Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: PANDA 61
Date: Dec 19, 2020

#R1#
Lomachenko scores with a sloppy right hand. Udomprecha should have avoided that one.
We've been hearing reports that Lomachenko has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lomachenko.
Lomachenko misses with a left hand
and Udomprecha counters with a leg kick.
Udomprecha ducks under a wild hook from Lomachenko.
Donk. Udomprecha catches Lomachenko right on the button with a cross.
Udomprecha slaps away a takedown attempt from Lomachenko, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lomachenko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Udomprecha.
Lomachenko feinted with a counter takedown.
Lomachenko misses with a looping right.#TD#
Lomachenko closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Lomachenko is nestled in close to Udomprecha, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Udomprecha wants to control but Lomachenko is keeping busy.
Udomprecha wants to improve his position but Lomachenko is controlling well.
Lomachenko throwing shots but Udomprecha is blocking nicely. #T1#
Udomprecha is looking for a sweep. Lomachenko is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Udomprecha is trying is best to control the position here.
Udomprecha wants to improve his position but Lomachenko is controlling well.
Udomprecha is trying is best to control the position here.
Udomprecha has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lomachenko is working away from the top position though.
Lomachenko missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Udomprecha is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Udomprecha works his way to full guard. Good work.
Lomachenko postures up in Udomprecha's guard and throws a big left but Udomprecha blocks it. #T2#
Lomachenko throws a big elbow that misses.
Udomprecha is controlling Lomachenko's posture.
Lomachenko 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.
Udomprecha looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lomachenko is one step ahead there.
Lomachenko chips away with some ground and pound.
Udomprecha looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lomachenko is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Lomachenko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Udomprecha swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Udomprecha controls Lomachenko momentarily but Lomachenko frees himself.
Udomprecha is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Udomprecha is trying to control the position but Lomachenko postures up. #T3#
Udomprecha looking for a sweep. Not yet Udomprecha, not yet.
Lomachenko throws a big elbow that misses.
Lomachenko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lomachenko pushes down on Udomprecha's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Lomachenko winds up and cracks Udomprecha with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Udomprecha keeping control of the position.
Lomachenko lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Lomachenko seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Lomachenko is looking to advance position but Udomprecha won't allow it.
Udomprecha on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T4#
Lomachenko wants to free his trapped foot but Udomprecha is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Udomprecha keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Udomprecha on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Udomprecha trying to control but Lomachenko postures up.
Lomachenko lands strikes from half guard.
Udomprecha tries to get to full guard but Lomachenko has control of the leg.
Lomachenko is nestled in close to Udomprecha, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Udomprecha manages to get to full guard.
Udomprecha looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Lomachenko puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Evgeni Lomachenko dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Lomachenko with a poor takedown
and Udomprecha connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Udomprecha looks to land a left hand but Lomachenko moved out of range nicely.
Lomachenko attempts a counter takedown but Udomprecha avoids it well and moves away.
Udomprecha uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lomachenko.#TD#
Lomachenko shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Udomprecha is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lomachenko 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lomachenko thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Udomprecha's head.
Udomprecha regains full guard. Nicely done.
Lomachenko missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lomachenko landing some decent shots from guard. #T1#
Udomprecha is adopting a defensive guard.
Lomachenko lands a couple of digs.
Udomprecha is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Lomachenko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Udomprecha can do to turn this around?
Lomachenko chips away with some ground and pound.
Udomprecha is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lomachenko stopping the sweep attempt from Udomprecha.
Udomprecha trying to control the position.
Udomprecha utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Udomprecha looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lomachenko is one step ahead there.
Lomachenko lands a couple of elbows.
Lomachenko lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Lomachenko landing some decent shots from guard.
Lomachenko throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Udomprecha works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lomachenko throws a big right hand that misses.
Lomachenko postures up in Udomprecha's guard and throws a big left but Udomprecha blocks it.
Lomachenko cracks Udomprecha with a solid left hand.
Udomprecha working a defensive guard here.
Lomachenko advances position into side control!#T3#
You can see the frustration on Udomprecha's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lomachenko is trying to ground and pound but Udomprecha uses the momentary lack of control by Lomachenko to regain half guard.
Udomprecha is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lomachenko throwing shots but Udomprecha is blocking nicely.
Udomprecha is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lomachenko scores with a couple of nice shots.
Lomachenko wants to pass to mount but Udomprecha is defending the position.
Udomprecha has hold of Lomachenko's hands but Lomachenko slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Udomprecha tries to get to full guard but Lomachenko has control of the leg. #T4#
Udomprecha trying to control but Lomachenko postures up.
Lomachenko not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lomachenko seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Udomprecha looks like he's trying to stand up.
Udomprecha is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lomachenko's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lomachenko's back!
Udomprecha really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Lomachenko.
Udomprecha struggling to keep hold of the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lomachenko manages to reverse the position and now he's in Udomprecha's guard. Nice work there by Lomachenko.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Evgeni Lomachenko dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Udomprecha fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Udomprecha misses the target.
Lomachenko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Udomprecha manages to avoid it.#TD#
Lomachenko is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Udomprecha's half guard.
Udomprecha has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lomachenko is working away from the top position though.
Lomachenko 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.
Udomprecha taking some punishment here, with Lomachenko in his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Udomprecha is looking to control Lomachenko's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Udomprecha avoid being mounted?
Lomachenko not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Udomprecha is trying to control but can't. #T1#
Udomprecha might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Lomachenko haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Lomachenko throwing shots but Udomprecha is blocking nicely.
Udomprecha wants to improve his position but Lomachenko is controlling well.
Lomachenko lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Udomprecha tries to get to full guard but Lomachenko has control of the leg.
Lomachenko throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Udomprecha keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Udomprecha taking some punishment here, with Lomachenko in his half guard.
Paw Paw Udomprecha has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Lomachenko not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Udomprecha is looking to improve his position.
Udomprecha trying to control but Lomachenko postures up.
Lomachenko missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lomachenko has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Udomprecha tries to reverse the position but Lomachenko maintains control.
Udomprecha keeps trying to improve his position.
Lomachenko landing shots from mount. #T3#
Lomachenko in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Udomprecha holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Lomachenko tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Lomachenko landing shots from mount.
Lomachenko connects with a couple of good shots from mount. #ROC#Udomprecha is rocked!
Lomachenko lands a big shot to the head and Udomprecha winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Evgeni Lomachenko!
Evgeni Lomachenko seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: PANDA 47
Date: Nov 20, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lomachenko moves away from the strike by Mayer.
Mayer cracks Lomachenko with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lomachenko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mayer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And Mayer tries to counter it with a takedown but Lomachenko pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Mayer defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lomachenko.
Mayer has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Lomachenko is landing a low percentage of strikes.#TD2#
Mayer looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB2#
Mayer is working for a kimura but Lomachenko is defending it quite comfortably.
Mayer is looking to advance position but Lomachenko won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lomachenko wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Mayer is looking for a kimura but Lomachenko is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mayer to get the leverage. #T1#
Lomachenko tries to roll over but Mayer keeps him under control.
Lomachenko is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Mayer is trying to work for a kimura but Lomachenko is defending well. #SUB2#
Mayer is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lomachenko has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Mayer is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lomachenko is just riding it out for now. Mayer eventually gives up the hold. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lomachenko is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Mayer is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lomachenko tries to get to full guard but Mayer has control of the leg.
Mayer looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T3##SUB#
Lomachenko is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mayer pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Mayer is working for a kimura but Lomachenko is defending it quite comfortably.
Lomachenko tries to roll over but Mayer keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Mayer is looking for a kimura here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lomachenko strikes from the bottom but Mayer uses the opportunity to move to side control. #SUB2#
Mayer tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mayer has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Lomachenko tries to bench press Mayer off him but Mayer keeps the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Mayer is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lomachenko has escaped the position, nice work there.
Lomachenko tries to improve position but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Damen Mayer dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Mayer connects with a single shot there.
Lomachenko swings and misses with a hook to the body. #TD2#
Mayer 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.
Mayer forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Mayer is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lomachenko doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mayer. #SUB2#
Mayer is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lomachenko sees it coming and defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lomachenko is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mayer's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mayer's back!#T1#
Lomachenko gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes. #SUB#
Lomachenko is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Mayer breaks Lomachenko's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Lomachenko looking for a sweep. Not yet Lomachenko, not yet.
Mayer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lomachenko swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Lomachenko has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Mayer 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 Lomachenko.
Lomachenko is looking for a sweep.#T2##SUB2#
Mayer working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Lomachenko manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Mayer is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lomachenko defends it well. #SUB2#
Mayer seems to be looking for submissions.
Lomachenko wants to improve his position but Mayer is controlling well. #T3#
Mayer moves into full mount! Lomachenko won't be happy about that!
Lomachenko is looking to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Mayer is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Lomachenko can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Lomachenko keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T4#
Mayer is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Lomachenko is in real trouble.
Lomachenko can't escape the position.
Lomachenko breaks Mayer's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard. #SUB2#
Mayer looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Mayer had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lomachenko defends it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Mayer has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lomachenko can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Damen Mayer 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! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Lomachenko misses with a wild body shot.
Mayer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mayer connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lomachenko. Lomachenko circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mayer slips a jab from Lomachenko.
A swing and a miss from Lomachenko.
Mayer with the counter takedown but Lomachenko avoids it easily.
Lomachenko takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mayer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lomachenko. #TD2#
Mayer shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Mayer trying to mount his opponent but Lomachenko defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lomachenko wants to get back to full guard but Mayer has mounted him!
Lomachenko is trying to reverse the position but instead Mayer has taken his back - oops!#T1#
Mayer is hanging on to Lomachenko's back as he tries to escape. #SUB2#
Mayer patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB2#
Mayer tightening his grip on Lomachenko, looking for the choke. #SUB2#
Mayer patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB2#
Mayer has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Lomachenko has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least! #SUB2#
Mayer looking for the choke but no joy. #T2#
I really don't envy Lomachenko right now. #SUB2#
Lomachenko is having to fend off submission attempts from Mayer, who is looking to sink in the choke. Mayer doesn't have the hooks in though and Lomachenko manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard.
Lomachenko with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T3#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lomachenko's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB2#
Mayer has his foot on Lomachenko's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lomachenko works his way back into a safe position though.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lomachenko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mayer keeping full guard, as Lomachenko tries to pass.
Lomachenko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB2#
Mayer throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Mayer has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Lomachenko 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 Mayer.#T4#
Mayer on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Damen Mayer is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mayer is trying to control Lomachenko's posture but Lomachenko avoids it.
Lomachenko misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Check out the look on Lomachenko's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mayer is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Lomachenko is working to tighten his grip on Mayer's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Mayer has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Lomachenko is really squeezing tight and eventually Mayer passes out! Lomachenko breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Evgeni Lomachenko!
Our winner, Evgeni Lomachenko, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: PANDA 22
Date: Sep 18, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lomachenko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Fox wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lomachenko cracks Fox with an open hand slap.
Lomachenko is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fox sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Fox throws a looping overhand right but Lomachenko ducks down to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Fox misses the target.
Fox misses with a straight right.
Fox connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fox swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lomachenko.
Lomachenko slips a straight right by Fox.#TD2#
Lomachenko drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB2#
Lomachenko looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Fox tries to bench press Lomachenko off him but Lomachenko keeps the position.
Fox takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#T1#
Fox takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Lomachenko landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Lomachenko lands a few punches from side control.
Lomachenko scoring with punches from side control. #ROC2#Fox is rocked!
Fox is looking to regain half guard here but Lomachenko keeps moving and retains side control.
Fox knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lomachenko on the ground.
Lomachenko lands some shots froms side control.
Oh Fox is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lomachenko cracks Fox with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Lomachenko immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Fox is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Lomachenko!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Evgeni Lomachenko!
Evgeni Lomachenko managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Sportivité, into his post fight interview.
The defeated Red Fox had this to say: 'I got robbed i want a rematch '.

Event: ICS 11
Date: Feb 26, 2020

#R1#
Lomachenko looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Tattoo Guy.
Lomachenko walks into a stiff left hand from Tattoo Guy.
Lomachenko throws a body shot but no joy.
Lomachenko lands a nice shot to the body.
Stupid Tattoo Guy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lomachenko lands a really nice looking cross but Tattoo Guy seems unphased.
A slapping body kick lands there for Tattoo Guy.
Tattoo Guy misses with a wild body shot.
Tattoo Guy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tattoo Guy's corner calls for a 1-2. Tattoo Guy obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Horrible takedown attempt by Lomachenko or perhaps it was just good defense by Tattoo Guy, which made it look bad.
Tattoo Guy misses with a hook. Lomachenko ducked under it nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lomachenko on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Tattoo Guy lands a leg kick that knocks Lomachenko off balance momentarily.
Donk. Tattoo Guy catches Lomachenko right on the button with a cross.#TD2#
Lomachenko fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Tattoo Guy sprawls well initially but Lomachenko persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #T1#
Lomachenko scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Lomachenko working Tattoo Guy over with strikes.
Tattoo Guy is looking for a sweep. Lomachenko is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lomachenko scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Lomachenko misses with a head shot. Tattoo Guy uses the momentum to regain guard.
Lomachenko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Tattoo Guy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lomachenko lands a couple of elbows.
Tattoo Guy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lomachenko.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lomachenko passes Tattoo Guy's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tattoo Guy manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T2#
Tattoo Guy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lomachenko works over Tattoo Guy with some ground and pound from guard.
Lomachenko must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Tattoo Guy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lomachenko is one step ahead there.
Lomachenko throws a big right hand that misses.
Lomachenko is looking to work some ground and pound but Tattoo Guy has wrist control.#SUB#
Lomachenko avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tattoo Guy looking for a sweep. Not yet Tattoo Guy, not yet. #SUB#
Tattoo Guy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lomachenko defends it easily.#T3#
Lomachenko content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Lomachenko in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lomachenko is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Lomachenko is in close to Tattoo Guy's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Tattoo Guy 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.
Lomachenko throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lomachenko in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lomachenko looking to pass the guard.
Lomachenko is pushing down on Tattoo Guy's leg trying to pass to half guard. Tattoo Guy is fighting to maintain full guard but Lomachenko has managed to sneak the leg through.
Lomachenko lands strikes from half guard.#T4#
Tattoo Guy makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tattoo Guy.
Lomachenko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tattoo Guy is keeping the position for now.
Tattoo Guy manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lomachenko manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Tattoo Guy trying to control the position from guard on top but Lomachenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tattoo Guy stands and throws Lomachenko's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Lomachenko tries to buck Tattoo Guy off but Tattoo Guy is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Evgeni Lomachenko will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Lomachenko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tattoo Guy wants to slow Lomachenko down by chopping away at his legs.
Good exchange - Lomachenko coming out on top.
Tattoo Guy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tattoo Guy ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tattoo Guy throws a hook but Lomachenko avoids it easily.
Lomachenko drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tattoo Guy defends it well.#TD2#
Lomachenko throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Tattoo Guy was covering up waiting for the punch and Lomachenko finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Lomachenko keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tattoo Guy's head.
Lomachenko landing with the ground and pound.
Tattoo Guy bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lomachenko's guard. #REVR#
Lomachenko looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tattoo Guy trying to control but Lomachenko is working from the bottom. #T1#
Tattoo Guy preventing the sweep.
Tattoo Guy chips away with some ground and pound.
Lomachenko being controlled here, momentarily.
Lomachenko wants to sweep here but Tattoo Guy controlling him for the moment.
Lomachenko 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#
Lomachenko not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tattoo Guy is looking to improve his position. #T2#
Lomachenko winds up and cracks Tattoo Guy with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Lomachenko lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB2#
Lomachenko wants to work for an arm triangle but Tattoo Guy is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Tattoo Guy slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Lomachenko won't allow Tattoo Guy to sweep him here.
Lomachenko working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tattoo Guy's head.
Lomachenko is working Tattoo Guy over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tattoo Guy is on top in guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Lomachenko looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Tattoo Guy has picked Lomachenko up and slammed him! Lomachenko can't keep hold of the triangle and Tattoo Guy manages to pass to side control!#T3##SUB#
Tattoo Guy thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Lomachenko wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Tattoo Guy has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Lomachenko's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Lomachenko is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Tattoo Guy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Stupid Tattoo Guy!
In his post fight interview, Stupid Tattoo Guy started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: ICS 7
Date: Feb 05, 2020

#R1#
Lomachenko getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lomachenko paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#TD#
Lomachenko gets a takedown into half guard.
Lomachenko not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Filch misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Filch misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Lomachenko takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Lomachenko tries to pass to full mount but Filch defends it.
Ground and pound from Lomachenko.
Filch is looking to improve his position.
Lomachenko throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Filch striking from the bottom.
Lomachenko looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Filch with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Filch is looking for a sweep. Lomachenko is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lomachenko passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Filch!
Filch keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T1#
Lomachenko landing punches. #SUB#
Lomachenko is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Filch can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Lomachenko landing strikes, looking to finish! #ROC#
Filch is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Filch in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Filch is still in real trouble! Can Lomachenko finish him?
Lomachenko raining down shots from the mount!
Lomachenko postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Filch out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Lomachenko goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Evgeni Lomachenko!
Evgeni Lomachenko took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Sportivité for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: ICS 1
Date: Jan 01, 2020

#R1#
Megalos changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lomachenko shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Megalos as he avoids it easily.
Lomachenko takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CL2#
Megalos closes the distance and pushes Lomachenko back into the cage.
A short right from Megalos on the inside.
A short right from Megalos.
Lomachenko blocking some punches.
Lomachenko goes for a takedown in the clinch but Megalos prevents it.
Lomachenko drops down looking for an ankle pick but Megalos pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evgeni Lomachenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Megalos lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lomachenko throws a lazy uppercut
and Megalos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Megalos keeps Lomachenko at a distance using the push kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Megalos takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lomachenko looks to throw the jab but Megalos is out of range.
Megalos lets loose with a powerful body kick. Lomachenko will feel that in the morning.
Lomachenko slips under a jab from Megalos.
Lomachenko throws a lazy right hand but Megalos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Megalos just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Lomachenko ducks under a wild hook from Megalos.
Lomachenko shoots for a takedown but Megalos saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lomachenko misses the shot to the body.
Megalos throws a big shot that misses.
Vasilios Megalos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Megalos slips under a jab.
Nice jab there from Megalos.
Lomachenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Megalos moves away.
Megalos thumps Lomachenko with a low kick.
Megalos throws an overhand right that lands on Lomachenko's shoulder, as Lomachenko tries to avoid the shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Megalos. #TD#
Lomachenko decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Megalos moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Megalos preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Megalos has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at IMMA Gym of Elite ASS. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Megalos utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lomachenko scoring with some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Megalos wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Lomachenko scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Lomachenko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Megalos is keeping the position for now.
Lomachenko loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lomachenko loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Megalos looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lomachenko is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lomachenko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Lomachenko has gone for a leg lock! Megalos slips out almost immediately though and dives into Lomachenko's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Megalos got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lomachenko has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Megalos has managed to get both his arms back between Lomachenko's legs - danger averted.#T3##SUB#
Lomachenko looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Megalos 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. #SUB#
Lomachenko working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Megalos has passed into half guard!
Megalos is pressing down on Lomachenko's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lomachenko is holding on for now. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Megalos takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Lomachenko is looking to improve his position.
Megalos seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
Lomachenko looking for submissions off his back.
Megalos is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vasilios Megalos dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Lomachenko connects with a right hand. Megalos shakes it off.
Lomachenko moves out of range of the body kick from Megalos.
Megalos throws a body kick that misses.
Megalos takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Megalos lands a body shot.
Lomachenko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Megalos.
Lomachenko takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lomachenko swings for the body but Megalos moves out of range.
Lomachenko looks for a takedown but Megalos sprawls well.
Lomachenko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Megalos scores with a nice right hand.
Megalos throws a hook to the side of Lomachenko's head but Lomachenko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Megalos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lomachenko moves out of range of the strikes.
Lomachenko moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A nice inside leg kick there by Megalos. That's going to slow Lomachenko down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Megalos lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
Lomachenko misses with a straight right.
Lomachenko takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Megalos lands with a shot to the body.
Megalos explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Vasilios Megalos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Megalos misses with a body shot.
Megalos throws a body punch but Lomachenko moves out of range.
Lomachenko drops down looking for a counter takedown but Megalos sprawls and moves away.
Megalos throws a right hand that Lomachenko ducks under and follows up with a left that Lomachenko also avoids with ease.
Lomachenko connects with a crisp jab.
Lomachenko gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Megalos counters with a nice uppercut.
Lomachenko throws a big shot that misses.
Megalos looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lomachenko takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Megalos takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Megalos scores with a jab. Lomachenko acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Megalos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lomachenko cracks Megalos with a good jab.#CL2#
Megalos has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lomachenko jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Megalos walks away with a smile on his face. Lomachenko gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evgeni Lomachenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Lomachenko on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lomachenko drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Megalos misses with a hook. Lomachenko ducked under it nicely.
Lomachenko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Megalos manages to avoid it.
Megalos appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Megalos slaps away a takedown attempt from Lomachenko, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lomachenko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Megalos.
Vasilios Megalos seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Megalos keeps Lomachenko at a distance using the push kick.
Megalos fakes the leg kick and cracks Lomachenko in the body.
Megalos goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Megalos lunges at Lomachenko with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lomachenko's hand.
Megalos throws a hook but Lomachenko avoids it easily.
Lomachenko tries to score a power double leg takedown but Megalos sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lomachenko somewhat.
Lomachenko ducks under a wild hook from Megalos.
Lomachenko moves out of range of the strikes.#T3#
Lomachenko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lomachenko shoots in and drives through. Megalos sprawls well.
Megalos swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lomachenko slips a jab from Megalos.
Lomachenko 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.
Megalos defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lomachenko.
Megalos throws out a loose jab but Lomachenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Megalos scores with a nice strike.
Lomachenko will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lomachenko goes for a double leg but Megalos avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Megalos continues to drive forward.
Megalos connects with a solid leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Megalos. That's going to slow Lomachenko down.
Megalos misses with a wild body shot.
Lomachenko takes a swing at Megalos's ribcage but misses.
Megalos closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lomachenko has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lomachenko there as he acknowledges the shot.
Megalos throws a front kick that sends Lomachenko stumbling back into the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lomachenko on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T4#
Lomachenko lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Lomachenko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Megalos.
Good shot there by Megalos.
Megalos misses with a hook.
Megalos defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lomachenko.
Megalos looks to land a right hand but Lomachenko moved out of range.
Nice jab there from Lomachenko.
Lomachenko will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Megalos fails to land with a series of punches.
Lomachenko fails with the takedown.
Megalos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Megalos throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A good leg kick by Megalos.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2#
Megalos instigates a clinch.
Lomachenko is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Megalos can't find room to land a body shot as Lomachenko controls the action.
Lomachenko goes for a takedown attempt but Megalos pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lomachenko. Megalos does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vasilios Megalos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
A slapping leg kick lands for Megalos.
Megalos throws the kick towards the body but Lomachenko avoids it.
Lomachenko feinted with a counter takedown.
Megalos connects with a leg kick. Lomachenko looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Megalos displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lomachenko throws out the jab.
Megalos scores with a nice strike.
Megalos thumps Lomachenko with a low kick.
Megalos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Megalos comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Megalos slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Megalos misses with a low kick as Lomachenko jumps back.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lomachenko is defended easily by Megalos.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Megalos scores with a kick to the body.
Megalos delivers a nice body kick.
Megalos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Lomachenko fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Megalos avoids it really well and circles away.
Lomachenko throws a lazy right hand but Megalos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Megalos displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lomachenko.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evgeni Lomachenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lomachenko connects with a looping right hand.
Megalos throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Lomachenko counters with a single leg into guard. Megalos didn't expect that. #ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Megalos manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Megalos.
Lomachenko working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
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!
Lomachenko is trying to drag Megalos to the mat but Megalos just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lomachenko prevents a body shot from Megalos.
Lomachenko swings wildly with an uppercut but Megalos uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Megalos scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Megalos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Megalos struggles to land a body shot inside as Lomachenko controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Megalos - that landed with a thud.
Megalos is leaning against Lomachenko and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lomachenko is trying to pull guard but Megalos has him pressed against the cage.
Lomachenko has had enough of the clinch but Megalos keeps him there for the moment.
Megalos working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Megalos scores with a hook to the body.
Megalos working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Good body shot from Megalos.
Megalos stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Good body shot from Megalos.
Megalos is working Lomachenko over against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Megalos.
A right handed body shot lands from Megalos.
Megalos lands a left hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Megalos.#T3#
Megalos lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Megalos cracks Lomachenko with a nice body shot.
Good body shot from Megalos.
Megalos gets through Lomachenko's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Megalos lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Megalos scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Megalos cracks Lomachenko with a nice body shot.#BC2#
Megalos breaks from the clinch.
Megalos connects with a nice looking jab.
Megalos scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lomachenko misses with an uppercut.
Megalos lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Megalos smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Megalos dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lomachenko. That did some damage!
Megalos lands a nice shot to the body.
Crunch! Megalos slams his shin into Lomachenko's torso.
Megalos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lomachenko half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T4#
Lomachenko stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Megalos.
Megalos connects with a right hand. Lomachenko shakes it off.
A slow jab from Lomachenko misses its intended target.
Jab from Megalos.
Megalos throws a wild body kick that Lomachenko sees coming a mile off.
Megalos lands a jab to the head.
Megalos dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Megalos throws a lazy right hand but Lomachenko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lomachenko cracks Megalos with a right hand to the side of the head.
Megalos displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lomachenko throws out the jab.
Lomachenko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Megalos avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Megalos is looking to score with low kicks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Megalos misses with an attempted mid kick.
Megalos staying out of range there.
Megalos was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Evgeni Lomachenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lomachenko gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Lomachenko takes a body punch but keeps moving.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vasilios Megalos!

