Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: RFLFN-14 Allison vs. Woods
Date: Feb 13, 2019

#R1#
Ryoshun misses with a straight left. #CL#
Yaroslev clinches with his opponent. #BC2#
Ryoshun breaks the clinch.
Yaroslev scores with a decent looking hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Yaroslev misses the target.
Ryoshun is looking for the big counter here.
Ryoshun scores with a shot to the body.
Ryoshun lands with a nice body punch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Yaroslev is defended easily by Ryoshun.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yaroslev misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ryoshun throws a series of punches but Yaroslev moves out of range. #CL#
Yaroslev closes the distance and pushes Ryoshun back into the cage.
Yaroslev is working for takedown but Ryoshun is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wladimir Yaroslev. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Come on Ryoshun - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Yaroslev misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yaroslev tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ryoshun smiles and moves away.
Yaroslev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ryoshun was well out of range. Poor timing from Yaroslev.
A swing and a miss from Ryoshun.
Yaroslev feinted with a counter takedown.
Seishin Ryoshun is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ryoshun scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CUT2#
It looks like Wladimir Yaroslev has been cut.
Yaroslev tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ryoshun swivels and escapes.
Yaroslev shoots in for a double leg but Ryoshun sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Yaroslev has a takedown stuffed.
Yaroslev throws a body punch but Ryoshun moves out of range.
Ryoshun swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2##KD2#
Ryoshun drops Yaroslev with a beautiful combination! Yaroslev stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Ryoshun is looking for the KO!#ROC2#
Yaroslev is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yaroslev bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Ryoshun comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Yaroslev falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Yaroslev was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Seishin Ryoshun!
Seishin Ryoshun decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Wladimir Yaroslev stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'm so pissed at myself right now. I should have been able to beat him. I guess I go back and try to do better next time.'.

Event: SyFi - The End Bang
Date: Jan 13, 2019

#R1#
Overflow defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Yaroslev.
Overflow swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wladimir Yaroslev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yaroslev misses with a series of wild punches.
Overflow was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Yaroslev walks into a straight right hand from Overflow.#CUT#
It looks like Wladimir Yaroslev has been cut.
Yaroslev jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Yaroslev tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Overflow defends well and Yaroslev ends up having to push Overflow into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Yaroslev fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Massive Overflow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wladimir Yaroslev.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Yaroslev is defended easily by Overflow.
An attempted straight right counter from Overflow misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yaroslev swings for the body but Overflow moves out of range.
Overflow swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Yaroslev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Overflow moves away.
Yaroslev throws a lazy uppercut
and Overflow cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Yaroslev fails with the takedown.#T1#
Yaroslev throws a lazy uppercut
and Overflow counters with a nice body shot.
Overflow throws a jab but it's blocked by Yaroslev.
Overflow connects with a body shot.
Yaroslev has his takedown stuffed
and Overflow counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A jab from Yaroslev misses. #KD#
Overflow lands a left and a right that send Yaroslev crashing to the mat, dazed. Overflow thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Yaroslev is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yaroslev doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Overflow scores with a counter punch that sends Yaroslev to the canvas! Overflow smells blood - he's punishing Yaroslev with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Yaroslev has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Massive Overflow!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Massive Overflow made sure he mentioned BuriedAlive// Fight Gear, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
Wladimir Yaroslev spoke after the fight, saying 'I'm so pissed at myself right now. I should have been able to beat him. I guess I go back and try to do better next time.'.

Event: SyFi - The Prequel
Date: Dec 16, 2018

#R1#
Yaroslev changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Leng tries to avoid it but Yaroslev manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Leng to the ground. Leng escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The fighters circling - Yaroslev throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #TD#
Leng gets caught flat footed, as Yaroslev shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Yaroslev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Leng is keeping the position for now.
Leng pulls Yaroslev in to control the position.
Leng keeping moving, preventing Yaroslev from controlling successfully.
We've been hearing that Yaroslev has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Yaroslev sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yaroslev throws a strike but Leng rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Yaroslev seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T1#
Yaroslev working a defensive guard here.
Leng trying to control the position from guard on top but Yaroslev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yaroslev is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Leng is posturing up here but Yaroslev has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Leng tries to roll out but it's too tight and Leng has to tap! Slick submission there by Yaroslev!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Wladimir Yaroslev!
Wladimir Yaroslev really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Forge Clothing Co. logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
In defeat, Fu Leng stepped up to the mic, saying 'Never pick a fight with an ugly person, they've got nothing to lose.'.

