Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: GPG 31
Date: Apr 28, 2018

#R1#
Storm loads up on a big right hand but Kuren slips the punch.
Kuren doesn't manage to clinch there - Storm circles away. #CL2#
Storm gets tackled into the cage by Kuren. Kuren maintains the clinch.
Storm swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kuren wants a takedown.
Kuren is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kuren is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Corban Storm has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Asu Kuren.
Kuren blocks an uppercut.
Storm fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Storm fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuren has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Storm after a bit of a struggle.
Kuren tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kuren is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Storm softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Storm.#T1#
Kuren is working for takedown but Storm is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kuren blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
I was talking to Storm's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Kuren is working for takedown but Storm is calmly controlling the position for now.
Storm misses with some punches.
Kuren looking for a takedown.
Kuren drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Storm gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Storm lands a nice uppercut.#CUT#
It looks like Asu Kuren has been cut.#BC#
Storm manages to break the clinch.
An inside leg kick lands from Storm.
Kuren is looking to clinch.
Storm moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Storm fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kuren looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kuren doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T2#
A slapping leg kick lands for Storm.
Kuren tries to clinch up
and Storm makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kuren keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kuren tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Storm lands with a nice body punch.
Kuren wants to clinch up but Storm keeps it at a distance.
Storm throws a quick counter head kick but Kuren was just out of range.
Storm goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Storm fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kuren manages to avoid it.
Kuren tries to clinch up.
Storm bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kuren is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Storm looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Kuren takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T3#
Storm swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kuren tries to clinch
and Storm counters with a straight right hand.
Storm swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kuren.
Storm lands with a nice body punch.
Kuren tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Storm manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Storm quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Storm is looking to wear down Kuren with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Storm throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kuren.
Storm connects with a crisp jab.
Storm lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Storm throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And Kuren tries to counter it with a takedown but Storm pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Storm lands with an overhand left.
Storm turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Storm misses with a straight right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice uppercut lands for Storm. That snapped Kuren's head back. #T4#
Kuren tries for a takedown but Storm sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A slapping body kick lands there for Storm.
Kuren takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kuren drops his hands momentarily and Storm takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A jab from Storm does it's job there.#ROC#
Kuren is rocked!
Storm grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Kuren takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Storm cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Corban Storm!
After the fight, Corban Storm 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.

Event: PFF 28 Loureiro vs Terranova
Date: Apr 07, 2018

#R1#
Domonicko cracks Kuren with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kuren slips a jab from Domonicko.
Domonicko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Domonicko ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Domonicko stuns Kuren with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#CL2#
Kuren moves into the clinch.
Domonicko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Domonicko. #TD2#
Kuren works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Domonicko is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Kuren dives into side control. #REVR#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A lull in the action here as Kuren stalls from top position.
Domonicko can't do much from the bottom here. #T1#
Kuren throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Kuren happy to just control the position for now.
Domonicko on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Domonicko tries to get out of the position.
Domonicko tries to buck Kuren off but Kuren is having none of it.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kuren has control of an arm but Domonicko manages to advance to Kuren's back!
Domonicko has the hooks in. Kuren is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Domonicko avoiding Kuren 's attempts to control his hands.
Kuren is trying to break free.
Kuren breaks Domonicko's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard. #T3#
Kuren throwing strikes from guard but Domonicko blocks nicely.
Kuren throwing strikes from guard but Domonicko blocks nicely.
Domonicko trying to keep a closed guard but Kuren is proving a slippery customer.
Domonicko knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kuren on the ground.
Kuren not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kuren's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kuren trying to control the position from guard on top but Domonicko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kuren throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Domonicko works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Domonicko is trying to control the position but Kuren postures up.
Kuren's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kuren tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Domonicko manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Kuren instigates a clinch.
Kuren being controlled against the cage.
Kuren goes for a takedown in the clinch but Domonicko prevents it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A left hand lands to the body for Domonicko.
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 Javier Domonicko will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Domonicko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Domonicko loads up on a big right hand but Kuren slips the punch.#CL2#
Kuren pushes Domonicko up against the cage in a clinch.
Domonicko throws a head punch that misses.
Domonicko lands with a right to the head.
Domonicko swings away with an uppercut that misses. #TD2#
Kuren has hold of one of Domonicko's legs. Domonicko is fighting the takedown attempt but Kuren gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
My spies in Heart Cave (8 elites, 4 double-elites, 1 triple) inform me that Kuren has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Domonicko looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kuren is fighting to break Domonicko's control of his arms but Domonicko is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Domonicko wants to control the position but Kuren says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Kuren seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T1#
Kuren works his foot free and advances to mount.
Kuren takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kuren trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kuren lands a couple of good shots and Domonicko has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Kuren keeps control of the position easily here as Domonicko tries to buck him off.
Kuren softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Kuren gets his hands free as Domonicko looks to control.
Kuren trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Domonicko doesn't escape.
Kuren is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Kuren gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Kuren gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Kuren apologises and we restart here on the feet. #T3#
A low kick from Domonicko misses #TD2#
so Kuren counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Kuren is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kuren tries to free his leg and advance position but Domonicko is retaining full guard.
Kuren is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Domonicko trying to control the position here. #T4#
Kuren postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Kuren passes Domonicko's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kuren is taking a breather. Domonicko says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Domonicko holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Kuren takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Asu Kuren showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Domonicko scores with the left hand. Kuren knows he should have avoided that one.
Domonicko scores with a jab. Kuren acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kuren tries to close the distance and clinch up but Domonicko swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Domonicko fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kuren looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Domonicko uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A jab from Domonicko misses.
Domonicko keeps the fight on the outside.
A jab from Domonicko misses.
Domonicko swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
and Kuren counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Kuren controlling the action here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Domonicko is trying to control but can't. #T1#
Kuren wants to lay and pray for a moment but Domonicko keeps working.
Domonicko wants to control but Kuren is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Still in half guard, Kuren seems content to control.
Domonicko pushes Kuren off but Kuren dives into side control.
Kuren controls the position. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kuren fails to land a wild elbow strike. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kuren slips a straight right by Domonicko.
Domonicko cracks Kuren with a good jab.
Domonicko throws a jab but it's blocked by Kuren.
Domonicko is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kuren displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Domonicko throws out the jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kuren.
A jab from Domonicko misses. #T3#
Kuren has his takedown stuffed
and Domonicko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Domonicko missing with a left hand there. Kuren was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kuren tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kuren moves out of range as Domonicko strikes.
Kuren with the counter takedown but Domonicko avoids it easily.
Domonicko throws a hook to the side of Kuren's head but Kuren sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kuren with the counter takedown but Domonicko avoids it easily.
Domonicko just misses with a punch to the body.
Kuren with the counter takedown but Domonicko avoids it easily.
Javier Domonicko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Kuren clinches up against the cage.
Domonicko misses with the head strike.
Domonicko misses with a punch on the inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Domonicko misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T4#
Kuren has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Domonicko is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Javier Domonicko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Asu Kuren.
Domonicko misses with a punch on the inside.
Domonicko scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Domonicko fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Domonicko fails to land.
Kuren blocks a punch to the side of the head.
I was talking to Domonicko's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Domonicko avoiding damage.
Kuren tries for a takedown but Domonicko manages to get underhooks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Domonicko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kuren blocks an uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Javier Domonicko showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Domonicko 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Javier Domonicko!
Javier Domonicko 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: PFF 22 Steve vs Allen
Date: Feb 24, 2018

#R1##CL#
Kuren gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Wyoming has had enough of the clinch but Kuren keeps him there for the moment.
Wyoming gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kuren.
Wyoming tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kuren on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kuren keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Wyoming's efforts to push away.#TD#
Kuren has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Wyoming clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#ES2#
Wyoming is looking to stand back up. He's having to work hard to escape but eventually he manages it.
Kuren has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wyoming shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kuren as he avoids it easily.
Kuren changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T1#
Wyoming will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wyoming misses with a combination #TD#
and Kuren counters with a shoot takedown. Wyoming fights it but they end up in guard. #ES2#
Wyoming manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Kuren defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Wyoming.
Asu Kuren has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jackson Hole Wyoming.#CL#
Kuren instigates a clinch. #TD#
Kuren has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Wyoming regains guard immediately.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wyoming seems keen to control Kuren's posture.
Kuren trying to control the position from guard on top but Wyoming is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2##ES2#
Wyoming wriggles free and stands up. #CL#
Kuren clinches with his opponent.
Wyoming will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kuren up against the cage.
Wyoming has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kuren is looking for a takedown.
Wyoming misses with some punches. #T3#
Wyoming is trying to break the clinch but Kuren is controlling him.
Kuren wants a takedown but no success here.
Wyoming has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kuren after a bit of a struggle. #TD#
Kuren gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Kuren trying to control from half guard but Wyoming is working away.
Kuren drops an elbow to the side of Wyoming's head. #ES2#
Wyoming manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Kuren keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Kuren drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Wyoming gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Wyoming wants to take the fight to the mat but Kuren manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#T4#
Wyoming is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kuren prevents a body shot from Wyoming. #TD#
Kuren has hold of one of Wyoming's legs. Wyoming is fighting the takedown attempt but Kuren gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Wyoming thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Wyoming is trying to keep Kuren in close.
Kuren seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jackson Hole Wyoming will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Wyoming shoots in looking for a takedown but Kuren manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Wyoming's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kuren appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Jackson Hole Wyoming seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Wyoming.
Kuren tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kuren fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wyoming shoots for a takedown but Kuren saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL#
Kuren instigates a clinch.
Kuren wants a takedown. #TD2#
Wyoming jumps into guard, dragging Kuren to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuren trying to control but Wyoming is working from the bottom.
Wyoming wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kuren trying to control but Wyoming is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Kuren passes Wyoming's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Wyoming moves into full guard. #SUB2#
Wyoming looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wyoming tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Wyoming is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kuren advances position into side control!#T2#
Wyoming on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Kuren trying to control the position but Wyoming is working away.
Wyoming manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Wyoming moves into full guard.
Wyoming bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kuren's guard. #REVB#
Kuren seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T3#
Wyoming is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kuren pulls Wyoming in to control the position.
Kuren controls Wyoming momentarily but Wyoming frees himself.
Wyoming seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Kuren is controlling Wyoming's posture.
Wyoming trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Wyoming slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Kuren fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wyoming, pushing him back against the cage.
Kuren is working for takedown but Wyoming is calmly controlling the position for now.
Wyoming tries to pull guard but Kuren holds him up against the cage and eventually Wyoming drops back down to his feet.
Asu Kuren has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jackson Hole Wyoming.
Wyoming fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kuren can't get the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jackson Hole Wyoming will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Wyoming misses with a head kick.
Kuren wants to clinch up but Wyoming keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Kuren closes the distance and clinches.
Wyoming fails to pull guard.
Wyoming is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kuren is defending well.#BC2#
Wyoming breaks the clinch.
Kuren fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Kuren. No joy for Wyoming on that attempt.
Kuren half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Asu Kuren has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jackson Hole Wyoming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuren fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kuren tries to close the distance and clinch but Wyoming swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wyoming drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kuren defends it well.
Wyoming darts in looking for a takedown but Kuren gets double underhooks and turns Wyoming into the cage. #TD2#
Wyoming throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kuren tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Wyoming is in Kuren's guard.#T1#
Kuren is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kuren keeping full guard, as Wyoming tries to pass.
Wyoming is fighting to break Kuren's control of his arms but Kuren is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Kuren looking to control.
Kuren seems keen to control Wyoming's posture.
Kuren keeping moving, preventing Wyoming from controlling successfully. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wyoming engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Wyoming is looking to work some ground and pound but Kuren has wrist control.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Wyoming closes the distance and clinches.
Wyoming fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wyoming tries to pull guard but Kuren holds him up against the cage and eventually Wyoming drops back down to his feet.
Wyoming jumps guard but Kuren stands there with Wyoming around his waist. Wyoming gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #TD#
Kuren lands a takedown into guard. #T3#
Kuren wants to control from the top but Wyoming keeps moving.
Kuren is stalling in the full guard.
Kuren trying to control the position from guard on top but Wyoming is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Wyoming is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kuren defends well.
Kuren passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kuren trying to control the position but Wyoming is working away.
Kuren is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Wyoming's shoulder. That is not cool.
Kuren wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wyoming keeps working.
Wyoming struggling a bit here.
Asu Kuren has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jackson Hole Wyoming is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wyoming looks to move to half guard but instead Kuren has passed into mount! Damn!