Event: Pride FC 66
Date: Dec 11, 2019

#R1#
Lomachenko misses with a hook.
Gin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lomachenko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lomachenko.
It seemed like Gin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lomachenko.
Lomachenko throws a looping overhand right but Gin ducks down to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Gin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD#
Lomachenko throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Gin was covering up waiting for the punch and Lomachenko finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES2#
Gin scrambles and gets back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Lomachenko drives through with a takedown into guard. #ES2#
Gin is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Lomachenko presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T1#
Gin lands with a right to the head.
Gin works on Lomachenko's body with a couple of short punches.
Gin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lomachenko backwards.
Gin tries to throw a body punch but Lomachenko avoids it by throwing Gin back against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Gin.
Lomachenko is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Gin to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evgeni Lomachenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gin works on Lomachenko's body with a couple of short punches.
Lomachenko is breathing heavily.
Gin is pressed up against the cage. Lomachenko has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gin down to the mat. Gin avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Evgeni Lomachenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gin throws a head kick that misses.
Lomachenko tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gin defends well and Lomachenko ends up having to push Gin into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Gin misses with a body shot.
Gin scores with a body shot.
Lomachenko misses with a hook
and Gin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lomachenko defending well as Gin loads up on a big left hand.
Lomachenko feinted with a counter takedown.
Gin throws a series of strikes that have Lomachenko backpedaling.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lomachenko lands with a nice body punch.
A jab from Lomachenko misses. #T2##TD#
Lomachenko drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Gin is pushing Lomachenko's head away, looking to escape. Lomachenko manages to hold on to the position though.#ES2#
Gin sneaks out the side door and pushes Lomachenko away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Lomachenko just misses with a punch to the body.
Gin leaves Lomachenko with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The fighters circling - Lomachenko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lomachenko shoots in for a takedown but Gin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gin throws a hook but Lomachenko blocks it.
Lomachenko takes one to the chin there.
Lomachenko lands with a nice body punch.
Gin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lomachenko.#CL2#
Gin forces Lomachenko back against the cage and clinches.
Gin digs a right hand underneath Lomachenko's ribcage. Lomachenko let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T3#
Good body shot from Gin.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gin.
Gin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lomachenko fails to pull guard.
Lomachenko tries to pull guard but Gin holds him up against the cage and eventually Lomachenko drops back down to his feet.
A body shot lands from Gin.
Gin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gin throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A right hook to the body lands for Gin.
A body shot lands from Gin.
Lomachenko tries to pull guard but Gin holds him up against the cage and eventually Lomachenko drops back down to his feet.
Gin lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gin lands a shot to the body.
Gin lands a body punch.
Gin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gin lands with a left to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lomachenko tries to work over Gin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Still in the clinch, Gin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gin lands with a right to the head. #T4#
Gin lands a left hand.
Gin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gin pushes Lomachenko back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short left from Gin.
Gin lands a hook that snaps the head of Lomachenko backwards. #BC2#
Gin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lomachenko avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lomachenko appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Gin throws a good cross that connects. #TD#
Lomachenko closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Lomachenko lands in his opponent's guard.
Lomachenko landing with the ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lomachenko with a flurry of punches that miss. #ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Gin manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Lomachenko jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gin walks away with a smile on his face. Lomachenko gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jargon Gin dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lomachenko.
Lomachenko scores with a jab. Gin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Gin connects with a body shot that sends Lomachenko's belly button to the back.
Lomachenko connects with the punch.
Jargon Gin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Gin staying out of range there.
A countering left hand to the body from Gin misses.
Lomachenko looks for a takedown but Gin sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lomachenko cracks Gin with a good jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lomachenko.
Gin throws the left hand but Lomachenko avoids the punch easily.
Lomachenko shoots and misses
and Lomachenko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evgeni Lomachenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Lomachenko throws a hook but Gin avoids it easily.
Gin misses with a hook. Lomachenko ducked under it nicely.
Lomachenko shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lomachenko drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Lomachenko staying out of range there.
Lomachenko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gin.
Gin scores with the left hand. Lomachenko knows he should have avoided that one.
Lomachenko misses with a body shot.
Gin takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Gin throws a hook but Lomachenko avoids it easily.
Gin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lomachenko moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lomachenko's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gin connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lomachenko scrambles back to his feet.
Gin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lomachenko.#T2#
Lomachenko lands a really nice looking cross but Gin seems unphased.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gin tries to move into range but Lomachenko moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lomachenko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gin manages to avoid it.
Gin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lomachenko swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Gin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gin throws a wild body kick that Lomachenko sees coming a mile off.
Lomachenko shoots in looking for a takedown but Gin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lomachenko's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lomachenko walks into a straight right hand from Gin.
Lomachenko takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lomachenko shoots in looking for a takedown. Gin tries to sprawl out of it but Lomachenko keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gin misses with a head kick.
Gin lands a lovely overhand right.#T3#
Lomachenko digs a good body shot into Gin's ribs.
Lomachenko shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gin throws a right hand that Lomachenko ducks under and follows up with a left that Lomachenko also avoids with ease.
Gin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lomachenko throws out a loose jab but Gin uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Lomachenko drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Gin is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Lomachenko has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Gin tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Gin wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Lomachenko postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Gin looks a forlorn figure. #CUT#
It looks like Jargon Gin has been cut.
Jargon Gin has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lomachenko landing strikes from the mount.#ROC#
Gin is rocked!#T4#
Gin is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lomachenko raining down hammerfists from mount.
Gin is still in real trouble! Can Lomachenko finish him?
Lomachenko with a couple of short strikes.
Gin trying desperately to get to his feet.
Lomachenko cracks Gin with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Evgeni Lomachenko!
After the big win, Evgeni Lomachenko made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Sportivité and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: Pride FC 60
Date: Nov 20, 2019

#R1#
Lomachenko scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lomachenko needs to keep his hands up - Ho Joy had a free shot at his head there.
Evgeni Lomachenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Lomachenko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lomachenko lands with a right hand.
A big left from Lomachenko misses.
We've been informed that Lomachenko has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Ho Joy ducks under a wild hook from Lomachenko.
Ho Joy lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Lomachenko looks to land a right hand but Ho Joy moved out of range.
We've been told by Ho Joy's head coaches at Secret Lab that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ho Joy throws a low kick but Lomachenko avoids it.
Ho Joy slaps away a takedown attempt from Lomachenko, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A little feinted left hand from Ho Joy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A low kick from Ho Joy is predictable there #TD2#
and Lomachenko counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Ho Joy manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lomachenko manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lomachenko trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Ho Joy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lomachenko swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Lomachenko wants to hit a switch here but Ho Joy passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Lomachenko there!
Lomachenko is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ho Joy sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Lomachenko is looking to get to half guard.
Ho Joy takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T2#
Lomachenko tries to improve his position but instead Ho Joy has taken his back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lomachenko tries to escape the position.
Ho Joy biding his time, controlling Lomachenko.
Lomachenko tries to roll but Ho Joy sticks to his back. #T3#
Lomachenko is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Lomachenko is trying to break free.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lomachenko is still trying to improve position.
I would not like to be Lomachenko right now. #T4#
Ho Joy has the hooks in. Lomachenko is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Good control from Ho Joy.
Lomachenko tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Lomachenko regains half guard.
Lomachenko manages to get to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lomachenko 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.
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 Do Ho Joy will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Lomachenko cracks Ho Joy with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jab, jab by Lomachenko - just one landing.
Lomachenko throws out a loose jab but Ho Joy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ho Joy throws a sloppy head kick and Lomachenko moves out of range easily.
Lomachenko misses with a straight right.
Ho Joy is looking to counter with head kicks.
A big left from Lomachenko misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Ho Joy. That snapped Lomachenko's head back.
Ho Joy just misses with a punch to the body.
Lomachenko shoots in but no luck this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lomachenko dives in for a single leg takedown but Ho Joy sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ho Joy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A jab from Lomachenko misses.
Ho Joy swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Lomachenko scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lomachenko connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T1#
Lomachenko lands a really nice looking cross but Ho Joy seems unphased.
Nice sprawl there from Ho Joy as Lomachenko shoots in.
Do Ho Joy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Evgeni Lomachenko.
Lomachenko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ho Joy was well out of range. Poor timing from Lomachenko.
A jab from Lomachenko does it's job there.
Lomachenko misses the shot to the body.
Ho Joy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lomachenko misses the jab.
Ho Joy slaps away a takedown attempt from Lomachenko, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ho Joy dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lomachenko. That did some damage!
Evgeni Lomachenko seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Ho Joy gets a clinch.
Ho Joy dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Ho Joy prevents a takedown attempt there. #T2#
Ho Joy prevents a body shot from Lomachenko.
Ho Joy is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Lomachenko wants to take the fight to the mat but Ho Joy manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC#
Ho Joy breaks the clinch.
Ho Joy throws a looping overhand right but Lomachenko ducks down to avoid it.
Lomachenko darts in looking for a takedown but Ho Joy gets double underhooks and turns Lomachenko into the cage.
Lomachenko on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lomachenko takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Lomachenko misses with an uppercut.
Lomachenko walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ho Joy.
Lomachenko is breathing heavily.
Ho Joy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lomachenko.
Ho Joy tried to counter with a leg kick but Lomachenko avoided it.
Ho Joy defending well as Lomachenko loads up on a big left hand.
Ho Joy wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Lomachenko takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#T3#
Lomachenko fails with a takedown attempt.
Lomachenko dives in and grabs Ho Joy's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ho Joy pushes down on Lomachenko's head and hops out.
Ho Joy is looking to counter the offense by Lomachenko and move into the clinch.
Ho Joy throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ho Joy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ho Joy tried to counter with a leg kick but Lomachenko avoided it.
Ho Joy defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lomachenko.
Ho Joy misses with a low kick.
Lomachenko swings widly with a right hand
and Ho Joy counters with an outside leg kick.
Ho Joy scores with a spinning back kick!#CL#
Ho Joy closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Ho Joy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lomachenko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ho Joy.
Lomachenko fails to land the takedown.
Ho Joy was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T4#
Ho Joy throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick from Ho Joy lands but Lomachenko takes it in his stride.
Ho Joy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lomachenko can do to turn this around?
Lomachenko misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Lomachenko tries to keep at a distance but Ho Joy has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Ho Joy breaks the clinch.
Ho Joy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lomachenko.
Ho Joy throwing a counter right hand but Lomachenko manages to avoid it.
Ho Joy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lomachenko misses with a takedown attempt
and Ho Joy counters with a slapping leg kick.
Ho Joy misses with a head kick.
Lomachenko fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ho Joy avoids it really well and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Do Ho Joy dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Ho Joy avoids the body shot from Lomachenko.
Lomachenko looks to throw the jab but Ho Joy is out of range.
Ho Joy lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #CL#
Ho Joy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lomachenko, pushing him back against the cage.
Lomachenko jumps guard but Ho Joy turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Ho Joy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
No luck for Lomachenko with that takedown attempt.
Ho Joy lands a glancing blow to the side of Lomachenko's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Ho Joy.
Lomachenko takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ho Joy throws a head kick that misses.
Lomachenko dips to his left and cracks Ho Joy with an uppercut!#T1#
Lomachenko will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Do Ho Joy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Evgeni Lomachenko.#TD2#
Lomachenko is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ho Joy's half guard.
Lomachenko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ho Joy is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Ho Joy manages to get to full guard.
Lomachenko is fighting to break Ho Joy's control of his arms but Ho Joy is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Lomachenko postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Lomachenko postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T2#
Ho Joy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ho Joy 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#
Ho Joy seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Lomachenko tries to get to full guard but Ho Joy has control of the leg.
Lomachenko wants to get back to full guard but Ho Joy has mounted him!
Lomachenko is trying to reverse the position but instead Ho Joy has taken his back - oops!
Do Ho Joy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Lomachenko is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Ho Joy.
Ho Joy'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.
Lomachenko tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Ho Joy content just to control the position here.
Lomachenko is trying to reverse the position but instead Ho Joy has taken his back - oops!
Lomachenko tries to roll but Ho Joy sticks to his back.
Lomachenko manages to reverse the position and now he's in Ho Joy's guard. Nice work there by Lomachenko. #T4#
Lomachenko throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lomachenko is looking to work some ground and pound but Ho Joy has wrist control.
Ho Joy is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Lomachenko looking to pass the guard.
Lomachenko in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Do Ho Joy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lomachenko lands a couple of digs.
Lomachenko throws a strike but Ho Joy rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Ho Joy preventing the sweep.
Evgeni Lomachenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ho Joy is pushing down on Lomachenko's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lomachenko is fighting to maintain full guard but Ho Joy has managed to sneak the leg through.

And that's the end of the fight!
Do Ho Joy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ho Joy 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: Pride FC 55
Date: Oct 30, 2019

#R1#
Lomachenko throws a jab but it's blocked by Seok.
Lomachenko throws a looping overhand right but Seok ducks down to avoid it.
Lomachenko feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Seoks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Lomachenko moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A jab lands there for Seok.
Lomachenko fails with the takedown.
Seok swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Seok.
Lomachenko takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lomachenko has been working on his boxing with his coaches at MMA Dojo (Top Gym in Tokyo*) in the buildup to the fight.
Donk. Seok catches Lomachenko right on the button with a cross.
Lomachenko scores with a nice head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lomachenko defending well as Seok loads up on a big left hand.
Lomachenko defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Seok.
Lomachenko appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Lomachenko uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lomachenko fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Seok has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Seok lands a nice looking body shot. #T1##TD#
Lomachenko shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Lomachenko was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Seok on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
The strikes coming from Lomachenko are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Seok tries to bench press Lomachenko off him but Lomachenko keeps the position.
Lomachenko landing strikes.
Seok is trying to control Lomachenko's posture but Lomachenko avoids it.
Seok is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Lomachenko's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Lomachenko is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Seok doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lomachenko.
Lomachenko thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Seok's head. #T2#
Lomachenko looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Lomachenko missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lomachenko missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Seok blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lomachenko.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Lomachenko looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Seok is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Seok keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T3#
Seok is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lomachenko scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB#
Lomachenko is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Seok is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Seok is trying to maintain the position but Lomachenko is very close to passing his half guard.
Seok keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Lomachenko tries to pass the half guard into mount. Seok knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lomachenko thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB#
Lomachenko is looking for a kimura but Seok is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lomachenko to get the leverage.
Lomachenko trying to mount his opponent but Seok defends it. #SUB#
Lomachenko is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Seok defends it well.
Seok trying to hold on to Lomachenko's head to control him but Lomachenko postures up.
Seok slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Lomachenko works over Seok with some ground and pound from guard.
Lomachenko cracks Seok with a solid left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Evgeni Lomachenko dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Lomachenko cracks Seok with a right hand to the side of the head.
Lomachenko fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lomachenko shoots in and drives through. Seok sprawls well.
Seok is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A big right from Seok misses.
Lomachenko fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evgeni Lomachenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lomachenko jabs Seok to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lomachenko on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seok lands with a good body shot.
Seok just misses with a punch to the body.
Seok ducks under a wild hook from Lomachenko.
And Seok tries to counter it with a takedown but Lomachenko pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Lomachenko fails with the takedown.#T1##TD#
Lomachenko scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Lomachenko not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Lomachenko lands a nice short elbow.
Seok makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Seok.
Evgeni Lomachenko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Seok looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Seok wants to sweep but no luck.
Lomachenko has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Seok not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB2#
Lomachenko got a little sloppy there for a moment and Seok has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lomachenko has managed to get both his arms back between Seok's legs - danger averted.
Lomachenko loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lomachenko is looking to work some ground and pound but Seok has wrist control.#T2#
Lomachenko with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lomachenko postures up.
Lomachenko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Seok can do to turn this around?
Seok has momentary wrist control but Lomachenko slips an elbow through the middle.
Seok seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Lomachenko working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Lomachenko looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lomachenko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lomachenko stopping the sweep attempt from Seok.
Seok bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lomachenko's guard. #REVB#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lomachenko lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Lomachenko throwing strikes but missing. #T3##SUB2#
Seok is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lomachenko is aware though and is defending well.
Lomachenko throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Seok works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Seok looking for a sweep. Not yet Seok, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Seok working for a triangle but Lomachenko defends it easily. #SUB2#
Seok looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Seok can't keep his opponent in guard - Lomachenko advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Seok looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
Lomachenko not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Seok flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Seok is pressing down on Lomachenko's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Lomachenko looking to improve position, pressing down on Seok's thigh with his hand. Seok seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Lomachenko paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Lomachenko's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Seok picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Lee Sang Seok!
During a confident post fight interview, Lee Sang Seok thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Pride FC 49
Date: Oct 02, 2019

