Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: The Island Season 10, 205 lbs, Round 2
Date: Feb 08, 2020

#R1#
Maltsev's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mills under the eye.
Mills keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maltsev ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Maltsev.
Mills's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Maltsev connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mills scrambles back to his feet.#TD2#
Mills closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Maltsev knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mills on the ground.#SUB2#
Mills is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Maltsev defends it well.
Mills wants to take a breather but Maltsev is having none of it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maltsev manages to get to full guard.
Mills works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Still in half guard, Mills seems content to control.#T1#
Maltsev is looking to escape.
Maltsev is looking to improve his position.
Mills wants to take a breather but Maltsev is having none of it.
Maltsev tries to get to full guard but Mills has control of the leg.
Mills uses his free foot to push down on Maltsev's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Maltsev.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mills controlling his opponent.
Maltsev is trying to get back to his feet but can't. #SUB2#
Mills working for a submission but Maltsev is keeping him at bay. #T2#
Mills can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Maltsev is looking to escape.
Mills has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Buoy Training. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Maltsev tries to lock up and control but Mills gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB2#
Mills wants to finish this one by submission but Maltsev is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Mills.
Mills fails to take his opponent's back.
Mills works his way to his opponent's back.
Maltsev looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB2#
Mills has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Maltsev! Can he survive? No! He's out! Mills gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Roy Mills!
A relieved looking Roy Mills 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: The Island Season 10, 205 lbs, Round 1
Date: Feb 07, 2020

#R1#
Maltsev scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Escobar just misses with a punch to the body.
Maltsev stuns Escobar with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A swing and a miss from Maltsev.
Maltsev throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Escobar.
Maltsev cracks Escobar with an open hand slap.
A looping hook to the body misses from Escobar. Maltsev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Escobar misses the shot to the body.
Escobar drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Escobar fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Escobar throws a body shot but no joy.
A quick step to the side and Maltsev tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Escobar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Escobar throws a jab but it's blocked by Maltsev.
Maltsev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Escobar throws out a counter right but Maltsev avoids it with no problem.
Maltsev misses the shot to the body.
Escobar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rodrigo Escobar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Escobar slips a jab from Maltsev.
Maltsev misses with a body shot. #T1#
Nice cross by Escobar.
Escobar moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Maltsev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Escobar.
Maltsev is looking for a counter combo.
Escobar misses with a straight right.
Maltsev swings for the body but Escobar moves out of range. #CL#
Maltsev clinches up with Escobar and pushes him back against the cage.
Maltsev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maltsev blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Escobar.
Escobar pushes Maltsev back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Escobar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Maltsev struggles to land a body shot inside as Escobar controls his hands.
Maltsev wants to break the clinch but can't.
Escobar lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Maltsev.
Maltsev is stalling here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maltsev.
Escobar swings wildly with an uppercut but Maltsev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Escobar tries to throw a body punch but Maltsev avoids it by throwing Escobar back against the cage. #T2#
Maltsev lands a nice uppercut.
Maltsev lands a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Escobar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Maltsev's elbow.
Escobar blocks an uppercut.
Escobar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Escobar scores with a shot to the side of Maltsev's head.
Escobar misses with a body punch.
Maltsev prevents a body shot from Escobar.
Escobar scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Maltsev can't find room to land a body shot as Escobar controls the action.
Maltsev cracks Escobar with a nice body shot.
Maltsev blocks a body shot from Escobar.
Maltsev working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Maltsev lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Maltsev looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Escobar throws a head punch that misses.
Maltsev tries to work over Escobar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Maltsev blocking some punches.
Escobar working aggressively here.
Maltsev throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Escobars head.
Maltsev lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T3#
Escobar works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Maltsev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Maltsev.
Escobar can't find room to land a body shot as Maltsev controls the action.
Escobar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Escobar misses with a punch on the inside.
Escobar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Maltsev as the two fighters clinch.
Maltsev blocking some punches.
Escobar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Escobar scores with a nice hook to the head.
Escobar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Escobar lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Maltsev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've been informed that Escobar has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Maltsev.#BC2#
Escobar's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Maltsev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Maltsev moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maltsev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Escobar.#T4#
Maltsev looks to land a right hand but Escobar moved out of range.
Escobar wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Escobar jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Escobar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maltsev stuns Escobar with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Escobar takes a swing at Maltsev's ribcage but misses.
Maltsev misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Maltsev blocks a jab.
Maltsev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Escobar.
Maltsev is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Maltsev lands with an overhand left.
Maltsev misses with a body punch
and Escobar counters with a straight right hand.
Maltsev misses with the combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maltsev throws a combination that misses
and Escobar counters with a straight right hand.
Maltsev takes a jab right on the kisser.
Escobar looks to score with a jab to the body but Maltsev is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Yuri Maltsev will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Escobar swings for the body but Maltsev moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maltsev. Escobar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Escobar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Escobar dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Maltsev throws a jab but it's blocked by Escobar.
Maltsev tries to clinch up but Escobar circles away and keeps his distance.
Escobar thuds a left hand into Maltsev's body.
Escobar throws the left hand but Maltsev avoids the punch easily.
Escobar avoids the body shot from Maltsev.
A nice side step and Escobar releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Escobar misses the jab.
Escobar misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobar looks to score with a jab to the body but Maltsev is just out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Maltsev 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Escobar tries to clinch but Maltsev moves away
and Maltsev counters with a left to the body.
Escobar throws a right hand that misses
and Maltsev counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A big right from Escobar misses. #T1#
Escobar takes a swing at Maltsev's ribcage but misses.
Escobar jabs Maltsev right on the nose. Maltsev blinks but takes it well.
Maltsev just misses with a punch to the body.
Escobar tries to clinch but Maltsev is having none of it.
Escobar clobbers Maltsev with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Escobar connects with a single shot there.
Escobar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Maltsev fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Escobar misses with an uppercut.
Maltsev swats away the attempt to clinch by Escobar.
Escobar misses with a body shot.
Escobar connects with a body shot that sends Maltsev's belly button to the back.
Maltsev tries to bum rush Escobar with a series of wild strikes but Escobar uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Maltsev throws a body punch but Escobar moves out of range.
Escobar appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Maltsev 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.
Maltsev lands with a good body shot.#T2#
Maltsev lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Escobar at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maltsev stuns Escobar with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Escobar tries to clinch but Maltsev is having none of it.
Escobar throws a hook but Maltsev avoids it easily.
Escobar throws a hook but Maltsev blocks it.
Maltsev throws a hook but Escobar avoids it easily.
Escobar swings widly with a right hand
letting Maltsev counter with a right hand.
Maltsev misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Escobar counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Maltsev lands a nice hook to Escobar's body. Escobar takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Escobar tries to clinch but Maltsev moves out of range.
Maltsev defending well as Escobar loads up on a big left hand. #CL#
Maltsev has taken the fight to the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Escobar.
Escobar swings wildly with an uppercut but Maltsev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maltsev misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Maltsev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maltsev blocks an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Escobar scores with a nice short uppercut.
Escobar has a couple of punches blocked by Maltsev.
Escobar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Maltsev wants to get back to striking at distance but Escobar won't allow it.
Escobar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Maltsev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Escobar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Maltsev lands with a right to the head.
Maltsev blocking some punches.
Maltsev lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Escobar or not.
Nice body punch from Maltsev - that landed with a thud.
Escobar is breathing heavily.
Escobar works on Maltsev's body with a couple of short punches.
Escobar misses with a body punch.
Escobar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rodrigo Escobar seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Escobar lands a body punch.
Maltsev stalling in the clinch.
Maltsev working aggressively here. #T4#
Escobar misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Maltsev.
Escobar tries to throw a body punch but Maltsev avoids it by throwing Escobar back against the cage.
Maltsev digs a right hand underneath Escobar's ribcage. Escobar let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Escobar lands a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Maltsev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Escobar just misses with a punch to the body.
Maltsev fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Escobar throws a predictable looking body shot
and Maltsev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Maltsev misses with a wild body shot.
Maltsev throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Escobar throws out a counter right but Maltsev avoids it with no problem.
Maltsev throws a body shot but no joy.
Escobar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maltsev manages to avoid it.
Escobar looks to throw the jab but Maltsev is out of range.
Escobar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maltsev manages to avoid it.
Escobar digs a good body shot into Maltsev's ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Rodrigo Escobar will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Maltsev moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Escobar throws a right hand that misses
letting Maltsev counter with a right hand.
Escobar tries to clinch but Maltsev is having none of it. #CL2#
Maltsev gets tackled into the cage by Escobar. Escobar maintains the clinch.
Maltsev working aggressively here.
Maltsev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Maltsev.
Escobar throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Escobar fails to land.
Escobar lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Maltsev blocks an uppercut.
Escobar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Maltsev's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobar working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Escobar fails to land.
Escobar lands a hook to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Escobar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Escobar can't find room to land a body shot as Maltsev controls the action.
Maltsev blocking some punches.
Maltsev has Escobar pressed against the cage. #T1#
Maltsev blocking some punches.
Maltsev tries to circle away but Escobar has him pinned against the cage.
Maltsev tries to work over Escobar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Escobar tries to throw a body punch but Maltsev avoids it by throwing Escobar back against the cage.
Escobar presses Maltsev against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Escobar has a couple of punches blocked by Maltsev.
Maltsev is stalling here.
Maltsev lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Maltsev trying to control the position but instead, Escobar has worked for underhooks and has pushed Maltsev into the cage.
A short body shot lands from Maltsev as the two fighters clinch.
Escobar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Escobar misses with a punch on the inside.
Escobar lands a hook to the side of the head.
Escobar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Maltsev looking to slow down the pace here.#T2#
Maltsev lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Escobar tries to work over Maltsev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Escobar prevents a body shot from Maltsev.
A head punch on the inside from Escobar fails to land.
Escobar lands a body punch in the clinch.
Maltsev works on Escobar's body with a couple of short punches.
Escobar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Escobar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Escobar.
Escobar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Escobar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Escobar swings wildly with an uppercut but Maltsev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Escobar lands with a right to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maltsev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Maltsev tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Escobar's elbow.
Maltsev stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Escobar misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Maltsev. #T3#
Escobar tries to work over Maltsev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Escobar - that landed with a thud.
Escobar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Maltsev blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maltsev.
Maltsev prevents a body shot from Escobar.
Maltsev pushes Escobar back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Maltsev lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Maltsev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Maltsev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Escobar tries to throw a body punch but Maltsev avoids it by throwing Escobar back against the cage.
Maltsev lands a hook that snaps the head of Escobar backwards.
Maltsev lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Escobar backwards.
Escobar can't find room to land a body shot as Maltsev controls the action.
Escobar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Maltsev lands with a short shot to the head.
Maltsev softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#ROC#
Escobar is rocked!
A nice left hand lands by Maltsev.
Escobar is still on wobbly legs! Can Maltsev finish him?
Maltsev lands a big right hand that drops Escobar! The killer instinct kicks in and Maltsev finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Maltsev!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yuri Maltsev!
A very excited looking Yuri Maltsev 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: ICC 19: Yoshioka v Smith 2
Date: Dec 28, 2019

