Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Nfld live 43
Date: Sep 02, 2023

#R1#
Kruschev loads up on a big right hand but Karter slips the punch.#TD2#
Karter closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Kruschev is looking for a sweep.
Karter working the ground and pound.
Kruschev is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Karter is controlling him well.
Kruschev tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Karter working the ground and pound but Kruschev is defending the strikes.
The strikes coming from Karter are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karter wants to control but Kruschev is keeping him busy.
Karter just content to control the position. #SUB2#
Karter wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kruschev, who protects the arm well. #T1#
Kruschev gets back to half guard.
Karter stops Kruschev from getting back to his feet.
Karter working Kruschev over with strikes.
Kruschev gets back to full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Karter accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kruschev keeping moving, preventing Karter from controlling successfully.
Kruschev looking for a sweep. Not yet Kruschev, not yet. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#ES#
Kruschev wriggles free and stands up.
Karter throws an overhand right that lands on Kruschev's shoulder, as Kruschev tries to avoid the shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Kruschev misses the target.
Wally Kruschev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karter throws a series of punches but Kruschev avoids them all with ease.
Karter lands with a shot to the body.
Kruschev finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kruschev scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kruschev throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Karter fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kruschev.
Some bone on bone action there as Karter checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kruschev looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Karter instigates a clinch.
Karter tries to throw a body punch but Kruschev avoids it by throwing Karter back against the cage.
Kruschev lands with a right to the head.
Karter misses with a hook to the ribs.
Karter can't get the takedown.
Kruschev lands a hook that snaps the head of Karter backwards.
Kruschev scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Karter misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kruschev misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3##TD2#
Karter pulls guard successfully.
Kruschev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Karter looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Karter looking for a guillotine here but Kruschev defends easily.
Kruschev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Karter is keeping the position for now.
Karter seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kruschev controlling from the top position.
Kruschev wants to control from the top but Karter keeps moving.
Kruschev is really struggling to control Karter but he's trying to hold on to the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Karter connects with an inside leg kick.
Karter on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kruschev. Kruschev obviously looking to wear him down.
Karter misses with a leg kick.
Kruschev tries a low kick but Karter avoids it.
Karter connects with a leg kick.
Karter walks into a left hand.
Karter uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kruschev.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Wally Kruschev will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Kruschev stuns Karter with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kruschev stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Karter.
Good exchange - Karter coming out on top.
Kruschev throws a jab when Karter was well out of range.
Karter 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.
Karter tries to clinch but Kruschev moves out of range.
A big right from Karter misses.
Karter throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kruschev was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That kick from Karter tenderised Kruschev's leg. Kruschev is trying to keep his angry face on.
Karter takes one to the side of the head.
Karter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kruschev.
Karter appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Karter avoids the body shot from Kruschev.
Kruschev misses with a wild body shot.
Karter looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Karter misses with a straight right.
Kruschev lands with an overhand left.
Kruschev lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kruschev throws a leg kick but Karter sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Karter thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kruschev feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Karter avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kruschev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Karter.
Kruschev looks to score with a jab to the body but Karter is just out of range.#T1#
Kruschev takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Karter staying out of range there.
Wally Kruschev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Karter swings for the body but Kruschev moves out of range.
Karter tries to land a leg kick but Kruschev saw it coming and moves away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kruschev misses with a looping left.
The fighters circling - Kruschev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Karter only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Karter just misses with a punch to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kruschev.
Karter is looking to chop away at Kruschev's legs.
Kruschev pivots, looking for a leg kick but Karter is out of range and Kruschev settles back down.
Karter fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Karter lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kruschev lands a jab.
Kruschev bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wally Kruschev is winning the standup battle so far.
Kruschev blocks a jab.
As Karter backs away, Kruschev returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Kruschev misses with a low kick.
Karter scores with a kick to the midsection.
Kruschev misses with an uppercut.
A head kick misses from Karter. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kruschev blocks a jab.
Kruschev misses with a series of wild punches.
Kruschev misses with a hook. Karter ducked under it nicely.
Karter has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Kruschev misses with a hook. Karter ducked under it nicely.
Kruschev stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Karter moves out of range as Kruschev strikes.
Kruschev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kruschev slips a jab from Karter.
Karter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kruschev was well out of range. Poor timing from Karter.
It looked like Kruschev was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Karter.
Kruschev misses with a straight right.
Karter looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kruschev looks to land a right hand but Karter moved out of range.
Karter lands a jab.
Kruschev throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#TD2#
Karter shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Kruschev has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Karter has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Karter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kruschev's elbow.
Karter tries to pull guard but Kruschev forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Karter pushes Kruschev back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Karter tries to work over Kruschev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Kruschev throws an elbow but it misses.
Karter misses with a punch to the body.
Kruschev lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC#
Kruschev breaks the clinch.
Kruschev is looking to slow Karter down with leg kicks.
Karter needs to keep his hands up - Kruschev had a free shot at his head there.
A jab from Kruschev finds it's way through Karter's defenses.
Karter throws a wild body kick that Kruschev sees coming a mile off.
Kruschev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Karter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kruschev throws a head kick but Karter moves out of range.
A big left from Karter misses.
Karter takes a swing at Kruschev's ribcage but misses.
Jab by Kruschev.
Sloppy strikes from Kruschev. Those never looked like landing.
Karter misses with a wild body shot.
Kruschev scoring well with a low kick there.
Karter takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Karter throws a good cross that connects. #CL2#
Kruschev gets tackled into the cage by Karter. Karter maintains the clinch. #T4#
Karter lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kruschev backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Karter.
Kruschev lands a body shot.
Kruschev misses with the head strike.
Karter working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Karter is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Kruschev fails to land.
A short body shot lands from Karter as the two fighters clinch.
Kruschev gets underhooks to prevent Karter's takedown attempt.
Karter struggles to land a body shot inside as Kruschev controls his hands.
A short right from Karter on the inside.
Kruschev lands a right hand.
Kruschev takes a shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Karter.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kruschev misses with the head strike.
A body shot lands from Karter.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A short right from Karter.
Kruschev can't find room to land a body shot as Karter controls the action.
A short body shot lands from Karter as the two fighters clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Wally Kruschev will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Karter throws a sloppy head kick and Kruschev moves out of range easily.
Kruschev throws a leg kick
letting Karter counter with a right hand.
Karter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kruschev.
A solid leg kick lands there for Karter.
Kruschev wants to land a leg kick but Karter is out of range.
Karter explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Karter lands a head shot.
Karter tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kruschev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Karter.
Karter swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kruschev appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kruschev bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kruschev connects with a solid leg kick.
Kruschev bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Karter's head.
Kruschev defending well as Karter loads up on a big left hand.
Karter throws a hook but Kruschev blocks it.
Karter takes a swing at Kruschev's ribcage but misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kruschev scores with a sloppy right hand. Karter should have avoided that one. #TD2#
Karter shoots in and bounces Kruschev off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Karter trying to move into half guard but instead Kruschev has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Kruschev will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1##SUB2#
Karter working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Kruschev has passed into half guard!
Karter is staying active underneath Kruschev, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kruschev perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Karter slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Karter keeping moving, preventing Kruschev from controlling successfully. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Karter has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Kruschev is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Karter.
Karter tries to improve position but can't.
Kruschev trying to control the action but Karter is working from the bottom.
Kruschev wants to control for a moment but Karter uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Kruschev wants to get back to his feet. #T3##SUB#
Kruschev is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Karter has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kruschev trying to control the action but Karter is working from the bottom.
Kruschev tries to pass to full mount but Karter defends it. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Karter is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kruschev's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kruschev's back!
Kruschev wants to get back to his feet.
Karter keeps control of the position as Kruschev tries to break free.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kruschev covers up after that shot from Karter.
Karter lands shots from the back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kruschev tries to roll but Karter sticks to his back.
Kruschev grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jesus Christ Karter really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
Karter checks a low kick from Kruschev.
Karter throws a leg kick but Kruschev checks it.
Kruschev is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Kruschev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Karter swings for the body but Kruschev moves out of range.
Karter throws a big shot that misses.
Karter is looking to chop away at Kruschev's legs.
Karter stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Karter listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Karter slips under a jab from Kruschev.
Karter throws the kick towards the body but Kruschev avoids it.
Kruschev throws a body punch but Karter moves out of range.
Kruschev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Karter.
Karter throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kruschev stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Karter scores with a nice right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruschev stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Karter.
Karter moves out of range as Kruschev strikes.
Kruschev is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Karter moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kruschev misses with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kruschev is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Karter.
Karter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kruschev. #T1#
Kruschev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kruschev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Karter.
Kruschev attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kruschev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Karter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kruschev.
Karter blocks a jab.
Karter ducks under a wild hook from Kruschev.
Kruschev misses with an uppercut. Karter saw that one coming.
Karter displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kruschev throws out the jab.
Kruschev has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Karter finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Karter uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kruschev.
Karter uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kruschev.
Karter with the counter takedown but Kruschev avoids it easily.
Kruschev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Karter manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Karter misses its intended target.
Karter swinging wildly here.
Kruschev throws a jab when Karter was well out of range.
Nice shot lands for Kruschev.
Karter looks to land a combination. Kruschev sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#T2#
Karter connects with a nice looking jab.
Kruschev throws a big shot that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kruschev throws out a loose jab but Karter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kruschev throws a chopping leg kick but Karter manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kruschev throws a body shot but no joy.
Kruschev defending well as Karter loads up on a big left hand.
Kruschev throws a solid leg kick but Karter takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kruschev.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Karter! But no joy.
Kruschev throws a shot to the body. #TD2#
Karter closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kruschev did well to prevent Karter getting side control.
Karter wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kruschev keeps working.
Karter trying to control the pace.
Karter is looking to take a break and control but Kruschev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Karter wants to free his trapped foot but Kruschev is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Kruschev looking for submissions off his back.
Kruschev slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Jesus Christ Karter has got the better of the ground game so far.
Karter sitting in guard here, content to control. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Karter wants to pass the guard but Kruschev is keeping the position.
Karter postures up in Kruschev's guard and throws a big left but Kruschev blocks it.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Kruschev looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A head kick by Kruschev misses
and Karter connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kruschev scores with a crisp jab that stopped Karter in his tracks.
Karter looks to score with a jab to the body but Kruschev is just out of range.
Kruschev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Karter was well out of range. Poor timing from Kruschev.
Kruschev avoids the body shot from Karter.
Karter scores with a head kick.
Nice takedown defense from Kruschev. No joy for Karter on that attempt.
Karter throws a nice looking combination but Kruschev bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kruschev lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jesus Christ Karter dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R5#
Kruschev pivots, looking for a leg kick but Karter is out of range and Kruschev settles back down.
Karter waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kruschev.
Kruschev takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kruschev scores with a sloppy right hand. Karter should have avoided that one.
Karter swings for the body but Kruschev moves out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Kruschev as he connects with a hook.
Karter cracks Kruschev with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kruschev swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kruschev's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Karter connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kruschev scrambles back to his feet.
Karter gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Karter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kruschev moves away.
Kruschev chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Karter can pounce on him.
Karter lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kruschev at a distance.
Some bone on bone action there as Kruschev checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kruschev blocks the body kick.
Kruschev buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circle momentarily. Karter darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Karter smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Karter avoids a kick to the body. #T1#
Kruschev swings for the body but Karter moves out of range.
Kruschev connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Karter's hands.
Kruschev takes a swing at Karter's ribcage but misses.
Kruschev looks to land a right hand but Karter moved out of range.
Kruschev lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Karter swings for the body but Kruschev moves out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Karter.
Kruschev takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kruschev throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Karter counters with a single leg into guard. Kruschev didn't expect that.
Karter wants to control from the top but Kruschev keeps moving.
Karter not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Karter wants to control from the top but Kruschev keeps moving. #T2#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kruschev holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB#
Kruschev working for a triangle but Karter defends it easily.
Karter won't allow Kruschev to get back to his feet.
Kruschev is pulling down on Karter's head to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kruschev throws a hook to the side of Karter's head but Karter sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T3#
Kruschev is looking to score with low kicks.
Kruschev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Karter moves away.
Kruschev throws a hook to the side of Karter's head but Karter sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Karter lands a body shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kruschev lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Karter has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Karter and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kruschev looks to score with a jab to the body but Karter is just out of range.
Karter throws a head kick that Kruschev semi-blocks.
Kruschev is looking to chop away at Karter's legs.
Karter checks a low kick from Kruschev.
Kruschev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kruschev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Karter manages to avoid it.
Karter's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kruschev connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Karter scrambles back to his feet.#TD2#
Karter scores with a takedown into Kruschev's guard.
Kruschev keeping moving, preventing Karter from controlling successfully. #T4#
Kruschev controlling the position.#ES#
Kruschev uses the cage to get back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jesus Christ Karter.
Well Karter has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 47:48
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 45:50
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesus Christ Karter!
Jesus Christ Karter is the new lightweight champion!
Jesus Christ Karter decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Nfld live 41
Date: Aug 12, 2023

#R1#
Turcotte 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.
A slow jab from Turcotte misses its intended target.
Kruschev thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL2#
Kruschev closes the distance and clinches.
A right hand to the body from Kruschev.
Turcotte tries to break free but Kruschev pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Kruschev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kruschev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Turcotte was well out of range. Poor timing from Kruschev.
Kruschev throws a low kick, looking for Turcotte's leg but Turcotte calmly moves out of range.
Turcotte tests Kruschev's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Kruschev misses the target.
Kruschev missing with a left hand there. Turcotte was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Turcotte checks a leg kick.
Kruschev avoids the body shot from Turcotte.
Turcotte misses with a hook. Kruschev ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turcotte waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kruschev.
A jab lands there for Kruschev.
Kruschev looks to score with a jab to the body but Turcotte is just out of range.
A swing and a miss from Kruschev.
Kruschev avoids the body shot from Turcotte.
Turcotte looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Turcotte jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kruschev thows a left - swing and a miss!
Turcotte is looking for a counter combo.#T1#
Kruschev with a nice calf kick.
Turcotte throws a jab but it's blocked by Kruschev.
Kruschev is looking to land body kicks.
Kruschev scores with a hook to the body. Turcotte takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Turcotte throws a body punch but Kruschev moves out of range.
Turcotte connects with a nice looking jab.
Turcotte blocks a jab.
Kruschev looks to land a left hand but Turcotte moved out of range nicely.
A swing and a miss from Turcotte.
Good exchange - Kruschev coming out on top.
Turcotte throws a right and a left that Kruschev avoids nicely.
Kruschev takes one on the button.
Kruschev misses with a kick to the body.
Turcotte throws out a loose jab but Kruschev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kruschev lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kruschev throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Turcotte counters with a stiff right hand.
Kruschev looks to land a right hand but Turcotte moved out of range.
Kruschev lands a head kick!
Kruschev buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T2#
Turcotte moves out of range of the body kick from Kruschev.
Kruschev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've been informed that Kruschev has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A slow jab from Turcotte misses its intended target.
Turcotte misses with an uppercut.
Kruschev rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Turcotte counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kruschev throws a chopping leg kick but Turcotte manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A combination from Turcotte does no damage.
Turcotte ducks under a wild hook from Kruschev.
Turcotte throws a poor cross that misses
and Kruschev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kruschev tries to score with a low kick but Turcotte moves his leg out of the way.
Kruschev ducks under a wild hook from Turcotte.
Turcotte throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Turcotte throws a shot from downtown. Kruschev moves away and avoids it.
A swing and a miss from Turcotte.
Kruschev lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A low kick from Kruschev misses
and Turcotte counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kruschev throws a leg kick
and Turcotte connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wally Kruschev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Kruschev throws a front kick aimed at Turcotte's knee but Turcotte avoids it well.
Turcotte misses with a looping right.
Kruschev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Turcotte jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kruschev ducks under a wild hook from Turcotte.
Turcotte takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kruschev misses with a shot to the body
enabling Turcotte to counter with a crisp jab.
Kruschev lands a jab.
Donk. Turcotte catches Kruschev right on the button with a cross.
Kruschev swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Turcotte misses its target.
Kruschev misses with a hook
and Turcotte counters with a stiff right hand.
Kruschev needs to keep his hands up - Turcotte had a free shot at his head there.
Kruschev misses with a looping left.
Kruschev throws a head kick but Turcotte moves out of range.
Turcotte moves out of range as Kruschev throws a body kick.
Kruschev throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A cross from Turcotte lands.
Kruschev thuds his shin into the meat of Turcotte's side.#T4#
A big left from Kruschev misses.
Kruschev tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Turcotte is able to avoid easily.
Turcotte throws a jab when Kruschev was well out of range.
Turcotte ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kruschev looks to score with a jab to the body but Turcotte is just out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Turcotte on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Good shot there by Kruschev.
Kruschev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kruschev punishes Turcotte's body with a nice straight punch.
Kruschev wants to land a leg kick but Turcotte is out of range. #CL#
Turcotte clinches up with Kruschev and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Turcotte manages to break the clinch.
Kruschev throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Turcotte counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kruschev misses with a hook. Turcotte ducked under it nicely.
Kruschev lands with a kick to the ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kruschev throws a body punch but Turcotte moves out of range.
Kruschev throws out a leg kick but Turcotte moves out of range and Kruschev only half commits.
Kruschev misses with a hook to the body
and Turcotte connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Turcotte throws a combination that misses
and Kruschev counters with a lovely shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Wally Kruschev will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Kruschev throws a looping overhand right but Turcotte ducks down to avoid it.
Kruschev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wally Kruschev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Turcotte missing with a left hand there. Kruschev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab from Turcotte misses.
Turcotte misses with the combination.
Turcotte moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like Turcotte wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kruschev throws a body punch but Turcotte moves out of range.
Turcotte looks to land a left hand but Kruschev moved out of range nicely.
Turcotte throws a body shot but no joy.
Kruschev throws a body shot but no joy.
Turcotte appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kruschev throws a push kick but Turcotte slaps the foot to one side.
Kruschev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turcotte moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruschev attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Turcotte is looking to counter punch.
Kruschev wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A leg kick checked by Turcotte.
Turcotte slips a jab from Kruschev.
Kruschev fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Turcotte looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Turcotte misses with a looping left.#T1#
Kruschev is looking to chop away at Turcotte's legs.
Turcotte throws out a loose jab but Kruschev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kruschev misses with a low kick as Turcotte jumps back.
Nice body kick from Kruschev.
Kruschev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turcotte manages to avoid it.
Left hook, right uppercut from Turcotte.
Kruschev ducks under a wild hook from Turcotte.
Turcotte misses with a hook. Kruschev ducked under it nicely.
Kruschev throws a solid leg kick but Turcotte takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kruschev.
Turcotte misses with a jab, cross combination.
Turcotte changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kruschev throws a jab when Turcotte was well out of range.
Kruschev throws a head kick that Turcotte semi-blocks.
Kruschev tests Turcotte's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turcotte moves out of range of the strikes.
Kruschev pushes Turcotte away with a front kick.
Turcotte connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kruschev attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T2#
An inside leg kick from Kruschev misses.
Turcotte swings for the body but Kruschev moves out of range.
Turcotte thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kruschev fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Turcotte on the side of the head.
Kruschev digs a good hook to Turcotte's body.
A good leg kick by Kruschev.
Turcotte takes a swing at Kruschev's ribcage but misses.
Turcotte cracks Kruschev with a good jab.
Turcotte throws an overhand right that lands on Kruschev's shoulder, as Kruschev tries to avoid the shot.
Kruschev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Turcotte throws out the jab.
Kruschev scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Turcotte works Kruschev's body with a nice hook.
Kruschev misses with a double jab.
Turcotte takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kruschev misses with a hook.
Kruschev throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kruschev darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Turcotte tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kruschev manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Turcotte lands a jab to Kruschev's midsection.
Turcotte looks to score with a jab to the body but Kruschev is just out of range.
A big left from Turcotte misses.
Kruschev tries a low kick but Turcotte avoids it.
Kruschev moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kruschev throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Turcotte counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Turcotte looks to land a right hand but Kruschev moved out of range.
Kruschev connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Turcotte is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kruschev.
Kruschev takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kruschev throws a hook to the side of Turcotte's head but Turcotte sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Turcotte throws out a loose jab but Kruschev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kruschev throws out a counter right but Turcotte avoids it with no problem.
Kruschev throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kruschev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Turcotte.
Kruschev uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Turcotte has time to react.
Turcotte bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kruschev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Turcotte.#T4#
Kruschev looks to score with a jab to the body but Turcotte is just out of range.
Kruschev throws a head kick but Turcotte moves out of range.
Turcotte misses with an uppercut.
Kruschev throws a big shot that misses.
Kruschev misses with a low kick.
Turcotte ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Turcotte moves out of range of the strikes.
Turcotte scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kruschev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kruschev connects with a solid leg kick.
Turcotte keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kruschev takes one to the side of the head.
Kruschev misses with a looping right.
Kruschev lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turcotte looks to land a left hand but Kruschev moved out of range nicely.
A slow jab from Turcotte misses its intended target.
Kruschev looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Turcotte swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kruschev connects with a body shot that sends Turcotte's belly button to the back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Wally Kruschev will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Turcotte misses with a hook. Kruschev ducked under it nicely.
Kruschev throws a leg kick
and Turcotte counters with a straight right hand.
Kruschev looks to throw the jab but Turcotte is out of range.
Nice defenses there by Kruschev.
Kruschev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Turcotte.
Turcotte thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kruschev with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kruschev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turcotte.
Some bone on bone action there as Turcotte checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Turcotte takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kruschev. That's going to slow Turcotte down.
Turcotte bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruschev throws a chopping leg kick but Turcotte manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Turcotte was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kruschev looks to land a left hand but Turcotte moved out of range nicely.
Turcotte throws a hook but Kruschev avoids it easily.
Turcotte avoids the body shot from Kruschev.
Turcotte looks to score with a jab to the body but Kruschev is just out of range.
Turcotte connects with a right hand. Kruschev shakes it off.#T1#
Kruschev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Turcotte.
Kruschev throws a body punch but Turcotte moves out of range.
Turcotte is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kruschev. Turcotte does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Turcotte darts in and clinches Kruschev up against the cage.
Turcotte misses with some punches.
Kruschev cracks Turcotte with a nice body shot.
Kruschev throws a head punch that misses.
Kruschev lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Turcotte.
Turcotte scores with a hook to the body.
Kruschev scores with a shoulder strike.
Turcotte scores with a hook to the body.
Turcotte misses with a body punch.
Turcotte prevents a body shot from Kruschev.
Kruschev blocks an uppercut.
Kruschev struggles to land a body shot inside as Turcotte controls his hands. #BC#
Turcotte breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kruschev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Turcotte misses with a hook to the body
and Kruschev counters with a one-two to the body. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Kruschev rushes Turcotte and presses him up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Kruschev. #BC#
Turcotte breaks the clinch.
Kruschev throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Turcotte.
Kruschev fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Turcotte has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kruschev connects with a right hand. Turcotte shakes it off.
Kruschev looks to land a right hand but Turcotte moved out of range.
Turcotte tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kruschev was well out of range. Poor timing from Turcotte.
Turcotte has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kruschev.
Kruschev lands a jab to Turcotte's midsection.
Turcotte getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kruschev slips under a jab from Turcotte.
Kruschev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kruschev throws out a loose jab but Turcotte uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kruschev.
Turcotte connects with a crisp jab.
Kruschev clobbers Turcotte with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T3#
Kruschev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kruschev jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kruschev misses with a hook. Turcotte ducked under it nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Turcotte on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kruschev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turcotte takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice shot lands for Kruschev.
Kruschev jabs Turcotte right on the nose. Turcotte blinks but takes it well.
Turcotte uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kruschev.
Turcotte misses the jab.
Turcotte moves out of range as Kruschev throws a body kick.
Turcotte is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kruschev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Turcotte lands with a good body shot.
Kruschev lands with an overhand left.
A bone on bone clash there as Turcotte blocks the leg kick.
Turcotte swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kruschev.
Turcotte thows a left - swing and a miss! #T4#
A left lands for Kruschev.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Kruschev.
Kruschev fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Turcotte is out of range.
A punch combination from Turcotte misses.
Kruschev connects with the punch.
Turcotte checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kruschev lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Turcotte at a distance.
Kruschev lands a nice looking kick to the body. Turcotte takes a step back to recover. #CL2#
Kruschev moves into the clinch successfully.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kruschev.
Kruschev blocks a body shot from Turcotte.
Kruschev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kruschev has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Turcotte blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Turcotte fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Turcotte will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Kruschev lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turcotte tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wally Kruschev really dominated that round.
That's time! Turcotte's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Kruschev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Turcotte.
Kruschev looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Turcotte scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kruschev doesn't seem bothered though.
Kruschev bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Turcotte's head backwards.
Turcotte throws the left hand but Kruschev avoids the punch easily.
A swing and a miss from Turcotte.
Kruschev wants to land a leg kick but Turcotte is out of range.
Kruschev throws a body punch but Turcotte moves out of range. #CL#
Turcotte clinches.
Turcotte lands with a right to the head. #BC#
Turcotte manages to break the clinch.
Kruschev just misses with a punch to the body.
Kruschev misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turcotte throws out a loose jab but Kruschev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kruschev swings widly with a right hand
and Turcotte counters with a right hand to the body.
Kruschev throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kruschev lands a nice leg kick that just misses Turcotte's sensitive parts.
Turcotte throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kruschev counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kruschev with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T1#
Kruschev scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Turcotte doesn't seem bothered though.
Turcotte throws a shot from downtown. Kruschev moves away and avoids it.
Kruschev connects with a looping right hand.
Turcotte fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kruschev on the side of the head.
Turcotte scores with a sloppy right hand. Kruschev should have avoided that one.
Turcotte misses with a wild combination.
Kruschev throws an overhand right that lands on Turcotte's shoulder, as Turcotte tries to avoid the shot.
A shot to the liver by Kruschev. Beautiful body shot.
Turcotte takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kruschev misses with a low kick as Turcotte jumps back.
Turcotte was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kruschev throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kruschev throws a solid leg kick but Turcotte takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kruschev.
Kruschev motions for Turcotte to come forward. Kruschev throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jab by Kruschev.
Kruschev changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Turcotte pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kruschev attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kruschev throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Turcotte was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kruschev.
Turcotte has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kruschev.
A clash of legs there as Turcotte blocks the low kick.
Kruschev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A punch lands to the side of Turcotte 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kruschev throws a leg kick but Turcotte sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kruschev lands with a good body shot.
A low kick from Kruschev is predictable there
and Turcotte connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A jab from Turcotte misses.
A big right from Turcotte misses.
Kruschev doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kruschev dips to his left and cracks Turcotte with an uppercut!
Kruschev dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Turcotte. That did some damage!
Turcotte throws a looping overhand right but Kruschev ducks down to avoid it.
Kruschev just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice cross by Kruschev.#T3#
Kruschev defending well as Turcotte loads up on a big left hand.
Nice jab there from Turcotte.
Kruschev looks to score with a jab to the body but Turcotte is just out of range.
Turcotte throwing a counter right hand but Kruschev manages to avoid it.
Turcotte moves out of range of the body kick from Kruschev.
Kruschev takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kruschev wants to clinch but Turcotte slips to the side
and Turcotte counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Turcotte digs a good hook to Kruschev's body.
Turcotte throws a big shot that misses.
Kruschev has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Turcotte finds it's way round the side to connect with Kruschev's head.
Kruschev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Turcotte.
Turcotte takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nice uppercut there from Turcotte.
A left lands for Turcotte.
Turcotte blocks a low kick nicely.
Kruschev has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kruschev throws a wild body kick that Turcotte sees coming a mile off.
Kruschev scores with a nice head shot.
Kruschev with a nice cross.#T4#
Turcotte throws a right hand that Kruschev ducks under and follows up with a left that Kruschev also avoids with ease.
Turcotte backing away here, and Kruschev unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A low kick from Kruschev is predictable there
and Turcotte counters with a nice uppercut.
Kruschev misses with a double jab.
Kruschev throws a front kick aimed at Turcotte's knee but Turcotte avoids it well.
A big left from Turcotte misses.
Kruschev wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kruschev missing with a left hand there. Turcotte was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kruschev missing with a left hand there. Turcotte was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Turcotte wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kruschev slips a straight right by Turcotte.
Turcotte misses with a hook. Kruschev ducked under it nicely.
A slow jab from Kruschev misses its intended target.
Kruschev throws a poor cross that misses
and Turcotte counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kruschev digs a good hook to Turcotte's body.
Turcotte checks a leg kick.
Turcotte steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kruschev.
Turcotte ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kruschev moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Wally Kruschev will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Turcotte's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R5#
Kruschev throws a jab when Turcotte was well out of range.
Kruschev lunges at Turcotte with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Turcotte's hand.
Kruschev looks for the body kick but Turcotte saw that one coming.
Kruschev with the inside leg kick.
Kruschev lands a nice hook to Turcotte's body. Turcotte takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Turcotte thows a left - swing and a miss!
Turcotte throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kruschev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kruschev tries a quick counter leg kick but Turcotte is wise to it.
Kruschev thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice body kick from Kruschev.
Turcotte throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kruschev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turcotte looks to throw the jab but Kruschev is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turcotte steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kruschev.
A punch combination from Kruschev misses.
Kruschev throws a poor cross that misses
and Turcotte counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kruschev. Turcotte does a little dance to reset his feet.
Turcotte ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Kruschev fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Turcotte looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Turcotte uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kruschev.
Turcotte throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kruschev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kruschev avoids the body shot from Turcotte.
Turcotte connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Turcotte slips under a jab from Kruschev.
Turcotte throwing a counter right hand but Kruschev manages to avoid it.
Kruschev fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Turcotte.
Turcotte changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kruschev attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Turcotte slips under a jab from Kruschev.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kruschev.
Kruschev scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kruschev lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Turcotte avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kruschev fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Kruschev. That snapped Turcotte's head back.
Jacques Turcotte has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wally Kruschev is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Turcotte feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kruschevs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kruschev misses with a kick to the body.
Kruschev's jab looks to have found its range, popping Turcotte under the eye.
Turcotte throws an overhand right that lands on Kruschev's shoulder, as Kruschev tries to avoid the shot.
Kruschev fails with an attempt to clinch.
Turcotte swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Turcotte waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kruschev.
Turcotte blocks a leg kick.
Turcotte bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kruschev's head.
Kruschev swings for the body but Turcotte moves out of range.
Kruschev throws a jab but it's blocked by Turcotte.
That kick from Kruschev tenderised Turcotte's leg. Turcotte is trying to keep his angry face on.
Turcotte misses with a wild body shot.
Kruschev takes one to the side of the head.
Kruschev throws a head kick that misses.
Turcotte pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kruschev takes a swing at Turcotte's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Kruschev scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Turcotte takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kruschev swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Turcotte to counter with a crisp jab.
Turcotte ducks right into an uppercut from Kruschev.
Turcotte misses with a hook. Kruschev ducked under it nicely.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kruschev!
Turcotte jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Turcotte with a nice cross.
Kruschev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Turcotte.
Kruschev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Turcotte was well out of range. Poor timing from Kruschev.
Kruschev with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kruschev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Turcotte.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turcotte. Kruschev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Turcotte avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Turcotte avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Turcotte throws a jab but it's blocked by Kruschev. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kruschev lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kruschev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Turcotte.
Turcotte throws a hook but Kruschev avoids it easily.
Turcotte jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kruschev, as that shot connected.
Turcotte swings for the body but Kruschev moves out of range.
Turcotte checks a low kick from Kruschev.
Turcotte walks into a left hand.
Kruschev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kruschev.
Turcotte misses with a two punch combination.
A good leg kick by Kruschev.
Kruschev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Turcotte.
Kruschev listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Turcotte takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jab by Kruschev.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 46:50
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 45:50
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 46:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wally Kruschev!
Wally Kruschev is the new lightweight champion!
Wally Kruschev made sure to mention his sponsor, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing in his post fight interview.

Event: Nfld live 39
Date: Jul 22, 2023

#R1#
Kruschev fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Turcotte looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Turcotte checks a low kick from Kruschev.
Turcotte misses with a few strikes there.
Kruschev throws a quick inside leg kick.
Turcotte uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kruschev.
Turcotte throws a nice looking combination but Kruschev bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Turcotte scores with a hook.
Turcotte waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kruschev.
Kruschev pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A little jabbing left from Turcotte on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kruschev throws a body shot but no joy.
Kruschev looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turcotte. Kruschev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Turcotte throws a jab but it's blocked by Kruschev.
Kruschev lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kruschev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Turcotte is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kruschev throws a push kick but Turcotte slaps the foot to one side.
Kruschev throws a jab but it's blocked by Turcotte.
Kruschev throws a looping overhand right but Turcotte ducks down to avoid it.
Turcotte takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kruschev moves out of range as Turcotte strikes.
Turcotte looks to land a right hand but Kruschev moved out of range.
Kruschev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Turcotte was well out of range. Poor timing from Kruschev.
Kruschev attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Kruschev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Turcotte.
Turcotte looks to throw the jab but Kruschev is out of range.
Kruschev swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Turcotte throws a hook to the side of Kruschev's head but Kruschev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A punch combination from Turcotte misses.
Kruschev slips a straight right by Turcotte.
Kruschev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kruschev throws a body shot but no joy.
Turcotte missing with a left hand there. Kruschev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Turcotte takes one to the side of the head.
Turcotte lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Kruschev misses with a left hand
and Turcotte connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Turcotte loads up on a big right hand but Kruschev slips the punch.
Turcotte walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kruschev.
Kruschev misses with a straight right.
A low kick from Kruschev misses
and Turcotte counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice jab there from Kruschev.
Turcotte connects with a looping right hand.
Turcotte takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That kick from Kruschev tenderised Turcotte's leg. Turcotte is trying to keep his angry face on.#T2#
Turcotte looks to land a left hand but Kruschev moved out of range nicely.
Kruschev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turcotte.
Kruschev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Turcotte.
Turcotte unleashes a big counter combination but Kruschev bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A head kick misses from Kruschev.
Kruschev throws a lazy right hand but Turcotte sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kruschev has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kruschev there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kruschev ducks under a wild hook from Turcotte.
Turcotte waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kruschev.
Kruschev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kruschev slips under a jab.
Kruschev appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kruschev misses with a low kick.
Kruschev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turcotte manages to avoid it.
Kruschev fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kruschev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wally Kruschev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kruschev misses with a left hand
and Turcotte counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Turcotte throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kruschev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turcotte.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kruschev. Turcotte does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kruschev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turcotte moves away.#T3#
Kruschev just misses with a punch to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Turcotte as he connects with a hook.
That kick from Kruschev tenderised Turcotte's leg. Turcotte is trying to keep his angry face on.
Turcotte misses with an uppercut.
Kruschev takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kruschev takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Turcotte pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A nice leg kick from Kruschev, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kruschev connects with a right hand. Turcotte shakes it off.
Turcotte takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Turcotte walks into a left hand.
Kruschev keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turcotte blocks a leg kick.
Kruschev lands a jab.
Good exchange - Turcotte coming out on top.
Turcotte rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kruschev moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A low kick from Kruschev misses
and Turcotte counters with a one-two to the body.
Kruschev misses with a lunging right hand
and Turcotte counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
Kruschev looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Turcotte misses with a wild body shot.
Kruschev looks to score with a jab to the body but Turcotte is just out of range.
Turcotte is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kruschev had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Kruschev tries a low kick but Turcotte avoids it.
A jab from Turcotte misses.
Turcotte fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kruschev manages to avoid it.
Turcotte throws a good cross that connects.
Kruschev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kruschev misses with a lunging right hand
and Turcotte counters with a nice body shot.
Turcotte tries to bum rush Kruschev with a series of wild strikes but Kruschev uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A telegraphed right hand from Turcotte misses the target.
Turcotte takes a swing at Kruschev's ribcage but misses.
Kruschev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kruschev takes a swing at Turcotte's ribcage but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turcotte throws a jab but it's blocked by Kruschev.
Turcotte staying out of range there.
Turcotte keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kruschev misses with a straight left.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jacques Turcotte will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Kruschev loads up on a big right hand but Turcotte slips the punch.
Kruschev scores with a hook.
Kruschev throws a jab when Turcotte was well out of range.
Kruschev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turcotte throws a counter combo.
A lazy left from Kruschev finds it's target.
Kruschev lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kruschev stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kruschev defending well as Turcotte loads up on a big left hand.
Kruschev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kruschev attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kruschev darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kruschev 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.
Kruschev throws a leg kick that is checked
and Turcotte counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kruschev tries to land a leg kick but Turcotte saw it coming and moves away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kruschev misses with a low kick.
Turcotte throws out a loose jab but Kruschev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kruschev is looking to counter punch.
Wally Kruschev is winning the standup battle so far.
Kruschev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turcotte throws a hook but Kruschev avoids it easily.
Jab, jab by Kruschev - just one landing. #T1#
Turcotte throws a jab when Kruschev was well out of range.
Kruschev with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Turcotte to score with a decent uppercut.
Turcotte misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kruschev.
Turcotte lands a jab to Kruschev's midsection.
Turcotte scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kruschev scores with a shot to the body.
Kruschev attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kruschev throws out a loose jab but Turcotte uses good head movement to avoid it.
Turcotte moves out of range of the body kick.
Turcotte doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nice defenses there by Turcotte.
Turcotte throws out a loose jab but Kruschev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Turcotte connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kruschev lands a leg kick that knocks Turcotte off balance momentarily.
Kruschev misses with a looping right.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kruschev.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kruschev.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turcotte lands a lovely overhand right.
Kruschev motions for Turcotte to come forward. Kruschev throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kruschev takes a swing at Turcotte's ribcage but misses. #T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Kruschev. Turcotte does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good standup being displayed there by Kruschev as he connects with a hook.
A big left from Turcotte misses.
Turcotte just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromKruschev.
Turcotte scores with a jab to the body.
Turcotte ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kruschev.
Turcotte misses with a hook.
Turcotte misses with a jab, cross combination.
Turcotte walks into a straight right hand from Kruschev.
Kruschev walks into a left hand.
Turcotte keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kruschev.
Kruschev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kruschev misses with a kick to the body
and Turcotte counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kruschev scores with a decent looking hook.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kruschev.
Turcotte misses with a looping left.
Kruschev ducks right into an uppercut from Turcotte.
Kruschev defending well as Turcotte loads up on a big left hand.
Kruschev is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T3#
Turcotte throws a combination. Kruschev tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Turcotte uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kruschev.
Turcotte lands a jab to the head.
Kruschev walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Turcotte blocks the body kick.
Kruschev misses with a body punch
and Turcotte counters with a stiff right hand.
Kruschev misses with a hook.
Turcotte avoids the head kick by Kruschev.
A big right from Turcotte misses.
Kruschev's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kruschev duly obliges.
A jab from Turcotte misses.
Turcotte takes a shot to the body in his stride.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kruschev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Turcotte.
Turcotte throws a big shot that misses.
Kruschev throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kruschev thows a body kick. Turcotte tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Kruschev with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Turcotte throws an overhand right that lands on Kruschev's shoulder, as Kruschev tries to avoid the shot.
Kruschev appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T4#
Turcotte lands with an uppercut that bounces Kruschev off the cage and back into range.
Turcotte's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kruschev throws a right and a left that both miss.
Turcotte looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kruschev scores with a hook to the body. Turcotte takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Turcotte takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Turcotte works the jab nicely.
Kruschev dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Turcotte. That did some damage!
Kruschev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Turcotte.
Kruschev lands a slapping body shot.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kruschev. Turcotte shrugs it off though.
Turcotte ducks under a wild hook from Kruschev.
Kruschev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turcotte looks to score with a jab to the body but Kruschev is just out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turcotte avoids the body shot from Kruschev.
Turcotte moves away from the strike by Kruschev.
Kruschev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Turcotte looks to throw the jab but Kruschev is out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wally Kruschev dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Turcotte works Kruschev's body with a nice hook.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kruschev.
Turcotte avoids the body shot from Kruschev.
Turcotte is looking for the big counter here.
Turcotte on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kruschev. Kruschev obviously looking to wear him down.
Kruschev fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Turcotte has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kruschev throws a nice head kick!
A big right from Turcotte misses.
Kruschev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Turcotte.
Kruschev misses with a body shot.
Kruschev scores with a nice strike.
Turcotte has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Turcotte throws a hook but Kruschev avoids it easily.
Kruschev appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Turcotte misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kruschev.
Kruschev's corner calls for a 1-2. Kruschev obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kruschev lands a nice looking body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Kruschev misses the target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kruschev slips a straight right by Turcotte.
Turcotte ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Turcotte looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The fighters circling - Turcotte throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Turcotte throws a body punch but Kruschev moves out of range. #T1#
Turcotte throws a body punch but Kruschev moves out of range.
Turcotte staying out of range there.
Turcotte ducks right into an uppercut from Kruschev.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kruschev.
Kruschev misses with a straight left.
Kruschev scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kruschev slips a straight right by Turcotte.
The fighters circling - Kruschev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kruschev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kruschev throws a jab when Turcotte was well out of range.
Turcotte misses with a lunging right hand
and Kruschev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Turcotte misses with a body shot.
Turcotte dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Turcotte throws a jab but it's blocked by Kruschev.
Kruschev misses with a kick to the body.
Kruschev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turcotte manages to avoid it.
Turcotte swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kruschev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Turcotte.#T2#
Turcotte throws out a loose jab but Kruschev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kruschev cracks Turcotte with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turcotte lands a jab to the head.
Kruschev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Turcotte.
Kruschev looks to score with a jab to the body but Turcotte is just out of range.
Turcotte avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A punch lands to the side of Turcotte 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Turcotte takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kruschev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Turcotte was well out of range. Poor timing from Kruschev.
Nice cross by Turcotte.
Turcotte misses with an uppercut. Kruschev saw that one coming.
Kruschev staying out of range there.
A lazy left from Kruschev finds it's target.
No joy there for Turcotte, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kruschev throws a predictable looking body shot
and Turcotte counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Turcotte slips a jab from Kruschev.
Kruschev looks to throw the jab but Turcotte is out of range.
Turcotte takes a head kick and keeps coming. #T3#
Kruschev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turcotte throws the left hand but Kruschev avoids the punch easily.
And Kruschev counters with a quick kick to the body but Turcotte blocks it.
Kruschev swings for the body but Turcotte moves out of range.
Kruschev throws a low kick but Turcotte avoids it.
Kruschev throws a low kick but Turcotte moves out of range easily.
Kruschev moves out of range of the strikes.
Kruschev misses with a hook.
Turcotte misses with a looping right.
Kruschev takes a swing at Turcotte's ribcage but misses.
Kruschev fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kruschev scores with a hook.
Kruschev avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kruschev takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kruschev misses with a body shot.
Turcotte misses with a series of wild punches. #T4#
Kruschev looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kruschev scores with the left hand. Turcotte knows he should have avoided that one.
A clash of legs there as Turcotte blocks the low kick.
Turcotte misses with an uppercut. Kruschev saw that one coming.
Kruschev connects with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turcotte throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kruschev stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kruschev punishes Turcotte's body with a nice straight punch.
Turcotte fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kruschev looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Turcotte fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kruschev swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kruschev misses with a hook
letting Turcotte counter with a right hand.
Kruschev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turcotte manages to avoid it.
Turcotte lands a body shot.
Kruschev slips a straight right by Turcotte.
Kruschev misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kruschev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kruschev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wally Kruschev clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R4#
Turcotte throws a hook but Kruschev avoids it easily.
Kruschev fires out a quick counter leg kick but Turcotte just manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Kruschev misses its intended target.
Turcotte misses with an uppercut. Kruschev saw that one coming.
Some wild striking there from Turcotte.
Kruschev throws a quick counter kick to the body but Turcotte avoids it.#CL2#
Turcotte has managed to clinch.
Kruschev prevents a body shot from Turcotte.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kruschev creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Turcotte lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #TD#
Kruschev jumps guard and drags Turcotte to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB#
Kruschev is looking for a triangle but Turcotte pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruschev controls Turcotte momentarily but Turcotte frees himself.
Kruschev has control of Turcotte's left arm, preventing Turcotte from doing any damage. #T1##SUB#
Kruschev is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Turcotte is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Kruschev throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Turcotte loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Kruschev trying to control the position here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Turcotte throws a shot from downtown. Kruschev moves away and avoids it.
Turcotte throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kruschev stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kruschev with a jab.
Turcotte misses with a two punch combination.
Turcotte scores with a three punch combo!
Kruschev lands a nice leg kick that just misses Turcotte's sensitive parts.
An inside leg kick from Kruschev misses.
Turcotte uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kruschev swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Turcotte slips under a jab.
Turcotte throws an overhand right that lands on Kruschev's shoulder, as Kruschev tries to avoid the shot.
Kruschev moves out of range as Turcotte strikes.
Kruschev connects with an inside leg kick.
Turcotte will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A slow jab from Turcotte misses its intended target.
Kruschev swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kruschev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3#
Kruschev tries to land a leg kick but Turcotte saw it coming and moves away.
Turcotte throws out a counter right but Kruschev avoids it with no problem.
Turcotte looks to land a left hand but Kruschev moved out of range nicely.
Kruschev went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
The fighters circling - Kruschev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kruschev connects with a nice looking jab.
Kruschev connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Turcotte scores with a body shot.
Turcotte takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Turcotte throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kruschev scores with a jab to the jaw.
Turcotte lands the left hand.
Kruschev finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Turcotte throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turcotte scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kruschev throws a leg kick but Turcotte moved away.
Kruschev connects with a right hand. Turcotte shakes it off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Turcotte lands with a cross.
Kruschev gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Turcotte.#T4#
Turcotte will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Turcotte looks to score with a jab to the body but Kruschev is just out of range.
Turcotte jabs Kruschev to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kruschev just misses with a punch to the body.
Kruschev connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Turcotte's hands.
Kruschev throws a leg kick that misses.
Kruschev tries to land a leg kick but Turcotte saw it coming and moves away.
Nice defenses there by Kruschev.
Kruschev misses with a body kick.
Kruschev misses the jab.
Nice body kick there by Kruschev.
Turcotte changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kruschev slips a straight right by Turcotte.
Turcotte keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kruschev.
Turcotte unleashes a big counter combination but Kruschev bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Turcotte throws a hook but Kruschev blocks it.
Kruschev shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Turcotte dominated that fourth round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R5#
Turcotte takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kruschev throws a body kick that misses
enabling Turcotte to counter with a crisp jab.
Kruschev takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Turcotte slips under a jab from Kruschev.
Turcotte misses with a body shot.
Turcotte swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kruschev ducks right into an uppercut from Turcotte.
Kruschev buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kruschev takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kruschev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Turcotte.
Kruschev ducks under a wild hook from Turcotte.
Turcotte scores with a nice head shot.
Kruschev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Turcotte was well out of range. Poor timing from Kruschev.
Kruschev lands a right hook to the body.
Kruschev misses with a body punch
and Turcotte counters with a nice uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kruschev misses with a head kick.
Turcotte displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kruschev throws out the jab. #T1#
Kruschev takes a swing at Turcotte's ribcage but misses.
Kruschev takes a swing at Turcotte's ribcage but misses.
Kruschev looks to score with a jab to the body but Turcotte is just out of range.
Turcotte smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Turcotte has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kruschev.
Turcotte fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kruschev on the side of the head.
Turcotte pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Turcotte misses the target.
Kruschev paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Turcotte missing with a left hand there. Kruschev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A swing and a miss from Turcotte.
Kruschev lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kruschev moves out of range of the strikes.
Turcotte slips a straight right by Kruschev.
Turcotte avoids the body shot from Kruschev.
Turcotte lands a glancing blow to the side of Kruschev's head.
Kruschev fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Turcotte.
Kruschev scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T2#
Turcotte takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kruschev lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kruschev moves out of range of the strikes.
Kruschev getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kruschev ducks under a wild hook from Turcotte.
Good work by Turcotte as he checks the leg kick.
Kruschev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Turcotte throws out the jab.
Kruschev attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Turcotte takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kruschev smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Turcotte throws a jab when Kruschev was well out of range.
Turcotte throws a big shot that misses.
Turcotte throws an overhand right that lands on Kruschev's shoulder, as Kruschev tries to avoid the shot.
Turcotte takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turcotte. Kruschev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kruschev half committed to a counter leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Kruschev. #T3#
Turcotte takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kruschev.
Kruschev misses with a wild body shot.
Kruschev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kruschev on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kruschev blocks a jab.
Kruschev keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kruschev scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Turcotte doesn't seem bothered though.
Kruschev walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Turcotte checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Turcotte throws a body punch but Kruschev moves out of range.
Kruschev misses with a straight right.
Good standup being displayed there by Kruschev as he connects with a hook.
Kruschev throws a hook but Turcotte avoids it easily.
Turcotte throws a body punch but Kruschev moves out of range.
A leg kick checked by Turcotte.
Danga de danga de dang - Turcotte scores with a four punch combination!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turcotte misses with a straight right. #T4#
Kruschev ducks under a wild hook from Turcotte.
Turcotte swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kruschev.
Turcotte connects with a body shot.
Turcotte throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turcotte. Kruschev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kruschev looks to score with a jab to the body but Turcotte is just out of range.
Kruschev buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kruschev misses with a straight right.
Turcotte throws a jab when Kruschev was well out of range.
Turcotte uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kruschev.
The fighters circling - Turcotte throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kruschev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Turcotte.
Kruschev moves out of range as Turcotte strikes.
Kruschev staying out of range there.
Kruschev misses the shot to the body.
Kruschev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Turcotte.
Kruschev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Turcotte.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 47:48
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 48:48
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Jacques Turcotte!
Jacques Turcotte is the new lightweight champion!

Event: Nfld live 37
Date: Jul 01, 2023

#R1#
Kruschev scores with a body shot.
Kruschev connects with a body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Kruschev there.
Kruschev paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kruschev rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kneeland moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kneeland throws a nice looking combination but Kruschev bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kneeland looks to land a combination but Kruschev avoids it well.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kruschev.
Kruschev throws a jab but it's blocked by Kneeland.
Kneeland throws a one two combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kneeland throws a series of punches but Kruschev avoids them all with ease.
Kruschev lands a nice shot that snaps Kneeland's head back.
Kneeland slips a jab and a cross from Kruschev.
Kneeland moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kruschev thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kneeland if he has to take too many more of those. #CL#
Kruschev forces Kneeland back against the cage and clinches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kneeland.
Kneeland stops a takedown attempt from Kruschev. #T1#
Kruschev wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kneeland manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kruschev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kneeland prevents the takedown attempt.
Kruschev has Kneeland pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kneeland manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wally Kruschev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kruschev has had enough of the clinch but Kneeland keeps him there for the moment.
Kneeland scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC#
Kruschev manages to break the clinch.
Kneeland 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.
Kneeland throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kruschev on the side of the head.
Kneeland lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Kneeland fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kneeland takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Wally Kruschev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kneeland checks a leg kick.
Kneeland misses with a series of wild punches.
Kruschev looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T2##CL2#
Kneeland clinches up with Kruschev and pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kruschev misses with a punch on the inside.
Kneeland blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kneeland misses with a knee strike.
A nice left hand lands by Kruschev.
Kruschev dodges an elbow strike from Kneeland. #BC#
Kruschev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A lazy left from Kruschev finds it's target.
Kruschev with a hook.
Kruschev connects with a crisp jab.
Kneeland tries to clinch but Kruschev moves out of range.
Kruschev looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kruschev avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jab from Kruschev.
Kneeland on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T3#
Kruschev misses with a straight left.
As Kruschev backs off Kneeland throws a huge counter combo but Kruschev manages to avoid it all.#CL#
Kruschev forces Kneeland back against the cage and clinches.
Kneeland lands a nice elbow.
Kneeland is trying to push Kruschev away but Kruschev has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kneeland scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kruschev lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
Kruschev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kruschev cracks Kneeland with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kneeland gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kruschev.
Kruschev connects with a nice looking jab.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kruschev - that will leave a mark!
Kruschev keeps the fight on the outside.
Kruschev was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kruschev is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kruschev takes a swing at Kneeland's ribcage but misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kneeland on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kruschev. Kruschev obviously looking to wear him down.
Kneeland circles away from the clinch attempt.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kneeland. #T4#
Kneeland misses with a two punch combination.
Kruschev throws an overhand right that lands on Kneeland's shoulder, as Kneeland tries to avoid the shot.
Kneeland digs a good body shot into Kruschev's ribs.
Kneeland scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Kneeland misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kruschev catches Kneeland with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kneeland misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kruschev connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kruschev lands with an uppercut that bounces Kneeland off the cage and back into range.
Kneeland uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kruschev.
Kruschev misses with a hook. Kneeland ducked under it nicely.
Kruschev moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kneeland misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kruschev tries to work over Kneeland's front leg with a kick but Kneeland checks it. #CL#
Kruschev has taken the fight to the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wally Kruschev dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Kneeland has managed to clinch. #BC#
Kruschev breaks from the clinch.
Kneeland has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kruschev finds it's way round the side to connect with Kneeland's head.
Kruschev dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kneeland. That did some damage!
Kneeland connects with a solid leg kick.
Kneeland looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kruschev looks to land a right hand but Kneeland moved out of range.
Kruschev connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kruschev is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kneeland with a jab.
Kneeland's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kneeland duly obliges.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kruschev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kneeland.
Kneeland throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kruschev.
Kruschev misses with a hook.
Kruschev feints and then cracks Kneeland's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kneeland down.
Kneeland swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kneeland scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #ROC2#Kruschev is rocked!#T1#
Kneeland on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Oh Kruschev is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kruschev jabs Kneeland right on the nose. Kneeland blinks but takes it well.
Kruschev seems to have got his legs back now.
Kneeland on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kruschev wants to clinch.
Kruschev walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kneeland checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kruschev has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Kruschev throws a shot from downtown. Kneeland moves away and avoids it.
Kneeland tries to work over Kruschev's front leg with a kick but Kruschev checks it.
Kneeland takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kruschev looks to throw the jab but Kneeland is out of range.
Nice shot by Kruschev.
Kneeland scores with a jab. Kruschev acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kneeland on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kruschev is looking to land body kicks.#T2#
Kruschev misses with a low kick.
Kneeland takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kruschev connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kneeland tries to clinch up.
Kneeland swinging wildly here.
It looked like Kruschev wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kneeland closes the distance but Kruschev moves to the side
and Kruschev counters with a right hand to the body.
Skillz Kneeland is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kruschev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kneeland.
Kruschev stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kneeland.
Crunch! Kruschev slams his shin into Kneeland's torso.
Wally Kruschev is winning the standup battle so far.
Sloppy strikes from Kneeland. Those never looked like landing.
Kruschev was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A nice combination there by Kruschev.
Kruschev swats away the attempt to clinch by Kneeland.#T3#
Kneeland walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kruschev.
Kneeland swats away the attempt to clinch by Kruschev.
Kneeland tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kruschev paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Kruschev scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kneeland in his tracks.
Kneeland stalks Kruschev and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kruschev's face. Kruschev staggers backwards, shaken.
Kneeland misses with a series of wild punches.
Sloppy strikes from Kneeland. Those never looked like landing.
Kneeland takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Kruschev lands with an overhand left.
Kneeland takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kruschev takes a swing at Kneeland's ribcage but misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kneeland is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T4##CL#
Kruschev moves into the clinch successfully.
Kruschev trying to land knees to the body.
Kruschev lands a right hand.
Kneeland has had enough of the clinch but Kruschev keeps him there for the moment.
Kneeland stalling in the clinch but Kruschev improves position. #BC#
Kruschev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kruschev throws a body kick that misses.
Kruschev misses with a straight right.
Kruschev scores with a kick to the body.
Kneeland tries to clinch but Kruschev is having none of it.
A jab from Kruschev misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kneeland fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kruschev swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kneeland takes one to the side of the head.
Kneeland tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kruschev paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kruschev misses with an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wally Kruschev dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Kneeland ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kneeland lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kneeland has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kneeland there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kruschev lands the left hand.
Kruschev scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kneeland doesn't seem bothered though.
Kneeland misses with a leg kick.
Kruschev fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kneeland checks it well.
Kruschev scores with a push kick.
Kruschev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kneeland takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kneeland blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Kruschev moves into the clinch.
Kruschev lands a nice uppercut.
Kneeland has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kruschev is trying to pull guard but Kneeland turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kneeland throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kruschevs head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kruschev wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kruschev scores with a shoulder strike. #T1#
Kruschev working aggressively here.
Kneeland stalling.
Kruschev creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kruschev takes a shot to the head.
Kneeland tries to stall but Kruschev uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kruschev lands with a right to the head. #BC2#
Kneeland pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kneeland takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kneeland blocks a jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kruschev. That's going to slow Kneeland down.
Kruschev cracks Kneeland with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kneeland has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kruschev.
Kruschev connects with the punch.
Kruschev throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A swing and a miss from Kruschev.
Kneeland on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T2#
Kneeland looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kruschev fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kruschev thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kruschev misses with a kick to the body.
Kneeland is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kneeland takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kneeland wants to clinch.
Kruschev buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kneeland uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kruschev.
Kruschev lands with an uppercut that bounces Kneeland off the cage and back into range.#T3#
Kneeland moves out of range as Kruschev strikes.
Kruschev tries to work over Kneeland's front leg with a kick but Kneeland checks it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kruschev.
Kruschev connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kneeland's hands.
Kruschev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kneeland can do to turn this around?
Kruschev throws a shot from downtown. Kneeland moves away and avoids it.
Kruschev throws the left hand but Kneeland avoids the punch easily.
Kneeland is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kruschev lands a leg kick that knocks Kneeland off balance momentarily.
Kruschev scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kneeland throws a series of punches but Kruschev moves out of range.
Kruschev throws a looping overhand right but Kneeland ducks down to avoid it.
Kruschev throws a body kick that misses.
Kruschev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kneeland's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T4#
Kneeland lands a leg kick that knocks Kruschev off balance momentarily.
Kneeland takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kruschev throws a jab when Kneeland was well out of range.
Kneeland lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kruschev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kneeland throws a hook to the side of Kruschev's head but Kruschev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kneeland staying out of range there.
A little jabbing left from Kneeland on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kneeland takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Kruschev throws a hook but Kneeland avoids it easily.
Kneeland looks to land a combination but Kruschev avoids it well.
Kruschev feints and then cracks Kneeland's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kneeland down.
Kruschev throws a lazy right hand but Kneeland sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kruschev throws a jab but it's blocked by Kneeland.
Kneeland fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kruschev motions for Kneeland to come forward. Kruschev throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wally Kruschev clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Kneeland throws a nice looking combination but Kruschev bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kneeland misses with a combination
and Kruschev counters with a nice uppercut.
Kruschev fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kneeland checks it well.
Kruschev scores with a nice strike.
Kruschev misses with a low kick. #CL#
Kruschev moves into the clinch successfully.
Kneeland looking to stall.
Kruschev tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kneeland just stands there and leans against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Kruschev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kruschev throws a body shot but no joy.
Kneeland looks to land a combination but Kruschev avoids it well.
Kneeland on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kruschev throws a looping overhand right but Kneeland ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
No joy there for Kneeland, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kneeland throws the kick towards the body but Kruschev avoids it.
Kruschev throwing a counter right hand but Kneeland manages to avoid it.
Kneeland takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kneeland wants to clinch.
Kneeland throws a one two combo.
Kneeland fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kruschev is out of range. #CL#
Kruschev pushes Kneeland up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Kruschev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kruschev throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kruschev is looking to land body kicks.
Kneeland lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T2#
Kruschev throws a wild body kick that Kneeland sees coming a mile off.#CL#
Kruschev pushes Kneeland up against the cage in a clinch.
Kruschev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kruschev lands a hook that snaps the head of Kneeland backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kruschev tries to work over Kneeland's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Kruschev breaks from the clinch.
Kruschev misses with a straight left.
Kneeland pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kruschev!
Kruschev scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kneeland in his tracks.
Kneeland swinging wildly here.
Kruschev fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kneeland just manages to avoid it.
Kruschev dips to his left and cracks Kneeland with an uppercut!
Kneeland tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kruschev swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T3#
Kruschev stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kneeland is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kruschev scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kruschev tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice body kick there by Kruschev.
Kruschev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kneeland.
Kruschev keeps the fight on the outside.
Kruschev throws a leg kick but Kneeland sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kneeland tries to land a front kick but Kruschev steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kneeland tries to close the distance and clinch but Kruschev swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It looked like Kruschev wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kruschev lands an overhand right.
Kneeland ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T4#
Kneeland on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kruschev. Kruschev obviously looking to wear him down.
Kruschev throws a hook but Kneeland avoids it easily.
Kruschev slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CL#
Kruschev clinches with his opponent.
Kruschev pushes Kneeland back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short left from Kneeland.
Kneeland takes a shot to the head. #BC#
Kruschev manages to break the clinch.
An inside leg kick lands from Kneeland.
Kruschev throws an overhand right that lands on Kneeland's shoulder, as Kneeland tries to avoid the shot.
Kneeland takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Kruschev throws out a loose jab but Kneeland uses good head movement to avoid it.
It seemed like Kneeland was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kneeland misses with a wild combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wally Kruschev had his way with Skillz Kneeland in that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Kneeland lands with a kick to the temple. Kruschev shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Kneeland closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kruschev takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kneeland on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kruschev. Kruschev obviously looking to wear him down.
Kruschev fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kneeland is out of range.
Kneeland misses with a low kick.
Kruschev avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kneeland staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Kruschev closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Kruschev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kruschev changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kneeland tries to clinch but Kruschev moves out of range.
Kneeland lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #T1#
Kneeland throws a head kick but Kruschev moves out of range.
Kneeland throws a low kick but Kruschev avoids it.
Kruschev misses with a looping left.
Kneeland lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kruschev scores with a jab to the head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kruschev.
Kruschev lunges at Kneeland with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kneeland's hand.
Kruschev bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kneeland's head backwards.
Kneeland circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kneeland throws a series of punches but Kruschev avoids them all with ease. #CL2#
Kneeland moves into the clinch.#BC#
Kruschev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kruschev is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kruschev lands a right hook to the body.
Wally Kruschev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Kruschev connects with a right hand. Kneeland shakes it off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kruschev tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kneeland throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kneeland fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kruschev is out of range.
It appears Kruschev was looking to counter with a kick there.
Kneeland wants to clinch.
Kruschev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kneeland was well out of range. Poor timing from Kruschev.
Kneeland steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kruschev. That one must have hurt.
Kneeland moves out of range as Kruschev strikes.
Kruschev with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That kick from Kneeland tenderised Kruschev's leg. Kruschev is trying to keep his angry face on.
A nice leg kick from Kruschev, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kruschev slips a straight right by Kneeland.#T3#
A left lands for Kruschev.
Kruschev throws a lazy uppercut
and Kneeland counters with a left and a right that stings Kruschev.
Kruschev fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kneeland has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kneeland throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kneeland ducks under a wild hook from Kruschev.
Kneeland lands a two punch combo.
Kruschev with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kneeland blocks the body kick.
Kruschev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kneeland.
Kneeland swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kruschev lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kneeland tries to bum rush Kruschev with a series of wild strikes but Kruschev uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kneeland takes one to the side of the head.
Kneeland moves away from the strike by Kruschev. #T4#
Kruschev motions for Kneeland to come forward. Kruschev throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kruschev scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kruschev darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kruschev pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kruschev lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Sloppy strikes from Kruschev. Those never looked like landing.
Kruschev throws a hook to the side of Kneeland's head but Kneeland sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Despite the aggression on Kneeland's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Skillz Kneeland has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kruschev thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kneeland checks a low kick from Kruschev.
A punch combination from Kneeland misses.
Kruschev cracks Kneeland with a right hand to the side of the head.#CL#
Kneeland gets tackled into the cage by Kruschev. Kruschev maintains the clinch.
Kneeland looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wally Kruschev showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kruschev, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 50:45
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 50:45
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wally Kruschev!
Wally Kruschev retains his lightweight title!
Wally Kruschev 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: Nfld 35
Date: Jun 10, 2023

