Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 06, 2023

#R1#
Pugacheva throws a sloppy head kick and Graham moves out of range easily. #CL#
Graham gets a clinch.
Graham blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Pugacheva trying to land knees to the body.
Pugacheva is stalling here.
Graham struggles to land a body shot inside as Pugacheva controls his hands.
Graham being controlled against the cage.
Pugacheva stalling.
Pugacheva looking to stall.
Graham tries to throw a body punch but Pugacheva avoids it by throwing Graham back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pugacheva stalling the fight.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Alla Pugacheva.
Pugacheva swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pugacheva throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Graham slips under a jab from Pugacheva.
Pugacheva throws a hook to the side of Graham's head but Graham sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Pugacheva avoids a kick to the body.
Pugacheva uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Graham has time to react.
A head kick misses from Pugacheva.
Alla Pugacheva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Graham throws a sloppy head kick and Pugacheva moves out of range easily.
Pugacheva takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Graham lands a leg kick that knocks Pugacheva off balance momentarily.#CL#
Graham gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Pugacheva misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Graham. #TD#
Graham pulls guard successfully.
Graham looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pugacheva is one step ahead there.
Pugacheva showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Pugacheva got a little sloppy there for a moment and Graham has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pugacheva has managed to get both his arms back between Graham's legs - danger averted.#T2#
Graham managing to control the position. #SUB#
Graham has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pugacheva can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Graham has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pugacheva can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pugacheva wants to pass the guard but Graham is keeping the position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB#
Graham working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pugacheva doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pugacheva manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Graham 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.
Pugacheva tries to free his leg and advance position but Graham is retaining full guard. #T3#
Graham can't keep his opponent in guard - Pugacheva advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Pugacheva wants to pass the guard but Graham is defending well.
Graham wants to get back to full guard.
Pugacheva throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Graham blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pugacheva.
Pugacheva is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Graham regains half guard.
Graham is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Graham trying to control from the bottom.
Pugacheva thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB2#
Pugacheva is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T4#
Graham moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Pugacheva working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Pugacheva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Graham is keeping the position for now.
Graham working a defensive guard here.
Pugacheva looking to pass the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pugacheva pushes down on Graham's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Pugacheva is looking to take a break and control but Graham is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Alla Pugacheva will probably get the nod.
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#
Graham takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Pugacheva throws out a powerful jab.
Pugacheva throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Graham to counter with a crisp jab.
Pugacheva blocks a head kick by Graham. #CL2#
Pugacheva clinches up with Graham and pushes him back against the cage.
Graham goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Graham tries to break the clinch but Pugacheva is controlling the position.
Pugacheva utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Graham on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Graham jumps guard.
Pugacheva is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Graham is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pugacheva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Graham avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pugacheva with a flurry of punches that miss.
Graham controls Pugacheva momentarily but Pugacheva frees himself.
Graham keeping moving, preventing Pugacheva from controlling successfully.
Graham is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pugacheva pushing down on Graham's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Pugacheva throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Pugacheva seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Graham is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Alla Pugacheva!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 15, 2023

#R1#
Pugacheva misses with a hook. David ducked under it nicely.
David uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pugacheva.
Pugacheva throws a head kick that misses.
David throws a body punch but Pugacheva moves out of range.
David swings and misses with a hook to the body.
David tries to clinch there but Pugacheva circles away.
David moves forwards but Pugacheva connects with a nice, crisp jab.
David ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A looping hook to the body misses from David. Pugacheva does a little dance to reset his feet.
David takes a swing at Pugacheva's ribcage but misses.
David scores with a nice strike.
Pugacheva ducks under a wild hook from David.
David stalks Pugacheva and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Pugacheva's face. Pugacheva staggers backwards, shaken.
David tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pugacheva was well out of range. Poor timing from David.
David throws a right and a left that both miss.
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 jab there from Pugacheva.
We've been told by Pugacheva's head coaches at MMA Training and Sparring Buddies that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Pugacheva. David shrugs it off though.
David is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Pugacheva rather than just go for the knockout.
David works Pugacheva's body with a nice hook.
David swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Pugacheva lands a straight punch to the body, keeping David at a distance.
David comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nice cross by Pugacheva.#CL#
David gets tackled into the cage by Pugacheva. Pugacheva maintains the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on David's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Pugacheva crunches a lovely knee into David's ribcage.
David looks winded!
David blocks the elbow strike.
Pugacheva misses with a knee to the head.
Pugacheva pushes David back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
David wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Pugacheva is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Pugacheva just leaning against David, taking a breather.
Pugacheva throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but David blocks it with crossed arms.
Pugacheva will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning David up against the cage.
The referee calls for Pugacheva to work. #T2#
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Alla Pugacheva.
Pugacheva smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A jab from Pugacheva misses.
David with the counter takedown but Pugacheva avoids it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sloppy strikes from David. Those never looked like landing.
Alla Pugacheva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
David steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pugacheva.
Pugacheva will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pugacheva avoids the body shot from David.
Pugacheva throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
David has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Pugacheva pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pugacheva blocks a jab.
It looked like Pugacheva was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from David.
Pugacheva shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Despite the aggression on David's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
David throws a jab but it's blocked by Pugacheva.
Pugacheva loads up on a big right hand but David slips the punch.
David tries to clinch up.
Pugacheva closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T3##TD2#
Pugacheva tries to sprawl but David drives through with a takedown into half guard.
David content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Pugacheva is pressing down on David's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
David must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
David throws a big elbow that misses.
Pugacheva pulls David in close to his closed guard and prevents David from doing any damage or advancing position.
Pugacheva is trying to keep David in close.
David is in close to Pugacheva's body, working some short punches and elbows.
David scoring with punches to the head and body.
Pugacheva not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
Pugacheva looking for a triangle here. David is fighting it but it looks tight! Pugacheva pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, David is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Alla Pugacheva!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 05, 2023

#R1#
Pugacheva fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kiang follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Pugacheva throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Nice shot by Pugacheva.#ROC#Kiang is rocked!
and Pugacheva counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Kiang! He's just covering up as Pugacheva starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alla Pugacheva!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 13, 2023

#R1#
Pugacheva takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Pugacheva throws a big shot that misses.
Pugacheva misses with a straight right.
We've been hearing reports that Carlson has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Carlson cracks a nice hook into Pugacheva's ribs.
Pugacheva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Carlson.
Pugacheva cracks Carlson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Carlson blocks a head kick by Pugacheva. #TD#
Carlson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Pugacheva manages to work his way to half guard, despite Carlson's best efforts.
Carlson is keen to just control but Pugacheva is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Pugacheva is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Carlson pulls his head out easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Carlson content to control rather than advance.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Carlson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Carlson prevents Pugacheva from improving his position.
Carlson controlling the action here.
Carlson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T1#
Carlson wants to control but Pugacheva is keeping him busy.
Pugacheva blocking the ground and pound attempt from Carlson.
Pugacheva keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Pugacheva is looking to control Carlson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pugacheva avoid being mounted?
Carlson is looking to take a break and control but Pugacheva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pugacheva keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Carlson lands a nice short elbow.
Pugacheva is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pugacheva trying to control but Carlson postures up.
Carlson drops an elbow to the side of Pugacheva's head.
Pugacheva taking some punishment here, with Carlson in his half guard. #T2#
Pugacheva taking some punishment here, with Carlson in his half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Pugacheva manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Pugacheva looking to hit a scissor sweep but Carlson is one step ahead there.
Carlson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Carlson trying to control but Pugacheva is working from the bottom.
Pugacheva has momentary wrist control but Carlson slips an elbow through the middle.
Pugacheva is trying to control the position but Carlson postures up.
Carlson preventing the sweep.
Pugacheva is pulling down on Carlson's head to control his posture.
Pugacheva lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Carlson keeping full guard, as Pugacheva tries to pass. #T3#
Carlson 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#
Carlson has his foot on Pugacheva's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pugacheva works his way back into a safe position though.
Carlson tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Carlson is looking for a triangle but Pugacheva pushes his legs off easily.
Carlson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pugacheva throwing strikes from guard but Carlson blocks nicely.
Carlson keeping moving, preventing Pugacheva from controlling successfully.
Pugacheva might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Carlson haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Carlson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Carlson keeping moving, preventing Pugacheva from controlling successfully.
Pugacheva pushes down on Carlson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Carlson is trying to control but can't.
Pugacheva is pressing down on Carlson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Carlson is holding on for now.
Carlson gets full guard.
Pugacheva throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB#
Carlson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pugacheva defends it easily.
Carlson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pugacheva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Carlson is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Pugacheva is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Israel Carlson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Carlson scores with a punch to the head.
Pugacheva cracks Carlson with a good jab.#TD#
Carlson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Carlson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Carlson stopping the sweep attempt from Pugacheva.
Carlson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Carlson is pushing down on Pugacheva's leg trying to pass to half guard. Pugacheva is fighting to maintain full guard but Carlson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Pugacheva is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Carlson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pugacheva can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pugacheva is controlling Carlson's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Carlson slows the pace down in half guard. #T1#
Carlson trying to control the action but Pugacheva is working from the bottom.
Pugacheva wants to improve his position but Carlson is controlling well.
Israel Carlson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pugacheva is staying active underneath Carlson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Carlson is thwarting Pugacheva's attempts to control the position.
Pugacheva works his way to full guard. Good work.
Carlson wants to pass the guard but Pugacheva is keeping 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.
Pugacheva pulls Carlson in to control the position.
Carlson preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carlson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Carlson trying to control but Pugacheva is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Carlson lunges at Pugacheva with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Pugacheva's hand.
Pugacheva plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Carlson.
Carlson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Carlson lands with a thumping leg kick.
A big left from Pugacheva misses.
Carlson punishes Pugacheva's body with a nice straight punch.
Pugacheva throws a head kick but Carlson moves out of range.
It looked like Carlson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Carlson moves out of range of the strikes.
Carlson thumps Pugacheva with a low kick.#T3#
Carlson doesn't manage to clinch there - Pugacheva circles away.
Pugacheva throws a body punch but Carlson moves out of range.
Carlson throws a hook but Pugacheva avoids it easily.
Carlson slips a straight right by Pugacheva.
Pugacheva misses with a looping right.
Carlson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pugacheva throws a right hand that Carlson ducks under and follows up with a left that Carlson also avoids with ease.
Pugacheva uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Carlson.
Alla Pugacheva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A lazy left from Pugacheva finds it's target.
Pugacheva throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Carlson throws the left hand but Pugacheva avoids the punch easily.
Pugacheva checks a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Carlson.
Pugacheva throws a shot from downtown. Carlson moves away and avoids it.
Alla Pugacheva seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pugacheva moves away from the strike by Carlson.
Pugacheva misses with a looping left.
Carlson throws a good cross that connects. #T4#
Pugacheva walks into a left hand.
Pugacheva blocks the body kick.
Carlson tries to clinch but Pugacheva moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Pugacheva misses.
Carlson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Carlson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Carlson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Good leg kick by Carlson.
Pugacheva shoots in for a takedown but Carlson shows good takedown defense.
Carlson swings for the body but Pugacheva moves out of range.
Pugacheva ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pugacheva rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Carlson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Carlson tries to clinch up.
Carlson throws a chopping leg kick but Pugacheva manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Carlson misses with a low kick.
Pugacheva uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Carlson.
Pugacheva thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Israel Carlson dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Carlson staying out of range there.
Carlson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Pugacheva counters with a nice uppercut.
Good shot there by Pugacheva.#KD2#
Pugacheva lands a big head kick that sends Carlson tumbling to the mat! Pugacheva takes a step backwards and waves Carlson back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Carlson is rocked!
A chopping leg kick lands by Carlson.
Oh Carlson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Carlson throws a leg kick which misses Pugacheva's front leg but catches the back leg as Pugacheva tries to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pugacheva misses with a looping left.
Carlson seems to have got his legs back now.
Pugacheva scores with the left hand. Carlson knows he should have avoided that one.
Pugacheva's corner calls for a 1-2. Pugacheva obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Pugacheva avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pugacheva swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Carlson is looking to counter punch.
Pugacheva misses with a head kick.
Pugacheva tries a head kick but it misses.
Pugacheva throws a sloppy head kick and Carlson moves out of range easily.
Pugacheva scores with a jab to the head.
Carlson is looking to clinch.
Carlson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pugacheva's head backwards.
Nice defenses there by Pugacheva.#T1#
Carlson misses with a series of wild punches.
Pugacheva cracks Carlson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Pugacheva throws a lazy head kick
and Carlson makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Pugacheva really felt that one!
Pugacheva looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Pugacheva delivers a nice body kick.#CL#
Carlson instigates a clinch.
Carlson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pugacheva.
A shot in the inside from Carlson.
Pugacheva is stalling here. #TD#
Carlson turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Carlson manages to end up in side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Carlson landing a few strikes.
Pugacheva prevents Carlson from improving position.
Pugacheva is trying to improve his position.#T2#
Carlson wants to control but Pugacheva is keeping him busy.
Carlson working the head and body with strikes.
Pugacheva is working to avoid the ground and pound but Carlson connects with a decent elbow.
Carlson lands a few punches from side control.
Carlson working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Pugacheva tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Carlson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Pugacheva takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain. #SUB#
Carlson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Pugacheva is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Pugacheva can't do much from the bottom here. #T3##SUB#
Carlson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Carlson tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Carlson lands a decent elbow from side control.
Pugacheva tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Carlson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
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Carlson trying to control the position but Pugacheva is working away. #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.
Pugacheva regains half guard.
Pugacheva is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Carlson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Pugacheva trying to hold on to Carlson's head to control him but Carlson postures up.
Pugacheva wants to improve his position but Carlson is controlling well.
Carlson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pugacheva keeps working.
Israel Carlson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Carlson sitting and controlling from the half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Alla Pugacheva.
I think Carlson 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 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Israel Carlson!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 19, 2023

#R1#
Pugacheva works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Cruz fails to land with a series of punches.
Cruz looks to land a right hand but Pugacheva moved out of range.
Cruz throws out a loose jab but Pugacheva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cruz throws a low kick, looking for Pugacheva's leg but Pugacheva calmly moves out of range.
Pugacheva moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Cruz throws out a loose jab but Pugacheva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pugacheva scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cruz in his tracks.
A punch lands to the side of Cruz 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Pugacheva keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cruz.
Pugacheva cracks Cruz with a good jab.
Pugacheva scores with a jab to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pugacheva throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #ROC2#Cruz is rocked!
Cruz bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Pugacheva comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Cruz falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Cruz was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alla Pugacheva!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 14, 2023

#R1#
Yuiga avoids the head kick by Pugacheva.
Yuiga takes one to the chin there.#KD2#
Nice combo by Pugacheva! Oh, that's hurt him - Yuiga falls to the canvas and Pugacheva follows him into side control. #ROC2#Yuiga is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Nariyuki Yuiga has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yuiga is being controlled here.
Oh Yuiga is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pugacheva creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Yuiga sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Pugacheva controls the position from side control.#SUB2#
Pugacheva is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Yuiga is trying to escape and Pugacheva transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Yuiga is forced to tap! Nice work there by Pugacheva! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alla Pugacheva!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 07, 2022

#R1#
Pugacheva defending well as Zack loads up on a big left hand.
Pugacheva paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Pugacheva blocks a head kick by Zack.
Jab by Pugacheva.
Zack tries to land a front kick but Pugacheva steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#TD#
Zack scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Pugacheva is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Zack scores with a couple of nice shots.
Pugacheva wants to improve his position but Zack is controlling well.
Pugacheva keeping hold of Zack's head, controlling as best he can. #SUB#
Zack is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Zack is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pugacheva has managed to free his arm - good work.
Pugacheva gets back to full guard. #T1#
Zack trying to control the position from guard on top but Pugacheva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pugacheva controlling Zack's posture.
Pugacheva wants to sweep here but Zack controlling him for the moment.
Zack throws a big right hand that misses.
Pugacheva seems keen to control Zack's posture.
Zack trying to control but Pugacheva is working from the bottom.
Pugacheva managing to control the position.
Zack stopping the sweep attempt from Pugacheva.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Zack wants to control from the top but Pugacheva keeps moving.
Pugacheva manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Zack manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Pugacheva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pugacheva works over Zack with some ground and pound from guard.
Pugacheva wants to control from the top but Zack keeps moving.
Pugacheva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zack swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pugacheva stands up over Zack, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Pugacheva won't allow Zack to sweep him here. #T3#
Zack is working hard here to advance position.
Zack trying to keep a closed guard but Pugacheva is proving a slippery customer.
Pugacheva throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pugacheva passes Zack's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Zack makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Zack.
Pugacheva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zack is keeping the position for now.
Zack tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pugacheva slips nicely into half guard.
Pugacheva working over Zack with some ground and pound. Zack looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Zack is staying active underneath Pugacheva, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Zack flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage. #T4#
Pugacheva is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Pugacheva is pressing down on Zack's thigh, looking to free his foot. Zack is holding on for now.
Pugacheva working Zack over with strikes.
Pugacheva thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Pugacheva frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Zack is wriggling around trying to escape.
Pugacheva postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Zack is out cold - huge knockout for Pugacheva!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Alla Pugacheva!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 31, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Pugacheva darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Dunham pushes Pugacheva off looking to stand but Pugacheva dives back in and keeps control.
Pugacheva thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dunham's head.
Pugacheva trying to mount his opponent but Dunham defends it.
Dunham wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pugacheva tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dunham knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Dunham blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pugacheva.
Dunham avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pugacheva. #T1#
Pugacheva throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #ES#
Dunham has one foot on Pugacheva's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
A slow jab from Dunham misses its intended target.
Dunham throws a big shot that misses.
Pugacheva loads up on a big right hand but Dunham slips the punch.
Alla Pugacheva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dunham throws a leg kick that misses.
Pugacheva lands with a hook. Dunham tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A swing and a miss from Pugacheva.
Pugacheva avoids a kick to the body.
We've been told by Dunham's head coaches at Hyperbolic Time Chamber that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nice straight punches there by Pugacheva. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Pugacheva.
Dunham slips a straight right by Pugacheva.
Nice defenses there by Pugacheva.
Pugacheva misses with a left hand
and Dunham counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pugacheva scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pugacheva misses with the combination.
Dunham was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T2#
Dunham throws a front kick aimed at Pugacheva's knee but Pugacheva avoids it well.
Dunham blocks a head kick by Pugacheva.
Pugacheva is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dunham.
Dunham was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Good leg kick by Dunham.
Dunham takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Some bone on bone action there as Pugacheva checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Dunham slips under a jab from Pugacheva.
Dunham thuds his shin into the meat of Pugacheva's side.
Dunham lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pugacheva, as that shot connected. #CUT2#It looks like Pete Dunham has been cut.
Pugacheva sizes up Dunham with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Dunham closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #ROC2#Dunham is rocked!
Pugacheva moves out of range of the strikes.
Pugacheva has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pugacheva there as he acknowledges the shot.
Pete Dunham is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pugacheva lands a high kick!
Oh Dunham is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dunham takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dunham throws the left hand but Pugacheva avoids the punch easily.
Dunham ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pugacheva moves away.
Dunham is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Pugacheva doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Dunham crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Dunham's bad books for that mishap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alla Pugacheva!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 23, 2022

#R1#
Coloradas just misses with a punch to the body.
Pugacheva fails in his attempt to clinch.
Coloradas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pugacheva moves away.
Coloradas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alla Pugacheva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Coloradas takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #CUT#It looks like Mangas Coloradas has been cut.
Coloradas defending well as Pugacheva loads up on a big left hand.
Pugacheva getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Coloradas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pugacheva.
Pugacheva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Coloradas.
Pugacheva throws a head kick that misses.
It seemed like Coloradas was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#KD#
Pugacheva drops Coloradas with a beautiful combination! Coloradas stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Pugacheva is looking for the KO!#ROC#Coloradas is rocked!
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!
Pugacheva measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Coloradas! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Alla Pugacheva!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 27, 2022

