Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: AKF FN | Jovanovic vs. Taz
Date: Oct 28, 2022

#R1#
Schultz chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Darko can pounce on him.
Darko on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Schultz moves into range and connects with a jab.
Schultz throws a low kick but Darko moves out of range easily.
Darko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Schultz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Schultz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Schultz moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Darko ducks right into an uppercut from Schultz.
Schultz and Darko are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Schultz throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Darko into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Schultz knows it - he's on the ropes flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Dutch Schultz!
Dutch Schultz seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: AKF FN | Matwala vs. Kovingten
Date: Sep 23, 2022

#R1#
Darko misses with an uppercut.
Munson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Munson misses with a combination
and Darko makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Munson cracks Darko with a right hand to the side of the head.
Munson looks to land a left hand but Darko moved out of range nicely.
Darko flicks out a counter leg kick but Munson steps away.
Munson misses with a double jab.
Munson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Munson looks to land a combination but Darko avoids it well.
Munson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Darko.
Robert Munson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A solid leg kick lands there for Darko.
Munson throws a combination. Darko tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sloppy strikes from Munson. Those never looked like landing.
Munson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
We've been hearing reports that Munson has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Munson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Munson misses with the combination. #T1#
Munson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Darko counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Munson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #CL2#
and Darko moves into the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#BC#
Munson breaks the clinch.
Darko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2#
Darko tries to clinch but Munson moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Munson.
Munson throws a right and a left that Darko avoids nicely.
Munson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Darko counters with a body kick.
Munson misses the jab.
Munson tries to bum rush Darko with a series of wild strikes but Darko uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Munson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Darko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Munson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Munson looks to land a combination but Darko avoids it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Munson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Darko connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Munson scrambles back to his feet.
Munson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Darko throws out a counter right but Munson avoids it with no problem.
Munson throws a combination. Darko tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Munson misses with a double jab
and Darko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Robert Munson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Munson throws a poor cross that misses
and Munson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
Darko instigates a clinch. #BC#
Munson breaks the clinch.
Munson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Munson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Darko counters with a nice body kick.
Munson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Darko circles away quickly and effectively.
Munson tries to bum rush Darko with a series of wild strikes but Darko uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Munson swinging wildly here.
It seemed like Darko was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Munson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Munson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Darko counters with a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Munson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Darko to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#It looks like Robert Munson has been cut.#T1#
Munson misses with a lunging right hand
and Darko counters with a straight right hand that connects right on the button, dropping Munson face first to the canvas! He's out! He's out cold! No need for a count here - this fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vlad Darko!
Vlad Darko gave a mention to Conviction in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: AKF FN | Upchurch vs. Chamba
Date: Aug 12, 2022

#R1#
Darko connects with a right hand. Southanouvong shakes it off.
Southanouvong misses with a jab to the body
and Southanouvong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Darko slips a jab and a cross from Southanouvong.
Darko throwing a counter right hand but Southanouvong manages to avoid it.
Darko takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Darko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Southanouvong throws out a loose jab but Darko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Darko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Southanouvong throws out the jab.
Darko swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Darko needs to keep his hands up - Southanouvong had a free shot at his head there.
Southanouvong lands a jab to the head.
Darko connects with a looping right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Darko throws a solid leg kick but Southanouvong takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Darko.
Southanouvong tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Darko throws the left hand but Southanouvong avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Southanouvong misses with a straight left.
Darko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Southanouvong sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Southanouvong misses with a straight left.
It looked like Darko wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Darko moves into range and connects with a jab.
Southanouvong lands with a right hand.
Darko loads up on a big right hand but Southanouvong slips the punch.
Southanouvong looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Southanouvong throws a predictable looking body shot
and Darko counters with a leg kick.
Southanouvong lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Southanouvong looks to throw the jab but Darko is out of range.
Darko appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Southanouvong bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Darko's head.
Southanouvong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Darko was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Southanouvong fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T2#
Southanouvong looks to throw the jab but Darko is out of range.
Darko swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Southanouvong misses with a hook.
Darko swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Donk. Southanouvong catches Darko right on the button with a cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Southanouvong. Darko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Darko misses with a head kick.
Darko takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A big left from Southanouvong misses.
Darko goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Southanouvong throws a hook but Darko avoids it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Darko misses its target.#CL2#
Southanouvong forces Darko back against the ropes and clinches.
Darko blocks an uppercut.
Southanouvong gets through Darko's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chanthaphone Southanouvong dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Southanouvong moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A swing and a miss from Southanouvong.
Darko throwing a counter right hand but Southanouvong manages to avoid it.
Southanouvong throws a predictable looking body shot
and Darko counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Southanouvong thinking.
Southanouvong throws a lazy uppercut
and Darko counters with a slapping leg kick.
Southanouvong cracks Darko with a right hand to the side of the head.
Southanouvong throws a shot from downtown. Darko moves away and avoids it.
Darko throwing a counter right hand but Southanouvong manages to avoid it.
Southanouvong connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Darko's hands.
Southanouvong takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Southanouvong misses with a left hand
and Darko counters with a two punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Southanouvong fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Darko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Darko looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T1#
Darko throws a hook to the side of Southanouvong's head but Southanouvong sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Southanouvong ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Southanouvong swings for the body but Darko moves out of range.
Southanouvong darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CL2#
Southanouvong has Darko up against the ropes in a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Southanouvong.
Southanouvong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Southanouvong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Southanouvong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Southanouvong working aggressively here.
Southanouvong is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Darko blocks an uppercut. #T2#
Darko is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Southanouvong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Southanouvong swings wildly with an uppercut but Darko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Darko trying to control the position but instead, Southanouvong has worked for underhooks and has pushed Darko into the ropes.
Southanouvong misses with a punch on the inside.
Southanouvong misses with a punch on the inside.
Darko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Southanouvong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chanthaphone Southanouvong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Darko's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Southanouvong loads up on a big right hand but Darko slips the punch.
Vlad Darko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chanthaphone Southanouvong seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Darko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chanthaphone Southanouvong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Southanouvong swings widly with a right hand
and Darko counters with a straight right hand.
Southanouvong tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Southanouvong misses with an uppercut. Darko saw that one coming.
A big right from Darko misses.
Southanouvong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #KD#
Darko catches his opponent with a big hook that sends him to the canvas! Southanouvong stumbles back to his feet but will the referee allow it to continue? Southanouvong walks forwards and this one will be allowed to continue! Come on!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Southanouvong connects with a good right hand that stumbles Darko. Darko circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Southanouvong throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Southanouvong lunges at Darko with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Darko's hand.
Darko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Darko connects with a quick right hand that sends Southanouvong tumbling backwards onto the canvas! As his head bounces into the ropes, it doesn't look good for him beating the count! 3,4,5,6,7 and he's up! No, he's back down again! This one is all over - the referee has called off the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Vlad Darko!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Vlad Darko made sure he mentioned Conviction, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: AKF FN | Dimitrov vs. Quick
Date: Jul 15, 2022

#R1#
Montgomery thuds his right hand into Darko's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Montgomery throws a body punch but Darko moves out of range.
Darko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Montgomery.
Darko moves out of range of the body kick from Montgomery.
Darko throws out a counter right but Montgomery avoids it with no problem.
Montgomery lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Montgomery looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Darko blocks a jab.
Darko unleashes a big counter combination but Montgomery bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Montgomery connects with a good right hand that stumbles Darko. Darko circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Montgomery connects with a right hand. Darko shakes it off.
Darko throws a head kick that misses.
Montgomery tries to clinch
and Montgomery takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Montgomery swings widly with a right hand
and Darko makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Montgomery really felt that one!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Montgomery tries to clinch
and Darko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Montgomery throws a shot to the body.
Darko checks the leg kick nicely there. #T1#
Darko keeps the fight on the outside.
Montgomery wants to clinch
and Darko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A jab from Darko does it's job there.
Barion Montgomery is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Montgomery closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Montgomery misses with a short punch on the inside.
Montgomery misses with a punch on the inside.
Darko's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Montgomery being controlled against the ropes.
Darko takes a knee right on the jaw! #T2#
Montgomery tries to work over Darko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Montgomery throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Montgomery with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Montgomery scores a nice knee to the body.
Montgomery tries to land a knee to the head but Darko blocks with his arms.
Montgomery looking to throw knees to the head but Darko is blocking nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Montgomery swings wildly with an uppercut but Darko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Montgomery throws a head punch that misses.
Montgomery lands a good knee to the midsection. Darko won't want to take too many of those.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Barion Montgomery dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Montgomery misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Darko appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Montgomery throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Montgomery tries to clinch up but Darko circles away and keeps his distance.
Darko gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Barion Montgomery is winning the standup battle so far.
Montgomery fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Darko manages to avoid it.
Darko looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Montgomery just misses with a punch to the body.
Darko shapes to counter with a head kick.
Montgomery changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Montgomery avoids the body shot from Darko.
Montgomery takes a swing at Darko's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darko throws a leg kick
and Montgomery counters with a one-two to the body.
Montgomery misses with a hook to the body
and Darko counters with a stiff right hand. #CL#
Montgomery closes the distance and clinches. #T1#
Darko blocking some punches.
Darko stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Montgomery misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Darko leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Montgomery with a knee to the head.
Montgomery crunches a lovely knee into Darko's ribcage.
Montgomery doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Montgomery misses with a body punch.
Montgomery misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Montgomery scores with a knee to the head.
Montgomery is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The referee calls for Darko to work.
Darko wants to stall.
Darko prevents a body shot from Montgomery.
Montgomery misses with a punch on the inside.
Montgomery tries to throw a body punch but Darko avoids it by throwing Montgomery back against the ropes.
Montgomery with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Montgomery trying to stall but Darko improves his position.
Darko's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Barion Montgomery dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
A jab lands there for Montgomery.
Vlad Darko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Montgomery tries to clinch there but Darko circles away.
Darko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Montgomery.
Montgomery tries a low kick but Darko avoids it.
Darko tries a quick counter leg kick but Montgomery is wise to it.
Montgomery looks to land a combination but Darko avoids it well.
Darko swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A low kick from Montgomery misses
and Darko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Montgomery with a nice cross.
Montgomery tries to close the distance and clinch but Darko swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montgomery lets loose with a powerful body kick. Darko will feel that in the morning.
Darko circles away from the clinch attempt
and Darko makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T1#
Montgomery lands the left hand.
Montgomery misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Darko counters with a stiff right hand.
Montgomery throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Montgomery misses with a double jab.
Darko takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice body punch from Montgomery.
Montgomery tries to clinch
and Darko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Montgomery throws a right and a left that Darko avoids nicely.
Darko looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Darko circles away from the clinch attempt.
Montgomery tries to clinch but Darko moves away
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Darko fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Montgomery.
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!
Montgomery throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2#
Montgomery lands a nice leg kick that just misses Darko's sensitive parts.
Montgomery misses the jab.
Montgomery misses with a shot to the body
and Darko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Montgomery lands a nice shot to the body.
Darko lands a nice hook to Montgomery's body. Montgomery takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Montgomery tries to close the distance and clinch up but Darko swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Darko looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Good leg kick by Montgomery.
Darko tries to score with a low kick but Montgomery moves his leg out of the way.
A cross from Darko lands.
Darko defending well as Montgomery loads up on a big left hand.
Montgomery is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Darko can do to turn this around?
Montgomery scores with a nice head shot.

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 Barion Montgomery.
Well Montgomery 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Barion Montgomery!
Our winner, Barion Montgomery, 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: AKF FN | Sandoval vs. Kim
Date: Jul 08, 2022

#R1#
Darko is looking to land body kicks.#KD2#
Darko drops a shoulder and throws a biiiig uppercut that drops Da Killa onto his butt! Da Killa pops straight back to his feet to convince the referee that he's OK to continue.#CUT2#It looks like OJ Da Killa has been cut.
Da Killa tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Da Killa tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Darko counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC2#Da Killa is rocked!
Da Killa glances at the clock... BAM! Darko nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Da Killa crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Da Killa is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vlad Darko!
An out of breath and clearly excited Vlad Darko thanked Conviction for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: C101: Panda vs. Harrison
Date: Jun 04, 2022

#R1#
Darko on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CL#
Bronco clinches up against the cage.
Bronco fails to pull guard.
A hook to the body from Bronco.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Darko.
Bronco tries to work over Darko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bronco doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bronco tries a body shot but Darko blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bronco.
Darko is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Bronco throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darko stalling the fight. #TD#
Bronco jumps guard. #SUB#
Bronco is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Darko slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1#
Bronco pulls Darko in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Bronco looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Darko has picked Bronco up and slammed him! Bronco can't keep hold of the triangle and Darko manages to pass to side control!
Bronco is not content to let Darko control the position.
Bronco tries to bench press Darko off him but Darko keeps the position. #SUB2#
Darko looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Darko wants to control but Bronco is keeping him busy. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Darko is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bronco is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Bronco is trying to get back to half guard.
Bronco is working hard here to advance position.
Check out the look on Darko's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Bronco is trying to control Darko's posture but Darko avoids it. #SUB2#
Darko looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T3#
Darko trying to control the action but Bronco is working from the bottom.
Bronco gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Darko is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bronco sees it coming and defends easily.
Darko seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Bronco is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bronco keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Darko frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Darko wants to control the pace but Bronco is squirming around nicely.
Bronco tries to hold on but Darko postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bronco is wriggling around trying to escape.
Darko wants to take his opponent's back but instead Bronco manages to regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Darko is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bronco sees it coming and defends easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Johnny Bronco will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
A lazy left from Bronco finds it's target.
Bronco connects with a body shot.
Bronco fails with a takedown attempt.
Bronco misses with a body shot.
A little jabbing left from Darko on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bronco tries to close the distance and clinch but Darko swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Darko moves into range and clinches up with Bronco.
Bronco tries to work over Darko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darko prevents a body shot from Bronco.
Bronco lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Darko or not.
Bronco lands a nice uppercut.
Darko's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T1#
Bronco tries to work over Darko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Darko looking to stall. #TD#
Bronco manages to pull guard.
Darko wants to control from the top but Bronco keeps moving.
Bronco has control of Darko's left arm, preventing Darko from doing any damage.
Darko advances position into side control!
Bronco is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Darko can do to turn this around?
Bronco tries to buck Darko off but Darko is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Darko lands some shots froms side control.
Darko trying to control the action but Bronco is working from the bottom.
Bronco is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Bronco wants to control but Darko postures up.
Darko trying to control the action but Bronco is working from the bottom.
Bronco wants to control but Darko postures up.
Darko trying to control the position but Bronco is working away.
Bronco is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T3#
Bronco manages to get to full guard.
Bronco has Darko pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB#
Bronco looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Darko trying to control the position from guard on top but Bronco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Darko looking to sit in guard and control but Bronco gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Darko being controlled here, momentarily.
Darko wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
Bronco stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Darko swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Darko controls Bronco momentarily but Bronco frees himself.
Darko working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bronco. #SUB2#
Darko looking for a guillotine here but Bronco defends easily.
Darko looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bronco is one step ahead there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bronco landing with the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Bronco dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Bronco throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bronco looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Darko misses.
Darko connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bronco swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bronco tries to clinch
and Darko counters with a nice uppercut.
Darko misses with a looping right.
Johnny Bronco 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.
Bronco uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Darko.
Darko connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bronco momentarily.
Bronco throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Darko to counter with a crisp jab.
Bronco is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Darko. #T1#
Bronco connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Darko misses with a leg kick.
Darko moves out of range of the strikes.
Bronco darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #TD#
Bronco throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Darko was covering up waiting for the punch and Bronco finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Darko has Bronco pulled in close to control his posture.
Bronco slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Darko looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bronco is one step ahead there.
Darko seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Vlad Darko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Bronco loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bronco scoring with some ground and pound.
Johnny Bronco overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Darko keeping moving, preventing Bronco from controlling successfully.
Darko pulls Bronco in close to his closed guard and prevents Bronco from doing any damage or advancing position.
Darko keeping moving, preventing Bronco from controlling successfully.
Bronco scoring with some ground and pound. #T3#
Darko pulls Bronco in close to prevent any damage.
Darko keeping moving, preventing Bronco from controlling successfully.
Bronco is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Bronco throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Darko works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bronco postures up in Darko's guard and throws a big left but Darko blocks it.
Bronco engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bronco throws a jab but it's blocked by Darko.
It seemed like Darko was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Darko.
Good exchange - Bronco coming out on top.
Darko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bronco. #T4#
Bronco lands with a hook. Darko tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Darko's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bronco connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Darko scrambles back to his feet.
Johnny Bronco is winning the standup battle so far.
Bronco throws a lazy uppercut
and Darko counters with a nice uppercut.
Bronco misses with a lunging right hand #CL2#
and Darko moves into the clinch.
Bronco struggles to land a body shot inside as Darko controls his hands.
Darko is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Bronco blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Darko misses with some punches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bronco misses with a body punch. #TD#
Bronco jumps into guard, dragging Darko to the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bronco working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Darko.
Bronco is pulling down on Darko's head to control his posture.

And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Bronco showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bronco 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Bronco!
A relieved looking Johnny Bronco 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: C97: Kahn vs. Karelin
Date: May 07, 2022

#R1#
Asakura connects with a crisp jab.
A slow jab from Darko misses its intended target.
A low kick from Darko misses
and Darko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Asakura has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Black Swans in the buildup to the fight.
Darko slips under a jab.
Darko on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Darko circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Darko to counter with a crisp jab.
Tyson Asakura 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.
Nice body kick from Darko.
Asakura misses with a left hand
enabling Darko to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#It looks like Tyson Asakura has been cut.#CL2#
Darko closes the distance and pushes Asakura back into the cage.
Darko slowing the pace effectively.#T1#
Darko is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Darko stalling in the clinch.
Asakura letting Darko take a breather here.#BC#
Asakura escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #TD#
Asakura shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SU#
Asakura decides to return to a standing position. #CL#
Asakura darts in and clinches Darko up against the cage.
Darko is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Darko blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Asakura throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Asakura's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Asakura wants to clinch up but Darko keeps it at a distance.
Asakura throws a looping overhand right but Darko ducks down to avoid it.
Asakura lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nice takedown defense from Darko. No joy for Asakura on that attempt.
Darko swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The crowd cheers as Asakura lands an impressive looking overhand right. Darko doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Darko throws a lazy uppercut
and Asakura counters with a straight right hand.
Darko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Darko throws a leg kick that misses. #T3#
Darko misses with a hook.
Donk. Darko catches Asakura right on the button with a cross.
Asakura cracks Darko with a good jab.
Asakura throws a lazy uppercut
and Darko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Asakura throws a jab but it's blocked by Darko.
Asakura throws a lazy right hand but Darko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Darko flicks out a counter leg kick but Asakura steps away.
Asakura moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Darko takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Asakura throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Darko counter with a right hand. #T4#
Darko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Asakura.
Asakura dips to his left and cracks Darko with an uppercut!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Asakura misses with a hook
and Darko counters with an inside leg kick.
Asakura pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Darko looks to land a right hand but Asakura moved out of range.
Darko moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A punch combination from Asakura misses.
Darko keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Darko with the counter takedown but Asakura avoids it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Asakura looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tyson Asakura dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tyson Asakura's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Nice body punch from Darko.
Darko takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Asakura thows a left - swing and a miss!
Asakura is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Darko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Asakura.
Darko feints a counter leg kick.
Darko takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Darko throws a hook to the side of Asakura's head but Asakura sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Asakura throws a big counter combination but Darko scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Asakura scores with a crisp jab that stopped Darko in his tracks.
Asakura is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Darko can do to turn this around?
Darko tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Asakura manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Darko needs to keep his hands up - Asakura had a free shot at his head there.
Asakura throws a right and a left that Darko avoids nicely.
Asakura rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Darko counters with a stiff right hand.
Asakura throws a poor cross that misses
and Darko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Darko feints and then cracks Asakura's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Asakura down.
Darko lands a leg kick that knocks Asakura off balance momentarily.#TD#
Asakura scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Darko is looking to reverse the position.
Asakura working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Asakura trying to control the action but Darko is working from the bottom.
Asakura is really struggling to control Darko but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T2#
The strikes coming from Asakura are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Asakura tries to advance to mount but Darko denies him.
Darko struggling a bit here.
Darko gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
Darko looking for submissions off his back.
Asakura throwing shots but Darko is blocking nicely. #T3#
Asakura trying to control the action but Darko is working from the bottom.
Darko trying to control here.
Darko tries to roll over but Asakura keeps him under control.
Darko has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Asakura is working away from the top position though.
Darko tries to roll over but Asakura keeps him under control.
Asakura not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Asakura is thwarting Darko's attempts to control the position.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Darko regains full guard. Nicely done.
Asakura stays in close to Darko's body and controls the position.
Darko controls Asakura momentarily but Asakura frees himself. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Asakura fails in his attempt to clinch.
Darko throws a poor cross that misses
and Asakura counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Asakura blocks a head kick by Darko.
Darko takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tyson Asakura dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tyson Asakura's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Asakura closes the distance and pushes Darko back into the cage.
Asakura working aggressively here.
Asakura misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Darko. #BC#
Asakura manages to break the clinch.
Darko slips under a jab from Asakura.
Darko is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Asakura with a body shot.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Asakura misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Asakura breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Darko catches Asakura with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Asakura darts in trying to clinch
and Darko counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #T1#
Asakura misses with a double jab.
It seemed like Darko was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Darko circles away from the clinch attempt
and Darko counters with a straight right hand.
Good shot there by Darko.
Darko looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Asakura lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Asakura shoots in for a takedown but Darko shows good takedown defense.
Vlad Darko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Darko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Asakura.
Darko now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Asakura rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Darko counters with a nice uppercut.
Asakura bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Darko's head backwards.#CL#
Asakura closes the distance and pushes Darko back into the cage.
Darko working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Asakura breaks from the clinch.
Asakura digs a good body shot into Darko's ribs.
Darko thows a leg kick but Asakura checks it
letting Asakura counter with a right hand.
Darko walks into a straight right hand from Asakura.
Darko scores with a jab.#T3#
Darko defending well as Asakura loads up on a big left hand.
Asakura backing away here, and Darko unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Darko takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Asakura misses with an uppercut. Darko saw that one coming.
A jab from Asakura misses.
Darko throws a push kick but Asakura slaps the foot to one side.
Darko circles away from the clinch attempt.
Darko shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Asakura counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Darko ducks under a wild hook from Asakura.#T4#
Darko takes a swing at Asakura's ribcage but misses.
Asakura swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Darko.
Asakura throws a hook to the side of Darko's head but Darko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little jabbing left from Darko on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Asakura connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Darko's hands.
Asakura lands a body shot.
Asakura throws a poor cross that misses
and Darko counters with an inside leg kick.
Darko tries to work over Asakura's front leg with a kick but Asakura checks it.
Asakura fires out a quick counter leg kick but Darko just manages to avoid it.
Nice uppercut lands for Darko. That snapped Asakura's head back.
Tyson Asakura is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#CUT2#Tyson Asakura's cut is getting worse.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Darko gets tackled into the cage by Asakura. Asakura maintains the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tyson Asakura showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Asakura 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyson Asakura!
An out of breath Tyson Asakura thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: C93: Alyoshin vs. Fujimoto
Date: Apr 09, 2022

#R1#
Darko throws a poor cross that misses
and Steve counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Darko wants to clinch
and Steve counters with a nice uppercut.
Darko tries to clinch up.
Steve cracks a nice hook into Darko's ribs.
Steve has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Pound Town Athletics in the buildup to the fight.
Darko scores with a nice right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steve throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Steve takes a swing at Darko's ribcage but misses.
Darko works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T1#
Steve digs a good body shot into Darko's ribs.
Steve jabs Darko right on the nose. Darko blinks but takes it well.
Steve catches Darko with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Darko lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Steve misses with a body punch
and Darko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jay Steve seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steve misses the body punch
and Darko counters with a nice uppercut.
Darko slips a straight right by Steve.
Steve throws a body punch but Darko moves out of range.
Darko lands with a nice body punch. #T2#
Steve throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Darko counter with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steve just misses with a punch to the body.
Darko throws out a counter right but Steve avoids it with no problem.
Steve looks to clinch
letting Darko counter with a right hand.
Steve tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Darko was well out of range. Poor timing from Steve.
Steve throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice body punch from Steve.
Darko misses with an uppercut
and Steve counters with a two punch combo.
Darko swings for the body but Steve moves out of range.
Steve is looking to wear down Darko with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T3#
Darko avoids the body shot from Steve.
Darko throws a jab but it's blocked by Steve.
Darko might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Steve swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Steve takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Darko defending well as Steve loads up on a big left hand.
Darko throws out a counter right but Steve avoids it with no problem.
A big right from Steve misses.
Steve misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Darko counters with a good low kick that Steve was not able to check.
Donk. Darko catches Steve right on the button with a cross.#T4#
Darko scores with a sloppy right hand. Steve should have avoided that one.
Steve fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Darko is out of range.
Darko flicks out a counter leg kick but Steve steps away.
Steve throws a right and a left that both miss.
A little jabbing left from Darko on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jay Steve is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Steve looks to throw the jab but Darko is out of range.
Darko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steve.
Steve walks into a straight right hand from Darko.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steve misses with a body shot.
Steve misses with a hook
and Darko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jay Steve will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Darko throws a lazy uppercut
and Steve counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Darko bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Steve swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Darko counters with a body kick.
Steve throws a right and a left that Darko avoids nicely.
Steve throws the left hand but Darko avoids the punch easily.
Darko steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Steve.
Steve falls off balance throwing a combination
and Darko counters with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steve takes one to the chin there.
Darko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Steve connects with a jab.
Darko dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Steve. That did some damage!
Steve tries to clinch but Darko is having none of it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Darko! But no joy.
Darko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Steve throws out the jab.
Steve jabs Darko to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Steve misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Darko to counter with a crisp jab.
Steve tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Darko was well out of range. Poor timing from Steve.
Good shot there by Steve.#T2#
Steve getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Steve lands with a shot to the body.
Steve swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Darko counters with a body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steve throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Darko! But no joy.
Darko fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Steve is out of range.
A quick step to the side and Steve tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Steve misses with a body shot.
Darko scores with a head kick. Steve tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Jay Steve is winning the standup battle so far.
Steve works the jab nicely.#T3#
Steve takes a swing at Darko's ribcage but misses.
Darko misses with a low kick.
Good work by Steve as he checks the leg kick.
Steve ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Darko moves away.
Darko thinks about the counter body kick.
Steve rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Darko counters with a thumping low kick.
Darko throws a leg kick that is checked
and Steve counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Steve doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Steve throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Darko tries a quick counter leg kick but Steve is wise to it.#T4#
The crowd cheers as Steve lands an impressive looking overhand right. Darko doesn't seem phased though.
Steve swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Darko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Darko ducks under a wild hook from Steve.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Darko! But no joy.
Steve misses the shot to the body.
Steve lands a jab.
Steve fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steve throws a series of punches but Darko avoids them all with ease.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Darko! But no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jay Steve dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Steve swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Darko counter with a right hand.
A lazy body kick from Darko
and Steve counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Steve scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Steve connects with a jab.
Darko defending well as Steve loads up on a big left hand.
Darko thows a leg kick but Steve checks it #KD#
and Steve counters with a crisp one two that drops Darko! Steve thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Darko to his feet! Darko is in big trouble!#ROC#Darko is rocked!
Steve swings for the body but Darko moves out of range.
Darko looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Steve fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Darko manages to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Darko on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Steve ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T1#
Steve throws a combination that misses
and Darko makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Steve scores with a jab to the body.
Darko looks to land a right hand but Steve moved out of range.
Darko thumps Steve with a low kick.
Steve throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Steve misses the shot to the body.
Steve throws a jab but it's blocked by Darko.
Darko swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Vlad Darko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Steve throws out a loose jab but Darko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steve is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Darko.
Steve throws a right and a left that Darko avoids nicely.
Steve throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Darko throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Steve counters with a left to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Steve. Darko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Steve throws a body shot but no joy.
Steve turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Darko misses the target.
A punch combination from Steve misses.
Darko loads up on a big right hand but Steve slips the punch.
Steve is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Darko scores with a jab.#KD2#
Darko catches Steve napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Steve to the canvas! #ROC2#Steve is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Darko passes Steve's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Oh Steve is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Darko looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Jay Steve is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Steve seems to have got his legs back now.
Steve pushes Darko off looking to stand but Darko dives back in and keeps control. #T4#
Darko not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB2#
Darko is looking for a kimura here.
Steve tries to kick Darko off but Darko keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vlad Darko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Steve 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Vlad Darko!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Vlad Darko made sure he mentioned Conviction, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: C90: Kahn vs. Haskins 2
Date: Mar 19, 2022

#R1#
Dudley throws a jab but it's blocked by Darko.
Darko appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Darko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dudley tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Darko manages to circle out of the way.
Darko misses with a head kick.
We've been hearing reports that Dudley has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Darko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The referee calls for Darko to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dudley just misses with a elbow thrown towards Darko's brow.
Dudley lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dudley misses with a short punch on the inside.
Darko blocks an uppercut.
Dudley pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T1#
Dudley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dudley throws a head punch that misses.
Dudley throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dudley working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Dudley.
Dudley misses with a body punch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Dudley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dudley misses with a punch to the body.
Dudley lands an elbow inside that Darko shrugs off.
Dudley throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Dudley tries a body shot but Darko blocks it.
Darko has Dudley pressed against the cage.
Nice elbow from Dudley. #T2#
Dudley comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Dudley lands an elbow just above Darko 's eye.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Darko stalling in the clinch.
Dudley swings wildly with an uppercut but Darko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dudley looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Dudley pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Darko prevents a body shot from Dudley.
Dudley lands an elbow just above Darko 's eye.
Dudley misses with an elbow over the top.
Nice elbow from Dudley.
Dudley lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dudley throws an elbow but it misses. #T3#
Dudley scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dudley lands a body shot.
Darko avoids a wild elbow strike from Dudley.
Dudley misses with an elbow over the top.
Darko taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Dudley throws a head punch that misses.
Dudley can't find room to land a body shot as Darko controls the action.
Dudley tries to work over Darko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Darko takes a shot to the head.
Dudley misses with the head strike.
Darko stalling in the clinch.
Dudley lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Darko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Darko slows down the pace here.
Darko taking a breather.#T4#
Dudley tries to work over Darko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dudley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Darko blocks the elbow strike.
Dudley tries a body shot but Darko blocks it.
Darko dodges an elbow strike from Dudley.
Dudley looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Dudley pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Dudley throws a punch but it's blocked by Darko.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Dudley.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Darko displaying some good clinch control by pressing Dudley up against the cage.
Dudley throws an elbow but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Damian Dudley dominated that round.
That's time! Dudley's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
A swing and a miss from Darko.
Darko goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dudley swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Darko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dudley connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Dudley tries to close the distance and clinch but Darko swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dudley tries to clinch but Darko is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decent striking displayed by Dudley there.
Dudley wants to clinch
enabling Darko to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Darko tries a low kick but Dudley avoids it.
Dudley tries to clinch there but Darko circles away.
Darko looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Darko misses with a lunging right hand
letting Dudley counter with a right hand.
Dudley misses with a body shot.
Darko looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dudley throws an off balance right hand
and Darko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dudley tries to close the distance and clinch but Darko swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Darko replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Dudley blocks it well.
Dudley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Darko can do to turn this around?
Darko throws a chopping leg kick but Dudley manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Dudley tries to counter by clinching up but Darko breaks away and moves out of range.
Damian Dudley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dudley lands a slapping body shot.
Dudley is looking to clinch but Darko is avoiding it. #T2#
Dudley closes the distance looking to clinch
and Darko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Damian Dudley has been cut.
Dudley scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dudley tries to clinch but Darko is having none of it.
Darko shapes to counter with a head kick.
Darko takes one to the chin there.
Darko throws a head kick that misses.
Dudley dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Darko thows a body kick. Dudley tries to catch it but that hurt him. #T3#
Dudley is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dudley darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CL#
Dudley instigates a clinch.
Darko dodges an elbow strike from Dudley.
Dudley misses with a body punch.
Damian Dudley has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Darko slows down the pace here.
Dudley throws an elbow but it misses. #T4#
Darko takes a shot to the head.
Darko avoids a wild elbow strike from Dudley.
Dudley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Darko's elbow.
Dudley tries a body shot but Darko blocks it.
A short uppercut from Dudley.
Darko avoids a wild elbow strike from Dudley.
Darko content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Dudley - that landed with a thud.
Dudley throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Darko is breathing heavily.
Darko blocks an elbow strike from Dudley.
Dudley lands an elbow inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dudley throws an elbow but misses.
Dudley comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Damian Dudley dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Damian Dudley's cut.
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#
Jab from Dudley.
Dudley lands with a good body shot.
Dudley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dudley scores with the left hand. Darko knows he should have avoided that one.
Dudley moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Dudley thuds his right hand into Darko's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dudley fails with an attempt to clinch.
Darko thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Darko has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Darko there as he acknowledges the shot.
Dudley misses the body punch
and Darko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dudley just misses with a punch to the body.
Darko throws a sloppy body shot
and Dudley counters with a left to the body.
Damian Dudley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dudley scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Darko avoids the body shot from Dudley.
A head kick misses from Darko.
Dudley connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Vlad Darko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Damian Dudley is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Dudley scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Darko doesn't seem bothered though.
Darko throws an off balance right hand
letting Dudley counter with a right hand.
Darko slips under a jab.
It seemed like Darko was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dudley tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Darko paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dudley moves in looking to clinch but Darko pushes him off.
Darko tries for a takedown but Dudley sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
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!
Dudley scores with a decent looking hook.
Dudley scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Darko works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Darko looks to land a left hand but Dudley moved out of range nicely.
Dudley is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Darko.
Dudley connects with a single shot there.
Jab by Dudley.
Dudley scores with a nice strike.
Dudley fails with an attempt to clinch.
Darko counters with a body kick.
Darko throws a right hand that misses #CL#
and Dudley counters by clinching up.
Darko fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Dudley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Darko misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dudley comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Dudley lands an elbow inside that Darko shrugs off.
A head punch on the inside from Darko fails to land.
Dudley misses with an elbow strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Darko.

And that's the end of the fight!
Damian Dudley showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dudley 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damian Dudley!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Damian Dudley waved his t-shirt featuring Vegan Gains's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: C85: Steve vs. Brandstatter 2
Date: Feb 13, 2022

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Darko takes a swing at Navarro's ribcage but misses.
Navarro is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Navarro moves out of range as Darko throws a body kick.
Darko misses with an uppercut
and Navarro counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Navarro moves out of range of the strikes.
Navarro was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Darko throws a poor cross that misses
and Navarro counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Vlad Darko 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.
Darko slips under a jab from Navarro.
Navarro 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.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T1#
Darko looks to throw the jab but Navarro is out of range.
Darko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Navarro throwing a counter right hand but Darko manages to avoid it.
Navarro misses with an uppercut
and Darko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Darko misses with a looping right.
Darko will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Darko missing with a left hand there. Navarro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Navarro wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T2#
Darko shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Darko throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Navarro counters with a straight right hand.
Navarro swings widly with a right hand
and Darko counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheers as Darko lands an impressive looking overhand right. Navarro doesn't seem phased though.
Darko swings widly with a right hand
and Navarro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Darko lands with a cross. #T3#
A head kick by Navarro misses
and Darko counters with a stiff right hand.
Navarro checks a low kick from Darko.
Navarro is looking to counter punch.
Darko misses with an uppercut
and Navarro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Darko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It looked like Navarro was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Darko tests Navarro's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Navarro ducks under a wild hook from Darko.
A little feinted left hand from Navarro on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T4#
Navarro throws a hook but Darko blocks it.
Darko feints a counter leg kick.
Darko misses with a right hand
and Navarro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Navarro throws a combination that misses
and Navarro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Navarro throws a shot from downtown. Darko moves away and avoids it.
Darko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Navarro on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vlad Darko dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Darko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Navarro is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Darko finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Navarro has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Darko.
Navarro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darko loads up on a big right hand but Navarro slips the punch.
Navarro checks the leg kick.#T1#
A slow jab from Darko misses its intended target.
Navarro wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Vlad Darko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Darko throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Navarro.
Nice defenses there by Navarro.
Navarro swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Navarro scores with a crisp jab that stopped Darko in his tracks.
Gideon Navarro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Darko tries a head kick but it misses.
Navarro seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T2#
Navarro checks a low kick from Darko.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Navarro might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Navarro throws a good cross that connects.
A looping hook to the body misses from Darko. Navarro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Navarro checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Navarro lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Darko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Navarro.
A swing and a miss from Darko.
A little feinted left hand from Navarro on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T3#
Darko connects with a nice looking jab.
Darko misses with a straight left.
Navarro jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Darko shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Darko is looking to slow Navarro down with leg kicks.
Navarro walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Navarro moves away from the strike by Darko. #T4#
Navarro throws a head kick but Darko moves out of range.
Darko follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Navarro looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Navarro throws a jab when Darko was well out of range.
Darko throws a leg kick
enabling Navarro to counter with a crisp jab.
Navarro pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Navarro on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Darko. Darko obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#KD#
Navarro connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Darko to the floor! Navarro dives in looking for the finish!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gideon Navarro dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Darko throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Navarro counters with a huge left! Darko is in big trouble! He's backing up but Navarro isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Darko from any more damage. A dominating finish by Navarro!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gideon Navarro!
Gideon Navarro bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: C81: McDonald vs. Gee
Date: Jan 15, 2022

#R1#
Lundgren with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2#
and Darko counters by moving into the clinch.
Lundgren goes for a takedown attempt but Darko pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #TD#
Lundgren throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Darko was covering up waiting for the punch and Lundgren finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB2#
Darko working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lundgren doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Darko is tightening it up a little... Lundgren has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Lundgren reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Lundgren taps out! Nice BJJ there by Darko!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Vlad Darko!
Vlad Darko took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Conviction for their support in the buildup to the fight.
In defeat, Mattias Lundgren stepped up to the mic, saying 'Sometines your opponent getsthebetter of you, tonight was one of those nights and I was unprepared. To all my fans sorry, I'll come back stronger and to my opponent congratulations but I'll be seing you again soon I'm sure.'.

