Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: CCC 19 Creenshaw vs Sitsongrit
Date: Apr 13, 2024

#R1#
Sturmovik misses the body punch
and Anderson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Anderson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sturmovik is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Anderson.
Sturmovik swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sturmovik dips to his left and cracks Anderson with an uppercut!
Sturmovik looks to land a left hand but Anderson moved out of range nicely.
Sturmovik goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Anderson attempts a counter takedown but Sturmovik avoids it well and moves away.
We've been hearing reports that Anderson has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Anderson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Anderson throws a series of punches but Sturmovik avoids them all with ease.
Nice jab there from Sturmovik.
Sturmovik throws a low kick but it's checked well by Anderson.
Sturmovik misses with a lunging right hand
and Anderson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anderson takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #CUT2#It looks like Brownie Anderson has been cut.
Anderson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
An inside leg kick lands from Sturmovik. #T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Sturmovik misses the target.
Anderson thuds a left hand into Sturmovik's body.
Sturmovik lands a front kick.
Kirov Sturmovik is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sturmovik misses with a right hand
and Sturmovik takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sturmovik pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A quick step to the side and Anderson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sturmovik listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sturmovik throws out a loose jab but Anderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Anderson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sturmovik throws out a leg kick but Anderson moves out of range and Sturmovik only half commits.
Sturmovik throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Anderson lands with a cross. #ROC#Sturmovik is rocked!
Anderson fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Sturmovik square on the jaw! Damn, Sturmovik is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Brownie Anderson!
In his post fight interview, Brownie Anderson started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: WVT 220: Erdogan v Jarvinen
Date: Feb 07, 2024

#R1#
Dickons scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dickons, as that shot connected.
Sturmovik throws a jab when Dickons was well out of range.
Sturmovik is looking to slow Dickons down with leg kicks.
Dickons is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sturmovik sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dickons lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sturmovik at a distance.
Sturmovik checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Dickons checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sturmovik misses with a two punch combination.
Sturmovik lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dickons circles away quickly and effectively.#TD#
Dickons shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Sturmovik manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sturmovik keeping moving, preventing Dickons from controlling successfully. #ES2#
Sturmovik kicks Dickons off and gets to his feet. #T1#
Sturmovik throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dickons counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dickons fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice defenses there by Dickons.
Sturmovik looks to land a combination but Dickons avoids it well.
Sturmovik walks into a straight right hand from Dickons.#TD#
Sturmovik tries to sprawl but Dickons drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Sturmovik tries to kick Dickons off but Dickons keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB#
Dickons is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sturmovik sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Dickons is looking for a kimura but Sturmovik is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dickons to get the leverage.
Dickons throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dickons missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T2#
Dickons is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Dickons not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dickons controlling the action here.
Dickons is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Sturmovik reverses the position - he's now on top in Dickons's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sturmovik working some strikes from top position.
Sturmovik stands up over Dickons, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sturmovik content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Sturmovik with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dickons has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T3##SUB#
Dickons escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sturmovik gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sturmovik must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sturmovik's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sturmovik lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Sturmovik trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sturmovik is working Dickons over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Sturmovik landing with the ground and pound.
Sturmovik is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dickons manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sturmovik manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Dickons won't allow Sturmovik to get back to his feet.
Sturmovik keeping moving, preventing Dickons from controlling successfully. #T4#
Sturmovik wants to stand and escape but Dickons is having none of it.
Dickons postures up in Sturmovik's guard and throws a big left but Sturmovik blocks it.
Dickons missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dickons throwing strikes but missing.
Sturmovik wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Dickons manages to pass to side control.
Dickons is trying to control the action in half guard but Sturmovik is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jovan Dickons will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
A lazy left from Dickons finds it's target.#TD#
Dickons shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Dickons showed some decent athleticism there.

Sturmovik has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Dickons is on him like a limpet, forcing Sturmovik back against the cage.
Dickons is working Sturmovik over against the cage.
Sturmovik tries to throw a body punch but Dickons avoids it by throwing Sturmovik back against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Sturmovik as the two fighters clinch.
Sturmovik misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sturmovik letting Dickons take a breather here.
Sturmovik misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short body shot lands from Dickons as the two fighters clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sturmovik.
Dickons tries to throw a body punch but Sturmovik avoids it by throwing Dickons back against the cage.
Dickons lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sturmovik struggles to land a body shot inside as Dickons controls his hands.
Sturmovik misses with a hook to the ribs. #T1##BC#
Dickons escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dickons lands a nice shot to the body.
Dickons checks a low kick from Sturmovik.
Kirov Sturmovik is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Dickons looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Sturmovik!
Dickons tries to advance to mount but can't. #SUB#
Dickons thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Dickons has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Dickons wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sturmovik keeps working.
Dickons has knee on belly and moves into mount. #T2#
Poor strikes thrown by Dickons there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Dickons wants to control the pace but Sturmovik is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sturmovik suckers Dickons into throwing a sloppy strike and uses the momentum to reverse the position beautifully! Sturmovik is now in Dickons's guard!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sturmovik lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sturmovik lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB#
Dickons looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sturmovik scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Dickons trying to keep a closed guard but Sturmovik is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Dickons has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sturmovik can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T3##SUB#
Sturmovik avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sturmovik pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dickons is keeping the position for now.
Sturmovik with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sturmovik chips away with some ground and pound.
Sturmovik chips away with some ground and pound.
Dickons looking to control. #SUB#
Dickons looking for a guillotine here but Sturmovik defends easily.
Sturmovik scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sturmovik chips away with some ground and pound.#T4#
Sturmovik lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB#
Sturmovik is posturing up here but Dickons has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Sturmovik tries to roll out but it's too tight and Sturmovik has to tap! Slick submission there by Dickons!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jovan Dickons!

Event: WVT 213: Haggar v Seanoa
Date: Jan 20, 2024

#R1#
Murphy is looking to clinch but Sturmovik is avoiding it.
Murphy shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sturmovik counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sturmovik throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Murphy only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Sturmovik just misses with a punch to the body.
Murphy has a takedown stuffed.
Sturmovik smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sturmovik moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Murphy throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sturmovik throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sturmovik lands an overhand right.
Murphy throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Murphy looks to score with a jab to the body but Sturmovik is just out of range.
Sturmovik 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.
Sturmovik throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Murphy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sturmovik avoids the head kick by Murphy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murphy throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Sturmovik's head.#T1#
Sturmovik throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sturmovik on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nice defenses there by Murphy.
Murphy is looking to clinch but Sturmovik is avoiding it.
Murphy fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kirov Sturmovik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paddy Murphy.
Murphy throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Sturmovik's head.#KD#
Sturmovik cracks Murphy with a big right hand and Murphy goes down!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sturmovik lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#ROC#Murphy is rocked!
Sturmovik loads up on a big left hand. Murphy felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Sturmovik looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Murphy can't hide his disappointment, as Sturmovik celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kirov Sturmovik!
A relieved looking Kirov Sturmovik 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: WVT 206: Torvik v Qiang
Date: Jan 05, 2024

#R1#
Mein Armbach avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mein Armbach throws a series of strikes that have Sturmovik backpedaling.
A punch combination from Sturmovik misses.
Sturmovik misses with a double jab
letting Mein Armbach counter with a right hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mein Armbach, as that shot connected.
Sturmovik misses with a low kick.
Kirov Sturmovik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mein Armbach connects with a right hand. Sturmovik shakes it off.
Mein Armbach avoids the head kick by Sturmovik.
Sturmovik takes a swing at Mein Armbach's ribcage but misses.
Mein Armbach lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mein Armbach slips a jab and a cross from Sturmovik.
Mein Armbach lands a really nice looking cross but Sturmovik seems unphased.
Sturmovik goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
An inside leg kick lands from Sturmovik.
Mein Armbach blocks the body kick. #T1#
Sturmovik misses with an uppercut
and Sturmovik takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sturmovik misses with a wild combination.
Kirov Sturmovik is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sturmovik tests Mein Armbach's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sturmovik slips under a jab from Mein Armbach.
Sturmovik takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#ROC#Sturmovik is rocked!
Mein Armbach cracks Sturmovik's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Sturmovik slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Mein Armbach can do further damage! This one is done, son!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bender Mein Armbach!
As Bender Mein Armbach got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: I Hiav vays of making you taap!! You looze zen You Snooze... Muahhhaahaaa!! '.

Event: WVT 202: Haggar v Anderson
Date: Dec 23, 2023

#R1#
Sturmovik fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ruttu manages to avoid it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sturmovik.
Sturmovik throws a poor cross that misses
and Ruttu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sturmovik throws a jab but it's blocked by Ruttu.
Ruttu throws out a counter right but Sturmovik avoids it with no problem.
Sturmovik misses with a leg kick
and Ruttu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Some bone on bone action there as Sturmovik checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sturmovik swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ruttu counters with a stiff right hand.
Sturmovik throws a head kick that half lands.
Sturmovik throws a series of punches but Ruttu avoids them all with ease.
Sturmovik throws a leg kick but Ruttu sees it coming and moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Ruttu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sturmovik gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Ruttu counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ruttu ducks under a wild hook from Sturmovik.
Ruttu tries a quick counter leg kick but Sturmovik is wise to it.#T1#
Sturmovik throws a body shot but no joy.
Sturmovik ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ruttu moves away.
Ruttu throws out a counter right but Sturmovik avoids it with no problem.
Sturmovik misses with a right hand
and Ruttu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sturmovik misses with a left hand
and Ruttu counters with a big right hand! Oh Sturmovik is in trouble here! Ruttu follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Reino Ruttu!
An out of breath Reino Ruttu thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: WVT 194: Siale v Jiang
Date: Dec 08, 2023

#R1#
Voronov looks to score with a jab to the body but Sturmovik is just out of range.
Sturmovik throws a big shot that misses.
Sturmovik misses with a straight right.
Voronov throws out a counter right but Sturmovik avoids it with no problem.
Voronov lands a leg kick that knocks Sturmovik off balance momentarily.
Sturmovik feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Voronovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CUT#It looks like Yuri Voronov has been cut.
Voronov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sturmovik throws out the jab.
Sturmovik on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Voronov. Voronov obviously looking to wear him down.
Sturmovik throws an off balance right hand
and Voronov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sturmovik throws a combination that misses
and Voronov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#It looks like Kirov Sturmovik has been cut.
Voronov looks to throw the jab but Sturmovik is out of range.
Sturmovik gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Voronov gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yuri Voronov!
After winning the bout, Yuri Voronov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: WVT 189: Andrei v Hagger 3
Date: Nov 25, 2023

#R1#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sturmovik.
Sturmovik waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Alexandrov.
Alexandrov is looking for a counter combo.
Alexandrov tries to close the distance and clinch but Sturmovik swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Alexandrov wants to clinch.
Sturmovik throws a nice outside leg kick.
Alexandrov is looking to clinch but Sturmovik is avoiding it.
Alexandrov jabs at Sturmovik's body.
Alexandrov throws a front kick aimed at Sturmovik's knee but Sturmovik avoids it well.
Sturmovik replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Alexandrov blocks it well.
Alexandrov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sturmovik circles away quickly and effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sturmovik cracks a nice hook into Alexandrov's ribs.
Sturmovik scores with a nice strike.
Alexandrov checks a low kick from Sturmovik.
Alexandrov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sturmovik paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Alexandrov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sturmovik dodges the punch combination from Alexandrov. #T1#
A left lands for Sturmovik.
Alexandrov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sturmovik.
Sturmovik lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Alexandrov circles away quickly and effectively.
Alexandrov throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Sturmovik misses with an uppercut. #KD2#
Sturmovik drops Alexandrov with a left and a right! Oh, Alexandrov is hurt - Sturmovik dives into side control looking to finish! #CUT2#It looks like Alex Alexandrov has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sturmovik lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Sturmovik landing a few strikes. #ROC2#Alexandrov is rocked!
You can see the frustration on Alexandrov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sturmovik scores with punches from side control.
Sturmovik lands a decent elbow from side control.
Sturmovik scoring with punches from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Alexandrov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Alexandrov is trying to buck Sturmovik off.
Sturmovik grinds an elbow into Alexandrov's temple. #T2#
Alexandrov is trying to control Sturmovik's posture but Sturmovik avoids it.
Sturmovik lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Alexandrov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sturmovik wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Alexandrov is working to avoid the ground and pound but Sturmovik connects with a decent elbow.
Alexandrov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sturmovik on the ground.
Sturmovik lands a decent elbow from side control.
Sturmovik working the body and head with strikes.
Oh Alexandrov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Alexandrov is breathing heavily.
Sturmovik lands a strong strike to the head of Alexandrov. That's dazed him! Sturmovik looking to finish here. Alexandrov is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Sturmovik lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kirov Sturmovik!
After winning the bout, Kirov Sturmovik thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: WVT 184: Anderson v Andrei
Date: Nov 11, 2023

#R1#
A slapping leg kick lands for Sturmovik.
Sturmovik looks to throw the jab but Nti is out of range.
Sturmovik cracks Nti with a good jab.
Sturmovik throws a big shot that misses.
Sturmovik takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nti blocks a low kick nicely.
Nti fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nti keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
It seemed like Nti was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sturmovik takes a swing at Nti's ribcage but misses.
Sturmovik cracks Nti with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sturmovik misses with a two punch combination.
Sturmovik throws a hook but Nti avoids it easily.
Nti avoids the body shot from Sturmovik.
Nti 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.
Sturmovik throws a combination that misses
and Nti makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Nti closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #T1#
Sturmovik is trying to stand up here but Nti is controlling him well.
Sturmovik pushes Nti off but Nti dives into side control.
A lull in the action here.
Sturmovik is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Nti has just dragged him back down to the mat.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
A lull in the action here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Sturmovik wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sturmovik misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nti chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sturmovik can pounce on him.
Nti takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sturmovik is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Nti tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sturmovik manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Some wild striking there from Sturmovik.
Nti is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T3#
Sturmovik scores with a leg kick.
Sturmovik misses with a hook to the body
and Nti counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sturmovik throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nti counters with a stiff right hand.
Nti slips a jab and a cross from Sturmovik.
Sturmovik gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Nti gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Sturmovik is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kwame Nti!
Our winner, Kwame Nti, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: WVT 176: Assndrop v Haudegen
Date: Oct 27, 2023

#R1#
Sturmovik tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gracias lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Gracias avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Crunch! Gracias slams his shin into Sturmovik's torso.
Gracias looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Gracias connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sturmovik takes a swing at Gracias's ribcage but misses.
Gracias is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Sturmovik.
Gracias connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gracias looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gracias with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sturmovik throws a chopping leg kick but Gracias manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sturmovik chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gracias can pounce on him.
Sturmovik throws a nice looking combination but Gracias bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sturmovik misses with a leg kick.
Gracias takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Gracias blocks a head kick by Sturmovik. #T1#
Sturmovik connects with a leg kick.
Gracias misses with a head kick.
Gracias moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Gracias seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Sturmovik shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Gracias is backing up but Sturmovik catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Gracias covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Sturmovik Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kirov Sturmovik!
During a confident post fight interview, Kirov Sturmovik thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: WVT 170: Mathieu v Anderson
Date: Oct 13, 2023