#R1#
Kruschev tries a low kick but Lee avoids it.
Kruschev throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lee lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lee throws a big shot that misses.
Kruschev lands a nice shot that snaps Lee's head back.
Lee throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kruschev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Good work by Kruschev as he checks the leg kick.
Kruschev misses with a looping right.
Lee looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lee moves away from the strike by Kruschev.
Kruschev slips a jab from Lee.
Kruschev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lee.
Lee throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Kruschev wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kruschev throws a push kick but Lee slaps the foot to one side.
Lee throws a body punch but Kruschev moves out of range.
Kruschev has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Lee lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kruschev.
Lee with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kruschev to score with a decent uppercut.
Lee takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lee swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kruschev on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lee. Lee obviously looking to wear him down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kruschev lands with a kick to the ribs.
Lee connects with a leg kick. #T1#
Kruschev takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kruschev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kruschev connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kruschev checks the leg kick nicely there.
The fighters circling - Lee throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kruschev misses with an uppercut.
Lee displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kruschev throws out the jab.
Lee throws a right and a left that Kruschev avoids nicely.
Lee lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A leg kick checked by Kruschev.
Lee jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lee fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kruschev checks it well.
Kruschev throwing a counter right hand but Lee manages to avoid it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kruschev.
Kruschev throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lee stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lee takes one on the button.
Kruschev connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lee's hands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kruschev stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lee.
That kick from Lee tenderised Kruschev's leg. Kruschev is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kruschev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lee throws out the jab.
Kruschev throws a low kick but Lee moves out of range easily. #T2#
Kruschev throws a hook but Lee blocks it.
Kruschev looks to throw the jab but Lee is out of range.
Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kruschev moves away.
Lee throws a big shot that misses.
Lee tests Kruschev's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kruschev takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lee dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kruschev. That did some damage!
Kruschev misses with a low kick as Lee jumps back.
Good leg kick by Lee.
Jab by Kruschev.
Lee looks to score with a jab to the body but Kruschev is just out of range.
Lee throws a head kick but Kruschev moves out of range.
Lee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kruschev.
Kruschev tried to score with a low kick but Lee checks it.
Kruschev misses with a body kick.
Kruschev moves out of range of the strikes.
Lee takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A combination from Kruschev does no damage.
Lee looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T3#
Kruschev bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lee's head backwards.
Lee swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kruschev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lee thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kruschev was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kruschev takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A big left from Lee misses.
Lee moves out of range of the strikes.
Lee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lee uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kruschev.
Kruschev throws a jab when Lee was well out of range.
Lee takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kruschev is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Lee misses with a two punch combination.
Lee waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kruschev.
Lee misses with a hook. Kruschev ducked under it nicely.
Kruschev getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kruschev throws a jab when Lee was well out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Lee misses the target.
It appears Kruschev was looking to counter with a kick there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lee misses with a left hand
and Kruschev makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Lee really felt that one!
Lee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kruschev tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lee is able to avoid easily.
Kruschev connects with a crisp jab. #T4#
Lee takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kruschev drops his hands momentarily and Lee takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kruschev goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lee connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kruschev's hands.
Kruschev thows a left - swing and a miss!
A countering left hand to the body from Lee misses.
Lee moves out of range of the strikes.
Kruschev pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lee is out of range and Kruschev settles back down.
Kruschev checks a leg kick.
Kruschev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lee.
Lee with a nice cross.
Kruschev lands with a right hand.
Kruschev looks to land a right hand but Lee moved out of range.
Lee looks to land a right hand but Kruschev moved out of range.
Lee swings away with a leg kick that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kruschev throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kruschev is looking to clinch but Lee is avoiding it.
Lee moves out of range of the body kick.
Kruschev misses with a lunging right hand
letting Lee counter with a right hand.
Lee throws a lazy right hand but Kruschev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Wally Kruschev will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Kruschev tries to work over Lee's front leg with a kick but Lee checks it.
Lee throws a head kick that misses.
Kruschev fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lee has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A swing and a miss from Kruschev.
Lee walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kruschev throws the left hand but Lee avoids the punch easily.
Lee defending well as Kruschev loads up on a big left hand.
Kruschev tries to clinch but Lee moves out of range.
Lee swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Kruschev on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kruschev misses with an uppercut. Lee saw that one coming.
Lee wants to counter the offense by Kruschev and move into the clinch position.
Kruschev thumps Lee with a low kick.
Kruschev fails to land with a series of punches.
The fighters circling - Lee throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Kruschev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A slow jab from Lee misses its intended target.
Kruschev looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kruschev staying out of range there.
Lee blocks a jab.
Kruschev stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lee.
Lee turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lee pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Lee's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kruschev under the eye.
Lee looks to score with a jab to the body but Kruschev is just out of range.
Kruschev darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lee scores with a nice strike.
Lee dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kruschev. That did some damage!
Kruschev swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Kruschev. That snapped Lee's head back.
Lee thuds his right hand into Kruschev's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lee takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lee finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kruschev pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Wally Kruschev is winning the standup battle so far.
Lee has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kruschev finds it's way round the side to connect with Lee's head.
Lee thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Kruschev wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
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!
Kruschev lands a nice looking body kick.
Kruschev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lee with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kruschev to score with a decent uppercut.
Kruschev swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Lee counters with a nice uppercut.
Kruschev misses with a body kick.
Lee misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.#T2#
Lee tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kruschev is able to avoid easily.
Kruschev is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kruschev lands with a straight right. Lee didn't see that one coming.
A nice leg kick from Kruschev, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lee scores with a hook.
Kruschev tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kruschev scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kruschev throws a leg kick which misses Lee's front leg but catches the back leg as Lee tries to avoid it.
Lee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kruschev manages to avoid it.
Lee checks a low kick from Kruschev.
Lee throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kruschev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kruschev misses with an uppercut #CL2#
and Lee counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Lee.
Kruschev digs a right hand underneath Lee's ribcage. Lee let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kruschev lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lee backwards. #BC#
Kruschev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kruschev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T3#
Lee ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kruschev takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lee lands a nice shot to the body.
Lee takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lee looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kruschev throws a hook but Lee blocks it.
Lee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lee throws a shot from downtown. Kruschev moves away and avoids it.
Lee looks to throw the jab but Kruschev is out of range.
Kruschev lands with an overhand left.
Lee lands a nice hook to Kruschev's body. Kruschev takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kruschev scores with a hook.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lee, as that shot connected.
Good standup being displayed there by Kruschev as he connects with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kruschev throws a push kick but Lee slaps the foot to one side.
Kruschev misses with an uppercut.
Kruschev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lee.
Kruschev misses with a straight left. #CL#
Kruschev instigates a clinch. #T4#
Lee blocks an uppercut.
Lee softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kruschev swings wildly with an uppercut but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Kruschev.
A nice left hand lands by Kruschev.
Lee blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Kruschev breaks from the clinch.
Lee tried to score with a low kick but Kruschev checks it.
Lee moves out of range of the strikes.
Kruschev looks for the body kick but Lee saw that one coming.
Kruschev misses with a body kick.
Lee avoids the body shot from Kruschev.
Lee connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kruschev's hands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kruschev is looking to land body kicks.
Lee fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kruschev has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kruschev lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Lee has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lee and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kruschev cracks Lee with an open hand slap.
Kruschev throws a leg kick that is checked#CL2#
and Lee counters by moving into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Wally Kruschev will probably get the nod.
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.#R3#
Lee misses with a body shot.
Lee moves away from the strike by Kruschev.
Lee connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab lands there for Kruschev.
Lee scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kruschev in his tracks.
Kruschev tries to land a front kick but Lee steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lee ducks under a wild hook from Kruschev.
Kruschev takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lee has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lee darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kruschev is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kruschev looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kruschev tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruschev missing with a left hand there. Lee was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lee throws a body punch but Kruschev moves out of range.
Lee lands a nice hook to Kruschev's body. Kruschev takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lee throws a leg kick but Kruschev sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Lee throws a chopping leg kick but Kruschev manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kruschev connects with a nice looking jab. #T1#
Lee misses with an uppercut.
Kruschev fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kruschev connects with a crisp jab.
Lee steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kruschev.
Kruschev moves out of range of the leg kick from Lee.
Good shot there by Lee.
Kruschev connects with a crisp jab.
Lee defending well as Kruschev loads up on a big left hand.
Kruschev looks to land a body kick but Lee moved away.
Kruschev ducks under a wild hook from Lee.
Kruschev wants to slow Lee down by chopping away at his legs.
Lee ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kruschev tries to clinch up but Lee circles away and keeps his distance.
Kruschev wants to clinch up but Lee keeps it at a distance.
Kruschev tries to land a front kick but Lee steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kruschev lands a lovely overhand right.
Lee throws a sloppy body shot
and Kruschev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lee swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T2#
Lee throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lee lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kruschev circles away quickly and effectively.
Lee throws a body punch but Kruschev moves out of range.
Kruschev throws a low kick but Lee avoids it.
Lee looks to land a right hand but Kruschev moved out of range.
Lee throws a leg kick but Kruschev sees it coming and moves out of range.
Lee wants to land a leg kick but Kruschev is out of range.
Lee on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kruschev. Kruschev obviously looking to wear him down.
Lee connects with a right hand. Kruschev shakes it off.
Kruschev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lee.
Kruschev ducks under a wild hook from Lee.
Kruschev throws a shot from downtown. Lee moves away and avoids it.
Kruschev misses the jab.
Lee lands an overhand right.
A combination from Lee does no damage.
Kruschev throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Kruschev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lee moves into range and connects with a jab.
Lee lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T3#
Lee connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kruschev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kruschev takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lee misses with a wild body shot.
Lee throws a leg kick that misses.
A big left from Kruschev misses.
Kruschev misses with a hook
and Lee counters with a stiff right hand.
Lee jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lee throws a hook but Kruschev avoids it easily.
Kruschev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lee.
Kruschev moves away from the strike by Lee.
Lee connects with a nice looking jab.
Lee misses with a looping right.
Lee just misses with a punch to the body.
Kruschev pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Lee back to the cage. Kruschev follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lee checks the leg kick.
Kruschev staying out of range there.
Lee blocks a low kick nicely.#T4#
Nice body punch from Kruschev.
Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kruschev.
Lee swings for the body but Kruschev moves out of range.
Lee misses with a looping right.
Lee on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lee misses with a looping left.
Kruschev slips a straight right by Lee.
Lee looks to land a right hand but Kruschev moved out of range.
Kruschev feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Lee avoids the body shot from Kruschev.
Lee loads up on a big right hand but Kruschev slips the punch.
Kruschev looks to land a right hand but Lee moved out of range.
A big right from Lee misses.
A slow jab from Kruschev misses its intended target.
Kruschev takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lee scores with a kick to the body.
Lee swats away the attempt to clinch by Kruschev.
Lee now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Conor Lee really dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R4#
Kruschev takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lee will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kruschev bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lee's head.
Good leg kick by Kruschev.
Kruschev with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lee to score with a decent uppercut.
Lee throws the left hand but Kruschev avoids the punch easily.
Lee stuns Kruschev with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lee misses the shot to the body.
Kruschev takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lee ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruschev throws a jab but it's blocked by Lee.
Kruschev misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lee steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kruschev.
Kruschev scores with a kick to the body.
Kruschev slips a straight right by Lee.
Lee has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lee there as he acknowledges the shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kruschev scores with a decent looking hook.#T1#
Lee clobbers Kruschev with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lee uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kruschev.
Lee throws a shot from downtown. Kruschev moves away and avoids it.
Kruschev lands with a straight right. Lee didn't see that one coming.
Lee on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kruschev bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lee's head backwards.
Kruschev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kruschev is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kruschev moves away from the strike by Lee.
Lee misses with a hook. Kruschev ducked under it nicely.
Kruschev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lee moves away.
Lee slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lee fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kruschev looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lee throws a hook but Kruschev blocks it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kruschev misses with a hook. Lee ducked under it nicely.
Lee throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
As Lee looks to move away, Kruschev throws a big counter combo but Lee just gets out of the way.#T2#
Kruschev getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kruschev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lee throws out the jab.
Lee takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Kruschev thuds his shin into the meat of Lee's side.
Kruschev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lee.
Kruschev keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kruschev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lee manages to avoid it.
Kruschev sets himself, and Lee steps forward looking for the clinch! Kruschev avoids it this time.
Lee lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kruschev's sensitive parts.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lee lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kruschev has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kruschev and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kruschev moves out of range as Lee strikes.
It looked like Kruschev wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kruschev lands a front kick.
Lee on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kruschev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kruschev throws an overhand right that lands on Lee's shoulder, as Lee tries to avoid the shot.
Kruschev throws a front kick aimed at Lee's knee but Lee avoids it well.
Lee will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kruschev tries to land a front kick but Lee steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A punch combination from Lee misses. #T3#
Lee misses with a wild body shot.
Kruschev looks to throw the jab but Lee is out of range.
Lee checks a low kick from Kruschev.
Lee walks into a jab.
Kruschev throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kruschev is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lee is looking to score with low kicks.
Lee scores with a nice right hand.
Lee uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kruschev moves in looking to clinch but Lee pushes him off.
Kruschev slips a jab from Lee.
Lee jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Lee crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kruschev - the referee stops the clock and Lee gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kruschev. Lee manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Kruschev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lee throws out the jab.
Kruschev quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Kruschev throws a low kick but Lee moves out of range easily.
Lee throws a hook but Kruschev avoids it easily.#T4#
Kruschev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lee sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kruschev. #CL#
Kruschev closes the distance and clinches.
Kruschev stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lee is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Kruschev misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A body shot lands from Kruschev.
A shot in the inside from Kruschev.
Kruschev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kruschev swings wildly with an uppercut but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kruschev dodges an elbow strike from Lee.
Kruschev tries to work over Lee's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lee lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kruschev backwards.
Kruschev swings wildly with an uppercut but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lee with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kruschev.
A nice left hand lands by Kruschev.
Lee misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Wally Kruschev will probably get the nod.
That's time! Kruschev's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R5#
Kruschev fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kruschev punishes Lee's body with a nice straight punch.
Lee shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kruschev throws a body kick that misses.
Lee looks to land a right hand but Kruschev moved out of range.
Kruschev lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lee lands a jab to Kruschev's midsection.#CL#
Kruschev drives through and clinches with Lee against the cage.
Kruschev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kruschev dodges an elbow strike from Lee.
Kruschev has a couple of punches blocked by Lee.
Kruschev can't find room to land a body shot as Lee controls the action.
Lee has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kruschev.
A short uppercut from Kruschev.
Kruschev lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kruschev lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kruschev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Lee.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lee struggles to land a body shot inside as Kruschev controls his hands.
Lee fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Lee lands with a short shot to the head.
Kruschev working aggressively here.
Kruschev blocks a body shot from Lee.
Lee tries to pull guard but Kruschev forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Wally Kruschev has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC#
Kruschev manages to break the clinch.
Kruschev throws a hook but Lee avoids it easily.
Lee chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kruschev tries to clinch up but Lee circles away and keeps his distance.
Lee is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kruschev.
An attempted straight right counter from Kruschev misses the target.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kruschev.
Kruschev throws a front kick that sends Lee stumbling back into the cage.
Lee blocks a jab.
Kruschev jabs Lee right on the nose. Lee blinks but takes it well.
Kruschev slips under a jab.
Kruschev drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lee. That's going to slow Kruschev down. #CL#
Kruschev clinches with his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lee misses with some punches.
Conor Lee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wally Kruschev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Lee jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kruschev walks away with a smile on his face. Lee gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kruschev defending well as Lee loads up on a big left hand.
Lee scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kruschev in his tracks.
Lee throws a one two combo.
Kruschev lands with a nice body punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lee. Kruschev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kruschev went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Lee avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice defenses there by Lee.
Kruschev throws the kick towards the body but Lee avoids it.
Lee ducks under a wild hook from Kruschev.
Kruschev on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kruschev swinging wildly here.
Lee throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kruschev takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A jab from Kruschev misses. #T3#
Lee avoids a kick to the body.
Lee lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kruschev circles away quickly and effectively.
A leg kick checked by Kruschev.
Lee throws the kick towards the body but Kruschev avoids it.
Lee tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kruschev is able to avoid easily.
Kruschev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lee.
Lee uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kruschev.
Kruschev takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lee scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lee on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kruschev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lee swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lee rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lee takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kruschev misses with a wild combination.
Lee misses with a straight right.
Nice jab there from Lee.
Lee shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T4#
Lee misses with a straight left.
Lee checks a low kick from Kruschev.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kruschev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lee sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Lee on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kruschev moves in looking to clinch but Lee pushes him off.
Kruschev's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lee connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kruschev scrambles back to his feet.
Kruschev avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Lee scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kruschev in his tracks.
Lee uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kruschev.
Kruschev blocks a jab.
Lee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kruschev.
A good leg kick by Kruschev.
Lee misses with a straight right.
Lee has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lee there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lee is looking to chop away at Kruschev's legs.
Kruschev throwing a counter right hand but Lee manages to avoid it.
Lee misses with a straight left.
Kruschev jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kruschev connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lee. Lee circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Conor Lee.
I think Kruschev 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 48:47
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 49:46
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wally Kruschev!
Wally Kruschev retains his lightweight title!
Wally Kruschev took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: Nfld live 33
Date: May 27, 2023

#R1#
Kruschev doesn't manage to clinch there - Turcotte circles away.
Turcotte throws a looping overhand right but Kruschev ducks down to avoid it.
Turcotte keeps the fight on the outside.
Kruschev throws a lazy uppercut
and Turcotte counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Turcotte avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wally Kruschev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A left and a right from Kruschev both land. Nice combination.
Kruschev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Turcotte throws out the jab.
Kruschev takes a swing at Turcotte's ribcage but misses.
Kruschev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Turcotte uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kruschev throws a looping overhand right but Turcotte ducks down to avoid it.
Kruschev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kruschev uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Kruschev misses the target.
Turcotte dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kruschev staying out of range there.
The fighters circling - Turcotte throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kruschev slips a jab from Turcotte.#T1#
Kruschev staying out of range there.
Kruschev sizes up Turcotte with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Turcotte misses with a hook. Kruschev ducked under it nicely.
Turcotte on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Turcotte throws the left hand but Kruschev avoids the punch easily.
Kruschev has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Kruschev slips a jab from Turcotte.
Kruschev tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Turcotte misses with a wild body shot.
Kruschev throws a hook but Turcotte avoids it easily.
Turcotte avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Turcotte walks into a straight right hand from Kruschev.
Turcotte lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A cross from Kruschev lands.
Kruschev is looking to clinch but Turcotte is avoiding it.
Turcotte ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Kruschev misses.
Jab by Kruschev.#T2#
Kruschev fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Turcotte is out of range.
A slow jab from Turcotte misses its intended target.
Kruschev slips under a jab from Turcotte.
Kruschev tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Turcotte manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Turcotte throws an off balance right hand
and Kruschev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kruschev scores with a nice strike.
Kruschev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Turcotte.
Turcotte swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
An attempted straight right counter from Kruschev misses the target.
Kruschev finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Kruschev misses the target.
Turcotte misses with an uppercut. Kruschev saw that one coming.
Kruschev chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Turcotte lands a slapping body shot.
Kruschev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Turcotte digs a good hook to Kruschev's body.
Turcotte misses with a looping right.
Kruschev fails with an attempt to clinch. #T3#
Kruschev throws a right hand that misses
and Turcotte counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A big left from Kruschev misses.
Kruschev throws a lazy right hand but Turcotte sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big left from Kruschev misses.
Turcotte misses with a looping right.
Kruschev connects with an inside leg kick.
Kruschev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kruschev pivots, looking for a leg kick but Turcotte is out of range and Kruschev settles back down.
Kruschev's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Turcotte connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kruschev scrambles back to his feet.
Turcotte throws out a loose jab but Kruschev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kruschev swings widly with a right hand
and Turcotte connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Turcotte misses with a hook. Kruschev ducked under it nicely.
Turcotte throws a hook but Kruschev blocks it.
Kruschev looks to land a left hand but Turcotte moved out of range nicely.
Turcotte swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Turcotte takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kruschev moves away from the strike by Turcotte.
Kruschev lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turcotte scores with a body shot.
Danga de danga de dang - Kruschev scores with a four punch combination!
A low kick lands for Kruschev.
Turcotte throws a hook but Kruschev avoids it easily.
Turcotte throws an overhand right that lands on Kruschev's shoulder, as Kruschev tries to avoid the shot.
Turcotte throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kruschev misses the jab.
Kruschev misses with a double jab
and Turcotte counters with a right hand to the body.
Kruschev throws a right hand that misses
and Turcotte counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A slow jab from Kruschev misses its intended target.
Turcotte avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kruschev keeps Turcotte at a distance using the push kick.
Kruschev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Turcotte uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kruschev.
The fighters circling - Turcotte throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jacques Turcotte will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Kruschev with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Turcotte to score with a decent uppercut.
Turcotte swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Turcotte takes a swing at Kruschev's ribcage but misses.
Kruschev lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kruschev, as that shot connected.
Kruschev misses with an uppercut.
Kruschev slips a straight right by Turcotte.
Kruschev with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kruschev dips to his left and cracks Turcotte with an uppercut!
Turcotte takes one on the button.
Turcotte feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kruschevs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A bone on bone clash there as Turcotte blocks the leg kick.
Kruschev looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Turcotte throws a looping overhand right but Kruschev ducks down to avoid it.
Kruschev tries to close the distance and clinch up but Turcotte swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Turcotte is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kruschev with a body shot.
Kruschev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kruschev. #T1#
Nice cross by Kruschev.
Turcotte misses with a looping right.
Kruschev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Kruschev misses the target.
Kruschev scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Turcotte throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The fighters circling - Turcotte throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Turcotte throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kruschev on the side of the head.
Kruschev slips under a jab.
Kruschev quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Kruschev cracks a nice hook into Turcotte's ribs.
Kruschev misses with a leg kick
and Turcotte connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kruschev throws an off balance right hand
and Turcotte counters with a straight right hand.
Turcotte throws a body shot but no joy.
Kruschev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Turcotte throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kruschev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Turcotte dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Turcotte feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kruschevs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Turcotte takes one to the side of the head. #T2#
Kruschev just misses with a punch to the body.
Turcotte's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kruschev tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Turcotte uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kruschev.
It seemed like Turcotte was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kruschev tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Turcotte paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kruschev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turcotte ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kruschev. That's going to slow Turcotte down.
A left lands for Kruschev.
Turcotte uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kruschev.
Kruschev tries to score with a low kick but Turcotte moves his leg out of the way.
Turcotte ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kruschev moves away.
Kruschev blocks a jab.
Turcotte throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Turcotte closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Kruschev missing with a left hand there. Turcotte was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It seemed like Turcotte was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A slow jab from Kruschev misses its intended target.
Turcotte looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T3#
Kruschev is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kruschev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Turcotte.
Kruschev throws out a loose jab but Turcotte uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kruschev looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A jab lands there for Kruschev.
Nice defenses there by Kruschev.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Kruschev fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Turcotte.
Turcotte looks to land a combination but Kruschev avoids it well.
Turcotte moves out of range as Kruschev throws a body kick.
Turcotte throws a right and a left that Kruschev avoids nicely.
Turcotte throws a looping overhand right but Kruschev ducks down to avoid it.
Turcotte throws a right and a left that both miss.
A big left from Turcotte misses. #T4#
Kruschev loads up on a big right hand but Turcotte slips the punch.#CL#
Kruschev clinches with his opponent.
Turcotte gets through Kruschev's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kruschev prevents a body shot from Turcotte. #BC2#
Turcotte breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Kruschev clinches up with Turcotte and pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kruschev. #CUT#It looks like Jacques Turcotte has been cut.
Kruschev misses with some punches. #BC2#
Turcotte escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kruschev lands a nice looking body shot.
Kruschev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Turcotte.
The fighters circling - Turcotte throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kruschev slips under a jab.
Jacques Turcotte seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Turcotte avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kruschev misses with a straight left.
Kruschev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Turcotte.
Turcotte throws the left hand but Kruschev avoids the punch easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jacques Turcotte will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jacques Turcotte'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.#R3#
Kruschev slips a straight right by Turcotte.
Turcotte misses with a straight right.
Kruschev tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Turcotte manages to circle out of the way.
Turcotte on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kruschev lands a really nice looking cross but Turcotte seems unphased.
Kruschev misses with a looping left.
Kruschev moves in looking to clinch but Turcotte pushes him off.
A swing and a miss from Kruschev.
Turcotte checks a leg kick.
Turcotte takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kruschev moves to clinch but Turcotte breaks away
and Turcotte counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruschev takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Turcotte rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kruschev counters with a straight right hand.
Kruschev tries to clinch up but Turcotte circles away and keeps his distance.
Kruschev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turcotte manages to avoid it.
Turcotte steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kruschev.
Kruschev is looking to clinch but Turcotte is avoiding it. #T1#
Kruschev doesn't manage to clinch there - Turcotte circles away.
Kruschev rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Turcotte moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kruschev paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Turcotte misses with a body shot.
Turcotte lands with a good body shot.
Turcotte throws a lazy right hand but Kruschev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Turcotte takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Turcotte takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kruschev fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Turcotte circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kruschev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Turcotte has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kruschev takes one to the side of the head.
Turcotte looks to throw the jab but Kruschev is out of range.
Kruschev lands a glancing blow to the side of Turcotte's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kruschev moves out of range of the strikes.#T2#
Some wild striking there from Turcotte.
Kruschev misses with a looping right.
Kruschev throws a leg kick that is checked
and Turcotte counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Turcotte misses with a wild body shot.
Kruschev moves out of range as Turcotte strikes.
Turcotte throws the left hand but Kruschev avoids the punch easily.
The fighters circling - Kruschev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kruschev ducks under a wild hook from Turcotte.
It looked like Kruschev wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kruschev tries to clinch up
and Turcotte counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kruschev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Turcotte.
A telegraphed right hand from Turcotte misses the target.
A jab from Kruschev does it's job there.
Kruschev loads up on a big right hand but Turcotte slips the punch.#T3#
Kruschev shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Turcotte swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kruschev bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Turcotte's head backwards.
Turcotte moves out of range of the strikes.
Kruschev tries to land a front kick but Turcotte steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kruschev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Turcotte looks to score with a jab to the body but Kruschev is just out of range.
Turcotte misses with a double jab.
Kruschev misses with a left hand
and Turcotte cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Turcotte thows a left - swing and a miss!
Turcotte throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Turcotte blocks a jab.
Turcotte throws a looping overhand right but Kruschev ducks down to avoid it.
Turcotte throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kruschev throwing a counter right hand but Turcotte manages to avoid it.
Turcotte throws a jab but it's blocked by Kruschev.
A little feinted left hand from Kruschev on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Turcotte misses with a two punch combination.
Kruschev lands a glancing blow to the side of Turcotte's head.#T4##CL#
Kruschev clinches up with Turcotte and pushes him back against the cage.
Kruschev misses with a punch on the inside.
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!#BC2#
Turcotte's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kruschev on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kruschev does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Kruschev looks to land a right hand but Turcotte moved out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kruschev.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Turcotte! But no joy.
Turcotte throws a sloppy body shot
and Kruschev makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Turcotte jabs Kruschev to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Turcotte 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.
Kruschev darts in trying to clinch
and Turcotte counters with a straight right hand.
Turcotte swings for the body but Kruschev moves out of range.
Turcotte takes a jab right on the kisser.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Jacques Turcotte just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Jacques Turcotte's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Turcotte bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kruschev's head backwards.
Kruschev loads up on a big right hand but Turcotte slips the punch.
Turcotte swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Turcotte misses with a hook.
Turcotte throws a looping overhand right but Kruschev ducks down to avoid it.
Kruschev tried to counter with a leg kick but Turcotte avoided it.
Kruschev misses with an uppercut.
A big left from Turcotte misses.
Kruschev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Turcotte.
Kruschev misses the jab.
As Kruschev backs off Turcotte throws a huge counter combo but Kruschev manages to avoid it all.
A telegraphed right hand from Kruschev misses the target.
Turcotte throws a hook but Kruschev blocks it.
Turcotte walks into a stiff left hand from Kruschev.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turcotte throws a body punch but Kruschev moves out of range.
Kruschev lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kruschev slips a jab from Turcotte.
Turcotte connects with a single shot there.
Turcotte throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kruschev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Kruschev looks to throw the jab but Turcotte is out of range.
Turcotte with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kruschev slips a jab from Turcotte.
Kruschev scores with a jab to the head.
Turcotte works the jab nicely.
Turcotte bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kruschev's head.
Kruschev slips a jab and a cross from Turcotte.
Kruschev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Turcotte.
Kruschev misses the jab.
A nice side step and Turcotte releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kruschev misses with a low kick.
Turcotte is looking for the big counter here.#CL#
Kruschev instigates a clinch.
Turcotte pushes off an throws an elbow but Kruschev leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Turcotte struggles to land a body shot inside as Kruschev controls his hands. #BC2#
Turcotte pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kruschev changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kruschev bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kruschev scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A swing and a miss from Turcotte.
A slow jab from Kruschev misses its intended target.
Kruschev moves away from the strike by Turcotte.
Turcotte lands a nice hook to Kruschev's body. Kruschev takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kruschev slips a jab and a cross from Turcotte.
Kruschev thows a leg kick but Turcotte checks it
and Turcotte counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kruschev is looking to slow Turcotte down with leg kicks.
Turcotte goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Kruschev fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Turcotte is out of range.
Turcotte fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jab, jab by Kruschev - just one landing.
Kruschev cracks Turcotte with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kruschev moves away from the strike by Turcotte.
Turcotte takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T3#
Turcotte throws a looping overhand right but Kruschev ducks down to avoid it.
Kruschev looks to throw the jab but Turcotte is out of range.
Turcotte checks a leg kick.
Kruschev throws a jab but it's blocked by Turcotte.
Turcotte throws out a counter right but Kruschev avoids it with no problem.
Kruschev fails with an attempt to clinch.
Turcotte swats away the attempt to clinch by Kruschev.
Turcotte misses with an uppercut. Kruschev saw that one coming.
Good shot there by Turcotte.
Kruschev lands a head shot.
Kruschev throws a right and a left that Turcotte avoids nicely.
Turcotte slips under a jab from Kruschev.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kruschev. That's going to slow Turcotte down.
Kruschev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Decent striking displayed by Turcotte there.#T4#
Kruschev fakes the leg kick and cracks Turcotte in the body.
Kruschev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Turcotte was well out of range. Poor timing from Kruschev.
Kruschev moves out of range as Turcotte strikes.
Kruschev throws a lazy right hand but Turcotte sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Turcotte takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Turcotte throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kruschev moves to clinch but Turcotte breaks away
and Turcotte counters with a straight right hand.
Turcotte waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kruschev.
Kruschev lands with a hook. Turcotte tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Turcotte gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kruschev.
Kruschev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Turcotte drops his hands momentarily and Kruschev takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Turcotte throws a lazy right hand but Kruschev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kruschev is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Wally Kruschev will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jacques Turcotte's cut.
That's time! Kruschev's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R5#
Turcotte looks to land a right hand but Kruschev moved out of range.
It looked like Kruschev wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Turcotte throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Kruschev was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Turcotte.
Turcotte connects with a nice looking jab.
Kruschev throws the left hand but Turcotte avoids the punch easily.
The fighters circling - Turcotte throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Turcotte rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kruschev moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kruschev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Turcotte.
Turcotte misses with an uppercut
and Kruschev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kruschev throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kruschev slips a jab from Turcotte.
Kruschev's corner calls for a 1-2. Kruschev obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruschev scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kruschev connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Turcotte's hands.
Kruschev feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Turcottes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kruschev tries to clinch there but Turcotte circles away.
Kruschev throws a wild body kick that Turcotte sees coming a mile off.#T1#
A jab from Turcotte misses.
Kruschev scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Turcotte misses with a looping right.
Kruschev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kruschev connects with a jab.
Kruschev scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kruschev blocks a jab.
Kruschev fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Turcotte on the side of the head.
Turcotte ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kruschev moves away.
Turcotte takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kruschev scores with a hook.
Turcotte misses with a hook.
Kruschev slips under a jab.
Kruschev moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wally Kruschev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kruschev moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Turcotte throws a jab when Kruschev was well out of range.
A leg kick checked by Turcotte.
Turcotte throws a hook but Kruschev avoids it easily.
Kruschev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Turcotte.
Turcotte misses with a two punch combination.
A swing and a miss from Kruschev.
A punch combination from Turcotte misses.
A left lands for Turcotte.
Kruschev tries to clinch up but Turcotte circles away and keeps his distance.
Turcotte tests Kruschev's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Turcotte throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kruschev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Turcotte.
Kruschev misses with an uppercut. Turcotte saw that one coming.
Kruschev staying out of range there.#T3#
Kruschev moves in looking to clinch but Turcotte pushes him off.
A jab from Turcotte misses.
Turcotte missing with a left hand there. Kruschev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A telegraphed right hand from Kruschev misses the target.
Nice shot lands for Turcotte.
Kruschev's corner calls for a 1-2. Kruschev obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Turcotte throws a hook but Kruschev avoids it easily.
Kruschev takes a swing at Turcotte's ribcage but misses.
Turcotte avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kruschev!
Kruschev takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kruschev cracks Turcotte with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kruschev throws a hook to the side of Turcotte's head but Turcotte sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kruschev scores with a leg kick.
Kruschev blocks a jab.#T4#
Turcotte misses with a left hand
and Kruschev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Turcotte throws a lazy right hand but Kruschev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Turcotte 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.
Turcotte feints a jab promting Kruschev to slip. Turcotte then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kruschev slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Kruschev throws a poor cross that misses
and Turcotte counters with a nice uppercut.
Turcotte scores with a nice strike.
Kruschev throws a leg kick but Turcotte checks it.
Turcotte throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Kruschev to counter with a crisp jab.
Turcotte looks to land a left hand but Kruschev moved out of range nicely.#CL#
Kruschev moves into range and clinches up with Turcotte.
Turcotte blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Kruschev fails to land.
Turcotte misses with a body punch.
Turcotte misses with a hook from the clinch.
Turcotte tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Turcotte lands with a short head shot on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Wally Kruschev.
I think Turcotte has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 46:49
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 50:47
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 50:48

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Wally Kruschev!
Wally Kruschev retains his lightweight title!
Wally Kruschev took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: Nfld 34
Date: May 06, 2023

#R1#
Stepanovich lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Stepanovich throws a solid leg kick but Kruschev takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Stepanovich.
Kruschev throws out a counter right but Stepanovich avoids it with no problem.#CL2#
Kruschev takes the fight into the clinch.
Kruschev lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short uppercut from Kruschev.
Kruschev tries to land knees in the clinch but Stepanovich avoids the damage to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Kruschev fails to land.
Kruschev lands with a short head shot on the inside. #TD#
Stepanovich turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kruschev is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Stepanovich has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Kruschev wants to control but Stepanovich postures up.
Kruschev tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Stepanovich trying to control the action but Kruschev is working from the bottom. #T1#
Kruschev is trying to buck Stepanovich off.
Stepanovich taking a breather here.
Kruschev is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Stepanovich controls the position.
Kruschev is not content to let Stepanovich control the position.
Stepanovich tries to advance to mount but Kruschev denies him. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Stepanovich fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Stepanovich trying to control the action but Kruschev is working from the bottom.
Kruschev is trying to buck Stepanovich off.
Kruschev tries to improve position but can't.
Kruschev is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Stepanovich taking a break here but Kruschev is having none of it and regains half guard.
Stepanovich is keen to just control but Kruschev is a slippery customer.#T3#
Stepanovich is looking to advance position but Kruschev won't allow it.
Kruschev wants to control but Stepanovich is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Stepanovich is stalling here. Kruschev is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Stepanovich seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Kruschev has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #SU2#
Kruschev stands up and beckons Stepanovich to his feet.
Kruschev swings widly with a right hand
and Stepanovich counters with a good low kick that Kruschev was not able to check.
Kruschev walks into a left hand.
Kruschev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stepanovich.
Kruschev slips under a jab.
Stepanovich throws a hook but Kruschev avoids it easily.
Kruschev slips under a jab.
Kruschev throws a leg kick
and Stepanovich counters with a low kick, right behind Kruschev 's knee. #T4#
Kruschev ducks under a wild hook from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kruschev slips a straight right by Stepanovich.
Stepanovich uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kruschev.
Kruschev works over Stepanovich's head and body with a nice combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stepanovich slips a straight right by Kruschev.#CL2#
Kruschev rushes Stepanovich and presses him up against the cage.
Stepanovich lands a right hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kruschev creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kruschev misses with some punches.
Kruschev throws a punch but it's blocked by Stepanovich.
A short body shot lands from Kruschev as the two fighters clinch.
Stepanovich is trying to break the clinch but Kruschev is controlling him.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kruschev.
Kruschev makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kruschev blocks a body shot from Stepanovich.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wally Kruschev dominated that round.
That's time! Stepanovich's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Stepanovich misses with a low kick.
Kruschev turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Kruschev as he connects with a hook.
Stepanovich slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Stepanovich throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kruschev misses with an uppercut.
The fighters circling - Kruschev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kruschev is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kruschev. That's going to slow Stepanovich down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruschev catches Stepanovich with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kruschev tries to close the distance and clinch but Stepanovich swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kruschev throws a hook but Stepanovich blocks it.
Wally Kruschev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kruschev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Olenev Stepanovich is winning the standup battle so far.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kruschev.
Kruschev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Kruschev moves in looking to clinch but Stepanovich pushes him off.
Kruschev ducks under a wild hook from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kruschev has time to react.
Stepanovich throws a shot from downtown. Kruschev moves away and avoids it.
Stepanovich throws a lazy uppercut #CL2#
and Kruschev counters by moving into the clinch.
Stepanovich tries to break free but Kruschev pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Kruschev is fighting off a takedown attempt but Stepanovich is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Kruschev to the mat. Kruschev regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Kruschev is looking to stand up but Stepanovich isn't so interested in that idea.
Kruschev looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stepanovich is one step ahead there.
Stepanovich pushing down on Kruschev's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kruschev pushes Stepanovich off looking to stand but Stepanovich dives back in and keeps control. #SUB2#
Kruschev looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
Stepanovich tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kruschev knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Stepanovich trying to control from Kruschev's half guard. Kruschev has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Kruschev is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Stepanovich is controlling him.
Kruschev tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kruschev is looking to stand up but Stepanovich isn't so interested in that idea.
Stepanovich being controlled here momentarily.
Kruschev bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Stepanovich's guard. #REVB##T3#
Stepanovich is trying to hold Kruschev in close to prevent damage but Kruschev has managed to pass into half guard.
Kruschev prevents Stepanovich from standing back up.
Kruschev is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Stepanovich!
Stepanovich tries to lock up and control but Kruschev gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SU2#
Kruschev stands up from mount. Strange move.
Kruschev looks to land a right hand but Stepanovich moved out of range.
Stepanovich ducks under a wild hook from Kruschev.
Kruschev swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Stepanovich counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Danga de danga de dang - Kruschev scores with a four punch combination!
Stepanovich stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kruschev.
Kruschev missing with a left hand there. Stepanovich was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stepanovich loads up on a big right hand but Kruschev slips the punch.#CL2#
Kruschev clinches up against the cage.#T4#
Stepanovich is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kruschev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kruschev keeps control of Stepanovich as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Wally Kruschev seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Stepanovich throws a punch but it's blocked by Kruschev.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stepanovich tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kruschev lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stepanovich backwards.
Kruschev has a couple of punches blocked by Stepanovich.
Stepanovich tries to score a body lock takedown but Kruschev shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Olenev Stepanovich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short left from Kruschev.
Kruschev working aggressively here.
Kruschev lands a shoulder strike.
Stepanovich wants to get back to striking at distance but Kruschev won't allow it.
Kruschev throws a punch but it's blocked by Stepanovich.
Kruschev lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Kruschev scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kruschev lands with a left to the head.
Kruschev lands an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wally Kruschev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Stepanovich checks the leg kick.
Kruschev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stepanovich swings widly with a right hand
and Kruschev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
Kruschev has closed the distance and engaged Stepanovich in a clinch.
Kruschev lands a left hand.
Kruschev misses with the head strike.
Kruschev lands with a light punch inside.
Kruschev swings wildly with an uppercut but Stepanovich uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kruschev swings wildly with an uppercut but Stepanovich uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Stepanovich breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruschev checks a leg kick.
Kruschev let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kruschev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kruschev just misses with a punch to the body.
Stepanovich throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Kruschev throws a jab when Stepanovich was well out of range.
Kruschev throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kruschev. Stepanovich does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stepanovich slips a jab from Kruschev.
Stepanovich throws a looping overhand right but Kruschev ducks down to avoid it.
Stepanovich throws a poor cross that misses
and Kruschev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kruschev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stepanovich.
Stepanovich jabs Kruschev right on the nose. Kruschev blinks but takes it well.
Stepanovich checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kruschev throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Stepanovich counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Stepanovich misses with an uppercut
letting Kruschev counter with a right hand.
Stepanovich misses with an uppercut. Kruschev saw that one coming.
Kruschev thows a leg kick but Stepanovich checks it
and Stepanovich counters with a straight right hand.
Kruschev misses with a hook. Stepanovich ducked under it nicely.
Stepanovich lands with an uppercut that bounces Kruschev off the cage and back into range.#T2#
Stepanovich slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kruschev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stepanovich.
No joy there for Kruschev, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A telegraphed right hand from Stepanovich misses the target.
Kruschev takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Stepanovich misses with a body shot.
Stepanovich uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kruschev.
Kruschev throws a front kick aimed at Stepanovich's knee but Stepanovich avoids it well.
Stepanovich blocks the body kick.
Stepanovich is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Stepanovich steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kruschev.
Kruschev misses with a straight right.
Kruschev uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Stepanovich has time to react.
Stepanovich displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kruschev throws out the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stepanovich. Kruschev does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Stepanovich lands with a thumping leg kick.
Stepanovich cracks Kruschev with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Stepanovich misses with a body shot. #CL2#
Kruschev moves into range and clinches up with Stepanovich.
Stepanovich has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kruschev is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A head punch on the inside from Kruschev fails to land.
Stepanovich misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kruschev.#TD#
Stepanovich gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Stepanovich throwing strikes but missing. #ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Kruschev manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kruschev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stepanovich drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kruschev pulls his leg out and moves away.
Stepanovich misses the jab.#T4#
Kruschev connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stepanovich. Kruschev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kruschev wants to counter the offense by Stepanovich and move into the clinch position.
Stepanovich steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kruschev.
Kruschev moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Stepanovich on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kruschev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stepanovich.
Kruschev scores with a jab to the head.
A jab from Stepanovich misses.
Stepanovich missing with a left hand there. Kruschev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stepanovich takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Stepanovich ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice body punch from Kruschev.
Kruschev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stepanovich.
Kruschev misses with a lunging right hand
and Stepanovich connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kruschev ducks under a wild hook from Stepanovich.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wally Kruschev really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
A big right from Kruschev misses.
Kruschev is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stepanovich bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Kruschev.
An inside leg kick from Stepanovich misses.
Stepanovich looks to land a left hand but Kruschev moved out of range nicely.
Kruschev throws a big shot that misses.
Stepanovich is looking to counter punch.
Kruschev misses with an uppercut
enabling Stepanovich to counter with a crisp jab.
Stepanovich loads up on a big right hand but Kruschev slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruschev throws a hook to the side of Stepanovich's head but Stepanovich sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kruschev throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Stepanovich misses with a looping right.
Stepanovich throws a big shot that misses.
Kruschev ducks under a wild hook from Stepanovich.#T1#
Nice defenses there by Stepanovich.
Stepanovich moves out of range of the strikes.
Stepanovich is looking to counter punch.
Stepanovich throws a lazy right hand but Kruschev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kruschev moves away from the strike by Stepanovich.
Stepanovich avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kruschev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stepanovich.
Nice uppercut there from Kruschev.
Stepanovich misses with a hook
and Kruschev counters with an outside leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Stepanovich.
Kruschev misses with a right hand
and Stepanovich counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Stepanovich takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kruschev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Stepanovich takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stepanovich takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T2#
Stepanovich throws a body punch but Kruschev moves out of range.
Kruschev thows a leg kick but Stepanovich checks it
enabling Stepanovich to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kruschev throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kruschev checks a low kick from Stepanovich.
A little jabbing left from Kruschev on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Stepanovich throws a jab when Kruschev was well out of range.
Kruschev is looking to clinch.
Kruschev is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Kruschev pushes Stepanovich up against the cage in a clinch.
Stepanovich has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kruschev is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Stepanovich is trying to push Kruschev away but Kruschev has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kruschev missing with knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kruschev.
Kruschev lands a hook that snaps the head of Stepanovich backwards. #T3#
Kruschev softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Stepanovich's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kruschev can't find room to land a body shot as Stepanovich controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stepanovich.
Stepanovich struggles to land a body shot inside as Kruschev controls his hands.
Kruschev gets through Stepanovich's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kruschev throws a punch but it's blocked by Stepanovich.
Kruschev blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stepanovich.
Stepanovich has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kruschev avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Stepanovich working aggressively here.
Stepanovich has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kruschev after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Olenev Stepanovich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stepanovich tries to score a body lock takedown but Kruschev shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kruschev swings wildly with an uppercut but Stepanovich uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short left from Kruschev. #T4#
Kruschev is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A short uppercut from Kruschev.
Stepanovich working hard to break the clinch.
Kruschev working aggressively here.
Kruschev lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#It looks like Olenev Stepanovich has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kruschev misses with a punch to the body.
Stepanovich wants to break free but Kruschev has control.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stepanovich.
Kruschev presses Stepanovich against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kruschev swings wildly with an uppercut but Stepanovich uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice left hand lands by Kruschev.
Kruschev has a couple of punches blocked by Stepanovich.
Stepanovich avoids a wild elbow strike from Kruschev.
Kruschev avoiding damage.
Kruschev pushes Stepanovich back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wally Kruschev dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Olenev Stepanovich's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Kruschev is looking to chop away at Stepanovich's legs.
Stepanovich throws a body shot but no joy.
Stepanovich moves out of range of the strikes.
Stepanovich blocks a jab.
Kruschev moves out of range of the strikes.
Kruschev wants to counter with a clinch but Stepanovich pushes him away.
Stepanovich blocks a leg kick.
Stepanovich ducks under a wild hook from Kruschev.
A counter left hand to the body from Stepanovich misses its target.
Kruschev misses with a straight right.
Stepanovich needs to keep his hands up - Kruschev had a free shot at his head there.
Stepanovich throws a shot from downtown. Kruschev moves away and avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Kruschev on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruschev throws out a loose jab but Stepanovich uses good head movement to avoid it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Stepanovich.
Stepanovich scores with a body shot.
Stepanovich missing with a left hand there. Kruschev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
Stepanovich misses with a wild body shot.
Kruschev moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kruschev looks to land a left hand but Stepanovich moved out of range nicely.
Kruschev defending well as Stepanovich loads up on a big left hand.
Stepanovich with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Stepanovich does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Stepanovich throws an off balance right hand
and Stepanovich takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kruschev throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kruschev doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kruschev changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kruschev.
Kruschev lands with a right hand.
Kruschev misses with a right hand
and Stepanovich counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kruschev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Olenev Stepanovich has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wally Kruschev is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
The fighters circling - Kruschev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kruschev tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Stepanovich counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A slow jab from Stepanovich misses its intended target.
Stepanovich jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kruschev fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kruschev misses with a low kick.
Stepanovich waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kruschev.
Good exchange - Kruschev coming out on top.
Stepanovich swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stepanovich takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kruschev connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kruschev throws a leg kick which misses Stepanovich's front leg but catches the back leg as Stepanovich tries to avoid it.
Kruschev scores with a hook.
Stepanovich moves forwards but Kruschev connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T3#
Stepanovich tries to move into range but Kruschev moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Stepanovich throws a hook to the side of Kruschev's head but Kruschev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stepanovich throws a jab when Kruschev was well out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kruschev.
Stepanovich pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stepanovich looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Stepanovich rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kruschev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kruschev listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Stepanovich fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kruschev manages to avoid it.
Kruschev tries to clinch up.
Kruschev smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Stepanovich misses with a left hand
and Kruschev counters with a nice uppercut.
Kruschev chopping away at his opponent's legs. #CL2#
Stepanovich tries to keep at a distance but Kruschev has taken the fight into the clinch.#T4#
Stepanovich is trying to break the clinch but Kruschev is controlling him.
Stepanovich is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Stepanovich drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stepanovich goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kruschev prevents it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stepanovich misses with a body punch.
Stepanovich drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kruschev gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Olenev Stepanovich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kruschev blocking some punches.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 45:50
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 45:50
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wally Kruschev!
Wally Kruschev is the new lightweight champion!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Wally Kruschev waved his t-shirt featuring Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: Nfld live 27
Date: Apr 01, 2023

#R1#
Kruschev lands with a hook. Chandler tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A swing and a miss from Chandler.
Kruschev slips a straight right by Chandler.
Kruschev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chandler.
Kruschev leaves Chandler with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Chandler's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kruschev connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Chandler scrambles back to his feet.
Chandler misses with a body shot.
Kruschev lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kruschev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chandler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruschev fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kruschev will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Chandler throws a good cross that connects.
Kruschev throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wally Kruschev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kruschev swings for the body but Chandler moves out of range. #T1#
Chandler throws out a loose jab but Kruschev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kruschev missing with a left hand there. Chandler was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kruschev misses with a wild body shot.
Kruschev misses with a looping right.
Chandler tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kruschev swivels and escapes.
Kruschev fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Chandler has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Chandler takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Chandler throws the left hand but Kruschev avoids the punch easily.
Chandler avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chandler ducks under a wild hook from Kruschev.
Kruschev tests Chandler's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A big right from Chandler misses. #TD2#
Chandler fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kruschev sprawls well initially but Chandler persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chandler not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Chandler has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Chandler stops Kruschev from getting back to his feet. #T2#
Kruschev keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Chandler stops Kruschev from getting back to his feet.
Chandler moves nicely into side control.
The ground and pound from Chandler seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Chandler in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Kruschev is looking to regain half guard here but Chandler keeps moving and retains side control.
Chandler working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Kruschev tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Chandler working the ground and pound.
Kruschev wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Kruschev struggling a bit here.
Kruschev is not content to let Chandler control the position. #T3#
Kruschev wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The strikes coming from Chandler are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kruschev is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Kruschev wants to improve his position but Chandler is controlling well.
Kruschev is looking to escape.
Kruschev slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Chandler throws a big right hand that misses.
Chandler is looking to pass into half guard but Kruschev pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Kruschev is in guard.#REVR##T4#
Kruschev slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Chandler working a defensive guard here. #SU#
Kruschev stands up from Chandler's guard - Kruschev perhaps looking for a knockout.
Kruschev misses with an uppercut. Chandler saw that one coming.
Chandler misses with a wild body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Kruschev on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kruschev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chandler takes a swing at Kruschev's ribcage but misses.
Chandler keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kruschev.
Chandler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kruschev manages to avoid it.
Kruschev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chandler.
Chandler drops his hands momentarily and Kruschev takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wally Kruschev dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Kruschev paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Chandler, as that shot connected.
Kruschev throws a hook to the side of Chandler's head but Chandler sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kruschev digs a good body shot into Chandler's ribs.
Kruschev looks to land a left hand but Chandler moved out of range nicely.
Kruschev pushes Chandler away with a front kick.
Kruschev throws a jab when Chandler was well out of range.
Kruschev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chandler.
Kruschev scores with a sloppy right hand. Chandler should have avoided that one.
Chandler shoots and misses
and Kruschev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kruschev loads up on a big right hand but Chandler slips the punch.
Chandler avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Chandler feints the counter takedown.
Chandler throws a body shot but no joy.
Chandler slips under a jab.
Kruschev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Kruschev tries to land a body kick#TD2#
and Chandler counters with a takedown into side control.
Chandler works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Chandler is looking to take a break and control but Kruschev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chandler throws a strike aimed at the side of Kruschev's head but Kruschev avoids it well.
Chandler is working Kruschev over with some ground and pound from side control.
Chandler scores with punches from side control.
Chandler working the ground and pound.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Chandler working his ground and pound in the gym.
Chandler looks up at the clock and then as Kruschev takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Chandler smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Chandler in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Chandler working the strikes but Kruschev uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Kruschev regains full guard. Nicely done.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chandler is looking to advance position but Kruschev has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR##SU#
Kruschev is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet! #T2#
Chandler walks into a straight right hand from Kruschev.
Chandler shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kruschev as he jumps to the side.
Kruschev leaves Chandler with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Wally Kruschev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joey Chandler.
Kruschev throws out a loose jab but Chandler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chandler scores with a decent looking hook.
Kruschev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chandler can do to turn this around?
Kruschev misses with an uppercut. Chandler saw that one coming.
Kruschev uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Chandler just misses with a punch to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Kruschev on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Chandler misses with a straight left.
Chandler needs to keep his hands up - Kruschev had a free shot at his head there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kruschev. #T3#
Kruschev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chandler was well out of range. Poor timing from Kruschev.
Kruschev with a jab.
Chandler misses with a left hand
and Kruschev counters with a leg kick.
Kruschev throws a head kick that misses.
Kruschev stuffs the takedown attempt from Chandler. Chandler gets slowly back to his feet.
Kruschev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kruschev darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kruschev throws a big shot that misses.
Kruschev lands with a good body shot.
Kruschev buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wally Kruschev is winning the standup battle so far.
Kruschev with a nice calf kick.
Kruschev fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Chandler on the side of the head.
Kruschev throws a big shot that misses.#T4#
Chandler throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kruschev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kruschev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chandler throws a jab when Kruschev was well out of range.
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!
Kruschev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chandler.
Kruschev looks to land a right hand but Chandler moved out of range.
A slow jab from Kruschev misses its intended target.
Good shot there by Chandler.
Chandler sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Kruschev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kruschev misses with a straight right.
Kruschev throws a hook to the side of Chandler's head but Chandler sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A telegraphed right hand from Kruschev misses the target.
Chandler tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Chandler ducks right into an uppercut from Kruschev.
Kruschev scores with a nice strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wally Kruschev dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. 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#
Kruschev looks to throw the jab but Chandler is out of range.
And Chandler tries to counter it with a takedown but Kruschev pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kruschev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kruschev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chandler.
Kruschev punishes Chandler's body with a nice straight punch.
Chandler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kruschev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chandler drops his hands momentarily and Kruschev takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Chandler ducks under a wild hook from Kruschev.
Kruschev throws a nice inside leg kick.
Chandler takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That kick from Kruschev tenderised Chandler's leg. Chandler is trying to keep his angry face on.
Chandler takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Chandler needs to keep his hands up - Kruschev had a free shot at his head there.
Chandler takes a swing at Kruschev's ribcage but misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Kruschev misses the target.
Wally Kruschev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Kruschev looks to land a left hand but Chandler moved out of range nicely.
Kruschev displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Chandler.
Kruschev lands a jab to the nose.
Chandler has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Chandler blocks a head kick by Kruschev.
Kruschev moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kruschev missing with a left hand there. Chandler was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chandler steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kruschev.
Kruschev misses with an uppercut.
Kruschev throws a shot from downtown. Chandler moves away and avoids it.
Kruschev connects with a solid leg kick.
Kruschev takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kruschev throws a leg kick which misses Chandler's front leg but catches the back leg as Chandler tries to avoid it.
Joey Chandler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wally Kruschev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Nice cross by Kruschev.
Kruschev lunges at Chandler with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Chandler's hand.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kruschev.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chandler thuds his right hand into Kruschev's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kruschev lands a leg kick that knocks Chandler off balance momentarily.
Chandler looks to score with a jab to the body but Kruschev is just out of range.
Chandler scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kruschev doesn't seem bothered though.
Kruschev sizes up Chandler with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Chandler misses with a right hand
letting Kruschev counter with a right hand.
Kruschev misses with a looping left.
Kruschev throws a hook but Chandler blocks it.
Chandler tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kruschev lands the left hand.
Kruschev wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T3#
Kruschev lands with a shot to the body.
Chandler throws a hook but Kruschev blocks it.
Chandler's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kruschev throws out a powerful jab.
Chandler has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Chandler there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kruschev moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Chandler shoots in looking for a takedown but Kruschev manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Chandler's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kruschev catches Chandler with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kruschev's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Kruschev lands with an overhand left.
Kruschev connects with a good right hand that stumbles Chandler. Chandler circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Chandler misses with a body shot.
Kruschev lands a two punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chandler takes one to the side of the head.
Kruschev smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T4#
Chandler shoots in and drives through. Kruschev sprawls well.
Kruschev throwing a counter right hand but Chandler manages to avoid it.
Wally Kruschev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joey Chandler.
Chandler walks into a left hand.
Nice cross by Kruschev.
Chandler fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Chandler swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kruschev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chandler takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Chandler throws a hook but Kruschev avoids it easily.
Kruschev is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kruschev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kruschev was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Chandler looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kruschev is fending him off so far but Chandler persists. Nope, Kruschev circles away and we're back to standing.
Chandler takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Chandler takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kruschev scores with a crisp jab that stopped Chandler in his tracks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chandler takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wally Kruschev showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kruschev, 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wally Kruschev!
A pretty intense looking Wally Kruschev took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.

