman's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Friman misses with a looping left.
Friman slips under a jab.
Frunze misses with a hook to the body #TD2#
and Friman counters with a single leg into guard. Frunze didn't expect that. #T4#
Friman postures up in Frunze's guard and throws a big left but Frunze blocks it.
Friman wants to control from the top but Frunze keeps moving.
Friman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Friman throws a strike but Frunze rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Frunze stopping the sweep attempt from Friman.
Friman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Frunze stopping the sweep attempt from Friman.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Friman bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Frunze's guard. #REVB#

And that's the end of the fight!
Oskar Friman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Friman has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 46:49
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 47:48
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oskar Friman!

Oskar Friman is the new bantamweight champion!
Oskar Friman seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: S.A.F.O NEW ERA #3     
Date:   Nov 07, 2019
#R1#
A big right from Rram misses.
Frunze throws a low kick, looking for Rram's leg but Rram calmly moves out of range.
Rram fails to land with a series of punches.
Frunze tries a low kick but Rram avoids it.
Rram feints a counter leg kick.
Rram uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Frunze.
Rram works over Frunze's head and body with a nice combination.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rram.
Frunze throws a body shot but no joy.
Rram throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rram checks a leg kick nicely.
Rram pivots, looking for a leg kick but Frunze is out of range and Rram settles back down.
Rram turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Frunze 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.
Rram moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rram looks to land a combination but Frunze avoids it well.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Frunze digs a good body shot into Rram's ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rram lands a nice shot that snaps Frunze's head back.
Frunze blocks a low kick nicely.
A low kick from Rram misses
and Rram takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rram moves away from the strike by Frunze.
Frunze throws a right hand that Rram ducks under and follows up with a left that Rram also avoids with ease.
Frunze misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rram 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.#T1#
A slapping leg kick lands for Rram.
Frunze misses with a body kick.
Frunze throws a hook to the side of Rram's head but Rram sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rram throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Frunze counters with a left and a right that stings Rram.
Frunze throws out a leg kick but Rram moves out of range and Frunze only half commits.
Nice defenses there by Frunze.
Frunze thows a left - swing and a miss!
Frunze takes a swing at Rram's ribcage but misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Rram misses the target.
Frunze uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rram.
Frunze is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Frunze waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rram.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rram.
Rram misses with a wild combination.
Rram misses with a body kick.
An inside leg kick from Frunze misses.
Rram misses with the combination.
Rram misses with a low kick.
Frunze was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Rram keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2#
Rram takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Frunze lands a nice hook to Rram's body. Rram takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Frunze throws a right hand that Rram ducks under and follows up with a left that Rram also avoids with ease.
A slapping body kick lands there for Rram.
Rram uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Frunze.
Rram looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rram connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Rram goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Frunze scores with a jab to the head.
Rram checks a low kick from Frunze.
Rram takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Frunze misses with a head kick.
A good leg kick by Frunze.
Frunze moves out of range of the body kick.
Frunze dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rram connects with a right hand. Frunze shakes it off.
Frunze throws the left hand but Rram avoids the punch easily.
Frunze fails to land with a series of punches.
Frunze cracks Rram with a right hand to the side of the head.
Rram misses with a body kick.
Rram misses with a double jab. #T3#
Rram misses with a body shot.
Rram throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Frunze was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Frunze attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Rram avoids the body shot from Frunze.
Rram looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Frunze lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Frunze lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rram misses with a low kick.
Rram throws a combination that misses
and Frunze counters with an inside leg kick.
Frunze throws a wild body kick that Rram sees coming a mile off.
Rram stuns Frunze with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rram keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rram goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Rram steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Frunze.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A lazy left from Frunze finds it's target.
A big left from Rram misses.
Frunze connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Frunze throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rram throws a leg kick
and Frunze counters with a nice body kick. #T4#
Rram avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A nice side step and Rram releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Rram throws a combination. Frunze tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Rram misses with a double jab.
Frunze is looking to slow Rram down with leg kicks.
Rram misses with a series of wild punches.
Both fighters circling a little - Frunze finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Rram throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rram missing with a left hand there. Frunze was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rram misses with a wild body shot.
Frunze misses with a series of wild punches.
Rram misses with an attempted mid kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rram throws a leg kick but Frunze sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Rram moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Rram uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Frunze.
A shot to the liver by Frunze. Beautiful body shot.
Jab, jab by Frunze - just one landing.
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 Timur Frunze will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Rram throws a low kick, looking for Frunze's leg but Frunze calmly moves out of range.
Rram just misses with a punch to the body.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Rram in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
The fighters circling - Frunze throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Frunze swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rram takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rram lands with a straight right. Frunze didn't see that one coming.
Rram checks a leg kick nicely.
Frunze jabs at Rram's body.
Nosyaj Rram seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rram avoids the head kick by Frunze.
Rram appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Rram checks the leg kick.
Rram tries a low kick but Frunze avoids it.
A cross from Rram lands.
Rram displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Frunze throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rram throws a leg kick but Frunze checks it.
Frunze fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Frunze avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rram misses with a wild body shot.
Frunze misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rram attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Frunze lands a slapping body shot.
Frunze slips a jab from Rram.
Rram throws a hook to the side of Frunze's head but Frunze sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Frunze lands with a good body shot.
Frunze lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Rram looks to score with a jab to the body but Frunze is just out of range.
Rram throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rram uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Frunze.
Frunze connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rram momentarily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rram, right into the meat.
Frunze looks to throw a body kick
and Rram counters with a straight right hand.
Frunze connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Rram looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rram swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rram. Frunze does a little dance to reset his feet.
A combination from Rram does no damage.
Nice uppercut there from Frunze.
Rram misses with a wild combination. #T2#
Rram motions for Frunze to come forward. Rram throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A jab from Frunze does it's job there.
Rram throws a right and a left that both miss.
Frunze misses with a head kick.
Frunze throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rram throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Frunze connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Frunze lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rram's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nice defenses there by Frunze.
Rram stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Frunze.
Rram lands with a nice body punch.
Frunze lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rram at a distance.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Frunze!
Rram throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Frunze looks to score with a jab to the body but Rram is just out of range.
Rram throws a chopping leg kick but Frunze manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Frunze appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Frunze feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rrams jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Rram swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T3#
Rram has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Frunze finds it's way round the side to connect with Rram's head.
Frunze misses with a body kick.
Rram throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A shot to the liver by Frunze. Beautiful body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Frunze. Those never looked like landing.
Frunze dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Rram might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Frunze has got the better of the exchanges.
Frunze cracks Rram with a right hand to the side of the head.
Frunze throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rram swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Frunze scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Frunze connects with a leg kick. Rram looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Rram has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Frunze finds it's way round the side to connect with Rram's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Frunze staying out of range there.
Timur Frunze is winning the standup battle so far.
Rram jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It looked like Frunze wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A big right from Rram misses.
Rram misses the shot to the body.
Rram goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Frunze is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rram can do to turn this around?
Rram swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T4#
Frunze needs to keep his hands up - Rram had a free shot at his head there.
Rram takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Rram moves out of range of the body kick from Frunze.
Frunze ducks under a wild hook from Rram.
Frunze connects with a right hand. Rram shakes it off.
Frunze uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rram.
Frunze moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Frunze lands with a nice body punch.
Rram thumps Frunze with a low kick.
Rram has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Frunze finds it's way round the side to connect with Rram's head.
Frunze takes one on the button.
Frunze lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Rram scores with a jab to the body.
Rram looks to land a right hand but Frunze moved out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Frunze fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rram throws a series of punches but Frunze avoids them all with ease.
Rram takes one to the side of the head.
Frunze lunges at Rram with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rram's hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Timur Frunze dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Frunze throws a leg kick which misses Rram's front leg but catches the back leg as Rram tries to avoid it.
Rram tries to bum rush Frunze with a series of wild strikes but Frunze uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Frunze on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Rram misses with a jab to the body
and Frunze counters with a stiff right hand.
Rram will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rram fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Frunze is out of range.
Rram checks a leg kick.
Frunze sizes up Rram with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Frunze lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Frunze misses the shot to the body.
Frunze jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Frunze moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Frunze fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Frunze checks the leg kick nicely there.
Frunze throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rram walks into a jab.
Rram pushes Frunze away with a front kick.
Rram throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Frunze on the side of the head. #T1#
Rram takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rram has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rram scores with a shot to the body.
Nosyaj Rram is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Frunze lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rram circles away quickly and effectively.
Frunze walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Frunze looks to score with a jab to the body but Rram is just out of range.
Rram takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rram shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Frunze eats them both and turns towards Rram to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Frunze moves away from the strike by Rram.
Frunze moves out of range as Rram throws a body kick.
Frunze looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rram looks to land a combination but Frunze avoids it well.
Frunze scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Frunze misses the shot to the body.
Rram misses with a straight right.
Frunze misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rram throws a lazy right hand but Frunze sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rram looks to score with a jab to the body but Frunze is just out of range.#T2#
A punch lands to the side of Rram 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Frunze connects with a nice looking jab.
Rram scores with a push kick.
A punch combination from Frunze misses.
Nice defenses there by Frunze.
Frunze keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rram checks the leg kick.
Frunze misses with a few strikes there.
Rram is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Rram looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rram throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Frunze takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Rram throws a series of punches but Frunze avoids them all with ease.
Good standup being displayed there by Frunze as he connects with a hook.
Rram tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sloppy strikes from Frunze. Those never looked like landing.
Rram only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Rram lands a jab to the nose.
Rram throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Frunze lands with a thumping leg kick. #T3#
Rram lands a lovely overhand right.
Frunze swings for the body but Rram moves out of range.
Rram cracks Frunze with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Rram.
Rram throws a hook but Frunze avoids it easily.
Frunze throws a leg kick but Rram sees it coming and moves out of range.
Frunze listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A slow jab from Frunze misses its intended target.
Rram counters with a body kick.
Frunze thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rram throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rram throws a looping overhand right but Frunze ducks down to avoid it.
Frunze keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rram.
Frunze pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Frunze is looking to score with low kicks.
Rram is looking to land body kicks.
Rram tries a low kick but Frunze avoids it.
Rram misses with a leg kick. #T4#
Some wild striking there from Rram.
Rram misses with a wild body shot.
Rram throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rram takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Frunze looks to land a combination but Rram avoids it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rram tries to move into range but Frunze moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Frunze showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rram.
Frunze throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rram throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Frunze scores with a hook to the body. Rram takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Frunze showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rram.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Frunze throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rram let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Rram takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Rram misses with a body kick.
Rram fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Frunze has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Frunze ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Timur Frunze did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4#
Frunze blocks a low kick nicely.
Rram ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Frunze moves away.
Rram stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Frunze.
Frunze moves out of range as Rram throws a body kick.
Frunze digs a good hook to Rram's body.
Rram swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rram takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Frunze swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Frunze dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rram throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rram throws a lazy uppercut
and Frunze counters with a thumping low kick.
Frunze takes a swing at Rram's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frunze jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rram takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rram on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Frunze. Frunze obviously looking to wear him down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Frunze misses with a looping left.
Frunze uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rram.
Frunze misses with a looping right.#T1#
Rram throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rram looks to land a right hand but Frunze moved out of range.
Rram avoids a punch combination nicely.
Frunze turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Frunze throws a jab but it's blocked by Rram.
Rram throws a solid leg kick but Frunze takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rram.
Rram is looking to slow Frunze down with leg kicks.
Rram misses with a body shot.
Rram looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Frunze connects with an inside leg kick.
Frunze lands an overhand right.
Rram throws a jab but it's blocked by Frunze.
Rram throws a nice looking combination but Frunze bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rram throws a low kick but Frunze avoids it.
Rram looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T2#
Frunze takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Frunze throws a leg kick which misses Rram's front leg but catches the back leg as Rram tries to avoid it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Frunze throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Frunze misses with a low kick.
Frunze looks for the body kick but Rram saw that one coming.
Rram avoids a kick to the body.
Rram looks to score with a jab to the body but Frunze is just out of range.
Rram rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Frunze moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Frunze is looking to slow Rram down with leg kicks.
Frunze throws the left hand but Rram avoids the punch easily.
Rram takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nice shot lands for Frunze.
Rram looks for the body kick but Frunze saw that one coming.
Rram misses with an attempted mid kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Frunze misses the target.
Rram throws an overhand right that lands on Frunze's shoulder, as Frunze tries to avoid the shot.
Rram fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Frunze takes a swing at Rram's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Rram moves out of range as Frunze throws a body kick.
Rram shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Frunze throws a head kick that misses.
Rram swings for the body but Frunze moves out of range.
Frunze appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Frunze avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rram moves out of range of the body kick.
Frunze doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rram looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Frunze lands with a nice body punch.
Rram fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rram checks a low kick from Frunze.
Rram throws a right hand that misses
and Frunze counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Rram.
Frunze wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rram misses with a series of wild punches. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Frunze fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Frunze scores with a hook.
Frunze walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rram checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Frunze scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Frunze moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Frunze looks to land a combination but Rram avoids it well.
Rram looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Frunze looks to score with a jab to the body but Rram is just out of range.
Frunze misses with an uppercut. Rram saw that one coming.
Frunze digs a good hook to Rram's body.
Nice body kick there by Frunze.
Frunze lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rram takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rram misses with a body kick.
Frunze swinging wildly here.
Frunze uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rram.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Timur Frunze had his way with Nosyaj Rram in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Frunze throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rram throws a right hand that misses
letting Frunze counter with a right hand.
Frunze scores with a hook to the body. Rram takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
No joy there for Frunze, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rram misses with a hook. Frunze ducked under it nicely.
Rram throws a nice looking combination but Frunze bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rram uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Frunze.
Rram on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Frunze. Frunze obviously looking to wear him down.
Frunze misses with an uppercut. Rram saw that one coming.
Rram misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Frunze.
Rram ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Frunze lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rram at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frunze throws a shot from downtown. Rram moves away and avoids it.
Rram throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Frunze.
Rram looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Frunze throws a nice outside leg kick.
Frunze throws a wild body kick that Rram sees coming a mile off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Frunze. Rram does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Rram scores with a shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Rram.
Frunze ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rram moves away.
Frunze steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rram.
Rram lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A good leg kick by Rram.
Rram wants to land a leg kick but Frunze is out of range.
Frunze throws a body punch but Rram moves out of range.
Rram lands the left hand.
Frunze tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rram was well out of range. Poor timing from Frunze.
Rram scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Frunze doesn't seem bothered though.
Frunze wants to slow Rram down by chopping away at his legs.
Rram pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Frunze back to the cage. Rram follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Rram tries to work over Frunze's front leg with a kick but Frunze checks it.
Rram with a jab.
Nice body punch from Frunze.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Frunze scores with the left hand. Rram knows he should have avoided that one.
Timur Frunze is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Frunze throws a jab but it's blocked by Rram.
Rram misses with a kick to the body.
Frunze was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Frunze lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Frunze lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rram's sensitive parts.
A nice inside leg kick there by Frunze. That's going to slow Rram down.
Frunze moves out of range of the body kick from Rram.
A little feinted left hand from Frunze on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Frunze ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rram moves away.
Rram follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Rram misses with a double jab.
A head kick misses from Frunze.
Frunze is looking to slow Rram down with leg kicks.
Frunze connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Frunze stuns Rram with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rram scores with a shot to the body.
Rram looks to score with a jab to the body but Frunze is just out of range.
Frunze keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rram.
Frunze defending well as Rram loads up on a big left hand.
Frunze thuds a left hand into Rram's body.#T3#
Frunze takes a swing at Rram's ribcage but misses.
Frunze checks the leg kick nicely there.
Frunze moves out of range of the body kick.
Rram jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Frunze pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rram is trying to counter with his kicks.
Rram will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rram takes a swing at Frunze's ribcage but misses.
Rram attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jab from Frunze.
A low kick from Rram is predictable there
enabling Frunze to counter with a crisp jab.
Frunze will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rram is looking to score with low kicks.
Rram throws a big shot that misses.
Frunze takes a swing at Rram's ribcage but misses.
Rram swings for the body but Frunze moves out of range.
Frunze swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T4#
Rram takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rram pivots, looking for a leg kick but Frunze is out of range and Rram settles back down.
Rram throws out a loose jab but Frunze uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rram misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sloppy strikes from Frunze. Those never looked like landing.
Rram swings for the body but Frunze moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Frunze dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rram. That did some damage!
Rram takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Frunze moves out of range as Rram throws a body kick.
Nosyaj Rram has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Frunze scores with a nice strike.
Frunze jabs Rram right on the nose. Rram blinks but takes it well.
Rram throws a body kick that misses
and Frunze counters with a nice leg kick.
Frunze lets loose with a powerful body kick. Rram will feel that in the morning.
Frunze scores with a sloppy right hand. Rram should have avoided that one.
Rram takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Frunze tests Rram's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Frunze scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rram doesn't seem bothered though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Timur Frunze showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Frunze has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 50:45
Judge William Gold scores the fight 50:45
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 49:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Timur Frunze!

Timur Frunze took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Conviction for their support in the buildup to the fight.

