Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: ABW 154 Perez - Uzo
Date: Aug 21, 2018

#R1#
Hetfield avoids the head kick by Putin.
Hetfield lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Putin throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Putin throws a combination that misses
and Hetfield counters with a two punch combo.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hetfield or perhaps it was just good defense by Putin, which made it look bad.
Hetfield scores with a hook.
Putin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hetfield manages to avoid it.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hetfield!
Putin tries a head kick but it misses.
Putin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Putin takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hetfield scores with a crisp jab that stopped Putin in his tracks.
Putin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hetfield.
Hetfield throws a series of punches but Putin moves out of range.
Putin throws a nice outside leg kick. #T1#
A big left from Hetfield misses.
Putin misses with a kick to the body.
Hetfield's coach down at Holding Cell was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Hetfield's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Hetfield avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Putin connects with a jab.
Hetfield lands a nice shot that snaps Putin's head back.
Putin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Putin misses with a combination
and Hetfield counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A punch combination from Hetfield misses.
Putin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hetfield lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Putin has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#ROC2#
Putin is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
BOOM! Hetfield lands a beautiful left hook that drops Putin. Putin tries to recover but Hetfield is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Putin lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Hetfield!
After winning the bout, James Hetfield thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: ABW 136 Smith - Diaz
Date: Jun 05, 2018

#R1##CL#
Franco instigates a clinch.
Franco lands a good knee to the midsection. Putin won't want to take too many of those.
Franco really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Putin tries to break free but Franco pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Putin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Franco is looking to clinch.
Franco tries to clinch but Putin moves out of range.
We've been hearing reports that Franco has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Franco is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Putin throws a series of strikes that have Franco backpedaling. #CL#
Putin gets tackled into the cage by Franco. Franco maintains the clinch.
Franco pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Putin is looking to break free of the clinch but Franco has double underhooks.
Franco fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Franco has a couple of punches blocked by Putin.
Franco's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Putin is trying to push Franco away but Franco has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC2#
Putin manages to break the clinch. #T1#
Franco avoids a punch combination nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for Putin. #CL#
Putin gets tackled into the cage by Franco. Franco maintains the clinch.
Franco goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Franco throws an elbow that misses.
Franco lands an elbow inside that Putin shrugs off.
Putin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Putin takes an elbow to the temple.
Franco prevents Putin from breaking the clinch.
Franco keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Putin's efforts to push away.#BC2#
Putin breaks the clinch. #CL#
Franco closes the distance and pushes Putin back into the cage.#BC2#
Putin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Putin cracks the inside of Franco's front leg.
Franco tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Putin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Putin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Franco was well out of range. Poor timing from Putin.#T2#
Franco tries to clinch but Putin is having none of it.
Franco ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Putin keeps the fight on the outside.
Franco tries to clinch up but Putin circles away and keeps his distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Franco closes the distance and pushes Putin back into the cage.
Franco throws a head punch that misses.
Putin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Franco tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Putin is trying to force a seperation but Franco has the dominant position.#BC2#
Putin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Franco tries to clinch but Putin is having none of it.
Franco takes a jab right on the kisser. #CL#
Franco moves into the clinch.
Putin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Putin tries to break the clinch but Franco is controlling the position.
Putin blocks the elbow strike.
Franco misses with a punch on the inside.
Franco has Putin pressed against the cage, preventing Putin from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T3#
Franco lands a right hand that snaps the head of Putin backwards.
Putin is trying to break the clinch but Franco is controlling him.#BC2#
Putin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Putin connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CL#
Franco moves into range and clinches up with Putin.
Franco swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Putin is trying to break free.
Franco looking to slow down the pace here.
Putin takes an elbow to the temple.
Putin prevents a body shot from Franco.
Putin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Putin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Franco has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Putin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Franco instigates a clinch.
Franco misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Putin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Franco tries to close the distance and clinch but Putin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Franco tries to close the distance and clinch up but Putin swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T4##CL#
Franco instigates a clinch.
Franco tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Franco misses with a short punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Putin tries to break free but Franco pushes him back against the cage.
Putin takes an elbow to the temple.
Franco scores with a hook to the body.
Franco misses with a hook from the clinch.
Franco throws an elbow but it misses.
Franco lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC2#
Putin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Franco tries to close the distance and clinch but Putin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Franco tries to clinch but Putin moves out of range.
Putin wants to counter the offense by Franco and move into the clinch position.
Putin just misses with a punch to the body.
Franco is looking for a counter combo.
Franco tries to clinch up.#CL#
Franco instigates a clinch.
Franco scores with a shoulder strike.
Franco lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Franco throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pedro Franco dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Franco tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Putin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Putin swats away the attempt to clinch by Franco.
Franco tries to clinch there but Putin circles away.
Dmitry Putin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Franco is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Putin.
Putin scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CL#
Franco closes the distance and clinches.
Nice elbow from Franco.
Franco gets through Putin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Putin blocks an elbow strike.
Franco working aggressively here. #BC2#
Putin breaks from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Franco tries to clinch but Putin is having none of it.
Putin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Franco dodges the punch combination from Putin.
Putin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Franco tries to clinch but Putin is having none of it.
Franco wants to clinch up but Putin keeps it at a distance.#T1#
Franco tries to clinch up.
Pedro Franco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Franco fails in his attempt to clinch.
Putin throws a nice looking combination but Franco bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Franco tries to clinch up.
Franco tries to clinch up.
Putin keeps the fight on the outside.
Putin misses with a body kick.
Franco seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Franco tries to clinch there but Putin circles away.
No joy there for Putin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The fight stays on the outside here - Franco looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Franco rushes Putin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Franco fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Franco fails to land.
Franco taking a breather.
Franco lands with a left to the head. #T2#
The referee calls for Franco to work.
Franco misses with an elbow over the top.
Pedro Franco has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Franco misses with a short punch on the inside.
Putin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Franco fails to land.
Putin is trying to break the clinch but Franco is controlling him.#BC2#
Putin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Putin connects with an inside leg kick.
Putin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fight stays on the outside here - Franco looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Franco tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Franco tries to clinch there but Putin circles away.
Putin scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CL#
Franco forces Putin back against the cage and clinches.
Franco swings wildly with an uppercut but Putin uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Franco tries to land knees in the clinch but Putin avoids the damage to the body.
Putin avoids the elbow strike from Franco, against the cage. #BC2#
Putin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Franco fails in his attempt to clinch.
Franco wants to clinch but Putin slips to the side
and Putin counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Putin throws a head kick that misses.
Franco is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Putin.
Franco is looking to clinch but Putin is avoiding it.
Putin throws a head kick that misses.
Franco is looking to clinch.
Franco doesn't manage to clinch there - Putin circles away.
Franco tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Putin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Franco tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Putin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Franco fails in his attempt to clinch.
Putin feints the counter takedown.
Putin throws a right and a left that both miss.#T4#
Franco tries to close the distance and clinch but Putin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Franco is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Franco is looking to clinch but Putin is avoiding it.
Franco moves in looking to clinch but Putin pushes him off.
Putin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Franco fails in his attempt to clinch.
Franco tries to clinch but Putin moves out of range.
Franco closes the distance but Putin moves to the side
and Putin counters with a thumping low kick.
A head kick misses from Putin.
Franco tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Putin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Putin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Putin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pedro Franco is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Franco tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Franco tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Putin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Putin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Putin feints and then cracks Franco's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Franco down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dmitry Putin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Franco's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Franco tries to clinch there but Putin circles away.
Franco tries to close the distance and clinch up but Putin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Franco tries to clinch but Putin is having none of it.
Franco blocks a head kick by Putin. #CL#
Franco closes the distance and pushes Putin back into the cage.
Putin takes an elbow to the forehead.
Franco misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Putin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Franco fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Franco looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Franco tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Putin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Putin throws a front kick aimed at Franco's knee but Franco avoids it well.
Franco tries to close the distance and clinch up but Putin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Franco doesn't manage to clinch there - Putin circles away.
Franco tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Franco fails with an attempt to clinch.
Despite the aggression on Putin's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Franco closes the distance but Putin moves to the side #TD2#
and Putin counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Putin. #T1##SU2#
Putin gets to his feet. Franco looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Franco fails with an attempt to clinch.
Putin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Franco tries to clinch but Putin moves out of range.
Franco tries to clinch there but Putin circles away.
Putin misses with a low kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Franco looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Putin scores with a kick to the midsection.
Franco fails with an attempt to clinch.
Putin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Franco.
Franco fails with an attempt to clinch.
Putin keeps the fight on the outside.
Putin throws a wild body kick that Franco sees coming a mile off.#T2#
Franco tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Putin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Putin keeps the fight on the outside.
Putin tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Franco tries to clinch up.
Putin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Franco is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Putin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Franco wants to clinch up but Putin keeps it at a distance.
Franco tries to clinch but Putin moves away
and Putin counters with a head kick. That will keep Franco thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! #CL#
Putin gets tackled into the cage by Franco. Franco maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Putin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
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!
Franco is looking to clinch.
Franco tries to close the distance and clinch but Putin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Putin lands with a straight right. Franco didn't see that one coming.#CL#
Franco closes the distance and clinches.
Franco misses with an elbow strike.
Franco misses with some punches.
Putin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T3#
Putin blocks an elbow strike.
Franco working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Franco prevents Putin from breaking the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Franco.
Putin has had enough of the clinch but Franco keeps him there for the moment.
A head punch on the inside from Franco fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Franco.
Franco doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Franco lands an elbow that stopped Putin in his tracks for a moment.
Putin tries to circle away but Franco has him pinned against the cage.
Franco throws a punch but it's blocked by Putin.
Franco lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Franco has Putin pressed against the cage, preventing Putin from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Franco creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Putin is trying to break free.
Putin is trying to break the clinch but Franco is controlling him.
Putin blocks an uppercut. #T4#
Putin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Franco keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Putin's efforts to push away.
Franco misses with an elbow over the top.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Franco.
Franco connects with a knee to the head.
Franco lands an elbow just above Putin 's eye.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Putin working hard to break the clinch.
Franco swings wildly with an uppercut but Putin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Putin is trying to push Franco away but Franco has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Franco is working Putin over against the cage.
Franco scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Franco throws an elbow but it misses. #BC2#
Putin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Putin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Putin lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
The fight stays on the outside here - Franco looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