Event: C75: McNasty vs. Alyoshin
Date: Dec 04, 2021

#R1#
A combination from Dudley does no damage. #CL#
Dudley darts in and clinches Darko up against the cage.
Dudley changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Darko fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Dudley shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Darko counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dudley thinking.
Dudley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Darko.#CL#
Dudley closes the distance and clinches.
Dudley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Darko blocking some punches.
Dudley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dudley throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Dudley is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Darko gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damian Dudley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dudley lands a shoulder strike.
Dudley lands an elbow inside that Darko shrugs off.
Darko avoids the elbow strike from Dudley, against the cage. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Darko.
Stalling in the clinch from Darko.
We've been hearing reports that Dudley has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Dudley scores with a nice hook to the head.
Darko blocking some punches.
Dudley can't find room to land a body shot as Darko controls the action.
Dudley makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Darko gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dudley.
Dudley is trying to drag Darko to the mat but Darko just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Dudley lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Darko.
Dudley changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Darko fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Darko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2#
Darko avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dudley throws a combination that misses
and Darko makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Dudley shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Darko as he jumps to the side.
Dudley throws a combination that misses #CL2#
and Darko counters by clinching up.
Dudley misses with an elbow over the top.
Darko is stalling here. #TD#
Darko is fighting off a takedown attempt but Dudley is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Darko to the mat. Darko regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Darko is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Dudley cracks Darko with a solid left hand.
Darko pulls Dudley in close to prevent any damage. #T3#
Dudley in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dudley content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Darko trying to control the position.
Darko bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dudley's guard. #REVB#
Darko preventing the sweep.
Dudley knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Darko on the ground.
Darko looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Darko loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T4#
Dudley is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Darko passes Dudley's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Dudley trying to hold on to Darko's head to control him but Darko postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dudley tries to kick Darko off but Darko keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB2#
Darko is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Darko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dudley keeps working.
Darko is looking to advance position but Dudley won't allow it.
Dudley is holding on to half guard well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Damian Dudley dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Dudley moves out of range as Darko strikes.
Dudley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Darko can do to turn this around?
Dudley closes the distance but Darko moves to the side
and Darko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL#
Dudley clinches with his opponent.
Dudley can't find room to land a body shot as Darko controls the action.
Dudley can't get the takedown.
Dudley struggles to land a body shot inside as Darko controls his hands.
The referee calls for Darko to work.
Darko prevents a takedown attempt there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dudley throws an elbow that misses.
Darko blocks an elbow strike.
Damian Dudley has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dudley creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Darko's defenses.
Dudley is trying to drag Darko to the mat but Darko just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damian Dudley. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Dudley is looking for a takedown.
Dudley has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Darko avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Dudley misses with an elbow over the top.
Dudley tries a body shot but Darko blocks it.
Darko is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Darko avoids a wild elbow strike from Dudley.
Dudley can't find room to land a body shot as Darko controls the action.
Darko blocks a body shot from Dudley.
Dudley tries a body shot but Darko blocks it.
Darko stalling against the cage. #TD#
Dudley has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Darko regains guard immediately. #T2#
Dudley postures up in Darko's guard and throws a big left but Darko blocks it.
Dudley throwing strikes but missing.
Darko is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB2#
Darko had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dudley defends it easily.
Dudley content to stall in guard here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dudley's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T3##SUB2#
Darko looking for a guillotine here but Dudley defends easily.
Dudley postures up in Darko's guard and throws a big left but Darko blocks it.
Darko looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dudley is one step ahead there.
Damian Dudley overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Darko is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Darko keeping moving, preventing Dudley from controlling successfully. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Dudley lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dudley throwing strikes from guard but Darko blocks nicely.
Darko tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Darko had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dudley defends it easily.
Darko managing to control the position.
Dudley landing with the ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dudley postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Damian Dudley dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Darko throws a hook to the side of Dudley's head but Dudley sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#TD#
Dudley looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Darko!
Dudley trying to control the position but Darko is working away.
Darko holding on.
Darko gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Darko is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dudley's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dudley's back!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Darko is persistently looking for the submission but Dudley is defending it well. #SUB2#
Darko is looking for the choke from the back position but Dudley is controlling his hands well. #T1#
Dudley tries to escape but Darko has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Darko missing with strikes from the back. #SUB2#
Dudley defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Dudley wants to control his opponent's hands but Darko gets his hands free.
Dudley is really stuck here.
Dudley holding on to Darko's left wrist, preventing the choke.
Darko throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch. #SUB2#
Darko is looking for the choke from the back position but Dudley is controlling his hands well.
Darko has the hooks in. Dudley is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dudley trying to control the position but Darko manages to sink in the hooks.
Vlad Darko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Damian Dudley is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Dudley staying busy and making it hard for Darko to control.
Dudley trying to control the hands but Darko won't let him.
Dudley really must keep his cool here. He's controlling one of Darko's hands and whilst he does that, he's got a chance of escaping the position.
Dudley wants to escape the position.
Dudley trying to control but not successfully.
Darko is hanging on to Dudley's back as he tries to escape.
Dudley rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Dudley is looking to get back to full guard here but Darko has managed to pass to side control instead.#T3##SUB2#
Darko goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Dudley rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Darko's guard! Nice work there by Dudley! #SUB2#
Darko is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dudley is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Darko working a defensive guard here.
Darko pulls Dudley in to control the position. #T4#
Darko keeping moving, preventing Dudley from controlling successfully.
Darko pulls Dudley in to control the position. #SUB2#
Darko working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dudley doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dudley manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Darko keeping moving, preventing Dudley from controlling successfully.
Dudley is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Darko is looking for a triangle but Dudley pushes his legs off easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dudley slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Dudley is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Darko has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Dudley is looking to defend but Darko has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Dudley! Darko pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Dudley taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Vlad Darko!
Vlad Darko made sure to mention his sponsor, Conviction in his post fight interview.

Event: C70: Mongrel vs. Haskins
Date: Oct 30, 2021

#R1#
Kruschev tests Darko's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kruschev connects with a crisp jab.
Darko takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kruschev connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kruschev has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Far-Q Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
Darko chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kruschev can pounce on him.
Kruschev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kruschev misses with a looping right.
Darko takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kruschev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Darko.
Kruschev seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kruschev throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kruschev misses with a body kick.
Kruschev lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Darko circles away quickly and effectively.
Darko misses with a head kick.
Kruschev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T1#
Kruschev moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kruschev is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kruschev scores with a punch to the head.
Kruschev bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Darko's head.
Kruschev throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kruschev gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Darko takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kruschev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Darko.
Darko appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kruschev swings away with a body shot that misses
and Darko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Darko connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kruschev momentarily.
Darko throws a looping overhand right but Kruschev ducks down to avoid it.
Kruschev scoring well with a low kick there. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Darko drops his hands momentarily and Kruschev takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Darko scores with a one two! Kruschev had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Kruschev misses with a body shot.
It seemed like Darko was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kruschev darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kruschev tries a head kick but it misses.
Good leg kick by Kruschev.
Kruschev with a jab.
Kruschev dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Darko. That did some damage!
A lazy left from Kruschev finds it's target.
Kruschev connects with an inside leg kick.
Kruschev swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Darko counters with a nice uppercut.
Kruschev scores with a shot to the body. #T3#
Kruschev lands a right hook to the body.
Kruschev avoids the body shot from Darko.
Kruschev scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kruschev connects with the punch.
Kruschev misses the shot to the body.
Kruschev with a nice calf kick.
Kruschev is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kruschev misses with a looping right.
It seemed like Darko was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kruschev turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kruschev misses with an uppercut
and Darko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Darko takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Darko slips a straight right by Kruschev.
Darko staying out of range there.
Kruschev misses with a lunging right hand
and Darko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Both fighters circling a little - Darko finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Wally Kruschev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kruschev throws a body shot but no joy.
Darko swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Darko takes one to the side of the head.
Kruschev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kruschev misses the jab.
Wally Kruschev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kruschev comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Darko moves out of range of the body kick.
Kruschev misses with a shot to the body
and Darko counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kruschev lands with a hook. Darko tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kruschev cracks Darko with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kruschev throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kruschev throws a lazy uppercut
and Darko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wally Kruschev dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Kruschev throws a jab when Darko was well out of range.
Wally Kruschev is winning the standup battle so far.
Darko scores with a hook to the body. Kruschev takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kruschev has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kruschev there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kruschev defending well as Darko loads up on a big left hand.
Darko doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kruschev.
Kruschev digs a good body shot into Darko's ribs.
Kruschev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Darko was well out of range. Poor timing from Kruschev.
Kruschev connects with a high kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruschev throws a body shot but no joy.
A little jabbing left from Darko on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A jab from Kruschev misses.
Darko replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Kruschev blocks it well.
Kruschev connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Darko's hands.
Kruschev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Darko. #T1#
Kruschev lands a nice hook to Darko's body. Darko takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kruschev lands with a right hand.
Darko misses with a left hand
and Kruschev makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kruschev misses with a kick to the body.
Kruschev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Darko feints and then cracks Kruschev's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kruschev down.
Kruschev throws an overhand right that lands on Darko's shoulder, as Darko tries to avoid the shot.
Darko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kruschev.
Kruschev throws a big shot that misses.
Darko swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Darko might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Kruschev has got the better of the exchanges.
Kruschev thuds a left hand into Darko's body.
Kruschev connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Darko checks the leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Darko! But no joy.#T2#
Kruschev lands a body shot.
Kruschev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Darko flicks out a counter leg kick but Kruschev steps away.
Jab by Kruschev.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Darko misses.
Darko looks to land a left hand but Kruschev moved out of range nicely.
Darko throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Kruschev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kruschev missing with a left hand there. Darko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kruschev scores with a nice head shot.
Darko is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kruschev lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Darko drops his hands momentarily and Kruschev takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kruschev throws a body punch but Darko moves out of range. #T3#
Kruschev scores with the left hand. Darko knows he should have avoided that one.
Kruschev lands with a thumping leg kick.
Darko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Darko has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kruschev lands a front kick.
Darko misses with a hook
and Kruschev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Darko slips a jab from Kruschev.
That kick from Kruschev tenderised Darko's leg. Darko is trying to keep his angry face on.
Darko ducks under a wild hook from Kruschev.
Kruschev paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Darko slips under a jab from Kruschev.
Darko looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kruschev scores with a shot to the body.
Darko walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T4#
Darko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kruschev throws out the jab.
Kruschev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Darko moves away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Darko bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kruschev's head.
Kruschev clobbers Darko with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kruschev scores with a nice strike.
Darko throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kruschev takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Darko needs to keep his hands up - Kruschev had a free shot at his head there.
Darko gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kruschev.
Kruschev fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Darko looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Darko staying out of range there.
Darko let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wally Kruschev dominated that second round.
That's time! Kruschev's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Kruschev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Darko.
And Darko responds with a good body kick, but Kruschev manages to step out the way in time.
Darko moves away from the strike by Kruschev.
Kruschev works the jab nicely.
Kruschev lands with a shot to the body.
Kruschev lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Darko looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Darko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kruschev manages to avoid it.
Kruschev moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kruschev.
Kruschev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Darko can do to turn this around?
Darko staying out of range there.
Darko looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kruschev scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kruschev connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T1#
Darko tries to clinch but Kruschev moves out of range.
Darko blocks a jab.
Kruschev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Darko.
A lazy left from Kruschev finds it's target.
Kruschev dips to his left and cracks Darko with an uppercut!
Kruschev looks to land a right hand but Darko moved out of range.
Kruschev lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Darko misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kruschev looks to score with a jab to the body but Darko is just out of range.
Darko tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Darko closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kruschev circles away.
Kruschev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Darko was well out of range. Poor timing from Kruschev.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Darko! But no joy.
Vlad Darko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Kruschev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Darko takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Darko lands a lovely overhand right.
Kruschev lands a jab to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kruschev ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Darko gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kruschev misses with a straight left.
Darko slips under a jab.
A punch combination from Kruschev misses.
Nice shot by Kruschev.
Kruschev throws out a powerful jab.
Kruschev with the inside leg kick. #T3#
Darko is looking to land body kicks.
Kruschev connects with a looping right hand.
Kruschev lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kruschev drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kruschev cracks Darko with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kruschev takes a swing at Darko's ribcage but misses.
Kruschev paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kruschev darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Darko 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. #ROC2#Kruschev is rocked!
Kruschev works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Oh Kruschev is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kruschev lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kruschev seems to have got his legs back now.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kruschev chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kruschev moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Kruschev scores with a hook.
Kruschev digs a good body shot into Darko's ribs.
Kruschev jabs at Darko's body.
Kruschev throws a body shot but no joy.
Darko looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kruschev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Darko was well out of range. Poor timing from Kruschev.
Kruschev looks to score with a jab to the body but Darko is just out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Darko! But no joy.#KD2#
Darko throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Kruschev stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Darko follows into mount!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Darko throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Kruschev avoids a series of strikes thrown by Darko.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wally Kruschev showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kruschev, 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wally Kruschev!
A very excited looking Wally Kruschev made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: C66: McNasty vs. Muller
Date: Oct 02, 2021

#R1#
A slapping leg kick lands for Stevenson.
Darko cracks Stevenson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Darko smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Stevenson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Stevenson misses with a left hand
and Darko counters with a straight right hand.
Good work by Darko as he checks the leg kick.
Darko pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Stevenson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Stevenson misses with a hook.
Darko scores with a decent looking hook.
Darko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stevenson.
Darko appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Stevenson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Darko appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Darko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Stevenson misses the target.
Darko is looking to counter punch.
Stevenson misses with a left hand
and Darko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Stevenson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Darko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stevenson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stevenson loads up on a big right hand but Darko slips the punch.
Darko jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Darko looks to land a left hand but Stevenson moved out of range nicely.
Darko takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Stevenson throws a shot from downtown. Darko moves away and avoids it.
Darko was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Darko throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Stevenson throws a lazy uppercut
and Darko counters with a nice low kick that buckles Stevenson's knee momentarily.
Stevenson throws a leg kick but Darko moved away.
Stevenson looks to throw the jab but Darko is out of range.
Stevenson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stevenson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Darko manages to avoid it.
Darko fires out a quick counter leg kick but Stevenson just manages to avoid it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Stevenson. That's going to slow Darko down. #T2#
Stevenson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Darko throwing a counter right hand but Stevenson manages to avoid it.
Adonis Stevenson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Darko slips a jab from Stevenson.
Stevenson looks to land a right hand but Darko moved out of range.
Stevenson tried to score with a low kick but Darko checks it.
Stevenson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Stevenson misses with an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stevenson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Darko.
Darko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stevenson.
A jab from Stevenson does it's job there.
Stevenson takes a swing at Darko's ribcage but misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Stevenson.
Stevenson lands the left hand.
A head kick misses from Darko.
A slapping leg kick lands for Stevenson. #T3#
Darko dodges the punch combination from Stevenson.
Adonis Stevenson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stevenson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Darko is looking to counter the offense by Stevenson and move into the clinch.
Stevenson misses with an uppercut.
Stevenson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Darko.
Darko throwing a counter right hand but Stevenson manages to avoid it.
Stevenson scores with a jab to the body.
Stevenson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Stevenson 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.
A solid leg kick lands there for Stevenson.
Stevenson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Darko counters with a nice uppercut.
Darko takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Darko changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Stevenson cracks Darko with an open hand slap.#T4#
Stevenson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Darko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stevenson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Darko feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Darko defending well as Stevenson loads up on a big left hand.
Darko fakes the leg kick and cracks Stevenson in the body.
Darko staying out of range there.
A decent looking cross lands there for Darko.
A shot to the body from Stevenson misses
and Darko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stevenson misses with a right hand
and Darko counters with an inside leg kick.
Stevenson throws an ugly left hook that misses #KD#
and Darko counters with a big uppercut that knocks Stevenson off his feet! Darko dives into side control looking to finish!#ROC#Stevenson is rocked!
Stevenson looks winded!#SUB#
Darko goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Stevenson has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Darko but great work by Stevenson.
Stevenson is still in real trouble! Can Darko finish him?
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Darko tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Stevenson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Darko is trying to control Stevenson's posture but Stevenson avoids it.
Stevenson seems to have recovered his senses.
Stevenson in the domination position with Darko hanging on.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Adonis Stevenson will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Darko needs to keep his hands up - Stevenson had a free shot at his head there.
Stevenson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Stevenson misses the target.
Stevenson wants to land a leg kick but Darko is out of range.
Stevenson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Darko circles away quickly and effectively.
Stevenson throws a leg kick
and Darko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stevenson throws a right hand that misses
and Darko counters with a straight right hand.
Stevenson scores with a jab. Darko acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stevenson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stevenson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Darko changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Stevenson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Stevenson missing with a left hand there. Darko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
Stevenson throws a jab but it's blocked by Darko.
Stevenson tests Darko's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stevenson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stevenson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Darko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stevenson sizes up Darko with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Darko takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Stevenson connects with a nice looking jab.
Stevenson lands with a hook. Darko tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Stevenson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Darko in his tracks.
Stevenson looks to throw the jab but Darko is out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Darko misses the target.
Stevenson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Darko takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That kick from Stevenson tenderised Darko's leg. Darko is trying to keep his angry face on.
Some bone on bone action there as Darko checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T2#
Stevenson avoids the body shot from Darko.
Stevenson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Darko slips a jab from Stevenson.
Darko went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Stevenson throws a right hand that misses
and Darko counters with a straight right hand.
Stevenson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Stevenson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stevenson sizes up Darko with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Stevenson cracks Darko with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Darko checks the leg kick nicely there.
Darko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stevenson.
Darko is looking to counter punch.
Stevenson misses with a body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Darko misses the target.
A nice leg kick lands there from Stevenson.
Stevenson misses with a combination
and Darko counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. #T3#
Stevenson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #KD#
and Darko counters with a right hand that sends Stevenson tumbling to the canvas! Can Darko finish him? He dives into Stevenson's guard looking to do just that!
Darko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stevenson is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Darko thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Stevenson keeping moving, preventing Darko from controlling successfully.
Stevenson wants to sweep but no luck.
Stevenson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T4#
Stevenson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Darko manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Stevenson won't allow Darko to sweep him here. #SUB#
Darko throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Darko looking to control.
Darko controlling the position.#SUB#
Darko has his foot on Stevenson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stevenson works his way back into a safe position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Adonis Stevenson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Darko walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Darko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stevenson.
Darko stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Stevenson.
Stevenson connects with a right hand. Darko shakes it off.
Stevenson misses with a hook. Darko ducked under it nicely.
Darko is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Stevenson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Darko counters with a nice kick to the body.
Stevenson throws a hook but Darko blocks it.
Darko swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Darko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stevenson throws out the jab.
Darko throws a body punch but Stevenson moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stevenson connects with a crisp jab.
Stevenson misses with an uppercut. Darko saw that one coming.
Stevenson misses with a low kick as Darko jumps back.
Stevenson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T1#
Darko fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The fighters circling - Stevenson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Darko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stevenson.
Darko throws a quick counter kick to the body but Stevenson avoids it.
Stevenson misses with an uppercut
and Darko counters with a slapping leg kick.
Stevenson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Darko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stevenson throws out the jab.
Stevenson tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick by Stevenson misses
and Darko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Darko looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Stevenson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Darko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stevenson throws a right hand that misses
and Darko counters with a huge left! Stevenson is in big trouble! He's backing up but Darko isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Stevenson from any more damage. A dominating finish by Darko!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vlad Darko!
Vlad Darko really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Conviction logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: C60: Alyoshin vs. Kocak
Date: Sep 04, 2021

#R1#
Navarro slips under a jab.
Darko connects with a leg kick.
Darko lands with a hook. Navarro tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A jab from Darko finds it's way through Navarro's defenses.
That kick from Darko tenderised Navarro's leg. Navarro is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Navarro.
Navarro connects with a body shot that sends Darko's belly button to the back.
Navarro misses with a hook
and Darko counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T1#
Navarro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Darko.
Navarro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Darko throws out the jab.
Navarro takes a swing at Darko's ribcage but misses.
Darko is looking for a counter combo.
Darko misses with a body kick.
Navarro lands a lovely overhand right.
Navarro on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T2#
A lazy left from Navarro finds it's target.
Darko throws a shot from downtown. Navarro moves away and avoids it.
Navarro looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Darko throws the kick towards the body but Navarro avoids it.
Darko slips a straight right by Navarro.
Navarro jabs at Darko's body.
Darko is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Darko misses with a right hand
and Navarro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Darko connects with a leg kick. #T3#
Navarro misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That kick from Darko tenderised Navarro's leg. Navarro is trying to keep his angry face on.
Navarro closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Darko throws a wild body kick that Navarro sees coming a mile off.
Navarro feints a counter leg kick.
Gideon Navarro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Navarro takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Darko swings widly with a right hand
and Navarro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Darko defending well as Navarro loads up on a big left hand.
It looked like Darko wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T4#
Navarro throws a right hand that misses
and Navarro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Navarro tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Darko lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Navarro looks to throw the jab but Darko is out of range.
Darko tried to counter with a leg kick but Navarro avoided it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slapping body kick lands there for Darko.
Navarro loads up on a big right hand but Darko slips the punch.
Darko feinted with a counter takedown.
Navarro lands with a kick to the temple. Darko shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vlad Darko dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Navarro throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
and Darko counters with a shoot takedown. Navarro fights it but they end up in guard. #SUB2#
Navarro looking for subs off his back but Darko has passed one foot through into half guard.
Navarro controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Navarro slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Navarro throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Darko trying to control but Navarro is working from the bottom. #T1#
Navarro is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Darko passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Navarro manages to get back to half guard.
Darko is pressing down on Navarro's thigh, looking to free his foot. Navarro is holding on for now. #SUB#
Darko is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Navarro has managed to free his arm - good work.
Navarro is looking to improve his position.
Darko thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Navarro's head. #T2#
Darko is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Navarro is trying to maintain the position but Darko is very close to passing his half guard.
Navarro regains full guard. Nicely done.
Darko stopping the sweep attempt from Navarro.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Navarro looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Darko works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Darko trying to mount his opponent but Navarro defends it. #SUB#
Darko seems to be working for a kimura but Navarro defends the submission attempt.#T3#
Navarro works his way to full guard. Good work.
Darko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Navarro is keeping the position for now.
Darko passes into half guard.
Navarro slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Navarro looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Darko passes into side control.
Navarro manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T4##SUB#
Darko is looking for a kimura but Navarro is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Darko to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Navarro actively working from the bottom here.
Darko controlling the action here. #SUB#
Darko seems to be working for a kimura but Navarro defends the submission attempt.
Navarro is refusing to be controlled, as Darko sits in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Navarro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Darko pulls his head out easily.
Navarro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vlad Darko dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Darko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Navarro.
Darko jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Navarro moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nice shot lands for Darko.
Darko lands a leg kick that knocks Navarro off balance momentarily.
Darko defending well as Navarro loads up on a big left hand.
A quick step to the side and Darko tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darko lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A nice inside leg kick there by Darko. That's going to slow Navarro down. #T1#
Darko slips under a jab from Navarro.
Navarro throws a jab when Darko was well out of range.
Darko throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Navarro's head.#ROC#Navarro is rocked!
Darko has his takedown stuffed
and Navarro counters with a straight right hand.
Darko misses with a hook.#T2#
Sloppy strikes from Navarro. Those never looked like landing.
Darko shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Navarro looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Darko.
Darko looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Navarro looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Navarro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A nice leg kick from Darko, right into the meat of the thigh. #T3#
Navarro throws a poor cross that misses
and Darko counters with a nice uppercut.
Darko looks to score with a jab to the body but Navarro is just out of range.
Navarro shapes to counter with a head kick.
Navarro misses with a hook to the body
and Darko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Navarro connects with a single shot there.
Darko connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Navarro! He's out on his feet! Darko rushes in and drops Navarro with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Vlad Darko!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Vlad Darko made sure he mentioned Conviction, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: C55: Garcia vs. Marinov
Date: Aug 07, 2021

#R1#
Darko blocks a jab.
Darko raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Burenkov misses with a looping left.
Darko shoots in for a double leg but Burenkov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Darko ducks under a wild hook from Burenkov.
Burenkov fails with a takedown attempt.
Burenkov backing away here, and Darko unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Burenkov misses with a hook. Darko ducked under it nicely.
Burenkov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Darko circles away quickly and effectively.
Darko was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burenkov shoots in for a double leg but Darko sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Darko looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL#
Burenkov rushes Darko and presses him up against the cage.
Burenkov stalling in the clinch.
Burenkov looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergey Burenkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Burenkov tries a body shot but Darko blocks it.
Darko blocking some punches. #TD#
Burenkov lands a takedown into guard.
We've been hearing that Burenkov has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Darko wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burenkov is fighting to break Darko's control of his arms but Darko is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Darko is trying to control the position but Burenkov postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burenkov lands a couple of digs.
Burenkov stays in close to Darko's body and controls the position.
Burenkov working some strikes from top position.
Burenkov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Burenkov throws a big elbow that misses.
Darko pulls Burenkov in close to prevent any damage.
Burenkov is looking to advance position but Darko has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB##T2##SUB2#
Darko working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Burenkov tries to hold on but Darko postures up.
Darko looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burenkov gets back to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Darko in particular looking to stall.
Darko prevents Burenkov from improving his position.#T3#
Darko is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Burenkov desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Burenkov is looking to improve his position.
Burenkov is not content to let Darko control the position.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Burenkov trying to control but Darko postures up.
Darko trying to mount his opponent but Burenkov defends it.
Darko trying to control from Burenkov's half guard. Burenkov has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Burenkov keeping moving, preventing Darko from controlling successfully.
Burenkov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Burenkov working for a triangle but Darko defends it easily.
Burenkov looking for a sweep. Not yet Burenkov, not yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sergey Burenkov 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#
Burenkov fails with the takedown.
Burenkov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Darko.
Burenkov looks for a takedown but Darko sprawls well.
Burenkov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergey Burenkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Darko throws a good cross that connects. #CUT2#It looks like Sergey Burenkov has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Burenkov misses.
Darko follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.#CL#
Burenkov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Darko stalling.
The referee calls for Darko to work. #T1#
Burenkov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Burenkov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Darko can do to turn this around?
Burenkov is looking to control Darko's arms but Darko gets an underhook and turns him. Now Burenkov has his back to the cage.
A shot in the inside from Burenkov. #BC#
Burenkov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Burenkov misses with a hook.
Darko takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#CL#
Burenkov has managed to clinch.
Darko content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Darko gets underhooks to prevent Burenkov's takedown attempt.
Darko has Burenkov pushed against the cage.
Burenkov has Darko pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Darko manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T2#
Darko pressing his opponent against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Burenkov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Darko taking a breather.
Nice body punch from Burenkov.
Burenkov has Darko pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Darko manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Burenkov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Burenkov misses with a punch on the inside. #T3#
Burenkov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Darko gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Burenkov tries a body shot but Darko blocks it.
Burenkov can't get the takedown.
Burenkov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Darko will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Burenkov up against the cage.
Burenkov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Burenkov struggles to land a body shot inside as Darko controls his hands. #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.
Burenkov swings wildly with an uppercut but Darko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Burenkov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Darko avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Darko - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Burenkov is looking for a takedown.
Burenkov is working for takedown but Darko is calmly controlling the position for now.
Burenkov has Darko pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Darko manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Burenkov swings wildly with an uppercut but Darko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Darko just leaning against Burenkov, taking a breather.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Sergey Burenkov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sergey Burenkov's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Burenkov wants to clinch
and Darko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Darko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Burenkov throws out the jab.
Sergey Burenkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burenkov lands a nice hook to Darko's body. Darko takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Burenkov misses with a hook to the body
and Burenkov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Burenkov fails to land with a series of punches.
A combination from Burenkov does no damage.
Horrible takedown attempt by Darko or perhaps it was just good defense by Burenkov, which made it look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darko darts in trying to clinch
and Burenkov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T1#
Burenkov dives in and grabs Darko's left leg, looking for a takedown. Darko pushes down on Burenkov's head and hops out.
Burenkov misses with a takedown attempt
and Darko counters with a stiff right hand.
Darko has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Burenkov tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Darko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Darko wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Burenkov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Darko counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergey Burenkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Burenkov swings widly with a right hand
and Darko counters with a crisp right that sends Burenkov to the canvas! Darko follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vlad Darko!
Vlad Darko gave a mention to Conviction in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: C48: Magnus vs. Francis
Date: Jul 10, 2021

#R1#
Nice shot by Dead.
Darko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dead.
Darko was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Dead tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dead misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Darko looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Darko will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Dead misses with a wild body shot.
Darko thinks about the counter body kick.
Dead gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dead fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Darko manages to avoid it.
It seemed like Darko was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dead misses with a straight left.
Darko swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Darko on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dead lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Dead throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dead misses with a hook
enabling Darko to counter with a crisp 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!
Darko scores with a punch to the head.#T1#
A right-left combo lands from Dead.
Dead throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dead swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dead ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Darko moves away.
Darko throws the left hand but Dead avoids the punch easily.
Dead throws a head kick but Darko moves out of range.
Darko ducks under a wild hook from Dead.
Dead throws a body punch but Darko moves out of range.
A head kick by Dead misses
and Darko counters with a nice uppercut.
A head kick by Dead misses
and Darko counters with a leg kick.
Dead misses with a combination
and Darko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Evil Dead is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Dead throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Darko shapes to counter with a head kick.
Darko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dead throws a shot from downtown. Darko moves away and avoids it.
Dead cracks a nice hook into Darko's ribs.
Dead tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Darko was well out of range. Poor timing from Dead.
A countering left hand to the body from Darko misses.
Darko avoids the head kick by Dead.
Dead misses with a head kick.
Darko is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Darko misses the shot to the body.
Darko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Darko only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Dead displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Dead takes a swing at Darko's ribcage but misses.
Dead sets himself, and Darko steps forward looking for the clinch! Dead avoids it this time.#T3#
An inside leg kick lands from Darko.
Dead misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Darko.
Dead throws a predictable looking body shot
and Darko counters with a good low kick that Dead was not able to check.
Dead dips to his left and cracks Darko with an uppercut!
Darko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dead sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dead went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Darko scores with a hook.
Darko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dead.
Darko throws out a counter right but Dead avoids it with no problem.
Dead misses with a wild body shot.
Darko blocks a head kick by Dead.
Dead lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Dead tries to bum rush Darko with a series of wild strikes but Darko uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T4#
Dead wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dead comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dead lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A head kick misses from Dead.
Darko looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dead is looking to wear down Darko with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Dead throws a head kick but Darko moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Dead.
Darko counters with a body kick.
The fighters circling - Dead throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Darko looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Darko slips a jab and a cross from Dead.
Dead swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Darko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice uppercut there from Dead.
Evil Dead seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dead throws a head kick that misses.
Dead misses with a head kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Evil Dead dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Dead lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Darko misses with a looping right.
Evil Dead is winning the standup battle so far.
Dead misses with a looping left.
Darko closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Dead throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Darko's head.
Dead tries a head kick but it misses.
Dead is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Darko can do to turn this around?
A big left from Dead misses.
Dead misses with a left hand
and Darko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dead throws a lazy body kick
and Darko counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dead is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #ROC2#Dead is rocked!#CL2#
Darko moves into the clinch successfully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Dead pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dead tries to bum rush Darko with a series of wild strikes but Darko uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T1#
Darko connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dead momentarily.
Oh Dead is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL2#
Darko gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Dead breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dead throws a sloppy head kick
and Darko counters with a big left hand that crumples Dead! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vlad Darko!
Vlad Darko made sure to mention his sponsor, Conviction in his post fight interview.