 

Event: EFC Braz vs Lambton 2     
Date:   Oct 12, 2019
#R1#
Frunze smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Frunze swings for the body but Yamamoto moves out of range.
Frunze misses with a hook. Yamamoto ducked under it nicely.
Frunze scoring well with a low kick there.
Yamamoto swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Yamamoto misses the jab.
Frunze moves away from the strike by Yamamoto.
Frunze avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Frunze follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Frunze ducks under a wild hook from Yamamoto.
No joy there for Frunze, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Frunze lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Frunze connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Frunze moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Yamamoto throws out a loose jab but Frunze uses good head movement to avoid it.
Frunze appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Frunze avoids the body shot from Yamamoto.
Kotetsu Yamamoto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Frunze takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Frunze throws a body shot but no joy.
Frunze throws a body shot but no joy.
Yamamoto misses with a looping left.
Frunze showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Yamamoto.
Frunze misses the jab.
Yamamoto fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Frunze is out of range.
Frunze replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Yamamoto blocks it well.#T1#
Yamamoto moves out of range of the body kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Yamamoto blocks the leg kick.
Frunze lands the left hand.
The fighters circling - Yamamoto throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Frunze fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Frunze throws a body shot but no joy.
Frunze 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.
Frunze ducks under a wild hook from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Yamamoto lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Yamamoto lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Frunze circles away quickly and effectively.
Frunze replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Yamamoto blocks it well.
Frunze scores with a body shot.
Yamamoto misses with a right hand
and Frunze counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Frunze rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Yamamoto moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Frunze. That's going to slow Yamamoto down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yamamoto avoids the head kick by Frunze.
Frunze lands with a kick to the ribs.
Yamamoto misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Frunze ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yamamoto moves away.
Yamamoto wants to land a leg kick but Frunze is out of range.
Frunze fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yamamoto manages to avoid it.
It looked like Yamamoto wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T2#
Yamamoto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Frunze thumps Yamamoto with a low kick.
Yamamoto blocks a low kick nicely.
Frunze lands a nice looking body shot.
Yamamoto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It seemed like Frunze was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Frunze keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Crunch! Frunze slams his shin into Yamamoto's torso.
Yamamoto avoids the head kick by Frunze.
Nice cross by Frunze.
Yamamoto takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Yamamoto throws a head kick but Frunze moves out of range.
Frunze swinging wildly here.
Frunze misses with a jab, cross combination.
Yamamoto waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Frunze.
Frunze dips to his left and cracks Yamamoto with an uppercut!
Yamamoto misses with a head kick.
Yamamoto moves out of range as Frunze strikes.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Yamamoto throws a head kick that misses.
Frunze misses with a body kick. #T3#
Frunze goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Yamamoto throws a right hand that Frunze ducks under and follows up with a left that Frunze also avoids with ease.
Yamamoto throws a sloppy head kick and Frunze moves out of range easily.
Yamamoto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Frunze was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Yamamoto moves out of range as Frunze throws a body kick.
Frunze throws a sloppy head kick and Yamamoto moves out of range easily.
Frunze throws a low kick, looking for Yamamoto's leg but Yamamoto calmly moves out of range.
Frunze tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Frunze lands a jab-cross combination.
Yamamoto misses with a head kick.
Frunze misses with a wild body shot.
Frunze misses with a body shot.
As Frunze looks to move away, Yamamoto throws a big counter combo but Frunze just gets out of the way.
Frunze scores with the left hand. Yamamoto knows he should have avoided that one.
Frunze is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Yamamoto had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Frunze darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Yamamoto dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Yamamoto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Frunze manages to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jab by Yamamoto.
Frunze moves away from the strike by Yamamoto.
Frunze takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T4#
Yamamoto misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Yamamoto misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Frunze throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Frunze. Yamamoto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Frunze throws the kick towards the body but Yamamoto avoids it.
Yamamoto moves forwards but Frunze connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Both fighters circling a little - Frunze finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Frunze keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yamamoto.
Frunze swinging wildly here.
Frunze lands a nice looking body kick.
Frunze throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Frunze misses with a body kick.
Yamamoto on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Frunze misses with a kick to the body.
Frunze with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Frunze uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yamamoto.
Jab from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Timur Frunze dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Yamamoto's corner calls for a 1-2. Yamamoto obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Frunze throws a jab but it's blocked by Yamamoto.
An inside leg kick from Yamamoto misses.
Yamamoto throws a shot to the body.
Frunze misses with a double jab.
Frunze ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yamamoto moves away.
Yamamoto throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Frunze counters with a right hand to the body.
Frunze misses the jab.
Yamamoto misses with a low kick.
A jab from Frunze does it's job there.
Yamamoto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Frunze throws a series of punches but Yamamoto avoids them all with ease.
Yamamoto misses with a straight left.
Frunze lands the left hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Frunze.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yamamoto throws a head kick but Frunze moves out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - Frunze scores with a four punch combination!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Frunze.
Frunze just misses with a punch to the body.
Yamamoto takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T1#
Frunze uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yamamoto.
Frunze doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Yamamoto takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Yamamoto misses the shot to the body.
Frunze ducks under a wild hook from Yamamoto.
Frunze fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Yamamoto on the side of the head.
Frunze throws the left hand but Yamamoto avoids the punch easily.
Yamamoto throws a low kick but it's checked well by Frunze.
Frunze throws a predictable looking body shot
and Frunze takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Yamamoto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yamamoto lands a head kick!
Frunze tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Yamamoto is able to avoid easily.
Yamamoto throws out a leg kick but Frunze moves out of range and Yamamoto only half commits.
Frunze swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Frunze uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yamamoto.
Yamamoto is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Frunze.
Yamamoto tries a head kick but it misses.
Frunze connects with the punch.
Frunze clobbers Yamamoto with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Frunze just misses with a punch to the body.
Yamamoto thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2#
Yamamoto lands a glancing blow to the side of Frunze's head.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Yamamoto might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
A low kick from Yamamoto misses
and Frunze counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Yamamoto throws a leg kick but Frunze sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Yamamoto lands a nice hook to Frunze's body. Frunze takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Yamamoto throws a head kick that misses.
Yamamoto misses with a head kick.
Frunze throws a body shot but no joy.
Yamamoto needs to keep his hands up - Frunze had a free shot at his head there.
Yamamoto dips to his left and cracks Frunze with an uppercut!
Frunze uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Yamamoto has time to react.
Frunze throws out a powerful jab.
Yamamoto throws a big shot that misses.
Frunze has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Yamamoto lands a nice leg kick that just misses Frunze's sensitive parts.
Frunze scores with a sloppy right hand. Yamamoto should have avoided that one.
Yamamoto takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Yamamoto moves out of range of the leg kick from Frunze.
Frunze misses with a straight right.
Frunze throws out a leg kick but Yamamoto moves out of range and Frunze only half commits.
Yamamoto jabs Frunze right on the nose. Frunze blinks but takes it well.#T3#
Frunze cracks Yamamoto with an open hand slap.
A combination from Yamamoto does no damage.
Yamamoto has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Frunze dips to his left and cracks Yamamoto with an uppercut!
Yamamoto misses with an uppercut.
Yamamoto throws a sloppy head kick and Frunze moves out of range easily.
Frunze punishes Yamamoto's body with a nice straight punch.
Yamamoto misses with an uppercut.
Frunze throws a counter combo.
Frunze wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Yamamoto throws a hook to the side of Frunze's head but Frunze sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Yamamoto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Frunze moves away.
Frunze fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yamamoto manages to avoid it.
Yamamoto pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Frunze back to the cage. Yamamoto follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Yamamoto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Frunze cracks the inside of Yamamoto's front leg.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Frunze throws a shot to the body.
Frunze feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Yamamoto's calf.
Frunze steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yamamoto.
Timur Frunze seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Frunze avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jab, jab by Yamamoto - just one landing. #T4#
Frunze stuns Yamamoto with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Frunze walks into a stiff left hand from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Yamamoto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Frunze.
Jab from Frunze.
Frunze swings widly with a right hand
and Yamamoto counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Frunze keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yamamoto.
Frunze dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Yamamoto looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Frunze slips under a jab.
Yamamoto throws a series of punches but Frunze moves out of range.
Frunze scores with a one two! Yamamoto had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #ROC2#
Yamamoto is rocked!
Yamamoto misses with an uppercut.
Oh Yamamoto is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Frunze cracks Yamamoto with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Frunze misses with a wild body shot.
Frunze lands a nice shot to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yamamoto takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Frunze tries to land a leg kick but Yamamoto saw it coming and moves away.
Frunze throws a body kick that misses.
Frunze changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Yamamoto jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Yamamoto backing away here, and Frunze unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Frunze is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yamamoto.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Timur Frunze showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Yamamoto's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Frunze tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yamamoto was well out of range. Poor timing from Frunze.
Frunze slips a straight right by Yamamoto.
Frunze avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yamamoto throws a leg kick that misses. #KD2#
Frunze lands a big head kick that sends Yamamoto tumbling to the mat! Frunze takes a step backwards and waves Yamamoto back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Yamamoto throws a low kick but Frunze moves out of range easily.
Frunze throws a low kick but Yamamoto avoids it.
A jab lands there for Yamamoto.
Yamamoto throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Yamamoto takes a kick to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Frunze checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Frunze scores with a hook to the body. Yamamoto takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A swing and a miss from Frunze.
Frunze thumps Yamamoto with a low kick.
A big right from Yamamoto misses.
Yamamoto throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Yamamoto scores with a jab to the head. #T1#
Frunze swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Frunze is looking to land body kicks.
Yamamoto throws a lazy right hand but Frunze sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Frunze blocks a head kick by Yamamoto.
Frunze throws a sloppy head kick and Yamamoto moves out of range easily.
Frunze defending well as Yamamoto loads up on a big left hand.
Yamamoto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Frunze fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Yamamoto checks it well.
Yamamoto misses with a wild combination.
Frunze was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
That kick from Frunze tenderised Yamamoto's leg. Yamamoto is trying to keep his angry face on.
Yamamoto seems to have got his legs back now.
Frunze throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Yamamoto throws a head kick that misses.
Frunze misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yamamoto.
Frunze throws a jab but it's blocked by Yamamoto.
Yamamoto was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Yamamoto fails to land with a series of punches.
Kotetsu Yamamoto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Timur Frunze is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Frunze misses with a body shot.
Frunze just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromYamamoto.
Frunze misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yamamoto.
A telegraphed right hand from Frunze misses the target.
Frunze swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Frunze lands a nice looking body kick.
Frunze scores with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice defenses there by Frunze.
Frunze checks the leg kick nicely there.
Frunze loads up on a big right hand but Yamamoto slips the punch.
Yamamoto fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Frunze, right into the meat.
Yamamoto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yamamoto throws a head kick that misses.
Frunze doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Frunze throws a body shot but no joy.
Yamamoto tries a head kick but it misses.
Yamamoto scores with a body shot.
Frunze scores with a hook to the body. Yamamoto takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Frunze moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#T3#
Frunze uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yamamoto.
A head kick misses from Yamamoto.
Nice cross by Frunze.
Nice uppercut lands for Frunze. That snapped Yamamoto's head back.
Frunze moves out of range as Yamamoto strikes.
Frunze avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yamamoto jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Frunze keeps Yamamoto at a distance using the push kick.
Frunze scores with a shot to the body.
Frunze blocks a head kick by Yamamoto.
A shot to the liver by Frunze. Beautiful body shot.
Frunze fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Frunze shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Yamamoto eats them both and turns towards Frunze to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice cross by Yamamoto.
Yamamoto throws a leg kick that misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Frunze.
Frunze lands a right hook to the body.
Yamamoto will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Frunze avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T4#
Yamamoto takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Frunze is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Yamamoto rather than just go for the knockout.
Yamamoto takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Yamamoto throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Yamamoto on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Frunze cracks a nice hook into Yamamoto's ribs.
Frunze fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Yamamoto.
Frunze fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Frunze lands a body shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Frunze.
Yamamoto tries a head kick but it misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Frunze.
Frunze darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Frunze lands with a hook. Yamamoto tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Yamamoto throws the left hand but Frunze avoids the punch easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Frunze thuds his right hand into Yamamoto's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Yamamoto moves forwards but Frunze connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Frunze throws a right and a left that Yamamoto avoids nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Yamamoto. Those never looked like landing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Timur Frunze comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Frunze 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Timur Frunze!

After the big win, Timur Frunze made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Conviction and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

 

Event: AEW 31     
Date:   Sep 07, 2019
#R1#
Frunze scores with a crisp jab that stopped Amodei in his tracks.
Frunze looks to throw a body kick
and Amodei counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Amodei throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Amodei lands a jab to the head.
Amodei takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
We've been hearing reports that Amodei has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Frunze fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Frunze throws a low kick but Amodei moves out of range easily.
Amodei lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Frunze fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Amodei manages to avoid it.
Frunze throws a one two combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Amodei uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Frunze.
Amodei takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Amodei connects with a single shot there.
Frunze uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Amodei.
Frunze throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Amodei gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Good leg kick by Amodei there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Amodei's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Frunze connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Amodei scrambles back to his feet.#T1#
Frunze throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Amodei swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Frunze bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Amodei's head.
Amodei walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Amodei scores with a three punch combo!
Frunze lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Amodei at a distance.
Amodei scores with a nice strike.
Amodei avoids a punch combination nicely.
Amodei was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Amodei looks to throw the jab but Frunze is out of range.
Amodei connects with a leg kick. Frunze looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Frunze misses with a hook to the body
enabling Amodei to counter with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Amodei uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Frunze.
Amodei moves away from the strike by Frunze.
Timur Frunze is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Frunze thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Amodei if he has to take too many more of those.
Frunze darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Frunze 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.
Frunze moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Frunze connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T2#
Frunze just misses with a punch to the body.
Amodei feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Frunzes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Frunze scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Amodei throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Frunze sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Amodei walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Frunze connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Amodei momentarily.
Amodei misses with a wild combination.
Frunze ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Amodei moves away.
Frunze misses with an uppercut.
Frunze connects with a solid leg kick.
Amodei with a nice cross.
Frunze misses with a series of wild punches.
Frunze scores with a push kick.#T3#
Frunze misses with a kick to the body #TD#
and Amodei counters with a takedown into side control.
Frunze bucks up and tries to throw Amodei off but instead Amodei has got his back!#SUB#
Amodei has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Frunze has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Amodei is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #SUB#
Amodei looking for the RNC. #SUB#
Amodei tightening his grip on Frunze, looking for the choke. #SUB#
Frunze is in a bad position with Amodei working for a choke. Frunze manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Amodei has his hands on Frunze's head, controlling the position.
Frunze postures up. #SUB#
Amodei escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Frunze gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Frunze trying to stand up but can't free himself from Amodei's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Timur Frunze dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Frunze's jab looks to have found its range, popping Amodei under the eye.
Amodei moves out of range of the leg kick from Frunze.
Frunze throws a jab but it's blocked by Amodei.
Frunze takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Frunze misses with a body shot.
Frunze uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Amodei.
Frunze tried to score with a low kick but Amodei checks it.
Timur Frunze seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Frunze throws a low kick but it's checked well by Amodei.
Amodei drops down looking for a counter takedown but Frunze sprawls and moves away.
Frunze throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A shot to the liver by Frunze. Beautiful body shot.
Frunze misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frunze fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Amodei throws an overhand right that lands on Frunze's shoulder, as Frunze tries to avoid the shot.
Frunze rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Amodei moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Frunze takes one to the chin there.
Frunze with a hook.#T1#
Frunze stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Frunze tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Amodei was well out of range. Poor timing from Frunze.
Frunze checks the leg kick nicely there.
Amodei throws a leg kick that is checked
and Frunze counters with a nice leg kick.
A big right from Frunze misses.
Frunze throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Frunze lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Amodei avoids a kick to the body.
Amodei misses with a wild body shot.
Amodei scoring well with a low kick there.
Frunze shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Amodei moves away from the strike by Frunze.
Amodei appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Frunze shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
An attempted straight right counter from Amodei misses the target.
Amodei has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Frunze.
Frunze tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Amodei is able to avoid easily.
Frunze throws a body punch but Amodei moves out of range.
Amodei misses with a body kick. #T2#
Amodei moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Frunze throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD#
and Amodei counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #ES2#
Frunze makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Frunze throws a chopping leg kick but Amodei manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Amodei feinted with a counter takedown.
Frunze lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Frunze attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Amodei scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Frunze tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Frunze looks to land a body kick but Amodei moved away.
Frunze throws an overhand right that lands on Amodei's shoulder, as Amodei tries to avoid the shot.
Amodei is looking to land body kicks.
Amodei checks a leg kick nicely.
Amodei throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Frunze connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Amodei looks to score with a jab to the body but Frunze is just out of range.
Frunze throws a big counter head kick but Amodei avoids it with no problem.#T3#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Frunze 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 Amodei has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Amodei and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Amodei uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Frunze.
Frunze fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Frunze throws out a leg kick but Amodei moves out of range and Frunze only half commits.
Frunze takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Frunze slips a jab from Amodei.
Frunze lands a nice shot that snaps Amodei's head back.
Frunze misses with an attempted mid kick.
Frunze fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Amodei checks it well.
Amodei is looking for a counter combo.
Timur Frunze seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Amodei misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Frunze.
Amodei shoots in looking for a takedown but Frunze manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Amodei's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Frunze scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Frunze throws a body kick that misses.
Frunze throws a shot from downtown. Amodei moves away and avoids it.
Frunze misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Amodei.
Frunze throws the kick towards the body but Amodei avoids it.#T4#
Amodei feints and then cracks Frunze's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Frunze down.
Frunze ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Amodei moves away.
Amodei tried to counter with a leg kick but Frunze avoided it.
Frunze bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick misses from Frunze.
Frunze throws a leg kick
and Amodei counters with a straight right hand.
Amodei steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Frunze.
Amodei misses with a leg kick.
Frunze steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Frunze throws a shot to the body.
Amodei tries to land a body kick
and Frunze counters with a left to the body.
Frunze bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Amodei on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Frunze swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Amodei appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Amodei comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Frunze looks to land a right hand but Amodei moved out of range.
Amodei throws a chopping leg kick but Frunze manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Frunze misses with a shot to the body #TD#
and Amodei counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Frunze!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Timur Frunze showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Amodei avoids the body shot from Frunze.
Amodei dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Amodei swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Frunze makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Frunze has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Amodei fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Frunze manages to avoid it.
Frunze feints a jab promting Amodei to slip. Frunze then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Amodei slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Frunze on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Amodei is looking to slow Frunze down with leg kicks.
Frunze throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Frunze looks to throw the jab but Amodei is out of range.
Amodei looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Frunze uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Amodei.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frunze throws a looping overhand right but Amodei ducks down to avoid it.
A jab from Amodei misses.
Frunze slips under a jab.
Amodei showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Frunze. #T1#
Amodei ducks under a wild hook from Frunze.
Frunze throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Amodei scores with a nice head shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Frunze.
Amodei motions for Frunze to come forward. Amodei throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Frunze just misses with a punch to the body.
Amodei will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Nice shot by Frunze.
Amodei takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Frunze misses with a leg kick
and Amodei counters with a stiff right hand.
Frunze connects with a leg kick. Amodei looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Amodei's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Frunze connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Amodei scrambles back to his feet.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Amodei.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Frunze throws a jab but it's blocked by Amodei.
Amodei swings away with a body shot that misses
and Frunze counters with a lovely straight right hand!#TD#
Amodei feints and as Frunze raises his hands in defense, Amodei changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Amodei trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Giuseppe Amodei has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Timur Frunze is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Giuseppe Amodei overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Amodei trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Frunze manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Frunze trying to stand up but can't free himself from Amodei's guard.#SUB#
Amodei looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Amodei not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
Amodei looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Amodei is trying to control the position but Frunze postures up. #T3##SUB#
Amodei working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Frunze doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Frunze manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Frunze would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB#
Amodei looking for a guillotine here but Frunze defends easily. #SUB#
Amodei looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Frunze has picked Amodei up and slammed him! Amodei can't keep hold of the triangle and Frunze manages to pass to side control!#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SU2#
Frunze decides to stand back up. Frunze steps back and let's Amodei get back to his feet.
Frunze throws a head kick but Amodei moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Amodei misses the target.
Amodei chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Frunze can pounce on him.
Frunze misses with an uppercut.
Amodei avoids the head kick by Frunze.
Amodei throws a half hearted mid kick.
Frunze throws a leg kick that misses.
Frunze connects with a body shot that sends Amodei's belly button to the back.
Frunze throws a chopping leg kick but Amodei manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Frunze throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Frunze missing with a left hand there. Amodei was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Amodei lands a head shot.
Frunze avoids the head kick by Amodei.
Frunze now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Amodei throws a leg kick but Frunze checks it.
Amodei takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Timur Frunze comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Frunze winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Timur Frunze!