#R1#
Kiran lands a nice hook to Maltsev's body. Maltsev takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #CL2#
Kiran drives through and clinches with Maltsev against the cage.
Kiran looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Maltsev scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kiran lands a nice uppercut.
Kiran swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Maltsev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Kiran has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kiran scores with a shot to the side of Maltsev's head.
Maltsev tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kiran's elbow.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Maltsev definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kiran blocks a body shot from Maltsev.
Maltsev taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kiran scores with a shot to the side of Maltsev's head.
Kiran works on Maltsev's body with a couple of short punches.
Maltsev is breathing heavily.
Kiran is working Maltsev over against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maltsev misses with some punches.
Kiran misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Kiran breaks from the clinch.
Kiran lands a lovely overhand right.#T1##CL2#
Kiran forces Maltsev back against the cage and clinches.
Kiran lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Maltsev backwards.
A short right from Kiran.
Maltsev blocks a body shot from Kiran.
Kiran tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Maltsev's elbow.
Kiran gets through Maltsev's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Kiran fails to land.
Maltsev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from Kiran.
Kiran tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Maltsev's elbow. #BC#
Maltsev breaks the clinch.
Kiran takes a swing at Maltsev's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
Kiran closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kiran.
A short left from Kiran. #BC#
Maltsev breaks the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kiran scores with a shot to the body. #T2#
Kiran lunges at Maltsev with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Maltsev's hand.
Maltsev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kiran cracks Maltsev with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CL2#
Kiran clinches with his opponent.
Maltsev tries to work over Kiran's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Maltsev manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Kiran forces Maltsev back against the cage and clinches.
Maltsev misses with a hook to the ribs.
Maltsev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Maltsev throws a punch but it's blocked by Kiran.
Kiran goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kiran blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Maltsev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kiran sizes up Maltsev with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ovidio Kiran dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Kiran darts in trying to clinch
and Maltsev counters with a stiff right hand.
A big right from Maltsev misses.
Kiran bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Maltsev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Some wild striking there from Maltsev.
Maltsev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kiran moves away.
Kiran misses with a hook. Maltsev ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Kiran clinches up against the cage.
Maltsev working aggressively here.
Kiran lands a hook that snaps the head of Maltsev backwards.
Kiran stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kiran prevents a body shot from Maltsev. #T1#
Kiran lands a body punch in the clinch.
Maltsev blocks a body shot from Kiran.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kiran is looking for a takedown.
Kiran lands a shoulder strike.
Maltsev working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Good body shot from Kiran.
Kiran lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Maltsev backwards.
Maltsev blocks a body shot from Kiran.
Kiran scores with a shoulder strike.
Kiran lands with a light punch inside.
Kiran pushes Maltsev back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kiran lands a right hand that snaps the head of Maltsev backwards.
Kiran presses Maltsev against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kiran lands a hook that snaps the head of Maltsev 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!
Kiran throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Maltsevs head.
Kiran struggles to land a body shot inside as Maltsev controls his hands.
A hook to the body from Kiran.
Kiran tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Maltsev is looking to control Kiran's arms but Kiran gets an underhook and turns him. Now Maltsev has his back to the cage.
Kiran misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kiran lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Still in the clinch, Kiran scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kiran tries for a takedown. No joy.
Good body shot from Kiran.
Kiran scores with a shoulder strike.
Kiran lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kiran pushes Maltsev back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kiran.
Kiran lands a left hand that snaps the head of Maltsev backwards.
Kiran lands a body punch in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Kiran.
Kiran misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kiran is leaning against Maltsev and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Maltsev takes a shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kiran lands a nice shot to the body.
Kiran has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Maltsev is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ovidio Kiran showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Kiran instigates a clinch.
Maltsev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kiran.
Kiran has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kiran prevents a body shot from Maltsev.
Kiran presses Maltsev against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ovidio Kiran seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kiran scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kiran lands with a right to the head.
Kiran gets through Maltsev's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kiran lands a body shot.
A short uppercut from Kiran.
A shot in the inside from Kiran.
A bit of stalling here from Maltsev.
Kiran lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Maltsev backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A right hand to the body from Kiran.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Maltsev blocks a body shot from Kiran.
A shot in the inside from Kiran.
Kiran misses with a punch to the body.
Kiran lands a body shot in the clinch.
Yuri Maltsev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1#
A right handed body shot lands from Kiran.
Kiran lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kiran digs a right hand into Maltsev's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Maltsev's gas tank.
Kiran lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kiran lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Kiran.
Kiran softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kiran lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Maltsev or not.
Kiran works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kiran lands a left hand.
Ovidio Kiran is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kiran lands a nice shot to the body.
Maltsev swings wildly with an uppercut but Kiran uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maltsev lands with a right to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kiran creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maltsev throws a punch but it's blocked by Kiran.
Kiran lands a shoulder strike. #ROC2#
Maltsev is rocked!#T2#
Maltsev tries to work over Kiran's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Oh Maltsev is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Maltsev misses with the head strike.
Maltsev seems to have got his legs back now.
Maltsev misses with some punches.
Maltsev goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Maltsev misses with a punch to the body.
Maltsev blocks a body shot from Kiran.
Maltsev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maltsev.
Kiran tries a body shot but Maltsev blocks it.
Maltsev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maltsev takes a shot to the head.
Kiran prevents a body shot from Maltsev.
Kiran blocks a body shot from Maltsev.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ovidio Kiran comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kiran 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight for Ovidio Kiran!
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight for Ovidio Kiran!
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight for Ovidio Kiran!