Event: Nfld 31
Date: Mar 04, 2023

#R1#
Kruschev throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Stepanovich doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Stepanovich getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Stepanovich attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Olenev Stepanovich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kruschev blocks a low kick nicely.
Kruschev throws a looping overhand right but Stepanovich ducks down to avoid it.
Kruschev slips a jab from Stepanovich.
Kruschev half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kruschev looks to throw the jab but Stepanovich is out of range.
Kruschev rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stepanovich moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stepanovich connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kruschev momentarily.
Stepanovich looks to throw the jab but Kruschev is out of range.
Kruschev misses the jab.
A jab from Stepanovich misses.
Kruschev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stepanovich will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Stepanovich swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kruschev.
Stepanovich blocks a jab.
Kruschev doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kruschev throws a leg kick but Stepanovich sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kruschev misses the shot to the body.
That kick from Kruschev tenderised Stepanovich's leg. Stepanovich is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stepanovich looks to land a left hand but Kruschev moved out of range nicely.
Stepanovich swings for the body but Kruschev moves out of range. #T1#
Kruschev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stepanovich scores with a jab to the body.
Kruschev buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Stepanovich scores with a punch to the head.
Kruschev scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Stepanovich fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kruschev manages to avoid it.
As Stepanovich backs away, Kruschev returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A lazy left from Stepanovich finds it's target.
Kruschev is looking to slow Stepanovich down with leg kicks.
Stepanovich thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kruschev lands a nice looking body shot.
Stepanovich throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kruschev.
Stepanovich misses with a hook.
Stepanovich looks to land a right hand but Kruschev moved out of range.
Stepanovich's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kruschev under the eye.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stepanovich takes a swing at Kruschev's ribcage but misses.
Stepanovich tests Kruschev's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kruschev motions for Stepanovich to come forward. Kruschev throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kruschev takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kruschev throws a looping overhand right but Stepanovich ducks down to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stepanovich. Kruschev does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Stepanovich throws a hook but Kruschev avoids it easily.
Kruschev throws a lazy right hand but Stepanovich sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stepanovich ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Stepanovich looks to land a left hand but Kruschev moved out of range nicely.
Kruschev takes a kick to the side of the head.
Stepanovich defending well as Kruschev loads up on a big left hand.
Stepanovich looks to score with a jab to the body but Kruschev is just out of range.
Kruschev moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Stepanovich moves away from the strike by Kruschev.
Kruschev throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stepanovich checks a leg kick.
Kruschev defending well as Stepanovich loads up on a big left hand.
Stepanovich takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kruschev connects with a leg kick.
Stepanovich tries to work over Kruschev's front leg with a kick but Kruschev checks it.
Stepanovich ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fighters circling - Kruschev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stepanovich lands a nice shot to the body.
Stepanovich throws a hook but Kruschev blocks it.
Kruschev scores with a decent looking hook.#T3#
Kruschev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich defending well as Kruschev loads up on a big left hand.
Stepanovich throws out a counter right but Kruschev avoids it with no problem.
Kruschev slips a straight right by Stepanovich.
Stepanovich lands a jab to the nose.
A decent looking cross lands there for Stepanovich.
A jab from Stepanovich finds it's way through Kruschev's defenses.
Kruschev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stepanovich.
Kruschev throws a hook but Stepanovich avoids it easily.
Nice shot by Kruschev.
Stepanovich tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kruschev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kruschev.
Kruschev takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kruschev takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Stepanovich misses the shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Stepanovich.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Kruschev moves into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kruschev.
Kruschev lands with a short shot to the head.
Stepanovich blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kruschev. #T4#
Kruschev pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Stepanovich struggles to land a body shot inside as Kruschev controls his hands.
Stepanovich takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#It looks like Olenev Stepanovich has been cut.
Kruschev lands with a short shot to the head.
Stepanovich misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stepanovich is looking to break free of the clinch but Kruschev has double underhooks.
Stepanovich lands a body punch in the clinch.
Stepanovich is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kruschev pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kruschev swings wildly with an uppercut but Stepanovich uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kruschev lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Stepanovich working aggressively here.
A short uppercut from Kruschev.
Kruschev lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Stepanovich tries for a takedown but Kruschev manages to get underhooks.
A short body shot lands from Kruschev as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kruschev lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stepanovich backwards.
Stepanovich changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kruschev fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Wally Kruschev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Olenev Stepanovich.
Kruschev misses with an uppercut. Stepanovich saw that one coming.
Stepanovich throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kruschev lands with a hook. Stepanovich tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kruschev ducks under a wild hook from Stepanovich.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Olenev Stepanovich will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Olenev Stepanovich's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Kruschev connects with a right hand. Stepanovich shakes it off.
Kruschev scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Stepanovich slips a straight right by Kruschev.
Kruschev clobbers Stepanovich with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A slow jab from Stepanovich misses its intended target.
Stepanovich throws a shot from downtown. Kruschev moves away and avoids it.
Stepanovich misses with a low kick.
Stepanovich 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.
A jab from Kruschev finds it's way through Stepanovich's defenses.
Stepanovich staying out of range there.
Kruschev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stepanovich throws a body punch but Kruschev moves out of range.
Stepanovich misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kruschev counters with a straight right hand.
Stepanovich throws out a loose jab but Kruschev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kruschev misses with a looping left.
Kruschev throws a shot from downtown. Stepanovich moves away and avoids it.
Kruschev misses with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stepanovich blocks a low kick nicely.
Kruschev throws a quick inside leg kick.
Stepanovich with a nice cross.#T1#
Kruschev misses with an uppercut. Stepanovich saw that one coming.
Stepanovich throws out a counter right but Kruschev avoids it with no problem.
Stepanovich throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kruschev on the side of the head.
Stepanovich is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kruschev scores with a nice strike.
Kruschev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Stepanovich was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Stepanovich throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stepanovich throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kruschev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kruschev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Stepanovich misses with a wild combination.
Stepanovich scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Stepanovich swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kruschev is looking to counter the offense by Stepanovich and move into the clinch.
Kruschev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kruschev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stepanovich.
Stepanovich slips under a jab from Kruschev.
Stepanovich misses with a left hand
and Kruschev counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stepanovich throws an overhand right that lands on Kruschev's shoulder, as Kruschev tries to avoid the shot.
A jab from Kruschev misses. #T2#
Kruschev misses with a leg kick.
Kruschev drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Stepanovich takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Stepanovich misses with a lunging right hand
and Kruschev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stepanovich missing with a left hand there. Kruschev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kruschev moves away from the strike by Stepanovich.
Kruschev slips a straight right by Stepanovich.
A big left from Stepanovich misses.
Nice jab there from Stepanovich.
The fighters circling - Stepanovich throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A telegraphed right hand from Kruschev misses the target.
Kruschev scores with a nice right hand.
Kruschev throws out a loose jab but Stepanovich uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kruschev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Olenev Stepanovich seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stepanovich bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stepanovich looks to land a combination but Kruschev avoids it well.
Stepanovich connects with the punch.
Kruschev throws a body punch but Stepanovich moves out of range.
Kruschev avoids the head kick by Stepanovich. #T3#
Kruschev loads up on a big right hand but Stepanovich slips the punch.
Kruschev wants to land a leg kick but Stepanovich is out of range.
Stepanovich misses with a wild body shot.
Kruschev lands with an uppercut that bounces Stepanovich off the cage and back into range.
Kruschev throws a big shot that misses.
Stepanovich chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kruschev can pounce on him.
Stepanovich chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kruschev can pounce on him.
Kruschev slips a jab from Stepanovich.
Kruschev's corner calls for a 1-2. Kruschev obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kruschev looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Stepanovich throws a hook to the side of Kruschev's head but Kruschev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kruschev throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stepanovich! But no joy.
Stepanovich throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kruschev misses with a looping right.
Nice defenses there by Kruschev.
Stepanovich ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Good work by Kruschev as he checks the leg kick.
Kruschev uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kruschev throws a hook but Stepanovich avoids it easily.
Kruschev avoids the head kick by Stepanovich. #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!
Stepanovich throws an off balance right hand
and Kruschev counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Stepanovich keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Stepanovich looks to throw the jab but Kruschev is out of range.
Stepanovich will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kruschev throws a low kick but Stepanovich moves out of range easily.
Stepanovich throws out a counter right but Kruschev avoids it with no problem.
Kruschev moves out of range as Stepanovich strikes.
Kruschev missing with a left hand there. Stepanovich was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kruschev clobbers Stepanovich with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A telegraphed right hand from Kruschev misses the target.
Stepanovich throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stepanovich misses with a looping left.
Good leg kick by Stepanovich.
Some wild striking there from Kruschev.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kruschev connects with a leg kick.
Stepanovich checks a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Kruschev.
Kruschev tries to counter by clinching up but Stepanovich breaks away and moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wally Kruschev dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Olenev Stepanovich's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Stepanovich throws a sloppy head kick and Kruschev moves out of range easily.
Stepanovich misses with a hook. Kruschev ducked under it nicely.
Stepanovich throws a hook but Kruschev avoids it easily.
Kruschev misses with a leg kick.
Stepanovich listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Stepanovich ducks under a wild hook from Kruschev.
Kruschev tests Stepanovich's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stepanovich scores with a sloppy right hand. Kruschev should have avoided that one.
Kruschev lands with a straight right. Stepanovich didn't see that one coming.
Stepanovich pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stepanovich misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kruschev.
Stepanovich moves forwards but Kruschev connects with a nice, crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stepanovich rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kruschev moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kruschev looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kruschev gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kruschev scores with a nice strike.
Stepanovich's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kruschev avoids the body shot from Stepanovich. #T1#
Kruschev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stepanovich.
Stepanovich is looking for the big counter here.
Kruschev misses with a straight left.
Stepanovich misses with an uppercut.
Kruschev half committed to a counter leg kick.
Stepanovich loads up on a big right hand but Kruschev slips the punch.
Stepanovich tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kruschev was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Stepanovich has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kruschev slips under a jab.
Good exchange - Stepanovich coming out on top.
A big right from Kruschev misses.
Stepanovich avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kruschev tries a head kick but it misses.
Stepanovich misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kruschev.
Kruschev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stepanovich manages to avoid it.
Stepanovich throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kruschev stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kruschev drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kruschev loads up on a big right hand but Stepanovich slips the punch.
Stepanovich misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stepanovich misses with a body shot.
A jab from Kruschev misses. #T2#
Kruschev takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Stepanovich is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kruschev.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stepanovich walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kruschev checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Stepanovich misses the shot to the body.
Kruschev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stepanovich misses with a few strikes there.
Stepanovich walks into a left hand.
A jab from Kruschev finds it's way through Stepanovich's defenses.
Kruschev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich misses with a wild body shot.
Stepanovich takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kruschev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kruschev throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Stepanovich loads up on a big right hand but Kruschev slips the punch.
Kruschev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stepanovich sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stepanovich takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Stepanovich swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stepanovich throws a body punch but Kruschev moves out of range.
Kruschev throws a nice inside leg kick. #T3#
Kruschev doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kruschev scores with the left hand. Stepanovich knows he should have avoided that one.
Stepanovich misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kruschev.
The fighters circling - Stepanovich throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stepanovich lands with a nice body punch.
Stepanovich walks into a straight right hand from Kruschev.
Kruschev lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kruschev scores with a decent looking hook.
Stepanovich clobbers Kruschev with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kruschev swings for the body but Stepanovich moves out of range.
Kruschev lands the left hand.
Stepanovich throws a hook to the side of Kruschev's head but Kruschev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kruschev misses with a looping left.
Kruschev tries to clinch but Stepanovich moves out of range.
Stepanovich tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kruschev buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Stepanovich throws a right hand that misses
and Kruschev counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kruschev blocks a head kick by Stepanovich. #T4#
Stepanovich throws a head kick that misses.
Nice defenses there by Kruschev.
Stepanovich swings for the body but Kruschev moves out of range.
Stepanovich loads up on a big right hand but Kruschev slips the punch.
Kruschev was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A leg kick checked by Kruschev.
Kruschev throws a push kick but Stepanovich slaps the foot to one side.
Stepanovich lands with an uppercut that bounces Kruschev off the cage and back into range.
Stepanovich ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stepanovich just misses with a punch to the body.
Stepanovich misses with a body shot.
Stepanovich takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Kruschev slips under a jab from Stepanovich.
Kruschev slips under a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Kruschev on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Stepanovich checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kruschev's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Kruschev slips a jab from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stepanovich misses with a hook. Kruschev ducked under it nicely.
Kruschev throws a chopping leg kick but Stepanovich manages to avoid taking any serious damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Wally Kruschev.
I think Kruschev 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: Nfld 30
Date: Feb 11, 2023

#R1#
Savage misses with a body shot.
Savage pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kruschev - that will leave a mark!
Savage misses with a double jab #CL#
and Kruschev counters by moving into the clinch.
Kruschev scores with a shot to the side of Savage's head.
Kruschev is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Savage to keep the fight standing.
Savage prevents the takedown attempt.
Kruschev blocking some punches.
Savage struggles to land a body shot inside as Kruschev controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kruschev.
Savage works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kruschev blocks an uppercut.
Kruschev is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Savage pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wally Kruschev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short right from Kruschev on the inside.
Kruschev scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch on the inside from Savage fails to land.
Savage has a couple of punches blocked by Kruschev.
Savage tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Savage blocking some punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Still in the clinch, Kruschev scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kruschev lands with a short shot to the head. #T1#
Savage tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD#
Kruschev drags the fight down to the ground.
Kruschev trying to control the position. #SUB#
Kruschev had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Savage defends it easily.
Kruschev is trying to keep Savage in close. #SUB#
Kruschev is looking for a triangle but Savage pushes his legs off easily.
Kruschev looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Kruschev is working hard here to advance position.
Savage being controlled here momentarily.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Savage wants to stand but Kruschev has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Savage throws a right and a left that both miss.
A low kick lands for Kruschev.
Kruschev's jab looks to have found its range, popping Savage under the eye.
Savage misses with an uppercut. Kruschev saw that one coming.#T3#
Savage throws a hook but Kruschev blocks it.
Kruschev connects with a solid leg kick.
Savage has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kruschev.
Savage on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Savage throws a lazy right hand but Kruschev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Savage gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kruschev.
Kruschev scores with a crisp jab that stopped Savage in his tracks.
Savage throws an off balance right hand
and Kruschev counters with a nice uppercut.
A jab from Savage does it's job there.
Kruschev connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Savage on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kruschev. Kruschev obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Kruschev does it's job there.
Savage misses with a few strikes there.
It looks like Kruschev has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Wally Kruschev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kruschev throws a good cross that connects.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kruschev. That's going to slow Savage down.
Kruschev buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kruschev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T4##CL#
Savage tries to keep at a distance but Kruschev has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kruschev cracks Savage with a nice body shot.
Savage swings wildly with an uppercut but Kruschev uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short body shot lands from Kruschev as the two fighters clinch.
Kruschev blocking some punches.
Savage is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Savage tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kruschev fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Savage misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kruschev lands a left hand.
Savage lands with a light punch inside.
Kruschev lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Savage fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Savage working aggressively here.
Kruschev tries to pull guard but Savage holds him up against the cage and eventually Kruschev drops back down to his feet.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Savage.
Kruschev lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kruschev gets through Savage's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Savage misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wally Kruschev dominated that round.
That's time! Kruschev's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Kruschev displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Kruschev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Savage throws out the jab.
Kruschev appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kruschev connects with a body shot that sends Savage's belly button to the back.#TD#
Kruschev shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kruschev showed some decent athleticism there.
Kruschev performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Savage wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruschev trying to mount his opponent but Savage defends it. #T1#
Kruschev is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Savage reverses the position - he's now on top in Kruschev's guard.
Kruschev looking to hit a scissor sweep but Savage is one step ahead there.
Kruschev has a closed guard, preventing Savage from standing up.
Kruschev tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Kruschev is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Savage is aware though and is defending well.
Savage won't allow Kruschev to sweep him here.
Kruschev controls Savage momentarily but Savage frees himself.
Kruschev wants to hit a sweep here but Savage passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Kruschev there!
Kruschev can't escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Savage tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Kruschev is looking to get to half guard.
Savage is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Kruschev is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kruschev bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#T4#
Kruschev advances to half guard.
Kruschev trying to mount his opponent but Savage defends it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Savage is trying to stand up here but Kruschev is controlling him well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kruschev is keen to just control but Savage is a slippery customer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wally Kruschev dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Savage swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kruschev counters with a stiff right hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kruschev.
Kruschev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Savage throws out the jab.
Savage lands an overhand right.
Kruschev scores with a punch to the head.
A jab lands there for Kruschev.
Savage looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kruschev lands a right hook to the body.
Savage cracks a nice hook into Kruschev's ribs.
The Royal Savage is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kruschev bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Savage walks into a stiff left hand from Kruschev.
Savage lands with an overhand left.
Kruschev is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kruschev punishes Savage's body with a nice straight punch.
Kruschev takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Savage lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kruschev.
That kick from Kruschev tenderised Savage's leg. Savage is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kruschev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Savage can do to turn this around?#T1#
Nice cross by Kruschev.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kruschev.
Kruschev lands a nice shot that snaps Savage's head back.
Kruschev misses with a hook. Savage ducked under it nicely.
Nice defenses there by Kruschev.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kruschev. That's going to slow Savage down.
A slow jab from Savage misses its intended target.
Kruschev half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kruschev lunges at Savage with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Savage's hand.
Kruschev bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Savage throws a body shot but no joy.
Kruschev misses with a straight right.
Kruschev cracks Savage with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Savage gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CL#
Kruschev moves into range and clinches up with Savage.
Wally Kruschev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Savage doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Savage has a couple of punches blocked by Kruschev.
Savage lands a right hand.
Kruschev working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Savage misses with a hook from the clinch.
Savage throws a punch but it's blocked by Kruschev.
Savage tries to throw a body punch but Kruschev avoids it by throwing Savage back against the cage.
Savage swings wildly with an uppercut but Kruschev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Savage misses with some punches.
Kruschev lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Savage backwards.
Savage misses with the head strike.
Kruschev is trying to pull guard but Savage has him pressed against the cage.#T3#
Savage swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kruschev lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The Royal Savage has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kruschev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Savage misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kruschev blocks a body shot from Savage.
Savage misses with a punch on the inside.
Savage tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Savage misses with a punch on the inside.
Savage tries a body shot but Kruschev blocks it.
Savage can't find room to land a body shot as Kruschev controls the action.
Savage swings wildly with an uppercut but Kruschev uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Savage fails to land. #T4#
Savage has a couple of punches blocked by Kruschev.
A head punch on the inside from Savage fails to land.
Savage throws a punch but it's blocked by Kruschev.
Wally Kruschev has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kruschev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Kruschev.
Kruschev blocks a body shot from Savage.
Kruschev scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kruschev is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kruschev blocks an uppercut.
Savage has a couple of punches blocked by Kruschev.
Savage swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kruschev blocks an uppercut.
Savage swings wildly with an uppercut but Kruschev uses good head movement to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wally Kruschev showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kruschev 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 Francis DeMontford scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wally Kruschev!
Wally Kruschev made sure to mention his sponsor, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing in his post fight interview.

Event: Nfld 29
Date: Jan 21, 2023

#R1#
Sitsongrit tries to clinch up but Kruschev circles away and keeps his distance.
Kruschev lands a jab.
A big left from Kruschev misses.
Sitsongrit wants to counter the offense by Kruschev and move into the clinch position.
Sitsongrit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kruschev.
Sitsongrit throws a big counter head kick but Kruschev avoids it with no problem.
Sitsongrit with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kruschev to score with a decent uppercut.
Kruschev has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Kruschev lands an overhand right.
Good shot there by Kruschev.
Sitsongrit looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kruschev is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Sitsongrit throws a sloppy head kick and Kruschev moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruschev throws a solid leg kick but Sitsongrit takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kruschev.
Kruschev cracks Sitsongrit with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nice straight punches there by Kruschev. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kruschev.#T1#
Sitsongrit checks a leg kick.
Sitsongrit throws a counter combo.
Kruschev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sitsongrit is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kruschev swings widly with a right hand
and Kruschev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kruschev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit wants to counter with a clinch but Kruschev pushes him away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kruschev.
Kruschev goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sitsongrit is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from Kruschev.#CL2#
Sitsongrit instigates a clinch.
Sitsongrit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Kruschev fails to land.
Sitsongrit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kruschev's elbow.
Sitsongrit just leaning against Kruschev, taking a breather.
We've been informed that Sitsongrit has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Sitsongrit working aggressively here.
Sitsongrit's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#T2#
Sitsongrit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sitsongrit is trying to pull guard but Kruschev turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Sitsongrit keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kruschev's efforts to push away.
Sitsongrit trying to stall but Kruschev improves his position.
A right hook to the body lands for Kruschev.
Kruschev lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kruschev misses with an elbow strike.
Kruschev swings wildly with an uppercut but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice left hand lands by Sitsongrit.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kruschev working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kruschev misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sitsongrit is trying to maintain a safe position but Kruschev gets an underhook and turns Sitsongrit into the cage.
Kruschev misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Sitsongrit stalling. #BC#
Kruschev breaks the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Kruschev.
Sitsongrit lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A swing and a miss from Kruschev.
Sitsongrit has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sitsongrit there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sitsongrit on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kruschev. Kruschev obviously looking to wear him down.
Kruschev fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sitsongrit is out of range.
Sitsongrit throws a counter combo.
Sitsongrit blocks a jab.
Sitsongrit with the counter takedown but Kruschev avoids it easily.
Kruschev throws a lazy right hand but Sitsongrit sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kruschev connects with a leg kick.
Kruschev is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kruschev misses with a hook. Sitsongrit ducked under it nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kruschev.
Kruschev misses with a low kick.#T4#
Kruschev throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kruschev lands a jab to the nose.
Kruschev throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kruschev looks to throw a body kick
letting Sitsongrit counter with a right hand.
Wally Kruschev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kruschev chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wally Kruschev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kruschev comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sitsongrit ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kruschev misses with a low kick.
Sitsongrit looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kruschev throws a low kick but Sitsongrit avoids it.
Kruschev misses with a body kick.
Sitsongrit steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kruschev.#CL2#
Sitsongrit moves into the clinch successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wally Kruschev dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Kruschev throws a head kick that misses.
Kruschev misses with a looping right.
A little jabbing left from Sitsongrit on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kruschev thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sitsongrit takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kruschev lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kruschev throws a leg kick but Sitsongrit checks it.
Sitsongrit feints the counter takedown.
Kruschev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kruschev throws an overhand right that lands on Sitsongrit's shoulder, as Sitsongrit tries to avoid the shot.
Sitsongrit tries to counter with a clinch but Kruschev shakes him off and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruschev misses with a left hand
and Sitsongrit counters with a two punch combo.
Kruschev throws a low kick but Sitsongrit avoids it.
Kruschev backing away here, and Sitsongrit unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Sitsongrit blocks the leg kick.
Kruschev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sitsongrit can do to turn this around?
Kruschev scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sitsongrit, as that shot connected.
Sitsongrit slips a straight right by Kruschev.
Kruschev works the jab nicely.
Kruschev misses with a wild body shot.
Sitsongrit swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kruschev thuds his shin into the meat of Sitsongrit's side.
Sitsongrit misses with a double jab
and Kruschev counters with a stiff right hand.
Sitsongrit's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kruschev connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sitsongrit scrambles back to his feet.
Kruschev connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sitsongrit avoids the head kick by Kruschev.
Kruschev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sitsongrit checks the leg kick.
Sitsongrit lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T2#
Kruschev looks to land a right hand but Sitsongrit moved out of range.
Sitsongrit steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kruschev.
Kruschev scores with a nice head shot.
Kruschev fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sitsongrit shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sitsongrit rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kruschev moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kruschev darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kruschev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sitsongrit. #CL2#
Sitsongrit closes the distance and pushes Kruschev back into the cage.
Kruschev letting Sitsongrit take a breather here.
Kruschev scores with a hook to the body.
Kruschev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sitsongrit blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3##BC#
Kruschev breaks the clinch.
Kruschev cracks Sitsongrit with an open hand slap.
Kruschev thuds his shin into the meat of Sitsongrit's side.
Kruschev motions for Sitsongrit to come forward. Kruschev throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sitsongrit only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Kruschev lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sitsongrit blocks a jab.
A lazy left from Kruschev finds it's target.
A leg kick checked by Sitsongrit.
It seemed like Sitsongrit was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A leg kick checked by Sitsongrit.
Kruschev feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sitsongrits jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A punch lands to the side of Kruschev 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T4#
A big right from Kruschev misses.
Sitsongrit's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kruschev moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kruschev misses the jab.
Sitsongrit replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Kruschev blocks it well.
Kruschev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sitsongrit slips under a jab.
Sitsongrit throws a counter combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kruschev throws a lazy right hand but Sitsongrit sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sitsongrit is looking for the big counter here.
Showtime Sitsongrit is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kruschev throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kruschev misses with a straight left.
Kruschev thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Sitsongrit if he has to take too many more of those.
Sitsongrit moves out of range of the leg kick from Kruschev.
Kruschev's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sitsongrit under the eye.
Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from Kruschev.
Sitsongrit lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wally Kruschev dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!#R3##CL2#
Sitsongrit closes the distance and pushes Kruschev back into the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit is trying to drag Kruschev to the mat but Kruschev just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kruschev lands a shoulder strike.
Kruschev misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kruschev.
Kruschev misses with the head strike.
Kruschev has a couple of punches blocked by Sitsongrit.
Kruschev lands a good knee to the midsection. Sitsongrit won't want to take too many of those.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Kruschev fails to land. #BC#
Kruschev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kruschev lands an overhand right.
Sitsongrit takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T1#
Kruschev clobbers Sitsongrit with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That kick from Kruschev tenderised Sitsongrit's leg. Sitsongrit is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sitsongrit takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sitsongrit has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kruschev lands with a right hand.
A slow jab from Kruschev misses its intended target.
Sitsongrit is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Kruschev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sitsongrit changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Kruschev misses the target.
Sitsongrit wants to counter with a clinch but Kruschev pushes him away.
Kruschev misses with a low kick as Sitsongrit jumps back.
Sitsongrit drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kruschev defends it well.
Kruschev scores with a jab.
Wally Kruschev is winning the standup battle so far.
Kruschev misses with a leg kick
and Sitsongrit counters with a nice leg kick.
Sitsongrit sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Wally Kruschev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Nice takedown defense from Kruschev. No joy for Sitsongrit on that attempt.
Sitsongrit blocks the body kick.
Sitsongrit swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kruschev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sitsongrit! But no joy.
Kruschev misses with an uppercut
enabling Sitsongrit to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kruschev will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sitsongrit is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Sitsongrit has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kruschev.
Kruschev scores with a jab.
Sitsongrit chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kruschev can pounce on him.
Sitsongrit on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kruschev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit feints a counter leg kick.
Kruschev throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kruschev will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kruschev sets himself, and Sitsongrit steps forward looking for the clinch! Kruschev avoids it this time.#T3#
Kruschev thows a left - swing and a miss!
A countering left hand to the body from Sitsongrit misses.
Sitsongrit slips under a jab.
Sitsongrit tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kruschev throws an off balance right hand
and Sitsongrit counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kruschev scores with a punch to the head.
Kruschev 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.
Sitsongrit takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kruschev darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Kruschev misses the target.
Kruschev misses with a looping left.
Sitsongrit tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kruschev swivels and escapes.
Wally Kruschev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Showtime Sitsongrit.
Kruschev missing with a left hand there. Sitsongrit was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sitsongrit looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T4#
Kruschev misses with a low kick.
An inside leg kick from Kruschev misses.
As Kruschev backs off Sitsongrit throws a huge counter combo but Kruschev manages to avoid it all.
Kruschev throws a chopping leg kick but Sitsongrit manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sitsongrit lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Showtime Sitsongrit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kruschev cracks Sitsongrit with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sitsongrit on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kruschev works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sitsongrit avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sitsongrit moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kruschev thows a body kick. Sitsongrit tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A low kick from Kruschev is predictable there
and Sitsongrit cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kruschev looks to throw the jab but Sitsongrit is out of range.
Sitsongrit appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wally Kruschev showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kruschev 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wally Kruschev!
Wally Kruschev made sure to mention his sponsor, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing in his post fight interview.

Event: GAMMA#980 Akechi v Yamcha
Date: Jan 07, 2023

#R1#
Kruschev cracks Nansen with a good jab.
Nansen ducks under a wild hook from Kruschev.
Kruschev throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wally Kruschev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nansen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nansen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nansen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kruschev throws a good cross that connects.
Nansen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kruschev connects with a solid leg kick.
Kruschev throws a looping overhand right but Nansen ducks down to avoid it.
Kruschev misses with a body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nansen! But no joy.
Nansen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Kruschev misses the target.
Nice defenses there by Kruschev.
Kruschev loads up on a big right hand but Nansen slips the punch.
Kruschev avoids a kick to the body.
Nansen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kruschev.
Nansen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kruschev moves away.
Nansen throws an off balance right hand
and Kruschev counters with a solid body kick. #T1#
Kruschev lands with a thumping leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Nansen blocks the leg kick.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Nansen has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Nansen scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheers as Kruschev lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nansen doesn't seem phased though.
Nansen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kruschev.
Nansen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kruschev checks a low kick from Nansen.
A little feinted left hand from Kruschev on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kruschev slaps away a takedown attempt from Nansen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kruschev lands with a cross.
Kruschev thuds a left hand into Nansen's body.
Nansen throws the left hand but Kruschev avoids the punch easily.
Nansen slips under a jab.
Nansen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nansen looks to land a left hand but Kruschev moved out of range nicely.
Nansen pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T2#
A jab from Kruschev does it's job there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kruschev feints a jab promting Nansen to slip. Kruschev then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Nansen slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Nansen fails with a takedown attempt.
Kruschev is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Nansen - that will leave a mark!
Nansen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kruschev looks to land a right hand but Nansen moved out of range.
Nansen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
It looks like Kruschev has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Kruschev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nansen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kruschev with a hook.
Nansen is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Kruschev slips a straight right by Nansen.
Nansen shoots for a double leg takedown but Kruschev sprawls well. He's pushed Nansen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Wally Kruschev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thorvald Nansen.
Kruschev chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kruschev misses with a looping left.
Nansen tries to close the distance and clinch but Kruschev swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T3#
Nansen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kruschev moves away.
Kruschev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nansen is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Wally Kruschev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nansen 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.
Kruschev lands a lovely overhand right.
Kruschev lands a nice looking body kick.
Kruschev throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Nansen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nansen throws a head kick that misses.
Kruschev throws a hook to the side of Nansen's head but Nansen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nansen steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Nansen misses with a takedown attempt - Kruschev sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kruschev lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kruschev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nansen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kruschev fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nansen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
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!
Nansen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kruschev. #T4#
Nansen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kruschev lands with a kick to the temple. Nansen shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Jab, jab by Kruschev - just one landing.
Kruschev fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nansen.
Kruschev tries to work over Nansen's front leg with a kick but Nansen checks it.
Nansen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nansen misses with a double jab
and Kruschev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kruschev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nansen.
Kruschev with a hook.
The fighters circling - Nansen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kruschev feints and then cracks Nansen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nansen down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nansen throws a wild body kick that Kruschev sees coming a mile off.
Kruschev walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Nansen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nansen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nansen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kruschev finds it's way round the side to connect with Nansen's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wally Kruschev dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Kruschev lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Nansen might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Kruschev has got the better of the exchanges.
Kruschev is looking to score with low kicks.
Nansen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kruschev defends it nicely.
Kruschev tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Nansen is able to avoid easily.
Nansen misses with a right hand
enabling Kruschev to counter with a crisp jab.
Nansen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kruschev darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wally Kruschev is winning the standup battle so far.
Horrible takedown attempt by Nansen or perhaps it was just good defense by Kruschev, which made it look bad.
Kruschev is looking to counter punch.
A slow jab from Kruschev misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nansen misses with a wild body shot.
Kruschev lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nansen checks the leg kick.
Kruschev throws a low kick but Nansen avoids it.
Kruschev misses with a left hand
and Nansen counters with a leg kick. #T1#
Nansen throws a body shot but no joy.
Kruschev misses with an uppercut.
The fighters circling - Kruschev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nansen misses with a low kick.
Nansen misses with a hook. Kruschev ducked under it nicely.
Nansen jabs at Kruschev's body.
An inside leg kick from Nansen misses.
Nansen blocks a leg kick.
Nansen throws out a counter right but Kruschev avoids it with no problem.
Nansen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nansen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kruschev doesn't seem bothered though.
Kruschev shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Nansen eats them both and turns towards Kruschev to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#TD2#
Nansen fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kruschev to the ground. Nansen is now in Kruschev's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Nansen has gone for a leg lock! Kruschev slips out almost immediately though and dives into Nansen's guard.#REVR#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Nansen holds on and takes a little breather. #T2#
Kruschev preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Nansen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kruschev slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Nansen manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Kruschev is looking to take a break and control but Nansen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nansen wants to control but Kruschev is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nansen tries to get to full guard but Kruschev has control of the leg.
Kruschev trying to pass the guard but Nansen defending well. #T3#
Kruschev is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Kruschev seems to be working for a kimura but Nansen defends the submission attempt.
Nansen tries to roll over but Kruschev keeps him under control.
Nansen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nansen.
Kruschev preventing the sweep.
Nansen has a closed guard, preventing Kruschev from standing up.
Kruschev has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kruschev tries to free his leg and advance position but Nansen is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Nansen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kruschev defends well.
Nansen keeping full guard, as Kruschev tries to pass. #SUB2#
Nansen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kruschev defends it easily.#SUB2#
Kruschev got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nansen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kruschev has managed to get both his arms back between Nansen's legs - danger averted.
Kruschev won't allow Nansen to sweep him here.
Kruschev passes Nansen's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wally Kruschev dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Kruschev misses with a body shot.
Kruschev throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Nansen slips a straight right by Kruschev.
Kruschev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL2#
Nansen moves into range and clinches up with Kruschev.
A short uppercut from Nansen.
Nansen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kruschev lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kruschev lands a hook that snaps the head of Nansen backwards. #BC#
Kruschev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kruschev cracks Nansen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nansen misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruschev connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kruschev swats away the attempt to clinch by Nansen.
Nansen slips a jab from Kruschev.
A little jabbing left from Nansen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A left lands for Kruschev.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nansen misses with a body kick.#T1#
Kruschev connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nansen's hands.
Kruschev walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Nansen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nansen feints and then cracks Kruschev's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kruschev down.
Kruschev fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nansen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nansen darts in looking for a takedown but Kruschev gets double underhooks and turns Nansen into the cage.
Nansen slips under a jab.
A low kick from Kruschev is predictable there
and Nansen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kruschev throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nansen on the side of the head.
Kruschev loads up on a big right hand but Nansen slips the punch.
Kruschev works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nansen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kruschev throws a head kick but Nansen moves out of range.
Kruschev staying out of range there.
Kruschev misses with a low kick.
Kruschev tries to land a front kick but Nansen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kruschev staying out of range there.
Wally Kruschev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Kruschev checks a low kick from Nansen.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Nansen lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kruschev has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kruschev and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A jab lands there for Kruschev.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kruschev loads up on a big right hand but Nansen slips the punch.
Nansen checks a leg kick nicely.
Nansen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kruschev throws a hook but Nansen avoids it easily.
Nansen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kruschev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kruschev jabs Nansen right on the nose. Nansen blinks but takes it well.
Kruschev ducks under a wild hook from Nansen.
Nansen checks a low kick from Kruschev.
Nansen moves out of range of the strikes.
Kruschev circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kruschev counters with an inside leg kick.
Kruschev looks to land a left hand but Nansen moved out of range nicely.#T3#
Nansen throws a body punch but Kruschev moves out of range.
Kruschev connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kruschev lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nansen punishes Kruschev's body with a nice straight punch.
Nansen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kruschev throws a looping overhand right but Nansen ducks down to avoid it.
Kruschev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kruschev lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Thorvald Nansen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nansen is looking to land body kicks.
Kruschev lands with an overhand left.
Kruschev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kruschev swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nansen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kruschev moves away.
Kruschev takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kruschev misses with a body kick.
Nansen counters with a body kick.#T4#
Nansen checks a low kick from Kruschev.
Kruschev with a jab.
Kruschev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kruschev jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nansen walks into a straight right hand from Kruschev.
Kruschev fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kruschev looks to score with a jab to the body but Nansen is just out of range.
A shot to the liver by Kruschev. Beautiful body shot.
Kruschev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kruschev throwing a counter right hand but Nansen manages to avoid it.
Nansen throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Kruschev throws a good cross that connects.
Kruschev throws a lazy uppercut
and Nansen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nansen misses with a low kick as Kruschev jumps back.
Kruschev delivers a nice body kick.
Nice uppercut there from Kruschev.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wally Kruschev showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kruschev, 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wally Kruschev!
Wally Kruschev decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Thorvald Nansen had this to say: 'Hinga dinga durgen'.

Event: GAMMA#974 Rectal v Aurelius
Date: Nov 26, 2022

#R1#
Kruschev fakes the leg kick and cracks Barbosa in the body.
Kruschev looks to throw the jab but Barbosa is out of range.
Barbosa takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nice jab there from Kruschev.
Kruschev defending well as Barbosa loads up on a big left hand.
Kruschev feints and then cracks Barbosa's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Barbosa down.
Barbosa takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kruschev throws a quick inside leg kick.
Barbosa really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kruschev tests Barbosa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kruschev swats away the attempt to clinch by Barbosa.
Barbosa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice cross by Kruschev.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barbosa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kruschev.
Kruschev throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Barbosa on the side of the head. #T1#
Kruschev looks for the body kick but Barbosa saw that one coming.
Kruschev paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kruschev lands with a cross.
Kruschev connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kruschev throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kruschev is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Barbosa had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Barbosa takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kruschev misses with an uppercut.
Kruschev throws a sloppy head kick and Barbosa moves out of range easily.
Kruschev gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Barbosa.
Barbosa throws a hook to the side of Kruschev's head but Kruschev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kruschev scores with a body shot.
Barbosa takes one to the chin there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barbosa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kruschev.
Barbosa with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kruschev to score with a decent uppercut.
Barbosa lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T2#
Kruschev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big right from Kruschev misses.
Kruschev connects with a crisp jab.
Barbosa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kruschev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kruschev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kruschev lands a nice shot to the body.
Kruschev throws a right hand that misses
enabling Barbosa to counter with a crisp jab.
Kruschev throws the kick towards the body but Barbosa avoids it.
Kruschev cracks Barbosa with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A punch combination from Barbosa misses.
Kruschev connects with a looping right hand.
Kruschev just misses with a punch to the body.
Barbosa slips a jab from Kruschev.#T3#
Kruschev cracks Barbosa with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kruschev throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Barbosa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kruschev throws a one two combo.
Barbosa takes a swing at Kruschev's ribcage but misses.
Kruschev lands the left hand.
A slow jab from Kruschev misses its intended target.
Wally Kruschev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barbosa fails with an attempt to clinch.
Barbosa checks a leg kick.
A quick step to the side and Barbosa tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barbosa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Good exchange - Kruschev coming out on top.
Kruschev connects with an inside leg kick.
Kruschev throws a leg kick but Barbosa sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Barbosa appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Barbosa tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kruschev scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Barbosa lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kruschev at a distance. #T4#
Barbosa has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kruschev finds it's way round the side to connect with Barbosa's head.
Barbosa takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kruschev has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Barbosa looks to score with a jab to the body but Kruschev is just out of range.
Kruschev takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kruschev scores with a punch to the head.
Good work by Barbosa as he checks the leg kick.
Barbosa is looking to counter punch.
Kruschev connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Barbosa ducks under a wild hook from Kruschev.
Kruschev throws a poor cross that misses
letting Barbosa counter with a right hand.
Barbosa takes a swing at Kruschev's ribcage but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barbosa looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Barbosa staying out of range there.
Kruschev fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
It looks like Barbosa has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Barbosa cracks Kruschev with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wally Kruschev dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Kruschev throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kruschev rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Barbosa counters with a straight right hand.
Kruschev fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Barbosa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Barbosa misses with a wild body shot.
Kruschev scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kruschev paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Barbosa misses with an uppercut
and Kruschev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kruschev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Barbosa might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Barbosa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruschev throws a nice inside leg kick.
Barbosa avoids the body shot from Kruschev.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kruschev. That's going to slow Barbosa down.
Barbosa moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kruschev looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T1#
Kruschev scores with a nice head shot.
A shot to the body from Kruschev misses
and Barbosa counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kruschev thinking.
Kruschev misses with a hook. Barbosa ducked under it nicely.
Kruschev tries a head kick but it misses.
Barbosa throwing a counter right hand but Kruschev manages to avoid it.
Barbosa misses with a body shot.
Kruschev circles away from the clinch attempt
and Barbosa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wally Kruschev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Some wild striking there from Kruschev.
Kruschev throws a wild body kick that Barbosa sees coming a mile off.
Kruschev throws a shot from downtown. Barbosa moves away and avoids it.
Kruschev lands with a right hand.
Kruschev bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Barbosa's head backwards.#T2#
Kruschev misses with a looping left.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kruschev.
Kruschev looks to land a left hand but Barbosa moved out of range nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Barbosa misses the target.
A punch lands to the side of Barbosa 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kruschev throws a quick inside leg kick.
Barbosa takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Barbosa is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Barbosa gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kruschev bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kruschev lands a nice shot to the body.
Barbosa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kruschev.
It looked like Barbosa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kruschev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barbosa.
Kruschev throws out a counter right but Barbosa avoids it with no problem.
Barbosa uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kruschev has time to react.
Kruschev looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kruschev moves out of range as Barbosa strikes.
A little jabbing left from Kruschev on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T3#
Kruschev moves forwards but Barbosa connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kruschev listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kruschev throws a hook but Barbosa avoids it easily.
Kruschev throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A left and a right from Barbosa both land. Nice combination. #ROC#Kruschev is rocked!
Barbosa moves away from the strike by Kruschev.
Kruschev is still on wobbly legs! Can Barbosa finish him?
Kruschev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Barbosa throws out the jab.
Kruschev seems to have recovered his senses.
Kruschev misses with a double jab.
No joy there for Barbosa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kruschev scores with a jab to the head.
Kruschev pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Barbosa back to the cage. Kruschev follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good leg kick by Kruschev.
Kruschev throws an off balance right hand
and Barbosa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kruschev. #T4#
Barbosa tries to clinch there but Kruschev circles away.
Kruschev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Barbosa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Barbosa moves away from the strike by Kruschev.
Kruschev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kruschev looks to land a right hand but Barbosa moved out of range.
Kruschev thows a leg kick but Barbosa checks it
and Barbosa counters with a left to the body.
Nice cross by Kruschev.
A swing and a miss from Kruschev.
Kruschev takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kruschev lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kruschev.
Kruschev misses with a left hand
and Barbosa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barbosa defending well as Kruschev loads up on a big left hand.
Kruschev throws a sloppy head kick and Barbosa moves out of range easily.
Kruschev tries a head kick but it misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wally Kruschev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Kruschev misses with a right hand
and Barbosa counters with a stiff right hand.
Kruschev misses with a head kick.
Kruschev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kruschev lands with a shot to the body.
Kruschev scores with a leg kick.
Kruschev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kruschev attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Barbosa lands with a cross.
Kruschev throws a sloppy head kick and Barbosa moves out of range easily.
Kruschev scoring well with a low kick there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa slips under a jab.
Kruschev misses with a straight left.
It looked like Barbosa was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kruschev.
Kruschev misses with a body kick.
Barbosa looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Barbosa misses the jab.#T1#
Kruschev lands a nice leg kick that just misses Barbosa's sensitive parts.
Kruschev takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kruschev slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Barbosa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Barbosa wants to clinch up but Kruschev keeps it at a distance.
Kruschev looks to score with a jab to the body but Barbosa is just out of range.
Barbosa getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Barbosa blocks a low kick nicely.
Kruschev swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Barbosa.
Kruschev moves out of range as Barbosa strikes.
Kruschev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kruschev missing with a left hand there. Barbosa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
An attempted straight right counter from Barbosa misses the target.
Barbosa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barbosa lands a really nice looking cross but Kruschev seems unphased.
Daniel Barbosa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wally Kruschev is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Kruschev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barbosa.
Kruschev misses with a straight left.
Kruschev tests Barbosa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kruschev scores with a head kick. Barbosa tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Kruschev connects with a right hand. Barbosa shakes it off.
Kruschev lands a jab to the nose.
Kruschev misses with a looping left.
As Kruschev looks to move away, Barbosa throws a big counter combo but Kruschev just gets out of the way.
Barbosa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kruschev.
An attempted straight right counter from Barbosa misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kruschev. Barbosa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good work by Barbosa as he checks the leg kick.
Kruschev throws a jab when Barbosa was well out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - Kruschev scores with a four punch combination!
Barbosa takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T3#
Barbosa misses with a body shot.
Kruschev avoids the body shot from Barbosa.
Kruschev connects with the punch.
Barbosa takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kruschev connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A nice leg kick from Kruschev, right into the meat of the thigh.
Barbosa works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kruschev throws a jab when Barbosa was well out of range.
It looked like Barbosa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kruschev throws a lazy uppercut
and Barbosa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Barbosa on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kruschev. Kruschev obviously looking to wear him down.
Barbosa slips a jab from Kruschev.
Barbosa appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Barbosa drops Kruschev with a straight right hand, right on the button! Barbosa follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Barbosa!
Daniel Barbosa thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: GAMMA#970 Karim v Hero
Date: Oct 29, 2022

#R1#
Connor throws out a leg kick but Kruschev moves out of range and Connor only half commits.
Connor staying out of range there.
Kruschev blocks a jab.
Connor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kruschev.
Kruschev takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kruschev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kruschev throws a hook but Connor blocks it.
Kruschev goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Connor takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kruschev.
Kruschev pushes Connor away with a front kick.
Kruschev wants to land a leg kick but Connor is out of range.
Connor tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kruschev is able to avoid easily.
Kruschev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Connor.
A looping hook to the body misses from Connor. Kruschev does a little dance to reset his feet.
It seemed like Kruschev was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Connor misses with a low kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Kruschev. That snapped Connor's head back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Connor scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Connor takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Connor throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Connor ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kruschev motions for Connor to come forward. Kruschev throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Connor on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kruschev throws a lazy right hand but Connor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Connor misses the target.
Connor cracks Kruschev with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kruschev misses with a looping left.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kruschev feints and then cracks Connor's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Connor down.
Kruschev thuds his right hand into Connor's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Connor, as that shot connected.
Connor throws a hook but Kruschev avoids it easily.
Connor fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kruschev is out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Kruschev. That snapped Connor's head back.
Connor misses the body punch
and Kruschev counters with a stiff right hand.
Kruschev sizes up Connor with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kruschev tries to move into range but Connor moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Connor's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kruschev connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Connor scrambles back to his feet.
A solid body kick from Kruschev.
Connor cracks Kruschev with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CL#
Connor gets a clinch.
Kruschev blocks a body shot from Connor. #TD2#
Kruschev pulls guard effortlessly.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T2#
Connor would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Connor 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.
Kruschev looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Connor tries to stand but Kruschev is controlling from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Connor won't allow Kruschev to sweep him here. #SU#
Connor stands and steps away. Kruschev gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
A swing and a miss from Connor.
Kruschev has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kruschev lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kruschev throws a head kick that Connor semi-blocks.
Connor uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kruschev takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Connor tries to land a leg kick but Kruschev saw it coming and moves away.
Kruschev has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Connor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kruschev paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T3#
Kruschev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kruschev scores with a nice strike.
Connor misses with a hook.
Kruschev throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Nice jab there from Connor.
Connor takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kruschev connects with the punch.
It looks like Connor has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Kruschev misses with a looping right.
Kruschev lands a nice leg kick that just misses Connor's sensitive parts.
A looping hook to the body misses from Connor. Kruschev does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice leg kick from Connor, right into the meat of the thigh.
Connor throws an overhand right that lands on Kruschev's shoulder, as Kruschev tries to avoid the shot.
Connor connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Connor throws a hook to the side of Kruschev's head but Kruschev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Connor misses with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A clash of legs there as Kruschev blocks the low kick.
Connor throws out a loose jab but Kruschev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kruschev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Connor thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kruschev throws out a counter right but Connor avoids it with no problem.#T4#
A jab from Kruschev does it's job there.
Connor misses with a body shot.
Nice shot by Kruschev.
Connor finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kruschev scoring well with a low kick there.
Connor blocks a low kick nicely.
Kruschev throws out a loose jab but Connor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Connor is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kruschev moves into range and connects with a jab.
Connor swings away with a leg kick that misses.#CL#
Connor rushes Kruschev and presses him up against the cage.
Connor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Connor lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kruschev backwards.
Kruschev doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kruschev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Connor misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Kruschev breaks the clinch.
Kruschev bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Connor blocks a low kick nicely.
Connor misses with a shot to the body
and Kruschev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wally Kruschev dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Kruschev throws a leg kick
and Connor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Connor scores with a jab.
Kruschev throws a low kick, looking for Connor's leg but Connor calmly moves out of range.
Connor was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Connor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kruschev.
Kruschev thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Connor if he has to take too many more of those.
Kruschev throws a lazy right hand but Connor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Connor scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kruschev in his tracks.
Connor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Connor on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Connor throws a sloppy head kick and Kruschev moves out of range easily.
A good leg kick by Connor.
Kruschev connects with a leg kick.
Connor throws a big shot that misses.
Connor throws a body punch but Kruschev moves out of range.
Kruschev throws a sloppy head kick and Connor moves out of range easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Connor takes a jab right on the kisser.
A big left from Connor misses.
Connor throws the left hand but Kruschev avoids the punch easily.
Connor lands a head shot.#T1#
Connor tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kruschev pivots, looking for a leg kick but Connor is out of range and Kruschev settles back down.
Kruschev swats away the attempt to clinch by Connor.
Kruschev lands a leg kick that knocks Connor off balance momentarily.
Connor scores with a jab. Kruschev acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Connor moves in looking to clinch but Kruschev pushes him off.
Connor tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kruschev lands a front kick.
Connor lands with a shot to the body.
Kruschev scores with a body shot.
Kruschev scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Connor walks into a straight right hand from Kruschev.
Connor takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kruschev throws a looping overhand right but Connor ducks down to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kruschev misses with a few strikes there.
Kruschev ducks under a wild hook from Connor.
Kruschev misses with a body shot. #T2#
Connor looks to score with a jab to the body but Kruschev is just out of range.
Kruschev looks to throw the jab but Connor is out of range.
Connor attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Wally Kruschev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kruschev throws a hook but Connor avoids it easily.
Kruschev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kruschev misses the jab.
It looked like Connor was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kruschev.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kruschev checks a leg kick.
Connor drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kruschev lands a jab.
A big left from Kruschev misses.
Kruschev throws a push kick but Connor slaps the foot to one side.
Connor ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Connor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Connor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A punch lands to the side of Connor 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Connor motions for Kruschev to come forward. Connor throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kruschev lands with a nice body punch.
A big left from Kruschev misses. #T3#
Connor throws a leg kick that misses.
Connor looks to score with a jab to the body but Kruschev is just out of range.
Kruschev looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kruschev throws out a leg kick but Connor moves out of range and Kruschev only half commits.
Kruschev avoids the head kick by Connor.
Kruschev misses with a looping right.
Connor looks to land a left hand but Kruschev moved out of range nicely.
It seemed like Kruschev was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kruschev scores with a jab.
Kruschev throws a quick inside leg kick.
Connor connects with a leg kick.
Connor takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kruschev smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kruschev throws a low kick, looking for Connor's leg but Connor calmly moves out of range.
Connor fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kruschev just manages to avoid it.
Connor walks into a jab.
Connor scores with a sloppy right hand. Kruschev should have avoided that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Connor fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kruschev tried to score with a low kick but Connor checks it.
Connor is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kruschev moves away from the strike by Connor. #T4#
Kruschev scores with a sloppy right hand. Connor should have avoided that one.
Kruschev feints and then cracks Connor's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Connor down.
Connor throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kruschev looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kruschev moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Connor throws out a loose jab but Kruschev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kruschev misses with an uppercut.
Kruschev ducks under a wild hook from Connor.
A swing and a miss from Connor.
A jab from Kruschev misses.
Kruschev throws out a loose jab but Connor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Connor feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Connor finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kruschev misses with a body shot.
Connor misses with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A looping hook to the body misses from Connor. Kruschev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kruschev throws out a counter right but Connor avoids it with no problem.
A big right from Connor misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kruschev! But no joy.
Kruschev with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kruschev lands the left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wally Kruschev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Kruschev avoids the body shot from Connor.
Kruschev checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Connor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Connor throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kruschev.
Kruschev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kruschev tries a low kick but Connor avoids it.
Kruschev misses with a few strikes there.
Connor is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
No joy there for Kruschev, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kruschev swings for the body but Connor moves out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Kruschev.
Connor wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kruschev's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Connor connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kruschev scrambles back to his feet.
Connor swings for the body but Kruschev moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Connor.
Kruschev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Connor. Kruschev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kruschev misses with a double jab.
Connor scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Good leg kick by Connor.
Kruschev looks to throw the jab but Connor is out of range.
Connor tried to counter with a leg kick but Kruschev avoided it.
Kruschev ducks under a wild hook from Connor.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kruschev.
Connor looks to throw the jab but Kruschev is out of range.
Kruschev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Connor.
Connor tests Kruschev's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Connor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kruschev.
Connor throws a jab when Kruschev was well out of range.
Kruschev throws a head kick that Connor semi-blocks.
A punch lands to the side of Kruschev 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Connor fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kruschev.
Kruschev fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Connor has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A big right from Kruschev misses.
Kruschev tries a head kick but it misses.
A nice leg kick from Connor, right into the meat of the thigh.
Connor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Greg Connor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wally Kruschev is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Nice straight punches there by Connor. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Connor.
Connor moves out of range of the strikes.
Kruschev slips a jab from Connor.
Kruschev slips a straight right by Connor.
Connor drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kruschev throws a hook but Connor avoids it easily.
Kruschev throws a hook but Connor blocks it.
Kruschev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Connor looks to score with a jab to the body but Kruschev is just out of range.
Connor takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kruschev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Connor is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kruschev connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Connor takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Connor looks to throw the jab but Kruschev is out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kruschev. That's going to slow Connor down.
Kruschev with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kruschev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Connor.#T3#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kruschev.
An inside leg kick lands from Kruschev.
Connor will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Kruschev scores with the left hand. Connor knows he should have avoided that one.
Connor gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kruschev looks to land a right hand but Connor moved out of range.
Connor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kruschev.
Connor throws a hook to the side of Kruschev's head but Kruschev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Connor misses with a right hand
and Kruschev counters with a nice uppercut.
Kruschev has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Connor dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kruschev connects with a good right hand that stumbles Connor. Connor circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kruschev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A chopping leg kick lands by Connor.
Connor chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kruschev can pounce on him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A telegraphed right hand from Connor misses the target.
Connor throws a jab when Kruschev was well out of range.
Connor missing with a left hand there. Kruschev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kruschev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Connor manages to avoid it.#T4#
Connor swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Connor misses with a wild body shot.
Kruschev pivots, looking for a leg kick but Connor is out of range and Kruschev settles back down.
Connor misses with a hook.
Connor misses with a body shot.
Kruschev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Connor.
Connor throws a sloppy body shot
and Kruschev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Connor avoids a kick to the body.
Kruschev blocks a low kick nicely.
Kruschev steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Connor loads up on a big right hand but Kruschev slips the punch.
Connor scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Donk. Connor catches Kruschev right on the button with a cross.
Connor connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kruschev misses with a wild body shot.
Kruschev connects with a jab.
Nice jab there from Kruschev.
Connor throws a looping overhand right but Kruschev ducks down to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Wally Kruschev.
I've got Kruschev 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wally Kruschev!
A victorious Wally Kruschev thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: GAMMA#965 Simon v Sitsongrit
Date: Sep 24, 2022

#R1#
Morales tries to clinch up.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kruschev! But no joy.
Kruschev misses with a right hand #CL#
and Morales counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Morales.
Kruschev throws a punch but it's blocked by Morales.
A head punch on the inside from Kruschev fails to land. #BC2#
Kruschev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kruschev throws a nice head kick!
Kruschev missing with a left hand there. Morales was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Morales tries to clinch up but Kruschev circles away and keeps his distance.
Kruschev scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Morales doesn't seem bothered though.
We've been informed that Kruschev has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Kruschev connects with an inside leg kick.
Kruschev scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kruschev pivots, looking for a leg kick but Morales is out of range and Kruschev settles back down.
Kruschev listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Morales wants to clinch
and Kruschev counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Kruschev. Morales does a little dance to reset his feet.
Morales is looking to clinch but Kruschev is avoiding it.
Morales definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kruschev lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kruschev circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kruschev scores with a punch to the head.#T1#
Morales tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kruschev paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kruschev looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kruschev throws a nice outside leg kick.
Morales tries to clinch up but Kruschev circles away and keeps his distance.
Morales is looking to clinch but Kruschev is avoiding it.
Kruschev pushes Morales away with a front kick.
Nice shot by Morales.
Kruschev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Morales misses the target.
Hector Morales seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kruschev keeps the fight on the outside.
Morales doesn't manage to clinch there - Kruschev circles away.
Morales moves out of range of the strikes.
Kruschev throws a low kick but Morales avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Morales misses the target.
Kruschev misses with a straight left.
A quick step to the side and Morales tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Morales moves in looking to clinch but Kruschev pushes him off.
Kruschev throws a lazy uppercut #CL#
and Morales moves into the clinch.
Morales blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Morales doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Morales misses with a hook to the ribs.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Morales.
Morales is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Morales lands with a left to the head. #T2#
Kruschev scores with a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Morales.
Morales lands with a light punch inside.
Kruschev jumps guard but Morales turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Kruschev breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Morales rushes Kruschev and presses him up against the cage.
Morales has a couple of punches blocked by Kruschev.
Kruschev prevents a body shot from Morales.
Kruschev lands with a right to the head.
Kruschev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Morales.
Kruschev lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Morales lands a shot to the body.
Kruschev has a couple of punches blocked by Morales.
Kruschev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Morales struggles to land a body shot inside as Kruschev controls his hands.
A frustrated look appears on Kruschev's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A short right from Morales.
A short right from Kruschev.
Morales blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Morales lands a hook that snaps the head of Kruschev backwards.
Morales avoids the elbow strike from Kruschev, against the cage.
Morales throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kruschev throws a head punch that misses.
Kruschev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kruschev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Morales scores with a nice short uppercut.
Morales lands with a right to the head.
Morales looks to throw an elbow but misses. #BC2#
Kruschev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Morales blocks a head kick by Kruschev.
Morales is looking to clinch but Kruschev is avoiding it.
Kruschev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Morales manages to avoid it.
Morales tries to clinch but Kruschev moves out of range.
Morales takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Good leg kick by Kruschev.
Morales wants to clinch but Kruschev slips to the side
and Kruschev counters with a stiff right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kruschev lands with a right hand.
Morales moves in looking to clinch but Kruschev pushes him off.
Decent striking displayed by Kruschev there.#T4#
Kruschev lands with an overhand left.
Kruschev circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice defenses there by Morales.
Morales slips under a jab from Kruschev.
An inside leg kick lands from Kruschev.
Morales closes the distance but Kruschev moves to the side
and Kruschev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kruschev misses with a two punch combination. #CL#
Morales rushes Kruschev and presses him up against the cage.
Morales pushes off an throws an elbow but Kruschev leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kruschev working aggressively here.
Kruschev blocking some punches.
Kruschev tries to pull guard but Morales won't allow it.
Kruschev takes a shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Morales tries to work over Kruschev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Kruschev manages to break the clinch.
Morales displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kruschev throws out the jab.
Kruschev keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Morales clinches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wally Kruschev dominated that round.
That's time! Morales's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Kruschev throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Morales tries to clinch there but Kruschev circles away.
Morales tries to clinch up but Kruschev circles away and keeps his distance.
Kruschev connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hector Morales is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kruschev does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Morales tries to clinch but Kruschev is having none of it.
Kruschev only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Morales keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kruschev swats away the attempt to clinch by Morales.
Morales closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kruschev counters with a two punch combo.
Morales wants to clinch up but Kruschev keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morales has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kruschev.
A slow jab from Kruschev misses its intended target.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kruschev lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Morales has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Morales and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kruschev avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Morales takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kruschev tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Morales is able to avoid easily.#T1#
Kruschev sizes up Morales with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kruschev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Morales.
Kruschev circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wally Kruschev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Morales tries to clinch but Kruschev is having none of it.
Kruschev looks to throw the jab but Morales is out of range.
Kruschev tries to land a leg kick but Morales saw it coming and moves away.
Morales tries to close the distance and clinch but Kruschev swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kruschev misses with a straight right.
Morales tries to counter by clinching up but Kruschev breaks away and moves out of range.
Morales closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kruschev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kruschev lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Morales takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Morales tries to clinch up but Kruschev circles away and keeps his distance.
Morales tries to close the distance and clinch but Kruschev swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fighters circling - Kruschev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kruschev swats away the attempt to clinch by Morales.
Morales is looking to clinch. #T2#
Morales throws a big shot that misses.#CL#
Morales closes the distance and pushes Kruschev back into the cage.
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!
Kruschev lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kruschev is trying to break the clinch but Morales is controlling him.
Morales lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kruschev backwards.
Morales creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kruschev scores with a hook to the body.
Kruschev misses with a punch on the inside.
Morales blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #TD2#
Kruschev jumps into guard, dragging Morales to the mat.
Morales's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kruschev 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.
Morales 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#
Kruschev throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T3#
Kruschev not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Morales sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kruschev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Morales throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kruschev keeping full guard, as Morales tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kruschev motions for Morales to come forward. Kruschev throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Morales chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kruschev can pounce on him.
Morales tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Morales takes a jab right on the kisser.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kruschev.
Morales tries to clinch up but Kruschev circles away and keeps his distance.
Kruschev swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kruschev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Morales manages to avoid it.
Kruschev scores with a leg kick.
Kruschev scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kruschev misses with a looping left.
Morales stalks Kruschev and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kruschev's face. Kruschev staggers backwards, shaken.
Morales takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Morales is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Morales wants to clinch up but Kruschev keeps it at a distance.
Morales tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kruschev manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Morales fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kruschev with a nice calf kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wally Kruschev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
A low kick lands for Kruschev.
Morales tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kruschev paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Morales tries to clinch
and Kruschev counters with a body kick that stops Morales in his tracks momentarily. #CL#
Morales clinches up with Kruschev and pushes him back against the cage.
Kruschev lands a body shot in the clinch.
Morales is trying to stall.
Morales stalling against the cage.
Kruschev misses with the head strike.
Kruschev throws a punch but it's blocked by Morales.
Kruschev is trying to pull guard but Morales has him pressed against the cage.
Morales blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morales softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kruschev jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Morales walks away with a smile on his face. Kruschev gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kruschev swats away the attempt to clinch by Morales.
The fight stays on the outside here - Morales looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Morales closes the distance and clinches.#T1#
Kruschev lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kruschev tries to work over Morales's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kruschev lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kruschev misses with the head strike.
Morales lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kruschev backwards.
Kruschev tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Morales smiles and moves away.
Hector Morales has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wally Kruschev.
Morales tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kruschev swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kruschev pivots, looking for a leg kick but Morales is out of range and Kruschev settles back down.
Morales tries to clinch but Kruschev moves away
enabling Kruschev to counter with a crisp jab.
Morales is looking to clinch but Kruschev is avoiding it.
Morales checks a leg kick.
Morales keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Morales fails in his attempt to clinch.
Morales darts in trying to clinch
letting Kruschev counter with a right hand.
Morales lands the left hand.
Wally Kruschev is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Morales throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kruschev looks for the body kick but Morales saw that one coming.
Morales is looking for a counter combo.
Kruschev has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kruschev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kruschev throws a shot to the body.
Morales throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kruschev! But no joy.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Morales lands a hook that snaps the head of Kruschev backwards.
Morales leaning his opponent against the cage.
Kruschev misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Morales lands with a short shot to the head.
Morales lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kruschev misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Kruschev.
Kruschev working aggressively here.
Morales avoids a wild elbow strike from Kruschev.#T3#
Morales lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Morales working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC2#
Kruschev breaks from the clinch.
Kruschev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Morales tries to counter by clinching up but Kruschev breaks away and moves out of range.
Morales tries to clinch up.
Morales tries to clinch up.
Morales stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kruschev.
Morales doesn't manage to clinch there - Kruschev circles away. #CL#
Morales has closed the distance and engaged Kruschev in a clinch.
Kruschev softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Morales.
Kruschev tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hector Morales has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Morales blocks the elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Morales working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kruschev misses with a punch on the inside.
Kruschev misses with a punch on the inside. #T4#
Kruschev throws a punch but it's blocked by Morales.
Morales is trying to stall.
Morales takes a shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morales wants to stall.
Morales lands a body shot in the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Morales.
Morales presses Kruschev against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Morales creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Morales.
Kruschev has a couple of punches blocked by Morales.
Kruschev fails to pull the fight into his guard. #TD2#
Kruschev pulls guard successfully.
Kruschev has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Morales content to stall in guard here.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Wally Kruschev.
I've got Kruschev 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: GAMMA#961 Augustus v Shane
Date: Aug 27, 2022

#R1#
Camacho throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kruschev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kruschev throws a jab when Camacho was well out of range.
A thudding body kick lands there by Camacho!
A nice leg kick from Camacho, right into the meat of the thigh.
Camacho chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Camacho misses the shot to the body.
Kruschev scores with a nice strike.
Kruschev cracks a nice hook into Camacho's ribs.
Good shot there by Kruschev.
Camacho 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.
Camacho misses with an uppercut. Kruschev saw that one coming.
Kruschev lands the left hand.
Camacho takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Camacho misses with a low kick.
Kruschev looks to land a right hand but Camacho moved out of range.
Camacho uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kruschev.
Camacho looks to throw a body kick
and Kruschev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
The fighters circling - Kruschev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Camacho looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Camacho tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Camacho throws the left hand but Kruschev avoids the punch easily.
Camacho ducks under a wild hook from Kruschev.
An inside leg kick lands from Kruschev.
Kruschev jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #CL2#
Kruschev moves into range and clinches up with Camacho.
Camacho tries to stall but Kruschev uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #BC2#
Kruschev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A shot to the body from Camacho misses
and Camacho takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kruschev has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Kruschev catches Camacho with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kruschev fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kruschev scores with a hook.
Kruschev throws out a loose jab but Camacho uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A punch lands to the side of Camacho 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nice uppercut lands for Kruschev. That snapped Camacho's head back. #T2#
Kruschev throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Kruschev lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A punch combination from Camacho misses.
Camacho swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kruschev is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Camacho had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Kruschev blocks a jab.
Camacho fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kruschev checks it well.
Kruschev misses with a wild body shot.
Camacho misses with a leg kick
and Kruschev counters with a straight right hand.#TD#
Camacho scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Kruschev is looking for a sweep. Camacho is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kruschev is looking to control Camacho's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kruschev avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Camacho is looking for a kimura here.
Camacho wants to take a breather but Kruschev is having none of it. #T3#
Kruschev is looking to improve his position.
Camacho stops Kruschev from getting back to his feet.
Camacho seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kruschev does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Camacho is pressing down on Kruschev's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kruschev is holding on for now. #SUB#
Camacho seems to be working for a kimura but Kruschev defends the submission attempt.
Kruschev is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Camacho throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB#
Camacho is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kruschev doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Camacho.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Camacho is looking to advance position but Kruschev won't allow it. #SUB#
Camacho is trying to work for a kimura but Kruschev is defending well. #SUB#
Camacho is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kruschev sees it coming and defends easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wally Kruschev dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Kruschev connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Camacho looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kruschev has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#TD#
Camacho scores with a takedown into Kruschev's guard.
Kruschev lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Kruschev wants to control from the top but Camacho keeps moving.
Kruschev is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruschev wants to stand but Camacho is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB#
Kruschev got a little sloppy there for a moment and Camacho has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kruschev has managed to get both his arms back between Camacho's legs - danger averted.#T1##SUB#
Camacho is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kruschev is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Kruschev lying in Camacho's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Camacho decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Kruschev taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jermaine Camacho!
A determined Jermaine Camacho didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!