Timur Frunze took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Conviction for their support in the buildup to the fight.

 

Event: GAMMA#784 Rones v Shin     
Date:   Aug 10, 2019
#R1#
Pearson scoring well with a low kick there.
Pearson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Frunze has time to react.
Pearson misses with a body shot.
Pearson thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Frunze wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Frunze has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Pearson finds it's way round the side to connect with Frunze's head.
Pearson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pearson loads up on a big right hand but Frunze slips the punch.
Pearson jabs Frunze right on the nose. Frunze blinks but takes it well.
Pearson misses with a lunging right hand
and Frunze finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Pearson!
An inside leg kick from Frunze misses.
Pearson tries to clinch up.
Pearson missing with a left hand there. Frunze was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Frunze cracks Pearson with an open hand slap.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Frunze misses with a leg kick #CL2#
and Pearson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Pearson.
Pearson blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Frunze's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pearson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Frunze feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Frunze scores with a hook to the body. Pearson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Frunze throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pearson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Frunze misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pearson jabs at Frunze's body.
Johnny Pearson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Pearson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Frunze.
Pearson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Pearson looks for the body kick but Frunze saw that one coming.
Frunze throws a wild body kick that Pearson sees coming a mile off.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Frunze, right into the meat.
Frunze will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Crunch! Pearson slams his shin into Frunze's torso.
Pearson swings for the body but Frunze moves out of range.
Frunze ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pearson moves away.
Pearson tries to counter with a clinch but Frunze shakes him off and moves away.
A leg kick checked by Pearson.
Frunze is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Frunze uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pearson.
Frunze looks to land a body kick but Pearson moved away.#CL2#
Pearson clinches with his opponent.
Pearson lands a shot to the body.
Pearson blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Frunze's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Frunze swings for the body but Pearson moves out of range.
Pearson feints a counter leg kick.
Frunze lands with an overhand left.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Frunze fakes the leg kick and cracks Pearson in the body. #T2#
A head kick misses from Frunze.
Frunze throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Frunze throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Pearson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Frunze - the referee stops the clock and Pearson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Frunze. Pearson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Pearson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Frunze to counter with a crisp jab.
Frunze lands a nice looking body shot.
A jab from Frunze finds it's way through Pearson's defenses.
Nice straight punches there by Frunze. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Frunze.
The fighters circling - Pearson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It appears Frunze was looking to counter with a kick there.
Pearson avoids the body shot from Frunze.
Pearson tried to score with a low kick but Frunze checks it.
Pearson throws a hook to the side of Frunze's head but Frunze sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Frunze is looking to score with low kicks.
Pearson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Frunze under the eye.
An inside leg kick lands from Frunze.
Pearson misses with a wild body shot.
Pearson blocks a leg kick.#CL2#
Pearson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Frunze blocks an uppercut. #T3#
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Pearson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Frunze's brow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Frunze creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #ROC#
Pearson is rocked!
Pearson lands a shoulder strike.
Pearson is still on wobbly legs! Can Frunze finish him?
Frunze lands a hook to the side of the head.
Frunze makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Frunze pushes Pearson against the cage. Frunze is working some dirty boxing. Frunze pushes off with a quick right hook! Pearson goes down! Pearson tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Frunze moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Timur Frunze!
Timur Frunze made sure to mention his sponsor, Conviction in his post fight interview.

 

Event: GAMMA#780 Nicu v Kahn     
Date:   Jul 13, 2019
#R1#
Sloppy strikes from Khakhold. Those never looked like landing.
Frunze throws a series of punches but Khakhold moves out of range.
Frunze slips under a jab from Khakhold.
Khakhold uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Frunze.
Frunze digs a good body shot into Khakhold's ribs.
Frunze thumps Khakhold with a low kick.
Frunze lands a jab to the nose.
Frunze does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Frunze throws a body shot but no joy.
Frunze checks a leg kick.
Frunze takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Khakhold finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Frunze keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Frunze connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Khakhold lands a slapping body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Khakhold scores with a jab to the head.
Frunze with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Khakhold to score with a decent uppercut.
Khakhold walks into a straight right hand from Frunze.#T1#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Frunze, right into the meat.
Frunze throws a right hand that Khakhold ducks under and follows up with a left that Khakhold also avoids with ease.
Khakhold lands a nice shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Frunze.
Timur Frunze seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Khakhold bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Frunze's head backwards.
A looping hook to the body misses from Frunze. Khakhold does a little dance to reset his feet.
Frunze throws a low kick but Khakhold avoids it.
Frunze just misses with a punch to the body.
Frunze is looking to wear down Khakhold with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Khakhold throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Khakhold keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Frunze.
Nice body punch from Frunze.
A bone on bone clash there as Frunze blocks the leg kick.
Frunze throws a head kick but Khakhold moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Frunze. #T2#
Frunze misses with a low kick.
Frunze throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Khakhold on the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Frunze doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Frunze scores with a kick to the body.
Khakhold fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Frunze has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That kick from Frunze tenderised Khakhold's leg. Khakhold is trying to keep his angry face on.
Khakhold stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Khakhold lands with a shot to the body.
Khakhold swings away with a body shot that misses
and Frunze counters with a two punch combo.
Frunze lands a slapping body shot.
Khakhold misses with a straight left.
Frunze lands a front kick.
Khakhold connects with a solid leg kick.
Nice body kick there by Frunze.
Khakhold moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Frunze connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T3#
Frunze throws an overhand right that lands on Khakhold's shoulder, as Khakhold tries to avoid the shot.
Khakhold appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Khakhold moves forwards but Frunze connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Khakhold on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Some bone on bone action there as Khakhold checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Khakhold throws out a loose jab but Frunze uses good head movement to avoid it.
Frunze was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Khakhold keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Khakhold misses the jab.
Frunze lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Frunze lands a really nice looking cross but Khakhold seems unphased.
Khakhold misses with a body shot.
Khakhold keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Khakhold tries a low kick but Frunze avoids it.
Khakhold throws a leg kick but Frunze sees it coming and moves out of range.
Khakhold blocks a head kick by Frunze.
Khakhold ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Frunze, as that shot connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Frunze on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Timur Frunze is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Khakhold is looking to clinch.
Frunze fails to land with a series of punches.
Khakhold looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Frunze throws an overhand right that lands on Khakhold's shoulder, as Khakhold tries to avoid the shot.
Frunze slips a jab from Khakhold.
Khakhold throws a leg kick that misses.
Khakhold loads up on a big right hand but Frunze slips the punch.
Frunze throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Frunze throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Khakhold uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Frunze.
Khakhold misses with an uppercut. Frunze saw that one coming.
Frunze blocks a jab.
Frunze connects with a body shot that sends Khakhold's belly button to the back.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Frunze throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Khakhold throws out a powerful jab.
Frunze throws a push kick but Khakhold slaps the foot to one side.
Khakhold looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Khakhold misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Frunze.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Timur Frunze dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
A big left from Khakhold misses.
Khakhold checks a low kick from Frunze.
Khakhold throws a hook to the side of Frunze's head but Frunze sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Frunze half committed to a counter leg kick.
Frunze looks to score with a jab to the body but Khakhold is just out of range.
Khakhold throws out a powerful jab.
Crunch! Khakhold slams his shin into Frunze's torso.
Khakhold tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A decent looking cross lands there for Frunze.
Frunze throws a wild body kick that Khakhold sees coming a mile off.
Frunze misses the jab.
Frunze throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Khakhold uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Frunze.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khakhold blocks the body kick.
Frunze misses with a wild body shot.
Khakhold uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Frunze.
Khakhold changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Khakhold misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Frunze.
Khakhold lands a right hook to the body. #T1#
Khakhold wants to land a leg kick but Frunze is out of range.
Khakhold turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Frunze thows a body kick. Khakhold tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Frunze misses with a head kick.
Frunze takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Frunze lands a leg kick that knocks Khakhold off balance momentarily.
Frunze lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Frunze throws a nice outside leg kick.
Frunze throws out a leg kick but Khakhold moves out of range and Frunze only half commits.
Frunze misses with a straight left.
Frunze misses with a head kick.
Frunze slips a jab from Khakhold.
Frunze is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Khakhold can do to turn this around?
Khakhold misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Frunze.
Khakhold stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Frunze.
Frunze misses with a jab to the body #TD2#
and Khakhold counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
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!
Khakhold working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Frunze knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Khakhold on the ground.#T2#
Frunze is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Khakhold tries to roll over but Frunze keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Khakhold looking for submissions off his back.
Khakhold trying to hold on to Frunze's head to control him but Frunze postures up.
Khakhold moves into full guard.
Khakhold wants to sweep here but Frunze controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Frunze would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB2#
Khakhold working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Frunze has passed into half guard!
Khakhold wants to control but Frunze is keeping busy.
Frunze wants to stand but Khakhold has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #SUB2#
Khakhold looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Khakhold is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Khakhold looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Khakhold is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Khakhold makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Khakhold.
Khakhold has a closed guard, preventing Frunze from standing up. #SU#
Frunze decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
A solid body kick from Frunze.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Timur Frunze dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Khakhold lunges at Frunze with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Frunze's hand.
Frunze misses with a wild body shot.
Khakhold fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Frunze on the side of the head.
Khakhold throws a leg kick but Frunze sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Khakhold chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Frunze can pounce on him. #TD2#
Khakhold scores with a takedown into Frunze's guard.
Khakhold scoring with some ground and pound.
Frunze utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Khakhold missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khakhold scoring with some ground and pound.
Khakhold pushes down on Frunze's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Khakhold is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Khakhold has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Khakhold throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Khakhold seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Khakhold thows a huge punch but Frunze dodges it nicely.
Khakhold is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Khakhold wants to pass the guard but Frunze is defending well.
Khakhold thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Frunze is in trouble now - Khakhold has advanced to mount!
Khakhold sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Timur Frunze is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Khakhold looking to finish with strikes here!
Khakhold raining down shots from the mount!
Khakhold postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Frunze looks a forlorn figure.
Khakhold lands a heavy elbow.
Khakhold looking to finish Frunze with some ground and pound. This is bad for Frunze!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Khakhold working the ground and pound effectively. #ROC2#
Frunze is rocked!
Khakhold working the ground and pound effectively.
Dixie Pablo Khakhold has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Oh Frunze is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Khakhold lands a heavy elbow. #T3#
Khakhold scoring with strikes but Frunze is staying in there.
Khakhold unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Frunze wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Khakhold celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dixie Pablo Khakhold!
Dixie Pablo Khakhold thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: GAMMA#775 Jernit v Legions     
Date:   Jun 08, 2019
#R1#
Lord throws a low kick but Frunze moves out of range easily.
Frunze definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
No joy there for Lord, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Frunze was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Lord tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Frunze is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Frunze scoring well with a low kick there.
Lord wants to clinch up but Frunze keeps it at a distance.
Frunze is looking to counter punch.
Lord uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Frunze.
Frunze fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lord manages to avoid it.
Timur Frunze seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Lord rushes Frunze and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Frunze tries to throw a body punch but Lord avoids it by throwing Frunze back against the cage.
Lord lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lord lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC#
Frunze breaks the clinch.
Frunze lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lord misses with an uppercut. Frunze saw that one coming.
Frunze will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Frunze fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lord manages to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Frunze.
Lord throws out a loose jab but Frunze uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lord avoids the body shot from Frunze. #T1#
Frunze is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lord.
Frunze tries to move into range but Lord moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CUT2#
It looks like Timur Frunze has been cut.
Frunze looks to land a combination but Lord avoids it well.
Frunze lands a nice looking kick to the body. Lord takes a step back to recover.
Nice shot by Lord.
Lord connects with a right hand. Frunze shakes it off.#ROC2#
Frunze is rocked!
Frunze digs a good body shot into Lord's ribs.
Oh Frunze is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Frunze throws a body kick that misses
and Lord connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Frunze displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lord throws out the jab.
Lord swings for the body but Frunze moves out of range.
Frunze is looking to wear down Lord with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A big left from Frunze misses.
Lord scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lord cracks Frunze with a hook to the temple - Frunze is on wobbly legs here! Lord swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Frunze falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Lord wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Selfie Lord!
After winning the bout, Selfie Lord thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: GAMMA#772 Ricard v Jernit     
Date:   May 18, 2019
#R1#
Frunze throws a body shot but no joy.
Xiang Pao ducks under a wild hook from Frunze.
Xiang Pao connects with an inside leg kick.
Xiang Pao 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.
Frunze misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Xiang Pao.
Frunze avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Frunze misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Xiang Pao works the jab nicely.
Xiang Pao scores with a sloppy right hand. Frunze should have avoided that one.
Frunze has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Men Only. No Liberals ! in the buildup to the fight.
Frunze checks a low kick from Xiang Pao.
A jab from Xiang Pao misses.
Xiang Pao slips a jab from Frunze.
Xiang Pao missing with a left hand there. Frunze was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Xiang Pao throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Frunze swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Xiang Pao bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A countering left hand to the body from Xiang Pao misses.
Frunze swings for the body but Xiang Pao moves out of range.
Xiang Pao lands with a cross.
Frunze pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL2#
Xiang Pao drives through and clinches with Frunze against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Xiang Pao tries a body shot but Frunze blocks it.
Xiang Pao blocks an uppercut.
Xiang Pao gets through Frunze's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC#
Frunze escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Frunze throws a body punch but Xiang Pao moves out of range. #T1#
Frunze just misses with a punch to the body.
Xiang Pao misses with a body shot. #CL2#
Xiang Pao forces Frunze back against the cage and clinches.
Frunze fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Frunze wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Frunze doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Xiang Pao blocks a body shot from Frunze.
Frunze tries a body shot but Xiang Pao blocks it.
Xiang Pao misses with a body punch.
Frunze lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao lands with a light punch inside.
Frunze lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Xiang Pao backwards.
Xiang Pao cracks Frunze with a nice body shot.
Xiang Pao lands with a right to the head.
Xiang Pao takes a shot to the head.
Xiang Pao gets through Frunze's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Xiang Pao throws a head punch that misses.
Frunze throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Frunze tries to work over Xiang Pao's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Frunze escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Xiang Pao ducks under a wild hook from Frunze.
Xiang Pao is looking to clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#T2#
Xiang Pao tries to close the distance and clinch but Frunze swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Xiang Pao shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Xiang Pao, right into the meat.
Xiang Pao on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Frunze is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Frunze takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Xiang Pao on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Xiang Pao finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Frunze lands a head kick. Xiang Pao smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Xiang Pao avoids the head kick by Frunze.
Frunze throws a body punch but Xiang Pao moves out of range.
Xiang Pao takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Xiang Pao wants to clinch.
Frunze throws a sloppy head kick and Xiang Pao moves out of range easily.
Xiang Pao is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Frunze with a body shot.
A cross from Xiang Pao lands.
Frunze throws a sloppy head kick and Xiang Pao moves out of range easily.
Xiang Pao turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Xiang Pao fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Frunze manages to avoid it.
Frunze looks to throw the jab but Xiang Pao is out of range.
Xiang Pao only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T3#
Xiang Pao scores with a leg kick.
Frunze misses with a head kick.
Xiang Pao tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Frunze lands with a slapping head kick.
Xiang Pao dips to his left and cracks Frunze with an uppercut!
Xiang Pao uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Frunze.
Xiang Pao avoids a kick to the body.
Frunze on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Xiang Pao. Xiang Pao obviously looking to wear him down.
Frunze avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Frunze pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Xiang Pao takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Xiang Pao throws out a loose jab but Frunze uses good head movement to avoid it.
Frunze throws a quick counter head kick but Xiang Pao was just out of range.
Frunze blocks a leg kick.
Frunze chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Xiang Pao can pounce on him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Frunze tried to score with a low kick but Xiang Pao checks it.
Xiang Pao scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Xiang Pao tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jab from Xiang Pao.
Jab from Xiang Pao.
Frunze throws a leg kick but Xiang Pao moved away.#T4#
Decent striking displayed by Xiang Pao there.
Xiang Pao walks into a stiff left hand from Frunze.
Xiang Pao ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Xiang Pao tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Frunze manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Frunze stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao misses with a body punch
and Frunze counters with a stiff right hand.
Frunze throws a leg kick but Xiang Pao sees it coming and moves out of range.
Xiang Pao was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Xiang Pao takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Frunze takes one on the button.
Xiang Pao listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Xiang Pao moves out of range of the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Xiang Pao on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Xiang Pao ducks under a wild hook from Frunze.
Xiang Pao throws out a counter right but Frunze avoids it with no problem.
Frunze scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Xiang Pao doesn't seem bothered though.
Frunze misses with a body kick.
Frunze lands a leg kick that knocks Xiang Pao off balance momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Xiang Pao takes a swing at Frunze's ribcage but misses.
Frunze throws a quick counter head kick but Xiang Pao was just out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Xiang Pao looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Frunze ducks under a wild hook from Xiang Pao.
Frunze fires out a quick counter leg kick but Xiang Pao just manages to avoid it.
Xiang Pao slips under a jab from Frunze.
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 Timur Frunze will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Frunze staying out of range there.
Frunze takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Xiang Pao in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Xiang Pao throws a leg kick but Frunze sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Frunze is looking to counter punch.
Frunze looks to land a right hand but Xiang Pao moved out of range.
Frunze swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Xiang Pao takes a swing at Frunze's ribcage but misses.
Frunze tried to score with a low kick but Xiang Pao checks it.
Xiang Pao appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Xiang Pao throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Xiang Pao connects with a right hand. Frunze shakes it off.
Frunze with a nice cross.
Frunze throws a head kick but Xiang Pao moves out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Xiang Pao checks a leg kick.
Frunze throws a wild body kick that Xiang Pao sees coming a mile off.
Frunze throws a head kick but Xiang Pao moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frunze steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Frunze sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Xiang Pao throws a shot from downtown. Frunze moves away and avoids it.
Xiang Pao blocks a head kick by Frunze.
Frunze misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL2#
Xiang Pao closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Xiang Pao misses with some punches. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Frunze gets through Xiang Pao's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Xiang Pao swings wildly with an uppercut but Frunze uses good head movement to avoid it.
Xiang Pao tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Frunze's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Xiang Pao.
Frunze swings wildly with an uppercut but Xiang Pao uses good head movement to avoid it.
Frunze fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Xiang Pao misses with a hook to the ribs.
Frunze misses with a body punch.
Frunze blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Xiang Pao swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice body punch from Xiang Pao - that landed with a thud.
Xiang Pao lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Frunze backwards.
Xiang Pao misses with a hook to the ribs.
Xiang Pao tries to throw a body punch but Frunze avoids it by throwing Xiang Pao back against the cage.
Xiang Pao digs a right hand into Frunze's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Frunze's gas tank.
Frunze gets through Xiang Pao's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Frunze blocks a body shot from Xiang Pao.
Frunze working hard to break the clinch.#T2#
Xiang Pao stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC#
Frunze manages to break the clinch.
Donk. Xiang Pao catches Frunze right on the button with a cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Frunze, right into the meat.
Xiang Pao swings away with a body shot that misses
and Frunze counters with a head kick.
Xiang Pao lands a nice leg kick that just misses Frunze's sensitive parts.
Nice body punch from Frunze. #CL2#
Xiang Pao instigates a clinch.
Frunze lands a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Frunze.
Xiang Pao lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Frunze.
Xiang Pao lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao misses with a punch to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Frunze.
Frunze tries to break free but Xiang Pao pushes him back against the cage.
Frunze misses with a body punch.
Frunze throws a punch but it's blocked by Xiang Pao.
Frunze misses with some punches.
Frunze misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
A shot in the inside from Frunze.
Xiang Pao takes a shot to the head. #BC#
Frunze pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Frunze lands with a straight right. Xiang Pao didn't see that one coming.
Xiang Pao moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Frunze throws a low kick but it's checked well by Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao darts in trying to clinch
and Frunze connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Xiang Pao works the jab nicely.
Xiang Pao feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Frunze's calf.
Xiang Pao misses the shot to the body.
Xiang Pao misses with a low kick.
Frunze throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Frunze catches Xiang Pao with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Xiang Pao is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Frunze tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Frunze throws a lazy right hand but Xiang Pao sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That kick from Frunze tenderised Xiang Pao's leg. Xiang Pao is trying to keep his angry face on.
Xiang Pao ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T4#
Frunze scores with a leg kick.
Frunze looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A little jabbing left from Xiang Pao on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Frunze throws a jab when Xiang Pao was well out of range.
Xiang Pao throws a body shot but no joy.
Frunze blocks a low kick nicely.
Frunze throws a hook but Xiang Pao avoids it easily.
Xiang Pao throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Frunze sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Xiang Pao lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Xiang Pao throws the left hand but Frunze avoids the punch easily.
Good exchange - Xiang Pao coming out on top.
Frunze connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Xiang Pao's hands.
Frunze tries a low kick but Xiang Pao avoids it.
Frunze staying out of range there.
Xiang Pao fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Frunze uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Xiang Pao.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Xiang Pao finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Xiang Pao swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Frunze counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheers as Frunze lands an impressive looking overhand right. Xiang Pao doesn't seem phased though.
A left lands for Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao tries to score with a low kick but Frunze moves his leg out of the way.
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 Timur Frunze will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Xiang Pao getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Frunze scores with a head kick.
Frunze throws a sloppy head kick and Xiang Pao moves out of range easily.
Frunze moves forwards but Xiang Pao connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Frunze throws the left hand but Xiang Pao avoids the punch easily.
Xiang Pao thuds a left hand into Frunze's body.
Frunze avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Frunze thinks about countering with a head kick.
Xiang Pao chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Xiang Pao punishes Frunze's body with a nice straight punch.
A big left from Xiang Pao misses.
Xiang Pao buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #CL2#
Xiang Pao gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Xiang Pao keeps control of Frunze as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Frunze escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Frunze checks a leg kick.
Xiang Pao is looking to score with low kicks.
Timur Frunze is winning the standup battle so far.
Frunze misses with a straight right.
Frunze throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Xiang Pao sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Xiang Pao swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Xiang Pao takes a kick to the side of the head.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Frunze. Xiang Pao does a little dance to reset his feet.
Frunze takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Good leg kick by Xiang Pao there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Xiang Pao moves out of range as Frunze throws a body kick.
Xiang Pao throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Frunze takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Frunze throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Xiang Pao throws a leg kick
and Frunze counters with a nice uppercut.
Xiang Pao tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Frunze was well out of range. Poor timing from Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao misses the shot to the body.
Xiang Pao scoring well with a low kick there.
Frunze chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Xiang Pao can pounce on him.
Xiang Pao fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Frunze checks it well.
Frunze takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #CL2#
Xiang Pao takes the fight into the clinch.
Frunze tries to throw a body punch but Xiang Pao avoids it by throwing Frunze back against the cage. #BC#
Frunze manages to break the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Frunze bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bo Xiang Pao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Timur Frunze is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Frunze pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Xiang Pao feints and then cracks Frunze's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Frunze down.
Frunze misses with an uppercut.
Xiang Pao doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Frunze tries a head kick but it misses.
Xiang Pao throws a quick inside leg kick.
Xiang Pao fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Frunze manages to avoid it.
Xiang Pao fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Frunze is out of range.
Frunze scores with a kick to the body.
Frunze throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Xiang Pao sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Frunze lands a high kick!
Xiang Pao throws a body shot but no joy.
Frunze was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Frunze throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Nice defenses there by Frunze.
Good exchange - Frunze coming out on top.
No joy there for Frunze, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Xiang Pao waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Frunze.
Frunze throwing a counter right hand but Xiang Pao manages to avoid it.
Frunze throws a nice head kick!
Frunze moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Frunze is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#CL2#
Xiang Pao gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T3#
Xiang Pao throws a head punch that misses.
Frunze blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Xiang Pao tries to work over Frunze's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Xiang Pao lands an uppercut.
Xiang Pao throws a head punch that misses.
Xiang Pao tries to throw a body punch but Frunze avoids it by throwing Xiang Pao back against the cage.
Xiang Pao tries to throw a body punch but Frunze avoids it by throwing Xiang Pao back against the cage.
Frunze prevents a body shot from Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao swings wildly with an uppercut but Frunze uses good head movement to avoid it.
Xiang Pao has a couple of punches blocked by Frunze.
Frunze blocking some punches. #T4#
A head punch on the inside from Xiang Pao fails to land.
Frunze's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Frunze goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Xiang Pao tries to work over Frunze's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bo Xiang Pao seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Frunze blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Frunze blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Frunze prevents a body shot from Xiang Pao.
Frunze working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Xiang Pao lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Frunze backwards.
Frunze scores with a hook to the body.
Frunze blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Frunze misses with a shot to the kidneys.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bo Xiang Pao comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Frunze 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Timur Frunze!