Event: WeInSyd 38
Date: Nov 18, 2018

#R1#
Loiri looks to throw the jab but Yaroslev is out of range.
No joy there for Loiri, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Yaroslev attempts a counter takedown but Loiri avoids it well and moves away.
Yaroslev fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Yaroslev scores with a hook.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Yaroslev.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yaroslev in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Loiri is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Yaroslev wants to take a breather but Loiri is having none of it. #SUB2#
Loiri actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Loiri looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1#
Yaroslev not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB2#
Loiri is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Yaroslev pulls his head out easily.
Yaroslev missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB#
Yaroslev is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Loiri doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Yaroslev.
Yaroslev stops Loiri from getting back to his feet.
Yaroslev trying to control the action but Loiri is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Yaroslev 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. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Loiri is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Yaroslev not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Yaroslev will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Loiri looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Loiri looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Yaroslev is working for a kimura but Loiri is defending it quite comfortably. #T3#
Yaroslev trying to control from half guard but Loiri is working away.
Yaroslev is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Loiri looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Loiri is trying to maintain the position but Yaroslev is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Loiri looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Yaroslev landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Yaroslev lands a nice short elbow.
Yaroslev is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Loiri trying to control but Yaroslev postures up. #SUB#
Yaroslev is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Loiri has managed to free his arm - good work.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Yaroslev lands a nice short elbow.
Loiri 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.
Yaroslev is trying to control the action in half guard but Loiri is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Loiri with the active half guard here but Yaroslev passes nicely into side control.
Yaroslev is looking to take a break and control but Loiri is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wladimir Yaroslev dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Loiri tries to clinch up but Yaroslev circles away and keeps his distance.
Loiri lands with a nice combination. Yaroslev backs away looking to recover.#CUT2#
It looks like Wladimir Yaroslev has been cut.
Loiri catches Yaroslev with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Yaroslev walks into a left hand.
Loiri throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Yaroslev drops down looking for a counter takedown but Loiri sprawls and moves away.
Yaroslev fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Loiri displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Yaroslev.
Yaroslev misses with a two punch combination.
Yaroslev shoots in for a takedown but Loiri shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Yaroslev fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wladimir Yaroslev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yaroslev digs a good hook to Loiri'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!
Loiri lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! Yaroslev goes down and covers up as Loiri starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kimi Loiri!
In defeat, Wladimir Yaroslev stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'm so pissed at myself right now. I should have been able to beat him. I guess I go back and try to do better next time.'.

Event: SyFi 121
Date: Oct 27, 2018

#R1#
McDonald scores with the left hand. Yaroslev knows he should have avoided that one. #CUT2#
It looks like Wladimir Yaroslev has been cut.
Yaroslev fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Yaroslev moves forwards but McDonald connects with a nice, crisp jab.
McDonald slaps away a takedown attempt from Yaroslev, before circling back to the center of the mat.
McDonald stuns Yaroslev with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Yaroslev connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Yaroslev fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McDonald avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wladimir Yaroslev. 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.#TD#
Yaroslev closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming McDonald to the mat! McDonald manages to get full guard.
McDonald 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#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yaroslev keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T1#
McDonald slips a nice elbow through Yaroslev's hands, connecting with Yaroslev's forehead.
McDonald throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Yaroslev avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McDonald.
Yaroslev is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of McDonald's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take McDonald's back!
Yaroslev is trying to stick to McDonald's back but McDonald is turning into Yaroslev. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Yaroslev's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by McDonald.
McDonald tries to free his leg and advance position but Yaroslev is retaining full guard.
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Yaroslev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McDonald throwing strikes but missing.
My spies in Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch™ inform me that McDonald has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
McDonald lands a couple of digs.
Yaroslev keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully.
Yaroslev will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
McDonald distracts Yaroslev with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
McDonald must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T2#
McDonald working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Yaroslev working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McDonald doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McDonald manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
McDonald throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Yaroslev works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Yaroslev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Yaroslev is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Yaroslev preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McDonald wants to control from the top but Yaroslev keeps moving. #T3#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
McDonald throws a big elbow that misses.
McDonald trying to control but Yaroslev is working from the bottom.
Yaroslev is trying to control the position but McDonald postures up.
McDonald throwing strikes but missing.
McDonald throws a strike but Yaroslev rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Yaroslev forces his way into half guard.
McDonald tries to roll over but Yaroslev keeps him under control.
McDonald avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Yaroslev.
McDonald regains full guard. Nicely done. #T4#
McDonald 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#
Yaroslev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McDonald is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Yaroslev gets back to full guard.
Yaroslev seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
McDonald missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McDonald wants to pass the guard but Yaroslev is keeping the position.
Yaroslev not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Bob McDonald dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wladimir Yaroslev's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
A slow jab from McDonald misses its intended target.
McDonald scores with a nice strike.#TD#
Yaroslev fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. McDonald sprawls well initially but Yaroslev persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
McDonald is looking for a sweep. Yaroslev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Yaroslev missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
McDonald is looking to improve his position.
McDonald gets back to full guard.
McDonald wants to sweep but no luck.
McDonald has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Yaroslev has passed into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald is looking to regain half guard here but Yaroslev keeps moving and retains side control.
Yaroslev lands an elbow. #T1#
Yaroslev wants to lay and pray for a moment but McDonald keeps working.
Yaroslev working the ground and pound. #SUB#
Yaroslev tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Yaroslev advances to full mount.
Yaroslev prevents McDonald from getting the reversal.
Yaroslev dominating with strikes here.
McDonald tries to hold on but Yaroslev postures up.
McDonald sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#T2#
McDonald moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Yaroslev looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Yaroslev postures up.
Yaroslev won't allow McDonald to sweep him here.
Yaroslev trying to control the position from guard on top but McDonald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yaroslev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
McDonald looking for a sweep. Not yet McDonald, not yet.
McDonald avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McDonald avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McDonald looking for a sweep. Not yet McDonald, not yet.
McDonald can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Yaroslev controls the pace.
McDonald working a defensive guard here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#SUB#
Yaroslev thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Yaroslev postures up in McDonald's guard and throws a big left but McDonald blocks it.
Yaroslev scoring with punches to the head and body.
Yaroslev trying to control the position from guard on top but McDonald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McDonald is on top in guard. #REVB#
McDonald trying to control but Yaroslev is working from the bottom.
McDonald is working Yaroslev over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Yaroslev bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McDonald's guard. #REVR#
McDonald wants to sweep but no luck.
McDonald is looking to sweep but instead, Yaroslev has passed into half guard.
McDonald is looking to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wladimir Yaroslev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wladimir Yaroslev dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Wladimir Yaroslev's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Danga de danga de dang - McDonald scores with a four punch combination!
Yaroslev throws a hook but McDonald blocks it.
Yaroslev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McDonald.
Yaroslev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McDonald.
Yaroslev swats away the attempt to clinch by McDonald.
Yaroslev tries to counter with a takedown but McDonald is quick to defend against it.
McDonald lands a jab.
McDonald stuffs the takedown.
Yaroslev shoots in and drives through. McDonald sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald lands a slapping body shot.
McDonald throws a left and a right that both miss
and Yaroslev counters with a left to the body.
McDonald misses with a wild body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by McDonald as he connects with a hook.
Jim Bob McDonald seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McDonald throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Yaroslev tries to counter with a takedown but McDonald is quick to defend against it.#T1#
McDonald lands a right hook to the body.
Yaroslev with a poor takedown
and McDonald counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#
Wladimir Yaroslev's cut is getting worse.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wladimir Yaroslev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yaroslev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McDonald.
Yaroslev has his takedown stuffed#KD2#
and McDonald counters with a crisp right hand that drops Yaroslev! McDonald lets Yaroslev back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#
Yaroslev is rocked!
McDonald cracks Yaroslev with a left hook right on the temple and Yaroslev goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! McDonald lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Yaroslev is OK!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jim Bob McDonald!
A very excited looking Jim Bob McDonald made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
The defeated Wladimir Yaroslev had this to say: 'I'm so pissed at myself right now. I should have been able to beat him. I guess I go back and try to do better next time.'.

