Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: PL MMA 39,5 Marciano vs White
Date: May 20, 2020

#R1##CL#
Marcelo moves into the clinch successfully. #TD2#
Popov has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Marcelo regains guard immediately.
Marcelo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Popov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Marcelo seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Marcelo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Popov looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marcelo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Popov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've been hearing good reports from Marcelo's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Marcelo passes into half guard. #T1#
Marcelo looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Popov is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Marcelo has latched onto it... Big trouble! Marcelo pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Popov is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Marcelo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jorginho Marcelo!
A relieved looking Jorginho Marcelo 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: PL MMA 34Dagestanskiy vs White
Date: Apr 29, 2020

#R1#
Urameshi scores with a jab.
Popov avoids the body shot from Urameshi.
Urameshi moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Urameshi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Yusuke Urameshi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Urameshi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Popov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Urameshi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Popov tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Urameshi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Popov has a takedown stuffed.
A punch lands to the side of Popov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Urameshi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Popov.#T1#
Popov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Urameshi lands a nice shot to the body.
Urameshi 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.
Popov shoots in for a double leg but Urameshi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Yusuke Urameshi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Evgeny Popov.
Popov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Popov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Popov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Popov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#ROC#
Popov is rocked!
Popov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Popov looks winded!
Urameshi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Popov doesn't seem bothered though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#KD#
Urameshi drops Popov with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Popov looks back up at him and smiles so Urameshi waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Popov is still on wobbly legs! Can Urameshi finish him?#CUT#
It looks like Evgeny Popov has been cut.
Urameshi cracks Popov with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Yusuke Urameshi!
Our winner, Yusuke Urameshi, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: PL MMA 28 Silva vs Swanson
Date: Apr 08, 2020