Ovidio Kiran wins by unanimous decision!
During a confident post fight interview, Ovidio Kiran thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: ICC CN 10: Larsson v Robinson
Date: Dec 11, 2019

#R1#
Pants wants to clinch.#CL2#
Pants instigates a clinch.
Maltsev blocks a body shot from Pants.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maltsev.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Maltsev.
Maltsev prevents a body shot from Pants.
Pants lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pants doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Maltsev is working Pants over against the cage.
Maltsev is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maltsev lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pants.
Pants swings wildly with an uppercut but Maltsev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maltsev blocking some punches.
Maltsev definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Maltsev lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pants misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pants misses with a punch on the inside. #T1#
Pants tries to throw a body punch but Maltsev avoids it by throwing Pants back against the cage.
Maltsev has a couple of punches blocked by Pants.
Pants doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Maltsev is stalling here.
Pants misses with a short punch on the inside.
Maltsev is struggling to control the position.
A hook to the body from Pants.
Pants looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Maltsev is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Maltsev misses with a punch to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Maltsev.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pants.
Pants has a couple of punches blocked by Maltsev.
Maltsev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pants doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Maltsev.
Maltsev scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC#
Maltsev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Maltsev gets tackled into the cage by Pants. Pants maintains the clinch. #T2#
Pants has a couple of punches blocked by Maltsev.
Maltsev lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pants misses with the head strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pants tries a body shot but Maltsev blocks it.
Pants scores with a shoulder strike.
Pants swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Maltsev wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A short right from Pants.
Pants lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pants scores with a shoulder strike.
Maltsev has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Maltsev tries to throw a body punch but Pants avoids it by throwing Maltsev back against the cage. #BC#
Maltsev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Maltsev swings for the body but Pants moves out of range. #CL2#
Pants moves into the clinch.
Maltsev misses with a punch on the inside.
Pants doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pants misses with a punch to the body.
Maltsev misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Square Pants dominated that round.
That's time! Maltsev's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Maltsev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pants manages to avoid it.
Pants moves in looking to clinch but Maltsev pushes him off.
Pants closes the distance looking to clinch
and Maltsev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pants tries to clinch there but Maltsev circles away. #CL2#
Pants clinches.
Pants scores with a hook to the body.
Pants fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pants lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pants blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from Maltsev - that landed with a thud.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maltsev.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maltsev working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Maltsev takes a shot to the head.
Pants misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, Pants scores with a nice short uppercut.
Maltsev has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Maltsev doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T1#
Pants tries a body shot but Maltsev blocks it.
Maltsev is trying to break the clinch but Pants is controlling him.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pants.
Pants swings wildly with an uppercut but Maltsev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maltsev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Maltsev misses with a punch to the body.
The referee calls for Maltsev to work.
Maltsev lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pants backwards.
Maltsev is looking to break free of the clinch but Pants has double underhooks.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pants.
Pants tries a body shot but Maltsev blocks it.
Maltsev misses with a punch to the body.
Maltsev digs a right hand into Pants's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pants's gas tank.
Pants misses with the head strike.
Pants misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Maltsev.
Pants can't find room to land a body shot as Maltsev controls the action.
Pants lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T2#
Maltsev scores with a shot to the side of Pants's head.
Maltsev prevents a body shot from Pants.
Pants prevents a body shot from Maltsev.
Pants tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Maltsev's elbow.
Pants tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Maltsev has had enough of the clinch but Pants keeps him there for the moment.
Pants scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pants tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pants tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pants has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A shot in the inside from Pants.
Maltsev tries to break free but Pants pushes him back against the cage.
Maltsev is looking to break free of the clinch but Pants has double underhooks.
Maltsev blocks an uppercut.
Maltsev blocking some punches.
Pants tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pants tries to work over Maltsev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Maltsev wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Pants struggles to land a body shot inside as Maltsev controls his hands.
Maltsev is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Square Pants showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Pants closes the distance and clinches.
Maltsev tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pants's elbow.
Pants tries to work over Maltsev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Maltsev is looking to break free of the clinch but Pants has double underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Pants fails to land.
Pants keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Maltsev's efforts to push away.
Pants misses with the head strike.
Maltsev misses with the head strike.
Maltsev wants to break free but Pants has control.
Pants tries to work over Maltsev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Maltsev.
A nice left hand lands by Maltsev.
Pants can't find room to land a body shot as Maltsev controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maltsev struggles to land a body shot inside as Pants controls his hands.
Pants tries to work over Maltsev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pants misses with a hook to the ribs.
Maltsev wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Maltsev blocking some punches.
Maltsev working aggressively here.
Yuri Maltsev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Maltsev creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pants misses with a punch on the inside.
Pants lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Maltsev lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pants backwards.
Maltsev lands a body shot in the clinch.
Maltsev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pants swings wildly with an uppercut but Maltsev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pants misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pants throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Pants misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Maltsev lands a body punch in the clinch.
Pants lands with a light punch inside.
Maltsev goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Maltsev lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Pants fails to land.
Maltsev tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pants's elbow.
Maltsev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pants has a couple of punches blocked by Maltsev.
Maltsev scores with a hook to the body.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maltsev wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pants.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Maltsev tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Maltsev misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Pants fails to land.
Maltsev lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pants backwards.
Maltsev lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pants has a couple of punches blocked by Maltsev.
Maltsev scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Maltsev trying to control the position but instead, Pants has worked for underhooks and has pushed Maltsev into the cage.
Pants misses with the head strike.
Maltsev takes a shot to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Pants.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Maltsev.
Maltsev struggles to land a body shot inside as Pants controls his hands.
Maltsev blocks a body shot from Pants.
Maltsev misses with a body punch.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Bart Greer scores the fight for Square Pants!
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight for Square Pants!
Judge David Hoff scores the fight for Square Pants!

Square Pants wins by unanimous decision!
Square Pants seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: ICC CN 7: Maltsev v Himes
Date: Nov 20, 2019