Event: CFC 501
Date: Jul 17, 2022

#R1#
Kruschev throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Andrianov.
Kruschev lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kruschev ducks under a wild hook from Andrianov.
Kruschev misses with a head kick.
Andrianov checks a low kick from Kruschev.
Andrianov blocks a leg kick.
Kruschev takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kruschev slips under a jab from Andrianov.
Andrianov looks to land a right hand but Kruschev moved out of range.
Kruschev has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Kruschev throws out a leg kick but Andrianov moves out of range and Kruschev only half commits.
Andrianov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Andrianov moves out of range as Kruschev strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andrianov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kruschev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Andrianov.
Andrianov misses with a straight left.
Kruschev misses with a hook.
Kruschev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kruschev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Andrianov.#T1#
A jab from Kruschev misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kruschev.
Andrianov is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Andrianov throws a shot from downtown. Kruschev moves away and avoids it.
Ivan Andrianov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andrianov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kruschev jabs Andrianov right on the nose. Andrianov blinks but takes it well.
Kruschev with a nice calf kick.
Kruschev misses the jab.
Andrianov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Andrianov connects with a body shot.
Kruschev staying out of range there.
Andrianov looks to score with a jab to the body but Kruschev is just out of range.
Kruschev scores with a decent looking hook.
Kruschev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kruschev loads up on a big right hand but Andrianov slips the punch.
Kruschev missing with a left hand there. Andrianov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Andrianov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Andrianov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kruschev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kruschev swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T2#
Andrianov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kruschev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kruschev misses with an uppercut.
Andrianov misses with a looping left.
Kruschev staying out of range there.#CL2#
Andrianov has managed to clinch.
Andrianov struggles to land a body shot inside as Kruschev controls his hands.
Kruschev lands with a left to the head.
Kruschev fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A short uppercut from Andrianov.
Kruschev has a couple of punches blocked by Andrianov.
Kruschev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Andrianov throws a punch but it's blocked by Kruschev. #BC2#
Andrianov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kruschev is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Andrianov with a hook.
Kruschev smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Andrianov lands with a hook. Kruschev tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
An inside leg kick lands from Kruschev. #T3#
Andrianov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice defenses there by Andrianov.
Andrianov misses with a hook
and Andrianov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Andrianov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Andrianov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Andrianov has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kruschev.
Andrianov throws out a powerful jab.
Kruschev throws the left hand but Andrianov avoids the punch easily.
Andrianov wants to clinch but Kruschev slips to the side
and Kruschev counters with a good low kick that Andrianov was not able to check.
Kruschev with a nice calf kick.
Kruschev scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kruschev sizes up Andrianov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Andrianov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kruschev lands a nice shot to the body.
Andrianov 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.
Kruschev's corner calls for a 1-2. Kruschev obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Andrianov dips to his left and cracks Kruschev with an uppercut!#T4#
Andrianov misses with a wild combination.
Andrianov sizes up Kruschev with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kruschev scores with a sloppy right hand. Andrianov should have avoided that one.
Andrianov misses with a looping right.
Kruschev appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kruschev jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Andrianov throws a right hand that misses
and Andrianov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Andrianov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kruschev moves out of range as Andrianov strikes.
Andrianov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kruschev throws out the jab.
Kruschev shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Andrianov with a jab.
Kruschev finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Andrianov misses with the combination.
Kruschev swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Wally Kruschev will probably get the nod.
That's time! Kruschev's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Andrianov misses with a left hand
enabling Kruschev to counter with a crisp jab.
Kruschev is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Andrianov throws a looping overhand right but Kruschev ducks down to avoid it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kruschev.
Kruschev lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Andrianov throws a body punch but Kruschev moves out of range.
Kruschev takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kruschev connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kruschev. Andrianov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Andrianov wants to counter with a clinch but Kruschev pushes him away.
Kruschev doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A big right from Kruschev misses.
Kruschev takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Andrianov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Andrianov misses with a straight left.
Andrianov loads up on a big right hand but Kruschev slips the punch.
Andrianov misses with a looping left.
Kruschev fires out a quick counter leg kick but Andrianov just manages to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Andrianov tries to clinch but Kruschev is having none of it.
Andrianov takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T1#
Andrianov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #CL2#
Andrianov pushes Kruschev up against the cage in a clinch.
Andrianov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kruschev backwards.
Kruschev tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #BC2#
Andrianov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kruschev tests Andrianov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kruschev takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kruschev misses with a straight right.
Andrianov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Andrianov just misses with a punch to the body.
A slow jab from Kruschev misses its intended target. #CL2#
Andrianov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kruschev lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT#It looks like Ivan Andrianov has been cut.
Kruschev throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
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!
Kruschev jumps guard but Andrianov stands there with Kruschev around his waist. Kruschev gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kruschev misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Andrianov tries to work over Kruschev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kruschev.
Kruschev misses with some punches.
Kruschev lands a nice uppercut.
Andrianov looking to stall.
Kruschev misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kruschev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Andrianov lands a hook that snaps the head of Kruschev backwards.
Andrianov misses with some punches. #BC#
Kruschev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kruschev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Andrianov.
Andrianov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kruschev.
Andrianov moves out of range of the body kick.
Andrianov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Andrianov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kruschev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Andrianov.
Kruschev was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T3#
Kruschev swinging wildly here.
Andrianov lands with a nice body punch.
Andrianov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Andrianov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Andrianov throws a shot from downtown. Kruschev moves away and avoids it.
Kruschev lands with a cross.
Andrianov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kruschev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Andrianov moves away.
Kruschev lands with a thumping leg kick.
Andrianov throws a poor cross that misses
and Kruschev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Andrianov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kruschev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Andrianov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kruschev counters with a nice low kick that buckles Andrianov's knee momentarily.
Kruschev plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#T4#
Andrianov misses with the combination.
It looked like Kruschev wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Andrianov misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Kruschev to counter with a crisp jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Andrianov defending well as Kruschev loads up on a big left hand.
Kruschev ducks under a wild hook from Andrianov.
Andrianov throws a looping overhand right but Kruschev ducks down to avoid it.
Kruschev misses with a straight right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Andrianov. Kruschev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice uppercut there from Kruschev.
Kruschev lands a body shot.
Kruschev throws a low kick but Andrianov avoids it.
Kruschev throws a lazy right hand but Andrianov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Andrianov swinging wildly here.
Andrianov looks to score with a jab to the body but Kruschev is just out of range.
Wally Kruschev is winning the standup battle so far.
Kruschev takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Wally Kruschev will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ivan Andrianov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Kruschev takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A jab from Andrianov misses.
Andrianov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kruschev.
Andrianov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Andrianov 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.
Andrianov's corner calls for a 1-2. Andrianov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kruschev staying out of range there.
Kruschev connects with a right hand. Andrianov shakes it off.
A big right from Kruschev misses.
A little jabbing left from Andrianov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Andrianov misses with a hook.
Andrianov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Andrianov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Andrianov doesn't manage to clinch there - Kruschev circles away.
Andrianov throws out a loose jab but Kruschev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kruschev fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kruschev throws a leg kick but Andrianov sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T1#
Andrianov moves out of range of the leg kick from Kruschev.
Kruschev ducks under a wild hook from Andrianov.
Kruschev swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Andrianov moves out of range as Kruschev strikes.
Kruschev throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Andrianov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kruschev with a body shot.
Andrianov throws a hook to the side of Kruschev's head but Kruschev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kruschev lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Andrianov at a distance.
Andrianov takes a swing at Kruschev's ribcage but misses.
Andrianov throws a poor cross that misses
and Kruschev counters with a right hand to the body.
Kruschev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Andrianov misses with an uppercut. Kruschev saw that one coming.
Kruschev has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Andrianov throws a sloppy body shot
and Kruschev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kruschev darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kruschev.
Andrianov throws a poor cross that misses
and Kruschev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kruschev slips a straight right by Andrianov.
Kruschev misses with a straight left.
Andrianov throws an off balance right hand
and Kruschev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kruschev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kruschev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A nice leg kick from Kruschev, right into the meat of the thigh.
Andrianov tries to clinch but Kruschev moves out of range.
Kruschev thumps Andrianov with a low kick.
Andrianov tries to clinch but Kruschev is having none of it.
Andrianov dips to his left and cracks Kruschev with an uppercut!
Kruschev drops his hands momentarily and Andrianov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kruschev motions for Andrianov to come forward. Kruschev throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Andrianov throws a right and a left that Kruschev avoids nicely.
Andrianov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kruschev counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kruschev lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T3#
Kruschev scores with a hook.
Kruschev moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Andrianov tries to clinch but Kruschev moves out of range.
Kruschev misses with a hook. Andrianov ducked under it nicely.
Andrianov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kruschev.
Andrianov looks to land a right hand but Kruschev moved out of range.
Andrianov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wally Kruschev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Andrianov looks to score with a jab to the body but Kruschev is just out of range.
Kruschev throws a leg kick which misses Andrianov's front leg but catches the back leg as Andrianov tries to avoid it.
Kruschev throws a jab but it's blocked by Andrianov.
It seemed like Andrianov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kruschev jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nice shot by Kruschev.
Kruschev digs a good hook to Andrianov's body.
Andrianov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Andrianov connects with a looping right hand. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kruschev throws a looping overhand right but Andrianov ducks down to avoid it.
Andrianov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kruschev.
Kruschev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kruschev lands with a hook. Andrianov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kruschev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Andrianov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A punch lands to the side of Andrianov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Andrianov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ivan Andrianov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kruschev staying out of range there.
Kruschev takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Andrianov tries to close the distance and clinch but Kruschev swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kruschev scores with a crisp jab that stopped Andrianov in his tracks.
Kruschev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Andrianov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kruschev.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Andrianov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Andrianov misses with a hook
and Kruschev counters with a stiff right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wally Kruschev showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kruschev, 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 Ben Watson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: CFC 489: IsMore v Wallace
Date: Jun 05, 2022

#R1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Hardaway.
Kruschev walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hardaway checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kruschev slips under a jab from Hardaway.
Kruschev throws out a counter right but Hardaway avoids it with no problem.
The crowd cheers as Hardaway lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kruschev doesn't seem phased though.
Kruschev throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hardaway on the side of the head.
Wally Kruschev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kruschev throws an overhand right that lands on Hardaway's shoulder, as Hardaway tries to avoid the shot.
Good work by Hardaway as he checks the leg kick.
Hardaway uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kruschev.
Kruschev with a nice cross.
Hardaway misses with a hook. Kruschev ducked under it nicely.
Kruschev thuds a left hand into Hardaway's body.
Kruschev connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hardaway thumps Kruschev with a low kick.
Good shot there by Kruschev.
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!
Kruschev swings for the body but Hardaway moves out of range.
Hardaway has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Glory 4 Boxing in the buildup to the fight.
Hardaway tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hardaway throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kruschev thumps Hardaway with a low kick.
A punch lands to the side of Hardaway 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T1#
Hardaway attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kruschev cracks Hardaway with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kruschev throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Kruschev slips under a jab.
Kruschev has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Kruschev throws an off balance right hand
and Hardaway counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hardaway misses with a low kick.
Kruschev appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A left lands for Kruschev.
Hardaway swinging wildly here.
Kruschev throws a leg kick but Hardaway sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hardaway thinks about countering with a body kick.
Hardaway misses with a looping right.
A big left from Hardaway misses.
Hardaway attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hardaway with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kruschev to score with a decent uppercut.
Kruschev slips under a jab from Hardaway.
Kruschev has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kruschev there as he acknowledges the shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hardaway takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#T2#
Kruschev looks to throw the jab but Hardaway is out of range.
Hardaway takes one on the button.
Kruschev works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hardaway's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kruschev connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hardaway scrambles back to his feet.
Kruschev takes a swing at Hardaway's ribcage but misses.
Nice straight punches there by Kruschev. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kruschev.
Hardaway throws a right hand that Kruschev ducks under and follows up with a left that Kruschev also avoids with ease.
Hardaway bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hardaway uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kruschev.
Kruschev is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hardaway had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Hardaway moves forwards but Kruschev connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hardaway misses with a body shot.
Nice jab there from Kruschev.
Kruschev connects with an inside leg kick.
Hardaway steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kruschev. That one must have hurt.
Hardaway tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A swing and a miss from Hardaway.#CL2#
Kruschev fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hardaway, pushing him back against the cage.#T3##BC2#
Kruschev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice defenses there by Kruschev.
Kruschev attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kruschev fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kruschev missing with a left hand there. Hardaway was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kruschev scores with a nice head shot.
Kruschev defending well as Hardaway loads up on a big left hand.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kruschev! But no joy.
Hardaway shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hardaway throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kruschev defending well as Hardaway loads up on a big left hand.
Kruschev is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hardaway throws a lazy right hand but Kruschev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hardaway swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kruschev missing with a left hand there. Hardaway was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hardaway walks into a jab.
Good leg kick by Kruschev. #T4#
Kruschev uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kruschev scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kruschev looks to land a right hand but Hardaway moved out of range.
Kruschev wants to land a leg kick but Hardaway is out of range.
Kruschev ducks under a wild hook from Hardaway.
Hardaway backing away here, and Kruschev unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kruschev.
Hardaway misses with a hook
and Kruschev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kruschev staying out of range there.
Kruschev misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Kruschev. That snapped Hardaway's head back.
Hardaway bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kruschev's head backwards.
Hardaway throws an overhand right that lands on Kruschev's shoulder, as Kruschev tries to avoid the shot.
Jab from Kruschev.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hardaway connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hardaway tries a low kick but Kruschev avoids it.
Hardaway throws a head kick but Kruschev moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kruschev! But no joy.
Hardaway ducks under a wild hook from Kruschev.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wally Kruschev dominated that round.
That's time! Hardaway's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Hardaway missing with a left hand there. Kruschev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kruschev only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Hardaway takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hardaway throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kruschev fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hardaway checks it well.
The fighters circling - Hardaway throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hardaway misses with a right hand
and Kruschev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Come on Hardaway - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Hardaway scores with a nice hook to the head.
A shot in the inside from Kruschev.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kruschev lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kruschev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kruschev swings wildly with an uppercut but Hardaway uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hardaway stalling in the clinch. #T1#
Hardaway looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hardaway blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hardaway looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hardaway tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kruschev misses with some punches.
Kruschev tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hardaway's elbow.
Hardaway misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hardaway misses with a punch to the body.
The referee calls for Hardaway to work.
Kruschev lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hardaway backwards.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#TD2#
Kruschev has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Hardaway uses from the top position.
Kruschev is trying to control the position but Hardaway postures up.
Hardaway lands a couple of elbows.
Kruschev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Kruschev working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hardaway doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hardaway manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kruschev utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T2#
Hardaway trying to control the position from guard on top but Kruschev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hardaway passes into half guard.
Kruschev moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kruschev manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hardaway manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Kruschev's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hardaway 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.
Kruschev trying to control the position from guard on top but Hardaway is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Hardaway 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#
Hardaway throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hardaway works his way into side control.
Hardaway cracks Kruschev with a big right hand but Kruschev just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Hardaway in side control, throwing shots but Kruschev defends.
Hardaway working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Hardaway working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #T4#
Hardaway cracks Kruschev with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Hardaway sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Kruschev is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Kruschev is looking for a sweep.
Hardaway misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Hardaway trying to control the position but Kruschev is working away.
Kruschev is trying to control Hardaway's posture but Hardaway avoids it.
Kruschev is trying to improve his position.
Hardaway misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Kruschev sneaks back into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Samuel Hardaway will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Hardaway ducks right into an uppercut from Kruschev.
Hardaway ducks right into an uppercut from Kruschev.
Kruschev blocks the body kick.
Hardaway throws a lazy right hand but Kruschev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kruschev lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hardaway's sensitive parts.
Wally Kruschev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jab from Kruschev.
A swing and a miss from Kruschev.
Kruschev scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hardaway moves out of range of the strikes.
Hardaway takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruschev loads up on a big right hand but Hardaway slips the punch.
Hardaway misses with a head kick.
Hardaway throws a hook but Kruschev avoids it easily.
Kruschev with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kruschev throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hardaway counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kruschev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hardaway.#T1#
Hardaway stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kruschev.
A bone on bone clash there as Hardaway blocks the leg kick.
Hardaway on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hardaway misses with an uppercut. Kruschev saw that one coming.
Hardaway misses with a hook. Kruschev ducked under it nicely.
Kruschev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hardaway.
Kruschev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hardaway throws out the jab.
Kruschev takes one to the chin there.
Kruschev slips under a jab from Hardaway.
Kruschev lands with a thumping leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hardaway checks a leg kick.
A lazy left from Hardaway finds it's target.
Kruschev misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kruschev tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hardaway is able to avoid easily.
Hardaway is looking to land body kicks.#T2#
Kruschev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hardaway.
Kruschev buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
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!
Kruschev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hardaway throws out the jab.
Hardaway backing away here, and Kruschev unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Hardaway finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kruschev! But no joy.
Kruschev throws a body shot but no joy.
Hardaway uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kruschev.
Hardaway throws a nice head kick!
Kruschev stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hardaway moves out of range as Kruschev strikes.
Hardaway swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kruschev connects with an inside leg kick.
Hardaway misses with a straight left.
Nice shot by Hardaway.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hardaway lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kruschev has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kruschev and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hardaway pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hardaway defending well as Kruschev loads up on a big left hand.
Hardaway feinted there with a counter leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hardaway checks a leg kick. #T3#
A slow jab from Kruschev misses its intended target.
Kruschev lands a slapping body shot.
Hardaway with the inside leg kick.
Kruschev is looking to slow Hardaway down with leg kicks.
Kruschev tries to clinch but Hardaway is having none of it.
Hardaway is looking to counter punch.
Hardaway tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kruschev lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kruschev slips a straight right by Hardaway.
Kruschev ducks under a wild hook from Hardaway.
A little jabbing left from Kruschev on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kruschev moves out of range as Hardaway strikes.
Kruschev swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hardaway misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Good exchange - Kruschev coming out on top.
Hardaway misses the jab.
Hardaway avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hardaway uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kruschev.#T4#
Hardaway buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hardaway throws a jab when Kruschev was well out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hardaway.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hardaway has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kruschev.
Kruschev connects with a jab.
Hardaway misses with a looping right.
Good exchange - Hardaway coming out on top.
Nice defenses there by Hardaway.
Kruschev wants to slow Hardaway down by chopping away at his legs.
Kruschev looks to throw the jab but Hardaway is out of range.
Kruschev looks to score with a jab to the body but Hardaway is just out of range.
Hardaway was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hardaway is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hardaway misses with a hook. Kruschev ducked under it nicely.
Kruschev thumps Hardaway with a low kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hardaway.
Kruschev tries to close the distance and clinch but Hardaway swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: CFC 480: Tiotio v IsMore 2
Date: May 04, 2022

#R1#
Stardust misses with a low kick.
Kruschev staying out of range there.
Kruschev misses with a hook to the body
and Stardust counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stardust takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Stardust takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Nice body kick there by Kruschev.
Stardust is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kruschev lands a nice leg kick that just misses Stardust's sensitive parts.
Kruschev connects with a body shot.
Stardust takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kruschev dips to his left and cracks Stardust with an uppercut!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stardust moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kruschev scores with a jab. Stardust acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kruschev moves out of range of the leg kick from Stardust.
Stardust misses with a low kick.
Good exchange - Kruschev coming out on top.#T1#
Stardust avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Stardust looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Stardust with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kruschev to score with a decent uppercut.
It looks like Kruschev has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Kruschev connects with a body shot.
Kruschev scores with a leg kick.
Stardust loads up on a big right hand but Kruschev slips the punch.
Stardust tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kruschev swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kruschev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kruschev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kruschev throws a leg kick but Stardust checks it. #CL2#
Stardust has Kruschev up against the cage in a clinch.
Kruschev lands with a short shot to the head.
Kruschev lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Stardust tries a body shot but Kruschev blocks it.
Stardust pushes Kruschev back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kruschev throws a punch but it's blocked by Stardust.
Kruschev lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stardust lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Stardust misses with some punches.
Stardust's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kruschev misses with a body punch.
Stardust lands a nice uppercut.
Stardust swings wildly with an uppercut but Kruschev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stardust is leaning against Kruschev and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Stardust's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Stardust lands a hook that snaps the head of Kruschev backwards.
Kruschev misses with some punches.
Stardust digs a right hand into Kruschev's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kruschev's gas tank.
Stardust tries to work over Kruschev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kruschev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stardust presses Kruschev against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kruschev prevents a body shot from Stardust.
Kruschev prevents a body shot from Stardust.
A head punch on the inside from Stardust fails to land. #BC#
Kruschev breaks from the clinch.
Kruschev fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Stardust has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kruschev lands with a nice body punch. #T3#
Stardust walks into a left hand.
Stardust moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kruschev swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Stardust counters with a nice uppercut.
Kruschev looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Stardust checks the leg kick nicely there.
Stardust now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kruschev loads up on a big right hand but Stardust slips the punch.#CL2#
Stardust moves into range and clinches up with Kruschev.
Stardust throws a punch but it's blocked by Kruschev.
Stardust misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kruschev lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stardust backwards.
Kruschev lands a shot to the body.
Stardust stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Stardust tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stardust lands a nice uppercut.
Kruschev misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kruschev lands a shoulder strike. #BC#
Kruschev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T4#
Kruschev throws a body punch but Stardust moves out of range.
Stardust tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kruschev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kruschev swings for the body but Stardust moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on Stardust's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Stardust lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kruschev connects with a good right hand that stumbles Stardust. Stardust circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Stardust is looking to score with low kicks.
Kruschev bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kruschev fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kruschev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stardust throws out the jab.
Stardust drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Stardust with the inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stardust misses with a low kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kruschev.
Kruschev throws a low kick but Stardust moves out of range easily.
Stardust appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jab from Stardust.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wally Kruschev dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Kruschev with a hook.
Stardust throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kruschev wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kruschev just misses with a punch to the body.
Stardust keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kruschev scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wally Kruschev is winning the standup battle so far.
Stardust displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kruschev throws out the jab.
Kruschev slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Stardust thows a leg kick but Kruschev checks it
and Kruschev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kruschev scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Kruschev lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stardust feints and then cracks Kruschev's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kruschev down.
Nice uppercut lands for Kruschev. That snapped Stardust's head back.
Kruschev swats away the attempt to clinch by Stardust.#T1#
Stardust drops his hands momentarily and Kruschev takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nice cross by Kruschev.
Stardust throws a hook to the side of Kruschev's head but Kruschev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jab from Kruschev.
Kruschev lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kruschev takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Stardust throws a hook to the side of Kruschev's head but Kruschev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kruschev moves out of range as Stardust strikes.
Kruschev rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stardust counters with a straight right hand.
Stardust throws a leg kick but Kruschev checks it.
Kruschev misses with an uppercut. Stardust saw that one coming.
Kruschev lunges at Stardust with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Stardust's hand.
Kruschev connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stardust throws a lazy uppercut
and Kruschev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kruschev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stardust can do to turn this around?#T2#
Stardust scores with a leg kick.
Wally Kruschev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kruschev looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Stardust bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kruschev scores with a nice strike.
Stardust takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kruschev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stardust manages to avoid it.
Stardust tries to land a front kick but Kruschev steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kruschev lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Stardust avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That kick from Kruschev tenderised Stardust's leg. Stardust is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kruschev stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Stardust crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kruschev - the referee stops the clock and Stardust gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kruschev. Stardust manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Kruschev misses with a hook.
Kruschev lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kruschev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Kruschev's corner calls for a 1-2. Kruschev obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A lazy left from Kruschev finds it's target.
Stardust takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kruschev throws a leg kick that is checked
and Stardust counters with a stiff right hand.
Stardust fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kruschev manages to avoid it.
Kruschev keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kruschev throws a sloppy head kick and Stardust moves out of range easily.
Stardust tries a quick counter leg kick but Kruschev is wise to it.
Kruschev misses with an uppercut.
Kruschev throws a low kick but it's checked well by Stardust.
Kruschev throws a push kick but Stardust slaps the foot to one side.
Stardust lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kruschev with a jab.
Stardust walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stardust misses with a leg kick
and Kruschev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
Stardust lands with a cross.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kruschev.
Kruschev on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kruschev keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kruschev throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stardust misses with an uppercut.
Stardust is looking to score with low kicks.
Stardust keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It seemed like Stardust was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kruschev stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kruschev throws a head kick but Stardust moves out of range.
Stardust pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A good leg kick by Stardust.
Stardust takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kruschev sizes up Stardust with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wally Kruschev dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
An inside leg kick lands from Stardust.
Kruschev is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kruschev checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Stardust misses with a low kick.
Stardust's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kruschev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stardust.
Kruschev scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A swing and a miss from Kruschev.#CL2#
Stardust clinches.
Stardust presses Kruschev against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC#
Kruschev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stardust staying out of range there.
Stardust has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kruschev finds it's way round the side to connect with Stardust's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruschev throws a head kick but Stardust moves out of range.
Stardust walks into a straight right hand from Kruschev.
Stardust gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kruschev misses with a wild body shot.
Stardust has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T1#
Kruschev scores with a jab. Stardust acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kruschev takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Stardust lunges at Kruschev with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kruschev's hand.
Stardust takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kruschev throws the left hand but Stardust avoids the punch easily.
Stardust on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kruschev. Kruschev obviously looking to wear him down.
Stardust lands the left hand.
Stardust looks to clinch
and Kruschev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kruschev cracks Stardust with a good jab.
Kruschev lands with a shot to the body.
Nice cross by Stardust.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stardust throws a low kick, looking for Kruschev's leg but Kruschev calmly moves out of range.
Kruschev missing with a left hand there. Stardust was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL2#
Stardust instigates a clinch.
Wally Kruschev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Kruschev lands an elbow just above Stardust 's eye. #CUT#It looks like Ziggy Stardust has been cut.#BC#
Kruschev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stardust jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kruschev scores with a nice right hand.
Stardust keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kruschev.
Kruschev defending well as Stardust loads up on a big left hand.
Stardust throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A shot to the liver by Kruschev. Beautiful body shot.
Stardust on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ziggy Stardust has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stardust tries to clinch but Kruschev moves out of range.
Kruschev fires out a quick counter leg kick but Stardust just manages to avoid it.
Stardust slips under a jab.
A little jabbing left from Stardust on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kruschev pushes Stardust away with a front kick.
Stardust throws a leg kick but Kruschev sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kruschev is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Stardust looks to land a left hand but Kruschev moved out of range nicely.
Kruschev with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T3#
Kruschev lands a front kick.
Stardust takes a swing at Kruschev's ribcage but misses.
Kruschev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stardust moves away.
Kruschev fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Stardust on the side of the head.
Kruschev pivots, looking for a leg kick but Stardust is out of range and Kruschev settles back down.
Stardust uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kruschev dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Stardust. That did some damage!
Stardust tries to clinch
and Kruschev counters with a straight right hand.
Stardust takes one to the chin there.
Stardust walks into a jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Stardust.
Kruschev throws a body shot but no joy.
Stardust misses with a straight right.
A clash of legs there as Kruschev blocks the low kick.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stardust on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kruschev. Kruschev obviously looking to wear him down.
Kruschev misses with an uppercut.
Kruschev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stardust throws out the jab.
Kruschev takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Stardust throws a looping overhand right but Kruschev ducks down to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Kruschev misses the target.
Kruschev takes a swing at Stardust's ribcage but misses.
The fighters circling - Kruschev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kruschev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stardust.
Stardust swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kruschev bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Stardust's head.
Kruschev scores with a sloppy right hand. Stardust should have avoided that one.
Stardust has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kruschev.
Kruschev's corner calls for a 1-2. Kruschev obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A big left from Kruschev misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wally Kruschev showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kruschev, 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: CFC 468: IsMore vs Araujo
Date: Mar 16, 2022

#R1#
Kruschev connects with a body shot that sends Tai Kung's belly button to the back.
Kruschev throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Tai Kung tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kruschev was well out of range. Poor timing from Tai Kung.
Kruschev misses with a leg kick
and Tai Kung counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tai Kung throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kruschev misses with a lunging right hand
and Tai Kung counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kruschev lands a nice hook to Tai Kung's body. Tai Kung takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A jab from Kruschev finds it's way through Tai Kung's defenses.
Kruschev connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tai Kung. Tai Kung circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kruschev connects with an inside leg kick.
Kruschev gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Tai Kung misses with a lunging right hand
and Kruschev counters with a nice uppercut.
A left lands for Kruschev.
Wally Kruschev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kruschev ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tai Kung slips a jab and a cross from Kruschev.
Kruschev misses the jab.#T1#
Good exchange - Kruschev coming out on top.
Kruschev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kruschev fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tai Kung checks it well.
Kruschev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Donk. Kruschev catches Tai Kung right on the button with a cross.
Kruschev ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kruschev lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kruschev has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Kruschev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tai Kung throwing a counter right hand but Kruschev manages to avoid it.
Tai Kung throws a body punch but Kruschev moves out of range.
Kruschev throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tai Kung counters with a nice uppercut.
Kruschev fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kruschev comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tai Kung throws a body shot but no joy.
A little jabbing left from Kruschev on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good shot there by Tai Kung.#T2#
Kruschev misses with a shot to the body
and Tai Kung makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kruschev on the wrong end of a nice hook.#ROC#Kruschev is rocked!
Tai Kung throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tai Kung takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tai Kung throws a sloppy head kick and Kruschev moves out of range easily.
A low kick lands for Kruschev.
Tai Kung takes one to the side of the head.
Tai Kung jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tai Kung checks the leg kick.
Kruschev is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Tai Kung had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Tai Kung keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kruschev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tai Kung moves away.
Tai Kung attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kruschev appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kruschev ducks under a wild hook from Tai Kung.
Kruschev's corner calls for a 1-2. Kruschev obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T3#
Kruschev throws a head kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Tai Kung misses the target.
Tai Kung misses the jab.
Tai Kung throws a body shot but no joy.
A big right from Tai Kung misses.
Kruschev scoring well with a low kick there.
Kruschev misses with a left hand
letting Tai Kung counter with a right hand.
Tai Kung connects with an inside leg kick.
Kruschev throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kruschev throws a leg kick
and Tai Kung cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tai Kung throws a head kick but Kruschev moves out of range.
Kruschev only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Kruschev scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tai Kung takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Kruschev attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Tai Kung is looking to counter punch.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tai Kung scores with a nice right hand.
A good leg kick by Kruschev.
Kruschev gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tai Kung.
Kruschev lands a nice looking body shot.
Kruschev misses with a low kick.
Kruschev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tai Kung.
Kruschev throws a hook to the side of Tai Kung's head but Tai Kung sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like Tai Kung was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kruschev blocks a jab.
Kruschev throws a lazy uppercut
and Tai Kung counters with a right hand to the body.
Kruschev misses with a body shot.
Tai Kung checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kruschev throws a leg kick but Tai Kung moved away.
Jab, jab by Tai Kung - just one landing.
Jab by Kruschev.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wally Kruschev dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Tai Kung throws a sloppy body shot
and Kruschev counters with a body kick that stops Tai Kung in his tracks momentarily.
Tai Kung takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kruschev swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tai Kung.
Nice body kick from Kruschev.
Good standup being displayed there by Kruschev as he connects with a hook.
Tai Kung moves out of range as Kruschev throws a body kick.
Kruschev connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tai Kung connects with a looping right hand.
Kruschev misses with a hook #KD#
and Tai Kung counters with a crisp right hand that drops Kruschev! Tai Kung lets Kruschev back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Kruschev is still on wobbly legs! Can Tai Kung finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tai Kung avoids the head kick by Kruschev.
Tai Kung was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Tai Kung cracks Kruschev on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Kruschev falls backwards against the cage. Tai Kung follows up with more strikes that drop Kruschev to his knees. Tai Kung keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Kruschev! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Manolito Tai Kung!
Manolito Tai Kung thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: C87: Haskins vs. Karelin
Date: Feb 27, 2022

#R1#
Kruschev scores with a jab to the head.
Princip throws a series of punches but Kruschev avoids them all with ease.
Princip tries to move into range but Kruschev moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Princip throws a hook to the side of Kruschev's head but Kruschev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Princip digs a good body shot into Kruschev's ribs.
Kruschev lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Princip cracks Kruschev with an open hand slap.
Kruschev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kruschev misses with a looping left.
Princip throws an overhand right that lands on Kruschev's shoulder, as Kruschev tries to avoid the shot.
Kruschev tries a head kick but it misses.
Kruschev throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kruschev lands with a good body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kruschev walks into a straight right hand from Princip.
Kruschev misses with a straight left.
Kruschev misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kruschev misses with a hook. Princip ducked under it nicely.
Princip is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Princip with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Princip throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kruschev on the side of the head.
Princip scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Princip keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Princip on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Princip throws a jab but it's blocked by Kruschev.
A jab from Kruschev misses.
Kruschev seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#T1#
Princip scores with a jab to the jaw.
Princip connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kruschev throws a hook but Princip avoids it easily.
Princip will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Princip has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kruschev finds it's way round the side to connect with Princip's head.
Princip misses with a straight right.
Kruschev ducks under a wild hook from Princip.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kruschev. That's going to slow Princip down.
Kruschev avoids the body shot from Princip.
Kruschev slips under a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Princip. Kruschev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kruschev appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jab, jab by Kruschev - just one landing.
Kruschev throws a body punch but Princip moves out of range.
Kruschev walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Princip checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A nice side step and Princip releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Princip thows a left - swing and a miss!
A punch lands to the side of Kruschev 's head but he takes it in his stride.
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!
Princip ducks under a wild hook from Kruschev.
Kruschev misses the shot to the body.
Kruschev throws a looping overhand right but Princip ducks down to avoid it. #T2#
Princip keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kruschev.
Princip misses with a hook. Kruschev ducked under it nicely.
Kruschev jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Princip with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kruschev throws a low kick but it's checked well by Princip.
Princip connects with a crisp jab.
Kruschev misses with an uppercut. Princip saw that one coming.
Princip looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Princip throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kruschev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kruschev appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kruschev looks to throw the jab but Princip is out of range.
Kruschev misses with a wild body shot.
Kruschev misses with a low kick.
Kruschev throws out a loose jab but Princip uses good head movement to avoid it.
Princip lands an overhand right.
Princip scores with a hook to the body. Kruschev takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kruschev throws a body shot but no joy.
Kruschev scores with a nice head shot.
Princip fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kruschev tries a head kick but it misses.
Kruschev throws a jab but it's blocked by Princip.
Kruschev looks to score with a jab to the body but Princip is just out of range.
Princip swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T3#
Kruschev throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Princip lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kruschev at a distance.
Princip throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Princip moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Kruschev attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kruschev takes one on the button.
Princip misses with a wild body shot.
Princip throws a jab but it's blocked by Kruschev.
A big right from Princip misses.
Princip bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Princip is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kruschev had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Princip scores with a hook to the body. Kruschev takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Princip uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kruschev.
A little jabbing left from Princip on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Princip tries to clinch but Kruschev moves out of range.
Kruschev lands a nice leg kick that just misses Princip's sensitive parts.
Kruschev lands a jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kruschev takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kruschev walks into a left hand.
Kruschev misses with a straight right.
Princip bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Princip is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T4#
Kruschev throws a leg kick that is checked
and Princip counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Princip misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kruschev.
Princip avoids the head kick by Kruschev.
Kruschev misses with a hook to the body
and Princip counters with a nice body shot.
Princip has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kruschev.
Princip dips to his left and cracks Kruschev with an uppercut!
Princip loads up on a big right hand but Kruschev slips the punch.
Princip slips under a jab from Kruschev.
Princip waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kruschev.
Kruschev throws a leg kick but Princip moved away.
Princip lands a nice looking body shot.
Kruschev throws an overhand right that lands on Princip's shoulder, as Princip tries to avoid the shot.
Princip swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kruschev throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kruschev connects with a body shot.
Princip connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kruschev momentarily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Princip lands a slapping body shot.
Princip drops his hands momentarily and Kruschev takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Princip fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Princip drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Princip throws a big shot that misses.
Kruschev thinks about countering with a body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Louis Princip will probably get the nod.
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#
Kruschev throws out a loose jab but Princip uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kruschev lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Princip circles away quickly and effectively.
Princip feints a jab promting Kruschev to slip. Princip then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kruschev slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Princip ducks under a wild hook from Kruschev.
Princip uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kruschev.
Princip fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kruschev manages to avoid it.
Kruschev throws a leg kick that misses.
Kruschev throws a jab but it's blocked by Princip.
Princip punishes Kruschev's body with a nice straight punch.
Kruschev throws a nice looking combination but Princip bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kruschev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Princip moves away.
Kruschev takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kruschev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Princip is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kruschev.
Kruschev throws a solid leg kick but Princip takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kruschev.
Princip misses with a jab, cross combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big right from Princip misses.
Princip moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Kruschev misses the target.
Kruschev scores with a hook to the body. Princip takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kruschev connects with a solid leg kick. #T1#
Princip throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kruschev throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Princip slips a jab from Kruschev.
Princip rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kruschev moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kruschev throws a body shot but no joy.
A slow jab from Kruschev misses its intended target.
Kruschev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Princip moves away.
Louis Princip seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Princip blocks a low kick nicely.
Princip misses with a looping left.
Princip throws a series of punches but Kruschev moves out of range.
Kruschev blocks a jab.
Kruschev half committed to a counter leg kick.
Princip misses with a wild combination.
Princip walks into a straight right hand from Kruschev.
Kruschev avoids a punch combination nicely.
Princip clobbers Kruschev with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Princip misses with a straight left. #T2#
Princip misses with an uppercut. Kruschev saw that one coming.
Princip punishes Kruschev's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kruschev misses the jab.
Kruschev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Princip manages to avoid it.
Princip bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kruschev's head.
Kruschev looks to land a right hand but Princip moved out of range.
Kruschev misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kruschev looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Princip changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Princip throws a jab when Kruschev was well out of range.
Princip looks to land a left hand but Kruschev moved out of range nicely.
Princip misses with a double jab.
Princip misses with a jab, cross combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Princip. Kruschev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Princip throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Princip misses with a straight left.
Kruschev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Princip tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kruschev tries a low kick but Princip avoids it.
Princip swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kruschev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Princip.
Kruschev scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T3#
Princip stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kruschev cracks Princip with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Princip misses with a two punch combination.
Princip swings for the body but Kruschev moves out of range.
Princip throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Princip has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kruschev.
Kruschev on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kruschev walks into a left hand.
Kruschev needs to keep his hands up - Princip had a free shot at his head there.
Kruschev misses with a low kick as Princip jumps back.#CL2#
Princip has managed to clinch.
Princip tries a body shot but Kruschev blocks it.
Kruschev can't find room to land a body shot as Princip controls the action.
Princip lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kruschev or not.
Princip lands a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Princip blocks a body shot from Kruschev.
Kruschev lands a left hand.
Princip misses with a punch on the inside.
Kruschev lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Princip lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kruschev backwards.
Kruschev lands a nice uppercut.#T4#
Princip misses with a punch to the body.
Princip swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Princip misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Kruschev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kruschev tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Princip is able to avoid easily.
Princip looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kruschev blocks a jab.
Kruschev works Princip's body with a nice hook.
Kruschev lands a nice hook to Princip's body. Princip takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kruschev lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Princip loads up on a big right hand but Kruschev slips the punch.
Kruschev with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kruschev ducks under a wild hook from Princip.
Kruschev misses with a head kick.
Kruschev lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kruschev attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Princip throws a hook but Kruschev avoids it easily.
Princip moves out of range of the strikes.
Princip looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Princip misses with the combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Louis Princip will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Princip uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kruschev.
Princip throws a hook but Kruschev blocks it.
Kruschev just misses with a punch to the body.
Crunch! Kruschev slams his shin into Princip's torso.
Kruschev does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Princip jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kruschev cracks Princip with a good jab.
Kruschev wants to slow Princip down by chopping away at his legs.
Kruschev chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Princip stuns Kruschev with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kruschev doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Princip jabs Kruschev to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kruschev misses with a hook. Princip ducked under it nicely.
Kruschev connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kruschev throws out a leg kick but Princip moves out of range and Kruschev only half commits.
Princip lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Princip.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Princip avoids the head kick by Kruschev.
Kruschev fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kruschev thuds a left hand into Princip's body.
Kruschev lands a leg kick that knocks Princip off balance momentarily.#T1#
Kruschev is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kruschev misses with a head kick.
Princip throws the left hand but Kruschev avoids the punch easily.
Princip looks to land a combination. Kruschev sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Princip tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A jab from Kruschev misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Princip, as that shot connected.
Princip's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Princip throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kruschev throws a body punch but Princip moves out of range.
Princip tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kruschev was well out of range. Poor timing from Princip.
A little feinted left hand from Kruschev on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Princip staying out of range there.
Princip misses with a wild body shot.
Princip steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kruschev.
Princip misses with a few strikes there.
Princip lands a really nice looking cross but Kruschev seems unphased.
Kruschev punishes Princip's body with a nice straight punch.
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!
Kruschev throws a leg kick but Princip moved away.
Princip lands with a shot to the body.
Kruschev moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wally Kruschev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Princip tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kruschev scoring well with a low kick there.
Princip just misses with a punch to the body.
Princip scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kruschev lands a body shot.
Kruschev misses with a leg kick.
Kruschev scores with a leg kick.
Kruschev throws a lazy right hand but Princip sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Princip dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Princip lands a jab to Kruschev's midsection.
Princip fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kruschev manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Kruschev misses its intended target.
Princip swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kruschev.
Kruschev throws a head kick but Princip moves out of range.
Princip tries to clinch but Kruschev is having none of it.
Kruschev throws a low kick, looking for Princip's leg but Princip calmly moves out of range.
Princip keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Princip is looking for the big counter here.
Princip connects with a body shot.
A big left from Kruschev misses. #T3#
Princip throws a jab when Kruschev was well out of range.
Princip connects with a nice looking jab.
Good exchange - Princip coming out on top.
Kruschev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Princip.
A looping hook to the body misses from Princip. Kruschev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Princip avoids the head kick by Kruschev.
Kruschev misses the shot to the body.
Princip moves out of range of the strikes.
Princip checks a leg kick.
Princip throws a jab when Kruschev was well out of range.
Kruschev jabs Princip right on the nose. Princip blinks but takes it well.
Princip connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kruschev's hands.
Kruschev misses with a body shot.
Kruschev lands with an uppercut that bounces Princip off the cage and back into range.
Kruschev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Princip.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Princip tests Kruschev's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Princip.#T4#
Princip changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Princip throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Princip ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kruschev throws a hook but Princip blocks it.
Princip looks to score with a jab to the body but Kruschev is just out of range.
Kruschev appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Princip.
Kruschev thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Princip if he has to take too many more of those.
Princip lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kruschev tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Princip swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Princip closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Kruschev scores with a jab to the jaw.
Princip throws a jab but it's blocked by Kruschev.
Princip throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kruschev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kruschev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Princip.
Kruschev throws a hook but Princip blocks it.
Kruschev scoring well with a low kick there.
Kruschev misses with a looping right.
Princip throws out a powerful jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Louis Princip.
Well Princip has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

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

Event: C82: Steve vs. Marceau
Date: Jan 22, 2022

#R1#
Kruschev does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Sirakanian 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.
Kruschev throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sirakanian counters with a nice body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kruschev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sirakanian.
Kruschev misses with a leg kick.
Sirakanian appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Sirakanian listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sirakanian takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sirakanian blocks a jab.
Sirakanian with a nice cross.
Sirakanian lands a right hook to the body.
Sirakanian scores with a nice strike.
A jab from Kruschev misses.
Kruschev takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sirakanian checks a leg kick nicely.
Sirakanian just misses with a punch to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kruschev cracks Sirakanian with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sirakanian throws a leg kick that misses.
Sirakanian connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kruschev. Kruschev circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kruschev throws a body punch but Sirakanian moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Kruschev.
Kruschev has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Sirakanian scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sirakanian swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sirakanian steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kruschev.#T1#
A good leg kick by Sirakanian.
Sirakanian takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice defenses there by Sirakanian.
Kruschev throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kruschev scores with a sloppy right hand. Sirakanian should have avoided that one.
Sirakanian lands a head shot.
Kruschev buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Sirakanian crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kruschev - the referee stops the clock and Sirakanian gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kruschev. Sirakanian manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Sirakanian cracks Kruschev with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A jab from Sirakanian finds it's way through Kruschev's defenses.
Kruschev misses with an uppercut.
Kruschev checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sirakanian moves out of range of the leg kick from Kruschev.
Sirakanian connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kruschev momentarily.
Kruschev scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sirakanian fails with the takedown
and Sirakanian takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That kick from Sirakanian tenderised Kruschev's leg. Kruschev is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sirakanian is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kruschev had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Kruschev connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sirakanian looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T2#
A nice leg kick from Sirakanian, right into the meat of the thigh.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kruschev checks a leg kick.
Sirakanian displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kruschev throws out the jab.
Kruschev misses with a hook. Sirakanian ducked under it nicely.
Sirakanian appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kruschev lands an overhand right.
Kruschev thumps Sirakanian with a low kick.
Kruschev connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sirakanian momentarily.
Kruschev takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A swing and a miss from Kruschev.
Good standup being displayed there by Kruschev as he connects with a hook.
Kruschev takes one on the button.
Kruschev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kruschev looks to throw the jab but Sirakanian is out of range.
Sirakanian punishes Kruschev's body with a nice straight punch.
A nice leg kick from Sirakanian, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kruschev darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kruschev. That's going to slow Sirakanian down.
Kruschev slips under a jab.
Sirakanian tried to score with a low kick but Kruschev checks it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sirakanian. #T3#
Sirakanian scores with a hook to the body. Kruschev takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A good leg kick by Sirakanian.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kruschev. Sirakanian does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sirakanian scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sirakanian throws a leg kick which misses Kruschev's front leg but catches the back leg as Kruschev tries to avoid it.
Sirakanian uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kruschev.
Sirakanian keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kruschev.
Sirakanian throws a leg kick which misses Kruschev's front leg but catches the back leg as Kruschev tries to avoid it.
Kruschev is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kruschev moves away from the strike by Sirakanian.
Sirakanian throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kruschev's waist but Kruschev gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sirakanian off to one side.
Kruschev moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kruschev.
Kruschev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sirakanian appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Good work by Kruschev as he checks the leg kick.
Kruschev misses the shot to the body.
Kruschev moves out of range of the strikes.
A bone on bone clash there as Kruschev blocks the leg kick.
Kruschev loads up on a big right hand but Sirakanian slips the punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kruschev takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T4#
Kruschev takes one to the chin there.
Kruschev scoring well with a low kick there.
Kruschev with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sirakanian avoids the head kick by Kruschev.
Kruschev throws a hook to the side of Sirakanian's head but Sirakanian sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That kick from Sirakanian tenderised Kruschev's leg. Kruschev is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kruschev takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kruschev throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kruschev takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kruschev throws a poor cross that misses
and Sirakanian counters with a low kick, right behind Kruschev 's knee.
Sirakanian is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kruschev.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sirakanian.
Kruschev looks to land a left hand but Sirakanian moved out of range nicely.
Sirakanian scoring well with a low kick there.
Wally Kruschev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kruschev throws a right and a left that Sirakanian avoids nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sirakanian ducks under a wild hook from Kruschev.
Sirakanian fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kruschev checks it well.
Kruschev lets loose with a powerful body kick. Sirakanian will feel that in the morning.
Kruschev swings for the body but Sirakanian moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Narek Sirakanian will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Sirakanian ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kruschev misses with a jab to the body
and Sirakanian counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kruschev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jab from Sirakanian.
Kruschev throws a right hand that misses
and Sirakanian counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kruschev swings widly with a right hand
and Sirakanian counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sirakanian lands with a hook. Kruschev tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kruschev looks to land a right hand but Sirakanian moved out of range.
Kruschev throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jab, jab by Kruschev - just one landing.
Sirakanian with a nice cross.
Sirakanian ducks under a wild hook from Kruschev.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kruschev.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sirakanian lands a jab to Kruschev's midsection.
Sirakanian punishes Kruschev's body with a nice straight punch.
Kruschev misses the jab.
Sirakanian feints a counter leg kick.
Kruschev throws out a leg kick but Sirakanian moves out of range and Kruschev only half commits.
Kruschev lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sirakanian scores with a leg kick.
Kruschev misses with an uppercut. Sirakanian saw that one coming.#T1#
Sirakanian throws a head kick that misses.
Sirakanian chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kruschev connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sirakanian's hands.
Sirakanian throws the left hand but Kruschev avoids the punch easily.
Kruschev takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sirakanian lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kruschev at a distance.
Sirakanian motions for Kruschev to come forward. Sirakanian throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kruschev connects with a body shot.
Sirakanian fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kruschev has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kruschev blocks a leg kick.
Sirakanian takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #CUT#It looks like Narek Sirakanian has been cut.
Kruschev slips a straight right by Sirakanian.
An attempted straight right counter from Kruschev misses the target.
A lazy left from Kruschev finds it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kruschev throws a push kick but Sirakanian slaps the foot to one side.
Kruschev throws a wild body kick that Sirakanian sees coming a mile off.
Sirakanian connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sirakanian attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kruschev dips to his left and cracks Sirakanian with an uppercut!
Sirakanian scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T2#
Sirakanian lands with a cross.
Kruschev misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kruschev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sirakanian looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sirakanian looks to land a right hand but Kruschev moved out of range.
Sirakanian 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.
That kick from Sirakanian tenderised Kruschev's leg. Kruschev is trying to keep his angry face on.
Narek Sirakanian seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sirakanian does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Sirakanian ducks under a wild hook from Kruschev.
Sirakanian pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sirakanian fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kruschev is out of range.
Kruschev loads up on a big right hand but Sirakanian slips the punch.
A punch combination from Kruschev misses.
Kruschev looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kruschev throws a body punch but Sirakanian moves out of range.
Kruschev throws a hook but Sirakanian blocks it.
Kruschev throws a body punch but Sirakanian moves out of range.
Sirakanian thumps Kruschev with a low kick.
Sirakanian lands a really nice looking cross but Kruschev seems unphased.
Sirakanian tried to score with a low kick but Kruschev checks it.
Kruschev takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T3#
Kruschev doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kruschev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sirakanian.
Kruschev is looking to counter punch.
Sirakanian throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kruschev on the side of the head.
Kruschev throws an overhand right that lands on Sirakanian's shoulder, as Sirakanian tries to avoid the shot.
Sirakanian feints a counter leg kick.
Sirakanian throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sirakanian lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sirakanian 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.
Sirakanian blocks a jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Sirakanian misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Sirakanian checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sirakanian throws a series of punches but Kruschev avoids them all with ease.
Kruschev throws a chopping leg kick but Sirakanian manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kruschev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kruschev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sirakanian.
Sirakanian fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kruschev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kruschev scores with a jab to the body.
Nice jab there from Sirakanian.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sirakanian ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sirakanian fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kruschev manages to avoid it.#T4#
Kruschev throws a looping overhand right but Sirakanian ducks down to avoid it.
A big right from Kruschev misses.
Kruschev misses the jab.
Sirakanian ducks under a wild hook from Kruschev.
Sirakanian tries a quick counter leg kick but Kruschev is wise to it.
Kruschev drops his hands momentarily and Sirakanian takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sirakanian wants to slow Kruschev down by chopping away at his legs.
Kruschev throws out a loose jab but Sirakanian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kruschev cracks Sirakanian with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Some wild striking there from Sirakanian.
Kruschev swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A nice leg kick from Sirakanian, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sirakanian shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kruschev but Kruschev pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kruschev on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sirakanian. Sirakanian obviously looking to wear him down.
Kruschev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kruschev throws an overhand right that lands on Sirakanian's shoulder, as Sirakanian tries to avoid the shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Narek Sirakanian showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Narek Sirakanian's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Kruschev takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kruschev scores with a punch to the head.
Kruschev takes a swing at Sirakanian's ribcage but misses.
It seemed like Sirakanian was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sirakanian fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A nice leg kick from Sirakanian, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sirakanian throws a leg kick that misses.
Kruschev throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sirakanian will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sirakanian throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sirakanian fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sirakanian moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sirakanian has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sirakanian there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sirakanian ducks under a wild hook from Kruschev.
Kruschev throws a body shot but no joy.
A punch combination from Sirakanian misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jab by Sirakanian.
Sirakanian looks to score with a jab to the body but Kruschev is just out of range.
Good work by Kruschev as he checks the leg kick.
Sirakanian listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T1#
Sirakanian throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kruschev throws a hook to the side of Sirakanian's head but Sirakanian sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sirakanian chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kruschev throws a solid leg kick but Sirakanian takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kruschev.
Sirakanian misses with a low kick.
Kruschev is looking to counter punch.
Kruschev shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kruschev throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kruschev lands a jab to the nose.
Kruschev checks the leg kick.
Sirakanian looks to throw the jab but Kruschev is out of range.
Kruschev throws a hook to the side of Sirakanian's head but Sirakanian sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kruschev throws a looping overhand right but Sirakanian ducks down to avoid it.
Kruschev misses with a hook. Sirakanian ducked under it nicely.
Kruschev tried to score with a low kick but Sirakanian checks it.
Kruschev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sirakanian was well out of range. Poor timing from Kruschev.
Kruschev misses with a body shot.
Good work by Kruschev as he checks the leg kick.
Kruschev misses with a body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Kruschev 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Wally Kruschev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sirakanian lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kruschev has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kruschev and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sirakanian punishes Kruschev's body with a nice straight punch.
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!
Sirakanian chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kruschev throws a low kick but Sirakanian avoids it.
Kruschev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sirakanian.
Kruschev moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sirakanian swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sirakanian works the jab nicely.
Sirakanian lands a jab to Kruschev's midsection.
Kruschev throws a jab but it's blocked by Sirakanian.
Kruschev slips a straight right by Sirakanian.
Kruschev looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Sirakanian connects with a leg kick.
Sirakanian moves away from the strike by Kruschev.
Sirakanian misses with a body shot.
Sirakanian lands a leg kick that knocks Kruschev off balance momentarily.
Kruschev throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Sirakanian displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kruschev throws out the jab.
Sirakanian slips a jab from Kruschev.#T3#
Sirakanian takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sirakanian with a hook.
Sirakanian keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kruschev misses with a leg kick.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Kruschev might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kruschev.
Sirakanian has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kruschev.
A good leg kick by Sirakanian.
Sirakanian lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kruschev misses with a hook. Sirakanian ducked under it nicely.
Sirakanian looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sirakanian fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kruschev checks it well.
Sirakanian avoids the body shot from Kruschev.
Sirakanian moves out of range as Kruschev strikes.
Kruschev wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kruschev throws a body shot but no joy.
Kruschev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sirakanian.
Sirakanian connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sirakanian connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sirakanian misses with a low kick as Kruschev jumps back.
Narek Sirakanian is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Sirakanian scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kruschev takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sirakanian ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sirakanian slips under a jab.
Sirakanian keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sirakanian cracks Kruschev with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kruschev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sirakanian scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sirakanian dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sirakanian displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kruschev throws out the jab.
Sirakanian connects with an inside leg kick.
Kruschev throws a body shot but no joy.
Kruschev takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kruschev takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kruschev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sirakanian connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kruschev. Kruschev circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sirakanian takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kruschev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sirakanian flicks out a counter leg kick but Kruschev steps away.