#R1#
Kujawski takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kujawski stalks Pugacheva and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Pugacheva's face. Pugacheva staggers backwards, shaken.
Kujawski's jab looks to have found its range, popping Pugacheva under the eye.
Kujawski moves out of range as Pugacheva strikes.
Kujawski lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kujawski takes one on the button.
A swing and a miss from Kujawski.
Kujawski moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromPugacheva.
Pugacheva pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kujawski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pugacheva works the jab nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kujawski takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A jab from Kujawski misses.
Pugacheva tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kujawski swivels and escapes.
Pugacheva throws a sloppy head kick and Kujawski moves out of range easily.
Kujawski scores with a nice head shot.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pugacheva.
Kujawski wants to break free but Pugacheva has control.
A frustrated look appears on Kujawski's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Pugacheva prevents Kujawski from breaking the clinch.#T1#
Pugacheva stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kujawski is trying to push Pugacheva away but Pugacheva has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Pugacheva.
Kujawski can't break the clinch.
Pugacheva blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pugacheva has Kujawski pressed against the cage, preventing Kujawski from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kujawski tries to break the clinch but Pugacheva is controlling the position.
Kujawski is trying to break free.
Pugacheva lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kujawski blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Pugacheva landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A right handed body shot lands from Pugacheva.
We've been hearing reports that Kujawski has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Kujawski working hard to break the clinch.
Kujawski stops a takedown attempt from Pugacheva.
Pugacheva has Kujawski pressed against the cage, preventing Kujawski from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Pugacheva dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Pugacheva tries to score a body lock takedown but Kujawski shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Veigar Kujawski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alla Pugacheva.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pugacheva. #T2#
Pugacheva will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kujawski up against the cage.
Kujawski has had enough of the clinch but Pugacheva keeps him there for the moment.
Pugacheva keeps control of Kujawski as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The referee calls for Pugacheva to work.
Kujawski is trying to stall.
Kujawski is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kujawski working aggressively here.
Kujawski wants to break free but Pugacheva has control.
Kujawski misses with the head strike.
Kujawski has had enough of the clinch but Pugacheva keeps him there for the moment.
Kujawski is trying to break the clinch but Pugacheva is controlling him.
Kujawski wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Pugacheva manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Pugacheva taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #T3#
Kujawski managing to block the knees to the body from Pugacheva.
Pugacheva tries to land a knee to the head but Kujawski blocks with his arms.
Kujawski is trying to break the clinch but Pugacheva has him pressed against the cage.
Kujawski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Pugacheva slows down the pace here.
Still in the clinch, Pugacheva scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Kujawski fails to land.
Pugacheva tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kujawski prevents the takedown attempt.
Kujawski tries to stall but Pugacheva uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kujawski.
Pugacheva holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kujawski is trying to force a seperation but Pugacheva has the dominant position.#T4#
Kujawski slowing the pace effectively.
Kujawski has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kujawski is trying to break the clinch but Pugacheva has him pressed against the cage.
Kujawski is trying to break the clinch but Pugacheva is controlling him.#BC2#
Pugacheva breaks from the clinch.
Pugacheva drops his hands momentarily and Kujawski takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Pugacheva takes one on the button.
Pugacheva uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kujawski.
Pugacheva needs to keep his hands up - Kujawski had a free shot at his head there.
Kujawski defending well as Pugacheva loads up on a big left hand.
Danga de danga de dang - Kujawski scores with a four punch combination!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pugacheva listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kujawski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pugacheva.
Kujawski misses with a wild body shot.
Kujawski takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Good standup being displayed there by Pugacheva as he connects with a hook.
Pugacheva slips under a jab from Kujawski.
A lazy left from Pugacheva finds it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Alla Pugacheva will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Pugacheva connects with a nice looking jab.
Kujawski swings for the body but Pugacheva moves out of range.
Pugacheva throws a head kick that misses.
Kujawski swinging wildly here.
Kujawski throws a right and a left that Pugacheva avoids nicely.
Pugacheva uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kujawski has time to react.
Kujawski is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kujawski takes one to the side of the head. #ROC2#Kujawski is rocked!
Kujawski wants to stay close but Pugacheva steps back to make room for something. Kujawski seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from Pugacheva and Kujawski drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Alla Pugacheva!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 15, 2022

#R1##TD#
Andreev dives in and scores a takedown into Pugacheva's guard.
Andreev engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Andreev stopping the sweep attempt from Pugacheva.
Pugacheva looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pugacheva looking to hit a scissor sweep but Andreev is one step ahead there.
Pugacheva 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#
Pugacheva thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Andreev's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andreev controlling the position well.
Andreev is looking to control Pugacheva's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Andreev avoid being mounted?
Pugacheva wants to pass the guard but Andreev is defending well. #T1#
Pugacheva wants to control but Andreev is keeping him busy.
Andreev tries to get to full guard but Pugacheva has control of the leg.
We've been hearing good reports from Andreev'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.
Andreev is not content to let Pugacheva control the position.
Pugacheva throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Andreev to regain full guard.
Pugacheva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Andreev is keeping the position for now.
Pugacheva distracts Andreev with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Pugacheva must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Andreev is on top in guard. #REVR#
Andreev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pugacheva is keeping the position for now.
Andreev preventing the sweep.
Andreev slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Pugacheva tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Pugacheva keeps trying to improve his position.
Andreev is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Andreev'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.
Andreev passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Andreev controlling from side mount.
Pugacheva manages to work his way to half guard, despite Andreev's best efforts.
Pugacheva is looking to improve his position.
Pugacheva makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Pugacheva.
Andreev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pugacheva is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Andreev is stalling in the full guard.
Pugacheva working a defensive guard here.
Pugacheva can't keep his opponent in guard - Andreev advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Andreev tries to pass the half guard into mount. Pugacheva knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Andreev is trying to control. Pugacheva wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pugacheva has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Andreev is working away from the top position though.
Andreev is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Pugacheva holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pugacheva is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Andreev is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Pugacheva slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Andreev preventing the sweep.
Pugacheva trying to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pugacheva can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Andreev controls the pace.
Andreev preventing the sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alexey Andreev 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##TD#
Andreev is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Pugacheva's half guard.
Pugacheva controlling the position well.
Andreev performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Andreev is looking to advance position but Pugacheva won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andreev perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Andreev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pugacheva can do to turn this around?
Andreev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pugacheva keeps working.
Pugacheva slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T1#
Andreev trying to control the position from guard on top but Pugacheva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Andreev passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Andreev trying to control the action but Pugacheva is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Pugacheva's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Andreev trying to control the position but Pugacheva is working away.
You can see the frustration on Pugacheva's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Andreev is looking to take a break and control but Pugacheva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pugacheva gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Pugacheva is staying active underneath Andreev, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Andreev passes to side control. #SUB#
Andreev tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Andreev has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Pugacheva is looking for a sweep.
Andreev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pugacheva keeps working.
Pugacheva is trying to get back to half guard.
Alexey Andreev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Andreev is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Pugacheva's shoulder. That is not cool.
Andreev wants to control but Pugacheva is keeping him busy.
Andreev is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Pugacheva's shoulder. That is not cool. #SUB#
Andreev tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Andreev has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Pugacheva is not content to let Andreev control the position.
Pugacheva is trying to control Andreev's posture but Andreev avoids it. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Pugacheva is trying to improve his position.
A lull in the action here.
Pugacheva is trying to improve his position.
Pugacheva is trying to control Andreev's posture but Andreev avoids it.
Andreev trying to control the action but Pugacheva is working from the bottom.
Pugacheva is looking for a sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Andreev working away.
Pugacheva gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alexey Andreev dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Andreev decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Andreev 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. #SUB#
Andreev is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Pugacheva is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pugacheva is still trying to improve position.
Andreev wants to control but Pugacheva is keeping him busy.
Pugacheva trying to control here. #T1#
Andreev content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Andreev trying to mount his opponent but Pugacheva defends it. #SUB#
Andreev seems to be looking for submissions.
Andreev is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Andreev trying to control from half guard but Pugacheva is working away. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Andreev tries to pass to full mount but Pugacheva defends it.
Andreev trying to control the action but Pugacheva is working from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#SUB#
Andreev wants to work for an arm triangle but Pugacheva is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Andreev wants to free his trapped foot but Pugacheva is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Andreev controlling the action here.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Andreev takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Andreev gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#TD#
Andreev closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Pugacheva to the mat! Pugacheva manages to get full guard.
Andreev is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Andreev wants to control from the top but Pugacheva keeps moving. #T3#
Pugacheva trying to keep a closed guard but Andreev is proving a slippery customer.
Pugacheva seems keen to control Andreev's posture.
Andreev preventing the sweep.
Andreev sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Pugacheva's guard.
Andreev keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Andreev is trying to control. Pugacheva wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Andreev trying to mount his opponent but Pugacheva defends it.
Pugacheva is in trouble now - Andreev has advanced to mount!
Pugacheva is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Andreev moves to back control. #T4##SUB#
Pugacheva defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Andreev's arms.
Pugacheva prevents Andreev from getting a body triangle.
Pugacheva trying to control the hands but Andreev won't let him.
Andreev is riding his opponent, not letting Pugacheva buck him off.
Pugacheva tries to escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Andreev has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Pugacheva's body.
Andreev tries to keep control of the position but Pugacheva is staying busy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexey Andreev showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Andreev, 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 23, 2022

#R1#
Pugacheva lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Pugacheva scores with a hook.
Toal swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Toal lands with an uppercut that bounces Pugacheva off the cage and back into range.
Toal walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Toal swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pugacheva throws a lazy right hand but Toal sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Toal looks to throw the jab but Pugacheva is out of range.
Pugacheva ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Good shot there by Pugacheva.
Toal is looking to land body kicks.
Pugacheva throws a right and a left that Toal avoids nicely.
A counter left hand to the body from Toal misses its target.
Toal throws a hook but Pugacheva blocks it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big left from Toal misses.
Pugacheva lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#ROC2#Toal is rocked!
Pugacheva drops Toal with a huge uppercut! Toal drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Pugacheva is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alla Pugacheva!
Keir Toal spoke after the fight, saying 'I will be better!'.

Event: SFL 129 | River vs Blyad
Date: Jan 05, 2022

#R1##CL#
Ozolinsh moves into the clinch.
Ozolinsh misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pugacheva tries to pull guard but Ozolinsh forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Pugacheva can't get the takedown.
Ozolinsh is trying to break the clinch but Pugacheva has him pressed against the cage.
Pugacheva has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ozolinsh is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Teodors Ozolinsh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alla Pugacheva.
Pugacheva jumps guard but Ozolinsh stands there with Pugacheva around his waist. Pugacheva gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Pugacheva is looking for a takedown.
Ozolinsh trying to land knees to the body.
Ozolinsh is pressed up against the cage. Pugacheva has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ozolinsh down to the mat. Ozolinsh avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ozolinsh slips under a jab.
Ozolinsh changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ozolinsh tries to close the distance and clinch but Pugacheva swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It seemed like Pugacheva was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice uppercut lands for Pugacheva. That snapped Ozolinsh's head back.
Nice uppercut there from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pugacheva manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ozolinsh throws a one two combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Ozolinsh closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T1#
Ozolinsh can't find room to land a body shot as Pugacheva controls the action.
Ozolinsh lands a body punch in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ozolinsh. #TD2#
Pugacheva decides to pull guard.
Ozolinsh has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Pugacheva is proving hard to escape from.
Ozolinsh tries to free his leg and advance position but Pugacheva is retaining full guard.
Ozolinsh trying to stand up but can't free himself from Pugacheva's guard.
Pugacheva controlling the position.
Ozolinsh wants to stand but Pugacheva has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Ozolinsh trying to control the position from guard on top but Pugacheva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pugacheva trying to keep a closed guard but Ozolinsh is proving a slippery customer.
Ozolinsh loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2#
Pugacheva wants to sweep here but Ozolinsh controlling him for the moment.
Ozolinsh is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Teodors Ozolinsh is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ozolinsh keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pugacheva.
Pugacheva sizes up Ozolinsh with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Pugacheva looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Pugacheva shoots in for a takedown but Ozolinsh shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ozolinsh tries to land a front kick but Pugacheva steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Pugacheva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Danga de danga de dang - Ozolinsh scores with a four punch combination!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pugacheva cracks a nice hook into Ozolinsh's ribs.
Ozolinsh throws a series of punches but Pugacheva avoids them all with ease.
Pugacheva swings for the body but Ozolinsh moves out of range.
Pugacheva throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ozolinsh is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
A big right from Pugacheva misses.
Alla Pugacheva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ozolinsh displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pugacheva throws out the jab.
Ozolinsh is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Pugacheva.#T3#
Ozolinsh fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ozolinsh dodges the punch combination from Pugacheva.
Pugacheva fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The fighters circling - Pugacheva throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ozolinsh bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#CL#
Ozolinsh closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Ozolinsh breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pugacheva with a hook.
Pugacheva tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ozolinsh sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pugacheva somewhat.
Pugacheva keeps the fight on the outside.
Pugacheva lands a really nice looking cross but Ozolinsh seems unphased.
Pugacheva avoids a punch combination nicely. #T4##CL#
Ozolinsh moves into the clinch successfully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice left hand lands by Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh misses with a body punch.
Pugacheva changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ozolinsh fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ozolinsh scores with a nice body kick.
Pugacheva moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ozolinsh lands a nice shot to the body.
Ozolinsh is looking to clinch.
Pugacheva tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#CL#
Ozolinsh instigates a clinch.
Ozolinsh is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Ozolinsh tries to work over Pugacheva's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pugacheva prevents a body shot from Ozolinsh.
Pugacheva has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Ozolinsh seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Pugacheva can turn it around.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Teodors Ozolinsh dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Pugacheva shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL#
Ozolinsh rushes Pugacheva and presses him up against the cage.
Teodors Ozolinsh has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ozolinsh stalling the fight.
Ozolinsh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ozolinsh doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ozolinsh works on Pugacheva's body with a couple of short punches.
Ozolinsh landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Pugacheva is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ozolinsh pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Pugacheva goes for a takedown attempt but Ozolinsh pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Teodors Ozolinsh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alla Pugacheva.
Ozolinsh lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pugacheva at a distance.
Ozolinsh displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ozolinsh throws a body shot but no joy.
Ozolinsh tries to clinch there but Pugacheva circles away.
A head kick misses from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ozolinsh fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pugacheva now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T1#
Pugacheva pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ozolinsh seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Ozolinsh tries to clinch but Pugacheva is having none of it. #CL#
Pugacheva tries to keep at a distance but Ozolinsh has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ozolinsh tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ozolinsh doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Ozolinsh is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pugacheva can do to turn this around?
Ozolinsh tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pugacheva tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ozolinsh just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ozolinsh tries to throw a body punch but Pugacheva avoids it by throwing Ozolinsh back against the cage.
Ozolinsh is looking to control Pugacheva's arms but Pugacheva gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ozolinsh has his back to the cage.
Ozolinsh gets underhooks to prevent Pugacheva's takedown attempt.
Pugacheva blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Pugacheva tries to score a body lock takedown but Ozolinsh shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ozolinsh scores a nice knee to the body.
Pugacheva is breathing heavily.
Pugacheva wants a takedown but no success here. #T2#
Pugacheva jumps guard but Ozolinsh stands there with Pugacheva around his waist. Pugacheva gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ozolinsh lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ozolinsh trying to land knees to the body.
Pugacheva blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ozolinsh working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ozolinsh misses with a hook to the ribs.
Come on Ozolinsh - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Pugacheva blocks a body shot from Ozolinsh.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ozolinsh.
Pugacheva blocks a body shot from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh stops a takedown attempt from Pugacheva.
A right hand to the body from Ozolinsh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pugacheva on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pugacheva managing to block the knees to the body from Ozolinsh.
A left hand lands to the body for Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh tries to work over Pugacheva's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ozolinsh trying to land knees to the body. #T3#
Ozolinsh tries to work over Pugacheva's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ozolinsh tries to work over Pugacheva's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pugacheva using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ozolinsh has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Pugacheva's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pugacheva is trying to drag Ozolinsh to the mat but Ozolinsh just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ozolinsh is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Pugacheva tries to pull guard but Ozolinsh won't allow it.
A body shot lands from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh presses Pugacheva against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Pugacheva tries to pull guard but Ozolinsh won't allow it.
Ozolinsh lands a body punch in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ozolinsh lands a shot to the body.#BC#
Ozolinsh breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T4#
Ozolinsh is looking to clinch but Pugacheva is avoiding it.
Ozolinsh connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ozolinsh wants to clinch.
Pugacheva avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #KD#
Nice combo by Ozolinsh! Oh, that's hurt him - Pugacheva falls to the canvas and Ozolinsh follows him into side control. #ROC#Pugacheva is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!#SU#
Ozolinsh decides to stand up, so the ref orders Pugacheva to his feet.
Pugacheva is still on wobbly legs! Can Ozolinsh finish him?
Pugacheva drops his hands for a split second and Ozolinsh immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Pugacheva face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Ozolinsh follows up with a right hand that knocks Pugacheva into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Teodors Ozolinsh!
A victorious Teodors Ozolinsh thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: SFL 123 | Koivisto vs River
Date: Dec 12, 2021

#R1#
Morales fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Morales moves into the clinch.
Morales misses with a short punch on the inside.
Morales goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Morales has a couple of punches blocked by Pugacheva.
Pugacheva blocking some punches.
Morales misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Come on Morales - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Morales lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pugacheva backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Morales.
Morales's coach down at Brooklyn Mixed Martial Arts was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Morales's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for Morales to work.
Morales has a couple of punches blocked by Pugacheva.
Morales pressing his opponent against the cage.
Morales can't find room to land a body shot as Pugacheva controls the action. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Morales.
Morales lands an elbow inside that Pugacheva shrugs off.
Pugacheva fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Morales tries to work over Pugacheva's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Morales tries to work over Pugacheva's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD#
Pugacheva jumps guard and drags Morales to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Morales wants to stand and escape but instead Pugacheva has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Pugacheva missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SU#
Pugacheva stands and steps away. Morales gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Morales wants to clinch but Pugacheva slips to the side#TD#
and Pugacheva counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Morales tries to roll over but Pugacheva keeps him under control.#SUB#
Pugacheva is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Morales defends it well. #T2#
Pugacheva thows a huge punch but Morales dodges it nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morales wants to get back to full guard.
Morales is still trying to improve position.
Pugacheva thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Morales is trying to maintain the position but Pugacheva is very close to passing his half guard.
Pugacheva 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.
Pugacheva thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Morales's head.
Morales is looking for a sweep. Pugacheva is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pugacheva looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Pugacheva throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T3#
Pugacheva thows a huge punch but Morales dodges it nicely.
Morales is looking to improve his position.
Pugacheva thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Morales's head. #SUB#
Pugacheva looking for a submission but Morales manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Pugacheva won't allow Morales to sweep him here.
Pugacheva trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Morales looking for a sweep. Not yet Morales, not yet.
Pugacheva pushes down on Morales's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Pugacheva not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SU#
Pugacheva decides to stand up.
Pugacheva swats away the attempt to clinch by Morales.#T4##CL2#
Morales moves into the clinch.
Morales slows down the pace here.
Pugacheva drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Morales.
Pugacheva is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Morales is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alla Pugacheva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pugacheva wants to take the fight to the mat but Morales manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Morales tries to work over Pugacheva's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Morales is leaning against Pugacheva and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Pugacheva is working for takedown but Morales is calmly controlling the position for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Hector Morales will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Pugacheva pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL2#
Morales closes the distance and pushes Pugacheva back into the cage.
Morales lands a shoulder strike.
Morales misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pugacheva blocks an uppercut.
Morales is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Pugacheva is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Morales to keep the fight standing.
Morales lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pugacheva backwards.
Morales cracks Pugacheva with a nice body shot.
Hector Morales seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morales goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pugacheva is looking to take this one to the mat.
Morales lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pugacheva is working for takedown but Morales is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alla Pugacheva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Morales misses with a hook to the ribs. #T1#
Morales swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Morales tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Morales lands a shoulder strike.
Morales tries to work over Pugacheva's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Morales misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pugacheva is looking to take this one to the mat.
Pugacheva is looking to control Morales's arms but Morales gets an underhook and turns him. Now Pugacheva has his back to the cage.
Pugacheva goes for a takedown in the clinch but Morales prevents it.
Morales tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Morales has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Morales pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Pugacheva tries for a takedown but Morales manages to get underhooks.
Morales is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Morales tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Morales tries to work over Pugacheva's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Morales has a couple of punches blocked by Pugacheva.
Morales is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD#
Pugacheva pulls guard effortlessly.
Morales wants to stand and escape but instead Pugacheva has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Morales wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morales is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pugacheva won't allow Morales to get back to his feet.
Morales preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pugacheva landing with the ground and pound. #T3#
Pugacheva preventing the sweep.
Morales working a defensive guard here.
Morales tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Morales utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #ES2#
Morales has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Pugacheva has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Morales throws a head punch that misses.
A short left from Morales.
Pugacheva blocks an uppercut.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Morales takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #TD#
Morales is fighting off a takedown attempt but Pugacheva is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Morales to the mat. Morales regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Pugacheva in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pugacheva throws a big right hand that misses. #T4#
Pugacheva postures up.
Pugacheva throws a big right hand that misses.
Pugacheva won't allow Morales to sweep him here. #SUB#
Pugacheva is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Morales is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Morales has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
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!
Morales won't allow Pugacheva to sweep him here.
Morales postures up in Pugacheva's guard and throws a big left but Pugacheva blocks it.
Pugacheva keeping moving, preventing Morales from controlling successfully.
Pugacheva controls Morales momentarily but Morales frees himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hector Morales 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#
Morales tries to clinch there but Pugacheva circles away.
Morales fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pugacheva changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Morales tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pugacheva paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Morales looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Morales moves forwards but Pugacheva connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Morales wants to clinch.
Morales fails in his attempt to clinch.
Morales just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromPugacheva.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morales fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pugacheva looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Morales is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pugacheva attempts a counter takedown but Morales avoids it well and moves away.
Morales lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T1#
Morales tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pugacheva swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Morales tries to clinch there but Pugacheva circles away.
Some wild striking there from Morales.
Morales tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pugacheva swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Pugacheva!
Pugacheva circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pugacheva swats away the attempt to clinch by Morales.
Morales tries to close the distance and clinch but Pugacheva swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pugacheva circles away from the clinch attempt.
Morales lands a jab to the nose.#CL2#
Morales gets a clinch.
Pugacheva utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Morales misses with a body punch. #T2#
Pugacheva tries for a takedown. No joy.
Morales tries a body shot but Pugacheva blocks it.
Pugacheva blocks a body shot from Morales.
Pugacheva fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Morales tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pugacheva's elbow.
I was talking to Pugacheva's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Morales tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pugacheva's elbow.
Pugacheva blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pugacheva is trying to pull guard but Morales turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alla Pugacheva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Morales gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Alla Pugacheva has been cut.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Morales.
Morales throws a head punch that misses.
Morales tries a body shot but Pugacheva blocks it.
Pugacheva drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #T3#
Morales tries to work over Pugacheva's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Morales fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pugacheva is looking for a takedown.
Morales tries a body shot but Pugacheva blocks it.
Morales content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Pugacheva tries to pull guard but Morales forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Morales misses with a body punch.
Hector Morales is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Morales working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Morales fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pugacheva. #T4#
The referee is keeping an eye on Morales - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Pugacheva goes for a takedown attempt but Morales pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Morales looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Morales throws a hook but Pugacheva avoids it easily.
Morales tries to clinch up but Pugacheva circles away and keeps his distance.
Pugacheva scores with a nice right hand. #CL#
Pugacheva closes the distance and clinches.
Morales is defending well against a takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pugacheva fails to pull guard.
Alla Pugacheva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Morales.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Hector Morales.
I've got Morales 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: SFL 116 | Kilgore vs Koivisto
Date: Nov 17, 2021