#R1#
Himes lands with a thumping leg kick.
Himes looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Maltsev moves away from the strike by Himes.
Himes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Maltsev throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice defenses there by Himes.
Maltsev wants to clinch up but Himes keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Maltsev rushes Himes and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Himes breaks from the clinch.
Himes lands a nice hook to Maltsev's body. Maltsev takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Maltsev throws a body punch but Himes moves out of range.
Himes appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Maltsev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Himes.
Maltsev looks to land a right hand but Himes moved out of range.
Maltsev throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd cheers as Himes lands an impressive looking overhand right. Maltsev doesn't seem phased though.
Himes throws a lazy right hand but Maltsev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Maltsev digs a good hook to Himes's body.
Maltsev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Himes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Himes flicks out a counter leg kick but Maltsev steps away.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Himes - that will leave a mark!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Maltsev fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Himes, pushing him back against the cage.
Himes fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Himes is looking to break free of the clinch but Maltsev has double underhooks.
Himes throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Maltsevs head.
Maltsev works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #BC2#
Himes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Maltsev throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Maltsev on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Himes. Himes obviously looking to wear him down.
Himes scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A head kick misses from Himes.
Maltsev tries to close the distance and clinch but Himes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Himes lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Maltsev at a distance.
Maltsev walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Himes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #CL#
and Maltsev holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Himes.
Himes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maltsev looking to slow down the pace here.#BC#
Maltsev breaks from the clinch.
A shot to the liver by Himes. Beautiful body shot.
Himes scores with a jab. Maltsev acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T2#
Himes throws out a loose jab but Maltsev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maltsev moves away from the strike by Himes.
Maltsev bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Himes's head backwards.
A decent looking cross lands there for Himes.
Himes wants to land a leg kick but Maltsev is out of range.
Maltsev misses with a wild body shot.
A little jabbing left from Himes on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Himes fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Maltsev.
Maltsev takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Maltsev moves out of range of the leg kick from Himes.
Himes chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Himes dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Maltsev. That did some damage!
Himes throws a head kick that Maltsev semi-blocks.
Maltsev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maltsev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Himes moves away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Himes.
Himes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Himes misses with a leg kick #CL#
and Maltsev holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Himes dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Himes ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Himes takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Maltsev misses with a hook.
A jab from Maltsev misses.
Himes tries to land a leg kick but Maltsev saw it coming and moves away.
Himes is looking to slow Maltsev down with leg kicks.
Maltsev takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Himes swings for the body but Maltsev moves out of range.
As Himes tries to get set, Maltsev tries to push him back and clinch up but Himes manages to avoid the attempt.
Daniel Himes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Maltsev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Himes.
Maltsev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Himes.
Himes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Himes lands a nice leg kick that just misses Maltsev's sensitive parts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Himes attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A swing and a miss from Maltsev.
Himes misses with a low kick.
Maltsev moves out of range as Himes strikes.
Himes buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Himes is looking to score with low kicks.#T1#
Nice cross by Himes.
Himes lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Himes misses with an uppercut.
Maltsev moves away from the strike by Himes.
Himes just misses with a punch to the body.
Himes throws an overhand right that lands on Maltsev's shoulder, as Maltsev tries to avoid the shot.
Himes lands a nice leg kick that just misses Maltsev's sensitive parts.
Maltsev takes a swing at Himes's ribcage but misses.
Maltsev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Himes misses.
Maltsev tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Himes manages to circle out of the way.
Maltsev checks a leg kick.
Good leg kick by Himes there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #CL#
Maltsev closes the distance and clinches.
Maltsev throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Himess head.
Maltsev can't find room to land a body shot as Himes controls the action. #BC2#
Himes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Maltsev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maltsev fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Maltsev moves into range and clinches up with Himes.
Himes can't break the clinch.
Maltsev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Maltsev misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Himes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Himes throws out a loose jab but Maltsev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Himes missing with a left hand there. Maltsev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Maltsev is looking to counter the offense by Himes and move into the clinch.
A clash of legs there as Maltsev blocks the low kick.
Maltsev wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A head kick by Himes misses #CL#
and Maltsev counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Maltsev.
Maltsev tries a body shot but Himes blocks it.
Himes lands a shot to the body.
Maltsev keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Himes's efforts to push away.#BC2#
Himes manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Maltsev has managed to clinch.
Maltsev tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Maltsev is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Maltsev misses with a body punch.
Maltsev lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC2#
Himes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Himes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Good shot there by Himes.
A jab from Himes finds it's way through Maltsev's defenses.
Daniel Himes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maltsev takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Maltsev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Himes.
Donk. Himes catches Maltsev right on the button with a cross.
Himes lands a jab.
Himes throws a lazy uppercut #CL#
and Maltsev holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC2#
Himes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Maltsev ducks under a wild hook from Himes.
Maltsev scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Himes doesn't seem bothered though.
Maltsev misses with a lunging right hand
and Himes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Himes with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maltsev wants to clinch up but Himes keeps it at a distance.
Himes misses with a right hand
and Maltsev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Himes swings for the body but Maltsev moves out of range.
Maltsev is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Himes.
Himes tries to score with a low kick but Maltsev moves his leg out of the way.
A big right from Maltsev misses.
Maltsev fails with an attempt to clinch. #T1#
Maltsev tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Maltsev ducks under a wild hook from Himes.
Himes moves out of range as Maltsev strikes.
Maltsev moves out of range of the strikes.
Himes lands a right hook to the body.
Himes on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Himes avoids the body shot from Maltsev.
Maltsev takes a swing at Himes's ribcage but misses.
Maltsev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Himes was well out of range. Poor timing from Maltsev.
Maltsev misses with a looping right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Himes. Maltsev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Himes connects with a solid leg kick.
Maltsev looks to land a combination but Himes avoids it well.
Himes wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Maltsev wants to clinch up but Himes keeps it at a distance.
Himes misses with a body shot.
Himes fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Maltsev on the side of the head.#T2#
Himes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maltsev moves away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Himes attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Maltsev misses with a body shot.
Himes circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Himes counter with a right hand. #CL#
Maltsev forces Himes back against the cage and clinches.
Maltsev lands a body punch in the clinch.
Maltsev has Himes pressed against the cage.
Himes lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Maltsev backwards.
Himes working hard to break the clinch.
Maltsev scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC2#
Himes breaks the clinch.
Maltsev scores with a crisp jab that stopped Himes in his tracks.
Maltsev lands a jab-cross combination.
Yuri Maltsev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maltsev shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Himes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Himes winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight for Daniel Himes!
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight for Daniel Himes!
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight for Daniel Himes!

Daniel Himes wins by unanimous decision!
A very excited looking Daniel Himes 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: ICC 10: Maltsev v Sonni
Date: Nov 02, 2019

#R1#
Sonni uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maltsev.
Sonni looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Maltsev 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.
Maltsev throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sonni counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sonni swings for the body but Maltsev moves out of range.
Maltsev moves forwards but Sonni connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Maltsev lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sonni circles away quickly and effectively.
Maltsev takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sonni jabs Maltsev to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Maltsev misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maltsev looks to score with a jab to the body but Sonni is just out of range.
Maltsev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sonni is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A slow jab from Sonni misses its intended target.
Maltsev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sonni.
Jab from Sonni.#T1#
Maltsev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Maltsev takes a swing at Sonni's ribcage but misses.
Sonni ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Some wild striking there from Maltsev.
Sonni looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jab by Sonni.
Sonni connects with a good right hand that stumbles Maltsev. Maltsev circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sonni lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sonni has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Maltsev swings for the body but Sonni moves out of range.
Sonni throws a poor cross that misses
and Maltsev counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Maltsev doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sonni moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sonni has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Maltsev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sonni lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sonni misses with a wild body shot.
Maltsev swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Maltsev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sonni.
Sonni fails to land with a series of punches.
Maltsev looks to throw the jab but Sonni is out of range.
Sonni scores with a decent looking hook.
Sonni connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Maltsev momentarily.
A jab from Maltsev does it's job there.
Maltsev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sonni.
Maltsev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sonni.
Sonni misses with a looping left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Keke Sonni dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Sonni misses with a lunging right hand
and Maltsev makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sonni lands with an overhand left.
Maltsev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maltsev misses the jab.
Maltsev looks to score with a jab to the body but Sonni is just out of range.
Maltsev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maltsev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sonni.
Sonni lands a slapping body shot.
Maltsev walks into a stiff left hand from Sonni.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maltsev ducks under a wild hook from Sonni.
Sonni misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sonni takes a swing at Maltsev's ribcage but misses.
Sonni has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sonni cracks Maltsev with a right hand to the side of the head.#T1#
Sonni swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Maltsev appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Maltsev throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Maltsev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Maltsev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maltsev scores with a hook to the body. Sonni takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Keke Sonni seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sonni throws a body shot but no joy.
Sonni steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maltsev.
Sonni keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sonni.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Maltsev might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Maltsev walks into a left hand.
Sonni tests Maltsev's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Maltsev lunges at Sonni with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sonni's hand. #T2#
Sonni with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good exchange - Sonni coming out on top.
Maltsev throws out a loose jab but Sonni uses good head movement to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sonni! But no joy.
Maltsev misses the jab.
Sonni misses with an uppercut. Maltsev saw that one coming.
Maltsev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sonni moves away.
Maltsev is looking to wear down Sonni with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Maltsev takes one to the side of the head.
Sonni lands with a hook. Maltsev tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sonni looks to throw the jab but Maltsev is out of range.
Maltsev is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Keke Sonni seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sonni bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Maltsev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sonni.
Maltsev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sonni.
Sonni connects with a right hand. Maltsev shakes it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Keke Sonni showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Maltsev takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sonni takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sonni.
Sonni lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Maltsev at a distance.
A big right from Sonni misses.
Maltsev on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sonni misses with a hook. Maltsev ducked under it nicely.
Maltsev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sonni.
Sonni misses with a double jab.
Donk. Sonni catches Maltsev right on the button with a cross.
Maltsev connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maltsev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maltsev looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Sonni avoids the body shot from Maltsev. #T1#
Sonni misses with a straight right.
Maltsev throws an off balance right hand
and Sonni counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Decent striking displayed by Sonni there.
Maltsev looks to score with a jab to the body but Sonni is just out of range.
Sonni fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maltsev manages to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Maltsev on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sonni swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Maltsev was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sonni scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Maltsev doesn't seem bothered though.
Maltsev listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Maltsev moves out of range as Sonni strikes.
Maltsev misses with a body shot.
Maltsev throws a body shot but no joy.
Jab by Sonni.#T2#
Sonni throws a big shot that misses.
Sonni connects with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maltsev looks to score with a jab to the body but Sonni is just out of range.
A swing and a miss from Maltsev.
Sonni misses with a straight right.
Maltsev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sonni fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Maltsev looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sonni lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Sonni scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sonni connects with a crisp jab.
Maltsev throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sonni counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice straight punches there by Sonni. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sonni.#ROC2#
Maltsev is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Keke Sonni really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Sonni connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Maltsev's hands.
Maltsev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sonni is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Maltsev.
Maltsev moves out of range as Sonni strikes.
Sonni takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Maltsev misses with a body punch
enabling Sonni to counter with a crisp jab.
Sonni connects with a single shot there.
Oh Maltsev is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Maltsev takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Maltsev jabs Sonni right on the nose. Sonni blinks but takes it well.
Maltsev seems to have got his legs back now.
Sonni throws a body shot but no joy.
Sonni lands a jab to the nose.#KD2#
Sonni lands a big uppercut and Maltsev crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Maltsev looks OK. Sonni waves Maltsev back to his feet!#T1#
Sonni missing with a left hand there. Maltsev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Maltsev slips a straight right by Sonni.
Sonni on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sonni throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sonni lands with a good body shot.
Sonni looks to land a right hand but Maltsev moved out of range.
Nice body punch from Maltsev.
Sonni throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sonni swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sonni keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maltsev.
Sonni connects with a good right hand that stumbles Maltsev. Maltsev circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Maltsev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sonni.#T2#
Sonni looks to score with a jab to the body but Maltsev is just out of range.
Maltsev was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Sonni swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Maltsev misses the jab.
Maltsev slips under a jab.
Maltsev takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maltsev throws a hook but Sonni avoids it easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Sonni misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Maltsev.
Sonni bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Maltsev's head.
Sonni throws out a loose jab but Maltsev uses good head movement to avoid it.
A big right from Sonni misses.
Maltsev throws a predictable looking body shot
and Sonni makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Keke Sonni dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Maltsev's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R5#
Sonni misses with a body shot.
Maltsev misses with a hook to the body
letting Sonni counter with a right hand.
Maltsev swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sonni counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Maltsev takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A big left from Maltsev misses.
Maltsev ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Maltsev throws a lazy right hand but Sonni sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sonni bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sonni throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Maltsev on the side of the head.
Sonni throws a lazy uppercut
and Maltsev counters with a left to the body.
Sonni lands a nice looking body shot.
Maltsev takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T1#
Maltsev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Maltsev takes a swing at Sonni's ribcage but misses.
Jab by Sonni.
Sonni throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maltsev swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Decent striking displayed by Sonni there.
Maltsev slips a jab from Sonni.
Maltsev swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Maltsev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sonni.
Sonni looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Maltsev throws a poor cross that misses
and Sonni cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Maltsev misses with a body shot.
Maltsev takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Maltsev blocks a jab.#T2#
Maltsev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sonni moves away.
Maltsev throws an overhand right that lands on Sonni's shoulder, as Sonni tries to avoid the shot.
Sonni misses with a hook. Maltsev ducked under it nicely.
Maltsev was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Maltsev swings for the body but Sonni moves out of range.
Sonni takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Maltsev takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sonni's jab looks to have found its range, popping Maltsev under the eye.
Maltsev misses with an uppercut. Sonni saw that one coming.
Maltsev misses with a hook
and Sonni counters with a left to the body.
Maltsev misses with a hook.
Nice shot by Sonni.
Yuri Maltsev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maltsev takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Bart Greer scores the fight for Keke Sonni!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Keke Sonni!
Judge David Hoff scores the fight for Keke Sonni!

