Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: RISE 115 Emelianegro v Farina
Date: Nov 15, 2019

#R1#
Knox connects with a jab.
Kropotkin misses with an attempted mid kick.
Knox scores with a nice head shot.
Knox has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Five Round Fight Club NY (50 max) in the buildup to the fight.
Knox misses with a looping left.
Kropotkin appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kropotkin dives in for a single leg takedown but Knox sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kropotkin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Knox throws out the jab.
Kropotkin scores with a body shot.
Kropotkin moves away from the strike by Knox.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox misses the jab.
Kropotkin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knox was well out of range. Poor timing from Kropotkin.
Kropotkin throws a jab but it's blocked by Knox. #T1#
Knox bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kropotkin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kropotkin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Knox misses with a two punch combination.
Kropotkin tries to counter by closing the distance.
Knox throws a shot to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Knox as he connects with a hook.
Knox lands a glancing blow to the side of Kropotkin's head.
Knox throws a lazy right hand but Kropotkin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kropotkin was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Kropotkin looking to land some kicks to the body here.
As Kropotkin tries to get set, Knox tries to push him back and clinch up but Kropotkin manages to avoid the attempt.#T2#
Knox throws a combination that misses #CL2#
and Kropotkin counters by moving into the clinch.
Kropotkin throws a punch but it's blocked by Knox.
Knox misses with a punch to the body.
Kropotkin is struggling to control the position.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Kropotkin throws a head punch that misses.
Kropotkin can't find room to land a body shot as Knox controls the action.
Kropotkin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kropotkin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Knox scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Knox takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #T3#
Kropotkin jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Knox walks away with a smile on his face. Kropotkin gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Knox throws a body punch but Kropotkin moves out of range.
Knox throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kropotkin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kropotkin is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Kropotkin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Knox looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A shot to the liver by Knox. Beautiful body shot.
Knox just misses with a punch to the body.
Kropotkin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Knox dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Knox scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kropotkin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kropotkin misses with a takedown
and Knox connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Eta Knox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Kropotkin.
Kropotkin throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Knox on the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knox tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kropotkin was well out of range. Poor timing from Knox.
Kropotkin is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Knox with a body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Knox. Those never looked like landing.
Kropotkin looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Kropotkin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eta Knox dominated that round.
That's time! Knox's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Knox scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Knox scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Knox lands a head shot.
Knox throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kropotkin on the side of the head.
Kropotkin takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A decent looking cross lands there for Knox.
Kropotkin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kropotkin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Knox as he jumps to the side. #T1#
Knox's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kropotkin under the eye.
Kropotkin on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Knox connects with a single shot there.
Knox is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kropotkin can do to turn this around?
Knox misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Knox misses with the combination.
Kropotkin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Knox lands a nice hook to Kropotkin's body. Kropotkin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T2#
Knox lands a slapping body shot.
Knox's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kropotkin under the eye.
Knox avoids a punch combination nicely.
Knox is looking for a counter combo.
Knox paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knox swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kropotkin.
A cross from Knox lands.#T3#
Good shot there by Kropotkin.
Knox tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kropotkin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Knox throws a body shot but no joy.
Knox misses with an uppercut
and Kropotkin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Knox pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kropotkin throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #CL#
and Knox moves into the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Kropotkin as the two fighters clinch.
Knox struggles to land a body shot inside as Kropotkin controls his hands.
Knox blocks an uppercut. #T4#
Knox misses with a short punch on the inside.
Knox lands a shoulder strike.
Kropotkin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Knox misses with a hook from the clinch.
Knox blocks an uppercut.
Kropotkin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Knox misses with a punch on the inside.
Kropotkin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Knox throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Knox fails to land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knox dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knox.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eta Knox dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Knox looks to throw the jab but Kropotkin is out of range.
Kropotkin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Knox sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kropotkin ducks right into an uppercut from Knox.
Kropotkin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice jab there from Knox.
Kropotkin walks into a straight right hand from Knox.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good standup being displayed there by Knox as he connects with a hook.
Knox connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Knox ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kropotkin has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T1#
Kropotkin has his takedown stuffed
enabling Knox to counter with a crisp jab.
Knox wants to clinch up but Kropotkin keeps it at a distance.
Kropotkin throws a hook but Knox blocks it.
Knox slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Knox works Kropotkin's body with a nice hook.
Kropotkin misses with a body kick.
Kropotkin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Knox's waist but Knox gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kropotkin off to one side.
Eta Knox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Kropotkin.
Knox lunges at Kropotkin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kropotkin's hand. #T2#
Knox lands a nice shot to the body.
Kropotkin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Knox paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Knox works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Knox scores with a nice strike.
Knox stuffs the takedown attempt from Kropotkin. Kropotkin gets slowly back to his feet. #CL#
Knox clinches. #T3#
Knox blocks an uppercut.
Kropotkin has a couple of punches blocked by Knox.
Kropotkin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kropotkin taking a breather.
Knox lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kropotkin backwards.
Peter Kropotkin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Knox goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Knox lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC#
Knox breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Knox scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kropotkin jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T4#
Knox scores with a shot to the body.
Eta Knox is winning the standup battle so far.
Knox with a hook.
Knox thuds his right hand into Kropotkin's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
No joy there for Knox, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kropotkin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kropotkin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Knox.
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!
Kropotkin avoids the body shot from Knox.
Kropotkin is trying desperately to land a takedown but Knox is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Kropotkin.
Nice shot by Knox.
Knox lands a right hook to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eta Knox showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Knox 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:26
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eta Knox!
Our winner, Eta Knox, 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.
Peter Kropotkin was interviewed post fight and said 'I still got a better life than all you motherfuckers out there! Imma go chill with my boy Stormzy'.

Event: RISE 106 Asmundsen v Sailcirc
Date: Oct 19, 2019

#R1#
Kropotkin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Collins throws a series of punches but Kropotkin avoids them all with ease.
Collins misses with the combination. #CL2#
Collins closes the distance and clinches.
Kropotkin blocking some punches.
Collins with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Collins looks to throw an elbow but misses. #TD#
Kropotkin ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Kropotkin no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Collins wants to pass the guard but Kropotkin is keeping the position.#SUB#
Kropotkin looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Collins is defending well. Kropotkin quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Collins has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Kropotkin celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Peter Kropotkin!
Peter Kropotkin thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: RISE 98 Hammerfall v Oloishona
Date: Sep 21, 2019

#R1##CL2#
Kropotkin tries to keep at a distance but Slater has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Slater successfully pulls guard.
Kropotkin wants to control from the top but Slater keeps moving. #SUB#
Kropotkin drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kropotkin jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Slater wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Kropotkin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Kropotkin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Slater has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kropotkin has managed to get both his arms back between Slater's legs - danger averted.
Kropotkin won't allow Slater to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Slater escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kropotkin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slater tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kropotkin trying to control the position from guard on top but Slater is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB#
Kropotkin drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kropotkin jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kropotkin 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. #SUB2#
Slater is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Kropotkin has his hands clasped together but Slater extends and breaks Kropotkin's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Slater.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tim Slater!
In his post fight interview, Tim Slater started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
In defeat, Peter Kropotkin stepped up to the mic, saying 'I still got a better life than all you motherfuckers out there! Imma go fuck my girlfriend and you can go back into your mom's basement!'.