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 Asu Kuren.
I think Wyoming has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: PFF 19 Kansalainen vs Cook
Date: Feb 03, 2018

#R1#
Reid throws a chopping leg kick but Kuren manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Reid throws out a powerful jab.
Kuren has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Kuren shoots in but no luck this time.
Reid jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Asu Kuren seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reid connects with a nice looking jab.
Kuren fails in his attempt to clinch.
Reid keeps the fight on the outside.
Kuren fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuren tries to clinch up.
Reid throwing a counter right hand but Kuren manages to avoid it.
Kuren tries to clinch up but Reid circles away and keeps his distance.
Reid throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kuren feints the counter takedown.#TD2#
Kuren closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Reid to the mat! Reid manages to get full guard. #T1##SUB#
Reid had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kuren defends it easily.
Kuren throwing strikes from guard but Reid blocks nicely.
Kuren engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kuren chips away with some ground and pound.
Reid is trying to keep Kuren in close. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kuren throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Reid works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Reid is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Reid working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kuren doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kuren manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kuren wants to pass the guard but Reid is keeping the position.#T3#
Kuren controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kuren fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD2#
Kuren shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Reid wants to hit a switch here but Kuren passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Reid there!
Reid holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Kuren tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip. #T4#
Kuren thowing shots but they're missing.
Kuren lands a heavy elbow.
Reid is wriggling around trying to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kuren with good strikes from the mount here!
Kuren misses with a head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Asu Kuren dominated that round.
That's time! Reid's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Reid swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
and Kuren counters with a nice double leg into side control. Reid won't be happy with that.
Reid manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Reid is trying to control. Kuren wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've been hearing that Reid has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Reid content to control rather than advance.
Reid throwing shots but Kuren is blocking nicely.
Kuren is staying active underneath Reid, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuren trying to control here.
Kuren is doing well to control the position and prevent Reid from advancing to side control.
Reid is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T1#
The fighters are battling for position here. Kuren manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Reid trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuren is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kuren wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kuren looking for a sweep. Not yet Kuren, not yet.
Reid throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kuren works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Reid content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kuren wants to sweep but no luck.
Reid scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T2#
Reid missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Reid working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kuren is looking to sweep but instead, Reid has passed into half guard.
Reid missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kuren keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kuren regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Reid.
Reid working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Reid trying to control but Kuren is working from the bottom. #T3#
Reid with a flurry of punches that miss.
Reid throws an elbow that misses. Kuren uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Reid's guard. Nice move by Kuren!#REVB#
Kuren controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kuren throws a strike but Reid rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Reid trying to control but Kuren is working from the bottom.
Kuren looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
Kuren keeping moving, preventing Reid from controlling successfully.
Kuren is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Reid postures up in Kuren's guard and throws a big left but Kuren blocks it.
Reid distracts Kuren with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Reid working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kuren's head.
Reid throws a strike but Kuren rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Reid keeping moving, preventing Kuren from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kuren throwing strikes from guard but Reid blocks nicely.
Reid keeping moving, preventing Kuren from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brent Reid dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Reid swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kuren with the counter takedown but Reid avoids it easily.#CL2#
Kuren darts in and clinches Reid up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kuren.
Reid prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kuren managing to block the knees to the body from Reid.
Kuren looking for a takedown.
Kuren has Reid pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Reid manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Brent Reid has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Asu Kuren.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reid lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kuren.
Kuren managing to block the knees to the body from Reid.
Reid goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1#
Kuren blocking some punches. #TD#
Reid lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Kuren tries to roll over but Reid keeps him under control.
Kuren trying to control here.
Reid thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kuren's head.
Reid thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kuren's head.
Kuren is controlling Reid's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Kuren is looking to control Reid's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kuren avoid being mounted?
Reid working Kuren over with strikes. #T2#
Kuren keeping hold of Reid's head, controlling as best he can.
Kuren is trying to control but can't.
Reid thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Reid missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Reid throwing shots but Kuren is blocking nicely.
Kuren is staying active underneath Reid, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kuren works his way to full guard. Good work.
Reid throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Reid looking to sit in guard and control but Kuren gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T3##SUB#
Reid looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kuren with a nice head shot there.
Kuren engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Reid looking for a guillotine here but Kuren defends easily.
Kuren postures up in Reid's guard and throws a big left but Reid blocks it. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Reid working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kuren.
Kuren looking to pass the guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Kuren wants to control from the top but Reid keeps moving.
Reid preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Reid will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brent Reid showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Reid 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:28
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brent Reid!
During a confident post fight interview, Brent Reid thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: PFF 16 Leighton vs Steve
Date: Jan 13, 2018

#R1#
Bomber throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bomber thuds a left hand into Kuren's body.
Kuren is looking to clinch but Bomber is avoiding it. #CL#
Kuren has closed the distance and engaged Bomber in a clinch. #TD#
Kuren has clasped his hands together around Bomber's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Bomber tries to buck Kuren off but Kuren is having none of it.
Bomber parries the strikes from Kuren easily there. Kuren is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Bomber to escape.
Kuren working away.
Kuren misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Kuren in side control, throwing shots but Bomber defends.
Kuren 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.
Kuren tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Kuren in side control, throwing shots but Bomber defends. #T1#
Bomber is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kuren's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Kuren working Bomber over with strikes.
Kuren is nestled in close to Bomber, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Bomber felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Bomber is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kuren not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kuren is keen to just control but Bomber is a slippery customer.
Kuren sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bomber defending well though.
Kuren seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bomber does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T2#
Kuren is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Bomber is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Bomber is trying to maintain the position but Kuren is very close to passing his half guard.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A thudding body kick lands there by Bomber!
Kuren moves in looking to clinch but Bomber pushes him off.
It seemed like Bomber was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bomber just misses with a punch to the body.
Kuren looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bomber misses with a head kick.
Kuren 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.#CL#
Kuren has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bomber tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Kuren blocking some punches.
Bomber is looking to control Kuren's arms but Kuren gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bomber has his back to the cage.
Bomber misses with the head strike.
A short right from Bomber on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Bomber.
Bomber misses with some punches.
Bomber lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bomber.
Bomber misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kuren is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bomber is defending well.
I was talking to Kuren's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Nice body punch from Bomber - that landed with a thud.
Kuren changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bomber fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Asu Kuren. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bomber lands with a shot to the body. #T4#
Bomber misses with a few strikes there.
Kuren moves out of range of the body kick from Bomber.
Kuren closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bomber throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD#
and Kuren counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Bomber!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kuren moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Bomber is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Kuren has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Bomber is not content to let Kuren control the position.
Kuren scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Bomber to see if he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dale Bomber dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
The fighters circle momentarily. Bomber darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CL2#
Bomber instigates a clinch.
Bomber stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The referee calls for Bomber to work.
Bomber has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bomber has a couple of punches blocked by Kuren.
Bomber lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Bomber.
Bomber dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bomber stalling the fight.
Bomber lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bomber scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bomber. #T1#
Bomber lands a body punch.
Bomber misses with some punches.
Bomber makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kuren tries to score a body lock takedown but Bomber shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kuren prevents a body shot from Bomber.
Kuren is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bomber leaning against his opponent.
Bomber is pressed up against the cage. Kuren has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bomber down to the mat. Bomber avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Asu Kuren. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Bomber fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kuren, pushing him back against the cage.
Kuren is working for takedown but Bomber is calmly controlling the position for now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bomber goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bomber. #T2#
Still in the clinch, Bomber scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bomber lands a nice uppercut.
A short left from Bomber.
A nice left hand lands by Bomber.
A short right from Bomber on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bomber prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kuren can't get the takedown.
Bomber is stalling here.
A head punch on the inside from Bomber fails to land. #T3#
Bomber lands a body shot.
Bomber'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.
Kuren is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bomber is defending well.
Kuren prevents a body shot from Bomber.
Kuren is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bomber gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Bomber lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bomber swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A shot in the inside from Bomber.
Bomber misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bomber struggles to land a body shot inside as Kuren controls his hands.
Bomber scores with a nice hook to the head.#T4#
Bomber misses with a body punch.
A short right from Bomber.
Bomber tries to throw a body punch but Kuren avoids it by throwing Bomber back against the cage.
Bomber presses Kuren against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bomber lands a left hand. #ROC2#
Kuren is rocked!
Bomber lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Oh Kuren is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bomber lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bomber unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Kuren! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Bomber is unloading with more strikes now! Kuren drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dale Bomber!