#R1#
Nti slips a jab and a cross from Sturmovik.
Sturmovik 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.
Sturmovik ducks under a wild hook from Nti.
Sturmovik plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT#It looks like Kwame Nti has been cut.#CL#
Sturmovik moves into the clinch.
Sturmovik misses with a punch on the inside.
Nti fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sturmovik pushes off an throws an elbow but Nti leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nti lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nti lands a body shot.
A body shot lands from Nti.
Sturmovik is breathing heavily.
Nti lands a left hand.
Sturmovik swings wildly with an uppercut but Nti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nti scores with a shot to the side of Sturmovik's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short uppercut from Nti.
Sturmovik throws a head punch that misses.
Nti pushes Sturmovik back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Nti.
Nti scores with a shoulder strike. #TD2#
Nti turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Nti manages to end up in side control.#T1#
Sturmovik prevents Nti from improving position.
Nti is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Nti advances to full mount.
Nti controlling from the full mount. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
You get the feeling that Sturmovik really doesn't like being in this position too much.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sturmovik trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#T3#
Nti controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kwame Nti dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kwame Nti's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Sturmovik throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL#
Sturmovik moves into the clinch.
Nti lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sturmovik throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ntis head.
Sturmovik has a couple of punches blocked by Nti.
Nti misses with some punches.
Sturmovik lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nti gets through Sturmovik's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nti doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short left from Nti.
Sturmovik blocks a body shot from Nti.
Nti fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nti working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nti makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sturmovik tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sturmovik using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nti has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nti lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sturmovik backwards. #ROC2#Sturmovik is rocked!
Nti creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Sturmovik with a big uppercut! Sturmovik tries to clinch up but Nti pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Sturmovik to the mat! Sturmovik covers up and Nti unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Kwame Nti!
During a confident post fight interview, Kwame Nti thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: WVT 163: Siale v Matikainen
Date: Sep 23, 2023

#R1#
Sturmovik takes a swing at Ruttu's ribcage but misses.
Ruttu checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ruttu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A good leg kick by Sturmovik.
Ruttu throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sturmovik throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ruttu bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#CL2#
Sturmovik moves into the clinch successfully.
Sturmovik lands with a right to the head.
Ruttu is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sturmovik is keeping busy.
Sturmovik tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sturmovik misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sturmovik tries to throw a body punch but Ruttu avoids it by throwing Sturmovik back against the cage.
Sturmovik digs a right hand into Ruttu's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ruttu's gas tank.
Ruttu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sturmovik's elbow.
Ruttu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sturmovik.
Sturmovik looking to throw knees to the head but Ruttu is blocking nicely. #T1#
Ruttu tries to stall but Sturmovik uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ruttu scores with a shoulder strike.
Ruttu blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ruttu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sturmovik backwards.
Ruttu lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sturmovik misses with a body punch.
Ruttu on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ruttu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ruttu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ruttu works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sturmovik has a couple of punches blocked by Ruttu.
Ruttu avoids a wild elbow strike from Sturmovik.
Sturmovik swings wildly with an uppercut but Ruttu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ruttu stalling the fight.
Ruttu prevents a body shot from Sturmovik.
Ruttu misses with some punches.
Sturmovik swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sturmovik scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ruttu is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Ruttu blocks a body shot from Sturmovik. #T2#
Ruttu is stalling here.
Ruttu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sturmovik backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sturmovik using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ruttu has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ruttu lands with a right to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Sturmovik.
Sturmovik misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ruttu gets through Sturmovik's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ruttu blocks a body shot from Sturmovik.
Ruttu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ruttu stalling against the cage. #BC#
Ruttu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sturmovik misses with an uppercut. Ruttu saw that one coming.
Sturmovik misses with a lunging right hand
and Ruttu counters with an outside leg kick.
Sturmovik wants to clinch.#T3#
Sturmovik uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ruttu.
Sturmovik takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sturmovik misses with a kick to the body
and Ruttu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ruttu connects with a jab.#ROC#Sturmovik is rocked!
Sturmovik walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Sturmovik limp body while Ruttu jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Reino Ruttu!
Reino Ruttu thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: WVT 150: Briggs v Thib Jr
Date: Aug 26, 2023

#R1#
Fraiberg blocks a head kick by Sturmovik.
Sturmovik avoids the head kick by Fraiberg. #KD#
Sturmovik cracks Fraiberg with a big right hand and Fraiberg goes down!
Sturmovik working some strikes from top position.#ROC#Fraiberg is rocked!
Fraiberg wants to stand and escape but Sturmovik is having none of it.
Fraiberg is still in real trouble! Can Sturmovik finish him?
Sturmovik has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Sturmovik is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sturmovik working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Fraiberg's head.
Fraiberg working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sturmovik.
Fraiberg is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Fraiberg is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Fraiberg seems to have recovered his senses.
Sturmovik cracks Fraiberg with a solid left hand.
Fraiberg wants to stand and escape but Sturmovik is having none of it.
Fraiberg really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sturmovik. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sturmovik passes Fraiberg's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Sturmovik scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Fraiberg can do anything to dispel that myth.#T1#
Sturmovik is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Fraiberg has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at The Quarry. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Sturmovik is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Sturmovik creates some space for himself and unloads with a monster right hand! That one landed with a sickening thud - Fraiberg is out cold and this one is all over! Sturmovik climbs onto the cage to celebrate with his corner!! He's shouting something into the camera but he's still got his mouthpiece in so God knows what he's actually saying.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Kirov Sturmovik!
Kirov Sturmovik seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: WVT 141: Takahashi v Siale
Date: Aug 11, 2023

#R1#
Miranda throws a right hand that misses
enabling Sturmovik to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#It looks like Bruno Miranda has been cut.
Sturmovik just misses with a punch to the body.
Miranda changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
The fighters circle momentarily. Miranda darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Miranda lands with a nice body punch.
Sturmovik misses with a body shot.
Sturmovik feints and then cracks Miranda's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Miranda down.
Miranda's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sturmovik connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Miranda scrambles back to his feet.
Sturmovik steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Miranda is out on his feet! Sturmovik sets himself and nearly takes Miranda's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Kirov Sturmovik!
Kirov Sturmovik seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: WVT 130: Account v Peterson
Date: Jul 15, 2023

#R1#
Sturmovik misses with a body kick.
Lawrence throws a nice head kick! #KD#
Sturmovik lands a left and a right that send Lawrence crashing to the mat, dazed. Sturmovik thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT#It looks like Malachi Lawrence has been cut.
Lawrence tries a head kick but it misses.
Lawrence takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sturmovik tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sturmovik rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lawrence moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The fighters circling - Sturmovik throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lawrence is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Sturmovik throws a head kick but Lawrence moves out of range.
A lazy left from Lawrence finds it's target.
Sturmovik throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lawrence unleashes a big counter combination but Sturmovik bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Lawrence throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sturmovik swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lawrence keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Lawrence has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Lawrence fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sturmovik throws a nice looking combination but Lawrence bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T1#
Sturmovik misses with a series of wild punches.
Lawrence with the counter takedown but Sturmovik avoids it easily.
Lawrence looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#TD2#
Sturmovik gets caught flat footed, as Lawrence shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Sturmovik is looking to stand back up but Lawrence counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Sturmovik. #REVR#
Lawrence not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lawrence content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Lawrence sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sturmovik defending well though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lawrence thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sturmovik's head.
Lawrence thows a huge punch but Sturmovik dodges it nicely. #T2#
Lawrence missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sturmovik keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sturmovik is trying to stand back up but Lawrence is controlling him
Sturmovik is not content to let Lawrence control the position.
Lawrence missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lawrence thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sturmovik's head.
Lawrence has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lawrence sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sturmovik defending well though.
Lawrence missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sturmovik is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Lawrence lands strikes from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lawrence missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sturmovik blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lawrence. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sturmovik throws a hook to the side of Lawrence's head but Lawrence sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lawrence throws a counter combo.
Kirov Sturmovik is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Lawrence on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lawrence lands with an uppercut that bounces Sturmovik off the cage and back into range.#TD2#
Sturmovik gets caught flat footed, as Lawrence shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Lawrence throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lawrence landing with the ground and pound.
Lawrence postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Lawrence distracts Sturmovik with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Lawrence throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lawrence throwing strikes from guard but Sturmovik blocks nicely.
Lawrence wants to pass the guard but Sturmovik is keeping the position.
Lawrence throws a big elbow that misses. #T4#
Lawrence trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lawrence controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lawrence takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CUT#That has opened up Malachi Lawrence's cut even more.
Sturmovik throws a poor cross that misses
and Lawrence counters with a nice body shot.
Some wild striking there from Sturmovik.
Lawrence shoots in looking for a takedown but Sturmovik manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lawrence's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
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!
Lawrence slips under a jab.
Lawrence fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sturmovik throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lawrence gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Kirov Sturmovik will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Malachi Lawrence's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Lawrence slips a straight right by Sturmovik.
Some wild striking there from Sturmovik.
Lawrence wants to counter with a clinch but Sturmovik pushes him away.
A shot to the body from Sturmovik misses
and Lawrence counters with a three punch combo that has Sturmovik backing up. Sturmovik nods at Lawrence to acknowledge the strikes.
Lawrence shoots in but Sturmovik avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sturmovik misses with an uppercut
and Lawrence counters with a one-two to the body.
Lawrence steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sturmovik.
Lawrence misses with a head kick.
Sturmovik just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawrence keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A nice leg kick from Sturmovik, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sturmovik throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lawrence is looking for the big counter here.
Sturmovik misses with a looping left.#T1#
Sturmovik misses with a low kick.
Sturmovik lands with a cross.
Sturmovik throws an overhand right that lands on Lawrence's shoulder, as Lawrence tries to avoid the shot.
Sturmovik misses with a series of wild punches.
Sloppy strikes from Lawrence. Those never looked like landing.
Sturmovik misses with a wild combination.
Sturmovik misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Lawrence to counter with a crisp jab.
Sturmovik just misses with a punch to the body.
As Sturmovik backs off Lawrence throws a huge counter combo but Sturmovik manages to avoid it all.
Sturmovik takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sturmovik scores with a three punch combo!
Left hook, right uppercut from Lawrence.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lawrence throws a right and a left that both miss.#T2##TD2#
Lawrence gets a double leg takedown into Sturmovik's guard.

Sturmovik has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Lawrence off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Kirov Sturmovik is winning the standup battle so far.
Sturmovik throws a jab when Lawrence was well out of range.
Lawrence tries to counter by closing the distance.
Sturmovik avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lawrence avoids the head kick by Sturmovik.
Sturmovik misses with a low kick.
Jab by Sturmovik.
Lawrence takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #TD2#
Lawrence shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Sturmovik napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Lawrence slows the pace down.
Lawrence scores with a couple of short elbows.#T3#
Lawrence grinds an elbow into Sturmovik's temple.
Sturmovik is trying to buck Lawrence off.#ES#
Sturmovik throws Lawrence to one side and escapes!
Sturmovik lands a head shot.#CUT#The cut above Malachi Lawrence's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Lawrence slips under a jab from Sturmovik.
Sturmovik looks to land a combination but Lawrence avoids it well.
Lawrence uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sturmovik.
Lawrence tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sturmovik defends well and Lawrence ends up having to push Sturmovik into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A slow jab from Sturmovik misses its intended target.
Lawrence is looking for the big counter here.
Sturmovik leaves Lawrence with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kirov Sturmovik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Malachi Lawrence.#T4#
Lawrence moves away from the strike by Sturmovik.
Sturmovik looks to land a left hand but Lawrence moved out of range nicely.
Sturmovik showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lawrence. #TD2#
Lawrence shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Sturmovik is trying to defend but Lawrence finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lawrence stalling.
Lawrence throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lawrence thows a huge punch but Sturmovik dodges it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kirov Sturmovik dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Malachi Lawrence's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Sturmovik swinging wildly here.
Kirov Sturmovik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lawrence swinging wildly here.
Lawrence has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sturmovik.
Sturmovik is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lawrence can do to turn this around?
Lawrence throws a sloppy head kick and Sturmovik moves out of range easily.
Sturmovik is looking for a counter combo.
Sturmovik swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lawrence throws a head kick but Sturmovik moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sturmovik tries a head kick but it misses.
Lawrence tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Sturmovik throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lawrence sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A combination from Sturmovik does no damage.
Sturmovik throws a jab when Lawrence was well out of range.
Kirov Sturmovik is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice uppercut there from Sturmovik.#T1#
Sturmovik takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sturmovik swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #TD2#
Lawrence scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Lawrence working over Sturmovik with some ground and pound. Sturmovik looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Lawrence working the head and body with strikes.
Lawrence sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sturmovik defending well though.
Lawrence working over Sturmovik with some ground and pound. Sturmovik looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Lawrence not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lawrence sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Lawrence thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sturmovik's head. #T2#
Lawrence looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Lawrence trying to control the pace.
Sturmovik avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lawrence.
Sturmovik is trying to stand.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Lawrence throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sturmovik throws a right hand that Lawrence ducks under and follows up with a left that Lawrence also avoids with ease.
Lawrence throws a head kick that misses.
Lawrence lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sturmovik darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sturmovik fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #TD2#
Lawrence feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#T3#
Lawrence postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lawrence working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sturmovik preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lawrence scoring with punches to the head and body.
Lawrence missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lawrence advances position into side control!
Lawrence tries to score with some ground and pound. Sturmovik controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Lawrence landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Lawrence grinds an elbow into Sturmovik's temple.
Sturmovik is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#T4#
Sturmovik is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #ROC2#Sturmovik is rocked!
Lawrence scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Sturmovik is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Lawrence can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Malachi Lawrence!
Malachi Lawrence decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: WVT 116: Bradley v Burger
Date: Jun 16, 2023

#R1#
Good shot there by Hell.
Nice defenses there by Sturmovik.
Hell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sturmovik throws a head kick but Hell moves out of range.
Sturmovik throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sturmovik throws a hook but Hell avoids it easily.
Sturmovik takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A jab from Sturmovik misses.
Sturmovik slips a straight right by Hell.
The fighters circling - Sturmovik throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hell is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sturmovik tries to land a front kick but Hell steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hell ducks under a wild hook from Sturmovik.
Hell misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sturmovik throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hell on the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hell staying out of range there.
Sturmovik throws a combination that misses
and Sturmovik takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sturmovik throws a lazy right hand but Hell sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
Hell misses with a looping right.
A bone on bone clash there as Hell blocks the leg kick.
Sturmovik throws a leg kick which misses Hell's front leg but catches the back leg as Hell tries to avoid it.
Sturmovik misses with a wild combination.
Hell looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sloppy strikes from Sturmovik. Those never looked like landing.
Kirov Sturmovik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hell avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sturmovik moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hell cracks Sturmovik with an open hand slap.
Sturmovik on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hell throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sturmovik sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hell looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A jab lands there for Hell.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hell throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hell ducks under a wild hook from Sturmovik.
Hell drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sturmovik sprawls and moves away.
Sturmovik slips under a jab.#T2#
Hell cracks Sturmovik with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hell scores with the left hand. Sturmovik knows he should have avoided that one. #ROC#Sturmovik is rocked!
Hell finds Sturmovik's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Sturmovik flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Hell lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Sturmovik will be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Robbie Hell!
An out of breath Robbie Hell thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: WVT 104: Mathieu v Motts
Date: May 19, 2023