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 Pedro Franco.
I think Franco 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Pedro Franco!
Pedro Franco managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, King of Clothes, into his post fight interview.

Event: Angry Birds War 129
Date: May 10, 2018

#R1#
Putin throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #CL2#
The Crab gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Putin breaks from the clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by The Crab or perhaps it was just good defense by Putin, which made it look bad. #CL2#
The Crab has taken the fight to the clinch.
The Crab misses with a punch to the body.
The Crab lands a shoulder strike.
A short right from The Crab.
The Crab working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The Crab tries for a takedown but Putin manages to get underhooks.
Putin is trying to break the clinch but The Crab has him pressed against the cage.
The Crab working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Putin gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from The Crab.
Dmitry Putin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henry The Crab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Crab goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The Crab misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Putin working hard to break the clinch.
The Crab misses with a hook to the ribs.
The Crab softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Putin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The Crab looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Putin wants to get back to striking at distance but The Crab won't allow it.
The Crab doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from The Crab - that landed with a thud.
Putin gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from The Crab.
The Crab has Putin pressed against the cage, preventing Putin from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#TD2#
The Crab manages to pull guard. #SUB2#
The Crab is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Putin defends well.#SU#
Putin stands up from The Crab's guard - Putin perhaps looking for a knockout. #CL2#
The Crab darts in and clinches Putin up against the cage.#T2#
A right hook to the body lands for The Crab. #BC#
Putin breaks the clinch.
Putin throws a nice outside leg kick.
The Crab throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The Crab throws a hook but Putin avoids it easily.
The Crab avoids the head kick by Putin.
The Crab swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Putin swats away the attempt to clinch by The Crab.
Putin throws a head kick but The Crab moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Putin moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The Crab is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Putin.
Nice cross by The Crab.
The Crab bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Putin's head backwards.#T3#
Putin misses with an uppercut
and The Crab counters with a nice uppercut.
Putin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Putin half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Putin swats away the attempt to clinch by The Crab.
Putin with a hook.
Putin throws a nice head kick!
The Crab throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Putin misses with a double jab.
The Crab throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The Crab looks to throw the jab but Putin is out of range.
Putin is looking to counter the offense by The Crab and move into the clinch.
The Crab throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Putin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Putin misses with a double jab
and The Crab cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
Putin ducks under a wild hook from The Crab.
The Crab lunges at Putin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Putin's hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Crab avoids a punch combination nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from The Crab! But no joy.
The Crab cracks Putin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Putin tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from The Crab! But no joy.
The Crab fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Putin throws a hook to the side of The Crab's head but The Crab sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The Crab jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The Crab with a hook.#ROC2#
Putin is rocked!
The Crab closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Putin! The Crab dives in looking to finish! Putin is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Henry The Crab!

Event: ABW 112 De Lange - Bear
Date: Mar 08, 2018

#R1#
Tjack misses with a looping right.
Tjack moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tjack looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Putin swings widly with a right hand
enabling Tjack to counter with a crisp jab.
Tjack jabs at Putin's body.
Putin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A punch combination from Tjack misses.
Putin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Putin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Otto Tjack seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tjack digs a good body shot into Putin's ribs.
Putin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tjack connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Putin momentarily.
Putin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tjack misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tjack blocks a head kick by Putin.
Putin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T1#
Putin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tjack slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#ROC#
Putin is rocked!
Putin throws a right hand that Tjack ducks under and follows up with a left that Tjack also avoids with ease.
Putin is still on wobbly legs! Can Tjack finish him?
Tjack cracks Putin with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Putin falls to his knees and Tjack doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Otto Tjack!
Otto Tjack bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: PFC 6 Tournament Semi Finals
Date: Jan 03, 2018

#R1#
Chuck dives in and grabs Putin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Putin pushes down on Chuck's head and hops out.
Putin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Chuck.
Chuck pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Putin misses with the combination.
Putin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chuck circles away quickly and effectively.
Chuck tries to score a power double leg takedown but Putin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Chuck somewhat.
Chuck tries to close the distance and clinch up but Putin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Putin throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Putin misses with a double jab #TD2#
and Chuck decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Putin's guard.
Chuck sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chuck trying to control but Putin is working from the bottom. #T1#
Putin wants to get back to his feet but Chuck is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Putin wants to get back to his feet but Chuck passes into half guard.
Chuck keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Chuck passes to full mount! #SUB2#
Chuck is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Putin can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Putin wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Chuck lands a big elbow.
Putin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Chuck on the ground.#T3#
Putin is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Chuck unloading with bombs!
Chuck scoring with strikes but Putin is staying in there. #SU2#
Chuck stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Putin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A slapping leg kick lands for Putin.
Putin misses with a body kick.
Putin throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Chuck decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Putin's guard.#ES#
Putin kicks Chuck off and gets to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dmitry Putin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Putin slaps away a takedown attempt from Chuck, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dmitry Putin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rock Chuck.
Chuck shoots in but Putin avoids the takedown attempt easily.
As Chuck tries to get set, Putin tries to push him back and clinch up but Chuck manages to avoid the attempt.
A punch lands to the side of Chuck 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T4#
Putin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Chuck has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nice sprawl there from Putin as Chuck shoots in.
Putin tries to bum rush Chuck with a series of wild strikes but Chuck uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Putin moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromChuck.
Some bone on bone action there as Chuck checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Chuck lands a high kick!
Putin looks to land a body kick but Chuck moved away.
Putin avoids the head kick by Chuck.
Chuck slips a jab and a cross from Putin.
Putin tries to score with a low kick but Chuck moves his leg out of the way.
Putin attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A good leg kick by Putin.
Putin throws a sloppy head kick and Chuck moves out of range easily.
Putin misses with a kick to the body. #TD2#
Chuck fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Putin to the ground. Chuck is now in Putin's guard.
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 Dmitry Putin will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
A combination from Putin does no damage.
Dmitry Putin is winning the standup battle so far.
Putin lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Putin throws a right and a left that Chuck avoids nicely.
Chuck shoots for a takedown but Putin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Putin, right into the meat.
Chuck goes for a double leg but Putin avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Putin continues to drive forward.
A head kick misses from Chuck.
Putin misses with a two punch combination.
A nice inside leg kick there by Putin. That's going to slow Chuck down.
Chuck tries a head kick but it misses.
Dmitry Putin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Putin throws a series of punches but Chuck moves out of range.
Putin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chuck was well out of range. Poor timing from Putin.
Putin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chuck can do to turn this around?
Chuck misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
As Chuck tries to get set, Putin tries to push him back and clinch up but Chuck manages to avoid the attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Putin misses with the combination. #T1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Chuck.
Dmitry Putin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rock Chuck.
Chuck is breathing heavily.#TD2#
Chuck closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Putin's guard.
Putin wants to stand but Chuck is controlling the position.
Chuck sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2#
Putin is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Chuck is controlling him.
Putin trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Chuck is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Chuck checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Chuck shapes to counter with a head kick.#TD2#
Chuck darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Chuck wants to take a breather but Putin is having none of it. #SUB2#
Chuck is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Chuck stops Putin from getting back to his feet. #T3##SUB2#
Chuck is looking for a kimura here.
Rock Chuck has got the better of the ground game so far.
Putin looks like he's trying to stand up.
Putin on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Putin tries to get out of the position.
Chuck works his way into full mount! #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Putin wants to try and get back to his feet.
Chuck lands a nice shot to the head.
Putin is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chuck wants to control the pace but Putin is squirming around nicely. #SUB2#
Chuck looking for a guillotine from mount but Putin is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Rock Chuck 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#
Putin misses with a body kick.
Putin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Putin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #CL2#
Chuck gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Chuck turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Putin tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Chuck tries to get the hooks in deep but Putin pushed the leg off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Putin won't enjoy being in this position. Chuck looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Putin is tapping - it's over boys! Chuck picks up the submission victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rock Chuck!
Rock Chuck 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: PFN - 10
Date: Nov 15, 2017