Event: RISE 93 Oloishona v Granger
Date: Aug 31, 2019

#R1#
Collins misses with a series of wild punches.
Collins tries to clinch there but Kropotkin circles away.
Collins scores with a sloppy right hand. Kropotkin should have avoided that one.
Kropotkin blocks a jab.
Collins wants to clinch up but Kropotkin keeps it at a distance.
Nice uppercut lands for Kropotkin. That snapped Collins's head back.
Michael Collins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Collins misses with a series of wild punches.
Collins looks to score with a jab to the body but Kropotkin is just out of range.
Kropotkin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kropotkin there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kropotkin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL2#
Collins gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Collins throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Collins using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kropotkin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Collins throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Collins looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T1#
Kropotkin avoids a wild elbow strike from Collins.
Kropotkin avoids a wild elbow strike from Collins.
Collins misses with a knee to the head.
Kropotkin blocks an elbow strike.
Collins tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kropotkin smiles and moves away.
Kropotkin loads up on a big right hand but Collins slips the punch.
Kropotkin throws a series of strikes that have Collins backpedaling.
Sloppy strikes from Collins. Those never looked like landing.
We've been hearing reports that Kropotkin has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Collins swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Kropotkin to counter with a crisp jab.
Collins lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kropotkin circles away quickly and effectively.
Collins throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It looked like Kropotkin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Collins swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #CL#
and Kropotkin counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kropotkin. #TD#
Kropotkin jumps guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Kropotkin working for a triangle but Collins defends it easily. #SUB#
Kropotkin has his foot on Collins's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Collins works his way back into a safe position though.#T2#
Collins trying to control but Kropotkin is working from the bottom.
Collins is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kropotkin looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Kropotkin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Collins defends well.
Collins wants to stand but Kropotkin is controlling his posture from full guard.
Kropotkin keeping moving, preventing Collins from controlling successfully.
Collins wants to stand but Kropotkin has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T3#
Collins stays in close to Kropotkin's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Kropotkin working for a triangle but Collins defends it easily. #SU2#
Collins gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Kropotkin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kropotkin throws a chopping leg kick but Collins manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Collins has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kropotkin finds it's way round the side to connect with Collins's head.
Some wild striking there from Collins.
Collins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T4#
Collins rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kropotkin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Collins as he connects with a hook.
Collins throws a right hand that Kropotkin ducks under and follows up with a left that Kropotkin also avoids with ease.
Collins has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Kropotkin dodges the punch combination from Collins.
Kropotkin keeps the fight on the outside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Collins!
Collins misses with the combination.
Collins misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kropotkin lands a jab to the nose.#CUT#
It looks like Michael Collins has been cut.#CL#
Kropotkin has Collins up against the cage in a clinch.
Kropotkin pushes Collins back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kropotkin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Collins pushes off an throws an elbow but Kropotkin leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Michael Collins will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Michael Collins'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##CL2#
Collins rushes Kropotkin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Collins jumps guard but Kropotkin turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Collins creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Collins tries to break free but Kropotkin pushes him back against the cage.
Kropotkin lands a left hand.
Kropotkin will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Collins up against the cage.#BC2#
Collins breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Collins has closed the distance and engaged Kropotkin in a clinch.
Kropotkin blocks an elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Collins tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Collins throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kropotkin blocks it with crossed arms. #T1#
Collins wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Collins pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Collins looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kropotkin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kropotkin blocks an elbow strike.
Kropotkin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Collins backwards.
Collins struggles to land a body shot inside as Kropotkin controls his hands.
Kropotkin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Collins creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Collins creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Collins misses with a hook to the ribs.
Collins throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kropotkin avoids the elbow strike from Collins, against the cage.
Kropotkin gets through Collins's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Collins throws an elbow that misses. #T2#
Kropotkin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kropotkin slowing the pace effectively.
Collins throws an elbow that misses.
Collins tries a knee to the head but Kropotkin blocks it.
Kropotkin lands a body punch.
Collins using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kropotkin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kropotkin avoids the elbow strike from Collins, against the cage.
Michael Collins seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Collins throws an elbow that misses.
Collins misses with an elbow over the top.
Collins throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kropotkin controlling the action here for a moment.
Kropotkin avoids the elbow strike from Collins, against the cage.
Collins tries to pull guard but Kropotkin holds him up against the cage and eventually Collins drops back down to his feet. #T3#
Collins misses with a knee to the head.
Kropotkin is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kropotkin lands with a left to the head.
Kropotkin scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Collins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Collins throws a series of strikes that have Kropotkin backpedaling. #CUT2#
It looks like Peter Kropotkin has been cut.
Collins tries to clinch but Kropotkin moves out of range.
Collins tries to bum rush Kropotkin with a series of wild strikes but Kropotkin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kropotkin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice jab there from Kropotkin.
Michael Collins seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kropotkin misses with a wild combination.
Kropotkin dodges the punch combination from Collins.
It looked like Kropotkin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Collins displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Kropotkin connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Collins tumbling to the canvas! Kropotkin pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Collins was done - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Peter Kropotkin!
A victorious Peter Kropotkin thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: RISE 83 - Heydrich Vs. Jones 3
Date: Jul 10, 2019

#R1#
Kropotkin moves to clinch but Kay breaks away #TD2#
and Kay counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Kropotkin!
Kay is working Kropotkin over with some ground and pound from side control.
Kropotkin is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kropotkin is working hard here to advance position.
Kay connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Kropotkin some visible discomfort.
Kay lands some shots froms side control.#CUT2#
It looks like Peter Kropotkin has been cut.
Kay is putting a hurting on Kropotkin here, landing some big shots from side control. #ROC2#
Kropotkin is rocked!#CUT2#
Peter Kropotkin's cut is getting worse.
Kropotkin is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Kropotkin tries to get to full guard but Kay has control of the leg.
Kay looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kropotkin with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Oh Kropotkin is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#
Peter Kropotkin's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Kropotkin manages to get to full guard.
Kropotkin seems to have got his legs back now.#SUB#
Kropotkin has his foot on Kay's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kay works his way back into a safe position though.#T1##SUB#
Kropotkin looking for a guillotine here but Kay defends easily.
Kropotkin is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Tycoon Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Kropotkin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kay scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB#
Kropotkin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kay can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kay throws a strike but Kropotkin rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB#
Kropotkin drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kay looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kay looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kay! #REVB#
Kropotkin is trying to get back to half guard.
Kay looks up at the clock and then as Kropotkin takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Kay smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude! #CUT2#
Jeez, Peter Kropotkin's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Brandon Kay!
A very excited looking Brandon Kay made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: RFL - 80 Petrov Vs. Coffie 2
Date: Jun 15, 2019

#R1#
Knox tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kropotkin was well out of range. Poor timing from Knox.#CL2#
Kropotkin instigates a clinch.
Knox misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kropotkin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kropotkin lands a body shot in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knox.
Kropotkin is trying to pull guard but Knox has him pressed against the cage.
Kropotkin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kropotkin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC2#
Kropotkin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Knox misses with a body shot
and Kropotkin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox swats away the attempt to clinch by Kropotkin.
Knox wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Kropotkin ducks right into an uppercut from Knox. #T1#
Knox throws an overhand right that lands on Kropotkin's shoulder, as Kropotkin tries to avoid the shot.
Kropotkin tries to counter with a clinch but Knox shakes him off and moves away.
Kropotkin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Knox throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Knox drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Knox scores with a body shot.
Kropotkin misses with a low kick.
Kropotkin avoids the body shot from Knox.
Kropotkin slips a straight right by Knox.
Knox ducks under a wild hook from Kropotkin.
Knox throws a lazy right hand but Kropotkin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kropotkin pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T2#
Kropotkin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Knox sprawls well. Knox wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kropotkin gets slowly back to his feet.#CL2#
Kropotkin has taken the fight to the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Knox softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC#
Knox escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kropotkin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Knox counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knox jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kropotkin is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL#
Knox instigates a clinch. #T3#
Kropotkin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kropotkin stalling against the cage.
Knox lands a nice uppercut.
Knox goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Knox.
Kropotkin can't break the clinch.
Knox scores with a shoulder strike.
Knox misses with a short punch on the inside.
Knox lands a shoulder strike.
Knox misses with a hook to the ribs.
Knox lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kropotkin wants to stall.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Knox.
Kropotkin changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Knox fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Eta Knox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Kropotkin.
A low kick from Kropotkin misses
enabling Knox to counter with a crisp jab. #T4#
Knox misses with a double jab
and Kropotkin counters with a two punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Kropotkin. Knox does a little dance to reset his feet.
Knox ducks right into an uppercut from Kropotkin. #CL#
Knox gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kropotkin. #TD2#
Kropotkin decides to pull guard. #SUB2#
Kropotkin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Knox looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kropotkin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eta Knox dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Knox jabs Kropotkin right on the nose. Kropotkin blinks but takes it well.#CUT#
It looks like Peter Kropotkin has been cut.
A big right from Knox misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Knox. Kropotkin does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kropotkin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Knox stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kropotkin takes one on the button.
Knox thows a left - swing and a miss!
Knox throws the left hand but Kropotkin avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Knox scores with a nice right hand.
Peter Kropotkin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Knox digs a good body shot into Kropotkin's ribs.
Knox digs a good hook to Kropotkin's body.
Knox connects with a body shot.
Kropotkin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Knox.
Kropotkin changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kropotkin defending well as Knox loads up on a big left hand.
Kropotkin misses with a few strikes there.
Knox throws a body shot but no joy. #TD2#
Kropotkin gets the takedown into side control. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knox is trying to improve his position.
Kropotkin grinds an elbow into Knox's temple.
Knox looks to move to half guard but instead Kropotkin has passed into mount! Damn!
Kropotkin prevents Knox from getting the reversal.
Knox wants to hold on but Kropotkin pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Knox regains half guard.
Knox wants to get back to full guard.
Kropotkin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Knox does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Kropotkin is looking for a kimura but Knox is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kropotkin to get the leverage.
Knox is staying active underneath Kropotkin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Knox wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Kropotkin thows a huge punch but Knox dodges it nicely. #SUB2#
Kropotkin 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.
Kropotkin trying to control the action but Knox is working from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Knox manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Knox 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.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kropotkin slips nicely into half guard.
Kropotkin is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kropotkin wants to pass the guard but Knox is defending well.
Knox keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Knox is looking to control Kropotkin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Knox avoid being mounted?
Kropotkin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Knox tries to roll over but Kropotkin keeps him under control.
Knox is trying to maintain the position but Kropotkin is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eta Knox dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Peter Kropotkin's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Kropotkin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Knox looks to clinch #TD2#
and Kropotkin counters with a takedown into side control.
Knox manages to get back to half guard.
Knox tries to get to full guard but Kropotkin has control of the leg.
Kropotkin is thwarting Knox's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Kropotkin is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Knox is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kropotkin is trying to control the action in half guard but Knox is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T1#
Knox moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Knox wants to sweep here but Kropotkin controlling him for the moment.
Knox controlling Kropotkin's posture.
Knox 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.
Knox controlling Kropotkin's posture.
Kropotkin wants to pass the guard but Knox is keeping the position.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Knox wants to sweep here but Kropotkin controlling him for the moment.
Knox keeping full guard, as Kropotkin tries to pass.
Kropotkin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Knox trying to control the position here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Kropotkin shoots in and gets a takedown into Knox's guard.
Knox working a defensive guard but Kropotkin passes into half guard. #T3##SUB2#
Kropotkin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Knox sees it coming and defends easily.
Kropotkin trying to pass the guard but Knox defending well. #SUB2#
Kropotkin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Knox defends it well.
Knox is trying is best to control the position here.
Peter Kropotkin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Knox is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kropotkin's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kropotkin's back!
You can see the frustration on Kropotkin's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Kropotkin trying to get back to his feet but Knox is in full control for now.
Knox has the hooks in. Kropotkin is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Knox trying to control.
Peter Kropotkin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kropotkin trying to get back to his feet but Knox is in full control for now.
Knox is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Peter Kropotkin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Knox 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: RFLFN-27 - Petrov Vs. Mason
Date: May 22, 2019