Event: PFF 12W - Montgomery vs Gagnon
Date: Dec 20, 2017

#R1##CL#
Kuren moves into the clinch successfully.
Prochazka misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kuren blocking some punches.
Kuren blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Prochazka lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kuren backwards.
Kuren 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.
Prochazka misses with a punch on the inside.
Prochazka working aggressively here.
Prochazka fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kuren tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kuren is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kuren has Prochazka pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Prochazka manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Asu Kuren. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Prochazka lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Kuren has clasped his hands together around Prochazka's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kuren is staying tight to Prochazka's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Kuren cracks Prochazka with a big right hand but Prochazka just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go. #T1#
Kuren cracks Prochazka with a big elbow.
Kuren remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Kuren lands a decent elbow from side control.
Kuren landing strikes.
Kuren working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kuren is chipping away with strikes.
Prochazka seems a little lost for a moment, as Kuren dominates the positioning.
An elbow from Kuren crashes against the mat. #T2#
Kuren controls the position.
Prochazka takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Kuren 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.
Kuren scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Prochazka to see if he's OK.
Kuren grinds an elbow into Prochazka's temple.
Kuren scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Prochazka to see if he's OK.
Kuren working the ground and pound.
Kuren working the head and body with strikes.
Prochazka is trying to escape the position but Kuren is controlling the position.
Kuren working the head and body with strikes.
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!
Prochazka seems a little lost for a moment, as Kuren dominates the positioning.#T3#
Prochazka is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Prochazka taking a bit of punishment here - Kuren scoring with strikes.
Prochazka trying to remain calm as Kuren controls from the top position.
Kuren lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kuren scoring with punches and elbows.
Prochazka really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kuren. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kuren scoring with punches from side control.
Kuren takes a little break here. Prochazka wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Kuren lands an elbow. #T4#
A lull in the action here as Kuren stalls from top position.
Prochazka wants to get back to his feet.
Prochazka takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Kuren lands a few punches from side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Prochazka takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Asu Kuren 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#
A shot to the liver by Prochazka. Beautiful body shot.
Kuren uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Prochazka.
Kuren tries to counter with a takedown but Prochazka is quick to defend against it.
Kuren uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Prochazka.#TD#
Prochazka tries to sprawl but Kuren drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Prochazka scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Kuren manages to mount him!
Kuren breaks from Prochazka's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Kuren dominating with strikes here.
Kuren looking to control and managing it successfully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#T1#
Kuren has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Prochazka's face.
Asu Kuren overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kuren looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kuren unloading with bombs!
Kuren unloading with bombs!
Kuren landing punches. #T2#
Kuren looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Kuren is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Prochazka can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Kuren lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Prochazka hang on?
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!
Prochazka in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Prochazka is bucking up trying to escape but Kuren cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Kuren controlling from mount.
Kuren lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Kuren lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Kuren punishing his opponent with strikes. #T3#
Prochazka is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Kuren unloading with bombs!
Kuren with good strikes from the mount here!
Kuren unloading with bombs!
Kuren sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kuren is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Prochazka can do to turn this around?
Prochazka is bucking up trying to escape but Kuren cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Kuren landing shots from mount. #ROC#
Prochazka is rocked!
Kuren sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kuren postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Prochazka looks a forlorn figure.
Prochazka is still in real trouble! Can Kuren finish him?#T4#
Kuren controlling the pace for now.
Prochazka seems to have recovered his senses.
Prochazka takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kuren sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kuren lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Kuren looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Asu Kuren dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Kuren fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Prochazka, pushing him back against the cage.
Kuren blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Prochazka lands a nice uppercut.
Kuren can't get the takedown.
Prochazka gets underhooks to prevent Kuren's takedown attempt.
Prochazka misses with a hook from the clinch.
Prochazka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Prochazka misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prochazka throws a head punch that misses.
Kuren blocking some punches.
Prochazka misses with some punches. #TD#
Kuren turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Kuren working the ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Prochazka can do anything to dispel that myth.#T1#
Kuren lands a nice forearm strike.
Kuren happy to just control the position for now.
Kuren creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Kuren scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Prochazka to see if he's OK.
Check out the look on Kuren's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Prochazka wants to get back to his feet but Kuren is dominant here and he's now got Prochazka's back!
Oooh a big shot gets through from Kuren. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Prochazka is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near. #T2#
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Kuren.
Prochazka covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Kuren is landing with strikes. Prochazka can't take much more of this.
Kuren lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Prochazka hold on?!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Prochazka trying to get back to his feet but Kuren is in full control for now.
Kuren lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kuren punishes Prochazka with strikes from the back mount. #T3#
Kuren slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Kuren is landing with strikes. Prochazka can't take much more of this.
Kuren lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Kuren.
Kuren has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Prochazka's body.
Kuren lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Prochazka hold on?!
Kuren is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Kuren scores with punches and elbows. #T4#
Kuren throwing damaging strikes from the back! Prochazka could be in trouble here!
Kuren is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Prochazka up.
Tamas Prochazka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Prochazka is taking damage to the body and head.
Prochazka is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.

And that's the end of the fight!
Asu Kuren showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kuren, 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Asu Kuren!
Asu Kuren decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: PFF 7 - Grabber vs Trowning
Date: Nov 11, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Kuren takes the fight into the clinch.
Kane is trying to break the clinch but Kuren is controlling him.
Kane tries to circle away but Kuren has him pinned against the cage.#TD2#
Kuren wants the takedown. Kane is fighting it off but Kuren persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Kane's guard against the cage.
Kane wants to hit a switch here but Kuren passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Kane there!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kane regains half guard.
Kuren not doing much here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kane manages to get to full guard.
Kuren tries to free his leg and advance position but Kane is retaining full guard. #T1#
Kane keeping moving, preventing Kuren from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kane holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB#
Kane looking for a guillotine here but Kuren defends easily.
Kane seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Kane not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
Kane working for a triangle but Kuren defends it easily. #SUB#
Kane working for a triangle but Kuren defends it easily. #T2#
Kuren stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kane swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kane being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Kane has his foot on Kuren's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kuren works his way back into a safe position though.
Kuren trying to control the position from guard on top but Kane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3##SUB#
Kane looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kuren pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kane is keeping the position for now.
Kuren must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kuren with a nice head shot there.
Kane seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB#
Kane is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kuren defends well.
Kane keeping moving, preventing Kuren from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Kuren got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kane has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kuren has managed to get both his arms back between Kane's legs - danger averted.#T4#
Kane working a defensive guard but Kuren manages to pass into side control anyway.
Kane struggling a bit here.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Kuren working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Kuren trying to control the action but Kane is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kane struggling a bit here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Asu Kuren dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Kuren rushes Kane and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kuren drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kane pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kuren is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Boris Kane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kane looks to land a combination but Kuren avoids it well.
Kuren uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kane.
Kane throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kuren tries to clinch up but Kane circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kane misses with a hook. Kuren ducked under it nicely.
Kane swings for the body but Kuren moves out of range.
Kuren takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kane cracks Kuren with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kane thows a leg kick but Kuren checks it #TD2#
and Kuren counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #T1#
Kuren's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kane throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Kane looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Kane working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kuren doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kuren manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kuren controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Kane is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kuren lands a couple of digs.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kane keeping moving, preventing Kuren from controlling successfully.
Kuren is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kane is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Kane looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Kane has his foot on Kuren's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kuren works his way back into a safe position though.
Kane is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kuren is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Asu Kuren has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3##SUB#
Kuren avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kane can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kuren controls the pace.
Kane is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Kuren sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kane not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kane misses with a straight right. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kuren tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A low kick from Kane misses #TD2#
and Kuren counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Kane tries to get to full guard but Kuren has control of the leg.
Kane makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kane.
Kane is trying to control the position but Kuren postures up. #SUB#
Kuren avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kuren wants to control from the top but Kane keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kane manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kuren manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
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 Boris Kane will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Kuren on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kuren slips a jab and a cross from Kane.
Kane shoots for a takedown but Kuren saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kuren fails to land the takedown.
Kane misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kuren.
Kane lands with a right hand.
Kuren shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kane but Kane pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Kuren fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kane, pushing him back against the cage.
Kane is trying to break the clinch but Kuren is controlling him.#T1#
Kane is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kuren wants to take the fight to the mat but Kane manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Boris Kane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Asu Kuren.#TD#
Kane has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Kuren uses from the top position.
Kane looking to control.
Kane controlling the position.
Kane not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kane has momentary wrist control but Kuren slips an elbow through the middle.
Kuren sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kane's guard. #SUB#
Kane looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Kane looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2#
Kuren with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kuren is keen to just control but Kane is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Kane is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kuren pulls his head out easily.
Kane wants to control but Kuren is keeping busy.
Kane is looking to get back to full guard here but Kuren has managed to pass to side control instead.#T3#
Kuren is putting a hurting on Kane here, landing some big shots from side control.
Kuren wants to control but Kane is keeping him busy.
Kane is looking to regain half guard here but Kuren keeps moving and retains side control.
Kuren is putting a hurting on Kane here, landing some big shots from side control.
Kuren in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Kane is looking for a sweep.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kuren working the body and head with strikes.
You can see the frustration on Kane's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kane takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Kane tries to buck Kuren off but Kuren is having none of it.
Kane is working to avoid the ground and pound but Kuren connects with a decent elbow.
Kane tries to buck Kuren off but Kuren is having none of it.
Kane can't do much from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A control attempt from Kane but he's now mounted!

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Asu Kuren.
I think Kuren has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 28:29
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Asu Kuren!
Asu Kuren bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Peterhof Fightfest 3
Date: Oct 14, 2017