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

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

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

Event: C75: McNasty vs. Alyoshin
Date: Dec 04, 2021

#R1#
Chelios takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kruschev avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Wally Kruschev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chelios throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kruschev's jab looks to have found its range, popping Chelios under the eye.
Nice shot lands for Chelios.
Kruschev takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Chelios avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kruschev thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Chelios if he has to take too many more of those.
Kruschev misses with a wild combination.
Chelios checks a low kick from Kruschev.
Chelios fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kruschev throws a low kick but Chelios avoids it.
Chelios throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chelios moves out of range as Kruschev strikes.
Good standup being displayed there by Chelios as he connects with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chelios throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kruschev's head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Chelios.
Chelios on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kruschev will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #T1#
The fighters circling - Kruschev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chelios fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kruschev looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Chelios misses with a hook. Kruschev ducked under it nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Kruschev on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Chelios uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Chelios throws a leg kick but Kruschev sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Chelios throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kruschev dodges the punch combination from Chelios.
Chelios throws a body punch but Kruschev moves out of range.
Kruschev connects with a nice looking jab.
Kruschev connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Chelios's hands.
Chelios connects with a body shot.
Kruschev clobbers Chelios with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Chelios ducks right into an uppercut from Kruschev.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kruschev throws a leg kick that is checked#CL2#
and Chelios counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A short right from Kruschev on the inside. #BC#
Kruschev breaks the clinch.
Kruschev lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Chelios at a distance.
Kruschev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chelios.#T2#
Kruschev darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kruschev misses with a low kick.
Kruschev on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Chelios avoids the head kick by Kruschev.
Kruschev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chelios.
Kruschev lands a nice shot that snaps Chelios's head back.
Chelios takes one on the button.
Kruschev has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Far-Q Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
Kruschev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chelios was well out of range. Poor timing from Kruschev.
Chelios ducks under a wild hook from Kruschev.
Kruschev with a jab.
Kruschev lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CL2#
Chelios clinches with his opponent.
A right handed body shot lands from Chelios.
Kruschev wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Chelios has him pressed against the cage.
Kruschev has a couple of punches blocked by Chelios.
Chelios works on Kruschev's body with a couple of short punches.
Chelios cracks Kruschev with a nice body shot.
Chelios lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kruschev backwards.
Kruschev is breathing heavily.#T3#
Chelios doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Kruschev.
Chelios lands with a left to the head.
Kruschev lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Chelios blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chelios works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Chelios misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chelios struggles to land a body shot inside as Kruschev controls his hands.
Chelios misses with a punch on the inside.
Chelios misses with a knee to the head.
Kruschev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chelios blocking some punches.
Kruschev prevents a body shot from Chelios.
Chelios misses with a punch to the body.
Kruschev tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chelios lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice left hand lands by Chelios.
Chelios keeps control of Kruschev as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Kruschev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chelios avoids the body shot from Kruschev.
Chelios throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chelios throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Kruschev. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kruschev.
Chelios tries to clinch up.
Chelios throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kruschev throws a big shot that misses.
Chelios avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kruschev throws the left hand but Chelios avoids the punch easily.
Chelios takes a swing at Kruschev's ribcage but misses.
Kruschev swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Chelios lands a jab.
Kruschev pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Chelios dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chelios closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Chelios slips a jab from Kruschev.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kruschev throws a looping overhand right but Chelios ducks down to avoid it.
Chelios throws a right hand that Kruschev ducks under and follows up with a left that Kruschev also avoids with ease.
Kruschev takes a swing at Chelios's ribcage but misses.
Good leg kick by Chelios.
Nice body punch from Kruschev.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jensen Chelios will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Kruschev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chelios.
Kruschev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chelios was well out of range. Poor timing from Kruschev.
Chelios gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kruschev ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd cheers as Chelios lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kruschev doesn't seem phased though.#CL2#
Chelios drives through and clinches with Kruschev against the cage.
Chelios tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Chelios throws a punch but it's blocked by Kruschev.
Chelios blocks a body shot from Kruschev. #BC#
Kruschev manages to break the clinch.
Chelios lands a right hook to the body.
Chelios misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kruschev checks a leg kick nicely.
A good leg kick by Kruschev.
Chelios uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kruschev.
Kruschev walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Chelios checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Chelios steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kruschev.
Chelios blocks a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice defenses there by Kruschev.
Sloppy strikes from Kruschev. Those never looked like landing. #T1#
Chelios connects with a jab.
Kruschev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chelios.
Kruschev ducks under a wild hook from Chelios.
Kruschev swats away the attempt to clinch by Chelios.
Kruschev takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Chelios throws a jab when Kruschev was well out of range.
Kruschev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chelios was well out of range. Poor timing from Kruschev.
Kruschev avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kruschev throws a head kick that misses.
Chelios slips a straight right by Kruschev.
Kruschev throws a low kick but Chelios avoids it.
Kruschev missing with a left hand there. Chelios was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kruschev tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Chelios is able to avoid easily.
Chelios throws a leg kick but Kruschev sees it coming and moves out of range.
Chelios lands with a thumping leg kick. #T2#
Kruschev lands a nice shot to the body.
Chelios on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Chelios tries to clinch but Kruschev is having none of it.
Kruschev ducks under a wild hook from Chelios.
Kruschev misses with a looping right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kruschev checks a leg kick nicely.
Kruschev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kruschev stuns Chelios with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Chelios tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kruschev swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Chelios blocks a low kick nicely.
Chelios connects with a body shot that sends Kruschev's belly button to the back.
Kruschev looks to throw a body kick
and Chelios counters with a nice kick to the body.
Kruschev throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chelios.
Kruschev looks to score with a jab to the body but Chelios is just out of range.
Chelios tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kruschev was well out of range. Poor timing from Chelios.
Sloppy strikes from Kruschev. Those never looked like landing.
Chelios misses with a head kick. #T3#
Kruschev throws a front kick aimed at Chelios's knee but Chelios avoids it well.
Kruschev scores with a nice strike.
Nice shot by Kruschev.
Chelios misses with an uppercut. Kruschev saw that one coming.
Kruschev feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kruschev walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Chelios blocks a head kick by Kruschev. #CL2#
Chelios moves into range and clinches up with Kruschev.
Still in the clinch, Chelios scores with a nice short uppercut.
Chelios lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kruschev or not.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kruschev lands a nice elbow.
Chelios lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kruschev has a couple of punches blocked by Chelios.
Chelios blocking some punches.
Chelios misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kruschev.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kruschev tries to break the clinch but Chelios is controlling the position.
Kruschev's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jensen Chelios seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kruschev working aggressively here.
Kruschev lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T4#
Chelios lands a good knee to the midsection. Kruschev won't want to take too many of those.
Kruschev misses with some punches.
Chelios lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chelios.
Kruschev can't find room to land a body shot as Chelios controls the action.
Kruschev prevents a body shot from Chelios.
A nice left hand lands by Chelios.
Chelios makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Chelios.
Knees in the clinch landing for Chelios.
Chelios tries to throw a body punch but Kruschev avoids it by throwing Chelios back against the cage.
Chelios looking to throw knees to the head but Kruschev is blocking nicely.
Chelios lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kruschev backwards.
Chelios blocks an uppercut.
Chelios lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kruschev can't break the clinch.
A short right from Chelios.
Chelios tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kruschev avoids it.
Kruschev tries to circle away but Chelios has him pinned against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Chelios.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jensen Chelios showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Chelios lands a jab to the head.
Chelios steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kruschev. That one must have hurt.
Chelios is looking to slow Kruschev down with leg kicks.
Some wild striking there from Kruschev.
Kruschev with a nice calf kick.
Kruschev punishes Chelios's body with a nice straight punch.
Kruschev slips under a jab from Chelios.
A leg kick checked by Chelios.
Kruschev takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A swing and a miss from Chelios.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruschev misses with a hook. Chelios ducked under it nicely.
Chelios moves out of range of the body kick.
Donk. Chelios catches Kruschev right on the button with a cross.
Chelios throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kruschev stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Chelios lands an overhand right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kruschev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Chelios throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kruschev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kruschev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chelios.
Chelios on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kruschev looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Chelios avoids the body shot from Kruschev.
Chelios displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kruschev throws out the jab.
A big left from Kruschev misses.
Kruschev scores with a head kick.
Kruschev misses the shot to the body.
Kruschev misses with the combination.
Chelios throws a half hearted mid kick.
Chelios lands a body shot.
Chelios throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kruschev ducks right into an uppercut from Chelios.
Kruschev misses with a low kick.
Wally Kruschev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Chelios tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kruschev was well out of range. Poor timing from Chelios.
Chelios uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kruschev.
Kruschev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kruschev was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL2#
Chelios has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kruschev working hard to break the clinch.
Chelios misses with a body punch. #BC#
Kruschev breaks from the clinch.
Kruschev moves forwards but Chelios connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That kick from Chelios tenderised Kruschev's leg. Kruschev is trying to keep his angry face on.
Chelios misses with a straight right.
A big left from Chelios misses.
Chelios moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Chelios scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Chelios throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A slow jab from Chelios misses its intended target.
Chelios throws a jab but it's blocked by Kruschev.
Kruschev throws a front kick aimed at Chelios's knee but Chelios avoids it well.
Chelios tries to counter with a clinch but Kruschev shakes him off and moves away.#T3#
A nice leg kick lands there from Chelios.
Chelios fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A cross from Chelios lands.
Kruschev is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Chelios looks to land a left hand but Kruschev moved out of range nicely.
Kruschev doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A big left from Kruschev misses.
Kruschev misses the jab.
Chelios misses the shot to the body.
Jensen Chelios is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Chelios connects with a right hand. Kruschev shakes it off.
Kruschev throws a head kick that misses
and Chelios counters with a stiff right hand.
Kruschev chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Chelios can pounce on him.
Chelios throws a jab when Kruschev was well out of range.
Chelios connects with a body shot.
Kruschev misses with a looping left.
Chelios misses with a low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chelios is looking to land body kicks.#T4#
Chelios blocks a jab.
Chelios uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kruschev.
Kruschev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chelios sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kruschev takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kruschev goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Chelios moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Chelios lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Chelios tries to clinch up.
Chelios displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kruschev throws out the jab.
A clash of legs there as Chelios blocks the low kick.
Kruschev gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Chelios throws a jab but it's blocked by Kruschev.
Chelios moves into range and connects with a jab.
Chelios throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kruschev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chelios lands with a straight right. Kruschev didn't see that one coming.
Chelios tries to clinch up.
Chelios fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kruschev has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.

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

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

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

Event: C70: Mongrel vs. Haskins
Date: Oct 30, 2021

#R1#
Kruschev tests Darko's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kruschev connects with a crisp jab.
Darko takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kruschev connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kruschev has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Far-Q Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
Darko chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kruschev can pounce on him.
Kruschev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kruschev misses with a looping right.
Darko takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kruschev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Darko.
Kruschev seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kruschev throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kruschev misses with a body kick.
Kruschev lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Darko circles away quickly and effectively.
Darko misses with a head kick.
Kruschev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T1#
Kruschev moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kruschev is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kruschev scores with a punch to the head.
Kruschev bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Darko's head.
Kruschev throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kruschev gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Darko takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kruschev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Darko.
Darko appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kruschev swings away with a body shot that misses
and Darko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Darko connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kruschev momentarily.
Darko throws a looping overhand right but Kruschev ducks down to avoid it.
Kruschev scoring well with a low kick there. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Darko drops his hands momentarily and Kruschev takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Darko scores with a one two! Kruschev had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Kruschev misses with a body shot.
It seemed like Darko was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kruschev darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kruschev tries a head kick but it misses.
Good leg kick by Kruschev.
Kruschev with a jab.
Kruschev dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Darko. That did some damage!
A lazy left from Kruschev finds it's target.
Kruschev connects with an inside leg kick.
Kruschev swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Darko counters with a nice uppercut.
Kruschev scores with a shot to the body. #T3#
Kruschev lands a right hook to the body.
Kruschev avoids the body shot from Darko.
Kruschev scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kruschev connects with the punch.
Kruschev misses the shot to the body.
Kruschev with a nice calf kick.
Kruschev is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kruschev misses with a looping right.
It seemed like Darko was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kruschev turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kruschev misses with an uppercut
and Darko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Darko takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Darko slips a straight right by Kruschev.
Darko staying out of range there.
Kruschev misses with a lunging right hand
and Darko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Both fighters circling a little - Darko finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Wally Kruschev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kruschev throws a body shot but no joy.
Darko swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Darko takes one to the side of the head.
Kruschev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kruschev misses the jab.
Wally Kruschev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kruschev comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Darko moves out of range of the body kick.
Kruschev misses with a shot to the body
and Darko counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kruschev lands with a hook. Darko tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kruschev cracks Darko with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kruschev throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kruschev throws a lazy uppercut
and Darko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wally Kruschev dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Kruschev throws a jab when Darko was well out of range.
Wally Kruschev is winning the standup battle so far.
Darko scores with a hook to the body. Kruschev takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kruschev has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kruschev there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kruschev defending well as Darko loads up on a big left hand.
Darko doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kruschev.
Kruschev digs a good body shot into Darko's ribs.
Kruschev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Darko was well out of range. Poor timing from Kruschev.
Kruschev connects with a high kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruschev throws a body shot but no joy.
A little jabbing left from Darko on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A jab from Kruschev misses.
Darko replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Kruschev blocks it well.
Kruschev connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Darko's hands.
Kruschev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Darko. #T1#
Kruschev lands a nice hook to Darko's body. Darko takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kruschev lands with a right hand.
Darko misses with a left hand
and Kruschev makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kruschev misses with a kick to the body.
Kruschev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Darko feints and then cracks Kruschev's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kruschev down.
Kruschev throws an overhand right that lands on Darko's shoulder, as Darko tries to avoid the shot.
Darko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kruschev.
Kruschev throws a big shot that misses.
Darko swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Darko might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Kruschev has got the better of the exchanges.
Kruschev thuds a left hand into Darko's body.
Kruschev connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Darko checks the leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Darko! But no joy.#T2#
Kruschev lands a body shot.
Kruschev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Darko flicks out a counter leg kick but Kruschev steps away.
Jab by Kruschev.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Darko misses.
Darko looks to land a left hand but Kruschev moved out of range nicely.
Darko throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Kruschev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kruschev missing with a left hand there. Darko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kruschev scores with a nice head shot.
Darko is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kruschev lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Darko drops his hands momentarily and Kruschev takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kruschev throws a body punch but Darko moves out of range. #T3#
Kruschev scores with the left hand. Darko knows he should have avoided that one.
Kruschev lands with a thumping leg kick.
Darko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Darko has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kruschev lands a front kick.
Darko misses with a hook
and Kruschev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Darko slips a jab from Kruschev.
That kick from Kruschev tenderised Darko's leg. Darko is trying to keep his angry face on.
Darko ducks under a wild hook from Kruschev.
Kruschev paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Darko slips under a jab from Kruschev.
Darko looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kruschev scores with a shot to the body.
Darko walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T4#
Darko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kruschev throws out the jab.
Kruschev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Darko moves away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Darko bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kruschev's head.
Kruschev clobbers Darko with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kruschev scores with a nice strike.
Darko throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kruschev takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Darko needs to keep his hands up - Kruschev had a free shot at his head there.
Darko gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kruschev.
Kruschev fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Darko looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Darko staying out of range there.
Darko let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wally Kruschev dominated that second round.
That's time! Kruschev's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Kruschev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Darko.
And Darko responds with a good body kick, but Kruschev manages to step out the way in time.
Darko moves away from the strike by Kruschev.
Kruschev works the jab nicely.
Kruschev lands with a shot to the body.
Kruschev lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Darko looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Darko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kruschev manages to avoid it.
Kruschev moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kruschev.
Kruschev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Darko can do to turn this around?
Darko staying out of range there.
Darko looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kruschev scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kruschev connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T1#
Darko tries to clinch but Kruschev moves out of range.
Darko blocks a jab.
Kruschev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Darko.
A lazy left from Kruschev finds it's target.
Kruschev dips to his left and cracks Darko with an uppercut!
Kruschev looks to land a right hand but Darko moved out of range.
Kruschev lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Darko misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kruschev looks to score with a jab to the body but Darko is just out of range.
Darko tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Darko closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kruschev circles away.
Kruschev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Darko was well out of range. Poor timing from Kruschev.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Darko! But no joy.
Vlad Darko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Kruschev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Darko takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Darko lands a lovely overhand right.
Kruschev lands a jab to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kruschev ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Darko gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kruschev misses with a straight left.
Darko slips under a jab.
A punch combination from Kruschev misses.
Nice shot by Kruschev.
Kruschev throws out a powerful jab.
Kruschev with the inside leg kick. #T3#
Darko is looking to land body kicks.
Kruschev connects with a looping right hand.
Kruschev lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kruschev drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kruschev cracks Darko with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kruschev takes a swing at Darko's ribcage but misses.
Kruschev paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kruschev darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Darko 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. #ROC2#Kruschev is rocked!
Kruschev works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Oh Kruschev is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kruschev lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kruschev seems to have got his legs back now.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kruschev chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kruschev moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Kruschev scores with a hook.
Kruschev digs a good body shot into Darko's ribs.
Kruschev jabs at Darko's body.
Kruschev throws a body shot but no joy.
Darko looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kruschev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Darko was well out of range. Poor timing from Kruschev.
Kruschev looks to score with a jab to the body but Darko is just out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Darko! But no joy.#KD2#
Darko throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Kruschev stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Darko follows into mount!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Darko throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Kruschev avoids a series of strikes thrown by Darko.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wally Kruschev!
A very excited looking Wally Kruschev 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: C67: Tsuruta vs. Dinu 2
Date: Oct 09, 2021

#R1#
A big right from Chelios misses.
Chelios misses with a straight left.
Kruschev's coach down at Far-Q Fight Club was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kruschev's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Kruschev avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Chelios misses with a hook.
Chelios tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kruschev thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kruschev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chelios jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kruschev.
Chelios throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL#
Chelios closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Chelios blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kruschev blocking some punches.
Chelios blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kruschev misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kruschev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kruschev.
Kruschev lands with a left to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chelios avoids a wild elbow strike from Kruschev.#BC2#
Kruschev manages to break the clinch.
Chelios listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T1#
The fighters circling - Kruschev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chelios throws a body punch but Kruschev moves out of range.
Kruschev looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kruschev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chelios moves away.
It looked like Chelios wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Chelios buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kruschev misses with a wild body shot.
Kruschev throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Chelios keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Chelios ducks under a wild hook from Kruschev.
Chelios misses with a body shot.
Chelios scores with a jab to the body.
Kruschev feints and then cracks Chelios's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Chelios down.
Chelios tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kruschev tries to land a body kick
and Chelios counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Chelios is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wally Kruschev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kruschev throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kruschev ducks under a wild hook from Chelios.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kruschev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chelios moves away.
Chelios misses with a hook to the body
and Kruschev counters with a right hand to the body.
Kruschev keeps the fight on the outside.
Kruschev was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Chelios takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kruschev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chelios.
Kruschev throws a hook but Chelios blocks it.
Kruschev has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Chelios.
Kruschev works Chelios's body with a nice hook.
Chelios blocks a jab.
Kruschev fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kruschev checks a low kick from Chelios.
Kruschev misses with a hook. Chelios ducked under it nicely.
Kruschev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kruschev buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Chelios needs to keep his hands up - Kruschev had a free shot at his head there.
Kruschev wants to land a leg kick but Chelios is out of range.
Chelios on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A left lands for Chelios.#T3#
Chelios missing with a left hand there. Kruschev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kruschev tries a head kick but it misses.
Chelios tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kruschev was well out of range. Poor timing from Chelios.
Kruschev lands a glancing blow to the side of Chelios's head.
Kruschev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chelios throws out the jab.
Kruschev swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL#
Chelios instigates a clinch.
Chelios keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kruschev's efforts to push away.
Kruschev swings wildly with an uppercut but Chelios uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chelios tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kruschev tries to break the clinch but Chelios is controlling the position.
Kruschev has had enough of the clinch but Chelios keeps him there for the moment.
Chelios swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chelios tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chelios has a couple of punches blocked by Kruschev.
Chelios tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kruschev throws a head punch that misses.
Chelios goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chelios lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kruschev backwards.
Our sources have told us that Chelios has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.#T4#
Chelios tries a body shot but Kruschev blocks it.
Chelios lands a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Kruschev fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chelios.
Chelios misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kruschev prevents a body shot from Chelios.
Kruschev throws a punch but it's blocked by Chelios.
A short body shot lands from Kruschev as the two fighters clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chelios has Kruschev pressed against the cage, preventing Kruschev from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kruschev prevents a body shot from Chelios.
Chelios lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kruschev or not. #BC2#
Kruschev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kruschev avoids a kick to the body.
Kruschev only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Chelios tries to clinch but Kruschev is having none of it.
Kruschev is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Chelios with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Chelios throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chelios tries to clinch there but Kruschev circles away.
Kruschev slips under a jab.
Chelios moves away from the strike by Kruschev.
Chelios takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Wally Kruschev will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Kruschev lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Chelios paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A telegraphed right hand from Chelios misses the target.
Chelios scores with a jab to the body.
Kruschev misses with a body kick.
A low kick from Chelios misses
and Kruschev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kruschev ducks under a wild hook from Chelios.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kruschev! But no joy.
Kruschev looks to score with a jab to the body but Chelios is just out of range.
Kruschev throws a good cross that connects.
Chelios paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Chelios misses with a hook.
Chelios uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kruschev.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chelios scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kruschev dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Chelios. That did some damage!
Kruschev lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kruschev throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kruschev pivots, looking for a leg kick but Chelios is out of range and Kruschev settles back down.
Chelios appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kruschev looks to land a right hand but Chelios moved out of range.
Chelios is looking to counter with head kicks.#T1#
Chelios ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chelios appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Chelios buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Chelios pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nice defenses there by Chelios.
Chelios scores with a nice right hand.
Chelios tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kruschev was well out of range. Poor timing from Chelios.
Kruschev scores with a sloppy right hand. Chelios should have avoided that one.
Kruschev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chelios checks a leg kick.
Chelios takes a jab right on the kisser.
Chelios bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kruschev throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Chelios wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wally Kruschev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chelios misses the jab.
Kruschev let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kruschev lands a jab.
Kruschev swings for the body but Chelios moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Chelios on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kruschev throws a looping overhand right but Chelios ducks down to avoid it.
Chelios takes one on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chelios gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T2#
Chelios looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Chelios with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kruschev to score with a decent uppercut.
Kruschev takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kruschev misses with a body shot.
Chelios 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.
Chelios moves into range and connects with a jab.
Chelios fails to land with a series of punches.
Kruschev throws a low kick but Chelios avoids it.
Chelios lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Kruschev throws a poor cross that misses
and Chelios counters with a left to the body.
Kruschev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chelios.
Kruschev connects with a nice looking jab.
Chelios scores with a kick to the midsection.
Chelios connects with a looping right hand.
Kruschev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kruschev.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kruschev.
Kruschev slips a straight right by Chelios.
Kruschev doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T3#
Kruschev looks to score with a jab to the body but Chelios is just out of range.
Chelios looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Chelios throws a nice inside leg kick.
A jab from Kruschev finds it's way through Chelios's defenses.
Kruschev throws a hook to the side of Chelios's head but Chelios sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kruschev throws a solid leg kick but Chelios takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kruschev.
Chelios tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kruschev looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Chelios fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kruschev on the side of the head.
Kruschev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kruschev throws a shot from downtown. Chelios moves away and avoids it.
Chelios lunges at Kruschev with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kruschev's hand.
Chelios ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kruschev throws a lazy uppercut
and Chelios counters with a stiff right hand.
Kruschev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kruschev misses with an uppercut
and Chelios counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kruschev avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kruschev scores with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chelios throws a hook to the side of Kruschev's head but Kruschev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T4#
Chelios ducks under a wild hook from Kruschev.
Kruschev tried to score with a low kick but Chelios checks it.
Chelios feints and then cracks Kruschev's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kruschev down.
Chelios throws a hook to the side of Kruschev's head but Kruschev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kruschev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chelios.
Chelios fails with an attempt to clinch.
Chelios tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kruschev manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Chelios pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kruschev is out of range and Chelios settles back down.
It seemed like Kruschev was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Chelios fails in his attempt to clinch.
No joy there for Kruschev, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Chelios digs a good body shot into Kruschev's ribs.
That kick from Chelios tenderised Kruschev's leg. Kruschev is trying to keep his angry face on.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Chelios lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kruschev has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kruschev and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A swing and a miss from Chelios.
Kruschev looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kruschev just misses with a punch to the body.
Chelios throws out a leg kick but Kruschev moves out of range and Chelios only half commits.
Kruschev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Wally Kruschev will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Kruschev is looking to slow Chelios down with leg kicks.
Nice straight punches there by Kruschev. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kruschev.
Chelios lands a jab to the head.
Kruschev misses with a hook.
Kruschev walks into a jab.
Chelios misses with a low kick as Kruschev jumps back.
Chelios throws a lazy right hand but Kruschev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chelios scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kruschev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chelios.
Kruschev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kruschev misses with a low kick as Chelios jumps back.
Kruschev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A shot to the body from Kruschev misses
and Chelios counters with a stiff right hand.
Kruschev lands a nice leg kick that just misses Chelios's sensitive parts.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chelios tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kruschev is able to avoid easily.
Kruschev misses with a hook
and Chelios counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kruschev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chelios. #T1#
Chelios throws a head kick but Kruschev moves out of range.
Kruschev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kruschev pivots, looking for a leg kick but Chelios is out of range and Kruschev settles back down.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kruschev.
Chelios throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Kruschev to counter with a crisp jab.
Chelios fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kruschev is out of range.
Chelios scores with a jab to the body.
Chelios dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kruschev. That did some damage!
Kruschev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chelios.
Chelios misses with a body shot
and Kruschev counters with a nice body kick.
Chelios takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #CL#
Chelios forces Kruschev back against the cage and clinches.
Kruschev lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Chelios backwards.
Kruschev jumps guard but Chelios stands there with Kruschev around his waist. Kruschev gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Chelios lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kruschev.
Kruschev's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kruschev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chelios misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kruschev wants to break free but Chelios has control.
Jensen Chelios has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Nice body punch from Chelios - that landed with a thud.
Kruschev working aggressively here.
Chelios lands a body punch in the clinch.
Chelios lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Chelios pushes Kruschev back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Chelios breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kruschev checks the leg kick.
Chelios thumps Kruschev with a low kick.
Kruschev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chelios moves away.
Chelios looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kruschev. Chelios does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chelios keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kruschev.
Chelios tries to clinch but Kruschev is having none of it.
Kruschev tests Chelios's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Chelios is looking to clinch but Kruschev is avoiding it.
Some bone on bone action there as Kruschev checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Chelios fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kruschev on the side of the head.#T3#
Kruschev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chelios.
Chelios misses with a straight right.
A bone on bone clash there as Kruschev blocks the leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kruschev! But no joy.
Kruschev throws a right hand that misses
and Chelios counters with a stiff right hand.
Kruschev scores with a body shot.
Kruschev avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Chelios bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL#
Chelios clinches with his opponent. #BC#
Chelios escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kruschev looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kruschev moves away from the strike by Chelios.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kruschev. Chelios does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chelios connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kruschev momentarily.
Chelios loads up on a big right hand but Kruschev slips the punch.
Chelios tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kruschev swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Chelios throws a leg kick but Kruschev checks it.
Chelios ducks under a wild hook from Kruschev.
Chelios looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T4#
Chelios scoring well with a low kick there.
Kruschev throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
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!
Kruschev fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Chelios throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chelios uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kruschev.
Chelios wants to clinch
and Kruschev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kruschev throws a low kick but Chelios avoids it.
Chelios quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Kruschev lands a jab to Chelios's midsection.
Kruschev lands with a hook. Chelios tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kruschev lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kruschev lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
An inside leg kick from Chelios misses.
Kruschev swings for the body but Chelios moves out of range.
Chelios tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kruschev dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Chelios. That did some damage!

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jensen Chelios.
I think Kruschev has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 27:30
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 29:29
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 29:28

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: SFL 99 | Budluvski vs Brawler
Date: Sep 12, 2021

#R1#
Silva jabs at Kruschev's body.
Silva moves out of range as Kruschev strikes.
Silva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kruschev.
Silva looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kruschev looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've been hearing reports that Silva has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Silva checks a leg kick. #TD#
Silva is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kruschev's half guard.
Silva seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kruschev does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kruschev wants to get back to his feet.
Silva looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva trying to control from Kruschev's half guard. Kruschev has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Kruschev wants to stand and escape but Silva is having none of it.
Silva trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB2#
Silva got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kruschev has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Silva has managed to get both his arms back between Kruschev's legs - danger averted.#T1#
Silva scoring with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kruschev's head.
Kruschev controls Silva momentarily but Silva frees himself. #ES2#
Kruschev has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Silva off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Silva throws a right and a left that Kruschev avoids nicely.
Kruschev connects with a body shot.
Kruschev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Silva.
Silva throws a body shot but no joy.
Silva misses the shot to the body.
Kruschev throws a low kick, looking for Silva's leg but Silva calmly moves out of range.
Silva misses with a takedown
and Kruschev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kruschev lands with a nice body punch.
Silva takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silva sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Kruschev swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Silva half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kruschev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Silva misses with a low kick.
Manuel Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva tries for a takedown but Kruschev sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
It seemed like Kruschev was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manuel Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kruschev blocks a head kick by Silva.
Silva tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kruschev swivels and escapes.
Kruschev is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Silva with a body shot.
Kruschev throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kruschev is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Silva rather than just go for the knockout.
Kruschev shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kruschev throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A jab from Kruschev finds it's way through Silva's defenses.
Kruschev throws a body punch but Silva moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Kruschev.
Silva connects with a right hand. Kruschev shakes it off.
Kruschev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A slow jab from Silva misses its intended target.
Kruschev fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kruschev throws a lazy right hand but Silva sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T3#
Kruschev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Silva.
Silva swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kruschev.
Silva on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Silva takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #TD#
Silva shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Silva working Kruschev over with strikes.
Silva sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kruschev defending well though.
Silva is trying to control. Kruschev wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Silva looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Silva throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Kruschev to regain full guard.
Silva 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.
Silva throws a big right hand that misses.
Silva trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T4#
Silva with a flurry of punches that miss.
Silva landing some decent shots from guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Kruschev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Kruschev throws his legs up looking for a submission but Silva uses it to pass to side control.
Check out the look on Silva's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Kruschev is trying to control Silva's posture but Silva avoids it.
Silva misses with the ground and pound.
Kruschev dodges the ground and pound from Silva.
Check out the look on Silva's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Manuel Silva will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Kruschev connects with a body shot.
Silva misses with a takedown attempt
and Kruschev counters with a stiff right hand.
Silva fails to land the takedown.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kruschev.
Silva staying out of range there.#TD#
Kruschev tries to sprawl but Silva drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Silva scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Silva prevents Kruschev from improving his position.
Silva working the head and body with strikes.
Silva misses with a head shot. Kruschev uses the momentum to regain guard.
Kruschev is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T1#
Silva won't allow Kruschev to sweep him here.
Silva in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kruschev has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Far-Q Fight Club. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Silva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kruschev is keeping the position for now.
Silva is looking to work some ground and pound but Kruschev has wrist control.
Kruschev tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Silva trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kruschev preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Manuel Silva overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Silva's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB2#
Silva throws a sloppy strike and Kruschev has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Silva is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Kruschev!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Wally Kruschev!
Wally Kruschev decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SFL 92 | Bangin vs Budluvski
Date: Aug 15, 2021

#R1#
Kruschev misses with a wild combination.
Bronco looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A cross from Kruschev lands.
Bronco misses with a wild body shot.
Bronco misses with a wild body shot.
A big right from Kruschev misses.
Bronco slips a straight right by Kruschev.
Bronco checks a leg kick nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bronco! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bronco takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kruschev slips a straight right by Bronco.
Kruschev with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bronco takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
Kruschev throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A countering left hand to the body from Bronco misses.
Kruschev throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A little jabbing left from Bronco on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wally Kruschev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kruschev throws a low kick but Bronco avoids it.
Bronco has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kruschev.
Kruschev lands with a thumping leg kick.
Good exchange - Kruschev coming out on top.
Kruschev misses with a leg kick
and Bronco counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bronco stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kruschev.
Kruschev lands a jab to the nose.
Kruschev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bronco manages to avoid it.
Bronco lands with a right hand.
Bronco on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kruschev connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kruschev paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bronco steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kruschev.
Bronco feints the counter takedown.
Kruschev lunges at Bronco with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bronco's hand.
Kruschev is looking to chop away at Bronco's legs.
Bronco unleashes a big counter combination but Kruschev bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Bronco getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kruschev scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kruschev punishes Bronco's body with a nice straight punch.
Bronco throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kruschev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wally Kruschev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bronco takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bronco takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bronco throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kruschev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kruschev scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T3#
Kruschev lands a nice looking body kick.
Jab by Kruschev.
Bronco avoids a kick to the body.
Bronco unleashes a big counter combination but Kruschev bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kruschev tests Bronco's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kruschev is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kruschev misses with a low kick.
A nice side step and Bronco releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kruschev with the inside leg kick.
Kruschev throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A big left from Bronco misses.
Bronco uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kruschev.
Bronco is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kruschev with a body shot.
Kruschev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bronco checks a low kick from Kruschev.
A punch lands to the side of Bronco 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bronco throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kruschev swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T4#
Kruschev scores with a body shot.
Kruschev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kruschev throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Kruschev is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kruschev gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bronco showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kruschev.
Bronco swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bronco throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kruschev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kruschev throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bronco counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kruschev throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bronco blocks a jab.
Bronco throws a jab but it's blocked by Kruschev.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kruschev.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wally Kruschev dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Kruschev blocks a jab.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Bronco might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Kruschev has got the better of the exchanges.
Kruschev buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bronco drops his hands momentarily and Kruschev takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bronco misses with a shot to the body
and Kruschev counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bronco thinking.
Kruschev connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kruschev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bronco manages to avoid it.
Despite the aggression on Bronco's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Bronco misses with a looping left.
Bronco misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bronco checks a low kick from Kruschev.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruschev motions for Bronco to come forward. Kruschev throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kruschev connects with a single shot there.
Bronco throws a right and a left that Kruschev avoids nicely.
Kruschev connects with a looping right hand. #T1#
Kruschev just misses with a punch to the body.
Kruschev fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bronco checks it well.
Bronco throws out a counter right but Kruschev avoids it with no problem.
Kruschev misses with a body kick.
Bronco swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bronco swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bronco's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kruschev connects with a solid leg kick.
Kruschev connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kruschev scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bronco doesn't seem bothered though.
Bronco swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bronco takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kruschev throws a leg kick but Bronco sees it coming and moves out of range.
As Kruschev backs off Bronco throws a huge counter combo but Kruschev manages to avoid it all.
Bronco stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kruschev.
Bronco 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.#T2#
Bronco bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kruschev scores with a jab. Bronco acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kruschev throws a poor cross that misses
and Bronco counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kruschev takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bronco avoids the body shot from Kruschev.
Kruschev throws a body kick that misses
and Bronco counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kruschev looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kruschev throws a hook but Bronco avoids it easily.
Kruschev missing with a left hand there. Bronco was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wally Kruschev is winning the standup battle so far.
A lazy left from Bronco finds it's target.
Kruschev throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kruschev with a nice cross.#T3#
A shot to the body from Kruschev misses #TD2#
and Bronco counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Kruschev is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bronco slips nicely into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kruschev moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bronco trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bronco is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bronco passes into half guard.
Bronco passes to full mount! #T4#
Bronco works his way to his opponent's back.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kruschev rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Kruschev manages to get to full guard.
Bronco pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kruschev is keeping the position for now.
Bronco forces his way into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bronco is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Kruschev!
Kruschev regains half guard.#SUB2#
Bronco is looking for a kimura but Kruschev is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bronco to get the leverage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wally Kruschev dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Kruschev looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kruschev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bronco can do to turn this around?
A nice leg kick from Kruschev, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kruschev looks to throw a body kick
and Bronco counters with a stiff right hand.
Bronco slips a straight right by Kruschev.
Kruschev throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bronco stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bronco's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kruschev connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bronco scrambles back to his feet.
Bronco throws a series of punches but Kruschev avoids them all with ease.
Bronco takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruschev tries a head kick but it misses.
Bronco looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL2#
Bronco clinches.
A right handed body shot lands from Bronco.
Bronco throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kruschevs head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
Bronco has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Kruschev uses from the top position. #T1#
Kruschev trying to control but Bronco is working from the bottom.
Kruschev pushes down on Bronco's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Bronco looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Bronco looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SU#
Kruschev stands up from half guard.
Bronco has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kruschev finds it's way round the side to connect with Bronco's head.
Kruschev connects with a single shot there.#T2#
Bronco throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bronco looks to land a right hand but Kruschev moved out of range.
Kruschev misses with a few strikes there.
Kruschev lands a right hook to the body.
A nice leg kick from Kruschev, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bronco uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kruschev thows a leg kick but Bronco checks it
and Kruschev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kruschev scores with a push kick.
Bronco has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kruschev stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bronco throws a jab when Kruschev was well out of range.
Bronco dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Kruschev misses with a left hand
and Bronco counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kruschev thinking.
Kruschev with a nice cross.
Bronco misses with a left hand
and Kruschev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice jab there from Kruschev.
Nice uppercut there from Kruschev.
Bronco moves out of range of the body kick from Kruschev.
And Bronco tries to counter it with a takedown but Kruschev pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bronco moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Kruschev bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kruschev blocks a jab.
A swing and a miss from Bronco.
Kruschev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bronco manages to avoid it.
Bronco looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kruschev chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kruschev takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bronco checks the leg kick.
Kruschev with a nice cross.
Bronco on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Johnny Bronco has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kruschev feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Broncos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kruschev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bronco throws out the jab.
Kruschev is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A big left from Bronco misses.
A lazy left from Kruschev finds it's target.
A jab from Kruschev does it's job there.
Kruschev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bronco.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wally Kruschev showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kruschev, 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wally Kruschev!
A relieved looking Wally Kruschev 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: SFL 85 | Bangin vs Bronco
Date: Jul 18, 2021

#R1#
Kruschev throws a low kick, looking for Brawler's leg but Brawler calmly moves out of range.
Brawler takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Brawler throws a leg kick but Kruschev moved away.
Kruschev finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kruschev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bobby Brawler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brawler throws a leg kick
and Kruschev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brawler loads up on a big right hand but Kruschev slips the punch.
Brawler lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kruschev's sensitive parts.
Brawler avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A clash of legs there as Brawler blocks the low kick.
Kruschev throws a low kick but Brawler avoids it.
Brawler ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Brawler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kruschev manages to avoid it.
Kruschev 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.
Brawler throws a jab when Kruschev was well out of range.
Brawler moves out of range as Kruschev strikes.
Kruschev on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kruschev looks to land a right hand but Brawler moved out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Brawler.
Brawler avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big right from Brawler misses.
Kruschev throws a head kick that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kruschev moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Brawler misses with a looping right.
Brawler with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T1#
Brawler dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kruschev tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A slow jab from Brawler misses its intended target.
Kruschev looks to land a left hand but Brawler moved out of range nicely.
Brawler fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kruschev is out of range.
It seemed like Kruschev was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kruschev connects with a leg kick.
Brawler lands a leg kick that knocks Kruschev off balance momentarily.
Kruschev tries a head kick but it misses.
Kruschev tries to score with a low kick but Brawler moves his leg out of the way.
Kruschev avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kruschev ducks right into an uppercut from Brawler.
Kruschev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Brawler on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kruschev takes a swing at Brawler's ribcage but misses.
Kruschev throws a shot to the body.
Brawler misses the shot to the body.
A nice leg kick from Brawler, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kruschev lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brawler misses with a low kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kruschev.
Kruschev throws a leg kick but Brawler checks it. #T2#
Brawler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kruschev.
Brawler throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kruschev lands a leg kick that knocks Brawler off balance momentarily.
Brawler throws a jab when Kruschev was well out of range.
Kruschev misses with a hook.
Brawler throws a body punch but Kruschev moves out of range.
Brawler throws a big shot that misses.
Kruschev dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Brawler. That did some damage!
Kruschev throws out a leg kick but Brawler moves out of range and Kruschev only half commits.
Kruschev moves forwards but Brawler connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Brawler misses with a low kick.
Kruschev scores with a decent looking hook.
Brawler waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kruschev.
Brawler lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kruschev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brawler.
Kruschev scores with the left hand. Brawler knows he should have avoided that one.
Kruschev connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Brawler momentarily.
Kruschev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brawler works the jab nicely.
Kruschev throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Brawler walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kruschev checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A low kick lands for Kruschev.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#T3#
Brawler throws a low kick but Kruschev moves out of range easily.
Kruschev attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kruschev scores with a head kick. Brawler tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Brawler looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kruschev lands a nice looking kick to the body. Brawler takes a step back to recover.
Brawler moves away from the strike by Kruschev.
Brawler lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Brawler steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kruschev.
Brawler looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kruschev missing with a left hand there. Brawler was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brawler throws a leg kick but Kruschev checks it.
Kruschev scores with a crisp jab that stopped Brawler in his tracks.
Kruschev misses with a straight left.
Kruschev 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.
Brawler throws a series of punches but Kruschev avoids them all with ease.
Kruschev looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A counter left hand to the body from Brawler misses its target.
Brawler explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice 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!
Donk. Brawler catches Kruschev right on the button with a cross.
Brawler avoids the body shot from Kruschev.
Kruschev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kruschev scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kruschev throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kruschev looks to score with a jab to the body but Brawler is just out of range.#T4#
Kruschev looks to score with a jab to the body but Brawler is just out of range.
Kruschev checks a leg kick nicely.
Brawler uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kruschev.
Brawler looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kruschev throws a leg kick but Brawler sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Brawler fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kruschev just manages to avoid it.
Brawler moves away from the strike by Kruschev.
Brawler buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kruschev throws a low kick but it's checked well by Brawler.
Kruschev walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Brawler checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Brawler half committed to a counter leg kick.
Brawler misses with a kick to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brawler. Kruschev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kruschev misses with a low kick.
Kruschev misses with a body shot.
Kruschev looks to score with a jab to the body but Brawler is just out of range.
Brawler ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Brawler tests Kruschev's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Brawler throws a body punch but Kruschev moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brawler throws a hook to the side of Kruschev's head but Kruschev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kruschev misses with a straight right.
Kruschev fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Brawler looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Brawler swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kruschev.
Kruschev moves out of range as Brawler strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kruschev! But no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Wally Kruschev will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Brawler tries a head kick but it misses.
Kruschev with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Brawler keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Brawler jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Brawler, as that shot connected.
Kruschev lands a body shot.
Kruschev lands a right hook to the body.
Good leg kick by Kruschev.
Kruschev scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A slow jab from Kruschev misses its intended target.
Brawler takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kruschev.
Brawler lands with a shot to the body.
Wally Kruschev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kruschev chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Brawler can pounce on him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brawler misses with a looping right.
Kruschev throws a leg kick but Brawler moved away.
Kruschev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brawler was well out of range. Poor timing from Kruschev.
Kruschev takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Brawler fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kruschev on the side of the head.
Kruschev misses with a hook.
Kruschev dodges the punch combination from Brawler. #T1#
Brawler is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kruschev.
Brawler throws a big shot that misses.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Kruschev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brawler tried to counter with a leg kick but Kruschev avoided it.
Kruschev throws out a loose jab but Brawler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kruschev misses with a straight right.
Brawler throws a jab when Kruschev was well out of range.
Brawler looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brawler. Kruschev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brawler avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kruschev stuns Brawler with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kruschev takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kruschev's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kruschev looks to throw the jab but Brawler is out of range.
Brawler is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kruschev.
Brawler buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kruschev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brawler.
Brawler looks to land a body kick but Kruschev moved away.
Jab by Brawler.
Kruschev staying out of range there.
Brawler 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.
Brawler throws a leg kick that misses.
Kruschev slips a straight right by Brawler.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kruschev takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #T2#
Brawler throws a leg kick but Kruschev sees it coming and moves out of range.
Brawler takes one to the chin there.
Brawler loads up on a big right hand but Kruschev slips the punch.
Kruschev moves out of range of the body kick.
Brawler throws an overhand right that lands on Kruschev's shoulder, as Kruschev tries to avoid the shot.
Kruschev looks to land a right hand but Brawler moved out of range.
Kruschev gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Brawler.
Brawler avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kruschev misses the jab.
Kruschev fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Brawler.
Kruschev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kruschev lands a head shot.
Kruschev takes one on the button.
A low kick lands for Kruschev.
Brawler stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Brawler throws out a loose jab but Kruschev uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab lands there for Brawler.
Kruschev throws out a loose jab but Brawler uses good head movement to avoid it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Brawler.
Brawler slips a jab from Kruschev.
Brawler takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T3#
Kruschev missing with a left hand there. Brawler was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Brawler was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kruschev.
Brawler throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kruschev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice defenses there by Brawler.
Brawler shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Brawler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brawler is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kruschev.
Brawler connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kruschev's hands.
Kruschev throws a quick inside leg kick.
Brawler throws the left hand but Kruschev avoids the punch easily.
Kruschev now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Brawler connects with a leg kick.
Brawler tries to move into range but Kruschev moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kruschev scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kruschev punishes Brawler's body with a nice straight punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brawler. Kruschev does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little jabbing left from Kruschev on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kruschev loads up on a big right hand but Brawler slips the punch.
Kruschev is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kruschev misses the shot to the body.
Brawler bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kruschev's head backwards.
Brawler misses the jab.
Brawler moves out of range of the leg kick from Kruschev.#T4#
Kruschev feints and then cracks Brawler's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Brawler down.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Brawler crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kruschev - the referee stops the clock and Brawler gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kruschev. Brawler manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Nice defenses there by Brawler.
Brawler throws a shot from downtown. Kruschev moves away and avoids it.
Brawler lands a leg kick that knocks Kruschev off balance momentarily.
Brawler walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kruschev checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Brawler lands a nice looking body shot.
Kruschev moves forwards but Brawler connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Brawler slips under a jab.
Kruschev is looking to chop away at Brawler's legs.
Brawler staying out of range there.
Jab by Brawler.
Kruschev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kruschev appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Brawler is looking to land body kicks.
Good work by Kruschev as he checks the leg kick.
Brawler connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jab by Brawler.
Brawler missing with a left hand there. Kruschev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kruschev counters with a body kick.
Kruschev misses with a hook. Brawler ducked under it nicely.
Brawler throws a hook but Kruschev avoids it easily.
Brawler has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Brawler connects with an inside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Brawler dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Brawler.
Brawler cracks Kruschev with a good jab.
Brawler looks to throw the jab but Kruschev is out of range.
Brawler displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kruschev throws out the jab.
Brawler misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Brawler ducks under a wild hook from Kruschev.
A quick step to the side and Brawler tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kruschev defending well as Brawler loads up on a big left hand.
Kruschev appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Brawler throws an overhand right that lands on Kruschev's shoulder, as Kruschev tries to avoid the shot.
Brawler throws a leg kick but Kruschev checks it.
Kruschev chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Brawler can pounce on him.
Brawler uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kruschev.
Kruschev lands a nice hook to Brawler's body. Brawler takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Brawler walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kruschev checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Brawler takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Kruschev moves out of range as Brawler strikes.
Kruschev was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Brawler displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kruschev throws out the jab.
Kruschev misses with a hook.
Kruschev cracks Brawler with a right hand to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kruschev takes a swing at Brawler's ribcage but misses.
Kruschev throws a lazy right hand but Brawler sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Brawler throws a hook but Kruschev avoids it easily.
Brawler checks a low kick from Kruschev.#T1#
Brawler throws a hook but Kruschev blocks it.
Brawler defending well as Kruschev loads up on a big left hand.
Brawler misses with a leg kick.
Kruschev throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kruschev takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kruschev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Brawler was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kruschev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brawler sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Brawler paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kruschev fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kruschev throws a lazy right hand but Brawler sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Brawler moves out of range as Kruschev throws a body kick.
Brawler looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Brawler lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kruschev blocks a jab.
Brawler works the jab nicely.
Brawler throws a body shot but no joy.
Kruschev checks a leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kruschev.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brawler digs a good body shot into Kruschev's ribs.
Kruschev looks to land a right hand but Brawler moved out of range.#T2#
Brawler tries to work over Kruschev's front leg with a kick but Kruschev checks it.
Kruschev throws a jab but it's blocked by Brawler.
Kruschev has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Brawler throws a right and a left that both miss.
Brawler throws a body kick that misses
and Kruschev counters with a good low kick that Brawler was not able to check.
Brawler throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Brawler connects with a nice looking jab.
A nice leg kick from Kruschev, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kruschev throws a lazy right hand but Brawler sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kruschev connects with a leg kick.
Kruschev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Brawler thows a left - swing and a miss!
A good leg kick by Brawler.
Kruschev throws out a loose jab but Brawler uses good head movement to avoid it.
A leg kick checked by Kruschev.
Kruschev misses with a straight left.
Brawler swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kruschev dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Brawler. That did some damage!
Brawler throws a solid leg kick but Kruschev takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Brawler.
Kruschev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Brawler throws a hook to the side of Kruschev's head but Kruschev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A shot to the liver by Kruschev. Beautiful body shot.#T3#
Kruschev fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Brawler.
Kruschev with the inside leg kick.
Brawler is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kruschev.
Brawler throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kruschev tries to move into range but Brawler moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kruschev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brawler.
Brawler wants to land a leg kick but Kruschev is out of range.
Brawler throws a looping overhand right but Kruschev ducks down to avoid it.
Kruschev looks to land a right hand but Brawler moved out of range.
Brawler misses with an uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Brawler misses the target.
Kruschev loads up on a big right hand but Brawler slips the punch.
Kruschev checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kruschev cracks Brawler with a good jab.
Brawler throws a body shot but no joy.
Kruschev lands a nice leg kick that just misses Brawler's sensitive parts.
Kruschev connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kruschev throws a jab but it's blocked by Brawler.
Kruschev checks a leg kick.
Brawler moves out of range as Kruschev strikes.#T4#
Kruschev tries to score with a low kick but Brawler moves his leg out of the way.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brawler shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Brawler lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kruschev throws a jab but it's blocked by Brawler.
An inside leg kick from Brawler misses.
Brawler slips under a jab.
Kruschev connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Brawler momentarily.
Brawler catches Kruschev with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Brawler has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kruschev finds it's way round the side to connect with Brawler's head.
Kruschev throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kruschev connects with a crisp jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Brawler. That's going to slow Kruschev down.
Brawler fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kruschev has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kruschev throws a leg kick which misses Brawler's front leg but catches the back leg as Brawler tries to avoid it.
Brawler misses the shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brawler throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kruschev looks to land a left hand but Brawler moved out of range nicely.
Brawler missing with a left hand there. Kruschev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brawler uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Brawler moves out of range of the strikes.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:29
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 30:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Bobby Brawler!
Bobby Brawler seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: SFL 77 | Bangin vs Brawler
Date: Jun 13, 2021

#R1#
Kruschev cracks Erwin with a good jab.
Kruschev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Erwin.
Erwin throws a hook to the side of Kruschev's head but Kruschev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Erwin moves out of range of the leg kick from Kruschev.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Erwin slips under a jab.
Kruschev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A slow jab from Kruschev misses its intended target.
Kruschev throws a jab when Erwin was well out of range.
Kruschev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Erwin walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kruschev checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A telegraphed right hand from Kruschev misses the target.
Kruschev swings for the body but Erwin moves out of range.
Erwin connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kruschev. Kruschev circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A low kick from Kruschev is predictable there
and Erwin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Erwin throws a right hand that Kruschev ducks under and follows up with a left that Kruschev also avoids with ease.
Kruschev throws a right hand that misses
and Erwin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kruschev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Erwin throws out the jab.
A swing and a miss from Kruschev.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circling - Kruschev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Erwin slips under a jab.
Erwin swings for the body but Kruschev moves out of range.
A left lands for Erwin.
Kruschev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Erwin.
Kruschev checks the leg kick nicely there. #T1#
Kruschev comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Erwin throws a body punch but Kruschev moves out of range.
Erwin moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A big left from Erwin misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kruschev! But no joy.
Kruschev throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Erwin jabs at Kruschev's body.
Erwin loads up on a big right hand but Kruschev slips the punch.
Erwin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Erwin throws a body punch but Kruschev moves out of range.
Erwin slips a straight right by Kruschev.
Erwin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kruschev.
Erwin checks a low kick from Kruschev.
That kick from Kruschev tenderised Erwin's leg. Erwin is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jab from Kruschev.
Erwin lands a jab to Kruschev's midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice straight punches there by Erwin. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Erwin.
Erwin connects with a jab.
Kruschev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Erwin misses with an uppercut
and Kruschev counters with a straight right hand.
Erwin has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Randall's Top Team in the buildup to the fight.
The fighters circle momentarily. Erwin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kruschev 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.
Kruschev looks for the body kick but Erwin saw that one coming. #T2#
Kruschev throws a hook but Erwin blocks it.
Kruschev connects with a single shot there.
Erwin throws the left hand but Kruschev avoids the punch easily.
Kruschev walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Erwin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Erwin keeps the fight on the outside.
A solid leg kick lands there for Erwin.
Erwin checks a leg kick nicely.
Kruschev 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.
Kruschev comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A jab lands there for Kruschev.
Kruschev works Erwin's body with a nice hook.
Erwin checks the leg kick nicely there.
Erwin throws a jab but it's blocked by Kruschev.
Kruschev is looking for the big counter here.
Erwin lands with a straight right. Kruschev didn't see that one coming.
Kruschev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Erwin.
Kruschev throws a lazy uppercut
and Erwin counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kruschev wants to slow Erwin down by chopping away at his legs.
Kruschev throws a hook but Erwin avoids it easily.
Erwin checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Erwin appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Erwin is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kruschev misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Erwin lands a nice shot to the body. #T3#
Erwin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kruschev throws out the jab.
Erwin throws a body punch but Kruschev moves out of range.
Kruschev's corner calls for a 1-2. Kruschev obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Erwin connects with a leg kick.
Erwin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kruschev 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.
Kruschev scores with a punch to the head.
Kruschev throws a right and a left that both miss.
Erwin throws a nice outside leg kick.
Erwin lands a leg kick that knocks Kruschev off balance momentarily.
A punch lands to the side of Kruschev 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kruschev moves out of range of the strikes.
A head kick misses from Kruschev.
Kruschev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Erwin.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kruschev moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Erwin lands a body shot.
Kruschev tries to clinch there but Erwin circles away.
Erwin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kruschev lunges at Erwin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Erwin's hand.
Kruschev 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. #T4#
Erwin misses with a looping left.
Erwin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kruschev.
Erwin misses with a hook.
Erwin misses with a series of wild punches.
Kruschev only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Erwin drops his hands momentarily and Kruschev takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Erwin takes one to the side of the head.
Erwin connects with a body shot.
Kruschev misses with a left hand
and Erwin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kruschev fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Erwin.
Kruschev takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
The fighters circling - Kruschev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A swing and a miss from Kruschev.
Erwin on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CL2#
Kruschev gets in close and instigates a clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kruschev lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Erwin backwards.
Erwin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Erwin tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kruschev just stands there and leans against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Kruschev fails to land.
Erwin is trying to pull guard but Kruschev turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Derek Erwin will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Kruschev swings for the body but Erwin moves out of range.
Erwin throws a big shot that misses.
Erwin thuds a left hand into Kruschev's body.
Erwin misses with an uppercut. Kruschev saw that one coming.
Kruschev tests Erwin's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL2#
Kruschev closes the distance and pushes Erwin back into the cage.
Kruschev throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Erwin tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kruschev smiles and moves away.
Kruschev slips a straight right by Erwin.
Erwin connects with an inside leg kick.
Kruschev scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Erwin doesn't seem bothered though.
Erwin swinging wildly here.
Derek Erwin is winning the standup battle so far.
Erwin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kruschev stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kruschev lands with a nice body punch.
Kruschev avoids the body shot from Erwin.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kruschev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Erwin.
Kruschev throws a quick inside leg kick. #CL2#
Kruschev has Erwin up against the cage in a clinch.
Kruschev tries to throw a body punch but Erwin avoids it by throwing Kruschev back against the cage. #T1#
Erwin prevents a body shot from Kruschev.
Erwin is trying to pull guard but Kruschev turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Erwin blocking some punches.
Kruschev struggles to land a body shot inside as Erwin controls his hands.
Kruschev lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Erwin jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kruschev walks away with a smile on his face. Erwin gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Derek Erwin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Erwin 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.
Erwin throws a low kick but Kruschev moves out of range easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Erwin. Kruschev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kruschev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Erwin manages to avoid it.
Erwin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Erwin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Erwin lands a nice hook to Kruschev's body. Kruschev takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kruschev fails to land with a series of punches.
Kruschev moves out of range as Erwin strikes.
Erwin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Erwin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Erwin misses with a low kick.
Kruschev getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kruschev throws a sloppy head kick and Erwin moves out of range easily.
Erwin scores with a jab to the head.
Erwin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Erwin. Kruschev does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab from Erwin misses.
Kruschev takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A jab from Kruschev misses.
Erwin misses with a straight left.
Kruschev scores with a shot to the body.
Erwin scores with the left hand. Kruschev knows he should have avoided that one.
Kruschev shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Erwin eats them both and turns towards Kruschev to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Erwin misses with a left hand
and Kruschev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Erwin connects with a leg kick.
That kick from Kruschev tenderised Erwin's leg. Erwin is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kruschev throws a leg kick that misses.
Kruschev staying out of range there.
Erwin cracks a nice hook into Kruschev's ribs.
Erwin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kruschev misses with a hook. Erwin ducked under it nicely.
Kruschev misses with a body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Erwin misses the target.#T3#
Erwin does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Kruschev looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Erwin. Kruschev does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Erwin. Kruschev does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab lands there for Erwin.
Nice uppercut lands for Erwin. That snapped Kruschev's head back.
Kruschev's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
An inside leg kick lands from Kruschev.
Nice defenses there by Kruschev.
Kruschev throws out a counter right but Erwin avoids it with no problem.
Erwin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Erwin misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Kruschev moves into the clinch.
Kruschev misses with some punches.
Erwin jumps guard but Kruschev turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A head punch on the inside from Kruschev fails to land. #TD#
Erwin has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Kruschev uses from the top position.
Kruschev throws a big elbow that misses.
Erwin is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Erwin throws his legs up looking for a submission but Kruschev uses it to pass to side control. #T4#
Kruschev scoring with punches from side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kruschev wants to control but Erwin is keeping him busy.
Erwin manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Erwin wants to improve his position but Kruschev is controlling well.
Kruschev works his foot free and advances to mount.
Erwin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Wally Kruschev will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Erwin connects with a nice looking jab.
Erwin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kruschev.
Erwin tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Erwin slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jab from Erwin.#CL2#
Kruschev rushes Erwin and presses him up against the cage.
Kruschev lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Erwin backwards.
Erwin is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kruschev to keep the fight standing.
Kruschev working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Kruschev.
Kruschev has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kruschev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Erwin fails to pull guard.
Kruschev lands with a right to the head.
Kruschev lands with a right to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kruschev scores with a nice hook to the head.#TD#
Erwin pulls guard.
Kruschev must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SU2#
Kruschev decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Erwin, up you get!
Kruschev misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kruschev gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kruschev cracks Erwin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T1#
Kruschev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Erwin was well out of range. Poor timing from Kruschev.
Kruschev connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kruschev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kruschev lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kruschev dips to his left and cracks Erwin with an uppercut!
Kruschev avoids the body shot from Erwin.
Erwin tries to bum rush Kruschev with a series of wild strikes but Kruschev uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kruschev misses with an uppercut.
Kruschev has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Erwin.
Kruschev misses with a straight left.
A swing and a miss from Kruschev.
Kruschev fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kruschev misses with a looping left.
Kruschev uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kruschev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Kruschev on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kruschev throws out a leg kick but Erwin moves out of range and Kruschev only half commits.
Kruschev fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kruschev connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CL2#
Kruschev drives through and clinches with Erwin against the cage. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kruschev. #BC2#
Kruschev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Erwin!
A solid leg kick lands there for Erwin.
Kruschev misses with a low kick.
Kruschev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kruschev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Erwin.
A jab from Kruschev misses.
Erwin punishes Kruschev's body with a nice straight punch.
Kruschev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Erwin was well out of range. Poor timing from Kruschev.
Kruschev fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Erwin is out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Kruschev misses the target.
Erwin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kruschev.
Erwin checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Erwin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kruschev.
Erwin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kruschev chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Erwin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kruschev throws a head kick that misses. #T3#
A big left from Erwin misses.
Erwin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Erwin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Erwin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kruschev lands with a thumping leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kruschev darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kruschev motions for Erwin to come forward. Kruschev throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Erwin throws a head kick that misses.
Kruschev has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kruschev there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kruschev avoids the body shot from Erwin.
Erwin throws a good cross that connects.
Erwin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The fighters circling - Kruschev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A slow jab from Kruschev misses its intended target.
Erwin throws a nice outside leg kick.
Erwin looks to score with a jab to the body but Kruschev is just out of range.
Kruschev throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Erwin moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Kruschev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Erwin.
Erwin throws a leg kick but Kruschev sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Erwin. Kruschev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Erwin sets himself, and Kruschev steps forward looking for the clinch! Erwin avoids it this time.
Kruschev lands a body shot.
Kruschev tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Erwin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Erwin staying out of range there.
Kruschev looks to score with a jab to the body but Erwin is just out of range.
Erwin misses with an uppercut
and Kruschev counters with a nice uppercut.
A big right from Kruschev misses.
Erwin misses with a leg kick.
Kruschev now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Erwin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kruschev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Erwin connects with the punch.
Kruschev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Erwin.
Kruschev throws a good cross that connects.
Kruschev looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kruschev misses with a body kick.
Kruschev takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Erwin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Erwin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kruschev.
Kruschev looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kruschev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wally Kruschev!
After winning the bout, Wally Kruschev thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Derek Erwin stepped up to the mic, saying 'I didn't lose I just ran out of time'.

Event: SFL 69 | Lomax vs Thomas
Date: May 09, 2021

#R1#
Kruschev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Landry manages to avoid it.
Landry throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kruschev lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#CL#
Kruschev moves into the clinch.
Landry blocking some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kruschev creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Landry avoiding damage as Kruschev throws knees to the body.
Kruschev misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kruschev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kruschev is working Landry over against the cage.#BC2#
Landry breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kruschev fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruschev tries a low kick but Landry avoids it.
Kruschev takes a swing at Landry's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Kruschev finds it's way through Landry's defenses.
Kruschev throws a looping overhand right but Landry ducks down to avoid it.
Landry throws a hook but Kruschev avoids it easily.#T1#
Landry's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kruschev connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Landry scrambles back to his feet.
Landry 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.
Landry throws the left hand but Kruschev avoids the punch easily.
Kruschev throws a solid leg kick but Landry takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kruschev.
Kruschev misses with a hook.
Kruschev lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kruschev connects with a good right hand that stumbles Landry. Landry circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kruschev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kruschev throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Landry counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kruschev throws a series of strikes that have Landry backpedaling.
Kruschev throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kruschev cracks Landry with a good jab.
Kruschev has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Far-Q Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Landry slips under a jab.
Landry displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kruschev throws out the jab. #T2#
Kruschev throws a leg kick but Landry checks it. #CL#
Landry gets tackled into the cage by Kruschev. Kruschev maintains the clinch.
Kruschev throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kruschev.
Kruschev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kruschev.
Kruschev lands a right hand that snaps the head of Landry backwards.
Kruschev lands a shoulder strike.
Kruschev throws a punch but it's blocked by Landry.
Kruschev misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kruschev swings wildly with an uppercut but Landry uses good head movement to avoid it.
Landry lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Kruschev.
Kruschev misses with the head strike.
Kruschev lands a right hand that snaps the head of Landry backwards.
Kruschev throws a head punch that misses.
Landry wants to break free but Kruschev has control.
Kruschev misses with the head strike. #T3#
Kruschev is working Landry over against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Kruschev.
Landry swings wildly with an uppercut but Kruschev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kruschev throws a punch but it's blocked by Landry.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Landry.
Kruschev misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kruschev has a couple of punches blocked by Landry.
Kruschev throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Landry scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kruschev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Landry is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kruschev lands a nice uppercut.
Kruschev misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kruschev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Landry is trying to force a seperation but Kruschev has the dominant position.
Kruschev lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Landry stalling in the clinch but Kruschev improves position.
Landry blocks an uppercut.
Landry is trying to break the clinch but Kruschev is controlling him.#T4#
Still in the clinch, Landry scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kruschev working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Landry throws a punch but it's blocked by Kruschev.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short body shot lands from Kruschev as the two fighters clinch.
Kruschev misses with a punch on the inside.
Landry is trying to stall.
Landry blocking some punches.
Landry swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Landry lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kruschev backwards.
Kruschev is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kruschev lands with a left to the head. #BC2#
Landry breaks from the clinch.
Kruschev lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A slow jab from Kruschev misses its intended target.
Landry displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kruschev throws out the jab.
Landry looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kruschev with a nice calf kick.
Landry thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wally Kruschev dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Landry pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kruschev ducks under a wild hook from Landry.
Kruschev slips under a jab.
Landry slips under a jab.
Kruschev lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wally Kruschev is winning the standup battle so far.
Kruschev throws a right hand that misses
and Landry counters with a nice uppercut.
Landry slips under a jab.
Kruschev fails in his attempt to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Landry! But no joy.
Kruschev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Landry can do to turn this around?
Landry slips under a jab.
Landry only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Wally Kruschev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Landry looks to land a right hand but Kruschev moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Kruschev finds it's way through Landry's defenses.
Kruschev lands a nice looking body shot.
Kruschev connects with an inside leg kick.
Landry lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T1#
Kruschev rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Landry counters with a stiff right hand.
Kruschev throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Landry on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #CL#
Landry tries to keep at a distance but Kruschev has taken the fight into the clinch.
Landry lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kruschev backwards.
Landry blocks a body shot from Kruschev.
Kruschev lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Landry backwards.
Kruschev lands a right hand that snaps the head of Landry backwards.
Landry tries to break free but Kruschev pushes him back against the cage.
Kruschev scores with a shot to the side of Landry's head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Landry.
Landry is looking to control Kruschev's arms but Kruschev gets an underhook and turns him. Now Landry has his back to the cage.
Landry misses with a knee strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Landry scores with a shoulder strike.
Landry trying to stall but Kruschev improves his position. #BC2#
Landry breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T2#
Landry stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kruschev.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kruschev looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Landry uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kruschev.
Kruschev just misses with a punch to the body.
Landry's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kruschev ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kruschev moves in looking to clinch but Landry pushes him off.
Kruschev thuds his right hand into Landry's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CL#
Landry gets tackled into the cage by Kruschev. Kruschev maintains the clinch.
Kruschev throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Landrys head.
Kruschev misses with a hook from the clinch.
Landry blocking some punches. #BC2#
Landry escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kruschev looks to throw the jab but Landry is out of range.
Kruschev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Landry sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Landry tries a quick counter leg kick but Kruschev is wise to it.#T3#
Kruschev tries to clinch up but Landry circles away and keeps his distance.
It seemed like Landry was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kruschev tries to land a front kick but Landry steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#CL#
Kruschev instigates a clinch.
Landry taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Kruschev fails to land.
Landry misses with the head strike.
Kruschev throws a head punch that misses.
Kruschev changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Landry fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kruschev misses with a head kick.
Kruschev looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A jab from Landry finds it's way through Kruschev's defenses.
Danga de danga de dang - Kruschev scores with a four punch combination!
The fighters circling - Kruschev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Good exchange - Kruschev coming out on top.
Kruschev fails with an attempt to clinch. #T4#
Kruschev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Landry looks to throw the jab but Kruschev is out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A clash of legs there as Landry blocks the low kick.
Landry misses with a hook. Kruschev ducked under it nicely.
Kruschev dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Landry. That did some damage!
Landry walks into a straight right hand from Kruschev.
Ryan Landry is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kruschev blocks a jab.
Kruschev seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Kruschev misses with an uppercut
enabling Landry to counter with a crisp jab.
Kruschev takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jab from Landry.
A big left from Landry misses.
Kruschev takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wally Kruschev 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#
Landry takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kruschev with a jab.
Kruschev lands a head shot.
Kruschev shoots in for a double leg but Landry sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kruschev cracks a nice hook into Landry's ribs.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kruschev.
Landry looks to score with a jab to the body but Kruschev is just out of range.
Kruschev throws a hook but Landry avoids it easily.
Kruschev misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A clash of legs there as Landry blocks the low kick.
Landry throws out a counter right but Kruschev avoids it with no problem.
Landry throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Landry misses with a body shot. #T1#
Kruschev pivots, looking for a leg kick but Landry is out of range and Kruschev settles back down.
Kruschev with a nice cross.
Landry throws the left hand but Kruschev avoids the punch easily.
Good leg kick by Kruschev.
Kruschev misses with an uppercut
and Landry connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kruschev throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Landry stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kruschev scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kruschev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kruschev seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kruschev throws a front kick aimed at Landry's knee but Landry avoids it well.
A little jabbing left from Landry on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Landry digs a good body shot into Kruschev's ribs.
Kruschev scores with a jab. Landry acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Landry slips under a jab from Kruschev.
Landry was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Kruschev tries to close the distance and clinch up but Landry swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T2#
Landry avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kruschev misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kruschev connects with a looping right hand.
Kruschev throws a push kick but Landry slaps the foot to one side.
A countering left hand to the body from Landry misses.
Kruschev lands a lovely overhand right.
Kruschev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Landry! But no joy.
A swing and a miss from Kruschev.
Landry looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#TD#
Kruschev closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Landry throws Kruschev to one side and escapes!
A nice inside leg kick there by Kruschev. That's going to slow Landry down. #T3#
Kruschev scoring well with a low kick there.
A big right from Kruschev misses.
Landry stuns Kruschev with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kruschev will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Landry 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.
Landry doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kruschev looks to score with a jab to the body but Landry is just out of range.
Kruschev tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Landry now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Good shot there by Kruschev.
Good shot there by Landry.
Kruschev is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Landry fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kruschev swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Landry.
Kruschev misses with a takedown attempt - Landry sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T4#
Landry avoids the body shot from Kruschev.
Ryan Landry has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Landry lands with a nice body punch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kruschev.
Kruschev with the inside leg kick.
Kruschev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Landry.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kruschev.
Landry misses the jab.
Landry looks to land a left hand but Kruschev moved out of range nicely.
Kruschev ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kruschev lands a nice looking body shot.
Kruschev swings widly with a right hand
and Landry counters with a lovely straight right hand!