#R1#
A low kick from Dickinson misses #TD2#
and Pugacheva counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Dickinson! #ES#
Dickinson sneaks out the side door and pushes Pugacheva away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Dickinson 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.
Dickinson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dickinson wants it to stay on the feet.
Dickinson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pugacheva on the side of the head. #TD2#
Pugacheva shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Dickinson napping and manages to drive through 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!#SUB2#
Pugacheva swings around for an armbar but Dickinson sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Pugacheva's guard.
Pugacheva has a closed guard, preventing Dickinson from standing up.
Pugacheva trying to control the position here. #T1#
Pugacheva 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.
Dickinson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Pugacheva is controlling Dickinson's posture.
Pugacheva tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pugacheva looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Dickinson puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Dickinson controlling the pace.
Pugacheva tries to get to full guard but Dickinson has control of the leg.
Pugacheva holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Pugacheva is trying to get back to full guard.
Pugacheva has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dickinson is working away from the top position though.#T3#
Dickinson tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Pugacheva.
Pugacheva trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pugacheva is holding on to half guard well.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Pugacheva trying to control from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dickinson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dickinson looks to land a left hand but Pugacheva moved out of range nicely.#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.
Pugacheva defending well as Dickinson loads up on a big left hand.
Pugacheva changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Dickinson with a hook.
Dickinson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Pugacheva is out of range.
Dickinson lands with an overhand left.
Dickinson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pugacheva.
Pugacheva drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Dickinson defends it well.
Dickinson scoring well with a low kick there.
Sean Dickinson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A slow jab from Dickinson misses its intended target.
Pugacheva shoots for a double leg takedown but Dickinson sprawls well. He's pushed Pugacheva's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Pugacheva gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dickinson.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A slow jab from Dickinson misses its intended target.
As Dickinson backs off Pugacheva throws a huge counter combo but Dickinson manages to avoid it all.
Pugacheva moves out of range of the body kick from Dickinson.
Pugacheva feints the counter takedown.
Dickinson looks to land a left hand but Pugacheva moved out of range nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sean Dickinson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Dickinson connects with an inside leg kick.
Jab from Dickinson.
Dickinson throws a lazy right hand but Pugacheva sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pugacheva throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dickinson's waist but Dickinson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pugacheva off to one side.
Sean Dickinson is winning the standup battle so far.
Dickinson connects with a leg kick.
Dickinson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Pugacheva back to the cage. Dickinson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A left lands for Dickinson.
Dickinson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Pugachevas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Pugacheva is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Pugacheva takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dickinson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Pugacheva will feel that in the morning.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dickinson misses with a looping left.
Dickinson scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Dickinson lands with a cross.
Dickinson cracks Pugacheva with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Pugacheva takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Pugacheva slips under a jab.
Dickinson throws a big shot that misses.
Pugacheva feints the counter takedown.
Pugacheva uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dickinson.
Pugacheva is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Dickinson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Dickinson throws a leg kick that misses.
Pugacheva is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dickinson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dickinson throws out a loose jab but Pugacheva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pugacheva is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Dickinson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Pugacheva eats them both and turns towards Dickinson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Dickinson chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T2#
A slapping leg kick lands for Dickinson.
Jab from Dickinson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pugacheva staying out of range there.
Pugacheva shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dickinson defends it nicely.
Sean Dickinson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alla Pugacheva.
A slow jab from Dickinson misses its intended target.
Dickinson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pugacheva can do to turn this around?
Pugacheva walks into a jab.
Dickinson throws a hook but Pugacheva blocks it.
Pugacheva steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dickinson.
And Pugacheva tries to counter it with a takedown but Dickinson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Dickinson works Pugacheva's body with a nice hook.
Dickinson throws a big shot that misses.
Pugacheva tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T3#
Pugacheva uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dickinson.
Dickinson looks to land a left hand but Pugacheva moved out of range nicely.
A punch lands to the side of Pugacheva 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A punch lands to the side of Pugacheva 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Dickinson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Dickinson throws a front kick aimed at Pugacheva's knee but Pugacheva avoids it well.
Pugacheva appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Pugacheva gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jab, jab by Dickinson - just one landing.
Pugacheva moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Pugacheva defending well as Dickinson loads up on a big left hand.
Dickinson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#T4#
Pugacheva has his takedown stuffed
and Dickinson counters with a stiff right hand.
Dickinson connects with a right hand. Pugacheva shakes it off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dickinson scores with a hook.
Pugacheva ducks under a wild hook from Dickinson.
Dickinson throws a hook but Pugacheva avoids it easily.
Pugacheva misses with a takedown attempt
letting Dickinson counter with a right hand.
Pugacheva shoots for a double leg takedown but Dickinson sprawls well. He's pushed Pugacheva's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dickinson throws a right hand that Pugacheva ducks under and follows up with a left that Pugacheva also avoids with ease.
Dickinson misses with an uppercut.
Pugacheva walks into a stiff left hand from Dickinson.
Dickinson thows a body kick. Pugacheva tries to catch it but that hurt him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sean Dickinson dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, 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#
Pugacheva bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dickinson cracks Pugacheva with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dickinson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pugacheva on the side of the head.
Pugacheva staying out of range there.
Dickinson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pugacheva.
Dickinson looks to land a right hand but Pugacheva moved out of range.
Dickinson throws a right and a left that both miss.
And Pugacheva tries to counter it with a takedown but Dickinson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Pugacheva slips a jab from Dickinson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pugacheva 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.
Dickinson looks to land a left hand but Pugacheva moved out of range nicely.
Pugacheva shoots in but no luck this time.
Pugacheva keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dickinson.
Pugacheva changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T1#
Dickinson throws a hook to the side of Pugacheva's head but Pugacheva sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pugacheva looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dickinson is fending him off so far but Pugacheva persists. Nope, Dickinson circles away and we're back to standing.
Sean Dickinson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alla Pugacheva.
Pugacheva uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dickinson.
Sean Dickinson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dickinson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Pugacheva shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dickinson sprawls well. Dickinson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pugacheva gets slowly back to his feet.
Dickinson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pugacheva's sensitive parts.
Pugacheva takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Pugacheva has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Dickinson throws a looping overhand right but Pugacheva ducks down to avoid it. #T2#
Dickinson missing with a left hand there. Pugacheva was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dickinson tries a low kick but Pugacheva avoids it.
Pugacheva slips under a jab from Dickinson.
Dickinson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Pugacheva is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dickinson. Pugacheva does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dickinson loads up on a big right hand but Pugacheva slips the punch.
Dickinson punishes Pugacheva's body with a nice straight punch.
Dickinson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dickinson misses with a hook. Pugacheva ducked under it nicely.
Pugacheva changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Dickinson tries to work over Pugacheva's front leg with a kick but Pugacheva checks it.
Pugacheva with the counter takedown but Dickinson avoids it easily.
Dickinson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Pugacheva drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Dickinson defends it well.#T3#
Dickinson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Pugacheva defending well as Dickinson loads up on a big left hand.
Dickinson connects with a body shot that sends Pugacheva's belly button to the back.
Dickinson misses with a right hand
and Pugacheva counters with a series of strikes. Dickinson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Dickinson throws a series of strikes that have Pugacheva backpedaling.
Dickinson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A telegraphed right hand from Dickinson misses the target.
Dickinson throws out a leg kick but Pugacheva moves out of range and Dickinson only half commits.
Pugacheva feints the counter takedown.
Dickinson throws a low kick but Pugacheva avoids it.
Dickinson misses with a hook.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dickinson. #T4#
Pugacheva ducks under a wild hook from Dickinson.
Dickinson throws a hook to the side of Pugacheva's head but Pugacheva sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pugacheva has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dickinson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dickinson misses with an uppercut. Pugacheva saw that one coming.
A swing and a miss from Dickinson.
Dickinson misses with a series of wild punches.
Dickinson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pugacheva.
Pugacheva wants to clinch.
Alla Pugacheva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pugacheva.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:25
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:26
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:25

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

Event: SFL 110 | Kilgore vs Eye
Date: Oct 24, 2021

#R1##CL#
Meesang clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Meesang fails to land.
Pugacheva lands with a right to the head.
Meesang misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Meesang.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Meesang.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pugacheva.
Meesang working aggressively here.
Meesang misses with a punch on the inside.
Pugacheva trying to control the position but instead, Meesang has worked for underhooks and has pushed Pugacheva into the cage.
Meesang swings wildly with an uppercut but Pugacheva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pugacheva lands a body punch in the clinch.
Meesang misses with the head strike.
Meesang misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Pugacheva pulls guard.
Pugacheva utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Meesang in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Meesang throwing strikes from guard but Pugacheva blocks nicely.
Meesang throwing strikes from guard but Pugacheva blocks nicely. #T1#
Meesang loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Meesang with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pugacheva working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Meesang.
Pugacheva utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Meesang won't allow Pugacheva to sweep him here.
Meesang working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Meesang throws a big elbow that misses.
Meesang is looking to work some ground and pound but Pugacheva has wrist control.
Meesang working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Meesang loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Meesang working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Meesang in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Meesang is looking to work some ground and pound but Pugacheva has wrist control.
Meesang trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T2#
Meesang trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pugacheva looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Meesang postures up in Pugacheva's guard and throws a big left but Pugacheva blocks it.
Meesang throwing strikes but missing.
Meesang has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Meesang loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pugacheva avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pugacheva looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Meesang working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Meesang throws a strike but Pugacheva rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Meesang is looking to stand up but Pugacheva isn't so interested in that idea.
Pugacheva working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Pugacheva missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T3#
Pugacheva throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Meesang works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Meesang knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pugacheva on the ground.
Pugacheva trying to control but Meesang is working from the bottom.
Meesang wants to stand and escape but Pugacheva is having none of it.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#SUB2#
Pugacheva is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Meesang is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Meesang has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Meesang trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Meesang throwing strikes from guard but Pugacheva blocks nicely.
Meesang with a flurry of punches that miss.
Meesang throws a big elbow that misses. #T4#
Meesang in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pugacheva 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#
Pugacheva not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2#
Pugacheva 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.
Pugacheva thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Meesang is looking to escape.#SUB2#
Pugacheva is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Manalili Meesang dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL#
Meesang has closed the distance and engaged Pugacheva in a clinch.
Meesang throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pugacheva.
Meesang looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Pugacheva tries to throw a body punch but Meesang avoids it by throwing Pugacheva back against the cage.
Meesang fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pugacheva working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Meesang lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pugacheva lands a right hand that snaps the head of Meesang backwards.
Meesang misses with the head strike.
Pugacheva is struggling to control the position.
Meesang lands with a left to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meesang lands a nice uppercut.
Pugacheva avoiding damage.
Meesang prevents a body shot from Pugacheva.
Meesang lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pugacheva backwards.
Pugacheva blocks an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Meesang lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T1##TD2#
Pugacheva jumps guard.
Meesang throwing strikes but missing.
Meesang throwing strikes but missing.
Meesang throws a big elbow that misses.
Meesang with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Meesang throwing strikes but missing.
Meesang is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pugacheva can do to turn this around?
Meesang trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pugacheva has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Meesang postures up in Pugacheva's guard and throws a big left but Pugacheva blocks it.
Meesang working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T2#
Meesang throws a big right hand that misses.
Meesang throwing strikes from guard but Pugacheva blocks nicely.
Meesang postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Meesang with a flurry of punches that miss.
Our spies down at at OFFSEASON Gym inform us that Pugacheva has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Meesang throws a strike but Pugacheva rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Pugacheva in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pugacheva loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Meesang working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pugacheva.
Pugacheva is looking to work some ground and pound but Meesang has wrist control.
Pugacheva postures up in Meesang's guard and throws a big left but Meesang blocks it.
Pugacheva postures up in Meesang's guard and throws a big left but Meesang blocks it.
Pugacheva wants to control from the top but Meesang keeps moving. #T3#
Pugacheva is looking to work some ground and pound but Meesang has wrist control.
Meesang is looking to stand up but Pugacheva isn't so interested in that idea.
Pugacheva trying to control the position from guard on top but Meesang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Pugacheva tries to keep at a distance but Meesang has taken the fight into the clinch.
Meesang throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pugachevas head.
Pugacheva swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pugacheva is trying to stall.
Pugacheva is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Meesang throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pugachevas head.
A nice left hand lands by Meesang.
A short right from Pugacheva on the inside. #T4#
Meesang misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD2#
Pugacheva successfully pulls guard.
Meesang throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pugacheva works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Meesang loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pugacheva preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pugacheva working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Meesang.
Meesang throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pugacheva works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Meesang throws an elbow that misses. Pugacheva uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Meesang's guard. Nice move by Pugacheva!#REVB#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pugacheva missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pugacheva throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Meesang works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pugacheva trying to control but Meesang is working from the bottom.
Meesang preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Manalili Meesang 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#
The fight stays on the outside here - Meesang looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pugacheva flicks out a counter leg kick but Meesang steps away.
Meesang tries to clinch but Pugacheva moves away #TD2#
and Pugacheva counters with a takedown into side control.
Pugacheva throws a strike aimed at the side of Meesang's head but Meesang avoids it well.
Pugacheva wants to lay and pray for a moment but Meesang keeps working.
Pugacheva is chipping away with strikes.
Meesang seems a little lost for a moment, as Pugacheva dominates the positioning.#SUB2#
Pugacheva swings around for an armbar but Meesang sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Pugacheva's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pugacheva keeping full guard, as Meesang tries to pass.
Pugacheva preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Meesang accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Meesang throwing strikes from guard but Pugacheva blocks nicely. #T1#
Meesang with a flurry of punches that miss.
Meesang working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Meesang throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pugacheva works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Meesang throws an elbow that misses. Pugacheva uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Meesang's guard. Nice move by Pugacheva!#REVB#
Pugacheva has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pugacheva throws a strike but Meesang rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Manalili Meesang overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Meesang throwing strikes but missing.
Meesang working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Meesang loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Meesang working some strikes from top position.#ES2#
Pugacheva pushes Meesang off and scrambles back to his feet. #TD2#
Pugacheva closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Meesang did well to prevent Pugacheva getting side control.
Manalili Meesang is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pugacheva throwing shots but Meesang is blocking nicely. #SUB2#
Pugacheva is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Meesang is just riding it out for now. Pugacheva eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Pugacheva is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Meesang sees it coming and defends easily.
Meesang is trying to stand back up but Pugacheva is controlling him
Pugacheva lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T3#
Pugacheva passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Meesang!
Pugacheva sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Meesang is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Pugacheva looking to finish with strikes here!
Meesang wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Pugacheva.
Meesang tries to buck Pugacheva off but he can't manage it. #T4#
Meesang takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Meesang wants to get back to his feet.
Meesang wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Pugacheva.
Meesang's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pugacheva throws some wild stikes that Meesang manages to avoid easily.
Meesang wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Pugacheva.
Pugacheva punching from mount but Meesang doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Alla Pugacheva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Meesang avoids a series of strikes thrown by Pugacheva.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alla Pugacheva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Meesang 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 Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 29:28
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 29:28
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: SFL 103 | Kilgore vs Badass
Date: Sep 26, 2021

#R1#
Hands throws a looping overhand right but Pugacheva ducks down to avoid it.
Pugacheva looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hands lands a jab to the nose.
Pugacheva doesn't manage to clinch there - Hands circles away.
Pugacheva has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hands finds it's way round the side to connect with Pugacheva's head.
Hands swats away the attempt to clinch by Pugacheva.
Pugacheva takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
An inside leg kick from Hands misses.
The crowd cheers as Hands lands an impressive looking overhand right. Pugacheva doesn't seem phased though.
Nice uppercut there from Hands.
Pugacheva tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hands paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pugacheva tries to clinch up but Hands circles away and keeps his distance.
Hands swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hands looks to score with a jab to the body but Pugacheva is just out of range.
Pugacheva walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Pugacheva dives in and grabs Hands's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hands pushes down on Pugacheva's head and hops out.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hands lands with a shot to the body.
Hands with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hands moves out of range as Pugacheva throws a body kick.
Hands tests Pugacheva's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pugacheva shoots in but Hands avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T1#
Hands cracks Pugacheva with a right hand to the side of the head.
Pugacheva uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hands.
Hands misses with a looping right.
Hands just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd cheers as Hands lands an impressive looking overhand right. Pugacheva doesn't seem phased though.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL2#
Pugacheva moves into the clinch.
Hands working aggressively here.
Pugacheva blocks an uppercut.
Hands throws a punch but it's blocked by Pugacheva.
Hands swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hands lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Hands fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hands.
Hands lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pugacheva backwards. #BC2#
Pugacheva pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hands's corner calls for a 1-2. Hands obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hands 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice inside leg kick there by Hands. That's going to slow Pugacheva down.
Hands is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Pugacheva tries to clinch up.
As Pugacheva backs away, Hands returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
The crowd cheers as Hands lands an impressive looking overhand right. Pugacheva doesn't seem phased though.#ROC#Pugacheva is rocked!
Israel Hands is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Hands cracks Pugacheva with a good jab.
Pugacheva is still on wobbly legs! Can Hands finish him?
Hands knocks out Pugacheva with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Hands before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Hands picks up the big W with a huge KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Israel Hands!
After winning the bout, Israel Hands thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: SFL 95 | Kilgore vs O'Neil II
Date: Aug 29, 2021

#R1#
Al Balushi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pugacheva.
Pugacheva tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Al Balushi stuffs the takedown.
Al Balushi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pugacheva's sensitive parts.
Pugacheva takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Al Balushi throws a nice looking combination but Pugacheva bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Al Balushi connects with a leg kick. #CL#
Pugacheva closes the distance and pushes Al Balushi back into the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Al Balushi as Pugacheva tries to tie him up.
Pugacheva avoiding damage as Al Balushi throws knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Al Balushi.
Al Balushi prevents a body shot from Pugacheva.
Pugacheva avoids the elbow strike from Al Balushi, against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Al Balushi is pushing Pugacheva up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #BC#
Pugacheva breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pugacheva has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Al Balushi.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Pugacheva has managed to clinch. #T1#
Al Balushi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pugacheva backwards.
Al Balushi taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Al Balushi throws an elbow but it misses.
Pugacheva blocks an elbow strike from Al Balushi.
Pugacheva gets through Al Balushi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC#
Pugacheva breaks the clinch.
Al Balushi lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CL#
Pugacheva has managed to clinch.
Al Balushi blocks a body shot from Pugacheva.
Al Balushi pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Al Balushi misses with an elbow over the top.
Pugacheva connects with a nasty looking knee right to Al Balushi's face. #CUT#It looks like Zaid Al Balushi has been cut.
Al Balushi lands a knee to the body.
Pugacheva looking to throw knees to the head but Al Balushi is blocking nicely.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pugacheva slows down the pace here.
Pugacheva blocks a body shot from Al Balushi.
Pugacheva lands a shot to the body.
Pugacheva blocks a body shot from Al Balushi. #TD#
Pugacheva successfully pulls guard.
Pugacheva seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T2#
Al Balushi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pugacheva looking to hit a scissor sweep but Al Balushi is one step ahead there.
Al Balushi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T3#
Pugacheva is trying to keep Al Balushi in close.
Pugacheva looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Pugacheva lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##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.
Pugacheva is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Al Balushi managing to control the position.
Pugacheva trying to control the position from guard on top but Al Balushi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Al Balushi looking to control.
Pugacheva controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Al Balushi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Al Balushi wants to clinch up but Pugacheva keeps it at a distance.
Al Balushi scores with a kick to the midsection.
Al Balushi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zaid Al Balushi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zaid Al Balushi's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL2#
Al Balushi takes the fight into the clinch.
Al Balushi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Al Balushi looking to throw knees to the head but Pugacheva is blocking nicely.
Al Balushi tries to land knees in the clinch but Pugacheva avoids the damage to the body.
Pugacheva blocks an elbow strike.
Pugacheva blocks the elbow strike.
Pugacheva blocks an elbow strike.
Al Balushi throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pugacheva blocks it with crossed arms.
Al Balushi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pugacheva avoids it.
Al Balushi misses with a knee strike.
Pugacheva gets through Al Balushi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Al Balushi misses with a knee strike.
Al Balushi is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Pugacheva lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Al Balushi backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Pugacheva pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Pugacheva moves into the clinch.
Pugacheva is trying to pull guard but Al Balushi has him pressed against the cage.
Pugacheva fails to pull guard.
Pugacheva jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Al Balushi walks away with a smile on his face. Pugacheva gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alla Pugacheva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pugacheva tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Al Balushi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T1#
Pugacheva takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Pugacheva is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#CL#
Pugacheva clinches with his opponent.
Al Balushi tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Al Balushi creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Pugacheva landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Al Balushi has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Pugacheva seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Al Balushi can turn it around.
Pugacheva on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Al Balushi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Al Balushi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Al Balushi looks to throw an elbow but misses. #BC#
Pugacheva's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A jab from Al Balushi finds it's way through Pugacheva's defenses.
Pugacheva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Al Balushi darts in and clinches Pugacheva up against the cage.
Al Balushi creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Pugacheva lands with a left to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Al Balushi misses with a knee to the head. #TD#
Pugacheva jumps into guard, dragging Al Balushi to the mat.
Pugacheva bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Al Balushi's guard. #REVR##T2#
Pugacheva tries to stand but Al Balushi is controlling from the bottom.
Al Balushi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pugacheva throws a big right hand that misses.
Al Balushi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pugacheva's guard. #REVB#
Pugacheva bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Al Balushi's guard. #REVR#
Al Balushi trying to keep a closed guard but Pugacheva is proving a slippery customer.
Pugacheva trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pugacheva throws an elbow that misses. Al Balushi uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Pugacheva's guard. Nice move by Al Balushi!#REVB#
Al Balushi preventing the sweep. #T3#
Pugacheva keeping moving, preventing Al Balushi from controlling successfully.
Pugacheva seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Al Balushi content to stall in guard here.
Al Balushi being controlled here momentarily.
Pugacheva bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Al Balushi's guard. #REVR#
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.#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.
Pugacheva loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pugacheva accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pugacheva throws a big elbow that misses.
Pugacheva throws a strike but Al Balushi rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Pugacheva looking to hit a scissor sweep but Al Balushi is one step ahead there.
Pugacheva is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Zaid Al Balushi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Zaid Al Balushi's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Al Balushi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Al Balushi lands with a right hand.
Al Balushi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #TD#
Pugacheva changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Al Balushi looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Al Balushi tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Pugacheva tries for a kimura but Al Balushi is defending well.
Alla Pugacheva overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sloppy strikes there by Pugacheva.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pugacheva wants to control but Al Balushi is keeping him busy.
Al Balushi is trying to get back to half guard.
Sloppy strikes there by Pugacheva.#T1#
Pugacheva throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Pugacheva landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Pugacheva tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Pugacheva in side control, throwing shots but Al Balushi defends.
Pugacheva looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Al Balushi is avoiding damage well.
Al Balushi regains half guard there - taking advantage of Pugacheva's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Pugacheva throwing shots but Al Balushi is blocking nicely.
Well, if Pugacheva is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Al Balushi is trying to maintain the position but Pugacheva is very close to passing his half guard.#T2#
Al Balushi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pugacheva. #SUB#
Pugacheva is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Al Balushi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Pugacheva.
Pugacheva wants to pass the guard but Al Balushi is defending well. #SUB#
Pugacheva is looking for a kimura but Al Balushi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pugacheva to get the leverage.
Pugacheva throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T3#
Pugacheva tries to stand and escape but Al Balushi actually recovers to full guard.
Pugacheva throws a big elbow that misses.
Pugacheva throws a big elbow that misses.
Al Balushi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Al Balushi has Pugacheva pulled in close to control his posture.
Al Balushi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pugacheva looking to sit in guard and control but Al Balushi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Al Balushi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T4#
Pugacheva looking to control but Al Balushi passes into half guard.
Pugacheva won't allow Al Balushi to pass to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pugacheva keeps control of the position for the meantime. #ES#
Pugacheva has one foot on Al Balushi's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alla Pugacheva showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Al Balushi 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:29