#R1#
Scaletta walks into a straight right hand from Sturmovik.
Scaletta slips a straight right by Sturmovik.
Scaletta gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sturmovik counters with a straight right hand.
Sturmovik comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Scaletta 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.
Scaletta drops his hands momentarily and Sturmovik takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Horrible takedown attempt by Scaletta or perhaps it was just good defense by Sturmovik, which made it look bad.
Kirov Sturmovik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Scaletta wants to clinch but Sturmovik slips to the side
and Sturmovik connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#KD2#
Sturmovik lands a big uppercut and Scaletta crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Scaletta looks OK. Sturmovik waves Scaletta back to his feet!#ROC2#Scaletta 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!
Scaletta tries to get into range but Sturmovik steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Scaletta! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Sturmovik scores the big KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kirov Sturmovik!
Kirov Sturmovik thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: WVT 93: Mahogany v Ignatov
Date: Apr 21, 2023

#R1#
Sturmovik pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sturmovik lands a nice looking kick to the body. Morgan takes a step back to recover.
Sturmovik throws a body shot but no joy.
Morgan is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sturmovik with a body shot.
Sturmovik throws a sloppy head kick and Morgan moves out of range easily.
Morgan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Morgan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Decent striking displayed by Sturmovik there.#CUT#It looks like Arthur Morgan has been cut.
Sturmovik scores with a decent looking hook.
Morgan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sturmovik throws a quick counter head kick but Morgan was just out of range.
Morgan with a nice cross.
Morgan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Morgan throws the left hand but Sturmovik avoids the punch easily.
Kirov Sturmovik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morgan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sturmovik was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A jab from Sturmovik finds it's way through Morgan's defenses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sturmovik pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sturmovik throws a head kick but Morgan moves out of range.
Morgan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Morgan misses with a hook.
Morgan cracks Sturmovik with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sturmovik lands with a slapping head kick.
Sturmovik throws a left and a right that both miss
and Morgan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sturmovik misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Morgan looks to throw the jab but Sturmovik is out of range.
Sturmovik misses with a head kick.
A jab from Morgan does it's job there.
Morgan avoids the head kick by Sturmovik.
A little jabbing left from Morgan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Morgan gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sturmovik takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
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 jab from Sturmovik does it's job there.
Sturmovik misses with a left hand
and Morgan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#CL2#
Sturmovik tries to keep at a distance but Morgan has taken the fight into the clinch.#T2#
Sturmovik throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Morgan breaks the clinch.
Sturmovik lands a slapping body shot.
Sturmovik misses the shot to the body.
Morgan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sturmovik has time to react.
Sturmovik avoids the body shot from Morgan.
Morgan lands a nice shot to the body.
Morgan takes a jab right on the kisser.
Morgan throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #ROC2#Sturmovik is rocked!
Sturmovik is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Morgan just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Sturmovik has gone limp and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Arthur Morgan!
Arthur Morgan was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: WVT 81: Sector v Edwards
Date: Mar 17, 2023

#R1#
Blikstein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sturmovik.
Sturmovik connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sturmovik tries to land a front kick but Blikstein steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sturmovik ducks under a wild hook from Blikstein.
Blikstein bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Blikstein! But no joy.
Blikstein moves out of range of the strikes.
And Blikstein tries to counter it with a takedown but Sturmovik pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Blikstein uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sturmovik has time to react.
Sturmovik rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
and Blikstein decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Sturmovik's guard.
Blikstein throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Blikstein pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sturmovik is keeping the position for now.
Blikstein distracts Sturmovik with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#ROC2#Sturmovik is rocked!
Sturmovik is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#T1#
Blikstein arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Sturmovik's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Paulo Blikstein!

Event: WVT 76: Vargas v Thompson
Date: Mar 03, 2023

#R1#
That kick from The Bouncer tenderised Sturmovik's leg. Sturmovik is trying to keep his angry face on.
Decent striking displayed by Sturmovik there.
The Bouncer looks to land a right hand but Sturmovik moved out of range.
Sturmovik on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by The Bouncer. The Bouncer obviously looking to wear him down.
The Bouncer misses with a straight right.
The Bouncer fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sturmovik tests The Bouncer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The Bouncer moves out of range as Sturmovik strikes.
Sturmovik throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sturmovik loads up on a big right hand but The Bouncer slips the punch.
The Bouncer was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sturmovik walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The Bouncer loads up on a big right hand but Sturmovik slips the punch.
The Bouncer throws a lazy right hand but Sturmovik sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The Bouncer throws out a loose jab but Sturmovik uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Bouncer stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sturmovik throws a head kick but The Bouncer moves out of range.
The Bouncer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sturmovik tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
A telegraphed right hand from The Bouncer misses the target.
Sturmovik pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The Bouncer connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The Bouncer looks to land a right hand but Sturmovik moved out of range.
Sturmovik gets cracked with a nice right hand there by The Bouncer.
Sturmovik catches The Bouncer with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sturmovik throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The Bouncer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The Bouncer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sturmovik.
The Bouncer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
As The Bouncer backs off Sturmovik throws a huge counter combo but The Bouncer manages to avoid it all.
The Bouncer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice body kick there by Sturmovik.
Nice shot lands for Sturmovik.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sturmovik throws a head kick that misses.
Sturmovik lands a jab to the nose.
The Bouncer throws a looping overhand right but Sturmovik ducks down to avoid it. #T2#
Sturmovik swinging wildly here.
Nice body punch from The Bouncer.
The Bouncer takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Sturmovik rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but The Bouncer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sturmovik lands with a nice body punch.
The Bouncer takes a swing at Sturmovik's ribcage but misses.
The Bouncer throws a lazy right hand but Sturmovik sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The Bouncer misses with a low kick.
The Bouncer ducks under a wild hook from Sturmovik.
The Bouncer misses with an uppercut.
Jab from The Bouncer.
A head kick misses from Sturmovik.
Sturmovik throws a lazy right hand but The Bouncer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T3#
A slow jab from Sturmovik misses its intended target.
Sturmovik lands with a kick to the temple. The Bouncer shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
The fighters circle momentarily. The Bouncer darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The Bouncer throws the left hand but Sturmovik avoids the punch easily.
The Bouncer drops Sturmovik with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Sturmovik! The Bouncer dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Benny The Bouncer!
Benny The Bouncer really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Bondi MMA ðŸï¸ logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: WVT 68: Edwards v Ignatov
Date: Feb 03, 2023

#R1#
Rees Mogg takes one on the button.
Sturmovik falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Rees Mogg counter with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Kirov Sturmovik has been cut.
Sturmovik stalks Rees Mogg and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Rees Mogg's face. Rees Mogg staggers backwards, shaken.
Sturmovik takes a swing at Rees Mogg's ribcage but misses.
Sturmovik looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL#
Rees Mogg clinches.
A short left from Rees Mogg.
Rees Mogg gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Sturmovik misses with a hook to the ribs.
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!
Sturmovik connects with a knee to the head.
Rees Mogg tries to work over Sturmovik's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rees Mogg swings wildly with an uppercut but Sturmovik uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rees Mogg tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rees Mogg avoiding damage as Sturmovik throws knees to the body. #BC#
Rees Mogg escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rees Mogg lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Sturmovik falls backwards - clearly groggy! Rees Mogg dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jacob Rees Mogg!
Post fight, Jacob Rees Mogg stared into the camera and said 'Churchill would be delighted.'.

Event: WVT 59: Beukeboom v Red Eagle
Date: Jan 01, 2023

#R1#
Sturmovik tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sirakanian lands a head kick!
A solid leg kick lands there for Sirakanian.
Sturmovik misses with an uppercut.
Sirakanian walks into a stiff left hand from Sturmovik.#CUT#It looks like Narek Sirakanian has been cut.
Sturmovik on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sirakanian connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sturmovik's hands.
Sturmovik avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sturmovik looks to land a combination but Sirakanian avoids it well.
No joy there for Sturmovik, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sturmovik throws a sloppy head kick and Sirakanian moves out of range easily.
Sturmovik misses with a looping left.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big right from Sirakanian misses.
Sirakanian showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sturmovik.
Sturmovik takes one to the side of the head.
Sirakanian looks to throw the jab but Sturmovik is out of range.
Sturmovik avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sirakanian pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sturmovik is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T1#
Sirakanian getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sturmovik misses with a straight left.
Sirakanian lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sturmovik's sensitive parts.
Sirakanian thows a body kick. Sturmovik tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A cross from Sirakanian lands.
Sirakanian has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sturmovik finds it's way round the side to connect with Sirakanian's head.
Sturmovik throws a hook but Sirakanian avoids it easily.
Sturmovik ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sirakanian moves away.
Sirakanian moves away from the strike by Sturmovik.
Sirakanian lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Sirakanian throws a body shot but no joy.
Sirakanian throws a body shot but no joy.
Sirakanian looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Donk. Sirakanian catches Sturmovik right on the button with a cross.
Sirakanian lands a head kick. Sturmovik smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sirakanian lands with a good body shot.
Sturmovik throws a looping overhand right but Sirakanian ducks down to avoid it.
Sirakanian ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sirakanian works the jab nicely.
Sturmovik throws a head kick that misses. #T2#
Sirakanian bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sirakanian scores with a body shot.
Sturmovik tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sturmovik lunges at Sirakanian with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sirakanian's hand.
Sirakanian connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sirakanian throws a jab when Sturmovik was well out of range.
Sturmovik is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Sturmovik throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sirakanian counters with a stiff right hand.
Sturmovik lands a nice shot that snaps Sirakanian's head back.
Sturmovik swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sirakanian counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sturmovik waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sirakanian.
Sturmovik takes a kick to the side of the head.#CL2#
Sirakanian takes the fight into the clinch.
Sturmovik with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sirakanian tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sturmovik's elbow.
Sturmovik misses with a knee strike.
Sirakanian lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sirakanian lands with a light punch inside.
Sirakanian softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sturmovik. #T3#
Sirakanian pushes Sturmovik back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Our sources have told us that Sturmovik has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Sturmovik misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Sturmovik.
Sirakanian misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sturmovik misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sturmovik blocks an uppercut.
Sirakanian blocks a body shot from Sturmovik.
Sirakanian lands an uppercut.
Sirakanian lands a right hand.
Sirakanian lands with a light punch inside.
Sirakanian working aggressively here.
Sirakanian has a couple of punches blocked by Sturmovik.
Sturmovik lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Sturmovik fails to land.
Sirakanian blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sturmovik with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sirakanian misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Sirakanian - that landed with a thud.
Sirakanian blocking some punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sturmovik misses with some punches. #T4#
Sirakanian struggles to land a body shot inside as Sturmovik controls his hands.
Sirakanian digs a right hand underneath Sturmovik's ribcage. Sturmovik let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sturmovik goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sturmovik looking to throw knees to the head but Sirakanian is blocking nicely.
Sirakanian misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sirakanian tries a body shot but Sturmovik blocks it.
A nice left hand lands by Sirakanian.
Sturmovik throws a head punch that misses.
Sturmovik scores a nice knee to the body.
Sirakanian misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sturmovik misses with a knee strike.
Sirakanian has a couple of punches blocked by Sturmovik.
Sirakanian is leaning against Sturmovik and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sirakanian lands a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sturmovik.
Sirakanian misses with some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sturmovik lands with a light punch inside.
Sirakanian lands a nice uppercut.
Sturmovik looking to throw knees to the head but Sirakanian is blocking nicely.
Sirakanian digs a right hand underneath Sturmovik's ribcage. Sturmovik let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sirakanian misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Narek Sirakanian dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Narek Sirakanian's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Sirakanian avoids the head kick by Sturmovik.
Sirakanian throws a nice looking combination but Sturmovik bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sturmovik misses with an uppercut.
Sirakanian has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sturmovik throws an overhand right that lands on Sirakanian's shoulder, as Sirakanian tries to avoid the shot.
Sirakanian moves out of range as Sturmovik strikes.
Sturmovik is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sirakanian.
Sirakanian looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Sirakanian connects with a looping right hand.
Sirakanian punishes Sturmovik's body with a nice straight punch.
Sirakanian bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sturmovik's head.
Sirakanian scores with a nice strike.
Sirakanian bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sturmovik's head backwards.
Sirakanian moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#ROC2#Sturmovik is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sturmovik throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sirakanian counters with a big right hand! Oh Sturmovik is in trouble here! Sirakanian follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Narek Sirakanian!
A relieved looking Narek Sirakanian 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: Sucker Punch Pro Series 211
Date: Dec 04, 2022

#R1#
Sturmovik moves out of range of the strikes.
Watkins scores with a jab.
Sturmovik throws a sloppy head kick and Watkins moves out of range easily.
As Sturmovik backs off Watkins throws a huge counter combo but Sturmovik manages to avoid it all.
A head kick misses from Sturmovik.
Sturmovik jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Watkins throws a body shot but no joy.
Watkins with a nice calf kick.
Watkins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Watkins bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Watkins lands a nice shot that snaps Sturmovik's head back.
A head kick by Sturmovik misses
and Watkins counters with a head kick.
Watkins misses with a head kick. #KD#
Sturmovik drops Watkins with a nice combination! Sturmovik dives into Watkins's guard, looking to finish! #ROC#Watkins is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sturmovik throwing strikes from guard but Watkins blocks nicely.
Watkins is still in real trouble! Can Sturmovik finish him?
Sturmovik is working Watkins over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Watkins preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sturmovik throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Watkins works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Watkins controls Sturmovik momentarily but Sturmovik frees himself. #T1#
Watkins is pulling down on Sturmovik's head to control his posture.
Watkins seems to have recovered his senses.
Sturmovik throws a big right hand that misses.
Sturmovik won't allow Watkins to get back to his feet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Watkins is on top in guard. #REVB#
Watkins sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Watkins wants to pass the guard but Sturmovik is keeping the position.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Watkins is looking to stand up but Sturmovik won't let him. #ES#
Sturmovik wriggles free and stands up.
A clash of legs there as Sturmovik blocks the low kick.
Watkins cracks a nice hook into Sturmovik's ribs.
Watkins with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Watkins throws a right hand that Sturmovik ducks under and follows up with a left that Sturmovik also avoids with ease.
Sturmovik jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Watkins buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sturmovik looks to land a left hand but Watkins moved out of range nicely.
Watkins throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A little feinted left hand from Sturmovik on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T3#
Watkins bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big left from Watkins misses.
It appears Sturmovik was looking to counter with a kick there.
Watkins lands with a thumping leg kick. #CL2#
Watkins darts in and clinches Sturmovik up against the cage.
A short right from Sturmovik.
Sturmovik tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sturmovik tries to work over Watkins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sturmovik misses with a punch on the inside.
Sturmovik throws a head punch that misses.
Sturmovik working aggressively here.
Sturmovik with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Watkins has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sturmovik working aggressively here. #BC2#
Watkins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Watkins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Watkins cracks a nice hook into Sturmovik's ribs.
Sturmovik throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
As Sturmovik backs off Watkins throws a huge counter combo but Sturmovik manages to avoid it all.#T4#
Watkins throws a head kick that misses
enabling Sturmovik to counter with a crisp jab.
Sturmovik misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Watkins connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sturmovik's hands.
A head kick misses from Sturmovik.
Donk. Watkins catches Sturmovik right on the button with a cross.
Watkins avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sturmovik looks to land a left hand but Watkins moved out of range nicely.
Nice shot lands for Watkins.
Sturmovik takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Sturmovik misses with a head kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Watkins misses.
Sturmovik ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Watkins moves away.
A head kick misses from Sturmovik.
Watkins connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Watkins lands a head kick. Sturmovik smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A looping hook to the body misses from Watkins. Sturmovik does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sturmovik throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sturmovik takes a shot right to the bread basket.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Craig Watkins will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
A slapping leg kick lands for Watkins.
Kirov Sturmovik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Watkins closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Sturmovik missing with a left hand there. Watkins was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Watkins, as that shot connected.
Sturmovik avoids the head kick by Watkins.
A good leg kick by Watkins.
Sturmovik scores with a jab to the jaw.
Watkins throws a leg kick which misses Sturmovik's front leg but catches the back leg as Sturmovik tries to avoid it.
Sturmovik throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Watkins scores with a spinning back kick!
Sturmovik swings widly with a right hand
and Watkins counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC2#Sturmovik is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Watkins connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Sturmovik to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Watkins!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Craig Watkins!
An out of breath Craig Watkins thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 203
Date: Nov 13, 2022