#R1#
No luck for Mambetaly with that takedown attempt.
Popov stuffs the takedown attempt from Mambetaly. Mambetaly gets slowly back to his feet.
Emilbek Uulu Mambetaly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Popov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Mambetaly's half guard.
Popov is trying to control the action in half guard but Mambetaly is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ground and pound from Popov.
Popov frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Mambetaly is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Popov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Popov in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Mambetaly is squirming around, avoiding Popov's attempts to control the action.
Popov working Mambetaly over with strikes here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Popov looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Mambetaly's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Popov looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Popov is landing with some decent strikes but Mambetaly is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Popov tries to control but Mambetaly wriggling away.
Popov with shots to the head and body - Mambetaly looks very uncomfortable down there.
You get the feeling that Mambetaly really doesn't like being in this position too much. #SUB2#
Popov looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Mambetaly is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Popov lands with some strikes.
Mambetaly is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Popov wants to control the pace but Mambetaly is squirming around nicely.
Mambetaly tries to buck Popov off but he can't manage it. #T2#
Popov looking to finish Mambetaly with some ground and pound. This is bad for Mambetaly!
Popov content just to control the position here.
A nice elbow there by Popov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mambetaly's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
A nice elbow there by Popov.
Popov is landing with some decent strikes but Mambetaly is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Popov scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Mambetaly is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Mambetaly trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Popov wants to control the pace but Mambetaly is squirming around nicely.
Mambetaly wants to try and get back to his feet.
Popov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mambetaly is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.#SUB2#
Popov is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Mambetaly is surviving well by controlling Popov's body position as best he can. #T3#
Mambetaly is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Popov scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Mambetaly?
Mambetaly wants to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Popov working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Popov connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Mambetaly is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Popov lands a nice shot to the head.
Mambetaly wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Popov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The referee warns Mambetaly that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Popov looking to control and managing it successfully. #T4#
Popov won't let Mambetaly get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now. #SUB2#
Popov working for a submission but Mambetaly is keeping him at bay.
Mambetaly is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Popov lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Popov lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Mambetaly hang on?
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Popov won't let Mambetaly get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Popov lands a big elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Evgeny Popov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Mambetaly decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Mambetaly seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Mambetaly throws a strike but Popov avoids it easily and moves to full guard.#SUB2#
Popov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mambetaly is aware though and is defending well.
We've been hearing that Mambetaly has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB2#
Popov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mambetaly keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Popov's head.
Popov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mambetaly.
Mambetaly has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mambetaly in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mambetaly chips away with some ground and pound.
Mambetaly scoring with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Popov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Mambetaly in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mambetaly is fighting to break Popov's control of his arms but Popov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Mambetaly loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1#
Mambetaly scoring with punches to the head and body.
Popov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mambetaly throws an elbow that misses. Popov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mambetaly's guard. Nice move by Popov!#REVB#
Popov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Popov stops Mambetaly from standing up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#ES#
Mambetaly pushes Popov off and gets back to his feet.
Mambetaly closes the distance and clinches up with Popov, looking for a takedown. Mambetaly pushes Popov against the cage but Popov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mambetaly fails with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Popov feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#T2#
Popov lands a couple of digs.
Popov trying to control but Mambetaly is working from the bottom.
Mambetaly wants to get back to his feet but Popov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Popov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Mambetaly wants to stand but Popov is controlling the position.
Evgeny Popov has got the better of the ground game so far.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Popov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
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!
Popov in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Popov landing a few strikes. #T3#
Popov working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards. #SUB2#
Popov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Mambetaly on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mambetaly tries to get out of the position.
Mambetaly is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Popov is controlling him well.#SUB2#
Popov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mambetaly is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Popov working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards. #T4#
Mambetaly is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Popov has just dragged him back down to the mat.#SUB2#
Popov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Popov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Mambetaly pushes Popov away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Popov gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#SUB2#
Popov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Popov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Mambetaly wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Popov controlling the position.
Mambetaly is trying to get back to his feet.
Popov works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Evgeny Popov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Popov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mambetaly avoids it really well and circles away.
Mambetaly attempts a counter takedown but Popov avoids it well and moves away.#TD#
Mambetaly feints and as Popov raises his hands in defense, Mambetaly changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Popov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mambetaly cracks Popov with a solid left hand.
Mambetaly postures up and lands a big shot to Popov's brow.
Popov is adopting a defensive guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mambetaly loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mambetaly throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Popov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Popov thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #T1#
Mambetaly throws a big elbow that misses.
Popov looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Popov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mambetaly can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mambetaly trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Popov manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Popov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Popov trying to control but Mambetaly is working from the bottom.
Mambetaly wants to stand but Popov is controlling the position.
Popov pushes down on Mambetaly's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Popov is working for a kimura but Mambetaly is defending it quite comfortably. #T2#
Mambetaly pushes Popov off looking to stand but Popov dives back in and keeps control.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Popov in particular looking to stall.
Popov slips a nice elbow through Mambetaly's hands, connecting with Mambetaly's forehead.
Popov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Popov tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Mambetaly.
Mambetaly wants to get back to his feet.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Popov stops Mambetaly from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mambetaly shoots in for a takedown but Popov shows good takedown defense. #T3#
Popov shoots in and drives through. Mambetaly sprawls well.
Emilbek Uulu Mambetaly is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Mambetaly tries to sprawl but Popov drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Popov slips a nice elbow through Mambetaly's hands, connecting with Mambetaly's forehead.
Mambetaly is trying to stand back up but Popov is controlling him
Popov trying to mount his opponent but Mambetaly defends it.
Evgeny Popov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mambetaly is looking to escape.
Popov is taking a breather. Mambetaly says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Popov prevents Mambetaly from standing back up.
Popov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Popov passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Mambetaly!
Mambetaly is trying to stand.#T4#
Popov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mambetaly is trying to stand up.
Popov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Mambetaly is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Popov tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Popov looking to control and managing it successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mambetaly tries to buck Popov off but he can't manage it.
Emilbek Uulu Mambetaly has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mambetaly is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Mambetaly throwing hammer fists to the chest of Popov. What's that going to do exactly?

And that's the end of the fight!
Evgeny Popov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Popov 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 26:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 26:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Evgeny Popov!