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

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

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

Event: SFL 62 | Kilgore vs Simon II
Date: Apr 09, 2021

#R1#
Kruschev has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kruschev there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kruschev slips a straight right by Brawler.
A jab lands there for Kruschev.
Brawler is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kruschev.
Brawler takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kruschev tests Brawler's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Brawler scores with a leg kick.
Brawler throws a solid leg kick but Kruschev takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Brawler.
Brawler throws a leg kick
and Kruschev counters with a nice body kick.
Kruschev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Brawler gets off balance looking for a body kick#CL#
and Kruschev counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A short left from Kruschev.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kruschev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kruschev misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brawler lands with a light punch inside.
Kruschev misses with some punches.
Brawler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brawler misses with a punch to the body.
Kruschev lands with a right to the head.
Kruschev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kruschev trying to land knees to the body. #BC2#
Brawler's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Brawler swings for the body but Kruschev moves out of range.
Kruschev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Brawler cracks a nice hook into Kruschev's ribs.
Brawler looks to land a left hand but Kruschev moved out of range nicely.
Bobby Brawler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kruschev misses with an attempted mid kick.
Brawler slips a straight right by Kruschev.
Brawler waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kruschev.
Kruschev on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Brawler. Brawler obviously looking to wear him down.
Kruschev throws a head kick but Brawler moves out of range.
Brawler wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Brawler throws a hook but Kruschev blocks it.
Kruschev was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kruschev scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kruschev.
Some bone on bone action there as Brawler checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Brawler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brawler moves out of range of the body kick from Kruschev.
Brawler misses with a jab to the body
and Brawler takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kruschev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kruschev takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T2#
Kruschev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jab, jab by Brawler - just one landing.
Kruschev misses with a leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Brawler ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kruschev misses with an uppercut. Brawler saw that one coming.
Kruschev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kruschev pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kruschev lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Brawler has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Brawler and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A big right from Kruschev misses.
Brawler throws a low kick but Kruschev moves out of range easily.
Brawler connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kruschev lands a head kick. Brawler smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Brawler lands a glancing blow to the side of Kruschev's head.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Brawler.
Kruschev misses the shot to the body.
Brawler wants to slow Kruschev down by chopping away at his legs.
A cross from Kruschev lands.
Brawler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kruschev.
Brawler moves out of range of the body kick from Kruschev.
A jab from Kruschev misses.
Kruschev backing away here, and Brawler unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T3#
Kruschev misses with a low kick.
Kruschev misses with a low kick.
Brawler ducks under a wild hook from Kruschev.
Kruschev with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kruschev. Brawler does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kruschev takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Brawler scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kruschev swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Brawler scores with a jab.
Brawler scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kruschev thuds his right hand into Brawler's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kruschev misses with a head kick.
Kruschev tries to close the distance and clinch but Brawler swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Brawler throws a hook but Kruschev blocks it.
Brawler swings for the body but Kruschev moves out of range.
Brawler has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Brawler throws a body punch but Kruschev moves out of range.
Kruschev tries to clinch but Brawler moves out of range.
Brawler is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kruschev had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
An inside leg kick lands from Brawler.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kruschev lands a leg kick that knocks Brawler off balance momentarily.
Kruschev lands with an uppercut that bounces Brawler off the cage and back into range.#T4#
Kruschev throws a leg kick that misses.
Brawler walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kruschev checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Brawler works over Kruschev's head and body with a nice combination.
Brawler blocks a head kick by Kruschev.
Brawler throws a head kick that misses.
Kruschev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kruschev throws a body shot but no joy.
Brawler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kruschev manages to avoid it.
Kruschev loads up on a big right hand but Brawler slips the punch.
Brawler lunges at Kruschev with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kruschev's hand.
Brawler scores with a hook.
Brawler blocks a jab.
Brawler tries to land a leg kick but Kruschev saw it coming and moves away.
Kruschev misses with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kruschev checks a leg kick.
Brawler lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Brawler tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kruschev thuds his shin into the meat of Brawler's side.
Brawler works Kruschev's body with a nice hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Wally Kruschev will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Brawler lands with a shot to the body.
A head kick from Brawler lands but Kruschev takes it in his stride.
Kruschev scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kruschev misses with a head kick.
Brawler misses with a looping right.
Kruschev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brawler does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Brawler moves out of range of the strikes.
Kruschev tries to land a front kick but Brawler steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Brawler misses with a straight left.
Brawler misses with a low kick.
Kruschev throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Brawler shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kruschev eats them both and turns towards Brawler to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Brawler attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bobby Brawler seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kruschev lands a jab to Brawler's midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brawler misses with a kick to the body
and Kruschev counters with a stiff right hand.
A thudding body kick lands there by Brawler!
Brawler misses the jab.
Kruschev throws the left hand but Brawler avoids the punch easily.#T1#
A shot to the body from Brawler misses
and Brawler takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kruschev avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Brawler with the inside leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Kruschev blocks the leg kick.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Brawler in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Kruschev jabs Brawler to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kruschev misses with a kick to the body.
Brawler slips under a jab from Kruschev.
Brawler just misses with a punch to the body.
Brawler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kruschev.
Kruschev keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Brawler loads up on a big right hand but Kruschev slips the punch.
Brawler tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kruschev is able to avoid easily.
Brawler scores with a nice right hand.
Brawler bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Kruschev misses with a body kick.
Brawler turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Brawler throws a series of punches but Kruschev moves out of range.
Brawler checks the leg kick.
Kruschev throws a body punch but Brawler moves out of range. #T2#
Kruschev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brawler.
Brawler lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kruschev takes a step back to recover.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kruschev throws a jab but it's blocked by Brawler.
Kruschev connects with a right hand. Brawler shakes it off.
Brawler takes a kick to the side of the head.
Brawler takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kruschev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brawler is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kruschev.
A jab from Kruschev does it's job there.
Brawler throws a big shot that misses.
Kruschev tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Brawler manages to circle out of the way.
Kruschev scores with a three punch combo!
Kruschev misses with a series of wild punches.
Kruschev drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Brawler slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kruschev thows a left - swing and a miss!
Brawler misses with a hook.
Kruschev is looking to counter punch.#T3#
Brawler ducks under a wild hook from Kruschev.
Brawler throws out a counter right but Kruschev avoids it with no problem.
Kruschev scores with a shot to the body.
Kruschev walks into a jab.
Brawler throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kruschev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kruschev throws a solid leg kick but Brawler takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kruschev.
Kruschev lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kruschev cracks Brawler with an open hand slap.
Kruschev shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Brawler lands with a kick to the ribs.
Kruschev throws a head kick that misses.
Brawler ducks under a wild hook from Kruschev.
Kruschev thows a left - swing and a miss!
Brawler misses with a low kick.
Brawler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kruschev was well out of range. Poor timing from Brawler.
Kruschev misses with an uppercut.
Brawler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brawler dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Brawler catches Kruschev with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Kruschev closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T4#
A bit of stalling here from Brawler.
Kruschev takes a shot to the head.
Kruschev misses with a punch to the body.
Brawler swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kruschev working aggressively here.
Brawler presses Kruschev against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Brawler lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Brawler.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Brawler tries to work over Kruschev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Brawler - that landed with a thud.
A left hand lands to the body for Brawler.
Kruschev misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from Brawler.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Brawler.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brawler presses Kruschev against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kruschev takes a shot to the head.
A short left from Brawler.
Kruschev misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kruschev working aggressively here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Bobby Brawler will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Brawler cracks Kruschev with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Brawler thows a body kick. Kruschev tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Brawler lands with a right hand.
Brawler misses the jab.
Brawler is looking to slow Kruschev down with leg kicks.
Brawler scores with a decent looking hook.
Kruschev slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kruschev throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Kruschev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kruschev connects with a nice looking jab.
Brawler scores with a shot to the body.
Brawler avoids the body shot from Kruschev.
Kruschev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kruschev scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kruschev looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kruschev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brawler lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kruschev connects with a leg kick.
Kruschev wants to slow Brawler down by chopping away at his legs.
Brawler misses with a looping left.
Kruschev throws a low kick but it's checked well by Brawler.#T1#
Kruschev takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kruschev checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kruschev takes a swing at Brawler's ribcage but misses.
Brawler misses with a body shot.
Kruschev lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Brawler throws a low kick but Kruschev moves out of range easily.
Brawler throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
An inside leg kick lands from Brawler.
Kruschev uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Brawler has time to react.
Brawler lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Brawler misses with a straight right.
Kruschev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brawler was well out of range. Poor timing from Kruschev.
Brawler with a jab.
Kruschev cracks Brawler with a right hand to the side of the head.
Brawler looks to land a right hand but Kruschev moved out of range.
Brawler moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brawler throws a front kick aimed at Kruschev's knee but Kruschev avoids it well.
Kruschev is looking for a counter combo.
Brawler swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T2#
Kruschev dips to his left and cracks Brawler with an uppercut!
An inside leg kick lands from Brawler.
Brawler lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kruschev loads up on a big right hand but Brawler slips the punch.
Brawler takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A big left from Kruschev misses.
Kruschev is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Brawler ducks under a wild hook from Kruschev.
Brawler scores with a leg kick.
Kruschev takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Brawler throws a low kick, looking for Kruschev's leg but Kruschev calmly moves out of range.
Brawler scores with a body shot.
Brawler misses with a head kick.
A little feinted left hand from Kruschev on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Brawler moves out of range of the body kick.
Brawler tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kruschev is able to avoid easily.
Kruschev throwing a counter right hand but Brawler manages to avoid it.
Kruschev moves away from the strike by Brawler.
Brawler tried to score with a low kick but Kruschev checks it.
A telegraphed right hand from Kruschev misses the target.
Kruschev swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Brawler.#T3#
Brawler checks a leg kick nicely.
Brawler scoring well with a low kick there.
Kruschev throws a sloppy head kick and Brawler moves out of range easily.
Brawler fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kruschev.
Brawler with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Brawler scores with a body shot.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kruschev.
Brawler slips a straight right by Kruschev.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Brawler - that will leave a mark!
Brawler lands an overhand right.
Kruschev tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kruschev scores with a kick to the midsection.
Brawler ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Brawler ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brawler misses with a hook. Kruschev ducked under it nicely.
Brawler blocks a head kick by Kruschev.
Kruschev throws a sloppy head kick and Brawler moves out of range easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T4#
Brawler cracks Kruschev with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Brawler works the jab nicely.
Kruschev looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
It seemed like Brawler was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Brawler scores with a leg kick.
Kruschev misses with a head kick.
Kruschev takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Brawler feints and then cracks Kruschev's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kruschev down.
Brawler dips to his left and cracks Kruschev with an uppercut!
Brawler misses with a low kick.
Kruschev misses with a leg kick.
Brawler fakes the leg kick and cracks Kruschev in the body.
Brawler lands with a thumping leg kick.
Brawler is looking to score with low kicks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kruschev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kruschev will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Brawler.
A telegraphed right hand from Brawler misses the target.
Brawler throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kruschev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kruschev swings for the body but Brawler moves out of range.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:30

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

Event: SFL 52 | Soviet Showdown
Date: Feb 28, 2021

#R1#
Rishkinov checks a leg kick nicely.
Rishkinov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kruschev.
Kruschev misses with a looping left.
Rishkinov misses with a body kick.
Rishkinov throws a shot from downtown. Kruschev moves away and avoids it.
Kruschev rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rishkinov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kruschev tries to land a body kick#TD#
and Rishkinov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kruschev won't be happy with that.
Rishkinov lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Kruschev tries to buck Rishkinov off but Rishkinov is having none of it.
Kruschev dodges the ground and pound from Rishkinov.
Rishkinov scores with punches from side control.
Rishkinov is trying to ground and pound but Kruschev uses the momentary lack of control by Rishkinov to regain half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kruschev taking some punishment here, with Rishkinov in his half guard. #T1#
Rishkinov is looking to advance position but Kruschev won't allow it.
Rishkinov working the head and body with strikes.
Rishkinov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rishkinov working Kruschev over with strikes.
Rishkinov working Kruschev over with strikes.
Rishkinov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kruschev is refusing to be controlled, as Rishkinov sits in half guard.
Kruschev is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rishkinov scores with a couple of nice shots.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rishkinov lands a nice short elbow.
Kruschev has his hands clasped together around Rishkinov's back. He's all about the action.
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. Rishkinov connects with a nice short shot to Kruschev's temple. #T2#
Rishkinov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB#
Rishkinov is trying to work for a kimura but Kruschev is defending well.
Kruschev blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rishkinov.
Rishkinov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kruschev is not content to let Rishkinov control the position.
Rishkinov throwing shots but Kruschev is blocking nicely.
Rishkinov 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.
Rishkinov stops Kruschev from getting back to his feet. #T3##SUB#
Kruschev is defending against the submission attempts here by Rishkinov.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kruschev is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rishkinov throwing shots but Kruschev is blocking nicely.
Kruschev regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Rishkinov.
Rishkinov postures up in Kruschev's guard and throws a big left but Kruschev blocks it.
Rishkinov throwing strikes from guard but Kruschev blocks nicely.
Rishkinov throws a big elbow that misses.
Rishkinov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rishkinov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kruschev's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Rishkinov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Rishkinov lands a couple of digs.
Kruschev looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rishkinov is one step ahead there.
Rishkinov won't allow Kruschev to get back to his feet.
Rishkinov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rishkinov landing some decent shots from guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kruschev not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rishkinov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Serhey Rishkinov dominated that round.
That's time! Rishkinov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Kruschev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rishkinov.
Rishkinov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Serhey Rishkinov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kruschev wants to land a leg kick but Rishkinov is out of range.
Rishkinov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jab, jab by Rishkinov - just one landing.
Rishkinov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kruschev stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kruschev on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#TD#
Rishkinov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kruschev to the ground. Rishkinov is now in Kruschev's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kruschev pulls Rishkinov in close to his closed guard and prevents Rishkinov from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kruschev is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Rishkinov works his way to full guard. Good work.#T1#
Rishkinov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Rishkinov looking to sit in guard and control but Kruschev gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SU2#
Kruschev decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Rishkinov, up you get!
Rishkinov misses with a head kick.
Kruschev has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kruschev there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rishkinov scores with a punch to the head.
Rishkinov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL#
Rishkinov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kruschev, pushing him back against the cage.
Kruschev misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rishkinov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kruschev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rishkinov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rishkinov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rishkinov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kruschev's elbow.
Kruschev lands an uppercut.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kruschev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kruschev lands a hook that snaps the head of Rishkinov backwards.
Rishkinov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rishkinov presses Kruschev against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rishkinov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kruschev misses with some punches.
Rishkinov has Kruschev pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kruschev manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Rishkinov tries to throw a body punch but Kruschev avoids it by throwing Rishkinov back against the cage. #BC2#
Kruschev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rishkinov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rishkinov gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Kruschev counters with a straight right hand.
Kruschev defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rishkinov.
Rishkinov misses with a left hand
and Kruschev counters with a two punch combo.
Kruschev will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kruschev thuds his shin into the meat of Rishkinov's side.#T3#
Rishkinov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kruschev counters with a nice uppercut.
Rishkinov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kruschev can do to turn this around?
Rishkinov misses with a body shot.
Kruschev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rishkinov throws out the jab.
Kruschev lands a leg kick that knocks Rishkinov off balance momentarily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kruschev lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Rishkinov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rishkinov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Rishkinov defending well as Kruschev loads up on a big left hand.
Rishkinov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kruschev counters with a nice uppercut.
Rishkinov throws a hook but Kruschev blocks it.
Kruschev works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kruschev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kruschev thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Rishkinov if he has to take too many more of those.
Rishkinov throws a lazy head kick
and Kruschev counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kruschev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kruschev slips under a jab from Rishkinov.
Rishkinov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kruschev. #T4#
A jab from Rishkinov does it's job there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kruschev slips a straight right by Rishkinov.
Kruschev looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kruschev takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kruschev throws out a loose jab but Rishkinov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rishkinov goes for a double leg but Kruschev avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kruschev continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Serhey Rishkinov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rishkinov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kruschev's elbow.
Kruschev blocks a body shot from Rishkinov.
Kruschev throws a punch but it's blocked by Rishkinov.
Rishkinov blocks an uppercut.
Kruschev working aggressively here.
Rishkinov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rishkinov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kruschev's elbow.
Kruschev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rishkinov is working for takedown but Kruschev is calmly controlling the position for now.#BC2#
Kruschev breaks the clinch.
Wally Kruschev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rishkinov connects with a looping right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Wally Kruschev will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R3#
Kruschev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rishkinov.
Rishkinov throws a right hand that misses
and Kruschev counters with a body kick.
Crunch! Rishkinov slams his shin into Kruschev's torso.
Kruschev tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rishkinov is able to avoid easily.
Kruschev lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kruschev throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rishkinov misses with a lunging right hand
and Kruschev counters with a nice leg kick.
Rishkinov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rishkinov lands a body shot.
Kruschev thuds his shin into the meat of Rishkinov's side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rishkinov misses with the combination.
Kruschev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kruschev throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rishkinov feinted with a counter takedown.
Kruschev lands with a shot to the body. #T1#
Kruschev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rishkinov swings widly with a right hand
and Kruschev finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
A swing and a miss from Rishkinov.
Kruschev scores with a kick to the body.
Rishkinov misses with a left hand
and Kruschev counters with a left and a right that stings Rishkinov.
Kruschev avoids the body shot from Rishkinov.
Kruschev slips under a jab.
Rishkinov throws a head kick that misses.
Kruschev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #TD#
Kruschev gets caught flat footed, as Rishkinov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Rishkinov throws a big elbow that misses.
Rishkinov trying to control the position from guard on top but Kruschev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Rishkinov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kruschev works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kruschev is looking to stand up but Rishkinov isn't so interested in that idea.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rishkinov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rishkinov trying to control but Kruschev is working from the bottom.
Kruschev lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Kruschev wants to stand but Rishkinov has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Rishkinov controls Kruschev momentarily but Kruschev frees himself. #T3##SUB#
Kruschev got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rishkinov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kruschev has managed to get both his arms back between Rishkinov's legs - danger averted.
Kruschev trying to control but Rishkinov is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Rishkinov looking for a guillotine here but Kruschev defends easily.
Rishkinov wants to sweep but no luck.
Serhey Rishkinov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Kruschev avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rishkinov is adopting a defensive guard.
Kruschev wants to control from the top but Rishkinov keeps moving. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rishkinov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rishkinov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB#
Rishkinov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kruschev preventing the sweep.
Kruschev advances position into side control!
Rishkinov is looking to reverse the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wally Kruschev really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
Kruschev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rishkinov moves away.
Rishkinov will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Rishkinov stuns Kruschev with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rishkinov wants to clinch up but Kruschev keeps it at a distance.
Rishkinov swings for the body but Kruschev moves out of range.
Kruschev staying out of range there.
Rishkinov throws a body punch but Kruschev moves out of range.
Rishkinov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kruschev pinned against the cage. Kruschev gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rishkinov checks a leg kick nicely.
Rishkinov tries to counter with a takedown but Kruschev is quick to defend against it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Rishkinov clinches.
Rishkinov scores with a shoulder strike.
Kruschev throws a head punch that misses.
Kruschev scores with a shot to the side of Rishkinov's head.
Rishkinov goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Kruschev breaks the clinch. #T1#
Kruschev stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kruschev wants it to stay on the feet.
Rishkinov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kruschev.
Rishkinov wants to clinch.
Rishkinov moves out of range as Kruschev strikes.#CL#
Rishkinov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
I was talking to Rishkinov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Kruschev gets through Rishkinov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rishkinov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kruschev's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kruschev.
Rishkinov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kruschev lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kruschev has a couple of punches blocked by Rishkinov.
Rishkinov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kruschev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kruschev.
A short right from Rishkinov. #T2#
Rishkinov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rishkinov tries to throw a body punch but Kruschev avoids it by throwing Rishkinov back against the cage.
Rishkinov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rishkinov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rishkinov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kruschev backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rishkinov is trying to stall.
Rishkinov misses with a punch to the body.
Rishkinov can't find room to land a body shot as Kruschev controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kruschev.
Rishkinov blocks an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Kruschev.
Rishkinov is trying to break free.
Rishkinov blocking some punches.
Kruschev blocks a body shot from Rishkinov.
Kruschev pushes Rishkinov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rishkinov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kruschev has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Rishkinov seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kruschev can turn it around.
Kruschev lands an uppercut.
Rishkinov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Rishkinov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rishkinov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kruschev prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Serhey Rishkinov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kruschev lands with a right to the head. #BC2#
Kruschev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rishkinov misses with a kick to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kruschev! But no joy.
Rishkinov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kruschev throws out the jab. #TD#
Rishkinov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kruschev wants to get back to his feet.
Rishkinov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kruschev is trying to get back to full guard.
Rishkinov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T4#
Rishkinov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kruschev is trying to stand up here but Rishkinov is controlling him well.
Kruschev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rishkinov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Rishkinov.
Rishkinov wants to pass to mount but Kruschev is defending the position.
Kruschev blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rishkinov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Serhey Rishkinov will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R5#
Rishkinov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kruschev.
Rishkinov throws a head kick that misses.
Nice jab there from Kruschev.
Rishkinov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rishkinov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kruschev throws a low kick but Rishkinov avoids it.
Rishkinov tries to clinch but Kruschev is having none of it. #TD#
Rishkinov gets a takedown into half guard.
Kruschev gets full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rishkinov trying to control but Kruschev is working from the bottom.
Rishkinov throws a big right hand that misses. #T1#
Rishkinov looking to sit in guard and control but Kruschev gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Rishkinov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kruschev doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Rishkinov is tightening it up a little... Kruschev has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Kruschev reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Kruschev taps out! Nice BJJ there by Rishkinov!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Serhey Rishkinov!
Serhey Rishkinov retains his welterweight title!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Serhey Rishkinov made sure he mentioned Top Gun Nutrition 160q 4 $150, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: SFL 45 | Return of the King
Date: Jan 31, 2021

#R1#
Kruschev lands the left hand.
Kruschev moves out of range as Titor strikes.
Kruschev thuds a left hand into Titor's body.
Titor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kruschev throws out the jab.
Kruschev lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kruschev chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kruschev throws a body kick that misses
and Titor counters with a nice leg kick.
Kruschev scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Titor doesn't seem bothered though.
Titor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kruschev looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kruschev thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kruschev throws a head kick that misses.
Titor takes a swing at Kruschev's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Kruschev on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Titor throws a hook but Kruschev blocks it.
Titor looks to land a right hand but Kruschev moved out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Titor throws a series of punches but Kruschev avoids them all with ease.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kruschev.
Titor feints a jab promting Kruschev to slip. Titor then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kruschev slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Kruschev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Titor.#T1#
Titor tests Kruschev's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kruschev throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Titor defending well as Kruschev loads up on a big left hand.
Kruschev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Titor.
Titor closes the distance and clinches up with Kruschev, looking for a takedown. Titor pushes Kruschev against the cage but Kruschev circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kruschev throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Titor looks to land a combination but Kruschev avoids it well.
Titor moves out of range of the strikes.
Kruschev has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Far-Q Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
Kruschev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Titor connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kruschev momentarily.
Titor throws a nice looking combination but Kruschev bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kruschev!
Titor swings widly with a right hand #CL#
and Kruschev counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Titor blocks an uppercut.
Kruschev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kruschev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kruschev working aggressively here.
Kruschev prevents a body shot from Titor. #T2#
Kruschev lands with a left to the head.
A right hand to the body from Titor.
A shot in the inside from Titor.
Kruschev lands with a short shot to the head.
Kruschev blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Titor.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Titor creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kruschev lands a left hand. #TD2#
Titor has picked Kruschev up - he's going for a ride! Titor dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kruschev moves into full guard.
Kruschev keeping moving, preventing Titor from controlling successfully.
Kruschev is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T3#
Kruschev trying to control the position.
Kruschev has his hands on Titor's head, controlling the position.
Titor is looking to work some ground and pound but Kruschev has wrist control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#SUB#
Kruschev working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Titor doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Titor manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Titor trying to control but Kruschev is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kruschev misses the shot to the body.
Titor looks to land a combination. Kruschev sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Kruschev throws a sloppy head kick and Titor moves out of range easily.
Kruschev throws a push kick but Titor slaps the foot to one side.
Kruschev misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Titor darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kruschev tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Titor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Titor throws a jab when Kruschev was well out of range.
Kruschev is looking to land body kicks.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kruschev takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Titor throws a looping overhand right but Kruschev ducks down to avoid it.
Kruschev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Titor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An inside leg kick lands from Kruschev.
Titor misses with a hook. Kruschev ducked under it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Wally Kruschev will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Kruschev throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Titor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Titor has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Titor there as he acknowledges the shot.
Titor takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Titor throws a hook but Kruschev blocks it.
Kruschev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Titor looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kruschev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kruschev fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kruschev fails in his attempt to clinch.
Titor scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kruschev takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kruschev wants to clinch up but Titor keeps it at a distance.
Titor tries to move into range but Kruschev moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Titor avoids a kick to the body.
Titor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kruschev moves away.
An attempted straight right counter from Kruschev misses the target.
Titor steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kruschev. That one must have hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kruschev misses with an uppercut.
Kruschev throws a shot from downtown. Titor moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Kruschev connects with a leg kick.
Titor connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Titor fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Titor throws a wild body kick that Kruschev sees coming a mile off.
Titor misses with a shot to the body #CL#
and Kruschev counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kruschev as Titor tries to tie him up.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kruschev throws an elbow but misses.
Kruschev misses with a punch on the inside.
Titor has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kruschev seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Titor can turn it around.
Titor slows down the pace here.
Kruschev lands a nice uppercut.
Titor missing with knees to the body.
A short uppercut from Kruschev.
Kruschev throws an elbow but it misses.
Kruschev scores with a shot to the side of Titor's head.
Titor drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kruschev gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kruschev presses Titor against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T2#
Titor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Titor blocking some punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Titor trying to control the position but instead, Kruschev has worked for underhooks and has pushed Titor into the cage.
Titor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short left from Kruschev.
Wally Kruschev has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kruschev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A frustrated look appears on Titor's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kruschev blocks an uppercut.
Titor looking to slow down the pace here.
Kruschev swings wildly with an uppercut but Titor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Titor misses with the head strike.
Titor trying to control the position but instead, Kruschev has worked for underhooks and has pushed Titor into the cage.
Kruschev creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Titor's defenses.
Kruschev misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Kruschev misses with the head strike.
Kruschev lands a hook that snaps the head of Titor backwards.
Kruschev swings wildly with an uppercut but Titor uses good head movement to avoid it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Titor avoiding damage as Kruschev throws knees to the body. #BC2#
Titor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Titor throws a series of punches but Kruschev moves out of range. #CL#
Kruschev clinches up against the cage.
Kruschev stops a takedown attempt from Titor.
Kruschev prevents the takedown attempt.
Wally Kruschev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Titor.
Kruschev tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Titor's elbow.
Titor is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kruschev is keeping busy.
Titor trying to stall but Kruschev improves his position.
Kruschev tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Titor's elbow. #TD2#
Titor has clasped his hands together around Kruschev's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Kruschev wants to get back to his feet but Titor is dominant here and he's now got Kruschev's back!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kruschev wants to escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Titor is striking from the back but Kruschev escapes and manages to recover to half guard.
Titor throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Titor is looking to stall here but Kruschev recovers full guard.
Titor missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kruschev wants to stand but Titor is controlling the position.
Titor distracts Kruschev with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Titor loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wally Kruschev dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Titor chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kruschev throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Kruschev goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kruschev connects with a solid leg kick.
Titor avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Titor follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Kruschev plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Titor avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Titor takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kruschev ducks under a wild hook from Titor.
Kruschev throws a right and a left that Titor avoids nicely. #TD2#
Titor shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kruschev napping and manages to drive through into side control!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Titor throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Kruschev works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Titor sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kruschev defending well though. #T1#
Kruschev is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Titor's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Titor's back!
Kruschev just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
A lull in the action here.
What can Titor do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Titor prevents Kruschev from getting a body triangle.#T2#
Titor covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Titor is trying to stand back up. #SUB#
Kruschev is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Titor is defending well though. Kruschev let's go of the attempt for now.
Titor wants to get back to his feet. #T3#
Kruschev trying to control.
Titor manages to reverse the position and now he's in Kruschev's guard. Nice work there by Titor.
Kruschev wants to stand up but Titor is controlling him.
Kruschev looking to hit a scissor sweep but Titor is one step ahead there.
Kruschev being controlled here, momentarily. #T4#
Kruschev keeping moving, preventing Titor from controlling successfully.
Kruschev looking to hit a scissor sweep but Titor is one step ahead there.
John Titor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#ES#
Kruschev manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wally Kruschev showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kruschev 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wally Kruschev!
After winning the bout, Wally Kruschev thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: SFL 37 | Lomax vs Trigger
Date: Jan 06, 2021

#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Kruschev. No joy for Silva on that attempt.
Kruschev misses the shot to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kruschev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Silva.
Silva throws a good cross that connects.
Silva is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kruschev. #TD#
Silva closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Kruschev tries to buck Silva off but Silva is having none of it.
Kruschev taking punishment in the form of punches.
Silva creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Silva creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Kruschev sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Kruschev is trying to improve his position.
We've been hearing good reports from Silva'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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva with the ground and pound but Kruschev regains half guard under the barage of strikes. #T1##ES2#
Kruschev makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Kruschev looks to throw the jab but Silva is out of range.
Silva misses with a left hand
and Kruschev counters with a stiff right hand.
Kruschev walks into a left hand.
Kruschev throws a half hearted mid kick.
Silva lands a head shot.
Kruschev throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kruschev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Silva.
Silva fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kruschev bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Silva's head backwards.
Silva uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kruschev.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice sprawl there from Kruschev as Silva shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manuel Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva moves out of range of the leg kick from Kruschev.#TD#
Silva shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Silva lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T2#
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. Silva connects with a nice short shot to Kruschev's temple.
Kruschev is trying to get back to full guard.
Kruschev wants to control but Silva is keeping busy.
Silva sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kruschev defending well though.
Silva thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kruschev's head.
Kruschev wants to control but Silva is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3#
Silva throws a strike but Kruschev avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Silva working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Silva's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Silva wants to pass the guard but Kruschev is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva throwing strikes from guard but Kruschev blocks nicely.
Kruschev keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Kruschev is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kruschev avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T4#
Kruschev controlling the position.
Silva postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Silva scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Silva wants to control from the top but Kruschev keeps moving.
Kruschev is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Silva dives into side control.
Silva fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Kruschev wants to control but Silva postures up.
Silva lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Kruschev down.
Kruschev parries the strikes from Silva easily there. Silva is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Kruschev to escape.
Silva works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Manuel Silva dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Kruschev lands a nice shot to the body.
Silva throws a nice inside leg kick. #TD#
Silva feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Silva 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.#SUB2#
Kruschev is looking for a triangle but Silva pushes his legs off easily.
Silva wants to control from the top but Kruschev keeps moving.
Silva working some strikes from top position.
Silva is working Kruschev over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Silva with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Kruschev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva throws an elbow that misses. Kruschev uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Silva's guard. Nice move by Kruschev!#REVB##T1#
Kruschev preventing the sweep.
Silva is working hard here to advance position.
Kruschev is looking to work some ground and pound but Silva has wrist control.
Kruschev won't allow Silva to sweep him here.
Kruschev must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Silva controls Kruschev momentarily but Kruschev frees himself.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Kruschev from controlling successfully.
Silva controlling the position.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SU2#
Silva is working an open guard so Kruschev takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Silva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kruschev. #TD#
Kruschev gets caught flat footed, as Silva shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Kruschev pushes Silva off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Manuel Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kruschev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Silva.
Silva scores with a nice strike.
Kruschev throws out a loose jab but Silva uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Kruschev.
Kruschev displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Silva.
Kruschev attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Silva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Silva swings widly with a right hand
and Kruschev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A lazy left from Kruschev finds it's target.
Kruschev has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kruschev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wally Kruschev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kruschev leaves Silva with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Wally Kruschev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A telegraphed right hand from Kruschev misses the target.
Silva half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T3#
Kruschev throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Silva's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kruschev under the eye.
Silva shoots in for a takedown but Kruschev shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manuel Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kruschev throws a hook to the side of Silva's head but Silva sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Silva looks for a takedown but Kruschev sprawls well.
A countering left hand to the body from Kruschev misses.
Kruschev throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Silva fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Silva moves away from the strike by Kruschev.
Silva drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kruschev sprawls and moves away.
Kruschev keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Decent striking displayed by Silva there.
Silva throws out a powerful jab.
Silva thumps Kruschev with a low kick.
Silva thows a leg kick but Kruschev checks it
and Silva takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
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!
Kruschev misses with a head kick.
Silva is looking to counter punch.#T4##TD#
Kruschev gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES2#
Kruschev pushes Silva off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Silva fails to land the takedown.
Kruschev doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kruschev throws a jab but it's blocked by Silva.
Silva throws a hook but Kruschev avoids it easily.
Silva backing away here, and Kruschev unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Kruschev throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kruschev fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#TD#
Silva closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kruschev did well to prevent Silva getting side control.
Kruschev trying to hold on to Silva's head to control him but Silva postures up.
Silva is looking to stall here but Kruschev recovers full guard.
Silva throws a strike but Kruschev rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wally Kruschev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Kruschev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch but Kruschev swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Silva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Kruschev.
Silva shoots in looking for a takedown but Kruschev manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Silva's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nice uppercut lands for Silva. That snapped Kruschev's head back. #TD#
Silva gets a takedown into half guard.

Kruschev makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Kruschev takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kruschev misses the shot to the body.
Silva lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kruschev misses with a combination
and Silva cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Silva ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Silva looks to land a right hand but Kruschev moved out of range.#T1#
Kruschev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Silva misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Silva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kruschev is looking to score with low kicks.
A little feinted left hand from Silva on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A big right from Silva misses.
Kruschev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kruschev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Silva throws out the jab.
A head kick misses from Kruschev.
Kruschev lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Silva backs up against the cage. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Silva.
Kruschev can't do much from the bottom here.
Silva throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Kruschev works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Kruschev makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kruschev.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva postures up in Kruschev's guard and throws a big left but Kruschev blocks it.
Silva is looking to work some ground and pound but Kruschev has wrist control.
Silva loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Silva preventing the sweep.
Kruschev preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kruschev looking for a sweep. Not yet Kruschev, not yet.
Kruschev trying to control the position here.
Kruschev preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3#
Silva cracks Kruschev with a solid left hand.
Kruschev is looking to stand up but Silva isn't so interested in that idea.
Silva won't allow Kruschev to sweep him here.
Kruschev is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Kruschev takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Silva lands with a nice body punch.
Silva throws a right hand that Kruschev ducks under and follows up with a left that Kruschev also avoids with ease.
Silva closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kruschev circles away.
Kruschev is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Silva with a body shot.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kruschev.
Silva takes a swing at Kruschev's ribcage but misses. #T4#
Silva steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kruschev.
Silva shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kruschev defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manuel Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kruschev looks to score with a jab to the body but Silva is just out of range.
It looked like Silva wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Silva fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kruschev avoids it really well and circles away.
Silva misses with a left hand
and Kruschev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kruschev throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Silva counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Silva.

Kruschev pushes Silva off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kruschev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Silva.
Kruschev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Silva.
A low kick from Kruschev is predictable there
letting Silva counter with a right hand.
Kruschev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kruschev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Silva was well out of range. Poor timing from Kruschev.
Silva fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kruschev avoids it really well and circles away.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wally Kruschev!
A very excited looking Wally Kruschev 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: SFL 30 | Hopkins vs Romeo
Date: Dec 05, 2020

#R1#
Hughes walks into a stiff left hand from Kruschev.
Kruschev looks to land a left hand but Hughes moved out of range nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kruschev. Hughes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kruschev throws a jab but it's blocked by Hughes.
A little feinted left hand from Hughes on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hughes ducks under a wild hook from Kruschev.
A head kick by Kruschev misses
and Hughes counters with a straight right hand.
Kruschev misses with a wild body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Hughes misses the target.
Hughes displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Hughes smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nice body punch from Kruschev.
Kruschev misses with a hook
and Hughes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hughes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kruschev.
Kruschev throws a leg kick
and Hughes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hughes moves out of range of the strikes.
Kruschev defending well as Hughes loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Hughes blocks a head kick by Kruschev.
Kruschev throws a sloppy body shot
and Hughes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kruschev fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kruschev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hughes moves away.
An inside leg kick lands from Kruschev.
Kruschev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kruschev misses with a hook. Hughes ducked under it nicely.
Kruschev scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kruschev misses with a hook to the body
and Hughes counters with a straight right hand.
A big left from Hughes misses.
Kruschev misses the shot to the body.
Nice shot by Kruschev.#T2#
Kruschev scores with a spinning back kick!
Kruschev misses with a hook. Hughes ducked under it nicely.
Hughes throwing a counter right hand but Kruschev manages to avoid it.
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!
Hughes dodges the punch combination from Kruschev.
Hughes takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kruschev tests Hughes's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wally Kruschev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hughes throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kruschev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kruschev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kruschev avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kruschev looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hughes was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kruschev throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hughes throwing a counter right hand but Kruschev manages to avoid it.#T3#
Hughes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kruschev throws out the jab.
Hughes is looking to counter punch.
Kruschev misses with a double jab.
Kruschev misses with an uppercut
and Hughes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kruschev swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hughes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kruschev throws a lazy body kick
and Hughes counters with a stiff right hand.
Kruschev connects with a nice looking jab.
Kruschev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hughes.
Kruschev swings for the body but Hughes moves out of range.
Hughes is looking to counter punch.
Kruschev throws a leg kick but Hughes checks it.
Hughes is looking to counter punch.
Kruschev looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kruschev tried to score with a low kick but Hughes checks it.
Hughes throwing a counter right hand but Kruschev manages to avoid it.
Kruschev misses with a jab to the body
and Kruschev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A punch combination from Hughes misses. #T4#
Kruschev is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hughes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kruschev.
Hughes moves away from the strike by Kruschev.
A lazy body kick from Kruschev
and Hughes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kruschev misses with a leg kick.
Hughes throwing a counter right hand but Kruschev manages to avoid it.
Kruschev misses with a left hand
and Hughes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kruschev thumps Hughes with a low kick.
Hughes slips a jab from Kruschev.
A little feinted left hand from Hughes on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kruschev tries a low kick but Hughes avoids it.
Kruschev throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hughes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hughes looks to score with a jab to the body but Kruschev is just out of range.
Kruschev stuns Hughes with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Wally Kruschev will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Kruschev misses with a shot to the body
and Kruschev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kruschev misses the body punch
and Kruschev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kruschev scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kruschev slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kruschev misses with a head kick.
A little feinted left hand from Hughes on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kruschev throws a big shot that misses.
Hughes was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hughes throws a jab when Kruschev was well out of range.
Jab from Kruschev.
A cross from Kruschev lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruschev lands a right hook to the body.
Kruschev throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kruschev misses with a jab to the body
and Hughes counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hughes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Kruschev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hughes.
Kruschev misses with a low kick.
Kruschev tries to land a body kick
and Hughes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kruschev throws a hook but Hughes avoids it easily.
Hughes misses with a double jab.
Kruschev tries to land a leg kick but Hughes saw it coming and moves away.
It looked like Hughes wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kruschev throws a poor cross that misses
and Hughes counters with a straight right hand.
Hughes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kruschev throws out the jab.
Kruschev takes a swing at Hughes's ribcage but misses.
Hughes was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kruschev swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hughes swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hughes looks to score with a jab to the body but Kruschev is just out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kruschev, as that shot connected. #T2#
Kruschev with a nice cross.
Hughes jabs Kruschev right on the nose. Kruschev blinks but takes it well.
Kruschev uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hughes has time to react.
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!
Kruschev misses the shot to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Hughes on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hughes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hughes misses with a body shot.
Kruschev looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kruschev throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kruschev missing with a left hand there. Hughes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Hughes wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kruschev throws a poor cross that misses
and Hughes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kruschev throws out a loose jab but Hughes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hughes throws out a loose jab but Kruschev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wally Kruschev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice cross by Kruschev.
Kruschev fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hughes checks it well.
An attempted straight right counter from Hughes misses the target.#T3#
Kruschev rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hughes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kruschev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hughes was well out of range. Poor timing from Kruschev.
Hughes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kruschev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hughes avoids the head kick by Kruschev.
Hughes was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kruschev throws an off balance right hand
and Hughes counters with a nice uppercut.
Kruschev wants to land a leg kick but Hughes is out of range.
Kruschev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hughes is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kruschev falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hughes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kruschev misses with an uppercut
and Hughes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kruschev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hughes swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T4#
Nice uppercut lands for Kruschev. That snapped Hughes's head back.
Kruschev misses with a right hand
and Hughes counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kruschev slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kruschev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hughes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kruschev throws out the jab.
Kruschev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hughes was well out of range. Poor timing from Kruschev.
Kruschev thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hughes was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kruschev throws out a leg kick but Hughes moves out of range and Kruschev only half commits.
Hughes was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hughes slips under a jab from Kruschev.
Kruschev ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kruschev misses with a lunging right hand
and Kruschev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hughes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kruschev moves away.
Kruschev swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Wally Kruschev will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Hughes misses with a body punch
enabling Kruschev to counter with a crisp jab.
Kruschev rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hughes counters with a straight right hand.
Kruschev punishes Hughes's body with a nice straight punch.
Kruschev throws a hook to the side of Hughes's head but Hughes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kruschev misses the shot to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Hughes on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hughes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kruschev misses the shot to the body.
Jab, jab by Kruschev - just one landing.
Some wild striking there from Kruschev.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hughes blocks a jab.
Kruschev throws a right hand that misses
and Kruschev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hughes moves out of range of the body kick from Kruschev. #T1#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hughes checks a leg kick.
Kruschev misses with a leg kick
and Kruschev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kruschev fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kruschev attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hughes is looking to counter punch.
Hughes throws a shot to the body.
Kruschev throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hughes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kruschev misses with a shot to the body
and Hughes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kruschev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kruschev throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Hughes counters with a stiff right hand.
A shot to the body from Kruschev misses
and Hughes counters with a straight right hand.
Kruschev has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kruschev misses with a body kick.
Hughes swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hughes moves away from the strike by Kruschev. #T2#
Kruschev misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hughes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kruschev swings widly with a right hand #CL#
and Hughes counters by moving into the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kruschev.
Hughes misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Kruschev breaks from the clinch.
Kruschev swings widly with a right hand
and Hughes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kruschev misses with a hook
and Hughes counters with a nice uppercut.
Kruschev misses with a hook to the body
and Hughes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kruschev misses with a body kick.
Hughes ducks under a wild hook from Kruschev.
Kruschev moves out of range as Hughes strikes.
Hughes throws a hook but Kruschev avoids it easily.
Kruschev pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T3#
Kruschev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hughes manages to avoid it.
Hughes swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hughes stuns Kruschev with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kruschev connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hughes momentarily.
Kruschev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hughes was well out of range. Poor timing from Kruschev.
Hughes blocks a head kick by Kruschev.
Hughes was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kruschev swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Hughes counter with a right hand.
Kruschev bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kruschev misses the shot to the body.
Kruschev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hughes was well out of range. Poor timing from Kruschev.
Kruschev ducks under a wild hook from Hughes.
A punch combination from Kruschev misses.
Kruschev misses with a body punch
enabling Hughes to counter with a crisp jab.
Seymour Hughes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Kruschev misses with a hook.
Hughes with a jab.
Kruschev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hughes walks into a left hand.
Some wild striking there from Kruschev.
Hughes is looking to counter punch.
Kruschev swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kruschev misses with a looping right.
Hughes is looking to counter punch.
Kruschev just misses with a punch to the body.
Hughes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kruschev throws out the jab.
Kruschev moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kruschev with a jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Seymour Hughes.
I think Kruschev has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: SFL 24 | Johnson vs Lomax
Date: Oct 31, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kruschev fails to land with a series of punches.
A slow jab from Jin misses its intended target.
Kruschev has been working on his boxing with his coaches at SYDNEY ELITE GYM in the buildup to the fight.
Jin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jab, jab by Jin - just one landing.
Jin looks to land a left hand but Kruschev moved out of range nicely.
Kruschev lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jin backs up against the cage. #CUT#It looks like Kobayashi Jin has been cut.
Jin takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Kruschev wants to slow Jin down by chopping away at his legs.
Jin avoids the body shot from Kruschev.
Kruschev throws a body kick that misses.
Kruschev throws a head kick but Jin moves out of range.
Nice jab there from Kruschev.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jin misses with a straight right.
Kruschev is looking to counter punch.
Jin thuds a left hand into Kruschev's body.
Kruschev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jin.
Jin scores with a jab to the head.
A swing and a miss from Kruschev.
Kruschev swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A nice side step and Jin releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T1#
Jin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kruschev.
A nice side step and Jin releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kruschev throws out a loose jab but Jin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jin misses the jab.
Kruschev getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kruschev thumps Jin with a low kick.
Jin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kruschev.
Kruschev fails to land with a series of punches.
Jin works Kruschev's body with a nice hook.
Nice shot lands for Jin.
Kruschev scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kruschev blocks a jab.
Jin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jin takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kruschev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jin.
Jin looks to throw the jab but Kruschev is out of range.
Kruschev takes a swing at Jin's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Jin checks a low kick from Kruschev.
Jin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kruschev lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kruschev fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jin darts in looking for a takedown but Kruschev gets double underhooks and turns Jin into the cage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jin. Kruschev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kruschev drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kruschev cracks a nice hook into Jin's ribs.
Jin with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kruschev swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jin moves out of range of the strikes.
Kruschev lands a slapping body shot.
Kruschev looks to score with a jab to the body but Jin is just out of range.#T3#
Kruschev tries to move into range but Jin moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kruschev throws a head kick that misses.
Jin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kruschev was well out of range. Poor timing from Jin.
Wally Kruschev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jin lands the left hand.
Jin sizes up Kruschev with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jin works Kruschev's body with a nice hook.
Jin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kruschev.
Jin lands with an uppercut that bounces Kruschev off the cage and back into range.
A jab from Jin misses.
Kruschev throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A jab from Jin misses.
Jin jabs Kruschev right on the nose. Kruschev blinks but takes it well.
Jin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jin swings for the body but Kruschev moves out of range.
Kruschev throws a looping overhand right but Jin ducks down to avoid it.
Kruschev lands the left hand.#T4#
Jin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jin moves out of range of the strikes.
Kruschev gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kruschev scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jin doesn't seem bothered though.
A combination from Kruschev does no damage.
Jin moves out of range as Kruschev throws a body kick.
Kruschev loads up on a big right hand but Jin slips the punch.
Kruschev throws the kick towards the body but Jin avoids it.
Jin is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kruschev had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Kruschev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jin.
Kruschev misses with a wild combination.
Jin let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jin works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A jab from Jin misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Wally Kruschev will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kobayashi Jin's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Kruschev misses with a straight right.
Kruschev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jin throws out the jab.
Jin moves out of range of the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Jin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jin checks a leg kick.
Jin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kruschev pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jin is out of range and Kruschev settles back down.
Kruschev throws a looping overhand right but Jin ducks down to avoid it.
Jin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kruschev stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jin checks the leg kick.
Jin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jin throws the left hand but Kruschev avoids the punch easily.
Kruschev swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kobayashi Jin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jin just misses with a punch to the body.
Jin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kruschev.
Kruschev misses with a wild body shot.
Jin let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kruschev staying out of range there.
Jin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T1#
Kruschev misses with a series of wild punches.
Kruschev throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kruschev will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jin throws a body punch but Kruschev moves out of range.
Kruschev misses with a hook. Jin ducked under it nicely.
Jin walks into a left hand.
Kruschev just misses with a punch to the body.
Jin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kruschev looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jin with a hook.
Jin takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kruschev looks to throw the jab but Jin is out of range.
Jin sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Kruschev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jin moves away.
Kruschev lands with an overhand left.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kruschev throws a nice looking combination but Jin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T2#
Kruschev takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jin misses with a right hand
and Kruschev makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Jin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kruschev.
It appears Kruschev was looking to counter with a kick there.
Kruschev takes a swing at Jin's ribcage but misses.
Jin scores with a jab. Kruschev acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kruschev misses with a body kick.
Jin doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A head kick misses from Kruschev.
Kruschev looks to land a left hand but Jin moved out of range nicely.
Jin lands a nice shot that snaps Kruschev's head back.
Jin throws a big shot that misses.
Kruschev throws a head kick that misses.
Kruschev throws a body shot but no joy.
Kruschev tries to move into range but Jin moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kruschev misses with a body punch
and Jin counters with a stiff right hand.
Jin throws a jab when Kruschev was well out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Kruschev on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T3#
Jin loads up on a big right hand but Kruschev slips the punch.
Kruschev quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Jin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kruschev throws out the jab.
Kruschev ducks under a wild hook from Jin.
Kruschev swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kruschev ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kruschev throws an off balance right hand
and Jin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kruschev takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kruschev throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jin throws a leg kick
and Kruschev counters with an outside leg kick.
Kruschev takes a swing at Jin's ribcage but misses.
Jin lands a jab to Kruschev's midsection.
Kruschev finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jin throws a body punch but Kruschev moves out of range.
Nice shot by Kruschev.
Jin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kruschev.#T4#
Kruschev looks to throw the jab but Jin is out of range.
Jin scores with a sloppy right hand. Kruschev should have avoided that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kruschev has time to react.
Jin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kruschev.
Jin scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jin connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jin moves out of range as Kruschev strikes.
Jin misses with a body shot
and Jin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A lazy left from Kruschev finds it's target.
A big left from Kruschev misses.
Kruschev throws a body shot but no joy.
Jin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jin throws a good cross that connects.
Kruschev takes a swing at Jin's ribcage but misses.
Kruschev moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Kobayashi Jin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Kobayashi Jin's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Jin misses the shot to the body.
Kruschev lands with a right hand.
Kruschev throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jin.
Jab by Jin.
Jin blocks a head kick by Kruschev.
Kruschev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jin.
Kruschev avoids the body shot from Jin.
Jin swings for the body but Kruschev moves out of range.
Jin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kruschev swings for the body but Jin moves out of range.
Kruschev stuns Jin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kruschev.
Kruschev throws a leg kick but Jin sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jin throws a body punch but Kruschev moves out of range.
Kruschev throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kruschev takes one to the side of the head. #T1#
Jin swings for the body but Kruschev moves out of range.
Nice shot by Jin.
Jin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kruschev finds it's way round the side to connect with Jin's head.
Kruschev looks to land a right hand but Jin moved out of range.
Kruschev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jin moves away.
Kruschev walks into a stiff left hand from Jin.
Jin misses with a hook to the body
and Kruschev counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jin swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Kruschev counter with a right hand.
Kruschev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jin.
Jin appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kruschev moves out of range of the strikes.
Kruschev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kruschev misses with an uppercut. Jin saw that one coming.
A little jabbing left from Jin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jin slips a straight right by Kruschev.
Jin throws a hook but Kruschev avoids it easily.
Jin throws a lazy uppercut
and Kruschev counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T2#
Jin misses with a wild body shot.
Nice shot by Jin.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kruschev throws a leg kick which misses Jin's front leg but catches the back leg as Jin tries to avoid it.
Kruschev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kruschev lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Kruschev scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jin doesn't seem bothered though.
Kruschev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kruschev lands with a shot to the body.
Jin swings for the body but Kruschev moves out of range.
Kruschev was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kruschev staying out of range there.
Kruschev punishes Jin's body with a nice straight punch.
Kruschev on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kruschev lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Kruschev throws a head kick that misses.
Jin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kruschev moves away.#T3#
Kruschev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jin.
Jin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jin misses with a hook.
Jin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd cheers as Kruschev lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jin doesn't seem phased though.
Kruschev throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kruschev moves away from the strike by Jin.
Kruschev seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Jin tries to land a leg kick but Kruschev saw it coming and moves away.
Kruschev looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kruschev's corner calls for a 1-2. Kruschev obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kruschev connects with a body shot.
Jin cracks Kruschev with a good jab.
Jin throws a body shot but no joy.
Kruschev swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T4#
Jin avoids the body shot from Kruschev.
Jin blocks a low kick nicely.
Kruschev misses with a straight left.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kruschev misses with a hook. Jin ducked under it nicely.
Jin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jin has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kruschev.
A low kick from Kruschev misses #TD2#
and Jin decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kruschev's guard.
Kruschev not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jin controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kruschev looking to control.
Jin passes Kruschev's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wally Kruschev showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kruschev 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Kobayashi Jin!
In his post fight interview, Kobayashi Jin gave a big smile as he said 'Thank you all for the support. I did my best hope i made you all proud!'.