#R1##KD2#
Sturmovik knocks Yarborough to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?#ROC2#Yarborough is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like James Yarborough has been cut.
Sturmovik misses with the ground and pound.
Oh Yarborough is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Yarborough 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.
Sturmovik in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Sloppy strikes there by Sturmovik.
Yarborough seems to have got his legs back now.
Yarborough regains half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yarborough keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Yarborough on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sturmovik scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Sturmovik thows a huge punch but Yarborough dodges it nicely.
Sturmovik sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Yarborough defending well though.
Sturmovik throwing shots but Yarborough is blocking nicely.
Sturmovik missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sturmovik looks to land a strike but Yarborough avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Sturmovik in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sturmovik postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Sturmovik throws a strike but Yarborough rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##ES2#
Sturmovik is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Yarborough presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #T1#
Yarborough digs a right hand into Sturmovik's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sturmovik's gas tank.
Sturmovik misses with some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sturmovik. #CUT2#James Yarborough's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Yarborough misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sturmovik connects with a nasty looking knee right to Yarborough's face.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sturmovik.
Sturmovik throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Yarborough blocks it with crossed arms.
A hook to the body from Yarborough.
Yarborough goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yarborough softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Yarborough digs a right hand underneath Sturmovik's ribcage. Sturmovik let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sturmovik throws a head punch that misses.
Sturmovik's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sturmovik misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sturmovik with a knee to the head.
Yarborough blocks an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A right hook to the body lands for Yarborough.
Sturmovik misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sturmovik throws a knee to the head but misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sturmovik. #T2#
Yarborough lands with a right to the head.
Sturmovik with a knee to the head.
Sturmovik misses with the head strike.
Yarborough misses with some punches.
Yarborough lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sturmovik backwards.
Sturmovik swings wildly with an uppercut but Yarborough uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yarborough lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sturmovik throws a head punch that misses.
Sturmovik tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sturmovik doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sturmovik lands a body punch.
Sturmovik lands a knee to the head.
Sturmovik working aggressively here.
Yarborough misses with the head strike.
Yarborough scores with a shoulder strike.
Yarborough lands with a right to the head.
Sturmovik lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Yarborough backwards. #CUT2#Jeez, James Yarborough's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Yarborough blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sturmovik throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Sturmovik misses with the head strike.
Sturmovik misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sturmovik tries to land knees in the clinch but Yarborough avoids the damage to the body.
Yarborough doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yarborough misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Sturmovik fails to land.
Sturmovik scores with a shoulder strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Yarborough.
Yarborough blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sturmovik tries to land a knee to the head but Yarborough blocks with his arms.
A short right from Yarborough.
Yarborough lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Yarborough scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Yarborough working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Yarborough lands an uppercut.
Sturmovik blocks a body shot from Yarborough.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sturmovik.
Sturmovik misses with some punches.
Sturmovik misses with the head strike.
Yarborough working aggressively here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice right hand lands inside from Yarborough. #T4#
Yarborough tries to throw a body punch but Sturmovik avoids it by throwing Yarborough back against the cage.
Sturmovik looking to throw knees to the head but Yarborough is blocking nicely.
Sturmovik can't find room to land a body shot as Yarborough controls the action.
Yarborough lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sturmovik backwards.
Yarborough lands a hook that snaps the head of Sturmovik backwards.
Sturmovik scores with a shot to the side of Yarborough's head.
Yarborough scores with a nice hook to the head.#ROC#Sturmovik is rocked!
Yarborough lands with a short shot to the head.
Sturmovik is still on wobbly legs! Can Yarborough finish him?
Yarborough creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Sturmovik's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Sturmovik drops to his knees and Yarborough pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Yarborough!
Our winner, James Yarborough, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 194
Date: Oct 15, 2022

#R1#
Sturmovik throws a lazy right hand but Kovacs sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice shot by Sturmovik.
Sturmovik throws a jab when Kovacs was well out of range.
Kovacs scores with a jab to the body.
A big left from Kovacs misses.
Sturmovik with a nice cross.
Kovacs looks to land a left hand but Sturmovik moved out of range nicely.
Sturmovik is looking for a counter combo.
Sturmovik throws a series of punches but Kovacs avoids them all with ease.
Kovacs scores with a head kick. Sturmovik tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A combination from Kovacs does no damage.
Kovacs throws a hook but Sturmovik blocks it.
Kovacs avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big left from Sturmovik misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sturmovik connects with a right hand. Kovacs shakes it off.
Sturmovik throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sturmovik scores with a spinning back kick!
Sturmovik lands a head shot.#ROC#Kovacs is rocked!
Sturmovik ducks under a wild hook from Kovacs.
Kovacs is still on wobbly legs! Can Sturmovik finish him?
Sturmovik throws a head kick but Kovacs moves out of range.
Sturmovik ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Kovacs's jaw. Kovacs's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Sturmovik does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kirov Sturmovik!
An out of breath Kirov Sturmovik thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 185
Date: Sep 21, 2022

#R1##CL#
Sturmovik closes the distance and pushes Gracie back into the cage.
Sturmovik misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Gracie breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gracie lands with a kick to the temple. Sturmovik shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CUT2#It looks like Kirov Sturmovik has been cut.
Gracie avoids the head kick by Sturmovik.
Gracie swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gracie works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CL#
Sturmovik takes the fight into the clinch.
A short right from Gracie.
Gracie misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sturmovik misses with some punches.
Sturmovik misses with a knee strike.
Sturmovik fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sturmovik lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
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 left hand lands by Sturmovik.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Sturmovik obliges.
Gracie's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sturmovik is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Gracie looks winded!
Gracie on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gracie swings wildly with an uppercut but Sturmovik uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sturmovik tries to land a knee to the head but Gracie blocks with his arms. #T1#
Sturmovik throws a head punch that misses.
Sturmovik lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gracie tries to throw a body punch but Sturmovik avoids it by throwing Gracie back against the cage.
Sturmovik looking to throw knees to the head but Gracie is blocking nicely.
Gracie struggles to land a body shot inside as Sturmovik controls his hands.
A shot in the inside from Gracie.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sturmovik. #BC2#
Gracie's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sturmovik pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gracie tries to clinch up.
Gracie scores with a body shot.
Gracie has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Sturmovik is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Gracie takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sturmovik slips a jab from Gracie.
Gracie tries to clinch there but Sturmovik circles away. #CL#
Sturmovik drives through and clinches with Gracie against the cage.
Gracie wants to break free but Sturmovik has control. #BC2#
Gracie's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Gracie gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A short right from Gracie. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gracie.#ROC2#Sturmovik is rocked!
Our sources have told us that Sturmovik has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Gracie misses with a short punch on the inside.
Oh Sturmovik is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sturmovik blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gracie fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gracie misses with some punches.
Gracie throws a punch but it's blocked by Sturmovik.
Sturmovik seems to have got his legs back now.
Sturmovik trying to land knees to the body.
A short right from Sturmovik on the inside. #BC2#
Gracie manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Gracie clinches up against the cage.
Gracie misses with a punch on the inside.
Sturmovik throws a punch but it's blocked by Gracie. #BC2#
Gracie breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gracie avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sturmovik takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gracie throws the left hand but Sturmovik avoids the punch easily.
It's a brutal combination of punches from Gracie! Sturmovik is backing up but he can't get away as Gracie lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Sturmovik and ends the fight. Great knockout.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Holden Gracie!

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 172
Date: Aug 17, 2022

#R1#
Sturmovik lands a really nice looking cross but Ainsworth seems unphased.
Ainsworth with the inside leg kick.
Ainsworth has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#CL#
Sturmovik has managed to clinch.
Ainsworth is leaning against Sturmovik and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ainsworth lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ainsworth works on Sturmovik's body with a couple of short punches.
Ainsworth blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sturmovik misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Ainsworth.
Sturmovik is breathing heavily.
Sturmovik misses with some punches.
Sturmovik looking to throw knees to the head but Ainsworth is blocking nicely.
Sturmovik landing knees to the head.
Ainsworth misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ainsworth lands a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sturmovik tries to land knees in the clinch but Ainsworth avoids the damage to the body.
A short left from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sturmovik prevents a body shot from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth digs a right hand into Sturmovik's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sturmovik's gas tank.
Sturmovik tries to land a knee to the head but Ainsworth blocks with his arms.
Ainsworth lands with a short shot to the head.
Sturmovik crunches a lovely knee into Ainsworth's ribcage.#T1##BC2#
Ainsworth manages to break the clinch.
Ainsworth fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sturmovik.
Sturmovik stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth lands with a nice body punch.
Ainsworth lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sturmovik fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ainsworth has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sturmovik throws a shot from downtown. Ainsworth moves away and avoids it.
Sturmovik lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Sturmovik.
Ainsworth fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sturmovik looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sturmovik tries to clinch up but Ainsworth circles away and keeps his distance.
Ainsworth lands with a good body shot.
Ainsworth turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ainsworth lands a body shot.
Ainsworth lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ainsworth slips under a jab from Sturmovik.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sturmovik looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sturmovik lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T2#
Ainsworth moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ainsworth moves away from the strike by Sturmovik.
Sturmovik takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ainsworth comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A jab from Sturmovik misses.
Sturmovik throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ainsworth.
Sturmovik takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ainsworth connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sturmovik wants to clinch up but Ainsworth keeps it at a distance.
Sturmovik takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ainsworth throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sturmovik on the side of the head.
Sturmovik walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ainsworth connects with a body shot.
Ainsworth misses with the combination.
Ainsworth scoring well with a low kick there.
Nice defenses there by Ainsworth.#T3#
A bone on bone clash there as Sturmovik blocks the leg kick.
A shot to the body from Sturmovik misses
and Ainsworth counters with a left to the body.
Sturmovik on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ainsworth. Ainsworth obviously looking to wear him down.
A nice leg kick from Ainsworth, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ainsworth keeps the fight on the outside.
Sturmovik is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ainsworth doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ainsworth misses with a body shot.
Ainsworth's corner calls for a 1-2. Ainsworth obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #ROC2#Sturmovik is rocked!
Ainsworth stuns Sturmovik with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Oh Sturmovik is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ainsworth lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Sturmovik - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Ainsworth!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Wilfred Ainsworth!
Wilfred Ainsworth decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: CFC 502
Date: Jul 23, 2022

#R1##CL#
Sturmovik moves into the clinch successfully.
Sturmovik tries to land knees in the clinch but Boss avoids the damage to the body.
Sturmovik lands with a left to the head. #BC2#
Boss's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#KD#
Sturmovik lands a big head kick that sends Boss tumbling to the mat! Sturmovik takes a step backwards and waves Boss back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Boss is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Bagel Boss has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sturmovik and Boss are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Sturmovik throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Boss into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Sturmovik knows it - he's on the cage flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Kirov Sturmovik!
A victorious Kirov Sturmovik thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: CFC 495: Jimenez v Bang
Date: Jun 26, 2022

#R1#
A big left from Sturmovik misses.
Sturmovik misses with a straight right.
McStafferson scores with a sloppy right hand. Sturmovik should have avoided that one.
Sturmovik takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by McStafferson.

Sturmovik throws McStafferson to one side and escapes!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McStafferson avoids a kick to the body.
McStafferson moves out of range as Sturmovik strikes.
McStafferson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
McStafferson throws a hook but Sturmovik avoids it easily.
McStafferson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McStafferson swinging wildly here.
It seemed like Sturmovik was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sturmovik swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McStafferson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sturmovik.
McStafferson avoids a kick to the body.
McStafferson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McStafferson throws a hook to the side of Sturmovik's head but Sturmovik sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sturmovik throws an overhand right that lands on McStafferson's shoulder, as McStafferson tries to avoid the shot.
McStafferson misses with a hook.
McStafferson misses with a lunging right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#T1#
McStafferson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sturmovik lands a head kick. McStafferson smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT2#It looks like Kaz McStafferson has been cut.
Sturmovik throws a front kick that sends McStafferson stumbling back into the cage.
McStafferson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sturmovik thuds his right hand into McStafferson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
McStafferson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sturmovik.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sturmovik! But no joy.
McStafferson misses with a body shot.
Sturmovik looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sturmovik swings widly with a right hand #TD#
and McStafferson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sturmovik is looking to escape.#SUB#
McStafferson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
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!#SUB#
McStafferson wants to work for an arm triangle but Sturmovik is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
McStafferson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T2#
McStafferson is stalling here. Sturmovik is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! McStafferson seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Sturmovik has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
McStafferson is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SU2#
Sturmovik stands up and beckons McStafferson to his feet.
Sturmovik throws the left hand but McStafferson avoids the punch easily.#T3#
Sturmovik uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McStafferson.
McStafferson checks a low kick from Sturmovik.
McStafferson throws a jab when Sturmovik was well out of range.
Sturmovik sizes up McStafferson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
McStafferson throws a series of strikes that have Sturmovik backpedaling.
McStafferson walks forward, straight into a front kick from Sturmovik.#KD2#
Sturmovik drops McStafferson with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but McStafferson looks back up at him and smiles so Sturmovik waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sturmovik misses with a head kick.
McStafferson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Sturmovik moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sturmovik throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sturmovik lands with a nice body punch.
McStafferson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sturmovik in his tracks.
McStafferson misses the jab.
Sturmovik waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McStafferson.
Sturmovik thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice uppercut there from McStafferson.
Sturmovik takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sturmovik misses with a straight right.
McStafferson misses with a hook.
McStafferson throws a jab when Sturmovik was well out of range.#T4#
McStafferson throws a body shot but no joy.
Sturmovik looks to land a right hand but McStafferson moved out of range.
Sturmovik connects with a jab.
McStafferson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sturmovik.
Sturmovik keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McStafferson.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Sturmovik tries to land a front kick but McStafferson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
McStafferson throws a jab but it's blocked by Sturmovik. #KD2#
Sturmovik lands a big right hand that sends McStafferson crashing to the mat! Sturmovik stays standing though and waves McStafferson back to his feet!#ROC2#McStafferson is rocked!
McStafferson bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Sturmovik comes at him with an uppercut from hell! McStafferson falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! McStafferson was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kirov Sturmovik!
Kirov Sturmovik thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: CFC 490: Chukwuma v Shabanov
Date: Jun 08, 2022