#R1#
Lomachenko connects with the punch.
Lomachenko is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hart connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lomachenko shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lomachenko throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Hart counter with a right hand.
Lomachenko has been working on his boxing with his coaches at MMA Dojo (Top Gym in Tokyo*) in the buildup to the fight.#TD#
Lomachenko feints and as Hart raises his hands in defense, Lomachenko changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#ES2#
Hart pushes Lomachenko off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Lomachenko shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hart is trying to defend but Lomachenko finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Lomachenko throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lomachenko sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hart defending well though.
Lomachenko sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hart defending well though.
Lomachenko misses with a head shot. Hart uses the momentum to regain guard.
Hart is controlling Lomachenko's posture.#T1#
Lomachenko throwing strikes from guard but Hart blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lomachenko throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lomachenko postures up in Hart's guard and throws a big left but Hart blocks it.
Hart is pulling down on Lomachenko's head. It's preventing any offense from Lomachenko, at least for the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lomachenko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hart wants to stand up but Lomachenko is controlling him.
Lomachenko stands up over Hart, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lomachenko looking to pass the guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lomachenko's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Lomachenko postures up in Hart's guard and throws a big left but Hart blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lomachenko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lomachenko throwing strikes but missing.
Hart pulls Lomachenko in close to prevent any damage.
Lomachenko throws an elbow that misses. Hart uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lomachenko's guard. Nice move by Hart!#REVB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lomachenko striking off his back but it's not causing Hart any problems. #T3#
Lomachenko wants to improve his position but instead Hart has moved into half guard.
Lomachenko is looking to improve his position. #SU2#
Hart gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Hart throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lomachenko on the side of the head.
Lomachenko lands with an uppercut that bounces Hart off the cage and back into range.
A solid body kick from Hart.
Hart takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T4#
Hart thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lomachenko throws an off balance right hand
and Hart counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hart throws a head kick that half lands.
Hart feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lomachenko's calf.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hart finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hart rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lomachenko moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lomachenko shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hart pinned against the cage. Hart gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lomachenko ducks under a wild hook from Hart.
Lomachenko drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hart sprawls and moves away.
Lomachenko lands a head shot.
Hart throws a shot to the body.
Hart feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lomachenkos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hart does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Lomachenko shoots for a takedown but Hart saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
It seemed like Hart was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lomachenko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hart manages to avoid it.
Lomachenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hart.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin Hart dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Hart uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lomachenko.
Lomachenko lands with a shot to the body.
Hart cracks Lomachenko with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Lomachenko takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lomachenko misses with a takedown attempt - Hart sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lomachenko steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Hart. That one must have hurt.
Hart has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Lomachenko listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lomachenko. Hart does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hart throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hart just misses with a punch to the body.
Hart has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hart connects with a jab.#TD#
Lomachenko dives in and scores a takedown into Hart's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lomachenko in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lomachenko throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lomachenko throws a big elbow that misses. #T1#
Hart avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lomachenko with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hart keeping full guard, as Lomachenko tries to pass.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lomachenko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lomachenko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hart is pulling down on Lomachenko's head. It's preventing any offense from Lomachenko, at least for the moment.
Lomachenko throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hart works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lomachenko throwing strikes but missing.
Hart trying to keep a closed guard but Lomachenko is proving a slippery customer.
Lomachenko working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lomachenko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lomachenko throwing strikes from guard but Hart blocks nicely.
Lomachenko throws a strike but Hart rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Hart is looking to stand up but Lomachenko won't let him. #SU2#
Hart stands and steps away. Lomachenko gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Hart stuns Lomachenko with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T3#
Hart throws a leg kick which misses Lomachenko's front leg but catches the back leg as Lomachenko tries to avoid it.
Lomachenko swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hart.
Hart scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lomachenko has a takedown stuffed.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hart. That's going to slow Lomachenko down.
Nice shot lands for Lomachenko.
Lomachenko shoots in for a takedown but Hart shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evgeni Lomachenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hart tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lomachenko half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Lomachenko avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hart throws a head kick that misses.
A big right from Lomachenko misses.
Hart keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hart misses with a hook.#T4#
Hart connects with a leg kick. Lomachenko looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Lomachenko fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hart now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A lazy left from Hart finds it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lomachenko avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lomachenko scores with a nice right hand.
Hart throws a hook but Lomachenko blocks it.
Hart throws the left hand but Lomachenko avoids the punch easily.
Hart connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hart slips a straight right by Lomachenko.
Lomachenko fails with a takedown attempt.
Hart appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Lomachenko moves out of range of the body kick from Hart.
Lomachenko slips a straight right by Hart.
Lomachenko misses with a looping left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin Hart showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Lomachenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hart tried to score with a low kick but Lomachenko checks it.
Hart stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hart wants it to stay on the feet.
Hart throws an overhand right that lands on Lomachenko's shoulder, as Lomachenko tries to avoid the shot.
Lomachenko misses with an uppercut.
Lomachenko changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hart tries to avoid it but Lomachenko manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hart to the ground. Hart escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hart uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lomachenko.
Hart throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hart lands with an uppercut that bounces Lomachenko off the cage and back into range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hart.
Lomachenko scores with a jab. Hart acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lomachenko throws a looping overhand right but Hart ducks down to avoid it.
Lomachenko walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hart tests Lomachenko's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hart takes one on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hart lands a nice shot that snaps Lomachenko's head back. #T1#
A jab from Hart misses.
Lomachenko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hart throws out the jab.
Hart misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lomachenko scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Good leg kick by Hart there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hart misses with a hook.
Hart throws a big shot that misses.
Lomachenko is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hart pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #TD#
Lomachenko closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #ES2#
Hart throws Lomachenko to one side and escapes!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lomachenko fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hart avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evgeni Lomachenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lomachenko throws a body shot but no joy.
Lomachenko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hart.#T2#
Hart throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hart tries to work over Lomachenko's front leg with a kick but Lomachenko checks it.
Kevin Hart seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd cheers as Lomachenko lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hart doesn't seem phased though.
Hart throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lomachenko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hart.
Lomachenko attempts a counter takedown but Hart avoids it well and moves away.
Hart rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lomachenko moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lomachenko loads up on a big right hand but Hart slips the punch.
Lomachenko dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lomachenko misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nice sprawl there from Hart as Lomachenko shoots in.
Hart turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hart. Lomachenko does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters circling - Hart throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kevin Hart is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hart throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lomachenko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hart. #T3#
Lomachenko jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hart fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lomachenko manages to avoid it.
Hart throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hart throws a jab but it's blocked by Lomachenko.
Lomachenko half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Lomachenko with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hart counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hart fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hart scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Lomachenko shoots in for a takedown but Hart shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hart! But no joy.
Lomachenko throws an overhand right that lands on Hart's shoulder, as Hart tries to avoid the shot.
Hart slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lomachenko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hart is looking to slow Lomachenko down with leg kicks.
Lomachenko shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hart defends it nicely.
Kevin Hart is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
A decent looking cross lands there for Hart.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hart scores with a shot to the body.
Hart cracks Lomachenko with a right hand to the side of the head.
Lomachenko takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lomachenko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hart.
Hart misses with a wild body shot.
Lomachenko blocks a jab.
Hart slips a straight right by Lomachenko.
Hart feints a counter leg kick.
Hart slips under a jab.
Lomachenko ducks under a wild hook from Hart.
Hart connects with a leg kick. Lomachenko looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Lomachenko throws a shot to the body.
Evgeni Lomachenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lomachenko swings for the body but Hart moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kevin Hart comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hart 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 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: Pride FC 43
Date: Sep 01, 2019

#R1#
Lomachenko changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Reynolds tries to avoid it but Lomachenko manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Reynolds to the ground. Reynolds escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lomachenko is defended easily by Reynolds.
Reynolds stuffs the takedown.
Reynolds thinks about countering with a head kick.
Cole Reynolds has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Evgeni Lomachenko.
Lomachenko throws a hook to the side of Reynolds's head but Reynolds sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like Reynolds wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Reynolds slips a straight right by Lomachenko.
Reynolds quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
We've been told by Reynolds's head coaches at Seppes Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Lomachenko scores with a jab.
Lomachenko thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Reynolds wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lomachenko rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Reynolds cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lomachenko moves away from the strike by Reynolds. #TD2#
Lomachenko manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Reynolds on his heels. He'll look to pass Reynolds's guard now, I'm sure.
Lomachenko wants to pass the guard but Reynolds is keeping the position.#T1#
Reynolds has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Lomachenko postures up in Reynolds's guard and throws a big left but Reynolds blocks it.
Reynolds is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Lomachenko throws an elbow that misses. Reynolds uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lomachenko's guard. Nice move by Reynolds!#REVR#
Reynolds has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Reynolds sitting in guard here, content to control.
Reynolds looking to pass the guard. #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.
Reynolds is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SU#
Reynolds stands up and waves to Lomachenko to follow him.
Reynolds takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lomachenko shoots for a takedown but Reynolds saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lomachenko throws a hook to the side of Reynolds's head but Reynolds sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Reynolds is looking to counter punch.
Lomachenko fails with the takedown
and Reynolds counters with a good, hard body kick but Lomachenko shrugs it off.
Lomachenko swings away with a body shot that misses
and Reynolds connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Reynolds takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lomachenko shoots in for a double leg but Reynolds sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lomachenko has a takedown stuffed.
Lomachenko shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Reynolds counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Reynolds moves out of range of the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Reynolds on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Reynolds lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Reynolds bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lomachenko's head backwards.
Lomachenko throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Reynolds's waist but Reynolds gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lomachenko off to one side.
An attempted straight right counter from Reynolds misses the target.
A left lands for Lomachenko.#T4#
Lomachenko with a lazy takedown attempt
and Reynolds counters with a stiff right hand.
Lomachenko shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Reynolds was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Reynolds doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lomachenko misses with a hook. Reynolds ducked under it nicely.
Evgeni Lomachenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lomachenko swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Reynolds counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lomachenko fails with the takedown
and Reynolds counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC#
Lomachenko is rocked!
Reynolds is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Nice sprawl there from Reynolds as Lomachenko shoots in.#TD2#
Reynolds gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Lomachenko to score an easy takedown into full guard.#ES#
Reynolds is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cole Reynolds dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Reynolds enables Lomachenko to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Reynolds manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Reynolds is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Lomachenko dives into side control. #REVR##SUB2#
Lomachenko thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Lomachenko goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Reynolds has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Lomachenko but great work by Reynolds.
Reynolds tries to move into full mount but can't pass Lomachenko's legs.
Reynolds controls the position.
Lomachenko wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Reynolds moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Reynolds is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lomachenko can do to turn this around?#T1#
Lomachenko manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Reynolds tries to kick Lomachenko off but Lomachenko keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Reynolds wants to get back to full guard.
Lomachenko not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Reynolds has his hands clasped together around Lomachenko's back. He's all about the action.
Lomachenko missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #ES#
Reynolds makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
A jab from Lomachenko misses.
Reynolds jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.#T2#
Lomachenko cracks Reynolds with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Lomachenko lands a nice looking body shot.
Nice takedown defense from Reynolds. No joy for Lomachenko on that attempt.
Reynolds swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lomachenko shoots in but Reynolds avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Reynolds was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Reynolds keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big left from Lomachenko misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reynolds clobbers Lomachenko with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Reynolds keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Reynolds on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lomachenko fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Reynolds lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Cole Reynolds has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Evgeni Lomachenko.#T3##TD2#
Lomachenko gets the takedown into side control. #ES#
Reynolds bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Lomachenko throws a sloppy body shot
and Reynolds counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Lomachenko dives in for a single leg takedown but Reynolds sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Reynolds was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lomachenko throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Reynolds makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Lomachenko really felt that one!
Lomachenko is breathing heavily.
Lomachenko with a nice cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lomachenko ducks under a wild hook from Reynolds.
Lomachenko misses with a takedown attempt
and Reynolds connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lomachenko gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Reynolds counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Reynolds misses with a hook. Lomachenko ducked under it nicely.
Reynolds steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lomachenko.
Cole Reynolds is winning the standup battle so far.
Lomachenko with a lazy takedown attempt
and Reynolds counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lomachenko is still on wobbly legs! Can Reynolds finish him?
A swing and a miss from Lomachenko.
A little feinted left hand from Reynolds on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A shot to the body from Lomachenko misses
and Reynolds counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Reynolds darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Lomachenko's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Reynolds before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cole Reynolds!
Cole Reynolds 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: Pride FC 39
Date: Aug 14, 2019

#R1#
Sheedy takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nice defenses there by Sheedy.
Sheedy throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD#
so Lomachenko counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Sheedy pulls Lomachenko in to control the position. #SUB#
Lomachenko is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Lomachenko with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lomachenko throws a big elbow that misses.
Lomachenko landing some decent shots from guard.
Sheedy seems keen to control Lomachenko's posture.
Sheedy trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sheedy seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Sheedy working a defensive guard here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lomachenko's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T1#
Lomachenko is working Sheedy over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Sheedy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lomachenko is looking to work some ground and pound but Sheedy has wrist control.#SUB2#
Sheedy is looking for a triangle but Lomachenko pushes his legs off easily.
Lomachenko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lomachenko is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Lomachenko postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Lomachenko working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lomachenko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lomachenko 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.
Lomachenko works over Sheedy with some ground and pound from guard.
Sheedy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lomachenko is pushing down on Sheedy's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sheedy is fighting to maintain full guard but Lomachenko has managed to sneak the leg through.
Lomachenko moves nicely into side control. #T2#
Sheedy is working to avoid the ground and pound but Lomachenko connects with a decent elbow. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lomachenko is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sheedy has escaped the position, nice work there.
Sheedy is working to avoid the ground and pound but Lomachenko connects with a decent elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A control attempt from Sheedy but he's now mounted!
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Sheedy in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lomachenko connects with a couple of good shots from mount. #ROC#
Sheedy is rocked!
Lomachenko drops a big elbow. That's hurt Sheedy! More shots from Lomachenko and the ref steps in! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Evgeni Lomachenko!
An out of breath and clearly excited Evgeni Lomachenko thanked Sportivité for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: Pride FC 32
Date: Jul 13, 2019

#R1#
Lomachenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matsunaga moves away.
Matsunaga just misses with a punch to the body. #CL2#
Matsunaga moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Matsunaga successfully pulls guard.
Matsunaga has momentary wrist control but Lomachenko slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2#
Matsunaga throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lomachenko throwing strikes from guard but Matsunaga blocks nicely.
Matsunaga is trying to keep Lomachenko in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lomachenko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lomachenko postures up in Matsunaga's guard and throws a big left but Matsunaga blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matsunaga avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lomachenko looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Lomachenko connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB2#
Matsunaga working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lomachenko doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lomachenko manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lomachenko throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lomachenko landing some decent shots from guard.
Matsunaga tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Matsunaga utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lomachenko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lomachenko working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Matsunaga looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lomachenko passes into half guard.
Lomachenko thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Matsunaga's head. #T2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Matsunaga on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Lomachenko.
Lomachenko throwing shots but Matsunaga is blocking nicely. #SUB2#
Matsunaga looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lomachenko not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lomachenko not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB#
Matsunaga is defending against the submission attempts here by Lomachenko.
Lomachenko with the ground and pound but Matsunaga uses the opportunity to regain guard. #T3#
Matsunaga preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lomachenko is working Matsunaga over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Lomachenko postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Lomachenko content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Matsunaga trying to control the position.
Lomachenko throwing strikes from guard but Matsunaga blocks nicely.
Lomachenko working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Matsunaga working for a triangle but Lomachenko defends it easily.
Lomachenko is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T4#
Matsunaga working a defensive guard here.
Matsunaga avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lomachenko works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Matsunaga wants to get back to full guard.
We've been hearing that Lomachenko has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB#
Lomachenko is working for a kimura but Matsunaga is defending it quite comfortably.
Lomachenko throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Evgeni Lomachenko dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Matsunaga scores with a nice strike.
Matsunaga loads up on a big right hand but Lomachenko slips the punch.
Matsunaga works Lomachenko's body with a nice hook.
Matsunaga throws a head kick that half lands.
Lomachenko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Futoshi Matsunaga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matsunaga staying out of range there.
Lomachenko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Matsunaga can do to turn this around?
Lomachenko just misses with a punch to the body.
Lomachenko fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Matsunaga avoids it really well and circles away.
Matsunaga staying out of range there.
Matsunaga scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nice defenses there by Matsunaga.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsunaga throws a lazy right hand but Lomachenko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Matsunaga loads up on a big right hand but Lomachenko slips the punch.
Lomachenko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lomachenko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matsunaga throws out the jab.
Matsunaga cracks Lomachenko with an open hand slap.
A swing and a miss from Lomachenko.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matsunaga throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Lomachenko shoots in looking for a takedown but Matsunaga manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lomachenko's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lomachenko is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lomachenko looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evgeni Lomachenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lomachenko will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Matsunaga is looking for the big counter here.
Matsunaga throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Matsunaga throws a jab but it's blocked by Lomachenko.
Nice defenses there by Matsunaga.
Matsunaga uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lomachenko.
Lomachenko on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Matsunaga. Matsunaga obviously looking to wear him down.
Futoshi Matsunaga is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lomachenko throws a body punch but Matsunaga moves out of range.
Matsunaga thuds his right hand into Lomachenko's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Matsunaga ducks under a wild hook from Lomachenko.
Lomachenko moves out of range of the strikes.
Lomachenko shoots in and drives through. Matsunaga sprawls well.
Matsunaga lands with a shot to the body.
Matsunaga changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#TD#
Matsunaga gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lomachenko is looking to work some ground and pound but Matsunaga has wrist control.#T2##SUB2#
Matsunaga is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Matsunaga is looking for a triangle but Lomachenko pushes his legs off easily.
Lomachenko is looking to work some ground and pound but Matsunaga has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lomachenko throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2#
Matsunaga looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lomachenko throwing strikes but missing.
Lomachenko with a flurry of punches that miss. #T3#
Lomachenko connects with a couple of short punches.
Matsunaga looking to control.
Lomachenko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Matsunaga swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Lomachenko got a little sloppy there for a moment and Matsunaga has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lomachenko has managed to get both his arms back between Matsunaga's legs - danger averted.
Lomachenko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lomachenko won't allow Matsunaga to sweep him here. #ES2#
Matsunaga manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#TD2#
Matsunaga manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Lomachenko is in close to Matsunaga's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Lomachenko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T4##SUB2#
Matsunaga throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Matsunaga working for a triangle but Lomachenko defends it easily.
Lomachenko loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2#
Matsunaga has his foot on Lomachenko's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lomachenko works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Matsunaga has his feet on Lomachenko's thighs here. He's pushed Lomachenko off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Lomachenko screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Futoshi Matsunaga!
After winning the bout, Futoshi Matsunaga thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: WVT20 Takeishi v Brandis
Date: Jun 15, 2019

#R1##TD#
Lomachenko shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We've been hearing that Lomachenko has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Lomachenko in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lomachenko makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Lomachenko scoring with some ground and pound.
Lomachenko postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Amana wants to stand but Lomachenko is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Amana is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Lomachenko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Lomachenko drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lomachenko jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lomachenko prevents Amana from getting back to his feet.
Lomachenko 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lomachenko throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Amana wants to stand up but Lomachenko is controlling him.
Lomachenko with a nice head shot there.#T1#
Lomachenko content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Amana wants to stand up but Lomachenko is controlling him.
Lomachenko pushing down on Amana's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ground and pound from Lomachenko.
Lomachenko stops Amana from getting back to his feet.
Amana is trying to escape back to his feet but Lomachenko uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Amana wants to get back to his feet but Lomachenko drags him back down.
Lomachenko lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #SUB#
Amana is wriggling around trying to escape but Lomachenko has hooked up a rear naked choke! Is it over??? Is it... you're damn right it is! Amana taps out and Lomachenko picks up the big win! Great work there by Lomachenko!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Evgeni Lomachenko!
After the big win, Evgeni Lomachenko made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Sportivité and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: WVT17 Zexi v Coco
Date: Jun 01, 2019

#R1#
Lomachenko changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hitme tries to avoid it but Lomachenko manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hitme to the ground. Hitme escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hitme takes one on the button.
Hitme misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lomachenko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hitme manages to avoid it.
Lomachenko throws out a loose jab but Hitme uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lomachenko lands a nice shot that snaps Hitme's head back. #CL2#
Hitme moves into range and clinches up with Lomachenko.
Lomachenko fails to pull guard. #TD2#
Hitme pulls guard. #SUB2#
Hitme is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Hitme had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lomachenko defends it easily.
Lomachenko throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
Hitme had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lomachenko defends it easily.
Lomachenko with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Lomachenko connects with a couple of short punches.
Lomachenko postures up in Hitme's guard and throws a big left but Hitme blocks it.
Lomachenko makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2#
Hitme looking for a guillotine here but Lomachenko defends easily.
Lomachenko makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Lomachenko 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.
Lomachenko lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Lomachenko scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Lomachenko is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Our spies down at at Rabid Dog inform us that Hitme has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Lomachenko connects with a couple of short punches.
Lomachenko might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lomachenko distracts Hitme with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#ROC#
Hitme is rocked!
We've been hearing that Lomachenko has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Hitme wants to sweep but no luck.
Hitme is still in real trouble! Can Lomachenko finish him?
Lomachenko is pushing down on Hitme's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hitme is fighting to maintain full guard but Lomachenko has managed to sneak the leg through.
Lomachenko scores with a big shot! Hitme's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Hitme! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Evgeni Lomachenko!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Evgeni Lomachenko waved his t-shirt featuring Sportivité's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: WVT13 Zexi v Lomachenko
Date: May 18, 2019

#R1#
Lomachenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zexi.
Zexi stuffs the takedown attempt from Lomachenko. Lomachenko gets slowly back to his feet.
Lomachenko shoots in for a double leg but Zexi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Zexi has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Foundry in the buildup to the fight.
Zexi catches Lomachenko with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Zexi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lomachenko.
Lomachenko catches Zexi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Zexi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lomachenko.
Dai Zexi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Evgeni Lomachenko.
Lomachenko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zexi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lomachenko.
Zexi with a hook.#CUT#
It looks like Evgeni Lomachenko has been cut.
Zexi jabs Lomachenko to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Zexi lands the left hand.#ROC#
Lomachenko is rocked!
Lomachenko gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Zexi gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Lomachenko is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dai Zexi!
Dai Zexi decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: WVT8 Braddock v Brandis
Date: Apr 27, 2019

#R1#
Fortytwo misses the shot to the body. #TD2#
Fortytwo gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Lomachenko to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Fortytwo managing to control the position.
Lomachenko throws a big elbow that misses.
Fortytwo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Fortytwo tries to get out of the position.
Lomachenko lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Lomachenko with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fortytwo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lomachenko is one step ahead there.
Lomachenko pushes down on Fortytwo's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Fortytwo regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Lomachenko.
Fortytwo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1#
Fortytwo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fortytwo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lomachenko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lomachenko throws a big elbow that misses.
Fortytwo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lomachenko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fortytwo swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Lomachenko drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Lomachenko as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Fortytwo screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Lomachenko! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Evgeni Lomachenko!
After the big win, Evgeni Lomachenko made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Sportivité and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
In defeat, One Fortytwo stepped up to the mic, saying 'Everyone picks on the big idiot, don't they?'.