Event: PL MMA 24 The Crab vs Joe
Date: Mar 25, 2020

#R1#
Nagasaki is trying hard to land a takedown here. Popov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Popov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nagasaki goes for a double leg but Popov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Popov continues to drive forward.
Popov leaves Nagasaki with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yoshihiro Nagasaki . That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Popov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Popov wants to stand but Nagasaki has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Popov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nagasaki keeps working.
Nagasaki wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Popov wants to control but Nagasaki is keeping him busy.
Popov works his way into full mount!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Popov cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Popov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nagasaki is looking to escape.
Nagasaki really wants to buck Popov off and get back to his feet. #T1#
Popov is landing with some decent strikes but Nagasaki is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Nagasaki is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Popov tries to control but Nagasaki wriggling away.
Popov working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Nagasaki wants to try and get back to his feet.
Nagasaki might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Popov scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Nagasaki is squirming around, avoiding Popov's attempts to control the action.
Popov won't let Nagasaki get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Popov landing strikes, looking to finish!
Popov wants to control the pace but Nagasaki is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nagasaki squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape. #T2#
Popov lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Nagasaki is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Popov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nagasaki is looking to escape.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nagasaki is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Popov controlling his opponent.
Nagasaki squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Popov trying to control but Nagasaki is having none of it.
Nagasaki tries to buck Popov off but he can't manage it.
Popov lands a nice shot to the head.
Popov lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Popov lands a couple of good shots and Nagasaki has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#T3##SUB2#
Nagasaki showing good submission defense here.
Nagasaki is trying to get back to his feet but Popov has full control of the position and if anything, Nagasaki has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Nagasaki trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Popov controls the action.
Nagasaki wants to get back to his feet.
Popov trying to control.
Nagasaki is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB2#
Nagasaki defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
A lull in the action here. #T4##SUB2#
Popov is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Nagasaki defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB2#
Popov is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Nagasaki is trying to stand back up.
Popov lands shots from the back.
Nagasaki wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Evgeny Popov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Nagasaki shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Popov defends it nicely.
Popov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD2#
Popov looking to score a takedown here. Nagasaki is defending well but Popov drives through and ends up in Nagasaki 's guard.
Nagasaki seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Nagasaki is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Popov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagasaki wants to get back to his feet but Popov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Popov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Popov landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Popov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Popov prevents Nagasaki from escaping the position.
Popov is looking to take a break and control but Nagasaki is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Nagasaki wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Popov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Nagasaki wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nagasaki is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Popov tries for a kimura but Nagasaki is defending well.
Nagasaki is trying to get back to his feet.
Popov wants to control but Nagasaki is keeping him busy.
Nagasaki is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Popov asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Popov lands some shots froms side control.
Popov working the ground and pound.
Popov prevents Nagasaki from escaping the position.
Popov trying to control the action but Nagasaki is working from the bottom. #T3#
Nagasaki wants to get back to his feet.
Popov grinds an elbow into Nagasaki 's temple.
Popov is looking to take a break and control but Nagasaki is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nagasaki is pushing Popov's head away, looking to escape. Popov manages to hold on to the position though.
Popov lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Nagasaki is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Popov is controlling him well.
Nagasaki is not content to let Popov control the position. #T4#
Nagasaki tries to escape but Popov is in control.
Popov tries to advance to mount but can't.
Nagasaki is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Popov scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Nagasaki to see if he's OK.
Popov trying to control the action but Nagasaki is working from the bottom.
Nagasaki is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Popov has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Evgeny Popov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Popov lands a few punches from side control.
Nagasaki wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Evgeny Popov 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! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Nagasaki shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Popov pinned against the cage. Popov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Popov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Nagasaki defends it well.#TD#
Nagasaki scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Nagasaki thows a huge punch but Popov dodges it nicely.
Popov tries to roll over but Nagasaki keeps him under control.
Nagasaki throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Popov to regain full guard.
Nagasaki with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Popov throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nagasaki won't allow Popov to sweep him here.
Nagasaki loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nagasaki scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Popov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Nagasaki is controlling him. #T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nagasaki accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nagasaki is fighting to break Popov's control of his arms but Popov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Nagasaki throws a big right hand that misses.
Popov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nagasaki loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Popov wants to stand but Nagasaki is controlling the position.
Popov has Nagasaki pulled in close to control his posture.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Nagasaki makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Nagasaki with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Nagasaki with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2#
Popov has his foot on Nagasaki 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nagasaki works his way back into a safe position though.#T2#
Nagasaki postures up in Popov's guard and throws a big left but Popov blocks it.
Nagasaki stands up over Popov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB#
Nagasaki is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Popov is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Popov has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Nagasaki keeping moving, preventing Popov from controlling successfully.
Nagasaki is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Popov is controlling him.
Popov wants to control from the top but Nagasaki keeps moving.
Nagasaki is looking to stand up but Popov isn't so interested in that idea.
Popov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T3#
Popov wants to control from the top but Nagasaki keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Nagasaki tries to sprawl but Popov drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Evgeny Popov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nagasaki is refusing to be controlled, as Popov sits in half guard.
Nagasaki tries to kick Popov off but Popov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Popov trying to control from half guard but Nagasaki is working away.
Popov prevents Nagasaki from standing back up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#SUB2#
Popov is trying to work for a kimura but Nagasaki is defending well. #T4#
Popov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nagasaki keeps working.
Nagasaki looks like he's trying to stand up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nagasaki fails with the takedown.#TD2#
Popov looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Nagasaki !
Nagasaki seems a little lost for a moment, as Popov dominates the positioning.
Nagasaki takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nagasaki is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Popov has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Popov lands a decent elbow from side control.
Nagasaki is trying to escape the position but Popov is controlling the position.
Yoshihiro Nagasaki 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!
Nagasaki wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Evgeny Popov.
Well Popov 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 George Francis scores the fight 25:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 25:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Evgeny Popov!

