Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Eight Limbs IX
Date: Jul 11, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wieneke moves away from the strike by Idrisov Ii.
Wieneke misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wieneke has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Idrisov Ii is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Idrisov Ii thows a left - swing and a miss!
Idrisov Ii misses with a hook. Wieneke ducked under it nicely.
Wieneke staying out of range there.#CL2#
Idrisov Ii tries to keep at a distance but Wieneke has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wieneke landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Idrisov Ii has a couple of punches blocked by Wieneke.
Idrisov Ii tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wieneke lands a body punch in the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Wieneke lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wieneke lands a knee to the body.
Idrisov Ii swings wildly with an uppercut but Wieneke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wieneke holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Wieneke stalling in the clinch.
Wieneke continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Wieneke as Idrisov Ii tries to tie him up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Idrisov Ii. #T1#
Wieneke misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Idrisov Ii.
Wieneke is stalling here.
Idrisov Ii swings wildly with an uppercut but Wieneke uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Wieneke escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Wieneke gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Idrisov Ii looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Wieneke lands an elbow that stopped Idrisov Ii in his tracks for a moment.
Wieneke prevents a body shot from Idrisov Ii.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Idrisov Ii.
Wieneke lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wieneke lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Idrisov Ii doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wieneke effectively controlling the action here.#BC2#
Wieneke breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Wieneke darts in and clinches Idrisov Ii up against the ropes.
Idrisov Ii throws a head punch that misses.
Wieneke controlling the action here for a moment. #T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wieneke. #BC2#
Wieneke breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Wieneke has closed the distance and engaged Idrisov Ii in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Wieneke takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Wieneke tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Wieneke lands a left hand that snaps the head of Idrisov Ii backwards.
Idrisov Ii has a couple of punches blocked by Wieneke.
Wieneke lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wieneke slows down the pace here.
Wieneke trying to land knees to the body.
Wieneke working Idrisov Ii over with knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Wieneke. #BC2#
Wieneke manages to break the clinch.
Wieneke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wieneke shapes to counter with a head kick.
Idrisov Ii takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #T3#
Wieneke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Idrisov Ii swings widly with a right hand
and Wieneke counters with a three punch combo that has Idrisov Ii backing up. Idrisov Ii nods at Wieneke to acknowledge the strikes.
Wieneke misses with a two punch combination.
Idrisov Ii lands with a right hand. #CL2#
Idrisov Ii gets tackled into the ropes by Wieneke. Wieneke maintains the clinch.
Wieneke blocks a body shot from Idrisov Ii.
Idrisov Ii tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wieneke blocks an uppercut.
Wieneke landing knees to the head.
Wieneke keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Idrisov Ii's efforts to push away.
A right handed body shot lands from Wieneke.
Wieneke is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Idrisov Ii is breathing heavily.
Wieneke lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Wieneke escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Wieneke pushes Idrisov Ii up against the ropes in a clinch.
Wieneke is working Idrisov Ii over against the ropes.
Idrisov Ii fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
A right handed body shot lands from Wieneke.
Wieneke works on Idrisov Ii's body with a couple of short punches.
Knees to the body from Wieneke.
A short uppercut from Wieneke. #KD2#
Wieneke has his opponent in a tight Thai clinch and unloads with a massive knee that drops Idrisov Ii to the canvas! Can Idrisov Ii beat the count? 3,4,5,6 and he's up... is he? Yes, he's up! The referee is taking a long look at him and he's going to allow it to continue!#CUT2#It looks like Murat Idrisov Ii has been cut.
Murat Idrisov Ii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Wieneke gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Idrisov Ii letting Wieneke take a breather here.#BC2#
Wieneke's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wieneke throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #ROC2#Idrisov Ii is rocked!
Wieneke throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Idrisov Ii crumples to the floor and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Marius Wieneke!
Marius Wieneke decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Eight Limbs VI
Date: Jun 20, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Idrisov Ii misses with a two punch combination.
Murat Idrisov Ii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Thunder has managed to clinch.
Thunder leaning against his opponent.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thunder .
Idrisov Ii misses with a short punch on the inside.
Idrisov Ii fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Idrisov Ii is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Thunder is keeping busy.#BC2#
Thunder breaks from the clinch.
Idrisov Ii looks to score with a jab to the body but Thunder is just out of range.
As Idrisov Ii backs off Thunder throws a huge counter combo but Idrisov Ii manages to avoid it all.
Thunder throws a poor cross that misses
and Idrisov Ii counters with a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Idrisov Ii scores with the left hand. Thunder knows he should have avoided that one.
Idrisov Ii moves out of range of the body kick from Thunder .
Thunder slips under a jab from Idrisov Ii.
Idrisov Ii throws a one two combo. #CUT#It looks like John Thunder has been cut.#T1#
Idrisov Ii loads up on a big right hand but Thunder slips the punch.
Idrisov Ii throws a body punch but Thunder moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on Thunder 's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Idrisov Ii lands with a straight right. Thunder didn't see that one coming.#CL2#
Thunder takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Idrisov Ii's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thunder 's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Idrisov Ii connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Thunder scrambles back to his feet.
Idrisov Ii lands a glancing blow to the side of Thunder 's head.
Thunder looks to land a left hand but Idrisov Ii moved out of range nicely.
Idrisov Ii went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Thunder ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Murat Idrisov Ii is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Idrisov Ii looks to score with a jab to the body but Thunder is just out of range.
A little jabbing left from Thunder on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Idrisov Ii goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Idrisov Ii has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Fairtex MMA in the buildup to the fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thunder on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Good shot there by Idrisov Ii.#T2#
Thunder scores with a one two! Idrisov Ii had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Thunder throws a body kick that misses.
Thunder throws a body punch but Idrisov Ii moves out of range.
Idrisov Ii lunges at Thunder with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Thunder 's hand.
The fighters circling - Idrisov Ii throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Idrisov Ii throws a right hand that misses
enabling Thunder to counter with a crisp jab.
Thunder bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Idrisov Ii is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thunder .
Nice straight punches there by Idrisov Ii. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Idrisov Ii.
Idrisov Ii loads up on a big right hand but Thunder slips the punch.
Idrisov Ii throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Thunder unleashes a big counter combination but Idrisov Ii bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Thunder throws a body kick that misses
and Idrisov Ii counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Idrisov Ii throws a nice looking combination but Thunder bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
It seemed like Thunder was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T3#
Idrisov Ii throws out a loose jab but Thunder uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thunder counters with a body kick.
Thunder uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Idrisov Ii.
Idrisov Ii swings and misses with a shot to the body#CL2#
and Thunder holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Thunder 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Idrisov Ii tries to circle away but Thunder has him pinned against the ropes.
Thunder stalling against the ropes.
Idrisov Ii scores with a nice hook to the head.
Idrisov Ii misses with a short punch on the inside.
Idrisov Ii scores with a nice hook to the head.
Idrisov Ii misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thunder with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thunder . #BC2#
Thunder escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T4#
The fighters circle momentarily. Idrisov Ii darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Idrisov Ii shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Thunder eats them both and turns towards Idrisov Ii to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Thunder forces Idrisov Ii back against the ropes and clinches.#BC2#
Thunder breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sloppy strikes from Idrisov Ii. Those never looked like landing.
Idrisov Ii throws a lazy uppercut
and Thunder counters with a straight right hand.#CL2#
Thunder pushes Idrisov Ii up against the ropes in a clinch.#BC2#
Thunder 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Idrisov Ii waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thunder .
Thunder is looking for the big counter here.
Idrisov Ii punishes Thunder 's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A looping hook to the body misses from Idrisov Ii. Thunder does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thunder tries to land a front kick but Idrisov Ii steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Idrisov Ii's jab looks to have found its range, popping Thunder under the eye.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Murat Idrisov Ii dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Thunder 's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Idrisov Ii connects with a good right hand that stumbles Thunder . Thunder circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Idrisov Ii throws the left hand but Thunder avoids the punch easily.
A jab from Idrisov Ii misses.
Idrisov Ii fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Idrisov Ii throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Idrisov Ii lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Thunder clobbers Idrisov Ii with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Thunder tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Idrisov Ii paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Idrisov Ii connects with a body shot that sends Thunder 's belly button to the back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Idrisov Ii misses with an uppercut. #CL2#
Idrisov Ii tries to keep at a distance but Thunder has taken the fight into the clinch.
Idrisov Ii avoiding damage as Thunder throws knees to the body.
Idrisov Ii swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Idrisov Ii is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thunder can do to turn this around?
Idrisov Ii swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thunder missing with knees to the body.
Thunder wants to stall.
John Thunder seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Idrisov Ii throws a head punch that misses.
Thunder looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
We've been informed that Thunder has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Idrisov Ii lands with a short shot to the head.
Thunder looking to stall.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Idrisov Ii.
Thunder is trying to break the clinch but Idrisov Ii has him pressed against the ropes. #BC#
Idrisov Ii breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Idrisov Ii swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2##CL2#
Thunder instigates a clinch.
Idrisov Ii lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Idrisov Ii.
Thunder blocks an uppercut.
Thunder is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Idrisov Ii swings wildly with an uppercut but Thunder uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Idrisov Ii.
Thunder blocks an uppercut.
Idrisov Ii doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Idrisov Ii fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thunder tries to land knees in the clinch but Idrisov Ii avoids the damage to the body.
Thunder blocking some punches.
Thunder is trying to maintain a safe position but Idrisov Ii gets an underhook and turns Thunder into the ropes.
Thunder blocks an uppercut. #T3#
Thunder wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Idrisov Ii lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Thunder trying to land knees to the body. #BC2#
Thunder breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Idrisov Ii looks to land a left hand but Thunder moved out of range nicely.
Thunder misses with an uppercut.
Thunder slips a straight right by Idrisov Ii.
Idrisov Ii misses with an uppercut.
The fighters circling - Thunder throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Idrisov Ii swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thunder lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Idrisov Ii stalks Thunder and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Thunder 's face. Thunder staggers backwards, shaken.
Idrisov Ii connects with a single shot there.
Idrisov Ii misses the jab.#T4#
Idrisov Ii throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Idrisov Ii connects with a single shot there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Idrisov Ii misses with an uppercut.
Murat Idrisov Ii is winning the standup battle so far.
Thunder has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Thunder there as he acknowledges the shot.#CL2#
Thunder has managed to clinch.
Thunder misses with some punches.
Idrisov Ii lands a hook to the side of the head.
Idrisov Ii misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thunder misses with a knee to the head.
Idrisov Ii misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Idrisov Ii.
A head punch on the inside from Idrisov Ii fails to land.
Idrisov Ii lands a nice uppercut.
Idrisov Ii misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Murat Idrisov Ii dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on John Thunder 's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##CL2#
Thunder has managed to clinch.
Thunder trying to stall but Idrisov Ii improves his position.
Idrisov Ii scores with a shoulder strike.
Thunder can't find room to land a body shot as Idrisov Ii controls the action.
Thunder tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Idrisov Ii avoids it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Thunder tries a body shot but Idrisov Ii blocks it.
Idrisov Ii doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Idrisov Ii stalling in the clinch but Thunder improves position.
Idrisov Ii can't find room to land a body shot as Thunder controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Idrisov Ii pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#KD2#
Thunder clips Idrisov Ii with a right and a left that makes him do the chicken dance for a couple of seconds. He touched his left hand down on the canvas so the referee steps between the fighters to give Idrisov Ii a standing 8 count before we can continue the bout.#ROC2#Idrisov Ii is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Murat Idrisov Ii has been cut.
Idrisov Ii looks to throw the jab but Thunder is out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
No joy there for Idrisov Ii, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T1#
Thunder closes the distance and catches Idrisov Ii with a lead hook that drops him to the canvas! Idrisov Ii is clearly dazed and struggling here! 3,4,5,6,7 and Idrisov Ii is up to his feet but the referee has called it off! Idrisov Ii is still far too wobbly and he's not going to allow the fight to continue! Thunder takes it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). John Thunder !