Event: EMP WW Tourney - Round 1
Date: Mar 24, 2019

#R1#
Lomachenko misses with a hook.#TD#
Lomachenko closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Nagasaki to the mat! Nagasaki manages to get full guard.
Lomachenko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nagasaki swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nagasaki tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nagasaki has his hands on Lomachenko's head, controlling the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lomachenko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lomachenko wants to pass the guard but Nagasaki is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nagasaki tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagasaki controlling the position.
Lomachenko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nagasaki looking to control.
Nagasaki bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lomachenko's guard. #REVB##T1#
Lomachenko looking for a sweep. Not yet Lomachenko, not yet.
Nagasaki wants to control from the top but Lomachenko keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nagasaki chips away with some ground and pound.
Lomachenko wants to sweep here but Nagasaki controlling him for the moment.
Nagasaki throwing strikes but missing.
Nagasaki has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nagasaki distracts Lomachenko with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Lomachenko keeping moving, preventing Nagasaki from controlling successfully.
Nagasaki won't allow Lomachenko to sweep him here. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Lomachenko looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lomachenko wants to sweep but no luck.
Lomachenko manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nagasaki manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Nagasaki has Lomachenko pulled in close to control his posture.
Lomachenko preventing the sweep.
Lomachenko throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lomachenko postures up.
Nagasaki pulls Lomachenko in close to prevent any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lomachenko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T3#
Nagasaki working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lomachenko.
Nagasaki is trying to keep Lomachenko in close.
Nagasaki bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lomachenko's guard. #REVB#
Nagasaki stopping the sweep attempt from Lomachenko.#SUB#
Lomachenko escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nagasaki gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nagasaki tries to free his leg and advance position but Lomachenko is retaining full guard.
Nagasaki with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Nagasaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Lomachenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lomachenko seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Nagasaki lands a couple of elbows.#T4#
Nagasaki lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Nagasaki stands up over Lomachenko, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Lomachenko will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Lomachenko looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nagasaki wants to control from the top but Lomachenko keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Lomachenko looking for a guillotine here but Nagasaki defends easily.
Nagasaki wants to pass the guard but Lomachenko is keeping the position.
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 Evgeni Lomachenko will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Lomachenko missing with a left hand there. Nagasaki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice sprawl there from Nagasaki as Lomachenko shoots in.
The fighters circling - Lomachenko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice body punch from Nagasaki.
Lomachenko misses with a looping left.
Nagasaki defending well as Lomachenko loads up on a big left hand.
Nagasaki wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lomachenko shoots in but no luck this time.
Nagasaki scores with a three punch combo!
Lomachenko has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evgeni Lomachenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lomachenko swings away with a body shot that misses
and Nagasaki counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lomachenko shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lomachenko fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T1##TD#
Lomachenko 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.
Nagasaki 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.
Lomachenko loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nagasaki manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lomachenko manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Nagasaki postures up and lands a big shot to Lomachenko's brow.
Nagasaki wants to control from the top but Lomachenko keeps moving.
Nagasaki with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB#
Lomachenko escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nagasaki gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nagasaki preventing the sweep. #T2#
Nagasaki distracts Lomachenko with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Lomachenko tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nagasaki works over Lomachenko with some ground and pound from guard.
Nagasaki scoring with some ground and pound.
Nagasaki working some strikes from top position.
Nagasaki passes Lomachenko's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Nagasaki takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nagasaki is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Lomachenko gets full guard.#T3#
Nagasaki lands a couple of digs.
Nagasaki wants to control from the top but Lomachenko keeps moving.
Nagasaki is in close to Lomachenko's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Nagasaki landing some decent shots from guard.
Nagasaki connects with a couple of short punches.
Nagasaki trying to control but Lomachenko is working from the bottom.
Nagasaki preventing the sweep.
Nagasaki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lomachenko is keeping the position for now.
Lomachenko can't keep his opponent in guard - Nagasaki advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T4#
Nagasaki drops an elbow to the side of Lomachenko's head.
Lomachenko works his way to full guard. Good work.
Nagasaki working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lomachenko's head.
Lomachenko wants to sweep here but Nagasaki controlling him for the moment.
Nagasaki wants to pass the guard but Lomachenko is keeping the position.
Nagasaki passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Lomachenko tries to buck Nagasaki off but Nagasaki is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Santosh Nagasaki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Lomachenko throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nagasaki counters with a stiff right hand.
Lomachenko misses with a straight right.
Nagasaki looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lomachenko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A countering left hand to the body from Nagasaki misses.
Nagasaki connects with a nice looking jab.
Nagasaki lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#ROC2#
Lomachenko is rocked!
Lomachenko ducks under a wild hook from Nagasaki.
Oh Lomachenko is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nagasaki misses the jab.
Lomachenko takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lomachenko seems to have got his legs back now.
Lomachenko misses with a wild body shot.
Nagasaki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lomachenko takes a swing at Nagasaki's ribcage but misses.
Lomachenko takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lomachenko misses with a takedown
and Nagasaki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lomachenko looks for a takedown but Nagasaki sprawls well.#T1#
Lomachenko takes one to the chin there.
Santosh Nagasaki seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lomachenko shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nagasaki pinned against the cage. Nagasaki gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evgeni Lomachenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nagasaki lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lomachenko throws a poor cross that misses
and Nagasaki counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nagasaki moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nagasaki lands a slapping body shot.
Nagasaki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lomachenko.#T2#
A jab lands there for Lomachenko.
Lomachenko misses with a straight right.
Nagasaki misses with a hook.
Nagasaki scores with a nice head shot.#TD#
Lomachenko looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lomachenko distracts Nagasaki with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Lomachenko postures up and lands a big shot to Nagasaki's brow.
Nagasaki tries to land a sweep but no joy.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lomachenko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lomachenko preventing the sweep.
Nagasaki is adopting a defensive guard.
Nagasaki manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lomachenko manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##T3#
Lomachenko keeping full guard, as Nagasaki tries to pass.
Nagasaki preventing the sweep.
Nagasaki with a nice head shot there.
Lomachenko wants to sweep here but Nagasaki controlling him for the moment.
Nagasaki lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Nagasaki scoring with some ground and pound.
Nagasaki stands up over Lomachenko, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB#
Lomachenko is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nagasaki defends well.#T4#
Nagasaki landing with the ground and pound.
Nagasaki is in close to Lomachenko's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Nagasaki postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Nagasaki lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Lomachenko 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#
Nagasaki tries to roll over but Lomachenko keeps him under control.
Lomachenko sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nagasaki defending well though.
Lomachenko throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Santosh Nagasaki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nagasaki 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Santosh Nagasaki!
Our winner, Santosh Nagasaki, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: EMP Steve vs Gonza
Date: Mar 03, 2019

#R1#
Alcala throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Alcala takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lomachenko with a lazy takedown attempt
and Alcala cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Good standup being displayed there by Alcala as he connects with a hook.
Alcala misses with a body shot.
Alcala fails to land with a series of punches.
Alcala smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CL#
Alcala gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Alcala lands a nice shot to the body.
Alcala digs a right hand underneath Lomachenko's ribcage. Lomachenko let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lomachenko tries for a takedown but Alcala manages to get underhooks.
Alcala gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Evgeni Lomachenko has been cut.
Alcala scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alcala lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Alcala lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#BC#
Alcala escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A big left from Lomachenko misses.
Lomachenko uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Alcala has time to react.
Alcala lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lomachenko looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Alcala has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Big Bear Fight Factory in the buildup to the fight.
Alcala leaves Lomachenko with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lito Alcala has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Evgeni Lomachenko.#T1#
Alcala looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lito Alcala seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Alcala rushes Lomachenko and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nice body punch from Alcala - that landed with a thud.
Alcala lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lomachenko backwards.
Lomachenko changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Alcala fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Lomachenko avoids a punch combination nicely. #TD2#
Lomachenko drives through with a takedown into Alcala's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Alcala is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lomachenko is controlling him.
Alcala avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lomachenko prevents Alcala from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lomachenko working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Alcala wants to stand up but Lomachenko is controlling him. #T2#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lomachenko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #ES#
Alcala pushes Lomachenko off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fight stays on the outside here - Alcala looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lomachenko drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Alcala defends it well.
Lomachenko closes this distance looking for a takedown but Alcala circles away.
Alcala lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash. #CL#
Alcala has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lomachenko is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Alcala gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Alcala lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Alcala breaks the clinch.
Lomachenko slips a straight right by Alcala.
Lomachenko gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Alcala counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Alcala bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lomachenko's head.
Alcala lands with a hook. Lomachenko tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Alcala jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lomachenko on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T3#
Jab by Lomachenko.
Alcala is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Nice defenses there by Lomachenko.
Alcala throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Lomachenko dives in for a single leg takedown but Alcala sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Lomachenko ducks under a wild hook from Alcala.
Lomachenko dives in for a single leg takedown but Alcala sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Alcala misses with a wild body shot.
Alcala throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lomachenko on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lito Alcala is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Alcala connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Alcala defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lomachenko.
Alcala uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lomachenko.
Alcala is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Lomachenko.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lomachenko creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Alcala sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Lomachenko looks up at the clock and then as Alcala takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Lomachenko smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Lomachenko working the ground and pound but Alcala is defending the strikes. #T4#
Alcala tries to escape but Lomachenko is in control.
My spies in EMPIRE BJJ Academy inform me that Lomachenko has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#ES#
Alcala bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#CL#
Alcala darts in and clinches Lomachenko up against the cage.
Lomachenko drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Alcala lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lomachenko drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A shot in the inside from Alcala.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lomachenko is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Alcala pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Alcala scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lomachenko tries to pull guard but Alcala won't allow it.
Alcala lands a shoulder strike.
Alcala lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lomachenko backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lito Alcala dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Evgeni Lomachenko's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Alcala connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Alcala uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lomachenko.
Lomachenko avoids the body shot from Alcala. #CL#
Alcala forces Lomachenko back against the cage and clinches.
Alcala lands a left hand.
Lomachenko tries to pull guard but Alcala forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A short left from Alcala.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Alcala.
Alcala lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Alcala lands an uppercut.
Lomachenko is looking to take this one to the mat.
Alcala is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lomachenko can do to turn this around?
Alcala lands with a light punch inside.
Alcala gets through Lomachenko's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lomachenko is trying to pull guard but Alcala has him pressed against the cage.
Lito Alcala has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Evgeni Lomachenko.#BC#
Alcala manages to break the clinch.
Alcala scores with a kick to the midsection.
Lomachenko throws out a loose jab but Alcala uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lomachenko takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Alcala tests Lomachenko's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Alcala keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Alcala tries to clinch but Lomachenko moves out of range. #CL#
Lomachenko tries to keep at a distance but Alcala has taken the fight into the clinch.
Alcala gets through Lomachenko's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Alcala softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC#
Alcala breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lito Alcala is winning the standup battle so far.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lomachenko darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Alcala is looking to slow Lomachenko down with leg kicks.
Alcala keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A swing and a miss from Lomachenko.
Lomachenko connects with a good right hand that stumbles Alcala. Alcala circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Alcala cracks Lomachenko with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lomachenko misses with a hook.
Good exchange - Alcala coming out on top.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lomachenko circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lomachenko slips a straight right by Alcala.
No luck for Lomachenko with that takedown attempt. #T2#
Lomachenko takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Alcala avoids the body shot from Lomachenko.
Jab from Alcala.
Lomachenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alcala.
Alcala connects with a solid leg kick. #CL#
Alcala moves into the clinch successfully.
Lomachenko wants to take the fight to the mat but Alcala manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Alcala lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short uppercut from Alcala.
Alcala scores with an uppercut up the middle.#TD2#
Lomachenko pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB2#
Lomachenko looking for subs off his back but Alcala has passed one foot through into half guard.
Lomachenko is looking to improve his position. #T3#
Alcala is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Lomachenko punching from the bottom. #SU#
Alcala decides to stand up.
Lomachenko takes one to the chin there.
Alcala connects with a right hand. Lomachenko shakes it off.
Alcala connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lomachenko misses with a looping right.
Good shot there by Alcala.#ROC#
Lomachenko is rocked!
Lomachenko connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Alcala's hands.
Left hook, right uppercut from Alcala.
Lomachenko is still on wobbly legs! Can Alcala finish him?
Lomachenko shoots in but no luck this time.
Alcala stuns Lomachenko with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alcala cracks Lomachenko on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Lomachenko falls backwards against the cage. Alcala follows up with more strikes that drop Lomachenko to his knees. Alcala keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Lomachenko! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lito Alcala!
Lito Alcala bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: EMP Boaz vs Lomachenko
Date: Feb 01, 2019

#R1#
Boaz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lomachenko.
Lomachenko slips a jab from Boaz.
Boaz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lomachenko manages to avoid it.
Boaz throws a hook but Lomachenko avoids it easily.
Lomachenko swings for the body but Boaz moves out of range.
Boaz looks to score with a jab to the body but Lomachenko is just out of range.
Lomachenko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boaz was well out of range. Poor timing from Lomachenko.
Boaz lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Lomachenko shoots in looking for a takedown. Boaz tries to sprawl out of it but Lomachenko keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Boaz manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lomachenko throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boaz connects with a nice looking jab. #TD2#
Lomachenko looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Boaz!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boaz tries to improve position but can't. #T1#
Lomachenko throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Lomachenko in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Boaz struggling a bit here.
Lomachenko working the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Lomachenko looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Lomachenko connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Boaz some visible discomfort.
Lomachenko lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Boaz down.
Boaz 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.
Lomachenko working away.
Boaz tries to bench press Lomachenko off him but Lomachenko keeps the position.
Boaz takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well. #T2#
Boaz is trying to get back to half guard.
Boaz sneaks back into half guard.
Boaz keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lomachenko drops an elbow to the side of Boaz's head.
Lomachenko landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
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. Lomachenko connects with a nice short shot to Boaz's temple.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lomachenko scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB#
Boaz looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Boaz looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
Lomachenko is thwarting Boaz's attempts to control the position.
Boaz keeping hold of Lomachenko's head, controlling as best he can.
Lomachenko missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB2#
Lomachenko is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Boaz doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lomachenko.
Lomachenko throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Boaz trying to control from the bottom. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Boaz is defending against the submission attempts here by Lomachenko.
Lomachenko lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Boaz blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lomachenko.
Boaz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lomachenko is working away from the top position though.
Boaz tries to get to full guard but Lomachenko has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boaz avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lomachenko.
Lomachenko winds up and cracks Boaz with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Lomachenko throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Boaz to regain full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Evgeni Lomachenko 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#
Boaz looks to score with a jab to the body but Lomachenko is just out of range.
Lomachenko drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Boaz defends it well.
Boaz throws a big shot that misses.
Boaz throws a body punch but Lomachenko moves out of range.
Lomachenko is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Lomachenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boaz moves away.#TD#
Boaz decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Lomachenko is staying active underneath Boaz, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lomachenko won't allow Boaz to pass to mount.
Boaz prevents Lomachenko from improving his position.
Lomachenko missing with punches from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boaz is taking a breather. Lomachenko 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.
Evgeni Lomachenko has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lomachenko is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lomachenko 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.#T1##SUB#
Boaz is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lomachenko sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Lomachenko actively working from the bottom here.
Boaz seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Lomachenko wants to improve his position but Boaz is controlling well.
Boaz is trying to control the action in half guard but Lomachenko is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lomachenko is looking to improve his position.
Boaz wants to pass to mount but Lomachenko is defending the position.
Boaz seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Boaz wants to control but Lomachenko is keeping him busy.
Lomachenko moves into full guard. #SUB2#
Lomachenko is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Boaz works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Boaz is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Boaz with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Boaz wants to control but Lomachenko is keeping him busy. #T3##SUB#
Boaz is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lomachenko works his way to full guard. Good work.
Boaz showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Lomachenko looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Boaz stands and throws Lomachenko's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Boaz postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Lomachenko tries to improve position but can't.
Lomachenko manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Boaz gets back to full guard. #SUB#
Boaz is looking for a triangle but Lomachenko pushes his legs off easily. #T4#
Lomachenko scoring with some ground and pound.
Boaz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lomachenko looking to pass the guard.
Boaz looking to control.
Lomachenko cracks Boaz with a solid left hand.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Boaz is on top in guard. #REVR#
Boaz throwing strikes from guard but Lomachenko blocks nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lomachenko keeping moving, preventing Boaz from controlling successfully.
Lomachenko tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wamberto Boaz dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Lomachenko misses the shot to the body.
Boaz attempts a counter takedown but Lomachenko avoids it well and moves away.
Lomachenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boaz moves away.
Jab, jab by Boaz - just one landing.
Lomachenko is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Boaz rather than just go for the knockout.
Boaz thuds his right hand into Lomachenko's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lomachenko shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Boaz as he avoids it easily.
Lomachenko dives in for a single leg takedown but Boaz sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Boaz misses with a hook. Lomachenko ducked under it nicely.
Lomachenko on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lomachenko takes one to the side of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Boaz misses the target.
Boaz lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lomachenko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Boaz.
Boaz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lomachenko.
Boaz is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Boaz thuds a left hand into Lomachenko's body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lomachenko lands a head shot.#T1#
Lomachenko checks the leg kick nicely there.
Boaz throws the left hand but Lomachenko avoids the punch easily.
Nice shot lands for Boaz.
Boaz lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lomachenko at a distance.
Lomachenko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Boaz defending well as Lomachenko loads up on a big left hand.
Boaz feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lomachenkos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Boaz leaves Lomachenko with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Wamberto Boaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Evgeni Lomachenko.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boaz. Lomachenko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boaz digs a good body shot into Lomachenko's ribs.
Lomachenko takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A swing and a miss from Lomachenko.
Lomachenko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lomachenko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boaz.#T2#
Lomachenko takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Boaz paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Lomachenko shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Boaz napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Lomachenko cracks Boaz with an elbow. That is naaassty.#SUB2#
Lomachenko is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Boaz has escaped the position, nice work there.
Boaz manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Boaz keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Boaz moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Lomachenko makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Boaz looking for a sweep. Not yet Boaz, not yet.
Lomachenko trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Boaz manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR##T3#
Boaz wants to control from the top but Lomachenko keeps moving.
Boaz sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lomachenko's guard.
Lomachenko won't allow Boaz to pass to mount.
Lomachenko connecting with a few gentle strikes.
Lomachenko wants to improve his position but Boaz is controlling well.
Boaz controlling the pace.
Boaz is keen to just control but Lomachenko is a slippery customer.
Lomachenko wants to get back to full guard but Boaz has mounted him!#T4#
Lomachenko tries to reverse the position but Boaz maintains control.
Boaz controlling the position easily from mount.
Boaz'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.
Boaz looking to control but Lomachenko is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Lomachenko defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Boaz.
Boaz looking to control but Lomachenko is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lomachenko prevents Boaz from taking his back.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wamberto Boaz showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Boaz 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: EMP Kleinschmidt vs MacGowen
Date: Jan 11, 2019