Event: C40: Lundgren vs. Pinales
Date: May 30, 2021

#R1#
Jab from Chelios.
Good exchange - Chelios coming out on top.
Chelios tries to clinch up but Darko circles away and keeps his distance.
Darko 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.
Jab, jab by Chelios - just one landing.
Chelios throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chelios misses with a hook. Darko ducked under it nicely.
Darko fails in his attempt to clinch.
Darko throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Chelios lands with a cross.
Chelios wants to slow Darko down by chopping away at his legs.
Darko looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Darko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice defenses there by Chelios.
Chelios ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Chelios throws a jab but it's blocked by Darko. #T1#
Chelios tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Darko paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Darko throws out a counter right but Chelios avoids it with no problem.
A slow jab from Chelios misses its intended target.
Chelios scores with a nice strike.
Darko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Darko looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Chelios throws a lazy right hand but Darko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chelios throws a body punch but Darko moves out of range.
It seemed like Darko was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Darko jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL#
Chelios gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A head punch on the inside from Chelios fails to land. #T2#
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Chelios lands with a light punch inside.
Chelios tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chelios throws a punch but it's blocked by Darko.
Chelios has a couple of punches blocked by Darko.
Darko stalling.
Chelios has a couple of punches blocked by Darko.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Chelios lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Chelios misses with a short punch on the inside.
Darko prevents a body shot from Chelios.
Darko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chelios working aggressively here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chelios misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Darko is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Darko prevents a body shot from Chelios.
Darko stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Chelios struggles to land a body shot inside as Darko controls his hands.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Darko.
A shot in the inside from Chelios.
Chelios can't find room to land a body shot as Darko controls the action.
Chelios misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chelios misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chelios throws a punch but it's blocked by Darko.
A shot in the inside from Chelios. #T4#
Chelios lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Darko.
Chelios lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Darko backwards.
Chelios misses with a body punch.
Chelios misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chelios has a couple of punches blocked by Darko.
Chelios swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Darko effectively controlling the action here.
Darko just leaning against Chelios, taking a breather.
Chelios lands a left hand that snaps the head of Darko backwards.
Darko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Darko is struggling to control the position.
A head punch on the inside from Chelios fails to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jensen Chelios dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Chelios misses with a body punch
and Darko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Darko on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Chelios uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Darko.
Chelios throws a jab but it's blocked by Darko.
Chelios tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Darko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chelios.
Darko appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Chelios wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Chelios swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It seemed like Darko was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chelios throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Darko! But no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Darko. Chelios does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chelios waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Darko.
Darko tries a quick counter leg kick but Chelios is wise to it.
Chelios tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Darko fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Darko fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chelios. Darko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jensen Chelios is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Darko doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Darko gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Darko chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Chelios can pounce on him.
Darko slips a jab from Chelios.
Darko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chelios misses the jab.
Chelios is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Darko can do to turn this around?
Chelios lands with a hook. Darko tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T2#
A good leg kick by Chelios.
Chelios takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A chopping leg kick lands by Chelios.
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!
Chelios lands a right hook to the body.
Darko slips under a jab.
Darko is looking to land body kicks.
Darko misses with a wild body shot.
Darko fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Chelios checks it well.
Chelios blocks the body kick.
Chelios misses the shot to the body.
Chelios connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Darko jabs Chelios right on the nose. Chelios blinks but takes it well.#T3#
Chelios looks to land a right hand but Darko moved out of range.
Darko looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Chelios shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Darko! But no joy.
Chelios misses the shot to the body.
Chelios throws a body shot but no joy.
Darko defending well as Chelios loads up on a big left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chelios. Darko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Darko looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Chelios throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Darko clobbers Chelios with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Darko takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Darko slips a straight right by Chelios.
Chelios throws a looping overhand right but Darko ducks down to avoid it.
Darko is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T4#
Chelios comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Chelios is looking to score with low kicks.
Darko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Darko throws out a counter right but Chelios avoids it with no problem.
Chelios tries to score with a low kick but Darko moves his leg out of the way.
Chelios throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Darko.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chelios. Darko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Darko moves out of range as Chelios throws a body kick.
A punch lands to the side of Darko 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Chelios swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Darko counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jensen Chelios is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chelios scores with a decent looking hook.
Chelios looks to score with a jab to the body but Darko is just out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jensen Chelios dominated that second round.
That's time! Chelios's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Chelios connects with the punch.
Darko thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chelios takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Chelios catches Darko with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Good shot there by Chelios.
Chelios punishes Darko's body with a nice straight punch.
Chelios tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Darko was well out of range. Poor timing from Chelios.
A little jabbing left from Darko on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Chelios moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jensen Chelios 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.
Chelios lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Chelios's jab looks to have found its range, popping Darko under the eye.
Chelios throws a lazy uppercut
and Darko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Chelios closes the distance and clinches. #T1#
Chelios pushes Darko back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Chelios goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Darko is struggling to control the position.
Chelios misses with a body punch.
Darko stalls.
Chelios throws a head punch that misses.
Darko controlling the action here for a moment.
Darko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vlad Darko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Chelios gets through Darko's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Chelios has a couple of punches blocked by Darko.
Chelios has a couple of punches blocked by Darko.
Chelios lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Darko dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Darko slowing the pace effectively.
Chelios tries to work over Darko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chelios misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Chelios fails to land.
Darko blocking some punches.
Chelios misses with a punch to the body.
Darko blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
Darko prevents a body shot from Chelios.
Chelios letting Darko take a breather here.
Chelios lands a left hand that snaps the head of Darko backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Darko.
Chelios has a couple of punches blocked by Darko.
Chelios misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jensen Chelios is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chelios.
Darko is struggling to control the position.
Chelios lands a left hand that snaps the head of Darko backwards.
Darko is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Chelios is keeping busy.#T4#
Chelios misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chelios lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short left from Chelios.
A short left from Darko.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Darko lands an uppercut.
Darko misses with a short punch on the inside.
Darko lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chelios backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Darko lands with a light punch inside.
Darko misses with a hook from the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jensen Chelios showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Chelios 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jensen Chelios!
A very excited looking Jensen Chelios made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: CACC 146: Hozdic vs Tormenta
Date: Dec 06, 2020

178 cm
35 yrs
180 lbs

176 cm
29 yrs
166 lbs

Darko

Brown

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Vlad Darko! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 8 losses; Joshua Brown!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Darko closes the distance and clinches.
Darko prevents the takedown attempt.
Brown is trying to drag Darko to the mat but Darko just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Darko jumps guard but Brown stands there with Darko around his waist. Darko gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darko jumps guard but Brown turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing. #T1#
Darko tries to pull guard but Brown forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vlad Darko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Darko jumps guard but Brown turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Brown is working for takedown but Darko is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD#
Darko manages to pull guard.
Darko has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Darko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brown looking to pass the guard.
Brown wants to control from the top but Darko keeps moving.
Darko wants to sweep here but Brown controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T2#
Brown postures up. #SUB#
Darko is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Brown is aware though and is defending well.
Brown trying to control but Darko is working from the bottom.
Darko looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Darko has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Brown wants to control from the top but Darko keeps moving. #T3#
Brown tries to free his leg and advance position but Darko is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Brown thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Darko wants to sweep here but Brown controlling him for the moment.
Darko can't keep his opponent in guard - Brown advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Darko is controlling Brown's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Darko manages to get to full guard.
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.
Brown stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Darko swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Darko is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Darko (2) vs (0) Brown#T4#
Brown is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Darko is trying to work for a kimura but Brown is defending well.
Darko content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T5#
Brown tries to get to full guard but Darko has control of the leg.
Darko trying to mount his opponent but Brown defends it.
Brown manages to get to full guard.
Brown tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Darko trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Brown has his foot on Darko's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Darko works his way back into a safe position though.#T6#
Darko trying to control but Brown is working from the bottom.
Darko postures up.
Darko forces his way into half guard.
Brown manages to get to full guard.
Brown looking for a sweep. Not yet Brown, not yet.
Darko looking to pass the guard.
Darko controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Brown throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T7#
Brown bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Darko's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Darko (2) vs (2) Brown
Darko keeping full guard, as Brown tries to pass. #SUB#
Darko looking for a guillotine here but Brown defends easily.
Brown forces his way into half guard.
Darko trying to control from the bottom. #T8#
Darko is looking for a sweep. Brown is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Brown trying to control the action but Darko is working from the bottom.
Darko trying to control but Brown postures up.
Darko wants to control but Brown passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Darko (2) vs (5) Brown
Darko can't do much from the bottom here.
Darko is looking to reverse the position.
Darko is working hard here to advance position.
Brown trying to control the action but Darko is working from the bottom.
Darko manages to get back to half guard.#T9#
Darko is controlling Brown's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Brown wants to take a breather but Darko is having none of it.
Darko slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Brown is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Darko looking to control but Brown passes into half guard.
Brown is looking to advance position but Darko won't allow it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Darko manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T10##SUB#
Darko throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Brown stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Darko swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Brown drops back looking for a leg! Darko is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Darko manages to kick Brown off! Brown jumps back into Darko's guard.
Brown tries to free his leg and advance position but Darko is retaining full guard.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Darko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brown sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Darko's guard.
Darko keeping control of the position.
Darko is looking to improve his position. #T11##SUB2#
Brown 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.
Darko controlling the position for now.
Brown wants to lay and pray for a moment but Darko keeps working.
Darko trying to hold on to Brown's head to control him but Brown postures up. #SUB2#
Brown is looking for a kimura here. #T12#
Darko is looking to improve his position.
Brown is thwarting Darko's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Darko looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Darko wants to improve his position but Brown is controlling well.
Darko has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Brown is working away from the top position though.#T13#
Brown is keen to just control but Darko is a slippery customer.
Darko trying to hold on to Brown's head to control him but Brown postures up.
Darko won't allow Brown to pass to mount.
Brown takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Darko is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Brown is looking for a kimura here.
Darko wants to control but Brown is keeping busy. #T14##SUB2#
Brown wants to work for an arm triangle but Darko is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Brown trying to control the action but Darko is working from the bottom.
Darko slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Darko looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Brown wants to pass the guard but Darko is keeping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Darko keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
Brown passes Darko's left leg - he's now in half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brown wins on points by 5 to 2.
A less than humble Joshua Brown misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: CACC 138: Silva vs Ward
Date: Nov 15, 2020

184 cm
43 yrs
180 lbs

178 cm
35 yrs
180 lbs

Byhenikov

Darko

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 16 losses; Igor Byhenikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Vlad Darko!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Byhenikov fails with a takedown attempt.
Byhenikov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Darko changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD#
Byhenikov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Byhenikov (2) vs (0) Darko
Byhenikov is looking to advance position but Darko won't allow it.
Darko tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Byhenikov has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Score +3 for passing guard: Byhenikov (5) vs (0) Darko
Darko wants to hold on but Byhenikov pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Byhenikov working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
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.
Darko wants to hold on but Byhenikov pushes him away.
Byhenikov works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Byhenikov (8) vs (0) Darko#SUB#
Byhenikov is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Byhenikov 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.#T1##SUB#
Darko showing good submission defense here.
Darko trying to control the hands but Byhenikov won't let him.
Darko breaks Byhenikov's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Byhenikov (8) vs (2) Darko
Darko has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Q Club. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Byhenikov looking for a sweep. Not yet Byhenikov, not yet.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Byhenikov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Darko defends it easily.
Byhenikov looking for a sweep. Not yet Byhenikov, not yet. #T2#
Darko trying to control the position from guard on top but Byhenikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Darko thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Darko pushing down on Byhenikov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Byhenikov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Byhenikov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Byhenikov (10) vs (2) Darko
Darko working a defensive guard here.
Darko keeping full guard, as Byhenikov tries to pass.
Byhenikov is looking to advance position but Darko has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Byhenikov (10) vs (6) Darko#T3#
Darko trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Byhenikov sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Byhenikov wants to control but Darko is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Darko is pressing down on Byhenikov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Byhenikov is holding on for now.
Darko with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Byhenikov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Byhenikov.#T4#
Byhenikov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Darko is one step ahead there.
Darko trying to control but Byhenikov is working from the bottom.
Byhenikov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Darko trying to control but Byhenikov is working from the bottom.
Byhenikov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Byhenikov (12) vs (6) Darko
Darko is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Darko has Byhenikov pulled in close to control his posture. #T5#
Byhenikov forces his way into half guard.
Byhenikov is thwarting Darko's attempts to control the position.
Byhenikov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Darko knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Darko is looking to control Byhenikov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Darko avoid being mounted?
Byhenikov wants to advance to full mount but Darko doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Darko keeping full guard, as Byhenikov tries to pass. #T6#
Darko has Byhenikov pulled in close to control his posture.
Byhenikov is pushing down on Darko's leg trying to pass to half guard. Darko is fighting to maintain full guard but Byhenikov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Byhenikov moves into full mount! Darko won't be happy about that!
Score +3 for passing guard: Byhenikov (15) vs (6) Darko
Byhenikov takes Darko's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Byhenikov (18) vs (6) Darko
You can see the frustration on Darko's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later. #SUB#
Darko fending off the submission attempt from Byhenikov.
Darko wants to escape the position. #SUB#
Darko showing good submission defense here. #T7#
Darko looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB#
Darko 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 Byhenikov gets his way! #SUB#
Byhenikov patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Darko trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB#
Byhenikov is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Byhenikov keeps control of the position as Darko tries to break free. #T8##SUB#
Byhenikov is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Darko has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Byhenikov gets his hands free as Darko looks to control. #SUB#
Darko fending off the submission attempt from Byhenikov. #SUB#
Byhenikov is persistently looking for the submission but Darko is defending it well. #SUB#
Darko is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent. #SUB#
Byhenikov working for a choke but Darko is defending well. #T9#
Byhenikov not allowing Darko to control his hands.
You can see the frustration on Darko's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Byhenikov is trying to control but Darko is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Darko wants to hold on but Byhenikov pushes him away.
Darko is controlling an arm, preventing Byhenikov from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Darko is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Darko is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Byhenikov is staying active.#T10#
Byhenikov moves to the back position.
Score +3 for taking back: Byhenikov (21) vs (6) Darko
I really don't envy Darko right now. #SUB#
Darko fending off the submission attempt from Byhenikov.
Byhenikov is trying to stick to Darko's back but Darko is turning into Byhenikov. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Byhenikov's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Darko.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Byhenikov (21) vs (8) Darko
Darko wants to control from the top but Byhenikov keeps moving.
Byhenikov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Darko's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Byhenikov (23) vs (8) Darko
Byhenikov postures up.
Darko is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T11#
Byhenikov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Darko is keeping the position for now.
Byhenikov is working hard here to advance position.
Darko can't keep his opponent in guard - Byhenikov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Byhenikov wants to pass the guard but Darko is defending well.
Darko is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Darko wants to get back to full guard.
Darko manages to get to full guard. #T12#
Byhenikov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Darko swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Darko can't keep his opponent in guard - Byhenikov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Darko tries to roll over but Byhenikov keeps him under control.
Darko is trying to control but can't.
Darko preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Byhenikov wants to free his trapped foot but Darko is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T13#
Byhenikov is looking to pass Darko's guard but actually Darko recovers to full guard.
Darko controls Byhenikov momentarily but Byhenikov frees himself. #SUB2#
Byhenikov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Darko wants to sweep here but Byhenikov controlling him for the moment.
Darko can't keep his opponent in guard - Byhenikov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T14#
Darko moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Byhenikov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Darko is keeping the position for now.
Darko looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Byhenikov looking to pass the guard.
Darko manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Byhenikov manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Byhenikov (23) vs (10) Darko
Darko trying to control but Byhenikov is working from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Byhenikov takes the fight on points by 23 to 10.
Igor Byhenikov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: CACC 132: Wangler vs Average
Date: Oct 25, 2020

178 cm
35 yrs
180 lbs

175 cm
37 yrs
179 lbs

Darko

Savkov

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Vlad Darko! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Pavel Savkov!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Savkov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Darko tries to pull guard but Savkov won't allow it.
Darko jumps guard but Savkov stands there with Darko around his waist. Darko gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Darko prevents the takedown attempt. #TD#
Darko has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Savkov uses from the top position.
Savkov has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Rivers Edge Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB#
Darko is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Darko has his foot on Savkov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Savkov works his way back into a safe position though.
Darko manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Savkov manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Darko (2) vs (0) Savkov
Darko trying to control but Savkov is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savkov looking to control.
Darko 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.#T1#
Savkov keeping full guard, as Darko tries to pass.
Savkov looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Savkov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Darko gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Darko trying to control the position from guard on top but Savkov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Darko postures up. #SUB2#
Savkov is looking for a triangle but Darko pushes his legs off easily.
Savkov pulls Darko in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
Savkov looking for a sweep. Not yet Savkov, not yet.
Savkov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Savkov trying to control the position here.
Darko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Savkov swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Savkov looking for a guillotine here but Darko defends easily.
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.#T3#
Darko tries to free his leg and advance position but Savkov is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Savkov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Darko defends well.
Savkov trying to control the position.
Darko wants to control from the top but Savkov keeps moving. #T4#
Savkov pulls Darko in close to his closed guard and prevents Darko from doing any damage or advancing position.
Darko is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Darko drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Savkov manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Darko has Savkov in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Darko (2) vs (2) Savkov
Darko is trying to control the position but Savkov postures up.
Darko can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Savkov controls the pace.#T5#
Darko pulls Savkov in close to prevent any damage.
Savkov won't allow Darko to sweep him here.
Darko is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Savkov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Darko is keeping the position for now. #T6#
Darko trying to control the position.
Darko is really struggling to control Savkov but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Darko keeping moving, preventing Savkov from controlling successfully.
Darko pulls Savkov in close to his closed guard and prevents Savkov from doing any damage or advancing position.
Darko is trying to hold Savkov in close to prevent damage but Savkov has managed to pass into half guard.
Darko has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Savkov is working away from the top position though.#T7#
Darko regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Darko looking for a guillotine here but Savkov defends easily.
Savkov passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Savkov is trying to work for a kimura but Darko is defending well. #SUB#
Darko actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Darko looking for submissions off his back.#T8##SUB2#
Darko is defending against the submission attempts here by Savkov.
Savkov prevents Darko from improving his position.
Savkov is thwarting Darko's attempts to control the position.
Darko works his way to full guard. Good work.
Savkov preventing the sweep.
Darko wants to control but Savkov passes easily into half guard. #T9#
Savkov is trying to control the action in half guard but Darko is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Savkov is working for a kimura but Darko is defending it quite comfortably.
Darko is trying to control but can't. #SUB#
Darko looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Darko is not content to let Savkov control the position.#T10#
Darko won't allow Savkov to pass to mount.
Darko wants to improve his position but Savkov is controlling well.
Savkov trying to pass the guard but Darko defending well.
Darko wants to control but Savkov is keeping busy.
Darko gets back to full guard. #SUB#
Darko is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Darko looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Savkov has picked Darko up and slammed him! Darko can't keep hold of the triangle and Savkov manages to pass to side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Darko (2) vs (5) Savkov#T11#
Savkov moves into full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Darko (2) vs (7) Savkov
Darko really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #SUB2#
Savkov goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Darko turns into him and now he's in Savkov's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Darko (4) vs (7) Savkov
Darko wants to control from the top but Savkov keeps moving.
Darko pushes down on Savkov's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T12#
Savkov wants to get back to full guard.
Darko trying to mount his opponent but Savkov defends it.
Savkov wants to control but Darko is keeping busy.
Savkov is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Darko is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Savkov sees it coming and defends easily.
Darko trying to control from half guard but Savkov is working away. #T13##SUB2#
Savkov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Darko pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Darko is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Savkov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Darko is trying to control the action in half guard but Savkov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Savkov is pressing down on Darko's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Savkov trying to control the position. #T14##SUB2#
Savkov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Savkov keeping moving, preventing Darko from controlling successfully.
Savkov keeping full guard, as Darko tries to pass. #SUB2#
Savkov throws his legs up looking for a submission but Darko uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Darko (7) vs (7) Savkov
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Savkov is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Darko's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Darko passes the guard and advances to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Darko (10) vs (7) Savkov

And that's the end of the fight!
Darko takes the fight on points by 10 to 7.
An out of breath and clearly excited Vlad Darko thanked Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: BFC Swimmer Birthday Bash 1
Date: Sep 13, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cole ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Darko moves away.
Cole bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Darko's head backwards.#KD2#
Cole drops Darko with a beautiful combination! Darko stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Cole is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Darko is rocked!
Cole throws an overhand right that has Darko reeling! Cole follows up with more punches and Darko is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Rico Cole!
Rico Cole is the new super heavyweight champion!
Rico Cole thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: BFC 18 : Carver Vs. Roger
Date: Aug 14, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bailey throws a big shot that misses.
Darko finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bailey fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bailey misses with a left hand
and Darko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Darko avoids the body shot from Bailey.
Bailey slips under a jab from Darko.
Bailey throws a hook to the side of Darko's head but Darko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Darko definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Darko on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bailey loads up on a big right hand but Darko slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bailey throws a poor cross that misses
and Darko counters with a low kick, right behind Bailey 's knee.
Bailey throws a hook but Darko blocks it.
Bailey misses with a body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Darko throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bailey.
Bailey takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie. #T1#
Darko slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jab from Darko.
Bailey looks to land a right hand but Darko moved out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bailey. Darko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bailey throws a hook but Darko blocks it.
Bailey throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Darko.
Bailey drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Darko just misses with a punch to the body.
Bailey blocks the body kick.
Bailey shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #CL#
Darko pushes Bailey up against the cage in a clinch.
Bailey's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Still in the clinch, Darko scores with a nice short uppercut.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bailey stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Darko blocks the elbow strike.
Bailey trying to control the position but instead, Darko has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bailey into the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Darko.
Bailey blocking some punches.
Bailey stalling in the clinch.
Darko throws a punch but it's blocked by Bailey.
Darko misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bailey lands with a light punch inside.
Bailey blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Bailey.
Bailey prevents a body shot from Darko.
Darko tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bailey smiles and moves away.
Bailey goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Darko staying out of range there.#T3#
Darko dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bailey darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Darko throws the left hand but Bailey avoids the punch easily.
A little jabbing left from Bailey on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bailey slips under a jab.
Darko staying out of range there.
Bailey fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bailey pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bailey lands a jab.
Bailey scoring well with a low kick there.
Bailey changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bailey connects with a single shot there.
Bailey ducks right into an uppercut from Darko. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slow jab from Darko misses its intended target.
Bailey misses the jab.
Bailey jabs at Darko's body.
Darko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bailey.
Bailey throws a leg kick
and Darko counters with a straight right hand.
A punch lands to the side of Darko 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bailey missing with a left hand there. Darko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bailey changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Darko takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#CL#
Bailey gets tackled into the cage by Darko. Darko maintains the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Darko.
Bailey working hard to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Joe Bailey 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.#R2#
Darko throws a head kick that Bailey semi-blocks.
Bailey misses with a double jab.
Bailey throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bailey throws a right hand that misses #KD#
and Bailey is countered with a crisp right hand from Darko that sends him to the canvas! Darko follows him to the mat into side control. #ROC#Bailey is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bailey prevents Darko from improving position.
Bailey is still in real trouble! Can Darko finish him?#SUB#
Darko is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bailey is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Darko remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Bailey gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Bailey seems to have recovered his senses.
Darko can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bailey is looking to escape. #T1##SUB#
Darko swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Bailey is now in Darko's guard. A big mistake from Darko there, giving up the dominant position!
Bailey content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Darko is trying to control the position but Bailey postures up.
Bailey trying to control but Darko is working from the bottom. #SU2#
Bailey gets to his feet - Darko follows without any prompting.
Darko keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Darko keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Darko throws a good cross that connects.
Bailey throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Darko on the side of the head. #T2#
Bailey throws a lazy body kick
and Darko scores with a counter punch that sends Bailey to the canvas! Darko smells blood - he's punishing Bailey with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Bailey has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vlad Darko!
Vlad Darko retains his super heavyweight title!
An out of breath and clearly excited Vlad Darko thanked Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: BFC Syndicate 2
Date: Jul 10, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A low kick from Darko is predictable there
and Canoe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice cross by Darko.#CUT2#It looks like Douche Canoe has been cut.
A jab from Canoe does it's job there.
Canoe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Darko swats away the attempt to clinch by Canoe.
Darko scores with a leg kick.
Canoe checks a low kick from Darko.
Darko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Canoe.
Canoe throws a leg kick
and Darko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Canoe throws a hook but Darko blocks it.
Canoe staying out of range there.
An attempted straight right counter from Canoe misses the target.
Canoe throws out a loose jab but Darko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Canoe looks to land a right hand but Darko moved out of range.
Darko scores with a leg kick. #T1#
Darko finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Canoe throws a sloppy body shot
and Darko counters with a low kick, right behind Canoe 's knee.
Canoe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Darko manages to avoid it.
Canoe blocks a leg kick.
Canoe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Darko.
Darko misses with a body shot.
Canoe scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Some bone on bone action there as Darko checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Darko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Canoe.
Canoe misses with an uppercut.
Canoe tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Darko is able to avoid easily.
Darko misses with a wild body shot.
Darko throws a hook but Canoe avoids it easily.
Canoe tries to close the distance and clinch but Darko swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Darko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Canoe. Darko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Darko only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T2#
Canoe misses with a leg kick.
Darko walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Darko pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Canoe back to the cage. Darko follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Canoe throws a lazy uppercut
and Darko counters with a nice body shot.
Darko dips to his left and cracks Canoe with an uppercut!
Canoe throws a looping overhand right but Darko ducks down to avoid it.
Darko misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Darko. Canoe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Darko staying out of range there.
Darko ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Darko looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Darko with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Darko scores with a body shot.
Canoe takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Darko wants to slow Canoe down by chopping away at his legs. #T3#
Canoe getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Canoe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Darko.
A chopping leg kick lands by Canoe.
Canoe throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A nice side step and Darko releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Canoe loads up on a big right hand but Darko slips the punch.
Darko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Canoe misses with a hook.
Canoe works Darko's body with a nice hook.
Darko scores with a jab to the head.
Darko thows a left - swing and a miss!
Douche Canoe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Darko lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Canoe finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Canoe swings for the body but Darko moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Darko.
Canoe throws a poor cross that misses
and Darko counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Darko ducks under a wild hook from Canoe.
Darko gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Canoe.
Canoe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Darko throws out the jab.
Canoe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Darko missing with a left hand there. Canoe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A nice leg kick lands there from Canoe.
Canoe takes a swing at Darko's ribcage but misses.
Nice cross by Canoe.
Canoe throws a leg kick
and Darko counters with a slapping leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Darko.
Darko on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Canoe. Canoe obviously looking to wear him down.
Darko looks to score with a jab to the body but Canoe is just out of range.
A shot to the body from Canoe misses
and Darko counters with a thumping low kick.
Canoe throws a body shot but no joy.
Canoe throws a looping overhand right but Darko ducks down to avoid it.
It seemed like Darko was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vlad Darko dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Douche Canoe's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Canoe closes the distance looking to clinch
and Darko counters with a leg kick.
Darko needs to keep his hands up - Canoe had a free shot at his head there.
Darko misses the shot to the body.
Canoe scores with a hook.
Darko circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Darko counter with a right hand.
Canoe thumps Darko with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Canoe throws a body punch but Darko moves out of range.
Darko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Canoe was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Darko fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Canoe has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Darko fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Canoe swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Canoe 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.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Canoe might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Canoe throws a body punch but Darko moves out of range.
Canoe throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Darko to counter with a crisp jab.
Canoe missing with a left hand there. Darko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It seemed like Darko was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Canoe is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Canoe misses with a looping left.
Canoe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Darko.
Canoe backing away here, and Darko unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Canoe lands a really nice looking cross but Darko seems unphased.
Darko takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Darko thows a left - swing and a miss!
Darko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Darko looks to score with a jab to the body but Canoe is just out of range.
Darko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Canoe.
Canoe is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Darko throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Darko takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Darko keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #T2#
Canoe has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Darko.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Canoe doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Vlad Darko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Good standup being displayed there by Darko as he connects with a hook.
Darko keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Darko slips under a jab from Canoe.
Darko now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Darko on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Darko thuds his right hand into Canoe's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Canoe throws a series of punches but Darko avoids them all with ease.
Canoe misses with a lunging right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Canoe looks to land a right hand but Darko moved out of range.#CL#
Canoe instigates a clinch.
Canoe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Canoe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Canoe misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Darko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T3#
Canoe dips to his left and cracks Darko with an uppercut!
Canoe misses with an uppercut. Darko saw that one coming.
Canoe motions for Darko to come forward. Canoe throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A combination from Canoe does no damage.
Good leg kick by Canoe.
Darko misses with a wild body shot.
Canoe misses the jab.
Canoe connects with a single shot there.
Canoe fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Canoe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Darko.
Canoe misses with a left hand
and Darko counters with a good, hard body kick but Canoe shrugs it off.
Canoe ducks under a wild hook from Darko.
Canoe throws a right and a left that both miss.
Darko throws a head kick but Canoe moves out of range. #T4#
Darko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Canoe.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Canoe misses with a lunging right hand
and Darko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Canoe thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big right from Canoe misses.
Canoe throws a hook but Darko blocks it.
Canoe backing away here, and Darko unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Good work by Canoe as he checks the leg kick.
The fighters circling - Canoe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Canoe throws a body shot but no joy.
A swing and a miss from Canoe.
Darko looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Canoe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Darko moves away.
Darko's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Canoe connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Darko scrambles back to his feet.
Darko misses with an uppercut
and Canoe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Darko cracks Canoe with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CUT2#Douche Canoe's cut is getting worse.
Darko with the inside leg kick.
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 Douche Canoe will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Douche Canoe's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R3#
Canoe slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Darko looks to score with a jab to the body but Canoe is just out of range.
Canoe swings widly with a right hand
and Darko counters with a body kick.
Canoe throws a looping overhand right but Darko ducks down to avoid it.
Darko lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Canoe throws a hook but Darko avoids it easily.
A cross from Canoe lands.
Canoe tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Darko takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A left lands for Canoe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Canoe tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Darko manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Canoe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Canoe misses the target.
Canoe throws a poor cross that misses
and Darko counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Canoe scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Darko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Canoe.#T1#
Darko with a nice calf kick.
Darko with a hook.
Canoe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Darko throws a jab when Canoe was well out of range.
Canoe fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Darko.
Darko ducks under a wild hook from Canoe.
Canoe with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Canoe missing with a left hand there. Darko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Canoe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Darko.
Darko misses with a body shot.
Canoe shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Darko eats them both and turns towards Canoe to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Darko ducks under a wild hook from Canoe.
Darko appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Darko misses with a leg kick.
Canoe misses with a hook.#T2#
Darko lands a leg kick that knocks Canoe off balance momentarily.
Darko connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Canoe scores with a nice head shot.
Canoe ducks under a wild hook from Darko.
Canoe throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Darko counters with a slapping leg kick.
Canoe with a nice calf kick.
Canoe fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Darko is out of range.
Darko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Canoe.
Canoe moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Canoe misses with a shot to the body
and Darko counters with a thumping low kick.
Darko scores with a nice head shot.
A swing and a miss from Darko.
Canoe takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Darko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Canoe backing away here, and Darko unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T3#
Darko staying out of range there.
Darko flicks out a counter leg kick but Canoe steps away.
Darko avoids the body shot from Canoe.
Darko tries a quick counter leg kick but Canoe is wise to it.
Darko throws a shot from downtown. Canoe moves away and avoids it.
Canoe misses with a hook
and Darko makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Darko is looking to slow Canoe down with leg kicks.
A cross from Darko lands.
Canoe on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Darko. Darko obviously looking to wear him down.
Darko moves away from the strike by Canoe.
A good leg kick by Darko.
Darko scores with a nice strike.
A slow jab from Canoe misses its intended target.
Canoe's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Canoe throws out a loose jab but Darko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Canoe throws a hook but Darko avoids it easily.
Darko with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T4#
Darko doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Canoe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Canoe looks to land a left hand but Darko moved out of range nicely.
Canoe throws a leg kick that is checked
and Darko counters with a left to the body.
Darko moves out of range of the strikes.
Canoe throws a lazy right hand but Darko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Darko lands a nice leg kick that just misses Canoe's sensitive parts.
Darko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Canoe.
Canoe connects with a solid leg kick.
Darko scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Canoe throws a jab when Darko was well out of range.
Darko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Canoe.
Darko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Canoe manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Vlad Darko just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Douche Canoe's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Canoe misses with an uppercut
letting Darko counter with a right hand.
Canoe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big left from Canoe misses.
Darko moves out of range of the leg kick from Canoe.
Darko throws a nice inside leg kick.
Canoe takes a swing at Darko's ribcage but misses.
Darko loads up on a big right hand but Canoe slips the punch.
Canoe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Darko manages to avoid it.
Darko let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Canoe checks a leg kick.
Canoe looks to throw the jab but Darko is out of range.
Darko doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Canoe throws a predictable looking body shot
and Darko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Canoe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Darko.
Canoe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Darko manages to avoid it.
Darko scores with a jab. Canoe acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T1#
A combination from Canoe does no damage.
Darko scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That kick from Darko tenderised Canoe's leg. Canoe is trying to keep his angry face on.
Darko wants to land a leg kick but Canoe is out of range.
Darko checks a leg kick.
Darko appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Canoe lands with an overhand left.
Darko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Canoe.
Some bone on bone action there as Darko checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Darko slips under a jab.
Darko lands a lovely overhand right.
Darko checks a leg kick.
Canoe throws a hook but Darko avoids it easily.
Canoe swings for the body but Darko moves out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Darko. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Darko.#T2#
Canoe feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Darkos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Canoe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Darko.
Canoe misses with a wild body shot.
Darko will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Canoe misses with an uppercut. Darko saw that one coming.
Darko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Canoe throws out the jab.
Darko paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Canoe got wobbled bad by a big combination! Darko presses forward with punches and knees until Canoe stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Canoe closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vlad Darko!
Vlad Darko is the new super heavyweight champion!
Vlad Darko made sure to mention his sponsor, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing in his post fight interview.

Event: BFC 10: Cole Vs. Canoe
Date: Jun 13, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maneno moves out of range of the body kick.
Darko sizes up Maneno with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Maneno misses with a wild body shot.
Darko throws a head kick but Maneno moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maneno. Darko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maneno misses with a body punch
and Darko counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Darko misses with a looping right.
Darko lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Maneno pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Maneno misses with a wild body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Darko! But no joy.
Maneno jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darko lands a glancing blow to the side of Maneno's head.
Maneno looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Maneno swings for the body but Darko moves out of range.
Darko avoids the body shot from Maneno.
Darko lands a nice leg kick that just misses Maneno's sensitive parts. #T1#
Maneno throws a body punch but Darko moves out of range.
Darko swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Darko moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Maneno misses with a straight left.
Maneno misses with a body punch
and Darko counters with a straight right hand.
Darko punishes Maneno's body with a nice straight punch.
Maneno misses with a wild body shot.
Maneno misses with a hook
and Darko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A big left from Maneno misses.
A jab from Maneno misses.
Maneno throws a lazy right hand but Darko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Maneno lands a right hook to the body.
Darko turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Maneno misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Darko to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maneno stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Darko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2#
Maneno throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maneno misses with an uppercut.
That kick from Darko tenderised Maneno's leg. Maneno is trying to keep his angry face on.
Maneno avoids the head kick by Darko.
An attempted straight right counter from Maneno misses the target.
Maneno throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Darko looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Maneno looks to score with a jab to the body but Darko is just out of range.
Maneno misses with a hook. Darko ducked under it nicely.
Darko avoids the body shot from Maneno.
Darko lands with a straight right. Maneno didn't see that one coming.
Darko takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Maneno checks a leg kick nicely.
Maneno jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Maneno scores with a shot to the body.
Maneno misses with a body punch
and Darko counters with an inside leg kick. #T3#
Maneno fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Darko looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Maneno scores with a decent looking hook.
Darko connects with an inside leg kick.
Maneno swings away with a body shot that misses #CL2#
and Darko holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Darko lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Darko pushes Maneno back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Darko just leaning against Maneno, taking a breather.
Darko gets through Maneno's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Darko prevents Maneno from breaking the clinch.
Darko cracks Maneno with a nice body shot.#BC#
Maneno breaks from the clinch.
Maneno jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Maneno walks forward, straight into a front kick from Darko.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maneno throws a poor cross that misses #CL2#
and Darko counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A shot in the inside from Darko.
Darko scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Darko throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Manenos head.
Darko works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Maneno is breathing heavily.#T4#
Maneno's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Maneno is trying to break the clinch but Darko has him pressed against the cage.
Maneno is trying to break the clinch but Darko is controlling him.
Darko keeps control of Maneno as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Darko keeps control of Maneno as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Maneno is trying to break the clinch but Darko has him pressed against the cage.
Maneno can't break the clinch.
Darko lands with a left to the head.
Darko lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Darko on the inside.
A short uppercut from Darko.
Maneno's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Darko lands a left hand.
Maneno working hard to break the clinch.
Darko prevents Maneno from breaking the clinch.
Darko is pushing Maneno up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Darko lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Darko lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Maneno backwards. #TD2#
Darko drags the fight down to the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vlad Darko dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Darko scores with a leg kick.
Darko clobbers Maneno with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Maneno avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Darko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Darko appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A nice leg kick from Darko, right into the meat of the thigh.
Vlad Darko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Maneno lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Darko is looking to slow Maneno down with leg kicks.
Darko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maneno.
Darko looks to land a right hand but Maneno moved out of range.
Maneno throws an overhand right that lands on Darko's shoulder, as Darko tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maneno throws a body punch but Darko moves out of range.
Maneno lands a nice shot that snaps Darko's head back.
Darko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maneno. Darko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maneno misses with a hook
and Maneno takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Maneno throws a sloppy body shot
and Darko counters with a stiff right hand.
Maneno swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Darko counters with an inside leg kick.
Maneno takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Maneno swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Darko counters with a stiff jab, followed by a cross and an uppercut! That's too much punishment for Maneno to take - he tumbles to the canvas, blood pouring from his nose, barely conscious. That's the end of the fight! Great knockout by Darko!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Vlad Darko!
Vlad Darko managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing, into his post fight interview.