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

Event: SFL 82 | Meesang vs Kilgore
Date: Jun 30, 2021

#R1#
Pugacheva works Myers's body with a nice hook.
We've been told by Pugacheva's head coaches at Doom's Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Myers takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Myers lands a two punch combo.
Alla Pugacheva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pugacheva looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Pugacheva uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Myers.
Sloppy strikes from Myers. Those never looked like landing.
Myers on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Pugacheva throws a sloppy body shot
and Myers counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pugacheva throws a nice outside leg kick.
Pugacheva uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Myers checks a leg kick. #KD2#
Myers drops Pugacheva with a beautiful combination! Pugacheva stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Myers is looking for the KO!
Myers 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.
Pugacheva finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Myers checks a low kick from Pugacheva.
Myers gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Pugacheva counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Myers tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pugacheva was well out of range. Poor timing from Myers.
Pugacheva throws a sloppy head kick
and Myers counters with a body kick that stops Pugacheva in his tracks momentarily.
Some wild striking there from Pugacheva. #KD2#
Myers cracks Pugacheva with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Myers has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Pugacheva to stand back up!#ROC2#Pugacheva is rocked!
Myers finds Pugacheva's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Pugacheva flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Myers lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Pugacheva will be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cornelius Myers!
A very excited looking Cornelius Myers 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 74 | Mumu vs Babinski III
Date: May 28, 2021

#R1#
Smith swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smith lands with a right hand.
Pugacheva tried to score with a low kick but Smith checks it.
Pugacheva ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Pugacheva looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Smith throws a hook to the side of Pugacheva's head but Pugacheva sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pugacheva scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Smith doesn't seem bothered though.
Smith throws a series of punches but Pugacheva moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Pugacheva.
Pugacheva avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Smith throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Pugacheva avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pugacheva is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Smith lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T1#
Smith works the jab nicely.
Pugacheva throws a quick inside leg kick.
A jab from Pugacheva misses.
Smith will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A low kick from Smith misses
and Pugacheva counters with a thumping low kick.
Smith looks to land a right hand but Pugacheva moved out of range.
Pugacheva has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Smith finds it's way round the side to connect with Pugacheva's head. #CL2#
Pugacheva gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A right hand to the body from Smith.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Pugacheva avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pugacheva working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pugacheva has Smith pressed against the cage, preventing Smith from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Smith is trying to break free.
Smith 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.
Smith trying to stall but Pugacheva improves his position.
Smith lands a shoulder strike. #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!
Come on Smith - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #BC#
Smith manages to break the clinch.
Smith misses the jab.
Smith with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Smith 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.
Smith throws a nice looking combination but Pugacheva bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Smith tries to land a body kick
and Pugacheva connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Smith throws a hook to the side of Pugacheva's head but Pugacheva sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
Pugacheva is looking to clinch.
Pugacheva looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Smith is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Smith throws a leg kick but Pugacheva checks it.
Smith lunges at Pugacheva with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Pugacheva's hand.
Smith blocks a head kick by Pugacheva. #T3#
Smith throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Pugacheva is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Smith with a body shot.
Pugacheva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith moves out of range as Pugacheva throws a body kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Smith.
Smith cracks a nice hook into Pugacheva's ribs.
Pugacheva fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Smith looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Pugacheva slips under a jab from Smith.
Pugacheva takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Pugacheva throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
Pugacheva clinches.
Pugacheva tries to stall but Smith uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Pugacheva throws a knee to the head but misses.
Pugacheva lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Smith lands an uppercut.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pugacheva creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pugacheva scores with a nice hook to the head.
Smith lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pugacheva backwards.
Smith tries a body shot but Pugacheva blocks it.
Smith lands a body shot.
Smith works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Pugacheva lands a right hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Pugacheva blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pugacheva! But no joy.
Pugacheva fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Smith checks it well.
Smith scores with a jab. Pugacheva acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Smith keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pugacheva.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith throws out a leg kick but Pugacheva moves out of range and Smith only half commits.
Smith misses with a two punch combination.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Pugacheva appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Smith avoids the body shot from Pugacheva.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bryant Smith 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#
Pugacheva tries to bum rush Smith with a series of wild strikes but Smith uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Smith scores with a hook.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Pugacheva.
Pugacheva on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#KD#
Smith drops Pugacheva with a beautiful combination! Pugacheva stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Smith is looking for the KO!#ROC#Pugacheva is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith wobbles Pugacheva with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Smith dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Pugacheva to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bryant Smith!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Bryant Smith waved his t-shirt featuring Brooklyn Apothecary's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: SFL 66 | Simon vs Georgiev
Date: May 01, 2021

#R1#
Morales moves out of range as Pugacheva throws a body kick.
Pugacheva avoids a kick to the body.
Pugacheva misses with a shot to the body
and Morales counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Pugacheva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Morales fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Pugacheva on the side of the head.
Morales connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pugacheva. Pugacheva circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Morales fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Morales throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pugacheva appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Morales pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Pugacheva punishes Morales's body with a nice straight punch.
Morales takes a jab right on the kisser.
Morales throws out a loose jab but Pugacheva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pugacheva staying out of range there.
Good standup being displayed there by Pugacheva as he connects with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pugacheva's corner calls for a 1-2. Pugacheva obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CUT#It looks like Angel Morales has been cut.
We've been informed that Morales 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.
Pugacheva lands with a slapping head kick.
Morales avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Pugacheva has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Morales finds it's way round the side to connect with Pugacheva's head.
Pugacheva tries a head kick but it misses.
Good work by Pugacheva as he checks the leg kick.
Morales looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Pugacheva takes a swing at Morales's ribcage but misses.
Morales works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Pugacheva throws a front kick aimed at Morales's knee but Morales avoids it well.
Pugacheva wants to clinch
enabling Morales to counter with a crisp jab.
Pugacheva throws a leg kick
and Morales counters with an outside leg kick.
Morales feints and then cracks Pugacheva's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pugacheva down.
Pugacheva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Morales.
It looked like Pugacheva was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Morales.
Pugacheva looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Good leg kick by Morales.
Morales throws a leg kick but Pugacheva sees it coming and moves out of range.
Donk. Morales catches Pugacheva right on the button with a cross.
Morales misses with a leg kick. #T2#
Nice cross by Morales.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pugacheva takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A bone on bone clash there as Pugacheva blocks the leg kick.
It looked like Pugacheva wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pugacheva takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Pugacheva throws a body punch but Morales moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Morales.
Morales throws a body punch but Pugacheva moves out of range.
Pugacheva 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.
Pugacheva misses with a hook. Morales ducked under it nicely.
Morales looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A nice leg kick from Pugacheva, right into the meat of the thigh.
Morales throws the kick towards the body but Pugacheva avoids it.
A big left from Pugacheva misses.
Pugacheva throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Morales counters with a body kick.
A slow jab from Pugacheva misses its intended target.
Morales dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice body punch from Morales. #T3#
Morales thumps Pugacheva with a low kick.
Morales looks to throw the jab but Pugacheva is out of range.
An inside leg kick from Pugacheva misses.
Morales wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Pugacheva misses with a shot to the body
and Morales counters with a nice kick to the body.
Pugacheva takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Morales scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Morales loads up on a big right hand but Pugacheva slips the punch.
Morales is looking to land body kicks.
Pugacheva misses with a left hand
enabling Morales to counter with a crisp jab.
A clash of legs there as Morales blocks the low kick.
Morales connects with a crisp jab.
Morales throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Morales misses with a looping right.
Morales slips under a jab.
Pugacheva misses with a series of wild punches.
Morales tries a quick counter leg kick but Pugacheva is wise to it.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pugacheva staying out of range there.
Morales blocks a leg kick.
Pugacheva takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Angel Morales seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morales fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Pugacheva checks it well.
Pugacheva steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Morales.
Morales 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.
A looping hook to the body misses from Morales. Pugacheva does a little dance to reset his feet.
Morales looks to throw the jab but Pugacheva is out of range.
Pugacheva looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Morales tests Pugacheva's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Morales misses with a kick to the body.
Morales lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pugacheva's sensitive parts.
A jab from Pugacheva misses.
Pugacheva has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Morales.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pugacheva walks into a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Angel Morales dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Angel Morales's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Morales looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Pugacheva tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Morales manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Morales moves out of range as Pugacheva strikes.
Morales throws a low kick but Pugacheva avoids it.
A lazy body kick from Morales
and Pugacheva counters with a stiff right hand.
Pugacheva chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Morales can pounce on him.
Pugacheva moves out of range of the strikes.
Morales 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.
Nice shot lands for Morales.
Pugacheva scores with a decent looking hook.
That kick from Morales tenderised Pugacheva's leg. Pugacheva is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pugacheva pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Morales throws a leg kick that is checked
and Pugacheva counters with a nice uppercut.
Morales has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pugacheva lands a nice shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Morales scores with a spinning back kick!
Pugacheva throws a right and a left that both miss.#T1#
Pugacheva throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Morales misses the jab.
Morales staying out of range there.
Morales throws a low kick but Pugacheva avoids it.
Pugacheva throws a big counter combination but Morales scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Morales jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pugacheva misses with a straight left.
Morales tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pugacheva was well out of range. Poor timing from Morales.
Morales scores with a nice body kick.
Pugacheva misses with a head kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Morales. That's going to slow Pugacheva down.
Pugacheva lands a slapping body shot.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Morales 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.
Pugacheva 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 looping hook to the body misses from Morales. Pugacheva does a little dance to reset his feet.
Angel Morales seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Some bone on bone action there as Pugacheva checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Pugacheva throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Some wild striking there from Pugacheva. #T2#
Morales with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Morales moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Morales slips under a jab from Pugacheva.
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!#CL#
Pugacheva moves into the clinch.
Morales tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pugacheva lands a left hand. #BC#
Pugacheva breaks from the clinch.
Morales buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Morales ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pugacheva moves away.
Morales is looking to land body kicks.
Morales tries to land a leg kick but Pugacheva saw it coming and moves away.
Morales keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pugacheva.
Pugacheva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Morales manages to avoid it.
Morales connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Pugacheva momentarily. #T3#
A nice leg kick lands there from Morales.
Morales goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Morales lets loose with a powerful body kick. Pugacheva will feel that in the morning.
Pugacheva throws a solid leg kick but Morales takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Pugacheva.
Pugacheva is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nice shot by Morales.
Morales blocks a leg kick.
Pugacheva avoids a kick to the body.
Morales misses with a kick to the body
and Pugacheva connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Morales thows a body kick. Pugacheva tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Pugacheva lands with a kick to the temple. Morales shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Pugacheva throws a wild body kick that Morales sees coming a mile off.
Pugacheva missing with a left hand there. Morales was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pugacheva moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A swing and a miss from Morales.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Pugacheva ducks under a wild hook from Morales.
Pugacheva wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Morales scoring well with a low kick there.
Nice body kick there by Morales.
Morales misses with a body kick.
Pugacheva avoids the body shot from Morales.
A little feinted left hand from Pugacheva on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Pugacheva swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Morales counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pugacheva throws a poor cross that misses
and Morales counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Morales connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Morales throws the kick towards the body but Pugacheva avoids it.
Morales tries a low kick but Pugacheva avoids it.
Pugacheva dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Morales. That did some damage!
Morales lands a glancing blow to the side of Pugacheva's head.
A good leg kick by Morales.
Pugacheva gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Morales.
Morales is looking to score with low kicks.
Morales misses with a leg kick
enabling Pugacheva to counter with a crisp jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Angel Morales showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Angel Morales's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Morales checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nice uppercut there from Morales.
Pugacheva misses with a kick to the body
and Morales cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Morales throws a push kick but Pugacheva slaps the foot to one side.
Morales bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A punch lands to the side of Morales 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd cheers as Morales lands an impressive looking overhand right. Pugacheva doesn't seem phased though.
Pugacheva throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pugacheva throws out a leg kick but Morales moves out of range and Pugacheva only half commits.
Morales is looking to land body kicks.
Nice body punch from Morales.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That kick from Morales tenderised Pugacheva's leg. Pugacheva is trying to keep his angry face on.
Pugacheva on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Morales. Morales obviously looking to wear him down.
Pugacheva displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Morales throws out the jab.
Pugacheva will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Morales throws a leg kick which misses Pugacheva's front leg but catches the back leg as Pugacheva tries 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!
Pugacheva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Morales manages to avoid it.#T1#
Morales walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Pugacheva checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Morales swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pugacheva.
Morales wants to land a leg kick but Pugacheva is out of range.
Morales slips under a jab.
Morales lands with a cross.
Morales bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Pugacheva's head.
Morales buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Pugacheva is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It seemed like Morales was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pugacheva fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Morales on the side of the head.
Pugacheva moves out of range of the body kick.
Pugacheva lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Morales fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Pugacheva has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Morales wants to land a leg kick but Pugacheva is out of range.
Pugacheva seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Pugacheva misses with a right hand
and Morales counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Alla Pugacheva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Morales wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Morales lands with a straight right. Pugacheva didn't see that one coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pugacheva looks to score with a jab to the body but Morales is just out of range.
Morales bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Pugacheva blocks a jab.
Pugacheva takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Pugacheva goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Morales uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pugacheva.
Morales lands a nice hook to Pugacheva's body. Pugacheva takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A cross from Pugacheva lands.
Pugacheva lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Morales circles away quickly and effectively.
Morales scores with a leg kick.
Morales tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Pugacheva is able to avoid easily.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Pugacheva. Morales shrugs it off though.
Pugacheva attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Morales appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T3#
Morales with the inside leg kick.
Pugacheva takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Morales throws a big shot that misses.
Pugacheva looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A bone on bone clash there as Pugacheva blocks the leg kick.
Morales misses with a hook to the body
and Morales takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Morales connects with an inside leg kick.
Morales throws a body shot but no joy.
Angel Morales is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Pugacheva tries to close the distance and clinch up but Morales swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Morales moves out of range of the strikes.
Pugacheva throws the left hand but Morales avoids the punch easily.
Morales looks for the body kick but Pugacheva saw that one coming.
Morales connects with a solid leg kick.
Morales fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Pugacheva has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Pugacheva avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T4#
Morales pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Pugacheva just misses with a punch to the body.
Pugacheva misses with a hook
and Morales counters with a nice low kick that buckles Pugacheva's knee momentarily.
Morales throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Morales lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pugacheva's sensitive parts.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pugacheva throws a left and a right that both miss
and Morales counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pugacheva throws a front kick aimed at Morales's knee but Morales avoids it well.
Morales throws a front kick that sends Pugacheva stumbling back into the cage.
Nice defenses there by Pugacheva.
Pugacheva listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Morales with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pugacheva to score with a decent uppercut.
Morales with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Morales lands with a nice body punch.
Morales paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Pugacheva scores with a crisp jab that stopped Morales in his tracks.

And that's the end of the fight!
Angel Morales comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Morales 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Angel Morales!
Angel Morales decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: SFL 58 | Lancaster vs Hopkins
Date: Mar 27, 2021

#R1#
Pugacheva with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gentil to score with a decent uppercut.
Gentil lands with a nice body kick.
Gentil connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gentil thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gentil throws a chopping leg kick but Pugacheva manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Pugacheva falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gentil counters with a nice body shot.
Pugacheva defending well as Gentil loads up on a big left hand.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gentil 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 Pugacheva has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Pugacheva and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Pugacheva thuds his right hand into Gentil's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Gentil throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pugacheva looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gentil thumps Pugacheva with a low kick.
Paulo Gentil seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gentil lands a really nice looking cross but Pugacheva seems unphased.
A good leg kick by Gentil.
Pugacheva goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pugacheva tests Gentil's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A shot to the liver by Pugacheva. Beautiful body shot.
Gentil wants to slow Pugacheva down by chopping away at his legs. #T1#
Pugacheva looks for the body kick but Gentil saw that one coming.
Gentil jabs Pugacheva to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gentil misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gentil moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromPugacheva.
Pugacheva scores with a leg kick.
Gentil throws a low kick but it's checked well by Pugacheva.
Pugacheva lands a head kick!
Gentil dips to his left and cracks Pugacheva with an uppercut!
Gentil pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gentil jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gentil dodges the punch combination from Pugacheva.
Pugacheva takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #CL2#
Pugacheva closes the distance and clinches.
Pugacheva fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pugacheva stalling against the cage. #T2#
Gentil wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC#
Gentil breaks from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gentil throws a body punch but Pugacheva moves out of range.
Gentil goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Pugacheva wants to counter the offense by Gentil and move into the clinch position.
Pugacheva waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gentil.
Gentil avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gentil feints and then cracks Pugacheva's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pugacheva down.
Pugacheva fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Gentil loads up on a big right hand but Pugacheva slips the punch.
Gentil pivots, looking for a leg kick but Pugacheva is out of range and Gentil settles back down.
Pugacheva tries to counter with a clinch but Gentil shakes him off and moves away.
Gentil moves out of range of the strikes.
Gentil throws a solid leg kick but Pugacheva takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gentil.
Pugacheva was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Pugacheva ducks under a wild hook from Gentil.
Pugacheva moves out of range of the body kick from Gentil.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pugacheva looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T3#
Pugacheva scores with a jab to the head.
Pugacheva throws a series of punches but Gentil moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Gentil on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A cross from Gentil lands.
Gentil slips under a jab.
Pugacheva needs to keep his hands up - Gentil had a free shot at his head there.
Pugacheva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gentil moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Gentil lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gentil jabs Pugacheva to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gentil lands a jab to Pugacheva's midsection.
Good exchange - Pugacheva coming out on top.
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!
Gentil lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Pugacheva tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Gentil is able to avoid easily.
Pugacheva misses with a looping right.
Gentil with a nice calf kick.
A slow jab from Pugacheva misses its intended target. #T4#
Pugacheva misses with a hook.
Gentil scoring well with a low kick there.
Gentil throws a leg kick which misses Pugacheva's front leg but catches the back leg as Pugacheva tries to avoid it.
A jab from Pugacheva misses.
Gentil moves out of range of the body kick from Pugacheva.
Gentil connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Pugacheva momentarily.
Pugacheva misses with a looping left.
Gentil takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gentil throws a lazy head kick
and Pugacheva counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A jab from Gentil does it's job there.
Gentil connects with a right hand. Pugacheva shakes it off.
Gentil blocks a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gentil.
A good leg kick by Pugacheva.
Gentil ducks under a wild hook from Pugacheva.
Pugacheva blocks a low kick nicely.
Pugacheva 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.