#R1#
Coffie throws a big shot that misses.
Kropotkin 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.#CL#
Coffie pushes Kropotkin up against the cage in a clinch.
Coffie working aggressively here.
Coffie lands a right hand.
Kropotkin blocks an uppercut.
Kropotkin throws a punch but it's blocked by Coffie.
Kropotkin misses with the head strike.
Coffie keeps control of Kropotkin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Coffie lands with a right to the head.
Kropotkin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kropotkin manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Coffie misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coffie misses with the head strike.
Kropotkin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Coffie or not.
Our sources have told us that Coffie has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Kropotkin working aggressively here.
Coffie lands with a short shot to the head.
Kropotkin swings wildly with an uppercut but Coffie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Coffie throws a head punch that misses.
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!
Coffie pushes Kropotkin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Coffie blocks an uppercut.
Kropotkin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kropotkin has Coffie pushed against the cage.
Coffie pushes Kropotkin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Coffie working aggressively here.
Kropotkin throws a punch but it's blocked by Coffie.
Kropotkin takes a shot to the head.
Kropotkin misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Kropotkin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Coffie clinches.
Kropotkin working aggressively here.
Coffie misses with a hook to the ribs.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Coffie.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kropotkin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kropotkin working hard to break the clinch.
Coffie is working Kropotkin over against the cage.
Coffie blocks an uppercut.
A short left from Coffie. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Coffie lands with a right to the head.
Coffie lands an uppercut.
Kropotkin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A nice right hand lands inside from Coffie.
A frustrated look appears on Kropotkin's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kropotkin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#CUT#
It looks like Peter Kropotkin has been cut.
Coffie has a couple of punches blocked by Kropotkin.
Kropotkin will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Coffie up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Coffie fails to land.
Coffie lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kropotkin takes a shot to the head.
Coffie misses with some punches. #TD2#
Kropotkin successfully pulls guard. #SUB2#
Kropotkin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Kropotkin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Coffie can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T3##SUB2#
Kropotkin looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Coffie passes into half guard.
Coffie wants to stand but Kropotkin has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kropotkin is looking to escape.
Kropotkin moves into full guard.
Coffie wants to stand but Kropotkin is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB2#
Kropotkin working for a triangle but Coffie defends it easily. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Coffie has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kropotkin is proving hard to escape from. #SUB2#
Kropotkin looking for a guillotine here but Coffie defends easily.
Coffie's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sanka Coffie dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Peter Kropotkin'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#
Kropotkin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Coffie sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Coffie tries to clinch but Kropotkin is having none of it.
Coffie misses with a combination
letting Kropotkin counter with a right hand.
Coffie paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Coffie tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kropotkin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kropotkin connects with a single shot there.
Peter Kropotkin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Coffie throws a jab when Kropotkin was well out of range.
Coffie waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kropotkin.
Kropotkin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kropotkin staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coffie misses with a hook.
Coffie sets himself, and Kropotkin steps forward looking for the clinch! Coffie avoids it this time.
Kropotkin defending well as Coffie loads up on a big left hand.
A combination from Coffie does no damage.
Kropotkin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Coffie scores with a jab to the jaw.#T1#
Kropotkin tries to close the distance and clinch but Coffie swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kropotkin takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Coffie misses with an uppercut.
Kropotkin tries to counter with a clinch but Coffie shakes him off and moves away.
Kropotkin tries to clinch but Coffie is having none of it.
Coffie throws a jab but it's blocked by Kropotkin.
Coffie scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kropotkin avoids the body shot from Coffie.
Sanka Coffie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Coffie connects with a looping right hand.
Coffie is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kropotkin can do to turn this around?
Kropotkin tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Coffie defends well and Kropotkin ends up having to push Coffie into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Coffie misses the jab.
Kropotkin wants to clinch up but Coffie keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Coffie closes the distance and pushes Kropotkin back into the cage.
Kropotkin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Coffie misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kropotkin struggles to land a body shot inside as Coffie controls his hands. #T2#
Kropotkin tries for a takedown but Coffie manages to get underhooks.
Kropotkin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Coffie's elbow.
Coffie lands a right hand.
Coffie lands a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch on the inside from Coffie fails to land.
Still in the clinch, Coffie scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kropotkin has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Coffie avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Sanka Coffie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Kropotkin.
Coffie creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Coffie working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kropotkin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Coffie throws a head punch that misses.
Coffie lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kropotkin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Coffie lands an elbow that stopped Kropotkin in his tracks for a moment.
Coffie cracks Kropotkin with a nice body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Kropotkin fails to land.
Coffie lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kropotkin backwards.
Coffie tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Coffie lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Coffie scores with a shoulder strike. #T3#
Coffie lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Coffie.
Coffie lands a left hand.
Coffie lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kropotkin backwards.
With the fighters up against the cage, Coffie throws an elbow but misses.
Kropotkin taking a breather.
Coffie lands a right hand.
Kropotkin trying to control the position but instead, Coffie has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kropotkin into the cage.
Sanka Coffie has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nice elbow from Coffie. #BC2#
Kropotkin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Coffie throws a lazy right hand but Kropotkin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kropotkin tries to counter by closing the distance.
Coffie missing with a left hand there. Kropotkin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Coffie uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kropotkin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Coffie as he avoids it easily.
Coffie connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
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!
Kropotkin on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T4#
Coffie tries to bum rush Kropotkin with a series of wild strikes but Kropotkin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice jab there from Coffie.
Coffie catches Kropotkin with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kropotkin takes one on the button.#ROC#
Kropotkin is rocked!
Coffie throws the left hand but Kropotkin avoids the punch easily.
Kropotkin is still on wobbly legs! Can Coffie finish him?
Coffie swats away the attempt to clinch by Kropotkin.
Coffie throwing a counter right hand but Kropotkin manages to avoid it.
Kropotkin seems to have recovered his senses.
Coffie lunges at Kropotkin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kropotkin's hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Coffie throws a jab when Kropotkin was well out of range.
Sanka Coffie is winning the standup battle so far.
Coffie throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Coffie looks to land a right hand but Kropotkin moved out of range.
Kropotkin slips under a jab from Coffie.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sanka Coffie dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Peter Kropotkin's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - 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##TD2#
Kropotkin shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB2#
Kropotkin drops back, looking for a kneebar! Coffie looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Coffie looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Coffie! #REVR#
Kropotkin is looking to reverse the position.
Coffie trying to control the action but Kropotkin is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Kropotkin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coffie wants to stand but Kropotkin is controlling his arm.
Kropotkin is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Kropotkin is trying to control Coffie's posture but Coffie avoids it.
Coffie takes a little break here. Kropotkin wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Kropotkin sneaks back into half guard.
Coffie tries to stand but can't do so whilst Kropotkin controls his leg.
Well, if Coffie is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Coffie wants to stand but Kropotkin has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Kropotkin tries to get to full guard but Coffie has control of the leg. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Coffie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Coffie missing with a left hand there. Kropotkin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kropotkin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sanka Coffie is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Coffie throws a lazy right hand but Kropotkin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kropotkin steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Coffie.
Kropotkin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kropotkin tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Coffie connects with a body shot that sends Kropotkin's belly button to the back.
Coffie connects with a jab.
Coffie ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T3#
Coffie misses with a lunging right hand
and Kropotkin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Coffie lands with a cross.
Coffie throws a lazy right hand but Kropotkin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Coffie throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Coffie cracks Kropotkin with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Coffie is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Coffie misses with a lunging right hand
and Kropotkin counters with a series of strikes. Coffie will be more careful next time no doubt.
Coffie lands with a right hand.
Peter Kropotkin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kropotkin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Coffie misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kropotkin counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kropotkin stuns Coffie with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Coffie lands with a hook. Kropotkin tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kropotkin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And Kropotkin tries to counter it with a takedown but Coffie pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A jab from Coffie misses.
Coffie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kropotkin. #T4#
Coffie lands the left hand.
Kropotkin tries to clinch
and Coffie counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Coffie takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Coffie pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kropotkin changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Coffie tries to clinch up.
Coffie looks to land a right hand but Kropotkin moved out of range.
Kropotkin is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kropotkin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like Coffie wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Coffie bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kropotkin's head.
Coffie is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kropotkin has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kropotkin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kropotkin moves out of range as Coffie strikes.
Coffie scores with a jab to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sanka Coffie showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Coffie, 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sanka Coffie!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Sanka Coffie made sure he mentioned Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: RFLFN-25
Date: May 01, 2019