Event: CEC 691
Date: Jan 25, 2020

#R1#
Vettori cracks Darko with a right hand to the side of the head.
Vettori takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Vettori connects with a good right hand that stumbles Darko. Darko circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Darko connects with a looping right hand.
Nice body kick from Darko.
Vettori misses with a right hand
and Darko counters with a nice uppercut.
Darko definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A nice inside leg kick there by Darko. That's going to slow Vettori down.
Darko scoring well with a low kick there.
An inside leg kick lands from Darko.
Darko cracks the inside of Vettori's front leg.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Darko connects with a solid leg kick.
Vettori misses with a looping right.
A swing and a miss from Vettori.
Darko is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Vettori throws a series of punches but Darko moves out of range.
Vettori scores with a decent looking hook.
Darko scores with a nice right hand.
Darko lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Vettori tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Darko 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 Vettori has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Vettori and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T1#
A clash of legs there as Vettori blocks the low kick.
Vettori misses with an uppercut.
Darko tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Darko throws a head kick but Vettori moves out of range.
Marvin Vettori seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good leg kick by Darko there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Some bone on bone action there as Vettori checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Vettori lands a glancing blow to the side of Darko's head.
Vettori's jab looks to have found its range, popping Darko under the eye.
Vettori connects with a high kick. #ROC2#
Darko is rocked!
Darko ducks under a wild hook from Vettori.
Darko misses with an uppercut. Vettori saw that one coming.
A little jabbing left from Vettori on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Darko looks up at the clock. Bad move! Vettori lands a right hand from hell, dropping Darko. Vettori pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marvin Vettori!
A relieved looking Marvin Vettori 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 688
Date: Dec 21, 2019

#R1#
Portis misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jackson Portis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A good leg kick by Darko.
Darko slips a straight right by Portis.
Darko 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.
Portis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Darko went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Darko misses with a looping right.
Portis takes a swing at Darko's ribcage but misses.
Darko tried to counter with a leg kick but Portis avoided it.
Portis throws a lazy right hand but Darko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Darko throws a sloppy head kick and Portis moves out of range easily.
Darko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Portis.
Darko looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Portis listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Darko cracks Portis with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Portis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Portis stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Darko.
Portis walks into a straight right hand from Darko.
Portis sizes up Darko with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Portis misses with a straight right.
Darko moves out of range as Portis strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Darko on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The fighters circling - Portis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Darko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Portis.
Portis lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T1#
Portis lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Darko swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Portis swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Darko will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Portis swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Portis might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Portis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Darko was well out of range. Poor timing from Portis.
Darko wants to land a leg kick but Portis is out of range.
Darko thumps Portis with a low kick.
Darko throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Darko throws a leg kick which misses Portis's front leg but catches the back leg as Portis tries to avoid it.
Portis misses with a straight left.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Darko.
Portis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Darko.
Darko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Portis.
Darko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big left from Portis misses.
Darko misses the jab.
The fighters circling - Portis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Portis wants to clinch
and Darko counters with a good low kick that Portis was not able to check. #T2#
Darko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Portis swings for the body but Darko moves out of range.
Portis misses with an uppercut
and Darko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Darko throws a hook but Portis blocks it.
Portis blocks a jab.
Darko missing with a left hand there. Portis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It seemed like Portis was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Darko misses with the combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Portis! But no joy.
Darko throws a leg kick which misses Portis's front leg but catches the back leg as Portis tries to avoid it.
Portis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Darko throws a body kick that misses.
Darko scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Portis connects with a body shot that sends Darko's belly button to the back.
Darko ducks under a wild hook from Portis.
Darko thumps Portis with a low kick.
Portis slips under a jab from Darko.
Darko tries to score with a low kick but Portis moves his leg out of the way.#T3#
Portis misses with a right hand
and Darko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Darko 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.
Portis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Darko.
Portis works the jab nicely.
Darko tries a head kick but it misses.
Darko works the jab nicely.
Darko throws a wild body kick that Portis sees coming a mile off.
Darko's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Portis connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Darko scrambles back to his feet.
Donk. Portis catches Darko right on the button with a cross.
Darko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Portis throws out a counter right but Darko avoids it with no problem.
Darko cracks the inside of Portis's front leg.
Portis misses with a looping right.
Darko is looking to counter with a body kick.
Portis swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Darko.
Jab from Darko.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Portis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Darko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Portis takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Portis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Portis on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Portis connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T4#
Darko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Portis.
Portis takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Portis's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Portis 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.
The fighters circling - Darko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Portis throws an overhand right that lands on Darko's shoulder, as Darko tries to avoid the shot.
Darko throwing a counter right hand but Portis manages to avoid it.
Darko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Darko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Portis throws out the jab.
Darko throws a leg kick that misses.
Portis scores with a jab to the body.
Darko slips under a jab from Portis.
Darko attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Portis takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Portis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Darko misses with a straight left.
An inside leg kick lands from Darko. #CL2#
Portis clinches up with Darko and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Darko breaks the clinch.
Portis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
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 Vlad Darko will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Portis staying out of range there.
Portis looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Portis wants to clinch up but Darko keeps it at a distance.
Nice defenses there by Darko.
Portis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Darko.
Portis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Darko.
Portis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Darko connects with a looping right hand.
Portis throws a leg kick
and Darko counters with a low kick, right behind Portis 's knee.
Darko throws the kick towards the body but Portis avoids it.
Darko takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Portis dips to his left and cracks Darko with an uppercut!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A chopping leg kick lands by Darko.
Darko throws a hook but Portis avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Portis on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Portis misses with a series of wild punches.
Darko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Portis moves away.
Darko throws a jab but it's blocked by Portis. #T1#
Portis defending well as Darko loads up on a big left hand.
Portis takes a swing at Darko's ribcage but misses.
Portis scores with a decent looking hook.
Vlad Darko is winning the standup battle so far.
Jab, jab by Portis - just one landing.
Portis checks the leg kick nicely there.
Darko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Darko throws a leg kick
and Portis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Portis has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Darko finds it's way round the side to connect with Portis's head.
Darko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Portis tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Portis throws the left hand but Darko avoids the punch easily.
A thudding body kick lands there by Darko!
Darko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Portis was well out of range. Poor timing from Darko.
Portis jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Portis missing with a left hand there. Darko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An inside leg kick lands from Darko.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Portis checks a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Portis.#T2#
Portis blocks a head kick by Darko.
Portis misses with a hook.
Darko throws a big counter combination but Portis scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Darko throws a body punch but Portis moves out of range.
Darko moves out of range as Portis strikes.
Portis throws a lazy right hand but Darko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Darko fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Portis checks it well.
Portis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Portis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Darko.
Nice uppercut lands for Portis. That snapped Darko's head back.
Portis throws out a loose jab but Darko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Portis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Darko throws a leg kick but Portis sees it coming and moves out of range.
Portis looks to land a left hand but Darko moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Darko wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Portis on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Portis lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nice defenses there by Darko.
Portis lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T3#
Jab from Darko.
Nice cross by Darko.#CL2#
Portis gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Portis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Portis working aggressively here.
Darko has a couple of punches blocked by Portis.
Darko misses with a hook from the clinch.
Darko misses with a short punch on the inside.
Darko blocking some punches.
Portis lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice left hand lands by Portis.
Darko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Darko lands with a right to the head.
Darko throws a punch but it's blocked by Portis.
Portis lands a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Darko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Portis has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Darko.
Portis ducks under a wild hook from Darko.
Darko misses with an uppercut
letting Portis counter with a right hand. #T4#
Portis connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Portis avoids the body shot from Darko.
Portis throws a jab when Darko was well out of range.
Portis getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Portis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Darko staying out of range there.
Darko throws a jab when Portis was well out of range.
A little jabbing left from Portis on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Darko slips under a jab.
Darko throws the kick towards the body but Portis avoids it.
Darko throws an off balance right hand
and Portis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Darko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Portis lands with a nice body punch.
Darko moves away from the strike by Portis.
Darko swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice body punch from Darko.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Darko scores with a kick to the body.
Portis stuns Darko with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Darko swings away with a leg kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jackson Portis will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Darko throws a body punch but Portis moves out of range.
Darko takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Portis lands a jab.
Portis bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Darko's head.
Darko misses with a looping right.
Portis takes a jab right on the kisser.
Darko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Portis.
Darko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Darko connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Portis's hands.
Portis throws a body shot but no joy.
Portis throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Darko on the side of the head.
Darko staying out of range there.
Darko looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Darko lands with a kick to the temple. Portis shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Portis avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Portis scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Portis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Portis loads up on a big right hand but Darko slips the punch.
Darko throwing a counter right hand but Portis manages to avoid it.#T1#
Portis connects with a jab.
Portis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Darko.
Darko was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Darko fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Portis has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A chopping leg kick lands by Darko.
Portis scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Portis misses with a wild body shot.
Portis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Portis slips a straight right by Darko.
It seemed like Portis was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL2#
Portis clinches up with Darko and pushes him back against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Portis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Darko lands an uppercut.
Darko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Portis's elbow.
Portis's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Portis stalls.
Darko lands a left hand that snaps the head of Portis backwards.
Portis tries to throw a body punch but Darko avoids it by throwing Portis back against the cage.
Portis has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Darko seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Portis can turn it around.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Darko breaks from the clinch.
Darko bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Portis's head.
Portis scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Portis misses with a looping left.
Portis throws a hook but Darko avoids it easily.
Darko showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Portis.
Darko swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Darko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Portis bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Darko's head.
Darko's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Portis connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Darko scrambles back to his feet.
Portis checks the leg kick.
The fighters circling - Portis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Portis lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Portis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Darko.
Portis takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Portis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Darko.
Darko throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T3#
Darko throws a body punch but Portis moves out of range.
Darko throws a big shot that misses.
Portis swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Darko ducks under a wild hook from Portis.
Darko throws a leg kick but Portis moved away.
Portis swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A chopping leg kick lands by Darko.
Portis throws a looping overhand right but Darko ducks down to avoid it.
It appears Darko was looking to counter with a kick there.
Darko ducks under a wild hook from Portis.
Portis moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Portis throws a big shot that misses.
Darko throwing a counter right hand but Portis manages to avoid it.
Portis misses with a straight left.
Portis throws a body shot but no joy.
Portis misses with a hook. Darko ducked under it nicely.
Darko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Portis manages to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Portis on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Darko connects with a body shot.
Darko swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Portis avoids the head kick by Darko.
Portis looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T4#
Darko throws a low kick but Portis moves out of range easily.
Portis scores with a jab to the jaw.
Portis throws a big shot that misses.
A left lands for Darko.
Darko throws a leg kick but Portis checks it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Darko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Portis.
Darko pivots, looking for a leg kick but Portis is out of range and Darko settles back down.
Jab by Portis.
A head kick from Darko lands but Portis takes it in his stride.
Portis throws a jab when Darko was well out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Darko.
Darko swings for the body but Portis moves out of range.
Darko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Portis.
A looping hook to the body misses from Darko. Portis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Darko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Portis.
Portis takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Portis throws out a loose jab but Darko uses good head movement to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jackson Portis.
Well Portis 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jackson Portis!
Jackson Portis thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: CEC 683.5
Date: Nov 17, 2019

#R1#
Darko slips a jab from Stark.
Darko looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Stark throws the kick towards the body but Darko avoids it.
Stark throws a sloppy head kick and Darko moves out of range easily.
Darko attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Stark with a jab.
Stark misses with a jab to the body
and Darko counters with a leg kick.
Stark throws a sloppy head kick
and Darko counters with a good low kick that Stark was not able to check.
Stark looks to land a body kick but Darko moved away.
Darko slips under a jab from Stark.
Stark throws a series of punches but Darko moves out of range.
Stark checks a low kick from Darko.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stark throws a body punch but Darko moves out of range.
Darko only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Stark throws a head kick but Darko moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Stark.
A head kick by Stark misses
and Darko counters with a body kick that stops Stark in his tracks momentarily.
Stark is breathing heavily.
Stark throws a lazy uppercut
and Darko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Stark misses with the combination.
Stark scores with a body shot.
Darko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Darko chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Stark can pounce on him.
Darko circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Stark drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Darko follows Stark to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vlad Darko!
Vlad Darko thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: CEC 680
Date: Oct 14, 2019

#R1#
Reich looks to throw a body kick
letting Darko counter with a right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Darko. Reich does a little dance to reset his feet.
Reich throwing a counter right hand but Darko manages to avoid it.
Reich throws a lazy uppercut
and Darko counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Good exchange - Darko coming out on top.
Reich misses with an attempted mid kick.
Darko swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Darko looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Reich moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A clash of legs there as Darko blocks the low kick.
A little jabbing left from Darko on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Reich has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Guerrilla MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Reich scores with a jab. Darko acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darko lands a jab.
Darko throws a leg kick but Reich sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Reich 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 Darko has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Darko and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Darko on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T1#
Good work by Darko as he checks the leg kick.
Reich throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Darko connects with a leg kick. Reich looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Darko lands a jab to the head.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Reich.
It seemed like Darko was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Reich.
Reich feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Darkos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Vlad Darko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Darko explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Reich uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Darko.#CL2#
Darko moves into the clinch successfully. #T2#
Reich pushes Darko back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Darko misses with a short punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Darko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Darko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Darko throws a punch but it's blocked by Reich.
Reich digs a right hand underneath Darko's ribcage. Darko let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Reich misses with the head strike.
Darko jumps guard but Reich turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A short left from Reich.
Reich lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Darko backwards. #BC#
Reich's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Darko tries a low kick but Reich avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Reich misses the target.
A head kick by Reich misses
and Darko counters with an outside leg kick.
Reich misses the shot to the body.
An inside leg kick from Darko misses.
Darko tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Reich counters with a big head kick but Darko shrugs it off. #T3#
Darko pushes Reich away with a front kick.
Darko throws a leg kick but Reich sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Reich throws a leg kick
and Darko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Darko motions for Reich to come forward. Darko throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Reich looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Reich throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Darko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Reich blocks a low kick nicely.
Reich uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Darko.
A quick step to the side and Reich tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reich throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Darko's head.#T4#
Reich bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Reich lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A slow jab from Darko misses its intended target.
A swing and a miss from Darko.
Darko moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reich throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Darko lands a leg kick that knocks Reich off balance momentarily.
Darko throws a body kick that misses.
Reich swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Darko throws a jab but it's blocked by Reich.
Darko misses with a body shot
and Reich counters with a stiff right hand.
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 Jarred Reich will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Darko throws a looping overhand right but Reich ducks down to avoid it.
Reich misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Darko.
Jarred Reich is winning the standup battle so far.
Darko moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Reich misses with a double jab.
Reich keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reich fires out a quick counter leg kick but Darko just manages to avoid it.
Darko moves out of range of the body kick.
A low kick from Reich is predictable there
and Darko counters with a nice low kick that buckles Reich's knee momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darko scores with the left hand. Reich knows he should have avoided that one.
Reich checks the leg kick nicely there.
Darko will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
And Reich counters with a quick kick to the body but Darko blocks it.
Reich keeps Darko at a distance using the push kick. #T1#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Darko.
Reich tries to land a front kick but Darko steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A good leg kick by Reich.
Darko fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Reich.
Reich scores with a spinning back kick!
Reich slips under a jab.
Reich scores with a leg kick.
Reich motions for Darko to come forward. Reich throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Reich throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Darko counters with a nice body kick.
Darko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Reich seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T2#
A jab lands there for Reich.
Darko fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Reich.
Darko throws a leg kick but Reich checks it.
Darko throws a front kick that sends Reich stumbling back into the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Darko slips a straight right by Reich.
Darko has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Reich.
Darko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reich was well out of range. Poor timing from Darko.
Reich 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.
Darko lands a nice shot to the body.
Reich throws the left hand but Darko avoids the punch easily.
Reich blocks a leg kick.#T3#
Reich just misses with a punch to the body.
Reich keeps the fight on the outside.
As Darko backs away, Reich returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Reich throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Darko lands a high kick! #CUT2#
It looks like Jarred Reich has been cut.
Darko throws a leg kick which misses Reich's front leg but catches the back leg as Reich tries to avoid it.
Reich throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Darko moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Darko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reich manages to avoid it.
Reich thinks about countering with a body kick.
A slow jab from Darko misses its intended target.
Reich jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
A leg kick checked by Darko.#T4#
Reich looks to score with a jab to the body but Darko is just out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Reich.
A lazy body kick from Darko
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Reich swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Darko counters with a nice leg kick.
Reich checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Reich was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Darko throws a front kick aimed at Reich's knee but Reich avoids it well.
Reich swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Darko is trying to counter with his kicks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Darko cracks Reich with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Darko throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Reich stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Darko lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vlad Darko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jarred Reich's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
A left lands for Reich.
Reich looks for the body kick but Darko saw that one coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Darko misses the target.
Reich 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.
Darko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reich moves away.
Reich throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Darko looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Some bone on bone action there as Reich checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Reich is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reich slips under a jab from Darko.
Darko is looking to score with low kicks.
Reich swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Reich throws a nice head kick!
Reich throws a sloppy head kick and Darko moves out of range easily. #T1#
Darko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Reich.
Good work by Reich as he checks the leg kick.
Darko throws a head kick but Reich moves out of range.
Reich walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Darko checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Reich ducks under a wild hook from Darko.
Reich swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Reich swings for the body but Darko moves out of range.
Reich throws a jab when Darko was well out of range.
Reich scores with a spinning back kick!
Reich connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T2#
Darko works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Reich changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Darko throws a looping overhand right but Reich ducks down to avoid it.
Darko slips under a jab from Reich.
Reich walks into a jab.
Darko misses with a left hand
and Reich counters with a left to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reich blocks a head kick by Darko.
Darko staying out of range there.
Reich is looking to land body kicks.
Reich walks into a jab.#T3#
Reich throws a shot from downtown. Darko moves away and avoids it.
Darko steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Reich.
Darko throws a push kick but Reich slaps the foot to one side.
Darko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Reich has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Darko.
Reich takes one on the button.
Darko wants to land a leg kick but Reich is out of range.
Darko moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A left lands for Reich.
Darko cracks Reich with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nice straight punches there by Darko. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Darko.#T4#
A bone on bone clash there as Reich blocks the leg kick.
Darko misses with a wild body shot.
Darko avoids the head kick by Reich.
A little jabbing left from Darko on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Reich looks to land a left hand but Darko moved out of range nicely.
A little jabbing left from Darko on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Darko throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Reich makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Darko really felt that one!
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!
Darko scores with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Reich. Darko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Darko misses with a left hand
and Reich makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Reich throws a push kick but Darko slaps the foot to one side.
Darko throws out a counter right but Reich avoids it with no problem.

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 Jarred Reich.
I think Reich 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jarred Reich!
An out of breath Jarred Reich thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: PFC 129 Mirage vs Semenko
Date: Sep 22, 2019

#R1#
Fett paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fett throws a lazy body kick
and Darko counters with a slapping leg kick.
Darko's coach down at Q Club was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Darko's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Fett moves out of range as Darko strikes.
Darko tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice defenses there by Darko.
Fett throws a body punch but Darko moves out of range.
Fett tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Darko was well out of range. Poor timing from Fett.
Darko scores with a spinning back kick!
Darko tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Fett is able to avoid easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Fett misses the target.
Darko lands with a thumping leg kick.
Darko lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fett at a distance.
Jab from Darko.#CUT2#
It looks like Settakian Fett has been cut.#T1#
Fett takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Fett misses with a body kick.
Fett staying out of range there.
Fett lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Darko at a distance.
Fett throws out a loose jab but Darko uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head kick by Fett misses
and Darko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Darko tried to score with a low kick but Fett checks it.
Fett thows a left - swing and a miss!
Darko connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Darko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2#
Darko cracks Fett with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Darko looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fett throws a head kick but Darko moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fett clobbers Darko with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Darko steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Fett. That one must have hurt.
Fett pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fett smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A big right from Darko misses.
Fett keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Darko.
Darko looks to land a right hand but Fett moved out of range.#T3#
Fett scores with a nice strike.
Darko takes a jab right on the kisser.
Darko throws a lazy body kick
and Fett makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The fighters circling - Darko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fett tests Darko's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Darko misses with a straight left.
Fett throws a push kick but Darko slaps the foot to one side.
A solid body kick from Darko.
Darko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fett misses with a looping left.
Darko looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T4#
Fett thows a body kick. Darko tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Darko rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Darko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Darko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Darko lands a nice looking body shot.
Darko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fett was well out of range. Poor timing from Darko.
Darko chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Darko dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fett. That did some damage!
Darko will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Darko throws a hook but Fett avoids it easily.
Fett throws a sloppy head kick and Darko moves out of range 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 Settakian Fett will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Settakian Fett'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#
Fett looks to throw the jab but Darko is out of range.
Darko misses with a body shot.
Darko misses with a straight right.
Darko ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Darko throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Fett throwing a counter right hand but Darko manages to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Fett.
Darko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fett.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Darko.
A little feinted left hand from Fett on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Darko.
Fett moves out of range as Darko throws a body kick.
Darko throws a predictable looking body shot
and Fett counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Darko throws the left hand but Fett avoids the punch easily.
Darko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fett.
Darko replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Fett blocks it well.
Fett lands a lovely overhand right.
Darko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fett throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Darko counters with an outside leg kick.
Fett connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fett rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Darko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Darko blocks a head kick by Fett.
Darko misses with a wild body shot.
Fett waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Darko.#T2#
Darko feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Fett's calf.
Fett misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Fett ducks under a wild hook from Darko.
Darko with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Fett to score with a decent uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fett takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Darko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Darko works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Darko misses with a hook.
Fett throwing a counter right hand but Darko manages to avoid it.
Darko throws out a powerful jab.
Fett misses with a hook. Darko ducked under it nicely. #T3#
Darko throws a low kick but Fett avoids it.
Fett misses with a straight right.
Fett throws a head kick that Darko semi-blocks.
A head kick from Darko lands but Fett takes it in his stride.
Vlad Darko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Darko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fett.
Fett tries a head kick but it misses. #KD2#
Darko knocks Fett to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?#ROC2#
Fett is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Darko 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 Fett's shoulder. That is not cool.
Oh Fett is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fett seems to have got his legs back now.
Fett is trying to get back to half guard.
Darko working away.#T4#
Fett is trying to get back to half guard.
Fett being controlled for a moment.
Fett wants to control but Darko postures up.
Darko advances to full mount.
Darko takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Fett is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
Darko content just to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vlad Darko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Settakian Fett's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Darko misses with a low kick.
Fett misses with a lunging right hand
and Darko counters with a nice low kick that buckles Fett's knee momentarily.
Fett misses with a hook
and Fett takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Darko slips under a jab.
Darko looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Darko avoids the head kick by Fett.
Darko was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Fett throws a head kick but Darko moves out of range.
Darko raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Darko pivots, looking for a leg kick but Fett is out of range and Darko settles back down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fett misses with a head kick.
Darko throws a leg kick that is checked
and Fett cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Good shot there by Darko.
A head kick misses from Darko. #T1#
A slapping body kick lands there for Fett.
Some bone on bone action there as Fett checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Fett lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Fett takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fett throws the kick towards the body but Darko avoids it.
Darko looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Darko throws a push kick but Fett slaps the foot to one side.
Fett is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Fett misses with a kick to the body
and Darko makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Fett throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Darko misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Nice body punch from Fett.
A head kick misses from Darko.
A head kick by Fett misses
and Darko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fett goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Darko flicks out a counter leg kick but Fett steps away.
Fett looks for the body kick but Darko saw that one coming.
Fett throws a jab but it's blocked by Darko.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Darko throws out a loose jab but Fett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fett seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Darko pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Fett throws a sloppy head kick and Darko moves out of range easily.
A little jabbing left from Darko on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fett 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. #T3#
Fett avoids the head kick by Darko.
Darko throws a jab but it's blocked by Fett.
Darko throws a head kick that misses.
It appears Fett was looking to counter with a kick there.
Settakian Fett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fett throws a big shot that misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Darko misses.
A punch lands to the side of Darko 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fett blocks the body kick.
Darko scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fett throws out a loose jab but Darko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fett throws the left hand but Darko avoids the punch easily.#T4#
Fett scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Darko avoids the head kick by Fett.
Fett swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Darko cracks a nice hook into Fett's ribs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fett tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Darko thuds a left hand into Fett's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fett scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Fett walks forward, straight into a front kick from Darko.
A slapping leg kick lands for Darko.
Fett throws an off balance right hand
and Darko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Vlad Darko.
Well Darko has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Vlad Darko!
After the big win, Vlad Darko made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors HGH Nutrients Q160 Tycoons Best Quality supps and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: PFC 124 Van Buren vs Mirage
Date: Aug 25, 2019

#R1#
Van Veen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Darko manages to avoid it.
Darko shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Van Veen cracks Darko with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Van Veen lands a jab to the head.
Van Veen lands with a good body shot.
Van Veen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Darko on the side of the head.
Good exchange - Van Veen coming out on top.
Darko wants to land a leg kick but Van Veen is out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Van Veen. That's going to slow Darko down.
Darko takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Darko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Van Veen.
Darko 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Veen jabs Darko right on the nose. Darko blinks but takes it well.
Darko tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Van Veen misses the shot to the body.
Darko has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Q Club in the buildup to the fight.#T1#
Van Veen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Van Veen throws a body shot but no joy.
Van Veen is looking to land body kicks.
Van Veen is looking to land body kicks.
Van Veen swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Darko counter with a right hand.
Darko tries to clinch but Van Veen is having none of it.
Van Veen misses with a leg kick
and Darko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Van Veen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Darko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Van Veen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Darko counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Van Veen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Van Veen swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Darko counters with a good, hard body kick but Van Veen shrugs it off.
Van Veen throws a wild body kick that Darko sees coming a mile off.
Darko misses with a hook.#T2#
Van Veen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Veen moves out of range of the body kick.
Van Veen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Darko.
Darko tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Van Veen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Van Veen has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Van Veen throws a shot from downtown. Darko moves away and avoids it.
Darko takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Darko tries to close the distance and clinch but Van Veen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Van Veen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Van Veen misses with a lunging right hand
and Darko makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Darko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Van Veen.
Darko misses with a body kick.
Darko takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Van Veen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Darko was well out of range. Poor timing from Van Veen.#T3#
Van Veen misses with a body shot.
Darko tries to counter by clinching up but Van Veen breaks away and moves out of range.
Van Veen scores with a body shot.
Darko walks into a stiff left hand from Van Veen.
Van Veen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Darko misses the target.
Darko throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Van Veen counters with a nice body shot.
Van Veen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A little feinted left hand from Darko on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Darko moves out of range of the body kick from Van Veen.
Van Veen is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Darko rather than just go for the knockout.
Van Veen tries to land a leg kick but Darko saw it coming and moves away.
A little feinted left hand from Darko on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A shot to the body from Van Veen misses
and Darko counters with a nice low kick that buckles Van Veen's knee momentarily.
Darko avoids the body shot from Van Veen.
Darko is looking to counter punch.
Van Veen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Van Veen tries to land a front kick but Darko steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Van Veen misses with a left hand
and Darko counters with a straight right hand.
Darko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T4#
Darko misses the jab.
Van Veen takes a swing at Darko's ribcage but misses.
Darko lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Veen throws a body punch but Darko moves out of range.
Darko scores with a kick to the body.
Van Veen throws a leg kick #CL#
and Darko counters by clinching up.
Van Veen takes a shot to the head.
Darko working aggressively here.
Van Veen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Darko lands with a right to the head. #ROC#
Van Veen is rocked!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Van Veen.
Van Veen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A head punch on the inside from Van Veen fails to land.
Van Veen misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Darko fails to land.
Van Veen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Van Veen blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ludo Van Veen dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Van Veen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Van Veen misses with an uppercut.
Van Veen connects with a leg kick. Darko looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ludo Van Veen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Veen scores with a sloppy right hand. Darko should have avoided that one.
Darko 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.
Van Veen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Van Veen misses with a body shot.
Darko tried to counter with a leg kick but Van Veen avoided it.
Darko moves away from the strike by Van Veen.
Jab from Van Veen.
Van Veen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Darko to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Veen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Darko has time to react.
Van Veen throws a body punch but Darko moves out of range.
Van Veen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Van Veen takes a swing at Darko's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Darko avoids the body shot from Van Veen.
Darko 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.
Van Veen dips to his left and cracks Darko with an uppercut!
Darko takes one on the button.
Van Veen throws a poor cross that misses
and Darko counters with an inside leg kick.
Van Veen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Van Veen takes a swing at Darko's ribcage but misses.
Darko steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Van Veen. That one must have hurt.
Van Veen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Van Veen throws a low kick but Darko moves out of range easily.
Van Veen lands a jab to Darko's midsection.
The crowd cheers as Van Veen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Darko doesn't seem phased though.
Van Veen looks to land a body kick but Darko moved away.
Darko throwing a counter right hand but Van Veen manages to avoid it.
Van Veen loads up on a big right hand but Darko slips the punch.
Darko appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#T2#
Van Veen misses with a straight right.
Darko looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Darko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Van Veen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Veen looks for the body kick but Darko saw that one coming.
Van Veen looks to throw the jab but Darko is out of range.
Darko throws a quick counter kick to the body but Van Veen avoids it.
Darko throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Van Veen throws a lazy head kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Van Veen lands a jab to the nose.
Van Veen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Darko counters with a nice low kick that buckles Van Veen's knee momentarily.
Van Veen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Darko avoids the head kick by Van Veen.
Van Veen misses with a shot to the body
letting Darko counter with a right hand.
Van Veen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Darko throws a leg kick but Van Veen moved away.
Darko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T3#
Van Veen misses with a lunging right hand
and Darko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Van Veen is still on wobbly legs! Can Darko finish him?
Van Veen scores with a spinning back kick!
Van Veen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Darko.
Darko throwing a counter right hand but Van Veen manages to avoid it.
Van Veen seems to have recovered his senses.
Van Veen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Darko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Darko lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Darko checks a leg kick nicely.
Darko tried to counter with a leg kick but Van Veen avoided it.
Van Veen throws a hook to the side of Darko's head but Darko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little feinted left hand from Darko on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Van Veen lands with a nice body punch.
Van Veen staying out of range there.
Darko is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Van Veen looks to throw the jab but Darko is out of range.
Darko staying out of range there.
An attempted straight right counter from Darko misses the target.
Van Veen misses with a body shot.
Darko thinks about countering with a body kick.
Van Veen missing with a left hand there. Darko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Darko swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T4#
Van Veen throws a low kick, looking for Darko's leg but Darko calmly moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Van Veen misses the target.
Good exchange - Van Veen coming out on top.
Darko walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Darko takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
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 looping hook to the body misses from Van Veen. Darko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Van Veen scores with a shot to the body.
Van Veen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Darko was well out of range. Poor timing from Van Veen.
Darko staying out of range there.
Darko throwing a counter right hand but Van Veen manages to avoid it.
Van Veen misses with a body punch
and Van Veen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Van Veen misses with a jab to the body
and Darko counters with a nice leg kick.
Van Veen avoids a kick to the body.
Darko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Van Veen.
Darko appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Van Veen looks to land a left hand but Darko moved out of range nicely.
Darko was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ludo Van Veen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Darko's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Darko throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Van Veen misses with a body kick.
Van Veen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Darko.
It appears Darko was looking to counter with a kick there.
Darko checks the leg kick nicely there.
Darko swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Darko will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Van Veen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Darko counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Van Veen misses with a body kick.
Van Veen just misses with a punch to the body.
Van Veen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Darko. That did some damage!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Veen digs a good hook to Darko's body.
Van Veen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A leg kick checked by Van Veen.
Darko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Van Veen throws out the jab.
A big left from Van Veen misses. #T1#
Van Veen misses with a low kick.
Darko swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The fighters circling - Van Veen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big left from Van Veen misses.
Van Veen lands with a cross.
Van Veen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Darko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Van Veen throws out the jab.
Van Veen motions for Darko to come forward. Van Veen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Van Veen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL#
Darko closes the distance and clinches.
Van Veen throws a punch but it's blocked by Darko.
Darko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Van Veen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Darko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Darko lands a right hand that snaps the head of Van Veen backwards.
A right hand to the body from Van Veen.
Vlad Darko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Darko fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Van Veen breaks from the clinch.
Van Veen lands with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Veen misses with a body kick.
Van Veen connects with a jab.
Darko takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Van Veen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Van Veen checks a low kick from Darko.
Van Veen feints and then cracks Darko's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Darko down.
Darko takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Van Veen throws the kick towards the body but Darko avoids it.
Darko was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Van Veen missing with a left hand there. Darko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Van Veen lands a nice looking body shot. #T3#
Van Veen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Darko moves away.
A quick step to the side and Darko tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Van Veen misses with a straight right.
Van Veen connects with the punch.
Van Veen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Van Veen takes a swing at Darko's ribcage but misses.
Van Veen cracks Darko with an open hand slap.
Van Veen misses with a left hand
and Darko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Van Veen lands a glancing blow to the side of Darko's head.
Darko looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Darko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Van Veen throws a body punch but Darko moves out of range.
Van Veen thuds his shin into the meat of Darko's side.
Van Veen throws a body shot but no joy.
Van Veen scores with a nice head shot.#T4#
Van Veen gets off balance looking for a body kick#KD#
and Darko counters with a nice right hand that sends Van Veen toppling to the canvas! Van Veen scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Darko finish him?!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Veen throws an overhand right that lands on Darko's shoulder, as Darko tries to avoid the shot.
Darko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Van Veen.
Darko tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Van Veen manages to circle out of the way.
Van Veen misses with a wild body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Darko on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Darko throws a low kick but it's checked well by Van Veen.
A clash of legs there as Van Veen blocks the low kick.
Darko throws a big shot that misses.
Van Veen misses with a looping right.
Darko jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Darko takes one on the button.
Van Veen throws the kick towards the body but Darko avoids it.
Van Veen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Darko.
Darko feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Van Veen moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Darko misses the jab.
A little jabbing left from Van Veen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ludo Van Veen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Van Veen 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ludo Van Veen!
Ludo Van Veen took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Reaper Combatwear for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: PFC 117 Nordskov vs Tanaka
Date: Jul 20, 2019

#R1#
A good leg kick by Darko.
Hugh Moors seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Moors closes the distance and clinches.
Moors lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Darko jumps guard but Moors stands there with Darko around his waist. Darko gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Moors throws a head punch that misses.
Darko fails to pull guard. #TD2#
Darko manages to pull guard.
Moors stays in close to Darko's body and controls the position.
Darko is adopting a defensive guard.
Moors is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darko controlling Moors's posture. #T1#
Darko looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Moors controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL#
Moors instigates a clinch.
Darko misses with a short punch on the inside.
Moors scores with a shoulder strike. #T2#
Darko is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Moors tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Darko jumps guard but Moors turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Hugh Moors has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vlad Darko.
Darko misses with a hook from the clinch.
Moors blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Darko.
Darko throws a head punch that misses.
Moors throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Darko lands with a short shot to the head.
Moors tries a body shot but Darko blocks it.
Darko lands with a light punch inside.
Moors takes a shot to the head.
Darko misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moors scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
Moors breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Moors drives through and clinches with Darko against the cage.
A short right from Darko.
Moors doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Moors tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Darko's elbow.
Darko is trying to pull guard but Moors has him pressed against the cage.#T3#
Darko scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Darko fails to pull guard.
Moors misses with a hook from the clinch.
Moors throws a punch but it's blocked by Darko.
Darko lands a right hand.
Darko tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Moors just stands there and leans against the cage.
Moors tries to throw a body punch but Darko avoids it by throwing Moors back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Moors fails to land.
Moors tries to throw a body punch but Darko avoids it by throwing Moors back against the cage.
Moors swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Moors lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Moors lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Moors lands an uppercut.
Darko lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Moors.
Moors lands a nice shot to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Moors.
Darko swings wildly with an uppercut but Moors uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Darko blocks a body shot from Moors.
A short uppercut from Moors. #T4#
Darko working aggressively here.
A short uppercut from Darko.
Darko lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Moors misses with a punch to the body.
Moors lands an uppercut.
Moors stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Moors working aggressively here.
Moors tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Darko's elbow.
Moors blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Darko trying to stall but Moors improves his position.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Moors creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Moors lands a shoulder strike.
Moors lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Darko's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Moors misses with the head strike.
Moors tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Moors scores with a shoulder strike.
Moors blocking some punches.
Moors struggles to land a body shot inside as Darko controls his hands.
Darko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Moors struggles to land a body shot inside as Darko controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hugh Moors dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##CL#
Moors takes the fight into the clinch.
Moors lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Darko.
Darko is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Moors to keep the fight standing.
Darko is trying to pull guard but Moors has him pressed against the cage.
Moors blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Darko throws a head punch that misses.
Darko misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Moors breaks the clinch. #CL#
Moors has taken the fight to the clinch.
Moors lands a hook to the side of the head.
Darko jumps guard but Moors stands there with Darko around his waist. Darko gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hugh Moors has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vlad Darko.#BC#
Moors pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Moors pushes Darko up against the cage in a clinch.
Darko lands a left hand that snaps the head of Moors backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Darko.
Moors digs a right hand into Darko's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Darko's gas tank.
Moors misses with a punch on the inside.
Hugh Moors has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Darko. #T1#
Moors misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Darko fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Moors pushes Darko back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Moors misses with some punches.
Moors misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Moors's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Darko tries to keep at a distance but Moors has taken the fight into the clinch.
Darko has a couple of punches blocked by Moors.
Darko is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Moors to keep the fight standing.
A nice left hand lands by Darko.
Moors doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Moors.
Moors gets through Darko's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Moors misses with a short punch on the inside.
Darko throws a head punch that misses.
Moors lands a left hand.
Darko pushes Moors back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Darko creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC#
Moors breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2##CL#
Moors closes the distance and clinches.
Moors working aggressively here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Moors as Darko tries to tie him up.
Moors softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Darko misses with a punch on the inside.
Moors has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Moors tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Darko.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Darko. #BC#
Moors escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Moors forces Darko back against the cage and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Moors.
Darko misses with a hook from the clinch.
Darko fails to pull guard.
Moors throws a head punch that misses.
Darko throws a head punch that misses. #TD2#
Darko gets control of Moors's arms and successfully pulls guard. Darko will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Darko is trying to control the position but Moors postures up. #T3#
Moors not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Darko is controlling Moors's posture.
Moors showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Moors has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Darko pulls Moors in close to his closed guard and prevents Moors from doing any damage or advancing position.
Darko's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Darko misses with a low kick.
Moors swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL#
Moors instigates a clinch.
Moors misses with a hook to the ribs.
Darko tries to pull guard but Moors holds him up against the cage and eventually Darko drops back down to his feet.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC#
Moors escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Moors moves into the clinch successfully.
Moors misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hook to the body lands for Moors.
Darko's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Moors swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Moors lands a left hand that snaps the head of Darko backwards. #BC#
Moors pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Moors closes the distance and clinches.
Moors misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hugh Moors dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Moors pushes Darko up against the cage in a clinch.
Moors lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Darko.
Moors lands with a light punch inside.
Darko jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Moors walks away with a smile on his face. Darko gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Moors clinches.
Moors misses with a short punch on the inside.
Moors lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Moors softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Moors lands with a short shot to the head.
Darko misses with some punches.
Darko throws a head punch that misses.
Darko lands a hook that snaps the head of Moors backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Darko misses with the head strike.
Darko misses with a short punch on the inside.
Moors struggles to land a body shot inside as Darko controls his hands.
Moors lands a hook to the side of the head.
Moors struggles to land a body shot inside as Darko controls his hands.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Darko.
Moors throws a punch but it's blocked by Darko. #T1#
Darko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Darko's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice left hand lands by Moors.
Moors lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Still in the clinch, Moors scores with a nice short uppercut.
Darko working aggressively here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Moors.
Moors softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC#
Moors escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Moors stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Darko.#CL#
Moors pushes Darko up against the cage in a clinch.
Moors working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Darko blocks a body shot from Moors.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Darko tries to pull guard but Moors holds him up against the cage and eventually Darko drops back down to his feet. #TD2#
Darko jumps into guard, dragging Moors to the mat.
Darko wants to improve his position but instead Moors has moved into half guard.
Darko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Still in half guard, Moors seems content to control.
Vlad Darko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Darko is looking for a sweep. Moors is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Darko felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Moors is controlling the pace.
Darko controlling the position for now.
Moors is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Moors working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Darko's thigh. Darko counters though and makes it back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Moors slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Moors stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Darko swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Darko looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Moors puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Darko is controlling Moors's trapped leg to prevent Moors from advancing to side control.
Darko is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Darko keeping control of the position.
Darko is in trouble now - Moors has advanced to mount!
Moors pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Moors controlling the pace for now.
Darko tries to hold on but Moors pushes him away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hugh Moors showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Moors 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hugh Moors!