#R1#
Toshiyuki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Putin.
Putin throws a left and a right that both miss
and Toshiyuki makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Toshiyuki tries to work over Putin's front leg with a kick but Putin checks it.
Toshiyuki jabs Putin to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Putin throws a right hand that Toshiyuki ducks under and follows up with a left that Toshiyuki also avoids with ease.
Toshiyuki tries to counter with a clinch but Putin shakes him off and moves away.
Putin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Toshiyuki was well out of range. Poor timing from Putin.
Dmitry Putin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Toshiyuki moves away from the strike by Putin.
A head kick misses from Putin.
Toshiyuki throws a body kick that misses #CL#
and Putin moves into the clinch.
Toshiyuki lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Toshiyuki missing with knees to the body.
Putin tries to break free but Toshiyuki pushes him back against the cage.
Toshiyuki with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Toshiyuki is looking for a takedown.
Toshiyuki misses with a hook to the ribs. #T1##BC#
Putin breaks from the clinch.
We've been told by Putin's head coaches at Blackscar Fitness that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Toshiyuki misses with a series of wild punches.
Putin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Putin looks to land a combination but Toshiyuki avoids it well.
Putin scores with a head kick. Toshiyuki tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CUT#
It looks like Tanishi Toshiyuki has been cut.
Dmitry Putin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Putin takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Toshiyuki, right into the meat.
Toshiyuki avoids the head kick by Putin.
Toshiyuki raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Putin takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A head kick misses from Toshiyuki.
Toshiyuki looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Toshiyuki throws a low kick but Putin avoids it.
Toshiyuki tries to land a front kick but Putin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Putin throws a push kick but Toshiyuki slaps the foot to one side.
Toshiyuki blocks a low kick nicely.
A nice inside leg kick there by Putin. That's going to slow Toshiyuki down.
Putin swings away with a leg kick that misses.#KD#
Putin drops Toshiyuki with a beautiful combination! Toshiyuki stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Putin is looking for the KO!#ROC#
Toshiyuki is rocked!
Putin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Toshiyuki moves away.
Toshiyuki is still on wobbly legs! Can Putin finish him?
Toshiyuki looks to score with a jab to the body but Putin is just out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Putin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Putin throws a sloppy head kick and Toshiyuki moves out of range easily.
Toshiyuki scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Putin scores with a three punch combo!
Toshiyuki tries to clinch up but Putin circles away and keeps his distance.
Putin scores with a leg kick.
Toshiyuki dips to his left and cracks Putin with an uppercut!
Putin explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Putin throws a nice inside leg kick.
Toshiyuki looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Putin connects with a high kick. #T3##TD2#
Toshiyuki manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Putin on his heels. He'll look to pass Putin's guard now, I'm sure.
Toshiyuki stops Putin from standing up.
Toshiyuki throws a big elbow that misses.
Toshiyuki throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Putin on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Putin tries to get out of the position.
Toshiyuki looking to pass the guard.
Putin is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Toshiyuki is controlling him.
Putin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Toshiyuki seems to have recovered his senses.
Toshiyuki is standing up over Putin. Putin looks to escape but Toshiyuki dives into side control.
Toshiyuki working the ground and pound but Putin is defending the strikes. #ES#
Putin bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Putin moves out of range as Toshiyuki throws a body kick.
Putin drops down looking for a counter takedown but Toshiyuki sprawls and moves away.#T4#
Toshiyuki throws a push kick but Putin slaps the foot to one side.
Toshiyuki throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Putin throws a push kick but Toshiyuki slaps the foot to one side.
Putin tries to bum rush Toshiyuki with a series of wild strikes but Toshiyuki uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
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!
Putin misses with a straight right.
Sloppy strikes from Putin. Those never looked like landing.
Putin throws a head kick that misses #CL2#
and Toshiyuki moves into the clinch.
Putin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Toshiyuki tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Toshiyuki keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Putin's efforts to push away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Putin wants to break the clinch but can't.
Toshiyuki has Putin pressed against the cage, preventing Putin from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dmitry Putin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tanishi Toshiyuki's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Toshiyuki moves into range and clinches up with Putin.
Toshiyuki using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Putin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #BC#
Putin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Toshiyuki stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Putin.
Putin lands a head kick. Toshiyuki smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Putin scores with a head kick. Toshiyuki tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Toshiyuki lands a head shot.
Toshiyuki fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Putin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Putin fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Toshiyuki checks it well. #T1#
Putin lands a leg kick that knocks Toshiyuki off balance momentarily.
Putin throws a head kick but Toshiyuki moves out of range.
Toshiyuki looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Putin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Putin misses with a hook. Toshiyuki ducked under it nicely.
Toshiyuki only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Toshiyuki throws a wild body kick that Putin sees coming a mile off.
Putin attempts a counter takedown but Toshiyuki avoids it well and moves away.
A head kick by Putin misses #CL2#
and Toshiyuki counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Toshiyuki.
Toshiyuki tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Putin avoids it.
Putin tries to break the clinch but Toshiyuki is controlling the position.
Toshiyuki drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Putin gets the underhooks and prevents it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Putin wants to get back to striking at distance but Toshiyuki won't allow it.
A shot in the inside from Toshiyuki.
Toshiyuki lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Putin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Putin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Toshiyuki has him pressed against the cage.
Toshiyuki with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Putin tries to break free but Toshiyuki pushes him back against the cage.
Putin takes a knee right on the jaw!
Putin is looking to break free of the clinch but Toshiyuki has double underhooks.
Putin working hard to break the clinch.
Toshiyuki misses with a knee strike.
Putin tries to circle away but Toshiyuki has him pinned against the cage.#TD2#
Toshiyuki has picked Putin up - he's going for a ride! Toshiyuki dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Toshiyuki not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Toshiyuki takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Toshiyuki is trying to control the action in half guard but Putin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T3#
Putin wants to get back to his feet.
Toshiyuki is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Putin is trying to stand back up but Toshiyuki is controlling him
Toshiyuki trying to control from Putin's half guard. Putin has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Toshiyuki trying to control the position from guard on top but Putin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Putin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Putin wants to stand and escape but Toshiyuki is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Toshiyuki takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Toshiyuki.
Dmitry Putin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tanishi Toshiyuki.
Putin walks forward, straight into a front kick from Toshiyuki.#TD2#
Toshiyuki fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Putin sprawls well initially but Toshiyuki persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES#
Putin manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Dmitry Putin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Toshiyuki closes this distance looking for a takedown but Putin circles away.
Putin appears to be looking for a big counter.
Putin slaps away a takedown attempt from Toshiyuki, before circling back to the center of the mat.
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 Dmitry Putin will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tanishi Toshiyuki's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Putin lands a high kick!
Putin is looking to slow Toshiyuki down with leg kicks. #CL2#
Toshiyuki darts in and clinches Putin up against the cage.
Putin has had enough of the clinch but Toshiyuki keeps him there for the moment.
Putin tries to circle away but Toshiyuki has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Putin breaks the clinch.
Toshiyuki misses with a head kick.
Putin appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Putin misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Toshiyuki, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Putin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Toshiyuki circles away quickly and effectively.#CL2#
Toshiyuki moves into the clinch.
Toshiyuki stalling the fight.
Toshiyuki landing knees to the body. #T1#
Putin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Putin tries to break free but Toshiyuki pushes him back against the cage.
Putin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#TD2#
Toshiyuki gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Putin regains guard.
Putin is looking to stand up but Toshiyuki isn't so interested in that idea.
Toshiyuki postures up in Putin's guard and throws a big left but Putin blocks it.
Tanishi Toshiyuki has got the better of the ground game so far.
Toshiyuki lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Toshiyuki working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Toshiyuki passes into half guard.
Toshiyuki passes the guard and advances to mount! #T2#
Putin is trying to stand.
Toshiyuki landing punches.
Putin wants to get back to his feet.
Toshiyuki tries to control but Putin wriggling away. #T3#
Putin is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Toshiyuki landing strikes from the mount and Putin is in trouble!
Toshiyuki lands a nice shot to the head.
You get the feeling that Putin really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Toshiyuki lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Putin hang on?
Toshiyuki looking to control but Putin is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Putin really wants to buck Toshiyuki off and get back to his feet.
Putin in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Toshiyuki landing shots from mount.
Putin's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Tanishi Toshiyuki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
The referee warns Putin that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Toshiyuki with good strikes from the mount here!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Putin is squirming around, avoiding Toshiyuki's attempts to control the action.
Putin squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Toshiyuki breaks from Putin's wrist control and lands an elbow.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tanishi Toshiyuki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Putin 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dmitry Putin!
After the fight, Dmitry Putin was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
Tanishi Toshiyuki was interviewed post fight and said 'Fuck u!'.