#R1#
Mason throws a hook to the side of Kropotkin's head but Kropotkin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mason. Kropotkin does a little dance to reset his feet.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mason.#TD#
Mason closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kropotkin's guard.
We've been hearing that Mason has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Mason preventing the sweep.
Mason trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mason throwing strikes but missing.
Mason scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mason throws a big right hand that misses.
Kropotkin is trying to control the position but Mason postures up. #SUB2#
Kropotkin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kropotkin looking for a sweep. Not yet Kropotkin, not yet.
Mason is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mason has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mason wants to control from the top but Kropotkin keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mason with a nice head shot there.#T1#
Mason is in close to Kropotkin's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB2#
Kropotkin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mason working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kropotkin's head.
Mason postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mason's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mason working some strikes from top position.
Mason throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kropotkin works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB2#
Kropotkin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mason is aware though and is defending well.
Mason keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kropotkin's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mason not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kropotkin keeping moving, preventing Mason from controlling successfully.
Mason is working Kropotkin over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mason with a nice head shot there.
Mason trying to control but Kropotkin is working from the bottom. #T2#
Mason engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Kropotkin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mason can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kropotkin keeping moving, preventing Mason from controlling successfully.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mason's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mason tries to free his leg and advance position but Kropotkin is retaining full guard.
Mason working some strikes from top position.
Mason landing some decent shots from guard.
Mason with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Kropotkin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kropotkin controls Mason momentarily but Mason frees himself. #T3#
Mason tries to free his leg and advance position but Kropotkin is retaining full guard.
Kropotkin thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Mason lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB2#
Mason avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mason wants to control from the top but Kropotkin keeps moving. #SUB2#
Mason avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kropotkin 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.
Mason trying to control but Kropotkin is working from the bottom.
Mason content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T4#
Mason trying to control but Kropotkin is working from the bottom.
Mason makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kropotkin looking to control. #SUB2#
Kropotkin has his foot on Mason's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mason works his way back into a safe position though.
Mason is in close to Kropotkin's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mason landing some decent shots from guard.
Mason wants to control from the top but Kropotkin keeps moving.
Mason scoring with some ground and pound.
Mason lands a couple of elbows.#SUB2#
Kropotkin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mason doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mason manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mason trying to control but Kropotkin is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Preston Mason dominated that round.
That's time! Mason's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Mason shoots in looking for a takedown but Kropotkin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mason's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nice takedown defense from Kropotkin. No joy for Mason on that attempt.
Mason throws a one two combo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mason. Kropotkin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kropotkin moves in looking to clinch but Mason pushes him off.
Mason moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mason lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kropotkin backs up against the cage.
Mason throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kropotkin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
As Kropotkin looks to move away, Mason throws a big counter combo but Kropotkin just gets out of the way.
Peter Kropotkin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Mason throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kropotkin was covering up waiting for the punch and Mason finishes the takedown easily into 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!
Mason trying to control the position from guard on top but Kropotkin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Preston Mason overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Mason got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kropotkin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mason has managed to get both his arms back between Kropotkin's legs - danger averted.#T1#
Mason working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mason content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mason lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mason is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kropotkin trying to keep a closed guard but Mason is proving a slippery customer.
Mason postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Mason works over Kropotkin with some ground and pound from guard.
Mason is in close to Kropotkin's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mason is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kropotkin can do to turn this around?
Mason makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mason with a nice head shot there.
Mason cracks Kropotkin with a solid left hand.
Mason working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mason with a nice head shot there.#T2##SUB2#
Kropotkin is looking for a triangle but Mason pushes his legs off easily.
Kropotkin keeping moving, preventing Mason from controlling successfully.
Mason stands up over Kropotkin, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB2#
Kropotkin looking for a guillotine here but Mason defends easily.
Mason is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kropotkin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mason with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mason is stalling in the full guard.
Mason keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kropotkin's head.#T3##SUB2#
Kropotkin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mason lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kropotkin is trying to control the position but Mason postures up.
Mason landing with the ground and pound.
Mason landing some decent shots from guard.
Mason lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB2#
Kropotkin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mason gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mason pushes down on Kropotkin's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kropotkin taking some punishment here, with Mason in his half guard. #T4#
Kropotkin taking some punishment here, with Mason in his half guard.
Mason lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Mason lands with a punch from half guard.
Kropotkin is looking for a sweep. Mason is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Well, if Mason is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Mason takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kropotkin wants to improve his position but Mason is controlling well.
Kropotkin is refusing to be controlled, as Mason sits in half guard.
Kropotkin has hold of Mason's hands but Mason slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Mason trying to control the action but Kropotkin is working from the bottom.
Mason looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Preston Mason dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Mason shoots in looking for a takedown but Kropotkin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mason's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mason shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kropotkin defends it nicely.
Mason dodges the punch combination from Kropotkin.
Kropotkin tries to clinch but Mason moves out of range. #TD#
Mason shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kropotkin manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Mason lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Kropotkin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mason gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Mason is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kropotkin defends it well. #T1#
Mason lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Mason working the head and body with strikes.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mason lands a nice short elbow.
Kropotkin keeps control of the position for the meantime. #SUB2#
Kropotkin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mason pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Mason is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mason trying to control the pace.
Kropotkin on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T2#
Mason working Kropotkin over with strikes.
Nice strikes from Mason there.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mason in particular looking to stall.
Kropotkin is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mason scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kropotkin wants to improve his position but Mason is controlling well.
Mason tries to pass to full mount but Kropotkin defends it.
Mason is looking to take a break and control but Kropotkin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mason is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Mason 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.
Mason perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T3#
Mason seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kropotkin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mason scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB2#
Kropotkin looking for submissions off his back.
Mason slips a nice elbow through Kropotkin's hands, connecting with Kropotkin's forehead.
Mason working the head and body with strikes. #SUB#
Mason is looking for a kimura here.
Peter Kropotkin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mason working Kropotkin over with strikes.
Mason slows the pace down in half guard.
Kropotkin is staying active underneath Mason, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T4#
Mason looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Mason scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kropotkin tries to roll over but Mason keeps him under control.
Mason is stalling here. Kropotkin is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Mason seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Kropotkin has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Mason is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Mason tries to roll over but Kropotkin keeps him under control.
Kropotkin blocks the strikes from Mason.
Mason wants to get back to full guard but Kropotkin has passed into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Kropotkin tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kropotkin has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Mason gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Preston Mason showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mason 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... Preston Mason!
A relieved looking Preston Mason 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: RFL 73 Sitsongrit Vs. Petrov
Date: Apr 20, 2019

#R1#
Tomori swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tomori misses with a hook. Kropotkin ducked under it nicely.
Kropotkin tries to move into range but Tomori moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Tomori misses with a body punch
and Kropotkin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kropotkin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tomori.
Kropotkin walks into a stiff left hand from Tomori.
Kropotkin moves away from the strike by Tomori.
Tomori throws out a powerful jab.
Tomori throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kropotkin tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kropotkin connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tomori. Tomori circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tomori seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Kropotkin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tomori.
Tomori thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tomori misses with an uppercut. Kropotkin saw that one coming.
And Kropotkin tries to counter it with a takedown but Tomori pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kropotkin looks for a takedown but Tomori sprawls well.#T1##CL2#
Kropotkin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Good body shot from Tomori.
Tomori struggles to land a body shot inside as Kropotkin controls his hands.
Kropotkin blocks an uppercut. #TD2#
Kropotkin has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Tomori uses from the top position.
Tomori sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Kropotkin is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Tomori rolls with it to try and escape but Kropotkin cranks on the arm and Tomori is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Peter Kropotkin!
Peter Kropotkin very nearly forgot to thank Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: RFL-71
Date: Apr 06, 2019