#R1#
Davis paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lomachenko throws a lazy uppercut
and Davis counters with a straight right hand.
Lomachenko dives in for a single leg takedown but Davis sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Lomachenko is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A swing and a miss from Lomachenko.
Lomachenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Davis.
Davis stalks Lomachenko and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Lomachenko's face. Lomachenko staggers backwards, shaken.
Davis moves away from the strike by Lomachenko.
A telegraphed right hand from Lomachenko misses the target.
Lomachenko tries for a takedown but Davis sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Davis drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Lomachenko 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.
Davis avoids the body shot from Lomachenko.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Davis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lomachenko manages to avoid it.
Davis has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Lomachenko swings for the body but Davis moves out of range.
Lomachenko misses with a looping right.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lomachenko is defended easily by Davis.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evgeni Lomachenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Davis misses the jab.
Davis misses with a double jab.
Davis ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T1#
Lomachenko ducks under a wild hook from Davis.
Lomachenko moves out of range of the strikes.
Davis moves out of range of the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Lomachenko.
Lomachenko uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lomachenko moves forwards but Davis connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Lomachenko misses the body punch
and Davis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lomachenko tries to move into range but Davis moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jonathan Davis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Davis just misses with a punch to the body.
Lomachenko missing with a left hand there. Davis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Davis stalks Lomachenko and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Lomachenko's face. Lomachenko staggers backwards, shaken.
Lomachenko wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jonathan Davis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slow jab from Davis misses its intended target.
Davis on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Davis throws a good cross that connects.
Davis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lomachenko.
Davis scores with a nice strike.
Davis thuds a left hand into Lomachenko's body.
Lomachenko throws out a loose jab but Davis uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Lomachenko ducks under a wild hook from Davis.
Lomachenko appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Lomachenko slips under a jab.
Lomachenko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Davis.
Davis lands with a good body shot.
Davis misses with the combination.
Lomachenko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Davis was well out of range. Poor timing from Lomachenko.
Lomachenko shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Davis defends it nicely.
Davis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lomachenko misses with a body shot.
Lomachenko misses with an uppercut
and Davis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Davis lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Davis misses with a left hand #TD#
and Lomachenko decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Davis's guard.
Lomachenko in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Davis wants to stand up but Lomachenko is controlling him.
Davis wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Lomachenko scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Lomachenko in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lomachenko postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Davis wants to sweep but no luck.
Davis really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lomachenko. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Davis keeping full guard, as Lomachenko tries to pass.
Lomachenko throws a strike but Davis rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Lomachenko has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Davis can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lomachenko can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Davis controls the pace.#SUB#
Lomachenko is looking for a triangle but Davis pushes his legs off easily. #T4#
Davis sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Lomachenko 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.
Lomachenko tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Davis must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lomachenko throws some shots to the body, keeping his opponent honest.
Lomachenko keeping moving, preventing Davis from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jonathan Davis dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Davis jabs at Lomachenko's body.
Lomachenko misses with a hook. Davis ducked under it nicely.
Davis throws a counter combo.
Davis goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lomachenko.
Davis looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Davis looks to throw the jab but Lomachenko is out of range.
Davis leaves Lomachenko with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lomachenko dodges the punch combination from Davis.
Davis throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lomachenko on the side of the head.
Jonathan Davis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lomachenko.
Davis stalks Lomachenko and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Lomachenko's face. Lomachenko staggers backwards, shaken.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Davis misses with a hook. Lomachenko ducked under it nicely.
Davis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lomachenko.
Lomachenko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Davis looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Davis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lomachenko throws out the jab. #T1#
Davis moves out of range of the strikes.
Davis steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Lomachenko.#TD#
Davis gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Davis trying to control the position here.
Lomachenko lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Lomachenko being controlled here momentarily.
Lomachenko in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lomachenko throws a big elbow that misses.
Lomachenko throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Davis works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lomachenko postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T2#
Lomachenko preventing the sweep.
Davis trying to control the position.
Lomachenko throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lomachenko won't allow Davis to sweep him here.
Lomachenko tries to free his leg and advance position but Davis is retaining full guard.
Lomachenko with a nice head shot there.
Lomachenko throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lomachenko throwing strikes but missing.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lomachenko's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #CUT#
It looks like Jonathan Davis has been cut.
Lomachenko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Davis working a defensive guard here. #T3#
Davis has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lomachenko's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Lomachenko throwing strikes but missing.
Davis has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Davis avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lomachenko preventing the sweep.
Davis is adopting a defensive guard.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lomachenko is looking to work some ground and pound but Davis has wrist control.
Lomachenko throws a strike but Davis rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Lomachenko wants to sweep here but Davis controlling him for the moment.
Davis with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Lomachenko has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Davis can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Davis controlling from the top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lomachenko looking to hit a scissor sweep but Davis is one step ahead there.
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 Evgeni Lomachenko will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jonathan Davis's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Davis misses with a series of wild punches.
A slow jab from Lomachenko misses its intended target.
Lomachenko shoots in and drives through. Davis sprawls well.
Lomachenko shoots in for a takedown but Davis shows good takedown defense.
Jonathan Davis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lomachenko fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A little jabbing left from Davis on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evgeni Lomachenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Davis throws a big shot that misses.
A big right from Lomachenko misses.
Davis slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Davis misses with a series of wild punches.
Lomachenko half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Davis swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lomachenko.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lomachenko.
Davis looks to score with a jab to the body but Lomachenko is just out of range.
Davis throws a jab but it's blocked by Lomachenko.
Davis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lomachenko.
Davis misses with a jab to the body #TD#
and Lomachenko counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Evgeni Lomachenko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lomachenko in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1#
Lomachenko throws a big elbow that misses.
Lomachenko passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Davis controlling the position for now.
Davis won't allow Lomachenko to pass to mount.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Lomachenko lands a nice short elbow.
Davis trying to control but Lomachenko postures up.
Lomachenko not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Davis blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lomachenko.
Davis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Davis trying to hold on to Lomachenko's head to control him but Lomachenko postures up. #T2##SUB#
Lomachenko looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Lomachenko working the head and body with strikes.
Davis wants to improve his position but Lomachenko is controlling well.
Davis has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lomachenko is working away from the top position though.
Lomachenko lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T3#
Lomachenko seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB#
Lomachenko looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Davis wants to control but Lomachenko is keeping busy. #SUB#
Lomachenko is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #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.
Davis gets back to full guard.
Lomachenko won't allow Davis to sweep him here.
Lomachenko working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lomachenko works over Davis with some ground and pound from guard.
Davis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lomachenko throws a big elbow that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Davis 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#
Davis slows the pace down in half guard.

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 Evgeni Lomachenko.
I think Lomachenko 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: IFCXS2: Vinyard v Lomachenko
Date: Dec 08, 2018

#R1#
Vinyard connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lomachenko darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lomachenko scores with a nice strike.
Vinyard 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.
Lomachenko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vinyard throws out the jab.
Vinyard looks to land a right hand but Lomachenko moved out of range.
Vinyard ducks right into an uppercut from Lomachenko.
Lomachenko feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Vinyards jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A big left from Vinyard misses.
Lomachenko shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vinyard misses with a wild body shot.
Lomachenko 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.
Lomachenko moves out of range of the body kick from Vinyard.
Lomachenko throws a body shot but no joy.
Lomachenko scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lomachenko is defended easily by Vinyard.
A lazy left from Vinyard finds it's target.#T1#
Vinyard connects with a crisp jab.
Evgeni Lomachenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vinyard lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Lomachenko backs up against the cage.
Vinyard works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#ROC#
Lomachenko is rocked!
Vinyard doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lomachenko is still on wobbly legs! Can Vinyard finish him?
Lomachenko moves out of range of the strikes.
Lomachenko seems to have recovered his senses.
Vinyard rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
and Lomachenko counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #ES#
Vinyard has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Lomachenko is on him like a limpet, forcing Vinyard back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vinyard lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Vinyard misses with the head strike. #BC#
Vinyard breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lomachenko blocks a jab.
Vinyard moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lomachenko is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lomachenko digs a good body shot into Vinyard's ribs.
Lomachenko takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Vinyard is looking to slow Lomachenko down with leg kicks.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Vinyard, as that shot connected. #T2#
Lomachenko tests Vinyard's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lomachenko shoots in looking for a takedown but Vinyard manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lomachenko's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Derek Vinyard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Evgeni Lomachenko.
Vinyard dips to his left and cracks Lomachenko with an uppercut!
Vinyard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lomachenko.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Vinyard.
Vinyard avoids the body shot from Lomachenko.
Lomachenko shoots in for a takedown but Vinyard shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lomachenko fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lomachenko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vinyard.
Lomachenko shoots in for a takedown but Vinyard shows good takedown defense.
Lomachenko connects with a jab.#TD2#
Lomachenko looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Vinyard!
Vinyard is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Lomachenko asserts his dominance and retains side control.#SUB2#
Lomachenko tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lomachenko has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T3#
Vinyard pushes Lomachenko away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Lomachenko gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Lomachenko postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Vinyard is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Lomachenko goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Vinyard has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Lomachenko but great work by Vinyard.
Lomachenko is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Vinyard's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
Lomachenko looking for submissions off his back.
Lomachenko is looking to improve his position. #T4#
Vinyard tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Lomachenko. #SUB2#
Lomachenko looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lomachenko moves into full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SUB2#
Lomachenko working for a triangle but Vinyard defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Derek Vinyard dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Lomachenko slips a jab from Vinyard.
Vinyard works the jab nicely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lomachenko is defended easily by Vinyard.
Lomachenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lomachenko slips a jab and a cross from Vinyard.
Vinyard steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lomachenko.
Lomachenko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lomachenko moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lomachenko fails with the takedown
and Vinyard counters with a nice uppercut.
Vinyard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lomachenko.
Lomachenko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lomachenko shoots for a double leg takedown but Vinyard sprawls well. He's pushed Lomachenko's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Derek Vinyard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Evgeni Lomachenko.#T1#
Lomachenko throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Vinyard's waist but Vinyard gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lomachenko off to one side.
Lomachenko looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lomachenko misses with a right hand #CL#
and Vinyard holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Vinyard lands a left hand.
Vinyard pushes Lomachenko back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lomachenko jumps guard but Vinyard stands there with Lomachenko around his waist. Lomachenko gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Vinyard lands a body punch in the clinch.
Vinyard lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vinyard lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short left from Vinyard.
Vinyard lands with a short shot to the head.
Vinyard lands a shot to the body.
Lomachenko tries for a takedown. No joy.
Vinyard lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vinyard pushes Lomachenko back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Vinyard lands a hook that snaps the head of Lomachenko backwards. #T2#
Lomachenko jumps guard but Vinyard stands there with Lomachenko around his waist. Lomachenko gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Vinyard softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Vinyard lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lomachenko backwards.
Vinyard pushes Lomachenko back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vinyard lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lomachenko backwards.
Vinyard lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lomachenko tries for a takedown. No joy.
Vinyard makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lomachenko has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Vinyard after a bit of a struggle. #BC#
Vinyard breaks the clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Vinyard.
Lomachenko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vinyard throws out the jab.
Lomachenko scores with a jab to the body.
Vinyard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lomachenko.
Lomachenko ducks under a wild hook from Vinyard.
Vinyard throws a jab when Lomachenko was well out of range.#T3#
Lomachenko keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Vinyard throws a jab but it's blocked by Lomachenko.
Vinyard slips under a jab from Lomachenko.
Vinyard connects with a leg kick. Lomachenko looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A solid body kick from Vinyard.
Vinyard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Vinyard.
Vinyard is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lomachenko can do to turn this around?
Vinyard cracks Lomachenko with a right hand to the side of the head.
A slow jab from Vinyard misses its intended target.
Lomachenko misses the shot to the body.
Lomachenko blocks the body kick.
Vinyard connects with the punch.
Lomachenko shoots in but Vinyard avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lomachenko loads up on a big right hand but Vinyard slips the punch.
Vinyard throwing a counter right hand but Lomachenko manages to avoid it.
Vinyard avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T4#
Lomachenko throws a body shot but no joy.
Derek Vinyard is winning the standup battle so far.
Lomachenko throws a shot from downtown. Vinyard moves away and avoids it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vinyard waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lomachenko.#TD2#
Lomachenko looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Lomachenko won't allow Vinyard to get back to his feet.
Lomachenko missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Vinyard wants to get back to his feet but Lomachenko is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #ES#
Vinyard pushes Lomachenko off and scrambles back to his feet.
Lomachenko tries for a takedown but Vinyard circles away easily
and Vinyard counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Derek Vinyard dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Lomachenko ducks right into an uppercut from Vinyard.
Nice defenses there by Lomachenko.
Vinyard misses with a leg kick.
Lomachenko misses with an uppercut.
Vinyard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lomachenko dives in for a single leg takedown but Vinyard sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Vinyard steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lomachenko.
Lomachenko moves away from the strike by Vinyard.
Lomachenko comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Vinyard avoids the body shot from Lomachenko.
Vinyard was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jab, jab by Vinyard - just one landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vinyard missing with a left hand there. Lomachenko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vinyard tests Lomachenko's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vinyard throws a shot from downtown. Lomachenko moves away and avoids it.
Lomachenko throws a hook but Vinyard avoids it easily.
Lomachenko misses with a lunging right hand
and Vinyard counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Lomachenko connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lomachenko lands with a hook. Vinyard tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Lomachenko moves away from the strike by Vinyard. #TD2#
Lomachenko shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Vinyard is trying to defend but Lomachenko finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#ES#
Vinyard has one foot on Lomachenko's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Lomachenko thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vinyard swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lomachenko.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A swing and a miss from Lomachenko.
Vinyard missing with a left hand there. Lomachenko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lomachenko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vinyard.
Nice uppercut there from Vinyard.
Lomachenko throws an off balance right hand
and Vinyard counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lomachenko. Vinyard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vinyard was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T2##CL#
Vinyard closes the distance and clinches.
Vinyard lands a right hand. #BC#
Vinyard pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vinyard with a nice cross.
Vinyard leaves Lomachenko with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lomachenko misses the jab.
Lomachenko shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Vinyard pinned against the cage. Vinyard gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Derek Vinyard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Evgeni Lomachenko.
Decent striking displayed by Vinyard there.
Vinyard walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lomachenko shoots for a double leg takedown but Vinyard sprawls well. He's pushed Lomachenko's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #T3#
Vinyard scores with a nice head shot.
Vinyard uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lomachenko.
Vinyard throws a shot from downtown. Lomachenko moves away and avoids it.
Lomachenko looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lomachenko dives in and grabs Vinyard's left leg, looking for a takedown. Vinyard pushes down on Lomachenko's head and hops out.
Vinyard misses with a looping left.
Lomachenko blocks a jab.
Vinyard waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lomachenko.
Lomachenko closes the distance and clinches up with Vinyard, looking for a takedown. Lomachenko pushes Vinyard against the cage but Vinyard circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Derek Vinyard is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lomachenko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vinyard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lomachenko just misses with a punch to the body.
Lomachenko changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Vinyard tries to avoid it but Lomachenko manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Vinyard to the ground. Vinyard escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lomachenko has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#CL#
Vinyard drives through and clinches with Lomachenko against the cage. #BC#
Vinyard breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vinyard throws a hook but Lomachenko blocks it.#T4#
Lomachenko throws a big shot that misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lomachenko.
Lomachenko takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
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!
Lomachenko's corner calls for a 1-2. Lomachenko obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Lomachenko misses with a hook to the body
and Vinyard counters with a stiff right hand.
Vinyard defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lomachenko.
Vinyard throws out a powerful jab.#CL#
Lomachenko tries to keep at a distance but Vinyard has taken the fight into the clinch.
Vinyard lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lomachenko is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Vinyard to keep the fight standing.
Derek Vinyard has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC#
Vinyard breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Evgeni Lomachenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vinyard lands the left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vinyard lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.

And that's the end of the fight!
Derek Vinyard showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Vinyard 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: IFC78: Pugberg v Lomachenko
Date: Nov 21, 2018

#R1#
Lomachenko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pugberg.
Jab, jab by Pugberg - just one landing. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Lomachenko.
Pugberg can't do much from the bottom here.
Lomachenko cracks Pugberg with a big right hand but Pugberg just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Pugberg is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Pugberg is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lomachenko working the ground and pound from side control.
Pugberg on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #ROC2#
Pugberg is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lomachenko scores with a couple of short elbows.
Oh Pugberg is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#T1#
Lomachenko landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
We've been hearing good reports from Pugberg's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Lomachenko lands a huge shot from side control! Pugberg is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Evgeni Lomachenko!
Evgeni Lomachenko managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Sportivité, into his post fight interview.

Event: IFCMW46: Vasquez vs Pugberg
Date: Nov 07, 2018

#R1#
Lomachenko misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lomachenko shoots in but no luck this time.
Lomachenko fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Viki avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evgeni Lomachenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lomachenko connects with a single shot there.
Lomachenko looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lomachenko changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Viki tries to avoid it but Lomachenko manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Viki to the ground. Viki escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Viki looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
No luck for Lomachenko with that takedown attempt.
A punch combination from Viki misses. #T1#
Viki takes a swing at Lomachenko's ribcage but misses.
Viki drops his hands momentarily and Lomachenko takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Viki throws a shot to the body.
Viki misses with a double jab #TD#
and Lomachenko counters with a nice double leg into side control. Viki won't be happy with that.
Lomachenko throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The ground and pound from Lomachenko seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Lomachenko cracks Viki with a big elbow. #SUB#
Lomachenko tries for a kimura but Viki is defending well.
Lomachenko 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.#SUB#
Lomachenko wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Viki, who protects the arm well.
Viki is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#T2#
Lomachenko fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB#
Lomachenko tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lomachenko has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Lomachenko looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Viki is avoiding damage well.
Lomachenko 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.
Viki is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Lomachenko is putting a hurting on Viki here, landing some big shots from side control.
Lomachenko passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Viki!
Viki is in a horrible position here. Lomachenko smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Viki is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Lomachenko throws a sloppy strike and Viki uses the opportunity to reverse the position! A bit of a scramble here and Viki has ended up in Lomachenko's guard.
Lomachenko wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lomachenko is on top in guard. #REVR#
Lomachenko with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lomachenko postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Viki is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lomachenko is controlling him. #SUB#
Lomachenko thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Viki keeping full guard, as Lomachenko tries to pass.
Viki working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lomachenko.
Viki is looking to stand up but Lomachenko isn't so interested in that idea.
Lomachenko landing some decent shots from guard. #T4#
Lomachenko scoring with punches to the head and body.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lomachenko with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lomachenko missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lomachenko won't allow Viki to get back to his feet.
Lomachenko working some strikes from top position.
Lomachenko throwing strikes from guard but Viki blocks nicely.
Viki is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lomachenko is controlling him.
Viki is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lomachenko lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Lomachenko throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Viki works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lomachenko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lomachenko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Viki is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lomachenko is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Evgeni Lomachenko dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Viki takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lomachenko tests Viki's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Viki scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lomachenko in his tracks.
Lomachenko closes the distance and clinches up with Viki, looking for a takedown. Lomachenko pushes Viki against the cage but Viki circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A little jabbing left from Viki on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lomachenko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Viki was well out of range. Poor timing from Lomachenko.
A little jabbing left from Viki on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lomachenko swings away with a body shot that misses
and Viki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Viki shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lomachenko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Viki can do to turn this around?
Lomachenko dives in and grabs Viki's left leg, looking for a takedown. Viki pushes down on Lomachenko's head and hops out.
Miki Viki seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lomachenko throws a jab when Viki was well out of range.
Lomachenko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lomachenko shoots and misses
and Viki counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lomachenko thinking.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evgeni Lomachenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Viki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lomachenko moves away.
Viki throws a series of punches but Lomachenko moves out of range.
Lomachenko dives in for a single leg takedown but Viki sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A swing and a miss from Viki.
Viki throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Viki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lomachenko was well out of range. Poor timing from Viki.#TD#
Lomachenko looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Lomachenko works his foot free and advances to mount. #SUB#
Lomachenko is working for a guillotine from mount but Viki frees his head quite easily.
Viki trying desperately to get to his feet.
Viki 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.#T2#
Lomachenko looking to finish Viki with some ground and pound. This is bad for Viki!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lomachenko with the ground and pound from mount. #ROC#
Viki is rocked!
Lomachenko drops a big elbow. That's hurt Viki! More shots from Lomachenko and the ref steps in! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Evgeni Lomachenko!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Evgeni Lomachenko made sure he mentioned Sportivité, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: IFCMW43:Murhaa v L.Heavyweight
Date: Oct 17, 2018