That was a close round but I would say that Paulo Gentil will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Gentil swings for the body but Pugacheva moves out of range.
Pugacheva on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Pugacheva takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gentil chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pugacheva can pounce on him.
Pugacheva walks into a stiff left hand from Gentil.
Pugacheva tries a head kick but it misses.
Gentil cracks Pugacheva with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Pugacheva tries a head kick but it misses.
Pugacheva ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Pugacheva throws a head kick that misses.
Gentil connects with a solid leg kick.
Gentil throws an overhand right that lands on Pugacheva's shoulder, as Pugacheva tries to avoid the shot.
Pugacheva has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gentil.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gentil. Pugacheva does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big left from Gentil misses.
Pugacheva doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Paulo Gentil is winning the standup battle so far.
Gentil moves out of range as Pugacheva throws a body kick.
And Gentil counters with a quick kick to the body but Pugacheva blocks it.
Pugacheva explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Pugacheva's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T1#
Gentil throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Pugacheva throws a sloppy head kick and Gentil moves out of range easily.
Gentil throws a body punch but Pugacheva moves out of range.
Pugacheva drops his hands momentarily and Gentil takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
It looks like Gentil has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Gentil misses with a hook. Pugacheva ducked under it nicely.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Pugacheva checks a leg kick.
Pugacheva throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Gentil dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pugacheva. That did some damage!
Gentil throws a hook but Pugacheva avoids it easily.
Gentil throws a leg kick but Pugacheva moved away.
Pugacheva is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Pugacheva takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Pugacheva doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Pugacheva throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pugacheva misses with a straight right.
Gentil uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pugacheva.
The crowd cheers as Gentil lands an impressive looking overhand right. Pugacheva doesn't seem phased though.#T2#
Gentil wants to land a leg kick but Pugacheva is out of range.
Gentil moves out of range as Pugacheva strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gentil moves out of range as Pugacheva throws a body kick.
Gentil tried to counter with a leg kick but Pugacheva avoided it.
Pugacheva throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Pugacheva tried to score with a low kick but Gentil checks it.
Pugacheva lands a slapping body shot.
Gentil misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pugacheva.
Gentil throws a leg kick but Pugacheva sees it coming and moves out of range.
Pugacheva lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gentil at a distance.
Pugacheva lands with a good body shot.
Gentil is looking to slow Pugacheva down with leg kicks.
Pugacheva throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Gentil fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Pugacheva on the side of the head.
Gentil works Pugacheva's body with a nice hook.
Pugacheva pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T3#
Gentil throws a sloppy head kick and Pugacheva moves out of range easily.
Gentil misses with a looping right.
It seemed like Pugacheva was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gentil throws out a loose jab but Pugacheva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gentil with a hook.
Pugacheva throws a head kick but Gentil moves out of range.
Pugacheva throws a looping overhand right but Gentil ducks down to avoid it.
Gentil avoids the body shot from Pugacheva.
Pugacheva misses with a body shot.
Gentil stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pugacheva.
Pugacheva loads up on a big right hand but Gentil slips the punch.
Pugacheva scores with a nice body kick.
Gentil darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Pugacheva walks into a left hand.
Pugacheva misses the jab.
Gentil scores with a jab.
Gentil swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pugacheva.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gentil clobbers Pugacheva with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Gentil scores with a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Gentil throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It seemed like Pugacheva was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gentil looks for the body kick but Pugacheva saw that one coming.
Gentil looks for the body kick but Pugacheva saw that one coming.
Gentil throws a body punch but Pugacheva moves out of range.
Pugacheva takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Gentil attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Pugacheva avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Gentil throws out a loose jab but Pugacheva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pugacheva has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Pugacheva with the inside leg kick.
Gentil steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pugacheva.
Pugacheva tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gentil was well out of range. Poor timing from Pugacheva.
Gentil throws a good cross that connects.
Pugacheva tries to land a front kick but Gentil steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paulo Gentil dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Pugacheva ducks under a wild hook from Gentil.
Pugacheva misses with an uppercut.
Pugacheva ducks under a wild hook from Gentil.
Pugacheva throws a nice head kick!
Gentil finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Gentil shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Pugacheva was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Pugacheva tries to bum rush Gentil with a series of wild strikes but Gentil uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gentil thinks about countering with a body kick.
Pugacheva moves out of range as Gentil strikes.
Gentil bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gentil fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gentil is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gentil scoring well with a low kick there.
Gentil lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gentil walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Pugacheva checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Gentil on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pugacheva. Pugacheva obviously looking to wear him down.
Pugacheva throws a shot from downtown. Gentil moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Pugacheva takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gentil throws a leg kick but Pugacheva sees it coming and moves out of range.
Gentil fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Pugacheva checks it well.
Pugacheva steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Gentil lands a body shot.
Pugacheva tries a head kick but it misses.
Gentil misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pugacheva.
Gentil lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Gentil loads up on a big right hand but Pugacheva slips the punch.
Gentil fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Pugacheva changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Pugacheva throws a hook to the side of Gentil's head but Gentil sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gentil looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Pugacheva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pugacheva walks into a jab.
Gentil wants to land a leg kick but Pugacheva is out of range.
Gentil throws a nice head kick!
Alla Pugacheva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pugacheva pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pugacheva throws a wild body kick that Gentil sees coming a mile off.
A good leg kick by Gentil.
Gentil throws a hook but Pugacheva avoids it easily.
Gentil fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pugacheva.
Gentil scores with a punch to the head.
Gentil is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pugacheva can do to turn this around?
Gentil loads up on a big right hand but Pugacheva slips the punch.
Gentil throws a hook but Pugacheva blocks it.
Pugacheva misses with a combination
and Gentil counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Gentil connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Pugacheva takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Gentil throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Pugacheva to counter with a crisp jab.
Pugacheva throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Pugacheva lands a slapping body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pugacheva scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gentil in his tracks. #T3#
Pugacheva moves into range and connects with a jab.
Pugacheva misses with a wild body shot.
A big left from Gentil misses.
Gentil misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pugacheva.
Gentil steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pugacheva.
Gentil fires out a quick counter leg kick but Pugacheva just manages to avoid it.
Pugacheva tries to close the distance and clinch but Gentil swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A head kick misses from Gentil.
Gentil blocks a head kick by Pugacheva.
Gentil throws a leg kick but Pugacheva moved away.
Gentil lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Some wild striking there from Gentil.
Pugacheva wants to counter with a clinch but Gentil pushes him away.
Gentil throws a leg kick which misses Pugacheva's front leg but catches the back leg as Pugacheva tries to avoid it.
Pugacheva with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gentil to score with a decent uppercut.#T4#
Pugacheva fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Gentil is out of range.
Pugacheva misses with a head kick.
Pugacheva checks a low kick from Gentil.
Pugacheva slips under a jab.
Gentil fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Pugacheva has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gentil misses with a kick to the body.
Pugacheva takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Paulo Gentil is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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!
Pugacheva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gentil moves away.
Gentil pushes Pugacheva away with a front kick.
Pugacheva throws a leg kick that misses.
Gentil turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gentil connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Gentil moves away from the strike by Pugacheva.
Pugacheva pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pugacheva throws a half hearted mid kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Paulo Gentil showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gentil, 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 Frank Antenori 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... Paulo Gentil!
An out of breath Paulo Gentil thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: SMASH: Tohurt vs Steelers
Date: Feb 20, 2021

#R1#
Pugacheva slips a jab and a cross from Maeda. #TD2#
Maeda gets a double leg takedown into Pugacheva's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maeda sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Pugacheva's guard.
Maeda is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Maeda wants to pass to mount but Pugacheva is defending the position.
Maeda lands strikes from half guard.
Maeda is keen to just control but Pugacheva is a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maeda wants to pass to mount but Pugacheva is defending the position.
Maeda is looking to take a break and control but Pugacheva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pugacheva is looking to escape.#T1#
Maeda wants to control but Pugacheva is keeping him busy.
Pugacheva is looking for a sweep. Maeda is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Maeda is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Maeda trying to pass the guard but Pugacheva defending well.
Pugacheva taking some punishment here, with Maeda in his half guard.
Maeda trying to pass the guard but Pugacheva defending well.
Maeda not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Maeda prevents Pugacheva from improving his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Pugacheva manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Maeda is looking to work some ground and pound but Pugacheva has wrist control.#T2#
Pugacheva keeping full guard, as Maeda tries to pass.
Maeda throwing strikes from guard but Pugacheva blocks nicely.
Maeda slips nicely into half guard.
Maeda working over Pugacheva with some ground and pound. Pugacheva looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Pugacheva is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Maeda seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pugacheva does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Pugacheva blocking the ground and pound attempt from Maeda.
Pugacheva wants to get back to full guard.
Pugacheva is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Maeda's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Maeda's back!
Maeda breaks Pugacheva's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Maeda is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Maeda preventing the sweep.
Maeda trying to control the position from guard on top but Pugacheva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maeda wants to pass the guard but Pugacheva is keeping the position.
Pugacheva trying to keep a closed guard but Maeda is proving a slippery customer.
Maeda loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Maeda trying to control the position from guard on top but Pugacheva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maeda lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Maeda trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Maeda has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Maeda stands and throws Pugacheva's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Pugacheva manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T4#
Maeda trying to control here.
Maeda wants to get back to full guard.
Maeda is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Pugacheva sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Maeda wants to control but Pugacheva is keeping busy.
Pugacheva prevents Maeda from improving his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maeda trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Pugacheva manages to pass to mount!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Maeda dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Maeda throws a hook but Pugacheva avoids it easily.
Pugacheva throws a counter high kick but Maeda was just alert enough to avoid it.
Pugacheva displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maeda throws out the jab.
Maeda scores with a hook.
Pugacheva throws a low kick but Maeda moves out of range easily.
Maeda takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Maeda takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Pugacheva takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Maeda throws a jab but it's blocked by Pugacheva.
Pugacheva throws a front kick aimed at Maeda's knee but Maeda avoids it well. #CL#
Pugacheva rushes Maeda and presses him up against the cage.
Maeda has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Maeda escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Maeda throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pugacheva stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Maeda ducks right into an uppercut from Pugacheva.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maeda avoids the head kick by Pugacheva.
Maeda throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pugacheva counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Maeda is looking to clinch.
Maeda shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pugacheva defends it nicely.
Pugacheva keeps the fight on the outside.
Alla Pugacheva is winning the standup battle so far.
Maeda misses with a looping left.#CL#
Pugacheva has managed to clinch.
Pugacheva displaying some good clinch control by pressing Maeda up against the cage.
Maeda goes for a takedown attempt but Pugacheva pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Maeda jabs at Pugacheva's body.
Maeda ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Maeda is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Pugacheva with a body shot.
Pugacheva throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
Maeda shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Pugacheva counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Alla Pugacheva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Maeda.
Pugacheva avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL#
Pugacheva closes the distance and clinches.
Maeda prevents a body shot from Pugacheva.
Maeda misses with a punch to the body.
Maeda being controlled against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Maeda is looking for a takedown.
A left hand lands to the body for Pugacheva.
Maeda is breathing heavily.
Pugacheva effectively controlling the action here.
Maeda is trying to maintain a safe position but Pugacheva gets an underhook and turns Maeda into the cage.
Maeda wants a takedown but no success here.
Pugacheva effectively controlling the action here.
Pugacheva manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Pugacheva seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.#T3#
Maeda is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Pugacheva is defending well.
Pugacheva is pressed up against the cage. Maeda has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Pugacheva down to the mat. Pugacheva avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Pugacheva is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Pugacheva has knocked Maeda down with a huge combo! Pugacheva steps away and waves a wobbly Maeda back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Maeda is rocked!
Pugacheva closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Maeda! Pugacheva dives in looking to finish! Maeda is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alla Pugacheva!
In defeat, Thomas Maeda stepped up to the mic, saying 'Through Japanese translator to English. "My opponent was better today. I will not underestimate him next time"'.

Event: SMASH: Camara vs Klos
Date: Jan 23, 2021

#R1#
Gellar misses with a kick to the body.
Gellar swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Pugacheva misses with a low kick.
Gellar throws a solid leg kick but Pugacheva takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gellar.
Gellar lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gellar misses with a few strikes there.
Gellar throws a hook but Pugacheva avoids it easily.
Pugacheva explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Gellar scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Pugacheva throws a push kick but Gellar slaps the foot to one side.
Gellar seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Gellar throws a head kick that misses.
Pugacheva let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Gellar attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Gellar lands a high kick!
Pugacheva works Gellar's body with a nice hook.
Pugacheva's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gellar connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Pugacheva scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gellar attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Gellar rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pugacheva moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pugacheva wants to counter with a clinch but Gellar pushes him away.
Pugacheva swats away the attempt to clinch by Gellar.#T1#
Pugacheva lands a high kick!
Gellar misses with a looping right.
Gellar throws a leg kick
and Pugacheva counters with a series of strikes. Gellar will be more careful next time no doubt.
Gellar on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pugacheva. Pugacheva obviously looking to wear him down.
Pugacheva chopping away at his opponent's legs. #CL#
Gellar forces Pugacheva back against the cage and clinches.
Gellar tries to throw a body punch but Pugacheva avoids it by throwing Gellar back against the cage.
Gellar blocking some punches.
Gellar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Gellar fails to land.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Pugacheva lands with a right to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gellar creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pugacheva scores with a hook to the body.
A short right from Gellar.
Pugacheva leaning his opponent against the cage.#T2#
A short right from Gellar on the inside.
Pugacheva misses with some punches.
Gellar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gellar throws a punch but it's blocked by Pugacheva.
Gellar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pugacheva lands with a light punch inside.
Pugacheva lands with a left to the head.
Pugacheva lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Gellar as Pugacheva tries to tie him up.
Pugacheva'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.
Pugacheva blocking some punches.
Gellar tries to throw a body punch but Pugacheva avoids it by throwing Gellar back against the cage.
Pugacheva tries a body shot but Gellar blocks it.
Gellar working aggressively here.
Gellar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Pugacheva stalling against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pugacheva.
Gellar pushes Pugacheva back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pugacheva.
Come on Pugacheva - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Gellar struggles to land a body shot inside as Pugacheva controls his hands.
Gellar struggles to land a body shot inside as Pugacheva controls his hands.
Still in the clinch, Pugacheva scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gellar has a couple of punches blocked by Pugacheva.
Gellar throws a punch but it's blocked by Pugacheva.
Pugacheva tries to throw a body punch but Gellar avoids it by throwing Pugacheva back against the cage. #BC2#
Pugacheva pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gellar throws a leg kick but Pugacheva sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Gellar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pugacheva.
Pugacheva delivers a nice body kick.
Gellar throws a sloppy head kick and Pugacheva moves out of range easily.
Pugacheva circles away from the clinch attempt. #T4#
Pugacheva misses with a body kick.
Pugacheva connects with a single shot there.
Gellar scoring well with a low kick there.
Pugacheva moves out of range of the leg kick from Gellar.
Gellar scores with a leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gellar throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Pugacheva connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Gellar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pugacheva blocks a head kick by Gellar.
Gellar wants to land a leg kick but Pugacheva is out of range. #CL#
Gellar has taken the fight to the clinch.
Pugacheva taking a breather.
Pugacheva is working Gellar over against the cage.
Pugacheva lands a body shot.
Pugacheva stalling the fight.
Pugacheva lands a hook that snaps the head of Gellar backwards.
Gellar misses with some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Alla Pugacheva will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Pugacheva looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Pugacheva moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Gellar tries to clinch up.
Pugacheva swats away the attempt to clinch by Gellar.
Pugacheva keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Gellar misses with a head kick.
Pugacheva throws a head kick that misses.
Gellar takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gellar throws a body kick that misses.
A nice leg kick from Pugacheva, right into the meat of the thigh.
A shot to the body from Gellar misses
and Pugacheva counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gellar wants to slow Pugacheva down by chopping away at his legs.
Pugacheva works Gellar's body with a nice hook.
Pugacheva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pugacheva scores with a kick to the midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pugacheva checks a leg kick nicely.#T1#
A cross from Pugacheva lands.
Gellar stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pugacheva.
Pugacheva throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Gellar colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Pugacheva as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Gellar is left battered and dazed whilst Pugacheva and his camp cheer!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alla Pugacheva!

Event: SMASH: Steelers vs Bishop
Date: Dec 19, 2020

#R1#
Curtis throws a body shot but no joy.
Curtis fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A big right from Pugacheva misses.
Curtis looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A lazy left from Pugacheva finds it's target.
Pugacheva darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CUT#It looks like Darry Curtis has been cut.
Curtis throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Pugacheva cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pugacheva dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A low kick lands for Curtis.
Pugacheva slips under a jab from Curtis.
Curtis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pugacheva throws out the jab.
Curtis throws out a counter right but Pugacheva avoids it with no problem.
A punch combination from Curtis misses.
Left hook, right uppercut from Pugacheva.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Curtis misses with a body kick.
Some wild striking there from Pugacheva.
Curtis misses with a hook. Pugacheva ducked under it nicely.
Curtis connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Pugacheva momentarily.
A big left from Curtis misses. #T1#
Curtis scores with a nice right hand.
Curtis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pugacheva sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pugacheva looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Curtis looks to land a left hand but Pugacheva moved out of range nicely.
Pugacheva feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Pugacheva walks into a stiff left hand from Curtis.
Pugacheva looks to land a left hand but Curtis moved out of range nicely.
Good work by Pugacheva as he checks the leg kick.
Curtis bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Pugacheva tries to score with a low kick but Curtis moves his leg out of the way.
Curtis thuds his right hand into Pugacheva's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Curtis throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pugacheva on the side of the head.
Curtis swings for the body but Pugacheva moves out of range.
It looked like Pugacheva wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Curtis looks to land a left hand but Pugacheva moved out of range nicely.
Curtis takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pugacheva looks to land a right hand but Curtis moved out of range.
Curtis takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Pugacheva lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T2#
Pugacheva throws a body punch but Curtis moves out of range.
Pugacheva connects with a body shot.
Pugacheva chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Curtis can pounce on him.
Curtis connects with an inside leg kick.
Pugacheva tries to move into range but Curtis moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Curtis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Curtis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pugacheva manages to avoid it.
Curtis connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Pugacheva momentarily.
Curtis throws an overhand right that lands on Pugacheva's shoulder, as Pugacheva tries to avoid the shot.
Curtis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sloppy strikes from Curtis. Those never looked like landing.
Pugacheva uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Curtis.
Curtis connects with a single shot there.
Pugacheva connects with an inside leg kick.
Curtis moves out of range of the body kick.
Curtis with the inside leg kick. #T3#
Pugacheva slips a straight right by Curtis.
Pugacheva misses with a head kick.
Pugacheva scores with a body shot. #CL2#
Curtis has taken the fight to the clinch.
Curtis throws a head punch that misses.
Pugacheva goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Curtis swings wildly with an uppercut but Pugacheva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Curtis will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Pugacheva up against the cage.
Pugacheva lands a left hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pugacheva.
Curtis scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pugacheva misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pugacheva goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pugacheva misses with the head strike.
Curtis stalling in the clinch.
Curtis tries to throw a body punch but Pugacheva avoids it by throwing Curtis back against the cage. #T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pugacheva.
Curtis lands with a right to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pugacheva.
Curtis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pugacheva has Curtis pressed against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Curtis lands a knee to the body. #BC2#
Curtis breaks the clinch.
Pugacheva avoids the body shot from Curtis.
Curtis is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Pugacheva had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Pugacheva throws a hook to the side of Curtis's head but Curtis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sloppy strikes from Pugacheva. Those never looked like landing.
Curtis wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Pugacheva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pugacheva misses with a body kick.
Pugacheva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Curtis manages to avoid it.
A head kick by Curtis misses
and Pugacheva counters with a stiff right hand.
Curtis tries to score with a low kick but Pugacheva moves his leg out of the way.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darry Curtis dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Darry Curtis's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Curtis misses with a right hand
and Pugacheva counters with a nice uppercut.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Curtis.
Curtis scores with a jab to the jaw.
Pugacheva slips under a jab.
Pugacheva misses with a head kick.
Curtis looks to land a right hand but Pugacheva moved out of range.
Curtis swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pugacheva.
Curtis lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Darry Curtis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Curtis misses with a hook
and Pugacheva finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Pugacheva keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Curtis.
Pugacheva throws a counter high kick but Curtis was just alert enough to avoid it.
Curtis fakes the leg kick and cracks Pugacheva in the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pugacheva comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The fighters circling - Curtis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Curtis moves in looking to clinch but Pugacheva pushes him off.
Pugacheva feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Curtis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pugacheva moves away.
Curtis throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #T1#
Curtis scores with a jab to the jaw.
Pugacheva misses with a few strikes there.
Pugacheva scores with a hook.
Pugacheva has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Curtis finds it's way round the side to connect with Pugacheva's head.
Pugacheva avoids the head kick by Curtis.
A jab from Curtis does it's job there.
Curtis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Curtis swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Pugacheva counters with a straight right hand.
Curtis throws an overhand right that lands on Pugacheva's shoulder, as Pugacheva tries to avoid the shot.
Curtis throws a looping overhand right but Pugacheva ducks down to avoid it.
Pugacheva fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Curtis has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Curtis takes a body punch but keeps moving.
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!
Curtis blocks a head kick by Pugacheva.
Pugacheva moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromCurtis.
Curtis with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Pugacheva misses the shot to the body.
Curtis attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T2#
A nice leg kick lands there from Curtis.
Curtis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pugacheva was well out of range. Poor timing from Curtis.
Pugacheva doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Curtis throws a lazy uppercut
and Pugacheva counters with a good low kick that Curtis was not able to check.
Curtis misses with a head kick.
Curtis works the jab nicely.
Curtis misses with a head kick.
Jab by Pugacheva.
Curtis scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Pugacheva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Curtis throws a jab but it's blocked by Pugacheva.
Curtis connects with a crisp jab.
Pugacheva misses with a body shot.
Curtis looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Pugacheva lands a jab to Curtis's midsection.
Curtis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pugacheva.#T3#
Curtis connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Pugacheva momentarily.
Pugacheva throws a nice outside leg kick.
Pugacheva slips under a jab from Curtis.
Good leg kick by Curtis.
Curtis throws a head kick but Pugacheva moves out of range.
Curtis misses the shot to the body.
Pugacheva avoids the body shot from Curtis.
Pugacheva misses with a head kick.
Curtis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Curtis is looking to slow Pugacheva down with leg kicks.
Pugacheva swings for the body but Curtis moves out of range.
Curtis lands with a shot to the body.
Curtis looks to land a left hand but Pugacheva moved out of range nicely.
Pugacheva gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Curtis wants to clinch up but Pugacheva keeps it at a distance.
A combination from Curtis does no damage. #T4#
Pugacheva digs a good body shot into Curtis's ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Curtis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Curtis lands with a slapping head kick.
Curtis misses with a lunging right hand
and Pugacheva makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Curtis throws a looping overhand right but Pugacheva ducks down to avoid it.
Pugacheva moves out of range of the strikes.
Curtis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Curtis misses the jab.
Curtis throws a body punch but Pugacheva moves out of range.
Curtis tries a head kick but it misses.
Curtis throws a half hearted mid kick.
Curtis misses with a double jab
and Pugacheva counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Curtis thinking.
Curtis is breathing heavily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pugacheva scores with a nice body kick.
Pugacheva is looking to land body kicks.
Curtis throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Pugacheva counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darry Curtis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Darry Curtis's cut.
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#
Curtis misses with a wild body shot.
Nice defenses there by Pugacheva.
Curtis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pugacheva scores with a shot to the body.
Curtis throws a low kick but Pugacheva avoids it.
Pugacheva is looking to counter punch.
Curtis takes one on the button.
A jab from Pugacheva finds it's way through Curtis's defenses.
Curtis has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Pugacheva.
Pugacheva is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Pugacheva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Curtis manages to avoid it.
Darry Curtis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Curtis with a hook.
Curtis scores with a nice head shot.
Pugacheva looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Curtis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Curtis throws a poor cross that misses
and Pugacheva makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Curtis really felt that one!
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!
Curtis lands a nice looking body shot.
Curtis takes one on the button.
Curtis takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie. #T1#
Nice jab there from Curtis.
Curtis throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Pugacheva keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Curtis.
Pugacheva throws a nice inside leg kick.
Pugacheva throws a push kick but Curtis slaps the foot to one side.
Pugacheva swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pugacheva throws a head kick that misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Curtis misses.
Pugacheva catches Curtis with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CL2#
Curtis gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Pugacheva is trying to stall.
Pugacheva throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Curtiss head.
Pugacheva blocks an uppercut.
Curtis gets through Pugacheva's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Darry Curtis seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Curtis lands with a right to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pugacheva.
Alla Pugacheva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Curtis misses with some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Curtis lands a right hand.
Curtis makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pugacheva swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pugacheva blocking some punches.
Curtis misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Pugacheva fails to land.
Pugacheva misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pugacheva tries to land knees in the clinch but Curtis avoids the damage to the body.
Pugacheva displaying some good clinch control by pressing Curtis up against the cage.
Curtis tries to break free but Pugacheva pushes him back against the cage.
Curtis looking to stall.
Pugacheva pushes Curtis back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pugacheva is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Curtis tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pugacheva avoids it.#T3#
Pugacheva is looking to control Curtis's arms but Curtis gets an underhook and turns him. Now Pugacheva has his back to the cage.
Pugacheva blocks an uppercut.
Pugacheva has Curtis pushed against the cage.
Pugacheva effectively controlling the action here.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Pugacheva for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Curtis being controlled against the cage.
Pugacheva swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pugacheva is pushing Curtis up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Alla Pugacheva.
Curtis misses with an uppercut.
Curtis thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pugacheva was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Curtis cracks Pugacheva with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Curtis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Curtis looks to land a right hand but Pugacheva moved out of range.
Darry Curtis is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Curtis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pugacheva.
Pugacheva went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Curtis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Curtis blocks a head kick by Pugacheva.
Curtis misses with a hook
and Pugacheva counters with a nice body shot.
Curtis scores with the left hand. Pugacheva knows he should have avoided that one.
Pugacheva misses with a body shot.
Curtis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It looked like Pugacheva wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A jab from Curtis does it's job there.
Pugacheva is looking to land body kicks.
Pugacheva misses with a few strikes there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Curtis looks to land a right hand but Pugacheva moved out of range.
Curtis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pugacheva.
Curtis lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Pugacheva throws a hook but Curtis avoids it easily.
That kick from Curtis tenderised Pugacheva's leg. Pugacheva is trying to keep his angry face on.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Darry Curtis.
Well Curtis 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darry Curtis!
An intense looking Darry Curtis took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'This is my last shot! I'm coming for that title Harry! Watch out! '.