#R1##CL#
Kuren forces McGriddle back against the ropes and clinches.#TD#
Kuren tightens his grip and picks McGriddle up, before dumping him to the ground. McGriddle manages to land in guard. #SUB2#
Kuren avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kuren wants to pass the guard but McGriddle is keeping the position.
McGriddle 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#
Kuren avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
McGriddle throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGriddle is trying to control the position but Kuren postures up.
Kuren has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T1#
Kuren stays in close to McGriddle's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
McGriddle looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Kuren avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kuren won't allow McGriddle to sweep him here. #SUB2#
McGriddle is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kuren defends well.
Kuren trying to control but McGriddle is working from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
McGriddle is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McGriddle throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
McGriddle wants to control the position but Kuren says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Kuren seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McGriddle does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kuren prevents McGriddle from improving his position.
Kuren is taking a breather. McGriddle says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
McGriddle tries to roll over but Kuren keeps him under control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kuren wants to lay and pray for a moment but McGriddle keeps working. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3#
McGriddle has his takedown stuffed#TD#
and Kuren counters with a single leg into guard. McGriddle didn't expect that.
Kuren distracts McGriddle with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB2#
McGriddle is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Kuren got a little sloppy there for a moment and McGriddle has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kuren has managed to get both his arms back between McGriddle's legs - danger averted.
Kuren makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kuren pushes down on McGriddle's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kuren trying to control the action but McGriddle is working from the bottom.
Kuren is really struggling to control McGriddle but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T4##SUB2#
McGriddle actively working from the bottom here.
McGriddle trying to hold on to Kuren's head to control him but Kuren postures up.
We've been hearing that Kuren has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kuren connects with a nice short shot to McGriddle's temple.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kuren throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
McGriddle trying to hold on to Kuren's head to control him but Kuren postures up.
Kuren lands with a punch from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Asu Kuren dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
McGriddle shoots in for a takedown but Kuren shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kuren attempts a counter takedown but McGriddle avoids it well and moves away.#TD#
Kuren throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. McGriddle tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kuren is in McGriddle's guard.
Kuren working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of McGriddle's head.
Kuren preventing the sweep.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Kuren trying to control but McGriddle is working from the bottom.
McGriddle lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGriddle won't allow Kuren to sweep him here.
Asu Kuren overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McGriddle distracts Kuren with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
McGriddle working some strikes from top position.
McGriddle wants to pass the guard but Kuren is keeping the position.#T1#
McGriddle pushes down on Kuren's leg and manages to get into half guard.
McGriddle throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kuren keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
McGriddle throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB2#
McGriddle is trying to work for a kimura but Kuren is defending well.
Kuren is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kuren is looking to escape.
Kuren is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McGriddle can do to turn this around?
Kuren blocking the ground and pound attempt from McGriddle.
McGriddle prevents Kuren from standing back up.
McGriddle sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kuren defending well though.
McGriddle takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Kuren has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McGriddle is working away from the top position though.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
McGriddle closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kuren circles away.
McGriddle is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kuren sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kuren attempts a counter takedown but McGriddle avoids it well and moves away.
Asu Kuren has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sausage McGriddle.#TD#
Kuren closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. McGriddle quickly recovers to half guard.
Kuren is trying to control. McGriddle wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
McGriddle is looking for a sweep. Kuren is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McGriddle is looking to control Kuren's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can McGriddle avoid being mounted?
McGriddle regains full guard. Nicely done. #T3#
Kuren lands a couple of elbows.#SUB2#
Kuren got a little sloppy there for a moment and McGriddle has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kuren has managed to get both his arms back between McGriddle's legs - danger averted.
Kuren is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
McGriddle is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
McGriddle thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kuren's head.
McGriddle winds up and cracks Kuren with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kuren is pressing down on McGriddle's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T4#
McGriddle trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuren is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kuren controls McGriddle momentarily but McGriddle frees himself.
Kuren lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
McGriddle working a defensive guard here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McGriddle throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
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 Asu Kuren will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
McGriddle shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kuren pinned against the ropes. Kuren gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
McGriddle fails to land the takedown.
McGriddle shoots in for a double leg but Kuren sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Asu Kuren has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sausage McGriddle.
McGriddle shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kuren pinned against the ropes. Kuren gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
McGriddle misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGriddle shoots for a takedown but Kuren saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kuren attempts a counter takedown but McGriddle avoids it well and moves away.#CL#
Kuren closes the distance and clinches.
McGriddle is trying to break free.
Kuren keeps control of McGriddle as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McGriddle tries to score a body lock takedown but Kuren shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
McGriddle takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1##TD#
Kuren has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed McGriddle clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
McGriddle tries to break free.
Kuren trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure McGriddle doesn't escape.
Can McGriddle hold on?! Kuren is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Kuren is riding his opponent, not letting McGriddle buck him off.
Kuren connects with a big shot to the side of McGriddle's head.
McGriddle is in bad spot here.
Kuren connects with a big shot to the side of McGriddle's head.
Kuren is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at McGriddle. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGriddle is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Kuren.
Kuren lands strikes to the head.
A lull in the action here.
Kuren controlling the position well here. McGriddle rolled but Kuren kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
McGriddle tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Kuren putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Kuren landing punches.
McGriddle gets back to half guard.#T3#
McGriddle is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McGriddle is not content to let Kuren control the position.
Kuren takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kuren connects with a nice short shot to McGriddle's temple.
McGriddle is trying to get back to full guard.
Kuren lands with a punch from half guard.
McGriddle is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kuren's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kuren's back!
McGriddle has the hooks in. Kuren is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
McGriddle is looking to finish with some ground and pound!#T4#
Kuren tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
McGriddle tries to push Kuren's head away but Kuren is holding on tight.
Kuren in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Kuren is working to get back to half guard.
McGriddle unloads with some shots from mount but Kuren bucks and avoids them well.
McGriddle throwing strikes here but Kuren is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Kuren tries to hold on but McGriddle postures up.
Kuren sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: Bear Brawl 3
Date: Aug 26, 2017

#R1#
Bomber with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bomber lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bomber paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kuren shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bomber pinned against the cage. Bomber gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kuren shoots in but no luck this time.
Bomber connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kuren's hands.
Kuren tries to clinch there but Bomber circles away.
Bomber circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've been hearing reports that Kuren has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Kuren steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Bomber. That one must have hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kuren.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Asu Kuren. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kuren stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bomber.#T1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Bomber.
Kuren walks into a straight right hand from Bomber.
Bomber's coach down at ~T~ Troid - Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Bomber's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Kuren moves to clinch but Bomber breaks away
and Bomber counters with a good low kick that Kuren was not able to check.
Bomber sizes up Kuren with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #TD#
Kuren looking to score a takedown here. Bomber is defending well but Kuren drives through and ends up in Bomber's guard.
Kuren is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kuren works over Bomber with some ground and pound from guard.
Bomber keeping moving, preventing Kuren from controlling successfully. #T2#
Kuren wants to pass the guard but Bomber is keeping the position.
Kuren trying to control the position from guard on top but Bomber is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bomber keeping full guard, as Kuren tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Kuren throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Bomber tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kuren is in Bomber's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kuren slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Bomber's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3#
Bomber is not content to let Kuren control the position.
Kuren in side control lands a decent elbow.
Bomber avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Kuren.
Kuren trying to control the action but Bomber is working from the bottom.
Bomber parries the strikes from Kuren easily there. Kuren is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Bomber to escape. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Bomber sneaks back into half guard.
Kuren sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bomber defending well though.
Kuren lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Bomber is not content to let Kuren control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kuren content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dale Bomber dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Kuren fails with the takedown
and Bomber connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bomber tries to score with a low kick but Kuren moves his leg out of the way.
Kuren drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bomber sprawls and moves away.
Kuren wants to clinch.
Dale Bomber seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kuren is looking to clinch.
Despite the aggression on Bomber's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Good leg kick by Bomber there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kuren gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bomber connects with a body shot that sends Kuren's belly button to the back.
Bomber lands a jab.#TD#
Bomber gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#T1#
Kuren tries to free his leg and advance position but Bomber is retaining full guard.
Kuren works over Bomber with some ground and pound from guard.
Bomber has control of Kuren's left arm, preventing Kuren from doing any damage.
Kuren trying to control the position from guard on top but Bomber is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kuren sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kuren wants to pass the guard but Bomber is keeping the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bomber keeping moving, preventing Kuren from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Bomber cracks the inside of Kuren's front leg.
Bomber thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kuren if he has to take too many more of those.
Bomber lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kuren steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bomber.
Kuren is looking to clinch.
Dale Bomber is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kuren shoots in for a takedown but Bomber shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bomber throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL#
Kuren has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bomber leaning his opponent against the cage.#T3#
Kuren drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bomber gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Asu Kuren. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bomber wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A head punch on the inside from Bomber fails to land.
Bomber is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A head punch on the inside from Bomber fails to land.
Kuren prevents Bomber from breaking the clinch.
Kuren prevents a body shot from Bomber. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bomber content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kuren has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bomber is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bomber lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bomber lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kuren backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kuren.
Kuren keeps control of Bomber as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bomber struggles to land a body shot inside as Kuren controls his hands.
Kuren tries to score a body lock takedown but Bomber shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bomber wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kuren has him pressed against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kuren blocks an uppercut.
Bomber is trying to break the clinch but Kuren has him pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dale Bomber showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
A good leg kick by Bomber.
Kuren tries to close the distance and clinch but Bomber swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kuren moves out of range as Bomber strikes.
Kuren changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kuren or perhaps it was just good defense by Bomber, which made it look bad.
Kuren tries for a takedown but Bomber sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bomber! But no joy.
Kuren closes the distance but Bomber moves to the side
and Bomber counters with a nice body kick.
Bomber connects with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bomber wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That kick from Bomber tenderised Kuren's leg. Kuren is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bomber circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bomber scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kuren doesn't seem bothered though. #T1#
Kuren shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bomber as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Asu Kuren. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bomber cracks Kuren with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kuren shoots for a takedown but Bomber saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bomber connects with a leg kick. Kuren looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kuren moves in looking to clinch but Bomber pushes him off.
Bomber has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bomber fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kuren manages to avoid it.
Kuren tries to clinch but Bomber is having none of it.
Kuren with a poor takedown
and Bomber counters with an inside leg kick.
Kuren on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bomber scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bomber throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bomber looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bomber scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T2#
Bomber defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kuren.
Bomber lands a head shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bomber looks to land a left hand but Kuren moved out of range nicely.
A nice combination there by Bomber.
Kuren gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bomber.
Bomber connects with a crisp jab. #ROC2#
Kuren is rocked!
Dale Bomber seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kuren doesn't manage to clinch there - Bomber circles away.
Oh Kuren is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bomber cracks the inside of Kuren's front leg.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kuren is defended easily by Bomber.
Bomber feints a counter leg kick.
Kuren wants to clinch up but Bomber keeps it at a distance.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bomber.
Nice body punch from Bomber.
Kuren seems to have got his legs back now.
Kuren tries to clinch up but Bomber circles away and keeps his distance.#T3#
Kuren looks up at the clock. Bad move! Bomber lands a right hand from hell, dropping Kuren. Bomber pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dale Bomber!