Event: Eight Limbs III - GP Semis
Date: May 23, 2020

#R1#
Idrisov Ii misses with a shot to the body
and Baker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Idrisov Ii misses with a left hand
and Baker counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Idrisov Ii throws a right and a left that both miss.#KD#
Baker lands a head kick that bluckles Idrisov Ii and drops him to the canvas. He's still conscious but it looks like it's going to take him the full 10 seconds to get back his senses! He's up on 9 and seems to be just about OK to continue.... the referee agrees and we're back to the action with Baker no doubt looking to push for a finish!#ROC#
Idrisov Ii is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Murat Idrisov Ii has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Idrisov Ii throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Baker stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Idrisov Ii is still on wobbly legs! Can Baker finish him?
Idrisov Ii throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Baker.
Baker connects with a crushing straight, right on the bridge of Idrisov Ii's nose, sending him crumpling to the mat! That's really rocked Idrisov Ii - is he going to beat the count??? 4,5,6,7,8,9.....10 - he's not made it - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Brian Baker!

Event: Eight Limbs I - The Beginning
Date: May 02, 2020

#R1#
Johnson tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Idrisov Ii manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Johnson clinches up with Idrisov Ii and pushes him back against the ropes.
Idrisov Ii lands a hook to the side of the head.
Idrisov Ii scores with a shoulder strike.
Johnson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Idrisov Ii avoids the elbow strike from Johnson, against the ropes.
Idrisov Ii tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johnson's elbow.
Idrisov Ii scores with a nice hook to the head.
Idrisov Ii lands a hook to the side of the head.
Johnson is trying to break the clinch but Idrisov Ii is controlling him.#BC2#
Idrisov Ii breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Idrisov Ii throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Idrisov Ii misses with a double jab.
Johnson throws a right hand that Idrisov Ii ducks under and follows up with a left that Idrisov Ii also avoids with ease.
Idrisov Ii throws a shot to the body.
Idrisov Ii comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Idrisov Ii cracks Johnson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.#CUT2#
It looks like Anthony Johnson has been cut.
Murat Idrisov Ii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Idrisov Ii takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Murat Idrisov Ii is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Idrisov Ii fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Johnson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheers as Idrisov Ii lands an impressive looking overhand right. Johnson doesn't seem phased though.
No joy there for Idrisov Ii, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Johnson moves in looking to clinch but Idrisov Ii pushes him off.
Idrisov Ii comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#KD2#
Idrisov Ii staggers Johnson with a jab and knocks him down with a follow up straight! Johnson looks in trouble, will he beat the count?! The count has reached 5 and he's only back to 1 knee - it's going to be close! 6,7,8 - he's up! Just in time and the ref is going to let the fight continue!#ROC2#
Johnson 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!
Idrisov Ii scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Idrisov Ii punishes Johnson's body with a nice straight punch.
Idrisov Ii comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Johnson takes one to the side of the head.
Johnson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Idrisov Ii digs a good hook to Johnson's body.
Idrisov Ii scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Idrisov Ii lands with a good body shot.#T2#
Idrisov Ii throws a shot to the body.
Johnson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Idrisov Ii connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Johnson scrambles back to his feet.#CUT2#
Anthony Johnson's cut is getting worse.
Johnson walks straight into a solid jab from Idrisov Ii. Oh, it looks like it's stumbled him! Idrisov Ii follows up with a big combo - a right followed by a left that knocks Johnson out cold! Johnson toppled like a tree, face planting on the canvas. Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Murat Idrisov Ii!
Murat Idrisov Ii seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Anthony Johnson spoke after the fight, saying 'he fought better then i did'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 11, 2020