Event: PL MMA 19 The Crab vs Huchkov
Date: Mar 06, 2020

#R1#
Popov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Conan as he avoids it easily.
Conan lands with a good body shot.
Popov goes for a double leg but Conan avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Conan continues to drive forward.
Popov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Conan to score with a decent uppercut.
Conan digs a good hook to Popov's body.
Popov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Conan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Edward Conan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Evgeny Popov.
Conan cracks Popov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CUT#
It looks like Evgeny Popov has been cut.
Conan jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #KD#
Conan cracks Popov with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Conan has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Popov to stand back up!#ROC#
Popov is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Conan lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Edward Conan!

Event: PL MMA 13 Montana vs Gaston
Date: Feb 15, 2020

#R1#
Popov shoots in but no luck this time.
Conan moves into range and connects with a jab. #TD2#
Popov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Conan's half guard.#SUB2#
Conan is defending against the submission attempts here by Popov.
Popov is controlling the pace.
Popov trying to control from Conan's half guard. Conan has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Popov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Conan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Popov's guard. #REVR#
Popov is trying to control the position but Conan postures up. #T1#
Conan stands up over Popov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Conan chips away with some ground and pound.
Popov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Conan trying to control the position from guard on top but Popov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Popov keeping full guard, as Conan tries to pass.
Conan slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Popov.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Conan keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T2#
Popov punching from the bottom.
Conan is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Well, if Conan is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Conan lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Popov punching from the bottom.
Well, if Conan is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Conan tries to pass to full mount but Popov defends it. #T3#
Conan is nestled in close to Popov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Conan wants to control but Popov is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Conan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Popov wants to control but Conan is keeping busy. #SUB#
Conan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Conan trying to control from half guard but Popov is working away. #T4#
Popov wants to get back to his feet.
Popov is looking to get back to full guard here but Conan has managed to pass to side control instead.
Popov on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Popov tries to bench press Conan off him but Conan keeps the position.
Conan has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Conan lands a heavy elbow.
Conan has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Conan has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Popov's face.
Conan landing strikes from the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Edward Conan 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#
Popov with a poor takedown
and Popov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Conan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Conan scores with a jab.
Conan feints with a jab and clips Popov right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Popov is sent crashing into the canvas and Conan leaps in for the kill! Popov tries to get to his feet but Conan is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Popov is in need of a savior and steps in!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Edward Conan!

Event: PL MMA 8 Huchko vs Joe
Date: Jan 29, 2020

#R1#
Tam throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Popov counters with a single leg into guard. Tam didn't expect that.
Tam should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Tam tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Popov is in close to Tam's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Popov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tam swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tam is trying to keep Popov in close.
Popov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB#
Popov drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Tam manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Popov has Tam in his guard.#REVB#
Popov is pulling down on Tam's head to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Tam trying to control the position from guard on top but Popov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Popov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Tam passes into half guard.
Tam is looking to take a break and control but Popov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tam is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Tam has eaten all the pies!
Tam is just content to waste time from the top position. Popov takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Popov seems keen to control Tam's posture.
Tam throws an elbow that misses. Popov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tam's guard. Nice move by Popov!#REVR#
Tam wants to stand but Popov is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Tam looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Popov lands a couple of digs.#T3##SUB2#
Tam is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Popov defends well.
Tam is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tam wants to stand but Popov is controlling the position.
Popov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Popov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Popov works over Tam with some ground and pound from guard.
Popov postures up.
Tam looking for a sweep. Not yet Tam, not yet.
Popov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Popov advances position into side control!
Tam trying to remain calm as Popov controls from the top position.#T4#
Tam can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Popov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Popov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Popov works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Tam taking punishment in the form of punches. #SUB#
Popov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Popov working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tam is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Popov wants to control but Tam is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Evgeny Popov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
A chopping leg kick lands by Popov.
Tam swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Popov counters with a stiff right hand. #CL#
Popov clinches with his opponent.
Popov gets underhooks to prevent Tam's takedown attempt. #TD#
Popov has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Tam is trying to keep an underhook but Popov manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Popov lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB#
Popov is looking for a kimura but Tam is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Popov to get the leverage.
Popov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Popov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Popov lands a nice short elbow.#ROC#
Tam is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Popov stops Tam from getting back to his feet.
Tam is still in real trouble! Can Popov finish him?
Tam is trying to get back to full guard.
Tam seems to have recovered his senses.
Tam wants to get back to his feet. #T1#
Still in half guard, Popov seems content to control.
Tam trying to hold on to Popov's head to control him but Popov postures up.
Popov is controlling the pace. #SUB#
Popov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tam sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Popov is working for a submission of some sort.
Popov lands with a punch from half guard.
Tam trying to control but Popov postures up. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tam wants to improve his position but Popov is controlling well.
Popov moves into full mount! Tam won't be happy about that!
Tam throwing hammer fists to the chest of Popov. What's that going to do exactly?
Popov looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Popov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tam on the ground.
Tam keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Popov content just to control the position here.
Tam is trying to escape the mount.
Popov lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Tam hang on?
Popov controlling his opponent.
Tam is squirming around, avoiding Popov's attempts to control the action. #T3##SUB#
Popov looking to secure an arm triangle but Tam defends it well. #SUB#
Popov working for a guillotine from mount but Tam is in no mood to give up.
Popov controlling his opponent.
Tam keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Popov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Tam can't escape the position.
Popov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tam can do to turn this around?#T4#
Tam tries to hold on but Popov pushes him away.
Popov lands a nice shot to the head.
Popov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Popov has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Tam's face.
Popov cracks Tam with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Evgeny Popov!