Event: PFN 9 - Chosen One
Date: Oct 04, 2017

#R1#
No joy there for Putin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Toshiyuki tries a head kick but it misses.
Putin moves out of range of the body kick from Toshiyuki.
Putin misses with a wild combination.
Toshiyuki misses with a head kick.
A low kick from Putin misses
and Toshiyuki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice body kick from Putin.
Putin throws a head kick but Toshiyuki moves out of range.
Toshiyuki misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Putin throws a head kick that misses.
Putin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Putin takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A nice inside leg kick there by Putin. That's going to slow Toshiyuki down.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Toshiyuki is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Putin's half guard.#ES#
Putin manages to escape and get back to his feet! #T1#
Putin scores with a head kick.
Toshiyuki misses with a body kick.
Putin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Toshiyuki is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Dmitry Putin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Putin. Toshiyuki shrugs it off though.
Putin avoids the head kick by Toshiyuki.
Toshiyuki swings for the body but Putin moves out of range.
Putin 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.
Putin swinging wildly here.
Toshiyuki blocks a head kick by Putin.
Putin misses with a head kick.
Toshiyuki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Toshiyuki showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Putin.
Toshiyuki has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Toshiyuki looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Putin is fending him off so far but Toshiyuki persists. Nope, Putin circles away and we're back to standing.#TD2#
Toshiyuki looking to score a takedown here. Putin is defending well but Toshiyuki drives through and ends up in Putin's guard.
Putin is looking to stand up but Toshiyuki isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Toshiyuki trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Putin wants to stand and escape but Toshiyuki is having none of it.
Toshiyuki is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T3#
Putin wants to stand but Toshiyuki is controlling the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Toshiyuki landing with the ground and pound.
Toshiyuki stops Putin from standing up.
Putin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Toshiyuki.
Toshiyuki trying to control the position from guard on top but Putin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Toshiyuki is looking to chop away at Putin's legs.
Toshiyuki blocks a head kick by Putin.
Putin checks a low kick from Toshiyuki.
Putin lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #T4#
Toshiyuki checks a leg kick nicely.
Toshiyuki scores with a kick to the midsection.
Putin throws a lazy head kick #CL2#
and Toshiyuki counters by moving into the clinch.
Putin is trying to break the clinch but Toshiyuki has him pressed against the cage.
Putin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Toshiyuki putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Putin in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Toshiyuki is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Putin is trying to break free.#BC#
Putin manages to break the clinch.
Putin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Toshiyuki! But no joy.
Putin lands a two punch combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dmitry Putin dominated that 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.
#R2#
Toshiyuki lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Putin at a distance. #CUT#
It looks like Tanishi Toshiyuki has been cut.
Toshiyuki fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
An inside leg kick from Putin misses.
Toshiyuki throws a leg kick but Putin sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Putin scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dmitry Putin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Toshiyuki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Putin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Putin is looking to counter the offense by Toshiyuki and move into the clinch.
Putin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Putin sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Toshiyuki attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Putin is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Toshiyuki.
Putin looks to land a right hand but Toshiyuki moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Putin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A head kick misses from Putin. #CL2#
Toshiyuki instigates a clinch.
Putin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #T1##TD2#
Toshiyuki gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Putin scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Toshiyuki manages to mount him!
Toshiyuki with shots to the head and body - Putin looks very uncomfortable down there.
Toshiyuki lands a couple of good shots and Putin has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Tanishi Toshiyuki has got the better of the ground game so far.
Putin is trying to get back to his feet but Toshiyuki has full control of the position and if anything, Putin has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Toshiyuki connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Putin to escape the position.
Toshiyuki gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Putin wants to get back to his feet. #T2#
Toshiyuki lands strikes to the head.
Putin is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Toshiyuki scores with punches from the back.
Putin is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Toshiyuki lands a shot to the body.
Toshiyuki lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Toshiyuki.
Putin trying to get back to his feet but Toshiyuki is in full control for now.
Putin trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#T3#
Toshiyuki controlling the position well here. Putin rolled but Toshiyuki kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Putin wants to get back to his feet.
Toshiyuki has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Toshiyuki trying to control momentarily.
Toshiyuki scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Putin trying to get back to his feet but Toshiyuki is in full control for now. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Toshiyuki lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Putin wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Toshiyuki's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Putin is trying to stand back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tanishi Toshiyuki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tanishi Toshiyuki'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#
Toshiyuki throws a wild body kick that Putin sees coming a mile off.
Putin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Putin fails to land with a series of punches.
Putin throws a nice inside leg kick.
Toshiyuki throws a head kick but Putin moves out of range.
Toshiyuki checks the leg kick.
Toshiyuki lands a jab.
Putin avoids the head kick by Toshiyuki.
Toshiyuki tries for a takedown but Putin circles away easily
and Putin counters with a two punch combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Putin scores with a head kick. Toshiyuki tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CL2#
Toshiyuki gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Putin wants to break free but Toshiyuki has control. #TD2#
Toshiyuki has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Putin clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#T1##ES#
Putin is trying to shake Toshiyuki off. He's managed it and has hopped back to his feet! Toshiyuki won't be happy about giving up the dominant position.
Putin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The fight stays on the outside here - Toshiyuki looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dmitry Putin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Toshiyuki misses with a hook.#CL2#
Toshiyuki rushes Putin and presses him up against the cage.
A short right from Toshiyuki on the inside.
Putin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Toshiyuki keeps control of Putin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Putin breaks from the clinch.
Putin tries to bum rush Toshiyuki with a series of wild strikes but Toshiyuki uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T2#
Putin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Toshiyuki tries to close the distance and clinch up but Putin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Putin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Toshiyuki. #TD2#
Toshiyuki fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Putin to the ground. Toshiyuki is now in Putin's guard.#ES#
Putin manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Toshiyuki tries a knee to the head but Putin blocks it.
Toshiyuki trying to land knees to the body.
Toshiyuki lands a good knee to the midsection. Putin won't want to take too many of those.
Putin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Putin is trying to break the clinch but Toshiyuki has him pressed against the cage.
Putin is looking to break free of the clinch but Toshiyuki has double underhooks.
Putin wants to break free but Toshiyuki has control.
Putin has had enough of the clinch but Toshiyuki keeps him there for the moment.#T3#
Toshiyuki keeps control of Putin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Toshiyuki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Putin is trying to push Toshiyuki away but Toshiyuki has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Toshiyuki tries to score a body lock takedown but Putin shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Toshiyuki scores with a shot to the side of Putin's head.
Toshiyuki lands a knee to the head.
Putin wants to get back to striking at distance but Toshiyuki won't allow it.
Toshiyuki can't get the takedown.
Dmitry Putin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tanishi Toshiyuki.#TD2#
Toshiyuki turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Toshiyuki creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Putin managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Toshiyuki.
Putin wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#T4#
Toshiyuki landing a few strikes.
Toshiyuki grinds an elbow into Putin's temple.
Putin is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Toshiyuki throws a strike aimed at the side of Putin's head but Putin avoids it well.
Putin is trying to get back to his feet.
Check out the look on Toshiyuki's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
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!
Toshiyuki working the ground and pound but Putin is defending the strikes.
Toshiyuki working the ground and pound.