#R1#
Idrisov Ii throws a hook but Baker avoids it easily.
Idrisov Ii walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Baker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Idrisov Ii.#CL#
Baker gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Baker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Baker tries a head kick but it misses.
Idrisov Ii swings for the body but Baker moves out of range.
Baker moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CL#
Baker clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Baker breaks from the clinch.
Idrisov Ii fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Baker looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Idrisov Ii throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Baker closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Baker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Baker instigates a clinch.
Idrisov Ii wants to break free but Baker has control. #BC#
Baker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Idrisov Ii ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Idrisov Ii unleashes a big counter combination but Baker bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Idrisov Ii throws an off balance right hand
and Baker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Baker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL#
Baker clinches with his opponent. #BC#
Baker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Baker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Idrisov Ii.
Baker lands with a cross.
Nice defenses there by Idrisov Ii.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Idrisov Ii tries to break free but Baker pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Baker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Baker misses with a leg kick.
Baker swings for the body but Idrisov Ii moves out of range.
Baker takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CL#
Baker pushes Idrisov Ii up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Baker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Baker closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Idrisov Ii wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Baker has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Baker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jab from Idrisov Ii.#T2#
Baker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Idrisov Ii throws a right hand that misses
and Baker counters with a nice body kick. #CL#
Baker moves into the clinch.#BC#
Baker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Baker moves into the clinch successfully.
Idrisov Ii misses with some punches. #BC#
Baker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Idrisov Ii smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Idrisov Ii misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Baker takes the fight into the clinch.
Idrisov Ii wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC#
Baker breaks the clinch.
Baker throws a looping overhand right but Idrisov Ii ducks down to avoid it.
Idrisov Ii slips under a jab from Baker.
Baker moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Baker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Idrisov Ii.
It looked like Baker was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Idrisov Ii.
Baker misses with a kick to the body
letting Idrisov Ii counter with a right hand. #T3##CL#
Baker forces Idrisov Ii back against the cage and clinches.
Baker prevents Idrisov Ii from breaking the clinch.
Idrisov Ii struggles to land a body shot inside as Baker controls his hands. #BC#
Baker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Idrisov Ii throws a hook but Baker blocks it.
Baker tries to clinch up.
Idrisov Ii looks to score with a jab to the body but Baker is just out of range.#CL#
Baker has Idrisov Ii up against the cage in a clinch. #BC#
Baker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Both fighters circling a little - Baker finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Baker tries to close the distance and clinch but Idrisov Ii swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Baker moves into range and clinches up with Idrisov Ii.#BC#
Baker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Idrisov Ii throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A head kick misses from Baker.
Idrisov Ii swings away with a body shot that misses
and Baker counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #CL#
Baker clinches with his opponent. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Baker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Baker throws a sloppy head kick and Idrisov Ii moves out of range easily. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Baker manages to pull guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Baker is on top in guard. #REVR#
Baker will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Idrisov Ii tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baker postures up and lands a big shot to Idrisov Ii's brow.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Baker's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Baker landing with the ground and pound.
Baker stands up over Idrisov Ii, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brian Baker 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#
Baker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Idrisov Ii.
Idrisov Ii throws out a loose jab but Baker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Baker swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Baker misses with a body shot.
Baker swings away with a body shot that misses
and Idrisov Ii counters with a three punch combo that has Baker backing up. Baker nods at Idrisov Ii to acknowledge the strikes.
Baker tries to close the distance and clinch up but Idrisov Ii swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Baker slips a straight right by Idrisov Ii.
A little feinted left hand from Baker on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL#
Baker clinches up against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Idrisov Ii scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC#
Baker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Idrisov Ii fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Baker manages to avoid it.
Baker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Idrisov Ii can do to turn this around?
Idrisov Ii steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Baker. That one must have hurt.
Idrisov Ii misses with a few strikes there.
Idrisov Ii moves out of range of the body kick from Baker.
Baker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Idrisov Ii was well out of range. Poor timing from Baker.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Idrisov Ii tries to work over Baker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Baker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Baker takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL#
Baker has closed the distance and engaged Idrisov Ii in a clinch. #BC#
Baker breaks the clinch.
No joy there for Idrisov Ii, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Idrisov Ii misses with an uppercut.
Baker tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Idrisov Ii manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Idrisov Ii uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nice defenses there by Idrisov Ii.
Idrisov Ii tries to bum rush Baker with a series of wild strikes but Baker uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL#
Baker gets a clinch. #TD#
Baker wants the takedown. Idrisov Ii is fighting it off but Baker persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Idrisov Ii's guard against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Baker showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Idrisov Ii really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Baker. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Baker lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T2#
Baker scoring with punches to the head and body. #SU#
Idrisov Ii is working an open guard so Baker takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Baker takes a swing at Idrisov Ii's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Idrisov Ii gets tackled into the cage by Baker. Baker maintains the clinch. #BC#
Baker breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Baker has taken the fight to the clinch.
Idrisov Ii throws a head punch that misses.
Idrisov Ii stalling in the clinch but Baker improves position.
Idrisov Ii misses with a hook from the clinch.
Idrisov Ii can't break the clinch.
Idrisov Ii misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Baker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Idrisov Ii looks to land a left hand but Baker moved out of range nicely.
A big left from Idrisov Ii misses. #CL#
Baker gets a clinch. #T3##BC2#
Idrisov Ii breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Idrisov Ii circles away from the clinch attempt.
Idrisov Ii throws a combination. Baker tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Idrisov Ii looks to throw the jab but Baker is out of range.
Idrisov Ii takes a swing at Baker's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Baker rushes Idrisov Ii and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Baker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Baker.
Idrisov Ii throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Baker jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.#CL#
Baker gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Baker gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baker is taking a breather. Idrisov Ii says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Nice strikes from Baker there.
Idrisov Ii trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no! #T4#
Baker controlling from mount.
Baker scoring with strikes but Idrisov Ii is staying in there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baker controlling from mount.
Baker landing strikes, looking to finish!
The referee warns Idrisov Ii that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Baker lands with some strikes.
Idrisov Ii takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#ROC#
Idrisov Ii is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brian Baker dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Baker looks to score with a jab to the body but Idrisov Ii is just out of range.#KD#
Baker lands a big uppercut and Idrisov Ii crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Idrisov Ii looks OK. Baker waves Idrisov Ii back to his feet!
Idrisov Ii is still on wobbly legs! Can Baker finish him?
Idrisov Ii misses with an uppercut. Baker saw that one coming.
Baker swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Baker feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Idrisov Ii crashing to the mat! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Brian Baker!

Event: AKT 9?
Date: Dec 20, 2019

#R1#
Salomanca tries to clinch but Idrisov Ii moves out of range.
Salomanca misses with a body shot
and Idrisov Ii counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Idrisov Ii catches Salomanca with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Salomanca fails with an attempt to clinch.
Salomanca looks to clinch
and Idrisov Ii counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Salomanca tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Salomanca takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Salomanca tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Idrisov Ii paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Idrisov Ii tries to bum rush Salomanca with a series of wild strikes but Salomanca uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Salomanca tries to clinch
and Idrisov Ii cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Idrisov Ii looks to throw the jab but Salomanca is out of range.
A nice side step and Salomanca releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Salomanca tries to clinch but Idrisov Ii moves out of range.
Idrisov Ii circles away from the clinch attempt.
Idrisov Ii was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Carlos Salomanca seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Salomanca looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Salomanca gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T1#
Idrisov Ii pushes Salomanca back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Idrisov Ii lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Salomanca or not.
Salomanca looks winded!
Salomanca tries to stall but Idrisov Ii uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Salomanca taking a breather.
Salomanca looking to slow down the pace here.
Salomanca is trying to maintain a safe position but Idrisov Ii gets an underhook and turns Salomanca into the ropes.#BC#
Idrisov Ii's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Salomanca defending well as Idrisov Ii loads up on a big left hand.
Idrisov Ii cracks Salomanca with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Salomanca is sitting up but I can't see if he's OK from my position. The referee's count has reached 5,6,7 and Salomanca is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9,10! He's out! Salomanca could not beat the count!