#R1#
Sturmovik tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've been told by Rebenta's head coaches at Roosters Coop that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#TD#
Rebenta scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Rebenta tries to move into full mount but can't pass Sturmovik's legs. #SUB#
Rebenta looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Sturmovik wants to get back to his feet but Rebenta drags him back down.
Sturmovik told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Rebenta tries to advance to mount but Sturmovik denies him.
Sturmovik is trying to buck Rebenta off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rebenta advances nicely into full mount.
Rebenta fails to move to back control. #T1#
Rebenta trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rebenta tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Rebenta is trying to take his opponent's back. #SUB#
Rebenta goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Sturmovik is on top in guard.
Sturmovik preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Rebenta looking for subs off his back but Sturmovik has passed one foot through into half guard.
Rebenta wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
Rebenta moves into full guard.
Sturmovik stopping the sweep attempt from Rebenta.
Sturmovik must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rebenta is working hard here to advance position.#T3##SUB#
Rebenta is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sturmovik has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Rebenta is proving hard to escape from.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Rebenta looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sturmovik is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Sturmovik misses with a looping left.
Sturmovik scores with a jab to the body.
Sturmovik looks to land a right hand but Rebenta moved out of range.
Sturmovik misses with a looping left.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Rebenta gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sturmovik counters with a series of strikes. Rebenta will be more careful next time no doubt.
Sturmovik displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rebenta.
Sturmovik swings widly with a right hand #TD#
and Rebenta counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Rebenta trying to pass the guard but Sturmovik defending well.
Rebenta trying to control the action but Sturmovik is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rebenta trying to mount his opponent but Sturmovik defends it.
Rebenta working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Sturmovik's thigh. Sturmovik counters though and makes it back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kirov Sturmovik will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Sturmovik misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sturmovik scores with a hook.
Sturmovik stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sturmovik wants it to stay on the feet.
Rebenta slips a jab from Sturmovik.
Sturmovik scores with the left hand. Rebenta knows he should have avoided that one. #ROC2#Rebenta is rocked!
Sturmovik weaves into range and cracks Rebenta right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Rebenta goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Sturmovik is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kirov Sturmovik!
A very excited looking Kirov Sturmovik 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: CFC 485: Farrokhzad v Jimenez
Date: May 22, 2022

#R1#
Kovacs looks to land a combination but Sturmovik avoids it well. #CL#
Sturmovik takes the fight into the clinch.
Sturmovik tries to land a knee to the head but Kovacs blocks with his arms.
Still in the clinch, Sturmovik scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC2#
Kovacs manages to break the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL#
Sturmovik pushes Kovacs up against the cage in a clinch.
Sturmovik misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Kovacs's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A head kick by Sturmovik misses
and Kovacs counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sturmovik throws a leg kick but Kovacs sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kovacs looks to land a right hand but Sturmovik moved out of range.
A big left from Sturmovik misses.
Kovacs is looking for the big counter here.
Kovacs falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kovacs takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sturmovik fails in his attempt to clinch.
That kick from Kovacs tenderised Sturmovik's leg. Sturmovik is trying to keep his angry face on.
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 head kick misses from Sturmovik.
Kovacs thuds his right hand into Sturmovik's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kovacs misses with a jab, cross combination. #T1#
Kovacs walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kovacs. That's going to slow Sturmovik down.
Sturmovik tries to clinch
and Kovacs counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Sturmovik on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sturmovik misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kovacs.
Kovacs tries to bum rush Sturmovik with a series of wild strikes but Sturmovik uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL#
Sturmovik clinches.
Kovacs makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've been informed that Kovacs has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Kovacs tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kovacs lands a left hand.
Sturmovik missing with knees to the body.
Our sources have told us that Sturmovik has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Sturmovik crunches a lovely knee into Kovacs's ribcage.
A nice left hand lands by Kovacs.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sturmovik.
Kovacs lands a nice uppercut.#BC2#
Kovacs breaks the clinch.
Kovacs avoids a kick to the body.
Sturmovik misses with an uppercut. Kovacs saw that one coming.
A jab from Kovacs does it's job there.#T2#
A punch combination from Kovacs misses.
Nice defenses there by Kovacs.
Sturmovik keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sturmovik swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kovacs counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kovacs steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sturmovik.
Kovacs lands a right hook to the body.
Kovacs looks to land a left hand but Sturmovik moved out of range nicely.
Kovacs missing with a left hand there. Sturmovik was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kovacs misses with a series of wild punches.
Kovacs blocks the body kick.
Kovacs throws out a counter right but Sturmovik avoids it with no problem.
The fighters circling - Kovacs throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sturmovik throws a leg kick
and Kovacs counters with a straight right hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kovacs darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kovacs on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kovacs avoids the head kick by Sturmovik.
Sturmovik throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Sturmovik as he connects with a hook.#T3##CL#
Sturmovik drives through and clinches with Kovacs against the cage.
A short left from Kovacs.
Sturmovik throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kovacs managing to block the knees to the body from Sturmovik.
Sturmovik misses with a knee to the head.
Kovacs takes a shot to the head. #BC2#
Kovacs escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kovacs is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sturmovik wants to clinch.
Kovacs wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sturmovik misses with a body shot.
Kovacs staying out of range there.
Kovacs lands with a right hand.
Kovacs cracks Sturmovik with an open hand slap.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A low kick lands for Kovacs. #T4#
Kovacs's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kovacs duly obliges.
Sturmovik takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kovacs throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kovacs takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sturmovik cracks Kovacs with a good jab.
Kovacs cracks Sturmovik with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kovacs ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sturmovik moves away.
Sturmovik moves out of range of the strikes.
Kovacs misses with a right hand
and Kovacs takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC#Kovacs is rocked!
Kovacs keeps the fight on the outside.
Kovacs is still on wobbly legs! Can Sturmovik finish him?
Sturmovik tries to bum rush Kovacs with a series of wild strikes but Kovacs uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A telegraphed right hand from Kovacs misses the target.
Kovacs throws an overhand right that lands on Sturmovik's shoulder, as Sturmovik tries to avoid the shot.
Sturmovik is looking to counter with head kicks.
Kovacs seems to have recovered his senses.
Kovacs connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#ROC2#Sturmovik is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kovacs cracks Sturmovik on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Sturmovik falls backwards against the cage. Kovacs follows up with more strikes that drop Sturmovik to his knees. Kovacs keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Sturmovik! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andor Kovacs!
Andor Kovacs bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: CFC 477: Beach v Mataitai
Date: Apr 23, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Larkin takes the fight into the clinch.
Sturmovik looking to throw knees to the head but Larkin is blocking nicely.
A shot in the inside from Sturmovik.
Larkin has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sturmovik after a bit of a struggle.
Larkin jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sturmovik walks away with a smile on his face. Larkin gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Sturmovik rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #CL2#
and Larkin counters by clinching up.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sturmovik creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Our sources have told us that Sturmovik has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Larkin looking for a takedown.
Kirov Sturmovik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donnie Larkin.#BC2#
Larkin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sturmovik misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sturmovik stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CUT#It looks like Donnie Larkin has been cut.
Sturmovik misses with a looping left.
Larkin blocks a head kick by Sturmovik.
Larkin with the counter takedown but Sturmovik avoids it easily.
Sturmovik looks to throw the jab but Larkin is out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Larkin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sturmovik throws a right and a left that Larkin avoids nicely.
Sturmovik ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Larkin moves away.
Larkin moves out of range of the body kick from Sturmovik.
Sturmovik throws a body kick that misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Larkin. That snapped Sturmovik's head back.
Sturmovik attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Sturmovik lands with a nice body kick.
Larkin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sturmovik tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Larkin was well out of range. Poor timing from Sturmovik.
Sturmovik throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sturmovik lands with a kick to the ribs.
Larkin needs to keep his hands up - Sturmovik had a free shot at his head there.
A big right from Larkin misses.
Larkin dodges the punch combination from Sturmovik.
Sturmovik uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Larkin.
Sturmovik looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sturmovik misses with a right hand
and Larkin counters with a left to the body.
Sturmovik throws a sloppy head kick and Larkin moves out of range easily.
Sturmovik moves forwards but Larkin connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sturmovik lands the left hand.
Sturmovik throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Larkin decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Sturmovik's guard.#ES#
Sturmovik manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Larkin drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sturmovik pulls his leg out and moves away. #T2#
Larkin staying out of range there.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Larkin changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sturmovik fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Sturmovik misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Larkin throws out a counter right but Sturmovik avoids it with no problem.
Sturmovik throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Larkin jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sturmovik lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Larkin at a distance.
Larkin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Larkin throws a hook but Sturmovik avoids it easily.
Sturmovik keeps the fight on the outside.
Kirov Sturmovik is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice shot by Larkin.
Sturmovik swinging wildly here.
Sturmovik scores with a nice head shot.
Sturmovik dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Larkin. That did some damage!
A head kick by Sturmovik misses
and Sturmovik takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Larkin throws a hook to the side of Sturmovik's head but Sturmovik sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL2#
Sturmovik tries to keep at a distance but Larkin has taken the fight into the clinch.
Larkin wants to get back to striking at distance but Sturmovik won't allow it.
Larkin is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sturmovik pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Sturmovik tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Larkin avoids it.
Sturmovik unloads a knee to the mid-section. Larkin lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Sturmovik is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Larkin jumps guard and drags Sturmovik to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB2#
Larkin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sturmovik defends well.
Our spies down at at kill or be killed F boring Fights inform us that Larkin has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Larkin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sturmovik gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sturmovik has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Larkin is proving hard to escape from. #T4#
Sturmovik is fighting to break Larkin's control of his arms but Larkin is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Sturmovik trying to stand up but can't free himself from Larkin's guard.#SUB2#
Larkin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sturmovik gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sturmovik postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kirov Sturmovik dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Donnie Larkin's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Sturmovik uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Larkin has time to react.
Larkin avoids the head kick by Sturmovik.
Larkin walks forward, straight into a front kick from Sturmovik.
Sturmovik slips under a jab from Larkin.
Larkin tries to close the distance and clinch but Sturmovik swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sturmovik throws a jab when Larkin was well out of range.
Sturmovik will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sturmovik throws a head kick that misses.
Larkin feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sturmoviks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sturmovik throws an off balance right hand
and Larkin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Larkin moves out of range of the body kick.
Larkin scores with a decent looking hook.
Kirov Sturmovik is winning the standup battle so far.
Sturmovik with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Larkin to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sturmovik throws the left hand but Larkin avoids the punch easily.
Larkin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sturmovik fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Larkin manages to avoid it.
Sturmovik missing with a left hand there. Larkin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That kick from Larkin tenderised Sturmovik's leg. Sturmovik is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sturmovik throws a hook to the side of Larkin's head but Larkin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Sturmovik is looking to chop away at Larkin's legs.
Sturmovik throws a head kick but Larkin moves out of range.
Sturmovik misses with a two punch combination.
Sturmovik throws a body punch but Larkin moves out of range.
Larkin looks to throw the jab but Sturmovik is out of range. #CL2#
Larkin closes the distance and pushes Sturmovik back into the cage.
Sturmovik lands a nice uppercut.#TD2#
Larkin pulls Sturmovik into guard. #SUB2#
Larkin isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Sturmovik stacks Larkin on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Sturmovik!
Larkin tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SU#
Sturmovik decides to stand back up. #T2#
The fighters circling - Sturmovik throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL2#
Larkin has closed the distance and engaged Sturmovik in a clinch.
Sturmovik lands a shoulder strike.
Larkin wants to take the fight to the mat but Sturmovik manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Larkin jumps guard and drags Sturmovik to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Larkin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Donnie Larkin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Larkin might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Sturmovik haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB2#
Larkin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sturmovik gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Sturmovik got a little sloppy there for a moment and Larkin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sturmovik has managed to get both his arms back between Larkin's legs - danger averted.#T3#
Sturmovik trying to stand up but can't free himself from Larkin's guard.
Larkin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Larkin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Larkin looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Larkin wants to pass the guard but Sturmovik is keeping the position.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Larkin prevents Sturmovik from getting back to his feet.
Sturmovik keeping moving, preventing Larkin from controlling successfully.
Larkin passes Sturmovik's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Larkin working over Sturmovik with some ground and pound. Sturmovik looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Sturmovik tries to kick Larkin off but Larkin keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Donnie Larkin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Donnie Larkin's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Sturmovik misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Larkin.
Larkin moves out of range of the body kick from Sturmovik.
Larkin throws a shot to the body.
Sturmovik pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A jab from Sturmovik misses.
Sturmovik has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Larkin finds it's way round the side to connect with Sturmovik's head.
Sturmovik looks to throw the jab but Larkin is out of range.
Sturmovik fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Larkin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sturmovik ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sturmovik connects with a jab.
Larkin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Larkin there as he acknowledges the shot.#CUT#That has opened up Donnie Larkin's cut even more.
Sturmovik connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Larkin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Sturmovik on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Larkin connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sturmovik. Sturmovik circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sturmovik throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sturmovik blocks a jab.
Sturmovik throws a half hearted mid kick.#TD2#
Larkin shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#T1#
Larkin wants to control but Sturmovik is keeping him busy.
Larkin controlling the pace.
Larkin working Sturmovik over with strikes.
Larkin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES#
Sturmovik has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Larkin is on him like a limpet, forcing Sturmovik back against the cage.
Sturmovik scores with a knee to the head.
Sturmovik tries to land a knee to the head but Larkin blocks with his arms.
Larkin avoiding damage as Sturmovik throws knees to the body. #T2#
Larkin avoiding damage as Sturmovik throws knees to the body. #TD2#
Larkin wants the takedown. Sturmovik is fighting it off but Larkin persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Sturmovik's guard against the cage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sturmovik keeping moving, preventing Larkin from controlling successfully.
Sturmovik keeping full guard, as Larkin tries to pass.
Larkin engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Larkin won't allow Sturmovik to get back to his feet.
Larkin trying to control but Sturmovik is working from the bottom. #T3#
Larkin controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sturmovik wants to stand and escape but Larkin is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sturmovik dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sturmovik slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sturmovik throws a body punch but Larkin moves out of range.
Larkin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sturmovik scores with a hook to the body. Larkin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Larkin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sturmovik.
Sturmovik cracks Larkin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CUT#The cut above Donnie Larkin's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Sturmovik drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T4#
Some wild striking there from Sturmovik.
A left lands for Larkin.
Larkin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Larkin avoids the body shot from Sturmovik.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Larkin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sturmovik tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Larkin moves into range and connects with a jab.
Larkin moves away from the strike by Sturmovik.
Sturmovik misses with the combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sturmovik takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Larkin doesn't manage to clinch there - Sturmovik circles away.
Sturmovik bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kirov Sturmovik showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sturmovik 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kirov Sturmovik!
A relieved looking Kirov Sturmovik 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: CFC 468: IsMore vs Araujo
Date: Mar 16, 2022