Event: SMASH: Kraag vs Rawse
Date: Nov 28, 2020

#R1#
Copeland tries to close the distance and clinch but Pugacheva swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pugacheva connects with a jab.#CUT2#It looks like Travis Copeland has been cut.
Pugacheva keeps the fight on the outside.
Pugacheva looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Pugacheva misses with a jab, cross combination. #CL#
Copeland gets a clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Copeland throws an elbow but misses.
Copeland pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Pugacheva is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Pugacheva blocks the elbow strike.
Pugacheva is struggling to control the position.
Pugacheva lands a body punch in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Copeland is trying to stall.
Copeland with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Copeland misses with an elbow strike.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Pugacheva.
Pugacheva avoids a wild elbow strike from Copeland.#T1#
Copeland lands a good knee to the midsection. Pugacheva won't want to take too many of those.
Pugacheva tries to work over Copeland's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pugacheva is leaning against Copeland and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Pugacheva pressing his opponent against the cage.
Pugacheva gets through Copeland's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Copeland takes a shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Pugacheva.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Pugacheva lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Copeland as Pugacheva tries to tie him up.
Pugacheva tries a body shot but Copeland blocks it.
Pugacheva throws a punch but it's blocked by Copeland.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Pugacheva lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T2#
Pugacheva has a couple of punches blocked by Copeland.
Copeland throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Pugacheva lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Copeland lands a nice elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Copeland lands a nice knee to the body.
Pugacheva misses with some punches.
Pugacheva misses with some punches.
Copeland misses with an elbow over the top.
Copeland throws an elbow that misses.
Pugacheva avoids a wild elbow strike from Copeland.
Copeland looking to throw knees to the head but Pugacheva is blocking nicely.
Pugacheva scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Copeland throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Copeland lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Pugacheva taking a breather.
Pugacheva is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Copeland misses with an elbow strike. #T3#
Pugacheva controlling the action here for a moment.
Pugacheva avoids the elbow strike from Copeland, against the cage.
Copeland lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT#It looks like Alla Pugacheva has been cut.
Copeland comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Copeland throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Pugacheva swings wildly with an uppercut but Copeland uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pugacheva stalling in the clinch but Copeland improves position.
Pugacheva can't find room to land a body shot as Copeland controls the action.
Pugacheva blocks an elbow strike.
Pugacheva throws a head punch that misses.
Copeland pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Copeland throws an elbow but misses.
Copeland pushes off an throws an elbow but Pugacheva leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Copeland blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
Copeland misses with a knee to the head.
Pugacheva looking to stall.
Pugacheva misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pugacheva can't find room to land a body shot as Copeland controls the action.
Copeland is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Copeland as Pugacheva tries to tie him up.
Copeland throws an elbow that misses.
Pugacheva is pushing Copeland up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
With the fighters up against the cage, Copeland throws an elbow but misses.
Copeland creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Pugacheva.
Copeland misses with an elbow strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Pugacheva on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Alla Pugacheva will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
Pugacheva swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Copeland moves out of range of the strikes.
Copeland checks a low kick from Pugacheva.
Pugacheva misses with a right hand
and Copeland cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Copeland avoids the body shot from Pugacheva.
Copeland tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pugacheva looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Copeland scores with a crisp jab that stopped Pugacheva in his tracks.
Pugacheva throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Copeland just misses with a punch to the body.
Travis Copeland is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Copeland tries to clinch there but Pugacheva circles away.
Pugacheva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pugacheva needs to keep his hands up - Copeland had a free shot at his head there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donk. Pugacheva catches Copeland right on the button with a cross.#CL#
Copeland clinches.
Travis Copeland has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Copeland misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pugacheva misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pugacheva controlling the action here for a moment.
Pugacheva has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Copeland seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Pugacheva can turn it around.#T1#
Pugacheva tries to stall but Copeland uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Copeland lands an elbow just above Pugacheva 's eye.
Copeland is trying to stall.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Copeland prevents a body shot from Pugacheva.
A right hook to the body lands for Copeland.
Pugacheva tries to throw a body punch but Copeland avoids it by throwing Pugacheva back against the cage.
Copeland effectively controlling the action here.
Copeland tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Pugacheva is looking to control Copeland's arms but Copeland gets an underhook and turns him. Now Pugacheva has his back to the cage.
Copeland using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pugacheva has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Copeland goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pugacheva scores with a hook to the body.#T2#
Pugacheva misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Copeland.
Pugacheva working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pugacheva avoids a wild elbow strike from Copeland.
Pugacheva avoiding damage as Copeland throws knees to the body.
Pugacheva trying to stall but Copeland improves his position.
Copeland throws an elbow but it misses.
Pugacheva is struggling to control the position.
Copeland misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pugacheva.
Copeland taking a breather.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Copeland.
Copeland gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Pugacheva misses with a punch to the body.
Copeland misses with a body punch.
Pugacheva is pushing Copeland up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Copeland looking to stall. #T3#
Pugacheva stalls.
Pugacheva leaning his opponent against the cage.
Copeland misses with a hook to the ribs.
Copeland misses with an elbow over the top.
Come on Pugacheva - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Copeland landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Copeland is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Copeland blocks an uppercut.
Pugacheva misses with a short punch on the inside.
Copeland throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Copeland throws an elbow but it misses.
Copeland tries to stall but Pugacheva uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #T4#
Copeland works on Pugacheva's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pugacheva.
Copeland tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Copeland using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pugacheva has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Pugacheva misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pugacheva.
Pugacheva makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Copeland throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pugacheva blocks it with crossed arms.
Copeland misses with a punch to the body.
Pugacheva is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Copeland is struggling to control the position.
Copeland blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pugacheva stalls.
Pugacheva dodges an elbow strike from Copeland.
Pugacheva throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Copeland pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
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 Travis Copeland will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Pugacheva swats away the attempt to clinch by Copeland.
Pugacheva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Copeland lands the left hand.
Pugacheva lands a nice looking body kick.
Copeland tries to clinch up.
Copeland fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pugacheva looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Pugacheva scores with a hook to the body. Copeland takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Copeland is looking to clinch but Pugacheva is avoiding it.
Copeland jabs Pugacheva to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Copeland is looking to clinch but Pugacheva is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Copeland fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice uppercut there from Pugacheva.
Copeland takes one to the chin there.
Copeland lands with a straight right. Pugacheva didn't see that one coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Copeland lands a really nice looking cross but Pugacheva seems unphased. #T1#
A low kick lands for Pugacheva.
Pugacheva swings for the body but Copeland moves out of range.
A jab from Copeland finds it's way through Pugacheva's defenses.
Pugacheva throws a jab but it's blocked by Copeland.
Copeland doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Pugacheva keeps the fight on the outside.
Copeland wants to clinch
and Pugacheva counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Copeland tries to clinch but Pugacheva is having none of it.
Pugacheva throws a shot from downtown. Copeland moves away and avoids it.
Copeland connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Pugacheva throws a lazy right hand but Copeland sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pugacheva scores with a jab to the jaw.
Pugacheva fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Copeland is out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pugacheva, as that shot connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Copeland clinches. #T2#
Copeland misses with an elbow over the top.
Copeland goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Copeland tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pugacheva is leaning against Copeland and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pugacheva creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Copeland misses with a punch to the body.
Copeland's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Copeland lands an elbow just above Pugacheva 's eye.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Copeland blocks a body shot from Pugacheva.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pugacheva.
Copeland throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Pugacheva.
Pugacheva misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pugacheva stalling in the clinch but Copeland improves position.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Pugacheva takes an elbow to the temple. #T3#
A left hand lands to the body for Pugacheva.
Pugacheva struggles to land a body shot inside as Copeland controls his hands.
Pugacheva lands a shoulder strike.
Pugacheva can't find room to land a body shot as Copeland controls the action.
Pugacheva taking a breather.
Pugacheva manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Pugacheva tries a body shot but Copeland blocks it.
Pugacheva stalling the fight.
Pugacheva is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pugacheva creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pugacheva blocks the elbow strike.
Pugacheva prevents a body shot from Copeland.
Pugacheva is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Pugacheva lands a shoulder strike. #T4#
Pugacheva on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short uppercut from Pugacheva. #ROC2#Copeland is rocked!
Pugacheva lands a body punch in the clinch.
Oh Copeland is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Copeland just misses with a elbow thrown towards Pugacheva's brow.
Pugacheva avoids the elbow strike from Copeland, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Pugacheva - that landed with a thud.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pugacheva slows down the pace here.
Copeland just leaning against Pugacheva, taking a breather.
Copeland pushes off an throws an elbow but Pugacheva leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Pugacheva scores with a shot to the side of Copeland's 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!
Pugacheva is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Pugacheva has Copeland pushed against the cage.
Pugacheva receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Copeland tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pugacheva avoids it.
Good body shot from Pugacheva.
Copeland seems to have got his legs back now.
Pugacheva lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pugacheva doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Pugacheva breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Copeland tries to clinch but Pugacheva moves out of range.
Pugacheva let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Pugacheva cracks Copeland on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Copeland falls backwards against the cage. Pugacheva follows up with more strikes that drop Copeland to his knees. Pugacheva keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Copeland! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alla Pugacheva!
The defeated Travis Copeland had this to say: 'No one likes seeing their opponent's hand raised, but that just means that they were the better man today. My team at 3Band MMA and I will break down this match and make the proper changes for my next camp.'.