Event: PL MMA 3 Barbosa vs Mathews
Date: Jan 11, 2020

#R1##TD#
Popov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kaufer's guard.
Popov lands a couple of elbows.
Popov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kaufer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Popov.
Popov tries to free his leg and advance position but Kaufer is retaining full guard.
Popov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Kaufer keeping moving, preventing Popov from controlling successfully.
Popov works over Kaufer with some ground and pound from guard.
Popov trying to control but Kaufer is working from the bottom.
Popov passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Kaufer is trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Popov tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #SUB#
Popov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kaufer, who protects the arm well.
Kaufer is trying to control Popov's posture but Popov avoids it. #T1#
Popov trying to control the position but Kaufer is working away.
Popov working away.
Kaufer is pushing Popov's head away, looking to escape. Popov manages to hold on to the position though.
Popov cracks Kaufer with a big right hand but Kaufer just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Popov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Popov working away.
Kaufer is trying to get back to half guard.
Popov is looking to take a break and control but Kaufer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Popov scores with punches from side control. #SUB#
Popov is trying to get an arm triangle but Kaufer is defending well.
Popov wants to control but Kaufer is keeping him busy. #T2#
Popov takes a little break here. Kaufer wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Popov in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Kaufer takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Popov connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Kaufer some visible discomfort.
Popov working the head with strikes.
Kaufer tries to buck Popov off but Popov is having none of it.
Popov working the ground and pound.
Kaufer prevents Popov from improving position.
Popov trying to control the position but Kaufer is working away.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T3#
Popov working the body and head with strikes.
Popov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kaufer keeps working.
Popov wants to stand but Kaufer has his arm trapped.
Check out the look on Popov's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Kaufer takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Kaufer sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Kaufer trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Popov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Popov trying to pass the guard but Kaufer defending well.
Popov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T4#
Kaufer tries to roll over but Popov keeps him under control.
Popov is keen to just control but Kaufer is a slippery customer.
Popov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Popov working the head and body with strikes.
Popov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Popov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Popov is looking to take a break and control but Kaufer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Popov trying to control the pace.
Kaufer trying to hold on to Popov's head to control him but Popov postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Popov working the head and body with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Evgeny Popov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Kaufer tries to score a power double leg takedown but Popov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kaufer somewhat.
Popov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kaufer pinned against the cage. Kaufer gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kaufer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kaufer shoots in for a double leg but Popov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaufer shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Popov but Popov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Evgeny Popov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zibi Kaufer.#CL2#
Popov gets tackled into the cage by Kaufer. Kaufer maintains the clinch. #T1##TD#
Popov gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #ES2#
Kaufer wriggles free and stands up.
Popov circles away from the clinch attempt.
As Kaufer looks to move away, Popov throws a big counter combo but Kaufer just gets out of the way.
Popov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Popov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kaufer can do to turn this around?
Kaufer shoots in for a takedown but Popov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kaufer looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kaufer shoots for a takedown but Popov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kaufer is breathing heavily.#TD#
Popov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Popov scoring with punches to the head and body. #T2#
Popov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Popov takes a little break here. Kaufer wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Popov in side control lands a decent elbow. #SUB#
Popov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kaufer knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
A lull in the action here as Popov stalls from top position.
You can see the frustration on Kaufer's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3#
Popov wants to control but Kaufer is keeping him busy.
Kaufer regains half guard.
Kaufer is looking for a sweep. Popov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kaufer is trying to stand.
Popov working the head and body with strikes.
Popov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kaufer taking some punishment here, with Popov in his half guard.
Popov uses his free foot to push down on Kaufer's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Kaufer.
Popov lands with some strikes.
Popov scores with a couple of good head shots there. #T4##SUB#
Popov has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Kaufer is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Evgeny Popov!