Event: SFL 17 | Trigger vs Johnson
Date: Oct 04, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
Kruschev gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kruschev tries to work over Pollock's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
I was talking to Kruschev's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Kruschev working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pollock blocks an uppercut.
Kruschev lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pollock backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Kruschev fails to land. #BC2#
Pollock breaks the clinch.
Kruschev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pollock.
Kruschev blocks a jab.
Pollock throws a shot to the body.
Pollock throws a sloppy body shot
and Kruschev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kruschev tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pollock paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kruschev thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pollock checks a low kick from Kruschev.
Nice jab there from Kruschev.
Pollock throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pollock bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pollock avoids the body shot from Kruschev.
Kruschev on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Pollock throws a wild body kick that Kruschev sees coming a mile off.
Kruschev swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pollock misses with a hook
and Kruschev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
Kruschev has taken the fight to the clinch. #T1#
Pollock fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kruschev lands with a light punch inside.
Kruschev misses with a punch to the body.
Kruschev misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pollock presses Kruschev against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kruschev misses with a punch on the inside.
Pollock throws a punch but it's blocked by Kruschev.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pollock.
Kruschev misses with a punch on the inside.
Pollock tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kruschev's elbow. #BC2#
Pollock breaks the clinch.
Pollock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kruschev moves away.
Pollock throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kruschev stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kruschev will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kruschev slips a jab from Pollock.
A nice inside leg kick there by Pollock. That's going to slow Kruschev down.
Kruschev on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jackson Pollock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pollock throws a shot from downtown. Kruschev moves away and avoids it.
Kruschev throws the kick towards the body but Pollock avoids it.
Pollock throws a looping overhand right but Kruschev ducks down to avoid it. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pollock with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A telegraphed right hand from Pollock misses the target.
Kruschev swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kruschev checks the leg kick.
Kruschev throws a body punch but Pollock moves out of range.
Pollock lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Pollock drops his hands momentarily and Kruschev takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Pollock throws a lazy right hand but Kruschev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kruschev misses with a kick to the body.
Pollock throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little feinted left hand from Kruschev on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The fighters circling - Pollock throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pollock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kruschev seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Kruschev fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Pollock doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Pollock misses with a low kick.
Pollock misses with a head kick.
Pollock bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pollock misses the shot to the body.
Pollock misses with a low kick as Kruschev jumps back.#T3#
Pollock fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Pollock looks to score with a jab to the body but Kruschev is just out of range.
A big right from Kruschev misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kruschev looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pollock misses with a body shot.
A head kick misses from Kruschev.
Pollock looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice shot by Pollock.
Pollock changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jab from Pollock.
Kruschev falls off balance throwing a combination
and Pollock counters with a nice body shot.
Pollock thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pollock throws a jab but it's blocked by Kruschev.
Kruschev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kruschev's jab looks to have found its range, popping Pollock under the eye.
Kruschev looks to land a left hand but Pollock moved out of range nicely.
Pollock takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pollock ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pollock wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kruschev listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kruschev showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pollock.
Pollock misses with a lunging right hand
and Kruschev makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kruschev looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Pollock throws a body shot but no joy.
Kruschev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pollock.
Pollock throws a jab but it's blocked by Kruschev.
A quick step to the side and Kruschev tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kruschev slips under a jab from Pollock.
Kruschev slips a straight right by Pollock.
Pollock blocks the body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kruschev swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Pollock takes a swing at Kruschev's ribcage but misses.
Kruschev chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kruschev connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Pollock scores with a jab. Kruschev acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jackson Pollock will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Pollock looks to throw the jab but Kruschev is out of range.
Pollock lands a leg kick that knocks Kruschev off balance momentarily.
Nice body punch from Pollock.
Kruschev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pollock.
A counter left hand to the body from Kruschev misses its target.
Pollock uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kruschev.
Pollock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kruschev.
Kruschev moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Pollock connects with a looping right hand.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kruschev.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Pollock in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Pollock throws a wild body kick that Kruschev sees coming a mile off.
Kruschev throws a quick counter head kick but Pollock was just out of range.
Kruschev looks to score with a jab to the body but Pollock is just out of range.
Kruschev lands with a thumping leg kick.
Pollock misses with a looping right.
A slow jab from Kruschev misses its intended target.
Pollock takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A big left from Pollock misses.
Kruschev lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kruschev.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kruschev moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kruschev digs a good hook to Pollock's body. #T1#
Kruschev changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kruschev moves away from the strike by Pollock.
Pollock connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kruschev momentarily.
Pollock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kruschev.
Pollock steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kruschev.
Jackson Pollock seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kruschev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kruschev staying out of range there.
Kruschev was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Pollock uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kruschev.
Kruschev slips under a jab.
Kruschev shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Pollock jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kruschev on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kruschev doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Pollock feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kruschevs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kruschev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pollock.
Kruschev throwing a counter right hand but Pollock manages to avoid it.
Kruschev scores with a hook to the body. Pollock takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kruschev takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pollock moves out of range as Kruschev strikes.
Kruschev defending well as Pollock loads up on a big left hand.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kruschev connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Pollock momentarily.
Pollock throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pollock scores with a hook to the body. Kruschev takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kruschev 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.
Pollock walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kruschev checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
It looked like Kruschev wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kruschev works Pollock's body with a nice hook.
Nice shot by Pollock.
Kruschev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pollock.
Pollock throws a body shot but no joy.
Pollock misses the jab.
Pollock throws a jab but it's blocked by Kruschev.
Pollock looks to score with a jab to the body but Kruschev is just out of range.
Pollock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kruschev moves away.
Pollock blocks a head kick by Kruschev.
Kruschev tries a head kick but it misses.
Pollock throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kruschev sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T3#
Kruschev cracks Pollock with a right hand to the side of the head.
Pollock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kruschev was well out of range. Poor timing from Pollock.
Kruschev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pollock.
Kruschev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pollock throws out the jab.
Kruschev smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kruschev scores with a kick to the midsection.
Pollock misses with an uppercut. Kruschev saw that one coming.
Pollock looks to score with a jab to the body but Kruschev is just out of range.
Kruschev throws a hook but Pollock avoids it easily.
Pollock doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kruschev throws a nice inside leg kick.
Pollock moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kruschev blocks a low kick nicely.
Pollock misses with a hook.
Kruschev listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Pollock is looking to chop away at Kruschev's legs.
Kruschev tries to clinch there but Pollock circles away.
Pollock lands with a thumping leg kick. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
A swing and a miss from Pollock.
Pollock misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kruschev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pollock throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kruschev looks to score with a jab to the body but Pollock is just out of range.
Pollock misses the shot to the body.
Pollock keeps the fight on the outside.
Kruschev fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kruschev throws a one two combo.
Kruschev looks to land a left hand but Pollock moved out of range nicely.
Pollock fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Pollock takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kruschev with the inside leg kick.
Kruschev throws a lazy right hand but Pollock sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pollock misses with a straight right.
Pollock misses with a wild body shot.
Kruschev throws a big shot that misses.
Pollock looks to score with a jab to the body but Kruschev is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Wally Kruschev will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Pollock lands a front kick.
Pollock fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kruschev slips a jab from Pollock.
Kruschev 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.
Pollock misses with a straight right.
Kruschev tries to clinch up but Pollock circles away and keeps his distance.
Kruschev lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pollock at a distance.
Pollock misses with a looping left.
Kruschev looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kruschev thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Pollock if he has to take too many more of those.
Kruschev uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kruschev slips a jab from Pollock.
Pollock scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kruschev doesn't seem bothered though.
Kruschev looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pollock is looking to slow Kruschev down with leg kicks.
Pollock works the jab nicely.
A slow jab from Pollock misses its intended target.
Kruschev was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#CL#
Kruschev moves into range and clinches up with Pollock.#T1#
Pollock blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Pollock breaks from the clinch.
Pollock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kruschev.
A combination from Kruschev does no damage.
Pollock digs a good body shot into Kruschev's ribs.
Pollock pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kruschev moves out of range as Pollock strikes.
Some wild striking there from Kruschev.
Pollock connects with a looping right hand.
Kruschev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pollock.
Pollock uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kruschev.
Pollock swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
As Pollock backs away, Kruschev returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Pollock throws a nice inside leg kick.
Pollock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kruschev was well out of range. Poor timing from Pollock.
Pollock pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T2#
Kruschev throws a body punch but Pollock moves out of range.
Pollock connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kruschev takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kruschev fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pollock pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kruschev. Pollock does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kruschev wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pollock, as that shot connected.
Kruschev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pollock.
Kruschev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kruschev looks to score with a jab to the body but Pollock is just out of range.
Pollock doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kruschev moves out of range of the strikes.
Pollock misses with an uppercut.
Kruschev looks to land a combination but Pollock avoids it well.
Kruschev slips under a jab from Pollock.
Pollock circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pollock digs a good body shot into Kruschev's ribs.#T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Kruschev misses the target.
Kruschev moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kruschev. Pollock does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pollock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kruschev.
Pollock throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kruschev wants to clinch.
Pollock swings widly with a right hand
and Kruschev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kruschev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pollock.
Pollock misses with a hook.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pollock.
Kruschev misses with a body shot.
Kruschev blocks a jab.
Pollock throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kruschev lands a front kick.
Kruschev lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pollock's sensitive parts.
Pollock has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T4#
Nice defenses there by Kruschev.
A punch lands to the side of Kruschev 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pollock takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kruschev keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kruschev looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kruschev tries to bum rush Pollock with a series of wild strikes but Pollock uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
No joy there for Kruschev, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pollock throws an off balance right hand
and Kruschev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kruschev lands with a straight right. Pollock didn't see that one coming.
Pollock with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Pollock showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kruschev.
Kruschev rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pollock moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kruschev connects with a crisp jab.
Pollock staying out of range there.
Pollock throws out a loose jab but Kruschev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pollock swings and misses with a hook to the body.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:29

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

Event: SFL 08 | Zoo York
Date: Sep 05, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kruschev lands a nice shot to the body.
Kruschev connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kruschev lands a right hook to the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kruschev - that will leave a mark!
Kruschev slips a straight right by Edwards.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Edwards lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kruschev has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kruschev and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kruschev misses with an uppercut.
Kruschev lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Edwards on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kruschev lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Edwards throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kruschev throws a lazy right hand but Edwards sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Edwards looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Edwards sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Kruschev throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Edwards was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Edwards lands a leg kick that knocks Kruschev off balance momentarily.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kruschev.
Edwards thumps Kruschev with a low kick.
Edwards uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kruschev.
A head kick misses from Edwards. #T1#
Kruschev throws a jab but it's blocked by Edwards.
Edwards swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kruschev checks a low kick from Edwards.
Crunch! Edwards slams his shin into Kruschev's torso.
Edwards thuds his right hand into Kruschev's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sloppy strikes from Kruschev. Those never looked like landing.
Kruschev tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Edwards paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Edwards with the inside leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kruschev checks a leg kick.
Edwards has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kruschev finds it's way round the side to connect with Edwards's head.
Kruschev scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kruschev throws a solid leg kick but Edwards takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kruschev.
It looked like Edwards wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kruschev misses with a looping right.
Edwards goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Edwards takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Edwards closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kruschev on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kruschev darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T2#
Kruschev 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.
Kruschev thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Edwards if he has to take too many more of those.
The crowd cheers as Edwards lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kruschev doesn't seem phased though.
Kruschev checks the leg kick nicely there.
Edwards with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kruschev lands with a nice combination. Edwards backs away looking to recover.
Kruschev throws a half hearted mid kick.
Edwards with the inside leg kick.
Edwards swats away the attempt to clinch by Kruschev.
A head kick misses from Edwards.
Edwards takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kruschev throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Edwards misses with a hook. Kruschev ducked under it nicely.
Kruschev is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
An inside leg kick from Edwards misses.
Kruschev has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#T3#
Kruschev misses with a body shot.
Kruschev works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kruschev tries to clinch there but Edwards circles away.
Edwards throws a front kick aimed at Kruschev's knee but Kruschev avoids it well.
Kruschev takes one on the chin but seems OK. #CL2#
Kruschev fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Edwards, pushing him back against the cage.
Edwards working aggressively here.
Edwards misses with a short punch on the inside.
Edwards blocking some punches.
Edwards keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kruschev's efforts to push away.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kruschev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Edwards blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Edwards tries a body shot but Kruschev blocks it.
Edwards tries to break the clinch but Kruschev is controlling the position.
Kruschev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Kruschev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Edwards misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kruschev missing with knees to the body.
Kruschev looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Edwards.
Edwards blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#BC#
Edwards's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Edwards stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Edwards takes one to the chin there.
Kruschev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Edwards sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Edwards looks to land a right hand but Kruschev moved out of range.
Kruschev misses with a straight left.
Edwards does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Edwards cracks Kruschev with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kruschev.
Edwards scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Kruschev checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wally Kruschev dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Edwards avoids a kick to the body.
Edwards feints and then cracks Kruschev's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kruschev down.
Kruschev moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kruschev moves forwards but Edwards connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Edwards attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Edwards listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kruschev misses with a kick to the body.
Edwards fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kruschev throws a leg kick but Edwards moved away.
A low kick lands for Kruschev.
Kruschev misses with a leg kick.
A nice leg kick from Edwards, right into the meat of the thigh.
Edwards throws a leg kick
and Kruschev counters with a nice uppercut.
Edwards avoids the body shot from Kruschev.
It looked like Edwards wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kruschev checks a leg kick.
Kruschev throws an overhand right that lands on Edwards's shoulder, as Edwards tries to avoid the shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Edwards lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T1#
Kruschev takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kruschev's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Edwards shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Edwards takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Edwards defending well as Kruschev loads up on a big left hand.
Edwards avoids the body shot from Kruschev.
A good leg kick by Edwards.
Kruschev scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Edwards throws a leg kick that is checked#CL2#
and Kruschev counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kruschev.
Kruschev tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Kruschev.
Kruschev misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kruschev throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kruschev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Kruschev. #BC2#
Kruschev breaks the clinch.
Kruschev ducks under a wild hook from Edwards.
The fighters circling - Edwards throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Edwards throws a solid leg kick but Kruschev takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Edwards.#T2#
Kruschev throws a wild body kick that Edwards sees coming a mile off.
Edwards displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kruschev throws out the jab.
Kruschev goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kruschev throws a big shot that misses.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Edwards throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kruschev goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Edwards loads up on a big right hand but Kruschev slips the punch.
Kruschev misses with a few strikes there.
Kruschev throws a poor cross that misses
and Edwards counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kruschev's knee momentarily.
Kruschev avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kruschev connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Edwards's hands.
Kruschev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Both fighters circling a little - Edwards finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Edwards blocks a leg kick.
Kruschev checks a low kick from Edwards.
Kruschev lands with a right hand. #T3#
Edwards throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Edwards throws a chopping leg kick but Kruschev manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kruschev is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Kruschev lands a body shot.
Kruschev with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Edwards fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kruschev darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Good work by Kruschev as he checks the leg kick.
Kruschev takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Edwards lands a glancing blow to the side of Kruschev's head.
Wally Kruschev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice body kick there by Edwards.
Edwards connects with an inside leg kick.
Kruschev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Edwards swings for the body but Kruschev moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Kruschev misses.
Edwards ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Edwards half committed to a counter leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Edwards thows a leg kick but Kruschev checks it
and Kruschev counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Edwards connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T4#
Edwards connects with an inside leg kick.
Edwards attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Edwards checks a low kick from Kruschev.
Kruschev lands a body shot.
Kruschev takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Kruschev tries to clinch but Edwards moves out of range.
Edwards thinks about countering with a body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Kruschev misses the target.
Kruschev's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Edwards connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kruschev scrambles back to his feet.
A punch combination from Edwards misses.
Edwards looks for the body kick but Kruschev saw that one coming.
Kruschev throws a low kick but it's checked well by Edwards.
Kruschev rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Edwards moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Edwards appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Edwards throws a body kick that misses.
Kruschev appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Edwards attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Edwards moves away from the strike by Kruschev.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Wally Kruschev will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Jab by Edwards.
Kruschev lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kruschev throws the kick towards the body but Edwards avoids it.
Edwards throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kruschev throws a sloppy head kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A head kick misses from Kruschev.
Edwards throws a big counter combination but Kruschev scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Edwards lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kruschev scores with a kick to the body.
Edwards throws a nice inside leg kick.
Edwards will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Kruschev throws a leg kick but Edwards moved away.
Edwards throwing a counter right hand but Kruschev manages to avoid it.
Kruschev cracks a nice hook into Edwards's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edwards attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kruschev's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Edwards connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kruschev scrambles back to his feet.
Kruschev swinging wildly here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kruschev moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Edwards throws a lazy right hand but Kruschev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kruschev tries to counter with a clinch but Edwards shakes him off and moves away.
Kruschev moves out of range of the strikes.
Edwards lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Edwards.
Kruschev on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kruschev lands with a nice body punch.
Kruschev lands a nice hook to Edwards's body. Edwards takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kruschev throws a wild body kick that Edwards sees coming a mile off.
Kruschev lands with an uppercut that bounces Edwards off the cage and back into range.
Kruschev avoids a kick to the body.
Kruschev throws out a counter right but Edwards avoids it with no problem.
Kruschev 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.
A slapping leg kick lands for Edwards.
Nice straight punches there by Edwards. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Edwards.
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!
Nice shot lands for Kruschev.
Kruschev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Edwards manages to avoid it.
Edwards lands a jab to the head. #T2#
Nice defenses there by Kruschev.
Edwards scores with a jab.
Kruschev on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Edwards finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Edwards cracks Kruschev with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A head kick misses from Kruschev.
Edwards connects with a high kick.
Kruschev moves out of range of the leg kick from Edwards.
Edwards swats away the attempt to clinch by Kruschev.
Kruschev swings for the body but Edwards moves out of range.
Kruschev has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Edwards lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kruschev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Edwards throws the left hand but Kruschev avoids the punch easily.
It seemed like Kruschev was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Edwards rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kruschev counters with an inside leg kick. #T3#
Edwards throws a chopping leg kick but Kruschev manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ife Edwards seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Edwards checks a leg kick.
Edwards misses with a body kick.
Kruschev throws out a counter right but Edwards avoids it with no problem.
Kruschev listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kruschev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kruschev misses with a hook to the body
and Edwards counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Edwards throws a quick inside leg kick.
Edwards avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ife Edwards has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kruschev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Edwards lands with a thumping leg kick. #CL2#
Kruschev closes the distance and clinches.
Kruschev tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Kruschev scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kruschev looking for a takedown.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kruschev. #BC#
Edwards pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Edwards connects with a looping right hand. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Edwards throws a solid leg kick but Kruschev takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Edwards.
Edwards takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kruschev avoids the head kick by Edwards.
Nice jab there from Kruschev.
Edwards stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kruschev.
That kick from Kruschev tenderised Edwards's leg. Edwards is trying to keep his angry face on.
Edwards misses with a hook. Kruschev ducked under it nicely.
Good leg kick by Edwards.
Edwards misses with a leg kick #CL2#
and Kruschev moves into the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Edwards.
Kruschev misses with the head strike.
A nice left hand lands by Edwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A right handed body shot lands from Edwards.
A short right from Kruschev.
Kruschev creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Edwards.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ife Edwards showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kruschev has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wally Kruschev!
After winning the bout, Wally Kruschev thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: UnderGround FC 136
Date: Jun 27, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kruschev scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Silva blocks a head kick by Kruschev.
Kruschev has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Far-Q Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
Kruschev throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kruschev takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Silva blocks a head kick by Kruschev.
Silva throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kruschev counters with a nice body shot.
Manuel Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kruschev throws a quick inside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Kruschev.
Silva throws a right hand that misses
and Kruschev counters with a good low kick that Silva was not able to check.
Silva bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kruschev's head.#TD2#
Silva gets a takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kruschev is trying to stand up here but Silva is controlling him well.
Silva not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kruschev is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Silva scores with a couple of nice shots.
Silva is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Silva missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T1#
Ground and pound from Silva.
Silva wants to control but Kruschev is keeping him busy.
Silva throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Silva working Kruschev over with strikes.
Silva not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kruschev is trying to maintain the position but Silva is very close to passing his half guard.
Silva throwing shots but Kruschev is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kruschev defending well though.
Silva working Kruschev over with strikes.
Silva trying to control from half guard but Kruschev is working away. #T2#
Silva throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
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. Silva connects with a nice short shot to Kruschev's temple.
Silva wants to pass to mount but Kruschev is defending the position.
Kruschev keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Silva swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Silva swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Silva misses with a wild body shot.
Silva throws a head kick that misses.
Kruschev swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Silva moves out of range as Kruschev throws a body kick.
Kruschev gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kruschev throws a body shot but no joy.
Kruschev throws a series of strikes that have Silva backpedaling.
Silva throws a big shot that misses.
Silva throws a sloppy head kick and Kruschev moves out of range easily. #T3#
Silva lunges at Kruschev with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kruschev's hand.
Kruschev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Silva shoots and misses
and Kruschev counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Silva thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kruschev looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Kruschev stalks Silva and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Silva's face. Silva staggers backwards, shaken.
Kruschev tries to land a leg kick but Silva saw it coming and moves away.
Silva takes one to the chin there.
Silva throws a looping overhand right but Kruschev ducks down to avoid it.
Kruschev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kruschev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Silva.
Silva throws the kick towards the body but Kruschev avoids it.
Silva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kruschev.
Kruschev blocks a head kick by Silva.
Silva throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Silva is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kruschev.
Silva is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kruschev.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silva throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kruschev misses with a two punch combination. #T4#
Kruschev tries to score with a low kick but Silva moves his leg out of the way.
Kruschev tries to score with a low kick but Silva moves his leg out of the way.
Kruschev blocks a jab.
Kruschev is looking to counter punch.
Silva just misses with a punch to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Kruschev on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kruschev takes one to the side of the head.
Silva shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kruschev pinned against the cage. Kruschev gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kruschev looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Silva takes one on the button.
Kruschev moves away from the strike by Silva.
Silva just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromKruschev.
The fight stays on the outside here - Silva looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Silva keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kruschev lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Silva circles away quickly and effectively.
Kruschev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Manuel Silva will probably get the nod.
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#
Kruschev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kruschev scores with a hook to the body. Silva takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kruschev avoids the head kick by Silva.
Silva cracks Kruschev with a good jab.
Silva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kruschev.
It seemed like Silva was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A big left from Kruschev misses.
Silva waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kruschev.
Kruschev throws a looping overhand right but Silva ducks down to avoid it.
Silva throws the left hand but Kruschev avoids the punch easily.
Silva keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Silva misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A swing and a miss from Silva.
Silva lands a nice looking body kick.
Silva throws a hook but Kruschev blocks it.
Kruschev is looking to wear down Silva with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kruschev connects with a good right hand that stumbles Silva. Silva circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kruschev lands a jab to the nose.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A right-left combo lands from Silva.
Silva has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kruschev.
Kruschev getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kruschev is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T1#
Kruschev looks to score with a jab to the body but Silva is just out of range.
Silva looks to throw the jab but Kruschev is out of range.
Silva lands a lovely overhand right.
A big right from Kruschev misses.
Wally Kruschev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kruschev takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kruschev fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Silva misses with a hook.
Silva throws an overhand right that lands on Kruschev's shoulder, as Kruschev tries to avoid the shot.
Silva thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kruschev tried to counter with a leg kick but Silva avoided it.
Silva misses with a hook. Kruschev ducked under it nicely.
Wally Kruschev is winning the standup battle so far.
Silva throws a hook but Kruschev blocks it.
Kruschev bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Kruschev looks to score with a jab to the body but Silva is just out of range.
Silva pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kruschev back to the cage. Silva follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Kruschev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silva checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Silva jabs Kruschev right on the nose. Kruschev blinks but takes it well.
Silva misses with a combination
and Kruschev counters with a two punch combo. #T2#
Kruschev fails to land with a series of punches.
Silva has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Kruschev connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Silva will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Silva blocks a head kick by Kruschev.
Silva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Silva moves out of range of the strikes.
Kruschev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Silva.
Silva uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kruschev has time to react.#TD2#
Silva fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kruschev sprawls well initially but Silva persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Silva thows a huge punch but Kruschev dodges it nicely.
It looks like Silva is going to stand back up.
Silva throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Kruschev to regain full guard. #T3#
Silva makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Silva throws a big right hand that misses.
Kruschev is pulling down on Silva's head to control his posture.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Silva accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Kruschev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva with a flurry of punches that miss. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Silva chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kruschev can pounce on him.
Donk. Silva catches Kruschev right on the button with a cross.
Silva throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kruschev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Silva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Silva thuds his right hand into Kruschev's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T4#
Kruschev feints and then cracks Silva's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Silva down.
Silva scores with a jab to the jaw.
Silva fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Silva takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Kruschev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kruschev keeps the fight on the outside.
Kruschev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Silva throws a head kick but Kruschev moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silva throws a jab when Kruschev was well out of range.
Kruschev throws a leg kick but Silva checks it.
Silva throws the left hand but Kruschev avoids the punch easily.
Kruschev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Silva manages to avoid it.
Kruschev throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The crowd cheers as Silva lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kruschev doesn't seem phased though.
A left and a right from Kruschev both land. Nice combination.
Silva shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kruschev as he avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Manuel Silva will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Silva scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kruschev in his tracks.
Silva loads up on a big right hand but Kruschev slips the punch.
Kruschev swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Silva jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kruschev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Silva throws a lazy right hand but Kruschev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Good leg kick by Kruschev.
Kruschev takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kruschev throws a low kick but Silva avoids it.
Silva throws a jab but it's blocked by Kruschev.
Kruschev lands a right hook to the body.
Silva rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kruschev counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Silva gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kruschev tries to move into range but Silva moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Silva tries to clinch but Kruschev is having none of it.
Silva misses with a looping right.
Silva avoids the head kick by Kruschev.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silva lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kruschev backs up against the cage. #T1#
Kruschev throws a sloppy head kick and Silva moves out of range easily.
Kruschev ducks under a wild hook from Silva.
Silva throws a right hand that Kruschev ducks under and follows up with a left that Kruschev also avoids with ease.
Kruschev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Silva throws out the jab.
Silva misses with a straight left.
Kruschev throws a body shot but no joy.
Silva takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kruschev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Silva.
Silva on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kruschev throws a low kick but it's checked well by Silva.
Silva misses with a straight right.
Kruschev on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Silva jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Silva scores with a jab.
Kruschev throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Silva stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Silva slips a jab and a cross from Kruschev.
Kruschev looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kruschev missing with a left hand there. Silva was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wally Kruschev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Silva lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kruschev at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kruschev.
A quick step to the side and Kruschev tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kruschev misses with a head kick.
Silva throws a nice looking combination but Kruschev bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kruschev throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
It seemed like Silva was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Silva throws a looping overhand right but Kruschev ducks down to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Kruschev misses the target.
Silva lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Kruschev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Silva.
Kruschev throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kruschev tries to clinch there but Silva circles away.
Silva throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kruschev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Silva fails with a takedown attempt.
Silva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kruschev moves away.
Silva throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kruschev lands a nice looking body shot.
Kruschev needs to keep his hands up - Silva had a free shot at his head there.#T3#
Silva looks to throw the jab but Kruschev is out of range.
Kruschev thinks about countering with a head kick.
Silva thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kruschev tried to counter with a leg kick but Silva avoided it.
Silva throws a big shot that misses.
Silva moves out of range as Kruschev strikes.
A slow jab from Kruschev misses its intended target.
Silva fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kruschev on the side of the head.
Silva jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Good exchange - Silva coming out on top.
Kruschev avoids the head kick by Silva.
Silva misses with a looping right.
Kruschev goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kruschev avoids the head kick by Silva.
Silva fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Silva misses with an uppercut.
Kruschev slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Silva takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Silva avoids a kick to the body.
Manuel Silva is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silva 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.
Kruschev moves out of range of the strikes.
Kruschev misses with the combination.
Kruschev scores with a nice head shot.
Kruschev blocks a jab.
Silva throws a jab when Kruschev was well out of range.
Kruschev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Silva misses with a looping left.
Kruschev throwing a counter right hand but Silva manages to avoid it.
Kruschev misses the jab.
Silva ducks under a wild hook from Kruschev.
Silva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kruschev crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Silva - the referee stops the clock and Kruschev gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Silva. Kruschev manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Kruschev throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kruschev moves forwards but Silva connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kruschev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Silva sees it coming and avoids it easily.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:30

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Wally Kruschev!
Wally Kruschev seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: UnderGround FC 123
Date: May 16, 2020

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Torres uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kruschev.
Kruschev misses with a wild combination.
Kruschev lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Torres checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kruschev misses with a right hand
and Torres counters with a nice body shot.
Torres doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Torres drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Torres has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Torres looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruschev throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kruschev showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Torres.
Kruschev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Torres was well out of range. Poor timing from Kruschev.
Torres appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kruschev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Torres.
Torres looks like he wants to counter punch here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Kruschev does no damage.
Torres swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kruschev misses with a straight right.
Kruschev thuds his shin into the meat of Torres's side.
Torres throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Torres jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kruschev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Torres.
Torres keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Torres takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Torres throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kruschev lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Torres circles away quickly and effectively.
Torres ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kruschev misses the shot to the body.
Torres keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kruschev.
Torres rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kruschev counters with a nice leg kick.
Torres swings widly with a right hand
and Torres takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kruschev lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kruschev lands with a hook. Torres tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kruschev misses with a wild combination.
Kruschev looks to throw the jab but Torres is out of range.
Kruschev just misses with a punch to the body.
Kruschev throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It seemed like Torres was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kruschev seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.

Torres drives through and clinches with Kruschev against the cage.
Kruschev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Torres trying to control the position but instead, Kruschev has worked for underhooks and has pushed Torres into the cage.
Kruschev lands a right hand.
Torres misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Torres.
Torres lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kruschev backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kruschev lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Torres swings wildly with an uppercut but Kruschev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Torres blocking some punches.
Kruschev unloads a knee to the mid-section. Torres lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.

Kruschev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kruschev scores with a jab.
Kruschev looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kruschev misses with a series of wild punches.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kruschev!
Torres lands with an overhand left.
Kruschev lands with a good body shot.
Kruschev dodges the punch combination from Torres.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Kruschev - just one landing.
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!
Kruschev scores with a jab to the body.
Kruschev lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kruschev misses with a low kick as Torres jumps back.
Torres drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kruschev defends it well.
Kruschev misses with a wild body shot.
Wally Kruschev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Torres slips a jab from Kruschev.
Torres lands a really nice looking cross but Kruschev seems unphased.
Kruschev slaps away a takedown attempt from Torres, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Torres moves out of range as Kruschev strikes.
Torres looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kruschev lands the left hand.
Torres has a takedown stuffed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wally Kruschev dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Torres throws a big shot that misses.
Kruschev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kruschev lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Torres has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Torres and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Torres tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kruschev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little jabbing left from Torres on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wally Kruschev is winning the standup battle so far.
Torres keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Torres is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kruschev.
A jab from Kruschev misses.
Kruschev moves out of range of the strikes.
Kruschev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Torres can do to turn this around?
Kruschev drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Torres shoots in for a takedown but Kruschev shows good takedown defense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruschev throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Torres lands a jab to the head.
Torres misses with a body shot
and Kruschev counters with a good low kick that Torres was not able to check.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Torres tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kruschev swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kruschev misses the shot to the body.
Jab from Kruschev.
Torres takes a kick to the side of the head.
Wally Kruschev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No joy there for Kruschev, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kruschev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Torres sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Torres moves out of range as Kruschev strikes.
A clash of legs there as Torres blocks the low kick.
Kruschev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Torres.
Kruschev connects with a single shot there.
Kruschev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Torres was well out of range. Poor timing from Kruschev.
Torres scores with a jab to the jaw.
Torres uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kruschev.
Kruschev pushes Torres away with a front kick.
Torres slips under a jab from Kruschev.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kruschev pivots, looking for a leg kick but Torres is out of range and Kruschev settles back down.
Torres drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kruschev defends it well.
Kruschev throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kruschev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kruschev lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kruschev delivers a nice body kick.
Torres misses with a body shot.
Kruschev connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Torres momentarily.
Kruschev throws a push kick but Torres slaps the foot to one side.
Kruschev scores with a push kick.
Torres keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It seemed like Torres was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kruschev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Torres.
Kruschev cracks Torres with an open hand slap.
Kruschev lands with a thumping leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kruschev lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Torres scores with a nice right hand.
Kruschev connects with a leg kick. Torres looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kruschev scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Torres takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kruschev. Torres does a little dance to reset his feet.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kruschev lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Torres has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Torres and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kruschev misses with a low kick.
Torres throws a looping overhand right but Kruschev ducks down to avoid it.
Kruschev lands a high kick!
Kruschev lands with a straight right. Torres didn't see that one coming.
Torres throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kruschev scores with a nice head shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kruschev takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kruschev blocks a jab.
Torres ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kruschev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Torres manages to avoid it.
Torres feints the counter takedown.
Kruschev throws a low kick but Torres avoids it.
Torres feints the counter takedown.
Torres showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kruschev.
Despite the aggression on Torres's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kruschev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Torres manages to avoid it.
Torres moves out of range of the leg kick from Kruschev.
Kruschev throws an off balance right hand
and Kruschev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Torres misses with a hook. Kruschev ducked under it nicely.
Kruschev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Torres.
Decent striking displayed by Kruschev there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wally Kruschev dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. 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.

Torres moves into range and clinches up with Kruschev.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Torres lands a body punch in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kruschev.

Torres pulls guard effortlessly.
Torres is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Torres looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Torres lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Torres drops back looking for a leg! Kruschev is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kruschev manages to kick Torres off! Torres jumps back into Kruschev's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruschev keeping full guard, as Torres tries to pass.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kruschev working a defensive guard here.
Torres pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kruschev is keeping the position for now.
Torres wants to control from the top but Kruschev keeps moving.

Torres has gone for a leg lock! Kruschev slips out almost immediately though and dives into Torres's guard.

Kruschev postures up.
Torres looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kruschev is one step ahead there.
Torres controls Kruschev momentarily but Kruschev frees himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kruschev postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Torres tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Torres throws his legs up looking for a submission but Kruschev uses it to pass to side control.
Torres tries to improve position but can't.

Kruschev decides to stand up, so the ref orders Torres to his feet.
Torres needs to keep his hands up - Kruschev had a free shot at his head there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kruschev bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kruschev tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Torres! But no joy.
Kruschev moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Torres slips under a jab.
Kruschev scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kruschev lands a leg kick that knocks Torres off balance momentarily.
Kruschev throws a jab but it's blocked by Torres.
Torres swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Torres 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.
Kruschev lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Kruschev tries a head kick but it misses.
Torres feints the counter takedown.
Kruschev staying out of range there.
Kruschev misses with a hook. Torres ducked under it nicely.
Kruschev throws a right and a left that Torres avoids nicely.
Torres let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torres lands a jab to Kruschev's midsection.
Torres avoids a punch combination nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Torres! But no joy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Torres moves out of range of the strikes.
Torres fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A cross from Torres lands.
Kruschev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gabriel Torres has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice body punch from Torres.
Torres has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kruschev.
Kruschev moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kruschev. Torres does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kruschev with a jab.
Torres closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kruschev circles away.
Kruschev misses with a series of wild punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wally Kruschev showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kruschev, 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wally Kruschev!
A very excited looking Wally Kruschev 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: UnderGround FC 114
Date: Apr 18, 2020

#R1#
Kruschev jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kruschev lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Knox at a distance.
Kruschev is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kruschev goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Knox swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kruschev misses with a looping left.
Knox doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kruschev ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#CL#
Kruschev has Knox up against the cage in a clinch.
A short right from Kruschev on the inside. #BC2#
Knox breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Knox throws a jab but it's blocked by Kruschev.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kruschev.
Knox keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Knox bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big right from Kruschev misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kruschev throws a predictable looking body shot
and Knox counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Knox throws a jab when Kruschev was well out of range.
Kruschev missing with a left hand there. Knox was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kruschev throws a quick inside leg kick. #T1#
A lazy left from Kruschev finds it's target.
Kruschev keeps Knox at a distance using the push kick.
A swing and a miss from Kruschev.
Kruschev stalks Knox and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Knox's face. Knox staggers backwards, shaken.
Kruschev throws a half hearted mid kick.
Knox 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.
Knox gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Wally Kruschev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kruschev throws a shot from downtown. Knox moves away and avoids it.
Kruschev throws a sloppy head kick and Knox moves out of range easily.
Kruschev throws a head kick but Knox moves out of range. #CL#
Kruschev gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kruschev has a couple of punches blocked by Knox.
Kruschev misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Knox breaks the clinch.
Kruschev throws an overhand right that lands on Knox's shoulder, as Knox tries to avoid the shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Kruschev gets a clinch.
Knox scores with a shot to the side of Kruschev's head. #T2#
Kruschev tries to throw a body punch but Knox avoids it by throwing Kruschev back against the cage.
Kruschev keeps control of Knox as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A short uppercut from Knox.
Kruschev has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Kruschev throws an elbow that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kruschev.
Knox is trying to push Kruschev away but Kruschev has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kruschev lands a left hand that snaps the head of Knox backwards.
Kruschev swings wildly with an uppercut but Knox uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kruschev misses with the head strike.
Kruschev swings wildly with an uppercut but Knox uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knox swings wildly with an uppercut but Kruschev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kruschev struggles to land a body shot inside as Knox controls his hands.
Kruschev throws a head punch that misses.
Knox pushes Kruschev back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kruschev misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Kruschev misses with a punch to the body.
Kruschev tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Knox's elbow.
Kruschev swings wildly with an uppercut but Knox uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kruschev working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Knox scores with a shot to the side of Kruschev's head.
Kruschev lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Knox.
Kruschev misses with a body punch.
Knox gets through Kruschev's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Knox.
Kruschev throws a head punch that misses.
Kruschev misses with a hook from the clinch.
Knox is trying to break the clinch but Kruschev has him pressed against the cage.
Knox dodges an elbow strike from Kruschev.
A head punch on the inside from Kruschev fails to land.
A short right from Kruschev. #BC2#
Knox breaks from the clinch.
Knox closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kruschev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Knox moves away from the strike by Kruschev.
Knox with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Knox misses with a looping right.
Kruschev looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Knox slips under a jab from Kruschev.
Nice cross by Kruschev.
Kruschev lands a jab to the head.
Kruschev misses with a looping left.
Nice defenses there by Knox.
Kruschev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kruschev misses with a double jab.
Knox jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kruschev. That's going to slow Knox down.
Knox tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kruschev was well out of range. Poor timing from Knox.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice defenses there by Kruschev.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wally Kruschev dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Knox sizes up Kruschev with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Knox throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Knox checks a leg kick.
Kruschev throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kruschev misses with the body kick
letting Knox counter with a right hand.
Kruschev moves away from the strike by Knox.
Knox swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kruschev has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Knox with a hook.
Kruschev throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Knox on the side of the head.
Kruschev scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kruschev misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Kruschev misses.
Knox looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Knox moves away from the strike by Kruschev.
Kruschev tries to land a front kick but Knox steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Knox appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Knox takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kruschev throws a head kick that misses.
A little jabbing left from Knox on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A head kick misses from Kruschev.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Knox! But no joy.#T1#
The fighters circling - Kruschev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice defenses there by Kruschev.
Knox misses with a hook. Kruschev ducked under it nicely.
Kruschev moves away from the strike by Knox.
Kruschev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Knox.
Kruschev tries a head kick but it misses.
Knox swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A punch combination from Knox misses.
Knox scores with a sloppy right hand. Kruschev should have avoided that one.
Kruschev throws a predictable looking body shot
and Knox counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kruschev throws a hook but Knox avoids it easily.
Kruschev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A little jabbing left from Knox on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kruschev misses with an uppercut.
Kruschev throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Knox counters with a stiff right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Knox. Kruschev does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Kruschev wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Knox lands a nice hook to Kruschev's body. Kruschev takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kruschev throws a leg kick that is checked
and Knox counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kruschev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Knox can do to turn this around?#T2#
Kruschev ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kruschev throws a head kick that misses.
Knox blocks a jab.
Knox checks a leg kick nicely.
A little jabbing left from Knox on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kruschev looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Knox just misses with a punch to the body.
Kruschev misses with a hook. Knox ducked under it nicely.
Kruschev throws a left and a right that both miss
and Knox counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wally Kruschev is winning the standup battle so far.
Knox checks a leg kick nicely.
Kruschev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knox.
Knox tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kruschev was well out of range. Poor timing from Knox.
Kruschev quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Knox throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kruschev connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Knox momentarily.
Knox 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.
Knox takes a swing at Kruschev's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Kruschev misses with a body shot
and Knox counters with a nice uppercut.
Kruschev swings widly with a right hand
and Knox counters with a left to the body.
Kruschev throws a body punch but Knox moves out of range.
Kruschev throws an off balance right hand
and Kruschev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kruschev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Knox.
Knox now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Knox takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Knox swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Knox takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kruschev throws a right and a left that Knox avoids nicely.
Knox just misses with a punch to the body.
Kruschev tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Knox manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It seemed like Knox was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kruschev throws a nice head kick!
Kruschev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Knox misses with a wild body shot.
Knox scores with a jab to the body.
Kruschev misses with an uppercut
and Knox counters with a three punch combo that has Kruschev backing up. Kruschev nods at Knox to acknowledge the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kruschev moves out of range of the strikes.#T4#
Kruschev throws out a loose jab but Knox uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knox tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kruschev throws a poor cross that misses
and Knox counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kruschev thinking.
Kruschev swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Knox connects with a body shot that sends Kruschev's belly button to the back.
Kruschev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Knox lands a nice hook to Kruschev's body. Kruschev takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kruschev misses with a hook. Knox ducked under it nicely.
Knox avoids the body shot from Kruschev.
Kruschev throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kruschev scores with a nice head shot.
Knox digs a good body shot into Kruschev's ribs.
Knox jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Knox looks to land a right hand but Kruschev moved out of range.
Kruschev throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Porthos Knox showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Knox avoids the body shot from Kruschev.
Knox fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Knox scores with a nice head shot.
Kruschev just misses with a punch to the body.
Knox jabs Kruschev to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A clash of legs there as Knox blocks the low kick.
Kruschev moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Knox tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kruschev was well out of range. Poor timing from Knox.
Kruschev takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kruschev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kruschev throws a right hand that misses
and Knox counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruschev fails to land with a series of punches.
Kruschev attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Knox looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kruschev throws a lazy uppercut
and Knox counters with a nice uppercut.
Knox misses with a body punch
and Kruschev counters with a nice body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kruschev misses with a low kick.
Knox throws out a counter right but Kruschev avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Knox looks to throw the jab but Kruschev is out of range.
Knox circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kruschev throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Knox looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kruschev throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kruschev throws a big shot that misses.
Kruschev misses with a body kick.
Knox throws a hook to the side of Kruschev's head but Kruschev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A head kick misses from Kruschev.
Kruschev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Knox blocks a jab.
Knox swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kruschev quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
No joy there for Kruschev, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Knox gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kruschev tries to close the distance and clinch but Knox swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kruschev tries a head kick but it misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Knox! But no joy.#T2#
Knox scores with a jab. Kruschev acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kruschev swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Knox counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kruschev just misses with a punch to the body.
Knox needs to keep his hands up - Kruschev had a free shot at his head there.
Kruschev misses with a wild body shot.
Knox looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kruschev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Knox.
Kruschev misses with a body kick.
Kruschev lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Knox loads up on a big right hand but Kruschev slips the punch.
Knox misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kruschev.
Knox on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Knox scores with a jab to the head. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Knox breaks the clinch.
Knox misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kruschev. #T3#
Kruschev throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A shot to the liver by Kruschev. Beautiful body shot.
Knox lands a body shot.
Knox looks to land a combination but Kruschev avoids it well.
Kruschev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice side step and Knox releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A big left from Kruschev misses.
Kruschev throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kruschev connects with the punch.
Knox rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kruschev moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kruschev misses with the combination.
A jab from Kruschev misses.
Knox misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kruschev.
Knox lands a nice hook to Kruschev's body. Kruschev takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kruschev throws a right and a left that Knox avoids nicely. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kruschev is looking to slow Knox down with leg kicks.
Kruschev walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Knox checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Knox throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kruschev throws a right and a left that both miss.
Knox appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Knox scores with a decent looking hook.
Knox just misses with a punch to the body.
Kruschev gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kruschev throws a body punch but Knox moves out of range.
Kruschev misses with a straight right.
Kruschev with a jab.
Knox looks to throw the jab but Kruschev is out of range.
Kruschev swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Knox.
Kruschev throws a hook but Knox blocks it.
Knox bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Knox avoids the head kick by Kruschev.
Knox appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wally Kruschev showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kruschev 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wally Kruschev!
A very excited looking Wally Kruschev 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: UnderGround FC 106
Date: Mar 21, 2020

#R1#
Trudeau takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Trudeau has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Kruschev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kruschev throws a body shot but no joy.
Trudeau looks to throw the jab but Kruschev is out of range.
Trudeau slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kruschev slips under a jab.
Kruschev moves away from the strike by Trudeau.
Kruschev slips a straight right by Trudeau.
Kruschev misses with a straight right.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kruschev.
A head kick misses from Kruschev.
Kruschev misses with a leg kick
and Trudeau counters with a nice body shot.
Nice jab there from Trudeau. #CUT#
It looks like Wally Kruschev has been cut.
Trudeau throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kruschev counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
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!
Kruschev fails to land with a series of punches.
Kruschev swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kruschev throws a wild body kick that Trudeau sees coming a mile off.
Trudeau misses with an uppercut. Kruschev saw that one coming.
A countering left hand to the body from Kruschev misses.
Kruschev moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Trudeau checks a low kick from Kruschev.
Kruschev drops his hands momentarily and Trudeau takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kruschev slips a straight right by Trudeau.#T1#
Trudeau takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Trudeau drops his hands momentarily and Kruschev takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Trudeau throws out a loose jab but Kruschev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kruschev dips to his left and cracks Trudeau with an uppercut!
Trudeau defending well as Kruschev loads up on a big left hand.
Kruschev staying out of range there.
Wally Kruschev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Trudeau turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kruschev moves out of range of the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Trudeau. Kruschev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Trudeau throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kruschev counters with a body kick.
Trudeau slips a jab and a cross from Kruschev.
Kruschev throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Trudeau on the side of the head.
Trudeau looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kruschev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kruschev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Trudeau.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kruschev misses with a jab, cross combination.
Trudeau throws a big shot that misses.
Kruschev lands with a shot to the body.
Trudeau looks to land a combination. Kruschev sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#T2#
Kruschev buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Trudeau rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kruschev moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kruschev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kruschev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Trudeau sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Trudeau throws a hook but Kruschev avoids it easily.
Kruschev connects with a high kick.
Kruschev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Trudeau thows a left - swing and a miss!
Trudeau is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Trudeau throws out a loose jab but Kruschev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Trudeau thows a left - swing and a miss!
Trudeau bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Trudeau attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kruschev misses with a head kick.
It looked like Trudeau was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kruschev.
Trudeau lands the left hand.
Trudeau pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kruschev moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kruschev throws a sloppy head kick and Trudeau moves out of range easily.
Kruschev scores with a nice right hand.
Trudeau on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kruschev has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#T3#
Trudeau misses with a left hand
and Kruschev counters with a stiff right hand.
Trudeau misses with a looping right.
Kruschev fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kruschev lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Trudeau is looking to slow Kruschev down with leg kicks.
Kruschev connects with a crisp jab.
Kruschev moves out of range of the strikes.
Trudeau throws an overhand right that lands on Kruschev's shoulder, as Kruschev tries to avoid the shot.
Trudeau works Kruschev's body with a nice hook.
Trudeau steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kruschev.
Kruschev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Trudeau.
Kruschev appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Trudeau throws a right hand that Kruschev ducks under and follows up with a left that Kruschev also avoids with ease.
Trudeau takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Trudeau takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Kruschev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kruschev is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kruschev misses with a wild body shot.
Kruschev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kruschev misses with an uppercut
and Trudeau counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
Kruschev scores with a head kick.
Trudeau pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Some wild striking there from Trudeau.
Kruschev connects with a high kick.
Trudeau looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kruschev is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Trudeau had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Trudeau tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A jab lands there for Trudeau.
Kruschev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kruschev throws a body kick that misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kruschev.
Trudeau was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Trudeau throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kruschev fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Trudeau misses with a left hand
and Kruschev counters with a right hand to the body.
Kruschev lands with a slapping head kick.
Trudeau tries to move into range but Kruschev moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Trudeau takes one to the chin there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Wally Kruschev will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Wally Kruschev's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Kruschev moves out of range of the strikes.
A big right from Kruschev misses.
A little feinted left hand from Trudeau on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Good standup being displayed there by Kruschev as he connects with a hook.
Kruschev slips under a jab.
Trudeau jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Trudeau on the wrong end of a nice jab.
An inside leg kick from Kruschev misses.
Kruschev moves away from the strike by Trudeau.
A head kick misses from Trudeau.
Kruschev throws the left hand but Trudeau avoids the punch easily.
The fighters circling - Kruschev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Trudeau slips a straight right by Kruschev.
Trudeau drops his hands momentarily and Kruschev takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruschev throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A head kick misses from Trudeau.
Trudeau throws a sloppy head kick and Kruschev moves out of range easily.
Kruschev is looking for the big counter here.
Trudeau is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Kruschev's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Kruschev lands a nice looking kick to the body. Trudeau takes a step back to recover.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kruschev dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Trudeau. That did some damage!#T1#
Kruschev is looking to slow Trudeau down with leg kicks.
Kruschev throws a body punch but Trudeau moves out of range.
Trudeau looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kruschev raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Kruschev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Trudeau.
A telegraphed right hand from Trudeau misses the target.
Kruschev connects with a crisp jab.
Kruschev scores with a nice head shot.
Kruschev jabs Trudeau right on the nose. Trudeau blinks but takes it well.
Kruschev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Trudeau manages to avoid it.
Kruschev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Trudeau.
Nice body kick from Kruschev.
Trudeau pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kruschev looks for the body kick but Trudeau saw that one coming.
Kruschev is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Trudeau takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kruschev throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kruschev has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Trudeau takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
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!
Trudeau defending well as Kruschev loads up on a big left hand.
Trudeau looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kruschev throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kruschev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Trudeau.#T2#
Kruschev keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nice defenses there by Kruschev.
Kruschev fakes the leg kick and cracks Trudeau in the body.
Kruschev lands a head kick. Trudeau smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Kruschev cracks Trudeau with a good jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Kruschev as he connects with a hook.
Trudeau ducks under a wild hook from Kruschev.
Trudeau takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kruschev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Trudeau swings for the body but Kruschev moves out of range.
Kruschev takes a swing at Trudeau's ribcage but misses.
Trudeau misses with a straight right.
Kruschev scores with a hook to the body. Trudeau takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kruschev ducks under a wild hook from Trudeau.
Kruschev throws a leg kick
and Trudeau counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice uppercut lands for Trudeau. That snapped Kruschev's head back. #ROC#
Kruschev is rocked!
Kruschev misses the shot to the body.
Kruschev moves away from the strike by Trudeau. #T3#
Trudeau throws a jab when Kruschev was well out of range.
Trudeau walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kruschev.
Trudeau throws a hook to the side of Kruschev's head but Kruschev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kruschev. Trudeau does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sloppy strikes from Trudeau. Those never looked like landing.
Kruschev fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kruschev fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kruschev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Trudeau.
Trudeau fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kruschev on the side of the head.
Kruschev ducks under a wild hook from Trudeau.
Wally Kruschev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kruschev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Trudeau pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kruschev takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Trudeau walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kruschev blocks a head kick by Trudeau.
Kruschev tries a head kick but it misses.
Kruschev avoids the head kick by Trudeau.
Kruschev paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T4#
Trudeau takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kruschev swings for the body but Trudeau moves out of range.
Kruschev misses with a shot to the body
and Trudeau connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Trudeau, right into the meat.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Trudeau might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Kruschev is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Trudeau thows a left - swing and a miss!
Trudeau throws a shot from downtown. Kruschev moves away and avoids it.
Kruschev looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Trudeau pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Trudeau checks a leg kick.
Trudeau moves out of range of the strikes.
A low kick from Trudeau misses
and Kruschev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Trudeau listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kruschev moves out of range as Trudeau strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kruschev!
Trudeau keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kruschev jabs Trudeau right on the nose. Trudeau blinks but takes it well.
Trudeau connects with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wally Kruschev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Wally Kruschev's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
A shot to the liver by Kruschev. Beautiful body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kruschev. Trudeau does a little dance to reset his feet.
Trudeau throws a big shot that misses.
Trudeau misses with a straight left.
Kruschev throws out a loose jab but Trudeau uses good head movement to avoid it.
Trudeau misses with a wild combination.
Trudeau digs a good hook to Kruschev's body.
Kruschev misses with a low kick.
Kruschev moves out of range of the strikes.
A big left from Trudeau misses.
Nice straight punches there by Trudeau. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Trudeau.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trudeau misses with a looping right.
Good work by Trudeau as he checks the leg kick.
Trudeau will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Trudeau on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kruschev. Kruschev obviously looking to wear him down.
Kruschev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice defenses there by Trudeau.#T1#
Kruschev digs a good body shot into Trudeau's ribs.
Trudeau ducks under a wild hook from Kruschev.
Kruschev lands with a straight right. Trudeau didn't see that one coming.
Trudeau throws an overhand right that lands on Kruschev's shoulder, as Kruschev tries to avoid the shot.
Kruschev throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Trudeau throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Trudeau misses with a looping right.
Trudeau moves away from the strike by Kruschev.
Trudeau throws an overhand right that lands on Kruschev's shoulder, as Kruschev tries to avoid the shot.
Kruschev connects with a looping right hand.
Trudeau misses the jab.
Trudeau pushes Kruschev away with a front kick.
Trudeau moves out of range of the strikes.
Kruschev slips a straight right by Trudeau.
Trudeau throws a big shot that misses.
Kruschev throws a right hand that misses
and Trudeau counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Trudeau has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kruschev finds it's way round the side to connect with Trudeau's head.
Trudeau throws a sloppy head kick and Kruschev moves out of range easily. #T2#
Trudeau on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Trudeau keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Trudeau throws a body shot but no joy.
Kruschev takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Trudeau takes one to the side of the head.
Kruschev with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Trudeau ducks under a wild hook from Kruschev.
A big left from Trudeau misses.
Kruschev misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kruschev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Trudeau throws an off balance right hand
and Kruschev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Trudeau waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kruschev.
Kruschev lands a right hook to the body.
Trudeau takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kruschev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Trudeau.
Nice defenses there by Kruschev.
Kruschev lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #T3#
Kruschev throws a front kick aimed at Trudeau's knee but Trudeau avoids it well.
Kruschev throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Kruschev throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kruschev just misses with a punch to the body.
Trudeau looks to land a left hand but Kruschev moved out of range nicely.
Kruschev clobbers Trudeau with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kruschev lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Trudeau tries a head kick but it misses.
Kruschev now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Trudeau loads up on a big right hand but Kruschev slips the punch.
Kruschev blocks a jab.
Kruschev tried to score with a low kick but Trudeau checks it.
Kruschev throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Trudeau misses the target.
Trudeau throws a hook but Kruschev blocks it.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kruschev.
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!
Trudeau swings for the body but Kruschev moves out of range.
Kruschev tries to score with a low kick but Trudeau moves his leg out of the way.#T4#
A big right from Kruschev misses.
Trudeau avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Trudeau fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kruschev on the side of the head.
Trudeau throws the left hand but Kruschev avoids the punch easily.
Trudeau throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Kruschev is still on wobbly legs! Can Trudeau finish him?
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kruschev chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kruschev tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kruschev.
Kruschev seems to have recovered his senses.
Kruschev lands with an overhand left.
Trudeau with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Trudeau is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Trudeau throws a hook to the side of Kruschev's head but Kruschev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Trudeau throws a hook to the side of Kruschev's head but Kruschev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Trudeau tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Trudeau swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Trudeau takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kruschev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jab, jab by Kruschev - just one landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wally Kruschev really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wally Kruschev's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Kruschev staying out of range there.
Trudeau drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kruschev connects with the punch.
Kruschev moves out of range of the body kick.#KD#
Trudeau lands a big right hand that sends Kruschev crashing to the mat! Trudeau stays standing though and waves Kruschev back to his feet!
A big left from Kruschev misses.
Trudeau steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kruschev.
Kruschev throws a jab when Trudeau was well out of range.
Trudeau blocks the body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Trudeau wants to slow Kruschev down by chopping away at his legs.
Kruschev is looking to score with low kicks.
Kruschev slips under a jab.
A nice side step and Kruschev releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kruschev slips a jab and a cross from Trudeau.
Trudeau connects with a crisp jab.
Kruschev misses with an uppercut.
Trudeau throws a sloppy head kick and Kruschev moves out of range easily.
Kruschev scoring well with a low kick there.
Trudeau lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kruschev circles away quickly and effectively.#T1#
Kruschev lands a jab to the head.
Kruschev scores with a nice body kick.
Trudeau misses with a double jab.
Kruschev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Trudeau.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Kruschev listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jab from Kruschev.
Kruschev throws a sloppy head kick and Trudeau moves out of range easily. #KD#
Trudeau sends Kruschev crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Trudeau is motioning to the referee to let Kruschev up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Trudeau misses with a body shot.
Kruschev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Trudeau.
Kruschev blocks a jab.
Kruschev looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kruschev connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kruschev tries a head kick but it misses.
Trudeau misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A big right from Trudeau misses.
Kruschev scores with a head kick. Trudeau tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#T2#
Trudeau throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Trudeau fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kruschev is out of range.
Kruschev throws out a powerful jab.
Crunch! Trudeau slams his shin into Kruschev's torso.
Kruschev looks to score with a jab to the body but Trudeau is just out of range.
A jab from Kruschev does it's job there.
Kruschev connects with a crisp jab.
Trudeau throws a shot from downtown. Kruschev moves away and avoids it.
Trudeau walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kruschev throws a head kick that half lands.
Trudeau throws a hook but Kruschev blocks it.
Kruschev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Trudeau moves away.
Trudeau shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kruschev throws a sloppy head kick and Trudeau moves out of range easily.
Trudeau chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kruschev can pounce on him.
Trudeau misses with a straight left.
Kruschev looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T3#
Trudeau walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kruschev.
Kruschev scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Trudeau uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kruschev.
Trudeau throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kruschev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Trudeau.
Kruschev works the jab nicely.
Trudeau misses with a looping right.
Trudeau throws a head kick but Kruschev moves out of range.
Trudeau tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kruschev moves out of range of the body kick from Trudeau.
Kruschev lands a nice looking body kick.
Trudeau tries a head kick but it misses.
Kruschev sizes up Trudeau with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kruschev takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kruschev looks to land a left hand but Trudeau moved out of range nicely.
Trudeau steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kruschev.
Trudeau thows a left - swing and a miss! #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Trudeau misses the shot to the body.
Trudeau throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A good leg kick by Kruschev.
Kruschev lunges at Trudeau with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Trudeau's hand.
Trudeau throws a big shot that misses.
Trudeau throws a body shot but no joy.
Trudeau looks to land a combination but Kruschev avoids it well.
Trudeau fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kruschev manages to avoid it.
Kruschev lands a leg kick that knocks Trudeau off balance momentarily.
Kruschev lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Kruschev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Trudeau.
Kruschev cracks Trudeau with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Trudeau throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kruschev connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Trudeau takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kruschev scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Trudeau doesn't seem bothered though.
Trudeau throws out a loose jab but Kruschev uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Wally Kruschev will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Wally Kruschev's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Trudeau throws a looping overhand right but Kruschev ducks down to avoid it.
Kruschev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A jab from Trudeau finds it's way through Kruschev's defenses.
Kruschev scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Trudeau avoids the body shot from Kruschev.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kruschev darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A head kick misses from Trudeau.
Trudeau takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kruschev throws a head kick that misses.
Kruschev wants to land a leg kick but Trudeau is out of range.
Trudeau looks to throw the jab but Kruschev is out of range.
Trudeau thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trudeau looks to land a left hand but Kruschev moved out of range nicely.
Trudeau throws a sloppy head kick and Kruschev moves out of range easily.
Trudeau takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kruschev misses with a head kick.
Kruschev lands a front kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Trudeau takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T1#
Kruschev turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Trudeau throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Trudeau connects with a crisp jab.
Kruschev lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kruschev - that will leave a mark!
Trudeau lands a leg kick that knocks Kruschev off balance momentarily.
Kruschev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Trudeau.
Kruschev slips under a jab from Trudeau.
Trudeau keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kruschev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Trudeau throws out the jab.
Trudeau thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kruschev lands a body shot.
Kruschev connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Trudeau scores with a head kick. Kruschev tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Trudeau throws the left hand but Kruschev avoids the punch easily.
Kruschev avoids the body shot from Trudeau.
Kruschev is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.#T2#
Kruschev lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kruschev missing with a left hand there. Trudeau was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kruschev misses with a wild body shot.
Kruschev slips under a jab from Trudeau.
Kruschev swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Trudeau throws an overhand right that lands on Kruschev's shoulder, as Kruschev tries to avoid the shot.
Kruschev bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Kruschev scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A big right from Kruschev misses.
Nice body kick there by Kruschev.
Kruschev takes one to the chin there.
Trudeau throws a sloppy head kick and Kruschev moves out of range easily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kruschev, right into the meat.
Kruschev dips to his left and cracks Trudeau with an uppercut!
Kruschev throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Kruschev throws a shot from downtown. Trudeau moves away and avoids it.
The fighters circling - Trudeau throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #KD#
Trudeau cracks Kruschev with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Kruschev looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Trudeau finish him? #T3#
Trudeau fails to land with a series of punches.
Trudeau throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Kruschev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Trudeau.
Good shot there by Kruschev.
Good shot there by Kruschev.
Kruschev misses with a looping right.
Trudeau on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Trudeau walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kruschev.
Kruschev lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Trudeau takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Trudeau looks to land a left hand but Kruschev moved out of range nicely.
Kruschev looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Trudeau tries a head kick but it misses.
Kruschev shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Trudeau eats them both and turns towards Kruschev to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
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!
Kruschev chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Trudeau has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Trudeau there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kruschev throws the left hand but Trudeau avoids the punch easily.
A cross from Kruschev lands.#T4#
Kruschev connects with a looping right hand.
Trudeau gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Trudeau blocks a head kick by Kruschev.
Trudeau throws a body shot but no joy.
Kruschev looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kruschev throws a sloppy head kick and Trudeau moves out of range easily.
Trudeau connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Trudeau throws an overhand right that drops Kruschev like a sack of potatoes! Trudeau dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yves Trudeau!
Yves Trudeau retains his welterweight title!
An out of breath Yves Trudeau thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: UnderGround FC 93
Date: Feb 08, 2020

#R1#
Nator displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kruschev.
Kruschev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nator scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #TD2#
Kruschev scores with a takedown into Nator's guard.
Nator has his hands on Kruschev's head, controlling the position.
Kruschev is looking to work some ground and pound but Nator has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruschev looking to sit in guard and control but Nator gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Nator trying to control the position from guard on top but Kruschev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Kruschev has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Nator is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Kruschev.#T1#
Nator tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Kruschev looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kruschev is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Nator in particular looking to stall.
Nator's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kruschev manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Nator wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Kruschev's closed guard. He's half up but Kruschev has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Kruschev pivots and extends the arm, Nator falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Kruschev! Well done that man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Wally Kruschev!
Wally Kruschev seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: UnderGround FC 82
Date: Dec 28, 2019