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 Dmitry Putin.
I think Putin 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:29
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: PFN - 8 - Heart
Date: Aug 30, 2017

#R1#
Machin closes the distance and clinches up with Putin, looking for a takedown. Machin pushes Putin against the cage but Putin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Miguel Machin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A decent looking cross lands there for Putin.
Putin thumps Machin with a low kick.#TD#
Machin feints and as Putin raises his hands in defense, Machin changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Machin's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Machin drops back, looking for a kneebar! Putin looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Putin looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Putin! #REVB#
Putin tries to stand but Machin is controlling his head.
Machin struggling a bit here.
Putin tries to stand but Machin is controlling his head. #SU2#
Putin decides to stand up, so the ref orders Machin to his feet. #T1#
Putin thumps Machin with a low kick.
Machin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Machin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miguel Machin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Machin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Machin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Putin as he jumps to the side.
Machin fails with a takedown attempt.
Putin moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Putin feints a jab promting Machin to slip. Putin then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Machin slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Machin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Machin is breathing heavily.
Putin throws a head kick that Machin semi-blocks.
Putin lands a hook that stumbles Machin back into the cage. Putin follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Machin to the canvas! Putin pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Machin has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Dmitry Putin!
Dmitry Putin decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: Pulse 82 - Dog vs James
Date: Jul 08, 2017

#R1#
Putin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Deep.
Deep jabs at Putin's body.
Dmitry Putin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Putin throws a head kick that misses.
Putin throws a series of punches but Deep avoids them all with ease.
Putin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Deep swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Putin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Deep. That did some damage!
Putin looks to land a combination but Deep avoids it well.
Putin needs to keep his hands up - Deep had a free shot at his head there.
Putin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Deep circles away quickly and effectively.
Deep throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Putin throws a series of strikes that have Deep backpedaling.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Deep scores with a three punch combo!
Deep throws a series of punches but Putin avoids them all with ease.
Putin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Putin pushes Deep away with a front kick.
Putin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Deep looks to land a combination. Putin sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Deep looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Deep connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Putin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T1#
Putin scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Putin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Putin thows a body kick. Deep tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A nice leg kick lands there from Putin.
Deep is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Putin.
Deep looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Putin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Putin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Putin connects with a solid leg kick.
Deep throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Putin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Putin tries to land a front kick but Deep steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Putin tries to bum rush Deep with a series of wild strikes but Deep uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Deep swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Putin takes one on the button.
Putin throws a series of punches but Deep avoids them all with ease.
As Putin looks to move away, Deep throws a big counter combo but Putin just gets out of the way.
Putin scores with a leg kick.
A head kick by Putin misses
and Deep connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Deep scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Putin misses with the combination. #T2#
Putin moves out of range as Deep strikes.
Putin lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Deep is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Putin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Putin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sloppy strikes from Deep. Those never looked like landing.
Putin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Deep.
Putin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Putin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Deep throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Deep pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Putin back to the cage. Deep follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Putin looks to land a combination but Deep avoids it well.
Deep throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Putin.
No joy there for Deep, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Putin tries a head kick but it misses.
Putin lands with a thumping leg kick.
Deep takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Putin misses with a combination
and Deep counters with a three punch combo that has Putin backing up. Putin nods at Deep to acknowledge the strikes.#ROC#
Putin is rocked!#T3#
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Deep moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Putin! Deep continues to tee off on Putin, landing with a left and a right! Deep connects with a right hand that leaves Putin sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Deep!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Enzo Deep!

Event: Pulse 80 - Kromog vs Yuesheng
Date: Jun 24, 2017

#R1#
Putin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dmitry Putin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brunetti catches Putin with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Putin takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Putin looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Danga de danga de dang - Brunetti scores with a four punch combination!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Putin.
As Putin tries to get set, Brunetti tries to push him back and clinch up but Putin manages to avoid the attempt.
Putin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Putin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Putin throws a series of punches but Brunetti avoids them all with ease.
Putin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
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!
Putin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Brunetti is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Putin.#CL#
Brunetti clinches.
Brunetti is pressed up against the cage. Putin has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Brunetti down to the mat. Brunetti avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Putin throws a right and a left that Brunetti avoids nicely.
Putin misses with a double jab.
Putin connects with an inside leg kick.#T1#
Putin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Brunetti's sensitive parts.
Putin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Brunetti wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Putin tries to move into range but Brunetti moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Putin fakes the leg kick and cracks Brunetti in the body.
Putin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Brunetti seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Brunetti lands a nice looking body kick.#CL#
Brunetti closes the distance and pushes Putin back into the cage.
Nice body punch from Brunetti - that landed with a thud.
Brunetti throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Putins head.
Brunetti lands a nice uppercut.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Putin tries to circle away but Brunetti has him pinned against the cage.
Brunetti lands a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brunetti digs a right hand into Putin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Putin's gas tank.
Putin letting Brunetti take a breather here.
Brunetti misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T2#
Putin jumps guard but Brunetti turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Putin is working for takedown but Brunetti is calmly controlling the position for now.
Primo Brunetti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dmitry Putin.
Brunetti lands with a short punch from the clinch.
I was talking to Brunetti's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Brunetti blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brunetti content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Brunetti tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brunetti working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Brunetti.
Brunetti stops a takedown attempt from Putin.
Brunetti's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Putin jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Brunetti walks away with a smile on his face. Putin gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Putin gets tackled into the cage by Brunetti. Brunetti maintains the clinch. #T3#
Brunetti scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Putin goes for a takedown attempt but Brunetti pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Brunetti comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Putin misses with a few strikes there.
Putin misses with a head kick.
Putin connects with an inside leg kick.
Putin throws a right and a left that Brunetti avoids nicely.
A bone on bone clash there as Brunetti blocks the leg kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Putin.
Brunetti checks the leg kick nicely there.
Brunetti darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Putin lands with a slapping head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Putin looks to land a combination but Brunetti avoids it well.
Brunetti lands with a thumping leg kick.
Putin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T4##CL#
Brunetti moves into range and clinches up with Putin.
Putin tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Brunetti just stands there and leans against the cage.
Brunetti slowing the pace effectively.
The referee calls for Brunetti to work.
Brunetti stalling.
Putin has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Brunetti avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Putin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Brunetti lands with a left to the head.
Putin is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Brunetti doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brunetti lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brunetti keeps control of Putin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Putin is looking for a takedown.
Brunetti 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.

Primo Brunetti dominated that round.
That's time! Brunetti's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL#
Brunetti clinches up against the cage.
Putin drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Brunetti gets the underhooks and prevents it. #TD2#
Putin ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Putin no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Brunetti sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Putin's guard.
Brunetti throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Brunetti wants to pass the guard but Putin is defending well.
Brunetti tries to stand and escape but Putin is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Brunetti looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Brunetti throwing shots but Putin is blocking nicely.
Brunetti slows the pace down in half guard. #T1#
Putin has hold of Brunetti's hands but Brunetti slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Putin is trying to control but can't.
Brunetti is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Brunetti is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Putin! #SUB#
Brunetti working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Putin is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Brunetti sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Putin can do anything to dispel that myth.#T2#
Putin blocking the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Putin wants to hold on but Brunetti pushes him away.
Putin is working to get back to half guard.
Brunetti controlling his opponent.
Putin avoids a series of strikes thrown by Brunetti. #T3#
Brunetti trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Brunetti controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB#
Brunetti jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Putin manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB#
Brunetti wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Putin, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Brunetti is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Putin has escaped the position, nice work there.
Brunetti is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Putin can do to turn this around?
Putin manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T4#
Brunetti trying to control from the bottom.
Putin trying to control the action but Brunetti is working from the bottom.
Brunetti 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.
Putin frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Brunetti is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Putin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Brunetti working to try and regain half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Putin avoids the attempt from Brunetti to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Primo Brunetti dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Putin moves out of range of the strikes.
Brunetti 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.
Brunetti is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Putin misses with a kick to the body.
Putin tries a head kick but it misses.
As Putin tries to get set, Brunetti tries to push him back and clinch up but Putin manages to avoid the attempt.
Brunetti wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Brunetti on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Putin. Putin obviously looking to wear him down.
Brunetti blocks a head kick by Putin.
Putin misses with a wild combination.
Putin tries a head kick but it misses.
Brunetti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Putin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Brunetti blocks a head kick by Putin.
Brunetti seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Putin throws a series of punches but Brunetti moves out of range.
Putin misses with a few strikes there.
Putin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Some wild striking there from Putin.
As Putin tries to get set, Brunetti tries to push him back and clinch up but Putin manages to avoid the attempt.#T1#
Brunetti takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Putin misses with a kick to the body.
Putin fails to land with a series of punches.
Brunetti tries to counter by clinching up but Putin breaks away and moves out of range.
Brunetti tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Putin is able to avoid easily.
A low kick from Putin is predictable there #CL#
and Brunetti counters by moving into the clinch.
Putin missing with knees to the body.
Brunetti lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Putin fails to pull guard.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Brunetti holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Putin tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Putin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Brunetti lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dmitry Putin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A nice right hand lands inside from Brunetti.
Brunetti makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A bit of stalling here from Brunetti.
Putin tries to stall but Brunetti uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Brunetti avoiding damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Putin is trying to stall.
Putin tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Brunetti just stands there and leans against the cage.
Primo Brunetti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dmitry Putin.
Brunetti lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Putin tries to pull guard but Brunetti forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Brunetti pressing his opponent against the cage.
Putin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T3#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Brunetti.
Brunetti is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Putin wants to get back to striking at distance but Brunetti won't allow it.
Putin stalling in the clinch but Brunetti improves position.
Brunetti misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brunetti lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Putin backwards.
Brunetti scores with a shoulder strike.
Putin is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Brunetti gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Putin jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Brunetti walks away with a smile on his face. Putin gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Putin throws a head kick that misses #CL#
and Brunetti counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Brunetti.
Brunetti lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Putin prevents a body shot from Brunetti. #T4#
Brunetti throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Putins head.
Brunetti lands with a left to the head.
Putin wants to stall.
Brunetti lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Putin backwards.
Putin misses with an elbow strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Putin fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Brunetti pressing his opponent against the cage.
Brunetti digs a right hand into Putin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Putin's gas tank.
Brunetti stalling against the cage.
Primo Brunetti has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A nice left hand lands by Brunetti.
Brunetti keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Putin's efforts to push away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Primo Brunetti showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Brunetti, 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Primo Brunetti!
A very excited looking Primo Brunetti rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: PFN - 2 - The Second Round
Date: Jun 07, 2017