#R1#
Sturmovik throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sturmovik avoids the head kick by Bizihwaile.
A quick step to the side and Sturmovik tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bizihwaile throws a jab when Sturmovik was well out of range.
Sturmovik appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bizihwaile slips a straight right by Sturmovik.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bizihwaile! But no joy.
Bizihwaile slips under a jab.
Sturmovik uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bizihwaile avoids the head kick by Sturmovik. #KD#
Sturmovik sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Bizihwaile to the ground! Sturmovik dives into full mount looking to finish!
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!
Bizihwaile tries to lock up and control but Sturmovik gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sturmovik looking to finish with strikes here!
Bizihwaile holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Sturmovik tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Bizihwaile gets back to half guard.
Sturmovik missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T1#
Sturmovik not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sturmovik takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Sturmovik trying to advance position but Bizihwaile counters by regaining guard.
Sturmovik with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sturmovik is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Blood and Iron Training that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Bizihwaile preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sturmovik scoring with some ground and pound.
Sturmovik postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sturmovik postures up in Bizihwaile's guard and throws a big left but Bizihwaile blocks it.
Sturmovik is looking to work some ground and pound but Bizihwaile has wrist control.
Bizihwaile looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Sturmovik preventing the sweep.
Bizihwaile is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
Sturmovik scoring with some ground and pound.
Bizihwaile looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sturmovik is one step ahead there.
Sturmovik throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sturmovik tries to free his leg and advance position but Bizihwaile is retaining full guard.
Sturmovik with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bizihwaile avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sturmovik with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bizihwaile preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bizihwaile tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sturmovik with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sturmovik throws an elbow that misses. Bizihwaile uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sturmovik's guard. Nice move by Bizihwaile!#REVB#
Bizihwaile controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T3#
Sturmovik is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bizihwaile is controlling him.
Bizihwaile trying to control but Sturmovik is working from the bottom.
Sturmovik being controlled here, momentarily. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Bizihwaile won't allow Sturmovik to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sturmovik throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kirov Sturmovik dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Sturmovik blocks a low kick nicely.
Sturmovik tries to land a body kick
and Bizihwaile counters with a nice body shot.
Sturmovik misses with a looping right.
Sturmovik tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It seemed like Bizihwaile was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sturmovik.
Sturmovik lunges at Bizihwaile with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bizihwaile's hand.
Sturmovik throws a series of punches but Bizihwaile moves out of range.
Sturmovik misses the shot to the body.
Sturmovik scores with a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sturmovik. Bizihwaile does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sturmovik delivers a nice body kick.
Sturmovik misses with a body shot.
Sturmovik lands with a cross. #T1#
Sturmovik throws a head kick that misses
and Bizihwaile counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Kirov Sturmovik has been cut.
Sturmovik lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bizihwaile circles away quickly and effectively.
Bizihwaile swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sturmovik punishes Bizihwaile's body with a nice straight punch.
Bizihwaile fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sturmovik has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sturmovik is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bizihwaile can do to turn this around?
Sturmovik throws a wild body kick that Bizihwaile sees coming a mile off.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bizihwaile! But no joy.
Sturmovik moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Sturmovik throws a lazy right hand but Bizihwaile sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sturmovik throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Sturmovik throws a lazy uppercut
and Bizihwaile counters with a stiff right hand.
Sturmovik scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bizihwaile avoids a kick to the body.
Bizihwaile avoids the head kick by Sturmovik. #T2#
Bizihwaile is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bizihwaile dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sturmovik connects with a jab.
Kirov Sturmovik is winning the standup battle so far.
Sturmovik misses with a body shot.
Bizihwaile misses the shot to the body.
As Bizihwaile looks to move away, Sturmovik throws a big counter combo but Bizihwaile just gets out of the way.
Bizihwaile moves in looking to clinch but Sturmovik pushes him off.
Sturmovik misses with a lunging right hand
and Bizihwaile counters with a straight right hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bizihwaile, as that shot connected.
Sturmovik connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bizihwaile's hands.
Sturmovik ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kirov Sturmovik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sturmovik fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bizihwaile manages to avoid it.#T3#
Nice straight punches there by Sturmovik. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sturmovik.
Sturmovik throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bizihwaile counters with a huge left! Sturmovik is in big trouble! He's backing up but Bizihwaile isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Sturmovik from any more damage. A dominating finish by Bizihwaile!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Penkosip Bizihwaile!
A very excited looking Penkosip Bizihwaile 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: CFC 464
Date: Mar 02, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Bizihwaeile has managed to clinch.
Sturmovik with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bizihwaeile takes a shot to the head.
Good body shot from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bizihwaeile lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sturmovik backwards.
Bizihwaeile blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Our sources have told us that Sturmovik has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sturmovik.
Sturmovik with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT#It looks like Feaqeuin Bizihwaeile has been cut.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile managing to block the knees to the body from Sturmovik.
Sturmovik with a knee to the head.
A short uppercut from Bizihwaeile.
Sturmovik prevents a body shot from Bizihwaeile.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bizihwaeile scores with a hook to the body.
Sturmovik throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sturmovik trying to land knees to the body.
Sturmovik using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Bizihwaeile lands with a right to the head.
Bizihwaeile lands with a left to the head.
Bizihwaeile tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bizihwaeile tries to throw a body punch but Sturmovik avoids it by throwing Bizihwaeile back against the cage.
Sturmovik pushes Bizihwaeile back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Bizihwaeile misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sturmovik misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sturmovik tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bizihwaeile doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bizihwaeile tries a body shot but Sturmovik blocks it.
Bizihwaeile struggles to land a body shot inside as Sturmovik controls his hands.
Sturmovik throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bizihwaeile blocks it with crossed arms.
Nice body punch from Bizihwaeile - that landed with a thud.
Bizihwaeile tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sturmovik's elbow.
Bizihwaeile is stalling here.
Bizihwaeile struggles to land a body shot inside as Sturmovik controls his hands.
Sturmovik blocking some punches.
Sturmovik missing with knees to the body.
Sturmovik tries to land knees in the clinch but Bizihwaeile avoids the damage to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Sturmovik.
A bit of stalling here from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile can't find room to land a body shot as Sturmovik controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Bizihwaeile fails to land.
Sturmovik lands an uppercut.
Sturmovik throws a knee to the head but misses. #T2#
Sturmovik lands a left hand.
Sturmovik lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bizihwaeile backwards.
Bizihwaeile will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Sturmovik up against the cage.
Sturmovik gets through Bizihwaeile's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bizihwaeile.
Sturmovik misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bizihwaeile managing to block the knees to the body from Sturmovik.
Sturmovik lands a nice knee to the body.
Bizihwaeile goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Sturmovik.
Still in the clinch, Sturmovik scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bizihwaeile is pushing Sturmovik up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Bizihwaeile is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Bizihwaeile makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sturmovik working Bizihwaeile over with knees to the body.#T3#
Bizihwaeile tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bizihwaeile is trying to stall.
A head punch on the inside from Sturmovik fails to land.
Bizihwaeile goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #KD#
Sturmovik has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head and Bizihwaeile goes down! Sturmovik dives on top of him - Bizihwaeile manages to get guard.
Sturmovik makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bizihwaeile wants to stand and escape but Sturmovik is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sturmovik lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#ROC#Bizihwaeile is rocked!
Sturmovik trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sturmovik makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sturmovik content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Bizihwaeile is still in real trouble! Can Sturmovik finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bizihwaeile wants to stand and escape but Sturmovik is having none of it. #SUB2#
Bizihwaeile is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sturmovik defends well.
Bizihwaeile seems to have recovered his senses.#SUB2#
Bizihwaeile has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sturmovik can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bizihwaeile looks winded!
Sturmovik stands up over Bizihwaeile, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T4#
Bizihwaeile wants to get back to his feet but Sturmovik is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Sturmovik lands a couple of digs.
Sturmovik is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sturmovik working some strikes from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bizihwaeile is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sturmovik lands a couple of elbows.
Sturmovik postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Bizihwaeile covers up, he's hurt! Sturmovik keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Sturmovik and the ref steps in to end the fight! Sturmovik can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kirov Sturmovik!
Kirov Sturmovik very nearly forgot to thank KOMBAT KLOTHING amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: CFC 457: Reed v Sturmovik
Date: Feb 05, 2022

#R1#
Reed moves out of range of the body kick.
Reed has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Crapollas Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Sturmovik throws a body punch but Reed moves out of range.
Reed scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Reed scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Reed throws a sloppy head kick and Sturmovik moves out of range easily.
Sturmovik is looking for the big counter here.
Sturmovik tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Reed paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sturmovik throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sturmovik drops his hands momentarily and Reed takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A jab from Sturmovik misses.
Reed avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Reed steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sturmovik.
Sturmovik tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Reed counters with a nice uppercut.
Reed lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Reed delivers a nice body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reed delivers a nice body kick.
Sturmovik pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sturmovik tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Reed manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Reed looks to land a left hand but Sturmovik moved out of range nicely.
Reed avoids a punch combination nicely.
Reed on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sturmovik fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Reed with a nice cross.
Sturmovik tries to land a leg kick but Reed saw it coming and moves away.
Reed scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Reed with a nice cross.
Sturmovik misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Reed fires out a quick counter leg kick but Sturmovik just manages to avoid it.
Sturmovik rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Reed cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sturmovik throws a hook to the side of Reed's head but Reed sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sturmovik lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sturmovik moves in looking to clinch but Reed pushes him off.
Reed really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Reed dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sturmovik. That did some damage!
Reed connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sturmovik momentarily. #ROC#Sturmovik is rocked!
Sturmovik switches off momentarily and Reed cracks him with a monster right hand! Sturmovik topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Reed dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Reed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ben Reed!

Event: CFC 447: El Toro Jr v Papa...
Date: Dec 29, 2021

#R1#
No joy there for Sturmovik, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bosanac misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sturmovik looks to land a body kick but Bosanac moved away.
Bosanac turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bosanac throws a push kick but Sturmovik slaps the foot to one side.
Sturmovik moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Decent striking displayed by Sturmovik there.
Good standup being displayed there by Sturmovik as he connects with a hook.
Sturmovik throws a head kick that misses.
Bosanac lands a front kick.
Sturmovik moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
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!
Bosanac smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sturmovik misses the shot to the body.
Nice shot lands for Sturmovik.
Bosanac moves out of range as Sturmovik throws a body kick. #KD#
Sturmovik drops Bosanac with a left and a right! Oh, Bosanac is hurt - Sturmovik dives into side control looking to finish! #ROC#Bosanac is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Leo Bosanac has been cut.
Bosanac dodges the ground and pound from Sturmovik.
Bosanac is still in real trouble! Can Sturmovik finish him?
The ground and pound from Sturmovik seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Bosanac seems to have recovered his senses.
Sturmovik working away.#T1#
Bosanac is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Sturmovik is staying active.
Bosanac is looking to reverse the position.
Sturmovik creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Bosanac defending against the ground and pound.
Sturmovik lands a few punches from side control.
Sturmovik tries to move into full mount but can't pass Bosanac's legs.
What's Bosanac going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Sloppy strikes there by Sturmovik.
Bosanac looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sturmovik working the ground and pound.
Sturmovik working the strikes but Bosanac uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Sturmovik not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bosanac has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sturmovik is working away from the top position though.
Sturmovik is pressing down on Bosanac's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bosanac is holding on for now.
Bosanac regains full guard. Nicely done. #T2#
Sturmovik postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Sturmovik is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Blood and Iron Training that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Sturmovik postures up in Bosanac's guard and throws a big left but Bosanac blocks it.
Sturmovik working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bosanac is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Bosanac working a defensive guard here.
Bosanac lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Bosanac won't allow Sturmovik to get back to his feet.
Bosanac is stalling in the full guard.
Bosanac with a flurry of punches that miss. #T3#
Sturmovik keeping moving, preventing Bosanac from controlling successfully.
Sturmovik keeping full guard, as Bosanac tries to pass.
Bosanac trying to control the position from guard on top but Sturmovik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #ES#
Sturmovik scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sturmovik misses with a looping right.
Bosanac avoids the head kick by Sturmovik.
Bosanac misses with a wild body shot.
Kirov Sturmovik is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sturmovik throws the left hand but Bosanac avoids the punch easily.
Sturmovik swings for the body but Bosanac moves out of range.
A big right from Sturmovik misses.
Sturmovik throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sturmovik looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bosanac. Sturmovik does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Bosanac.
Nice jab there from Sturmovik.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bosanac lands with a shot to the body.
Bosanac lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Sturmovik backs up against the cage.
Bosanac uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sturmovik has time to react.
Sturmovik tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bosanac was well out of range. Poor timing from Sturmovik.
Sturmovik connects with a body shot.
Sturmovik throws a hook but Bosanac blocks it.
Nice body kick from Bosanac.
Bosanac throws the kick towards the body but Sturmovik avoids it.
Sturmovik misses with a two punch combination.
Bosanac tries to counter by closing the distance.
Good leg kick by Bosanac.
Bosanac on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sturmovik fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bosanac looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sturmovik throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bosanac cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sturmovik throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bosanac looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sturmovik on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Bosanac lands with a kick to the temple. Sturmovik shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kirov Sturmovik dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Leo Bosanac's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Some wild striking there from Sturmovik.
Bosanac looks to land a body kick but Sturmovik moved away.
Bosanac moves out of range of the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Sturmovik.
Sturmovik staying out of range there.
Sturmovik is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bosanac can do to turn this around?
Bosanac is looking to land body kicks.
Bosanac takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bosanac on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kirov Sturmovik is winning the standup battle so far.
Sturmovik moves out of range as Bosanac throws a body kick.
Bosanac throws a hook to the side of Sturmovik's head but Sturmovik sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bosanac throws a head kick but Sturmovik moves out of range.
Sturmovik swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sturmovik tries to land a front kick but Bosanac steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Sturmovik!
Sturmovik throws a combination that misses
and Bosanac counters with a right hand to the body.
Sturmovik misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bosanac with the counter takedown but Sturmovik avoids it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sturmovik tries to land a front kick but Bosanac steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bosanac looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T1#
Sturmovik swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sturmovik gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A good leg kick by Bosanac.
Sturmovik tries to score with a low kick but Bosanac moves his leg out of the way.
Sturmovik throws a head kick that half lands.
Sturmovik throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bosanac counters with a thumping low kick.
Bosanac drops his hands momentarily and Sturmovik takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bosanac throws out a loose jab but Sturmovik uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sturmovik looks to land a right hand but Bosanac moved out of range.
Sturmovik is looking to land body kicks.
Bosanac throws out a counter right but Sturmovik avoids it with no problem.
Bosanac fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bosanac feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sturmoviks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sturmovik avoids the body shot from Bosanac.
Sturmovik tried to counter with a leg kick but Bosanac avoided it.
Bosanac with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bosanac throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bosanac throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sturmovik stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sturmovik scores with a spinning back kick!#T2#
Sturmovik with a nice calf kick.
Sturmovik misses with a looping left.
Bosanac looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sturmovik misses with a head kick.
Bosanac moves out of range of the strikes.
Bosanac is looking to chop away at Sturmovik's legs.
A head kick misses from Bosanac.
Sturmovik looks to land a right hand but Bosanac moved out of range.
Bosanac takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bosanac dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bosanac with the inside leg kick.
Sturmovik takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bosanac lands a nice hook to Sturmovik's body. Sturmovik takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sturmovik displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bosanac throws out the jab.
Bosanac punishes Sturmovik's body with a nice straight punch.
Bosanac misses with a wild body shot.
Bosanac showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sturmovik. #T3#
Sturmovik misses with a hook.
Nice jab there from Sturmovik.
Bosanac thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Sturmovik if he has to take too many more of those.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bosanac keeps Sturmovik at a distance using the push kick.
Sturmovik takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bosanac throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sturmovik takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sturmovik misses with a head kick.
Despite the aggression on Bosanac's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Bosanac cracks Sturmovik with an open hand slap.
Bosanac tries to score with a low kick but Sturmovik moves his leg out of the way.
Sturmovik takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sturmovik throws a head kick but Bosanac moves out of range.
Bosanac walks forward, straight into a front kick from Sturmovik.
Sturmovik will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sturmovik will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bosanac connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sturmovik. Sturmovik circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bosanac lands a jab to Sturmovik's midsection.
Bosanac connects with a leg kick. #T4#
Bosanac throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bosanac moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A combination from Sturmovik does no damage.
Sturmovik tests Bosanac's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sturmovik swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bosanac tries to counter by closing the distance.
Bosanac listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A left lands for Bosanac.#ROC2#Sturmovik is rocked!
Sturmovik has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bosanac.
Oh Sturmovik is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sturmovik is aggressively charging in as Bosanac backs up avoiding any damage. Bosanac tosses out a jab and Sturmovik runs right into it face first! Sturmovik is out cold! Bosanac dropped down on all fours and is barking in Sturmovik's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Leo Bosanac!
Leo Bosanac really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Brooklyn Apothecary logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: CFC 439: IsMore v Neuer 2
Date: Nov 21, 2021