Event: SyFi 113
Date: Oct 07, 2018

#R1#
Barkley lunges at Yaroslev with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Yaroslev's hand. #CUT#
It looks like Wladimir Yaroslev has been cut.
Barkley throws an overhand right that lands on Yaroslev's shoulder, as Yaroslev tries to avoid the shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Barkley.
The fighters circle momentarily. Barkley darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CL#
Yaroslev tries to keep at a distance but Barkley has taken the fight into the clinch.
Barkley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barkley is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Yaroslev throws a punch but it's blocked by Barkley.
Barkley throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Yaroslev has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Barkley is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A short uppercut from Barkley.
Barkley scores with a shoulder strike. #TD2#
Yaroslev tightens his grip and picks Barkley up, before dumping him to the ground. Barkley manages to land in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barkley has his hands on Yaroslev's head, controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Barkley'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.
Barkley is trying to keep Yaroslev in close.
Yaroslev in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Yaroslev lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Barkley has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Barkley looking to control.
Yaroslev stays in close to Barkley's body and controls the position. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Yaroslev throws a big elbow that misses.
Yaroslev wants to control from the top but Barkley keeps moving.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yaroslev in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Barkley is trying to keep Yaroslev in close. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Barkley gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Yaroslev wants to control from the top but Barkley keeps moving.
Barkley pulls Yaroslev in to control the position. #T3#
Barkley continues to stall.
Yaroslev working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Barkley on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Barkley tries to get out of the position.
Yaroslev postures up.
Barkley is controlling Yaroslev's posture.
Barkley controls Yaroslev momentarily but Yaroslev frees himself. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Yaroslev drives through with a takedown into guard.
Yaroslev loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T4#
Barkley working a defensive guard here.
Yaroslev is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Barkley is trying to keep Yaroslev in close.
Barkley keeping moving, preventing Yaroslev from controlling successfully.
Barkley seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Yaroslev postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yaroslev pushing down on Barkley's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Yaroslev works his way into full mount! #SUB2#
Yaroslev wants to finish this one by submission but Barkley is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Yaroslev.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Wladimir Yaroslev will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Wladimir Yaroslev's cut.
That's time! Barkley's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Barkley fails in his attempt to clinch.
Yaroslev drops his hands momentarily and Barkley takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Barkley scores with a crisp jab that stopped Yaroslev in his tracks.
Barkley misses with a combination #TD2#
and Yaroslev counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Yaroslev.
Barkley can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Yaroslev controls the pace.
Barkley looking to control.
Barkley is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Yaroslev is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barkley is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Barkley looking to control.
Yaroslev lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Barkley is trying to control the position but Yaroslev postures up. #T1#
Barkley working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Yaroslev.
Yaroslev working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Barkley's head.#SUB2#
Yaroslev drops back looking for a leg! Barkley is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Barkley manages to kick Yaroslev off! Yaroslev jumps back into Barkley's guard.
Yaroslev trying to control but Barkley is working from the bottom.
Yaroslev throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Barkley works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Barkley trying to control the position here.
Yaroslev postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Yaroslev wants to pass the guard but Barkley is keeping the position.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Barkley pulls Yaroslev in close to his closed guard and prevents Yaroslev from doing any damage or advancing position.
Barkley working a defensive guard here.
Yaroslev sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Barkley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Yaroslev walks into a straight right hand from Barkley.
Ross Barkley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Yaroslev darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Barkley trying to control here. #T3#
Barkley is looking for a sweep. Yaroslev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Barkley has his hands clasped together around Yaroslev's back. He's all about the action.
Barkley blocking the ground and pound attempt from Yaroslev.
Barkley is staying active underneath Yaroslev, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Barkley is looking for a sweep. Yaroslev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Barkley is working hard here to advance position.
Yaroslev winds up and cracks Barkley with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Barkley tries to roll over but Yaroslev keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Yaroslev is working for a submission of some sort. #T4#
Yaroslev seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Barkley is not content to let Yaroslev control the position.
Barkley is looking for a sweep. Yaroslev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Yaroslev is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Barkley is just riding it out for now. Yaroslev eventually gives up the hold.