#R1##TD2#
Kropotkin scores with a takedown into Sitsongrit's guard.
Sitsongrit 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.
Sitsongrit controlling the position.
Kropotkin advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Kropotkin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sitsongrit sees it coming and defends easily.
Sitsongrit wants to improve his position but Kropotkin is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Sitsongrit is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Kropotkin is looking to advance position but Sitsongrit won't allow it.
Sitsongrit is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sitsongrit manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kropotkin pushes down on Sitsongrit's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sitsongrit works his way to full guard. Good work.
Sitsongrit looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Kropotkin tries to free his leg and advance position but Sitsongrit is retaining full guard.
Sitsongrit keeping moving, preventing Kropotkin from controlling successfully. #T2#
Kropotkin throwing strikes from guard but Sitsongrit blocks nicely.
Kropotkin throwing strikes from guard but Sitsongrit blocks nicely.
Kropotkin stops Sitsongrit from standing up.
Sitsongrit looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sitsongrit pulls Kropotkin in close to prevent any damage.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Kropotkin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sitsongrit is keeping the position for now.
Sitsongrit is trying to keep Kropotkin in close. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sitsongrit scores with the left hand. Kropotkin knows he should have avoided that one. #T3#
Sitsongrit avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sitsongrit connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kropotkin momentarily.
Sitsongrit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kropotkin was well out of range. Poor timing from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick that knocks Kropotkin off balance momentarily.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kropotkin.
Sitsongrit with a hook.
Sitsongrit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sitsongrit finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sitsongrit dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sitsongrit is looking to slow Kropotkin down with leg kicks. #T4#
Sitsongrit lunges at Kropotkin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kropotkin's hand.
Kropotkin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kropotkin throws a body shot but no joy.
Sitsongrit connects with a jab.
Sitsongrit thuds a left hand into Kropotkin's body.
Sitsongrit misses the jab.
Sitsongrit throws a wild body kick that Kropotkin sees coming a mile off.
Kropotkin feints the counter takedown.
Kropotkin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kropotkin looks for a takedown but Sitsongrit sprawls well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
Sitsongrit scores with a push kick.
Kropotkin takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Kropotkin 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.
Kropotkin closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sitsongrit circles away.
Sitsongrit throws a quick counter kick to the body but Kropotkin avoids it.
Kropotkin misses with a leg kick.
Sitsongrit with a hook.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kropotkin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sitsongrit sprawls well. Sitsongrit wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kropotkin gets slowly back to his feet.
Kropotkin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kropotkin misses with a straight left. #TD2#
Kropotkin looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Sitsongrit seems keen to control Kropotkin's posture.#T1#
Kropotkin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kropotkin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kropotkin stopping the sweep attempt from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit wants to stand but Kropotkin is controlling the position.
Kropotkin forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Kropotkin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sitsongrit doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kropotkin.
Sitsongrit moves into full guard. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sitsongrit looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kropotkin is one step ahead there.
Kropotkin wants to pass the guard but Sitsongrit is keeping the position.
Kropotkin looking to sit in guard and control but Sitsongrit gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Sitsongrit is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kropotkin can do to turn this around?
Sitsongrit postures up.
Sitsongrit has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sitsongrit showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Kropotkin has an active guard here but Sitsongrit has managed to pass into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sitsongrit is controlling the pace. #T3#
Sitsongrit moves into full mount! Kropotkin won't be happy about that!
Sitsongrit sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kropotkin throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Sitsongrit tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kropotkin is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sitsongrit prevents Kropotkin from getting the reversal.
Sitsongrit controlling his opponent.
Kropotkin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sitsongrit controlling the pace for now.
Kropotkin throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sitsongrit controlling his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Sitsongrit displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kropotkin.
Sitsongrit misses with a kick to the body.
Kropotkin misses with an uppercut
and Kropotkin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A slapping body kick lands there for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kropotkin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sitsongrit throws a quick inside leg kick.
A big left from Sitsongrit misses.
Kropotkin feints the counter takedown.
Sitsongrit feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kropotkins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kropotkin wants to counter with a clinch but Sitsongrit pushes him away.
Sitsongrit finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sitsongrit tries to land a body kick#TD2#
and Kropotkin counters with a nice double leg into side control. Sitsongrit won't be happy with that.
Sitsongrit tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.#T1#
Sitsongrit prevents Kropotkin from getting a body triangle.#SUB2#
Sitsongrit is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Sitsongrit trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB2#
Kropotkin is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Sitsongrit has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Sitsongrit is trying to get back to his feet but Kropotkin has full control of the position and if anything, Sitsongrit has just worked his way into a worse spot.#T2##SUB2#
Kropotkin patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB2#
Sitsongrit fending off the submission attempt from Kropotkin.
Sitsongrit trying to control the action but Kropotkin just sinks the hooks in.
Sitsongrit turns into Kropotkin and is now in his guard.
Sitsongrit is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sitsongrit wanted to stand there but Kropotkin had control of the position.
Kropotkin wants to sweep here but Sitsongrit controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Sitsongrit controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kropotkin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sitsongrit's guard. #REVB#
Kropotkin trying to control the position from guard on top but Sitsongrit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sitsongrit is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sitsongrit pulls Kropotkin in close to prevent any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sitsongrit looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kropotkin is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
Kropotkin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sitsongrit throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sitsongrit throws the left hand but Kropotkin avoids the punch easily.
Kropotkin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kropotkin misses the shot to the body.
Sitsongrit throws a big shot that misses.
Sitsongrit fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kropotkin on the side of the head.
Kropotkin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Peter Kropotkin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sitsongrit bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kropotkin's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Sitsongrit misses.
And Kropotkin tries to counter it with a takedown but Sitsongrit pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A left and a right from Sitsongrit both land. Nice combination.
Kropotkin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sitsongrit. That's going to slow Kropotkin down. #T1#
Sitsongrit looks to land a combination but Kropotkin avoids it well.
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Kropotkin moves out of range.
Sitsongrit backing away here, and Kropotkin unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Sitsongrit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kropotkin with the counter takedown but Sitsongrit avoids it easily.
Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit is winning the standup battle so far.
Sitsongrit scores with a body shot.
Sitsongrit uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kropotkin has time to react.
Sitsongrit gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Kropotkin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit blocks a low kick nicely.
Sitsongrit will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kropotkin misses with a takedown attempt - Sitsongrit sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A jab from Sitsongrit misses.
Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kropotkin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sitsongrit is fending him off so far but Kropotkin persists. Nope, Sitsongrit circles away and we're back to standing.#T2#
Kropotkin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit obviously looking to wear him down.
Sitsongrit lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sitsongrit slips a jab and a cross from Kropotkin.
Sitsongrit fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kropotkin.
Sitsongrit looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kropotkin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kropotkin has a takedown stuffed.
Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Kropotkin.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kropotkin throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kropotkin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kropotkin slips under a jab from Sitsongrit.
Kropotkin tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Sitsongrit cracks Kropotkin with an open hand slap.
Sitsongrit throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Sitsongrit lands an overhand right.
Kropotkin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#TD2#
Sitsongrit gets caught napping as Kropotkin dives in and scores a takedown. Sitsongrit manages to retain guard.
Kropotkin throws a strike but Sitsongrit rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Sitsongrit wants to stand and escape but instead Kropotkin has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB##SUB2#
Kropotkin has gone for a leg lock! Sitsongrit slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kropotkin's guard.#REVR#
Sitsongrit showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SU#
Sitsongrit gets to his feet. Kropotkin looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T4#
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!
Jab by Sitsongrit.
Kropotkin has his takedown stuffed
and Sitsongrit counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kropotkin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kropotkin counters with a two punch combo.
An inside leg kick lands from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kropotkin under the eye.
That kick from Sitsongrit tenderised Kropotkin's leg. Kropotkin is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sitsongrit lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kropotkin's sensitive parts.
Sitsongrit fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kropotkin needs to keep his hands up - Sitsongrit had a free shot at his head there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit had his way with Peter Kropotkin in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5##TD2#
Kropotkin shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Sitsongrit manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Sitsongrit misses with a body punch. #TD2#
Kropotkin gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Sitsongrit looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kropotkin is one step ahead there.
Kropotkin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kropotkin is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kropotkin postures up.
Kropotkin sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sitsongrit's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sitsongrit wants to control but Kropotkin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sitsongrit tries to get to full guard but Kropotkin has control of the leg. #T1##SUB2#
Kropotkin wants to work for an arm triangle but Sitsongrit is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kropotkin is pressing down on Sitsongrit's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sitsongrit is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Kropotkin is looking for a kimura but Sitsongrit is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kropotkin to get the leverage.
Sitsongrit tries to roll over but Kropotkin keeps him under control.
Sitsongrit is looking to control Kropotkin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sitsongrit avoid being mounted?
Sitsongrit trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Sitsongrit tries to hold on but Kropotkin postures up.#T2##SUB2#
Kropotkin is working for a guillotine from mount but Sitsongrit frees his head quite easily.
Sitsongrit taking shots to the head.
Kropotkin trying to control but Sitsongrit is having none of it.
Sitsongrit gets back to half guard.
Sitsongrit is trying to control but can't.
Sitsongrit is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T3#
Sitsongrit is trying to stand up here but Kropotkin is controlling him well.
Kropotkin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Kropotkin seems to be working for a kimura but Sitsongrit defends the submission attempt.
Peter Kropotkin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sitsongrit tries to kick Kropotkin off but Kropotkin keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Peter Kropotkin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sitsongrit 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.
Sitsongrit is looking for a sweep. Kropotkin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kropotkin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sitsongrit has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kropotkin is working away from the top position though.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sitsongrit is trying is best to control the position here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kropotkin slips a straight right by Sitsongrit.
Kropotkin is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheers as Sitsongrit lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kropotkin doesn't seem phased though.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sitsongrit.
Kropotkin blocks a head kick by Sitsongrit.
Kropotkin slips under a jab from Sitsongrit.
Kropotkin has his takedown stuffed
and Sitsongrit counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kropotkin's knee momentarily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sitsongrit cracks a nice hook into Kropotkin's ribs.
Kropotkin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 49:46
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 49:46
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 50:46