Keke Sonni wins by unanimous decision!
Keke Sonni is the new light heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Keke Sonni 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: ICC CN 3: Maltsev v Monotowa 2
Date: Oct 16, 2019

#R1#
Maltsev misses with a body shot.
A head kick misses from Monotowa. #CL#
Monotowa tries to keep at a distance but Maltsev has taken the fight into the clinch.
Maltsev tries to throw a body punch but Monotowa avoids it by throwing Maltsev back against the cage.
Monotowa is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Maltsev to keep the fight standing.
Monotowa tries to land knees in the clinch but Maltsev avoids the damage to the body.
Nice body punch from Maltsev - that landed with a thud.
Maltsev lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Good body shot from Maltsev.
Monotowa missing with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maltsev is working Monotowa over against the cage.
Monotowa misses with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Maltsev.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Maltsev.
Maltsev throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Maltsev 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.
Maltsev lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Monotowa backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maltsev lands an uppercut.#T1#
Maltsev blocks a body shot from Monotowa.
Maltsev lands a nice uppercut.
Monotowa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Monotowa is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Maltsev lands a body punch in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Monotowa's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Maltsev is leaning against Monotowa and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Monotowa looks winded!
Maltsev slows down the pace here.
Monotowa trying to stall but Maltsev improves his position.
Maltsev lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Still in the clinch, Maltsev scores with a nice short uppercut.
Monotowa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Maltsev's elbow.
Maltsev stalling against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Maltsev's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Monotowa wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Maltsev lands with a light punch inside.
Maltsev works on Monotowa's body with a couple of short punches.
Maltsev looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T2#
Monotowa has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Maltsev avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Monotowa has a couple of punches blocked by Maltsev.
Maltsev works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right from Maltsev on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Maltsev.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maltsev scores with a nice hook to the head.
Maltsev just leaning against Monotowa, taking a breather.
Maltsev lands a left hand that snaps the head of Monotowa backwards.
Maltsev throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Monotowas head.
Maltsev pushes Monotowa back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Maltsev takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Maltsev lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Maltsev lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Maltsev.
Maltsev working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A right hand to the body from Maltsev.
A bit of stalling here from Maltsev.
Maltsev lands a left hand that snaps the head of Monotowa backwards.
Maltsev lands a body punch. #BC#
Maltsev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yuri Maltsev dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL#
Maltsev forces Monotowa back against the cage and clinches.
Monotowa using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Maltsev has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Monotowa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Maltsev lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Maltsev has Monotowa pushed against the cage.
Maltsev managing to block the knees to the body from Monotowa.
Maltsev managing to block the knees to the body from Monotowa.
Monotowa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Maltsev content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Maltsev lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Maltsev lands a body shot.
Stalling in the clinch from Maltsev.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left hand lands to the body for Maltsev.
The referee calls for Maltsev to work.
Monotowa is breathing heavily.
Maltsev lands a body punch.
Maltsev presses Monotowa against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right hand to the body from Maltsev.
Maltsev lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Monotowa backwards.
We've been informed that Monotowa has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T1#
Maltsev lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short left from Maltsev.
A short right from Maltsev.
A body shot lands from Maltsev.
Good body shot from Maltsev.
Monotowa tries to break the clinch but Maltsev is controlling the position.
Maltsev lands a right hand that snaps the head of Monotowa backwards.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Maltsev throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Maltsev works on Monotowa's body with a couple of short punches.
Monotowa takes a shot to the head.
Maltsev working hard to break the clinch.
Monotowa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Yuri Maltsev has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Maltsev stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A hook to the body from Maltsev.
Maltsev blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Monotowa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maltsev lands with a nice body punch. #T2#
Maltsev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Monotowa.
The fighters circle momentarily. Maltsev darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Maltsev sizes up Monotowa with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Monotowa takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Maltsev misses with a wild body shot.
Maltsev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#CL#
Maltsev forces Monotowa back against the cage and clinches.
The referee is keeping an eye on Maltsev - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Maltsev blocks a body shot from Monotowa.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yuri Maltsev dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Maltsev's jab looks to have found its range, popping Monotowa under the eye.
Monotowa misses with a head kick. #CL#
Maltsev drives through and clinches with Monotowa against the cage.
Maltsev can't break the clinch.
A body shot lands from Maltsev.
Nice body punch from Maltsev - that landed with a thud.
A shot in the inside from Maltsev.
Monotowa wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nice body punch from Maltsev.
Monotowa takes a shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maltsev lands a right hand.
Maltsev stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Maltsev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Monotowa can do to turn this around?
Maltsev is working Monotowa over against the cage.
Monotowa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Maltsev lands with a left to the head.
Maltsev lands a nice shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Still in the clinch, Maltsev scores with a nice short uppercut.
Maltsev lands a body shot in the clinch. #T1#
Maltsev lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A bit of stalling here from Maltsev.
A short right from Maltsev on the inside.
Maltsev stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Maltsev scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Maltsev lands a body shot.
Nice body punch from Maltsev.
Maltsev lands a left hand.
Maltsev lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Maltsev lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC#
Monotowa is rocked!
Maltsev lands with a right to the head.
Monotowa is still on wobbly legs! Can Maltsev finish him?
Maltsev lands a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A body shot lands from Maltsev.
Maltsev lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
Maltsev breaks from the clinch.
Maltsev drops Monotowa with a straight right hand, right on the button! Maltsev follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yuri Maltsev!
Yuri Maltsev retains his light heavyweight title!
Yuri Maltsev made sure to mention his sponsor, The Glue Factory in his post fight interview.