#R1#
Lomachenko misses with a takedown attempt - Hibbert sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hibbert swinging wildly here.
Hibbert misses with a body shot.
Lomachenko feinted with a counter takedown.
Hibbert looks to score with a jab to the body but Lomachenko is just out of range.
Lomachenko takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lomachenko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hibbert throws out the jab.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Hibbert 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.
Hibbert moves away from the strike by Lomachenko.
Hibbert throws a sloppy head kick and Lomachenko moves out of range easily.
Hibbert throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lomachenko keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lomachenko has been working on his boxing with his coaches at 3Band MMA ($700/week) in the buildup to the fight.
Lomachenko lands with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hibbert throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hibbert loads up on a big right hand but Lomachenko slips the punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hibbert. Lomachenko does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD#
Lomachenko drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hibbert is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Lomachenko throwing strikes but missing. #T1#
Lomachenko is looking to work some ground and pound but Hibbert has wrist control.
Hibbert is pulling down on Lomachenko's head. It's preventing any offense from Lomachenko, at least for the moment.
Lomachenko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hibbert trying to control the position here.
Lomachenko distracts Hibbert with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Lomachenko throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hibbert works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hibbert has Lomachenko pulled in close to control his posture.
Lomachenko cracks Hibbert with a solid left hand.
Hibbert is pulling down on Lomachenko's head. It's preventing any offense from Lomachenko, at least for the moment.#SUB2#
Hibbert working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lomachenko doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lomachenko manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2#
Hibbert controls Lomachenko momentarily but Lomachenko frees himself.
Hibbert is adopting a defensive guard.
Lomachenko works over Hibbert with some ground and pound from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lomachenko loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lomachenko throwing strikes from guard but Hibbert blocks nicely.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lomachenko throws a big elbow that misses.
Lomachenko throwing strikes but missing.
Hibbert utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3#
Hibbert seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Lomachenko is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hibbert managing to control the position.
Lomachenko scoring with some ground and pound.
Hibbert is adopting a defensive guard.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lomachenko tries to free his leg and advance position but Hibbert is retaining full guard.
Hibbert looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hibbert wants to get back to his feet but Lomachenko is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Lomachenko working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hibbert is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Lomachenko throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hibbert trying to control the position here.
Lomachenko slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Hibbert.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hibbert wants to control but Lomachenko is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Evgeni Lomachenko dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Lomachenko tests Hibbert's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hibbert will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #TD#
Lomachenko closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hibbert to the mat! Hibbert manages to get full guard.
Lomachenko is fighting to break Hibbert's control of his arms but Hibbert is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Hibbert has momentary wrist control but Lomachenko slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2#
Hibbert has his foot on Lomachenko's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lomachenko works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lomachenko scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hibbert wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Lomachenko is now in half guard.
Lomachenko tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hibbert knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hibbert taking some punishment here, with Lomachenko in his half guard.
Evgeni Lomachenko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Hibbert on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Lomachenko landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hibbert keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Lomachenko is looking to advance position but Hibbert won't allow it.
Lomachenko working Hibbert over with strikes.
Hibbert on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hibbert keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Lomachenko lands a nice short elbow.
Hibbert on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Lomachenko lands with a punch from half guard.
Lomachenko not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T2#
Lomachenko throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hibbert blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lomachenko.
Hibbert has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lomachenko is working away from the top position though.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Hibbert is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lomachenko's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lomachenko's back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hibbert punches the canvas rather than the man. #SUB2#
Lomachenko preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Hibbert.
Hibbert doesn't have the hooks in and Lomachenko manages to turn into his guard.
Lomachenko connects with a couple of short punches.
Lomachenko scoring with some ground and pound.
Hibbert not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lomachenko keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hibbert's head.
Lomachenko working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T3#
Hibbert is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Lomachenko with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lomachenko postures up and lands a big shot to Hibbert's brow.
Lomachenko keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hibbert's head.
Hibbert wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Lomachenko scoring with punches to the head and body.
Lomachenko stands and throws Hibbert's legs to the side, diving into side control.
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Hibbert wants to control but Lomachenko postures up.
Lomachenko working the head and body with strikes.
Lomachenko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hibbert can do to turn this around?
Lomachenko cracks Hibbert with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Hibbert can't do much from the bottom here.
Lomachenko lands a nice forearm strike.
Hibbert is trying to control Lomachenko's posture but Lomachenko avoids it. #SUB#
Lomachenko working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Hibbert defending against the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Evgeni Lomachenko dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Hibbert misses with a wild body shot.
Lomachenko slips under a jab from Hibbert.
Lomachenko feinted with a counter takedown.
Hibbert throws an overhand right that lands on Lomachenko's shoulder, as Lomachenko tries to avoid the shot.
Hibbert walks into a straight right hand from Lomachenko.
Lomachenko throws a hook but Hibbert blocks it.#TD#
Lomachenko gets the takedown into side control. #ES2#
Hibbert throws Lomachenko to one side and escapes!
Tony Hibbert seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lomachenko misses with an uppercut.
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!
Lomachenko throws a lazy right hand but Hibbert sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lomachenko fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lomachenko shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hibbert as he avoids it easily.
Lomachenko takes one to the side of the head.
Lomachenko slips a jab from Hibbert.
Lomachenko shoots and misses #CL2#
and Hibbert holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evgeni Lomachenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hibbert creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hibbert scores with a shoulder strike.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#T1#
Hibbert is working Lomachenko over against the cage.
Hibbert lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lomachenko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hibbert's elbow.
Hibbert blocking some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Hibbert.
Hibbert gets through Lomachenko's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hibbert gets through Lomachenko's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lomachenko tries a body shot but Hibbert blocks it.
Lomachenko tries to pull guard but Hibbert won't allow it.
Lomachenko jumps guard but Hibbert stands there with Lomachenko around his waist. Lomachenko gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lomachenko tries to score a body lock takedown but Hibbert shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A bit of stalling here from Hibbert.
Hibbert prevents Lomachenko from breaking the clinch.
Lomachenko lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hibbert lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hibbert scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T2#
Hibbert prevents the takedown attempt.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hibbert.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hibbert has Lomachenko pushed against the cage.
Hibbert blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lomachenko is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hibbert gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Lomachenko tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hibbert lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A right hand to the body from Hibbert.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hibbert lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Hibbert - that landed with a thud.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hibbert.
Lomachenko misses with a punch to the body.
Hibbert lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hibbert.
Lomachenko misses with a body punch. #T3#
Lomachenko can't get the takedown.
Hibbert lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lomachenko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hibbert gets through Lomachenko's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lomachenko is trying to pull guard but Hibbert has him pressed against the cage.
Lomachenko is trying to drag Hibbert to the mat but Hibbert just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A short right from Hibbert on the inside.
Hibbert gets through Lomachenko's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Hibbert.
Hibbert scores with a shoulder strike.
Lomachenko has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hibbert avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hibbert scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hibbert lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
Lomachenko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lomachenko looks to land a left hand but Hibbert moved out of range nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Hibbert misses the target. #T4#
Hibbert scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Lomachenko manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hibbert on his heels. He'll look to pass Hibbert's guard now, I'm sure.#ES2#
Hibbert pushes Lomachenko off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Tony Hibbert is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hibbert feints a jab promting Lomachenko to slip. Hibbert then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Lomachenko slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Lomachenko misses with a wild body shot.
Lomachenko misses with a straight right.
Hibbert swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lomachenko lands with a hook. Hibbert tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hibbert cracks Lomachenko with an open hand slap.
Lomachenko misses with a takedown
and Hibbert counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lomachenko shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hibbert dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lomachenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hibbert.
Tony Hibbert has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lomachenko showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hibbert.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tony Hibbert comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lomachenko 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Evgeni Lomachenko!

Event: IFC MW40 Van Rijn v Lomachenko
Date: Sep 26, 2018

#R1#
Van Rijn ducks under a wild hook from Lomachenko.
Van Rijn seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Lomachenko throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Van Rijn counters with a straight right hand.
Evgeni Lomachenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Rijn tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lomachenko manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lomachenko changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#CL#
Van Rijn has managed to clinch.
Lomachenko tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Van Rijn smiles and moves away.
Lomachenko lands a jab.
Lomachenko 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.
Lomachenko throws a lazy right hand but Van Rijn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A punch combination from Van Rijn misses.
Lomachenko is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Rijn has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lomachenko finds it's way round the side to connect with Van Rijn's head.
Van Rijn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lomachenko.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lomachenko is defended easily by Van Rijn.#T1#
Lomachenko misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mike Van Rijn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Evgeni Lomachenko.
Van Rijn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lomachenko.
Van Rijn throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lomachenko thuds a left hand into Van Rijn's body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lomachenko.
Lomachenko misses with a hook.
Van Rijn looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
A shot to the liver by Lomachenko. Beautiful body shot.
Van Rijn listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CL#
Van Rijn drives through and clinches with Lomachenko against the cage.
Van Rijn lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Van Rijn scores with a shot to the side of Lomachenko's head.
Lomachenko wants a takedown.
Van Rijn pushes Lomachenko back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T2#
A right hook to the body lands for Van Rijn.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Rijn scores with a shot to the side of Lomachenko's head.
Lomachenko takes a shot to the head.
Van Rijn lands with a left to the head.
A hook to the body from Van Rijn.
Good body shot from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lomachenko backwards.
Lomachenko tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Van Rijn smiles and moves away.
Van Rijn lands a head kick. Lomachenko smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Lomachenko shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Van Rijn moves into the clinch.
Lomachenko tries to pull guard but Van Rijn won't allow it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Van Rijn.
I was talking to Van Rijn's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Lomachenko drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Van Rijn gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Lomachenko tries for a takedown. No joy. #T3#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn lands a body punch.
Lomachenko drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lomachenko looks winded!
A shot in the inside from Van Rijn.
A short left from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn scores with a shot to the side of Lomachenko's head.
Van Rijn scores with a shoulder strike.
Van Rijn lands a nice shot to the body.
Van Rijn presses Lomachenko against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lomachenko jumps guard but Van Rijn stands there with Lomachenko around his waist. Lomachenko gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn pushes Lomachenko back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Van Rijn softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right from Van Rijn.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Rijn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lomachenko backwards.
Van Rijn lands with a left to the head.
Van Rijn lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lomachenko fails to pull the fight into his guard. #T4#
A short uppercut from Van Rijn.
Lomachenko tries for a takedown. No joy.
Van Rijn digs a right hand into Lomachenko's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lomachenko's gas tank.
Still in the clinch, Van Rijn scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lomachenko takes a shot to the head.
Lomachenko misses with a short punch on the inside.
Van Rijn lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Van Rijn cracks Lomachenko with a nice body shot.
Lomachenko can't find room to land a body shot as Van Rijn controls the action.
Van Rijn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lomachenkos head.
Lomachenko misses with a punch to the body.
Lomachenko is trying to pull guard but Van Rijn turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Van Rijn lands a body punch in the clinch.
Van Rijn is leaning against Lomachenko and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Van Rijn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Van Rijn.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A shot in the inside from Van Rijn.
A nice right hand lands inside from Van Rijn.
Still in the clinch, Van Rijn scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short uppercut from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Van Rijn dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL#
Van Rijn pushes Lomachenko up against the cage in a clinch.
Van Rijn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lomachenko misses with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Van Rijn.
Mike Van Rijn has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lomachenko drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Van Rijn gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Van Rijn lands a left hand.
Van Rijn working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lomachenko is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Van Rijn is defending well.
Van Rijn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Van Rijn presses Lomachenko against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Van Rijn lands with a left to the head.
Van Rijn working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Van Rijn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Rijn lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Van Rijn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lomachenko looking for a takedown.
Mike Van Rijn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Evgeni Lomachenko.
Van Rijn lands with a short shot to the head.
Lomachenko changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Van Rijn fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Lomachenko is breathing heavily.
Van Rijn slips under a jab from Lomachenko.
Van Rijn is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Lomachenko.#T1#
Lomachenko misses with a left hand
letting Van Rijn counter with a right hand.
Van Rijn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lomachenko with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Van Rijn counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Van Rijn.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Van Rijn working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Van Rijn lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Van Rijn scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice right hand lands inside from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Van Rijn lands with a short punch from the clinch. #ROC#
Lomachenko is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Rijn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lomachenko is still on wobbly legs! Can Van Rijn finish him?
Van Rijn scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nice body punch from Van Rijn.
Lomachenko tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lomachenko tries to pull guard but Van Rijn won't allow it.
Lomachenko seems to have recovered his senses.
Van Rijn lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lomachenko backwards.
Van Rijn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T2#
A left hand lands to the body for Van Rijn.
Van Rijn lands a hook that snaps the head of Lomachenko backwards.
A short body shot lands from Van Rijn as the two fighters clinch.
Van Rijn lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Van Rijn cracks Lomachenko with a nice body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Van Rijn.
Van Rijn lands a hook that snaps the head of Lomachenko backwards.
Van Rijn lands a shoulder strike.
Van Rijn lands a right hand.
Van Rijn pushes Lomachenko back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Van Rijn lands a hook to the side of the head.
Van Rijn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A shot in the inside from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn presses Lomachenko against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Van Rijn works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Van Rijn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Van Rijn lands a shoulder strike.
Van Rijn scores with a shot to the side of Lomachenko's head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Van Rijn.
A right hand to the body from Van Rijn. #T3#
Van Rijn lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Van Rijn scores with a nice short uppercut.
Van Rijn scores with a shot to the side of Lomachenko's head.
Van Rijn pushes Lomachenko back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Van Rijn lands with a left to the head.
Van Rijn cracks Lomachenko with a nice body shot.
Van Rijn softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Van Rijn as the two fighters clinch.
Van Rijn lands a hook to the side of the head.
Van Rijn pushes Lomachenko back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Van Rijn pushes Lomachenko back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Van Rijn lands a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Rijn lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Van Rijn lands a hook that snaps the head of Lomachenko backwards.
Van Rijn pushes Lomachenko back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Van Rijn - that landed with a thud.
Van Rijn lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Van Rijn digs a right hand into Lomachenko's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lomachenko's gas tank.
A short left from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Lomachenko with a big uppercut! Lomachenko tries to clinch up but Van Rijn pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Lomachenko to the mat! Lomachenko covers up and Van Rijn unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Mike Van Rijn!

Event: IFC MW39: Lomachenko v Chugman
Date: Sep 19, 2018

#R1#
The fighters circle momentarily. Lomachenko darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lomachenko throws a hook but Chugman avoids it easily.
Chugman is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Lomachenko stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lomachenko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lomachenko misses with a looping left.
Lomachenko tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Chugman swivels and escapes.
Chugman tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Chugman defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lomachenko.
And Chugman tries to counter it with a takedown but Lomachenko pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Lomachenko misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evgeni Lomachenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Lomachenko enables Chugman to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Lomachenko manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Chugman passes Lomachenko's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Chugman is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Lomachenko slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T1##SUB2#
Chugman has gone for a leg lock! Lomachenko slips out almost immediately though and dives into Chugman's guard.#REVR#
Lomachenko scoring with punches to the head and body.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Chugman is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Chugman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lomachenko doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lomachenko manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lomachenko lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB2#
Chugman working for a triangle but Lomachenko defends it easily. #SUB2#
Chugman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lomachenko can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Chugman is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T2#
Chugman can't keep his opponent in guard - Lomachenko advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Chugman taking some punishment here, with Lomachenko in his half guard.
Chugman works his way to full guard. Good work.
Lomachenko stands up over Chugman, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB2#
Lomachenko is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Chugman has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Lomachenko is looking to defend but Chugman has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Lomachenko! Chugman pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Lomachenko taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Klaus Chugman!
Klaus Chugman gave a mention to IniTech Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: IFC 66: Murha vs Impaler
Date: Sep 01, 2018

#R1#
Lomachenko is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hibbert sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hibbert keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hibbert throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hibbert cracks Lomachenko with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lomachenko on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lomachenko staying out of range there.
Hibbert throws a hook but Lomachenko avoids it easily.
Lomachenko shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hibbert moves out of range as Lomachenko strikes.
Hibbert is looking for a counter combo.
Lomachenko throws a hook to the side of Hibbert's head but Hibbert sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hibbert delivers a nice body kick.
Lomachenko 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.
Lomachenko jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hibbert looks to throw the jab but Lomachenko is out of range.
Hibbert moves out of range of the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lomachenko on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hibbert. Hibbert obviously looking to wear him down.
Hibbert swings for the body but Lomachenko moves out of range.
Hibbert misses with a few strikes there.
Nice body punch from Lomachenko. #T1#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hibbert!
Lomachenko dodges the punch combination from Hibbert.
Lomachenko chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hibbert can pounce on him.
Lomachenko ducks under a wild hook from Hibbert.
Lomachenko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hibbert.
Hibbert leaves Lomachenko with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Tony Hibbert has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Evgeni Lomachenko.
Some wild striking there from Hibbert.
Lomachenko throws an overhand right that lands on Hibbert's shoulder, as Hibbert tries to avoid the shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lomachenko.#TD2#
Lomachenko closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lomachenko drops an elbow to the side of Hibbert's head.
Lomachenko lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T2#
Hibbert is looking to improve his position.
Lomachenko winds up and cracks Hibbert with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hibbert keeping hold of Lomachenko's head, controlling as best he can.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB2#
Lomachenko is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hibbert is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T3#
Lomachenko is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Hibbert is trying to control but can't.
Lomachenko lands with a punch from half guard.
Hibbert wants to get back to full guard.
Hibbert keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lomachenko is thwarting Hibbert's attempts to control the position.
Hibbert avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lomachenko.
Hibbert is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Lomachenko is looking for a kimura but Hibbert is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lomachenko to get the leverage.
Lomachenko working Hibbert over with strikes. #T4#
Hibbert is trying to control but can't.
Hibbert is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lomachenko's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lomachenko's back!
Lomachenko tries to roll but Hibbert sticks to his back.
Hibbert trying to control.
Hibbert biding his time, controlling Lomachenko.
Lomachenko tries to break free.
Lomachenko tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Hibbert tries to control but Lomachenko wriggling away.
Lomachenko is trying desperately to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tony Hibbert 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#
Hibbert paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lomachenko shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hibbert thuds his right hand into Lomachenko's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lomachenko gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Hibbert moves into the clinch.
Lomachenko wants a takedown but no success here.
Tony Hibbert has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Evgeni Lomachenko.
Hibbert makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lomachenko goes for a takedown attempt but Hibbert pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Lomachenko slips under a jab.
Lomachenko throws a hook but Hibbert blocks it.
Lomachenko takes one to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hibbert misses the jab.
Hibbert moves out of range of the strikes.
Hibbert cracks Lomachenko with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hibbert misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lomachenko is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hibbert is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lomachenko can do to turn this around?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An inside leg kick lands from Hibbert.
Nice uppercut lands for Hibbert. That snapped Lomachenko's head back. #T1#
A slow jab from Lomachenko misses its intended target.
As Lomachenko looks to move away, Hibbert throws a big counter combo but Lomachenko just gets out of the way.
Hibbert lands with a straight right. Lomachenko didn't see that one coming.
Good standup being displayed there by Hibbert as he connects with a hook.
Hibbert lands a leg kick that knocks Lomachenko off balance momentarily.
Hibbert ducks under a wild hook from Lomachenko.
Hibbert misses with an uppercut.
Lomachenko throws a hook but Hibbert blocks it.
Lomachenko throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hibbert counters with a nice uppercut.
Hibbert cracks Lomachenko with a good jab.
Hibbert looks to throw the jab but Lomachenko is out of range.
Hibbert misses with a double jab.
Lomachenko might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Lomachenko misses the shot to the body.
Lomachenko shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lomachenko misses with a straight right.
No joy there for Hibbert, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lomachenko tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hibbert swivels and escapes.#T2#
Lomachenko takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lomachenko throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hibbert's waist but Hibbert gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lomachenko off to one side.
Lomachenko misses with a lunging right hand
and Hibbert counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lomachenko throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nice straight punches there by Hibbert. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hibbert.
A solid body kick from Hibbert.
Lomachenko slips a jab from Hibbert.
Hibbert lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hibbert tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lomachenko's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hibbert under the eye.
Lomachenko closes the distance and clinches up with Hibbert, looking for a takedown. Lomachenko pushes Hibbert against the cage but Hibbert circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hibbert dips to his left and cracks Lomachenko with an uppercut!
Hibbert takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lomachenko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hibbert throws out the jab.
Lomachenko misses with a hook
and Hibbert counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lomachenko thinking.
Lomachenko misses with a looping left.
As Lomachenko tries to get set, Hibbert tries to push him back and clinch up but Lomachenko manages to avoid the attempt.
Tony Hibbert is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3#
A swing and a miss from Lomachenko.
Hibbert swinging wildly here.
Hibbert takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hibbert stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hibbert wants it to stay on the feet.
Hibbert feints a jab promting Lomachenko to slip. Hibbert then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Lomachenko slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Lomachenko bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hibbert's head backwards.
Lomachenko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hibbert.
Tony Hibbert is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lomachenko connects with a looping right hand.
Lomachenko dives in for a single leg takedown but Hibbert sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hibbert missing with a left hand there. Lomachenko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lomachenko feints the counter takedown.
Good exchange - Hibbert coming out on top.
Hibbert defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lomachenko.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lomachenko defending well as Hibbert loads up on a big left hand. #T4#
Hibbert connects with a jab.
Lomachenko looks to throw the jab but Hibbert is out of range.
As Lomachenko tries to get set, Hibbert tries to push him back and clinch up but Lomachenko manages to avoid the attempt.
Lomachenko looks to land a left hand but Hibbert moved out of range nicely.
Nice uppercut lands for Lomachenko. That snapped Hibbert's head back.
Lomachenko misses the jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Lomachenko. That snapped Hibbert's head back.
Hibbert throws a hook but Lomachenko blocks it.
Hibbert lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hibbert throws a nice looking combination but Lomachenko bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And Lomachenko tries to counter it with a takedown but Hibbert pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hibbert misses with a hook. Lomachenko ducked under it nicely.
Hibbert lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lomachenko circles away quickly and effectively.
Hibbert leaves Lomachenko with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hibbert uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lomachenko.
Lomachenko throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hibbert stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lomachenko shoots in for a takedown but Hibbert shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tony Hibbert dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Lomachenko missing with a left hand there. Hibbert was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hibbert was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hibbert misses the jab.
Lomachenko sizes up Hibbert with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hibbert throws a series of punches but Lomachenko avoids them all with ease.
Hibbert waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lomachenko.
Lomachenko swings for the body but Hibbert moves out of range.
Lomachenko lands a jab.
Hibbert uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lomachenko.
Lomachenko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hibbert swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lomachenko misses with a lunging right hand
and Hibbert counters with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hibbert avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lomachenko misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lomachenko.
Lomachenko slips under a jab.#T1#
Lomachenko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tony Hibbert is winning the standup battle so far.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lomachenko.
Tony Hibbert has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Evgeni Lomachenko.
Lomachenko misses with a hook.
Hibbert swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lomachenko scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nice takedown defense from Hibbert. No joy for Lomachenko on that attempt.
Hibbert appears to be looking for a big counter.
Lomachenko throws an off balance right hand
and Hibbert counters with a straight right hand.
Lomachenko stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hibbert.
Lomachenko avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hibbert tries to bum rush Lomachenko with a series of wild strikes but Lomachenko uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lomachenko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hibbert.
Lomachenko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hibbert.
Lomachenko scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T2#
Left hook, right uppercut from Hibbert.
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!#TD2#
Lomachenko throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hibbert tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Lomachenko is in Hibbert's guard.
Hibbert utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lomachenko is in close to Hibbert's body, working some short punches and elbows.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lomachenko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hibbert working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lomachenko.
Lomachenko in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hibbert looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hibbert controls Lomachenko momentarily but Lomachenko frees himself.
Hibbert wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Hibbert has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3#
Hibbert looking to control.
Lomachenko scoring with some ground and pound.
Lomachenko throwing strikes but missing.
Hibbert has Lomachenko pulled in close to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lomachenko is looking to work some ground and pound but Hibbert has wrist control.
Hibbert is pulling down on Lomachenko's head. It's preventing any offense from Lomachenko, at least for the moment.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hibbert blocks a jab.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hibbert stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hibbert fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lomachenko looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hibbert tests Lomachenko's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hibbert misses with a straight left.
Hibbert misses with a low kick. #TD2#
Lomachenko scores with a takedown into Hibbert's guard.
Lomachenko scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Lomachenko postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Lomachenko throws a big elbow that misses.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hibbert holds on and takes a little breather.
Evgeni Lomachenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

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 Tony Hibbert.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hibbert, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tony Hibbert!