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

Event: RICK'S RUMBLER #1
Date: Nov 19, 2019

#R1#
King ducks under a wild hook from Idrisov Ii.
King throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Idrisov Ii definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A decent looking cross lands there for King.
A swing and a miss from King.
King misses with a low kick.
King ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
King throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Idrisov Ii was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
King steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Idrisov Ii.
Idrisov Ii misses the body punch
and King counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
King throws out a loose jab but Idrisov Ii uses good head movement to avoid it.
Idrisov Ii went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
King rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Idrisov Ii to counter with a crisp jab.
King throws a leg kick
and Idrisov Ii counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
King pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Idrisov Ii throws the left hand but King avoids the punch easily.
King keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
King slips a jab and a cross from Idrisov Ii.
King takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
King swings for the body but Idrisov Ii moves out of range.
King's coach down at Pablo's Boxing Academy was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on King's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#T1#
Idrisov Ii walks into a jab.
King scoring well with a low kick there.
King lands a slapping body shot.
King ducks under a wild hook from Idrisov Ii.
Idrisov Ii tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but King was well out of range. Poor timing from Idrisov Ii.
Idrisov Ii avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Idrisov Ii uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from King.
King moves out of range as Idrisov Ii strikes.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Idrisov Ii! #CUT#
It looks like Daniel King has been cut.
Idrisov Ii doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Murat Idrisov Ii is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big left from Idrisov Ii misses.
King displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Idrisov Ii throws out the jab.
King pushes Idrisov Ii away with a front kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
King throws a hook but Idrisov Ii avoids it easily.
King goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Idrisov Ii throws a lazy right hand but King sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T2#
A nice inside leg kick there by King. That's going to slow Idrisov Ii down.
King misses the jab.
Some bone on bone action there as Idrisov Ii checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
King lands a nice hook to Idrisov Ii's body. Idrisov Ii takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
King digs a good hook to Idrisov Ii's body.
Idrisov Ii throws an overhand right that lands on King's shoulder, as King tries to avoid the shot.
King looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
King changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
King connects with a single shot there.
King lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
King misses with a looping right.
King keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
King connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A big left from King misses.
Idrisov Ii throws a combination that misses
and King counters with a flying knee. Nice.
King tries a low kick but Idrisov Ii avoids it.
Idrisov Ii swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Idrisov Ii misses with a body shot.
King looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Idrisov Ii takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T3#
Idrisov Ii loads up on a big right hand but King slips the punch.
Idrisov Ii throws a series of punches but King avoids them all with ease.
King ducks under a wild hook from Idrisov Ii.
King misses with a hook to the body
and Idrisov Ii counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
King dodges the punch combination from Idrisov Ii.
King swings for the body but Idrisov Ii moves out of range.
King throws a series of punches but Idrisov Ii moves out of range.
King misses the jab.
King tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
King tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Idrisov Ii misses with a wild body shot.
King takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
King misses with a looping right.
Idrisov Ii chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before King can pounce on him.
King throws out a powerful jab.#T4#
Idrisov Ii on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by King. King obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Idrisov Ii. King does a little dance to reset his feet.
Idrisov Ii misses with a few strikes there.
Idrisov Ii avoids the head kick by King.
Idrisov Ii misses with a body punch
and King counters with an outside leg kick.
Idrisov Ii lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Idrisov Ii ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
King 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.
Idrisov Ii misses with a right hand
and King counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Idrisov Ii misses with a looping right.
Idrisov Ii looks to land a left hand but King moved out of range nicely.
King sizes up Idrisov Ii with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Idrisov Ii ducks down and throws a hook to the body but King moves away.
King moves away from the strike by Idrisov Ii.
Idrisov Ii misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel King dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Daniel King's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
King tests Idrisov Ii's chin there with a solid looking shot.
King scores with the left hand. Idrisov Ii knows he should have avoided that one.
Idrisov Ii defending well as King loads up on a big left hand.
King uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Idrisov Ii.
King moves out of range as Idrisov Ii strikes.
King throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Idrisov Ii sees it coming and avoids it easily.
King throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Idrisov Ii just misses with a punch to the body.
Idrisov Ii throws a hook but King avoids it easily.
King jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Idrisov Ii.
King has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
King throws a head kick but Idrisov Ii moves out of range.
Daniel King seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Idrisov Ii throws a right hand that misses
and King counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Idrisov Ii misses with a series of wild punches.
King scores with a three punch combo! #T1#
Idrisov Ii moves out of range as King strikes.
King lands a head shot.
Idrisov Ii misses with a hook.
King feints and then cracks Idrisov Ii's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Idrisov Ii down.
King throws a good cross that connects.
Idrisov Ii misses the jab.
Idrisov Ii stuns King with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
King pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Idrisov Ii misses with an uppercut. King saw that one coming.
Idrisov Ii throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
King throws a low kick but it's checked well by Idrisov Ii.
King connects with a solid leg kick.
King swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Idrisov Ii counters with a three punch combo that has King backing up. King nods at Idrisov Ii to acknowledge the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Idrisov Ii throws a right and a left that King avoids nicely. #T2#
Idrisov Ii throws a hook but King avoids it easily.
A leg kick checked by Idrisov Ii.
King needs to keep his hands up - Idrisov Ii had a free shot at his head there.
King throws a low kick but Idrisov Ii moves out of range easily.
King is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
King throws a jab when Idrisov Ii was well out of range.
Idrisov Ii throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck King on the side of the head. #ROC#
King is rocked!
Idrisov Ii throws a hook but King avoids it easily.
King plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
King throws a head kick that misses.
King misses with a body shot.
King throws a combination that misses
and Idrisov Ii counters with a straight right hand.
Idrisov Ii looks to land a combination but King avoids it well.
Idrisov Ii throws a big shot that misses.
A big right from Idrisov Ii misses.
King throws a chopping leg kick but Idrisov Ii manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
King showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Idrisov Ii. #T3#
Idrisov Ii with a jab.
An inside leg kick from King misses.
Idrisov Ii just misses with a punch to the body.
King swings for the body but Idrisov Ii moves out of range.
King throws a leg kick but Idrisov Ii sees it coming and moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Idrisov Ii misses its target.
King swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Idrisov Ii throws a body punch but King moves out of range.
King misses the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from King. Idrisov Ii does a little dance to reset his feet.
King moves out of range of the strikes.
King jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Idrisov Ii is looking to counter punch.
King connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Idrisov Ii swings widly with a right hand
and King counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
Idrisov Ii moves out of range of the leg kick from King.
Sloppy strikes from King. Those never looked like landing.
King uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Idrisov Ii.
Idrisov Ii misses with an uppercut. King saw that one coming.
A jab from King misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Idrisov Ii checks a leg kick.
Idrisov Ii throws an overhand right that lands on King's shoulder, as King tries to avoid the shot.
A clash of legs there as Idrisov Ii blocks the low kick.
King throws a head kick that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Idrisov Ii misses with a two punch combination.
King moves away from the strike by Idrisov Ii.
Jab from King.
King looks to land a right hand but Idrisov Ii moved out of range.
Idrisov Ii scores with the left hand. King knows he should have avoided that one. #CUT#
That has opened up Daniel King's cut even more.
King misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Daniel King will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Daniel King's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
King moves away from the strike by Idrisov Ii.
Idrisov Ii backing away here, and King unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A head kick misses from King.
Idrisov Ii throws a hook but King avoids it easily.
King looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Idrisov Ii avoids the body shot from King.
King moves away from the strike by Idrisov Ii.
Idrisov Ii jabs King to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Idrisov Ii misses with a jab to the body
and King counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Decent striking displayed by Idrisov Ii there.
King fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Idrisov Ii.
A slapping leg kick lands for King.
A combination from Idrisov Ii does no damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King jabbing away but nothing is landing.
King misses with a looping left.
King clobbers Idrisov Ii with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A telegraphed right hand from Idrisov Ii misses the target.
Idrisov Ii looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Idrisov Ii throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
King throws a body punch but Idrisov Ii moves out of range.
King connects with a single shot there.
King throws a jab when Idrisov Ii was well out of range.
King scores with a push kick.
King moves out of range as Idrisov Ii strikes.
King keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Idrisov Ii.
Idrisov Ii avoids the body shot from King.
Idrisov Ii slips under a jab.
King connects with a looping right hand.
Idrisov Ii is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Idrisov Ii avoids the head kick by King.
Idrisov Ii went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
King misses the shot to the body.
Idrisov Ii swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
King is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Idrisov Ii.
King tries to move into range but Idrisov Ii moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A low kick from King misses
and Idrisov Ii counters with a nice body shot.
King throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2#
A jab lands there for Idrisov Ii.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
King misses with a low kick.
It looked like Idrisov Ii wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
King slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
King looks to land a body kick but Idrisov Ii moved away.
Idrisov Ii throws a right and a left that both miss.
King swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
King misses with a wild body shot.
Idrisov Ii scores with a punch to the head.
King lands a really nice looking cross but Idrisov Ii seems unphased.
King throws a hook but Idrisov Ii blocks it.
Idrisov Ii misses with a looping right.
King takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
King is still on wobbly legs! Can Idrisov Ii finish him?
Some wild striking there from King.
King bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
King seems to have recovered his senses.
King tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Idrisov Ii was well out of range. Poor timing from King.#T3#
King 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.
Nice defenses there by King.
Some bone on bone action there as Idrisov Ii checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Idrisov Ii misses the jab.
Idrisov Ii looks to score with a jab to the body but King is just out of range.
King throws a leg kick which misses Idrisov Ii's front leg but catches the back leg as Idrisov Ii tries to avoid it.
King steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Idrisov Ii.
King swings for the body but Idrisov Ii moves out of range.
Idrisov Ii throws a big counter combination but King scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Idrisov Ii throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Idrisov Ii takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Idrisov Ii throws a big shot that misses.
King stuns Idrisov Ii with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Idrisov Ii takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Idrisov Ii lands a really nice looking cross but King seems unphased. #CUT#
The cut above Daniel King's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Idrisov Ii lands with a right hand. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
King uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Idrisov Ii.
Idrisov Ii thows a left - swing and a miss!
King waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Idrisov Ii.
King showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Idrisov Ii.
King is looking to slow Idrisov Ii down with leg kicks.
King scores with a nice head shot.
King misses with a hook.
Idrisov Ii on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by King. King obviously looking to wear him down.
Idrisov Ii moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
King misses with a straight right.
King slips a jab and a cross from Idrisov Ii.
King throws a nice inside leg kick.
Murat Idrisov Ii has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Daniel King is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
King slips under a jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Daniel King.
Well King 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 Nard Betker scores the fight for Daniel King!
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight for Daniel King!
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight for Daniel King!