Event: PFC 111 Slurper vs Andreev 2
Date: Jun 15, 2019

#R1#
Raske misses with a lunging right hand
and Darko counters with a left to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Raske blocks the leg kick.
Raske was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Raske pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big left from Darko misses.
Darko throws a jab but it's blocked by Raske.
Raske was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Nice uppercut there from Raske.
A solid leg kick lands there for Raske.
Raske blocks the body kick.
Raske scores with a nice strike.
Darko throws a head kick that Raske semi-blocks.
Raske takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Raske throws a looping overhand right but Darko ducks down to avoid it.
Raske walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Raske lands with an overhand left.
Raske throws a looping overhand right but Darko ducks down to avoid it.
Raske throws a chopping leg kick but Darko manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Raske throws a low kick but Darko moves out of range easily.
Good leg kick by Raske there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Raske throws the left hand but Darko avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Darko throws a leg kick which misses Raske's front leg but catches the back leg as Raske tries to avoid it.
Raske misses with a looping left.
Darko throws the kick towards the body but Raske avoids it.
Darko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Raske.
Darko defending well as Raske loads up on a big left hand.
Darko moves out of range of the strikes.
Thomas Raske seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Darko dips to his left and cracks Raske with an uppercut!
Raske uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Darko.
A chopping leg kick lands by Raske.
Darko throws a leg kick
and Raske counters with an outside leg kick.
Darko misses with a straight left.
Raske misses with a low kick.
Raske pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Darko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Darko just misses with a punch to the body.
Darko throws a big shot that misses.
Raske loads up on a big right hand but Darko slips the punch.#T2#
Darko throws a body punch but Raske moves out of range.
Darko backing away here, and Raske unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Darko checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Darko takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Raske throws a solid leg kick but Darko takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Raske.
Darko 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.
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!
Raske bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Raske throws a quick inside leg kick.
Raske moves away from the strike by Darko.
Darko fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Raske checks it well.
Raske throws a hook but Darko blocks it.
Raske throws a body punch but Darko moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Darko on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Raske looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Darko throws a leg kick but Raske sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A good leg kick by Darko.
Donk. Raske catches Darko right on the button with a cross.
Raske fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Darko on the side of the head.
Raske throws an off balance right hand
and Darko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Raske slips a straight right by Darko.
Raske avoids a kick to the body. #T3#
Raske pivots, looking for a leg kick but Darko is out of range and Raske settles back down.
Raske moves away from the strike by Darko.
Raske slips under a jab from Darko.
Raske avoids a kick to the body.
Raske throws a looping overhand right but Darko ducks down to avoid it.
Darko is looking to counter punch.
Raske misses with a left hand
and Darko counters with a nice uppercut.
Raske moves out of range of the leg kick from Darko.
Nice straight punches there by Raske. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Raske.
Raske moves away from the strike by Darko.
Raske connects with an inside leg kick.
Darko misses with a low kick.
Raske tries a low kick but Darko avoids it.
Raske shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Raske throws a front kick aimed at Darko's knee but Darko avoids it well.
The fight stays on the outside here - Darko looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Darko throws a body punch but Raske moves out of range. #T4#
Raske tries to work over Darko's front leg with a kick but Darko checks it.
Darko moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Raske blocks a leg kick.
Darko scores 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!
Raske avoids the body shot from Darko.
Darko slips under a jab from Raske.
Darko punishes Raske's body with a nice straight punch.
Raske looks to throw the jab but Darko is out of range.
Darko loads up on a big right hand but Raske slips the punch.
Darko misses with a head kick.
Raske throws a quick inside leg kick.
Darko throws a jab when Raske was well out of range.
Raske misses with a body kick.
Darko takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Raske's jab looks to have found its range, popping Darko under the eye.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice uppercut lands for Raske. That snapped Darko's head back.
Darko ducks under a wild hook from Raske.
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 Vlad Darko will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Darko scores with a nice strike.
Raske with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Darko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Raske connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Good shot there by Raske.
Raske throws a looping overhand right but Darko ducks down to avoid it.
Darko throws a wild body kick that Raske sees coming a mile off.
Darko throws a low kick but Raske avoids it.
Raske moves away from the strike by Darko.
Raske moves out of range of the body kick from Darko.
Raske swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Darko slips a straight right by Raske.
Darko lunges at Raske with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Raske's hand. #CUT#
It looks like Thomas Raske has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darko moves out of range of the leg kick from Raske.
Darko misses with a low kick.
Darko throws a big shot that misses.
Darko takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Raske throws a lazy right hand but Darko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Darko appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Raske scores with a hook.#T1#
Raske scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Raske misses with a body kick.
Darko misses with a hook
and Raske counters with an outside leg kick.
Raske scores with a nice strike.
Raske finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Darko moves out of range as Raske throws a body kick.
Thomas Raske seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Raske avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nice body kick there by Raske.
Raske waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Darko.
Raske takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Darko connects with a single shot there.
Darko punishes Raske's body with a nice straight punch.
Darko thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Raske if he has to take too many more of those.
Darko staying out of range there.
Darko throwing a counter right hand but Raske manages to avoid it.
Darko blocks the body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Raske misses with a hook.
Darko lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash. #T2#
Raske scores with a kick to the body.
Darko takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A left lands for Raske.
Darko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Raske.
Raske dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Raske missing with a left hand there. Darko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Raske throws a front kick aimed at Darko's knee but Darko avoids it well.
It looked like Darko was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Raske.
Raske swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Darko lands a nice looking body shot.
Darko scores with a punch to the head.#ROC#
Raske is rocked!
Darko is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Darko throws a low kick but it's checked well by Raske.
Raske is still on wobbly legs! Can Darko finish him?
Raske lands with a kick to the ribs.
Raske seems to have recovered his senses.
Darko ducks under a wild hook from Raske.
A counter left hand to the body from Darko misses its target.
Darko lands a leg kick that knocks Raske off balance momentarily.
Darko scores with a hook to the body. Raske takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Raske misses with a looping left.#T3#
Darko feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Raske's calf.
Darko misses with a straight left.
Raske was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Raske scores with a leg kick.
Raske ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Darko moves away.
Darko tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Raske, as that shot connected.
Decent striking displayed by Raske there.
Darko misses with a wild combination.
Raske throws a hook but Darko avoids it easily.
Darko takes a jab right on the kisser.
Darko is looking to land body kicks.
Raske throws a jab but it's blocked by Darko.
Darko is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Raske throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Darko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Raske lands an overhand right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Raske attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T4#
Darko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Raske manages to avoid it.
Darko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Raske looks to throw the jab but Darko is out of range.
Raske getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Raske misses with a looping right.
A shot to the liver by Raske. Beautiful body shot.
Darko fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Raske has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Raske throws a low kick but Darko avoids it.
Darko throws out a powerful jab.
Darko walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Darko walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Raske throws a jab when Darko was well out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Raske throws a front kick aimed at Darko's knee but Darko avoids it well.
Darko takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Raske misses the shot to the body.
Darko fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Raske showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Thomas Raske's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Raske misses with an uppercut
and Darko counters with a nice uppercut.
Darko cracks Raske with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A clash of legs there as Raske blocks the low kick.
Darko looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Darko misses with a hook
and Raske counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Darko's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Raske connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Darko scrambles back to his feet.
Raske tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Darko is able to avoid easily.
Darko fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A low kick from Raske is predictable there
and Darko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Darko slips under a jab from Raske.
Darko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Darko throws a leg kick that is checked
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Raske misses the shot to the body.
Raske fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Darko is out of range.
Raske throws a jab but it's blocked by Darko.
Darko misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Darko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Raske throws a front kick that sends Darko stumbling back into the cage.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Darko. #T1#
Raske misses the jab.
Raske moves out of range as Darko throws a body kick.
Raske lands a right hook to the body.
Raske throws a low kick, looking for Darko's leg but Darko calmly moves out of range.
Raske misses with a wild body shot.
Raske checks a leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Darko.
Raske ducks right into an uppercut from Darko.
Nice shot lands for Darko.
Raske lands an overhand right.
Nice uppercut there from Darko.
Darko throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Raske throws a shot to the body.
Darko has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Darko there as he acknowledges the shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An inside leg kick lands from Darko.
A jab from Raske misses. #T2#
Darko walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Raske checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Raske uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Darko.
Raske appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Darko takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Darko lunges at Raske with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Raske's hand.
Raske swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Darko swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Raske.
Darko walks into a jab.
Darko misses with a hook.
Raske cracks Darko with a good jab.
Darko misses with a low kick.
It seemed like Raske was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Darko.
Raske throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Raske defending well as Darko loads up on a big left hand.
Raske bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Darko's head.
Darko throws a shot from downtown. Raske moves away and avoids it.
Darko thows a left - swing and a miss! #T3#
Darko with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Raske to score with a decent uppercut.
Darko walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Raske ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Darko moves away.
Darko moves away from the strike by Raske.
Darko misses with a low kick.
Darko connects with a crisp jab.
Darko thows a left - swing and a miss!
Raske dips to his left and cracks Darko with an uppercut!
Darko on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Raske. Raske obviously looking to wear him down.
Raske blocks a head kick by Darko.
Raske pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Raske fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Darko on the side of the head.
Raske clobbers Darko with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Darko throws a leg kick but Raske sees it coming and moves out of range.
Darko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Raske connects with an inside leg kick.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Darko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Raske.
Raske lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Raske throws a hook to the side of Darko's head but Darko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Darko looks for the body kick but Raske saw that one coming.
Darko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Darko misses with a body kick.
A jab lands there for Raske.
Darko turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Raske throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Darko on the side of the head.
Raske fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Raske throws a shot from downtown. Darko moves away and avoids it.
Darko clobbers Raske with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Raske throws an overhand right that lands on Darko's shoulder, as Darko tries to avoid the shot.
Darko misses with a hook.
Raske moves away from the strike by Darko.
Raske with a hook.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Thomas Raske.
Well Raske 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Raske!
In his post fight interview, Thomas Raske started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: PFC 106 Andreev vs Darkk
Date: May 18, 2019

#R1#
Alatalo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Alatalo misses with a body shot
and Darko counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Alatalo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Darko.
Alatalo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Darko darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Alatalo loads up on a big right hand but Darko slips the punch.
Darko quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Darko looks to score with a jab to the body but Alatalo is just out of range.
Darko defending well as Alatalo loads up on a big left hand.
Alatalo 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.
Darko 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.
Alatalo loads up on a big right hand but Darko slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alatalo throws a lazy uppercut
and Darko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Darko cracks Alatalo with an open hand slap.
Alatalo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Darko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
An inside leg kick lands from Darko.
Darko throws a right hand that Alatalo ducks under and follows up with a left that Alatalo also avoids with ease.
Darko throws a hook but Alatalo blocks it.
Alatalo throws out a counter right but Darko avoids it with no problem.
Darko tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A nice side step and Alatalo releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Darko tries to land a body kick
and Alatalo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Alatalo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Alatalo looks to land a right hand but Darko moved out of range.
Alatalo throws a big shot that misses.
Darko takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Darko digs a good hook to Alatalo's body.
A shot to the body from Darko misses
and Alatalo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Darko slips a jab from Alatalo.#T2#
The crowd cheers as Darko lands an impressive looking overhand right. Alatalo doesn't seem phased though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Darko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Darko misses with the body kick
and Alatalo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Darko scores with a kick to the body.
Darko slips under a jab.
Darko is looking to land body kicks.
Alatalo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Darko throws a hook but Alatalo blocks it.
Alatalo throws a jab but it's blocked by Darko.
Alatalo throws a hook but Darko blocks it.
Alatalo looks to throw the jab but Darko is out of range.
Alatalo slips under a jab from Darko.#T3#
Darko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alatalo.
Darko fires out a quick counter leg kick but Alatalo just manages to avoid it.
Darko ducks under a wild hook from Alatalo.
Alatalo takes a jab right on the kisser.
Alatalo scores with a nice right hand.
Nice shot by Alatalo.
Alatalo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Darko connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Alatalo throws a shot to the body.
Alatalo misses the shot to the body.
Alatalo ducks under a wild hook from Darko.
Alatalo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Darko.
It seemed like Alatalo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T4#
Darko throws a hook but Alatalo blocks it.
Alatalo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Alatalo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alatalo scores with a jab to the jaw.
Darko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Darko on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Darko throws out a leg kick but Alatalo moves out of range and Darko only half commits.
Nice straight punches there by Alatalo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Alatalo.
Darko throws a chopping leg kick but Alatalo manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Alatalo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Darko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Alatalo.
A little feinted left hand from Darko on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lasse Alatalo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alatalo misses with an uppercut. Darko saw that one coming.
Darko is looking to counter punch.
Darko digs a good body shot into Alatalo's ribs.
A swing and a miss from Alatalo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Lasse Alatalo will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Alatalo missing with a left hand there. Darko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Darko wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Alatalo misses the shot to the body.
Alatalo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Alatalo throws a lazy uppercut
letting Darko counter with a right hand.
A swing and a miss from Alatalo.
Darko buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Darko blocks a jab.
Alatalo missing with a left hand there. Darko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alatalo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Darko manages to avoid it.
Darko thinks about countering with a body kick.
Alatalo throws a hook to the side of Darko's head but Darko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Darko is looking to counter punch.
Alatalo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Darko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Darko defending well as Alatalo loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Alatalo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Alatalo swings for the body but Darko moves out of range.
Alatalo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Alatalo misses with a body shot.
Alatalo throws out a loose jab but Darko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alatalo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Darko manages to avoid it.
Alatalo lands a nice shot to the body.
Alatalo throws a poor cross that misses
and Darko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Darko throws a body shot but no joy.
Alatalo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Alatalo misses with a looping right.#T2#
Alatalo throws a lazy uppercut
and Darko counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Alatalo looks to land a right hand but Darko moved out of range.
Alatalo takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Alatalo misses the shot to the body.
Alatalo scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alatalo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #KD#
Darko lands a big head kick that sends Alatalo tumbling to the mat! Darko takes a step backwards and waves Alatalo back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Alatalo is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Lasse Alatalo has been cut.
Alatalo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Alatalo is still on wobbly legs! Can Darko finish him?
Alatalo digs a good hook to Darko's body.
Alatalo seems to have recovered his senses.
Darko ducks under a wild hook from Alatalo.
Darko rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Alatalo counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Darko attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Alatalo digs a good body shot into Darko's ribs.
Darko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Darko feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Alatalos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Darko moves out of range of the strikes.
Darko thinks about countering with a body kick.
Darko throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Darko throws a leg kick but Alatalo checks it.
Darko misses the jab.
Nice shot by Alatalo.
Darko fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Alatalo misses with a looping right.#T4#
Darko misses with a body kick.
Darko misses with a kick to the body
and Alatalo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Alatalo lands with an uppercut that bounces Darko off the cage and back into range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alatalo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Good shot there by Darko.
Darko lands a jab.
Darko slips under a jab.
Alatalo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Alatalo looks to land a left hand but Darko moved out of range nicely.
A jab lands there for Darko.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Lasse Alatalo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Lasse Alatalo's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Darko scores with a decent looking hook.
Darko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Alatalo.
A slow jab from Alatalo misses its intended target.
A jab from Alatalo misses.
Alatalo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Alatalo looks to land a right hand but Darko moved out of range.
Darko is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Alatalo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Darko was well out of range. Poor timing from Alatalo.
Darko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alatalo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darko throws an overhand right that lands on Alatalo's shoulder, as Alatalo tries to avoid the shot.
Darko slips under a jab.
Alatalo misses with a left hand
and Darko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Darko throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Alatalo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Darko.
A telegraphed right hand from Darko misses the target.
Alatalo swings away with a body shot that misses
and Darko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Alatalo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Darko's hands.
Alatalo scores with a body shot.
Darko misses with an uppercut
and Darko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Darko chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Darko moves out of range as Alatalo strikes.
Darko connects with a solid leg kick.
Alatalo just misses with a punch to the body.
Darko is looking to counter punch.
Vlad Darko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Alatalo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Darko.
A big right from Darko misses.
Alatalo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Darko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Alatalo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Darko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It looked like Darko wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Darko moves out of range as Alatalo strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Darko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alatalo.
Alatalo throws a lazy uppercut
and Darko finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Alatalo moves out of range as Darko throws a body kick.
Darko throws a hook but Alatalo blocks it.
Alatalo avoids a kick to the body.
Alatalo connects with a single shot there.#T3#
Alatalo connects with a body shot that sends Darko's belly button to the back.
Darko takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Darko throws a body kick that misses.
Alatalo throws the left hand but Darko avoids the punch easily.#KD#
Darko lands a big uppercut and Alatalo crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Alatalo looks OK. Darko waves Alatalo back to his feet!
Alatalo misses with a wild body shot.
Alatalo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
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!
Alatalo lands a head shot.
Darko takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Alatalo looks to score with a jab to the body but Darko is just out of range.#T4#
Darko staying out of range there.
Darko misses with a left hand
and Alatalo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Alatalo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Darko.
Alatalo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Darko pivots, looking for a leg kick but Alatalo is out of range and Darko settles back down.
Alatalo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Darko with a body shot.
Darko throws the kick towards the body but Alatalo avoids it.
Darko throws a quick inside leg kick.
Alatalo digs a good hook to Darko's body.
Alatalo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Alatalo now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Alatalo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Alatalo.

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 Vlad Darko.
I think Alatalo 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vlad Darko!
Our winner, Vlad Darko, 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: Pride FC 15
Date: Apr 27, 2019

#R1#
Darko throws a nice inside leg kick.
Darko walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Turnbull checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Turnbull throwing a counter right hand but Darko manages to avoid it.
Turnbull avoids the head kick by Darko.
Darko ducks under a wild hook from Turnbull.
Turnbull misses with a looping left.
Turnbull works the jab nicely.
Turnbull throws a push kick but Darko slaps the foot to one side.
Darko misses with a wild body shot.
Turnbull throwing a counter right hand but Darko manages to avoid it.
Turnbull scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Turnbull buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Turnbull tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Darko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Turnbull tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A low kick from Turnbull is predictable there
and Darko counters with a good low kick that Turnbull was not able to check.
Darko throws a front kick aimed at Turnbull's knee but Turnbull avoids it well.
Turnbull displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Darko throws out the jab.
Darko throws out a loose jab but Turnbull uses good head movement to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Darko lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Turnbull throws a jab when Darko was well out of range.
A little jabbing left from Darko on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Turnbull changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Turnbull seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#T1#
Turnbull shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Turnbull misses with a wild body shot.
A punch combination from Darko misses.
Turnbull throws a quick inside leg kick.
Turnbull is looking to land body kicks.
Darko misses with a double jab.
Turnbull appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Good leg kick by Darko there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Darko thows a left - swing and a miss!
Turnbull looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Darko looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Darko fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Turnbull checks it well.
Darko misses with a looping left.
Turnbull throws a half hearted mid kick.
Darko tries to land a body kick
and Turnbull cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Turnbull lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Darko.
Turnbull moves out of range of the leg kick from Darko.
Turnbull takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turnbull lands with an uppercut that bounces Darko off the cage and back into range.
Turnbull moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Turnbull tries to land a leg kick but Darko saw it coming and moves away.
A big left from Turnbull misses.
Darko looks to land a right hand but Turnbull moved out of range.
Darko circles away from the clinch attempt.
Turnbull misses with an uppercut.
A chopping leg kick lands by Turnbull.
Darko misses with a jab to the body
and Turnbull counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Darko throws the left hand but Turnbull avoids the punch easily.
Darko cracks Turnbull with a good jab.
Darko throws a solid leg kick but Turnbull takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Darko.
Turnbull lands a right hook to the body.
Darko finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Darko takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Darko cracks the inside of Turnbull's front leg.
Turnbull missing with a left hand there. Darko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T3#
Darko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turnbull moves away.
Turnbull lands a head kick. Darko smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Darko throws a shot from downtown. Turnbull moves away and avoids it.
Darko throws a hook to the side of Turnbull's head but Turnbull sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Turnbull just misses with a punch to the body.
Turnbull pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Darko looks to land a right hand but Turnbull moved out of range.
Darko connects with a solid leg kick.
Turnbull throws a chopping leg kick but Darko manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Turnbull uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Darko.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Turnbull.
Turnbull misses the body punch
and Darko counters with a straight right hand.
Turnbull lands a nice hook to Darko's body. Darko takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Darko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Darko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turnbull quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Turnbull looks to land a body kick but Darko moved away.
Darko buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Turnbull waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Darko.
Turnbull thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Darko if he has to take too many more of those.
Turnbull sizes up Darko with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CL2#
Darko clinches up with Turnbull and pushes him back against the cage.
Darko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Turnbull.
Turnbull is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Darko struggles to land a body shot inside as Turnbull controls his hands.
A bit of stalling here from Darko.
Turnbull fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Darko lands a hook that snaps the head of Turnbull backwards.
Darko gets through Turnbull's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Darko.
Still in the clinch, Darko scores with a nice short uppercut.
Darko digs a right hand underneath Turnbull's ribcage. Turnbull let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Darko can't find room to land a body shot as Turnbull controls the action.
Turnbull fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Turnbull.
A shot in the inside from Darko.
Darko pushes Turnbull back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Vlad Darko will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Darko lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Turnbull circles away quickly and effectively.
A looping hook to the body misses from Darko. Turnbull does a little dance to reset his feet.
A slow jab from Darko misses its intended target.
Turnbull lunges at Darko with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Darko's hand.
Roderick Turnbull seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turnbull connects with a body shot that sends Darko's belly button to the back.
Turnbull throws a body kick that misses.
The crowd cheers as Turnbull lands an impressive looking overhand right. Darko doesn't seem phased though.
Turnbull throws an overhand right that lands on Darko's shoulder, as Darko tries to avoid the shot.
Turnbull looks to land a body kick but Darko moved away.
Darko misses with an uppercut
and Turnbull counters with a thumping low kick.
Darko scoring well with a low kick there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Darko closes the distance and clinches.
Turnbull lands a body punch in the clinch.
Turnbull swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Turnbull misses with a hook to the ribs.
Darko misses with a punch on the inside.
Turnbull pushes Darko back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turnbull fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Turnbull blocking some punches.
Darko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Turnbull tries to throw a body punch but Darko avoids it by throwing Turnbull back against the cage.
Turnbull lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Darko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Darko can't find room to land a body shot as Turnbull controls the action.
Darko lands a hook to the side of the head.
Darko is trying to pull guard but Turnbull has him pressed against the cage.
Darko cracks Turnbull with a nice body shot.
Turnbull blocks a body shot from Darko.
A right hook to the body lands for Turnbull.
Darko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Turnbull tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Darko's elbow.
Darko can't find room to land a body shot as Turnbull controls the action.
Darko blocks an uppercut.
Darko tries to pull guard but Turnbull forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Turnbull lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short uppercut from Turnbull.
Turnbull lands a body punch in the clinch.
Vlad Darko seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Turnbull cracks Darko with a nice body shot.
Darko is breathing heavily.#T2#
Darko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Turnbull lands with a light punch inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch on the inside from Turnbull fails to land.
Turnbull blocks an uppercut.
Turnbull working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Turnbull goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Darko can't find room to land a body shot as Turnbull controls the action.
Darko takes a shot to the head.
Turnbull lands a nice uppercut.
Turnbull blocks a body shot from Darko.
Turnbull goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Darko has a couple of punches blocked by Turnbull.
Darko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Darko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Turnbull works on Darko's body with a couple of short punches.
Turnbull tries a body shot but Darko blocks it.
Darko prevents a body shot from Turnbull.
Turnbull tries to work over Darko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Turnbull scores with a nice hook to the head.
Darko is looking to take this one to the mat.
Roderick Turnbull has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vlad Darko.
Turnbull lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
A head punch on the inside from Darko fails to land.
Turnbull working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Turnbull lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Darko.
Darko throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Turnbulls head.
Darko lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Darko jumps guard but Turnbull turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Darko is trying to pull guard but Turnbull has him pressed against the cage.
Turnbull tries to throw a body punch but Darko avoids it by throwing Turnbull back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Turnbull.
Turnbull presses Darko against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Turnbull goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Turnbull tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Turnbull has a couple of punches blocked by Darko.
Turnbull scores with a shot to the side of Darko's head.
Turnbull digs a right hand underneath Darko's ribcage. Darko let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Turnbull misses with a short punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Turnbull.
Turnbull misses with a hook to the ribs. #TD2#
Darko decides to pull guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turnbull trying to control but Darko is working from the bottom. #T4#
Turnbull controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Darko working a defensive guard here.
Darko will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Darko trying to keep a closed guard but Turnbull is proving a slippery customer.
Darko has Turnbull pulled in close to control his posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roderick Turnbull dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Darko moves out of range of the body kick from Turnbull.
Turnbull sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Turnbull throws the left hand but Darko avoids the punch easily.
Darko now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Darko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turnbull.
Darko throws a big shot that misses.
Darko takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Darko replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Turnbull blocks it well.
Darko throws the left hand but Turnbull avoids the punch easily.
Darko throws a hook to the side of Turnbull's head but Turnbull sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Turnbull lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Turnbull moves out of range as Darko throws a body kick.
Turnbull throws a poor cross that misses
and Darko counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turnbull connects with a body shot that sends Darko's belly button to the back.
Turnbull moves out of range of the leg kick from Darko.
Turnbull takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Turnbull connects with a body shot.
Turnbull misses with a leg kick
and Darko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Turnbull lunges at Darko with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Darko's hand. #T1#
Darko takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Turnbull throws a jab but it's blocked by Darko.
Darko throws a body kick that misses
and Turnbull counters with a nice uppercut.
Darko chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Turnbull can pounce on him.
Turnbull tries a head kick but it misses.
Turnbull slips a jab from Darko.
Turnbull throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Darko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Darko throws a looping overhand right but Turnbull ducks down to avoid it.
Darko throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A nice leg kick lands there from Turnbull.
Turnbull throws a nice inside leg kick.
Turnbull thumps Darko with a low kick.
Turnbull connects with a single shot there.
Turnbull uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Darko.
Turnbull throws a low kick, looking for Darko's leg but Darko calmly moves out of range. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Turnbull walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Darko defending well as Turnbull loads up on a big left hand.
Turnbull lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Darko throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Turnbull tests Darko's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Darko clobbers Turnbull with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Darko moves out of range as Turnbull strikes.
Turnbull getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Turnbull misses with a hook. Darko ducked under it nicely.
Turnbull moves out of range of the body kick from Darko.
Turnbull on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Darko 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.
Darko takes one to the chin there.
Turnbull uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Darko.
Darko throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
enabling Turnbull to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Good leg kick by Turnbull there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Darko throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Turnbull to counter with a crisp jab.
Darko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Turnbull throws a big shot that misses.
Darko moves out of range as Turnbull throws a body kick.
Turnbull looks to land a left hand but Darko moved out of range nicely.
A swing and a miss from Darko.
Turnbull lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Turnbull chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Darko can pounce on him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turnbull. Darko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Turnbull is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Darko can do to turn this around?
Darko swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Turnbull to counter with a crisp jab.
Darko throws a hook but Turnbull avoids it easily.
Turnbull looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Turnbull takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Darko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Turnbull.
Darko throws the left hand but Turnbull avoids the punch easily.#T4#
Darko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Turnbull throws an off balance right hand
and Darko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turnbull lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#CL#
Turnbull forces Darko back against the cage and clinches.
Darko misses with some punches.
Turnbull has a couple of punches blocked by Darko.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Turnbull.
Turnbull misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Darko.
Darko is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Turnbull has a couple of punches blocked by Darko.
Darko lands a body shot in the clinch.
Darko is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Turnbull to keep the fight standing.
Turnbull swings wildly with an uppercut but Darko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Turnbull tries to work over Darko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hook to the body lands for Turnbull.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Turnbull.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roderick Turnbull clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
Darko has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Turnbull.
Turnbull throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Turnbull checks the leg kick nicely there.
Turnbull throws a half hearted mid kick.
Darko has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Turnbull 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.
Turnbull walks into a left hand.
Turnbull throws a leg kick
and Darko counters with a slapping leg kick.
Jab from Turnbull.
Darko looks for the body kick but Turnbull saw that one coming.
Darko misses with a low kick as Turnbull jumps back.
A slapping leg kick lands for Turnbull.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turnbull jabs at Darko's body.
Turnbull listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Darko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Darko.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Darko throws a quick inside leg kick. #T1#
Turnbull dips to his left and cracks Darko with an uppercut!
Turnbull misses with a looping left.
Darko throws a head kick that misses
and Turnbull counters with a solid body kick.
Darko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Turnbull looks to land a right hand but Darko moved out of range.
Turnbull bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Darko misses with a hook
and Turnbull counters with a low kick, right behind Darko 's knee.
Darko swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Turnbull.
Darko throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Darko misses with a low kick.
Turnbull fails with an attempt to clinch.
Turnbull is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Darko.
Darko flicks out a counter leg kick but Turnbull steps away.
Darko tries a head kick but it misses.
Darko misses with a looping left.
Roderick Turnbull is winning the standup battle so far.
Turnbull wants to clinch
and Darko counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Turnbull lands a right hook to the body.
Turnbull throws a leg kick but Darko moved away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turnbull uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Darko.
Turnbull throws a lazy body kick
and Darko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Darko misses with a leg kick
and Turnbull counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A low kick from Darko is predictable there
and Turnbull counters with a leg kick.
Darko connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Darko moves out of range of the body kick from Turnbull.
Turnbull lands a head kick. Darko smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Darko connects with a leg kick. Turnbull looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Darko has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Darko there as he acknowledges the shot.
Darko changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Darko misses with a body punch
and Turnbull counters with a stiff right hand.
Turnbull doesn't manage to clinch there - Darko circles away. #T3#
Darko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Darko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Turnbull.
Turnbull half committed to a counter leg kick.
Darko on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Turnbull. Turnbull obviously looking to wear him down.
Turnbull looks for the body kick but Darko saw that one coming.
Darko blocks a jab.
Darko moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Darko throws a lazy uppercut
and Darko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Turnbull blocks the body kick.
Nice straight punches there by Darko. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Darko.
Darko on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Darko lands a body shot.
Turnbull throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Darko looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Darko avoids the body shot from Turnbull.
Darko misses with a body kick.
Darko with a nice cross.#T4#
Darko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Turnbull misses with a body shot.
Darko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Darko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Darko fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Turnbull checks it well.
Darko scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Darko throws a half hearted mid kick.
Turnbull looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Darko blocks a low kick nicely.
Darko moves into range and connects with a jab.
Darko works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Turnbull takes a swing at Darko's ribcage but misses.
Turnbull avoids the body shot from Darko.
Darko is looking to chop away at Turnbull's legs.
Turnbull uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
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 Roderick Turnbull will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R5#
A jab from Turnbull finds it's way through Darko's defenses.
A telegraphed right hand from Turnbull misses the target.
Turnbull 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.
Darko looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Turnbull throws a shot from downtown. Darko moves away and avoids it.
Darko misses with a right hand
and Turnbull counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Darko throws the left hand but Turnbull avoids the punch easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Turnbull misses the target.
Darko finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Turnbull throws a hook but Darko blocks it.
Darko scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Darko moves away from the strike by Turnbull.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darko connects with an inside leg kick.
Turnbull connects with a body shot.
Turnbull waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Darko.
Turnbull backing away here, and Darko unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Turnbull scores with a kick to the body.
Darko with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T1#
Darko throws a hook to the side of Turnbull's head but Turnbull sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Darko fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Turnbull tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Darko paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Some bone on bone action there as Turnbull checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Darko turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Darko doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Turnbull misses with a low kick.
Darko is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Turnbull with a body shot.
Darko lands a jab to the nose.
Darko ducks under a wild hook from Turnbull.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Darko! But no joy.
Turnbull lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A big right from Turnbull misses.
Darko connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Darko scores with a hook.
Darko throws the left hand but Turnbull avoids the punch easily.
Vlad Darko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Turnbull uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Darko.
Turnbull scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Darko misses with a looping left.
Turnbull fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Darko has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Turnbull tries to clinch there but Darko circles away.
A low kick from Turnbull misses
and Darko counters with an inside leg kick.
Darko throws a lazy uppercut
and Turnbull counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Turnbull throws out a loose jab but Darko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Darko throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Turnbull stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Darko walks into a straight right hand from Turnbull.
Darko scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Turnbull misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Darko.
Turnbull checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Darko misses the jab.
Turnbull sizes up Darko with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T3#
Turnbull throws a wild body kick that Darko sees coming a mile off.
Turnbull is looking to clinch but Darko is avoiding it.
Turnbull swats away the attempt to clinch by Darko.
Turnbull tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Darko manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Darko listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Turnbull lands a nice looking kick to the body. Darko takes a step back to recover.
Turnbull tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Darko counters with a body kick.
Turnbull is looking to chop away at Darko's legs.
Turnbull connects with a right hand. Darko shakes it off.
Darko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turnbull manages to avoid it.
Turnbull slips a jab from Darko.
Darko throws a lazy right hand but Turnbull sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Darko jabs Turnbull to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Turnbull throws the left hand but Darko avoids the punch easily.#T4#
Darko throws a solid leg kick but Turnbull takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Darko.
Turnbull lets loose with a powerful body kick. Darko will feel that in the morning.
Turnbull blocks a low kick nicely.
Turnbull lands with a nice body punch.
Turnbull misses with the combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turnbull moves out of range of the strikes.
A jab lands there for Darko.
Darko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Turnbull was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Darko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Turnbull throws out the jab.
Nice defenses there by Turnbull.
Turnbull jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Turnbull connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Turnbull stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Darko.
Darko avoids the body shot from Turnbull.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 48:48
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 49:47
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 47:48

The fight is ruled a draw!
Roderick Turnbull retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!