Event: UnderGround FC 50
Date: Oct 05, 2019

#R1#
Thompson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Bryan Thompson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thompson throws a shot to the body.
Thompson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #TD#
Popov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Thompson has one foot on Popov's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Popov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Thompson avoids it really well and circles away.
Thompson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Popov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Thompson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Popov scrambles back to his feet.
Thompson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Thompson takes a swing at Popov's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Thompson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Thompson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Popov on the side of the head.
Thompson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Thompson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Popov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #TD#
Popov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Thompson's guard.
Popov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Popov tries to stand but Thompson is controlling from the bottom.
Popov passes Thompson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Popov frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thompson regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Popov winds up and cracks Thompson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Popov connects with a nice short shot to Thompson's temple. #SUB#
Popov is working for a submission of some sort.
Popov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Popov working Thompson over with strikes.
Popov tries to pass to full mount but Thompson defends it.
Popov lands strikes from half guard.
Popov controlling the action here.
Popov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T3#
Popov drops an elbow to the side of Thompson's head. #SUB#
Popov wants to work for an arm triangle but Thompson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Popov working over Thompson with some ground and pound. Thompson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Popov drops an elbow to the side of Thompson's head.
Popov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Popov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Thompson is defending against the submission attempts here by Popov.
Thompson has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Popov is controlling the pace.
Popov scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T4#
Thompson is trying to stand back up but Popov is controlling him
Popov frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Popov lands a big shot there that rocks Thompson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Thompson is working to get back to half guard.
Thompson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Popov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Popov is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Popov content just to control the position here.
Popov lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Popov landing punches. #ROC#
Thompson is rocked!
Popov looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Thompson covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Evgeny Popov!

Event: UnderGround FC 40
Date: Sep 11, 2019

#R1#
Lopez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Popov slaps away a takedown attempt from Lopez , before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD2#
Popov shoots in and gets a takedown into Lopez 's guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Popov working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Lopez is trying to keep Popov in close.
Popov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lopez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lopez has momentary wrist control but Popov slips an elbow through the middle.
Lopez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Popov stopping the sweep attempt from Lopez .
Lopez is working hard here to advance position.
Popov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Lopez is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Popov connects with a nice short shot to Lopez 's temple.
Nice strikes from Popov there. #SUB2#
Popov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Popov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Lopez is looking to improve his position.
Popov wants to free his trapped foot but Lopez is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Popov moves into full mount! Lopez won't be happy about that! #SUB2#
Popov working for a submission but Lopez is keeping him at bay.
Popov prevents Lopez from getting the reversal.#T2#
Lopez sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB2#
Popov seems to be looking for submissions.
Lopez is trying to get back to full guard.
Lopez moves into full guard.
Popov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Popov wants to get up but he can't break Lopez 's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Popov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Popov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lopez is keeping the position for now.
Popov looks winded!
Lopez seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T3##SUB#
Lopez is looking for a triangle but Popov pushes his legs off easily.
Lopez throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Popov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Lopez is trying to control but can't.
Popov wants to pass the guard but Lopez is defending well. #SUB2#
Popov seems to be looking for submissions.
Popov wants to pass the guard but Lopez is defending well. #SUB2#
Popov is looking for a kimura here.
Lopez slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T4#
Popov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lopez controls Popov momentarily but Popov frees himself.
Lopez thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Popov stands up over Lopez , holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Lopez controls Popov momentarily but Popov frees himself.
Popov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Popov forces his way into half guard.
Popov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Evgeny Popov 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##TD2#
Popov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Lopez napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Lopez tries to improve position but can't.
Lopez regains half guard.
Lopez is looking for a sweep. Popov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Popov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lopez is just riding it out for now. Popov eventually gives up the hold.
Popov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lopez keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopez moves into full guard.
Lopez wants to sweep but no luck.
Popov distracts Lopez with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T1#
Popov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Popov is breathing heavily.
Lopez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Evgeny Popov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lopez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Popov.
Popov distracts Lopez with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Popov passes Lopez 's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Popov lands strikes from half guard.
Popov is keen to just control but Lopez is a slippery customer.
Popov uses his free foot to push down on Lopez 's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Lopez .
Popov controlling the position easily from mount.
Lopez wants to control but Popov is having none of it.#T2#
Popov lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Lopez hang on?
Popov landing strikes from the mount.
Lopez wants to hold on but Popov pushes him away.
Popov postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Lopez looks a forlorn figure.
Lopez regains half guard.
Popov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Lopez trying to hold on to Popov's head to control him but Popov postures up.
Popov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Popov trying to mount his opponent but Lopez defends it.
Popov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T3#
Lopez is looking to control Popov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lopez avoid being mounted?
Popov is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Lopez !
Popov avoids the attempt from Lopez to control.
Lopez bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Lopez has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Popov wants to hit a switch here but Lopez passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Popov there!
Lopez wants to control the pace but Popov is squirming around nicely. #T4#
Popov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Lopez thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Lopez wants to control the pace but Popov is squirming around nicely.
Popov is working to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Evgeny Popov 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#
Lopez misses with a series of wild punches.
Lopez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Popov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Popov misses with a two punch combination.
Lopez shoots and misses #CL2#
and Popov counters by clinching up.
Lopez jumps guard but Popov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rodrigo Lopez . That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Popov is struggling to control the position.#BC#
Lopez breaks from the clinch.
Lopez misses with a body shot.
Lopez tries to clinch #TD2#
and Popov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Lopez 's guard.#ES#
Lopez is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Popov presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Lopez stops a takedown attempt from Popov. #BC#
Lopez breaks the clinch.
Popov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lopez is fending him off so far but Popov persists. Nope, Lopez circles away and we're back to standing.
Popov shoots and misses #CL#
and Lopez counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC#
Lopez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Popov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lopez pinned against the cage. Lopez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A counter left hand to the body from Lopez misses its target.#CL#
Lopez clinches up against the cage.#T2#
Lopez jumps guard but Popov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Lopez tries to pull guard but Popov holds him up against the cage and eventually Lopez drops back down to his feet.
Lopez is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Popov is defending well.
Popov looking for a takedown. #TD2#
Popov lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Popov prevents Lopez from improving his position.
Popov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Popov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lopez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T3#
Lopez is looking to escape.
Lopez wants to control but Popov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Popov working the head and body with strikes.
Lopez tries to get to full guard but Popov has control of the leg.
Evgeny Popov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Popov slows the pace down in half guard.
Lopez trying to control but Popov postures up.
Popov controlling the action here. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lopez trying to control but Popov postures up.
Popov controlling the action here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Popov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lopez as he jumps to the side.
Popov goes for a double leg but Lopez avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lopez continues to drive forward.
Lopez tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Popov manages to circle out of the way.
Lopez tries to clinch but Popov moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Popov! But no joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lopez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Popov defends it nicely.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Evgeny Popov!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 15, 2019