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

Event: RFLFN-20
Date: Mar 27, 2019

#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Kropotkin. No joy for Lalla on that attempt.
Kropotkin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lalla goes for a double leg but Kropotkin avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kropotkin continues to drive forward.
Kropotkin half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Lalla fails to land the takedown.
Kropotkin appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Peter Kropotkin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaro Lalla.
Kropotkin leaves Lalla with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kropotkin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lalla misses with a takedown attempt - Kropotkin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lalla has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Kropotkin as Lalla shoots in.
Kropotkin half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Lalla shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kropotkin defends it nicely.
Kropotkin appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Lalla dives in and grabs Kropotkin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kropotkin pushes down on Lalla's head and hops out.#T1##TD#
Kropotkin drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Lalla tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Kropotkin is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lalla is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Kropotkin is trying to get an arm triangle but Lalla is defending well.
Lalla 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.
Kropotkin moves into full mount! #T2#
Kropotkin throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Lalla because Kropotkin loaded up on that one. #SUB#
Kropotkin goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Lalla turns into him and now he's in Kropotkin's guard.
Lalla stopping the sweep attempt from Kropotkin.#SUB#
Kropotkin looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Lalla has picked Kropotkin up and slammed him! Kropotkin can't keep hold of the triangle and Lalla manages to pass to side control!
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!
Kropotkin tries to improve position but can't.
Kropotkin regains half guard.#SUB#
Kropotkin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lalla pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Kropotkin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3#
Kropotkin tries to roll over but Lalla keeps him under control.
Kropotkin is looking to control Lalla's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kropotkin avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Lalla is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kropotkin is concentrating on defense, preventing Lalla from advancing position. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kropotkin is pressing down on Lalla's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kropotkin looking for a sweep. Not yet Kropotkin, not yet.
Kropotkin pulls Lalla in to control the position. #SUB#
Lalla avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kropotkin wants to sweep here but Lalla controlling him for the moment.
Kropotkin throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kropotkin controls Lalla momentarily but Lalla frees himself. #SUB#
Kropotkin working for submissions but it's allowed Lalla to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Kropotkin 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#
Kropotkin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lalla was well out of range. Poor timing from Kropotkin.
Kropotkin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kropotkin wants it to stay on the feet.#TD2#
Lalla throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kropotkin was covering up waiting for the punch and Lalla finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB2#
Lalla drops back looking for a leg! Kropotkin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kropotkin manages to kick Lalla off! Lalla jumps back into Kropotkin's guard.
Kropotkin 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#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Lalla looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Kropotkin trying to work for an americana but Lalla has managed to regain full guard. #T1#
Kropotkin lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kropotkin advances to half guard.
Kropotkin is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Kropotkin with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2#
Kropotkin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lalla has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kropotkin has managed to get both his arms back between Lalla's legs - danger averted.
Lalla working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kropotkin.
Kropotkin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Kropotkin wants to control from the top but Lalla keeps moving.
Kropotkin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lalla swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kropotkin working some strikes from top position.#SUB#
Kropotkin drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Lalla dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Kropotkin working a defensive guard but Lalla passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kropotkin manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Lalla pushes down on Kropotkin's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kropotkin regains full guard. Nicely done. #T3##SUB#
Kropotkin has an active guard here but Lalla has managed to pass into half guard.
Kropotkin is trying to get back to full guard.
Kropotkin manages to get to full guard. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lalla pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kropotkin is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Kropotkin is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Lalla has his hands clasped together but Kropotkin extends and breaks Lalla's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Kropotkin.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Peter Kropotkin!
Peter Kropotkin made sure to mention his sponsor, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing in his post fight interview.
The defeated Jaro Lalla had this to say: '$#%@@@!!! SHIT!!!!! FUC@#$ YOU ALL!@#$#@@'.

Event: RFLFN-19
Date: Mar 20, 2019

#R1#
Knox swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#TD#
Kropotkin darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Knox trying to control here.
Kropotkin prevents Knox from improving his position.#SUB#
Kropotkin seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Knox is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Peter Kropotkin!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Peter Kropotkin made sure he mentioned Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: RFLFN-16 Weight vs. Turd
Date: Feb 27, 2019

#R1#
Weed lunges at Kropotkin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kropotkin's hand.
Nice shot by Weed.
Kropotkin defending well as Weed loads up on a big left hand.
A jab from Weed misses.
Weed swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Weed tries to bum rush Kropotkin with a series of wild strikes but Kropotkin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Weed scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kropotkin doesn't seem bothered though.
Weed misses with a looping left.
And Kropotkin tries to counter it with a takedown but Weed pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kropotkin slips under a jab from Weed.
Weed misses with an uppercut #TD2#
and Kropotkin counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB2#
Kropotkin is working for a submission of some sort.
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!
Weed is looking for a sweep. Kropotkin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kropotkin trying to control the action but Weed is working from the bottom. #T1#
Kropotkin is thwarting Weed's attempts to control the position.
Ground and pound from Kropotkin. #SUB2#
Kropotkin 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.
Weed is looking for a sweep. Kropotkin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Kropotkin is working for a submission of some sort.
Weed is trying to control but can't. #T2#
Kropotkin passes to side control.
Weed is trying to improve his position.
Weed gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Kropotkin avoids the attempt from Weed to control.
Kropotkin scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Kropotkin looking to finish Weed with some ground and pound. This is bad for Weed!#ROC2#
Weed is rocked!
Kropotkin postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Weed in real trouble here! The ref calls for Weed to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peter Kropotkin!
Peter Kropotkin gave a mention to Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: UCF 15 Morus v Parker
Date: Nov 02, 2018

#R1#
Kropotkin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kropotkin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Peter Kropotkin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kropotkin throws a nice looking combination but Wong bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kropotkin lands a right hook to the body.
Kropotkin clobbers Wong with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kropotkin misses with a combination #CL#
and Wong holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wong doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #TD2#
Kropotkin has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Wong is trying to keep an underhook but Kropotkin manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wong tries to get to full guard but Kropotkin has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Kropotkin is working for a kimura but Wong is defending it quite comfortably. #T1#
Wong is not content to let Kropotkin control the position.#SUB2#
Kropotkin is looking for a kimura here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wong manages to get to full guard. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kropotkin slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Wong tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kropotkin wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kropotkin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wong keeps working.
Wong is trying to get back to half guard.#T3#
Kropotkin controls the position. #SUB2#
Kropotkin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Wong has escaped the position, nice work there.
Wong tries to improve position but can't.
We've been hearing good reports from Wong'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 starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kropotkin wants to stand but Wong is controlling his arm.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wong is trying to improve his position.
Kropotkin working the strikes but Wong uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Wong works his way to full guard. Good work.
Wong looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kropotkin forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Kropotkin is working for a kimura but Wong is defending it quite comfortably.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Kropotkin is looking for a kimura here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Kropotkin dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Kropotkin digs a good hook to Wong's body.
Wong wants to clinch
and Kropotkin counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wong misses with a body shot
and Kropotkin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wong misses the body punch
and Kropotkin counters with a stiff right hand. #CL#
Wong drives through and clinches with Kropotkin against the cage. #T1#
Wong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wong tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #TD2#
Kropotkin has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Wong uses from the top position.
Wong working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Kropotkin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wong gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kropotkin keeping moving, preventing Wong from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Kropotkin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wong defends it easily.
Kropotkin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wong is one step ahead there.
Kropotkin keeping moving, preventing Wong from controlling successfully. #T2#
Wong is really struggling to control Kropotkin but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Wong tries to free his leg and advance position but Kropotkin is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Kropotkin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wong defends well.
Wong has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Wong is looking to work some ground and pound but Kropotkin has wrist control.
Wong tries to free his leg and advance position but Kropotkin is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Kropotkin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wong passes Kropotkin's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T3#
Wong is trying to control the action in half guard but Kropotkin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kropotkin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Wong.
Wong wants to control but Kropotkin is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Wong is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kropotkin doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Wong.
Wong is stalling here. Kropotkin is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Wong seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Kropotkin has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Wong managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Kropotkin. #T4#
Wong is looking to regain half guard here but Kropotkin keeps moving and retains side control.
Kropotkin wants to control but Wong is keeping him busy.
Wong sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kropotkin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wong defending well though. #SUB2#
Kropotkin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wong doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kropotkin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Kropotkin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Wong's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Kropotkin lands with an uppercut that bounces Wong off the cage and back into range.
Kropotkin connects with a body shot that sends Wong's belly button to the back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kropotkin lands with an uppercut that bounces Wong off the cage and back into range.
Wong throws a body punch but Kropotkin moves out of range.
Kropotkin is looking for the big counter here.
Kropotkin has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#T1#
Nice uppercut there from Kropotkin.
Kropotkin scores with a nice strike.
Kropotkin 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.
Kropotkin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wong swings for the body but Kropotkin moves out of range.
Kropotkin connects with a right hand. Wong shakes it off.
Wong moves to clinch but Kropotkin breaks away
and Kropotkin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC2#
Wong is rocked!#T2#
Wong gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kropotkin.
Oh Wong is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kropotkin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kropotkin connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Wong tumbling to the canvas! Kropotkin pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Wong was done - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Peter Kropotkin!
Peter Kropotkin is the new featherweight champion!
Peter Kropotkin made sure to mention his sponsor, Hell's Balls Recovery (160) in his post fight interview.