Event: ICC Combat Night 2
Date: Oct 09, 2019

#R1#
Monotowa dives in and grabs Maltsev's left leg, looking for a takedown. Maltsev pushes down on Monotowa's head and hops out.
Monotowa fails with a takedown attempt.
Monotowa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maltsev.
Nice jab there from Maltsev.
Monotowa shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Maltsev defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miliki Monotowa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Monotowa tries to clinch but Maltsev moves out of range.
Maltsev now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Monotowa tries to clinch but Maltsev moves away
and Maltsev counters with a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monotowa doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Maltsev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Monotowa tries to clinch there but Maltsev circles away.
Monotowa tries to clinch up but Maltsev circles away and keeps his distance.
Monotowa tries to close the distance and clinch but Maltsev swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Monotowa fails with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Monotowa looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Monotowa.
Monotowa fails with an attempt to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Maltsev! But no joy.
Monotowa fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Maltsev as Monotowa shoots in.
The fight stays on the outside here - Monotowa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Monotowa fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A nice side step and Maltsev releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Maltsev looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Monotowa tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Maltsev counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Monotowa thinking. #T2#
Monotowa looks for a takedown but Maltsev sprawls well.
Monotowa takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Maltsev throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Monotowa stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Monotowa has a takedown stuffed.
Maltsev fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Monotowa is breathing heavily.
Monotowa fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Maltsev avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Monotowa tries to clinch up
and Maltsev makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yuri Maltsev dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Monotowa closes the distance but Maltsev moves to the side
and Maltsev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Yuri Maltsev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Monotowa throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Maltsev's head.
Maltsev lands a jab to Monotowa's midsection.
Nice takedown defense from Maltsev. No joy for Monotowa on that attempt.
Monotowa wants to clinch.
Monotowa throws a head kick that misses.
Monotowa tries to close the distance and clinch but Maltsev swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Maltsev misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monotowa wants to clinch but Maltsev slips to the side
and Maltsev makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Monotowa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Monotowa dives in for a single leg takedown but Maltsev sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A nice side step and Maltsev releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Monotowa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Maltsev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Maltsev looks to throw the jab but Monotowa is out of range.
Monotowa throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Maltsev makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Maltsev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Monotowa manages to avoid it.
Monotowa takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Monotowa throws a head kick that misses.
Maltsev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Monotowa looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#CL#
Monotowa closes the distance and clinches.
Monotowa tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Maltsev stalling against the cage.
Monotowa tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Maltsev smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miliki Monotowa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from Maltsev as Monotowa shoots in.
Maltsev is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Monotowa rather than just go for the knockout.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Maltsev's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Maltsev duly obliges. #CUT2#
It looks like Miliki Monotowa has been cut.
Maltsev throws a lazy right hand but Monotowa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Monotowa tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Maltsev manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Monotowa drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Monotowa with a poor takedown
letting Maltsev counter with a right hand. #T2#
Monotowa walks into a straight right hand from Maltsev.
Maltsev throws out a loose jab but Monotowa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Monotowa moves to clinch but Maltsev breaks away
and Monotowa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Maltsev throws a body punch but Monotowa moves out of range.
Maltsev leaves Monotowa with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A cross from Maltsev lands.
Monotowa shoots in but Maltsev avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Monotowa moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Monotowa tries to clinch
and Maltsev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Maltsev keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Maltsev appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yuri Maltsev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Miliki Monotowa's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Monotowa wants to clinch up but Maltsev keeps it at a distance.
It seemed like Maltsev was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Monotowa doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Maltsev counters with a nice uppercut.
Miliki Monotowa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Monotowa shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Maltsev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Maltsev misses with a shot to the body
and Monotowa counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Maltsev connects with a body shot that sends Monotowa's belly button to the back.
Monotowa tries to clinch
and Maltsev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Monotowa takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Monotowa takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice jab there from Maltsev.
Monotowa darts in trying to clinch#KD2#
and Maltsev counters with a crisp one two that drops Monotowa! Maltsev thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Monotowa to his feet! Monotowa is in big trouble!#ROC2#
Monotowa is rocked!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maltsev drops Monotowa with a huge uppercut! Monotowa drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Maltsev is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yuri Maltsev!
Yuri Maltsev is the new light heavyweight champion!
Yuri Maltsev took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, The Glue Factory for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: ICC 4
Date: Sep 21, 2019

#R1#
Maltsev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Limmerick misses the target.
Maltsev connects with a jab.
Limmerick slips under a jab from Maltsev.
Limmerick walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Limmerick defending well as Maltsev loads up on a big left hand.
Limmerick swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Maltsev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Limmerick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut lands for Limmerick. That snapped Maltsev's head back.
Limmerick is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Limmerick throws a lazy uppercut
and Maltsev counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Maltsev ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Maltsev moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Maltsev scores with a body shot.
Maltsev wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Maltsev, as that shot connected.
Yuri Maltsev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maltsev misses with a looping right.
Maltsev throws the left hand but Limmerick avoids the punch easily.
Limmerick swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Maltsev looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Maltsev bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Limmerick's head.#T2#
Maltsev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Limmerick was well out of range. Poor timing from Maltsev.
It looked like Limmerick wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Limmerick takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Limmerick loads up on a big right hand but Maltsev slips the punch.
Maltsev appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Limmerick throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Maltsev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Limmerick definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Maltsev misses the shot to the body.
Maltsev throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Limmerick.
Maltsev throws the left hand but Limmerick avoids the punch easily.
Maltsev clobbers Limmerick with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yuri Maltsev dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Limmerick blocks a jab.
Maltsev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Maltsev misses the jab.
Limmerick ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maltsev moves away.
Maltsev lands a jab to the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Limmerick misses the target.
Limmerick blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maltsev throws a hook but Limmerick blocks it.
Limmerick misses with a hook
and Maltsev counters with a straight right hand.
Maltsev missing with a left hand there. Limmerick was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
Maltsev lands a right hook to the body.
Good shot there by Maltsev.
Maltsev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Limmerick.
Limmerick keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maltsev.
Limmerick appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A big left from Maltsev misses.
Maltsev goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Maltsev throws a body shot but no joy.
Maltsev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Limmerick wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T2#
Limmerick moves out of range of the strikes.
Limmerick takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Maltsev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Maltsev throws a big shot that misses.
Maltsev lands a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maltsev swings for the body but Limmerick moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Limmerick misses the target.
Limmerick misses with an uppercut
enabling Maltsev to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yuri Maltsev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Maltsev throws a lazy uppercut
and Limmerick counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#
It looks like Yuri Maltsev has been cut.
Nice jab there from Maltsev.
Yuri Maltsev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Limmerick blocks a jab.
Limmerick with a jab.
Limmerick throws an off balance right hand
and Maltsev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Limmerick keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Limmerick takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Maltsev swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Limmerick lands a head shot.
Limmerick is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Limmerick takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Maltsev misses with a left hand
and Maltsev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Limmerick looks to throw the jab but Maltsev is out of range.
Maltsev throws out a loose jab but Limmerick uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maltsev lands a right hook to the body.
Limmerick bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Maltsev looks to throw the jab but Limmerick is out of range.
Limmerick tries to counter by clinching up but Maltsev breaks away and moves out of range.#T2#
Maltsev throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Limmerick counter with a right hand.
A jab from Maltsev does it's job there.
A shot to the liver by Maltsev. Beautiful body shot.
Ronny Limmerick has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Limmerick misses with a lunging right hand
letting Maltsev counter with a right hand.
Maltsev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Maltsev stuns Limmerick with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Limmerick misses with a right hand
and Maltsev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Yuri Maltsev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Limmerick throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Maltsev to counter with a crisp jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yuri Maltsev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Maltsev 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight for Yuri Maltsev!
Judge David Hoff scores the fight for Yuri Maltsev!
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight for Yuri Maltsev!