An out of breath and clearly excited Timur Frunze thanked Conviction for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

 

Event: GAMMA#769 Legions v Ricard     
Date:   Apr 27, 2019
#R1##TD#
Jones drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Frunze is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've been hearing that Jones has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Frunze really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jones. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Frunze looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jones slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB#
Jones wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Frunze, who protects the arm well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Jones is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Frunze knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Jones is trying to get an arm triangle but Frunze is defending well. #T1##SUB#
Jones tries for a kimura but Frunze is defending well. #SUB#
Jones looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Frunze is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Jones wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Frunze, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Jones tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Jones wants to lay and pray for a moment but Frunze keeps working. #T3##SUB#
Jones swings around for an armbar but Frunze sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Jones's guard.
Frunze told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Jones has a closed guard, preventing Frunze from standing up.
Frunze won't allow Jones to sweep him here. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Jones working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Frunze doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Frunze manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Frunze is looking to stand up but Jones won't let him. #SUB#
Frunze avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Jones had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Frunze defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brian Jones dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Jones has a takedown stuffed.
Jones shoots in looking for a takedown. Frunze tries to sprawl out of it but Jones keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Frunze manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Frunze looks to land a left hand but Jones moved out of range nicely.
Jones appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frunze throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jones.
Jones on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Frunze dips to his left and cracks Jones with an uppercut!#T1#
Jones wants to land a leg kick but Frunze is out of range.
And Frunze responds with a good body kick, but Jones manages to step out the way in time.
Jones drops his hands momentarily and Frunze takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jones shoots in for a double leg but Frunze sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Frunze defends it nicely.
Frunze displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jones.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T2#
Jones needs to keep his hands up - Frunze had a free shot at his head there.
Jones tries to clinch up
and Frunze counters with a nice uppercut.
Jones fails with the takedown.
Jones walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T3#
Jones shoots in looking for a takedown. Frunze tries to sprawl out of it but Jones keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Frunze manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Frunze is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jones with a body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Frunze.
Jones throws a leg kick
and Frunze counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Frunze works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jones with a lazy takedown attempt
and Frunze counters with a low kick, right behind Jones 's knee.
Brian Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Frunze swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Frunze misses.
Jones shoots and misses
and Frunze connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Frunze turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jones takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Timur Frunze showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Jones's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Jones looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jones.
Frunze now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Frunze blocks a head kick by Jones.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Frunze shows good takedown defense.
Frunze counters with a body kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frunze listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Frunze takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Jones shoots in for a double leg but Frunze sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Frunze throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Frunze displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jones.
Jones goes for a double leg but Frunze avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Frunze continues to drive forward.
A left lands for Frunze.
Frunze takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Jones tries for a takedown but Frunze circles away easily
and Frunze connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Frunze is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jones.
Jones takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Frunze misses with a looping left.
Jones is looking to counter with head kicks.
Jones dives in and grabs Frunze's left leg, looking for a takedown. Frunze pushes down on Jones's head and hops out.
Frunze is looking for the big counter here.
Jones throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Frunze's waist but Frunze gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jones off to one side.
Jones goes for a double leg but Frunze avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Frunze continues to drive forward.
Frunze is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jones with a body shot.
Jones looks for a takedown but Frunze sprawls well.#T3#
Horrible takedown attempt by Jones or perhaps it was just good defense by Frunze, which made it look bad.
Frunze has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Frunze lands with a hook. Jones tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jones has his takedown stuffed
and Frunze counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Timur Frunze seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Frunze throws a jab but it's blocked by Jones. #T4#
Frunze fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jones looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Frunze lands a really nice looking cross but Jones seems unphased.
Jones darts in looking for a takedown but Frunze gets double underhooks and turns Jones into the cage.
Frunze throws a solid leg kick but Jones takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Frunze.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jones is defended easily by Frunze.

And that's the end of the fight!
Timur Frunze comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Frunze 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 26:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 26:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 26:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Timur Frunze!

A relieved looking Timur Frunze thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: CEC 649     
Date:   Mar 29, 2019
#R1#
Frunze lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Durden gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Frunze keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Frunze waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Durden.
Durden is looking to counter punch.
Frunze walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Durden checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Durden feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Frunze doesn't manage to clinch there - Durden circles away.
Durden was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Frunze fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Durden checks it well.
Durden fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Frunze manages to avoid it.
Frunze takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Frunze tries to clinch but Durden moves out of range.
Frunze moves out of range as Durden strikes.
Frunze takes one to the side of the head.
Frunze jabs at Durden's body.
Frunze is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Frunze fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Frunze looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Durden waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Frunze.
Durden ducks under a wild hook from Frunze.
Frunze throws a low kick but Durden moves out of range easily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Durden, right into the meat.
Frunze drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T1#
Frunze scores with a jab.
Durden goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A slow jab from Frunze misses its intended target.
Durden throws a jab but it's blocked by Frunze.
A clash of legs there as Frunze blocks the low kick.
Frunze steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Durden.
Durden lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Durden avoids the body shot from Frunze.
Durden on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tyler Durden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Frunze walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Frunze tries to land a front kick but Durden steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Durden uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Frunze.
Frunze moves out of range of the body kick from Durden.
A big left from Frunze misses.
Frunze slips a jab and a cross from Durden.
Frunze looks to land a left hand but Durden moved out of range nicely.
Frunze keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Durden throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Frunze sees it coming and avoids it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Frunze lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T2#
Frunze throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Durden sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Durden checks a leg kick.
Frunze steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Durden.
Frunze tries to counter by closing the distance.
Frunze slips a straight right by Durden.
Durden catches Frunze with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Frunze catches Durden with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Frunze throws a shot from downtown. Durden moves away and avoids it.
Durden tries to land a front kick but Frunze steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Frunze scores with a body shot.
Frunze is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Durden misses with an uppercut.
Frunze bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Frunze looks for the body kick but Durden saw that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Frunze. Durden does a little dance to reset his feet.
Durden lands with a hook. Frunze tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Durden pivots, looking for a leg kick but Frunze is out of range and Durden settles back down.
Durden throws a body shot but no joy.
Frunze connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T3#
Frunze keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Durden.
Frunze blocks a jab.
Frunze uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Frunze takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Durden throws a low kick, looking for Frunze's leg but Frunze calmly moves out of range.
Durden closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Durden uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Frunze.
Frunze tries to clinch up but Durden circles away and keeps his distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Durden misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Frunze. Durden does a little dance to reset his feet.
Durden throws a lazy right hand but Frunze sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Frunze moves out of range as Durden throws a body kick.
Durden misses with a hook. Frunze ducked under it nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for Durden.
Nice defenses there by Durden.
Frunze lands with an overhand left.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters circling - Frunze throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looked like Durden was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Frunze.#CL#
Durden gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T4#
Durden lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Frunze makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Frunze blocks a body shot from Durden.
Durden blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Durden fails to land.
Durden lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Frunze.
I was talking to Durden's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A hook to the body from Frunze.
Frunze tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Frunze misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Durden looking to slow down the pace here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Frunze creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Frunze lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Durden backwards.
Durden blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Frunze fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Frunze scores with a nice hook to the head.
Frunze lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Durden tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Durden presses Frunze against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Timur Frunze will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Frunze takes the fight into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Frunze fails to land.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Durden creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Durden scores with a nice short uppercut.
Durden lands with a right to the head.
Frunze working aggressively here.
Frunze misses with the head strike.
Frunze fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Frunze swings wildly with an uppercut but Durden uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Durden fails to land.
Durden stalls.
Frunze lands a body shot in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frunze tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Durden's elbow.
Frunze lands an uppercut.
Durden lands with a light punch inside.
Frunze swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Durden doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
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!
Durden throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Frunze throws a punch but it's blocked by Durden. #T1#
Frunze pushes Durden back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Durden fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Durden manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Frunze tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Durden goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Frunze tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Durden's elbow.
Durden lands a nice uppercut.
Frunze cracks Durden with a nice body shot.
Durden just leaning against Frunze, taking a breather.
Durden can't find room to land a body shot as Frunze controls the action.
Frunze misses with a hook to the ribs.
Durden blocks a body shot from Frunze.
Frunze misses with a hook to the ribs.
Frunze tries a body shot but Durden blocks it.
Durden misses with a hook from the clinch.
Frunze swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Frunze lands a body shot.
Frunze prevents a body shot from Durden.
Frunze misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2#
Durden misses with some punches.
Durden's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Durden tries to work over Frunze's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Frunze misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Frunze working aggressively here.
Frunze misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Frunze makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Durden misses with a short punch on the inside.
Durden scores with a shot to the side of Frunze's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Frunze prevents a body shot from Durden.
Frunze prevents a body shot from Durden.
Frunze lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nice body punch from Frunze.
Durden tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Frunze's elbow.
Frunze tries to work over Durden's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Frunze pushes Durden back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Frunze lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Frunze goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Frunze pushes Durden back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Frunze tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Frunze makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T3#
Durden lands a shot to the body.
Durden misses with a punch to the body.
Durden wants to stall.
Frunze lands an uppercut.
Durden can't find room to land a body shot as Frunze controls the action.
Durden blocks a body shot from Frunze.
A short right from Frunze.
Frunze fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Frunze lands a shoulder strike.
A short left from Frunze.
Frunze working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Frunze.
Frunze working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Frunze.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Frunze lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Durden or not.
Frunze lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Frunze can't find room to land a body shot as Durden controls the action.
Timur Frunze seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Frunze throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Durdens head.
Frunze blocks an uppercut.
Frunze throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T4#
Frunze lands a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Frunze scores with a nice short uppercut.
Frunze lands a nice uppercut.
Durden wants to break free but Frunze has control.
Frunze lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Durden taking a breather.
Frunze stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Frunze swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Frunze lands with a light punch inside.
Still in the clinch, Frunze scores with a nice short uppercut.
Frunze tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Frunze.
Frunze has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Frunze blocks a body shot from Durden.
Frunze digs a right hand underneath Durden's ribcage. Durden let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Durden blocking some punches.
Frunze lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Frunze working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Frunze lands a nice shot to the body.
Frunze swings wildly with an uppercut but Durden uses good head movement to avoid it.
Frunze tries to work over Durden's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Timur Frunze showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
A solid leg kick lands there for Frunze.
Durden throws a solid leg kick but Frunze takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Durden.
Durden fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Frunze checks it well.
Frunze lands with a right hand. #CL2#
Frunze has taken the fight to the clinch.
Durden misses with a punch to the body.
Frunze tries to throw a body punch but Durden avoids it by throwing Frunze back against the cage.
Frunze lands with a short punch from the clinch. #ROC2#
Durden is rocked!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Durden.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Frunze.
Oh Durden is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Frunze. #BC#
Durden breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Durden seems to have got his legs back now.
Durden misses the jab.
Durden shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Durden on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Frunze lands a slapping body shot.
Frunze with a hook.
Frunze thows a left - swing and a miss!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Durden misses the body punch
and Frunze counters with a crisp right that sends Durden to the canvas! Frunze follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Timur Frunze!
Timur Frunze seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: CEC 643     
Date:   Feb 20, 2019
#R1#
Shelby jabs Frunze to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A big left from Shelby misses.
Frunze dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shelby misses with a wild body shot.
Frunze avoids the body shot from Shelby.
Shelby misses with a hook. Frunze ducked under it nicely.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Frunze, as that shot connected.
Shelby throws a shot to the body.
Frunze has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gym Beam in the buildup to the fight.
Shelby throws a lazy right hand but Frunze sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shelby chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Frunze can pounce on him.
Frunze uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shelby.
Frunze turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Frunze slips a straight right by Shelby.
Shelby pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shelby takes one to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Frunze misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Frunze throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shelby doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T1#
Frunze throws a body kick that misses
and Shelby counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Frunze showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shelby.
Shelby swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Frunze misses with a left hand
and Shelby counters with a nice body shot.
Shelby tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Frunze just misses with a punch to the body.
Frunze takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Frunze walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Shelby checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Shelby connects with a crisp jab.
A swing and a miss from Frunze.
Shelby scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Shelby swings away with a body shot that misses
and Frunze counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shelby misses with a shot to the body
and Shelby takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shelby scores with a jab to the body.
Shelby is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Frunze rather than just go for the knockout.#T2#
Shelby checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A little jabbing left from Shelby on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Frunze lands with a kick to the ribs.
Shelby checks a leg kick.
Frunze misses with a low kick. #CL2#
Shelby rushes Frunze and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Shelby lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Shelby.
Shelby blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shelby.
A right hand to the body from Shelby.
Shelby lands with a left to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shelby. #ROC2#
Frunze is rocked!
Shelby softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Oh Frunze is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Frunze blocking some punches.
Shelby lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Frunze.
Shelby lands an uppercut.
Shelby stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Shelby lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shelby blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
A frustrated look appears on Frunze's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Shelby working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Shelby misses with the head strike.
Shelby has a couple of punches blocked by Frunze.
A nice right hand lands inside from Shelby.
Shelby has a couple of punches blocked by Frunze.
Shelby tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shelby throws a head punch that misses.
Shelby throws a punch but it's blocked by Frunze.
Shelby misses with some punches.
Shelby throws a big uppercut that drops Frunze! More strikes from Shelby and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Frunze lies dazed against the cage as Shelby celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tommy Shelby!