#R1#
Sturmovik cracks Spence with a good jab.
Sturmovik misses with a kick to the body
and Spence counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Spence misses with a few strikes there.
A quick step to the side and Sturmovik tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sturmovik misses with a punch to the body.
Sturmovik throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Spence blocks it with crossed arms.
Sturmovik tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sturmovik lands a left hand that snaps the head of Spence backwards.
Spence scores with a nice hook to the head.
Spence makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sturmovik working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Sturmovik fails to land.
Sturmovik lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Spence backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sturmovik tries to land a knee to the head but Spence blocks with his arms.
Sturmovik connects with a knee to the head.
Spence misses with a punch to the body.
Spence lands a nice shot to the body.
Sturmovik lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sturmovik misses with a punch to the body.
Sturmovik's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Spence lands a nice uppercut.#T1#
Sturmovik is working Spence over against the ropes.
Sturmovik misses with a knee strike.
Spence has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Sturmovik seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Spence can turn it around.
A shot in the inside from Sturmovik.
Sturmovik lands a hook that snaps the head of Spence backwards.
Sturmovik misses with a knee to the head.
Spence lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sturmovik throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, Spence scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sturmovik throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sturmovik blocks a body shot from Spence .
Spence takes a shot to the head.
A short left from Sturmovik.
Spence lands with a right to the head.
Sturmovik lands a body punch in the clinch.
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!
Sturmovik tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Spence misses with a hook to the ribs.
Spence throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Spence on the inside.
Spence misses with some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sturmovik.
Sturmovik lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T2#
Sturmovik misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Spence .
Spence tries a body shot but Sturmovik blocks it.
Sturmovik throws a head punch that misses.
Sturmovik misses with a hook to the ribs.
Spence pushes Sturmovik back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Spence blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sturmovik trying to land knees to the body.
Spence lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sturmovik or not.
Sturmovik misses with the head strike.
A short left from Spence .
Sturmovik swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sturmovik.
Sturmovik tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sturmovik looking to throw knees to the head but Spence is blocking nicely.
Sturmovik blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sturmovik misses with the head strike.
Spence tries to work over Sturmovik's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sturmovik misses with a hook to the ribs.
Spence digs a right hand into Sturmovik's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sturmovik's gas tank.
Spence lands with a left to the head. #T3#
Sturmovik misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Still in the clinch, Sturmovik scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sturmovik with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sturmovik tries to throw a body punch but Spence avoids it by throwing Sturmovik back against the ropes.
Sturmovik misses with the head strike.
Spence lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sturmovik backwards.
Spence throws a punch but it's blocked by Sturmovik.
Sturmovik doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Our sources have told us that Sturmovik has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Spence tries to work over Sturmovik's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sturmovik misses with the head strike.
Sturmovik lands a shoulder strike.
Sturmovik with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sturmovik looking to throw knees to the head but Spence is blocking nicely.
Spence has a couple of punches blocked by Sturmovik.
Sturmovik looking to throw knees to the head but Spence is blocking nicely.
Spence throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sturmoviks head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Spence .
Sturmovik lands with a left to the head.
Spence managing to block the knees to the body from Sturmovik.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spence lands a left hand. #T4#
Sturmovik blocks a body shot from Spence .
Sturmovik tries to throw a body punch but Spence avoids it by throwing Sturmovik back against the ropes.
Sturmovik tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #BC2#
Spence breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sturmovik misses with a body kick.
Sturmovik missing with a left hand there. Spence was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sturmovik misses with a few strikes there.
Sturmovik swings widly with a right hand
and Spence counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Spence chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sturmovik takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Spence displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sturmovik throws out the jab.
Sturmovik tries to clinch but Spence is having none of it.
Spence throws a leg kick which misses Sturmovik's front leg but catches the back leg as Sturmovik tries to avoid it. #CL2#
Spence closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Spence lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #ROC2#Sturmovik is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spence creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Sturmovik with a big uppercut! Sturmovik tries to clinch up but Spence pushes him back against the ropes and lands another monster strike that crumples Sturmovik to the mat! Sturmovik covers up and Spence unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Alan Spence !
After the fight, Alan Spence was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: Grunge 68: Night Goat
Date: Oct 24, 2021

#R1#
Knox misses with an uppercut.
Sturmovik throws a nice looking combination but Knox bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Knox blocks the body kick.
Knox dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Knox lands a high kick!
Knox scores with a leg kick.
Sturmovik throws an overhand right that lands on Knox's shoulder, as Knox tries to avoid the shot.
Knox connects with a looping right hand.
A left lands for Sturmovik.
Knox moves out of range as Sturmovik throws a body kick.
Knox throws a low kick but Sturmovik avoids it.
Knox scores with a kick to the midsection.
We've been told by Knox's head coaches at Prizm Jiu Jitsu & MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Sturmovik swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Knox.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sturmovik is looking to land body kicks.
Knox throws a lazy uppercut #KD2#
and Sturmovik counters with a combination of strikes to the head and body that crumple Knox! #ROC2#Knox is rocked!
Sturmovik is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Oh Knox is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sturmovik lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sturmovik has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Sturmovik is looking to work some ground and pound but Knox has wrist control.
Sturmovik throwing strikes from guard but Knox blocks nicely.
Knox seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Sturmovik trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Knox seems to have got his legs back now.
Knox is adopting a defensive guard.
Sturmovik throws a strike but Knox rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Sturmovik is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Knox is controlling him. #ES2#
Sturmovik pushes Knox off and scrambles back to his feet. #T2#
Sturmovik throws out a loose jab but Knox uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knox throwing a counter right hand but Sturmovik manages to avoid it.
Sturmovik tries to land a body kick
and Knox cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sturmovik darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sturmovik gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sturmovik connects with the punch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Knox misses with a hook. Sturmovik ducked under it nicely.
Sturmovik looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Knox throws a quick inside leg kick.
Knox scoring well with a low kick there.
Sturmovik is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Sturmovik gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Knox avoiding damage as Sturmovik throws knees to the body.
Sturmovik doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sturmovik has a couple of punches blocked by Knox.
Sturmovik throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Knox blocks it with crossed arms. #T3##BC#
Knox escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sturmovik doesn't manage to clinch there - Knox circles away.
Sturmovik swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Knox counters with a good low kick that Sturmovik was not able to check.
Sturmovik is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Knox.
Sturmovik throws a hook to the side of Knox's head but Knox sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Knox half committed to a counter leg kick.
Good exchange - Sturmovik coming out on top.
A slow jab from Sturmovik misses its intended target.
Sturmovik is looking to clinch but Knox is avoiding it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Knox, as that shot connected.
Knox fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sturmovik looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sturmovik throws out a loose jab but Knox uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sturmovik scores with a sloppy right hand. Knox should have avoided that one.
Knox with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sturmovik wants to clinch up but Knox keeps it at a distance.
Sturmovik swings widly with a right hand
and Knox counters with a stiff right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knox connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sturmovik momentarily.
Knox scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Knox turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Knox pushes Sturmovik away with a front kick.
Knox throws a lazy head kick
and Sturmovik cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A nice inside leg kick there by Knox. That's going to slow Sturmovik down.
Knox circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sturmovik walks into a straight right hand from Knox.
Sturmovik throws a predictable looking body shot
and Knox counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sturmovik tries to clinch there but Knox circles away.
It looked like Knox wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sturmovik misses with a series of wild punches.
Knox avoids the body shot from Sturmovik.
Knox uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sturmovik.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knox circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sturmovik misses with a hook.
Knox walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sturmovik misses with a wild body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kirov Sturmovik will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Sturmovik feints a jab and as Knox dips his head, Sturmovik unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Knox right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Knox falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Sturmovik smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Kirov Sturmovik!
Kirov Sturmovik is the new middleweight champion!
Kirov Sturmovik managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, KOMBAT KLOTHING, into his post fight interview.
The defeated Kappa Knox had this to say: '"If you haven't lost in this sport, you haven't fought the right guys yet." (Matt Hughes)'.

Event: Grunge 65: Hunger Strike
Date: Sep 26, 2021

#R1#
Sturmovik misses with a series of wild punches.
Reid on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #CUT#It looks like Jaheim Reid has been cut.
Sturmovik misses with a jab, cross combination.
Reid was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Sturmovik throws an overhand right that lands on Reid's shoulder, as Reid tries to avoid the shot.
Reid was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Sturmovik throws out a loose jab but Reid uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reid feints a counter leg kick.
Sturmovik swings for the body but Reid moves out of range.
Reid feints a counter leg kick.
Sturmovik loads up on a big right hand but Reid slips the punch.
Sturmovik backing away here, and Reid unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Sturmovik.
Sturmovik lands a nice hook to Reid's body. Reid takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Reid checks a leg kick.
Kirov Sturmovik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Sturmovik looks to throw the jab but Reid is out of range.
Reid feints a counter leg kick.
Sturmovik misses with a jab, cross combination.
A left and a right from Sturmovik both land. Nice combination.
Sturmovik tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sturmovik backing away here, and Reid unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Sturmovik takes a swing at Reid's ribcage but misses.
Sturmovik tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Reid tries a quick counter leg kick but Sturmovik is wise to it.
Reid keeps the fight on the outside.
Sturmovik throws a looping overhand right but Reid ducks down to avoid it.
Sturmovik throws a right hand that Reid ducks under and follows up with a left that Reid also avoids with ease.
Reid was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A big right from Sturmovik misses.
Reid feints a counter leg kick.
Sturmovik misses with a body kick.#T2##CL#
Sturmovik gets a clinch.
Sturmovik doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Reid tries to pull guard but Sturmovik won't allow it.
Reid is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Reid pressing his opponent against the cage.
Reid jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sturmovik walks away with a smile on his face. Reid gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Sturmovik misses with a wild body shot.
Reid flicks out a counter leg kick but Sturmovik steps away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sturmovik looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sturmovik backing away here, and Reid unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Sturmovik tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Reid paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sturmovik tries to throw a body punch but Reid avoids it by throwing Sturmovik back against the cage. #T3#
Sturmovik misses with a knee to the head.
Sturmovik goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sturmovik misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Reid pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Reid keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sturmovik.
Sturmovik scores with a one two! Reid had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Sturmovik moves in looking to clinch but Reid pushes him off.
Reid flicks out a counter leg kick but Sturmovik steps away.
Sturmovik lands with a hook. Reid tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Reid checks a leg kick.
Sturmovik backing away here, and Reid unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Reid uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sturmovik.
Sturmovik misses with a hook to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Sturmovik wants to clinch up but Reid keeps it at a distance.
Reid tries a quick counter leg kick but Sturmovik is wise to it.#T4#
Sturmovik looks to score with a jab to the body but Reid is just out of range.
Reid only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Sturmovik moves in looking to clinch but Reid pushes him off.
Nice uppercut lands for Sturmovik. That snapped Reid's head back. #CUT#That has opened up Jaheim Reid's cut even more.
Sturmovik misses with a wild combination.
Reid only half commits to the counter leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sturmovik misses with a looping left.
Reid only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Reid blocks a jab.
Sturmovik wants to clinch.
Reid flicks out a counter leg kick but Sturmovik steps away.
Sturmovik lands a nice looking body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kirov Sturmovik dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jaheim Reid's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Sturmovik misses with a two punch combination.
Reid appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Reid keeps the fight on the outside.
Sturmovik looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sturmovik misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Reid tries a quick counter leg kick but Sturmovik is wise to it.
Sturmovik throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Reid tries a quick counter leg kick but Sturmovik is wise to it.
Sturmovik wants to clinch but Reid slips to the side
and Reid counters with a slapping leg kick.
Sturmovik throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Reid on the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by Reid.
Reid appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sturmovik throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Reid tries a quick counter leg kick but Sturmovik is wise to it.
Sturmovik tries to clinch but Reid moves away
and Reid counters with a leg kick.
Sturmovik fails to land with a series of punches.
Sturmovik misses with an uppercut. Reid saw that one coming.#T1#
Sturmovik throws a series of punches but Reid avoids them all with ease.
Reid feints a counter leg kick.
Reid avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sturmovik doesn't manage to clinch there - Reid circles away.
Reid flicks out a counter leg kick but Sturmovik steps away.
Reid circles away from the clinch attempt.
Reid feints a counter leg kick.
Sturmovik ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reid moves away.
Reid appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Reid keeps the fight on the outside.
Sturmovik misses with a two punch combination.
Reid only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Sturmovik misses with a kick to the body.
Reid feints a counter leg kick.
Sturmovik digs a good hook to Reid's body.
Sturmovik doesn't manage to clinch there - Reid circles away.
Sturmovik throws a nice looking combination but Reid bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T2#
Sturmovik throws a jab when Reid was well out of range.
A combination from Sturmovik does no damage.
Reid was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Sturmovik tries to clinch but Reid is having none of it.
A big right from Sturmovik misses.
Reid flicks out a counter leg kick but Sturmovik steps away.#CL#
Reid gets tackled into the cage by Sturmovik. Sturmovik maintains the clinch.
Sturmovik throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Reids head.
A head punch on the inside from Sturmovik fails to land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Reid breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Sturmovik takes the fight into the clinch.
Sturmovik keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Reid's efforts to push away.
Sturmovik lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sturmovik lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T3#
Sturmovik tries a body shot but Reid blocks it.
Sturmovik looking to throw knees to the head but Reid is blocking nicely.
Sturmovik misses with a punch on the inside.
Sturmovik misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sturmovik.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Sturmovik obliges.
Reid is breathing heavily.
Reid tries to break the clinch but Sturmovik is controlling the position.
Sturmovik throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Reids head.
Reid is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Sturmovik is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Sturmovik lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sturmovik lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sturmovik throws a punch but it's blocked by Reid.
Sturmovik working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sturmovik tries to work over Reid's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sturmovik misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Sturmovik connects with a nasty looking knee right to Reid's face.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body punch from Sturmovik - that landed with a thud.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sturmovik.
Reid takes a knee to the side of the body.
Reid blocks a body shot from Sturmovik.
Sturmovik lands a nice uppercut.
Reid prevents a body shot from Sturmovik.
Sturmovik lands a right hand that snaps the head of Reid backwards.
Reid wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sturmovik has him pressed against the cage.
Sturmovik swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sturmovik swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sturmovik throws a head punch that misses.
Reid goes for a takedown attempt but Sturmovik pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Sturmovik lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kirov Sturmovik dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jaheim Reid's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Sturmovik misses with a body kick.
Reid only half commits to the counter leg kick.#CL#
Sturmovik gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kirov Sturmovik has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Reid fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Reid just leaning against Sturmovik, taking a breather.
Reid takes a knee right on the jaw! #BC2#
Reid breaks the clinch.
Reid checks the leg kick nicely there.
We've been told by Sturmovik's head coaches at Blood and Iron Training that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Sturmovik misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Reid was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Sturmovik throws the kick towards the body but Reid avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sturmovik misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Reid was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Sturmovik fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sturmovik is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Reid can do to turn this around?
Sturmovik lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Reid circles away quickly and effectively.
Reid flicks out a counter leg kick but Sturmovik steps away.#T1#
Sturmovik misses with a body shot.
Sturmovik throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Reid sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sturmovik swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Reid tries a quick counter leg kick but Sturmovik is wise to it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sturmovik, as that shot connected.
Reid avoids the head kick by Sturmovik.
Reid slips a jab from Sturmovik.#KD#
Sturmovik drops Reid with a right and a left! Sturmovik comes rushing in but Reid regains his composure and manages to keep Sturmovik in guard. #ROC#Reid is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reid controlling Sturmovik's posture.
Reid is still in real trouble! Can Sturmovik finish him?
Reid not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sturmovik loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Reid looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sturmovik is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sturmovik gets to his feet and stands over Reid, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Reid felt that one! Sturmovik unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Reid from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kirov Sturmovik!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Kirov Sturmovik waved his t-shirt featuring KOMBAT KLOTHING's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: Grunge 59: Negative Creep
Date: Aug 14, 2021

#R1#
Lucan tries to clinch but Sturmovik is having none of it.
Sturmovik loads up on a big right hand but Lucan slips the punch.
Lucan slips under a jab from Sturmovik.
Lucan throws a right hand that Sturmovik ducks under and follows up with a left that Sturmovik also avoids with ease.
Sturmovik throws a body kick that misses.
Some wild striking there from Lucan.
Sturmovik throws a hook but Lucan avoids it easily.
Sturmovik fails to land with a series of punches.
Sturmovik stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CUT2#It looks like Edwin Lucan has been cut.
Sturmovik misses with a kick to the body.
Sturmovik closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Sturmovik waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lucan.
Sturmovik scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lucan doesn't seem bothered though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lucan lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lucan staying out of range there.
Sturmovik circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Lucan to the canvas! Lucan doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Sturmovik keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kirov Sturmovik!
Kirov Sturmovik really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that KOMBAT KLOTHING logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
Edwin Lucan spoke after the fight, saying 'Death be to you all.'.