Daniel King wins by unanimous decision!
A relieved looking Daniel King thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: RH98
Date: Oct 12, 2019

#R1#
Idrisov Ii takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#CL2#
Gallo clinches.
Gallo lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gallo.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Gallo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Idrisov Ii fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gallo tries to throw a body punch but Idrisov Ii avoids it by throwing Gallo back against the ropes.
Gallo misses with a body punch.
Gallo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gallo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Idrisov Ii's efforts to push away.
Gallo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gallo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Idrisov Ii has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gallo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Idrisov Ii or not.
Gallo goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Idrisov Ii breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A swing and a miss from Idrisov Ii.
Idrisov Ii scores with the left hand. Gallo knows he should have avoided that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gallo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Idrisov Ii lands with a right hand.
Idrisov Ii throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T1#
Idrisov Ii scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Idrisov Ii moves out of range of the strikes.
Gallo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gallo looks to land a left hand but Idrisov Ii moved out of range nicely.
Gallo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gallo slips a straight right by Idrisov Ii.
Idrisov Ii throws a big shot that misses.
Idrisov Ii uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gallo.
Gallo misses with a right hand
and Idrisov Ii cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Idrisov Ii misses with the combination.
Idrisov Ii swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Idrisov Ii has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Soul Supremacy Rio in the buildup to the fight.
Gallo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Idrisov Ii changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Idrisov Ii lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gallo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Idrisov Ii moves away.
Gallo connects with a jab.#T2#
Jab from Gallo.
Idrisov Ii cracks a nice hook into Gallo's ribs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gallo. Idrisov Ii does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice body punch from Idrisov Ii.
Idrisov Ii connects with a nice looking jab.
Idrisov Ii takes one on the button.
Idrisov Ii jabs Gallo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gallo walks into a stiff left hand from Idrisov Ii.
Gallo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Idrisov Ii.
Idrisov Ii dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Idrisov Ii avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gallo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Idrisov Ii was well out of range. Poor timing from Gallo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gallo dodges the punch combination from Idrisov Ii.
Idrisov Ii fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Murat Idrisov Ii dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL2#
Gallo has Idrisov Ii up against the ropes in a clinch.
Gallo scores with a shoulder strike.
Gallo misses with the head strike.
Gallo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Idrisov Iis head.
Gallo misses with a body punch.
Gallo tries to throw a body punch but Idrisov Ii avoids it by throwing Gallo back against the ropes.
Gallo tries to throw a body punch but Idrisov Ii avoids it by throwing Gallo back against the ropes.
Gallo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Idrisov Ii has a couple of punches blocked by Gallo.
Idrisov Ii misses with a punch to the body.
Gallo misses with the head strike.
A body shot lands from Idrisov Ii.
Gallo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Idrisov Ii's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gallo.
Gallo misses with a punch to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Gallo.
Mario Gallo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Idrisov Ii tries a body shot but Gallo blocks it.
Gallo has a couple of punches blocked by Idrisov Ii.
Idrisov Ii lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gallo backwards.
Gallo misses with a hook to the ribs. #T1#
Gallo lands with a short shot to the head.
Idrisov Ii wants to get back to striking at distance but Gallo won't allow it.
Idrisov Ii is trying to break the clinch but Gallo has him pressed against the ropes.
Still in the clinch, Gallo scores with a nice short uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Gallo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Idrisov Ii blocks a body shot from Gallo.
Gallo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Idrisov Ii is trying to break free.
Idrisov Ii blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gallo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gallo working aggressively here.
Idrisov Ii has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gallo throws a punch but it's blocked by Idrisov Ii.
Gallo lands a right hand.
Gallo scores with a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from Gallo.
Gallo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gallo lands with a short head shot on the inside. #ROC2#
Idrisov Ii 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!
Idrisov Ii looking to stall.
Gallo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Idrisov Ii backwards.
Oh Idrisov Ii is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2#
Idrisov Ii is looking to break free of the clinch but Gallo has double underhooks.
Gallo is working Idrisov Ii over against the ropes.
Idrisov Ii seems to have got his legs back now.
Idrisov Ii is trying to push Gallo away but Gallo has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Idrisov Ii looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gallo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gallo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Idrisov Ii backwards.
Gallo lands an uppercut.
Gallo tries to throw a body punch but Idrisov Ii avoids it by throwing Gallo back against the ropes.
Gallo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Idrisov Ii backwards.
Gallo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gallo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gallo throws a head punch that misses.
Gallo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Idrisov Ii backwards.
Idrisov Ii throws a punch but it's blocked by Gallo.
Gallo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Idrisov Ii blocks a body shot from Gallo.
A right handed body shot lands from Gallo.
Gallo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gallo lands a body punch in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mario Gallo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Idrisov Ii misses with a hook. Gallo ducked under it nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Idrisov Ii. Gallo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gallo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A swing and a miss from Gallo.#CL2#
Idrisov Ii tries to keep at a distance but Gallo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Idrisov Ii wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gallo has him pressed against the ropes.
Gallo cracks Idrisov Ii with a nice body shot.
Gallo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Idrisov Iis head.
Gallo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gallo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Idrisov Ii backwards.
Gallo lands a shoulder strike.
Gallo tries to work over Idrisov Ii's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Idrisov Ii scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Idrisov Ii blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gallo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Idrisov Ii doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Idrisov Ii wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gallo has him pressed against the ropes.
A right handed body shot lands from Gallo.
Gallo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gallo swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
Gallo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gallo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Gallo lands an uppercut.
Gallo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Idrisov Ii backwards.
Gallo lands a nice shot to the body.
Gallo digs a right hand into Idrisov Ii's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Idrisov Ii's gas tank.
Gallo lands a body punch.
Gallo lands a nice shot to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gallo.
Gallo pushes Idrisov Ii back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Gallo is working Idrisov Ii over against the ropes.
Gallo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gallo lands a nice uppercut.
Gallo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gallo digs a right hand into Idrisov Ii's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Idrisov Ii's gas tank.
Gallo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
A short uppercut from Gallo.
A nice left hand lands by Gallo.
Gallo creates a bit of distance and cracks Idrisov Ii with a big uppercut! Idrisov Ii goes down! The referee pushes Gallo away into a neutral corner and starts the count. 4,5,6,7. Will Idrisov Ii make it up in time? He's still flopping around all over the place! The referee has called off the fight! Gallo takes it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Mario Gallo!
A very excited looking Mario Gallo 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: RH88
Date: Sep 21, 2019

#R1#
Idrisov Ii lands with a right hand.
Idrisov Ii lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bussa takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A telegraphed right hand from Idrisov Ii misses the target.
Bussa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Idrisov Ii counters with a right hand to the body.
Bussa takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Idrisov Ii's corner calls for a 1-2. Idrisov Ii obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bussa moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Idrisov Ii scores with a body shot.
Bussa misses with a left hand
and Idrisov Ii counters with a nice body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Idrisov Ii lands a lovely overhand right.
Idrisov Ii plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops Bussa to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! Bussa just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Murat Idrisov Ii!
Murat Idrisov Ii opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.