Event: UCF 7: Decimation
Date: Oct 06, 2018

#R1#
A lazy left from Kropotkin finds it's target.
Baxter takes a swing at Kropotkin's ribcage but misses.
Baxter has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kropotkin finds it's way round the side to connect with Baxter's head.
Baxter lands a body shot.
Peter Kropotkin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baxter throws out a loose jab but Kropotkin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Baxter.
Kropotkin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kropotkin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kropotkin bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Baxter. Kropotkin does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Kropotkin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kropotkin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Baxters head.
Kropotkin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baxter has a couple of punches blocked by Kropotkin.
Baxter working aggressively here. #BC#
Kropotkin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Baxter misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kropotkin takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Baxter's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kropotkin connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Baxter scrambles back to his feet.
Baxter misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kropotkin scores with a sloppy right hand. Baxter should have avoided that one.
Kropotkin scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Baxter takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T1#
Baxter on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Baxter gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Baxter's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kropotkin connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Baxter scrambles back to his feet.
Baxter takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CL#
Baxter tries to keep at a distance but Kropotkin has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Kropotkin as the two fighters clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Baxter.
Kropotkin blocking some punches.
Kropotkin lands with a left to the head. #TD#
Kropotkin gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Baxter regains guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Baxter has momentary wrist control but Kropotkin slips an elbow through the middle.
Kropotkin scoring with some ground and pound.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Kropotkin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kropotkin postures up in Baxter's guard and throws a big left but Baxter blocks it.
Kropotkin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Baxter looking for a sweep. Not yet Baxter, not yet.
Kropotkin is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kropotkin trying to control but Baxter is working from the bottom. #T2#
Kropotkin lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kropotkin works over Baxter with some ground and pound from guard.
Kropotkin postures up and lands a big shot to Baxter's brow.
Kropotkin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Baxter swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kropotkin postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kropotkin with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kropotkin connects with a couple of short punches.
Baxter wants to sweep but no luck.
Kropotkin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kropotkin throws a big elbow that misses.
Kropotkin won't allow Baxter to sweep him here.
Baxter controls Kropotkin momentarily but Kropotkin frees himself.
Kropotkin throws a big right hand that misses.
Baxter can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kropotkin controls the pace.
Baxter lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T3#
Baxter wants to stand but Kropotkin is controlling his posture from full guard.
Baxter trying to control but Kropotkin is working from the bottom.
Kropotkin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Baxter's guard. #REVR#
Kropotkin scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Baxter trying to keep a closed guard but Kropotkin is proving a slippery customer.
Baxter preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Baxter wants to stand and escape but Kropotkin is having none of it.
Kropotkin working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Baxter's head.
Kropotkin won't allow Baxter to sweep him here.
Kropotkin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Baxter works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kropotkin throws a big elbow that misses.
Kropotkin pushing down on Baxter's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Baxter tries to roll over but Kropotkin keeps him under control.#T4#
Baxter taking some punishment here, with Kropotkin in his half guard.
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. Kropotkin connects with a nice short shot to Baxter's temple.
Baxter keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Baxter is staying active underneath Kropotkin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Baxter trying to control but Kropotkin postures up.
Kropotkin moves into full mount! Baxter won't be happy about that!
Baxter wants to control but Kropotkin is having none of it.
Baxter is looking to improve his position but Kropotkin isn't that keen on the idea.
Kropotkin lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kropotkin dominating with strikes here.
Baxter tries to reverse the position but Kropotkin maintains control.
Baxter trying desperately to get to his feet.
Kropotkin lands a heavy elbow.
Kropotkin punishing his opponent with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Kropotkin dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Kropotkin slips a jab and a cross from Baxter. #CL#
Baxter tries to keep at a distance but Kropotkin has taken the fight into the clinch.
Baxter's coach down at Fallen Angels was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Baxter's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Baxter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Baxter swings wildly with an uppercut but Kropotkin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Baxter tries to break the clinch but Kropotkin is controlling the position.
A hook to the body from Kropotkin.
Kropotkin lands a left hand.
Kropotkin prevents Baxter from breaking the clinch.
Kropotkin lands a right hand. #TD#
Kropotkin gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Baxter working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kropotkin.
Peter Kropotkin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kropotkin lands a couple of elbows.#SUB2#
Baxter had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kropotkin defends it easily.
Kropotkin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kropotkin stopping the sweep attempt from Baxter.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kropotkin postures up in Baxter's guard and throws a big left but Baxter blocks it. #T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Baxter is on top in guard. #REVB##SUB#
Baxter got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kropotkin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Baxter has managed to get both his arms back between Kropotkin's legs - danger averted.
Baxter looking to sit in guard and control but Kropotkin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baxter wants to sweep but no luck.
Kropotkin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kropotkin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kropotkin with a flurry of punches that miss.
Baxter tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kropotkin lands a couple of digs.
Kropotkin preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kropotkin postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Baxter 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.
Kropotkin working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Baxter's head.
Kropotkin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Baxter can do to turn this around?
Kropotkin lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T2#
Baxter preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kropotkin works over Baxter with some ground and pound from guard.
Kropotkin wants to control from the top but Baxter keeps moving.
Baxter trying to control the position.
Baxter manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kropotkin manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baxter trying to control the position from guard on top but Kropotkin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Kropotkin is looking for a triangle but Baxter pushes his legs off easily.
Baxter stopping the sweep attempt from Kropotkin.#SUB#
Kropotkin is looking for a triangle but Baxter pushes his legs off easily.
Kropotkin has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kropotkin has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3#
Baxter trying to control the position from guard on top but Kropotkin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kropotkin pulls Baxter in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Kropotkin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Baxter defends well.
Kropotkin trying to keep a closed guard but Baxter is proving a slippery customer.
Kropotkin has a closed guard, preventing Baxter from standing up. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kropotkin is adopting a defensive guard.
Kropotkin is trying to keep Baxter in close.
Baxter loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kropotkin scores with a hook to the body. Baxter takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Baxter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kropotkin was well out of range. Poor timing from Baxter.
Kropotkin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Baxter takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Baxter throws a series of punches but Kropotkin moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Kropotkin dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Baxter throws a leg kick but Kropotkin sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Peter Kropotkin is winning the standup battle so far.#TD#
Kropotkin looking to score a takedown here. Baxter is defending well but Kropotkin drives through and ends up in Baxter's guard.
Baxter not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kropotkin lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Baxter working a defensive guard here.
Kropotkin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kropotkin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kropotkin wants to control from the top but Baxter keeps moving.
Kropotkin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Baxter tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kropotkin advances to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kropotkin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB#
Kropotkin wants to work for an arm triangle but Baxter is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Baxter trying to control but Kropotkin postures up.
Baxter is refusing to be controlled, as Kropotkin sits in half guard. #T1#
Kropotkin seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Baxter avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kropotkin.
Ground and pound from Kropotkin.
Baxter is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kropotkin scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kropotkin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Baxter defending well though.
Baxter tries to get to full guard but Kropotkin has control of the leg.
Kropotkin throwing shots but Baxter is blocking nicely.
Baxter blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kropotkin.
Kropotkin looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Baxter is looking for a sweep. Kropotkin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kropotkin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Baxter defending well though.
Kropotkin drops an elbow to the side of Baxter's head.
Kropotkin thows a huge punch but Baxter dodges it nicely.
Baxter wants to get back to full guard.
Kropotkin working over Baxter with some ground and pound. Baxter looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Baxter is refusing to be controlled, as Kropotkin sits in half guard.
Peter Kropotkin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Kropotkin controlling the pace.
Baxter preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Baxter tries to roll over but Kropotkin keeps him under control.
Baxter blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kropotkin.
Baxter is trying to stand.
Baxter is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Kropotkin is looking for a kimura but Baxter is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kropotkin to get the leverage.
Baxter trying to control but Kropotkin postures up.
Kropotkin looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
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!
Baxter wants to control but Kropotkin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kropotkin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T3#
Kropotkin missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
Kropotkin has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Baxter defend it? Kropotkin steps over the head and cranks it - Baxter is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Kropotkin!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Peter Kropotkin!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Peter Kropotkin waved his t-shirt featuring Hell's Balls Recovery (160)'s logo in front of the cameras.

Event: UCF 4: Contest of Dreams
Date: Sep 26, 2018

#R1#
Malone has a takedown stuffed.
Kropotkin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kropotkin wants it to stay on the feet.
Malone gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kropotkin misses with the combination.
Kropotkin lands a jab.
Malone is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kropotkin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Peter Kropotkin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mickey Malone.
Horrible takedown attempt by Malone or perhaps it was just good defense by Kropotkin, which made it look bad.
Malone takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Kropotkin does it's job there.
Kropotkin scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kropotkin scores with a hook to the body. Malone takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kropotkin throws out a powerful jab.
Peter Kropotkin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Malone shoots in and bounces Kropotkin off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#T1#
Malone looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Kropotkin has his foot on Malone's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Malone works his way back into a safe position though.
Malone pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kropotkin is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Kropotkin is looking for a triangle but Malone pushes his legs off easily.
Kropotkin 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#
Malone trying to control here.
Malone looks winded!#SUB2#
Malone looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Kropotkin seems to be working for a kimura but Malone defends the submission attempt.
Kropotkin drops an elbow to the side of Malone's head. #T2#
Ground and pound from Kropotkin.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Kropotkin is looking for a kimura here.
Malone has hold of Kropotkin's hands but Kropotkin slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Ground and pound from Kropotkin.
Kropotkin drops an elbow to the side of Malone's head.
Kropotkin lands with a punch from half guard.
Nice strikes from Kropotkin there.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kropotkin lands a nice short elbow.
Kropotkin working Malone over with strikes.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kropotkin slips a nice elbow through Malone's hands, connecting with Malone's forehead.
Kropotkin takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Malone tries to roll over but Kropotkin keeps him under control.
Kropotkin working over Malone with some ground and pound. Malone looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kropotkin is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T3#
Kropotkin drops an elbow to the side of Malone's head. #SUB#
Kropotkin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Malone doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kropotkin.
Kropotkin slips a nice elbow through Malone's hands, connecting with Malone's forehead.
Kropotkin scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kropotkin sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kropotkin lands strikes from half guard.
Kropotkin 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.
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. Kropotkin connects with a nice short shot to Malone's temple.
Kropotkin slips a nice elbow through Malone's hands, connecting with Malone's forehead.
Kropotkin 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. Kropotkin connects with a nice short shot to Malone's temple.
Kropotkin prevents Malone from improving his position.
Nice strikes from Kropotkin there. #T4#
Ground and pound from Kropotkin.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kropotkin slips a nice elbow through Malone's hands, connecting with Malone's forehead.#ROC#
Malone is rocked!#SUB#
Kropotkin is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Malone still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Malone has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Malone is still in real trouble! Can Kropotkin finish him?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kropotkin manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Malone seems to have recovered his senses.
Kropotkin slips a nice elbow through Malone's hands, connecting with Malone's forehead.
Kropotkin scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kropotkin drops an elbow to the side of Malone's head.
Kropotkin working Malone over with strikes.
Kropotkin 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.
Kropotkin scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kropotkin seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kropotkin 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.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Malone is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kropotkin scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB#
Malone is defending against the submission attempts here by Kropotkin.
Kropotkin seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Kropotkin dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Malone fails to land the takedown.
Malone takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Peter Kropotkin is winning the standup battle so far.
Kropotkin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kropotkin feints a jab promting Malone to slip. Kropotkin then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Malone slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Kropotkin tests Malone's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Danga de danga de dang - Kropotkin scores with a four punch combination!#TD#
Kropotkin closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Malone quickly recovers to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kropotkin scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kropotkin has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kropotkin raining down shots from the mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kropotkin lands with some strikes.#T1#
Kropotkin is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Malone can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Kropotkin unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Malone wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Kropotkin celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peter Kropotkin!
Peter Kropotkin thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: NJMMA 64
Date: Jul 21, 2018