 

Event: CEC 638     
Date:   Jan 18, 2019
#R1#
Frunze thows a body kick. Newcastle tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Frunze lands a jab to Newcastle's midsection.
Newcastle bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Frunze's head backwards.#CUT2#
It looks like Timur Frunze has been cut.#TD2#
Frunze gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Newcastle to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Frunze keeping moving, preventing Newcastle from controlling successfully.
Newcastle passes Frunze's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Newcastle is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Frunze has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Frunze is defending against the submission attempts here by Newcastle. #SUB2#
Newcastle seems to be looking for submissions. #T1##SUB2#
Newcastle is trying to work for a kimura but Frunze is defending well. #SUB2#
Newcastle is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Frunze is just riding it out for now. Newcastle eventually gives up the hold.
Newcastle is looking to advance position but Frunze won't allow it. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Newcastle seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Frunze does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Frunze has his hands clasped together around Newcastle's back. He's all about the action.
Newcastle wants to pass the guard but Frunze is defending well.
Newcastle prevents Frunze from improving his position.
Newcastle trying to mount his opponent but Frunze defends it.
Newcastle passes the guard and advances to mount!
Frunze knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Newcastle on the ground.#T3#
Newcastle fails to take his opponent's back.
Frunze is looking to get to half guard.
Newcastle is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Frunze is in real trouble. #SUB2#
Newcastle is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Frunze has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB2#
Newcastle is looking for the choke from the back position but Frunze is controlling his hands well.
Newcastle not allowing Frunze to control his hands. #T4##SUB2#
Frunze is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Newcastle gets his way!
Newcastle wants to control the position but Frunze frees himself and scrambles - Newcastle manages to regain control in side control. #SUB2#
Newcastle is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Frunze has escaped the position, nice work there. #SU2#
Newcastle decides to stand back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Frunze walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Newcastle throws a jab when Frunze was well out of range.
Newcastle swings widly with a right hand
and Frunze counters with a nice low kick that buckles Newcastle's knee momentarily.
Newcastle misses with a hook
and Frunze counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alton Newcastle dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Timur Frunze's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Frunze thuds his shin into the meat of Newcastle's side.
Newcastle has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Frunze lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Newcastle scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Frunze doesn't seem bothered though.
Frunze fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Newcastle looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Frunze connects with a solid leg kick.
Frunze moves out of range as Newcastle strikes.
Newcastle throws a predictable looking body shot
and Frunze counters with an outside leg kick.
We've been told by Frunze's head coaches at Gym Beam that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Newcastle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Newcastle. Frunze does a little dance to reset his feet.
Newcastle moves out of range as Frunze throws a body kick.
Timur Frunze is winning the standup battle so far.
Frunze misses with a two punch combination.
Newcastle is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Frunze with a body shot.
Newcastle misses the body punch
and Frunze counters with a thumping low kick.
Newcastle looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Newcastle misses with a jab to the body
and Frunze makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Horrible takedown attempt by Newcastle or perhaps it was just good defense by Frunze, which made it look bad. #T1#
Newcastle fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Newcastle swings widly with a right hand
and Frunze counters with a stiff right hand.
A jab from Newcastle misses.
Frunze was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Frunze lands with a nice combination. Newcastle backs away looking to recover.
Timur Frunze is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Newcastle ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Frunze moves away.
Frunze is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A combination from Frunze does no damage.
Newcastle throws a shot from downtown. Frunze moves away and avoids it.
Frunze was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Newcastle misses with an uppercut
and Frunze counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Newcastle misses with an uppercut. Frunze saw that one coming.
Newcastle avoids a kick to the body.
Frunze avoids the body shot from Newcastle.
Frunze moves away from the strike by Newcastle.
Frunze cracks Newcastle with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Frunze lands a head shot.
Newcastle works Frunze's body with a nice hook.
Jab from Frunze.#T2#
Newcastle scores with a shot to the body.
Frunze avoids the body shot from Newcastle.
Frunze scores with a crisp jab that stopped Newcastle in his tracks.
Frunze with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Frunze lands a glancing blow to the side of Newcastle's head.
Frunze avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Alton Newcastle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Frunze slips a jab from Newcastle.
Frunze thinks about countering with a body kick.
Frunze scores with the left hand. Newcastle knows he should have avoided that one.
Newcastle throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Frunze counters with a head kick. That will keep Newcastle thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Newcastle throws a right hand that misses
and Frunze makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Newcastle really felt that one!
Newcastle throws a series of punches but Frunze moves out of range.
Newcastle swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Frunze counters with a nice leg kick.
Newcastle is breathing heavily.
Newcastle throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Frunze to counter with a crisp jab.
Frunze lands a really nice looking cross but Newcastle seems unphased.
Newcastle closes the distance and clinches up with Frunze, looking for a takedown. Newcastle pushes Frunze against the cage but Frunze circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#T3#
Frunze with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Newcastle takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Newcastle misses the jab.
Newcastle needs to keep his hands up - Frunze had a free shot at his head there.
Frunze throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Frunze scores with a head kick.
Frunze lands a nice hook to Newcastle's body. Newcastle takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Newcastle misses with a left hand
and Frunze counters with an inside leg kick.
Newcastle pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A punch lands to the side of Newcastle 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Frunze lands a really nice looking cross but Newcastle seems unphased.
Frunze keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Newcastle.
A little feinted left hand from Frunze on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Frunze lands with a nice body kick.
Newcastle misses with a hook.
Newcastle chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Frunze can pounce on him. #T4#
Newcastle throws the kick towards the body but Frunze avoids it.
Frunze feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Newcastles jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Newcastle gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Frunze throws a head kick that Newcastle semi-blocks.
Newcastle pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Frunze tried to counter with a leg kick but Newcastle avoided it.
Newcastle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Frunze.
A jab from Newcastle misses.
Newcastle throws a hook to the side of Frunze's head but Frunze sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Newcastle misses with a low kick.
A little feinted left hand from Frunze on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Newcastle throws a poor cross that misses
and Frunze counters with a three punch combo that has Newcastle backing up. Newcastle nods at Frunze to acknowledge the strikes.
Newcastle misses with a right hand
enabling Frunze to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Frunze uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Newcastle.
Frunze scores with a head kick.
Frunze takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Timur Frunze dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Timur Frunze's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Jab, jab by Frunze - just one landing.
Frunze throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Newcastle misses with a hook.
Frunze is looking for a counter combo.
Newcastle looks to throw the jab but Frunze is out of range.
Newcastle cracks Frunze with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Frunze dodges the punch combination from Newcastle.
Newcastle thows a left - swing and a miss!
Newcastle on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Frunze. Frunze obviously looking to wear him down.
Frunze keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Newcastle on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Newcastle's coach down at Tōshi was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Newcastle's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newcastle misses with an uppercut. Frunze saw that one coming.
It looked like Frunze was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Newcastle misses with an uppercut. Frunze saw that one coming.
Newcastle loads up on a big right hand but Frunze slips the punch.
Newcastle has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Frunze.
Frunze throws the kick towards the body but Newcastle avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Newcastle on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Newcastle misses with an uppercut
and Frunze counters with a low kick, right behind Newcastle 's knee. #T1#
A swing and a miss from Newcastle.
Frunze swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Frunze, as that shot connected.
Newcastle pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Frunze was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Frunze keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Newcastle.
Frunze connects with a high kick.
Newcastle scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Frunze doesn't seem bothered though.
Newcastle avoids the head kick by Frunze.
Newcastle now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Newcastle walks into a stiff left hand from Frunze.
Newcastle with a nice cross.#ROC2#
Frunze is rocked!
A slow jab from Frunze misses its intended target.
Frunze throws a half hearted mid kick.
Newcastle changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Frunze steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Newcastle.
Frunze ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A telegraphed right hand from Newcastle misses the target.
A head kick misses from Frunze.
Frunze bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Frunze swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Newcastle stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Frunze.
Frunze fakes the leg kick and cracks Newcastle in the body.
Frunze lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Frunze slips a straight right by Newcastle.
Frunze throwing a counter right hand but Newcastle manages to avoid it.
Frunze slips under a jab.
Newcastle throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Frunze pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Frunze lands with a nice body kick.
Frunze slips a straight right by Newcastle.
Newcastle throws the left hand but Frunze avoids the punch easily.
Frunze throws a big counter combination but Newcastle scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Newcastle avoids the head kick by Frunze.
Newcastle's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Frunze steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Newcastle.#T3#
Frunze throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Newcastle throws an off balance right hand
and Frunze counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Newcastle throws a low kick, looking for Frunze's leg but Frunze calmly moves out of range.
Newcastle throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Frunze counters with a straight right hand.
Newcastle throws an off balance right hand
and Frunze counters with a leg kick.
Newcastle throws a hook but Frunze blocks it.
A quick step to the side and Frunze tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Newcastle takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Newcastle misses with a combination
and Newcastle takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Frunze fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Newcastle looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Frunze connects with a nice looking jab.
Newcastle swings widly with a right hand
and Frunze counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Good shot there by Newcastle.
Frunze scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Newcastle takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T4#
Frunze blocks a jab.
A jab from Frunze does it's job there.
Frunze moves out of range as Newcastle strikes.
Newcastle throws a hook but Frunze avoids it easily.
Newcastle swings widly with a right hand
and Newcastle takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Newcastle takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Frunze moves out of range of the body kick from Newcastle.
Frunze throws a quick inside leg kick.
Newcastle rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Frunze counter with a right hand.
The fighters circling - Newcastle throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Newcastle throws an off balance right hand
and Frunze counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Frunze keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Newcastle.
And Frunze counters with a quick kick to the body but Newcastle blocks it.
Newcastle misses the jab.
Newcastle rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Frunze counters with a straight right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Timur Frunze showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Frunze has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Timur Frunze!

 

Event: CEC 628     
Date:   Nov 16, 2018
#R1#
Frunze misses with a kick to the body #TD2#
and Henry counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Frunze!
Henry is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Frunze will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Henry wants to lay and pray for a moment but Frunze keeps working.
Henry working away.
Henry 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 Frunze's shoulder. That is not cool.
Frunze can't do much from the bottom here.
Henry controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frunze defending against the ground and pound.
Frunze wants to control but Henry postures up.
Frunze is trying to escape the position but Henry is controlling the position.
Frunze can't do much from the bottom here. #T1#
Sloppy strikes there by Henry.
Henry slows the pace down.
Frunze can't do much from the bottom here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Henry on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Frunze misses the shot to the body.
Frunze has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gym Beam in the buildup to the fight.
John Henry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Frunze tries to sprawl but Henry drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Frunze is trying to control but can't.
Henry content to control rather than advance. #T2#
Henry thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Frunze's head.
Henry seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Henry seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Henry not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Frunze is trying to maintain the position but Henry is very close to passing his half guard.
Henry seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T3#
Henry tries to pass the half guard into mount. Frunze knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Henry perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Frunze is concentrating on defense, preventing Henry from advancing position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Frunze wants to get back to his feet.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Henry blocks the body kick.
Henry loads up on a big right hand but Frunze slips the punch.
Frunze throws a leg kick which misses Henry's front leg but catches the back leg as Henry tries to avoid it.
Frunze uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Frunze avoids the head kick by Henry.
Henry closes this distance looking for a takedown but Frunze circles away.
Frunze appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#T4#
Frunze misses with an attempted mid kick.
A little jabbing left from Henry on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Henry throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Henry rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Frunze counters with a nice low kick that buckles Henry's knee momentarily.#TD2#
Henry closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Frunze's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Henry slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Henry in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Henry trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Henry stays in close to Frunze's body and controls the position.
Frunze on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Frunze tries to get out of the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Frunze tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Henry controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Henry dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Frunze cracks the inside of Henry's front leg.
Frunze missing with a left hand there. Henry was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Frunze moves out of range as Henry strikes.
Henry looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Frunze is fending him off so far but Henry persists. Nope, Frunze circles away and we're back to standing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Henry. Frunze does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Frunze on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Frunze pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Henry connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A decent looking cross lands there for Henry.
Henry moves out of range as Frunze throws a body kick.
Henry throws an off balance right hand
and Henry takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Henry fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Frunze to the ground. Henry is now in Frunze's guard.
Henry is stalling in the full guard.
Frunze utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1#
Henry trying to control the position from guard on top but Frunze is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Henry throwing strikes from guard but Frunze blocks nicely.
Henry throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Frunze works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Henry is stalling in the full guard.
John Henry has got the better of the ground game so far.
Frunze wants to get back to his feet but Henry is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Henry sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Henry misses with a body punch
and Frunze counters with a leg kick.
Frunze throws a solid leg kick but Henry takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Frunze.
Frunze throws a looping overhand right but Henry ducks down to avoid it.
Frunze ducks under a wild hook from Henry.
Henry's corner calls for a 1-2. Henry obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Henry.
Henry throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Frunze stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Frunze defending well as Henry loads up on a big left hand.
Frunze with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Frunze scores with a crisp jab that stopped Henry in his tracks.
Frunze connects with the punch.
Frunze lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Henry at a distance. #T3#
Frunze throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Henry counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Henry is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Henry wants to take a breather but Frunze is having none of it.
Henry wants to free his trapped foot but Frunze is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Frunze is trying to control but can't.
Henry missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Frunze wants to get back to full guard.
Henry thows a huge punch but Frunze dodges it nicely.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Frunze is looking for a sweep. Henry is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T4#
Frunze manages to get to full guard.
Henry looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Henry in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Frunze avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Henry drives through with a takedown into guard.
Henry stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Frunze swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Henry slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but John Henry will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Frunze's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Frunze slips a straight right by Henry.
Frunze is looking to counter with a body kick.
Henry lands a nice looking body shot.
Frunze takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Timur Frunze is winning the standup battle so far.
Frunze takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Henry throws a sloppy head kick and Frunze moves out of range easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Frunze, as that shot connected.
Henry looks for a takedown but Frunze sprawls well.
Frunze lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frunze displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Henry throws out the jab.
Frunze thinks about countering with a body kick.
Frunze dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Henry. That did some damage!
The crowd cheers as Henry lands an impressive looking overhand right. Frunze doesn't seem phased though.
Henry avoids a kick to the body.
Henry feints the counter takedown.#T1#
Frunze slips a straight right by Henry.
Frunze on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Frunze throws a leg kick but Henry sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Henry shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Frunze sprawls well. Frunze wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Henry gets slowly back to his feet.
Henry stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Frunze.
Henry slips a straight right by Frunze.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Frunze.
Henry works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Henry swings widly with a right hand
letting Frunze counter with a right hand. #T2#
Henry throws a shot from downtown. Frunze moves away and avoids it.
A jab from Henry misses.
Frunze feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Frunze goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Henry misses with a body shot.
Henry misses with an uppercut. Frunze saw that one coming.
Frunze is looking to counter punch.
A low kick from Henry is predictable there
and Frunze counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Frunze ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Henry throws out a loose jab but Frunze uses good head movement to avoid it.
Frunze is looking for a counter combo.
Frunze throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Horrible takedown attempt by Henry or perhaps it was just good defense by Frunze, which made it look bad.
Timur Frunze has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Henry.
Frunze scores with a body shot.
Henry checks a leg kick. #T3#
Henry fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Frunze manages to avoid it.
Frunze throws a push kick but Henry slaps the foot to one side.
Frunze buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Henry lands a head shot.
Henry throws a sloppy head kick and Frunze moves out of range easily.
Henry's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Frunze tries a low kick but Henry avoids it.
Henry looks to throw the jab but Frunze is out of range.
Frunze is looking to counter punch.
Frunze moves out of range of the strikes.
Frunze is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Frunze fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Henry on the side of the head.
Henry looks to land a left hand but Frunze moved out of range nicely.
A punch combination from Frunze misses.
Henry closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Frunze on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T4#
Frunze connects with an inside leg kick.
Henry drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Henry connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Henry walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Henry shoots in and drives through. Frunze sprawls well.
Henry tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Frunze was well out of range. Poor timing from Henry.
Frunze throws an overhand right that lands on Henry's shoulder, as Henry tries to avoid the shot.
A big right from Henry misses.
Henry stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#TD2#
Henry bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Henry misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Henry slows the pace down.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Timur Frunze.
I think Henry 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... John Henry!