Event: RH80
Date: Sep 04, 2019

#R1#
Cheba tries to bum rush Idrisov Ii with a series of wild strikes but Idrisov Ii uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cheba moves out of range of the strikes.
Cheba ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Idrisov Ii moves away.
Idrisov Ii throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cheba avoids the body shot from Idrisov Ii.
Cheba keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Idrisov Ii fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Cheba lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Idrisov Ii lands a nice hook to Cheba's body. Cheba takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Idrisov Ii throws an overhand right that lands on Cheba's shoulder, as Cheba tries to avoid the shot.
Cheba 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.#CL#
Cheba rushes Idrisov Ii and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.#BC#
Cheba breaks the clinch.
Idrisov Ii ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cheba moves away.
Idrisov Ii throws a hook but Cheba blocks it.
Cheba ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Idrisov Ii moves away.
Idrisov Ii throws out a counter right but Cheba avoids it with no problem.
Cheba misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Idrisov Ii thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cheba looks to throw the jab but Idrisov Ii is out of range.
Idrisov Ii doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Cheba throws a hook but Idrisov Ii avoids it easily.
Idrisov Ii ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A jab from Cheba does it's job there.
Idrisov Ii moves out of range as Cheba strikes.
Idrisov Ii walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Cheba showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Idrisov Ii.
Nice cross by Idrisov Ii.#CUT2#
It looks like Stanislaw Cheba has been cut.
Cheba swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Idrisov Ii tries to bum rush Cheba with a series of wild strikes but Cheba uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jab from Cheba.
Idrisov Ii looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Cheba drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Cheba displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Idrisov Ii throws out the jab.
Cheba was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cheba looks to land a left hand but Idrisov Ii moved out of range nicely.
Murat Idrisov Ii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Idrisov Ii scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cheba doesn't seem bothered though.
Cheba looks to land a left hand but Idrisov Ii moved out of range nicely.
Cheba throws a hook to the side of Idrisov Ii's head but Idrisov Ii sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
No joy there for Cheba, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Left hook, right uppercut from Cheba.
Cheba misses with a hook. Idrisov Ii ducked under it nicely.
Idrisov Ii misses with a hook. Cheba ducked under it nicely.
Cheba slips a jab from Idrisov Ii.
Idrisov Ii ducks under a wild hook from Cheba.
Idrisov Ii moves away from the strike by Cheba.
Idrisov Ii lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cheba circles away quickly and effectively.
A slow jab from Cheba misses its intended target.
Cheba is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Nice body punch from Idrisov Ii.
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 Stanislaw Cheba will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Stanislaw Cheba's cut.
That's time! Cheba's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Cheba misses the jab.
Cheba rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Idrisov Ii moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cheba slips a jab from Idrisov Ii.
Idrisov Ii lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Idrisov Ii throws a body shot but no joy.
Cheba just misses with a punch to the body.
Idrisov Ii blocks a jab.
Despite the aggression on Idrisov Ii's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Cheba misses the jab.
Cheba rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Idrisov Ii moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Idrisov Ii misses the target.
Cheba is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cheba throws a body punch but Idrisov Ii moves out of range.
Idrisov Ii throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cheba sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Idrisov Ii is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cheba.
Cheba is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A cross from Idrisov Ii lands.
Idrisov Ii looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T1#
Cheba looks to throw the jab but Idrisov Ii is out of range.
Idrisov Ii throws out a loose jab but Cheba uses good head movement to avoid it.
Idrisov Ii throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Idrisov Ii misses the jab.
Idrisov Ii scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Cheba looks to score with a jab to the body but Idrisov Ii is just out of range.
Idrisov Ii throws out a loose jab but Cheba uses good head movement to avoid it.
Idrisov Ii swings for the body but Cheba moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Cheba tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cheba slips a jab from Idrisov Ii.
Idrisov Ii throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #CL#
and Cheba holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Cheba fails to land.
Idrisov Ii is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
A short right from Cheba.
Idrisov Ii prevents a body shot from Cheba.
A short right from Cheba.
Cheba misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Cheba pushes Idrisov Ii back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Idrisov Ii takes a shot to the head.
Idrisov Ii tries a body shot but Cheba blocks it.
Cheba lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Idrisov Ii backwards.
Cheba lands with a left to the head.
Idrisov Ii is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Cheba pushes Idrisov Ii back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cheba stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Cheba lands with a left to the head. #ROC#
Idrisov Ii is rocked!
Cheba misses with the head strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Cheba.
Idrisov Ii is breathing heavily.
Idrisov Ii is looking to break free of the clinch but Cheba has double underhooks.
Cheba lands an uppercut.
Cheba pushes Idrisov Ii back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Idrisov Ii is still on wobbly legs! Can Cheba finish him?#BC#
Cheba pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cheba is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Idrisov Ii can do to turn this around?
Idrisov Ii misses with a few strikes there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stanislaw Cheba dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Stanislaw Cheba's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Cheba keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Idrisov Ii.
Idrisov Ii seems to have recovered his senses.
A big left from Cheba misses.
Nice defenses there by Cheba.
Cheba misses with a hook. Idrisov Ii ducked under it nicely.
Idrisov Ii misses with a looping right.
Cheba throws a hook to the side of Idrisov Ii's head but Idrisov Ii sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Idrisov Ii is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#KD#
Cheba closes the distance and scores with a big combo that sends Idrisov Ii crashing to the mat! Idrisov Ii uses the ropes to get back to his feet and beat the count. The referee looks concerned but he's going to allow it to continue!#ROC#
Idrisov Ii is rocked!
Cheba uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Idrisov Ii.
Cheba is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Idrisov Ii.
Idrisov Ii is still on wobbly legs! Can Cheba finish him?
Idrisov Ii throws a series of punches but Cheba avoids them all with ease.
Cheba scores with the left hand. Idrisov Ii knows he should have avoided that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cheba throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Idrisov Ii takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Idrisov Ii takes a swing at Cheba's ribcage but misses.
Idrisov Ii slips a jab from Cheba.
Cheba rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Idrisov Ii counters with a series of strikes. Cheba will be more careful next time no doubt.
Idrisov Ii seems to have recovered his senses.#T1#
Cheba uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Idrisov Ii.
A jab from Idrisov Ii misses.
Cheba clobbers Idrisov Ii with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Cheba throws an overhand right that lands on Idrisov Ii's shoulder, as Idrisov Ii tries to avoid the shot.
Cheba misses with an uppercut. Idrisov Ii saw that one coming.
Idrisov Ii throws a good cross that connects.
Cheba scores with a hook to the body. Idrisov Ii takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cheba misses with a straight right.
Idrisov Ii jabs at Cheba's body.
Idrisov Ii avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cheba waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Idrisov Ii.
A little jabbing left from Idrisov Ii on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cheba avoids the body shot from Idrisov Ii.
Idrisov Ii throws a nice looking combination but Cheba bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL#
Cheba drives through and clinches with Idrisov Ii against the ropes. #BC#
Cheba breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2#
Cheba feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Idrisov Iis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
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!
Cheba misses with a body shot.
Idrisov Ii doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Sloppy strikes from Cheba. Those never looked like landing.
Idrisov Ii lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Idrisov Ii misses with a hook.
It looked like Cheba was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Idrisov Ii.
Stanislaw Cheba is winning the standup battle so far.
Cheba throws a body punch but Idrisov Ii moves out of range.
A slow jab from Idrisov Ii misses its intended target.
Cheba misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Idrisov Ii.
Idrisov Ii throws a hook to the side of Cheba's head but Cheba sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cheba connects with a good right hand that stumbles Idrisov Ii. Idrisov Ii circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Idrisov Ii staying out of range there.#CL#
Cheba moves into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Idrisov Ii wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cheba has him pressed against the ropes.
Cheba working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Murat Idrisov Ii has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cheba blocks a punch to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Stanislaw Cheba showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cheba 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:26
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:26
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stanislaw Cheba!

Event: RH68
Date: Aug 14, 2019

#R1#
Idrisov Ii throws a right hand that misses #CL#
and Odongkara counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A short left from Odongkara.
Idrisov Ii tries to work over Odongkara's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Odongkara scores with a nice hook to the head.
Odongkara blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Odongkara pushes Idrisov Ii back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Odongkara gets through Idrisov Ii's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Odongkara lands a shoulder strike.
Odongkara misses with a body punch.
Odongkara can't find room to land a body shot as Idrisov Ii controls the action.
Odongkara working some nice short punches in the clinch.#ROC#
Idrisov Ii is rocked!
Idrisov Ii misses with a punch on the inside.
Odongkara lands a left hand.
Idrisov Ii is still on wobbly legs! Can Odongkara finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Odongkara misses with a body punch.
Idrisov Ii seems to have recovered his senses.
Odongkara working aggressively here.
Odongkara lands with a left to the head.
Idrisov Ii misses with the head strike.
Odongkara tries to work over Idrisov Ii's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Idrisov Ii lands a right hand.
Odongkara can't find room to land a body shot as Idrisov Ii controls the action.
Idrisov Ii takes a shot to the head.
Odongkara misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Odongkara tries to work over Idrisov Ii's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #KD#
Odongkara creates a bit of space and cracks Idrisov Ii with an uppercut that drops him to the canvas! Idrisov Ii is wobbled and seems to be struggling to get back to his feet. 3,4,5. He's up! Phew, his manager will be relieved but they're no doubt wondering whether he'll be able to recover properly and get back in the fight!#CL#
Odongkara moves into the clinch successfully.
Odongkara works on Idrisov Ii's body with a couple of short punches.
Idrisov Ii lands with a short shot to the head.
Odongkara scores with a nice hook to the head.
Odongkara lands a body shot.
Idrisov Ii looks winded!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Idrisov Ii throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Odongkaras head.
A right hand to the body from Odongkara.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Odongkara.
Nice body punch from Odongkara.
Still in the clinch, Odongkara scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Odongkara.
Odongkara is working Idrisov Ii over against the ropes.
Odongkara creates a bit of space for himself and unleashed what can only be described as a tiger uppercut, straight out of Street Fighter! Idrisov Ii crashes to the mat! Can he make it back to his feet in time? 3,4,5,6... it doesn't look like he's going to make it! Idrisov Ii face plants back to the mat and the referee calls off the fight! Odongkara takes it with a brutal technical knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Moses Odongkara!

Event: RH62
Date: Aug 03, 2019

#R1#
Idrisov Ii throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hunt on the side of the head. #CL#
Idrisov Ii clinches up against the ropes.
Idrisov Ii has Hunt pressed against the ropes, preventing Hunt from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hunt is trying to break the clinch but Idrisov Ii has him pressed against the ropes.
A short right from Idrisov Ii on the inside.
Hunt misses with some punches.
Hunt tries to break the clinch but Idrisov Ii is controlling the position.
Idrisov Ii lands a left hand. #BC2#
Hunt breaks the clinch.
Hunt takes one to the side of the head.
Hunt throws a leg kick
and Idrisov Ii counters with a straight right hand.
Hunt walks into a left hand.
Idrisov Ii cracks Hunt with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hunt throws a leg kick that is checked
and Idrisov Ii counters with a nice uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A nice leg kick lands there from Hunt.
Idrisov Ii wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Idrisov Ii moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT#
It looks like Mark Hunt has been cut.
Idrisov Ii connects with a right hand. Hunt shakes it off.
Idrisov Ii seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#T1#
Idrisov Ii swinging wildly here.
Idrisov Ii backing away here, and Hunt unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Hunt walks into a stiff left hand from Idrisov Ii.
Idrisov Ii throws a shot to the body.
Hunt takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nice shot lands for Idrisov Ii.#ROC#
Hunt is rocked!
Idrisov Ii dances in with a quick combination. Hunt is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Idrisov Ii snaps Hunt's head back. Hunt stumbles backwards against the ropes. Idrisov Ii steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Hunt's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Hunt just didn't come prepared.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Murat Idrisov Ii!
A determined Murat Idrisov Ii didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!