#R1#
Putin falls off balance throwing a combination
and Putin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Putin throws a right hand that Blaze ducks under and follows up with a left that Blaze also avoids with ease.
Blaze throws a counter combo.
Putin throws a leg kick that is checked
and Blaze counters with a nice uppercut.
Blaze throws a jab when Putin was well out of range.
Putin looks to land a combination but Blaze avoids it well.
Putin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Blaze stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Putin.
Blaze misses with a jab, cross combination.
Putin throws a lazy body kick
and Blaze counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Putin misses with an attempted mid kick.
Blaze throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Putin.
Putin is looking for a counter combo.
Putin misses with a double 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!
Blaze blocks a low kick nicely.
Blaze is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Putin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Blaze uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Putin has time to react.
Putin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Blaze lands a two punch combo. #T1#
Putin throws a combination that misses
and Blaze counters with a one-two to the body.
Putin throws a head kick that Blaze semi-blocks.
Blaze tries to land a leg kick but Putin saw it coming and moves away.
Blaze feints and then cracks Putin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Putin down.
Putin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Putin throws a left and a right that both miss
and Blaze counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Blaze moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Putin misses with a kick to the body
and Blaze counters with a lovely straight right hand!
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!
Putin throws a nice inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Blaze misses.
As Blaze tries to get set, Putin tries to push him back and clinch up but Blaze manages to avoid the attempt.
Putin has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Putin tries to bum rush Blaze with a series of wild strikes but Blaze uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Blaze swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Putin.
Putin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Putin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Putin throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Blaze counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Blaze is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T2#
A combination from Putin does no damage.
Blaze lands a two punch combo.
Putin throws a sloppy head kick and Blaze moves out of range easily.
Blaze throws out a counter right but Putin avoids it with no problem.
Blaze throws a right and a left that both miss.
Blaze is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Putin had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Putin throws a series of punches but Blaze moves out of range.
Putin tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Putin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Putin plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Blaze has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Blaze connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A nice inside leg kick there by Putin. That's going to slow Blaze down.
Putin falls off balance throwing a combination
and Blaze counters with a nice uppercut.
Putin feints a jab promting Blaze to slip. Putin then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Blaze slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Putin throws a combination that misses
and Blaze counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Blaze fails to land with a series of punches.
Dmitry Putin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Putin pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T3#
A low kick from Putin misses
and Blaze counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Putin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Putin thows a leg kick but Blaze checks it
and Blaze counters with a stiff right hand.
Blaze pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Putin back to the cage. Blaze follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Putin throws a leg kick that is checked
and Blaze counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Putin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Blaze's sensitive parts.
Blaze misses with a low kick.
Blaze 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.
Putin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Blaze circles away quickly and effectively.
Blaze lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Putin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Blaze misses with a wild combination.
Putin feinted with a counter takedown.
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 kick lands to the mid section there for Putin.
Blaze on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Putin. Putin obviously looking to wear him down.
Putin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Blaze counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
Blaze shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Putin eats them both and turns towards Blaze to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Blaze misses with a low kick.
Putin throws a leg kick
letting Blaze counter with a right hand.
Putin throws a left and a right that both miss
and Blaze counters with a left and a right that stings Putin.
Putin misses with a series of wild punches.
Putin throws a combination that misses
and Blaze counters with a nice uppercut.
Putin misses with a series of wild punches.
Putin is looking to chop away at Blaze's legs.
Putin throws a right and a left that Blaze avoids nicely.
Some wild striking there from Putin.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Putin checks a leg kick nicely.
Putin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Blaze connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Santana Blaze dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Blaze paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Putin scores with a head kick. Blaze tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Blaze's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Blaze throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Putin.
Putin wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Santana Blaze seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Putin throws a series of strikes that have Blaze backpedaling.
Blaze buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Putin looks to throw a body kick
and Blaze counters with a nice uppercut.
Blaze fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Putin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Blaze now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Blaze rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Putin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Putin throws a sloppy head kick
and Blaze counters with a series of strikes. Putin will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Putin throws a leg kick that is checked
and Blaze counters with a straight right hand.
Blaze has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Some wild striking there from Putin.
Putin throws a head kick that misses
and Blaze counters with a stiff right hand.
Putin throws a head kick but Blaze moves out of range.
As Putin backs off Blaze throws a huge counter combo but Putin manages to avoid it all.
Dmitry Putin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Putin bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Putin tries to land a body kick
and Blaze cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Putin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
As Putin backs off Blaze throws a huge counter combo but Putin manages to avoid it all.
Putin misses with a few strikes there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Putin throws a lazy head kick
and Blaze counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Putin misses with a combination
and Blaze connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Putin looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Putin lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Putin.
Putin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Putin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Putin misses with a combination
and Blaze counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Putin throws a head kick that misses.
Blaze throws a nice looking combination but Putin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Putin misses with a low kick as Blaze jumps back.
Putin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blaze lands a jab to the head.
Blaze scores with a three punch combo! #T2#
Putin falls off balance throwing a combination
and Blaze connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Putin lands a leg kick that knocks Blaze off balance momentarily.
Blaze looks to land a combination. Putin sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Putin misses with a head kick.
Blaze cracks Putin with an open hand slap.
Putin throws a chopping leg kick but Blaze manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sloppy strikes from Blaze. Those never looked like landing.
Putin throws a combination that misses
and Blaze counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Blaze throws a right and a left that Putin avoids nicely.
Putin throws a lazy head kick
and Blaze makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A good leg kick by Blaze.
Putin throws a head kick that misses.
Blaze throws a series of strikes that have Putin backpedaling.
Blaze avoids the head kick by Putin. #T3#
Putin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Blaze misses with a jab, cross combination.
Putin throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Blaze counter with a right hand.
Putin throws a left and a right that both miss
and Blaze connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Putin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Putin falls off balance throwing a combination
and Blaze connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Putin misses with a double jab
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
enabling Blaze to counter with a crisp jab.
Blaze jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Putin falls off balance throwing a combination
and Blaze counters with a nice uppercut.
Putin misses with a leg kick
enabling Blaze to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC2#
Putin is rocked!
Putin throws a head kick but Blaze moves out of range.
Oh Putin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
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!
Putin throws a lazy head kick
and Blaze counters with a straight that turns Putin's legs to rubber! Blaze pushes forward with more strikes and Putin goes down, battered and bloody! That's a wrap folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Santana Blaze!
Santana Blaze decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Pulse 70 - Rram vs Date
Date: Apr 15, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Toshiyuki darts in and clinches Putin up against the cage.
Putin is trying to drag Toshiyuki to the mat but Toshiyuki just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Toshiyuki lands a knee to the head.
Putin tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Toshiyuki smiles and moves away.
Putin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Toshiyuki counters with a straight right hand.
Putin throws a lazy head kick #CL2#
and Toshiyuki holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Toshiyuki is struggling to control the position.
Toshiyuki tries to circle away but Putin has him pinned against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Putin is trying to push Toshiyuki away but Toshiyuki has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Putin drops down looking for an ankle pick but Toshiyuki pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dmitry Putin. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Toshiyuki closes the distance and pushes Putin back into the cage.
Putin can't break the clinch. #T1#
Putin has Toshiyuki pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Toshiyuki manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Toshiyuki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Putin is looking to slow Toshiyuki down with leg kicks.
Toshiyuki walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Putin checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Toshiyuki lands with a shot to the body.
A combination from Putin does no damage.
Toshiyuki throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Putin.
Toshiyuki misses with an attempted mid kick.
Putin throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD2#
and Toshiyuki counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Putin wants to get back to his feet but Toshiyuki passes into half guard. #REVR#
Putin controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Putin is trying to stand. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Putin is looking for a sweep. Toshiyuki is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Toshiyuki working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Toshiyuki blocks the strikes from Putin.
Putin tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Toshiyuki manages to move to mount!
Toshiyuki lands with some strikes.
Toshiyuki content just to control the position here.
Putin on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Putin tries to get out of the position.
Putin is desperately trying to improve his position but Toshiyuki has a good base and remains in mount.#T3#
Toshiyuki putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Toshiyuki prevents Putin from getting the reversal.
Putin wants to control but Toshiyuki is having none of it.
Toshiyuki sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Toshiyuki is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Putin can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Toshiyuki lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Putin tries to hold on but Toshiyuki pushes him away.
Putin is bucking up trying to escape but Toshiyuki cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#T4#
Toshiyuki lands a big elbow.
Toshiyuki scoring with strikes but Putin is staying in there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Toshiyuki fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Putin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
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!
Putin is in a horrible position here. Toshiyuki smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position. #ROC2#
Putin is rocked!
Putin has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Putin wants to control but Toshiyuki is having none of it.
Oh Putin is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Toshiyuki lands a couple of good shots and Putin has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Toshiyuki cracks Putin with a big right hand from the back mount! Putin immediately covers up and the referee dives in to save him under a barrage of more strikes! Toshiyuki takes this one by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tanishi Toshiyuki!
Tanishi Toshiyuki spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: Pulse 65 - Kormrok vs Cranial
Date: Mar 11, 2017