John Henry thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: CEC 618     
Date:   Oct 03, 2018
#R1#
Frunze keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Frunze bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Silva uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Frunze.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Silva crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Frunze - the referee stops the clock and Silva gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Frunze. Silva manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Silva rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Frunze cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Frunze throws a body shot but no joy.
Silva swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Frunze throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Silva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Frunze.
It appears Frunze was looking to counter with a kick there.
Timur Frunze seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frunze looks to land a body kick but Silva moved away.
Frunze throws a nice outside leg kick.
Silva scores with a decent looking hook.#CUT2#
It looks like Timur Frunze has been cut.#T1#
Frunze throws a leg kick which misses Silva's front leg but catches the back leg as Silva tries to avoid it.
Frunze thows a leg kick but Silva checks it #TD2#
and Silva decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Frunze's guard.#SUB2#
Silva thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Silva stays in close to Frunze's body and controls the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Frunze is on top in guard. #REVR#
Frunze looking to pass the guard.
Silva pulls Frunze in to control the position. #T2#
Frunze showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Frunze preventing the sweep.
Silva is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Silva throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Frunze controlling from the top position. #T3#
Silva has Frunze pulled in close to control his posture.
Frunze trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Frunze preventing the sweep.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Frunze turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Silva throws an off balance right hand
letting Frunze counter with a right hand. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Frunze enables Silva to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Frunze manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Frunze keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Silva throwing strikes from guard but Frunze blocks nicely.
Silva stopping the sweep attempt from Frunze.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Silva stands up over Frunze, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Frunze knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Silva on the ground.
Silva postures up and lands a big shot to Frunze's brow.
Silva postures up in Frunze's guard and throws a big left but Frunze blocks it.
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 Timur Frunze will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Timur Frunze's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Silva. Frunze does a little dance to reset his feet.
Frunze appears to be looking for a big counter.
Frunze misses with a hook. Silva ducked under it nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Silva! But no joy.
Silva looks to land a right hand but Frunze moved out of range.
Frunze lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Silva fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Frunze avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Frunze thinks about countering with a body kick.
Frunze dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Silva. That did some damage!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva throws the left hand but Frunze avoids the punch easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A jab from Frunze does it's job there.
Frunze is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Silva moves away from the strike by Frunze.
Silva has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Silva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Frunze moves away.
Timur Frunze is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Frunze ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Silva moves away.
A left lands for Silva.
Frunze pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Silva tries to counter with a clinch but Frunze shakes him off and moves away.
Frunze pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Silva drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Frunze defends it well.
Nice defenses there by Frunze.
Silva throws a body punch but Frunze moves out of range.
Frunze looks to land a right hand but Silva moved out of range.
Silva tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Frunze slips a straight right by Silva.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Silva.
Frunze throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #T2#
Nice body punch from Silva.
Frunze lands a front kick.
Frunze throws a right and a left that both miss.
Silva throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Silva getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Frunze connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Frunze thuds his shin into the meat of Silva's side.
Frunze throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Frunze takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Frunze avoids the body shot from Silva. #T3#
Silva defending well as Frunze loads up on a big left hand.
Silva throws a looping overhand right but Frunze ducks down to avoid it.
Silva misses with a right hand
and Frunze counters with a series of strikes. Silva will be more careful next time no doubt.
Silva fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Frunze looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Frunze rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Silva moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And Silva tries to counter it with a takedown but Frunze pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Silva blocks a low kick nicely.
Silva drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Frunze defends it well.
Frunze cracks Silva with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Silva throws a jab when Frunze was well out of range.
Silva lands a nice looking body shot.
Silva just misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Frunze throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Silva sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Silva sizes up Frunze with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Silva takes a swing at Frunze's ribcage but misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A solid leg kick lands there for Frunze.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Frunze 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 Silva has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Silva and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Silva on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Frunze. Frunze obviously looking to wear him down.
Frunze throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Silva avoids a kick to the body.
Frunze sets himself, and Silva steps forward looking for the clinch! Frunze avoids it this time.
Silva misses the body punch
and Frunze counters with a nice leg kick.
Silva throws an off balance right hand
and Frunze counters with an outside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Timur Frunze dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Timur Frunze's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Silva swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Frunze is looking to counter with a body kick.
Frunze will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Silva has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Frunze.
Silva misses with a straight right.
It looked like Frunze wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Frunze jabs at Silva's body.
Silva's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Silva on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Silva throws a poor cross that misses
and Frunze counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Frunze.
Frunze misses with a low kick.
Silva has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Frunze.
Silva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Frunze. #T1#
Silva takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Frunze is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Silva can do to turn this around?
Frunze is looking to land body kicks.
Frunze scores with a jab. Silva acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Frunze connects with a solid leg kick.
Silva on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Silva throws a nice looking combination but Frunze bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Frunze thows a left - swing and a miss!
Silva misses with a looping left.
Frunze swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Frunze swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Frunze connects with a leg kick. Silva looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T2#
Silva misses with a jab, cross combination.
Frunze lands a really nice looking cross but Silva seems unphased.
Frunze takes a swing at Silva's ribcage but misses.
Silva stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Frunze.
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!
Silva connects with a body shot that sends Frunze's belly button to the back.
Kron Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Silva swings away with a body shot that misses
and Frunze counters with a straight right hand.
Timur Frunze is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Frunze throws a lazy right hand but Silva sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Frunze bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Frunze throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Silva counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Frunze!
Silva working the head with strikes. #T3#
Silva lands some shots froms side control.
Frunze is working to avoid the ground and pound but Silva connects with a decent elbow.
Frunze parries the strikes from Silva easily there. Silva is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Frunze to escape.
Silva scores with punches from side control.
Silva throwing strikes but Frunze manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Silva is looking to reverse the position.
Silva stops Frunze from passing to mount.
Silva tries to improve position but can't.
Silva has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T4#
Frunze trying to control the position but Silva is working away.
Silva tries to improve position but can't.
Frunze passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Silva!
Silva sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Frunze tries to pass the half guard into mount. Silva knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Timur Frunze!

 

Event: CEC 610     
Date:   Aug 24, 2018
#R1#
Frunze lands with a right hand.
Kneecap swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Kneecap has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Kneecap throws a big shot that misses.
Frunze throwing a counter right hand but Kneecap manages to avoid it.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kneecap crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Frunze - the referee stops the clock and Kneecap gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Frunze. Kneecap manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Frunze cracks the inside of Kneecap's front leg.
Frunze connects with a single shot there.
Kneecap keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Frunze.
Kneecap throws a big shot that misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Frunze.
Frunze misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kneecap throws out a loose jab but Frunze uses good head movement to avoid it.
As Kneecap backs away, Frunze returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Pretentious Kneecap seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Frunze lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Frunze has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gym Beam in the buildup to the fight.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kneecap lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC#
Frunze pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kneecap throws a leg kick but Frunze checks it.
Frunze throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #T1#
Kneecap misses with a left hand
and Kneecap takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kneecap misses with a two punch combination.
Frunze will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Frunze showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kneecap.
Kneecap throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Frunze fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kneecap tries a head kick but it misses.
Frunze is looking to counter punch.
Kneecap misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Frunze.
Jab by Kneecap.
Kneecap throws a body kick that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Frunze on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kneecap throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Frunze quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Jab, jab by Frunze - just one landing.
Kneecap misses the jab.#T2#
Kneecap displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Frunze throws out the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kneecap. Frunze does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kneecap misses with the body kick
and Frunze counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #KD2#
Kneecap sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Frunze to the ground! Kneecap dives into full mount looking to finish!#ROC2#
Frunze is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Timur Frunze has been cut.#SUB2#
Kneecap is working for a guillotine from mount but Frunze frees his head quite easily.
Oh Frunze is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Frunze defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Kneecap.
Frunze stops Kneecap from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #SUB2#
Kneecap looking for a guillotine from mount but Frunze is having none of it.
Kneecap tries to control but Frunze wriggling away.
Frunze seems to have got his legs back now.
Frunze bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#T3#
Frunze is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kneecap is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Frunze knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kneecap on the ground.
Kneecap is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##SUB2#
Kneecap is looking for a kimura here. #T4##SUB2#
Kneecap is working for a submission of some sort.
Frunze trying to control here.
Kneecap trying to control the action but Frunze is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pretentious Kneecap dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Timur Frunze's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Kneecap lands a glancing blow to the side of Frunze's head.
Kneecap is looking to clinch.
As Kneecap backs away, Frunze returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Kneecap swinging wildly here.
Frunze throwing a counter right hand but Kneecap manages to avoid it.
Frunze connects with a leg kick. Kneecap looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Frunze keeps the fight on the outside.
Frunze throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kneecap misses with a body shot
and Frunze counters with a nice leg kick.
Kneecap misses with a jab to the body
and Frunze counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kneecap is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Frunze moves away from the strike by Kneecap.
Kneecap will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Frunze looks to land a body kick but Kneecap moved away.#T1#
Kneecap throws a sloppy head kick and Frunze moves out of range easily.
Kneecap throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kneecap catches Frunze with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Frunze fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kneecap looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kneecap checks a low kick from Frunze.
A solid leg kick lands there for Frunze.
Frunze displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kneecap throws out the jab.
Kneecap misses with a series of wild punches.
Kneecap looks to throw a body kick
and Kneecap takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kneecap throws a shot from downtown. Frunze moves away and avoids it.
Frunze slips a jab from Kneecap.
Kneecap fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Frunze manages to avoid it.
Kneecap throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Frunze.#T2#
Kneecap tries to clinch but Frunze is having none of it. #TD2#
Kneecap is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Frunze's half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Frunze is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Kneecap is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Frunze doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kneecap.
Kneecap prevents Frunze from improving his position.#SUB2#
Kneecap is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Frunze is just riding it out for now. Kneecap eventually gives up the hold. #T3#
Frunze controlling the position for now.
Frunze wants to control but Kneecap is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Kneecap seems to be working for a kimura but Frunze defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Kneecap is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Frunze is just riding it out for now. Kneecap eventually gives up the hold. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Kneecap seems to be working for a kimura but Frunze defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Kneecap maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Frunze could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Kneecap has cracked it and Frunze is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Kneecap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Pretentious Kneecap!
A relieved looking Pretentious Kneecap thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: CEC 594     
Date:   Jun 13, 2018
#R1#
Frunze moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Jackson throws a jab but it's blocked by Frunze.
Jackson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Frunze counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jackson misses with a wild body shot.
Jackson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Frunze counters with a nice uppercut.
Jackson throws a hook to the side of Frunze's head but Frunze sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Frunze ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Frunze has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Jackson throws an off balance right hand
and Frunze counters with a two punch combo.
Frunze pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jackson throws out a loose jab but Frunze uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Frunze lands with a slapping head kick.
Jackson throws a head kick but Frunze moves out of range.
Jackson misses with a double jab
and Frunze finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Jackson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jackson throws a jab but it's blocked by Frunze. #T1#
Frunze scores with a decent looking hook.
Timur Frunze is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Some wild striking there from Jackson.
Jackson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Frunze.
Frunze looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Frunze turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jackson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Frunze. That one must have hurt.
Frunze lands a front kick.
Frunze scores with a nice right hand.
Jackson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jackson. Frunze does a little dance to reset his feet.
Frunze throws a low kick but Jackson moves out of range easily.
Frunze tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Frunze counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jackson throws a right hand that Frunze ducks under and follows up with a left that Frunze also avoids with ease.
And Frunze responds with a good body kick, but Jackson manages to step out the way in time.#T2#
Frunze blocks a jab.
Jackson throws an off balance right hand
and Frunze counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Frunze looks to score with a jab to the body but Jackson is just out of range.
Frunze moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jackson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Frunze counters with a nice body shot.
Frunze slips a jab from Jackson.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Frunze throws a counter combo.
Jackson throws a lazy uppercut
and Frunze counters with a leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Frunze.
A punch combination from Jackson misses.
Jackson walks into a straight right hand from Frunze.
Jackson drops his hands momentarily and Frunze takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jackson looks to land a right hand but Frunze moved out of range.
Jackson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Frunze counters with a good, hard body kick but Jackson shrugs it off. #T3#
Frunze walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jackson throws a hook but Frunze blocks it.
Jackson misses with a body punch
and Frunze counters with a big head kick but Jackson shrugs it off.
Frunze steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
Jackson takes one to the side of the head.
Frunze lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Good standup being displayed there by Jackson as he connects with a hook.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Frunze cracks Jackson with a good jab.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Frunze cracks the inside of Jackson's front leg.
Oshan Jackson 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!
Jackson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Frunze.
Frunze displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jackson throws out the jab.
Jackson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T4#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Frunze!
Jackson misses with a combination
and Frunze counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jackson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Frunze counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jackson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Frunze counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oshan Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Frunze throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #ROC2#
Jackson is rocked!
Frunze feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Jackson collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Timur Frunze!
Oshan Jackson was interviewed post fight and said 'I tryed my best i want to thank the fans for coming out and supporting me. Ill be back and next time ill get the finish for you guys.'.

 

Event: CEC 587     
Date:   May 09, 2018
#R1#
Frunze misses the body punch
and Dillashaw Junior counters with a nice body shot.
Dillashaw Junior takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Dillashaw Junior keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Dillashaw Junior on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Frunze looks to score with a jab to the body but Dillashaw Junior is just out of range.
Dillashaw Junior misses with an uppercut. Frunze saw that one coming.
Frunze misses with a low kick.
We've been informed that Frunze 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.
Frunze pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dillashaw Junior throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Frunze takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dillashaw Junior moves out of range of the leg kick from Frunze.
Dillashaw Junior lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Frunze at a distance.
Dillashaw Junior lands a nice looking body shot.
Dillashaw Junior bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Frunze's head backwards.
Dillashaw Junior throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And Frunze responds with a good body kick, but Dillashaw Junior manages to step out the way in time.
Frunze slips a straight right by Dillashaw Junior.
Dillashaw Junior scores with a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A thudding body kick lands there by Frunze!
Frunze throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dillashaw Junior was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
Dillashaw Junior chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Frunze can pounce on him.
Dillashaw Junior avoids the head kick by Frunze.
Frunze moves out of range as Dillashaw Junior throws a body kick.
Frunze keeps the fight on the outside.
Frunze misses with a hook. Dillashaw Junior ducked under it nicely.
A jab from Dillashaw Junior misses.
Frunze pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dillashaw Junior misses with a body shot
and Dillashaw Junior takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dillashaw Junior ducks under a wild hook from Frunze.
Dillashaw Junior half committed to a counter leg kick.
Dillashaw Junior connects with a nice looking jab.
Frunze throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dillashaw Junior pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Frunze throws a lazy right hand but Dillashaw Junior sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Frunze.
Frunze ducks under a wild hook from Dillashaw Junior.
Dillashaw Junior throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Underestimated Dillashaw Junior seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Dillashaw Junior throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Frunze throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dillashaw Junior wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dillashaw Junior stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Frunze avoids the body shot from Dillashaw Junior.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dillashaw Junior, right into the meat.
Frunze blocks a head kick by Dillashaw Junior.
An inside leg kick from Dillashaw Junior misses.
Dillashaw Junior scores with a leg kick.
Frunze throws a sloppy body shot
and Dillashaw Junior counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Frunze thinking.
An inside leg kick from Dillashaw Junior misses.
Frunze swings widly with a right hand
and Dillashaw Junior counters with a nice low kick that buckles Frunze's knee momentarily.
Frunze throws a body shot but no joy.
Dillashaw Junior throws a hook to the side of Frunze's head but Frunze sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dillashaw Junior misses with a kick to the body.
Dillashaw Junior lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T3#
Frunze takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Frunze staying out of range there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Frunze! But no joy.
Dillashaw Junior takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Frunze tries a head kick but it misses.
Frunze turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Frunze throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dillashaw Junior checks a low kick from Frunze.
Dillashaw Junior loads up on a big right hand but Frunze slips the punch.
Frunze tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dillashaw Junior was well out of range. Poor timing from Frunze.
Frunze lands with an overhand left.
Dillashaw Junior takes a swing at Frunze's ribcage but misses.
Dillashaw Junior scores with a jab. Frunze acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Dillashaw Junior swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Frunze misses with a kick to the body
and Dillashaw Junior counters with a nice leg kick.
Dillashaw Junior looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dillashaw Junior connects with a body shot.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dillashaw Junior throws a head kick but Frunze moves out of range.
Frunze throws a lazy right hand but Dillashaw Junior sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Frunze with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd cheers as Dillashaw Junior lands an impressive looking overhand right. Frunze doesn't seem phased though.
Dillashaw Junior with a hook.
A big left from Dillashaw Junior misses.
Frunze scores with a jab. Dillashaw Junior acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Frunze ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dillashaw Junior does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Dillashaw Junior throws the kick towards the body but Frunze avoids it.
Dillashaw Junior misses with an uppercut. Frunze saw that one coming.
Dillashaw Junior does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Dillashaw Junior getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Frunze cracks the inside of Dillashaw Junior's front leg.
Dillashaw Junior throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Underestimated Dillashaw Junior dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Frunze has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dillashaw Junior.
Dillashaw Junior scores with a body shot.
Frunze lands with a straight right. Dillashaw Junior didn't see that one coming.
Dillashaw Junior avoids a kick to the body.
No joy there for Dillashaw Junior, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dillashaw Junior has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Frunze throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dillashaw Junior sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Frunze dodges the punch combination from Dillashaw Junior.
Nice straight punches there by Dillashaw Junior. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dillashaw Junior.
Dillashaw Junior does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frunze goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dillashaw Junior is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Frunze can do to turn this around?
Dillashaw Junior throws a big shot that misses.
Dillashaw Junior tries to clinch but Frunze moves out of range.
Frunze replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Dillashaw Junior blocks it well.
Frunze smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Frunze pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Dillashaw Junior bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Frunze's head.
Nice shot lands for Dillashaw Junior.
Frunze throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Dillashaw Junior counters with a series of strikes. Frunze will be more careful next time no doubt.
Dillashaw Junior throws an overhand right that lands on Frunze's shoulder, as Frunze tries to avoid the shot.
Dillashaw Junior looks to throw the jab but Frunze is out of range.
Frunze uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dillashaw Junior has time to react.
Frunze misses with a low kick.
Dillashaw Junior feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Dillashaw Junior takes a swing at Frunze's ribcage but misses.
Frunze throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dillashaw Junior throws a predictable looking body shot
and Frunze counters with an inside leg kick.
Frunze scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Frunze is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dillashaw Junior.
Frunze looks to land a left hand but Dillashaw Junior moved out of range nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Frunze looks to land a body kick but Dillashaw Junior moved away.
Dillashaw Junior blocks a low kick nicely.
Dillashaw Junior misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Dillashaw Junior throws a body punch but Frunze moves out of range.
Frunze misses with a few strikes there.
Frunze connects with a solid leg kick.
Frunze throws a push kick but Dillashaw Junior slaps the foot to one side.
Dillashaw Junior moves away from the strike by Frunze.
A little feinted left hand from Dillashaw Junior on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dillashaw Junior shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Dillashaw Junior punishes Frunze's body with a nice straight punch.
Frunze connects with a body shot.
Dillashaw Junior uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Frunze.
Dillashaw Junior fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Frunze manages to avoid it.
Dillashaw Junior goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dillashaw Junior. That's going to slow Frunze down.
Dillashaw Junior moves away from the strike by Frunze.
Frunze scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dillashaw Junior swings for the body but Frunze moves out of range. #T3#
Frunze jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Frunze needs to keep his hands up - Dillashaw Junior had a free shot at his head there.
Frunze stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dillashaw Junior.
Dillashaw Junior goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Frunze misses with a straight left.
Dillashaw Junior lands a nice leg kick that just misses Frunze's sensitive parts.
Dillashaw Junior connects with a solid leg kick.
Frunze throws a leg kick
and Dillashaw Junior counters with a low kick, right behind Frunze 's knee.
Frunze throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Dillashaw Junior throws a wild body kick that Frunze sees coming a mile off.
Dillashaw Junior connects with a body shot that sends Frunze's belly button to the back.
Dillashaw Junior throws a big shot that misses.
Dillashaw Junior walks into a stiff left hand from Frunze.
Dillashaw Junior throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dillashaw Junior misses with a low kick. #T4#
Dillashaw Junior takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A lazy body kick from Dillashaw Junior
and Frunze counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Dillashaw Junior connects with a single shot there.
Frunze thows a leg kick but Dillashaw Junior checks it
and Dillashaw Junior cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dillashaw Junior throws a poor cross that misses
and Frunze counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Dillashaw Junior lands a nice looking body shot.
Dillashaw Junior looks to score with a jab to the body but Frunze is just out of range.
A big right from Frunze misses.
Dillashaw Junior thinks about countering with a head kick.
Frunze fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dillashaw Junior checks it well.
Dillashaw Junior lands with a good body shot.
Frunze tries to land a front kick but Dillashaw Junior steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dillashaw Junior throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Dillashaw Junior fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Frunze manages to avoid it.
Frunze dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dillashaw Junior throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
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 Underestimated Dillashaw Junior will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Frunze fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dillashaw Junior is out of range.
Frunze pushes Dillashaw Junior away with a front kick.
Dillashaw Junior drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Dillashaw Junior throws a leg kick that is checked
and Frunze cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Frunze walks into a left hand.
Dillashaw Junior ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dillashaw Junior goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Frunze looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Frunze uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dillashaw Junior.
Frunze takes one to the chin there.
Dillashaw Junior lands with a slapping head kick.
Dillashaw Junior misses with a right hand
and Frunze counters with a straight right hand.
Dillashaw Junior misses with a body shot
and Frunze counters with a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dillashaw Junior swings widly with a right hand
and Frunze counters with an inside leg kick.
Dillashaw Junior pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dillashaw Junior pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Dillashaw Junior cracks Frunze with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dillashaw Junior connects with a solid leg kick.
Frunze checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nice straight punches there by Frunze. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Frunze.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Frunze.
Dillashaw Junior throws a push kick but Frunze slaps the foot to one side.
Frunze misses with a low kick.
Frunze looks to score with a jab to the body but Dillashaw Junior is just out of range.
Frunze's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Frunze on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Frunze catches Dillashaw Junior with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Dillashaw Junior throws a leg kick
and Frunze counters with a nice uppercut.
Dillashaw Junior lands a glancing blow to the side of Frunze's head.
Frunze cracks the inside of Dillashaw Junior's front leg.
Frunze throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Dillashaw Junior counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dillashaw Junior needs to keep his hands up - Frunze had a free shot at his head there.#T2#
Frunze digs a good body shot into Dillashaw Junior's ribs.
Dillashaw Junior lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Dillashaw Junior pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dillashaw Junior throws a predictable looking body shot
and Frunze counters with a straight right hand.
A head kick misses from Frunze.
Dillashaw Junior misses with a hook
and Frunze counters with a slapping leg kick.
Dillashaw Junior keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #CL#
Dillashaw Junior moves into range and clinches up with Frunze.#BC2#
Frunze escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dillashaw Junior cracks the inside of Frunze's front leg.
Dillashaw Junior takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Dillashaw Junior misses with an uppercut. Frunze saw that one coming.
Dillashaw Junior will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Frunze moves away from the strike by Dillashaw Junior.
Frunze staying out of range there.
Dillashaw Junior tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T3#
Dillashaw Junior throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Frunze throws a hook but Dillashaw Junior avoids it easily.
Underestimated Dillashaw Junior is winning the standup battle so far.
Frunze checks a leg kick nicely.
Dillashaw Junior misses with a looping left.
Dillashaw Junior gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dillashaw Junior takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Frunze tries a head kick but it misses.
Dillashaw Junior quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Underestimated Dillashaw Junior is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Frunze moves out of range of the strikes.
Frunze replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Dillashaw Junior blocks it well.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dillashaw Junior, as that shot connected.
Frunze on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dillashaw Junior, as that shot connected.
Dillashaw Junior lands a nice leg kick that just misses Frunze's sensitive parts.
Frunze looks to throw the jab but Dillashaw Junior is out of range.
Dillashaw Junior swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Frunze unleashes a big counter combination but Dillashaw Junior bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T4#
Frunze misses with a kick to the body.
Dillashaw Junior connects with a right hand. Frunze shakes it off.
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!
Dillashaw Junior throws a sloppy head kick and Frunze moves out of range easily.
Good leg kick by Frunze there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Dillashaw Junior slips under a jab from Frunze.
Frunze lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dillashaw Junior at a distance.
Frunze tries a low kick but Dillashaw Junior avoids it.
Dillashaw Junior has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dillashaw Junior there as he acknowledges the shot.
Frunze motions for Dillashaw Junior to come forward. Frunze throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Frunze takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dillashaw Junior connects with an inside leg kick.
Frunze gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Dillashaw Junior counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dillashaw Junior ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Frunze moves away.
Timur Frunze has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A low kick from Dillashaw Junior misses
and Frunze counters with a series of strikes. Dillashaw Junior will be more careful next time no doubt.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Timur Frunze.
Well Dillashaw Junior has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Underestimated Dillashaw Junior!