Event: IFC MW 36: Mayer vs Lomachenko
Date: Aug 22, 2018

#R1##TD2#
Lomachenko gets a takedown into half guard.
Mayer on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Mayer tries to roll over but Lomachenko keeps him under control.#SUB#
Mayer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lomachenko pulls his head out easily.
Lomachenko missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mayer wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Mayer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lomachenko trying to mount his opponent but Mayer defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Mayer actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Mayer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lomachenko pulls his head out easily. #T1#
Mayer makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mayer.#SUB#
Mayer is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lomachenko's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Lomachenko with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Lomachenko trying to move into half guard but instead Mayer has managed to sweep!#REVR##SUB#
Mayer drops back looking for a leg! Lomachenko is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lomachenko manages to kick Mayer off! Mayer jumps back into Lomachenko's guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mayer wants to pass the guard but Lomachenko is keeping the position.#T2#
Lomachenko looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lomachenko bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mayer's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Mayer has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lomachenko can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lomachenko lands a couple of digs.
Lomachenko lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#CUT2#
It looks like Damen Mayer has been cut.#SUB#
Mayer looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Lomachenko has picked Mayer up and slammed him! Mayer can't keep hold of the triangle and Lomachenko manages to pass to side control!
Mayer tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mayer gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! #T3#
Mayer tries to reverse the position but Lomachenko maintains control.
Lomachenko raining down shots from the mount!
Mayer is in a horrible position here. Lomachenko smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Mayer regains half guard.#SUB#
Mayer looking for submissions off his back.
Lomachenko working the head and body with strikes.
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. Lomachenko connects with a nice short shot to Mayer's temple.
Lomachenko is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Mayer is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lomachenko scores with a couple of nice shots.#T4#
Lomachenko scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Lomachenko scoring with strikes to the body and head. #ROC2#
Mayer is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Mayer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Oh Mayer is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lomachenko working over Mayer with some ground and pound. Mayer looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#CUT2#
Damen Mayer's cut is getting worse.
Lomachenko is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Mayer is hurt! He's hurt bad - Lomachenko fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Mayer from any more punishment! Congratulations to Lomachenko! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Evgeni Lomachenko!

Event: IFC MW 35 Gellar vs Lomachenko
Date: Aug 08, 2018

#R1#
Lomachenko throws a sloppy body shot
and Gellar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A slow jab from Gellar misses its intended target.
Lomachenko drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Gellar defends it well.
Gellar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lomachenko misses with a looping left.
Gellar throws a wild body kick that Lomachenko sees coming a mile off.
Gellar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lomachenko.
Lomachenko lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Gellar avoids the body shot from Lomachenko.
Lomachenko fails with a takedown attempt.
Lomachenko lands with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Gellar gets caught flat footed, as Lomachenko shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Gellar looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Gellar utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lomachenko working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lomachenko stands and throws Gellar's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Gellar is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gellar regains half guard, as Lomachenko was trying to land strikes. #SUB2#
Lomachenko is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gellar defends it well.
Gellar is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Super Awesome Ninja McDojo, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T2#
Lomachenko missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lomachenko throwing shots but Gellar is blocking nicely.
Lomachenko prevents Gellar from improving his position.
Lomachenko looks to land a strike but Gellar avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Lomachenko in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lomachenko working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Gellar utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lomachenko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lomachenko loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T3#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lomachenko's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Lomachenko working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gellar trying to keep a closed guard but Lomachenko is proving a slippery customer.
Lomachenko cracks Gellar with a solid left hand.
Lomachenko postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Lomachenko postures up in Gellar's guard and throws a big left but Gellar blocks it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gellar has his hands on Lomachenko's head, controlling the position.
Lomachenko throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gellar works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lomachenko tries to free his leg and advance position but Gellar is retaining full guard. #T4#
Lomachenko postures up in Gellar's guard and throws a big left but Gellar blocks it.
Lomachenko throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gellar works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lomachenko throwing strikes but missing.
Gellar controlling the position.
Gellar keeping full guard, as Lomachenko tries to pass.
Lomachenko throwing strikes from guard but Gellar blocks nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lomachenko pushing down on Gellar's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Lomachenko has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Lomachenko is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Evgeni Lomachenko 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#
Gellar throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
And Lomachenko tries to counter it with a takedown but Gellar pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Lomachenko has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gellar.
Gellar lands a high kick!
Gellar takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Gellar!
Gellar throws an overhand right that lands on Lomachenko's shoulder, as Lomachenko tries to avoid the shot.
Gellar darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lomachenko throws a looping overhand right but Gellar ducks down to avoid it.
Gellar connects with an inside leg kick.
Lomachenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gellar moves away.
A big left from Lomachenko misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lomachenko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gellar.
Lomachenko is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Gellar misses with an uppercut. Lomachenko saw that one coming.
Gellar defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lomachenko.
An attempted straight right counter from Gellar misses the target.
Lomachenko with a poor takedown
and Gellar counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. #T1#
Good leg kick by Gellar there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Uri Gellar is winning the standup battle so far.
Lomachenko keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lomachenko tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gellar defends well and Lomachenko ends up having to push Gellar into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
It looked like Gellar was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lomachenko.
Uri Gellar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Evgeni Lomachenko.
Lomachenko loads up on a big right hand but Gellar slips the punch.
Gellar slips under a jab.
Lomachenko misses with a body shot
and Gellar counters with a good low kick that Lomachenko was not able to check.
Lomachenko loads up on a big right hand but Gellar slips the punch.
Lomachenko walks into a stiff left hand from Gellar.
Gellar ducks under a wild hook from Lomachenko.
Gellar is looking for a counter combo.
Lomachenko fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Donk. Gellar catches Lomachenko right on the button with a cross.#T2#
Gellar tries to move into range but Lomachenko moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Uri Gellar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lomachenko lands the left hand.
Gellar connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gellar lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Gellar misses with an uppercut.
Gellar's corner calls for a 1-2. Gellar obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Lomachenko throws a jab but it's blocked by Gellar.
Gellar throws a head kick that misses.
Gellar throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gellar misses with a right hand #TD2#
so Lomachenko counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #SUB2#
Lomachenko drops back looking for a leg! Gellar is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gellar manages to kick Lomachenko off! Lomachenko jumps back into Gellar's guard.
Lomachenko throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T3#
Gellar looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gellar wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Lomachenko with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lomachenko working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lomachenko wants to pass the guard but Gellar is keeping the position.
Lomachenko throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gellar works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB2#
Lomachenko thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gellar is controlling Lomachenko's posture.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lomachenko is looking to work some ground and pound but Gellar has wrist control.
Gellar trying to keep a closed guard but Lomachenko is proving a slippery customer. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lomachenko moves out of range as Gellar strikes.
Gellar gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Lomachenko fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gellar looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lomachenko scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gellar in his tracks.
Lomachenko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gellar sizes up Lomachenko with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Gellar throws a leg kick which misses Lomachenko's front leg but catches the back leg as Lomachenko tries to avoid it.
Gellar misses with a looping left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Uri Gellar dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Lomachenko cracks Gellar with a good jab.
The fighters circling - Gellar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lomachenko tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Gellar cracks Lomachenko with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nice uppercut lands for Lomachenko. That snapped Gellar's head back.
Lomachenko misses the shot to the body.
Gellar throws a head kick that Lomachenko semi-blocks.
Lomachenko throws a lazy uppercut
and Gellar counters with a stiff right hand.
Lomachenko thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fighters circle momentarily. Lomachenko darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lomachenko throws an off balance right hand
and Gellar counters with a one-two to the body. #ROC#
Lomachenko is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lomachenko takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Gellar stuffs the takedown.
Lomachenko shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gellar counters with a slapping leg kick. #T1#
Lomachenko tests Gellar's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lomachenko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gellar buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lomachenko misses with a body punch
and Gellar counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lomachenko tries for a takedown but Gellar circles away easily
and Gellar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Uri Gellar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Evgeni Lomachenko.
Gellar throws a right hand that Lomachenko ducks under and follows up with a left that Lomachenko also avoids with ease.
Lomachenko throws a jab but it's blocked by Gellar.
Gellar looks to land a left hand but Lomachenko moved out of range nicely.
Gellar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lomachenko.
Lomachenko tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Lomachenko shoots in but no luck this time.
Lomachenko misses with a takedown attempt
and Gellar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lomachenko shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gellar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Gellar misses the shot to the body.
Lomachenko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big left from Lomachenko misses.
Lomachenko shoots in for a double leg but Gellar sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gellar keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lomachenko takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Gellar lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Lomachenko scores with a jab. Gellar acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Gellar works Lomachenko's body with a nice hook.
Lomachenko misses with a straight right.
Gellar connects with a single shot there.
Lomachenko is still on wobbly legs! Can Gellar finish him?
Gellar takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T3#
Lomachenko changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gellar tries to avoid it but Lomachenko manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gellar to the ground. Gellar escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lomachenko seems to have recovered his senses.
Gellar's corner calls for a 1-2. Gellar obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Lomachenko swings away with a body shot that misses
and Gellar counters with a good, hard body kick but Lomachenko shrugs it off.
Gellar scores with a jab.
Gellar drops Lomachenko with a straight right hand, right on the button! Gellar follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Uri Gellar!
During a confident post fight interview, Uri Gellar thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: IFC 58 Heavyweight vs Nekele
Date: Jul 07, 2018

#R1#
Lomachenko scores with the left hand. Island knows he should have avoided that one.
Nice sprawl there from Lomachenko as Island shoots in.
Lomachenko drops down looking for a counter takedown but Island sprawls and moves away.
Island shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Island looks for a takedown but Lomachenko sprawls well.
Evgeni Lomachenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mister Island.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Island is defended easily by Lomachenko.#TD#
Lomachenko throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Island tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Lomachenko is in Island's guard.
Lomachenko 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.
Lomachenko works over Island with some ground and pound from guard.
Lomachenko preventing the sweep.
Lomachenko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lomachenko works over Island with some ground and pound from guard.
Lomachenko lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Lomachenko postures up.
Island is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Island working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lomachenko. #T1#
Lomachenko throwing strikes from guard but Island blocks nicely.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lomachenko's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Lomachenko stands up over Island, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Lomachenko missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Island avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lomachenko postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lomachenko working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Island's head.#ROC#
Island is rocked!
Island avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Island is still in real trouble! Can Lomachenko finish him?
Lomachenko cracks Island with a solid left hand.
Island preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lomachenko gets to his feet and stands over Island, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Island felt that one! Lomachenko unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Island from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Evgeni Lomachenko!

Event: IFC 54 Heavyweight vs Rasputin
Date: Jun 09, 2018

#R1#
Lomachenko fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Date avoids it really well and circles away.
Lomachenko shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Date counters with a stiff right hand.
Lomachenko throws a shot from downtown. Date moves away and avoids it.
Nice sprawl there from Date as Lomachenko shoots in.
Date is looking to counter punch.
Rokuya Date has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Evgeni Lomachenko.
Lomachenko shoots and misses
and Date counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lomachenko darts in looking for a takedown but Date gets double underhooks and turns Lomachenko into the cage.
Date was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lomachenko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lomachenko throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lomachenko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lomachenko throws a leg kick that misses.
Date has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T1#
Lomachenko looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Date is fending him off so far but Lomachenko persists. Nope, Date circles away and we're back to standing.
Date connects with a jab.
Lomachenko with a poor takedown
and Date counters with a one-two to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lomachenko is defended easily by Date.
Lomachenko lands with a nice body punch.
Date throws out a loose jab but Lomachenko uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Lomachenko bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An elbow from Lomachenko crashes against the mat. #SUB2#
Lomachenko wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Date, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Date avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Lomachenko.
The ground and pound from Lomachenko seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Lomachenko creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Lomachenko throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Date takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well. #SUB2#
Lomachenko has an Americana. Date didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Lomachenko is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Lomachenko hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Evgeni Lomachenko!

Event: IFC 51 Lomachenko vs Kirby
Date: May 19, 2018

#R1#
Lomachenko tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kirby sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lomachenko somewhat.#TD2#
Kirby closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Lomachenko to the mat! Lomachenko manages to get full guard.
Kirby postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Lomachenko is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kirby defends well.
Lomachenko avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kirby throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kirby postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB#
Lomachenko is looking for a triangle but Kirby pushes his legs off easily.
Kirby throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lomachenko works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
Lomachenko keeping moving, preventing Kirby from controlling successfully.
Kirby with a nice head shot there.
Lomachenko wants to sweep here but Kirby controlling him for the moment.
Lomachenko might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kirby working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Lomachenko looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kirby is one step ahead there.
Lomachenko lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Kirby manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lomachenko manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##T2#
Lomachenko looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kirby is one step ahead there.
Kirby landing with the ground and pound. #SUB#
Lomachenko looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Kirby is defending well. Lomachenko quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Kirby has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Lomachenko celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Evgeni Lomachenko!

Event: IFC 48 Chugman VS Island
Date: Apr 28, 2018

#R1#
Lomachenko shoots in but no luck this time.
Thomas misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lomachenko shoots in for a takedown but Thomas shows good takedown defense.
Thomas digs a good hook to Lomachenko's body.
Thomas checks a leg kick.
Thomas lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #CUT#
It looks like Evgeni Lomachenko has been cut.
Thomas scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lomachenko lands a nice shot to the body.
Thomas connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Thomas fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lomachenko on the side of the head.#ROC#
Lomachenko is rocked!
A big right followed by a crushing left from Thomas knocks Lomachenko out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jax Thomas!
Jax Thomas thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: IFC MW21 Island V Sainty
Date: Apr 04, 2018

#R1#
Lomachenko fails with the takedown
and Peidis counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Lomachenko throws a body shot but no joy.
Peidis throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lomachenko swings away with a body shot that misses
and Peidis counters with a head kick. #TD#
Lomachenko scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Peidis tries to buck Lomachenko off but Lomachenko is having none of it.#SUB#
Lomachenko tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lomachenko has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Sloppy strikes there by Lomachenko.
We've been hearing good reports from Lomachenko's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The strikes coming from Lomachenko are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Lomachenko goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Peidis has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Lomachenko but great work by Peidis.#T1#
Lomachenko is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Peidis off and has taken his back!
Lomachenko misses with punches from the back.
Peidis covering up well under a series of strikes from Lomachenko. #SUB#
Lomachenko looking for the choke but no joy.
Peidis covering up well under a series of strikes from Lomachenko.
The referee is taking a good look at Peidis as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Lomachenko!
Peidis tries to roll but Lomachenko sticks to his back. #T2#
Lomachenko throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Peidis!
Lomachenko connects with a big shot to the side of Peidis's head.
Lomachenko throwing damaging strikes from the back! Peidis could be in trouble here!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Peidis looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Even with his hooks in, Lomachenko manages to miss with strikes from the back. #SUB#
Lomachenko looking for the choke from the back.
Peidis tries to break free. #SUB#
Lomachenko has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Peidis is in real trouble here. Lomachenko gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Peidis is tapping out! Lomachenko wins by rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Evgeni Lomachenko!

Event: IFC 42
Date: Mar 17, 2018

#R1##TD2#
Island shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lomachenko manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Lomachenko looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Island stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lomachenko swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Lomachenko is looking for a triangle but Island pushes his legs off easily.
Island pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lomachenko is keeping the position for now.
We've been hearing good reports from Lomachenko's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Island controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Island trying to control but Lomachenko is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Lomachenko looking for a guillotine here but Island defends easily.
Island told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Island wants to control from the top but Lomachenko keeps moving. #T1#
Island stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lomachenko swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Island passes into half guard.
Island prevents Lomachenko from improving his position.#SUB2#
Island seems to be working for a kimura but Lomachenko defends the submission attempt.
Island wants to take a breather but Lomachenko is having none of it.
Lomachenko is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lomachenko is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Island wants to take a breather but Lomachenko is having none of it. #SUB2#
Island is working for a kimura but Lomachenko is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lomachenko is looking for a sweep. Island is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Lomachenko is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Island pulls his head out easily.
Island is trying to control the action in half guard but Lomachenko is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Lomachenko actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Lomachenko is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Island pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Island is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lomachenko sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Island is trying to work for a kimura but Lomachenko is defending well. #T3#
Lomachenko is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Island is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lomachenko doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Island. #SUB2#
Island is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lomachenko defends it well.
Island looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lomachenko throws a strike from the bottom that misses. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lomachenko is trying to get back to full guard.
Island is looking to take a break and control but Lomachenko is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lomachenko is looking for a sweep. Island is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Island is looking for a kimura here.
Lomachenko is staying active underneath Island, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lomachenko wants to get back to full guard but Island has passed into side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Island wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lomachenko, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Island tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Island has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mister Island dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Island slips under a jab from Lomachenko.
Island with the counter takedown but Lomachenko avoids it easily.#TD#
Lomachenko scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Island regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Lomachenko.
Island is pulling down on Lomachenko's head. It's preventing any offense from Lomachenko, at least for the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lomachenko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lomachenko postures up in Island's guard and throws a big left but Island blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Island trying to keep a closed guard but Lomachenko is proving a slippery customer.
Lomachenko throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1#
Island working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lomachenko.
Island keeping full guard, as Lomachenko tries to pass.
Lomachenko scoring with punches to the head and body.
Lomachenko throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Island works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB2#
Island is looking to cinch up a triangle. Lomachenko throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Island's body to avoid the submission. Island has instead reached around Lomachenko's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Island arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mister Island!
Mister Island decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: IFC XXXIX
Date: Feb 24, 2018

#R1##TD2#
Lomachenko 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.
Lomachenko lands a couple of digs.#SUB#
Azevedo has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Lomachenko 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 Azevedo.
Azevedo is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Azevedo manages to get back to half guard.
Lomachenko wants to free his trapped foot but Azevedo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Azevedo taking some punishment here, with Lomachenko in his half guard.
Azevedo taking some punishment here, with Lomachenko in his half guard. #ROC2#
Azevedo is rocked!
Lomachenko looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Oh Azevedo is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Azevedo tries to roll over but Lomachenko keeps him under control.
Lomachenko lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Azevedo quite badly. Azevedo pulls Lomachenko in close trying to recover. Lomachenko postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Azevedo on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Azevedo doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Evgeni Lomachenko!

Event: IFC XXXVII Chugman vs Walcott
Date: Feb 10, 2018

#R1#
Lomachenko tries to clinch there but Jensen circles away.
Jensen lands a jab.
Jensen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Lomachenko has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A jab from Jensen misses.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Jensen 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.#TD#
Jensen gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Lomachenko throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lomachenko lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB#
Lomachenko drops back looking for a leg! Jensen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jensen manages to kick Lomachenko off! Lomachenko jumps back into Jensen's guard. #SUB2#
Jensen has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Lomachenko 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 Jensen.#T1##SUB#
Lomachenko thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Jensen can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Lomachenko is trying to get an arm triangle but Jensen is defending well.
Jensen takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Lomachenko in side control lands a decent elbow. #SUB#
Lomachenko tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lomachenko has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T2#
You can see the frustration on Jensen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lomachenko cracks Jensen with an elbow. That is naaassty.#ROC#
Jensen is rocked!
Lomachenko tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Jensen is still in real trouble! Can Lomachenko finish him?
Jensen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lomachenko wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Lomachenko cracks Jensen with a big right hand but Jensen just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Jensen is looking to regain half guard here but Lomachenko keeps moving and retains side control.
A big shot lands for Lomachenko! That's hurt Jensen! Will he recover? Lomachenko fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Evgeni Lomachenko!

Event: IFC XXXV
Date: Jan 27, 2018

#R1#
Dawson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lomachenko moves away.#CL#
Dawson has taken the fight to the clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Lomachenko 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.
Dawson lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#
It looks like Evgeni Lomachenko has been cut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dawson.
Dawson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dawson lands a nice elbow. #KD#
Dawson lands a vicious elbow to the side of Lomachenko's head that scrambles his senses and sends him wobbling down to the canvas! Dawson tries to finish him with strikes but Lomachenko still seems able to defend himself so Dawson steps back and lets Lomachenko get back to his feet - he wants no part of the ground game.#ROC#
Lomachenko is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lomachenko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lomachenko is still on wobbly legs! Can Dawson finish him?#CL#
Dawson has managed to clinch.
Lomachenko seems to have recovered his senses.
Dawson unloads an enormous knee to the head! That's knocked Lomachenko out cold! Holy cow, it was almost as if it lifted Lomachenko off his feet!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Jack Dawson!
Jack Dawson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: IFC New Year Bash
Date: Dec 31, 2017

#R1#
Tower and Lomachenko are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Tower throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Lomachenko into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Tower knows it - he's on the cage flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Iain Tower!
Iain Tower opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.

Event: IFC XXVIII
Date: Dec 09, 2017

#R1#
Hughes scores with a hook to the body. Lomachenko takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hughes moves into range and connects with a jab. #KD#
Hughes moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Lomachenko goes down! Can Hughes finish him!?#ROC#
Lomachenko is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Evgeni Lomachenko has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hughes content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Lomachenko is still in real trouble! Can Hughes finish him?
Hughes is looking to work some ground and pound but Lomachenko has wrist control.
Hughes wants to get up but he can't break Lomachenko's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Lomachenko keeping moving, preventing Hughes from controlling successfully.
Lomachenko seems to have recovered his senses.
Lomachenko bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hughes's guard. #REVB#
Lomachenko lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Lomachenko stands and throws Hughes's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Hughes takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Lomachenko landing a few strikes.
Lomachenko working the ground and pound.
Hughes knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lomachenko on the ground.#SUB2#
Lomachenko tries for a kimura but Hughes is defending well.
Lomachenko lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #T1#
Hughes is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Lomachenko asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Lomachenko is chipping away with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Lomachenko has hold of Hughes's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Hughes seems comfortable defending it but Lomachenko has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Hughes is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Hughes is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Lomachenko couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Evgeni Lomachenko!