Barkley wants to control but Yaroslev is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wladimir Yaroslev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Wladimir Yaroslev's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Barkley throws a half hearted mid kick.
Yaroslev shoots in and drives through. Barkley sprawls well.#CL#
Barkley clinches.
Barkley makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Barkley prevents the takedown attempt.
Barkley misses with a body punch.
Yaroslev tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ross Barkley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wladimir Yaroslev.
Yaroslev blocking some punches.
Yaroslev has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Barkley after a bit of a struggle.
Barkley just leaning against Yaroslev, taking a breather. #TD2#
Yaroslev works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Barkley knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Yaroslev on the ground.
Barkley controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yaroslev wants to control from the top but Barkley keeps moving.
Yaroslev postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Barkley pulls Yaroslev in close to prevent any damage.
Barkley working a defensive guard but Yaroslev manages to pass into side control anyway. #T1#
Yaroslev trying to control the position but Barkley is working away.
Barkley manages to work his way to half guard, despite Yaroslev's best efforts.
Yaroslev has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Barkley trying to get back to full guard but Yaroslev takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Barkley is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Yaroslev landing strikes from the mount and Barkley is in trouble!
Barkley tries to hold on but Yaroslev postures up.#SUB2#
Yaroslev swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Barkley is now in Yaroslev's guard. A big mistake from Yaroslev there, giving up the dominant position! #SUB2#
Yaroslev looking for a guillotine here but Barkley defends easily. #T2#
Barkley is pushing down on Yaroslev's leg trying to pass to half guard. Yaroslev is fighting to maintain full guard but Barkley has managed to sneak the leg through.
Nice strikes from Barkley there.
The fighters are battling for position here. Yaroslev manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Barkley looking to sit in guard and control but Yaroslev gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Barkley has control of Yaroslev's left arm, preventing Yaroslev from doing any damage. #T3#
Yaroslev with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Yaroslev cracks Barkley with a solid left hand.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Barkley holds on and takes a little breather.
Yaroslev content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Wladimir Yaroslev has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Yaroslev's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Barkley managing to control the position.
Barkley is trying to control the position but Yaroslev postures up. #SUB2#
Yaroslev drops back looking for a leg! Barkley is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Barkley manages to kick Yaroslev off! Yaroslev jumps back into Barkley's guard.
Yaroslev 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. #T4#
Barkley is trying to control the position but Yaroslev postures up.
Barkley wants to get back to his feet but Yaroslev is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Barkley keeping moving, preventing Yaroslev from controlling successfully.
Yaroslev with a nice head shot there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barkley is pulling down on Yaroslev's head to control his posture.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Yaroslev's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ross Barkley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Barkley will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wladimir Yaroslev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Yaroslev 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 27:30
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wladimir Yaroslev!
Wladimir Yaroslev managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Forge Clothing Co., into his post fight interview.

Event: SyFi 102
Date: Sep 14, 2018

#R1#
A low kick from Smashterov is predictable there #TD#
and Yaroslev counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Smashterov wants to sweep but no luck.
Yaroslev is fighting to break Smashterov's control of his arms but Smashterov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Yaroslev thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Yaroslev accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Yaroslev controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Yaroslev makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Yaroslev lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#CUT#
It looks like Zangief Smashterov has been cut.
Smashterov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Yaroslev. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Yaroslev looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smashterov wants to stand but Yaroslev is controlling the position.
Yaroslev 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.
Smashterov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Yaroslev throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
Yaroslev 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.
Yaroslev trying to control the position from guard on top but Smashterov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yaroslev engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Yaroslev works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Yaroslev is working for a kimura but Smashterov is defending it quite comfortably.
Yaroslev passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Smashterov! #T2#
Yaroslev pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Yaroslev has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Smashterov's face. #CUT#
The cut above Zangief Smashterov's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Yaroslev is in the full mount, landing strikes. #CUT#
Zangief Smashterov's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Zangief Smashterov's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Wladimir Yaroslev!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Wladimir Yaroslev made sure he mentioned Forge Clothing Co., along with how happy he was to win his fight.
Zangief Smashterov spoke after the fight, saying 'Bwahahaha I will see you again unfortunately for you.'.