#R1##TD2#
Popov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Popov showed some decent athleticism there.
Popov wants to take a breather but Salazar is having none of it.
Popov frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Popov wants to control the action but instead Salazar gets a body lock and reverses into Popov's guard! Nice work!
Salazar throws a big right hand that misses.
Salazar throws an elbow that misses. Popov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Salazar's guard. Nice move by Popov!#REVB#
Salazar has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Popov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Salazar working a defensive guard here.
Salazar bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Popov's guard. #REVR#
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!
Popov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Popov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Salazar manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##T1#
Salazar is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Salazar is trying to keep Popov in close.
Salazar keeping full guard, as Popov tries to pass.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Popov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Popov landing with the ground and pound.
Salazar keeping moving, preventing Popov from controlling successfully.
Salazar is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Popov with a nice head shot there.
Popov is stalling in the full guard. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Popov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Popov distracts Salazar with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Popov is working Salazar over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Popov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Salazar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Popov stands up over Salazar, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Salazar preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Popov scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB#
Salazar has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Popov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Popov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Popov wants to control from the top but Salazar keeps moving.
Popov postures up in Salazar's guard and throws a big left but Salazar blocks it. #T3#
Salazar keeping moving, preventing Popov from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES#
Salazar pushes Popov off and scrambles back to his feet. #CL2#
Popov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Popov content to slow the pace in the clinch. #TD2#
Popov manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Popov is pulling down on Salazar's head to control his posture.
Salazar throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T4#
Salazar being controlled here momentarily.
Salazar tries to stand but Popov is controlling from the bottom.
Salazar postures up in Popov's guard and throws a big left but Popov blocks it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Popov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Salazar.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Salazar throws a strike but Popov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Popov is stalling in the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Evgeny Popov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Popov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Popov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SUB2#
Popov goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Salazar has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Popov but great work by Salazar.#SU#
Salazar stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Salazar dives in and grabs Popov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Popov pushes down on Salazar's head and hops out.
Popov throws a big counter head kick but Salazar avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salazar tries to clinch up.
Popov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Salazar.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Salazar enables Popov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Salazar manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
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!
Popov throws a big right hand that misses.
Popov preventing the sweep. #T1#
Popov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Popov would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Popov lands a couple of elbows.
Salazar keeping full guard, as Popov tries to pass.
Popov pushing down on Salazar's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Salazar throws a strike from the bottom that misses. #SUB2#
Popov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Popov works his way into full mount!
Salazar sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SUB2#
Popov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Salazar has managed to free his arm - good work.
Salazar blocking the ground and pound attempt from Popov.
Salazar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Popov frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Popov raining down shots from the mount!
Popov landing strikes from the mount and Salazar is in trouble!
Salazar is squirming around, avoiding Popov's attempts to control the action. #T3##SUB2#
Popov goes for an armbar but Salazar turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Salazar.
Popov is breathing heavily.
Popov throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Salazar postures up.
Popov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Salazar.
Popov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Salazar is one step ahead there.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Popov can do anything to dispel that myth.#T4#
Popov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Salazar is controlling him.
Salazar is looking to stand up but Popov won't let him.
Popov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Salazar.
Salazar scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Salazar won't allow Popov to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Popov wants to sweep but no luck. #SU#
Salazar decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #TD2#
Popov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Evgeny Popov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Salazar's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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#
Popov avoids a punch combination nicely. #TD2#
Popov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#ES#
Salazar kicks Popov off and gets back to his feet.
Salazar misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Popov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Popov is struggling to control the position.#TD2#
Popov wants the takedown. Salazar is fighting it off but Popov persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Salazar's guard against the cage.#ES#
Salazar scrambles and gets back to his feet. #T1##TD2#
Popov looking to score a takedown here. Salazar is defending well but Popov drives through and ends up in Salazar's guard.
Popov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB2#
Popov is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Salazar is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Salazar has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Salazar's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Evgeny Popov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Salazar would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Popov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Salazar manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##T2#
Popov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Popov trying to control the position from guard on top but Salazar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Salazar looking for a guillotine here but Popov defends easily.
Popov won't allow Salazar to sweep him here.
Popov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Salazar keeping moving, preventing Popov from controlling successfully.
Popov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T3##SUB#
Salazar is looking for a triangle but Popov pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Popov drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Salazar dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Popov doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Evgeny Popov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Salazar throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Popov has his hands on Salazar's head, controlling the position. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Salazar would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Popov wants to stand and escape but Salazar is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Salazar moves in looking to clinch but Popov pushes him off.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Popov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Samuel Salazar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL#
Salazar clinches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Samuel Salazar showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Popov 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Evgeny Popov!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 13, 2019