#R1#
Putin looks to land a combination but Gravano avoids it well.
Putin 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.
Putin throws a series of punches but Gravano moves out of range.
Gravano throws a series of punches but Putin avoids them all with ease.
Putin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gravano.
Putin throws a nice looking combination but Gravano bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gravano looks for the body kick but Putin saw that one coming.
Gravano avoids the head kick by Putin.
Gravano tries to counter by closing the distance.
Gravano avoids the head kick by Putin.
Putin throws a nice looking combination but Gravano bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Putin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
No joy there for Putin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gravano lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Gravano lands a two punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Putin moves out of range as Gravano throws a body kick.
Putin misses with a head kick.
Putin is breathing heavily.
Putin throws a wild body kick that Gravano sees coming a mile off.
Gravano wants to counter the offense by Putin and move into the clinch position.
Putin throws a nice head kick!
Good leg kick by Gravano there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Gravano throws a one two combo.
Putin walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Gravano checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Gravano moves out of range as Putin throws a body kick.
Gravano throws a right hand that Putin ducks under and follows up with a left that Putin also avoids with ease.
Putin dodges the punch combination from Gravano.
Gravano rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Putin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T1#
No joy there for Gravano, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Putin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gravano takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Gravano avoids a kick to the body.
Putin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gravano can pounce on him.
Putin throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Putin throws a sloppy head kick and Gravano moves out of range easily.
Both fighters circling a little - Gravano finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Gravano throws a nice inside leg kick.
That kick from Putin tenderised Gravano's leg. Gravano is trying to keep his angry face on.
Putin misses with a wild combination.
Gravano misses with a two punch combination.
Gravano misses with the combination.
Sloppy strikes from Putin. Those never looked like landing.
Gravano is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Putin throws a head kick that misses.
Gravano swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gravano blocks a head kick by Putin.
Putin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gravano thuds his shin into the meat of Putin's side.
Gravano plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#T2#
Gravano throws a head kick that Putin semi-blocks.
Gravano fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Putin throws a low kick but Gravano moves out of range easily.
Gravano throws a counter combo.
Gravano throws a sloppy head kick and Putin moves out of range easily.
Gravano pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gravano misses with a wild combination.
Putin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Putin tried to score with a low kick but Gravano checks it.
A clash of legs there as Gravano blocks the low kick.
Gravano checks a leg kick nicely.
Gravano goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Putin goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Gravano throws a nice head kick!
Gravano tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Putin stalks Gravano and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Gravano's face. Gravano staggers backwards, shaken.
A head kick misses from Gravano.
Gravano throws a head kick that misses.
Putin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gravano throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gravano throws a right and a left that Putin avoids nicely. #T3#
Gravano has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A punch combination from Putin misses.
Putin throws a series of punches but Gravano moves out of range.
Gravano is looking for the big counter here.
Gravano lets loose with a powerful body kick. Putin will feel that in the morning.
Gravano throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Putin misses with a two punch combination.
Putin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Putin tries to bum rush Gravano with a series of wild strikes but Gravano uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gravano cracks the inside of Putin's front leg.
Gravano scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gravano misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gravano throws a head kick but Putin moves out of range.
Gravano misses with the combination.
Putin is looking for a counter combo.
Putin thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Gravano if he has to take too many more of those.
Gravano tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Putin misses with a series of wild punches.
Putin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T4#
Putin throws a series of punches but Gravano avoids them all with ease.
Putin misses with the combination.
Gravano is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sloppy strikes from Gravano. Those never looked like landing.
That kick from Putin tenderised Gravano's leg. Gravano is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gravano pushes Putin away with a front kick.
Gravano lands with a kick to the temple. Putin shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Putin avoids the head kick by Gravano.
Gravano scoring well with a low kick there.
Gravano swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Putin lands a front kick.
Gravano takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Putin swinging wildly here.
Gravano feints the counter takedown.
Gravano throws a nice looking combination but Putin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gravano misses with the combination.
Gravano misses with a double jab.
Putin misses with the combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Sammy Gravano will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Gravano throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A combination from Putin does no damage.
Putin misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gravano lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Gravano scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Gravano moves out of range of the body kick from Putin.
Gravano scores with a leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Gravano, right into the meat.
Putin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gravano throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #ROC2#
Putin is rocked!
Putin finds himself stumbling back on wobbly legs after being clipped by a right hand. He's up against the cage, ducking and weaving under Gravano's strikes but an uppercut finds it's way through and Putin falls! - He's completely out of it and the ref jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sammy Gravano!

Event: Pulse 61 - Ja vs Bengtsson
Date: Feb 11, 2017

#R1#
Putin doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Deep counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Putin misses with a takedown attempt
and Deep connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Deep throws a shot from downtown. Putin moves away and avoids it.
Putin scores with a head kick. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Deep can't break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Putin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Putin gets cracked there but stands up to it.
We've been told by Deep's head coaches at Tayne's 4d3d3d3 Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Putin fails with a takedown attempt.
Enzo Deep has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dmitry Putin.#T1##CL2#
Putin takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Putin decides to pull guard.
Deep is looking to stand up but Putin won't let him. #SUB2#
Putin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Deep won't allow Putin to get back to his feet. #SU#
Deep decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T2#
Putin fails with the takedown
and Deep counters with a series of strikes. Putin will be more careful next time no doubt.
Putin is looking to clinch but Deep is avoiding it.
Deep misses with a wild body shot.
Nice sprawl there from Deep as Putin shoots in.
Putin tries to clinch but Deep is having none of it.
Putin fails with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Putin gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T3#
Putin fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A frustrated look appears on Deep's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Putin keeps control of Deep as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Deep escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice sprawl there from Deep as Putin shoots in.
Putin has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Putin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Putin tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Deep counters with a one-two to the body. #T4#
Putin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Deep.
Putin dives in for a single leg takedown but Deep sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A jab from Deep misses.
Deep misses with a double jab. #CL2#
Putin takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Putin breaks from the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Putin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Deep swivels and escapes.
Dmitry Putin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab from Deep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Enzo Deep dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Putin throws a right hand that misses
and Deep counters with a two punch combo.
Putin tries for a takedown but Deep sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Putin tries for a takedown but Deep circles away easily
enabling Deep to counter with a crisp jab.
Putin goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Putin misses with a takedown attempt
and Deep counters with a nice body shot.
Enzo Deep has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dmitry Putin.
Deep cracks Putin with an open hand slap.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Putin throws a leg kick that is checked
and Deep counters with a two punch combo.
Enzo Deep is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
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!
Sloppy strikes from Deep. Those never looked like landing.
Putin throws an off balance right hand
and Deep counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Deep misses with a combination #CL2#
and Putin counters by clinching up. #T1#
Deep misses with the head strike.
Putin has Deep pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Deep manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Deep wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Putin has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Putin pulls Deep into guard.
Deep wants to stand and escape but instead Putin has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Deep is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Putin is controlling him.
Deep on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Deep tries to get out of the position.
Putin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T2#
Putin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Deep wants to get back to his feet but Putin is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Deep trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Deep looks to score with a jab to the body but Putin is just out of range.
Putin misses with a takedown
and Deep connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Putin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Putin on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Deep displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Putin.
Deep swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Putin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Deep sizes up Putin with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Deep works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Putin scores with a head kick.
Deep is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Putin shoots in but no luck this time. #T4##CL2#
Putin rushes Deep and presses him up against the cage.
Putin digs a right hand into Deep's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Deep's gas tank.
Putin creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Putin is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Deep is defending well.
Putin jumps guard but Deep stands there with Putin around his waist. Putin gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #BC2#
Putin breaks from the clinch.
Deep is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Putin can do to turn this around?
Putin shoots in for a takedown but Deep shows good takedown defense.
Putin is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Deep misses with a hook.
Deep scores with a crisp jab that stopped Putin in his tracks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Enzo Deep 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Deep blocks a head kick by Putin.
The fighters circling - Deep throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A left and a right from Deep both land. Nice combination.
Putin fails with the takedown
and Deep counters with a one-two to the body.
Putin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Deep swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Putin wants to clinch but Deep slips to the side
and Deep counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Putin misses with a double jab.
As Putin looks to move away, Deep throws a big counter combo but Putin just gets out of the way.
Putin tries for a takedown but Deep circles away easily
and Deep counters with a three punch combo that has Putin backing up. Putin nods at Deep to acknowledge the strikes.
Enzo Deep has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dmitry Putin.
Putin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Putin tries to clinch but Deep moves away
and Deep counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Deep lands a slapping body shot.
Putin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Putin there as he acknowledges the shot.
Putin dodges the punch combination from Deep. #CL2#
Putin forces Deep back against the cage and clinches.
Putin is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Deep is defending well.#BC#
Deep breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T2#
Deep lands a really nice looking cross but Putin seems unphased.
Putin fakes the leg kick and cracks Deep in the body.
Enzo Deep is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Putin fails with the takedown
and Deep counters with a straight right hand.
Deep cracks Putin with an open hand slap.
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!
Deep on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Putin. Putin obviously looking to wear him down.
Putin ducks under a wild hook from Deep.
Deep is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Putin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Deep is looking to counter punch.
Deep looks to land a combination but Putin avoids it well.
Putin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T3##CL2#
Putin has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC2#
Putin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Putin darts in and clinches Deep up against the cage.#BC2#
Putin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Putin tries to close the distance and clinch but Deep swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It looked like Deep wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Deep scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Putin shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Deep counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Putin throws an off balance right hand
and Deep counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
A combination from Deep does no damage.
Putin fails with the takedown
and Deep counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Putin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Putin has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Putin misses with a takedown attempt
and Deep counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Putin misses with a takedown attempt - Deep sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Deep appears to be looking for a big counter.
Deep connects with a nice looking jab.
Dmitry Putin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Deep misses with a jab, cross combination.