Event: RBB 21: Steve vs Carneiro II
Date: Jul 15, 2017

#R1##TD2#
Kuren throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Mahcock tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kuren is in Mahcock's guard.
Mahcock is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mahcock has Kuren pulled in close to control his posture.
Kuren trying to control but Mahcock is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Mahcock working for a triangle but Kuren defends it easily.
Kuren pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mahcock is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahcock 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.#SUB#
Mahcock is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kuren advances position into side control!#T1#
Mahcock wants to control but Kuren postures up.
Kuren happy to just control the position for now.
Mahcock is trying to improve his position.
Kuren scoring with punches from side control.
Kuren moves into full mount!
Mahcock is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kuren lands with some strikes.
Mahcock can't escape the position.
Kuren punishing his opponent with strikes. #T2#
Mahcock is desperately trying to improve his position but Kuren has a good base and remains in mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kuren punishing his opponent with strikes.
Mahcock squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Mahcock definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mahcock tries to lock up and control but Kuren gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kuren lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Kuren controlling the pace for now.
Mahcock wants to control but Kuren is having none of it.
Kuren controlling his opponent.
Mahcock wants to hold on but Kuren pushes him away.
Mahcock is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Kuren has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3#
Mahcock taking shots to the head.
Mahcock wants to hold on but Kuren pushes him away.
Kuren takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
You get the feeling that Mahcock really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Mahcock wants to hold on but Kuren pushes him away.
Kuren takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Mahcock knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kuren on the ground.
Mahcock tries to hold on but Kuren postures up.
Kuren dominating with strikes here.#T4#
Mahcock is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kuren tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kuren trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mahcock bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Mahcock has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kuren is proving hard to escape from.
Kuren keeping moving, preventing Mahcock from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kuren wants to stand and escape but Mahcock is having none of it.
Kuren is adopting a defensive guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Asu Kuren dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Kuren feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#SUB#
Mahcock is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kuren is aware though and is defending well.
Mahcock controlling the position.
Mahcock has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Kuren has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mahcock is trying to hold Kuren in close to prevent damage but Kuren has managed to pass into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahcock is looking to control Kuren's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mahcock avoid being mounted?
Kuren is looking to take a break and control but Mahcock is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kuren prevents Mahcock from improving his position.#T1#
Mahcock is controlling Kuren's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Mahcock wants to control but Kuren is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mahcock is looking to improve his position.
Kuren trying to control the pace.
Mahcock wants to control but Kuren is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ground and pound from Kuren.
Kuren with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Mahcock is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Kuren prevents Mahcock from improving his position.
Mahcock trying to control but Kuren postures up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kuren tries to clinch up.
Mahcock is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#CL2#
Kuren fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mahcock, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Mahcock pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mahcock keeps the fight on the outside.#T3##CL2#
Kuren fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mahcock, pushing him back against the cage.
Kuren is trying to drag Mahcock to the mat but Mahcock just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kuren is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mahcock gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD#
Mahcock has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Kuren regains guard immediately.
Mahcock controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kuren lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Kuren postures up. #T4#
Mahcock is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kuren is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Kuren content to stall in guard here.
Mahcock not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kuren scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kuren controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Asu Kuren showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Mahcock's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Kuren drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Mahcock on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mahcock tries to get out of the position.#SUB#
Mahcock is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kuren defends well.
Kuren slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kuren wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mahcock keeps working.
Mahcock wants to control but Kuren postures up.
Kuren is staying tight to Mahcock's torso, preventing him from escaping.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahcock is trying to improve his position.
Mahcock is letting Kuren control him for a moment. #T1#
Mahcock pushes Kuren away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Kuren gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
You can see the frustration on Mahcock's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mahcock is looking to regain half guard here but Kuren keeps moving and retains side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Kuren.
Mahcock can't do much from the bottom here.
Kuren working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Kuren tries to advance to mount but Mahcock denies him.
Kuren scoring with punches from side control.
Kuren is putting a hurting on Mahcock here, landing some big shots from side control.
Mahcock sneaks back into half guard.
Asu Kuren has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kuren is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T2#
Mahcock makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mahcock.#SUB#
Mahcock has his foot on Kuren's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kuren works his way back into a safe position though.
Mahcock controls Kuren momentarily but Kuren frees himself.
Kuren stopping the sweep attempt from Mahcock.
Kuren wants to control from the top but Mahcock keeps moving.
Mahcock being controlled here, momentarily.
Mahcock pulls Kuren in close to his closed guard and prevents Kuren from doing any damage or advancing position.#T3#
Kuren's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Mahcock trying to keep a closed guard but Kuren is proving a slippery customer.
Kuren slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kuren tries to clinch up but Mahcock circles away and keeps his distance.
Mahcock is looking for a counter combo.#CL2#
Kuren fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mahcock, pushing him back against the cage.
Mahcock misses with some punches.
Mahcock putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kuren in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kuren blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kuren dodges an elbow strike from Mahcock. #T4#
Kuren has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mahcock avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kuren can't get the takedown.
Mahcock misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mahcock is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Mahcock pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Mahcock has a couple of punches blocked by Kuren.
Kuren avoiding damage as Mahcock throws knees to the body.
Kuren drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mahcock pulls his leg out and moves away.
Phil Mahcock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Asu Kuren.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kuren tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Kuren instigates a clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Asu Kuren.
I've got Kuren winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Asu Kuren!
A very excited looking Asu Kuren 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: RBB 18: Steve vs Dodd
Date: Jun 17, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Silifant gets tackled into the cage by Kuren. Kuren maintains the clinch.
Kuren is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Silifant pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kuren drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Silifant gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Silifant prevents a takedown attempt there.
Alec Silifant has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Asu Kuren.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silifant misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kuren. #T1#
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Silifant trying to stall but Kuren improves his position.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Kuren has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Kuren changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Silifant fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Silifant looks to throw the jab but Kuren is out of range.
Silifant waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kuren.
Kuren is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Silifant uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kuren tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Silifant manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Silifant lands a nice shot to the body. #CL2#
Kuren takes the fight into the clinch.
Silifant looking to stall.
Silifant misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kuren. #T3#
Silifant is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Silifant trying to stall but Kuren improves his position.
Kuren drops down looking for an ankle pick but Silifant pulls his leg out and moves away. #CL2#
Kuren closes the distance and clinches.
Silifant is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kuren is defending well for now.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kuren drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Silifant gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Silifant tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kuren avoids it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silifant'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.
Silifant swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alec Silifant 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#
Kuren defending well as Silifant loads up on a big left hand.
The fighters circling - Silifant throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Silifant is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kuren can do to turn this around?
Kuren tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Silifant manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Silifant appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kuren shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Silifant defends it nicely.
Alec Silifant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Kuren closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuren blocks an uppercut.
Silifant wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T1#
Kuren wants a takedown but no success here.
Silifant is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Alec Silifant has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Asu Kuren.
Silifant misses with a punch on the inside.
Silifant tries a knee to the head but Kuren blocks it.
Kuren drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Silifant swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Silifant tries to break free but Kuren pushes him back against the cage.
Silifant is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Silifant swings wildly with an uppercut but Kuren uses good head movement to avoid it.
Silifant prevents a takedown attempt there. #T3#
Silifant is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Silifant is trying to break the clinch but Kuren has him pressed against the cage.
Silifant gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kuren. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Silifant prevents the takedown attempt.
Silifant tries to land knees in the clinch but Kuren avoids the damage to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kuren has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Silifant after a bit of a struggle.
Silifant misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alec Silifant dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Silifant looks to throw the jab but Kuren is out of range.
Kuren changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Silifant throws a low kick, looking for Kuren's leg but Kuren calmly moves out of range.
Kuren changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#CL2#
Kuren has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kuren blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kuren looking for a takedown.
Kuren blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuren drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Silifant gets the underhooks and prevents it. #TD2#
Kuren gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Silifant regains guard.
Kuren is standing up over Silifant. Silifant looks to escape but Kuren dives into side control. #T1##REVR#
Kuren has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Silifant is working to get back to half guard.
Silifant is squirming around, avoiding Kuren's attempts to control the action. #T2#
Silifant is trying desperately to improve position.
Kuren looking to ground and pound but Silifant is blocking nicely.
Kuren content just to control the position here.
Silifant tries to hold on but Kuren postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kuren lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Silifant hang on?#T3#
Silifant tries to reverse the position but Kuren maintains control.
Kuren misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Silifant wants to control but Kuren is having none of it.
Kuren controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silifant really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Silifant bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#T4#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Silifant accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kuren controlling Silifant's posture.
Silifant stopping the sweep attempt from Kuren.
Silifant wants to control from the top but Kuren keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silifant stops Kuren from standing up.
Silifant trying to control but Kuren is working from the bottom.
Asu Kuren has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kuren throws a nice elbow from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Asu Kuren comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Silifant 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:28
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alec Silifant!

Event: RBB 15: Steve vs Maximov
Date: May 27, 2017

#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Baker is defended easily by Kuren.
Kuren keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD#
Baker gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kuren to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Kuren prevents Baker from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuren postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kuren loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Baker is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kuren is controlling him. #T1#
Kuren showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Baker is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kuren looking to pass the guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Kuren stands up over Baker, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Baker is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kuren is controlling him.
Baker can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kuren controls the pace.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#TD#
Kuren drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Baker is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Kuren 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.
Kuren is working Baker over with some ground and pound from side control.
Baker is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Kuren controlling from side mount.
Baker is pushing Kuren's head away, looking to escape. Kuren manages to hold on to the position though.#T3#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Kuren prevents Baker from escaping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kuren just content to control the position.
Kuren cracks Baker with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Kuren controls the position.
Kuren misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kuren postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Kuren landing a few strikes.
Kuren working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Baker pushes Kuren away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Kuren gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Asu Kuren dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Baker shoots for a double leg takedown but Kuren sprawls well. He's pushed Baker's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Baker throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD#
and Kuren counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Baker!
Baker wants to get back to his feet but Kuren is dominant here and he's now got Baker's back!
Asu Kuren overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Baker is trying to stand back up.
Kuren misses with a punch to the head.
Baker is trapped and Kuren is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Kuren lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kuren has good solid back control here. #T1#
Kuren scores with punches to the body.
Baker is trying to stand back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kuren has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Baker's body. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kuren has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Kuren throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage. #T3#
Kuren lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Kuren punishes Baker with strikes from the back mount.
Baker is trying to stand back up. #ES2#
Baker is looking to stand back up. He's having to work hard to escape but eventually he manages it.
Baker fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Baker misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Baker throws a right and a left that Kuren avoids nicely.
Kuren drops down looking for a counter takedown but Baker sprawls and moves away.#T4##TD#
Kuren drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kuren works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Baker is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kuren takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kuren is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Baker reverses the position - he's now on top in Kuren's guard.
Kuren pulls Baker in close to his closed guard and prevents Baker from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kuren manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Baker manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Kuren looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Asu Kuren dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Baker fails to land with a series of punches. #CL#
Kuren closes the distance and pushes Baker back into the cage.
Baker is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kuren gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Baker wants to take the fight to the mat but Kuren manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Baker is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kuren pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Asu Kuren has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josh Baker.
Kuren stops a takedown attempt from Baker. #TD#
Kuren gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Baker regains guard.
Baker is looking to stand back up but Kuren counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Baker.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#REVB#
Kuren working over Baker with some ground and pound. Baker looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kuren is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Baker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Kuren working over Baker with some ground and pound. Baker looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kuren is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Baker can do to turn this around?
Kuren looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Baker with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kuren trying to control the pace. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Kuren.
Kuren with the ground and pound but Baker uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Kuren is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kuren works over Baker with some ground and pound from guard.#T3#
Kuren postures up and lands a big shot to Baker's brow.
Kuren not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kuren cracks Baker with a solid left hand.
Kuren throwing strikes but missing.
Kuren controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#CL#
Kuren clinches up against the cage.
Baker tries for a takedown. No joy. #TD#
Baker is fighting off a takedown attempt but Kuren is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Baker to the mat. Baker regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Kuren is stalling in the full guard.
Josh Baker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Asu Kuren is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Asu Kuren showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kuren, 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Asu Kuren!
Asu Kuren 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.