Event: SyFi 94
Date: Aug 25, 2018

#R1#
Popov misses with a wild combination.
Popov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Yaroslev.
Popov misses with a body shot. #TD2#
Yaroslev darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Yaroslev is controlling the pace.
Yaroslev working Popov over with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice strikes from Yaroslev there.
Yaroslev looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Yaroslev is nestled in close to Popov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T1#
Yaroslev missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Popov tries to kick Yaroslev off but Yaroslev keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Yaroslev trying to control from half guard but Popov is working away.
Yaroslev seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Yaroslev throwing shots but Popov is blocking nicely.
Yaroslev drops an elbow to the side of Popov's head.
Yaroslev has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Popov looks like he's trying to stand up. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Popov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Yaroslev.
Yaroslev seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Yaroslev is looking to take a break and control but Popov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Yaroslev is nestled in close to Popov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Popov is looking to escape.
Yaroslev is nestled in close to Popov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Yaroslev lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Popov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Yaroslev. #T3#
Yaroslev scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Popov is trying to stand.
Yaroslev scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Yaroslev not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2#
Popov is defending against the submission attempts here by Yaroslev.
Yaroslev thows a huge punch but Popov dodges it nicely.
Popov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Yaroslev on the ground.
Yaroslev missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Yaroslev is pressing down on Popov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Popov is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Yaroslev is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T4#
Yaroslev drops an elbow to the side of Popov's head.
Yaroslev scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Yaroslev is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Popov!
Yaroslev looking to control but Popov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Yaroslev breaks from Popov's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Popov in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Popov trying desperately to get to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yaroslev putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wladimir Yaroslev dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Popov swings for the body but Yaroslev moves out of range.
Popov looks to land a combination but Yaroslev avoids it well.
Popov throws the left hand but Yaroslev avoids the punch easily.
Popov fails to land with a series of punches.
And Yaroslev tries to counter it with a takedown but Popov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Popov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Yaroslev slips a jab from Popov.#TD2#
Popov gets caught napping as Yaroslev dives in and scores a takedown. Popov manages to retain guard.
Popov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Popov tries to get out of the position.
Popov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Yaroslev showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Yaroslev working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yaroslev throws a big elbow that misses.
Yaroslev postures up in Popov's guard and throws a big left but Popov blocks it. #T1#
Yaroslev stands up over Popov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Yaroslev advances to half guard.
Popov wants to get back to his feet.
Yaroslev scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Popov looks like he's trying to stand up. #SUB2#
Yaroslev is working for a submission of some sort.
Yaroslev is controlling the pace. #T2#
Popov is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Yaroslev 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.
Yaroslev lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T3#
Yaroslev stops Popov from getting back to his feet. #SUB2#
Yaroslev is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
Yaroslev is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Popov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Yaroslev.
Yaroslev wants to control but Popov is keeping him busy.
Wladimir Yaroslev has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Yaroslev looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Popov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Popov wants to get back to his feet.
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. Yaroslev connects with a nice short shot to Popov's temple.
Popov wants to get back to his feet.
Yaroslev scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Yaroslev perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Popov is staying active underneath Yaroslev, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Popov wants to stand back up but Yaroslev manages to pass into side control.
Popov tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wladimir Yaroslev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Popov tries to sprawl but Yaroslev drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Yaroslev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Popov keeps working.
Yaroslev lands with a punch from half guard.
Popov tries to kick Yaroslev off but Yaroslev keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Nice strikes from Yaroslev there.
Yaroslev seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Popov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Yaroslev takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Popov is refusing to be controlled, as Yaroslev sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Popov is defending against the submission attempts here by Yaroslev.
Ground and pound from Yaroslev. #T1#
Yaroslev is trying to control. Popov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Yaroslev is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Popov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Yaroslev.
Yaroslev throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Popov is trying to stand.
Yaroslev lands strikes from half guard.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Yaroslev controlling the pace.
Yaroslev is keen to just control but Popov is a slippery customer.
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. Yaroslev connects with a nice short shot to Popov's temple.
Yaroslev prevents Popov from standing back up.
Yaroslev thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Yaroslev not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Yaroslev lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Yaroslev trying to control the action but Popov is working from the bottom. #T3#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Yaroslev lands a nice short elbow.
Yaroslev takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Yaroslev is trying to control. Popov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Popov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Yaroslev slips a nice elbow through Popov's hands, connecting with Popov's forehead.
Yaroslev is keen to just control but Popov is a slippery customer.
Yaroslev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Yaroslev winds up and cracks Popov with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB2#
Yaroslev is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Popov is in trouble now - Yaroslev has advanced to mount!
Maxim Popov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Yaroslev sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Yaroslev trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yaroslev scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Yaroslev breaks from Popov's wrist control and lands an elbow.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wladimir Yaroslev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Yaroslev 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 26:30
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wladimir Yaroslev!
Wladimir Yaroslev took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Forge Clothing Co. for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: WeInSyd 23
Date: Aug 01, 2018