Our winner, Underestimated Dillashaw Junior, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: SFC31 - TBC     
Date:   Feb 03, 2018
#R1#
Frunze looks to land a body kick but Orud moved away.
Despite the aggression on Orud's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Orud throws an overhand right that lands on Frunze's shoulder, as Frunze tries to avoid the shot.
Orud tries to clinch up but Frunze circles away and keeps his distance.
Orud just misses with a punch to the body.
Frunze tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Orud was well out of range. Poor timing from Frunze.
Frunze has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Orud.
Orud moves out of range of the leg kick from Frunze.
We've been informed that Orud 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.
Orud misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Frunze.
Orud throws a low kick, looking for Frunze's leg but Frunze calmly moves out of range.
Orud scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Orud throws a hook but Frunze avoids it easily.
Frunze throws a big counter combination but Orud scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Frunze looking to land some kicks to the body here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frunze lands a glancing blow to the side of Orud's head.
Orud misses with a straight left.
Kim Orud seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Orud throws a low kick but Frunze avoids it.
A lazy left from Frunze finds it's target.
Orud tries to score a power double leg takedown but Frunze sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Orud somewhat.
Frunze throwing a counter right hand but Orud manages to avoid it.#T1#
Frunze scores with a jab to the body.
Frunze misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Orud ducks under a wild hook from Frunze.
Frunze has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gym Beam in the buildup to the fight.
Orud throws a nice looking combination but Frunze bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Frunze jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Frunze tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Orud fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Frunze is out of range.
Orud walks forward, straight into a front kick from Frunze.
Orud gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Orud scoring well with a low kick there.
Orud lands a really nice looking cross but Frunze seems unphased.
Timur Frunze is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Frunze throws a leg kick which misses Orud's front leg but catches the back leg as Orud tries to avoid it.
Orud moves out of range of the body kick from Frunze.
Orud connects with a nice looking jab. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Frunze lands with a thumping leg kick.
Orud scores with the left hand. Frunze knows he should have avoided that one.
Orud tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Orud tries a head kick but it misses.
Frunze drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Orud cracks Frunze with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Orud connects with a right hand. Frunze shakes it off.
Frunze misses with a kick to the body.
Frunze throws a nice outside leg kick.
Good work by Orud as he checks the leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Orud checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Orud keeps Frunze at a distance using the push kick.
Orud throws a leg kick which misses Frunze's front leg but catches the back leg as Frunze tries to avoid it.
Frunze circles away from the clinch attempt.
Orud lands the left hand.
Orud takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T3#
Frunze feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Oruds jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Orud keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Frunze lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Orud fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Orud throws a low kick but it's checked well by Frunze.
Nice defenses there by Orud.
Orud lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Frunze.
Orud takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Orud throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Orud goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Frunze throws a jab but it's blocked by Orud.
Orud tries to land a front kick but Frunze steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#CL2#
Orud gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Orud fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Frunze blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Frunze misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Orud lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Orud - that landed with a thud.
Orud struggles to land a body shot inside as Frunze controls his hands.
Orud has a couple of punches blocked by Frunze.
Orud tries to throw a body punch but Frunze avoids it by throwing Orud back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Frunze.
Orud working aggressively here.
Orud tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Frunze is trying to pull guard but Orud has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Frunze breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Frunze misses with an uppercut. Orud saw that one coming.
Frunze fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Orud slips under a jab.
Orud throws a low kick but it's checked well by Frunze.
A shot to the body from Orud misses
letting Frunze counter with a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Frunze throws a leg kick which misses Orud's front leg but catches the back leg as Orud tries to avoid it.
Orud lands a head kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kim Orud dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Frunze digs a good hook to Orud's body.
Orud throws a hook to the side of Frunze's head but Frunze sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Orud misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A jab from Orud misses.
A quick step to the side and Frunze tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Orud lands with a hook. Frunze tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Frunze just misses with a punch to the body.
Donk. Orud catches Frunze right on the button with a cross.
A solid body kick from Frunze.
Orud moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Orud throws a jab when Frunze was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frunze misses with a looping right.
Orud throws a leg kick but Frunze sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Orud takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Orud avoids the body shot from Frunze.
Frunze takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Frunze looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
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!
Frunze misses with a hook.
Kim Orud seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Orud moves to clinch but Frunze breaks away
and Frunze counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Frunze pushes Orud away with a front kick.
Frunze takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Frunze gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Orud.
Frunze has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Orud.
Orud misses with a series of wild punches.
Orud connects with a right hand. Frunze shakes it off.
Frunze misses with a body shot.
Frunze throws a hook to the side of Orud's head but Orud sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
As Frunze backs off Orud throws a huge counter combo but Frunze manages to avoid it all.
Frunze tries to bum rush Orud with a series of wild strikes but Orud uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Frunze throws a chopping leg kick but Orud manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Orud misses with a kick to the body
and Frunze counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Frunze stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T2#
Frunze tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Orud is able to avoid easily.
Orud tried to score with a low kick but Frunze checks it.
Orud with a jab.
Frunze fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Orud.
Orud blocks the body kick.
Orud misses the shot to the body.
Frunze scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Orud tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Frunze paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Frunze throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Orud on the side of the head.
Frunze misses with a hook
and Orud counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
An inside leg kick lands from Orud.
Orud looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Frunze is fending him off so far but Orud persists. Nope, Frunze circles away and we're back to standing.
Orud throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Orud misses with a head kick.
Frunze loads up on a big right hand but Orud slips the punch.#T3#
Orud throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Frunze misses with a kick to the body.
Frunze throws a hook but Orud avoids it easily.
Frunze lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Orud moves out of range as Frunze throws a body kick.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Frunze moves out of range of the strikes.
Orud goes for a double leg but Frunze avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Frunze continues to drive forward.
Frunze misses with an uppercut.
Orud drops his hands momentarily and Frunze takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Frunze misses with a hook. Orud ducked under it nicely.
Orud throws a sloppy head kick and Frunze moves out of range easily.
Orud throws a body kick that misses
and Frunze counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Frunze throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Frunze lands with a thumping leg kick.
Frunze displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head kick misses from Frunze. #T4##TD2#
Orud gets a double leg takedown into Frunze's guard.
Orud trying to control the position from guard on top but Frunze is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Frunze working a defensive guard here.
Orud pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Frunze is keeping the position for now.
Orud wants to control from the top but Frunze keeps moving.
Orud tries to free his leg and advance position but Frunze is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Timur Frunze dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Orud throws a poor cross that misses
and Frunze makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Orud 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 Frunze has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Frunze and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Orud misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Orud has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Orud there as he acknowledges the shot.
Orud misses with a hook
and Frunze counters with a body kick.
Frunze pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Frunze throws a shot from downtown. Orud moves away and avoids it.
Orud throws out a loose jab but Frunze uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head kick by Orud misses
letting Frunze counter with a right hand.
Orud swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frunze slips a straight right by Orud.
Frunze thinks about countering with a head kick.
Frunze works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Horrible takedown attempt by Orud or perhaps it was just good defense by Frunze, which made it look bad.
Orud's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Orud throws out a loose jab but Frunze uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1##TD2#
Orud decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Orud trying to control the action but Frunze is working from the bottom.
Orud might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Frunze haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Orud performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Orud is thwarting Frunze's attempts to control the position.#T2#
Orud not doing much here.
Frunze trying to hold on to Orud's head to control him but Orud postures up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Frunze swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Orud throws the left hand but Frunze avoids the punch easily.
Orud takes one to the side of the head.
Frunze lands a head kick. Orud smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Frunze loads up on a big right hand but Orud slips the punch.
Orud is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Frunze throws a wild body kick that Orud sees coming a mile off.
Orud throws out a counter right but Frunze avoids it with no problem.
Orud takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie. #T3#
Orud scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#CL2#
Orud gets a clinch.
Frunze scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Orud fails to land.
Orud misses with a hook to the ribs.
Frunze has had enough of the clinch but Orud keeps him there for the moment.
Orud goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Orud lands with a right to the head.
Nice body punch from Frunze.
Orud lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Frunze backwards.
A body shot lands from Orud.
Orud has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Frunze.#BC#
Frunze escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Orud wants to land a leg kick but Frunze is out of range.
Frunze lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Frunze, right into the meat.
A slapping body kick lands there for Orud.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Frunze drops his hands momentarily and Orud takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Frunze lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Orud at a distance.
Orud throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Orud misses with a hook
and Frunze counters with a solid body kick.
Frunze misses with a hook.
Frunze chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Frunze uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Orud.
Frunze works Orud's body with a nice hook.
Frunze tries to land a leg kick but Orud saw it coming and moves away.
Orud ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Frunze moves away.
Frunze waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Orud.
Frunze tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Frunze throws a looping overhand right but Orud ducks down to avoid it.
Orud jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Orud defending well as Frunze loads up on a big left hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Timur Frunze showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Frunze 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Timur Frunze!

 

Event: SFC28 - Pendragon vs Yol     
Date:   Jan 13, 2018
#R1#
Frunze jabs Soares right on the nose. Soares blinks but takes it well.
Soares misses with a takedown attempt - Frunze sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Frunze on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Soares moves out of range of the body kick.
Frunze misses with a straight left.
Soares lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Soares moves out of range of the body kick.
Frunze pushes Soares away with a front kick.
Soares misses with a double jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soares takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Soares drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Frunze defends it well.
Soares takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Frunze lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T1#
Soares misses with a hook
and Soares takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Soares is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Frunze Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Soares is out cold, face down on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Timur Frunze!

 

Event: SFC27 - TBC     
Date:   Dec 31, 2017
#R1#
Tural walks into a jab.
Frunze lands an overhand right.
A jab from Tural misses.
It appears Frunze was looking to counter with a kick there.
Tural lands a two punch combo.
Abi Tural seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tural throws a hook to the side of Frunze's head but Frunze sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Frunze scores with a kick to the body.
Frunze seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Frunze pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Frunze misses with a jab to the body
and Tural counters with a left and a right that stings Frunze. #ROC2#
Frunze is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Timur Frunze has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Frunze throws a sloppy head kick and Tural moves out of range easily.
Tural doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Frunze tries to land a body kick
and Tural counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Oh Frunze is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Frunze looks for the body kick but Tural saw that one coming.
Tural avoids a kick to the body.
Tural misses with a straight right.
Frunze works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The fighters circling - Tural throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Frunze on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Frunze.
Tural cracks Frunze with a hook to the temple - Frunze is on wobbly legs here! Tural swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Frunze falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Tural wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Abi Tural!
Abi Tural is the new featherweight champion!
A victorious Abi Tural thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: SFC23 - Pichushkin vs Sandow     
Date:   Nov 18, 2017
#R1#
Garcia avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Frunze loads up on a big right hand but Garcia slips the punch.
Frunze dodges the punch combination from Garcia.
Frunze feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Garcia's calf.
Frunze plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Tony Garcia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garcia takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A thudding body kick lands there by Frunze!
Garcia on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Frunze loads up on a big right hand but Garcia slips the punch.
Garcia will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Frunze lands a nice looking body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Frunze connects with an inside leg kick.
Garcia looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Garcia misses with a low kick as Frunze jumps back.#T1#
Frunze scores with a kick to the body.
Frunze scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Garcia doesn't seem bothered though.
Garcia avoids a punch combination nicely.
Frunze cracks Garcia with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Timur Frunze is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Garcia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Frunze manages to avoid it.
Frunze thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Garcia if he has to take too many more of those.
Garcia misses with a takedown attempt - Frunze sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Garcia looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Garcia is trying hard to land a takedown here. Frunze sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Garcia looks winded!
A chopping leg kick lands by Frunze.
Some wild striking there from Garcia.
Garcia on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Frunze. Frunze obviously looking to wear him down. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!#KD#
Frunze sends Garcia crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Frunze is motioning to the referee to let Garcia up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#
Garcia is rocked!
Frunze pounces like a tiger and cracks Garcia with a vicious hook! Garcia is down but not out! Frunze follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Timur Frunze!
Timur Frunze retains his featherweight title!