#R1##CL2#
Kruschev has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kruschev misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Kruschev fails to land.
Kruschev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kruschev lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thompson backwards.
Kruschev tries to work over Thompson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thompson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thompson avoids a wild elbow strike from Kruschev.
Kruschev looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Thompson misses with the head strike.
Thompson stops a takedown attempt from Kruschev.
Kruschev lands a nice uppercut.
Thompson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kruschev misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thompson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thompson.
Thompson lands a nice uppercut.
Thompson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kruschevs head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kruschev tries to work over Thompson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thompson blocks a body shot from Kruschev.
Kruschev misses with the head strike.
Thompson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kruschev blocking some punches.
Thompson prevents a body shot from Kruschev.
Kruschev tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1##BC2#
Kruschev breaks the clinch.
Kruschev lands with a cross.
Kruschev throws a body shot but no joy.
Thompson lands a lovely overhand right.
Kruschev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thompson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Thompson throws a body punch but Kruschev moves out of range.
Kruschev throws a counter combo.
Thompson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Kruschev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thompson.
Thompson throws a hook but Kruschev avoids it easily.#CL2#
Kruschev rushes Thompson and presses him up against the cage.
Thompson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kruschev lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kruschev misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thompson.
The referee calls for Thompson to work.
Thompson is looking to control Kruschev's arms but Kruschev gets an underhook and turns him. Now Thompson has his back to the cage. #T2#
Kruschev softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Thompson blocks a body shot from Kruschev.
Thompson blocks a body shot from Kruschev.
Kruschev lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Kruschev.
Kruschev throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Thompsons head.
Kruschev working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kruschev is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Thompson misses with some punches.
Kruschev misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kruschev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Kruschev.
Thompson lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kruschev.
Kruschev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Kruschev fails to land.
Kruschev lands a left hand.
Thompson tries to work over Kruschev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kruschev.
Kruschev lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T3#
Kruschev lands a nice shot to the body.
Kruschev tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thompson's elbow.
Thompson lands a shoulder strike.
Kruschev lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thompson backwards.
Kruschev lands with a short shot to the head.
Thompson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kruschev misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kruschev blocking some punches.
Thompson tries to land a knee to the head but Kruschev blocks with his arms.
Thompson misses with a punch on the inside. #TD2#
Kruschev has clasped his hands together around Thompson's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Kruschev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thompson keeps working.
Kruschev remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kruschev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thompson keeps working. #T4#
Kruschev misses with the ground and pound.
Kruschev wants to control but Thompson is keeping him busy.
Kruschev misses with the ground and pound.
Thompson is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Top Gun Academy, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Kruschev looks up at the clock and then as Thompson takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Kruschev smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Kruschev looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Thompson is avoiding damage well.
Kruschev throws a strike aimed at the side of Thompson's head but Thompson avoids it well.
Kruschev tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Thompson tries to buck Kruschev off but Kruschev is having none of it.
Thompson can't do much from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wally Kruschev dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
A jab from Kruschev misses.
Kruschev misses with a shot to the body
enabling Thompson to counter with a crisp jab.
Thompson lands a nice shot that snaps Kruschev's head back.
Kruschev attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kruschev throws a front kick aimed at Thompson's knee but Thompson avoids it well.
Thompson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Thompson moves out of range of the strikes.
Thompson slips a jab from Kruschev.
Kruschev looks to score with a jab to the body but Thompson is just out of range.
Thompson misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson misses with a straight left.
Kruschev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kruschev misses with a body shot.
Kruschev looks to throw the jab but Thompson is out of range.
Kruschev is looking to slow Thompson down with leg kicks.
Kruschev misses with a wild combination. #T1#
Kruschev scores with a jab to the jaw.#CL2#
Thompson tries to keep at a distance but Kruschev has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kruschev drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Thompson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kruschev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thompson lands with a right to the head.
Kruschev pushes Thompson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thompson blocks an uppercut.
Kruschev lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thompson backwards.
Kruschev has a couple of punches blocked by Thompson.
Thompson looking to stall.
Kruschev blocking some punches.
Kruschev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thompson scores with a nice hook to the head.#T2#
Thompson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Thompson blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #TD2#
Kruschev gets a trip takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thompson controlling the position well.
Thompson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Thompson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kruschev trying to control the position from guard on top but Thompson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kruschev wants to pass the guard but Thompson is keeping the position.#SU2#
Kruschev gets to his feet - Thompson follows without any prompting. #T3#
Kruschev slips under a jab.
Thompson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kruschev tries to bum rush Thompson with a series of wild strikes but Thompson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Thompson blocks a jab.
Thompson ducks under a wild hook from Kruschev.
Thompson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thompson throwing a counter right hand but Kruschev manages to avoid it.
Kruschev loads up on a big right hand but Thompson slips the punch.
Kruschev takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kruschev tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thompson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Thompson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kruschev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thompson manages to avoid it.
A quick step to the side and Thompson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kruschev is looking to clinch.
Kruschev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kruschev misses with a left hand
and Thompson counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Thompson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kruschev.
Kruschev throws a head kick that misses
and Thompson counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thompson defending well as Kruschev loads up on a big left hand.
Thompson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kruschev.
Kruschev scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Thompson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kruschev lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Thompson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thompson throws a body punch but Kruschev moves out of range.
Kruschev misses with a straight right.
Thompson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Thompson looks to score with a jab to the body but Kruschev is just out of range.
Kruschev is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Thompson with a body shot.
Kruschev misses with a jab to the body
enabling Thompson to counter with a crisp jab.
Kruschev throws a lazy uppercut
and Thompson counters with a stiff right hand.
Thompson slips under a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wally Kruschev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Kruschev tries to clinch but Thompson is having none of it.
A slow jab from Kruschev misses its intended target.
Kruschev swinging wildly here.
Kruschev swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Thompson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kruschev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL2#
Kruschev moves into the clinch successfully.
Kruschev misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Kruschev fails to land.
Thompson swings wildly with an uppercut but Kruschev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thompson throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson misses with the head strike.
Thompson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kruschev is trying to drag Thompson to the mat but Thompson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A nice left hand lands by Thompson. #T1#
Kruschev tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Thompson avoids it.
Kruschev has a couple of punches blocked by Thompson.
Thompson throws a punch but it's blocked by Kruschev.
Thompson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Thompson scores with a shot to the side of Kruschev's head.
Kruschev misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kruschev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kruschev blocks a body shot from Thompson.
Thompson blocks an uppercut.
Thompson misses with the head strike.
Thompson lands with a right to the head.
Kruschev letting Thompson take a breather here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thompson.
A short uppercut from Thompson.
Kruschev lands a hook that snaps the head of Thompson backwards.
Thompson misses with a punch on the inside.
Kruschev is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Thompson is defending well.
Kruschev doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kruschev struggles to land a body shot inside as Thompson controls his hands. #T2#
Thompson wants to stall.
Kruschev struggles to land a body shot inside as Thompson controls his hands.
Thompson lands a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Thompson fails to land.
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!
Kruschev blocks an uppercut.
Kruschev misses with a body punch.
Kruschev blocking some punches.
Kruschev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thompson has a couple of punches blocked by Kruschev.
Thompson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kruschev backwards.
Kruschev lands a hook to the side of the head.
Come on Thompson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kruschev blocks an uppercut.
Thompson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thompson blocking some punches.
Kruschev has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Thompson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kane Thompson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wally Kruschev.
Kruschev misses with an elbow strike. #T3#
Kruschev misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thompson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kruschev backwards.
Wally Kruschev seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kruschev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thompson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Thompson misses with some punches.
Thompson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Thompson.
Kruschev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kruschev tries to work over Thompson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kane Thompson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kruschev lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thompson backwards.
Kruschev has Thompson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Thompson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kruschev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thompson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Thompson blocks an uppercut.
Kruschev swings wildly with an uppercut but Thompson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kruschev's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kruschev lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short left from Thompson. #T4#
Thompson misses with a punch on the inside.
Thompson taking a breather.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Thompson.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kruschev creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kruschev lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kruschev.
Thompson throws a punch but it's blocked by Kruschev.
Kruschev misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kruschev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thompson misses with the head strike.
Kruschev is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Thompson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kruschev backwards.
Thompson lands with a left to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Thompson.
Kruschev misses with the head strike.
Thompson lands a right hand.
Thompson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kruschev's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kruschev.
Thompson blocks a body shot from Kruschev.
Kruschev throws a head punch that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kane Thompson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kruschev has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: UnderGround FC 68
Date: Nov 23, 2019

#R1#
A Zoo ducks under a wild hook from Kruschev.
Kruschev paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A Zoo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Wally Kruschev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kruschev connects with a body shot that sends A Zoo's belly button to the back.
A Zoo avoids a punch combination nicely.
A Zoo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kruschev misses with an uppercut.
Kruschev throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A Zoo tried to score with a low kick but Kruschev checks it.
A Zoo scores with a kick to the midsection.
Kruschev throws a right and a left that A Zoo avoids nicely.
Nice defenses there by A Zoo.
A Zoo throws a low kick, looking for Kruschev's leg but Kruschev calmly moves out of range.
Kruschev loads up on a big right hand but A Zoo slips the punch.
Kruschev misses with a jab, cross combination.
A Zoo seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kruschev jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL#
A Zoo rushes Kruschev and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T1#
A Zoo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kruschev.
Kruschev is looking for a takedown.
A Zoo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A Zoo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A Zoo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Kruschev has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
A Zoo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kruschev wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but A Zoo has him pressed against the cage.
Kruschev tries a body shot but A Zoo blocks it.
A Zoo misses with an elbow over the top.
Kruschev is looking for a takedown.
Cross A Zoo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wally Kruschev.
Kruschev wants to get back to striking at distance but A Zoo won't allow it.
Kruschev goes for a takedown attempt but A Zoo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kruschev takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Cross A Zoo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A Zoo checks a low kick from Kruschev.
A Zoo seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A Zoo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A Zoo tries to clinch but Kruschev is having none of it. #T2#
Kruschev misses the shot to the body.
Kruschev misses with a two punch combination.
Kruschev clobbers A Zoo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kruschev misses with a straight right. #CL2#
Kruschev moves into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kruschev changes levels and goes for a takedown here. A Zoo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kruschev will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kruschev tries to clinch up but A Zoo circles away and keeps his distance.
A Zoo slips under a jab.
Kruschev misses with a series of wild punches.
A Zoo is looking to clinch but Kruschev is avoiding it.
A Zoo swinging wildly here.
Kruschev feints the counter takedown.
Kruschev misses with a looping left.
A Zoo tries to clinch but Kruschev moves away
and Kruschev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kruschev misses with a looping right.#T3#
A Zoo tries to clinch but Kruschev is having none of it.
A Zoo moves away from the strike by Kruschev.
Kruschev throws a lazy uppercut #CL#
and A Zoo holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kruschev wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but A Zoo has him pressed against the cage.
Kruschev avoids a wild elbow strike from A Zoo.
Kruschev is looking to break free of the clinch but A Zoo has double underhooks.
A Zoo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kruschev is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kruschev blocks an elbow strike from A Zoo. #BC2#
Kruschev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kruschev throws a shot from downtown. A Zoo moves away and avoids it.
A Zoo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kruschev.
A Zoo tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kruschev manages to circle out of the way.
Kruschev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kruschev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but A Zoo moves away.
A Zoo tries to clinch but Kruschev moves out of range.
A Zoo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #CL#
A Zoo has managed to clinch. #T4#
Kruschev wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A Zoo looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A Zoo looks to throw an elbow but misses. #BC2#
Kruschev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A Zoo misses with a body punch
and A Zoo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice defenses there by A Zoo.
A Zoo moves out of range of the strikes.#CL#
A Zoo takes the fight into the clinch.
Kruschev wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kruschev misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Kruschev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kruschev misses with a lunging right hand
and A Zoo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kruschev thinking.
A Zoo lands a jab to Kruschev's midsection.
Kruschev 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.
Kruschev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from A Zoo.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kruschev.
No joy there for Kruschev, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kruschev misses with a body punch
and A Zoo counters with a left and a right that stings Kruschev.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Wally Kruschev will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
A Zoo throws a good cross that connects.
Kruschev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but A Zoo moves away.
Kruschev throws a big shot that misses.
A Zoo seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A Zoo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kruschev.
Kruschev throws a shot from downtown. A Zoo moves away and avoids it.
Cross A Zoo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kruschev throws a shot to the body.
A Zoo wants to clinch.
A Zoo ducks under a wild hook from Kruschev.
A Zoo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kruschev appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A Zoo misses the shot to the body.
A Zoo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kruschev shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kruschev just misses with a punch to the body. #CL#
A Zoo clinches up with Kruschev and pushes him back against the cage.
Kruschev lands a left hand that snaps the head of A Zoo backwards. #T1#
A Zoo misses with an elbow strike.
A Zoo prevents the takedown attempt.
Cross A Zoo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A Zoo lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from A Zoo fails to land.
A Zoo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A Zoo lands a right hand.
Kruschev drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #BC2#
Kruschev breaks from the clinch.
Kruschev throws out a loose jab but A Zoo uses good head movement to avoid it.
A Zoo throws a big counter combination but Kruschev scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kruschev throws an off balance right hand
and A Zoo counters with an inside leg kick.
Kruschev throws the left hand but A Zoo avoids the punch easily.
A Zoo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A Zoo lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by A Zoo.#CL#
A Zoo closes the distance and clinches.
A Zoo pushes off an throws an elbow but Kruschev leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kruschev is looking to take this one to the mat.
Cross A Zoo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wally Kruschev.#T2#
Kruschev is working for takedown but A Zoo is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kruschev misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kruschev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, A Zoo throws an elbow but misses.
Kruschev dodges an elbow strike from A Zoo.
A Zoo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A Zoo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kruschev has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by A Zoo after a bit of a struggle.
Kruschev is working for takedown but A Zoo is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kruschev is trying to break the clinch but A Zoo has him pressed against the cage.
Kruschev is trying to work for a single leg takedown but A Zoo pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kruschev is breathing heavily.
Kruschev avoids the elbow strike from A Zoo, against the cage.
Kruschev is trying to break the clinch but A Zoo has him pressed against the cage.
A Zoo lands a damaging elbow.
Kruschev changes levels and goes for a takedown here. A Zoo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kruschev throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kruschev misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
A Zoo clinches up with Kruschev and pushes him back against the cage.
Kruschev is trying to force a seperation but A Zoo has the dominant position.#T3#
A Zoo lands a left hand.
A Zoo lands a right hand.
Kruschev goes for a takedown attempt but A Zoo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nice uppercut lands for A Zoo. That snapped Kruschev's head back.
Kruschev throws the left hand but A Zoo avoids the punch easily.
Kruschev misses with a looping right.
Kruschev misses with a body shot
and A Zoo counters with an inside leg kick.
A Zoo thumps Kruschev with a low kick.
Kruschev swats away the attempt to clinch by A Zoo.
Kruschev throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kruschev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL#
A Zoo clinches up against the cage.
Nice elbow from A Zoo.
Kruschev is looking to take this one to the mat.#T4#
Kruschev swings wildly with an uppercut but A Zoo uses good head movement to avoid it.
A Zoo throws an elbow but it misses. #BC2#
Kruschev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A Zoo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kruschev can do to turn this around?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A combination from Kruschev does no damage.
Kruschev throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kruschev misses with a few strikes there.
A Zoo is looking to wear down Kruschev with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kruschev throws a shot from downtown. A Zoo moves away and avoids it.
A Zoo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kruschev tries to bum rush A Zoo with a series of wild strikes but A Zoo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A Zoo throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL#
Kruschev gets tackled into the cage by A Zoo. A Zoo maintains the clinch.
Kruschev tries for a takedown. No joy.
A Zoo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Still in the clinch, A Zoo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kruschev working hard to break the clinch.
A Zoo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cross A Zoo dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
A Zoo connects with a solid leg kick.
A Zoo blocks a jab.
A Zoo misses the shot to the body.
A Zoo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kruschev takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A Zoo fails with an attempt to clinch.
A Zoo lands with a good body shot.
A Zoo throws a series of punches but Kruschev avoids them all with ease.
A countering left hand to the body from Kruschev misses.
Kruschev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kruschev misses with a body punch
and A Zoo counters with a left and a right that stings Kruschev.
A Zoo cracks the inside of Kruschev's front leg.
A Zoo tries to clinch but Kruschev moves out of range. #CL#
A Zoo takes the fight into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kruschev lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kruschev can't break the clinch.
A Zoo prevents the takedown attempt. #T1#
Kruschev drops down looking for an ankle pick but A Zoo pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kruschev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kruschev throws a lazy right hand but A Zoo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kruschev avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A Zoo misses with a double jab.
Kruschev looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? A Zoo is fending him off so far but Kruschev persists. Nope, A Zoo circles away and we're back to standing.
Cross A Zoo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wally Kruschev.
Kruschev throws a hook to the side of A Zoo's head but A Zoo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A Zoo seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kruschev takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kruschev keeps the fight on the outside.
Kruschev throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kruschev swings for the body but A Zoo moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for A Zoo.
A Zoo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kruschev throws a head kick that misses.
No luck for Kruschev with that takedown attempt. #T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Kruschev. A Zoo does a little dance to reset his feet.
A Zoo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kruschev throws a body shot but no joy.
Kruschev's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kruschev ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A Zoo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kruschev. That did some damage!#CL#
A Zoo takes the fight into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kruschev drops to a knee looking for a takedown but A Zoo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A Zoo lands a nice elbow.
Kruschev drops to a knee looking for a takedown but A Zoo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A Zoo lands an elbow inside.
Kruschev tries for a takedown but A Zoo manages to get underhooks.
Kruschev can't get the takedown.
Kruschev has A Zoo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. A Zoo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T3#
A nice glancing elbow lands by A Zoo.
Nice elbow from A Zoo. #CUT#
It looks like Wally Kruschev has been cut.
A Zoo blocking some punches.
A Zoo lands an elbow just above Kruschev 's eye.
A Zoo comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A Zoo scores with a shoulder strike.
A Zoo lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, A Zoo scores with a nice short uppercut.#ROC#
Kruschev is rocked!
A Zoo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kruschev is still on wobbly legs! Can A Zoo finish him?
A Zoo lands an elbow inside.
Kruschev has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. A Zoo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A Zoo misses with an elbow over the top.
Kruschev seems to have recovered his senses.
A Zoo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, A Zoo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kruschev's brow.
A Zoo gets underhooks to prevent Kruschev's takedown attempt.
Kruschev's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A Zoo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A shot in the inside from A Zoo. #T4#
A Zoo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC2#
Kruschev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A Zoo misses with a few strikes there.
Kruschev swinging wildly here.
A Zoo tries to close the distance and clinch but Kruschev swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kruschev tries to close the distance and clinch but A Zoo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sloppy strikes from Kruschev. Those never looked like landing. #CL#
A Zoo moves into the clinch successfully.
A Zoo misses with an elbow strike.
Kruschev is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC2#
Kruschev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kruschev lands with a right hand.
Kruschev lands a head shot.
That kick from A Zoo tenderised Kruschev's leg. Kruschev is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kruschev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. A Zoo sees it coming and avoids it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cross A Zoo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think A Zoo 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cross A Zoo!
A relieved looking Cross A Zoo 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: UnderGround FC 59
Date: Nov 02, 2019

#R1#
Magomedov tries to clinch but Kruschev is having none of it.
Aly Magomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Kruschev closes the distance and clinches.
Nice body punch from Magomedov.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kruschev.
Kruschev goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Kruschev manages to break the clinch.
Magomedov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kruschev.
Kruschev definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A big left from Kruschev misses.
Magomedov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Magomedov tries to clinch but Kruschev moves away
and Kruschev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Magomedov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kruschev lands a jab.#CL2#
Magomedov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kruschev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Magomedov tries to throw a body punch but Kruschev avoids it by throwing Magomedov back against the cage.
Kruschev lands a left hand.
Kruschev lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Magomedov or not. #BC#
Kruschev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Magomedov just misses with a punch to the body.
Magomedov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Some wild striking there from Magomedov.
Kruschev throwing a counter right hand but Magomedov manages to avoid it.
Magomedov tries to close the distance and clinch but Kruschev swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Magomedov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kruschev manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kruschev lunges at Magomedov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Magomedov's hand. #CL2#
Magomedov instigates a clinch.
Magomedov throws a head punch that misses. #TD2#
Magomedov pulls guard effortlessly.
Magomedov being controlled here, momentarily. #T2#
Kruschev won't allow Magomedov to get back to his feet.
Magomedov keeping moving, preventing Kruschev from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kruschev 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. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Magomedov lands a really nice looking cross but Kruschev seems unphased.
Kruschev scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Magomedov doesn't seem bothered though.
Magomedov wants to clinch up but Kruschev keeps it at a distance.
Kruschev showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Magomedov.
It looked like Kruschev wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kruschev's corner calls for a 1-2. Kruschev obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Magomedov wants to clinch up but Kruschev keeps it at a distance.
Magomedov tries to clinch there but Kruschev circles away.
Kruschev lands with an overhand left.
Magomedov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kruschev fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Magomedov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T4#
Magomedov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kruschev works Magomedov's body with a nice hook.
The fight stays on the outside here - Magomedov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jab from Magomedov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kruschev lands a jab.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Kruschev jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Magomedov misses with a hook.
Magomedov misses with a hook to the body
and Kruschev counters with a right hand to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kruschev looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Magomedov tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kruschev counters with a stiff right hand.
Magomedov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kruschev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kruschev scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A lazy left from Kruschev finds it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wally Kruschev dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Magomedov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kruschev swats away the attempt to clinch by Magomedov.
Kruschev connects with a good right hand that stumbles Magomedov. Magomedov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kruschev fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kruschev with a hook.
Magomedov moves in looking to clinch but Kruschev pushes him off.
Magomedov tries to clinch there but Kruschev circles away.
Kruschev appears to be looking for a big counter.
Magomedov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Magomedov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kruschev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kruschev scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from Magomedov. Those never looked like landing.
Kruschev keeps the fight on the outside.
Kruschev was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Magomedov misses with a hook.
Magomedov tries to clinch but Kruschev moves out of range.
Magomedov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kruschev swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kruschev tried to counter with a leg kick but Magomedov avoided it.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T1#
Kruschev lands with a right to the head.
Kruschev lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kruschev looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
Kruschev breaks the clinch.
Kruschev connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Magomedov's hands.
Kruschev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Magomedov can do to turn this around?
Magomedov swings for the body but Kruschev moves out of range.
Kruschev throws a body shot but no joy.
Magomedov wants to clinch up but Kruschev keeps it at a distance.
Magomedov fails with an attempt to clinch.
It looked like Kruschev was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Magomedov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kruschev.
Magomedov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kruschev.
Kruschev is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Magomedov throws an off balance right hand
and Kruschev counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T2#
Kruschev tries to clinch but Magomedov is having none of it.
Magomedov misses with a straight right. #CL#
Kruschev pushes Magomedov up against the cage in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kruschev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Magomedov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kruschev swings wildly with an uppercut but Magomedov uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Kruschev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Magomedov clinches up with Kruschev and pushes him back against the cage.
Kruschev wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#TD2#
Magomedov pulls guard. #SU#
Kruschev decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Magomedov, up you get!
Magomedov lands a right hook to the body.
Kruschev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Magomedov moves away.
Kruschev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Magomedov was well out of range. Poor timing from Kruschev.
Kruschev avoids the body shot from Magomedov.
A jab from Kruschev misses. #T3#
Kruschev lands with a hook. Magomedov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Magomedov wants to clinch but Kruschev slips to the side
and Magomedov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kruschev misses with a body shot. #CL#
Kruschev forces Magomedov back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Kruschev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Magomedov jabs Kruschev to the body, keeping him at a distance.#CL#
Kruschev forces Magomedov back against the cage and clinches.
Magomedov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kruschev smiles and moves away.
Magomedov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kruschev. Kruschev obviously looking to wear him down.
Magomedov needs to keep his hands up - Kruschev had a free shot at his head there.
Magomedov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Magomedov is looking to clinch.
Magomedov doesn't manage to clinch there - Kruschev circles away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Magomedov wants to clinch up but Kruschev keeps it at a distance.#T4#
Kruschev fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Magomedov on the side of the head.
Kruschev swats away the attempt to clinch by Magomedov.
Magomedov moves in looking to clinch but Kruschev pushes him off.
Kruschev fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Magomedov moves in looking to clinch but Kruschev pushes him off.
Magomedov doesn't manage to clinch there - Kruschev circles away.
Good exchange - Kruschev coming out on top.
Magomedov moves in looking to clinch but Kruschev pushes him off.
Kruschev swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Magomedov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#CL#
Kruschev has closed the distance and engaged Magomedov in a clinch.
Kruschev wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kruschev.
Magomedov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kruschev is keeping busy.
Kruschev tries to work over Magomedov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kruschev tries to work over Magomedov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Magomedov lands with a light punch inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wally Kruschev dominated that second round.
That's time! 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##CL2#
Kruschev gets tackled into the cage by Magomedov. Magomedov maintains the clinch.
Kruschev lands a hook to the side of the head.
Magomedov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kruschev working hard to break the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Kruschev.
Kruschev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kruschev tries a body shot but Magomedov blocks it. #BC#
Kruschev manages to break the clinch.
Magomedov is looking to clinch but Kruschev is avoiding it.
Magomedov misses with a body shot.
Kruschev tries to bum rush Magomedov with a series of wild strikes but Magomedov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kruschev circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kruschev counters with a low kick, right behind Magomedov 's knee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruschev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Magomedov sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wally Kruschev has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Magomedov stalls. #T1#
Magomedov looking to stall.
Magomedov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kruschev or not. #BC#
Kruschev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wally Kruschev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kruschev stuns Magomedov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kruschev tries to bum rush Magomedov with a series of wild strikes but Magomedov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Magomedov moves in looking to clinch but Kruschev pushes him off.
Magomedov tries to close the distance and clinch but Kruschev swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Kruschev moves into the clinch successfully.
Magomedov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #BC#
Kruschev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kruschev throws a right hand that Magomedov ducks under and follows up with a left that Magomedov also avoids with ease.
Magomedov doesn't manage to clinch there - Kruschev circles away.
Kruschev is looking to counter punch.
Magomedov with a jab.
Magomedov throws out a powerful jab.
Kruschev slips under a jab.#T2#
Magomedov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kruschev connects with the punch.#CL2#
Magomedov moves into the clinch successfully. #TD2#
Magomedov manages to pull guard.
Magomedov wants to stand but Kruschev is controlling the position. #ES2#
Magomedov pushes Kruschev off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Magomedov needs to keep his hands up - Kruschev had a free shot at his head there.
Magomedov cracks Kruschev with a right hand to the side of the head.
Magomedov moves out of range of the strikes.
Kruschev connects with a jab.
Magomedov wants to clinch.#T3#
Magomedov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kruschev lands a nice shot to the body.
Magomedov digs a good body shot into Kruschev's ribs.
Kruschev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Magomedov. #CL#
Kruschev has managed to clinch. #BC#
Kruschev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Magomedov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kruschev, as that shot connected.
Kruschev works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kruschev throws a front kick that sends Magomedov stumbling back into the cage.
Magomedov scores with a hook.
Magomedov tries to close the distance and clinch but Kruschev swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kruschev scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Magomedov tries to close the distance and clinch but Kruschev swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Magomedov tries to clinch there but Kruschev circles away.
Kruschev looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Nice uppercut there from Kruschev.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kruschev. That's going to slow Magomedov down.
Kruschev with a nice cross.
Magomedov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wally Kruschev is winning the standup battle so far.
Kruschev sizes up Magomedov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Magomedov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A good leg kick by Kruschev.
Kruschev swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Magomedov throws out a loose jab but Kruschev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kruschev swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Magomedov moves forwards but Kruschev connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kruschev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Aly Magomedov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL#
Kruschev rushes Magomedov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kruschev lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wally Kruschev showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kruschev, 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: UnderGround FC 47
Date: Sep 27, 2019

#R1##CL2#
Kruschev clinches with his opponent.
Fighter A is looking to break free of the clinch but Kruschev has double underhooks.
A body shot lands from Kruschev.
Fighter A has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Fighter A wants to break the clinch but can't.
Fighter A is trying to push Kruschev away but Kruschev has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Fighter A tries to break free but Kruschev pushes him back against the cage.
Kruschev gets through Fighter A's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kruschev throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fighter As head.
Fighter A swings wildly with an uppercut but Kruschev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fighter A wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Fighter A wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kruschev has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Kruschev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fighter A definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fighter A looks to throw the jab but Kruschev is out of range.
Jab by Kruschev.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Fighter A throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kruschev unleashes a big counter combination but Fighter A bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kruschev walks into a jab.
Fighter A throws a body punch but Kruschev moves out of range.
Donk. Fighter A catches Kruschev right on the button with a cross.
Kruschev lands a nice shot that snaps Fighter A's head back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fighter A throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kruschev getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kruschev has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#T1#
Kruschev slips under a jab.
Fighter A takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fighter A swings widly with a right hand
and Kruschev counters with a stiff right hand.
Kruschev throws a right and a left that Fighter A avoids nicely. #CL2#
Kruschev rushes Fighter A and presses him up against the cage.
Kruschev lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fighter A wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kruschev has him pressed against the cage.
Kruschev lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fighter A backwards.
Kruschev keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fighter A's efforts to push away.
Kruschev lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kruschev scores with a shoulder strike.
Kruschev scores with a hook to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kruschev.
Fighter A wants to break free but Kruschev has control.
Kruschev tries to land knees in the clinch but Fighter A avoids the damage to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fighter A wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kruschev lands a hook that snaps the head of Fighter A backwards.
Kruschev lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kruschev softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kruschev lands a left hand. #T2#
Kruschev pushes Fighter A back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fighter A tries to circle away but Kruschev has him pinned against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Fighter A's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Fighter A has a couple of punches blocked by Kruschev.
Kruschev lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fighter A backwards.
Nice body punch from Kruschev.
Kruschev keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fighter A's efforts to push away.
Fighter A working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Kruschev manages to break the clinch.
Kruschev scores with a jab to the head.
Kruschev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fighter A.
Fighter A swings away with a body shot that misses #CL2#
and Kruschev moves into the clinch.
Fighter A lands a hook that snaps the head of Kruschev backwards.
Kruschev scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kruschev looking for a takedown.
Fighter A is trying to break free.
Kruschev lands a left hand.
A frustrated look appears on Fighter A's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Fighter A working hard to break the clinch.#T3#
Fighter A prevents a body shot from Kruschev.
Fighter A wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC2#
Kruschev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A swing and a miss from Fighter A.
Fighter A lands a jab.
Fighter A throws a lazy uppercut
and Kruschev counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kruschev slips under a jab.
Fighter A shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kruschev eats them both and turns towards Fighter A to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Fighter A swings widly with a right hand #CL2#
and Kruschev holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC2#
Kruschev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fighter A throws a hook but Kruschev blocks it.
Fighter A swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #CL2#
and Kruschev counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kruschev.
Kruschev scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fighter A wants to get back to striking at distance but Kruschev won't allow it.
Fighter A is trying to break the clinch but Kruschev has him pressed against the cage.
Fighter A can't break the clinch.
Kruschev lands a left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body punch from Kruschev - that landed with a thud.
Kruschev lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fighter A's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T4#
Fighter A's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kruschev pushes Fighter A back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kruschev is working for takedown but Fighter A is calmly controlling the position for now.#BC2#
Kruschev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fighter A looks to land a left hand but Kruschev moved out of range nicely.
Fighter A is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kruschev throws a right hand that Fighter A ducks under and follows up with a left that Fighter A also avoids with ease.
Fighter A avoids the body shot from Kruschev.
Kruschev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fighter A.
Fighter A swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fighter A throws a hook but Kruschev blocks it.
Kruschev goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Kruschev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fighter A manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Kruschev misses its intended target.
Kruschev misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kruschev fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fighter A.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kruschev walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kruschev moves out of range of the strikes.
Fighter A is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kruschev.
Fighter A thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fighter A sets himself, and Kruschev steps forward looking for the clinch! Fighter A avoids it this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wally Kruschev dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Kruschev with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fighter A missing with a left hand there. Kruschev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kruschev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fighter A throws a jab when Kruschev was well out of range.
Kruschev is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Fighter A with a body shot.
Kruschev lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fighter A's sensitive parts. #CL2#
Kruschev forces Fighter A back against the cage and clinches.
Fighter A wants to break free but Kruschev has control.
Kruschev has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Fighter A is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kruschev lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fighter A backwards.
Kruschev lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fighter A misses with some punches.
Kruschev changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Fighter A fights it off and pushes away nicely. #CL2#
Kruschev darts in and clinches Fighter A up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruschev throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kruschev lands a nice shot to the body.
Fighter A misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Kruschev.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kruschev takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A short right from Kruschev on the inside. #T1#
Kruschev lands a body shot.
Fighter A wants to break free but Kruschev has control.
Fighter A wants to break free but Kruschev has control.
Kruschev scores with a hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fighter A has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kruschev lands a hook that snaps the head of Fighter A backwards. #BC2#
Kruschev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kruschev cracks Fighter A with a good jab.
Kruschev clobbers Fighter A with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Fighter A looks to throw the jab but Kruschev is out of range.
Nice shot lands for Kruschev.#CL2#
Kruschev gets a clinch.
Kruschev tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fighter A's elbow.
Kruschev scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Kruschev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Test Fighter A is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A slow jab from Fighter A misses its intended target.
Kruschev shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fighter A as he avoids it easily.
Test Fighter A has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wally Kruschev.#CL2#
Kruschev forces Fighter A back against the cage and clinches.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kruschev lands a shot to the body.
Kruschev tries to throw a body punch but Fighter A avoids it by throwing Kruschev back against the cage.
Fighter A working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kruschev keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fighter A's efforts to push away.
Fighter A's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kruschev blocking some punches.
A body shot lands from Kruschev.
Kruschev has Fighter A pressed against the cage, preventing Fighter A from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kruschev lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kruschev pushes Fighter A back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kruschev lands a body shot in the clinch. #BC2#
Kruschev manages to break the clinch.
Fighter A displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kruschev throws out the jab.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kruschev or perhaps it was just good defense by Fighter A, which made it look bad.
Kruschev lands with a shot to the body. #T3#
Fighter A misses with a double jab.
Fighter A rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kruschev moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kruschev walks into a left hand.
Fighter A throws a right hand that misses
and Fighter A takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wally Kruschev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fighter A swings for the body but Kruschev moves out of range. #CL2#
Kruschev clinches up with Fighter A and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Kruschev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fighter A loads up on a big right hand but Kruschev slips the punch.#CL2#
Kruschev closes the distance and pushes Fighter A back into the cage.
Fighter A gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kruschev.
Kruschev throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fighter As head.
Kruschev gets through Fighter A's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kruschev lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kruschev lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nice body punch from Kruschev - that landed with a thud.
Kruschev prevents Fighter A from breaking the clinch.
Kruschev lands with a right to the head.
Wally Kruschev seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T4#
Kruschev wants a takedown but no success here.
Kruschev pushes Fighter A back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fighter A tries to break free but Kruschev pushes him back against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Kruschev as the two fighters clinch.
Kruschev scores with a hook to the body.
Kruschev lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fighter A backwards.
Kruschev is working Fighter A over against the cage.
Kruschev digs a right hand underneath Fighter A's ribcage. Fighter A let out a lung full of air as it connected.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kruschev creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kruschev working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kruschev lands a hook that snaps the head of Fighter A backwards.
A shot in the inside from Kruschev.
Fighter A blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Fighter A working hard to break the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kruschev.
Fighter A working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC2#
Kruschev breaks the clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kruschev.
Danga de danga de dang - Kruschev scores with a four punch combination!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wally Kruschev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're 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#
Kruschev darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kruschev thuds a left hand into Fighter A's body.
Fighter A misses with a wild body shot.
Fighter A throws the left hand but Kruschev avoids the punch easily.
Kruschev lands with a right hand.
Kruschev shoots for a takedown but Fighter A saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Fighter A's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kruschev connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Fighter A scrambles back to his feet.
Fighter A lands with an uppercut that bounces Kruschev off the cage and back into range.
Fighter A smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CL2#
Fighter A tries to keep at a distance but Kruschev has taken the fight into the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Kruschev.
A short left from Kruschev.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fighter A is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Fighter A wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Kruschev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kruschev takes a swing at Fighter A's ribcage but misses.
Fighter A feints a jab promting Kruschev to slip. Fighter A then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kruschev slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#T1#
Kruschev darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kruschev paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jab from Fighter A.
Kruschev misses with a double jab.
Kruschev lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Kruschev throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kruschev fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kruschev chopping away at his opponent's legs. #CL2#
Kruschev closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Fighter A wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A short left from Kruschev.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fighter A is trying to push Kruschev away but Kruschev has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kruschev lands with a right to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Kruschev.
Fighter A is trying to force a seperation but Kruschev has the dominant position.
Kruschev lands a shoulder strike. #T2#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fighter A.
Kruschev working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kruschev prevents Fighter A from breaking the clinch.
Fighter A is looking to break free of the clinch but Kruschev has double underhooks.
Kruschev lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Still in the clinch, Kruschev scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kruschev lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kruschev lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kruschev creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kruschev lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kruschev tries to work over Fighter A's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fighter A is trying to force a seperation but Kruschev has the dominant position.#BC2#
Kruschev breaks the clinch.
Kruschev defending well as Fighter A loads up on a big left hand.
Fighter A has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kruschev finds it's way round the side to connect with Fighter A's head.
Fighter A connects with a looping right hand.
Fighter A bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kruschev's head.
Kruschev looks to land a combination but Fighter A avoids it well. #T3##CL2#
Kruschev closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Fighter A avoiding damage as Kruschev throws knees to the body.
Kruschev lands a right hand.
Fighter A is looking to break free of the clinch but Kruschev has double underhooks.
Kruschev lands with a light punch inside.
Kruschev lands a right hand.
Kruschev lands a nice shot to the body.
Still in the clinch, Kruschev scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kruschev blocks an uppercut.
Kruschev lands an uppercut.
Good body shot from Kruschev.
Still in the clinch, Kruschev scores with a nice short uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kruschev.
Kruschev lands a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short uppercut from Kruschev.
Kruschev can't get the takedown.
Fighter A tries to circle away but Kruschev has him pinned against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kruschev.
Kruschev throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fighter As head. #T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fighter A.
Kruschev scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kruschev is leaning against Fighter A and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Still in the clinch, Kruschev scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fighter A is pressed up against the cage. Kruschev has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Fighter A down to the mat. Fighter A avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Test Fighter A has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wally Kruschev.
A swing and a miss from Fighter A.
Fighter A throws an ugly left hook that misses #CL2#
and Kruschev counters by clinching up.
Kruschev scores with a hook to the body.#BC2#
Kruschev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Test Fighter A has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kruschev lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kruschev throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL2#
Kruschev drives through and clinches with Fighter A against the cage.
A short uppercut from Kruschev.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kruschev lands a shoulder strike.
Kruschev scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fighter A wants to get back to striking at distance but Kruschev won't allow it.
Fighter A managing to block the knees to the body from Kruschev.
Kruschev is leaning against Fighter A and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: UnderGround FC 37
Date: Aug 31, 2019

#R1#
Simone goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Wally Kruschev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kruschev lands with a hook. Simone tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kruschev throws a head kick that misses
and Simone counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Simone works the jab nicely.
Simone throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kruschev misses with a left hand
enabling Simone to counter with a crisp jab.
A low kick from Kruschev misses
and Simone counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice body kick from Simone.
A head kick by Kruschev misses
and Simone counters with a nice leg kick.
Kruschev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Simone was well out of range. Poor timing from Kruschev.
Kruschev throws a poor cross that misses
letting Simone counter with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Simone.
Kruschev misses with an uppercut #CL#
and Simone counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC#
Simone breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
No joy there for Kruschev, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kruschev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Simone sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kruschev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Simone.
Simone throws the left hand but Kruschev avoids the punch easily.
Kruschev doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T1#
Kruschev lands a jab to the head.
Simone has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Kruschev misses with a hook. Simone ducked under it nicely.
Kruschev will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Simone misses with a looping left.
Simone is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Simone throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kruschev.
Kruschev bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Simone's head.
Simone scoring well with a low kick there.
Kruschev misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kruschev takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kruschev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kruschev shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Simone plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Simone avoids the body shot from Kruschev.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kruschev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Simone really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kruschev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice leg kick lands there from Simone.
Kruschev fails to land with a series of punches. #T2#
Nice straight punches there by Kruschev. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kruschev.
Simone moves away from the strike by Kruschev.
The fighters circling - Kruschev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big left from Kruschev misses.
Kruschev connects with a body shot that sends Simone's belly button to the back.
Simone keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kruschev.
Kruschev throws a hook to the side of Simone's head but Simone sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Simone pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
It seemed like Kruschev was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kruschev throws a leg kick but Simone moved away.
Kruschev on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Simone. Simone obviously looking to wear him down.
A jab from Kruschev misses.
Simone throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kruschev missing with a left hand there. Simone was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kruschev throws a body shot but no joy.
Kruschev avoids a punch combination nicely.
Simone lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joey Simone dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Kruschev punishes Simone's body with a nice straight punch.
Kruschev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kruschev throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Simone counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Simone is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kruschev can do to turn this around?
Simone lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kruschev misses with a few strikes there.
A bone on bone clash there as Kruschev blocks the leg kick.
Simone fails in his attempt to clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Simone.
Kruschev keeps the fight on the outside.
Kruschev throws a body punch but Simone moves out of range. #CL#
Simone clinches up against the cage.
Simone lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simone scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Kruschev fails to land.
Simone working aggressively here.
Simone misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Kruschev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kruschev fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Simone checks it well.
Simone cracks the inside of Kruschev's front leg. #T1#
Kruschev is looking to slow Simone down with leg kicks.
Kruschev throws a shot from downtown. Simone moves away and avoids it.
Simone lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kruschev moves forwards but Simone connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Simone changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Simone misses with an uppercut.
Simone is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Simone throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A combination from Kruschev does no damage.
Kruschev's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Simone looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kruschev throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Simone displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kruschev throws out the jab.
Kruschev throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Simone stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A solid leg kick lands there for Simone.
Kruschev misses with a shot to the body
and Simone cracks him with a counter punch 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!
Simone connects with an inside leg kick.
Good work by Simone as he checks the leg kick.#T2#
Kruschev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kruschev rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Simone moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Simone uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kruschev.
Kruschev throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Simone.
Simone avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Joey Simone is winning the standup battle so far.
Kruschev takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kruschev throws a sloppy head kick
and Simone counters with a nice kick to the body.
Kruschev throws a body shot but no joy.
A big left from Kruschev misses.
Simone lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kruschev takes a step back to recover.
Kruschev swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Simone counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Simone explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kruschev throws an off balance right hand
letting Simone counter with a right hand.
Kruschev misses with a low kick as Simone jumps back.
Simone fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kruschev on the side of the head.
Simone lands a lovely overhand right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joey Simone dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Simone misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kruschev's jab looks to have found its range, popping Simone under the eye.
Kruschev misses with a looping left.
Kruschev misses the body punch
and Simone counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Simone gets a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Simone.
Kruschev blocks a body shot from Simone.
A nice left hand lands by Simone.
Simone lands a nice shot to the body.
Simone lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Simone tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kruschev smiles and moves away.
Simone lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Simone scores with a jab to the body.
Simone throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wally Kruschev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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!
Kruschev throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#CL#
Simone clinches. #T1#
Kruschev is trying to break the clinch but Simone is controlling him.
Simone lands a nice uppercut.
Kruschev takes a shot to the head.
Kruschev has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Simone's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Simone working aggressively here. #BC#
Simone breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Simone lands a leg kick that knocks Kruschev off balance momentarily.
Simone scores with a shot to the body.
Kruschev circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kruschev works Simone's body with a nice hook.
Simone misses with a leg kick.
Simone ducks under a wild hook from Kruschev.
Kruschev looks to land a left hand but Simone moved out of range nicely.
Kruschev swinging wildly here.
Simone slips under a jab.
Simone is looking to chop away at Kruschev's legs. #T2#
Simone tries to clinch but Kruschev is having none of it.
Kruschev throws out a loose jab but Simone uses good head movement to avoid it.
Simone throws a quick counter kick to the body but Kruschev avoids it.
Kruschev has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Simone.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Simone steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kruschev.
Simone digs a good hook to Kruschev's body.
Kruschev is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
A swing and a miss from Kruschev.
Simone lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kruschev will feel that in the morning.
Simone connects with a nice looking jab.
A swing and a miss from Kruschev.
Joey Simone is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kruschev swings for the body but Simone moves out of range.
Kruschev looks to throw the jab but Simone is out of range.
Kruschev throws a hook but Simone avoids it easily.
Simone digs a good hook to Kruschev's body.
Simone tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kruschev manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A nice side step and Kruschev releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kruschev throws a right hand that Simone ducks under and follows up with a left that Simone also avoids with ease.
The crowd cheers as Simone lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kruschev doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Simone lands with a kick to the ribs.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: UnderGround FC 28
Date: Aug 10, 2019

#R1#
Kruschev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from You Man.
Kruschev connects with a single shot there.
Kruschev scores with a hook.
Kruschev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kruschev throws a leg kick #TD#
and You Man decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kruschev's guard.
You Man is fighting to break Kruschev's control of his arms but Kruschev is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
You Man trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
You Man drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kruschev manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now You Man has Kruschev in his guard.#REVB#
Kruschev is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
You Man throws his legs up looking for a submission but Kruschev uses it to pass to side control.
Kruschev remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #T1#
You Man is looking to reverse the position.#SU2#
Kruschev decides to stand back up. Kruschev steps back and let's You Man get back to his feet.
Kruschev throws a hook to the side of You Man's head but You Man sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wally Kruschev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
You Man slips under a jab from Kruschev.
You Man getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kruschev misses with a right hand #CL#
and You Man counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A frustrated look appears on Kruschev's face as he tries to break the clinch.
You Man has Kruschev pressed against the cage, preventing Kruschev from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
You Man is trying to drag Kruschev to the mat but Kruschev just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#BC2#
Kruschev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A clash of legs there as You Man blocks the low kick.
You Man appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T2#
You Man slips under a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kruschev. You Man does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kruschev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
An inside leg kick from Kruschev misses.
You Man drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kruschev sprawls and moves away.
Kruschev throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kruschev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by You Man.
You Man is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Kruschev throws a looping overhand right but You Man ducks down to avoid it.
You Man feinted with a counter takedown.
Kruschev throws a shot from downtown. You Man moves away and avoids it.
Kruschev buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kruschev lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kruschev misses with a looping left.
Kruschev will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kruschev throws a hook but You Man avoids it easily.
You Man tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kruschev manages to circle out of the way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wally Kruschev dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Kruschev throws the left hand but You Man avoids the punch easily.
Kruschev throws out a loose jab but You Man uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kruschev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A left lands for Kruschev.
Kruschev throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
and You Man counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB#
You Man seems to be working for a kimura but Kruschev defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
You Man is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kruschev is just riding it out for now. You Man eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
You Man seems to be working for a kimura but Kruschev defends the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruschev is trying to stand. #T1##SUB#
You Man is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kruschev pushes You Man off looking to stand but You Man dives back in and keeps control. #SUB#
You Man is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
You Man is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
You Man is looking for a kimura but Kruschev is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for You Man to get the leverage.
Kruschev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kruschev wants to control but You Man is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Kruschev is defending against the submission attempts here by You Man. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
You Man is looking for a kimura but Kruschev is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for You Man to get the leverage. #SUB#
You Man 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.
Kruschev wants to improve his position but You Man is controlling well.
I Love You Man overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
You Man is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kruschev has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kruschev is trying to stand back up but You Man is controlling him
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

I Love You Man dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Kruschev stuffs the takedown.
Nice uppercut lands for Kruschev. That snapped You Man's head back.
Kruschev throws a shot from downtown. You Man moves away and avoids it.
No joy there for Kruschev, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kruschev connects with a crisp jab.
Wally Kruschev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A big right from Kruschev misses.
Kruschev fakes a jab and throws a low kick but You Man checks it well.
You Man avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kruschev lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruschev swings for the body but You Man moves out of range.
You Man slips a straight right by Kruschev.
Kruschev tests You Man's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kruschev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but You Man moves away.#T1#
You Man slips under a jab from Kruschev.
You Man appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Wally Kruschev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kruschev lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kruschev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. You Man sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kruschev misses the body punch #TD#
and You Man counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
You Man stops Kruschev from getting back to his feet. #SUB#
You Man wants to work for an arm triangle but Kruschev is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
You Man is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
You Man is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
You Man seems to be working for a kimura but Kruschev defends the submission attempt.#T2#
Kruschev keeping hold of You Man's head, controlling as best he can. #SUB#
You Man is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kruschev has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kruschev looks like he's trying to stand up.
Kruschev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kruschev is looking to escape.#SUB#
You Man is working for a kimura but Kruschev is defending it quite comfortably.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wally Kruschev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kruschev has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wally Kruschev!
A relieved looking Wally Kruschev 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: Batoru FC 18
Date: Jul 06, 2019

#R1#
Sakamoto shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kruschev sprawls well. Kruschev wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sakamoto gets slowly back to his feet.
Kruschev throwing a counter right hand but Sakamoto manages to avoid it.
Kruschev thuds his shin into the meat of Sakamoto's side.
Sakamoto tries for a takedown but Kruschev sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sakamoto is defended easily by Kruschev.
Wally Kruschev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Takuya Sakamoto.
A big left from Kruschev misses.
Sakamoto walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sakamoto ducks under a wild hook from Kruschev.
Sakamoto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kruschev.
Nice defenses there by Sakamoto.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruschev works the jab nicely.
Kruschev looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sakamoto darts in looking for a takedown but Kruschev gets double underhooks and turns Sakamoto into the cage.
Kruschev quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Sakamoto fails with a takedown attempt.
Kruschev displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sakamoto.
A little feinted left hand from Kruschev on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Kruschev throws a low kick but Sakamoto moves out of range easily.
Kruschev lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kruschev with a jab.
Sakamoto shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sakamoto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kruschev.#TD2#
Sakamoto throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kruschev tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Sakamoto is in Kruschev's guard.
Sakamoto tries to free his leg and advance position but Kruschev is retaining full guard.
Kruschev not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kruschev is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sakamoto is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sakamoto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kruschev swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kruschev 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#
Sakamoto tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Kruschev has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Sakamoto tries to hold on but Kruschev postures up.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!#SU#
Kruschev is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
A jab lands there for Kruschev.
Kruschev lands a jab to the head.
Kruschev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sakamoto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sakamoto tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kruschev swivels and escapes.
Sakamoto slips a straight right by Kruschev.
Kruschev lands a jab-cross combination.
No luck for Sakamoto with that takedown attempt.
Kruschev tries a head kick but it misses.
Takuya Sakamoto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A bone on bone clash there as Sakamoto blocks the leg kick.
Sakamoto fails with a takedown attempt. #T3#
Kruschev takes a swing at Sakamoto's ribcage but misses.
A big left from Kruschev misses.
Kruschev misses with a looping right.
Sakamoto shoots for a takedown but Kruschev saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kruschev swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Sakamoto bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sakamoto tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kruschev defends well and Sakamoto ends up having to push Kruschev into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Sakamoto shoots for a double leg takedown but Kruschev sprawls well. He's pushed Sakamoto's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Kruschev misses the target.
Kruschev tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sakamoto is able to avoid easily.
Sakamoto shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kruschev pinned against the cage. Kruschev gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kruschev connects with a solid leg kick.
Sakamoto moves out of range as Kruschev strikes.
And Sakamoto tries to counter it with a takedown but Kruschev pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Sakamoto takes one on the button.
Sakamoto tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kruschev sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sakamoto somewhat.
Kruschev swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#T4#
Kruschev defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sakamoto.
Sakamoto moves away from the strike by Kruschev.
Kruschev misses with an uppercut #TD2#
and Sakamoto counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #ES#
Kruschev manages to escape and get back to his feet!
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, jab by Kruschev - just one landing.
Kruschev lands with a straight right. Sakamoto didn't see that one coming.
Kruschev throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kruschev scores with a head kick. Sakamoto tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Sakamoto staying out of range there.
Kruschev turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kruschev misses with a straight left.
Kruschev lands a really nice looking cross but Sakamoto seems unphased.
Kruschev lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sakamoto circles away quickly and effectively.
Kruschev scores with a jab.
Sakamoto fails with a takedown attempt.
No luck for Sakamoto with that takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wally Kruschev dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Sakamoto looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kruschev is fending him off so far but Sakamoto persists. Nope, Kruschev circles away and we're back to standing.
Sakamoto stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kruschev.
Sakamoto gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kruschev counters with a stiff right hand.
Sakamoto shoots for a takedown but Kruschev saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Wally Kruschev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Takuya Sakamoto.
Kruschev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kruschev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sakamoto can do to turn this around?
Sakamoto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kruschev.
Wally Kruschev is winning the standup battle so far.
Kruschev cracks Sakamoto with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sakamoto shoots for a double leg takedown but Kruschev sprawls well. He's pushed Sakamoto's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sakamoto fails to land the takedown.
Kruschev misses with a body shot.
Sakamoto closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kruschev circles away.
Kruschev scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sakamoto doesn't seem bothered though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Kruschev misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kruschev.
Kruschev cracks Sakamoto with a right hand to 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!
Kruschev stuffs the takedown.
Kruschev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sakamoto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kruschev connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sakamoto. Sakamoto circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T1#
Sakamoto ducks right into an uppercut from Kruschev.
Kruschev stuffs the takedown attempt from Sakamoto. Sakamoto gets slowly back to his feet.
A left lands for Kruschev.
Kruschev throws a body shot but no joy.
Sakamoto avoids the head kick by Kruschev.
Kruschev misses the shot to the body.
Kruschev misses the shot to the body.
Kruschev misses with a straight right.
Sakamoto shoots in looking for a takedown. Kruschev tries to sprawl out of it but Sakamoto keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kruschev manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kruschev looks to throw the jab but Sakamoto is out of range.
Kruschev connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Takuya Sakamoto is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sakamoto has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kruschev finds it's way round the side to connect with Sakamoto's head.
Sakamoto with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sakamoto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kruschev wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kruschev throws a hook to the side of Sakamoto's head but Sakamoto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Kruschev misses the target.
Sakamoto on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kruschev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sakamoto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kruschev connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sakamoto slips under a jab.
Kruschev stalks Sakamoto and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Sakamoto's face. Sakamoto staggers backwards, shaken.
Kruschev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A jab from Kruschev finds it's way through Sakamoto's defenses.
Kruschev connects with a looping right hand.
Sakamoto closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kruschev circles away.
Kruschev 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.
Sakamoto shoots in but Kruschev avoids the takedown attempt easily.
No luck for Sakamoto with that takedown attempt.
Kruschev lands a front kick.
Sakamoto fails to land the takedown.#T3#
Kruschev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kruschev throws a front kick that sends Sakamoto stumbling back into the cage.
Kruschev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kruschev swings for the body but Sakamoto moves out of range.
Kruschev lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kruschev looks to land a left hand but Sakamoto moved out of range nicely.
Sakamoto takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sakamoto takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sakamoto defending well as Kruschev loads up on a big left hand.
Sakamoto shoots in and drives through. Kruschev sprawls well.
A slow jab from Kruschev misses its intended target.
Sakamoto fails with the takedown.
No luck for Sakamoto with that takedown attempt.
Sakamoto is breathing heavily.
Sakamoto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kruschev connects with a body shot.
Sakamoto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kruschev.
Sakamoto has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T4#
Sakamoto on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kruschev. Kruschev obviously looking to wear him down.
Sakamoto slips under a jab.
Kruschev throws a good cross that connects.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kruschev connects with an inside leg kick.
Kruschev scores with a push kick.
Nice defenses there by Sakamoto.
Kruschev misses with an uppercut.
Kruschev connects with a nice looking jab.
Sakamoto looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sakamoto tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kruschev sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sakamoto somewhat.
Kruschev feints and then cracks Sakamoto's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sakamoto down.
Kruschev misses with a few strikes there.
Kruschev lands with a cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wally Kruschev dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Sakamoto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kruschev.
Kruschev throws a one two combo.
Sakamoto moves out of range of the strikes.
Sakamoto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kruschev.
Kruschev ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sakamoto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kruschev.
Sakamoto tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kruschev sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sakamoto somewhat.
Sakamoto stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kruschev.
A slow jab from Kruschev misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Sakamoto crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kruschev - the referee stops the clock and Sakamoto gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kruschev. Sakamoto manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Kruschev lands with a shot to the body.
A big left from Kruschev misses.
Kruschev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sakamoto.
Sakamoto's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sakamoto steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kruschev. That one must have hurt.
Kruschev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Sakamoto throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kruschev's waist but Kruschev gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sakamoto off to one side. #TD2#
Sakamoto shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #ES#
Kruschev has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Sakamoto is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#BC#
Kruschev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kruschev throws a nice inside leg kick. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Kruschev enables Sakamoto to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kruschev manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Sakamoto drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kruschev manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Sakamoto has Kruschev in his guard.#REVR#
Sakamoto takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kruschev showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Sakamoto has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kruschev can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SU#
Kruschev gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T2#
Kruschev lands a nice shot to the body. #TD2#
Sakamoto shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Sakamoto showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB2#
Kruschev is defending against the submission attempts here by Sakamoto.
Sakamoto trying to pass the guard but Kruschev defending well.
Kruschev wants to get back to full guard.#ES#
Kruschev kicks off Sakamoto and gets to his feet. #T3#
Sakamoto shoots in looking for a takedown but Kruschev manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sakamoto's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Wally Kruschev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Takuya Sakamoto.
Sakamoto checks the leg kick.
Sakamoto drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kruschev defends it well.
Sakamoto takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kruschev wants to land a leg kick but Sakamoto is out of range.
Kruschev misses the jab.
Sakamoto drops his hands momentarily and Kruschev takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kruschev cracks Sakamoto with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sakamoto misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sakamoto moves out of range as Kruschev strikes.
Kruschev missing with a left hand there. Sakamoto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kruschev moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sakamoto shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kruschev but Kruschev pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sakamoto changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kruschev tries to avoid it but Sakamoto manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kruschev to the ground. Kruschev escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kruschev keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kruschev stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kruschev wants it to stay on the feet.#T4#
Kruschev lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sakamoto has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kruschev.#TD2#
Sakamoto shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kruschev trying to control from the bottom.
Kruschev tries to get to full guard but Sakamoto has control of the leg. #ES#
Kruschev pushes Sakamoto off and gets back to his feet.
Kruschev stuffs the takedown attempt from Sakamoto. Sakamoto gets slowly back to his feet.
Some wild striking there from Kruschev.
Kruschev misses with a looping right.
Takuya Sakamoto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kruschev scores with a decent looking hook.
Wally Kruschev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sakamoto moves out of range as Kruschev strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wally Kruschev showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kruschev 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:25
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:26
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wally Kruschev!
Wally Kruschev gave a mention to Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 11, 2019

#R1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from McLarnin. #TD2#
McLarnin scores with a takedown into Kruschev's guard.
McLarnin slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB2#
McLarnin is working to tighten his grip on Kruschev's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Kruschev has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but McLarnin is really squeezing tight and eventually Kruschev passes out! McLarnin breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jimmy McLarnin!
Jimmy McLarnin thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 31, 2018

#R1#
Dedmon misses with a lunging right hand
letting Kruschev counter with a right hand. #CUT#
It looks like David Dedmon has been cut.
Dedmon tries to clinch up but Kruschev circles away and keeps his distance.
Dedmon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kruschev.
Kruschev dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dedmon. That did some damage!
The fight stays on the outside here - Dedmon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dedmon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kruschev.
Donk. Kruschev catches Dedmon right on the button with a cross.
Dedmon looks to score with a jab to the body but Kruschev is just out of range.
David Dedmon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut lands for Kruschev. That snapped Dedmon's head back. #CL2#
Dedmon has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC#
Kruschev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Dedmon moves into the clinch.#T1#
Dedmon pushes off an throws an elbow but Kruschev leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kruschev blocks an elbow strike from Dedmon.
Dedmon pushes off an throws an elbow but Kruschev leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#BC#
Kruschev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dedmon tries to clinch there but Kruschev circles away.
Kruschev jabs Dedmon right on the nose. Dedmon blinks but takes it well.#CL#
Kruschev clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Kruschev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kruschev looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dedmon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL2#
Dedmon fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kruschev, pushing him back against the cage.
Kruschev scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dedmon looking to throw knees to the head but Kruschev is blocking nicely.
Kruschev avoids the elbow strike from Dedmon, against the cage.
Dedmon throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dedmon throws an elbow that misses. #BC#
Kruschev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dedmon doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kruschev connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T2##CL2#
Dedmon rushes Kruschev and presses him up against the cage.
Dedmon creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #BC#
Kruschev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A punch lands to the side of Dedmon 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CL2#
Dedmon clinches up with Kruschev and pushes him back against the cage.
Dedmon misses with a knee to the head.
Dedmon throws an elbow but it's blocked. #BC#
Kruschev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kruschev throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dedmon misses with a hook to the body
and Kruschev counters with a straight that turns Dedmon's legs to rubber! Kruschev pushes forward with more strikes and Dedmon goes down, battered and bloody! That's a wrap folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wally Kruschev!
Wally Kruschev 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: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 13, 2018

#R1#
Kruschev fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Matteo.#CL2#
Matteo moves into the clinch successfully.
Matteo misses with a knee strike.
Kruschev wants to break free but Matteo has control. #BC#
Kruschev breaks from the clinch.
Matteo with a poor takedown
and Kruschev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
Kruschev gets tackled into the cage by Matteo. Matteo maintains the clinch.
Matteo looking to throw knees to the head but Kruschev is blocking nicely.
Kruschev lands a shoulder strike.
Kruschev wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Matteo misses with a knee strike. #BC#
Kruschev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kruschev lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #CL2#
Matteo instigates a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matteo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Matteo looking to throw knees to the head but Kruschev is blocking nicely.
Matteo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kruschev is trying to break free.
Matteo tries to land a knee to the head but Kruschev blocks with his arms.
Matteo looking to throw knees to the head but Kruschev is blocking nicely.
Kruschev tries to break free but Matteo pushes him back against the cage.
Matteo looking to throw knees to the head but Kruschev is blocking nicely.
Matteo tries a knee to the head but Kruschev blocks it. #T1#
Kruschev wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kruschev working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Matteo connects with a knee to the head.
Matteo looks winded!
Matteo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kruschev is trying to push Matteo away but Matteo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Matteo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kruschev blocks it with crossed arms.
Matteo looking to throw knees to the head but Kruschev is blocking nicely.
Kruschev is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC#
Kruschev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Matteo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Matteo misses with a knee strike. #BC#
Kruschev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Matteo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Matteo moves in looking to clinch but Kruschev pushes him off.
Matteo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A little feinted left hand from Kruschev on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wally Kruschev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Matteo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Matteo fails with the takedown
and Kruschev makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Wally Kruschev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Collin Matteo.#T2#
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!
Kruschev catches Matteo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Collin Matteo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kruschev connects with a leg kick. Matteo looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Matteo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kruschev paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Kruschev on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kruschev cracks Matteo with a right hand to the side of the head.
Matteo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Matteo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kruschev swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kruschev swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kruschev lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kruschev.#KD#
Kruschev lands a left and a right that send Matteo crashing to the mat, dazed. Kruschev thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Matteo is rocked!
Kruschev lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Matteo is still on wobbly legs! Can Kruschev finish him?
Kruschev misses with a few strikes there.
Matteo throws a big counter head kick but Kruschev avoids it with no problem.
Matteo seems to have recovered his senses.
Matteo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kruschev takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Matteo tries to clinch up.#T3#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Matteo.
Kruschev feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kruschev will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kruschev with a hook.
Matteo closes the distance but Kruschev moves to the side
and Kruschev counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Matteo thinking.
Some wild striking there from Kruschev.
Matteo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kruschev scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Matteo fails with an attempt to clinch. #T4#
Matteo with a poor takedown
and Kruschev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
Matteo drives through and clinches with Kruschev against the cage. #BC#
Kruschev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kruschev moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kruschev fails to land with a series of punches.
Matteo tries to clinch up but Kruschev circles away and keeps his distance.
Kruschev was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
No joy there for Kruschev, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kruschev paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Matteo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Matteo tries to clinch but Kruschev moves out of range.
Matteo looks to clinch
and Kruschev counters with a thumping low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kruschev stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kruschev scores with a jab.
Kruschev jabs Matteo right on the nose. Matteo blinks but takes it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wally Kruschev dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Kruschev scores with a leg kick.
Kruschev avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kruschev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Matteo can do to turn this around?
Matteo tries to clinch up.
Kruschev throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Matteo.
Good shot there by Kruschev.
Matteo doesn't manage to clinch there - Kruschev circles away.
Kruschev swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Matteo is looking to clinch but Kruschev is avoiding it.
Kruschev stuffs the takedown.
Matteo tries to clinch but Kruschev moves out of range.
As Matteo looks to move away, Kruschev throws a big counter combo but Matteo just gets out of the way.
Matteo closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kruschev counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matteo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Kruschev counter with a right hand.
Matteo is breathing heavily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kruschev. #T1#
Kruschev keeps the fight on the outside.
Matteo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nice uppercut there from Kruschev.
Kruschev avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kruschev swats away the attempt to clinch by Matteo.
Matteo tries to clinch but Kruschev is having none of it.
Matteo doesn't manage to clinch there - Kruschev circles away.
Kruschev lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Matteo circles away quickly and effectively.
Matteo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kruschev connects with a solid leg kick.
Matteo moves in looking to clinch but Kruschev pushes him off.
A counter left hand to the body from Kruschev misses its target.#CL2#
Matteo moves into the clinch.
Matteo with an attempt at a knee that misses. #BC#
Kruschev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Matteo is trying desperately to land a takedown but Kruschev is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Matteo.
Matteo is looking to clinch but Kruschev is avoiding it.
It looked like Kruschev was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T2#
Matteo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Matteo wants to clinch but Kruschev slips to the side
letting Kruschev counter with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#KD#
Kruschev lands a big head kick that sends Matteo tumbling to the mat! Kruschev takes a step backwards and waves Matteo back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Matteo closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kruschev counters with a huge left! Matteo is in big trouble! He's backing up but Kruschev isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Matteo from any more damage. A dominating finish by Kruschev!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wally Kruschev!
After winning the bout, Wally Kruschev thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

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