Event: SMASH: Granger vs Fire
Date: Nov 14, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cooter moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CUT2#It looks like Cobweb Cooter has been cut.
Cooter fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Pugacheva throws a right and a left that Cooter avoids nicely.
A head kick misses from Pugacheva.
Cooter misses with a lunging right hand
and Pugacheva counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cooter misses with a lunging right hand
and Pugacheva counters with a left to the body.
Pugacheva moves out of range as Cooter throws a body kick.
Cooter connects with a body shot.
Cooter tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cooter is looking to land body kicks.
Cooter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cooter fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pugacheva looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cooter ducks under a wild hook from Pugacheva.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pugacheva fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Cooter throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Pugacheva swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cooter throws the kick towards the body but Pugacheva avoids it.
Pugacheva misses with a kick to the body. #T1#
Cooter wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Pugacheva lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Pugacheva avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pugacheva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cooter.
Cooter throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Cobweb Cooter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cooter punishes Pugacheva's body with a nice straight punch.
Pugacheva gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD#
and Cooter counters with a nice double leg into side control. Pugacheva won't be happy with that.
Cooter working the ground and pound but Pugacheva is defending the strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cooter 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.
Cooter lands some shots froms side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cooter working the ground and pound but Pugacheva is defending the strikes.
Pugacheva managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Cooter.
Pugacheva takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Cooter in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #T2#
Cooter creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Pugacheva sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #SUB#
Cooter working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The ground and pound from Cooter seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Pugacheva sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Pugacheva told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Cooter not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Cooter is stalling here. Pugacheva is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Cooter seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Pugacheva has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Pugacheva tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Cooter wants to control but Pugacheva postures up.
Cooter tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3#
You can see the frustration on Cooter's face as Pugacheva controls the position.
Cooter is looking to reverse the position.
Pugacheva is staying tight to Cooter's torso, preventing him from escaping.
You can see the frustration on Cooter's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Cooter is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Cooter tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Pugacheva presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cooter is trying to escape the mount.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cooter is working hard here to advance position.
Pugacheva controlling from mount.
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 Cobweb Cooter will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Cobweb Cooter's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Cooter looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cooter is looking to wear down Pugacheva with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nice defenses there by Pugacheva.
Cooter lands a nice shot that snaps Pugacheva's head back.
Cobweb Cooter is winning the standup battle so far.
Pugacheva's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cooter connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Pugacheva scrambles back to his feet.
Pugacheva looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Crunch! Cooter slams his shin into Pugacheva's torso.
Cooter bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cooter lands with a right hand.
Cooter tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Pugacheva connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Cooter lands with a shot to the body.
Cooter lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pugacheva circles away quickly and effectively.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pugacheva lands a leg kick that knocks Cooter off balance momentarily.
Pugacheva pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cooter lands a leg kick that knocks Pugacheva off balance momentarily.#T1#
Pugacheva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cooter.
Cooter swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pugacheva! But no joy.
Cooter looks to land a body kick but Pugacheva moved away.
Pugacheva uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cooter has time to react.
Cooter steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pugacheva.
Pugacheva cracks a nice hook into Cooter's ribs.
Pugacheva looks to land a combination but Cooter avoids it well.
Cooter will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pugacheva let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Cooter thuds a left hand into Pugacheva's body.
Pugacheva tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cooter avoids the body shot from Pugacheva.
Cooter moves out of range of the leg kick from Pugacheva.
Cooter tries to land a body kick
and Pugacheva connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Pugacheva throws a wild body kick that Cooter sees coming a mile off.
Cooter moves out of range of the body kick from Pugacheva.
Cooter half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Cooter connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pugacheva. Pugacheva circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cooter takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Cooter swings for the body but Pugacheva moves out of range.
Pugacheva connects with a right hand. Cooter shakes it off.
Cooter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pugacheva.
Cooter scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Pugacheva has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Cooter misses the shot to the body.
Pugacheva tries a quick counter leg kick but Cooter is wise to it.
Cooter with a hook.
Pugacheva darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Cooter lands a nice looking body shot.
Pugacheva connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nice body kick there by Pugacheva.#T3#
Pugacheva throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cooter misses with an uppercut. Pugacheva saw that one coming.
Pugacheva pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Pugacheva is looking to land body kicks.
An attempted straight right counter from Cooter misses the target.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Pugacheva crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Cooter - the referee stops the clock and Pugacheva gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Cooter. Pugacheva manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Pugacheva is looking to chop away at Cooter's legs.
Cooter with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Cooter takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Cooter lands a glancing blow to the side of Pugacheva's head.
Cooter comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Pugacheva moves away from the strike by Cooter.
Cooter throws a body shot but no joy.
Pugacheva moves out of range of the body kick from Cooter. #TD#
Cooter scores with a takedown into Pugacheva's guard.#ES2#
Pugacheva has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Cooter is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cooter stalling the fight.
Cooter scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Pugacheva.
Pugacheva leaning against his opponent.
Pugacheva digs a right hand into Cooter's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cooter's gas tank.
Come on Pugacheva - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Pugacheva is leaning against Cooter and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Cooter struggles to land a body shot inside as Pugacheva controls his hands.
Pugacheva looking to stall.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pugacheva blocks a body shot from Cooter.
Pugacheva blocks a body shot from Cooter.
Cooter trying to control the position but instead, Pugacheva has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cooter into the cage.
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 Cobweb Cooter will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Cobweb Cooter's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Pugacheva avoids the body shot from Cooter.
Cooter throws a shot from downtown. Pugacheva moves away and avoids it.
Pugacheva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pugacheva takes one to the chin there.
Pugacheva scores with a shot to the body.
Nice cross by Pugacheva.
Pugacheva uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cooter.
Pugacheva with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cooter to score with a decent uppercut.
Pugacheva lunges at Cooter with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cooter's hand.
Pugacheva explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Pugacheva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pugacheva lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cooter lands a jab to the nose.
Cooter takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Cooter looks to throw a body kick
and Pugacheva counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Cooter misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pugacheva on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cooter lands a jab.
Cooter takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Pugacheva keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cooter.
Cooter throws a looping overhand right but Pugacheva ducks down to avoid it.
Pugacheva only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Cooter throws a hook but Pugacheva avoids it easily.
Pugacheva tries a quick counter leg kick but Cooter is wise to it.
Pugacheva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cooter.
Cooter seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A swing and a miss from Cooter.
Pugacheva flicks out a counter leg kick but Cooter steps away.
Cooter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pugacheva moves away.
Cooter rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pugacheva moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pugacheva bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pugacheva feints a counter leg kick.
Alla Pugacheva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A big right from Pugacheva misses.
Pugacheva throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pugacheva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cooter.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pugacheva.
Cooter looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pugacheva throws a hook to the side of Cooter's head but Cooter sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pugacheva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cooter.
Cooter throws a chopping leg kick but Pugacheva manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Pugacheva throws a leg kick which misses Cooter's front leg but catches the back leg as Cooter tries to avoid it.
Pugacheva lands a head kick!
Pugacheva looks for the body kick but Cooter saw that one coming.
Pugacheva misses with a low kick as Cooter jumps back.
Cooter with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Cooter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cooter drops down looking for a counter takedown but Pugacheva sprawls and moves away.#T3#
Pugacheva moves out of range of the body kick.
Cooter takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A head kick misses from Pugacheva.
Cooter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pugacheva manages to avoid it.
Pugacheva lands with a hook. Cooter tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Cooter misses the shot to the body.
Pugacheva wants to slow Cooter down by chopping away at his legs.
Pugacheva blocks a jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Pugacheva as he connects with a hook.
Pugacheva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cooter throws a body punch but Pugacheva moves out of range.
Cooter looks for the body kick but Pugacheva saw that one coming.
Cooter throws a hook to the side of Pugacheva's head but Pugacheva sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T4#
Cooter misses with the combination.
Cooter waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pugacheva.
Pugacheva misses the shot to the body.
Pugacheva throws a one two combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cooter throws a push kick but Pugacheva slaps the foot to one side.
A nice side step and Pugacheva releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Pugacheva moves out of range of the body kick from Cooter.
Pugacheva lands a nice shot to the body.
Cooter checks the leg kick.
Pugacheva lands a jab to Cooter's midsection.
Pugacheva scores with a jab. Cooter acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Cooter bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Pugacheva throws the kick towards the body but Cooter avoids it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alla Pugacheva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Cooter 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 29:28
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 29:28
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: SFL 05 | Taneyev vs Kowalski
Date: Aug 23, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Titor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pugacheva.
Titor has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Titor takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Pugacheva takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Titor scores with a leg kick.
Titor lunges at Pugacheva with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Pugacheva's hand.
A big right from Pugacheva misses.
Pugacheva throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Pugacheva misses with an uppercut.
A nice inside leg kick there by Pugacheva. That's going to slow Titor down.
Titor slips under a jab.
Pugacheva misses with a straight right.
Pugacheva throws a solid leg kick but Titor takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Pugacheva.
Titor ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Titor tries a head kick but it misses.
It looked like Pugacheva wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pugacheva throws a hook to the side of Titor's head but Titor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pugacheva lands a nice hook to Titor's body. Titor takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Titor throws an overhand right that lands on Pugacheva's shoulder, as Pugacheva tries to avoid the shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Titor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Titor slips under a jab from Pugacheva.#TD2#
Titor closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Pugacheva to the mat! Pugacheva manages to get full guard.
Titor must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1##SUB#
Pugacheva 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Titor working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Titor got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pugacheva has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Titor has managed to get both his arms back between Pugacheva's legs - danger averted.
Titor looking to sit in guard and control but Pugacheva gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Pugacheva slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Pugacheva preventing the sweep. #T2#
Pugacheva trying to control but Titor is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Pugacheva drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Titor dives on top into guard.#REVB##SUB#
Pugacheva is looking for a triangle but Titor pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Pugacheva is looking for a triangle here but Titor uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Titor is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Pugacheva will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T3#
Pugacheva is trying to control Titor's posture but Titor avoids it.
Titor trying to control the action but Pugacheva is working from the bottom.
Pugacheva regains half guard, as Titor was trying to land strikes.
Titor is just content to waste time from the top position. Pugacheva takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #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.#SUB#
Pugacheva looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Titor passes into half guard.
Well, if Titor is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Pugacheva has his hands clasped together around Titor's back. He's all about the action.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pugacheva avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Titor.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Titor dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Titor has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pugacheva.
Alla Pugacheva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pugacheva misses with a body kick.
Pugacheva moves out of range as Titor throws a body kick.
Titor throws a chopping leg kick but Pugacheva manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Titor scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Some bone on bone action there as Pugacheva checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Pugacheva throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Titor! But no joy.
Titor looks to land a combination but Pugacheva avoids it well.
Pugacheva drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#TD2#
Titor closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Titor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Titor trying to control the action but Pugacheva is working from the bottom.
Pugacheva tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Titor wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Titor is looking to take a break and control but Pugacheva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pugacheva is trying to control Titor's posture but Titor avoids it. #T1#
Titor moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Pugacheva tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Titor wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Titor in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Titor wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pugacheva keeps working. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Titor working away.
Titor trying to control the position but Pugacheva is working away.
Titor grinds an elbow into Pugacheva's temple.
Titor landing strikes.
Pugacheva dodges the ground and pound from Titor.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Titor lands a nice forearm strike.
Titor lands a few punches from side control.
Pugacheva tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.#T3#
Pugacheva is looking to improve his position but Titor isn't that keen on the idea.
Titor can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pugacheva is looking to escape.
Pugacheva wants to hold on but Titor pushes him away.
Titor working the ground and pound effectively.
The referee warns Pugacheva that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Titor unloading with bombs!
Pugacheva wants to control but Titor is having none of it.#T4#
Pugacheva is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Titor is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Titor lands a heavy elbow.
Titor can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pugacheva is looking to escape.
Pugacheva wants to hold on but Titor pushes him away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A nice elbow there by Titor.
Titor trying to control but Pugacheva is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Titor 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Some bone on bone action there as Titor checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Titor tries a low kick but Pugacheva avoids it.
Pugacheva takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Titor connects with an inside leg kick.
Titor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pugacheva.
Titor chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pugacheva can pounce on him.
Pugacheva throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Titor lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Alla Pugacheva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pugacheva connects with a leg kick.
Titor explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Titor misses with a wild combination.
Titor rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pugacheva moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Titor misses with an uppercut. Pugacheva saw that one coming.
Titor listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pugacheva lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#TD2#
Titor scores with a takedown into Pugacheva's guard.#SUB#
Pugacheva looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T1##SUB#
Pugacheva escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Titor gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Titor with a nice head shot there.
Titor trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Titor chips away with some ground and pound.
Titor is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Pugacheva looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Pugacheva throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Titor throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Titor wants to control from the top but Pugacheva keeps moving.
Titor throws a strike but Pugacheva rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Pugacheva 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.
Titor managing to control the position. #T3#
Pugacheva engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Pugacheva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pugacheva throws a strike but Titor rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Pugacheva looking for a guillotine here but Titor defends easily. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Titor pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pugacheva is keeping the position for now.
Pugacheva seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
John Titor has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Pugacheva looking for subs off his back but Titor has passed one foot through into half guard.
John Titor is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Pugacheva missing with punches from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Titor sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pugacheva defending well though.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Titor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Titor 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Titor!
John Titor decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: RFC: Eye vs. Halli
Date: May 30, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferguson misses with a straight right.
Ferguson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Pugacheva bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pugacheva moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Pugacheva avoids the body shot from Ferguson.
Pugacheva scores with a hook to the body. Ferguson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pugacheva on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Pugacheva misses with a looping left.
Ferguson moves out of range of the strikes.
Ferguson misses with an uppercut.
Pugacheva finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Pugacheva misses with a body kick.
Ferguson blocks the body kick.
Ferguson looks to land a right hand but Pugacheva moved out of range.
Pugacheva throws an overhand right that lands on Ferguson's shoulder, as Ferguson tries to avoid the shot.
Ferguson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Pugacheva lands with an uppercut that bounces Ferguson off the cage and back into range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ferguson throws a jab but it's blocked by Pugacheva.
Ferguson checks a leg kick.
Alla Pugacheva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pugacheva throws a leg kick but Ferguson checks it.
Pugacheva takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#T1#
Pugacheva bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pugacheva throws a low kick but Ferguson avoids it.
Ferguson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Ferguson gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Ferguson breaks the clinch.
Ferguson moves out of range of the leg kick from Pugacheva.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pugacheva.
Pugacheva throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice defenses there by Ferguson.
Pugacheva throws a leg kick
and Ferguson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pugacheva works the jab nicely.
Pugacheva scores with a punch to the head.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ferguson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A shot to the liver by Ferguson. Beautiful body shot.
Ferguson throws a right and a left that Pugacheva avoids nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ferguson lands with an overhand left.
A jab from Pugacheva misses.
Pugacheva 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.
Ferguson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Pugacheva eats them both and turns towards Ferguson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Pugacheva with a nice calf kick.
Ferguson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pugacheva was well out of range. Poor timing from Ferguson.#T2#
Pugacheva tries to clinch but Ferguson moves out of range.
Ferguson misses with a wild body shot.
A swing and a miss from Ferguson.
Pugacheva uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ferguson.
Pugacheva flicks out a counter leg kick but Ferguson steps away.
Pugacheva keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ferguson.
Pugacheva slips under a jab.
Pugacheva pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ferguson throws a body punch but Pugacheva moves out of range.
Ferguson throws a lazy right hand but Pugacheva sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice straight punches there by Pugacheva. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Pugacheva.
Ferguson misses with a hook.
Ferguson throws a body punch but Pugacheva moves out of range.
Pugacheva looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Pugacheva on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ferguson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ferguson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ferguson just misses with a punch to the body.
Pugacheva misses with a wild body shot.
Pugacheva scores with a leg kick.
Ferguson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It seemed like Pugacheva was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ferguson throws a leg kick but Pugacheva sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A big right from Ferguson misses. #T3#
Ferguson scores with a body shot. #CL2#
Pugacheva has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC#
Ferguson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ferguson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ferguson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ferguson scores with a sloppy right hand. Pugacheva should have avoided that one.
Ferguson throws out a loose jab but Pugacheva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pugacheva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pugacheva is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ferguson.
Pugacheva uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ferguson.
Jab, jab by Pugacheva - just one landing.
Pugacheva defending well as Ferguson loads up on a big left hand.
Good work by Pugacheva as he checks the leg kick.
Pugacheva scores with the left hand. Ferguson knows he should have avoided that one.
Ferguson moves out of range as Pugacheva strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Ferguson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ferguson checks the 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!
A big left from Ferguson misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pugacheva! But no joy.
Ferguson blocks a jab.
Ferguson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big left from Ferguson misses. #T4#
Pugacheva misses with a right hand
enabling Ferguson to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice defenses there by Pugacheva.
Pugacheva avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Pugacheva looks to land a right hand but Ferguson moved out of range.
Ferguson connects with a body shot.
Pugacheva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ferguson.
Pugacheva tries to land a leg kick but Ferguson saw it coming and moves away.
Pugacheva misses with a low kick.
Nice cross by Ferguson.
Pugacheva jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Pugacheva throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Ferguson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ferguson misses with a hook.
Ferguson throws a looping overhand right but Pugacheva ducks down to avoid it.
Ferguson digs a good body shot into Pugacheva's ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ferguson missing with a left hand there. Pugacheva was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ferguson throws a hook but Pugacheva avoids it easily.
Pugacheva thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pugacheva staying out of range there.
Ferguson misses with a double jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Riley Ferguson dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Pugacheva will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Alla Pugacheva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ferguson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Pugacheva ducks right into an uppercut from Ferguson.
A clash of legs there as Ferguson blocks the low kick.
Ferguson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pugacheva can do to turn this around?
Ferguson looks to land a left hand but Pugacheva moved out of range nicely.
Pugacheva flicks out a counter leg kick but Ferguson steps away.
Ferguson misses with a wild body shot.
Ferguson throws a hook but Pugacheva blocks it.
Pugacheva throws a nice inside leg kick.
Pugacheva misses with a low kick.
Pugacheva scores with a kick to the body.
Pugacheva slips a straight right by Ferguson.
Pugacheva lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A swing and a miss from Ferguson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferguson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pugacheva.
Pugacheva flicks out a counter leg kick but Ferguson steps away.
Ferguson looks to land a combination but Pugacheva avoids it well.
Ferguson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Pugacheva finds it's way round the side to connect with Ferguson's head.
Pugacheva misses with a low kick.
Ferguson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ferguson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pugacheva sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pugacheva is looking to chop away at Ferguson's legs.
Pugacheva scores with a body shot. #T1#
Ferguson checks the leg kick.
Pugacheva misses with a straight right.
The fighters circling - Pugacheva throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ferguson just misses with a punch to the body.
A swing and a miss from Ferguson.
Pugacheva uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ferguson.
Pugacheva counters with a body kick.
Riley Ferguson is winning the standup battle so far.
Pugacheva finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ferguson throws the left hand but Pugacheva avoids the punch easily.
Ferguson checks the leg kick.
Pugacheva throws a shot from downtown. Ferguson moves away and avoids it.
Pugacheva slips under a jab.
Ferguson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Pugacheva's hands.
Pugacheva misses with an attempted mid kick.
Pugacheva is looking to land body kicks.
Pugacheva looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A swing and a miss from Ferguson.
Ferguson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pugacheva.
Ferguson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pugacheva.
Pugacheva circles away from the clinch attempt. #T2#
Pugacheva misses with a low kick.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
An inside leg kick lands from Pugacheva.
Pugacheva throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ferguson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ferguson avoids the body shot from Pugacheva.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A low kick lands for Pugacheva.
Ferguson misses with a right hand
enabling Pugacheva to counter with a crisp jab.
A lazy left from Ferguson finds it's target.
Ferguson throws an overhand right that lands on Pugacheva's shoulder, as Pugacheva tries to avoid the shot.
Ferguson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pugacheva.
Ferguson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Pugacheva misses with a wild body shot.
Ferguson misses with a two punch combination.
Ferguson misses with an uppercut.
Pugacheva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Pugacheva.
Ferguson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short uppercut from Pugacheva. #T3##BC2#
Pugacheva's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pugacheva lands with a nice body punch.
Pugacheva looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ferguson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pugacheva is looking to chop away at Ferguson's legs.
The fighters circling - Ferguson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pugacheva defending well as Ferguson loads up on a big left hand.
Pugacheva motions for Ferguson to come forward. Pugacheva throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pugacheva.
Pugacheva throws a push kick but Ferguson slaps the foot to one side.
Ferguson tries to clinch up but Pugacheva circles away and keeps his distance.
Pugacheva misses with a leg kick.
Pugacheva with the inside leg kick.
Ferguson keeps the fight on the outside.
Ferguson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pugacheva on the side of the head.
Pugacheva scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ferguson throws a leg kick that misses.
Ferguson throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T4#
Pugacheva buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Pugacheva connects with a nice looking jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pugacheva takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ferguson throws a series of punches but Pugacheva moves out of range.
Ferguson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice body punch from Ferguson.
Pugacheva moves out of range as Ferguson strikes.
Pugacheva slips a straight right by Ferguson.
A low kick from Pugacheva is predictable there
and Ferguson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ferguson connects with the punch.
Pugacheva ducks under a wild hook from Ferguson.
Ferguson throws a series of punches but Pugacheva moves out of range.
Pugacheva misses the jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Pugacheva checks a leg kick.
Ferguson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pugacheva moves away.
Nice body kick from Pugacheva.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ferguson throws a big shot that misses.
Ferguson misses with a looping right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alla Pugacheva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Ferguson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Pugacheva throws a hook but Ferguson blocks it.
Pugacheva takes one to the chin there.
Ferguson looks to throw the jab but Pugacheva is out of range.
Ferguson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Pugacheva chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A slow jab from Pugacheva misses its intended target.
Pugacheva is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ferguson.
Pugacheva ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pugacheva throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Pugacheva scores with the left hand. Ferguson knows he should have avoided that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ferguson. Pugacheva does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ferguson throws a lazy right hand but Pugacheva sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pugacheva misses with a straight left.
Pugacheva connects with the punch.
Ferguson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ferguson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ferguson lands a jab to the nose.
Ferguson throws a jab when Pugacheva was well out of range.#T1#
Nice shot lands for Ferguson.
Pugacheva sizes up Ferguson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ferguson misses with a hook.
Pugacheva takes one to the side of the head.
Ferguson lands a right hook to the body.
Pugacheva slips a straight right by Ferguson.
Jab, jab by Pugacheva - just one landing.
Ferguson slips a jab from Pugacheva.
Ferguson blocks the body kick.
Ferguson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ferguson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ferguson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pugacheva.
Ferguson throws an overhand right that lands on Pugacheva's shoulder, as Pugacheva tries to avoid the shot.
Pugacheva finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Pugacheva connects with a solid leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ferguson checks a leg kick.
Ferguson misses the jab.
Pugacheva throws a leg kick but Ferguson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Pugacheva looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T2#
A big left from Ferguson misses.
Ferguson looks to score with a jab to the body but Pugacheva is just out of range.
Ferguson just misses with a punch to the body.
Pugacheva staying out of range there.
Pugacheva misses with a straight left.
Pugacheva throws the kick towards the body but Ferguson avoids it.
Nice body punch from Ferguson.
Pugacheva thumps Ferguson with a low kick.
Jab by Ferguson.
Pugacheva throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ferguson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A slow jab from Ferguson misses its intended target.
Pugacheva cracks Ferguson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ferguson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ferguson throws the left hand but Pugacheva avoids the punch easily.
Ferguson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ferguson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pugacheva.
Pugacheva appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ferguson checks a leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Ferguson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Pugacheva is looking to chop away at Ferguson's legs. #T3#
Ferguson looks to throw the jab but Pugacheva is out of range.
Ferguson takes one to the chin there.
Pugacheva wants to land a leg kick but Ferguson is out of range.
Ferguson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pugacheva counters with an inside leg kick.
Pugacheva goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ferguson misses with a wild body shot.
The fighters circling - Pugacheva throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ferguson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ferguson throws a hook to the side of Pugacheva's head but Pugacheva sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ferguson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Pugacheva scores with a leg kick.
Pugacheva has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ferguson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pugacheva throws out the jab.
Ferguson ducks under a wild hook from Pugacheva.
Ferguson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ferguson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ferguson lands with an uppercut that bounces Pugacheva off the cage and back into range.
Pugacheva connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ferguson. Ferguson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ferguson throws the left hand but Pugacheva avoids the punch easily.
Ferguson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pugacheva manages to avoid it.#T4#
Ferguson with a nice cross.
Pugacheva pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Pugacheva looks to score with a jab to the body but Ferguson is just out of range.
Pugacheva takes one to the side of the head.
Ferguson 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.
Ferguson misses with a looping right.
Pugacheva moves out of range of the strikes.
Jab, jab by Pugacheva - just one landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Ferguson misses the target.
Pugacheva uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ferguson.
Pugacheva tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ferguson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ferguson. Pugacheva does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
That kick from Pugacheva tenderised Ferguson's leg. Ferguson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Pugacheva slips a jab from Ferguson.
Pugacheva appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Pugacheva connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Pugacheva misses with a low kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Alla Pugacheva.
I think Pugacheva 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 Ben Watson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Alla Pugacheva!

Event: RFC Live in Sydney 1
Date: Apr 25, 2020

#R1#
Pugacheva throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Pugacheva looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Fuchs stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pugacheva.
Pugacheva takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Pugacheva swats away the attempt to clinch by Fuchs.
Pugacheva let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Pugacheva fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fuchs.
Pugacheva keeps the fight on the outside.
An inside leg kick lands from Pugacheva.
Fuchs tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pugacheva was well out of range. Poor timing from Fuchs.
Pugacheva misses the shot to the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Pugacheva - that will leave a mark!
Pugacheva moves out of range of the strikes.
An inside leg kick lands from Pugacheva.
Pugacheva defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fuchs.
We've been hearing reports that Fuchs has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Fuchs chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pugacheva can pounce on him.
Fuchs shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get 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!
Pugacheva lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fuchs goes for a double leg but Pugacheva avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Pugacheva continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chase Fuchs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fuchs misses with a looping left.#T1#
Sloppy strikes from Fuchs. Those never looked like landing.
Fuchs walks forward, straight into a front kick from Pugacheva.
Fuchs closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Good leg kick by Pugacheva there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Fuchs tries to clinch but Pugacheva moves out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fuchs.
Pugacheva looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fuchs fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pugacheva manages to avoid it.
Fuchs misses with a shot to the body
and Pugacheva counters with a low kick, right behind Fuchs 's knee.
Pugacheva lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nice shot lands for Pugacheva.
Fuchs throws a combination. Pugacheva tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fuchs takes one to the chin there.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Pugacheva, right into the meat.
Pugacheva throws a nice inside leg kick.
Pugacheva is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Fuchs fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pugacheva keeps the fight on the outside.
Fuchs tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pugacheva manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Pugacheva fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fuchs.
Alla Pugacheva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fuchs takes a swing at Pugacheva's ribcage but misses.
Fuchs throws a right and a left that Pugacheva avoids nicely.
Pugacheva avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pugacheva feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Fuchss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Fuchs throws a looping overhand right but Pugacheva ducks down to avoid it.
Pugacheva throws a good cross that connects.
Pugacheva throws a leg kick which misses Fuchs's front leg but catches the back leg as Fuchs tries to avoid it.
Pugacheva jabs Fuchs to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fuchs closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pugacheva circles away.
Pugacheva lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Pugacheva connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Fuchs's hands.
Pugacheva scores with a spinning back kick!
Fuchs throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pugacheva dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fuchs. That did some damage!
Alla Pugacheva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pugacheva connects with a single shot there.
Pugacheva throws a quick inside leg kick.
Pugacheva chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Pugacheva is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Fuchs had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Fuchs doesn't manage to clinch there - Pugacheva circles away. #T3#
Horrible takedown attempt by Fuchs or perhaps it was just good defense by Pugacheva, which made it look bad.
Pugacheva has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Fuchs doesn't manage to clinch there - Pugacheva circles away.
Fuchs takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fuchs tries to clinch there but Pugacheva circles away.
Fuchs swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pugacheva scores with a jab.
Fuchs tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pugacheva swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fuchs doesn't manage to clinch there - Pugacheva circles away.
Fuchs takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Pugacheva scores with a leg kick.
Fuchs misses with a series of wild punches.
Fuchs misses with the combination.
Pugacheva thows a body kick. Fuchs tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Pugacheva.
Pugacheva avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T4#
Pugacheva lunges at Fuchs with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Fuchs's hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fuchs moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Fuchs tries to close the distance and clinch but Pugacheva swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pugacheva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fuchs moves away.
Fuchs shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pugacheva as he avoids it easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Pugacheva misses.
Fuchs takes one on the button.
Fuchs doesn't manage to clinch there - Pugacheva circles away.
Nice shot by Pugacheva.
Pugacheva avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fuchs stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pugacheva.
Pugacheva scores with a nice right hand.
Fuchs moves in looking to clinch but Pugacheva pushes him off.
Fuchs gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Pugacheva.
Pugacheva keeps the fight on the outside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pugacheva moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fuchs misses the shot to the body.
Pugacheva digs a good body shot into Fuchs's ribs.
Pugacheva misses with an uppercut.
Pugacheva scores with a push kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alla Pugacheva dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Pugacheva dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fuchs. That did some damage!
Alla Pugacheva seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pugacheva lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Pugacheva throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Fuchs will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Fuchs is looking to clinch but Pugacheva is avoiding it.
Pugacheva scores with a leg kick.
Pugacheva lands a nice looking body kick.
Fuchs tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pugacheva was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Pugacheva showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fuchs.
Pugacheva connects with a body shot that sends Fuchs's belly button to the back.
Pugacheva avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good leg kick by Pugacheva there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Fuchs waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pugacheva.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Fuchs might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Pugacheva moves out of range of the strikes.
Pugacheva throws a nice outside leg kick.
Pugacheva moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T1#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Pugacheva.
Pugacheva throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #CL#
Fuchs closes the distance and pushes Pugacheva back into the cage.
Fuchs working aggressively here.
A short right from Pugacheva on the inside.
Fuchs trying to land knees to the body.
Pugacheva lands a left hand.
Pugacheva presses Fuchs against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right hand to the body from Pugacheva.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pugacheva scores with a shot to the side of Fuchs's head.
Pugacheva presses Fuchs against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Fuchs's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short left from Pugacheva.
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!
Pugacheva lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pugacheva lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fuchs backwards. #BC2#
Pugacheva pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pugacheva scores with a body shot.
Pugacheva has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fuchs wants to clinch up but Pugacheva keeps it at a distance.
Pugacheva throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pugacheva feints and then cracks Fuchs's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fuchs down.
Fuchs fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#T2#
Fuchs takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Chase Fuchs is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That kick from Pugacheva tenderised Fuchs's leg. Fuchs is trying to keep his angry face on.
Pugacheva lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Pugacheva avoids a punch combination nicely.
Good leg kick by Pugacheva there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Pugacheva connects with an inside leg kick.
Pugacheva fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fuchs looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Fuchs. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
A good leg kick by Pugacheva.
Pugacheva is looking to slow Fuchs down with leg kicks. #TD#
Fuchs looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Pugacheva!
Fuchs tries to score with some ground and pound. Pugacheva controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Fuchs working away.
Fuchs working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #T3#
Pugacheva manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Fuchs throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Fuchs not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Pugacheva is pressing down on Fuchs's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Fuchs trying to control the position from guard on top but Pugacheva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pugacheva has his hands on Fuchs's head, controlling the position.
Pugacheva avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Fuchs stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Pugacheva throws up his legs and catches Fuchs in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Fuchs tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Pugacheva! That came out of nowhere!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Alla Pugacheva!