Event: Pride FC 7
Date: Mar 30, 2019

#R1#
Applegate connects with an inside leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Applegate looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Darko throws a body punch but Applegate moves out of range. #CL#
Applegate fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Darko, pushing him back against the cage.
Applegate tries a knee to the head but Darko blocks it.
Darko blocks a body shot from Applegate.
Applegate using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Darko has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Applegate tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Darko's elbow.
Darko is trying to pull guard but Applegate turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Darko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Darko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Applegate lands a body punch.
Applegate works on Darko's body with a couple of short punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darko lands a nice uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Applegate.
Applegate struggles to land a body shot inside as Darko controls his hands.
Applegate blocks a body shot from Darko.
Applegate misses with a punch to the body.
Darko throws a punch but it's blocked by Applegate.
Darko softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T1#
A short right from Applegate on the inside.
Applegate with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Darko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Applegate throws a punch but it's blocked by Darko.
Good body shot from Darko. #BC#
Applegate breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Applegate misses with a lunging right hand
and Darko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Applegate wants to clinch but Darko slips to the side
and Applegate takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Applegate moves into the clinch.
Applegate lands with a short shot to the head.
Darko struggles to land a body shot inside as Applegate controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Darko.
Darko blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Applegate breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Applegate clinches with his opponent.
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!
Darko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Applegate doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Applegate throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Darko blocks it with crossed arms.
Darko has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Applegate seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Darko can turn it around.#TD2#
Darko successfully pulls guard. #T2##SUB2#
Darko working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Applegate doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Applegate manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Darko seems keen to control Applegate's posture.
Applegate sitting in guard here, content to control.
Darko trying to keep a closed guard but Applegate is proving a slippery customer.
Applegate working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T3#
Darko wants to sweep but no luck.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A low kick from Applegate is predictable there
letting Darko counter with a right hand.
Darko throws a low kick, looking for Applegate's leg but Applegate calmly moves out of range.
Applegate throws a hook but Darko blocks it.
Applegate misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Applegate takes the fight into the clinch.
Applegate tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Darko can't find room to land a body shot as Applegate controls the action.
Darko working aggressively here. #BC2#
Darko breaks from the clinch.
Applegate wants to clinch.#T4#
Darko circles away from the clinch attempt.
Applegate tries to clinch up but Darko circles away and keeps his distance.
A jab from Applegate finds it's way through Darko's defenses.
Darko takes one on the button.
Applegate tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Darko manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Good leg kick by Darko there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Vlad Darko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Applegate scores with a nice right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Applegate throws a leg kick
and Darko counters with a three punch combo that has Applegate backing up. Applegate nods at Darko to acknowledge the strikes.
Applegate tries to clinch but Darko moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Applegate looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Applegate has Darko up against the cage in a clinch.
Applegate blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
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 Abner Applegate will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Darko scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Applegate tries to close the distance and clinch but Darko swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Applegate moves to clinch but Darko breaks away
and Darko counters with a nice uppercut.
Applegate misses with a kick to the body.
Darko looks to throw the jab but Applegate is out of range.
Applegate misses with a wild body shot. #TD#
Applegate scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Darko trying to control but Applegate postures up.
Darko is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Applegate is staying active.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Applegate prevents Darko from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Darko trying to control from the bottom. #SUB2#
Darko looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Applegate prevents Darko from improving his position.
Darko wants to control but Applegate is keeping busy. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nice defenses there by Darko.
Darko is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Applegate with a body shot.#CL#
Applegate forces Darko back against the cage and clinches.
Applegate misses with a hook to the ribs.
Darko swings wildly with an uppercut but Applegate uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Darko lands a nice shot to the body.
Darko misses with a punch to the body.
Darko lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Applegate backwards.
Darko fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Darko lands with a right to the head.
Darko swings wildly with an uppercut but Applegate uses good head movement to avoid it.
Applegate tries to throw a body punch but Darko avoids it by throwing Applegate back against the cage.
Darko tries to work over Applegate's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Applegate tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Darko tries to work over Applegate's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Darko fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Darko.
Applegate creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Abner Applegate has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Darko tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Darko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Applegate lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Applegate blocks an uppercut. #T3#
Applegate lands with a right to the head.
Still in the clinch, Darko scores with a nice short uppercut.
Applegate swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Applegate blocks a body shot from Darko.
Darko misses with a punch to the body.
Darko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Applegate's elbow.
Darko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Darko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Darko.
A hook to the body from Darko.
Darko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Darko.
Applegate lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Darko. #TD2#
Darko pulls guard successfully.
Applegate content to stall in guard here.
Applegate has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Darko trying to control the position here. #T4##SUB2#
Darko looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Applegate has picked Darko up and slammed him! Darko can't keep hold of the triangle and Applegate manages to pass to side control!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Applegate controlling from side mount.
Darko is looking to regain half guard here but Applegate keeps moving and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Vlad Darko will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
An inside leg kick lands from Darko.
Applegate is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Applegate darts in and clinches Darko up against the cage.
Darko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Applegate tries to throw a body punch but Darko avoids it by throwing Applegate back against the cage.
Applegate tries a body shot but Darko blocks it.
Applegate fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Applegate misses with a hook to the ribs.
Applegate misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darko scores with a nice hook to the head.
Darko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Applegate pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Darko.
Darko blocks a body shot from Applegate.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Applegate.#T1#
Applegate with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Darko lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Applegate lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Darko.
Applegate tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Darko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Applegate blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Darko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Applegate tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Darko is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Applegate with a body shot.
Applegate connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Applegate throws a leg kick
and Darko counters with a straight right hand.#TD#
Applegate bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Darko tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Applegate wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Applegate wants to lay and pray for a moment but Darko keeps working.
Darko is trying to control Applegate's posture but Applegate avoids it. #T2#
Darko tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Applegate wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Darko is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Applegate off and has taken his back!
Darko trying to control momentarily.
Applegate manages to reverse the position and now he's in Darko's guard. Nice work there by Applegate. #SUB2#
Darko has his foot on Applegate's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Applegate works his way back into a safe position though.
Applegate showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T3#
Applegate trying to control the position from guard on top but Darko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Applegate sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Darko trying to control the position.
Applegate slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Applegate is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Darko has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Applegate is looking to defend but Darko has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Applegate! Darko pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Applegate taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Vlad Darko!
A very excited looking Vlad Darko made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: PRIDE Worldwide Abner vs Darko
Date: Mar 09, 2019

#R1#
Darko lands with a thumping leg kick.
Darko moves out of range as Applegate strikes.
Applegate wants to clinch up but Darko keeps it at a distance.
Darko flicks out a counter leg kick but Applegate steps away.#CL#
Applegate moves into the clinch.
Good body shot from Applegate.
Applegate blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Applegate blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Applegate blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Darko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Applegate throws a punch but it's blocked by Darko.
Applegate lands a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Darko.
Darko blocking some punches.
Darko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Darko throws a punch but it's blocked by Applegate.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Applegate struggles to land a body shot inside as Darko controls his hands.
Darko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Our sources have told us that Applegate has been working on his elbows in the gym.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Darko.
A right hand to the body from Darko.
Darko lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Darko blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Applegate throws a knee to the head but misses.
Darko lands with a short shot to the head.
Applegate lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Darko pushes Applegate back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Applegate manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Applegate clinches.
Darko is struggling to control the position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Darko.
Applegate is looking to break free of the clinch but Darko has double underhooks.
Darko misses with a hook from the clinch.
Applegate misses with a body punch.
Darko misses with a body punch.
A short right from Darko on the inside.
Applegate misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Applegate - that landed with a thud.
Darko blocking some punches.
Darko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Applegate's elbow.
Darko lands a shoulder strike.
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 nice left hand lands by Applegate. #T2#
Applegate blocks a body shot from Darko.
Applegate tries to work over Darko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Darko scores with a shot to the side of Applegate's head.
Applegate doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Applegate can't find room to land a body shot as Darko controls the action.
Applegate throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Darko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Applegate tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Darko's elbow.
Applegate blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Applegate tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Applegate tries to land knees in the clinch but Darko avoids the damage to the body.
Applegate has a couple of punches blocked by Darko.
Darko struggles to land a body shot inside as Applegate controls his hands.
Applegate scores with a shoulder strike.
Darko scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Applegate.
A short right from Applegate on the inside.
Darko lands a shot to the body.
Darko working aggressively here. #T3#
A nice left hand lands by Applegate.
Applegate blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Applegate swings wildly with an uppercut but Darko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Applegate prevents a body shot from Darko.
A left hand lands to the body for Applegate.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Darko tries a body shot but Applegate blocks it.
Darko presses Applegate against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Applegate cracks Darko with a nice body shot.
A body shot lands from Applegate.
Applegate prevents a body shot from Darko.
Darko throws a punch but it's blocked by Applegate.
Darko blocks a body shot from Applegate.
Darko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Darko misses with a short punch on the inside.
Darko struggles to land a body shot inside as Applegate controls his hands.
Applegate swings wildly with an uppercut but Darko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Applegate tries a body shot but Darko blocks it. #T4#
Applegate tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Applegate tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Applegate misses with an elbow strike.
Darko scores with a hook to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Darko fails to land.
Applegate blocks an uppercut.
Applegate lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Applegate's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Darko.
Applegate doesn't manage to clinch there - Darko circles away. #CL#
Applegate has taken the fight to the clinch.
Applegate has a couple of punches blocked by Darko.
Applegate blocks an uppercut.
Applegate taking a breather.
Nice elbow from Applegate.
Darko tries a body shot but Applegate blocks it.
Applegate blocks an uppercut.
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 Abner Applegate will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Nice shot by Applegate.
Applegate is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Applegate tries to clinch there but Darko circles away.
Darko connects with a right hand. Applegate shakes it off.
Applegate closes the distance but Darko moves to the side
enabling Darko to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
Applegate instigates a clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Applegate.
Applegate lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Darko backwards.
Applegate misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Darko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Applegate tries to clinch but Darko moves out of range.
Applegate is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #TD#
Applegate shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Applegate showed some decent athleticism there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Darko is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Darko is still trying to improve position.#SUB2#
Darko actively working from the bottom here.
Applegate works his foot free and advances to mount.
Applegate looking to control and managing it successfully. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Darko tries to lock up and control but Applegate gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Darko is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Applegate trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Darko tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Darko wants to control but Applegate is having none of it.
Darko really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Applegate sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Applegate prevents Darko from getting the reversal.
Applegate takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#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.
Darko is trying to escape the mount.
Darko tries to lock up and control but Applegate gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Applegate takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Darko tries to reverse the position but Applegate maintains control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Applegate controlling from mount.
Darko wants to hold on but Applegate pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abner Applegate dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Applegate looks to score with a jab to the body but Darko is just out of range.
A nice side step and Darko releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Darko misses with a low kick.
Darko connects with an inside leg kick.
Darko connects with a leg kick. Applegate looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Applegate tries to clinch up but Darko circles away and keeps his distance.
Darko scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Applegate doesn't seem bothered though. #CL#
Applegate closes the distance and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Darko.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Darko pushes Applegate back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Darko takes a knee to the side of the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Applegate misses with a hook to the ribs.
Darko misses with a hook from the clinch.
Darko swings wildly with an uppercut but Applegate uses good head movement to avoid it.
Darko managing to block the knees to the body from Applegate.
Applegate can't find room to land a body shot as Darko controls the action. #T1#
Applegate tries a body shot but Darko blocks it.
Darko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Applegate blocks an uppercut.
Applegate tries to circle away but Darko has him pinned against the cage.
Applegate fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Abner Applegate has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Darko tries to throw a body punch but Applegate avoids it by throwing Darko back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Applegate.
Applegate misses with a short punch on the inside.
Applegate misses with a short punch on the inside.
Darko tries a body shot but Applegate blocks it.
Applegate tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Darko's elbow.
Darko lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Applegate misses with a hook from the clinch.
Darko struggles to land a body shot inside as Applegate controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Darko - that landed with a thud.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A short right from Darko.
Applegate misses with a hook from the clinch.
Darko blocks an uppercut.
Vlad Darko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A nice glancing elbow lands by Applegate.
Applegate misses with a punch to the body.
Darko misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from Applegate.
Darko misses with a hook to the ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Applegate lands with a light punch inside.
Darko tries to pull guard but Applegate forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Applegate working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Darko tries to break the clinch but Applegate is controlling the position.
Darko struggles to land a body shot inside as Applegate controls his hands.
Darko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Darko lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Applegate with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Darko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Darko struggles to land a body shot inside as Applegate controls his hands.
Darko cracks Applegate with a nice body shot.
Applegate tries to throw a body punch but Darko avoids it by throwing Applegate back against the cage.
Applegate fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Darko blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Darko scores with a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Darko.
Darko lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Darko softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Darko softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Applegate wants to stall.
Abner Applegate is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Darko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Applegate.
Applegate blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Applegate prevents a body shot from Darko. #BC2#
Darko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Applegate thumps Darko with a low kick.
Applegate feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Darko's calf.#T4#
Applegate misses with a few strikes there.
Applegate fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A big right from Applegate misses.
Applegate wants to clinch up but Darko keeps it at a distance.
Darko fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Applegate looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Applegate has managed to clinch.
Darko lands with a light punch inside.
Darko tries a body shot but Applegate blocks it.
Darko tries a body shot but Applegate blocks it. #BC2#
Darko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vlad Darko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Applegate closes the distance but Darko moves to the side
and Darko counters with a nice uppercut.
Applegate tries to close the distance and clinch but Darko swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Darko raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Darko circles away from the clinch attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Vlad Darko.
I think Applegate 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: AFC #37
Date: Feb 16, 2019

#R1#
Dovah-Kinn takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dovah-Kinn on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Darko misses with a body punch
and Dovah-Kinn counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A cross from Dovah-Kinn lands.
Darko cracks the inside of Dovah-Kinn's front leg.
Darko throws a jab when Dovah-Kinn was well out of range.
A head kick misses from Dovah-Kinn.
Darko throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dovah-Kinn misses with a looping right.
Darko tries to work over Dovah-Kinn's front leg with a kick but Dovah-Kinn checks it.
A little jabbing left from Dovah-Kinn on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Darko takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Dovah-Kinn tries to close the distance and clinch up but Darko swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dovah-Kinn misses with an uppercut. Darko saw that one coming.
Dovah-Kinn moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice straight punches there by Dovah-Kinn. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dovah-Kinn.
Dovah-Kinn slips a straight right by Darko.
Darko throws a shot from downtown. Dovah-Kinn moves away and avoids it.
Dovah-Kinn tries a head kick but it misses.
Darko moves forwards but Dovah-Kinn connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dovah-Kinn looks to land a combination. Darko sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#T1#
Darko misses with a straight left.
Vlad Darko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dovah-Kinn throws a jab when Darko was well out of range.
Dovah-Kinn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice jab there from Dovah-Kinn.
Dovah-Kinn pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Darko throws a body shot but no joy.
Darko has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Wild Beasts Zoo in the buildup to the fight.
Dovah-Kinn throws a hook but Darko avoids it easily.
A jab from Dovah-Kinn does it's job there.
Dovah-Kinn has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Darko finds it's way round the side to connect with Dovah-Kinn's head.
Darko slips a jab and a cross from Dovah-Kinn.
Darko misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dovah-Kinn throws out a counter right but Darko avoids it with no problem.
Darko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Darko looks to land a left hand but Dovah-Kinn moved out of range nicely.
Dovah-Kinn attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Dovah-Kinn moves forwards but Darko connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Darko scores with a spinning back kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Darko looks for the body kick but Dovah-Kinn saw that one coming.
Darko throws a wild body kick that Dovah-Kinn sees coming a mile off.#T2#
Dovah-Kinn looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dovah-Kinn steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Darko. That one must have hurt.
Darko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dovah-Kinn moves away.#CL#
Dovah-Kinn gets tackled into the cage by Darko. Darko maintains the clinch.
Darko working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dovah-Kinn blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dovah-Kinn.
A left hand lands to the body for Darko.
Darko tries a body shot but Dovah-Kinn blocks it.
Dovah-Kinn throws a head punch that misses.
Darko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Darko scores with a hook to the body.
Darko lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dovah-Kinn backwards.
Darko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Darko tries a body shot but Dovah-Kinn blocks it.
Darko throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dovah-Kinns head.
Darko misses with a body punch.
Dovah-Kinn misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dovah-Kinn creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Darko throws a punch but it's blocked by Dovah-Kinn. #T3#
Darko tries to work over Dovah-Kinn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Darko lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dovah-Kinn backwards.
Dovah-Kinn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Darko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dovah-Kinn's elbow.
Dovah-Kinn tries to work over Darko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dovah-Kinn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Darko tries a body shot but Dovah-Kinn blocks it.
Darko keeps control of Dovah-Kinn as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Darko.
Dovah-Kinn swings wildly with an uppercut but Darko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Darko makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Darko lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dovah-Kinn backwards.
Darko blocks an uppercut.
Dovah-Kinn is trying to break free.
Dovah-Kinn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Darko can't find room to land a body shot as Dovah-Kinn controls the action.
Dovah-Kinn tries to score a body lock takedown but Darko shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Dovah-Kinn tries to throw a body punch but Darko avoids it by throwing Dovah-Kinn back against the cage.
A hook to the body from Dovah-Kinn.
Darko misses with the head strike. #T4#
Dovah-Kinn prevents a body shot from Darko.
Darko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dovah-Kinn can't find room to land a body shot as Darko controls the action.
Darko is trying to pull guard but Dovah-Kinn has him pressed against the cage.
Dovah-Kinn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dovah-Kinn takes a shot to the head.
Darko scores with an uppercut up the middle.
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!
Darko throws a head punch that misses.
Dovah-Kinn misses with the head strike.
Dovah-Kinn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Darkos head.
Darko tries a body shot but Dovah-Kinn blocks it.
Darko has a couple of punches blocked by Dovah-Kinn.
A right handed body shot lands from Darko.
Darko lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dovah-Kinn backwards.
A short right from Darko on the inside.
Darko prevents Dovah-Kinn from breaking the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dovah-Kinn.
Darko working aggressively here.
Darko lands with a short shot to the head.
Darko misses with a punch to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Darko.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vlad Darko dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Darko throws a push kick but Dovah-Kinn slaps the foot to one side.
Darko sizes up Dovah-Kinn with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A solid leg kick lands there for Darko.
Dovah-Kinn shoots in for a takedown but Darko shows good takedown defense.
It looked like Darko wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A jab from Darko misses.
Darko looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dovah-Kinn throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Darko fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Darko tries to land a front kick but Dovah-Kinn steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dovah-Kinn tries a quick counter leg kick but Darko is wise to it.
Darko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dovah-Kinn.
Darko looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Darko lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dovah-Kinn misses with a straight left.
Darko fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dovah-Kinn checks it well.
Vlad Darko is winning the standup battle so far.
Dovah-Kinn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dovah-Kinn wants to clinch but Darko slips to the side
and Darko counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Darko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Darko throwing a counter right hand but Dovah-Kinn manages to avoid it.
An inside leg kick lands from Darko. #T1#
Darko throws a leg kick but Dovah-Kinn sees it coming and moves out of range.
Dovah-Kinn throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Darko cracks Dovah-Kinn with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A big left from Dovah-Kinn misses.
Dovah-Kinn throws the left hand but Darko avoids the punch easily.
Darko tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Dovah-Kinn manages to circle out of the way.
Darko blocks the body kick.
Dovah-Kinn chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Darko can pounce on him.
Darko takes one on the button.
Darko bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dovah-Kinn's head.
Darko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Darko swings for the body but Dovah-Kinn moves out of range.
Donk. Darko catches Dovah-Kinn right on the button with a cross.
Dovah-Kinn misses with an uppercut.
Darko gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dovah-Kinn.
Darko is looking to land body kicks.
Dovah-Kinn looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Darko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2#
Dovah-Kinn goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Darko throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Darko looks to score with a jab to the body but Dovah-Kinn is just out of range.
Dovah-Kinn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Darko was well out of range. Poor timing from Dovah-Kinn.
Darko slips a straight right by Dovah-Kinn.
Darko is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dovah-Kinn misses with a straight right.
Dovah-Kinn throws a hook but Darko blocks it.
Dovah-Kinn throws a leg kick but Darko checks it.
Dovah-Kinn lands with an overhand left.
Darko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Darko takes one to the side of the head.
Dovah-Kinn tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Darko manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Darko lands a front kick.
Dovah-Kinn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dovah-Kinn counters with a body kick.
Darko throws the kick towards the body but Dovah-Kinn avoids it.
Dovah-Kinn misses with a low kick as Darko jumps back.#T3#
Darko jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Dovah-Kinn misses with a lunging right hand
and Darko counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Darko scores with a hook.
Darko misses with a wild body shot.
Dovah-Kinn throws a body punch but Darko moves out of range.
Dovah-Kinn looks to land a right hand but Darko moved out of range.
Darko throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Darko throws a shot from downtown. Dovah-Kinn moves away and avoids it.
Darko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dovah-Kinn.
Nice defenses there by Darko.
Darko avoids a kick to the body.
Darko throwing a counter right hand but Dovah-Kinn manages to avoid it.
Dovah-Kinn lands an overhand right.
Darko cracks Dovah-Kinn with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Darko throws a combination that misses
and Dovah-Kinn counters with a thumping low kick.
Dovah-Kinn walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Darko moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dovah-Kinn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dovah-Kinn wants to counter with a clinch but Darko pushes him away.#T4#
Dovah-Kinn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Darko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Darko was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Dovah-Kinn moves away from the strike by Darko.
Dovah-Kinn lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Darko circles away quickly and effectively.
Dovah-Kinn misses with a head kick.
Darko misses with a straight right.
Dovah-Kinn walks into a straight right hand from Darko.
Darko connects with an inside leg kick.
Dovah-Kinn punishes Darko's body with a nice straight punch.
Darko moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dovah-Kinn swings for the body but Darko moves out of range.
Darko was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dovah-Kinn pivots, looking for a leg kick but Darko is out of range and Dovah-Kinn settles back down.
Darko misses with a leg kick.
Darko misses the shot to the body.
Darko tests Dovah-Kinn's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Darko!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vlad Darko dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Darko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dovah-Kinn ducks under a wild hook from Darko.
Darko cracks a nice hook into Dovah-Kinn's ribs.#CL#
Darko moves into range and clinches up with Dovah-Kinn.
Dovah-Kinn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Dovah-Kinn breaks the clinch. #TD2#
Dovah-Kinn scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Darko can't do much from the bottom here.
Dovah-Kinn connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Darko some visible discomfort.
Darko is looking for a sweep.
Dovah-Kinn lands an elbow.
Darko tries to bench press Dovah-Kinn off him but Dovah-Kinn keeps the position.
Dovah-Kinn working the ground and pound.#T1#
Darko tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dovah-Kinn trying to control the position but Darko is working away.
Darko tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Darko stops Dovah-Kinn from passing to mount.
Darko tries to improve position but can't.
Darko takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Darko wants to control but Dovah-Kinn postures up.
The ground and pound from Dovah-Kinn seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Laat Dovah-Kinn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#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.
Dovah-Kinn landing a few strikes.
Darko is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Dovah-Kinn off and has taken his back!
Dovah-Kinn trying to control the hands but Darko breaks the grip. #SUB#
Dovah-Kinn 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 Darko gets his way! #SUB#
Darko is looking for the choke from the back position but Dovah-Kinn is controlling his hands well.
Dovah-Kinn manages to reverse the position and now he's in Darko's guard. Nice work there by Dovah-Kinn. #SUB#
Dovah-Kinn is posturing up here but Darko has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Dovah-Kinn tries to roll out but it's too tight and Dovah-Kinn has to tap! Slick submission there by Darko!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vlad Darko!
A relieved looking Vlad Darko 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: DARE 94
Date: Jan 12, 2019

#R1#
Darko tries to land a leg kick but Song saw it coming and moves away.
Song misses the shot to the body.
Darko moves out of range of the leg kick from Song.
Song takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Darko throws a looping overhand right but Song ducks down to avoid it.
Darko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Song.
Song scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Darko doesn't seem bothered though.
Song looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Darko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Song moves away.
Darko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Darko is looking to chop away at Song's legs.
Darko misses with a body kick.
Song feints a counter leg kick.
Song lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Song misses the jab.
Song throws a body kick that misses.
Song looks to throw the jab but Darko is out of range.
Song avoids the body shot from Darko.
It seemed like Song was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Darko throws a hook but Song avoids it easily.
Song takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Song throws a solid leg kick but Darko takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Song.#T1#
Song swings for the body but Darko moves out of range.
Darko 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.
Darko slips under a jab.
Song lands a nice looking body shot.
Darko takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A jab from Darko misses.
Song fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Song swings away with a body shot that misses
and Darko counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#
It looks like Min-Sik Song has been cut.
Song closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A slow jab from Song misses its intended target.
Min-Sik Song seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Darko scores with a push kick.
Song is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Darko rather than just go for the knockout.
Song on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Darko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Song sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Darko throws a low kick but Song avoids it.
Song dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Darko. That did some damage!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Darko misses with an attempted mid kick.
The fighters circling - Darko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Darko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Song.
Darko is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Song.
Darko avoids the body shot from Song. #T2#
Song throws a body punch but Darko moves out of range.
Darko checks a low kick from Song.
Nice uppercut there from Darko.
Darko takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Song scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Darko lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Song - that will leave a mark!
Darko swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Song.
A leg kick checked by Song.
Song smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Darko lands a nice shot that snaps Song's head back.
Song misses with an uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Song.
Darko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Song slips a jab from Darko.
Song lands with a shot to the body.
Darko goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Song connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T3#
Song connects with the punch.
Darko tried to score with a low kick but Song checks it.
Song misses with a wild body shot.
Song throws a body punch but Darko moves out of range.
Darko connects with a body shot that sends Song's belly button to the back.
Darko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Darko takes one to the side of the head.
Darko lands with a shot to the body.
Song connects with an inside leg kick.
Song shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Song misses with a body shot.
An inside leg kick from Song misses.
Darko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Darko throws a wild body kick that Song sees coming a mile off.
Darko throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Song keeps Darko at a distance using the push kick.
Song moves forwards but Darko connects with a nice, crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Song. Darko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Darko swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T4#
Darko misses with a head kick.
Darko scores with a spinning back kick!
Song dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Darko. That did some damage!
Song moves out of range of the strikes.
Song fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Darko.
Darko has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Darko there as he acknowledges the shot.
Darko takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Darko checks a leg kick.
Darko walks into a stiff left hand from Song.
Song connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Song circles away from the clinch attempt.
Song is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Darko with a body shot.
Song moves out of range as Darko strikes.
Song thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Darko if he has to take too many more of those.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Darko moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Song. Darko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Song moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Darko takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A jab from Darko does it's job there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Min-Sik Song will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Min-Sik Song's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Darko slips under a jab from Song.
Song moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Darko takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd cheers as Darko lands an impressive looking overhand right. Song doesn't seem phased though.
Darko is looking to land body kicks.
Song appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Song shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Song attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jab by Song.
Song throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Song connects with a solid leg kick.
Darko scores with a punch to the head.
Darko lands a nice looking kick to the body. Song takes a step back to recover.
Song will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Min-Sik Song seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Song throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Song throws out a leg kick but Darko moves out of range and Song only half commits.
Darko is looking to clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Song throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Song throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Darko sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Song swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Darko takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Song lands a nice hook to Darko's body. Darko takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Song avoids the body shot from Darko.
Darko is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Song avoids the body shot from Darko.
Song throws a body punch but Darko moves out of range.
Song lands with a cross.
Song ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Song doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Song ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Darko tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Song is able to avoid easily.
Song connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Song takes a swing at Darko's ribcage but misses.
Darko swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Song looks to score with a jab to the body but Darko is just out of range.
Darko slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Darko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
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!
Song doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Darko throws a chopping leg kick but Song manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T2#
Darko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Song throws a jab when Darko was well out of range.
Darko misses with a straight right.
Darko throws a chopping leg kick but Song manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Song explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Darko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Song.
Song throws an overhand right that lands on Darko's shoulder, as Darko tries to avoid the shot.
Song misses with a low kick.
Darko moves out of range of the strikes.
Darko feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Darko is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Song throws a right hand that Darko ducks under and follows up with a left that Darko also avoids with ease.
Song tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Darko was well out of range. Poor timing from Song.
A slow jab from Darko misses its intended target.
Song scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Darko there.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Darko might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Darko swings widly with a right hand
and Song counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Song keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Song looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Darko bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Song's head backwards.
Darko will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.#T3#
Darko throws a head kick but Song moves out of range.
Song throws a lazy right hand but Darko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Darko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Song checks a leg kick nicely.
Darko misses with a body shot.
Song is looking to score with low kicks.
Darko checks the leg kick.
The fighters circling - Song throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Darko fires out a quick counter leg kick but Song just manages to avoid it.
Darko ducks under a wild hook from Song.
Darko swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Darko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Song misses with a looping right.
A counter left hand to the body from Darko misses its target.
Darko slips under a jab from Song.
Song throws a chopping leg kick but Darko manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Darko turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Song moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Song darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T4#
Darko looks to land a left hand but Song moved out of range nicely.
Song uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Darko.
Darko steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Song. That one must have hurt.
Song throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Darko fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Song has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
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!
Darko misses with a leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Song.
Darko lands with a cross.
Song moves away from the strike by Darko.
Darko misses with a body kick.
Song's corner calls for a 1-2. Song obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Song misses with a wild body shot.
Darko takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Song throws out a powerful jab.
Song thumps Darko with a low kick.
Song takes one on the button.
Darko throws a body kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Min-Sik Song showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Min-Sik Song's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Nice body punch from Darko.
Darko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Song.
Darko thows a left - swing and a miss!
Song is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Darko with a body shot.
Song fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Darko.
Song throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Darko blocks a low kick nicely.
Song tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Darko was well out of range. Poor timing from Song.
Darko blocks a leg kick.
Darko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Song throws out the jab.
It looked like Darko wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
An inside leg kick lands from Darko.
Darko moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Darko has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Song finds it's way round the side to connect with Darko's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Song.
Song throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Darko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A quick step to the side and Darko tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Song lands a nice leg kick that just misses Darko's sensitive parts.
Darko throws a body punch but Song moves out of range.
Song bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Song throws a jab when Darko was well out of range.#T1#
A good leg kick by Darko.
Darko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Song.
Darko throwing a counter right hand but Song manages to avoid it.
Darko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Song sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Song throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Song lands with a right hand.
Song throws a hook to the side of Darko's head but Darko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Darko throws a right hand that misses
and Song counters with an outside leg kick.
Darko throws a leg kick which misses Song's front leg but catches the back leg as Song tries to avoid it.
Song misses with a straight right.
Darko's jab looks to have found its range, popping Song under the eye.
Song misses with a hook. Darko ducked under it nicely.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Darko.
Song throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A looping hook to the body misses from Darko. Song does a little dance to reset his feet.
Song misses with a body shot.
Darko throws a quick counter kick to the body but Song avoids it.
Song throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Darko was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Song.
Vlad Darko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Darko thows a left - swing and a miss!
Darko scores with a jab to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slow jab from Darko misses its intended target.
Darko throws a jab when Song was well out of range.
Darko thuds a left hand into Song's body.
Song shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A big left from Darko misses.
Darko throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Darko has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Song.
Song connects with a crisp jab.
Song misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Darko.
Song has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Darko.
Song swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Good work by Darko as he checks the leg kick.
Darko half committed to a counter leg kick.
Song throws a shot to the body.
Darko dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Song fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Darko.#T3#
Darko moves into range and connects with a jab.
Song steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Darko.
A chopping leg kick lands by Song.
Darko throws a hook but Song blocks it.
Song walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Darko checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Song tried to score with a low kick but Darko checks it.
Song on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Song.
Song throws a lazy uppercut
and Darko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Song waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Darko.
Song misses with a body punch
letting Darko counter with a right hand.
Song scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A jab from Song misses.
Nice jab there from Song.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Darko scores with a nice right hand.
Nice cross by Song.#T4#
Darko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Song.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Song.
Darko throws a lazy right hand but Song sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Song.
Song lands with a thumping leg kick.
Song looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Song misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Darko.
Darko pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Song moves away from the strike by Darko.
Darko throws a series of punches but Song moves out of range.
A shot to the liver by Song. Beautiful body shot.
Song throws a front kick that sends Darko stumbling back into the cage.
Darko looks to throw the jab but Song is out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Darko blocks a low kick nicely.
A chopping leg kick lands by Darko.
Song lands a really nice looking cross but Darko seems unphased.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Min-Sik Song.
Well Song 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Min-Sik Song!
A less than humble Min-Sik Song misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: DARE INFERNO
Date: Dec 01, 2018

#R1#
Darko fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Whyte checks it well.
Darko throws a lazy uppercut
and Whyte connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Darko 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.
Whyte scores with a leg kick.
Darko lands with a right hand.
A nice inside leg kick there by Darko. That's going to slow Whyte down.
Whyte misses with a left hand
and Darko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Whyte looks to throw the jab but Darko is out of range.
Whyte looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Darko scoring well with a low kick there.
Darko pivots, looking for a leg kick but Whyte is out of range and Darko settles back down.
Whyte was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Whyte walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Darko lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A lazy body kick from Darko
and Whyte counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Whyte bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Darko thuds his right hand into Whyte's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Whyte's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Darko connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Whyte scrambles back to his feet.#T1#
Darko changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Darko tries to land a front kick but Whyte steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Darko throws a nice inside leg kick.
Darko tries to clinch up
and Whyte counters with a nice uppercut.
Darko ducks right into an uppercut from Whyte.
Darko scores with a hook.
Darko misses with a low kick.
Whyte moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A slapping leg kick lands for Darko.
Whyte lands a right hook to the body.
Darko lands a leg kick that knocks Whyte off balance momentarily.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Darko pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The fighters circling - Whyte throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Whyte 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.
Darko throws a low kick but it's checked well by Whyte.
A looping hook to the body misses from Whyte. Darko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vlad Darko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Darko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Whyte fires out a quick counter leg kick but Darko just manages to avoid it.
Whyte fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Darko.
Darko has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Darko there as he acknowledges the shot.
Whyte blocks the body kick.
Darko lands with a good body shot.
Whyte takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Whyte finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Darko fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Whyte has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Darko.#T3#
Whyte on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Darko misses with a body kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Whyte checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Darko throws out a powerful jab.
Darko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Whyte throwing a counter right hand but Darko manages to avoid it.
Whyte gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Whyte misses with a hook. Darko ducked under it nicely.
Darko swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Whyte bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Darko's head backwards.
Darko looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Darko fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Darko lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Darko throws out a loose jab but Whyte uses good head movement to avoid it.
Whyte is looking to counter punch.#KD#
Whyte drops Darko with a beautiful combination! Darko stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Whyte is looking for the KO!#ROC#
Darko is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Whyte drops Darko with a huge uppercut! Darko drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Whyte is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Benson Whyte!
Benson Whyte retains his welterweight title!
In his post fight interview, Benson Whyte started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: DARE 79
Date: Nov 10, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Green drives through and clinches with Darko against the cage.
Green scores with a hook to the body.
Green lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Darko or not.
Darko lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Green backwards.
Darko lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Green.
Darko has a couple of punches blocked by Green.
Darko throws a head punch that misses.
Darko misses with a short punch on the inside.
Darko throws a punch but it's blocked by Green.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Green.
Darko lands with a light punch inside.
Darko lands with a left to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Soylent Green has been cut.
Green pushes Darko back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Darko tries to throw a body punch but Green avoids it by throwing Darko back against the cage.
Green misses with a short punch on the inside.
Darko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Darko goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Green breaks from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Darko catches Green with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T1#
A slow jab from Darko misses its intended target.
Green turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Darko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Green.
Green throws a lazy right hand but Darko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Darko lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Darko misses with a hook. Green ducked under it nicely.
Darko connects with a body shot.
Darko takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Darko. Green shrugs it off though.
Darko misses with a kick to the body.
Green looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Green walks into a left hand.
Darko throws a chopping leg kick but Green manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T2#
Green tests Darko's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Darko throws a nice inside leg kick.
Darko looks to clinch
and Green cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Green.
Green swings widly with a right hand
and Darko counters with an inside leg kick.
Green misses with a straight left.
Darko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Green manages to avoid it.
Darko throws a hook to the side of Green's head but Green sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Green scores with a three punch combo!
Green throws out a powerful jab.#T3#
Green jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Green misses with a low kick as Darko jumps back.
Darko throwing a counter right hand but Green manages to avoid it.
Green smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Green throws a leg kick
and Darko counters with a thumping low kick.
Darko fails with an attempt to clinch.
Green looks to land a right hand but Darko moved out of range.
Darko is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nice jab there from Green.
Good leg kick by Darko there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Darko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Green.
Darko thinks about countering with a body kick.
Green blocks a head kick by Darko.
Green connects with the punch.
Darko misses with an uppercut. Green saw that one coming.#T4#
Green lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Darko at a distance.
Green tries to work over Darko's front leg with a kick but Darko checks it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Darko throws a leg kick which misses Green's front leg but catches the back leg as Green tries to avoid it.
Green scores with a punch to the head.
Darko moves into range and lands a nice body kick. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Darko lands with a right to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Green.
Green has a couple of punches blocked by Darko.
Green has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Darko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Darko tries a body shot but Green blocks it.
Darko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Soylent Green will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Soylent Green's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Green fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Darko manages to avoid it.
Darko is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Darko with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Darko looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Darko checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Green misses with a body shot
letting Darko counter with a right hand.
Green misses with a jab to the body
and Darko counters with a nice uppercut.
Green misses with a hook
and Darko counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC#
Green is rocked!
Darko thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Green if he has to take too many more of those.
Soylent Green seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Darko misses the jab.
Darko throws a hook but Green avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darko is looking to land body kicks.
Green throws out a counter right but Darko avoids it with no problem.
Darko misses with a left hand #CL2#
and Green counters by clinching up.
Green lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Green fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Darko misses with a short punch on the inside.
Green lands a left hand.
Darko lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Darko lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short body shot lands from Darko as the two fighters clinch.
Green is breathing heavily.
Green lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Darko.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Darko.
A head punch on the inside from Darko fails to land.
Darko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Darko struggles to land a body shot inside as Green controls his hands.
Green works on Darko's body with a couple of short punches.#TD#
Darko gets control of Green's arms and successfully pulls guard. Darko will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB#
Green got a little sloppy there for a moment and Darko has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Green has managed to get both his arms back between Darko's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Darko throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Darko looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Green works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Darko wants to control but Green passes into side.
Darko stops Green from passing to mount.
Green wants to control but Darko is keeping him busy.
Darko struggling a bit here.#T3#
Darko regains half guard.
Darko makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Darko.
Green preventing the sweep.
Darko is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Darko had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Green defends it easily.
Green pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Darko is keeping the position for now. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Green tries to stand but Darko is controlling from the bottom. #SUB#
Darko has his foot on Green's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Green works his way back into a safe position though.
Darko is pulling down on Green's head. It's preventing any offense from Green, at least for the moment.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#SUB#
Darko working for a triangle but Green defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Green tries to free his leg and advance position but Darko is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vlad Darko dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Soylent Green's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Green swings for the body but Darko moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Darko on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Green fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Darko has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Green uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Darko lands with a good body shot.
Darko shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Green throws a lazy uppercut
and Darko counters with a left to the body.
Green throws a wild body kick that Darko sees coming a mile off.
Green takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darko stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Green takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Darko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Green throws out the jab.
Darko ducks under a wild hook from Green.#T1#
Darko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Darko misses its target.
Darko goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Darko lands a nice shot that snaps Green's head back.
Darko walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CL2#
Green pushes Darko up against the cage in a clinch.
Darko misses with the head strike.
Darko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Darko tries a body shot but Green blocks it.
Darko is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Green to keep the fight standing.
Darko has a couple of punches blocked by Green.
Darko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Darko lands a body shot in the clinch.
Vlad Darko has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Darko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Darko pushes Green back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Darko blocks an uppercut.
Darko lands a body shot in the clinch.
Green misses with a short punch on the inside.
Darko lands a body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Darko creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Darko digs a right hand underneath Green's ribcage. Green let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Darko leaning against his opponent.
Darko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Darko.
Darko throws a head punch that misses.
Green misses with the head strike.
Good body shot from Darko.
Darko swings wildly with an uppercut but Green uses good head movement to avoid it.
Darko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Green. #T3#
Stalling in the clinch from Darko.
Darko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Green.
Darko keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Green's efforts to push away.
Green misses with a hook from the clinch.
Darko throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Greens head.
Still in the clinch, Darko scores with a nice short uppercut.
Green lands a nice shot to the body.
Green tries to land a knee to the head but Darko blocks with his arms.
Green blocks a body shot from Darko.
Darko scores with a shoulder strike.
Green is still on wobbly legs! Can Darko finish him?
A right hook to the body lands for Darko.
Darko lands an uppercut.
Green can't find room to land a body shot as Darko controls the action.
Green's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Green fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Darko pushes Green against the cage. Darko is working some dirty boxing. Darko pushes off with a quick right hook! Green goes down! Green tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Darko moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vlad Darko!
A victorious Vlad Darko thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Soylent Green spoke after the fight, saying 'Soylent Green is people!'.