 

Event: SFC20 - Pichushkin v Pendragon     
Date:   Oct 14, 2017
#R1#
Good shot there by Hines.
Hines moves out of range as Frunze throws a body kick.
Frunze dips to his left and cracks Hines with an uppercut!
Frunze fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Frunze misses with the body kick
and Hines counters with a straight right hand.
Hines pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Frunze.
Frunze waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hines.
Hines displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Frunze throws out the jab.
Frunze throws a jab but it's blocked by Hines.
Frunze lets loose with a powerful body kick. Hines will feel that in the morning.
Timur Frunze seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Frunze throws a head kick that Hines semi-blocks.
Frunze seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Frunze slips a jab from Hines.
Frunze bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Frunze throws a lazy body kick
and Hines counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Frunze thinking. #T1#
Hines closes this distance looking for a takedown but Frunze circles away.
Hines moves out of range as Frunze throws a body kick.
Frunze swings for the body but Hines moves out of range.
A big right from Frunze misses.
Frunze avoids the body shot from Hines.
A telegraphed right hand from Frunze misses the target.
Hines lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Frunze misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hines.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hines! But no joy.
Frunze slips under a jab.
Frunze throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hines fails with a takedown attempt.#T2#
Frunze buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hines misses with a looping left.
Frunze walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hines checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Some bone on bone action there as Hines checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hines walks forward, straight into a front kick from Frunze.
Frunze lands a nice shot to the body.
Frunze throws a push kick but Hines slaps the foot to one side.
Frunze lands with a nice body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hines with a nice cross.
Good leg kick by Frunze there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Frunze throws a push kick but Hines slaps the foot to one side.
Hines lands an overhand right.#T3#
Hines moves out of range of the body kick from Frunze.
Hines misses with a takedown attempt
and Frunze counters with a big head kick but Hines shrugs it off.
Timur Frunze has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of L Manning Hines.
Frunze stuns Hines with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Frunze throws an overhand right that lands on Hines's shoulder, as Hines tries to avoid the shot.
A little jabbing left from Hines on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Frunze stuffs the takedown.
Frunze throws a big counter combination but Hines scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Frunze misses the jab.
Frunze throws a shot from downtown. Hines moves away and avoids it.
Hines swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Frunze sizes up Hines with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #ROC#
Hines is rocked!
Hines drops his hands momentarily. Frunze doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Hines staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Hines doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Timur Frunze!
Timur Frunze retains his featherweight title!

 

Event: SFC 16 - Bowman vs Chainz     
Date:   Aug 19, 2017
#R1#
Garcia falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Frunze to counter with a crisp jab.
Garcia throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Garcia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Frunze.
Frunze throws a quick inside leg kick.
Garcia looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Frunze motions for Garcia to come forward. Frunze throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tony Garcia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Frunze fails to land with a series of punches.
Garcia misses with an attempted mid kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Frunze.
Frunze feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Garcia's calf.
Frunze finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nice shot lands for Frunze.
Frunze lands a head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Frunze swinging wildly here.
Frunze has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gym Beam in the buildup to the fight.
Garcia throws a right hand that Frunze ducks under and follows up with a left that Frunze also avoids with ease.#T1#
Frunze throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Garcia.#ROC#
Garcia is rocked!
Garcia moves out of range of the leg kick from Frunze.
Garcia is still on wobbly legs! Can Frunze finish him?
Frunze swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Garcia lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Garcia seems to have recovered his senses.
Garcia walks into a jab.
Garcia takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Frunze keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Garcia.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Frunze.
Garcia is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A punch combination from Garcia misses.
Garcia blocks a low kick nicely.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Garcia has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Garcia throws a head kick that misses.
Frunze fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Frunze throws a nice looking combination but Garcia bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Garcia tries to bum rush Frunze with a series of wild strikes but Frunze uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Frunze connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garcia stuns Frunze with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Garcia throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Frunze dips to his left and cracks Garcia with an uppercut!#T2#
Crunch! Frunze slams his shin into Garcia's torso.
Frunze cracks a nice hook into Garcia's ribs.
Frunze throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Frunze misses with a body kick.
Garcia shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Frunze as he avoids it easily.
Garcia steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Frunze.
Garcia checks a leg kick.
Garcia looks for the body kick but Frunze saw that one coming.
Garcia scores with a nice strike.
A leg kick checked by Garcia.
Garcia on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Frunze. Frunze obviously looking to wear him down.
Garcia throws a right hand that Frunze ducks under and follows up with a left that Frunze also avoids with ease.
Garcia looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Timur Frunze has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Garcia.
Nice uppercut there from Frunze.
Garcia misses with a low kick. #T3#
Frunze paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Garcia tried to score with a low kick but Frunze checks it.
Garcia throws a leg kick but Frunze sees it coming and moves out of range.
Frunze throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Garcia takes one to the side of the head.
Frunze scores with a kick to the body.
Frunze throws a front kick that sends Garcia stumbling back into the cage.
Frunze scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Garcia misses with a double jab
and Frunze finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Garcia looks winded!
Garcia throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Frunze.
Frunze connects with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Frunze scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Garcia looks up at the clock. Bad move! Frunze lands a right hand from hell, dropping Garcia. Frunze pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Timur Frunze!
Timur Frunze retains his featherweight title!

 

Event: SFC13 - Yol vs Hong     
Date:   Jul 08, 2017
#R1#
A swing and a miss from Poulsen.
Poulsen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Poulsen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Frunze counters with a big head kick but Poulsen shrugs it off.
Frunze slips a straight right by Poulsen.
Poulsen misses with a right hand
and Frunze counters with a left to the body.
Frunze looks to score with a jab to the body but Poulsen is just out of range.
Vang Poulsen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Poulsen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Frunze defending well as Poulsen loads up on a big left hand.
Poulsen misses with an uppercut.
A punch combination from Poulsen misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frunze thows a body kick. Poulsen tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Nice defenses there by Frunze.
Frunze appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Poulsen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Frunze sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Frunze throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#T1#
Poulsen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Frunze manages to avoid it.
Good standup being displayed there by Poulsen as he connects with a hook.
Poulsen is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Frunze's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Frunze swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Poulsen.
A slapping body kick lands there for Frunze.
Poulsen misses the body punch
and Frunze counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Poulsen throws a sloppy body shot
and Frunze counters with a good, hard body kick but Poulsen shrugs it off.
Frunze scores with a jab. Poulsen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Poulsen looks to throw the jab but Frunze is out of range.
Frunze lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Poulsen connects with a single shot there.
Frunze misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Frunze slips under a jab.
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!
Frunze throws a leg kick but Poulsen checks it.
Poulsen lands a nice looking body shot. #T2#
Poulsen throws a hook to the side of Frunze's head but Frunze sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Poulsen misses with a right hand
and Frunze counters with an inside leg kick.
Poulsen misses with a hook to the body
and Frunze counters with a nice kick to the body.
Frunze needs to keep his hands up - Poulsen had a free shot at his head there.
Poulsen misses with a wild body shot.
Poulsen throws a body punch but Frunze moves out of range.
Poulsen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Frunze looks for the body kick but Poulsen saw that one coming.
Poulsen misses with a straight right.
And Frunze responds with a good body kick, but Poulsen manages to step out the way in time.
Poulsen throws a looping overhand right but Frunze ducks down to avoid it.
Frunze appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Poulsen throws a poor cross that misses
and Frunze counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Frunze swings widly with a right hand
enabling Poulsen to counter with a crisp jab.
Poulsen lands a nice shot to the body.
Frunze throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #T3#
Poulsen throws a sloppy body shot
and Frunze counters with a good low kick that Poulsen was not able to check.
Frunze connects with an inside leg kick.
A jab from Poulsen finds it's way through Frunze's defenses.
Frunze has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Frunze throws a head kick that misses
and Poulsen counters with a stiff right hand.
Poulsen throws a combination that misses
and Frunze connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Frunze throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Poulsen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Poulsen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Poulsen misses with a lunging right hand
and Frunze counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Frunze swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Poulsen counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Poulsen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Frunze counters with a head kick. That will keep Poulsen thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Frunze will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T4#
Frunze waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Poulsen.
Frunze has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Frunze lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Frunze misses with a few strikes there.
Poulsen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Frunze was well out of range. Poor timing from Poulsen.
Poulsen misses with a body shot
and Frunze counters with a straight right hand.
Frunze moves out of range as Poulsen strikes.
Poulsen misses with a shot to the body
and Poulsen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Poulsen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Frunze at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Frunze, right into the meat.
Frunze throws out a leg kick but Poulsen moves out of range and Frunze only half commits.
Frunze misses with a straight left.
Poulsen was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Timur Frunze dominated that round.
That's time! Poulsen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Poulsen misses with a hook
and Frunze cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Poulsen throws a series of punches but Frunze moves out of range.
Poulsen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Frunze.
Frunze uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Poulsen.
Poulsen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Poulsen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Frunze counters with a straight right hand.
Poulsen on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Poulsen throws a lazy right hand but Frunze sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poulsen takes a swing at Frunze's ribcage but misses.
Frunze lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Poulsen takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Poulsen might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Frunze takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T1#
Frunze pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Poulsen missing with a left hand there. Frunze was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Frunze! But no joy.
Poulsen misses with a straight right.
Frunze throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A big left from Frunze misses.
Poulsen misses with a shot to the body
and Frunze cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Poulsen throws a body shot but no joy.
A slow jab from Poulsen misses its intended target.
Poulsen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Frunze. Frunze obviously looking to wear him down.
Poulsen throws a nice looking combination but Frunze bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Poulsen swings away with a body shot that misses
and Frunze connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Poulsen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Frunze's hands.#T2#
Frunze throws out a loose jab but Poulsen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Poulsen lands a jab to the nose.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A swing and a miss from Poulsen.
Frunze let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Frunze drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Poulsen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Frunze takes a swing at Poulsen's ribcage but misses.
Frunze connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Frunze lands with a kick to the temple. Poulsen shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Poulsen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Poulsen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Frunze was well out of range. Poor timing from Poulsen.
Poulsen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Poulsen will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Poulsen swings for the body but Frunze moves out of range.
Poulsen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Frunze was well out of range. Poor timing from Poulsen.#T3#
Frunze throws a nice outside leg kick.
Poulsen lands the left hand.
Frunze waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Poulsen.
Frunze looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A decent looking cross lands there for Poulsen.
Timur Frunze seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Poulsen takes one to the chin there.
Frunze lands with a thumping leg kick.
Poulsen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Poulsen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Frunze finds it's way round the side to connect with Poulsen's head.
Poulsen throws a right hand that misses
enabling Frunze to counter with a crisp jab.
Poulsen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Frunze connects with an inside leg kick.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Poulsen throws a lazy right hand but Frunze sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Frunze looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Frunze takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Frunze walks into a stiff left hand from Poulsen.
Frunze thows a left - swing and a miss!
Poulsen misses with a right hand
and Frunze counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Poulsen misses with an uppercut. Frunze saw that one coming.
Poulsen catches Frunze with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Poulsen throws a hook but Frunze blocks it.
Nice defenses there by Frunze.
Frunze now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Poulsen lands with an overhand left.
Poulsen misses the jab.
Poulsen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Timur Frunze will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Poulsen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Frunze finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Poulsen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Crunch! Frunze slams his shin into Poulsen's torso.
Poulsen throws a body shot but no joy.
Danga de danga de dang - Frunze scores with a four punch combination!
Poulsen misses with a right hand
and Frunze counters with a body kick that stops Poulsen in his tracks momentarily.
Frunze throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Frunze connects with a solid leg kick.
Frunze closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Poulsen out cold! Poulsen corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Timur Frunze!
Timur Frunze is the new featherweight champion!

 

Event: SFC11 - Bowman vs Risley     
Date:   Jun 17, 2017
#R1#
Vasla on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Vasla swings away with a body shot that misses
and Frunze counters with a left and a right that stings Vasla.
Vasla shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Frunze as he avoids it easily.
Frunze follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Frunze fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Vasla looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Frunze thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Vasla if he has to take too many more of those.
Frunze's jab looks to have found its range, popping Vasla under the eye.
Vasile Vasla seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crunch! Frunze slams his shin into Vasla's torso.
Frunze lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! Vasla goes down and covers up as Frunze starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Timur Frunze!

 

Event: SFC9 - Dubois vs Bowman     
Date:   May 20, 2017
#R1#
Frunze throws a big shot that misses.
And Czarzsa tries to counter it with a takedown but Frunze pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Good leg kick by Frunze there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That kick from Frunze tenderised Czarzsa's leg. Czarzsa is trying to keep his angry face on.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Frunze.
Frunze throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Frunze misses with a double jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frunze throws a sloppy head kick and Czarzsa moves out of range easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Czarzsa misses the target.
Frunze misses with a hook #TD2#
and Czarzsa counters with a single leg into guard. Frunze didn't expect that. #T1#
Czarzsa trying to control but Frunze is working from the bottom.
Frunze pulls Czarzsa in close to prevent any damage.
Frunze keeping moving, preventing Czarzsa from controlling successfully.
Frunze pulls Czarzsa in to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Czarzsa is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Czarzsa preventing the sweep. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Frunze lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Frunze misses with a straight right.
Czarzsa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Frunze misses with the body kick#TD2#
and Czarzsa counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Czarzsa.
Czarzsa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Frunze swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Czarzsa wants to control from the top but Frunze keeps moving.
Czarzsa is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T3#
Frunze wants to sweep here but Czarzsa controlling him for the moment.
Czarzsa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Frunze swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Frunze working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Czarzsa.
Czarzsa tries to free his leg and advance position but Frunze is retaining full guard.
Czarzsa won't allow Frunze to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#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.
Frunze scores with a leg kick.
That kick from Frunze tenderised Czarzsa's leg. Czarzsa is trying to keep his angry face on.
A combination from Frunze does no damage.
We've been informed that Czarzsa has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Frunze throws a half hearted mid kick.
Czarzsa drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Frunze defends it well.
Czarzsa on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Frunze is looking to land body kicks.
Czarzsa drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Frunze defends it well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Donk. Frunze catches Czarzsa right on the button with a cross.
Frunze misses with a kick to the body #TD2#
and Czarzsa counters with a nice double leg into side control. Frunze won't be happy with that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Timur Frunze dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Czarzsa misses with a low kick.
Frunze throws a quick counter kick to the body but Czarzsa avoids it.
Frunze connects with a leg kick. Czarzsa looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Frunze moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Frunze is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Czarzsa can do to turn this around?
Frunze explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A combination from Czarzsa does no damage.
Frunze scores with a nice head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slapping body kick lands there for Frunze.
Both fighters circling a little - Frunze finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #T1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Frunze.
A slapping leg kick lands for Frunze.
Frunze pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A slapping leg kick lands for Frunze.
Frunze throws a quick inside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Frunze there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Frunze connects with a solid leg kick.
Frunze scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T2#
Czarzsa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Frunze counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Czarzsa misses with a body shot.
Frunze looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A nice combination there by Frunze.
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!
Frunze pounces like a tiger and cracks Czarzsa with a vicious hook! Czarzsa is down but not out! Frunze follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Timur Frunze!

 

Event: SFC6 - Collins vs Roberts     
Date:   Apr 29, 2017
#R1#
A slow jab from Defensor Iii misses its intended target.
Defensor Iii takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Frunze scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Defensor Iii throws a series of punches but Frunze moves out of range.
Frunze lands a head kick. Defensor Iii smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Nice straight punches there by Frunze. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Frunze.
Frunze throws a nice outside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Frunze there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Defensor Iii avoids the head kick by Frunze.
Frunze plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Defensor Iii walks straight into a right hand from Frunze - that's dropped him! Frunze jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Defensor Iii from any more punishment! Defensor Iii complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Timur Frunze!

 

Event: SFC3 - Saturdy Night Slaughter     
Date:   Apr 01, 2017
#R1#
Frunze throws a quick inside leg kick.
Frunze cracks Hodges with a good jab.#CUT2#
It looks like Frank Hodges has been cut.
Frunze defending well as Hodges loads up on a big left hand.
Frunze blocks a jab.
Hodges throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Frunze counters with a nice body kick.
Hodges misses with a head kick.
We've been told by Hodges's head coaches at Train Right! that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hodges tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Frunze throws a front kick that sends Hodges stumbling back into the cage.
Hodges stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Frunze.
Hodges takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Frunze scores with a spinning back kick!
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!
Frunze connects with a solid leg kick.
Hodges misses with a hook to the body
and Frunze counters with a series of strikes. Hodges will be more careful next time no doubt.
Frunze moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Frunze, right into the meat.
Hodges throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Frunze counters with a series of strikes. Hodges will be more careful next time no doubt. #ROC2#
Hodges is rocked!#T1#
Hodges fails with the takedown
and Frunze scores with a counter punch that sends Hodges to the canvas! Frunze smells blood - he's punishing Hodges with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Hodges has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Timur Frunze!

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Nov 12, 2016
#R1#
Frunze lands a nice looking body kick.
Frunze throws an ugly left hook that misses #CL#
and Python counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Python. #TD#
Python manages to pull guard.
Python has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB#
Python looking for a guillotine here but Frunze defends easily.
Python pulls Frunze in close to his closed guard and prevents Frunze from doing any damage or advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Python has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Frunze should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Python has tightened it up now! Frunze should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Monty Python!

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Nov 10, 2016
#R1#
A lazy body kick from Frunze #TD2#
and Python counters with a takedown into side control.
Python creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Frunze sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Frunze knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Python on the ground.
Python landing strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Python scores with a couple of short elbows.
Python throws an elbow but Frunze slips to the side and avoids it well.
Python in side control, throwing shots but Frunze defends.
Python working away.
Python throws an elbow but Frunze slips to the side and avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Python is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Frunze is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Python has an Americana. Frunze didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Python is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Python hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Monty Python!

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Sep 11, 2016
#R1#
Frunze misses the jab.
Frunze avoids the body shot from Williams.
Frunze lands a leg kick that knocks Williams off balance momentarily.
Williams takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Frunze moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Frunze dips to his left and cracks Williams with an uppercut!
Frunze lands with a thumping leg kick.
Williams throws a poor cross that misses
and Frunze counters with a nice kick to the body.
Williams slips under a jab.
Frunze lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Frunze misses the target.
Frunze goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Williams instigates a clinch.
Williams works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Frunze is looking to break free of the clinch but Williams has double underhooks.
Williams scores with a nice hook to the head.
Williams lands a body punch.
Williams throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Frunze looks winded!#T1#
A short body shot lands from Williams as the two fighters clinch.
Williams working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Williams lands a nice uppercut.
Williams lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Williams.
Williams digs a right hand into Frunze's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Frunze's gas tank.
Williams digs a right hand underneath Frunze's ribcage. Frunze let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Williams pushes Frunze back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Williams lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #ROC#
Frunze is rocked!
A right hook to the body lands for Williams.
Frunze is still on wobbly legs! Can Williams finish him?
Williams lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Frunze working aggressively here.
Williams makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#CUT#
It looks like Timur Frunze has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Williams throws a big uppercut that drops Frunze! More strikes from Williams and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Frunze lies dazed against the cage as Williams celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brandon Williams!

 

 
 
 
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