Event: RFC Tokyo March 28th
Date: Mar 28, 2020

#R1#
A big left from Zhang misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Pugacheva just misses with a punch to the body.
Pugacheva has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Pugacheva lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Zhang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice body punch from Zhang.
Pugacheva throws a jab when Zhang was well out of range.#CL#
Zhang gets a clinch.
Pugacheva stalling against the cage. #BC2#
Pugacheva breaks from the clinch.
Pugacheva scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Pugacheva avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zhang swings for the body but Pugacheva moves out of range. #CL#
Zhang has taken the fight to the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Zhang.
Zhang misses with some punches.
Pugacheva misses with some punches.
Zhang misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Pugacheva breaks from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zhang explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Zhang tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pugacheva paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pugacheva lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Zhang throws a jab when Pugacheva was well out of range.
Zhang moves out of range of the body kick.#T1#
Zhang on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Pugacheva throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A little feinted left hand from Zhang on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Zhang tries to clinch there but Pugacheva circles away.
Good leg kick by Zhang there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Zhang throws out a loose jab but Pugacheva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pugacheva tries to work over Zhang's front leg with a kick but Zhang checks it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Pugacheva.
Pugacheva lands a nice looking kick to the body. Zhang takes a step back to recover.
Pugacheva dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Zhang. That did some damage!
Pugacheva dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zhang motions for Pugacheva to come forward. Zhang throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pugacheva misses with a low kick.
Pugacheva checks a leg kick nicely.
Zhang looks to score with a jab to the body but Pugacheva is just out of range.
Zhang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pugacheva manages to avoid it.
Zhang paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Zhang blocks a low kick nicely.
Zhang waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pugacheva.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slapping leg kick lands for Pugacheva.
Pugacheva loads up on a big right hand but Zhang slips the punch.#T2#
Pugacheva fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Zhang misses the shot to the body.
A little jabbing left from Pugacheva on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pugacheva lands a leg kick that knocks Zhang off balance momentarily.
Zhang scores with a crisp jab that stopped Pugacheva in his tracks.
Pugacheva ducks under a wild hook from Zhang.
A clash of legs there as Pugacheva blocks the low kick.
Zhang throws a jab but it's blocked by Pugacheva.
Pugacheva walks into a straight right hand from Zhang.
Zhang misses with an uppercut. Pugacheva saw that one coming.
Pugacheva lands a nice leg kick that just misses Zhang's sensitive parts.
Zhang has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Zhang there as he acknowledges the shot.
Zhang scores with a jab to the body.
Zhang looks to score with a jab to the body but Pugacheva is just out of range.
Zhang takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Zhang is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Pugacheva avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zhang moves out of range of the leg kick from Pugacheva.
Zhang on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pugacheva. Pugacheva obviously looking to wear him down.
Zhang avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Pugacheva swings away with a body shot that misses
and Zhang cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A jab from Zhang misses.
Pugacheva uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zhang.
Zhang throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T3#
Zhang blocks a jab.
Zhang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pugacheva manages to avoid it.
Zhang thuds a left hand into Pugacheva's body.
Pugacheva swats away the attempt to clinch by Zhang.
Zhang on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Zhang takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Zhang moves out of range as Pugacheva strikes.
Zhang will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Pugacheva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pugacheva swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zhang takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Zhang takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A big left from Zhang misses.
Zhang waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pugacheva.
Pugacheva 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.
Pugacheva bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zhang tries to clinch up.
Zhang tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pugacheva swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pugacheva slips a straight right by Zhang.#T4#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Pugacheva.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zhang lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A left lands for Zhang.
Zhang on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Pugacheva is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Zhang misses with an uppercut. Pugacheva saw that one coming.
Zhang tries to work over Pugacheva's front leg with a kick but Pugacheva checks it.
A jab from Pugacheva does it's job there.
Pugacheva lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Zhang throws a body punch but Pugacheva moves out of range.
Zhang throws a leg kick but Pugacheva sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Zhang is looking to clinch but Pugacheva is avoiding it.
Pugacheva fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Zhang.#CL#
Zhang gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Pugacheva is trying to pull guard but Zhang turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Pugacheva scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zhang throws an elbow that misses.
Pugacheva lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zhang backwards.
Zhang misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Pugacheva breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pugacheva lands a nice hook to Zhang's body. Zhang takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Alla Pugacheva 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#
Pugacheva tries to score with a low kick but Zhang moves his leg out of the way.
Zhang misses with a straight right.
Zhang thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zhang throws a body shot but no joy.
A telegraphed right hand from Zhang misses the target.
Pugacheva misses with a body kick.
Nice body kick from Pugacheva.
Zhang wants to clinch.
Zhang dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pugacheva. That did some damage!
Pugacheva scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Pugacheva throws a leg kick but Zhang checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good standup being displayed there by Pugacheva as he connects with a hook.
A big left from Zhang misses.
Zhang staying out of range there.
Pugacheva displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zhang throws out the jab.
Pugacheva cracks Zhang with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Zhang tries to close the distance and clinch but Pugacheva swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pugacheva misses with a low kick. #T1#
Pugacheva throws a leg kick but Zhang checks it.
Zhang takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #CL#
Zhang clinches with his opponent.
Zhang working aggressively here.
Pugacheva lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Zhang or not.
Pugacheva swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A shot in the inside from Pugacheva.
Pugacheva blocks the elbow strike.
Zhang lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Pugacheva lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zhang backwards.
Pugacheva dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Zhang scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pugacheva tries to break the clinch but Zhang is controlling the position.
Zhang throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Banma Zhang has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Pugacheva tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zhang blocking some punches.
Pugacheva throws a head punch that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zhang throws an elbow that misses.
A short left from Pugacheva.
Pugacheva lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zhang backwards.
Pugacheva blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
Pugacheva tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Zhang smiles and moves away.
Pugacheva throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Zhang tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pugacheva paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Zhang is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Pugacheva looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Zhang lands a jab to the nose.
Zhang tries to clinch there but Pugacheva circles away.
Pugacheva gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Pugacheva circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zhang is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pugacheva throws out a counter right but Zhang avoids it with no problem.
Pugacheva moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Pugacheva misses with a low kick as Zhang jumps back.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Pugacheva.
A slapping body kick lands there for Pugacheva.
Zhang is looking to clinch but Pugacheva is avoiding it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pugacheva! But no joy.
Pugacheva defending well as Zhang loads up on a big left hand. #T3#
Pugacheva throws a hook but Zhang blocks it.
Pugacheva circles away from the clinch attempt.
A nice inside leg kick there by Pugacheva. That's going to slow Zhang down.
Zhang throws a leg kick but Pugacheva moved away.
Pugacheva scores with a kick to the midsection.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pugacheva.
Zhang wants to clinch.
Pugacheva has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A big left from Zhang misses.
Pugacheva misses with a kick to the body.
Pugacheva avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zhang lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Pugacheva lands with a shot to the body.
Zhang keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A big right from Pugacheva misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zhang. Pugacheva does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zhang takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Pugacheva takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Zhang will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Zhang scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pugacheva throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T4#
Pugacheva throws a hook but Zhang blocks it.
Pugacheva checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Zhang throws a low kick but it's checked well by Pugacheva.
Pugacheva tries to land a front kick but Zhang steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Pugacheva lunges at Zhang with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Zhang's hand.
A nice inside leg kick there by Pugacheva. That's going to slow Zhang down.
Pugacheva misses with a straight right.
A head kick misses from Zhang.
Pugacheva staying out of range there.
Zhang moves into range and connects with a jab.
Zhang throws out a powerful jab.
Pugacheva connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Zhang momentarily.
A lazy left from Pugacheva finds it's target.
Pugacheva misses the jab.
A clash of legs there as Pugacheva blocks the low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pugacheva sizes up Zhang with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A head kick misses from Zhang.
Pugacheva scores with a hook.
Pugacheva slips under a jab from Zhang.
It seemed like Pugacheva was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Zhang fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alla Pugacheva 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#
Zhang misses with a head kick.
A slow jab from Zhang misses its intended target.
Pugacheva swats away the attempt to clinch by Zhang.
Zhang tries to move into range but Pugacheva moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Zhang moves out of range as Pugacheva throws a body kick.
Zhang throws a jab but it's blocked by Pugacheva.
Pugacheva throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pugacheva moves out of range of the strikes.
Pugacheva fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Zhang has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Zhang finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Zhang throws a leg kick but Pugacheva sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Pugacheva with a nice cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zhang throws a big shot that misses.
Pugacheva goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Zhang throws a hook but Pugacheva avoids it easily.
Pugacheva throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Pugacheva misses with a leg kick.
Zhang ducks under a wild hook from Pugacheva.
Pugacheva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zhang moves away.#T1#
Zhang misses with a low kick.
Zhang tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pugacheva paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pugacheva slips under a jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Pugacheva.
Zhang feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Pugachevas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Pugacheva moves out of range as Zhang strikes.
A jab from Zhang does it's job there.
Pugacheva checks the leg kick nicely there.
Zhang finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
An inside leg kick from Zhang misses.
Pugacheva catches Zhang with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Pugacheva avoids the body shot from Zhang.
Pugacheva flicks out a counter leg kick but Zhang steps away.
Alla Pugacheva seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zhang misses the jab.#CL#
Zhang forces Pugacheva back against the cage and clinches.
Pugacheva fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zhang lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Zhang comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Zhang working aggressively 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!
A short uppercut from Pugacheva.
Zhang pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#TD2#
Pugacheva has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Zhang clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#T2#
Zhang is trying to get back to his feet but Pugacheva has full control of the position and if anything, Zhang has just worked his way into a worse spot.#ES#
Zhang is trying to shake Pugacheva off. He's managed it and has hopped back to his feet! Pugacheva won't be happy about giving up the dominant position.
Pugacheva sizes up Zhang with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Pugacheva misses with a hook. Zhang ducked under it nicely.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pugacheva.
Zhang sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#CL#
Zhang moves into the clinch.
Zhang lands with a left to the head.
Pugacheva blocks an elbow strike.
Banma Zhang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pugacheva tries to pull guard but Zhang forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Pugacheva throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Zhangs head.
Zhang tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pugacheva lands a hook that snaps the head of Zhang backwards. #T3#
Zhang scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pugacheva takes an elbow to the temple.
Pugacheva cracks Zhang with a nice body shot.
Pugacheva blocks the elbow strike.
Pugacheva dodges an elbow strike from Zhang.
Pugacheva throws a punch but it's blocked by Zhang.
Pugacheva avoids a wild elbow strike from Zhang.
A head punch on the inside from Pugacheva fails to land.
Zhang swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Pugacheva breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zhang wants to clinch up but Pugacheva keeps it at a distance.
Zhang throws a body punch but Pugacheva moves out of range.
Zhang stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pugacheva.
Pugacheva scores with a hook.
Zhang throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Pugacheva misses with a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Pugacheva.#CL#
Zhang clinches up with Pugacheva and pushes him back against the cage.
A short right from Zhang.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zhang lands a nice elbow. #T4#
Pugacheva lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zhang backwards.
Zhang scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Zhang's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Zhang just misses with a elbow thrown towards Pugacheva's brow.
Zhang tries a body shot but Pugacheva blocks it.
Pugacheva blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pugacheva dodges an elbow strike from Zhang.
Pugacheva lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Zhang misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zhang misses with an elbow strike.
Alla Pugacheva is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Zhang throws a punch but it's blocked by Pugacheva. #BC2#
Pugacheva pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zhang feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Pugachevas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Zhang takes a jab right on the kisser.
Pugacheva walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Pugacheva.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pugacheva lands a nice leg kick that just misses Zhang's sensitive parts.
Zhang throws a poor cross that misses
and Pugacheva connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A slow jab from Zhang misses its intended target.
Pugacheva moves away from the strike by Zhang.

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 Banma Zhang.
I think Pugacheva 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alla Pugacheva!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 30, 2019

#R1#
Wright Phillps doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wright Phillps shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pugacheva but Pugacheva pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Wright Phillps tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wright Phillps takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wright Phillps looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pugacheva is fending him off so far but Wright Phillps persists. Nope, Pugacheva circles away and we're back to standing.
Pugacheva takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Pugacheva slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#ROC#
Wright Phillps is rocked!
Wright Phillps takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Wright Phillps is still on wobbly legs! Can Pugacheva finish him?
Pugacheva avoids the body shot from Wright Phillps.
Wright Phillps has his takedown stuffed
and Pugacheva counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wright Phillps thinking.
Alla Pugacheva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Wright Phillps.
Wright Phillps misses with a wild body shot.
Pugacheva lands with a kick to the ribs.
Wright Phillps looks winded!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pugacheva sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Wright Phillps's defenses. It connects perfectly with Wright Phillps's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alla Pugacheva!

Event: LoL Playoff R1
Date: Jan 19, 2019

#R1#
Hackett tries to close the distance and clinch but Pugacheva swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Pugacheva darts in and clinches Hackett up against the cage.#TD2#
Pugacheva ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Pugacheva no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Hackett sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hackett wants to stand but Pugacheva has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Pugacheva controlling Hackett's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hackett's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hackett wants to pass the guard but Pugacheva is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Hackett not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Hackett clinches up with Pugacheva and pushes him back against the cage.
Pugacheva is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hackett pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hackett misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pugacheva.
Pugacheva has Hackett pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hackett manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Pugacheva manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Hackett takes the fight into the clinch.
Pugacheva tries to pull guard but Hackett holds him up against the cage and eventually Pugacheva drops back down to his feet.
James Hackett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alla Pugacheva.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Hackett using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pugacheva has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hackett trying to land knees to the body.
Hackett taking a breather.#T2#
Hackett throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pugacheva blocks it with crossed arms.
Pugacheva has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hackett avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Pugacheva tries a knee to the head but Hackett blocks it.
Pugacheva tries to pull guard but Hackett forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Hackett is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Pugacheva is trying to break the clinch but Hackett is controlling him.
Hackett misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pugacheva.
Hackett will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Pugacheva up against the cage.
Hackett is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pugacheva is defending well for now.
A knee to the head by Hackett.
Hackett using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pugacheva has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hackett using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pugacheva has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hackett is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pugacheva is defending well for now.
Pugacheva managing to block the knees to the body from Hackett. #T3##TD2#
Pugacheva successfully pulls guard.
Hackett controls from within his opponent's guard.
Pugacheva working a defensive guard here.
Hackett passes Pugacheva's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hackett looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Hackett wants to pass to mount but Pugacheva is defending the position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hackett in particular looking to stall.
Hackett has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T4#
Pugacheva is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hackett takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Pugacheva is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hackett controlling from mount.
Hackett has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Pugacheva is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hackett tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Hackett dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Hackett tries to clinch up.#CL#
Pugacheva gets tackled into the cage by Hackett. Hackett maintains the clinch.
Hackett is stalling here.
Hackett landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Hackett with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Pugacheva avoiding damage as Hackett throws knees to the body.
Hackett gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Pugacheva.
Hackett is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pugacheva is defending well for now.
Pugacheva has Hackett pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hackett missing with knees to the body.
Pugacheva avoiding damage as Hackett throws knees to the body.
Hackett is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pugacheva is defending well for now.#BC2#
Pugacheva escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T1##CL2#
Pugacheva instigates a clinch.
Hackett 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.
Hackett tries to land a knee to the head but Pugacheva blocks with his arms. #TD2#
Pugacheva ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Pugacheva no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Hackett content to stall in guard here.
Hackett won't allow Pugacheva to sweep him here.
Hackett wants to stand but Pugacheva has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Hackett is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Pugacheva controls Hackett momentarily but Hackett frees himself.
Hackett is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
James Hackett is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Hackett takes the fight into the clinch.
Hackett is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pugacheva can do to turn this around?
Hackett lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Pugacheva tries a knee to the head but Hackett blocks it.
Hackett missing with knees to the body.
Pugacheva wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Pugacheva managing to block the knees to the body from Hackett.
Pugacheva on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Hackett.
Hackett unloads a knee to the mid-section. Pugacheva lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Pugacheva is breathing heavily.
Hackett tries to land knees in the clinch but Pugacheva avoids the damage to the body. #T3#
Pugacheva on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hackett with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Pugacheva has Hackett pressed against the cage.
Hackett tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pugacheva avoids it.#BC2#
Pugacheva breaks from the clinch.
Hackett tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Pugacheva counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Pugacheva shoots for a double leg takedown but Hackett sprawls well. He's pushed Pugacheva's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hackett defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pugacheva.
James Hackett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alla Pugacheva.#TD2#
Pugacheva dives in and scores a takedown into Hackett's guard.
Hackett keeping moving, preventing Pugacheva from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Hackett is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pugacheva defends well.
Hackett managing to control the position. #T4#
Hackett continues to stall.#SUB#
Hackett has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pugacheva can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pugacheva loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pugacheva postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hackett pulls Pugacheva in close to his closed guard and prevents Pugacheva from doing any damage or advancing position.
James Hackett overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pugacheva in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Hackett dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Pugacheva scores with a takedown into Hackett's guard.
Pugacheva being controlled here momentarily.
Hackett is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hackett has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Hackett.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
More hug and hope from Hackett.#T1##REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Hackett tries to close the distance and clinch but Pugacheva swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hackett tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pugacheva paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Pugacheva gets tackled into the cage by Hackett. Hackett maintains the clinch.
Hackett throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hackett unloads a knee to the mid-section. Pugacheva lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Pugacheva wants a takedown but no success here.
Knees in the clinch landing for Pugacheva.
Hackett landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Hackett misses with a knee to the head.
Hackett blocks a body shot from Pugacheva. #T2#
Hackett trying to land knees to the body.
James Hackett has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hackett throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pugacheva blocks it with crossed arms. #TD2#
Pugacheva pulls guard effortlessly.
Hackett controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Pugacheva wants to stand up but Hackett is controlling him. #T3#
Hackett is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Pugacheva circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL#
Hackett closes the distance and pushes Pugacheva back into the cage.
Hackett tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pugacheva avoids it.#BC2#
Pugacheva breaks the clinch.
Hackett swats away the attempt to clinch by Pugacheva.
Hackett is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
No luck for Pugacheva with that takedown attempt.
James Hackett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Hackett tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pugacheva swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pugacheva keeps the fight on the outside.
Pugacheva changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hackett tries to clinch but Pugacheva is having none of it.
Hackett tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pugacheva swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pugacheva keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Pugacheva gets a clinch. #BC2#
Pugacheva escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hackett moves in looking to clinch but Pugacheva pushes him off.
A head kick misses from Pugacheva. #CL#
Hackett gets a clinch.
Hackett misses with a knee to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hackett using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pugacheva has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hackett is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pugacheva is defending well for now.
Pugacheva lands a left hand.
Alla Pugacheva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
James Hackett is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pugacheva changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hackett fights it off and pushes away nicely.

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 James Hackett.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hackett, 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Hackett!

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