Event: DARE 74
Date: Oct 20, 2018

#R1#
Darko throws a poor cross that misses
and Uesugi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Darko 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.
Uesugi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Darko looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Good standup being displayed there by Darko as he connects with a hook.
Uesugi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Darko.
Uesugi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Darko throws a push kick but Uesugi slaps the foot to one side.
A quick step to the side and Uesugi tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice body punch from Darko.
Darko connects with a jab.
Darko scoring well with a low kick there.
Darko throws the kick towards the body but Uesugi avoids it.
A jab from Darko does it's job there.
Darko takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Darko walks into a jab.
Uesugi takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#T1#
Uesugi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nice jab there from Darko.
Darko with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Uesugi misses with a double jab.
Uesugi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Darko's head backwards.
Uesugi misses with a hook. Darko ducked under it nicely.
Uesugi takes a jab right on the kisser.
Uesugi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Uesugi lands with an uppercut that bounces Darko off the cage and back into range.
Darko pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Darko smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Darko lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Uesugi misses with a straight right. #T2#
Darko lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Darko is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Uesugi had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Darko scores with a nice right hand.
Darko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Uesugi manages to avoid it.
Darko throws a hook but Uesugi blocks it.
Uesugi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Darko tries to land a front kick but Uesugi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Uesugi swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Darko throws a good cross that connects.
Darko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Uesugi misses with a wild body shot.
Darko throws a lazy uppercut
and Uesugi counters with a straight right hand.
Darko wants to land a leg kick but Uesugi is out of range.
Darko goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Uesugi misses with a jab to the body
and Darko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Darko scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T3#
Uesugi misses with a hook
and Darko counters with a straight right hand.
Uesugi misses with an uppercut.
Uesugi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Darko.
Uesugi walks into a jab.
Nice cross by Darko.
Darko throws a wild body kick that Uesugi sees coming a mile off.
Uesugi throwing a counter right hand but Darko manages to avoid it.
Uesugi walks into a stiff left hand from Darko.
Darko keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A big left from Uesugi misses.
It seemed like Darko was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Uesugi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Uesugi avoids a kick to the body.
Uesugi is looking to counter punch.
Good leg kick by Darko there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Darko throws a lazy body kick
and Uesugi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Uesugi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Darko.
Uesugi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Darko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A shot to the liver by Darko. Beautiful body shot.
Uesugi misses the jab.
Uesugi looks to land a left hand but Darko moved out of range nicely.
Darko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Darko lets loose with a powerful body kick. Uesugi will feel that in the morning.
Darko lands a body shot.
Uesugi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Darko moves away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Darko connects with a jab.
Uesugi misses with a hook
and Darko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Darko thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Uesugi if he has to take too many more of those.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vlad Darko dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Darko lands with an uppercut that bounces Uesugi off the cage and back into range.
Darko slips a jab from Uesugi.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Uesugi might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Uesugi tries to move into range but Darko moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Darko - that will leave a mark!
Uesugi looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Darko throws a lazy body kick
and Darko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Uesugi slips under a jab.
Uesugi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Darko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Darko.
Vlad Darko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Uesugi throws the left hand but Darko avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Uesugi misses.
Uesugi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Darko slips under a jab from Uesugi.
Darko lands a nice looking kick to the body. Uesugi takes a step back to recover. #T1#
Darko slips under a jab.
Darko throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Uesugi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Darko throws a quick inside leg kick.
Darko with a jab.
Uesugi misses with a hook
and Darko counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Darko throws a lazy body kick
and Darko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Uesugi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Darko.
Uesugi is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Darko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Darko replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Uesugi blocks it well.
Darko with a jab.
Uesugi thuds a left hand into Darko's body.
Darko lands a nice hook to Uesugi's body. Uesugi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Uesugi will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Uesugi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Darko can pounce on him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Darko throws a lazy body kick
and Uesugi counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Uesugi takes one on the button.
Darko rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Uesugi counters with a straight right hand.
Uesugi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Darko.
Uesugi misses with a straight left.
It seemed like Darko was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Uesugi misses with a wild body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Darko. That's going to slow Uesugi down.
Uesugi swings widly with a right hand
and Darko counters with a right hand to the body.
Uesugi lands with a good body shot.
Darko scores with a nice right hand.
A bone on bone clash there as Uesugi blocks the leg kick.
Uesugi slips under a jab.
Darko lands a lovely overhand right.#T3#
A cross from Darko lands.
Uesugi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Uesugi misses with a hook. Darko ducked under it nicely.
Uesugi misses with a looping left.
Darko misses with a leg kick
and Uesugi counters with a straight right hand.
Darko connects with a solid leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Darko. Beautiful body shot.
Darko ducks under a wild hook from Uesugi.
Darko misses with a wild body shot.
Uesugi slips under a jab.
Uesugi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Darko misses with a left hand
and Uesugi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Darko feints and then cracks Uesugi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Uesugi down. #T4#
Darko lands a nice looking body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Darko misses with a leg kick.
Darko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Uesugi.
Darko throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Uesugi moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Darko misses with a wild body shot.
Uesugi throwing a counter right hand but Darko manages to avoid it.
Darko scores with a crisp jab that stopped Uesugi in his tracks.
Darko throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Uesugi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vlad Darko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Darko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Uesugi misses the target.
The fighters circle momentarily. Uesugi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Darko throws a leg kick
and Uesugi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Darko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Vlad Darko will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
Darko jabs Uesugi right on the nose. Uesugi blinks but takes it well.
A lazy left from Uesugi finds it's target.#ROC#
Darko is rocked!
Uesugi thows a left - swing and a miss!
It seemed like Darko was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Darko is still on wobbly legs! Can Uesugi finish him?
Darko looks to score with a jab to the body but Uesugi is just out of range.
As Darko looks to move away, Uesugi throws a big counter combo but Darko just gets out of the way.
Darko looks to score with a jab to the body but Uesugi is just out of range.
Darko seems to have recovered his senses.
Darko throws a leg kick but Uesugi sees it coming and moves out of range.
Uesugi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The fighters circling - Darko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Uesugi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Darko can pounce on him.
Darko turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darko slips a jab from Uesugi.
Darko bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Darko scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Uesugi moves out of range as Darko strikes.#T1#
Darko misses with a hook. Uesugi ducked under it nicely.
A lazy body kick from Darko
and Uesugi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Darko misses the jab.
Darko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Uesugi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A quick step to the side and Uesugi tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Darko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Darko misses with a left hand
and Uesugi counters with a nice uppercut.
Uesugi takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Darko punishes Uesugi's body with a nice straight punch.
Good exchange - Uesugi coming out on top.
Darko looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Uesugi avoids the body shot from Darko.
Darko connects with an inside leg kick.#T2#
Darko scoring well with a low kick there.
Darko lands with a nice body punch.
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!
Uesugi throws a jab but it's blocked by Darko.
Darko with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Darko finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Darko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Darko with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A thudding body kick lands there by Darko!
Uesugi checks a leg kick.
Uesugi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Uesugi looks to land a right hand but Darko moved out of range.
Darko scores with a sloppy right hand. Uesugi should have avoided that one. #T3#
Uesugi just misses with a punch to the body.
Darko misses with a body shot.
Uesugi appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Darko tries to score with a low kick but Uesugi moves his leg out of the way.
Uesugi throws a big shot that misses.
Uesugi throws a lazy right hand but Darko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Uesugi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Darko scores with a hook.
Kagekatsu Uesugi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Uesugi misses with a series of wild punches.
Good exchange - Darko coming out on top.
Uesugi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T4#
Uesugi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Darko was well out of range. Poor timing from Uesugi.
Darko scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Darko explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Uesugi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Darko.
Darko ducks under a wild hook from Uesugi.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Uesugi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Uesugi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jab from Darko.
A decent looking cross lands there for Darko.
Darko scores with a hook to the body. Uesugi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Darko swings for the body but Uesugi moves out of range.
Vlad Darko is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Darko looks to score with a jab to the body but Uesugi is just out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vlad Darko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Darko 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vlad Darko!
Vlad Darko decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: DARE 66
Date: Sep 15, 2018

#R1##CL#
Humbert drives through and clinches with Darko against the cage.
Darko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Humbert's elbow.
Humbert working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Darko working aggressively here.
Humbert 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.
Humbert tries to work over Darko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Darko lands with a right to the head.
We've been informed that Darko 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.
Humbert has a couple of punches blocked by Darko.
Darko lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Humbert backwards.
Darko blocks a body shot from Humbert.
Humbert tries to throw a body punch but Darko avoids it by throwing Humbert back against the cage.
Humbert misses with a punch on the inside.
Darko misses with some punches.
Humbert tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Humbert lands with a light punch inside.
Humbert working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Darko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Humbert misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short left from Darko.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Humbert stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Darko fails to land.
A body shot lands from Humbert.
Humbert working aggressively here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Humbert.
Good body shot from Humbert. #T1#
Humbert swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Humbert blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Darko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Darko lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Humbert lands a left hand that snaps the head of Darko backwards.
Humbert lands a right hand.
Humbert blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Humbert misses with a short punch on the inside.
Darko struggles to land a body shot inside as Humbert controls his hands.
Humbert misses with a hook from the clinch.
Humbert lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Humbert gets through Darko's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Darko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Humbert tries to work over Darko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Humbert swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Humbert swings wildly with an uppercut but Darko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Humbert blocking some punches.
Humbert has a couple of punches blocked by Darko.
Humbert misses with some punches.
Darko misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Darko creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Humbert lands with a left to the head.
Darko prevents a body shot from Humbert.
A short right from Darko.
Humbert tries to throw a body punch but Darko avoids it by throwing Humbert back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Humbert fails to land.
Darko misses with a punch on the inside.
Humbert tries to work over Darko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Humbert tries to throw a body punch but Darko avoids it by throwing Humbert back against the cage.
Humbert tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Humbert blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Darko stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Darko scores with a hook to the body.
Humbert throws a punch but it's blocked by Darko.
Humbert swings wildly with an uppercut but Darko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Darko's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Humbert.
Humbert has a couple of punches blocked by Darko.
Darko tries to work over Humbert's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice left hand lands by Darko.
Humbert tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Darko's elbow. #T3#
Humbert blocks a body shot from Darko.
Darko lands a shot to the body.
Humbert's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A hook to the body from Darko.
Humbert has a couple of punches blocked by Darko.
Darko misses with a punch to the body.
Darko prevents a body shot from Humbert.
Darko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Darko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Humbert gets through Darko's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Humbert tries to work over Darko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Darko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Darko blocks a body shot from Humbert.
Humbert throws a head punch that misses.
Darko tries to throw a body punch but Humbert avoids it by throwing Darko back against the cage.
Darko tries a body shot but Humbert blocks it.
Humbert tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short left from Darko.
Darko lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Darko is working Humbert over against the cage.
Darko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Darko lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Humbert backwards. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Humbert scores with a shot to the side of Darko's head.
Humbert swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Humbert fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Humbert tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Darko's elbow.
Humbert scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Darko lands a right hand that snaps the head of Humbert backwards.
Humbert misses with the head strike.
Darko is trying to maintain a safe position but Humbert gets an underhook and turns Darko into the cage.
Humbert blocks an uppercut.
Humbert misses with some punches.
Darko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Humbert doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Darko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Darko misses with the head strike.
Darko swings wildly with an uppercut but Humbert uses good head movement to avoid it.
Darko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Humbert fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Humbert tries a body shot but Darko blocks it.
Darko prevents a body shot from Humbert.
Darko lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
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 Humbert Humbert will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Darko feints and then cracks Humbert's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Humbert down. #CL#
Humbert instigates a clinch.
Darko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Darko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Humbert lands a hook that snaps the head of Darko backwards.
Humbert working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Darko.
Darko lands with a light punch inside.
Humbert tries to work over Darko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Humbert lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Darko backwards.
Humbert throws a punch but it's blocked by Darko.
Humbert misses with a punch to the body.
Darko tries to throw a body punch but Humbert avoids it by throwing Darko back against the cage.
Humbert misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Darko struggles to land a body shot inside as Humbert controls his hands.
Humbert scores with a nice hook to the head.
Darko blocks an uppercut.
Darko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Humbert misses with some punches.
Humbert misses with some punches.
A short right from Darko on the inside. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Darko fails to land.
Humbert working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Darko.
A left hand lands to the body for Humbert.
Humbert can't find room to land a body shot as Darko controls the action.
Humbert scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Humbert lands with a light punch inside.
Darko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Darko lands a hook that snaps the head of Humbert backwards.
Darko misses with the head strike.
Humbert tries to work over Darko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Darko tries a body shot but Humbert blocks it.
Humbert tries a body shot but Darko blocks it.
Darko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Darko blocking some punches.
Darko working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Darko lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Darko tries to throw a body punch but Humbert avoids it by throwing Darko back against the cage.
Humbert throws a punch but it's blocked by Darko.
Darko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Humbert misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Darko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Humbert misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Darko fails to land.
Humbert softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Humbert misses with a punch to the body.
Darko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Darko lands a left hand that snaps the head of Humbert backwards.
Darko tries a body shot but Humbert blocks it.
Darko struggles to land a body shot inside as Humbert controls his hands.
Humbert tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Darko's elbow.
Darko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Humbert's elbow.
Humbert Humbert has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Darko lands a nice uppercut.
Darko lands a shoulder strike.
A body shot lands from Darko.
Humbert fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Humbert misses with a punch on the inside.
Humbert lands a left hand.
Darko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Humbert tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Darko's elbow.
Humbert misses with a hook to the ribs.
Darko lands with a light punch inside. #T3#
Darko has a couple of punches blocked by Humbert.
Humbert scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Humbert tries to work over Darko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Humbert prevents a body shot from Darko.
Darko lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Humbert backwards.
Darko has a couple of punches blocked by Humbert.
Darko is working Humbert over against the cage.
Darko prevents a body shot from Humbert.
A shot in the inside from Humbert.
A short left from Humbert.
Humbert tries a body shot but Darko blocks it.
Darko lands with a short shot to the head.
Darko tries to work over Humbert's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Darko misses with a punch on the inside.
Darko lands a left hand that snaps the head of Humbert backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Darko.
Darko lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Darko lands a left hand.
Humbert throws a head punch that misses.
Darko struggles to land a body shot inside as Humbert controls his hands. #T4#
Humbert throws a punch but it's blocked by Darko.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Darko creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Darko lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Humbert backwards.
Humbert misses with a hook from the clinch.
Darko scores with a shot to the side of Humbert's head.
Humbert swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A shot in the inside from Darko.
Darko working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Humbert fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Darko.
Humbert misses with a hook to the ribs.
Darko prevents a body shot from Humbert.
Darko scores with a nice hook to the head.
Humbert goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Darko lands a body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Darko tries to throw a body punch but Humbert avoids it by throwing Darko back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Darko lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Humbert or not.
Darko tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Darko tries to work over Humbert's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Humbert scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Humbert swings wildly with an uppercut but Darko uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vlad Darko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Humbert's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Humbert misses with a hook to the body
and Humbert takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Darko digs a good body shot into Humbert's ribs.#CL#
Humbert instigates a clinch.
A short uppercut from Darko.
Humbert blocks a body shot from Darko.
Humbert doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Darko lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Darko.
Humbert works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Darko digs a right hand into Humbert's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Humbert's gas tank.
Darko's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Darko gets through Humbert's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Darko lands a hook that snaps the head of Humbert backwards.
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!
Darko pushes Humbert back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Darko lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A short uppercut from Darko.
Darko scores with a shoulder strike.
Darko lands an uppercut.
Darko blocks a body shot from Humbert. #T1#
Darko lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Darko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Darko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Darko blocks an uppercut.
Darko can't find room to land a body shot as Humbert controls the action.
Darko lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Humbert or not.
Darko cracks Humbert with a nice body shot.
Darko misses with a body punch.
Humbert tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Darko's elbow.
Darko lands a shot to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Darko.
Humbert swings wildly with an uppercut but Darko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Darko lands with a right to the head.
A hook to the body from Darko.
Darko lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Humbert or not.
Darko lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Darko lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Darko lands with a right to the head.
Nice elbow from Darko. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Humbert tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Darko's elbow.
Darko lands a nice uppercut.
Darko presses Humbert against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Darko digs a right hand underneath Humbert's ribcage. Humbert let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Darko works on Humbert's body with a couple of short punches.
A short uppercut from Darko.
Darko lands a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Darko.
Darko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Darko is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Darko lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Humbert backwards.
A shot in the inside from Darko.
Darko pushes Humbert back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Darko lands a left hand that snaps the head of Humbert backwards.
Darko digs a right hand into Humbert's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Humbert's gas tank.
Darko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Darko lands a right hand that snaps the head of Humbert backwards.
Darko lands with a left to the head.
Nice body punch from Darko - that landed with a thud.
Darko is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #T3#
Darko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Darko lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Humbert prevents a body shot from Darko.
Darko tries to throw a body punch but Humbert avoids it by throwing Darko back against the cage. #BC2#
Darko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Humbert needs to keep his hands up - Darko had a free shot at his head there.
Darko throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Humbert misses the shot to the body.
Darko lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A slapping body kick lands there for Darko.
Humbert swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Darko counters with a straight right hand.
Humbert 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.
Darko lands a head shot.#T4##CL#
Humbert closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Humbert working aggressively here.
Humbert swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Darko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Darko.
Darko lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Humbert misses with the head strike.
Humbert lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Darko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Humbert misses with a punch on the inside.
Darko throws a punch but it's blocked by Humbert.
Humbert blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Darko lands a body punch in the clinch.
Humbert swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Darko digs a right hand underneath Humbert's ribcage. Humbert let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Humbert prevents a body shot from Darko.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Darko lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Darko lands with a right to the head.
Darko lands a hook to the side of the head.
Darko lands a body punch in the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vlad Darko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Darko 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vlad Darko!
A relieved looking Vlad Darko thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Humbert Humbert was interviewed post fight and said 'the referee sucker punched me....did u see that !???'.

Event: DARE 57: Williams vs. Volkov 5
Date: Jul 21, 2018

#R1#
Stevenson lands a leg kick that knocks Darko off balance momentarily.
Darko blocks a jab.
Stevenson misses with a jab to the body
and Darko counters with a solid body kick.
Stevenson looks to score with a jab to the body but Darko is just out of range.
Darko throws a quick counter kick to the body but Stevenson avoids it.
Stevenson moves out of range of the body kick.
Stevenson slips under a jab.
Stevenson misses with a left hand
and Darko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Darko ducks under a wild hook from Stevenson.
Adonis Stevenson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stevenson throws a hook to the side of Darko's head but Darko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stevenson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Darko fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Stevenson checks it well.
Stevenson blocks the body kick.
Darko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stevenson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Darko's head.
Stevenson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stevenson lands a slapping body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Darko. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Darko.
A slapping leg kick lands for Stevenson. #T1#
Darko throws a shot from downtown. Stevenson moves away and avoids it.
Stevenson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Stevenson misses with a looping right.
Darko has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Stevenson finds it's way round the side to connect with Darko's head.
Stevenson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Darko checks the leg kick nicely there.
Darko takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Stevenson. That's going to slow Darko down.
Stevenson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Stevenson throws a leg kick which misses Darko's front leg but catches the back leg as Darko tries to avoid it. #CL#
Darko gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Stevenson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Darko lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stevenson wants to break free but Darko has control.
Darko throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Stevensons head.
Darko lands an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Darko. #T2##BC2#
Stevenson manages to break the clinch.
A shot to the body from Stevenson misses
and Darko counters with a nice uppercut.
Stevenson scores with a jab to the head.
Stevenson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Darko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stevenson cracks Darko with a good jab.
Darko throws a half hearted mid kick.
Stevenson throws a good cross that connects.
Stevenson swinging wildly here.
Stevenson swings for the body but Darko moves out of range.
Darko moves out of range as Stevenson strikes.
Stevenson throws a right hand that misses
and Darko counters with a nice uppercut.
Darko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stevenson.
Stevenson moves out of range as Darko throws a body kick.
Stevenson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T3#
Darko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stevenson.
Stevenson 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.
Stevenson scores with a head kick. Darko tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Stevenson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Stevenson checks a leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Stevenson.
Stevenson misses with a body kick.
Darko chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Stevenson can pounce on him.
Stevenson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Darko.
An inside leg kick lands from Stevenson.
Darko throws a shot from downtown. Stevenson moves away and avoids it.
Darko takes one to the chin there.
A low kick from Stevenson misses
and Darko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stevenson misses with a head kick.
Stevenson missing with a left hand there. Darko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T4#
Stevenson lands with a nice body punch.
Stevenson misses with a few strikes there.
Darko is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Darko lands a jab to the nose.
A good leg kick by Stevenson.
Stevenson throws a lazy right hand but Darko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Stevenson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That kick from Darko tenderised Stevenson's leg. Stevenson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Darko slips under a jab.
Stevenson looks to score with a jab to the body but Darko is just out of range.
Stevenson throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Stevenson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Darko had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
A big left from Stevenson misses.
Stevenson misses with an uppercut. Darko saw that one coming.
It looked like Darko wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Darko will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Stevenson misses with a body shot.
Stevenson throws an off balance right hand
letting Darko counter with a right hand.
Stevenson scores with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adonis Stevenson dominated that round.
That's time! Darko's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Darko blocks a jab.
Darko takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Stevenson just misses with a punch to the body.
Stevenson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stevenson scoring well with a low kick there.
A telegraphed right hand from Darko misses the target.
Stevenson slips under a jab.
Stevenson lands a nice shot that snaps Darko's head back.
Stevenson throws a jab when Darko was well out of range.
That kick from Stevenson tenderised Darko's leg. Darko is trying to keep his angry face on.
Stevenson misses with a lunging right hand
and Darko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Darko tries to clinch but Stevenson is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stevenson throws a hook to the side of Darko's head but Darko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stevenson looks to throw a body kick
and Darko counters with a straight right hand.
Darko moves out of range of the strikes.
Stevenson 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stevenson throws out a loose jab but Darko uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Stevenson misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Darko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stevenson missing with a left hand there. Darko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little feinted left hand from Darko on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Darko feints and then cracks Stevenson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stevenson down.
Darko moves out of range of the strikes.
Darko 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.
Darko scores with a nice right hand.
Stevenson throws a lazy uppercut
and Darko counters with a nice uppercut.
Darko moves out of range of the strikes.
A shot to the liver by Darko. Beautiful body shot.
Stevenson throws a hook but Darko blocks it.
Stevenson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stevenson swings for the body but Darko moves out of range.
Darko tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Stevenson manages to circle out of the way.
Darko will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd cheers as Stevenson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Darko doesn't seem phased though.#T2#
Stevenson throws a hook but Darko blocks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stevenson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Stevenson thows a leg kick but Darko checks it
and Darko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stevenson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Darko looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Adonis Stevenson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Darko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stevenson moves away.
Stevenson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stevenson stuns Darko with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Stevenson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Darko - the referee stops the clock and Stevenson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Darko. Stevenson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Stevenson blocks a head kick by Darko.
Darko tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Stevenson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Stevenson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Darko swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Stevenson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Stevenson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T3#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Stevenson.
Darko staying out of range there.
Stevenson misses with a leg kick
and Darko makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Stevenson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Darko lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Stevenson scores with a jab to the body.
Stevenson works the jab nicely.
Darko throws a half hearted mid kick.
Stevenson walks into a jab.
Stevenson misses with a hook.
Darko is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Stevenson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stevenson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A solid leg kick lands there for Darko.
Darko takes a swing at Stevenson's ribcage but misses. #T4#
Stevenson throws a lazy right hand but Darko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stevenson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Darko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stevenson.
Stevenson misses with a body punch
and Darko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stevenson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stevenson with a hook.
Darko with a nice cross.
Stevenson throws an off balance right hand
enabling Darko to counter with a crisp jab.
Stevenson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Darko is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Stevenson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Stevenson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Darko.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stevenson feints and then cracks Darko's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Darko down.
Stevenson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Darko moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Darko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stevenson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adonis Stevenson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Darko's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Darko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Darko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stevenson.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Stevenson.
Darko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stevenson misses with an uppercut
and Darko counters with a straight right hand.
Stevenson misses with a left hand
and Darko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
and Darko counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Stevenson! He's just covering up as Darko starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vlad Darko!
A victorious Vlad Darko thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: DARE 50
Date: Jun 09, 2018

#R1#
Darko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Darko lands a right hook to the body.
Green misses with an uppercut.
Darko tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Green connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Green jabs Darko to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Darko fails with an attempt to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Green misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darko drops his hands momentarily and Green takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Soylent Green seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Green misses with a hook. Darko ducked under it nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Darko! But no joy.
Darko misses with a straight right.
Green throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T1#
Darko throws a half hearted mid kick.#CL2#
Darko has Green up against the cage in a clinch.
Green scores with a shot to the side of Darko's head.
Green wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Darko.
Darko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Darko misses with the head strike.
Green struggles to land a body shot inside as Darko controls his hands.
Green prevents a body shot from Darko.
Green pushes Darko back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Darko dodges an elbow strike from Green.
Green lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Green blocks a body shot from Darko.
Green working aggressively here.
Green blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Green blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Green. #BC2#
Darko breaks the clinch.
Darko looks to land a left hand but Green moved out of range nicely.
Green is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Darko.
Green scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Darko doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Darko walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Green dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Darko throws a head kick that misses
and Green counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Darko misses with a left hand
and Green makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Green doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Green slips under a jab.
Green waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Darko.
And Darko responds with a good body kick, but Green manages to step out the way in time.
Green looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T3#
Darko throws out a loose jab but Green uses good head movement to avoid it.
Darko moves out of range as Green strikes.
Darko tries to land a front kick but Green steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Darko slips a jab from Green.
Darko swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Green connects with the punch.
Darko is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Green throws the left hand but Darko avoids the punch easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Darko! But no joy.
Green misses the shot to the body.
Darko connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Green lands a front kick.
Green slips under a jab from Darko.
Green is looking to counter punch.
Darko throws a right hand that misses
and Green counters with an inside leg kick. #T4#
Green lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Green thows a body kick. Darko tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Darko clobbers Green with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
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!
Green bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Green lands a nice looking body kick.
Green lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Green throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Darko replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Green blocks it well.
Darko swings for the body but Green moves out of range.
Darko takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Green with a jab.#CL#
Green has Darko up against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Soylent Green dominated that round.
That's time! Green's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Green throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Darko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Darko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Green checks a low kick from Darko.
Green fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A shot to the liver by Darko. Beautiful body shot.
A leg kick checked by Darko.
Darko walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Green checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Darko pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darko plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT2#
It looks like Soylent Green has been cut.
Darko tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Green manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Green misses with a looping right.#T1#
Green throws a shot from downtown. Darko moves away and avoids it.
Darko lands a nice looking body shot.
Green scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Darko takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Darko takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Darko misses with a right hand
and Green counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #CL#
Green has taken the fight to the clinch.
Darko has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Green seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Darko can turn it around.
Green is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Darko can do to turn this around?
Green blocks an elbow strike.
Green with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Darko.
Green doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Green breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Green just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Green avoids the head kick by Darko.
Darko has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Green finds it's way round the side to connect with Darko's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Green gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Green breaks the clinch.
Darko pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL#
Green closes the distance and pushes Darko back into the cage.
Green wants to break free but Darko has control.
Green lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Darko backwards.
Green blocking some punches.
Green blocking some punches.
Darko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Darko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Darko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Darko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Green's elbow. #T3#
Darko misses with a hook from the clinch.
Green lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Darko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Green throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Darkos head.
Soylent Green has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Darko tries to throw a body punch but Green avoids it by throwing Darko back against the cage.
Green lands a damaging elbow.
Darko misses with a punch on the inside.
Darko lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Green or not.
Darko takes a shot to the head.
Green working aggressively here.
Green prevents a body shot from Darko.
Green tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Green prevents a body shot from Darko.
Green lands with a left to the head.
Green scores with a shoulder strike.
Darko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Darko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4##BC#
Green pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Darko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Crunch! Darko slams his shin into Green's torso.
Good work by Darko as he checks the leg kick.
Darko misses with a low kick.
Green lands with a hook. Darko tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Darko misses with a body shot
and Green connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Darko throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Soylent Green is winning the standup battle so far.
Darko takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Green jabs Darko right on the nose. Darko blinks but takes it well.
Some wild striking there from Darko.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Soylent Green dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Soylent Green's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Green misses with a jab, cross combination.
Darko lands with a nice body punch.
Green uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Darko.
Green connects with a jab.
Green takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Green lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Darko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Green.
It seemed like Darko was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Green.
Darko scores with a jab.
Darko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Green.#T1#
Green throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Darko throws an off balance right hand
and Green counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Green is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Darko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Green.
Darko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Green.
Darko now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Darko throws out a powerful jab.
Darko takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CL#
Green clinches up against the cage.
Darko pushes Green back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Green swings wildly with an uppercut but Darko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Green tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Green prevents a body shot from Darko.
Vlad Darko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Darko tries to throw a body punch but Green avoids it by throwing Darko back against the cage.
Green throws a punch but it's blocked by Darko.
Darko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Green pushes Darko back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Green breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Green jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Darko moves forwards but Green connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Green clinches up with Darko and pushes him back against the cage.
Darko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Green tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Darko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Green's elbow.
Green scores with a nice hook to the head.
Green blocks a body shot from Darko.
Green struggles to land a body shot inside as Darko controls his hands.
Darko misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Darko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Darko misses with a punch on the inside.
Green misses with an elbow strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Darko creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC#
Green's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Green clinches up against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Darko creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Darko misses with a hook from the clinch.
Darko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Darko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Green throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Darkos head.
Darko throws a head punch that misses.
Darko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Darko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A body shot lands from Darko.
Darko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
Darko tries to work over Green's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Darko lands a body punch.
Darko tries a body shot but Green blocks it.
Darko lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A body shot lands from Darko.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Darko lands a body punch in the clinch.
Darko throws a head punch that misses.
Darko lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Darko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Green misses with some punches.
Soylent Green is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Darko jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Green walks away with a smile on his face. Darko gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
An inside leg kick lands from Green. #CL#
Green has Darko up against the cage in a clinch.
Darko throws a punch but it's blocked by Green.