Event: Grunge 50: Nirvana
Date: Jun 26, 2021

#R1##CL#
Sturmovik clinches with his opponent.
Our sources have told us that Sturmovik has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Sturmovik throws a knee to the head but misses.
Vendarra is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A short left from Vendarra.
Vendarra is trying to push Sturmovik away but Sturmovik has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC2#
Vendarra escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vendarra connects with the punch.#CL#
Sturmovik fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Vendarra, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Vendarra breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vendarra uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sturmovik.
Vendarra misses with a straight right.
Kirov Sturmovik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Sturmovik clinches.
Vendarra wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sturmovik has him pressed against the cage.
Sturmovik prevents Vendarra from breaking the clinch.
Vendarra is trying to break free.#BC2#
Vendarra escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sturmovik stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sturmovik fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Vendarra on the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sturmovik rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vendarra moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sturmovik swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T1#
Vendarra circles away from the clinch attempt
and Vendarra counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sturmovik connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Vendarra 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#Vendarra is rocked!
Vendarra misses with a jab to the body
and Sturmovik counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kirov Sturmovik!
An out of breath and clearly excited Kirov Sturmovik thanked KOMBAT KLOTHING for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: Grunge 43: Pearl Jam
Date: May 01, 2021

#R1#
Sturmovik throws out a loose jab but Shithouse uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shithouse moves out of range as Sturmovik strikes.
Shithouse 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.
Sturmovik misses with a body shot.
A combination from Sturmovik does no damage.
Sturmovik rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shithouse counters with a nice uppercut.
Sturmovik throws a body punch but Shithouse moves out of range.
Sturmovik wants to clinch but Shithouse slips to the side
and Shithouse connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sturmovik on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CUT2#It looks like Kirov Sturmovik has been cut.
Sturmovik throws a looping overhand right but Shithouse ducks down to avoid it.
Shithouse is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sturmovik with a body shot.
Sturmovik gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Shithouse.
Shithouse thuds a left hand into Sturmovik's body.
Shithouse scores with a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shithouse keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shithouse throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sturmovik fails with an attempt to clinch.
Shithouse lands the left hand.
Shithouse swinging wildly here. #T1#
Sturmovik looks to land a left hand but Shithouse moved out of range nicely.
A little jabbing left from Shithouse on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sturmovik doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shithouse fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sturmovik swings wildly with an uppercut but Shithouse uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sturmovik blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shithouse doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sturmovik throws a head punch that misses.
Shithouse misses with the head strike.
Shithouse blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from Sturmovik - that landed with a thud.
Our sources have told us that Sturmovik has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Sturmovik lands with a light punch inside.
Sturmovik swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sturmovik digs a right hand into Shithouse's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Shithouse's gas tank.
A short right from Sturmovik.
Shithouse misses with a body punch.
Shithouse blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sturmovik. #T2#
Sturmovik tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shithouse misses with some punches.
Sturmovik lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sturmovik has a couple of punches blocked by Shithouse.
Sturmovik lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Shithouse tries a body shot but Sturmovik blocks it.
A shot in the inside from Sturmovik.
Shithouse blocks an uppercut.
Sturmovik blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sturmovik scores with a hook to the body.
Shithouse misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shithouse lands an uppercut.
Sturmovik working aggressively here.
Sturmovik throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sturmovik.
Shithouse softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sturmovik has a couple of punches blocked by Shithouse.
Shithouse fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shithouse digs a right hand into Sturmovik's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sturmovik's gas tank.
Shithouse misses with the head strike. #T3#
Sturmovik tries to work over Shithouse's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shithouse prevents a body shot from Sturmovik.
Shithouse makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Shithouse fails to land.
Nice body punch from Sturmovik - that landed with a thud.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sturmovik.
Sturmovik lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shithouse backwards.
Shithouse tries a knee to the head but Sturmovik blocks it.
Still in the clinch, Sturmovik scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC2#
Shithouse breaks from the clinch.
Sturmovik misses with a left hand
letting Shithouse counter with a right hand.
Sturmovik wants to clinch
and Shithouse counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shithouse will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A good leg kick by Shithouse. #CL#
Sturmovik gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sturmovik creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sturmovik softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T4#
Sturmovik swings wildly with an uppercut but Shithouse uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shithouse blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shithouse is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sturmovik is defending well for now.
Shithouse blocks an uppercut.
Shithouse throws a knee to the head but misses.
Shithouse lands a body shot.
Sturmovik misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sturmovik lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sturmovik makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shithouse.
Sturmovik lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Shithouse is trying to force a seperation but Sturmovik has the dominant position.
Shithouse lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sturmovik backwards.
Sturmovik lands with a right to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short body shot lands from Sturmovik as the two fighters clinch.
Shithouse lands with a left to the head.
Shithouse blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Sturmovik on the inside.
Sturmovik is leaning against Shithouse and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kirov Sturmovik dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kirov Sturmovik's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Sturmovik lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shithouse circles away quickly and effectively.
Sturmovik looks to score with a jab to the body but Shithouse is just out of range.
Sturmovik misses with a wild combination.
A slow jab from Sturmovik misses its intended target.
Sturmovik has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
A slow jab from Shithouse misses its intended target.
A big left from Sturmovik misses. #CL#
Sturmovik clinches up with Shithouse and pushes him back against the cage.
Shithouse lands a knee to the body.
Sturmovik lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sturmovik swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Shithouse pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shithouse throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Shithouse lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sturmovik misses with an uppercut. Shithouse saw that one coming.
And Shithouse responds with a good body kick, but Sturmovik manages to step out the way in time.
Shithouse throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shithouse ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sturmovik moves away.#T1#
Shithouse takes one to the side of the head.
Shithouse stuns Sturmovik with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Shithouse connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sturmovik's hands.
Sturmovik blocks the body kick.
Sturmovik was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kirov Sturmovik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shithouse lands with a thumping leg kick.
A jab from Shithouse does it's job there.
Sturmovik tries to clinch up.
Shithouse let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sturmovik tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shithouse paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Brick Shithouse seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sturmovik throws a jab but it's blocked by Shithouse.
Sturmovik connects with a nice cross there... Shithouse is looking wobbly and Sturmovik recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Shithouse to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Sturmovik jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kirov Sturmovik!
An out of breath and clearly excited Kirov Sturmovik thanked Knock Out Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: Grunge 37: Sleater Kinney
Date: Mar 06, 2021

#R1#
Sturmovik throws a jab when Luna was well out of range.
The fighters circling - Luna throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sturmovik scores with a jab. Luna acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CUT#It looks like Antonio Luna has been cut.
No joy there for Sturmovik, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sturmovik throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sturmovik scores with a decent looking hook.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Luna slips a straight right by Sturmovik.
Sturmovik lands with a big left! Luna is wobbled badly! Sturmovik comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Luna to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Kirov Sturmovik!
A victorious Kirov Sturmovik thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Antonio Luna stepped up to the mic, saying 'A man can be destroyed but not defeated... I will pickup the pieces that I learned today and will grow from it.'.

Event: Grunge 33: King Animal
Date: Feb 07, 2021

#R1#
Wiremu misses with a low kick.
Wiremu misses with a head kick.
Sturmovik throws a body punch but Wiremu moves out of range.
Sturmovik works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sturmovik scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wiremu takes one to the side of the head.
Wiremu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sturmovik moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#KD#
Sturmovik waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Wiremu. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Wiremu to the canvas! Can he finish him!? #ROC#Wiremu is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sturmovik loads up on a big left hand. Wiremu felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Sturmovik looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Wiremu can't hide his disappointment, as Sturmovik celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kirov Sturmovik!
During a confident post fight interview, Kirov Sturmovik thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Grunge 29: Vitalogy
Date: Jan 09, 2021

#R1#
Tomahawk will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#KD2#
Sturmovik drops his shoulder and cracks Tomahawk with a huge uppercut! Tomahawk goes down! Can Sturmovik finish him? #ROC2#Tomahawk is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Chief Tomahawk has been cut.
Tomahawk is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Oh Tomahawk is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tomahawk is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Sturmovik is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Sturmovik trying to stand up but can't free himself from Tomahawk's guard.
Tomahawk seems to have got his legs back now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tomahawk managing to control the position.
Tomahawk wants to control the position but Sturmovik says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Tomahawk's coaches at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#T1#
Tomahawk moves into full guard.
Sturmovik has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Tomahawk is proving hard to escape from. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sturmovik cracks Tomahawk with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sturmovik stuffs the takedown attempt from Tomahawk. Tomahawk gets slowly back to his feet.
Tomahawk takes a body punch but keeps moving. #TD#
Sturmovik gets caught napping as Tomahawk dives in and scores a takedown. Sturmovik manages to retain guard.
Tomahawk throws a strike but Sturmovik rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Sturmovik trying to stand up but can't free himself from Tomahawk's guard.#T2#
Tomahawk not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sturmovik would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Tomahawk seems keen to control Sturmovik's posture.#T3#
Sturmovik wants to stand but Tomahawk is controlling his posture from full guard.
Tomahawk looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Tomahawk on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tomahawk moves in looking to clinch but Sturmovik pushes him off.
Tomahawk is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sturmovik sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chief Tomahawk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sturmovik lands a right hook to the body.
Sturmovik throws a series of punches but Tomahawk moves out of range.
Tomahawk throwing a counter right hand but Sturmovik manages to avoid it.#TD#
Tomahawk throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Sturmovik was covering up waiting for the punch and Tomahawk finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Tomahawk postures up in Sturmovik's guard and throws a big left but Sturmovik blocks it.
Tomahawk missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tomahawk throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tomahawk is looking to work some ground and pound but Sturmovik has wrist control.
Tomahawk throws an elbow that misses. Sturmovik uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tomahawk's guard. Nice move by Sturmovik!#REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kirov Sturmovik dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chief Tomahawk's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Sturmovik tests Tomahawk's chin there with a solid looking shot.
No luck for Tomahawk with that takedown attempt.
Kirov Sturmovik seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tomahawk has a takedown stuffed.
Sturmovik keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tomahawk.
Sturmovik lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tomahawk circles away quickly and effectively.
Tomahawk shoots in for a double leg but Sturmovik sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chief Tomahawk. That's going to take a lot out of him.#KD2#
Sturmovik cracks Tomahawk with an uppercut from hell and Tomahawk crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Sturmovik's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sturmovik wants to stand but Tomahawk is controlling his posture from full guard. #T1#
Tomahawk tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Sturmovik wants to stand but Tomahawk has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Tomahawk looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Sturmovik has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Blood and Iron Training. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Tomahawk is pulling down on Sturmovik's head. It's preventing any offense from Sturmovik, at least for the moment.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Chief Tomahawk is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sturmovik lands with a right hand. #CUT2#Chief Tomahawk's cut is getting worse.#KD2#
Sturmovik catches Tomahawk napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Tomahawk to the canvas!
Sturmovik being controlled here momentarily.
Sturmovik would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Tomahawk is trying to hold Sturmovik in close to prevent damage but Sturmovik has managed to pass into half guard. #T3#
Tomahawk tries to roll over but Sturmovik keeps him under control.
Sturmovik wants to stand up but Tomahawk is controlling the position.
Tomahawk wants to control but Sturmovik is keeping busy.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sturmovik stuffs the takedown.
Sturmovik rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tomahawk moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sturmovik connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tomahawk. Tomahawk circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nice sprawl there from Sturmovik as Tomahawk shoots in.
Kirov Sturmovik is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#KD2#
Sturmovik waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Tomahawk. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Tomahawk to the canvas! Can he finish him!? #CUT2#Chief Tomahawk's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Tomahawk is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Sturmovik regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Tomahawk.
Sturmovik is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tomahawk is controlling him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kirov Sturmovik showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Chief Tomahawk's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Sturmovik gets caught flat footed, as Tomahawk shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Tomahawk is looking to work some ground and pound but Sturmovik has wrist control.
Tomahawk missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tomahawk working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tomahawk throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tomahawk throws a big right hand that misses.
Sturmovik working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tomahawk.
Sturmovik pulls Tomahawk in to control the position.
Tomahawk throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sturmovik works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sturmovik preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tomahawk working some strikes from top position.
Tomahawk missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tomahawk working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
Sturmovik working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tomahawk.
Tomahawk stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sturmovik swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tomahawk has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Tomahawk loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sturmovik utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nice uppercut there from Tomahawk.
Sturmovik scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tomahawk takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sturmovik stuffs the takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#KD2#
Sturmovik moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Tomahawk goes down! Can Sturmovik finish him!?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tomahawk is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sturmovik wants to stand but Tomahawk has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T2#
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T3#
Tomahawk looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#KD2#
Sturmovik bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Tomahawk! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
Sturmovik wanted to stand there but Tomahawk had control of the position.
Kirov Sturmovik is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sturmovik is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#T4#
Tomahawk not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sturmovik stopping the sweep attempt from Tomahawk.
Tomahawk looking to control.
Chief Tomahawk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tomahawk working a defensive guard but Sturmovik passes into half guard.
Sturmovik wants to stand up but Tomahawk has a hold of him and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kirov Sturmovik comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sturmovik 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 26:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 26:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: Grunge 25: Sex & Candy
Date: Dec 13, 2020

#R1#
Sturmovik works Liguy's body with a nice hook.
Liguy takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nice straight punches there by Sturmovik. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sturmovik.
Sturmovik's corner calls for a 1-2. Sturmovik obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sturmovik circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Liguy tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Sturmovik wins by KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kirov Sturmovik!
After winning the bout, Kirov Sturmovik thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

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