Event: IFC XXV
Date: Nov 18, 2017

#R1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Kennedy.
Kennedy lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #CUT#
It looks like Evgeni Lomachenko has been cut.
Kennedy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kennedy cracks Lomachenko with a right hand to the side of the head.
Evgeni Lomachenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lomachenko takes one on the chin but seems OK. #TD2#
Lomachenko bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lomachenko in side control lands a decent elbow.
Lomachenko grinds an elbow into Kennedy's temple.
Lomachenko working away.
Lomachenko connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Kennedy some visible discomfort.
Kennedy manages to work his way to half guard, despite Lomachenko's best efforts.
Lomachenko scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Lomachenko looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kennedy with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kennedy wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Lomachenko looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Lomachenko prevents Kennedy from improving his position.#T1#
Lomachenko missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kennedy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kennedy gets back to full guard.
Lomachenko postures up in Kennedy's guard and throws a big left but Kennedy blocks it. #SUB#
Kennedy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lomachenko working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kennedy's head.#T2##SUB#
Kennedy has his foot on Lomachenko's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lomachenko works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Kennedy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lomachenko postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Kennedy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lomachenko defends it easily.
Lomachenko scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB#
Kennedy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lomachenko with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Lomachenko chips away with some ground and pound.
Lomachenko with a nice head shot there.
Kennedy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lomachenko lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T3##SUB#
Lomachenko is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Kennedy has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Lomachenko is looking to defend but Kennedy has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Lomachenko! Kennedy pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Lomachenko taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Steven Kennedy!
A relieved looking Steven Kennedy thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: IFC Mid Week 8
Date: Nov 08, 2017

#R1#
A leg kick checked by Brooksbank.
A swing and a miss from Lomachenko.
Despite the aggression on Brooksbank's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Brooksbank lands a head kick! #CL#
Lomachenko closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Brooksbank pulls Lomachenko into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lomachenko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lomachenko landing some decent shots from guard.
Lomachenko distracts Brooksbank with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lomachenko working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Lomachenko has gone for a leg lock! Brooksbank slips out almost immediately though and dives into Lomachenko's guard.#REVB#
Brooksbank stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lomachenko swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1##SUB#
Lomachenko looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Brooksbank passes into side control.
Lomachenko tries to buck Brooksbank off but Brooksbank is having none of it.#SUB2#
Brooksbank in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Lomachenko is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dave Brooksbank!
Dave Brooksbank thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: IFC Mid Week 7
Date: Oct 25, 2017

#R1##TD#
Lomachenko looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Garfield avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lomachenko.
Lomachenko throwing shots but Garfield is blocking nicely.
Lomachenko sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Garfield defending well though.
Lomachenko throwing shots but Garfield is blocking nicely.
Lomachenko throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB#
Lomachenko is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lomachenko throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lomachenko looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Garfield with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Garfield has hold of Lomachenko's hands but Lomachenko slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Garfield is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lomachenko scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB#
Garfield is defending against the submission attempts here by Lomachenko.
Lomachenko missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T1#
Garfield wants to get back to his feet.
Garfield is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lomachenko scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB#
Lomachenko is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lomachenko is nestled in close to Garfield, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Garfield pushes Lomachenko off looking to stand but Lomachenko dives back in and keeps control.
Garfield avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lomachenko.
Garfield trying to hold on to Lomachenko's head to control him but Lomachenko postures up. #T2#
Lomachenko wants to pass the guard but Garfield is defending well.
Lomachenko thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Garfield's head.
Lomachenko wants to pass to mount but Garfield is defending the position.
Lomachenko has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Lomachenko throwing shots but Garfield is blocking nicely.
Garfield tries to get to full guard but Lomachenko has control of the leg.
Garfield looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB#
Lomachenko is trying to work for a kimura but Garfield is defending well.
Lomachenko 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.#SUB#
Lomachenko is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T3#
Garfield blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lomachenko.
Lomachenko is thwarting Garfield's attempts to control the position.
Lomachenko looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Garfield trying to control here.
Lomachenko missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lomachenko working Garfield over with strikes.
Lomachenko slips a nice elbow through Garfield's hands, connecting with Garfield's forehead.
Nice strikes from Lomachenko there.
Lomachenko lands strikes from half guard.#T4#
Garfield wants to get back to his feet.
Lomachenko seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB#
Lomachenko is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Garfield sees it coming and defends easily.
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. Lomachenko connects with a nice short shot to Garfield's temple.
Garfield is looking for a sweep. Lomachenko is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Lomachenko is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Garfield has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lomachenko sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Garfield defending well though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lomachenko trying to pass the guard but Garfield defending well.
Lomachenko throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Evgeni Lomachenko dominated that round.
That's time! Lomachenko's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Garfield misses with a double jab.
Lomachenko fails with a takedown attempt.
Garfield looks to land a combination but Lomachenko avoids it well.
Rober Garfield is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Garfield throws a nice looking combination but Lomachenko bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lomachenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Garfield is just out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - Garfield scores with a four punch combination!
Lomachenko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Garfield can do to turn this around?
Lomachenko swings for the body but Garfield moves out of range.
Garfield throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lomachenko shoots in looking for a takedown but Garfield manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lomachenko's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A combination from Garfield does no damage.
Lomachenko tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Garfield manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lomachenko looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Garfield just misses with a punch to the body. #TD#
Lomachenko shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Garfield's guard.#ES2#
Garfield has his feet on Lomachenko's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #T1##TD#
Lomachenko feints and as Garfield raises his hands in defense, Lomachenko changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Garfield working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lomachenko doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lomachenko manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Garfield is breathing heavily.
Lomachenko postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lomachenko lands a couple of digs.
Lomachenko sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Garfield's guard.
Lomachenko missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lomachenko scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Lomachenko sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Garfield defending well though. #SUB#
Garfield is defending against the submission attempts here by Lomachenko. #T2##SUB#
Lomachenko is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Garfield sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Lomachenko seems to be looking for submissions.
Garfield is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lomachenko scores with a couple of nice shots.
Garfield tries to kick Lomachenko off but Lomachenko keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Lomachenko lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lomachenko working over Garfield with some ground and pound. Garfield looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Garfield pushes Lomachenko off looking to stand but Lomachenko dives back in and keeps control. #T3#
Lomachenko scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Lomachenko missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lomachenko throwing shots but Garfield is blocking nicely.
Lomachenko winds up and cracks Garfield with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Garfield on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Lomachenko in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Garfield tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Lomachenko!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Evgeni Lomachenko!

Event: IFC XIX
Date: Oct 07, 2017

#R1#
Lomachenko fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sainty drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lomachenko sprawls and moves away.#TD#
Sainty closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Lomachenko to the mat! Lomachenko manages to get full guard. #SUB2#
Lomachenko escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sainty gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sainty slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Lomachenko is looking for a triangle but Sainty pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sainty is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Lomachenko is looking for a triangle but Sainty pushes his legs off easily. #T1#
Sainty trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Lomachenko is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sainty trying to control the position from guard on top but Lomachenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sainty is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Lomachenko is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Sainty has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB2#
Lomachenko is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lomachenko wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sainty 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.
Lomachenko looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sainty is one step ahead there.
Sainty trying to control the position from guard on top but Lomachenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Lomachenko has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Sainty has passed into side control.
Lomachenko is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Lomachenko manages to work his way to half guard, despite Sainty's best efforts.#T3#
Lomachenko tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Lomachenko is looking to improve his position.
Sainty blocks the strikes from Lomachenko.
Lomachenko tries to get to full guard but Sainty has control of the leg. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Lomachenko shoots in and bounces Sainty off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB#
Sainty is looking for a triangle but Lomachenko pushes his legs off easily.
Lomachenko must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T4##SUB#
Sainty working for a triangle but Lomachenko defends it easily.
Sainty really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lomachenko with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB#
Sainty has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Lomachenko should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Sainty has tightened it up now! Lomachenko should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Daniel Sainty!
Daniel Sainty took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, IniTech Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: IFC XVII
Date: Sep 23, 2017

#R1#
Lomachenko fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Walcott avoids it really well and circles away.
Lomachenko closes the distance but Walcott moves to the side
and Walcott connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Walcott changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lomachenko with a poor takedown
and Walcott counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Walcott lands with a good body shot.
Lomachenko with a poor takedown
and Walcott counters with a straight right hand.
Tommy Walcott has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Evgeni Lomachenko.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Lomachenko misses
and Walcott counters with a two punch combo.
A left and a right from Walcott both land. Nice combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Walcott fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Walcott lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T1#
Lomachenko tries for a takedown but Walcott circles away easily
and Walcott counters with a right hand to the body.
Lomachenko is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Walcott.
Lomachenko takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lomachenko shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Walcott counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lomachenko moves to clinch but Walcott breaks away
and Walcott counters with a left to the body.
Lomachenko misses with a takedown
and Lomachenko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lomachenko looks winded!
A low kick from Lomachenko is predictable there
and Walcott counters with a stiff right hand. #T2##KD#
Walcott lands a left and a right that send Lomachenko crashing to the mat, dazed. Walcott thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Lomachenko is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Walcott circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Lomachenko to the canvas! Lomachenko doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Walcott keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tommy Walcott!
Tommy Walcott took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, IniTech Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: IFC XIV
Date: Sep 02, 2017

#R1#
Bell looks to score with a jab to the body but Lomachenko is just out of range.
Lomachenko fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bell avoids it really well and circles away.
Bell appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bell fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lomachenko has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Lomachenko enables Bell to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Lomachenko manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
We've been hearing good reports from Bell's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lomachenko manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bell manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Lomachenko scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lomachenko lands a couple of digs.
Lomachenko working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lomachenko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bell is keeping the position for now. #T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bell is on top in guard. #REVR#
Our spies down at at 3Band MMA ($500/week) inform us that Lomachenko has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Lomachenko has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bell is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Lomachenko is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bell is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Bell drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Lomachenko dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Bell is breathing heavily.
Lomachenko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bell is keeping the position for now.
Lomachenko works over Bell with some ground and pound from guard.
Lomachenko keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bell's head.#T2#
Lomachenko loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bell manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lomachenko manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Lomachenko throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Bell stopping the sweep attempt from Lomachenko.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lomachenko is on top in guard. #REVB#
Lomachenko missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lomachenko's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bell tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lomachenko works over Bell with some ground and pound from guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bell wants to sweep here but Lomachenko controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Lomachenko postures up in Bell's guard and throws a big left but Bell blocks it.
Lomachenko throws a big elbow that misses.
Lomachenko pushing down on Bell's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lomachenko working the head and body with strikes.
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. Lomachenko connects with a nice short shot to Bell's temple.
Bell wants to get back to full guard.
Lomachenko drops an elbow to the side of Bell's head.
Bell gets full guard.
Lomachenko cracks Bell with a solid left hand.
Lomachenko landing with the ground and pound. #T4#
Bell keeping full guard, as Lomachenko tries to pass.
Bell is trying to keep Lomachenko in close.
Lomachenko wants to pass the guard but Bell is keeping the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lomachenko's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Lomachenko throwing strikes from guard but Bell blocks nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lomachenko landing with the ground and pound.
Lomachenko postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Evgeni Lomachenko dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Lomachenko enables Bell to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Lomachenko manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.
Lomachenko manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bell manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Lomachenko distracts Bell with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Lomachenko postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lomachenko working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bell's head.
Lomachenko stands up over Bell, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lomachenko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lomachenko preventing the sweep.
Lomachenko working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bell's head.
Lomachenko throws a big right hand that misses. #T1#
Lomachenko cracks Bell with a solid left hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lomachenko postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Lomachenko connects with a couple of short punches.
Lomachenko landing with the ground and pound.
Lomachenko keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bell's head.
Evgeni Lomachenko has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bell not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lomachenko stands up over Bell, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Lomachenko is working Bell over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Lomachenko working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bell's head.
Lomachenko scoring with punches to the head and body.
Lomachenko makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T2#
Lomachenko lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bell tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lomachenko content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Lomachenko landing with the ground and pound.
Lomachenko chips away with some ground and pound.
Lomachenko sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bell's guard.
Lomachenko drops an elbow to the side of Bell's head.
Bell has hold of Lomachenko's hands but Lomachenko slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Bell is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lomachenko scores with a couple of nice shots.
Lomachenko takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T3#
Bell on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Lomachenko is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Bell is desperately trying to improve his position but Lomachenko has a good base and remains in mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Lomachenko cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Lomachenko looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Lomachenko with shots to the head and body - Bell looks very uncomfortable down there.
Lomachenko scoring with strikes but Bell is staying in there.
Bell taking shots to the head.
Lomachenko lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Lomachenko with a couple of short strikes.#T4#
Lomachenko with the ground and pound from mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lomachenko working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Lomachenko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lomachenko lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Bell hang on?
Bell in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Lomachenko lands a big shot there that rocks Bell but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Lomachenko lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Lomachenko scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Bell?
Lomachenko looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Lomachenko prevents Bell from getting the reversal.
Lomachenko lands a nice shot to the head.
Lomachenko lands a big shot there that rocks Bell but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Evgeni Lomachenko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Lomachenko misses with a hook. Bell ducked under it nicely.
Bell tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lomachenko swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lomachenko takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#KD#
Bell lands a big head kick that sends Lomachenko tumbling to the mat! Bell takes a step backwards and waves Lomachenko back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT#
It looks like Evgeni Lomachenko has been cut.
Bell checks the leg kick.
Bell darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bell misses with a wild body shot.
Lomachenko throws a low kick but Bell moves out of range easily.
Bell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lomachenko looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lomachenko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bell was well out of range. Poor timing from Lomachenko.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A big right from Bell misses.
Lomachenko tries to clinch there but Bell circles away.
A quick step to the side and Bell tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T1#
Lomachenko walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bell checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Lomachenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Bell is just out of range.#TD2#
Lomachenko shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Lomachenko throws a big elbow that misses.
Lomachenko slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Lomachenko connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Bell some visible discomfort.
Bell tries to improve position but can't.
Lomachenko scoring with punches from side control.
Bell tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lomachenko works to advance to full mount. Bell defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. #T2#
Lomachenko lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Lomachenko is in the full mount, landing strikes.
A nice elbow there by Lomachenko.
Lomachenko fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lomachenko dominating with strikes here.
Bell is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Lomachenko pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Lomachenko lands a couple of good shots and Bell has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Lomachenko lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Bell. #T3##SUB2#
Lomachenko working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Bell trying to control the action but Lomachenko just sinks the hooks in.
Lomachenko lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Lomachenko connects with a big shot to the side of Bell's head.
Well, with Lomachenko on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Bell is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Bell grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Lomachenko cracks Bell with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Bell from the back mount here, looking to soften him up. #SUB2#
Lomachenko is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Bell has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Lomachenko scores with punches from the back. #T4##SUB2#
Lomachenko has got his arm under Bell's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Bell has spun round into Lomachenko's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
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!
Lomachenko looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Lomachenko is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lomachenko tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Greg Bell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lomachenko throws some sloppy strikes off his back.

And that's the end of the fight!
Evgeni Lomachenko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lomachenko 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 26:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Evgeni Lomachenko!

Event: IFC XIII
Date: Aug 26, 2017

#R1#
Tskhadaia scores with a nice right hand.
Lomachenko has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tskhadaia.
Tskhadaia lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#TD#
Lomachenko tries to sprawl but Tskhadaia drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Tskhadaia not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tskhadaia not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tskhadaia seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Tskhadaia seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Lomachenko for as long as he can get away with.
We've been hearing that Tskhadaia has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Tskhadaia thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB2#
Lomachenko looking for a kimura from the bottom but Tskhadaia passes into side control!
Tskhadaia moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Tskhadaia 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.
The referee asks Tskhadaia politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Tskhadaia prefers to stall for the moment though.
Lomachenko is looking to regain half guard here but Tskhadaia keeps moving and retains side control.
Lomachenko is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Tskhadaia's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Tskhadaia controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Lomachenko looking for a kimura from the bottom but Tskhadaia passes into side control!
Sloppy strikes there by Tskhadaia.#T2#
Tskhadaia is chipping away with strikes.
Tskhadaia lands a nice forearm strike.
Check out the look on Tskhadaia's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Tskhadaia controls the position from side control.
Lomachenko tries to improve position but can't.
Tskhadaia working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Lomachenko is trying to escape the position but Tskhadaia is controlling the position. #T3##SUB#
Tskhadaia is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lomachenko is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Tskhadaia lands an elbow.
Tskhadaia cracks Lomachenko with a big elbow.
Tskhadaia in side control, just content to control the action for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lomachenko is trying to get back to half guard.
Tskhadaia looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Lomachenko is avoiding damage well.
Tskhadaia throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #T4#
Tskhadaia postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Tskhadaia is working Lomachenko over with some ground and pound from side control.
Lomachenko manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Lomachenko throws a strike from the bottom but Tskhadaia passes into side control!
Tskhadaia working the body and head with strikes.
Lomachenko tries to buck Tskhadaia off but Tskhadaia is having none of it.
Tskhadaia is working Lomachenko over with some ground and pound from side control.
Lomachenko is looking to reverse the position.
Tskhadaia takes a little break here. Lomachenko wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Lomachenko tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tskhadaia wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tskhadaia working the body and head with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eldar Tskhadaia dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Lomachenko shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tskhadaia as he avoids it easily.
Tskhadaia leaves Lomachenko with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Tskhadaia connects with a right hand. Lomachenko shakes it off.
Lomachenko misses with a takedown attempt #TD#
and Tskhadaia counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Lomachenko!
Eldar Tskhadaia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Evgeni Lomachenko.
Tskhadaia controls the position.
Lomachenko is looking to reverse the position.
Lomachenko dodges the ground and pound from Tskhadaia.
Lomachenko tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Tskhadaia presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Lomachenko is wriggling around trying to escape.
A nice elbow there by Tskhadaia.
Tskhadaia is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lomachenko can do to turn this around?
Tskhadaia controlling his opponent. #T1#
Tskhadaia raining down hammerfists from mount.
Tskhadaia fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there! #ROC#
Lomachenko is rocked!
Tskhadaia lands a big elbow - Lomachenko is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Lomachenko is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Eldar Tskhadaia!

Event: IFC X
Date: Aug 05, 2017

#R1#
Lomachenko swings for the body but Chugman moves out of range.
Lomachenko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chugman.
Chugman looks to score with a jab to the body but Lomachenko is just out of range.
Lomachenko throws a low kick, looking for Chugman's leg but Chugman calmly moves out of range.
Lomachenko misses with a leg kick
and Chugman counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#TD#
Chugman drives through with a takedown into Lomachenko's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Chugman pushes down on Lomachenko's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Lomachenko throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Chugman is pressing down on Lomachenko's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lomachenko is holding on for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lomachenko is refusing to be controlled, as Chugman sits in half guard.
Lomachenko is looking to improve his position. #T1#
Chugman is pressing down on Lomachenko's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lomachenko is holding on for now. #SUB#
Chugman is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
Lomachenko actively working from the bottom here.
Chugman trying to pass the guard but Lomachenko defending well. #SUB#
Chugman wants to work for an arm triangle but Lomachenko is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Chugman is looking to take a break and control but Lomachenko is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Chugman performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Chugman is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lomachenko is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lomachenko is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Chugman is keen to just control but Lomachenko is a slippery customer.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Chugman misses with a body punch
and Lomachenko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chugman looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T3#
Chugman throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lomachenko tries to clinch but Chugman moves out of range. #TD#
Chugman drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Chugman pushes down on Lomachenko's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Chugman wants to pass to mount but Lomachenko is defending the position. #SUB2#
Lomachenko is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Chugman is tapping! Great win for Lomachenko!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Evgeni Lomachenko!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 29, 2017

#R1##TD2#
Lomachenko looking to score a takedown here. Levy is defending well but Lomachenko drives through and ends up in Levy's guard.
Levy really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lomachenko distracts Levy with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Lomachenko working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Levy's head.#ROC2#
Levy is rocked!#SUB2#
Lomachenko drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Lomachenko seems to have locked his on tight now - Levy screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Lomachenko, as he picks up the win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Evgeni Lomachenko!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 26, 2017

#R1##TD2#
Lomachenko closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Castaneda to the mat! Castaneda manages to get full guard.
Castaneda managing to control the position.
Castaneda really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Castaneda has momentary wrist control but Lomachenko slips an elbow through the middle.#ROC2#
Castaneda is rocked!#SUB2#
Lomachenko thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Oh Castaneda is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lomachenko postures up, still in guard. A huge hammer fist lands that bounces Castaneda's head off the mat! Castaneda is out! He's out! Lomachenko jumps to his feet and celebrates with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Evgeni Lomachenko!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 21, 2017

#R1#
Lomachenko misses the body punch
and Knight counters with a nice low kick that buckles Lomachenko's knee momentarily.
A low kick from Lomachenko misses #TD#
and Knight counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Lomachenko gets back to full guard.
Lomachenko looking for a sweep. Not yet Lomachenko, not yet.
Lomachenko manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Knight manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lomachenko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lomachenko throwing strikes from guard but Knight blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lomachenko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lomachenko content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Lomachenko throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1#
Lomachenko lands a couple of elbows.
Lomachenko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lomachenko works over Knight with some ground and pound from guard.
Knight punching from the bottom - just letting Lomachenko know he's still in a fight.
Knight keeping full guard, as Lomachenko tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lomachenko loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lomachenko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lomachenko makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#ROC2#
Knight is rocked!
Lomachenko gets to his feet and stands over Knight, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Knight felt that one! Lomachenko unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Knight from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Evgeni Lomachenko!

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