#R1#
Holt tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Popov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Popov slips a jab and a cross from Holt. #TD2#
Popov shoots in and bounces Holt off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Popov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Popov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Popov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Popov landing some decent shots from guard.
Popov sitting in guard here, content to control. #T1##SUB2#
Popov drops back looking for a leg! Holt is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Holt manages to kick Popov off! Popov jumps back into Holt's guard.
Popov forces his way into half guard.
Holt is looking for a sweep. Popov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nice strikes from Popov there.
Popov works his way into full mount!
Holt flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Popov controlling from mount.
Popov fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Popov landing strikes from the mount and Holt is in trouble! #ROC2#
Holt is rocked!#SUB2#
Popov has isolated one of Holt's arms. Holt looking to fight him off but Popov twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Evgeny Popov!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 10, 2019

#R1##CL2#
Popov takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Popov breaks the clinch.
Popov throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #TD2#
Andrews gets caught flat footed, as Popov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Popov wants to get up but he can't break Andrews's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB#
Andrews has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Popov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Popov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Popov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Andrews swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Popov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Andrews throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back. #T1#
Popov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Popov passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Andrews tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Andrews tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Popov scores with punches from side control. #SUB2#
Popov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
You can see the frustration on Andrews's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2#
Andrews tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Popov working away.#SUB2#
Popov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Popov lands some shots froms side control.
Andrews being controlled for a moment. #SU2#
Popov stands up and we're back to a striking position. #T3#
Andrews tries to clinch up but Popov circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Popov has Andrews up against the cage in a clinch.
Andrews is looking to control Popov's arms but Popov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Andrews has his back to the cage. #BC2#
Popov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Popov has closed the distance and engaged Andrews in a clinch. #TD2#
Popov works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #SUB#
Andrews is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SU2#
Popov gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T4#
Andrews goes for a double leg but Popov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Popov continues to drive forward.#TD2#
Popov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Andrews is breathing heavily.
Popov slips a nice elbow through Andrews's hands, connecting with Andrews's forehead.
Still in half guard, Popov seems content to control.
Popov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB#
Andrews looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Popov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
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!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Popov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Andrews has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Evgeny Popov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Popov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Popov misses with a low kick as Andrews jumps back.#CL#
Andrews fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Popov, pushing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Popov lands a takedown into guard.
Popov controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Andrews looking for subs off his back but Popov has passed one foot through into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Popov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T1#
Popov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Popov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #SU2#
Popov escapes and gets back to his feet. #TD2#
Popov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Andrews quickly recovers to half guard.
Andrews tries to roll over but Popov keeps him under control.
Popov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #ROC2#
Andrews is rocked!
Popov scores with a big shot! Andrews's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Andrews! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Evgeny Popov!

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