#R1#
Yaroslev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gigantus moves away.
Gigantus fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gigantus 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.
Gigantus throws a series of punches but Yaroslev moves out of range.
We've been hearing reports that Yaroslev has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Yaroslev throws a sloppy body shot
and Gigantus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Wladimir Yaroslev has been cut.
Yaroslev misses with a series of wild punches.
Gigantus connects with a right hand. Yaroslev shakes it off.
Gigantus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yaroslev takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Yaroslev throws a leg kick
and Gigantus counters with a nice body shot.
Yaroslev tries for a takedown but Gigantus circles away easily
and Gigantus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Yaroslev takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T1#
Yaroslev dodges the punch combination from Gigantus.
Gigantus fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Yaroslev on the side of the head.
Yaroslev closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Galactor Gigantus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Gigantus misses its intended target.
Yaroslev walks into a jab.
Yaroslev takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Yaroslev punishes Gigantus's body with a nice straight punch.
A combination from Gigantus does no damage.
Yaroslev attempts a counter takedown but Gigantus avoids it well and moves away.
Yaroslev tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Yaroslev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gigantus fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T2#
A punch combination from Gigantus misses.
Yaroslev tried to counter with a leg kick but Gigantus avoided it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gigantus throws the left hand but Yaroslev avoids the punch easily.
Yaroslev half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Gigantus throws a lazy right hand but Yaroslev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Yaroslev throwing a counter right hand but Gigantus manages to avoid it.
Gigantus takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Gigantus lands a lovely overhand right.
Galactor Gigantus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gigantus takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gigantus throws a lazy right hand but Yaroslev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Yaroslev is looking to wear down Gigantus with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Gigantus keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Yaroslev shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Gigantus throws a lazy right hand but Yaroslev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T3#
Nice uppercut there from Gigantus.
Gigantus fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Yaroslev on the side of the head.
Yaroslev slips under a jab from Gigantus.
Gigantus 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.
Yaroslev throws a right and a left that both miss.
A jab from Yaroslev misses.
A cross from Gigantus lands.
Gigantus connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Gigantus staying out of range there.
Gigantus looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A cross from Yaroslev lands.
Yaroslev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Yaroslev misses with a body shot.
Yaroslev looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gigantus is fending him off so far but Yaroslev persists. Nope, Gigantus circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wladimir Yaroslev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yaroslev blocks a jab.#T4#
Gigantus throws a looping overhand right but Yaroslev ducks down to avoid it.
Yaroslev appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yaroslev throws a right hand that Gigantus ducks under and follows up with a left that Gigantus also avoids with ease.
Yaroslev swings away with a body shot that misses
and Gigantus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gigantus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yaroslev misses with a shot to the body
and Yaroslev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Yaroslev misses with a looping right.
A punch combination from Yaroslev misses.
Yaroslev misses with a low kick as Gigantus jumps back.
Yaroslev misses with a body shot.
Gigantus throws out a counter right but Yaroslev avoids it with no problem.
Yaroslev keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Yaroslev throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Yaroslev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gigantus.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Galactor Gigantus dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wladimir Yaroslev's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Gigantus cracks Yaroslev with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Yaroslev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gigantus moves away.
Yaroslev's corner calls for a 1-2. Yaroslev obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Gigantus misses with a hook.
Yaroslev misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gigantus! But no joy.
Gigantus lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Gigantus swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Yaroslev.
Yaroslev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gigantus was well out of range. Poor timing from Yaroslev.
Jab, jab by Gigantus - just one landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gigantus cracks Yaroslev with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Gigantus throws a hook but Yaroslev blocks it.
Yaroslev jabs at Gigantus's body.
Yaroslev looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gigantus misses with a straight right.
Yaroslev feinted with a counter takedown.#T1#
Yaroslev takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Gigantus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gigantus bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Yaroslev's head backwards.
Yaroslev misses with the combination.
Gigantus on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Yaroslev slips under a jab.
A slow jab from Gigantus misses its intended target.
Yaroslev shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gigantus counters with a nice body shot.
Gigantus cracks Yaroslev with a good jab.
Yaroslev drops his hands momentarily and Gigantus takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T2#
Yaroslev swings away with a body shot that misses
and Gigantus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Yaroslev loads up on a big right hand but Gigantus slips the punch.
Gigantus looks to throw the jab but Yaroslev is out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yaroslev throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Gigantus lands a head shot.
Yaroslev looks to score with a jab to the body but Gigantus is just out of range.
Gigantus lunges at Yaroslev with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Yaroslev's hand.
A swing and a miss from Gigantus.
Yaroslev throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Yaroslev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Galactor Gigantus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Yaroslev gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#ROC2#
Yaroslev is rocked!#CUT2#
Wladimir Yaroslev's cut is getting worse.
Gigantus drops Yaroslev with a straight right hand, right on the button! Gigantus 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 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Galactor Gigantus!
Galactor Gigantus took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'I told you a long time ago I'd knock you out....i came in at 80% and put you to bed. Anderson ERA is over!!I'm the champ now and I won't be giving this belt up easy!!'.
Wladimir Yaroslev spoke after the fight, saying 'I'm so pissed at myself right now. I should have been able to beat him. I guess I go back and try to do better next time.'.