Event: RBB 12: Steve vs Carneiro
Date: May 06, 2017

#R1#
Kuren wants to clinch up but Joon keeps it at a distance.
Joon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Joon misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Kuren counters with a single leg into guard. Joon didn't expect that.
Kuren showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Joon is trying to control the position but Kuren postures up.
Joon wants to sweep here but Kuren controlling him for the moment.
Joon throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joon is trying to control the position but Kuren postures up.
Kuren trying to control the position from guard on top but Joon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Joon is trying to control the position but Kuren postures up.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Joon can't keep his opponent in guard - Kuren advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Joon trying to control from the bottom.
Joon is looking to get back to full guard here but Kuren has managed to pass to side control instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kuren with the ground and pound but Joon regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Kuren wants to lay and pray for a moment but Joon keeps working. #T2#
Joon is looking for a sweep. Kuren is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Joon scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CL2#
Kuren moves into the clinch.
Joon tries a body shot but Kuren blocks it.
Joon misses with a punch to the body. #T3##TD2#
Kuren gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Joon regains guard.
Joon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kuren trying to control the position from guard on top but Joon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kuren won't allow Joon to sweep him here.
Joon scores with a nice shot.
Kuren slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Joon keeping moving, preventing Kuren from controlling successfully.
Kuren in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kuren lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T4#
Kuren loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Joon misses with a body shot.
Joon loads up on a big right hand but Kuren slips the punch.
Joon misses with a straight right.
Kuren changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Joon throws a looping overhand right but Kuren ducks down to avoid it.
Kuren with the counter takedown but Joon avoids it easily.
Kuren uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Joon.
A big right from Joon misses.
And Kuren tries to counter it with a takedown but Joon pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Joon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kuren.
Kuren moves away from the strike by Joon.
Kuren ducks under a wild hook from Joon.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
Joon gets tackled into the cage by Kuren. Kuren maintains the clinch.
Kuren goes for a takedown in the clinch but Joon prevents it.
Kuren is looking to take this one to the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Asu Kuren dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
A decent looking cross lands there for Joon.
Kuren gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kuren takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Joon misses with an uppercut.
Joon misses with a looping left.
Kuren fails in his attempt to clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Joon misses the target.
Kuren drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Joon defends it well.
A big left from Joon misses.
Kuren feints the counter takedown.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kuren looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuren tries to clinch but Joon moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Joon misses the target.
Joon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Joon keeps the fight on the outside.#T1#
Joon misses with a looping left.
Kuren tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Joon misses with a body punch #TD2#
and Kuren counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Kuren distracts Joon with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Joon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kuren is one step ahead there.
Kuren passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Joon flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Joon striking from half guard on the bottom.
Joon trying to control but Kuren postures up. #T2#
Kuren is taking a breather. Joon says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Kuren is looking to take a break and control but Joon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kuren prevents Joon from improving his position.#T3#
Kuren trying to control from half guard but Joon is working away. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Joon misses with a body shot.
Joon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Joon rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
and Kuren counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kuren.
Joon on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Joon tries to get out of the position.
Joon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kuren lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kuren throws a big elbow that misses.
Asu Kuren has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kuren won't allow Joon to sweep him here.
Joon wants to hit a switch here but Kuren passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Joon there! #T4#
Kuren can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Joon is looking to escape.
Joon tries to hold on but Kuren postures up.
Joon tries to reverse the position but Kuren maintains control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Joon wants to hold on but Kuren pushes him away.
Joon sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Joon has hold of Kuren's hands but Kuren slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Asu Kuren showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Kuren tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Joon defends well and Kuren ends up having to push Joon into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Joon misses the target.
Kuren shoots in for a double leg but Joon sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A big left from Joon misses.
Kuren wants to clinch.
Joon throws a jab when Kuren was well out of range.
Kuren changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A slow jab from Joon misses its intended target.
Kuren tries to clinch but Joon is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joon misses with a hook.
Joon swings for the body but Kuren moves out of range.
Joon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kuren changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Joon tries to avoid it but Kuren manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Joon to the ground. Joon escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Chul Gun Joon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Asu Kuren.#T1#
Joon throws a body shot but no joy.
Joon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chul Gun Joon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A swing and a miss from Joon.
Kuren wants to clinch up but Joon keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Kuren closes the distance and clinches.
Kuren prevents a body shot from Joon.
Joon tries to work over Kuren's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kuren changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Joon fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Joon rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
and Kuren counters with a single leg into guard. Joon didn't expect that.
Joon is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Kuren keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T2#
Kuren wants to control but Joon is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kuren is trying to stand back up but Joon is controlling him
Joon not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Joon working the head and body with strikes.
Joon is keen to just control but Kuren is a slippery customer.
Kuren keeping control of the position.
Kuren tries to roll over but Joon keeps him under control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kuren wants to get back to his feet. #T3#
Joon not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Joon with the ground and pound but Kuren uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Kuren bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Joon's guard. #REVB#
Kuren stopping the sweep attempt from Joon.
Kuren stays in close to Joon's body and controls the position.
Joon wants to control the position but Kuren says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Joon is refusing to be controlled, as Kuren sits in half guard.
Joon is looking for a sweep. Kuren is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kuren is trying to control. Joon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T4#
Joon wants to get back to full guard.
Kuren missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kuren blocks the strikes from Joon.
Kuren trying to control from half guard but Joon is working away.
Kuren controlling the action here.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kuren uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Joon.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kuren looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A jab from Joon misses.
Kuren feints the counter takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chul Gun Joon clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R4#
Kuren wants to clinch.
Kuren tries to clinch but Joon moves out of range.
Joon misses the shot to the body.
Kuren is looking to clinch but Joon is avoiding it.
Kuren moves out of range as Joon strikes.
Joon misses with a looping left.
Joon misses with a shot to the body #TD2#
and Kuren counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joon flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Joon tries to roll over but Kuren keeps him under control.
Kuren is keen to just control but Joon is a slippery customer.#T1#
Joon lands a couple of sideways elbows.
Joon knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kuren on the ground.
Joon is refusing to be controlled, as Kuren sits in half guard.
Kuren is figuring out what he wants to do next.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Joon landing strikes from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Chul Gun Joon is winning the standup battle so far.
Joon throws an overhand right that lands on Kuren's shoulder, as Kuren tries to avoid the shot.
Kuren doesn't manage to clinch there - Joon circles away.
It looked like Joon wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#CL2#
Kuren drives through and clinches with Joon against the cage.
Kuren tries for a takedown but Joon manages to get underhooks.
Joon is pressed up against the cage. Kuren has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Joon down to the mat. Joon avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kuren avoids the body shot from Joon.
Kuren avoids the body shot from Joon. #CL#
Joon has taken the fight to the clinch.
Joon lands a shot to the body.
Joon works on Kuren's body with a couple of short punches.
Kuren is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Kuren avoids the elbow strike from Joon, against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Kuren has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Joon after a bit of a struggle.
Chul Gun Joon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Asu Kuren.#T3#
Joon misses with a punch on the inside.
Joon misses with an elbow strike.
Kuren blocks an uppercut.
Joon will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kuren up against the cage.
Joon throws a punch but it's blocked by Kuren.
Joon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Joon stops a takedown attempt from Kuren.
Joon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Joon misses with a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Joon. #T4#
Joon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Joon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Joon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kuren.
Joon misses with a body punch. #TD2#
Kuren gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Joon looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Kuren pushes past his half guard into mount!
Joon wants to control but Kuren is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Joon tries to reverse the position but Kuren maintains control.
Kuren tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chul Gun Joon had his way with Asu Kuren in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
Joon throws a front kick aimed at Kuren's knee but Kuren avoids it well.
Joon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Joon throws a looping overhand right but Kuren ducks down to avoid it.
And Kuren tries to counter it with a takedown but Joon pushes his down on his head and steps out.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kuren looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Joon throws the left hand but Kuren avoids the punch easily.
Chul Gun Joon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Joon misses with a straight right.
The fighters circling - Joon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Joon misses the target.
Kuren tries to close the distance and clinch up but Joon swats him away and circles back towards the center.
It looked like Joon wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Joon lands a jab.
Kuren uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Joon.#T1#
Joon looks to land a right hand but Kuren moved out of range.
Kuren shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Joon as he jumps to the side.
Joon fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Joon misses with a body shot.
Kuren tries to clinch up but Joon circles away and keeps his distance.
Joon tried to counter with a leg kick but Kuren avoided it.
Joon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kuren.
Kuren fails in his attempt to clinch.
Joon keeps the fight on the outside.
Kuren on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kuren steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Joon.#T2#
Kuren keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Joon comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Joon throws a leg kick that misses.
Kuren uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Joon.
Kuren tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kuren moves in looking to clinch but Joon pushes him off.
Kuren steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Joon.
Kuren drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Joon defends it well.
Joon throws a right hand that Kuren ducks under and follows up with a left that Kuren also avoids with ease.
Joon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kuren is trying hard to land a takedown here. Joon sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kuren tries to close the distance and clinch but Joon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Joon is looking to counter punch.
Joon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kuren was well out of range. Poor timing from Joon.
And Kuren tries to counter it with a takedown but Joon pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T3#
Kuren wants to clinch.
It looked like Joon was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kuren.
The fighters circling - Joon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kuren looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Joon is fending him off so far but Kuren persists. Nope, Joon circles away and we're back to standing.
Chul Gun Joon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Asu Kuren.
Joon misses with a looping right.
And Kuren tries to counter it with a takedown but Joon pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Joon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kuren sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kuren tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Joon misses the shot to the body.
Joon throws a right and a left that Kuren avoids nicely.
Joon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Joon scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Kuren is looking to clinch but Joon is avoiding it.
Joon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Joon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kuren.
Joon listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Joon looks to score with a jab to the body but Kuren is just out of range.
Joon getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kuren tries to clinch up.
Joon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kuren.
A swing and a miss from Joon.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kuren tries to close the distance and clinch but Joon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Joon throws a body shot but no joy.
Kuren tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 48:46
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 48:46
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 48:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chul Gun Joon!
Chul Gun Joon retains his welterweight title!
An out of breath and clearly excited Chul Gun Joon thanked ON TAP 160Q Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: RBB 7: Sevens Brawl
Date: Mar 29, 2017