Yuri Maltsev wins by unanimous decision!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 24, 2019

#R1#
Cinciarini takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Maltsev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Cinciarini misses.
Cinciarini rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maltsev moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Maltsev connects with a crisp jab.
Cinciarini tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maltsev was well out of range. Poor timing from Cinciarini.
Maltsev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cinciarini was well out of range. Poor timing from Maltsev.
Maltsev definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Yuri Maltsev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maltsev dips to his left and cracks Cinciarini with an uppercut!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maltsev misses with a double jab
and Cinciarini counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Cinciarini defending well as Maltsev loads up on a big left hand.
Maltsev looks to score with a jab to the body but Cinciarini is just out of range.
It seemed like Cinciarini was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice shot by Cinciarini.
Cinciarini misses with a looping left.
An attempted straight right counter from Maltsev misses the target.
Cinciarini on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Maltsev uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Cinciarini misses with a hook. Maltsev ducked under it nicely.
Maltsev swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Maltsev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cinciarini.#T2#
Maltsev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maltsev with a hook.
Maltsev cracks Cinciarini with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Maltsev throws a right hand that misses
and Maltsev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cinciarini takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters circling - Maltsev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Maltsev is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Cinciarini slips under a jab from Maltsev.
Maltsev misses with an uppercut. Cinciarini saw that one coming.#T3#
Maltsev throws a jab when Cinciarini was well out of range.
Cinciarini tries to counter with a clinch but Maltsev shakes him off and moves away.
Maltsev looks to land a left hand but Cinciarini moved out of range nicely.
Cinciarini tries to counter with a clinch but Maltsev shakes him off and moves away.
A slow jab from Maltsev misses its intended target.
Maltsev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cinciarini steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Maltsev.
We've been informed that Cinciarini has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Maltsev scores with a shot to the body.
Maltsev misses with a right hand
letting Cinciarini counter with a right hand.
Maltsev thuds his right hand into Cinciarini's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Maltsev lands a nice hook to Cinciarini's body. Cinciarini takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T4#
Maltsev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cinciarini moves away.
Maltsev misses with a lunging right hand #CL2#
and Cinciarini counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Cinciarini.
Maltsev is trying to break the clinch but Cinciarini is controlling him.
Maltsev blocking some punches.
Maltsev lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cinciarini backwards.
Cinciarini has a couple of punches blocked by Maltsev.
Maltsev is trying to break free.
Cinciarini lands a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cinciarini taking a breather.
Cinciarini prevents Maltsev from breaking the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Cinciarini fails to land.
Cinciarini misses with some punches.
Maltsev is trying to force a seperation but Cinciarini has the dominant position.
Good body shot from Maltsev.
Maltsev misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yuri Maltsev dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Cinciarini uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maltsev.
Maltsev clobbers Cinciarini with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Maltsev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cinciarini can do to turn this around?
Maltsev just misses with a punch to the body.
Cinciarini looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Maltsev just misses with a punch to the body.
Maltsev lands a jab to the head.
Cinciarini slips under a jab.
Cinciarini swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maltsev throws a right hand that misses
and Cinciarini counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Maltsev throws a right hand that misses
and Cinciarini counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Maltsev lands a really nice looking cross but Cinciarini seems unphased.
Maltsev scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Cinciarini with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Maltsev to score with a decent uppercut.
Cinciarini dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cinciarini ducks under a wild hook from Maltsev.
It seemed like Cinciarini was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cinciarini ducks under a wild hook from Maltsev.
Cinciarini looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Maltsev throws a right hand that misses
and Cinciarini counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Maltsev thinking.
Maltsev connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T2#
Maltsev connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cinciarini momentarily.
Cinciarini avoids the body shot from Maltsev.
Cinciarini is looking for the big counter here.
Cinciarini scores with a punch to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cinciarini lands a jab to the nose.
Maltsev scores with a jab to the jaw.
Maltsev lands with a hook. Cinciarini tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Maltsev lands a slapping body shot. #T3#
Maltsev misses with a body shot.
Cinciarini has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Maltsev finds it's way round the side to connect with Cinciarini's head.
Cinciarini steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maltsev.
Cinciarini throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Cinciarini drops his hands momentarily and Maltsev takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Maltsev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cinciarini swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Maltsev misses with a right hand
and Cinciarini counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Cinciarini misses the target.
An attempted straight right counter from Maltsev misses the target.
Maltsev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cinciarini tries to clinch but Maltsev is having none of it.
It looked like Maltsev wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Maltsev defending well as Cinciarini loads up on a big left hand.
Maltsev scores with a punch to the head.
Cinciarini throws a right hand that Maltsev ducks under and follows up with a left that Maltsev also avoids with ease.
Cinciarini misses with a straight right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maltsev scores with a decent looking hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yuri Maltsev dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Cinciarini tries to move into range but Maltsev moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Maltsev, as that shot connected.
Cinciarini uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Maltsev.
Cinciarini is looking for the big counter here.
Cinciarini takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A telegraphed right hand from Maltsev misses the target.
It seemed like Cinciarini was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maltsev throws a lazy right hand but Cinciarini sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cinciarini tries to counter with a clinch but Maltsev shakes him off and moves away.
Maltsev misses with a hook. Cinciarini ducked under it nicely.
Cinciarini steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Maltsev.
Cinciarini slips a jab from Maltsev.#T1#
Maltsev throws a jab when Cinciarini was well out of range.
Maltsev swings for the body but Cinciarini moves out of range.
A big right from Maltsev misses.
Maltsev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Maltsev swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Maltsev looks to land a right hand but Cinciarini moved out of range.
Cinciarini is looking for the big counter here.
Yuri Maltsev is winning the standup battle so far.
Cinciarini takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Cinciarini has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Maltsev connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cinciarini. Cinciarini circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T2#
Maltsev throws the left hand but Cinciarini avoids the punch easily.
Cinciarini tries to counter by closing the distance.
Cinciarini displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maltsev throws out the jab.
A nice side step and Cinciarini releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Maltsev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Maltsev throws a body punch but Cinciarini moves out of range.
Cinciarini steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maltsev.
A little jabbing left from Cinciarini on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cinciarini takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Maltsev misses with an uppercut.
Cinciarini appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Maltsev misses with a looping left.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Maltsev. Cinciarini does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maltsev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cinciarini.
Maltsev tests Cinciarini's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Maltsev.
Cinciarini moves out of range as Maltsev strikes.
Cinciarini wants to counter the offense by Maltsev and move into the clinch position.
Cinciarini throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T4#
Nice uppercut lands for Maltsev. That snapped Cinciarini's head back.
Maltsev throws a big shot that misses.
Maltsev throws a shot to the body.
Maltsev misses with a lunging right hand
and Cinciarini counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cinciarini takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice cross by Maltsev.
Maltsev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cinciarini.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yuri Maltsev!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 21, 2019

#R1#
Silva looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Maltsev connects with a jab.#CL#
Silva clinches up with Maltsev and pushes him back against the cage.
Maltsev lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Silva wants to stall.
Silva has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Maltsev avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Maltsev lands a shot to the body.
Silva struggles to land a body shot inside as Maltsev controls his hands.
Maltsev is trying to force a seperation but Silva has the dominant position.
Silva tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Maltsev avoids it.
Silva has been working on his balance at Cozad The Island, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Maltsev.
Maltsev controlling the action here for a moment.
Silva misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva tries to score a body lock takedown but Maltsev shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Maltsev dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Maltsev tries to circle away but Silva has him pinned against the cage.#T1#
Maltsev lands a nice uppercut.
Maltsev lands a nice shot to the body.
Maltsev works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Maltsev looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Silva is breathing heavily.
Maltsev scores with a hook to the body.#BC2#
Maltsev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice jab there from Maltsev. #CUT2#
It looks like Wanderson Silva has been cut.
Silva takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wanderson Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maltsev pounces like a tiger and cracks Silva with a vicious hook! Silva is down but not out! Maltsev follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Yuri Maltsev!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 12, 2019