Event: SyFi 75
Date: Jul 13, 2018

#R1#
Yaroslev throws a leg kick but Fhin sees it coming and checks it nicely. #CL#
Fhin gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Fhin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Fhin clinches with his opponent.
Yaroslev will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Fhin up against the cage.
Yaroslev looking to slow down the pace here.#BC#
Fhin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fhin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Yaroslev drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Fhin defends it well.
Fhin 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.
Fhin tries to clinch but Yaroslev moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yaroslev misses with a head kick.
Fhin scores with a three punch combo!
Fhin lands a jab to the head.
Fhin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fhin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fhin is looking to clinch but Yaroslev is avoiding it.
Yaroslev tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Yaroslev is defended easily by Fhin.
Yaroslev dives in for a single leg takedown but Fhin sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD2#
Yaroslev drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Fhin tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Fhin is trying to stand.
Yaroslev punishing his opponent with strikes.
Fhin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Yaroslev on the ground.
Fhin really wants to buck Yaroslev off and get back to his feet.
Fhin trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Fhin takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Yaroslev looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yaroslev breaks from Fhin's wrist control and lands an elbow. #T2#
Yaroslev working Fhin over with strikes here. #CUT2#
It looks like Cat Fhin has been cut.#ES#
Fhin bucks up and throws Yaroslev to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Fhin wants to clinch.
Yaroslev misses the shot to the body.
Yaroslev throws an off balance right hand
and Fhin counters with a two punch combo.
Yaroslev throws a body shot but no joy.
Fhin pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Yaroslev back to the cage. Fhin follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Fhin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Yaroslev looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Yaroslev slips a jab and a cross from Fhin.
Fhin looks to clinch #TD2#
and Yaroslev counters with a shoot takedown. Fhin fights it but they end up in guard.
Yaroslev is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Yaroslev has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fhin keeping moving, preventing Yaroslev from controlling successfully.
Yaroslev with a nice head shot there.#T3#
Fhin wants to stand up but Yaroslev is controlling him.
Fhin is wriggling around but Yaroslev manages to pass to half guard.
Yaroslev looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#CUT2#
Cat Fhin's cut is getting worse.
Yaroslev trying to control from half guard but Fhin is working away.
Yaroslev with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Fhin looks like he's trying to stand up.
Yaroslev lands strikes from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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. Yaroslev connects with a nice short shot to Fhin's temple.
Fhin wants to stand back up but Yaroslev manages to pass into side control.
Fhin wants to get back to his feet.
Yaroslev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fhin keeps working. #T4#
Yaroslev lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #CUT2#
Jeez, Cat Fhin's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Cat Fhin's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Wladimir Yaroslev!
Wladimir Yaroslev managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Forge Clothing Co., into his post fight interview.

Event: WeInSyd 16
Date: Jun 13, 2018

#R1#
Wills misses the jab.
Yaroslev looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wills swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Yaroslev drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Wills defends it well.
Wills shoots in looking for a takedown but Yaroslev manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Wills's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Yaroslev tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD#
Wills decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Wills seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Yaroslev looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wills 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.
Wills works his foot free and advances to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yaroslev looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Wills tries to get the hooks in deep but Yaroslev pushed the leg off.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB#
Yaroslev fending off the submission attempt from Wills.
Yaroslev is in bad spot here.
Yaroslev has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Yaroslev is keeping busy. #SUB#
Wills 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, Yaroslev has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least! #SUB#
Wills is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Yaroslev has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Wills has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Yaroslev taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Wills doesn't care though - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Matt Wills!
Matt Wills took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'The verdict is in and it's GUILTY!!!I'm taking another arm home for my trophy. '.
In defeat, Wladimir Yaroslev stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'm so pissed at myself right now. I should have been able to beat him. I guess I go back and try to do better next time.'.

Event: SyFi 51
Date: May 18, 2018

#R1#
Yaroslev misses with a lunging right hand
and Muslim counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like Wladimir Yaroslev has been cut.
Muslim connects with a jab.
Yaroslev throws a push kick but Muslim slaps the foot to one side.
Yaroslev takes a swing at Muslim's ribcage but misses.
Yaroslev tries to score a power double leg takedown but Muslim sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Yaroslev somewhat.
Yaroslev fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yaroslev wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Muslim darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Muslim throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Yaroslev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Muslim manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Yaroslev misses the target.
Yaroslev throws a predictable looking body shot
and Yaroslev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Muslim throws a shot to the body.
Mongolian Muslim is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Muslim misses with an uppercut.
Yaroslev definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Yaroslev swings away with a body shot that misses #KD2#
and Muslim counters with a crisp right hand that drops Yaroslev! Muslim lets Yaroslev back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Muslim lands with a nice body punch.
Muslim throws an overhand right that lands on Yaroslev's shoulder, as Yaroslev tries to avoid the shot.
Yaroslev tries to counter with a takedown but Muslim is quick to defend against it.#KD2#
Muslim feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Yaroslev sprawling to the canvas! Yaroslev rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Muslim finish him?! #ROC2#
Yaroslev is rocked!#CUT2#
Wladimir Yaroslev's cut is getting worse.
Muslim connects with a body shot that sends Yaroslev's belly button to the back.
Yaroslev is breathing heavily.
Yaroslev gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Muslim points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Yaroslev wakes up just in time to hear Muslim thank his coaches in the post fight interview.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mongolian Muslim!
A very excited looking Mongolian Muslim made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Wladimir Yaroslev spoke after the fight, saying 'I'm so pissed at myself right now. I should have been able to beat him. I guess I go back and try to do better next time.'.