#R1#
Zwangwa dips to his left and cracks Kuren with an uppercut!
Zwangwa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #CL#
Kuren rushes Zwangwa and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Kuren gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Kuren trying to control the action but Zwangwa is working from the bottom.
Kuren is pressing down on Zwangwa's thigh, looking to free his foot. Zwangwa is holding on for now.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuren throwing shots but Zwangwa is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kuren missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kuren takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T1#
Kuren thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Zwangwa's head.
Kuren 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.
Kuren thows a huge punch but Zwangwa dodges it nicely.
Kuren with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kuren has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Zwangwa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kuren moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A punch combination from Zwangwa misses. #CL#
Kuren darts in and clinches Zwangwa up against the cage.
Kuren is working for takedown but Zwangwa is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kuren is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#T2#
Zwangwa is trying to force a seperation but Kuren has the dominant position.
Kuren has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Zwangwa avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Asu Kuren. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kuren tries to score a body lock takedown but Zwangwa shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Zwangwa working hard to break the clinch.
Kuren wants to take the fight to the mat but Zwangwa manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Zwangwa has had enough of the clinch but Kuren keeps him there for the moment.#T3#
Kuren is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kuren wants to take the fight to the mat but Zwangwa manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kuren has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Zwangwa avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kuren wants to take the fight to the mat but Zwangwa manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kuren tries to score a body lock takedown but Zwangwa shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Zwangwa is trying to break the clinch but Kuren is controlling him.
Kuren is looking to take this one to the mat.
Zwangwa has had enough of the clinch but Kuren keeps him there for the moment.
Kuren has Zwangwa pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Zwangwa manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zwangwa tries to circle away but Kuren has him pinned against the cage.
Kuren is working for takedown but Zwangwa is calmly controlling the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mubu Zwangwa will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Zwangwa moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Zwangwa stalks Kuren and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kuren's face. Kuren staggers backwards, shaken.
Zwangwa ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#CL#
Kuren has Zwangwa up against the cage in a clinch.
Zwangwa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zwangwa has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Zwangwa working hard to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zwangwa gets underhooks to prevent Kuren's takedown attempt. #T1#
Kuren has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Zwangwa avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD#
Kuren tightens his grip and picks Zwangwa up, before dumping him to the ground. Zwangwa manages to land in guard.
Zwangwa is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Zwangwa preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kuren is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Zwangwa has momentary wrist control but Kuren slips an elbow through the middle.#T2#
Kuren scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Zwangwa keeping full guard, as Kuren tries to pass.
Kuren looking to sit in guard and control but Zwangwa gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Kuren has Zwangwa pulled in close to control his posture. #SU2#
Zwangwa stands up from Kuren's guard - Zwangwa perhaps looking for a knockout.
Zwangwa throws a series of punches but Kuren moves out of range.
Kuren seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T3#
Zwangwa misses with a jab, cross combination. #CL#
Kuren gets a clinch. #TD#
Kuren gets a trip takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Zwangwa manages to escape and get back to his feet! #CL#
Kuren clinches up with Zwangwa and pushes him back against the cage.
Zwangwa prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Asu Kuren. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zwangwa is trying to force a seperation but Kuren has the dominant position.
Kuren drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #T4#
Zwangwa working hard to break the clinch.
Kuren is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zwangwa prevents the takedown attempt.
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!
Kuren wants to take the fight to the mat but Zwangwa manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mubu Zwangwa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Kuren's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Kuren dodges the punch combination from Zwangwa.
Kuren tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Zwangwa manages to circle out of the way.
Zwangwa lands the left hand.
Zwangwa looks to land a combination but Kuren avoids it well.
Zwangwa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kuren.
Zwangwa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Zwangwa swinging wildly here. #CL#
Kuren rushes Zwangwa and presses him up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zwangwa wants to get back to striking at distance but Kuren won't allow it.
Kuren drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Zwangwa gets the underhooks and prevents it. #T1#
Zwangwa gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kuren. #TD#
Zwangwa is fighting off a takedown attempt but Kuren is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Zwangwa to the mat. Zwangwa regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#T2#
Zwangwa wants to get back to his feet but Kuren is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kuren looking to sit in guard and control but Zwangwa gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Kuren wants to sweep but no luck.
Kuren is working hard here to advance position.
Kuren has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kuren looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zwangwa is one step ahead there. #T3#
Kuren is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Kuren on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kuren tries to get out of the position.
Kuren wants to sweep but no luck.
Zwangwa wants to stand and escape but instead Kuren has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Kuren won't allow Zwangwa to get back to his feet. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kuren postures up in Zwangwa's guard and throws a big left but Zwangwa blocks it.
Kuren trying to control but Zwangwa is working from the bottom.
Kuren missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Zwangwa wants to stand but Kuren is controlling the position.
Zwangwa keeping moving, preventing Kuren from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zwangwa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Asu Kuren has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mubu Zwangwa is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kuren tries to bum rush Zwangwa with a series of wild strikes but Zwangwa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mubu Zwangwa.
I've got Zwangwa winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mubu Zwangwa!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 08, 2017

#R1#
Kurita throws out a loose jab but Kuren uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kurita lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #CL2#
Kuren gets tackled into the cage by Kurita. Kurita maintains the clinch.
Kurita misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kurita throws a head punch that misses.
Kuren blocking some punches.
Kurita throws a head punch that misses.
Kuren is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kurita gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kuren goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kurita prevents it.
A shot in the inside from Kurita.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurita stops a takedown attempt from Kuren.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Asu Kuren. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kurita swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kurita prevents the takedown attempt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kuren.
Kurita working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T1#
Kuren blocking some punches. #TD#
Kuren has clasped his hands together around Kurita's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Kuren fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Kurita parries the strikes from Kuren easily there. Kuren is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Kurita to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kurita managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Kuren.
Kurita trying to remain calm as Kuren controls from the top position.
Kuren continues to stall.
Kuren connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Kurita some visible discomfort.
Kuren wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kurita keeps working.
Kurita really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kuren. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2#
Kuren cracks Kurita with a big right hand but Kurita just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Kuren controlling from side mount.
Kuren is chipping away with strikes.
Kuren in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Kuren trying to control the position but Kurita is working away. #T3#
Kuren has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Kurita!
Kuren controlling from mount.
Kuren has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kuren throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Kuren landing strikes from the mount.
Kuren controlling the position easily from mount.
Kuren punishing his opponent with strikes.
Kuren in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Poor strikes thrown by Kuren there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Kurita is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
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 Asu Kuren 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#
Kurita has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Kuren counters by moving into the clinch.
Kurita has a couple of punches blocked by Kuren.
Kurita lands with a right to the head.
Kuren has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kurita is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kuren blocks an uppercut.
Kurita swings wildly with an uppercut but Kuren uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kurita misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kurita misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kuren goes for a takedown attempt but Kurita pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Kuren tries to keep at a distance but Kurita has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kurita lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T1#
Kurita throws a head punch that misses.
Kuren 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.
Kurita lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kuren backwards.
Kurita misses with a punch on the inside.
Kurita working aggressively here.
Kurita has a couple of punches blocked by Kuren.
Kurita working aggressively here.
Kurita swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kurita swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kuren blocking some punches.
Kurita lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kurita fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kurita throws a punch but it's blocked by Kuren.
Kurita misses with the head strike. #TD#
Kuren gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Kuren controlling the action here.#T2#
Kuren's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Kuren thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kurita is trying to escape back to his feet but Kuren uses the scramble to pass into side control. #T3#
Kuren working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Kuren working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Kuren misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Kuren taking a breather here.
Check out the look on Kuren's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Kuren just content to control the position.
Kurita taking a bit of punishment here - Kuren scoring with strikes. #T4#
Kurita tries to escape but Kuren is in control.
The ground and pound from Kuren seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Kuren remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Kuren is chipping away with strikes.
Kuren controlling from side mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kuren working the head with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Minobu Kurita will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Kurita shoots in looking for a takedown but Kuren manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kurita's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Minobu Kurita is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kurita misses with a takedown #CL#
and Kuren counters by clinching up.
Kuren blocks an uppercut.
Kurita misses with a punch on the inside.
Kurita misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kurita misses with the head strike.
Kurita has a couple of punches blocked by Kuren.
Kurita throws a punch but it's blocked by Kuren.
Kurita lands with a right to the head.
Kuren blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurita lands with a right to the head.
Kurita tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kuren prevents Kurita from breaking the clinch.
Kuren has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kurita after a bit of a struggle.
Kurita working aggressively here. #T1#
Kuren has Kurita pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kurita manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kuren blocks an uppercut.
Kuren wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Asu Kuren. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kuren is trying to drag Kurita to the mat but Kurita just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD#
Kuren wants the takedown. Kurita is fighting it off but Kuren persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Kurita's guard against the cage.
Kuren engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kuren trying to control the position from guard on top but Kurita is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Kuren showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kurita wants to stand but Kuren is controlling the position.
Kuren postures up and lands a big shot to Kurita's brow.
Kuren engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kuren is pushing down on Kurita's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kurita is fighting to maintain full guard but Kuren has managed to sneak the leg through.#T3#
Kuren thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kuren sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kurita defending well though.
Kuren winds up and cracks Kurita with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kurita takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kurita is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kuren scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kuren throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kuren 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.
Kuren throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kuren perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T4#
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Kuren closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Kuren works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Kuren is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kuren is working Kurita over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kurita utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kurita can't keep his opponent in guard - Kuren advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Asu Kuren!
Asu Kuren 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: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 05, 2017

#R1#
Lodbrok misses with a two punch combination.
Lodbrok shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ragnar Lodbrok seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Kuren closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lodbrok is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Lodbrok has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kuren is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ragnar Lodbrok. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kuren can't get the takedown. #TD2#
Kuren works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Lodbrok looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuren wants to pass the guard but Lodbrok is keeping the position.
Lodbrok is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kuren postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T1##SUB#
Lodbrok has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Kuren is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Lodbrok.
Kuren landing strikes.
Lodbrok is trying to work for a sweep but Kuren has mounted him!
Kuren with shots to the head and body - Lodbrok looks very uncomfortable down there.
Kuren raining down shots from the mount!
Kuren tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kuren lands a big shot there that rocks Lodbrok but he's holding on and managing to survive for now. #T2#
Kuren lands a couple of good shots and Lodbrok has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Kuren scores with punches and elbows.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Kuren is punishing Lodbrok with some ground and pound.
Kuren has good solid back control here.
Kuren softening up his opponent with strikes here. #T3#
Kuren lands shots from the back.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Kuren. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Kuren loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Lodbrok hold on?
Kuren lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Lodbrok trying to control the hands but Kuren breaks the grip.
Kuren has the hooks in. Lodbrok is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Kuren has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Lodbrok's body. #T4#
Kuren is punishing Lodbrok with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kuren landing with strikes.
Kuren lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Kuren.
Kuren has good solid back control here.
Kuren throwing damaging strikes from the back! Lodbrok could be in trouble here!
Kuren connects with a big shot to the side of Lodbrok's head.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Kuren has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Asu Kuren dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##CL2#
Kuren has Lodbrok up against the cage in a clinch.
Kuren wants to take the fight to the mat but Lodbrok manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kuren has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lodbrok is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kuren is keeping busy.
Lodbrok tries to pull guard but Kuren won't allow it. #BC#
Lodbrok breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lodbrok fails with the takedown.#CL#
Kuren tries to keep at a distance but Lodbrok has taken the fight into the clinch.#T1#
Lodbrok is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kuren to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ragnar Lodbrok. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lodbrok is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kuren to keep the fight standing.
Lodbrok is looking to break free of the clinch but Kuren has double underhooks.
Lodbrok tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lodbrok wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kuren looking for a takedown.
Lodbrok is looking to break free of the clinch but Kuren has double underhooks. #TD2#
Kuren is trying to trip Lodbrok. He has hold of a leg but Lodbrok is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Kuren persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Kuren sitting in guard here, content to control. #T2#
Kuren passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Kuren wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lodbrok keeps working.
Lodbrok really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kuren is putting a hurting on Lodbrok here, landing some big shots from side control.
Kuren is staying tight to Lodbrok's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Lodbrok takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Kuren creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Kuren working the head and body with strikes. #T3#
Lodbrok takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Kuren is chipping away with strikes.
Lodbrok being controlled for a moment.
Asu Kuren has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kuren landing strikes.
Kuren is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Lodbrok will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Kuren scoring with punches and elbows.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kuren is putting a hurting on Lodbrok here, landing some big shots from side control.
Kuren lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Asu Kuren showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Lodbrok's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Horrible takedown attempt by Lodbrok or perhaps it was just good defense by Kuren, which made it look bad. #CL2#
Kuren clinches. #TD2#
Kuren gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Still in half guard, Kuren seems content to control.
Lodbrok tries to get to full guard but Kuren has control of the leg.
Ground and pound from Kuren.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuren is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Lodbrok wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Kuren is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kuren 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.
Kuren drops an elbow to the side of Lodbrok's head.
Kuren controlling the action here.
Kuren is pressing down on Lodbrok's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lodbrok is holding on for now.
Kuren controlling the action here.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Let's hope that Kuren has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Kuren rushes Lodbrok and presses him up against the cage.#T3#
Kuren gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lodbrok.
Kuren looking for a takedown. #TD#
Lodbrok jumps into guard, dragging Kuren to the mat.
Lodbrok is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kuren's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kuren scoring with some ground and pound.
Lodbrok wants to control but Kuren passes easily into half guard.
Kuren is controlling the pace.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kuren winds up and cracks Lodbrok with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Asu Kuren comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kuren has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 26:30