And that's the end of the fight!
Enzo Deep showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Deep, 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Enzo Deep!

Event: Pulse 56 - Rram vs Ja II
Date: Jan 07, 2017

#R1#
A bone on bone clash there as Putin blocks the leg kick.
Duquesnoy throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Putin shoots in but no luck this time.
Putin looks for a takedown but Duquesnoy sprawls well.
Duquesnoy wants to clinch up but Putin keeps it at a distance.
Duquesnoy misses with an uppercut. Putin saw that one coming.
Duquesnoy wants to clinch up but Putin keeps it at a distance.
Duquesnoy throws a leg kick #TD#
and Putin decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Duquesnoy's guard.
Putin content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Duquesnoy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Putin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Putin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Duquesnoy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Putin has managed to get both his arms back between Duquesnoy's legs - danger averted.
Putin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Duquesnoy swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1##SUB2#
Duquesnoy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Putin postures up in Duquesnoy's guard and throws a big left but Duquesnoy blocks it. #SUB2#
Duquesnoy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Putin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Putin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Duquesnoy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Duquesnoy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Putin content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Duquesnoy is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Duquesnoy has a closed guard, preventing Putin from standing up.
Putin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Duquesnoy on the ground.#SUB2#
Duquesnoy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Putin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Putin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Duquesnoy throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Duquesnoy has a closed guard, preventing Putin from standing up. #SUB2#
Duquesnoy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Putin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Putin postures up in Duquesnoy's guard and throws a big left but Duquesnoy blocks it. #SUB2#
Duquesnoy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Duquesnoy being controlled here, momentarily. #T3#
Putin is pushing down on Duquesnoy's leg trying to pass to half guard. Duquesnoy is fighting to maintain full guard but Putin has managed to sneak the leg through.
Duquesnoy keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Duquesnoy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Duquesnoy looks winded!
Putin performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Duquesnoy is looking for a sweep. Putin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Putin seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Putin wants to pass the guard but Duquesnoy is defending well.
Putin is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Duquesnoy moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Duquesnoy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Putin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Putin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Duquesnoy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
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 Dmitry Putin 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#
Duquesnoy has his takedown stuffed
and Putin counters with a series of strikes. Duquesnoy will be more careful next time no doubt.
Putin keeps the fight on the outside.
Dmitry Putin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Putin fails to land the takedown.
Putin tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Duquesnoy defends well and Putin ends up having to push Duquesnoy into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Duquesnoy misses with an attempted mid kick.
Putin wants to clinch up but Duquesnoy keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Duquesnoy gets tackled into the cage by Putin. Putin maintains the clinch.
Putin misses with a body punch.
Duquesnoy throws an elbow but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duquesnoy trying to control the position but instead, Putin has worked for underhooks and has pushed Duquesnoy into the cage.
Duquesnoy lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Duquesnoy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Putin has him pressed against the cage.#T1#
Duquesnoy holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Putin avoiding damage as Duquesnoy throws knees to the body.
Duquesnoy gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Putin.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dmitry Putin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Duquesnoy swings wildly with an uppercut but Putin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Putin is trying to pull guard but Duquesnoy has him pressed against the cage.
Duquesnoy tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Putin avoids it.
Duquesnoy wants to stall.
Putin tries to pull guard but Duquesnoy won't allow it.
Putin avoiding damage as Duquesnoy throws knees to the body. #TD#
Putin successfully pulls guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Duquesnoy stands up and waves to Putin to follow him. #T2#
Duquesnoy throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
Putin has managed to clinch. #BC2#
Duquesnoy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Duquesnoy is looking to clinch.
Putin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tom Duquesnoy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Putin clinches up against the cage.
Duquesnoy struggles to land a body shot inside as Putin controls his hands.
Duquesnoy misses with a punch to the body.
Putin works on Duquesnoy's body with a couple of short punches.
Duquesnoy is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Duquesnoy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Putin landing knees to the body. #T3#
Putin lands an elbow that stopped Duquesnoy in his tracks for a moment. #CUT#
It looks like Tom Duquesnoy has been cut.
Duquesnoy can't break the clinch. #TD#
Putin manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Putin controlling Duquesnoy's posture.
Duquesnoy wants to control from the top but Putin keeps moving.
Putin trying to control the position here.
Putin is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
Duquesnoy drops back looking for a leg! Putin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Putin manages to kick Duquesnoy off! Duquesnoy jumps back into Putin's guard. #T4#
Putin is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Putin keeping moving, preventing Duquesnoy from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Duquesnoy drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Duquesnoy jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Putin trying to control the position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Duquesnoy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SU2#
Putin is working an open guard so Duquesnoy takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
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 Dmitry Putin will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tom Duquesnoy's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Duquesnoy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Duquesnoy throws a head kick but Putin moves out of range.
Putin went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#CL#
Putin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Putin takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Duquesnoy.
Duquesnoy is trying to break free.#BC#
Putin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Putin blocks a leg kick.
Putin shoots in looking for a takedown. Duquesnoy tries to sprawl out of it but Putin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Duquesnoy manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Duquesnoy feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Putin scores with a leg kick.
Putin shoots in for a takedown but Duquesnoy shows good takedown defense. #T1##CL#
Putin has Duquesnoy up against the cage in a clinch.
Duquesnoy is trying to stall. #BC#
Putin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Duquesnoy lands a head kick. Putin smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Putin tries to bum rush Duquesnoy with a series of wild strikes but Duquesnoy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Putin.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dmitry Putin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Putin has a takedown stuffed.#CL#
Putin instigates a clinch.
Duquesnoy tries to break free but Putin pushes him back against the cage.
Duquesnoy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Putin's elbow. #T2#
Duquesnoy tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Duquesnoy tries to pull guard but Putin holds him up against the cage and eventually Duquesnoy drops back down to his feet.
Putin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Putin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Duquesnoy is defending well for now.
Duquesnoy is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Duquesnoy tries to pull guard but Putin won't allow it.
Putin tries to pull guard but Duquesnoy won't allow it.
Putin content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Duquesnoy can't break the clinch.
Duquesnoy throws an elbow that misses.
Duquesnoy is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Putin pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Duquesnoy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#BC#
Putin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Putin clinches up against the cage.#T3#
Duquesnoy looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#TD#
Putin pulls guard effortlessly.
Putin is controlling Duquesnoy's posture.#SUB#
Putin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Duquesnoy defends it easily.
Tom Duquesnoy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SU2#
Duquesnoy gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Duquesnoy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Duquesnoy throws a leg kick #CL#
and Putin counters by clinching up.
Duquesnoy with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Duquesnoy tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Putin just stands there and leans against the cage.
Duquesnoy missing with knees to the body.
Duquesnoy missing with knees to the body. #BC#
Putin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T4#
Duquesnoy shoots in but no luck this time. #TD#
Duquesnoy gets caught napping as Putin dives in and scores a takedown. Duquesnoy manages to retain guard.
Putin with a nice head shot there.
Putin slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Putin throws a strike aimed at the side of Duquesnoy's head but Duquesnoy avoids it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Putin looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Duquesnoy is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Putin's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Putin tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Duquesnoy.
Dmitry Putin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Putin is controlling the pace.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dmitry Putin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Putin, 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dmitry Putin!
Dmitry Putin tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

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