#R1#
Maltsev scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Whitney doesn't seem bothered though.
Maltsev looks to throw the jab but Whitney is out of range.
Whitney shoots for a double leg takedown but Maltsev sprawls well. He's pushed Whitney's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Whitney takes a swing at Maltsev's ribcage but misses.
Whitney swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #CL2#
and Maltsev counters by clinching up.
Maltsev tries to work over Whitney's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Maltsev slows down the pace here. #BC2#
Maltsev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Maltsev throws a hook but Whitney avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whitney shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Whitney shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aubrey Whitney. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed right hand from Maltsev misses the target.
Aubrey Whitney seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maltsev leaves Whitney with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T1#
Whitney moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Maltsev leaves Whitney with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Maltsev misses with a hook. Whitney ducked under it nicely.
A head kick by Whitney misses
and Maltsev counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Whitney thinking.
Maltsev throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Whitney misses with a combination #CL2#
and Maltsev counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Maltsev.
Whitney wants a takedown.
Maltsev lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Whitney using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Maltsev has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #T2#
Maltsev cracks Whitney with a nice body shot.
Maltsev digs a right hand into Whitney's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Whitney's gas tank.
Whitney drops down looking for an ankle pick but Maltsev pulls his leg out and moves away. #CL2#
Maltsev moves into range and clinches up with Whitney.
Maltsev lands a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Maltsev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Whitney with a poor takedown #CL2#
and Maltsev counters by clinching up. #BC2#
Maltsev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Whitney forces Maltsev back against the cage and clinches.
A right hook to the body lands for Maltsev.
A hook to the body from Maltsev.
Whitney is breathing heavily.
Maltsev stalling the fight. #T3#
A hook to the body from Maltsev.
Maltsev lands with a light punch inside.
Maltsev lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Whitney looking to stall.
A short right from Maltsev.
Whitney jumps guard but Maltsev stands there with Whitney around his waist. Whitney gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Maltsev throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Whitney just misses with a elbow thrown towards Maltsev's brow.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Maltsev takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Whitney fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Maltsev lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC2#
Maltsev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jab from Maltsev.#T4#
Whitney with a lazy takedown attempt
and Maltsev makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Maltsev misses with a body shot. #CL#
Whitney moves into the clinch successfully.
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 from Maltsev.
We've been informed that Maltsev has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
A nice left hand lands by Maltsev.
Maltsev lands a left hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Maltsev creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Maltsev lands a right hand.
Maltsev lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Maltsev.
Maltsev pushes Whitney back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Whitney takes a shot to the head.
Maltsev lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Maltsev lands a nice shot to the body.
Maltsev stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yuri Maltsev dominated that round.
That's time! Whitney's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL2#
Maltsev has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC2#
Maltsev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Whitney with a lazy takedown attempt
and Maltsev counters with a left to the body.
Maltsev connects with a right hand. Whitney shakes it off.
Whitney shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2#
and Maltsev counters by moving into the clinch.
Maltsev content to slow the pace in the clinch. #BC2#
Maltsev breaks the clinch.
Whitney takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Whitney closes the distance and clinches.
Whitney tries to pull guard but Maltsev forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aubrey Whitney. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Maltsev breaks the clinch.
Aubrey Whitney is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Whitney shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Maltsev but Maltsev pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T1#
Whitney gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Maltsev counters with a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Whitney moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Maltsev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Whitney.
Whitney seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Maltsev misses with a hook.
Maltsev misses with a body shot
and Whitney counters with a three punch combo that has Maltsev backing up. Maltsev nods at Whitney to acknowledge the strikes.#CUT#
It looks like Yuri Maltsev has been cut.
Whitney with a poor takedown
and Maltsev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC2#
Whitney is rocked!
Maltsev lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Whitney up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Maltsev from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Whitney's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Yuri Maltsev!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 03, 2019

#R1#
Himes misses with an uppercut.
Maltsev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Daniel Himes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Himes uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Himes cracks the inside of Maltsev's front leg.
Maltsev throws a sloppy body shot
and Himes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Maltsev throws an overhand right that lands on Himes's shoulder, as Himes tries to avoid the shot.
Maltsev shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Himes misses with a left hand
and Maltsev counters with a straight right hand.
Himes connects with a nice looking jab.
Himes throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Himes ducks under a wild hook from Maltsev.
Himes throws a leg kick which misses Maltsev's front leg but catches the back leg as Maltsev tries to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Himes.
A jab from Himes does it's job there.#T1#
Himes connects with an inside leg kick.
Himes throws a nice inside leg kick.
Maltsev misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Maltsev clinches with his opponent.
Himes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Maltsev scores with a shoulder strike.
Himes has a couple of punches blocked by Maltsev.
Maltsev is trying to break free.
Himes misses with a punch to the body.
Himes scores with a nice hook to the head.
Maltsev gets through Himes's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Himes working aggressively here.
Maltsev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Himes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Maltsev manages to break the clinch.
Himes gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Maltsev loads up on a big right hand but Himes slips the punch.
A little feinted left hand from Himes on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Himes, right into the meat. #T2#
Himes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It seemed like Maltsev was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Maltsev takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Himes with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Maltsev to score with a decent uppercut.#CUT2#
It looks like Daniel Himes has been cut.
Himes lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Maltsev at a distance.
Maltsev misses with an uppercut. Himes saw that one coming.
Maltsev throws a right hand that Himes ducks under and follows up with a left that Himes also avoids with ease.
Himes throws out a leg kick but Maltsev moves out of range and Himes only half commits.
Maltsev digs a good body shot into Himes's ribs.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Himes.
Himes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Himes sets himself, and Maltsev steps forward looking for the clinch! Himes avoids it this time.
Himes looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Maltsev throws a good cross that connects.
Maltsev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Himes.#T3#
Himes lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Maltsev ducks under a wild hook from Himes.
A nice leg kick lands there from Himes.
Himes swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Maltsev.
Maltsev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Himes is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Maltsev misses with a hook to the body
and Himes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Himes throws a lazy head kick
and Maltsev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Maltsev lands an overhand right.
Maltsev moves out of range as Himes throws a body kick.
Maltsev on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CL2#
Maltsev pushes Himes up against the cage in a clinch.
Himes throws a punch but it's blocked by Maltsev.
Maltsev has Himes pushed against the cage.
Maltsev blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maltsev tries to break the clinch but Himes is controlling the position.
Himes working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Himes fails to land.
Himes working aggressively here.
Maltsev stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Himes fails to land.
Maltsev pressing his opponent against the cage.
Maltsev lands a shoulder strike.
Maltsev digs a right hand underneath Himes's ribcage. Himes let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Himes is breathing heavily.
Maltsev is leaning against Himes and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Maltsev wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Himes.
A short left from Maltsev.
Maltsev taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #BC2#
Maltsev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Himes gets tackled into the cage by Maltsev. Maltsev maintains the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maltsev wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Daniel Himes will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Daniel Himes's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
A shot to the liver by Maltsev. Beautiful body shot.
Himes misses with a wild body shot.
Maltsev blocks the body kick.
Maltsev throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #CL2#
Maltsev rushes Himes and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Maltsev has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Maltsev digs a right hand into Himes's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Himes's gas tank.
Maltsev digs a right hand underneath Himes's ribcage. Himes let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A body shot lands from Maltsev.
Maltsev leaning his opponent against the cage.
Maltsev lands with a light punch inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maltsev slowing the pace effectively.#BC2#
Maltsev manages to break the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Maltsev scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Himes doesn't seem bothered though.
Maltsev throws a lazy right hand but Himes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1##CL2#
Himes tries to keep at a distance but Maltsev has taken the fight into the clinch.
Yuri Maltsev seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A shot in the inside from Maltsev.
Maltsev lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Maltsev presses Himes against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maltsev.
Maltsev softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Maltsev tries to circle away but Himes has him pinned against the cage.
Maltsev lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Maltsev.
Maltsev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Maltsev lands a body punch in the clinch.
Maltsev displaying some good clinch control by pressing Himes up against the cage.
Good body shot from Maltsev.
Maltsev is trying to break the clinch but Himes is controlling him.
Maltsev pushes Himes back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Maltsev.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maltsev lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Maltsev pushes Himes back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Maltsev lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Maltsev lands a body shot.
Maltsev controlling the action here for a moment.
Maltsev lands a shot to the body.
Maltsev's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Maltsev lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #CUT2#
Daniel Himes's cut is getting worse.
Maltsev lands a body shot.
Maltsev stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Still in the clinch, Maltsev scores with a nice short uppercut.#ROC2#
Himes is rocked!
Maltsev creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Himes's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Himes drops to his knees and Maltsev pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yuri Maltsev!

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