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

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 28, 2017

#R1#
Kuren tries to clinch there but Cage circles away.
Kuren shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cage but Cage pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Cage with the counter takedown but Kuren avoids it easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Cage or perhaps it was just good defense by Kuren, which made it look bad. #TD#
Cage gets caught napping as Kuren dives in and scores a takedown. Cage manages to retain guard.
Cage wants to stand and escape but Kuren is having none of it.
Kuren has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cage has momentary wrist control but Kuren slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2#
Cage looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Kuren has picked Cage up and slammed him! Cage can't keep hold of the triangle and Kuren manages to pass to side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cage tries to improve position but can't. #T1#
Cage holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Cage strikes from the bottom but Kuren takes advantage and advances to full mount!
Cage tries to reverse the position but Kuren maintains control.
Kuren can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cage is looking to escape.
Kuren throwing strikes but Cage bucks up and reverses the position. He's now in guard on top.
Cage working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cage accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kuren working a defensive guard here.
Cage stopping the sweep attempt from Kuren.#T2#
Kuren is trying to control the position but Cage postures up.
Kuren is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Cage is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Kuren on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kuren tries to get out of the position.
Cage tries to stand but Kuren is controlling from the bottom.
Kuren preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kuren is pulling down on Cage's head to control his posture.
Kuren 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.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Kuren being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Kuren shoots in and bounces Cage off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#T3#
Cage wants to sweep here but Kuren controlling him for the moment.
Kuren postures up in Cage's guard and throws a big left but Cage blocks it. #SUB2#
Cage working for submissions but it's allowed Kuren to get to half guard.
Cage is pressing down on Kuren's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kuren is looking to work some ground and pound but Cage has wrist control.
Kuren passes Cage's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kuren wants to take a breather but Cage is having none of it.
Kuren tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cage knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kuren trying to advance position but Cage counters by regaining guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cage is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kuren wants to control from the top but Cage keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Asu Kuren dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Kuren slips a jab and a cross from Cage.
Kuren shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cage sprawls well. Cage wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kuren gets slowly back to his feet.#TD#
Kuren shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cage utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cage is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kuren trying to control but Cage is working from the bottom. #T1#
Kuren's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kuren trying to control the position from guard on top but Cage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Kuren postures up in Cage's guard and throws a big left but Cage blocks it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Cage moves into the clinch.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kuren leaning his opponent against the cage.
Kuren leaning his opponent against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Kuren for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Cage wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kuren has him pressed against the cage.
Kuren manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Cage blocking some punches. #T3#
Cage tries to pull guard but Kuren won't allow it.
Kuren stalls.
Kuren goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kuren keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cage's efforts to push away.
Kuren misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kuren'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.#TD#
Kuren is trying to trip Cage. He has hold of a leg but Cage is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Kuren persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#T4#
Cage throwing short punches from the bottom.
Asu Kuren overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cage is trying to control the position but Kuren postures up.
Kuren trying to control the position from guard on top but Cage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kuren is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cage can do to turn this around?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cage looking to control.
Kuren won't allow Cage to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Asu Kuren dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Cage shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kuren pinned against the cage. Kuren gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL#
Kuren drives through and clinches with Cage against the cage.
Kuren stalls.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cage tries to pull guard but Kuren won't allow it.
Cage stops a takedown attempt from Kuren.
A head punch on the inside from Kuren fails to land. #T1#
Cage can't break the clinch.
Cage tries for a takedown. No joy.
Asu Kuren has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Cage.
Kuren wants a takedown.
Kuren gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cage.
Kuren is pushing Cage up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Cage tries for a takedown but Kuren manages to get underhooks. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Cage is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kuren is defending well.
Kuren is pushing Cage up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Cage tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kuren smiles and moves away.
Kuren tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Cage counters with a series of strikes. Kuren will be more careful next time no doubt. #CL#
Kuren clinches with his opponent.
Kuren misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kuren slowing the pace effectively.#T3#
Kuren can't find room to land a body shot as Cage controls the action.
Kuren fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kuren tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kuren throws a head punch that misses.
Cage stops a takedown attempt from Kuren.
Kuren tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kuren misses with the head strike.
Cage gets underhooks to prevent Kuren's takedown attempt.
Cage prevents a takedown attempt there.
Cage fails to pull guard. #T4#
Kuren is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Cage tries for a takedown but Kuren manages to get underhooks.
Cage can't break the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kuren takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Kuren gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A head punch on the inside from Kuren fails to land.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Asu Kuren!
Tom Cage spoke after the fight, saying 'fair game, we lose and win dat is the part of game, love to my fans and coaches!!!####'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 24, 2017

#R1#
Kuren avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rondon misses with a hook to the body #CL2#
and Kuren counters by clinching up.
Kuren has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rondon is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Kuren gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Rondon is looking to get back to is feet but Kuren passes into side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
It looks like Kuren might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Let's hope that Kuren has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuren landing a few strikes. #T1#
Rondon is letting Kuren control him for a moment.
Rondon is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Kuren asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Kuren working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Rondon knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kuren on the ground.
Rondon is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kuren working the ground and pound from side control.
Kuren has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rondon tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Rondon is trying to stand back up.
Kuren looking to soften up his opponent with punches. #T3#
Rondon covers up after that shot from Kuren.
Rondon is covering up but some of the strikes from Kuren are getting through and doing damage.
Kuren controls the action.
Rondon is trapped and Kuren is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Rondon is trying to get back to his feet but Kuren has full control of the position and if anything, Rondon has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Rondon takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Kuren is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T4#
Kuren lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kuren is riding his opponent, not letting Rondon buck him off.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kuren is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Kuren gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Kuren gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Kuren apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Rondon misses with a few strikes there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rondon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kuren. #TD2#
Rondon tries to sprawl but Kuren drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kuren perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Asu Kuren dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Kuren has Rondon up against the cage in a clinch. #TD2#
Kuren gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Rondon is trying to escape back to his feet but Kuren uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Kuren cracks Rondon with a big elbow.
Rondon tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Rondon squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuren controlling from mount.
Kuren's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T1#
Kuren has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Rondon 's face.
Kuren controlling his opponent.
Kuren looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Asu Kuren has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kuren working the ground and pound effectively.
Kuren working Rondon over with strikes here.
Kuren landing shots from mount. #T2#
Kuren controlling the position easily from mount.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Kuren.
Kuren with good strikes from the mount here!
Rondon in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Rondon is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Kuren lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kuren lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kuren content just to control the position here. #T3#
Rondon is trying to stand.
Kuren landing strikes, looking to finish!
Kuren raining down shots from the mount!
Kuren looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kuren in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Rondon on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Rondon tries to get out of the position.
Kuren pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#ROC2#
Rondon is rocked!
Kuren fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Oh Rondon is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kuren takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T4#
Kuren raining down shots from the mount!
Kuren working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Kuren controlling the pace for now.
Kuren is in the full mount, landing strikes.
You get the feeling that Rondon really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Kuren sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kuren dominating with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Asu Kuren showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Rondon misses with a two punch combination.
Rondon seems to have got his legs back now.
Rondon will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kuren is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL2#
Kuren rushes Rondon and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kuren wants to take the fight to the mat but Rondon manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD2#
Kuren has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Rondon clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Rondon is trying to stand back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Kuren slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Kuren connects with a big shot to the side of Rondon 's head.
Rondon is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Kuren.
Rondon is trying to stand back up.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Yet more stalling tactics from Kuren.
Kuren lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Rondon hold on?!
Kuren really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Rondon .#T3#
Kuren lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Rondon .
Kuren biding his time, controlling Rondon .
Rondon is trying to get back to his feet but Kuren has full control of the position and if anything, Rondon has just worked his way into a worse spot.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Kuren controlling the positon.
Rondon wants to get back to his feet. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kuren biding his time, controlling Rondon .
Kuren lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Rondon .
Dante Rondon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kuren scores with strikes from the back.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 26:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 26:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Asu Kuren!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 21, 2017

#R1#
Lidl stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kuren.
Lidl tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lidl tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kuren sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lidl somewhat.
As Lidl tries to get set, Kuren tries to push him back and clinch up but Lidl manages to avoid the attempt.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kuren - that will leave a mark!
Kuren punishes Lidl's body with a nice straight punch.
Lidl throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Kuren drives through and clinches with Lidl against the cage.
Lidl tries to break the clinch but Kuren is controlling the position.
Kuren is pushing Lidl up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #BC#
Kuren breaks from the clinch. #T1#
Lidl misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lidl is defended easily by Kuren.
Asu Kuren has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chuckie Lidl.
Kuren moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CL#
Kuren has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC#
Kuren escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chuckie Lidl seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lidl tries to clinch up but Kuren circles away and keeps his distance.
Kuren misses with a head kick. #T2#
Lidl shoots in but Kuren avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lidl throws a head kick that misses.
Kuren seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Lidl throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lidl with a poor takedown #CL#
and Kuren counters by moving into the clinch.
Kuren leaning against his opponent.
Kuren content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kuren leaning against his opponent.
A short right from Kuren.
Kuren controlling the action here for a moment.
Kuren dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#T3#
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Asu Kuren.
A solid body kick from Kuren.
Kuren scores with a jab to the body.
Kuren lands a nice looking body shot.
Kuren ducks under a wild hook from Lidl.
Lidl looks to throw a body kick#CL#
and Kuren holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Lidl misses with a knee to the head.
Kuren unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lidl lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Lidl drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kuren is pushing Lidl up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Kuren is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #T4#
Kuren is stalling here.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Kuren for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Kuren lands a shoulder strike.
Lidl tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kuren just stands there and leans against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #BC#
Kuren breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kuren swats away the attempt to clinch by Lidl.
Kuren wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kuren.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lidl with a poor takedown #CL#
and Kuren counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kuren.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Asu Kuren dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Lidl shoots in for a double leg but Kuren sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kuren pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Lidl back to the cage. Kuren follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Kuren lands a nice shot to the body.
Kuren lunges at Lidl with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lidl's hand.
Kuren with a hook.#ROC#
Lidl is rocked!
Kuren looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Kuren backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Lidl's temple! It sends Lidl violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Kuren celebrates and the doctors try to help Lidl!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Asu Kuren!

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