Event: RH51
Date: Jul 10, 2019

#R1#
Yesaya throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Yesaya rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Idrisov Ii moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Idrisov Ii scores with a jab to the head.
Yesaya lets loose with a powerful body kick. Idrisov Ii will feel that in the morning.
Yesaya walks into a jab.
Yesaya scores with a nice body kick.
Idrisov Ii thuds a left hand into Yesaya's body.
Idrisov Ii throws a right hand that Yesaya ducks under and follows up with a left that Yesaya also avoids with ease.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yesaya. Idrisov Ii does a little dance to reset his feet.
Idrisov Ii is looking to counter punch.
Yesaya misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Idrisov Ii.
Idrisov Ii throws a big counter combination but Yesaya scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
The fighters circling - Yesaya throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL#
Idrisov Ii gets a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Idrisov Ii throws a head punch that misses.
Idrisov Ii misses with some punches.
Yesaya stalling against the ropes.
Yesaya blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Idrisov Ii swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
Yesaya displaying some good clinch control by pressing Idrisov Ii up against the ropes.
Idrisov Ii tries to work over Yesaya's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yesaya blocking some punches.
Idrisov Ii misses with a punch on the inside.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Idrisov Ii.
Yesaya goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Idrisov Ii takes a knee right on the jaw!
Yesaya displaying some good clinch control by pressing Idrisov Ii up against the ropes.
Idrisov Ii tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Idrisov Ii misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yesaya lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Yesaya.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Idrisov Ii.
Yesaya creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #BC2#
Yesaya breaks from the clinch.
Yesaya misses with an attempted mid kick.
Yesaya needs to keep his hands up - Idrisov Ii had a free shot at his head there.
A head kick by Yesaya misses
and Idrisov Ii counters with a right hand to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yesaya throws a body kick that misses
enabling Idrisov Ii to counter with a crisp jab.
Yesaya looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A left lands for Idrisov Ii.#CL#
Idrisov Ii clinches with his opponent.
Yesaya misses with a punch to the body.
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 Murat Idrisov Ii will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Idrisov Ii fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yesaya manages to avoid it.
Yesaya throws a combination. Idrisov Ii tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CL#
Idrisov Ii rushes Yesaya and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Idrisov Ii looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Yesaya working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Yesaya will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Idrisov Ii up against the ropes.
Idrisov Ii misses with a body punch.
Idrisov Ii blocks an elbow strike from Yesaya.
Yesaya misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Idrisov Ii.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yesaya gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Idrisov Ii misses with a hook to the ribs.
Idrisov Ii lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Yesaya backwards.
Yesaya tries to land knees in the clinch but Idrisov Ii avoids the damage to the body.
Yesaya is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Yesaya scores with a hook to the body.#T1#
Idrisov Ii misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yesaya dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Idrisov Ii is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A bit of stalling here from Yesaya.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Yesaya receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Yesaya looking to slow down the pace here.
Idrisov Ii working aggressively here.
Yesaya blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Idrisov Ii pressing his opponent against the ropes. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#BC2#
Yesaya's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Yesaya misses with a body shot.
Idrisov Ii rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Yesaya counter with a right hand.
Idrisov Ii throws the left hand but Yesaya avoids the punch easily.
Yesaya lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Yesaya misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Idrisov Ii counter with a right hand.
Idrisov Ii swings for the body but Yesaya moves out of range.
Yesaya looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A jab from Idrisov Ii does it's job there.
Yesaya keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yesaya throws a body shot but no joy.
Idrisov Ii ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Idrisov Ii misses with an uppercut. Yesaya saw that one coming.
Yesaya throws a push kick but Idrisov Ii slaps the foot to one side.
Yesaya ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Isiah Yesaya showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Yesaya moves away from the strike by Idrisov Ii.
Yesaya connects with a high kick.
Murat Idrisov Ii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yesaya defending well as Idrisov Ii loads up on a big left hand.
Idrisov Ii swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A lazy body kick from Yesaya
and Idrisov Ii counters with a nice uppercut.
Yesaya throws a leg kick
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and Idrisov Ii counters with a straight right hand.
Idrisov Ii avoids a kick to the body.
Idrisov Ii avoids the head kick by Yesaya.
Yesaya throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Idrisov Ii counters with a straight right hand.
Yesaya lands with a kick to the temple. Idrisov Ii shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Idrisov Ii definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Idrisov Ii scores with a jab to the head. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A shot in the inside from Yesaya.
A head punch on the inside from Idrisov Ii fails to land.
Idrisov Ii misses with the head strike. #T1#
Idrisov Ii has a couple of punches blocked by Yesaya.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Yesaya.
Idrisov Ii throws a punch but it's blocked by Yesaya.
Idrisov Ii managing to block the knees to the body from Yesaya.
Idrisov Ii swings wildly with an uppercut but Yesaya uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yesaya lands with a left to the head.
Yesaya tries to land knees in the clinch but Idrisov Ii avoids the damage to the body.
Idrisov Ii wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Yesaya has him pressed against the ropes.
Idrisov Ii digs a right hand into Yesaya's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Yesaya's gas tank.
Yesaya tries to throw a body punch but Idrisov Ii avoids it by throwing Yesaya back against the ropes.
Yesaya swings wildly with an uppercut but Idrisov Ii uses good head movement to avoid it.
Idrisov Ii has a couple of punches blocked by Yesaya.
Yesaya taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Idrisov Ii throws a head punch that misses. #T2##BC2#
Yesaya pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Murat Idrisov Ii is winning the standup battle so far.
Yesaya misses with a body kick.
Yesaya falls off balance throwing a combination
and Idrisov Ii counters with a stiff right hand.
Idrisov Ii getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Yesaya uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Idrisov Ii.
Idrisov Ii misses with a looping left.
Idrisov Ii cracks Yesaya with a right hand to the side of the head.
Yesaya is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Idrisov Ii rather than just go for the knockout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yesaya misses with a body shot
and Idrisov Ii counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Yesaya on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Yesaya throws a big shot that misses.
Idrisov Ii thows a left - swing and a miss!
Yesaya throws a head kick that Idrisov Ii semi-blocks.
Idrisov Ii lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Idrisov Ii missing with a left hand there. Yesaya was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Yesaya keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Idrisov Ii.

And that's the end of the fight!
Murat Idrisov Ii showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Idrisov Ii 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Murat Idrisov Ii!
Murat Idrisov Ii got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
The defeated Isiah Yesaya had this to say: 'I can not be beaten.'.

Event: RH40
Date: Jun 19, 2019

#R1#
Idrisov Ii swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tharrier throws a big shot that misses.
Idrisov Ii slips under a jab.
A nice side step and Idrisov Ii releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Tharrier throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tharrier fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Idrisov Ii on the side of the head.
Tharrier throws an off balance right hand
and Idrisov Ii counters with a one-two to the body.
Tharrier throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Idrisov Ii sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Idrisov Ii keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tharrier keeps the fight on the outside.
Idrisov Ii defending well as Tharrier loads up on a big left hand.
Idrisov Ii stalks Tharrier and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Tharrier's face. Tharrier staggers backwards, shaken.
Thom Tharrier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tharrier wants to slow Idrisov Ii down by chopping away at his legs.
Tharrier misses with a low kick as Idrisov Ii jumps back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tharrier looks to throw the jab but Idrisov Ii is out of range.
Tharrier just misses with a punch to the body.
Good exchange - Tharrier coming out on top.
Tharrier jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tharrier connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Idrisov Ii out cold! This one is over in a flash!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Thom Tharrier!