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 Soylent Green.
Well Green 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Soylent Green!
A relieved looking Soylent Green 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: DARE : RETRIBUTION
Date: May 09, 2018

#R1#
Dunn lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Nice uppercut there from Dunn.
Darko takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL#
Darko instigates a clinch.
Dunn works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Darko.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Darko.
Darko swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Dunn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fighters circling - Darko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dunn throws a body shot but no joy.
A little feinted left hand from Darko on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dunn scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've been told by Darko's head coaches at The Wild Beasts Zoo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Darko swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Dunn to counter with a crisp jab.
Dunn looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Dunn throws a hook but Darko avoids it easily.
Dunn scores with a hook.#T1#
Dunn staying out of range there.
It seemed like Dunn was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Donk. Dunn catches Darko right on the button with a cross.
Darko tries to work over Dunn's front leg with a kick but Dunn checks it.
Dunn lands with a straight right. Darko didn't see that one coming.
Dunn has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Darko throws a shot from downtown. Dunn moves away and avoids it.
Dunn misses with a left hand
and Darko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from Dunn misses the target.
Darko takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Good exchange - Dunn coming out on top.
Dunn takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dunn scores with the left hand. Darko knows he should have avoided that one.
Nice straight punches there by Dunn. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dunn.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Darko swings for the body but Dunn moves out of range. #T2#
Dunn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Darko.
Darko tries to counter by clinching up but Dunn breaks away and moves out of range.
Darko throws a hook but Dunn blocks it.
Darko walks into a straight right hand from Dunn.
Darko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Darko half committed to a counter leg kick.
Darko defending well as Dunn loads up on a big left hand.
Darko moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dunn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Darko moves away.
The crowd cheers as Darko lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dunn doesn't seem phased though.
Dunn is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Darko had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.#CL#
Darko gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A right hand to the body from Darko.
Still in the clinch, Darko scores with a nice short uppercut.
Darko lands a right hand.
Darko lands a shoulder strike. #T3#
Dunn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Darko lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dunn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Darko lands with a short shot to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Darko.
Dunn scores with a shoulder strike.
Darko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A shot in the inside from Darko.
Dunn lands an uppercut.
Dunn blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Darko creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Darko misses with a punch to the body.
Darko prevents Dunn from breaking the clinch.
Darko digs a right hand underneath Dunn's ribcage. Dunn let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Darko blocking some punches.
Darko lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Darko makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Darko lands with a light punch inside.
Dunn prevents a body shot from Darko.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dunn. #T4#
Dunn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dunn misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Darko.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Dunn throws a head punch that misses.
Darko throws a punch but it's blocked by Dunn.
Darko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Dunn.
Dunn misses with a punch to the body.
Darko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dunn's elbow.
Darko lands a nice shot to the body.
Dunn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right handed body shot lands from Darko.
Dunn throws a punch but it's blocked by Darko.
Darko misses with the head strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dunn misses with a punch on the inside.
Darko lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dunn backwards.
Darko lands with a short shot to the head.
Dunn tries a body shot but Darko blocks it.
Dunn misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Alastair Dunn will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Dunn just misses with a punch to the body.
Dunn slips a jab from Darko.
Dunn ducks under a wild hook from Darko.
Alastair Dunn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dunn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Darko throws out the jab.
Dunn swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dunn rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Darko moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dunn misses with the combination.
Darko lands a nice looking kick to the body. Dunn takes a step back to recover.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dunn misses with a lunging right hand
and Darko counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dunn lands a really nice looking cross but Darko seems unphased.
Dunn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Darko manages to avoid it.#T1#
Darko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Darko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dunn moves away.
Darko moves out of range as Dunn strikes.
Darko misses with a wild body shot.
Dunn throws a counter combo.
Dunn misses the jab.
Dunn takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice defenses there by Dunn.
Dunn swinging wildly here.
Darko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dunn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dunn throws a series of strikes that have Darko backpedaling.
Dunn throws out a powerful jab.#T2#
A nice inside leg kick there by Darko. That's going to slow Dunn down.
Darko moves out of range of the strikes.
Darko 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.
Darko lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dunn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Darko.
And Darko counters with a quick kick to the body but Dunn blocks it.
Dunn lands a nice shot that snaps Darko's head back.
Dunn has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Darko.
Dunn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Darko was well out of range. Poor timing from Dunn.
Darko works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Darko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Darko looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Dunn feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Darkos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Dunn takes a swing at Darko's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Dunn throws out a loose jab but Darko uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Dunn crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Darko - the referee stops the clock and Dunn gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Darko. Dunn manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Good shot there by Dunn.#KD#
Darko lands a big head kick that sends Dunn tumbling to the mat! Darko takes a step backwards and waves Dunn back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Dunn is rocked!
Dunn misses with an uppercut
and Darko scores with a counter punch that sends Dunn to the canvas! Darko smells blood - he's punishing Dunn with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Dunn has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vlad Darko!
Our winner, Vlad Darko, 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: DARE 41
Date: Apr 21, 2018

#R1#
Darko punishes Berr's body with a nice straight punch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Berr darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Berr misses the target.
Darko dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Berr pivots, looking for a leg kick but Darko is out of range and Berr settles back down.
Berr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Darko.
Darko 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.
Berr lands a nice leg kick that just misses Darko's sensitive parts.
Bena Berr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some bone on bone action there as Darko checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Darko turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Berr on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've been told by Berr's head coaches at Julius Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
An inside leg kick from Berr misses.
A big left from Darko misses.
Darko moves out of range of the strikes.
Darko swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Darko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Berr.
Berr moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromDarko.
Darko throws a big shot that misses.
Berr looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T1#
Berr slips under a jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Berr, right into the meat.
Berr misses with a hook. Darko ducked under it nicely.
Berr misses with a right hand
and Darko counters with a good low kick that Berr was not able to check.
Berr jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Berr fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Darko.
Berr fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Berr moves out of range as Darko throws a body kick.
Darko staying out of range there.
Darko misses with a body kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Berr.
Berr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Berr scores with a body shot. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Berr shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Darko scores with a nice strike.
Darko checks a leg kick.
Berr cracks Darko with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Berr misses the jab.
Berr misses with a lunging right hand
and Darko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Berr tries to score with a low kick but Darko moves his leg out of the way.
Berr lands with a nice body punch.
Berr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Berr looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Darko chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Berr can pounce on him.
Berr misses with a jab to the body
and Darko counters with a nice body kick. #T3#
Berr thows a leg kick but Darko checks it
enabling Darko to counter with a crisp jab.
Berr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Darko moves away.
It seemed like Darko was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Berr fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Berr throws a leg kick but Darko sees it coming and moves out of range.
Berr misses with a double jab.
Berr checks a leg kick.
A slow jab from Berr misses its intended target.
Darko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Berr.
Berr lands a really nice looking cross but Darko seems unphased.
Darko takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A little jabbing left from Darko on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Darko looks to throw the jab but Berr is out of range.
Berr lands a nice leg kick that just misses Darko's sensitive parts. #T4#
Berr scores with a jab to the jaw.
Berr takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Darko swings away with a body shot that misses
and Berr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Darko throws a half hearted mid kick.
Berr throws a leg kick that is checked
and Darko counters with a straight right hand.#ROC2#
Berr is rocked!
Berr on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Oh Berr is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Berr misses with a left hand
and Darko counters with a huge left! Berr is in big trouble! He's backing up but Darko isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Berr from any more damage. A dominating finish by Darko!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vlad Darko!
A very excited looking Vlad Darko made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: DARE 35: IBU VS. VILSON III
Date: Mar 28, 2018

#R1#
Darko misses with a body punch
and Whyte counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Whyte misses with a looping left.
Darko takes one to the chin there.
Darko chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Whyte can pounce on him.
Whyte keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Whyte just misses with a punch to the body.
Darko throws a right hand that Whyte ducks under and follows up with a left that Whyte also avoids with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Darko misses.
Whyte throws a half hearted mid kick.
A combination from Darko does no damage.
Whyte looks to land a right hand but Darko moved out of range.#T1#
Whyte throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Darko throws a body kick that misses
and Whyte counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Darko misses with a right hand
letting Whyte counter with a right hand.
Darko throws a lazy body kick
and Whyte counters with a straight right hand.
Darko connects with a high kick. #CUT2#
It looks like Benson Whyte has been cut.
Darko throws a poor cross that misses
and Whyte counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Whyte misses with a looping left.
Whyte throws a leg kick
and Darko counters with a leg kick.
Darko throws a jab but it's blocked by Whyte.
Whyte looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Darko misses with a hook.#T2#
Darko throws a body kick that misses
and Darko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Darko misses with a head kick.
Darko slips a straight right by Whyte.
Darko rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Whyte counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Darko thinking.
Darko slips a straight right by Whyte.
Whyte moves out of range as Darko throws a body kick.
Whyte looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Darko closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Darko swings for the body but Whyte moves out of range.
Darko lands a nice shot that snaps Whyte's head back. #T3#
Darko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A slapping leg kick lands for Whyte.
Darko looks to land a left hand but Whyte moved out of range nicely.
Darko is looking to chop away at Whyte's legs.
Whyte takes one on the button.
Whyte scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Darko scores with a nice body kick.
Darko is looking to slow Whyte down with leg kicks.
Darko throws a looping overhand right but Whyte ducks down to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Whyte. #T4#
Whyte uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Darko.
Whyte misses with a lunging right hand
and Darko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A nice leg kick lands there from Darko.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Darko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Whyte turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Whyte misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Darko.
The fight stays on the outside here - Darko looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Darko staying out of range there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Benson Whyte dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Benson Whyte's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Whyte misses with a kick to the body.
Whyte throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Darko to counter with a crisp jab.
Whyte takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Benson Whyte is winning the standup battle so far.
Whyte throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Whyte avoids the body shot from Darko.
Whyte misses with a hook.
Whyte lunges at Darko with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Darko's hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darko tries to clinch up.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Whyte, right into the meat.
Darko throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Darko takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Darko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Darko misses with an uppercut.
Whyte is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Darko.
Darko throws a predictable looking body shot
and Whyte counters with a stiff right hand.
Whyte swings for the body but Darko moves out of range.
Whyte misses with an attempted mid kick.
Darko looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Darko misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Whyte counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Darko looks to land a body kick but Whyte moved away.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Darko might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Whyte has got the better of the exchanges.
Whyte displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Darko throws out the jab. #T2#
Darko lands a jab to the nose.
Darko getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Darko thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Whyte if he has to take too many more of those.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Whyte looks to land a right hand but Darko moved out of range.
Whyte avoids the body shot from Darko.
Darko misses with a wild combination.
Darko takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Darko. Whyte does a little dance to reset his feet.
That kick from Whyte tenderised Darko's leg. Darko is trying to keep his angry face on.
Whyte chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Darko scores with a head kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Darko as he connects with a hook.
Darko misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Whyte counters with a good low kick that Darko was not able to check.
Darko defending well as Whyte loads up on a big left hand.
A punch lands to the side of Darko 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Whyte moves out of range as Darko strikes.#T4#
Darko throws a half hearted mid kick.
Darko's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Darko misses with an attempted mid kick.
It appears Whyte was looking to counter with a kick there.
Darko is looking to land body kicks.
Darko takes a jab right on the kisser.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A swing and a miss from Whyte.
Darko takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Darko ducks under a wild hook from Whyte.
Whyte paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#ROC#
Darko is rocked!
Darko jabs Whyte right on the nose. Whyte blinks but takes it well.
Darko is still on wobbly legs! Can Whyte finish him?
Darko lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
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 Benson Whyte will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Benson Whyte's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Whyte connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Darko throws a right and a left that both miss.
Darko seems to have recovered his senses.
A swing and a miss from Darko.
Darko throws a leg kick that is checked
and Whyte counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Darko lands a nice shot that snaps Whyte's head back.
Darko ducks under a wild hook from Whyte.
Darko bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Whyte's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whyte moves out of range of the body kick.
Whyte staying out of range there.
Darko throws a lazy body kick
and Whyte counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Whyte uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Darko.
An attempted straight right counter from Whyte misses the target.
Whyte looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Whyte backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Darko's temple! It sends Darko violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Whyte celebrates and the doctors try to help Darko!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Benson Whyte!
Benson Whyte retains his welterweight title!
Benson Whyte was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: Gladiators 79
Date: Mar 02, 2018

#R1#
Nice body kick there by Darko.
Vlad Darko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Darko slips a jab from Grieg.
Darko scores with a shot to the body.
Grieg throws a leg kick but Darko checks it.
Darko was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Grieg ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Darko moves away.
Grieg slips under a jab from Darko.
Darko checks the leg kick nicely there.
Grieg takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grieg on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Darko misses with a double jab
letting Grieg counter with a right hand. #T1#
A head kick misses from Grieg.
Darko looks to score with a jab to the body but Grieg is just out of range.#TD2#
Grieg manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Darko on his heels. He'll look to pass Darko's guard now, I'm sure.
Grieg keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Darko's head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Grieg accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Darko wants to sweep but no luck.
Grieg trying to control the position from guard on top but Darko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Darko tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Grieg trying to control the position from guard on top but Darko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grieg is fighting to break Darko's control of his arms but Darko is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Grieg with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T2#
Grieg trying to control but Darko is working from the bottom.
Grieg with a nice head shot there.#SUB#
Darko looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Grieg is defending well. Darko quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Grieg has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Darko celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vlad Darko!
A very excited looking Vlad Darko made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Gladiators 75 Cedric v Pato
Date: Feb 03, 2018

#R1#
Darko throws a wild body kick that Sharp sees coming a mile off.
Darko misses with a two punch combination.
Darko lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sharp connects with a body shot that sends Darko's belly button to the back.
Darko looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Darko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sharp manages to avoid it.
Darko thuds a left hand into Sharp's body.
Darko misses with a left hand
and Darko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Darko 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 Sharp has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sharp and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sharp throws out a counter right but Darko avoids it with no problem.
A telegraphed right hand from Darko misses the target.
Sharp misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Darko.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab by Darko.
Sharp misses with a wild body shot.
Darko throws a shot to the body.
Sharp swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Darko appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Darko moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T1#
Darko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sharp.
Sharp lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Sharp has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Good standup being displayed there by Darko as he connects with a hook.
Jab by Darko.
Darko scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Darko misses with a straight right.
Darko throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sharp counters with a slapping leg kick.
Darko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sharp takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sharp misses with a double jab.
Darko is looking to counter with a body kick.
Darko throws the kick towards the body but Sharp avoids it.
Sharp takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Darko lands with a slapping head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sharp takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sharp misses with the combination. #T2#
Darko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sharp.
Darko plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Darko scores with a hook to the body. Sharp takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sharp avoids the body shot from Darko.
A nice side step and Sharp releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Darko goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sharp throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A swing and a miss from Darko.
Darko scoring well with a low kick there.
Good exchange - Darko coming out on top.
Good exchange - Darko coming out on top.
Sharp looks to land a left hand but Darko moved out of range nicely.
A clash of legs there as Sharp blocks the low kick.#T3#
Sharp takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Darko thumps Sharp with a low kick.
Darko connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Darko misses with a low kick.
Darko throws a hook but Sharp avoids it easily.
Darko throws a leg kick that misses.
Sharp takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sharp looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Darko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sharp throws out the jab.
Sharp takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Darko scores with a leg kick.
Darko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sharp moves away.
It seemed like Sharp was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Darko throws an overhand right that lands on Sharp's shoulder, as Sharp tries to avoid the shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sharp. That's going to slow Darko down. #T4#
Darko cracks the inside of Sharp's front leg.
Darko is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Sharp moves out of range of the leg kick from Darko.
A jab from Sharp does it's job there.
Sharp moves out of range of the strikes.
Darko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sharp manages 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!
Sharp tried to score with a low kick but Darko checks it.
Sharp cracks the inside of Darko's front leg.
Darko connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sharp's hands.
Sharp takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sharp just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Darko was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sharp.
Darko stuns Sharp with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Darko moves out of range of the strikes.
Darko uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sharp has time to react.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sharp misses with an uppercut. Darko saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vlad Darko dominated that round.
That's time! Darko's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL#
Darko gets a clinch.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Sharp might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Darko has got the better of the exchanges.
Still in the clinch, Sharp scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right from Sharp.
Sharp tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Darko throws a punch but it's blocked by Sharp.
Sharp pushes Darko back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sharp lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sharp misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A shot in the inside from Sharp.
A right hand to the body from Darko.
Sharp tries to work over Darko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Darko tries to work over Sharp's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sharp misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darko lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Darko blocks a body shot from Sharp.
Darko working aggressively here.
Sharp misses with a short punch on the inside.
Darko working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Darko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sharp can do to turn this around?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Darko tries a body shot but Sharp blocks it. #T1#
Sharp blocks an uppercut.
Sharp tries to throw a body punch but Darko avoids it by throwing Sharp back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Darko.
Sharp prevents a body shot from Darko.
Darko misses with a punch on the inside.
Sharp is leaning against Darko and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sharp lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sharp working aggressively here.
Darko tries to throw a body punch but Sharp avoids it by throwing Darko back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Darko.
Sharp has a couple of punches blocked by Darko.
Sharp digs a right hand into Darko's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Darko's gas tank.
Darko blocks an uppercut.
Darko lands a body punch.
Sharp misses with a short punch on the inside.
Darko scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sharp lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC#
Darko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Darko keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T2#
Darko lands the left hand.
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 Sharp. Darko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good work by Sharp as he checks the leg kick.
Sharp throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sharp misses with a straight left.
Darko throws a head kick but Sharp moves out of range.
Darko keeps Sharp at a distance using the push kick.
Darko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sharp.
Sharp misses with a body shot.
Darko lands a leg kick that knocks Sharp off balance momentarily.
Sharp throws a low kick but Darko avoids it.
A telegraphed right hand from Sharp misses the target.
Some wild striking there from Darko. #T3#
Sharp avoids a kick to the body.
Sharp looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Darko pushes Sharp away with a front kick.
Darko throws the left hand but Sharp avoids the punch easily.
Darko 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.
Nice shot by Darko.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Darko throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Sharp lands a nice shot that snaps Darko's head back.
Darko avoids the body shot from Sharp.
Sharp closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sharp on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The fighters circling - Darko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sharp misses with an uppercut. Darko saw that one coming.
Nice cross by Darko.#T4#
Darko scores with a nice body kick.
Sharp is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Darko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Darko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sharp was well out of range. Poor timing from Darko.
Darko takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Darko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sharp steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Darko.
Darko throws a poor cross that misses
and Sharp counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Darko connects with the punch.
Sharp throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sharp throws a right and a left that Darko avoids nicely.
Darko closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sharp. Darko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Darko scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vlad Darko dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Good standup being displayed there by Darko as he connects with a hook.
Darko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sharp.
Sharp uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Darko.
Sharp sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Darko connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#ROC#
Sharp is rocked!
Darko lunges at Sharp with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sharp's hand.
Sharp is still on wobbly legs! Can Darko finish him?
Sharp staying out of range there.
Sharp throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Darko scores with a hook to the body. Sharp takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Darko jabs at Sharp's body.
Darko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Darko connects with an inside leg kick.
Darko throws an overhand right that drops Sharp like a sack of potatoes! Darko dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vlad Darko!
Our winner, Vlad Darko, 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: TRFC99
Date: Nov 26, 2017

#R1#
Darko looks to throw a body kick
and Watanabe counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Darko swings away with a body shot that misses
and Watanabe counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL2#
Darko closes the distance and clinches.
Watanabe taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Watanabe has Darko pushed against the cage.
Watanabe has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Darko misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've been informed that Darko 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.#BC#
Watanabe breaks from the clinch.
Darko throws a lazy right hand but Watanabe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Watanabe throws a big counter combination but Darko scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#CL2#
Darko moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darko tries to throw a body punch but Watanabe avoids it by throwing Darko back against the cage.
Darko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Watanabe's elbow. #BC#
Watanabe manages to break the clinch.
Watanabe tries to clinch but Darko is having none of it.
Darko wants to land a leg kick but Watanabe is out of range. #T1#
Watanabe stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Darko.
Darko misses with a leg kick.
Darko tries to work over Watanabe's front leg with a kick but Watanabe checks it.
Watanabe takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Darko throws a lazy body kick
and Watanabe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Watanabe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Darko.
Watanabe drops down looking for a counter takedown but Darko sprawls and moves away.
Darko misses with a body punch
and Watanabe makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Darko gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Watanabe counters with a nice uppercut.
Darko connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Watanabe takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Darko throws a leg kick
and Watanabe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Darko throws a body kick that misses
enabling Watanabe to counter with a crisp jab.
Watanabe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Darko.
Watanabe tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Darko manages to circle out of the way.
Watanabe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Darko manages to avoid it.
Darko flicks out a counter leg kick but Watanabe steps away.
Darko misses with a kick to the body #TD#
so Watanabe counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #SUB2#
Darko has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Watanabe can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Watanabe throws a big elbow that misses.
Watanabe lands a couple of digs.#SUB2#
Darko has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Watanabe can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Watanabe wants to control from the top but Darko keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Darko holds on and takes a little breather.
Watanabe postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Darko throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Watanabe has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Darko is controlling Watanabe's posture.
Watanabe postures up in Darko's guard and throws a big left but Darko blocks it.
Darko looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Darko is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Watanabe working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Darko has momentary wrist control but Watanabe slips an elbow through the middle.#T4#
Watanabe is in close to Darko's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Darko is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Watanabe cracks Darko with a solid left hand.
Watanabe is in close to Darko's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Watanabe working some strikes from top position.
Watanabe throwing strikes but missing.
Darko preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Darko looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Watanabe trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB2#
Darko working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Watanabe has passed into half guard!
Watanabe is stalling here. Darko is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Watanabe seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Darko has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shun Watanabe dominated that round.
That's time! Watanabe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Watanabe looks to throw the jab but Darko is out of range.
Darko is trying to counter with his kicks.
Darko rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Watanabe makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Watanabe with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Darko to score with a decent uppercut.
Darko uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Watanabe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Darko can do to turn this around?
Watanabe throws a hook but Darko blocks it.
Darko misses with an uppercut
and Watanabe counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Watanabe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Darko.
Darko on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darko takes a swing at Watanabe's ribcage but misses.
Watanabe walks into a left hand.
Darko loads up on a big right hand but Watanabe slips the punch.
Watanabe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It looked like Watanabe was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T1#
Watanabe avoids the body shot from Darko.
It looked like Watanabe was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Darko misses with a looping left.
Watanabe is looking to counter the offense by Darko and move into the clinch.
Watanabe takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
As Darko tries to get set, Watanabe tries to push him back and clinch up but Darko manages to avoid the attempt.
Darko looks to land a left hand but Watanabe moved out of range nicely.
Darko lands a jab.
Darko pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Darko tries a head kick but it misses.
Watanabe is looking to wear down Darko with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Darko looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A jab from Darko misses.
Darko connects with the punch.
Darko connects with a solid leg kick. #T2#
Watanabe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Darko.
A counter left hand to the body from Watanabe misses its target.
Darko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Watanabe throws a right hand that Darko ducks under and follows up with a left that Darko also avoids with ease.
Vlad Darko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Darko misses with an uppercut
and Watanabe counters with a right hand to the body.
Watanabe looks to score with a jab to the body but Darko is just out of range.
Watanabe comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Darko lands a leg kick that knocks Watanabe off balance momentarily.
Vlad Darko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Darko throws a poor cross that misses
and Watanabe counters with a nice body shot.
Darko misses with a kick to the body
enabling Watanabe to counter with a crisp jab.
Darko throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Darko. Watanabe shrugs it off though. #T3#
Watanabe on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Darko throws a push kick but Watanabe slaps the foot to one side.
Darko misses with a leg kick.
Darko connects with a solid leg kick.
A big left from Darko misses.
Darko connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Darko misses with a shot to the body
and Watanabe counters with a leg kick.
Darko misses with an uppercut.
Watanabe drops down looking for a counter takedown but Darko sprawls and moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Darko. Watanabe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Watanabe lands a slapping body shot. #T4#
Watanabe has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Darko.
Darko throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Watanabe avoids the body shot from Darko.
Watanabe takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Watanabe scores with a hook to the body. Darko takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Darko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Watanabe.
Darko scores with the left hand. Watanabe knows he should have avoided that one.
Darko tries to land a front kick but Watanabe steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Watanabe is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Darko throws a hook to the side of Watanabe's head but Watanabe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Watanabe half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Darko thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vlad Darko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Darko throws a chopping leg kick but Watanabe manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Darko throws a body kick that misses.
Watanabe swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Watanabe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Darko.
Watanabe takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #CL2#
Darko closes the distance and clinches.
Darko misses with some punches.
Darko prevents a takedown attempt there.
Watanabe drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Darko misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darko throws a punch but it's blocked by Watanabe.
Darko prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shun Watanabe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Darko lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T1#
Watanabe fails to pull guard.
Darko lands a nice shot to the body.
Darko misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Watanabe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Darko 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.
Darko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Watanabe was well out of range. Poor timing from Darko.
Watanabe tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Darko manages to circle out of the way.
Darko chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Watanabe looks to score with a jab to the body but Darko is just out of range.
Darko lands a slapping body shot.
Darko is looking to slow Watanabe down with leg kicks.
Watanabe misses with a wild body shot.
Darko tries to clinch but Watanabe moves out of range. #T2#
Darko lands a nice hook to Watanabe's body. Watanabe takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Darko swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Watanabe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Darko throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Darko looks to score with a jab to the body but Watanabe is just out of range.
Darko misses with a double jab.
Watanabe avoids the body shot from Darko.
Watanabe appears to be looking for a big counter.
Darko tries to score with a low kick but Watanabe moves his leg out of the way.
Watanabe half committed to a counter leg kick.
Darko throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Watanabe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Darko looks to land a left hand but Watanabe moved out of range nicely.
Watanabe appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T3#
Nice defenses there by Darko.
Darko swings away with a body shot that misses
and Watanabe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Darko dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Darko throws a jab when Watanabe was well out of range.
Watanabe seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Darko wants to slow Watanabe down by chopping away at his legs.
Watanabe lands with a straight right. Darko didn't see that one coming.
Darko avoids the body shot from Watanabe.
Watanabe takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
It looks like Watanabe has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Watanabe checks a leg kick.
Darko throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Watanabe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
Watanabe throws a body punch but Darko moves out of range. #CL2#
Darko moves into the clinch successfully. #TD2#
Darko manages to pull guard.
Darko looking for a sweep. Not yet Darko, not yet. #SUB2#
Darko throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Watanabe escapes and throws Darko's legs to the side, diving into side control!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Watanabe working the ground and pound.
Watanabe wants to control but Darko is keeping him busy.
Darko defending against the ground and pound.
Shun Watanabe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Watanabe cracks Darko with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Darko wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Watanabe working the body and head with strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vlad Darko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Darko 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight for Shun Watanabe!
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight for Vlad Darko!
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Vlad Darko!

Vlad Darko wins by split decision!
A relieved looking Vlad Darko 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: CEFC 259
Date: Oct 21, 2017

#R1#
Darko throws a poor cross that misses
and Jaccard finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Darko avoids the head kick by Jaccard.
Darko takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Darko scores with a jab to the body.
Jaccard misses with a low kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Darko blocks the leg kick.
Darko throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Darko moves out of range as Jaccard strikes.
Darko tries to counter with a clinch but Jaccard shakes him off and moves away.
Darko takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Darko moves out of range of the body kick from Jaccard.
Darko takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jaccard throws a head kick that Darko semi-blocks.
Darko uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jaccard has time to react.
Jaccard looks to score with a jab to the body but Darko is just out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jaccard lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Jaccard looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jaccard throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jaccard misses with a body kick.
Darko shapes to counter with a head kick.
Darko fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#CL2#
Darko fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jaccard, pushing him back against the cage.
Jaccard misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T1##BC#
Jaccard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Darko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jaccard steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Darko. That one must have hurt.
Jaccard throws a sloppy head kick and Darko moves out of range easily.
Jaccard looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#CL#
Darko gets tackled into the cage by Jaccard. Jaccard maintains the clinch.
Jaccard can't break the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Darko.
Darko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Darko creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jaccard has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Darko lands with a left to the head. #BC#
Jaccard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jaccard gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Jaccard takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#
It looks like Noah Jaccard has been cut.
Jaccard uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Darko.
Jaccard tries to close the distance and clinch but Darko swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Darko looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A lazy body kick from Jaccard
and Darko counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Both fighters circling a little - Jaccard finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Jaccard defending well as Darko loads up on a big left hand.
Jaccard tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Darko manages to circle out of the way.#T2#
Jaccard throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Jaccard tries to work over Darko's front leg with a kick but Darko checks it.
Jaccard ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Donk. Darko catches Jaccard right on the button with a cross.
Darko scores with a nice strike.
Darko looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jaccard throws a push kick but Darko slaps the foot to one side.
Darko let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Jaccard throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Darko counters with a left to the body.
Jaccard moves out of range of the body kick from Darko.
Jaccard takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#KD2#
Darko lands a big right hand that sends Jaccard crashing to the mat! Darko stays standing though and waves Jaccard back to his feet!#ROC2#
Jaccard is rocked!
Darko scores with a hook to the body. Jaccard takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Oh Jaccard is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jaccard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jaccard is breathing heavily.
Darko lands a brutal uppercut that launches Jaccard off his feet! Jaccard tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vlad Darko!
Vlad Darko seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: gc128
Date: Dec 18, 2016

#R1#
Darko throws a hook but Zulu avoids it easily.
Zulu takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Zulu slips a jab from Darko.
Zulu dives in for a single leg takedown but Darko sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Zulu fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Darko definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Zulu is looking to clinch but Darko is avoiding it.
Darko tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Zulu defends well and Darko ends up having to push Zulu into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Darko 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.
Zulu tries a head kick but it misses.
Darko avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Darko gets tackled into the cage by Zulu. Zulu maintains the clinch.
Darko is trying to force a seperation but Zulu has the dominant position.
Darko holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Darko lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T1#
Zulu can't find room to land a body shot as Darko controls the action.
Zulu can't break the clinch.
Darko pressing his opponent against the cage.
Zulu has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Zulu keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Darko's efforts to push away.
A short left from Darko.
Zulu blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Darko prevents Zulu from breaking the clinch.
Darko has Zulu pushed against the cage.
Zulu avoiding damage as Darko throws knees to the body. #T2#
Zulu stalling in the clinch but Darko improves position.
Zulu misses with some punches.
Darko tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Zulu avoids it.
Zulu stalling in the clinch but Darko improves position.
Zulu blocks the elbow strike.
Zulu jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Darko walks away with a smile on his face. Zulu gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Vlad Darko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khama Zulu.
A big right from Darko misses.
Darko throws a body shot but no joy.
Zulu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zulu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zulu dives in for a single leg takedown but Darko sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Darko is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Zulu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zulu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T3#
Darko throws a shot from downtown. Zulu moves away and avoids it.
A big left from Darko misses.
Zulu steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Darko.
Darko misses with a jab, cross combination.
Darko is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Zulu's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Zulu looks to land a combination. Darko sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A telegraphed right hand from Darko misses the target. #CL#
Zulu gets tackled into the cage by Darko. Darko maintains the clinch.
Darko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zulu wants to break free but Darko has control.
Zulu should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Darko lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Darko lands a hook to the side of the head.
Darko has Zulu pressed against the cage.
Darko with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Darko lands a right hand. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zulu tries to land knees in the clinch but Darko avoids the damage to the body.
Darko content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Darko stalling the fight.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Darko for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Darko lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Darko is trying to force a seperation but Zulu has the dominant position.
Darko has Zulu pressed against the cage.
Darko tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Zulu avoids it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Darko.
Darko is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Darko is struggling to control the position.
A hook to the body from Darko.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vlad Darko dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Darko is looking to chop away at Zulu's legs.
Zulu dives in for a single leg takedown but Darko sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Darko is looking to counter punch.
Darko goes for a double leg but Zulu avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Zulu continues to drive forward.
Darko misses the jab.
Zulu tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Darko manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Zulu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Darko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zulu moves away.
Zulu doesn't manage to clinch there - Darko circles away.
Zulu misses with a few strikes there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zulu throws a sloppy head kick and Darko moves out of range easily.
Darko shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Darko throws a chopping leg kick but Zulu manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Zulu moves out of range of the leg kick from Darko.
Zulu keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #T1#
Zulu misses the shot to the body.
Darko misses with an uppercut. Zulu saw that one coming.#CL2#
Zulu rushes Darko and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Darko lands a left hand.
Zulu looking to stall.
Stalling in the clinch from Darko.
Still in the clinch, Darko scores with a nice short uppercut.
Darko stalling in the clinch.
Vlad Darko has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Darko takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Zulu is looking to control Darko's arms but Darko gets an underhook and turns him. Now Zulu has his back to the cage.
Darko has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Zulu displaying some good clinch control by pressing Darko up against the cage.#T2#
A bit of stalling here from Darko. #BC2#
Zulu breaks the clinch.
Zulu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Darko paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Zulu misses with a head kick.
Darko tries to score a power double leg takedown but Zulu sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Darko somewhat.
Zulu wants to counter the offense by Darko and move into the clinch position.
Darko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zulu can do to turn this around?
Darko misses with a two punch combination.
Zulu is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Darko throws a sloppy body shot
and Zulu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zulu fails in his attempt to clinch. #T3##CL#
Darko closes the distance and clinches.
Darko is leaning against Zulu and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Darko working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Darko missing with knees to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Darko slows down the pace here.
Zulu is trying to push Darko away but Darko has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Darko digs a right hand into Zulu's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Zulu's gas tank.
Darko controlling the action here for a moment.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Darko takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #T4#
Zulu wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Darko has him pressed against the cage.
Zulu is trying to break the clinch but Darko is controlling him.
Darko leaning against his opponent.
Zulu has had enough of the clinch but Darko keeps him there for the moment.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Darko misses with an elbow strike.
Darko cracks Zulu with a nice body shot.
Darko keeps control of Zulu as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Darko digs a right hand underneath Zulu's ribcage. Zulu let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zulu is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Darko is keeping busy.
Darko is pushing Zulu up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vlad Darko dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
A jab from Darko misses.
Zulu throws a sloppy head kick and Darko moves out of range easily.
Zulu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Darko has Zulu up against the cage in a clinch.
Darko manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Darko holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Darko slows down the pace here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T1#
Darko stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Darko lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zulu is trying to break free.
Darko tries to land knees in the clinch but Zulu avoids the damage to the body.
Zulu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Zulu on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Darko is trying to force a seperation but Zulu has the dominant position.
Zulu misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Darko.
Zulu trying to stall but Darko improves his position.
Zulu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Zulu trying to stall but Darko improves his position.
Darko tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Zulu avoids it.#T2#
Zulu using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Darko is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Zulu swings wildly with an uppercut but Darko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zulu lands with a light punch inside.
Zulu looking to slow down the pace here.
Zulu with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Stalling in the clinch from Darko.
Zulu is looking to break free of the clinch but Darko has double underhooks.
Zulu wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Darko has him pressed against the cage.
Darko misses with a punch to the body.
Zulu is trying to maintain a safe position but Darko gets an underhook and turns Zulu into the cage.
Darko keeps control of Zulu as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T3#
Darko taking a breather.
Zulu is trying to break the clinch but Darko has him pressed against the cage.
Darko is pushing Zulu up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Zulu is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#BC2#
Zulu breaks from the clinch.
Darko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Zulu tries to score a power double leg takedown but Darko sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Zulu somewhat.#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.
Zulu misses with a few strikes there.
Zulu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Darko.
Zulu throws a body punch but Darko moves out of range.
Darko avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zulu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Darko.
Zulu fails to land the takedown.
Zulu tries to clinch there but Darko circles away.
Zulu lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Zulu scores with a nice head shot.
Zulu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL#
Darko forces Zulu back against the cage and clinches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Darko slows down the pace here.
Darko scores with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Khama Zulu just about did enough to take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
Nice defenses there by Zulu.
Darko looks for the body kick but Zulu saw that one coming.
Zulu is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Darko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zulu was well out of range. Poor timing from Darko.#CL#
Darko has taken the fight to the clinch.
Darko misses with an elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Darko just misses with a elbow thrown towards Zulu's brow.
Zulu blocks the elbow strike.
A frustrated look appears on Zulu's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Darko as Zulu tries to tie him up.
Zulu wants to break free but Darko has control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darko unloads a knee to the mid-section. Zulu lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Darko avoiding damage.
Zulu wants to break free but Darko has control. #T1#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Darko lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Darko leaning against his opponent.
A left hand lands to the body for Darko.
Darko on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Zulu wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Darko managing to block the knees to the body from Zulu.
Darko stalling.
Darko is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Zulu is defending well for now.
Darko controlling the action here for a moment. #BC2#
Zulu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T2#
Zulu tries to score a power double leg takedown but Darko sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Zulu somewhat.
Darko appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Khama Zulu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Darko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zulu doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#CL#
Darko drives through and clinches with Zulu against the cage.
Zulu is trying to break the clinch but Darko has him pressed against the cage.
Darko taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Darko looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Darko dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Darko lands a nice shot to the body.
Zulu is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Darko missing with knees to the body. #T3#
Darko throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Darko tries to land knees in the clinch but Zulu avoids the damage to the body.
Darko stalls.
Zulu managing to block the knees to the body from Darko.
Zulu managing to block the knees to the body from Darko.
Darko just leaning against Zulu, taking a breather.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Darko.
Darko effectively controlling the action here.
Darko stalling.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Vlad Darko.
Zulu thuds his right hand into Darko's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Darko misses with an uppercut. Zulu saw that one coming.
Zulu doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Zulu is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#T4#
Darko takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A telegraphed right hand from Darko misses the target.
Zulu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Zulu tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Darko manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Darko moves into the clinch.
Zulu is trying to maintain a safe position but Darko gets an underhook and turns Zulu into the cage.
Darko content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Zulu tries to circle away but Darko has him pinned against the cage.
Darko is pushing Zulu up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Darko taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Darko pressing his opponent against the cage.
Darko tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Zulu avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vlad Darko had his way with Khama Zulu in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R5#
Zulu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Darko paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Zulu lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Darko on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Darko showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Zulu.
Darko just misses with a punch to the body.
Darko throws a hook but Zulu avoids it easily.
Darko misses with an uppercut. Zulu saw that one coming.
Zulu wants to clinch up but Darko keeps it at a distance.
Zulu has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Zulu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zulu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Darko loads up on a big right hand but Zulu slips the punch.
Darko misses the jab.
Zulu misses with a wild combination. #T1#
Zulu moves out of range of the strikes.
Zulu fails with a takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Zulu is defended easily by Darko.
Zulu is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Darko 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 Zulu has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Zulu and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Darko slips a jab and a cross from Zulu.
Zulu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Darko.
Darko throws an off balance right hand
and Zulu counters with a one-two to the body.
Darko throws a push kick but Zulu slaps the foot to one side.
Darko takes a swing at Zulu's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Darko throws a body kick that misses.
Khama Zulu seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Zulu tries to keep at a distance but Darko has taken the fight into the clinch.
Darko is working Zulu over against the cage.
Zulu wants to break the clinch but can't.
Zulu on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Darko effectively controlling the action here.
Zulu taking a breather.
Darko missing with knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Zulu's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Darko lands a knee to the body. #T3#
Zulu is trying to break free.
Zulu can't break the clinch.
Zulu wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Darko has him pressed against the cage.
Zulu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zulu wants to break the clinch but can't.
Zulu is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Zulu tries a knee to the head but Darko blocks it.
Darko stalls.
Zulu looking to stall.
Zulu avoids a wild elbow strike from Darko.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Darko lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zulu backwards.
Zulu tries to break the clinch but Darko is controlling the position.
Zulu tries to break the clinch but Darko is controlling the position.
Zulu blocks an elbow strike.
Darko stalling against the cage.
Zulu wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Darko stalling the fight.
Darko is pushing Zulu up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Darko gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zulu is looking to control Darko's arms but Darko gets an underhook and turns him. Now Zulu has his back to the cage.
Khama Zulu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vlad Darko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A left hand lands to the body for Darko.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 50:45
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 50:46
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vlad Darko!
Vlad Darko decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Khama Zulu was interviewed post fight and said 'Vlad Darko - remember the name! Also, thanks to Gerbert Bryant for the opportunity to fight in his org tonight. '.

Event: KCM- 1 The Beginning
Date: Nov 12, 2016

#R1#
Cebu just misses with a punch to the body.
Darko wants to counter with a clinch but Cebu pushes him away.
Darko misses with a body shot
and Cebu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Darko has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Cebu.
Darko throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A slapping body kick lands there for Cebu.
Cebu cracks Darko with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Darko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cebu.
Cebu lands with a cross.
Cebu slips under a jab from Darko.
Donk. Cebu catches Darko right on the button with a cross.
Cebu lands a slapping body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body kick there by Cebu.
Cebu lands with a kick to the ribs.
Darko looks winded!
Darko takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Darko stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cebu.
Cebu lands a brutal head kick. Darko looks out on his feet and Cebu throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Mantak Cebu!
A pretty intense looking Mantak Cebu took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.

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