Event: SyFi 43
Date: Apr 28, 2018

#R1#
A head kick misses from Hardy.
Yaroslev tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hardy fakes the leg kick and cracks Yaroslev in the body.
Yaroslev blocks a head kick by Hardy.
Yaroslev with the counter takedown but Hardy avoids it easily.
Hardy keeps Yaroslev at a distance using the push kick.
Hardy throws a head kick that misses.
Yaroslev drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hardy defends it well.
Yaroslev blocks a head kick by Hardy. #TD2#
Yaroslev scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Yaroslev is pressing down on Hardy's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hardy is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Yaroslev is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hardy is just riding it out for now. Yaroslev eventually gives up the hold.
Yaroslev trying to pass the guard but Hardy defending well. #T1#
Yaroslev is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Yaroslev lands strikes from half guard.#ROC2#
Hardy is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Adam Hardy has been cut.
Yaroslev lands a big elbow - Hardy is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Yaroslev!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wladimir Yaroslev!
Our winner, Wladimir Yaroslev, 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: SyFi 34
Date: Apr 07, 2018

#R1#
Morro throws a body kick that misses #TD2#
and Yaroslev counters with a nice double leg into side control. Morro won't be happy with that.
Yaroslev working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Yaroslev looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Morro taking a bit of punishment here - Yaroslev scoring with strikes.
A big shot lands for Yaroslev! That's hurt Morro! Will he recover? Yaroslev fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wladimir Yaroslev!
In his post fight interview, Wladimir Yaroslev started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Ben Morro spoke after the fight, saying 'I've dreamed of doing this for a long time. It didn't go the way I wanted but I'm so happy to have my first fight under my belt. I'll be back.'.

Event: SyFi 24
Date: Mar 16, 2018

#R1##TD#
Longhas throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Yaroslev was covering up waiting for the punch and Longhas finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Longhas looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Yaroslev 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#
Ground and pound from Yaroslev.
Yaroslev landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB2#
Yaroslev has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Longhas defend it? Yaroslev steps over the head and cranks it - Longhas is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Yaroslev!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Wladimir Yaroslev!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Wladimir Yaroslev made sure he mentioned Evil Empire Nutrition - 160Q $150, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: SyFi 14
Date: Feb 19, 2018

#R1##CL#
Edwards clinches.
Edwards misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Yaroslev.
Edwards wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Yaroslev has him pressed against the cage.
Yaroslev tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Edwards misses with some punches.
Yaroslev misses with a knee to the head.
Yaroslev using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Edwards has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Yaroslev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yaroslev takes a knee to the side of the body.
Edwards lands a shot to the body.
Edwards is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Edwards misses with an elbow strike. #TD2#
Yaroslev lands a takedown into guard. #ES#
Edwards is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
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!
Edwards misses with a body punch.
Yaroslev fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Yaroslev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Edwards plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT#
It looks like Wladimir Yaroslev has been cut.
Edwards tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Edwards gets a clinch. #T1##TD2#
Yaroslev is trying to trip Edwards. He has hold of a leg but Edwards is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Yaroslev persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Edwards is trying to keep Yaroslev in close.
Yaroslev prevents Edwards from getting back to his feet.
Yaroslev working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Edwards's head.
Yaroslev landing with the ground and pound.
Yaroslev with a flurry of punches that miss.
Yaroslev throwing strikes from guard but Edwards blocks nicely.
Edwards avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Yaroslev postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Edwards 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.#T2#
Yaroslev is in close to Edwards's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Edwards is breathing heavily.
Yaroslev advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Yaroslev is looking for a kimura here.
Yaroslev throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Edwards to regain full guard.
Yaroslev with a nice head shot there.
Edwards could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Yaroslev passes Edwards's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yaroslev lands strikes from half guard.#CUT2#
It looks like Anthony Edwards has been cut.
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. Yaroslev connects with a nice short shot to Edwards's temple.
Yaroslev scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB2#
Yaroslev is trying to work for a kimura but Edwards is defending well. #T3#
Yaroslev is thwarting Edwards's attempts to control the position.
Yaroslev winds up and cracks Edwards with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ground and pound from Yaroslev.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yaroslev working the head and body with strikes. #ROC2#
Edwards is rocked!
Yaroslev lands a big elbow - Edwards is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Yaroslev!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wladimir Yaroslev!
Wladimir Yaroslev took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Knockdown Clothes for their support in the buildup to the fight.

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