#R1#
Kropotkin jabs Petrov right on the nose. Petrov blinks but takes it well.
Kropotkin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Petrov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kropotkin throws a right hand that misses
and Petrov counters with a stiff right hand.
Kropotkin throws a lazy uppercut
and Petrov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kropotkin misses with a takedown attempt
and Kropotkin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Petrov connects with a body shot that sends Kropotkin's belly button to the back.
Petrov's corner calls for a 1-2. Petrov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Petrov works the jab nicely.
Kropotkin drops his hands momentarily and Petrov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kropotkin doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Petrov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Kropotkin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kropotkin shoots for a double leg takedown but Petrov sprawls well. He's pushed Kropotkin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kropotkin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Petrov slips under a jab.
Petrov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Petrov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #T1#
Kropotkin misses with a hook
and Petrov counters with a nice uppercut.
Kropotkin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Petrov as he jumps to the side.
Petrov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Petrov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Petrov wants it to stay on the feet.
Kropotkin doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Petrov counters with a nice uppercut.
Petrov is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kropotkin had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Petrov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Petrov lands with a cross.
Kropotkin drops his hands momentarily and Petrov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Petrov.
Kropotkin misses with a takedown attempt
letting Petrov counter with a right hand. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kropotkin walks into a stiff left hand from Petrov.
Petrov 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.#TD#
Kropotkin shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Petrov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kropotkin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kropotkin wants to free his trapped foot but Petrov is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Kropotkin seems to be looking for submissions.
Kropotkin trying to pass the guard but Petrov defending well. #SUB#
Kropotkin is working for a kimura but Petrov is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Kropotkin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Petrov defends it well. #T3##SUB#
Kropotkin is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Kropotkin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kropotkin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Kropotkin wants to pass to mount but Petrov is defending the position. #SUB#
Kropotkin is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Petrov has managed to free his arm - good work. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kropotkin is keen to just control but Petrov is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Kropotkin seems to be working for a kimura but Petrov defends the submission attempt.
Kropotkin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Petrov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kropotkin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kropotkin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kropotkin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB#
Kropotkin is working for a submission of some sort.
Petrov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kropotkin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergei Petrov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Petrov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kropotkin misses with a takedown
and Petrov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kropotkin takes one to the chin there.
Petrov throws a looping overhand right but Kropotkin ducks down to avoid it.
Kropotkin catches Petrov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Petrov moves away from the strike by Kropotkin.
A little jabbing left from Petrov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kropotkin throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Petrov to counter with a crisp jab.
A jab lands there for Petrov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kropotkin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Petrov throws an overhand right that lands on Kropotkin's shoulder, as Kropotkin tries to avoid the shot.
Petrov throws the left hand but Kropotkin avoids the punch easily.
Nice defenses there by Petrov.#T1#
Kropotkin has his takedown stuffed
and Petrov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Petrov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Peter Kropotkin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kropotkin ducks right into an uppercut from Petrov.
Petrov misses with a hook.
Petrov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kropotkin in his tracks.
Petrov scores with a sloppy right hand. Kropotkin should have avoided that one.
Kropotkin gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Petrov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Kropotkin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kropotkin shoots in but Petrov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kropotkin throws a right hand that misses
and Petrov counters with a nice body shot.
Petrov lands with a hook. Kropotkin tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T2#
Petrov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Petrov jabs at Kropotkin's body.
Petrov lands a head shot.
Kropotkin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kropotkin on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Petrov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A slow jab from Petrov misses its intended target.
Kropotkin misses with a takedown
and Petrov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kropotkin misses with a right hand
and Petrov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kropotkin shoots in but no luck this time.
Kropotkin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T3#
Petrov connects with a nice looking jab.
Kropotkin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Petrov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kropotkins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kropotkin fails with the takedown
and Petrov counters with a nice uppercut.
Kropotkin misses with an uppercut
and Petrov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kropotkin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Petrov as he avoids it easily.
Petrov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kropotkin with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Petrov to counter with a crisp jab.
Kropotkin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Petrov counters with a nice uppercut.
Kropotkin's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Petrov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kropotkin scrambles back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
No luck for Kropotkin with that takedown attempt.
It seemed like Petrov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sergei Petrov seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T4#
Petrov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kropotkin throws a right hand that misses
letting Petrov counter with a right hand.
Petrov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kropotkin walks into a stiff left hand from Petrov.
Petrov scores with a shot to the body.
Kropotkin misses with a takedown attempt
letting Petrov counter with a right hand.
Kropotkin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Petrov cracks a nice hook into Kropotkin's ribs.
Kropotkin gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Petrov lands with an overhand left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergei Petrov 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 ring so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Petrov clobbers Kropotkin with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Petrov lands a right hook to the body.
Petrov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kropotkin throws a lazy right hand but Petrov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kropotkin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kropotkin shoots in looking for a takedown but Petrov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kropotkin's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kropotkin swings widly with a right hand
and Petrov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kropotkin misses with an uppercut
and Petrov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice cross by Petrov.
Kropotkin walks into a jab.
Petrov scores with a sloppy right hand. Kropotkin should have avoided that one.
Kropotkin looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kropotkin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Petrov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
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!
Petrov lands a body shot.
Kropotkin shoots and misses
and Petrov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Kropotkin shoots in looking for a takedown. Petrov tries to sprawl out of it but Kropotkin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Petrov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Kropotkin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kropotkin fails with the takedown
and Petrov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Petrov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kropotkin's head backwards.
Kropotkin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Petrov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nice shot by Petrov.
Petrov lands a jab to the nose.
Kropotkin moves out of range of the strikes.
Kropotkin takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Peter Kropotkin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Kropotkin takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kropotkin is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A cross from Petrov lands.
Petrov slips a straight right by Kropotkin.
Kropotkin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Petrov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kropotkin doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Petrov counters with a nice uppercut.
Kropotkin tries to move into range but Petrov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kropotkin misses with a takedown attempt
and Petrov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kropotkin throws an off balance right hand
and Petrov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Petrov, as that shot connected.
Kropotkin gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Petrov counters with a two punch combo.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3#
Kropotkin misses with an uppercut
enabling Petrov to counter with a crisp jab.
Petrov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Petrov connects with a nice looking jab.
Kropotkin fails with the takedown.
Sergei Petrov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Petrov's corner calls for a 1-2. Petrov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Petrov lands with a hook. Kropotkin tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Petrov 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.
Kropotkin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Petrov lands with a cross. #T4#
Kropotkin doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Petrov counters with a nice uppercut.
Sergei Petrov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jab from Petrov.
Petrov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Petrov lands a right hook to the body.
Kropotkin with a poor takedown
and Petrov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Petrov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kropotkin misses with a takedown
and Petrov counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Petrov lands with a hook. Kropotkin tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kropotkin misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Petrov to counter with a crisp jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sergei Petrov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Petrov 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 25:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 25:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergei Petrov!
Sergei Petrov was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: NJMMA #58
Date: Jun 02, 2018

#R1#
Kropotkin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Carlitto.
Carlitto is looking for a counter combo.
Kropotkin has a takedown stuffed.
Peter Kropotkin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carlitto works the jab nicely.
Kropotkin shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Carlitto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Peter Kropotkin has been cut.
Carlitto fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kropotkin takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A combination from Carlitto does no damage.
Kropotkin drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Carlitto defends it well.
Carlitto scores with a hook to the body. Kropotkin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Carlitto has knocked Kropotkin down with a huge combo! Carlitto steps away and waves a wobbly Kropotkin back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#
Kropotkin is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Carlitto plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops Kropotkin to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! Kropotkin just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Diego Carlitto!
After the fight, Diego Carlitto was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: NJMMA Friday Night Fights 1
Date: May 11, 2018

#R1#
Kropotkin misses with a jab to the body
and Akabane counters with a series of strikes. Kropotkin will be more careful next time no doubt. #TD#
Akabane drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Kropotkin wants to control but Akabane postures up.
Akabane knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kropotkin on the ground.
Akabane postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Kropotkin is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Akabane's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Kropotkin gets back to full guard.
Akabane wants to control from the top but Kropotkin keeps moving.
Kropotkin is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB2#
Akabane got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kropotkin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Akabane has managed to get both his arms back between Kropotkin's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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#
Kropotkin is looking for a triangle here but Akabane uses the submission attempt to pass into side control. #T1#
Kropotkin struggling a bit here.
An elbow from Akabane crashes against the mat.
Akabane throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Kropotkin regains half guard, as Akabane was trying to land strikes.
Kropotkin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Akabane. #SUB2#
Kropotkin is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Akabane is tapping! Great win for Kropotkin!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Peter Kropotkin!
Peter Kropotkin made sure to mention his sponsor, Juggernaut And Gladiators(90% Laundry) in his post fight interview.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 31, 2018

#R1##TD#
Chandler shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Chandler is working for a kimura but Kropotkin is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Kropotkin has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Chandler. Oh but Kropotkin has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Chandler goes limp - he's gone! Kropotkin jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Peter Kropotkin!
In defeat, Chris Chandler stepped up to the mic, saying 'Ok, no problem!'.

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