Event: RH32
Date: Jun 04, 2019

#R1#
Smith on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Idrisov Ii fails with an attempt to clinch.
Idrisov Ii paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Donk. Idrisov Ii catches Smith right on the button with a cross.
Left hook, right uppercut from Idrisov Ii.
Idrisov Ii uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Smith throws a head kick but Idrisov Ii moves out of range. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Smith using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Idrisov Ii has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Idrisov Ii scores with a shot to the side of Smith's head.
Idrisov Ii avoids a wild elbow strike from Smith.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Idrisov Ii.
Idrisov Ii scores with a shot to the side of Smith's head.
Idrisov Ii lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Smith tries a knee to the head but Idrisov Ii blocks it.
A left hand lands to the body for Idrisov Ii.
Smith looks winded!
A nice right hand lands inside from Idrisov Ii.
Idrisov Ii makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Idrisov Ii scores with a hook to the body.
Idrisov Ii scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Idrisov Ii.
Idrisov Ii lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Smith or not. #T1#
Smith's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Idrisov Ii scores with an uppercut up the middle.
I was talking to Idrisov Ii's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Idrisov Ii is trying to force a seperation but Smith has the dominant position.
Idrisov Ii lands a body punch.
Idrisov Ii scores with a shot to the side of Smith's head.
Idrisov Ii lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Idrisov Ii working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Idrisov Ii lands a left hand.
Idrisov Ii throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Idrisov Ii lands a left hand.
Idrisov Ii digs a right hand underneath Smith's ribcage. Smith let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Idrisov Ii lands with a short shot to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Idrisov Ii digs a right hand underneath Smith's ribcage. Smith let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Idrisov Ii is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Idrisov Ii throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smiths head.
Idrisov Ii lands with a short shot to the head.
Idrisov Ii scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Idrisov Ii lands a nice uppercut.
Idrisov Ii lands a hook to the side of the head.
Idrisov Ii softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.#T2#
Idrisov Ii scores with a shot to the side of Smith's head.
A short uppercut from Idrisov Ii.
A shot in the inside from Idrisov Ii.
Idrisov Ii lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Idrisov Ii lands a right hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Idrisov Ii stalling in the clinch but Smith improves position.
Idrisov Ii lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Idrisov Ii lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Idrisov Ii working hard to break the clinch.
Idrisov Ii throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smiths head.
Idrisov Ii lands with a short shot to the head.
Idrisov Ii lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short uppercut from Idrisov Ii. #BC#
Idrisov Ii's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Idrisov Ii lands a jab-cross combination.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Idrisov Ii lands with a nice combination. Smith backs away looking to recover.
Idrisov Ii connects with a looping right hand.
Idrisov Ii catches Smith with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#ROC#
Smith is rocked!#CL#
Idrisov Ii closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Murat Idrisov Ii 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#
The crowd cheers as Idrisov Ii lands an impressive looking overhand right. Smith doesn't seem phased though.
Smith misses with a head kick.
Idrisov Ii throwing a counter right hand but Smith manages to avoid it.
Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Idrisov Ii takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Idrisov Ii scores with the left hand. Smith knows he should have avoided that one.
Idrisov Ii tries to clinch there but Smith circles away.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Idrisov Ii paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Idrisov Ii fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Idrisov Ii is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
Smith misses with the body kick
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt.
Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It looked like Idrisov Ii was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Smith looks to land a left hand but Idrisov Ii moved out of range nicely.
Idrisov Ii connects with a looping right hand.
Murat Idrisov Ii is winning the standup battle so far.
Idrisov Ii connects with a body shot.
Smith's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Idrisov Ii connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Smith scrambles back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Idrisov Ii scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Idrisov Ii sizes up Smith with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Smith takes a jab right on the kisser.
Smith throws a right hand that misses
and Idrisov Ii connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Smith is breathing heavily.#T1#
Idrisov Ii scores with a jab to the body.
Idrisov Ii tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Smith paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A right-left combo lands from Idrisov Ii.
Idrisov Ii scores with a crisp jab that stopped Smith in his tracks.
Smith is still on wobbly legs! Can Idrisov Ii finish him?
Smith swats away the attempt to clinch by Idrisov Ii.
Smith doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Smith seems to have recovered his senses.
Idrisov Ii lands a right hook to the body.
Idrisov Ii's jab looks to have found its range, popping Smith under the eye.
Smith has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Smith throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Idrisov Ii.
Idrisov Ii lands with a shot to the body.
Smith has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Smith there as he acknowledges the shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Idrisov Ii scores with a jab. Smith acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mack Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Idrisov Ii with a jab.
Idrisov Ii catches Smith napping and connects with a fantastic 3 punch combination that sends Smith crashing to the mat! He's still conscious but he's all over the place - can he beat the count?!? 4,5,6,7,8...9...10! He didn't make it back to his feet! Idrisov Ii raises both arms skywards and takes in the roar from the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Murat Idrisov Ii!
Murat Idrisov Ii took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.

Event: RH24
Date: May 18, 2019

#R1#
Idrisov Ii feints a jab promting Bussa to slip. Idrisov Ii then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Bussa slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Idrisov Ii jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Idrisov Ii misses with a double jab.
Bussa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Idrisov Ii.
Idrisov Ii tries to clinch but Bussa moves out of range.
Bussa throws a series of punches but Idrisov Ii avoids them all with ease.
Idrisov Ii is looking to clinch.
Idrisov Ii lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Idrisov Ii uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Idrisov Ii lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bussa circles away quickly and effectively.
Idrisov Ii scores with a hook to the body. Bussa takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Idrisov Ii swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bussa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Idrisov Ii has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Soul Supremacy Rio in the buildup to the fight.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Idrisov Ii!
Idrisov Ii bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Bussa misses with a few strikes there.
Idrisov Ii connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bussa momentarily.
Idrisov Ii is looking to clinch but Bussa is avoiding it.
Idrisov Ii lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bussa at a distance.
Bussa misses with a right hand
and Idrisov Ii counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Idrisov Ii.
Idrisov Ii lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Idrisov Ii bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bussa's head.
Idrisov Ii fails in his attempt to clinch.
Idrisov Ii lands a lovely overhand right.
Idrisov Ii cracks Bussa with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Idrisov Ii lands with a cross. #ROC#
Bussa is rocked!
Idrisov Ii catches Bussa napping and connects with a fantastic 3 punch combination that sends Bussa crashing to the mat! He's still conscious but he's all over the place - can he beat the count?!? 4,5,6,7,8...9...10! He didn't make it back to his feet! Idrisov Ii raises both arms skywards and takes in the roar from the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Murat Idrisov Ii!

Event: RH17
Date: Apr 27, 2019

#R1#
Idrisov Ii avoids the body shot from Bologna.
Idrisov Ii tries to bum rush Bologna with a series of wild strikes but Bologna uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bologna lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Idrisov Ii circles away quickly and effectively.
Bologna throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Idrisov Ii counters with a series of strikes. Bologna will be more careful next time no doubt.
Bologna takes one on the button.
Idrisov Ii tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bologna swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A punch combination from Idrisov Ii misses.
Bologna staying out of range there.
Idrisov Ii scores with the left hand. Bologna knows he should have avoided that one.
Bologna looks to land a body kick but Idrisov Ii moved away.
Bologna throws a left and a right that both miss
and Idrisov Ii connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC2#
Bologna is rocked!
BAM! Idrisov Ii delivers a spinning backfist that drops Bologna like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Murat Idrisov Ii!

Event: RH11
Date: Apr 13, 2019

#R1#
Whelter takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Whelter misses with a wild body shot.
Whelter falls off balance throwing a combination
and Idrisov Ii counters with a left to the body.
Idrisov Ii throws a series of punches but Whelter avoids them all with ease.
Idrisov Ii is looking to clinch.
Whelter misses with a two punch combination.
Whelter keeps the fight on the outside.
Whelter throws a nice looking combination but Idrisov Ii bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Idrisov Ii throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Whelter misses with a series of wild punches.
Whelter throws a hook but Idrisov Ii avoids it easily.
Whelter misses with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Idrisov Ii with a hook.
Whelter 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.
Whelter drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Whelter throws a push kick but Idrisov Ii slaps the foot to one side.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Whelter takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Idrisov Ii scores with a jab to the head.
Whelter takes a swing at Idrisov Ii's ribcage but misses.
Whelter looks for the body kick but Idrisov Ii saw that one coming.
Idrisov Ii throwing a counter right hand but Whelter manages to avoid it.#T1#
Whelter walks into a stiff left hand from Idrisov Ii.
Whelter circles away from the clinch attempt.
Idrisov Ii moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Idrisov Ii throws out a powerful jab.
Whelter looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Idrisov Ii is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Idrisov Ii could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Whelter looks for the body kick but Idrisov Ii saw that one coming.
Whelter pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Idrisov Ii throwing a counter right hand but Whelter manages to avoid it.
A shot to the body from Whelter misses
and Idrisov Ii counters with a stiff right hand.
Whelter looks winded!
Whelter takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #ROC#
Whelter is rocked!
Idrisov Ii is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Whelter is still on wobbly legs! Can Idrisov Ii finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Whelter avoids a punch combination nicely.
Whelter seems to have recovered his senses.
Idrisov Ii works the jab nicely.
Whelter throws a leg kick
and Whelter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Joey Whelter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Idrisov Ii misses with a jab, cross combination. #T2##KD#
Idrisov Ii scores a knockdown with a big right hand! Whelter beats the count and gets back to his feet. The referee asks him to walk forwards and it appears he is OK so we'll continue the bout.
Idrisov Ii misses with a wild body shot.
Idrisov Ii uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Whelter.
Whelter throws a lazy uppercut
and Idrisov Ii counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Whelter throws a nice looking combination but Idrisov Ii bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Whelter throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Idrisov Ii cracks Whelter with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Idrisov Ii tries to clinch there but Whelter circles away.
Idrisov Ii lands a nice shot to the body.
Whelter has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Idrisov Ii finds it's way round the side to connect with Whelter's head.
OH! Whelter has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Idrisov Ii smells blood and charges in for the finish! Idrisov Ii unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Whelter sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Murat Idrisov Ii!

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